City Council
Regular MeetingBlaine, MN · February 7, 2022
Minutes
Blaine City Hall
City of Blaine 10801 Town Sq Dr NE
Blaine MN 55449
Anoka County, Minnesota
Minutes
City Council
The council chambers will have limited seating, with audience
chairs being set up at least six feet apart. There will be an
overflow area where the meeting can be watched in the
Cloverleaf Farms Room, also with chairs set up at least six feet
apart.
Monday, February 7, 2022 7:30 PM Council Chambers
1. CALL TO ORDER BY THE MAYOR
The hybrid meeting was called to order at 7:50PM by Mayor Sanders
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and the Roll Call.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor Tim Sanders, Councilmembers Wes Hovland, Julie
Jeppson, Chris Massoglia (participating remotely 2390 Surfside
Boulevard, Cape Coral, FL), Richard Paul, and Jason Smith.
ABSENT: Councilmember Jess Robertson.
Quorum Present.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Michelle Wolfe; Community
Development Director Erik Thorvig; City Planner Sheila Sellman; Public
Works Director Jon Haukaas; Police Chief/Safety Services Manager
Brian Podany; Finance Director Joe Huss; City Engineer Dan
Schluender; Deputy Human Resources Director Sheri Chesness; City
Attorney Chris Nelson; Communications Manager Ben Hayle; and City
Clerk Catherine Sorensen.
Present: 6 - Councilmember Jeppson, Councilmember Paul, Councilmember Massoglia,
Councilmember Smith, Mayor Sanders and Hovland
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Robertson
4. AWARDS - PRESENTATIONS - ORGANIZATIONAL BUSINESS
None.
5. COMMUNICATIONS
None.
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6. OPEN FORUM
Mayor Sanders opened the Open Forum at 7:53PM.
Rick Perry, 11045 Polk Street NE, requested the council consider an
access path from Polk Street to a city trail south of Sand Creek. He
noted he presented this idea to the council four months ago and nothing
happened. He suggested a new simplified plan that included a culvert
and soft path rather than a bridge and asphalt path in order to lower the
cost to the city. He reported he and his neighbors would be willing to
plant trees, flowers, bushes and tall grasses purchased at the city’s
expense in order to create Sand Creek Meditation Gardens. He noted
the area would be maintained by volunteer gardeners from the
neighborhood. He explained the watershed district supported this
project, along with city staff. He indicated this project would benefit over
200 families living within 1000 feet of the project area. He requested the
council further consider this request at a future workshop meeting.
Mayor Sanders thanked Mr. Perry for his work on this issue and noted
staff would take a deeper look at this in order to have it further discussed
by the council at a future workshop meeting.
Irvan Hines, 11062 Polk Street NE, explained he was the president of the
new homeowners association in his neighborhood. He stated he
supported the proposed access path as proposed by Mr. Perry.
There being no further input, Mayor Sanders closed the Open Forum at
8:00PM.
7. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
The agenda was adopted as presented.
8. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA:
Councilmember Hovland explained he would need to abstain from voting
on the January 19, 2022 meeting minutes.
Moved by Councilmember Jeppson, seconded by Councilmember Paul, that
the following be approved: A roll call vote was taken. Motion adopted
unanimously.
Aye: 6 - Councilmember Jeppson, Councilmember Paul, Councilmember Massoglia,
Councilmember Smith, Mayor Sanders and Hovland
8.-1 Schedule of Bills Paid
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Attachments: January 14, 2022 Bills Paid
January 14, 2022 Subset of Bills Paid
January 21, 2022 Bills Paid
January 21, 2022 Subset of Bills Paid
January 28, 2022 Bills Paid
January 28, 2022 Subset of Bills Paid
January 2022 P/R Checks and Wire Transfers
Approved
8.-2 Approval of Minutes
Attachments: 01-10-22 Workshop Minutes
01-19-22 Council Minutes
01-19-22 Workshop Minutes
1-28-22 and 1-29-22 Workshop Council Retreat
CM Hovland abstained from the 1-19-22 workshop and Council meetings
Approved
8.-3 Receive Pay Equity Report
Attachments: Job Class Data Entry Report.pdf
Implementation
Approved
8.-4 Payment to Intuitive Municipal Solutions for Software License,
Cloud Hosting, Technical Support and Maintenance for 2022 .
Attachments: Invoice
Original Agreement
Approved
8.-5 Approve a Temporary On-Sale 3.2% Malt Liquor License for Chain
of Lakes Rotary Club fundraiser to be held at Infinite Campus,
4321 - 109th Avenue NE
Approved
8.-6 Approve New Vending Truck License for Ahmed Alobaidi of Ali Ice
Cream
Approved
8.-7 Granting Approval to Conduct Off-Site Gambling at the Blaine
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Super Rink, 1850 105th Avenue NE, Climb Theatre
Attachments: Off-Site Gambling Application
Adopted
8.-8 Receive Petition and Order Public Hearing for Vacation of
Highway Easement per Document No. 515714, Vacation No.
V22-01
Attachments: Petition to Vacate Highway Easement
exhibit - Lever Street Easement Vacation Lexington Waters
Adopted
9. 7:30 P.M. - PUBLIC HEARING AND ITEMS PUBLISHED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
9.-1 Order Improvement and Order Preparation of Plans and
Specifications for the 2022 Street Reconstruction Project,
Improvement Project No. 22-04
Attachments: 22-04 Feasibility Report
2022 Street Reconstructions Location Map
City Engineer Schluender stated the project area consists of a mix of city
streets with concrete curb and gutter and a State Aid collector route. The
proposed improvements for all streets except for 129th Avenue include
concrete curb and gutter repair and/or replacement, minor storm
drainage improvements, spot water main repair, asphalt surface
replacement, traffic control signage replacement, and appurtenant
construction. The proposed improvements for 129th Avenue include a full
reconstruction, including geometric changes, storm sewer and sidewalk.
The total estimated cost of these proposed improvements is $5,290,576
with $1,316,392 to be assessed to the benefitting properties over a
15-year period. Replacement of existing sanitary sewer castings/rings at
an estimated cost of $90,585 and replacement of malfunctioning gate
valves and broken curb stop boxes at an estimated cost of $134,393 is
proposed to be paid for by City Public Utility Funds. The remaining
portion of $3,749,206 is proposed to be paid from the City’s Pavement
Management Program Fund and Municipal State Aid Funds. Staff
reported the proposed project is necessary, cost-effective, and feasible
and will result in a benefit to the properties proposed to be assessed.
Councilmember Hovland stated he received several emails from
residents asking why their street was being reconstructed. He requested
staff speak to how the city chooses roads for reconstruction. Mr.
Schluender reported three years ago the city rated the entire street
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network and based on those ratings staff identified those in most need of
repair. He explained that some of the streets that look fine have defects
and deficiencies and will deteriorate rather quickly. He indicated some
streets will be fully reconstructed while others will receive a partial
reconstruct.
Mayor Sanders opened the public hearing at 8:06PM.
There being no additional public input, Mayor Sanders closed the public
hearing at 8:07PM.
Moved by Councilmember Hovland, seconded by Councilmember Jeppson,
that Resolution No. 22-018, “Order Improvement and Order Preparation of
Plans and Specifications for the 2022 Street Reconstruction Project,” be
approved.
A roll call vote was taken. Motion adopted unanimously.
Aye: 6 - Councilmember Jeppson, Councilmember Paul, Councilmember Massoglia,
Councilmember Smith, Mayor Sanders and Hovland
9.-2 Order Improvement and Order Preparation of Plans and
Specifications for the Hidden Oaks Area Street
Reconstructions, Improvement Project No. 22-06
Attachments: Hidden Oaks Area Location Map
22-06 Feasibility Report
Mr. Schluender stated the project area consists of residential streets with
concrete curb and gutter. The proposed improvements include full
concrete curb and gutter removal and replacement, minor storm drainage
improvements, spot water main repair, asphalt surface replacement,
traffic control signage replacement, and appurtenant construction. The
total estimated cost of these proposed improvements is $4,889,565 with
$1,272,543 to be assessed to the benefitting properties over a 15-year
period. Replacement of existing sanitary sewer castings/rings and
replacement of malfunctioning water main gate valves and curb stops in
certain locations at an estimated cost of $176,580 is proposed to be
paid for by City Public Utility Funds. The remaining portion of $3,440,442
is proposed to be paid from the City’s Pavement Management Program
Fund. The proposed project is necessary, cost-effective, and feasible
and will result in a benefit to the properties proposed to be assessed.
Mayor Sanders opened the public hearing at 8:09PM.
There being no additional public input, Mayor Sanders closed the public
hearing at 8:10PM.
Councilmember Hovland indicated the city only assessed homeowners
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for 35% of the project costs for street improvement projects. He
commented further on how he supported the city’s pavement
management plan and how it benefited the entire community.
Councilmember Paul questioned how corner lots were assessed. Mr.
Schluender reported these lots were only assessed for the road that has
their driveway and not for both roadways. He explained that a street’s life
was 20 years and residents should not be assessed a second time
within that 20 years.
Moved by Councilmember Paul, seconded by Councilmember Smith, that
Resolution No. 22-019, “Order Improvement and Order Preparation of Plans
and Specifications for the Hidden Oaks Area Street Reconstruction,” be
approved.
A roll call vote was taken. Motion adopted unanimously.
Aye: 6 - Councilmember Jeppson, Councilmember Paul, Councilmember Massoglia,
Councilmember Smith, Mayor Sanders and Hovland
9.-3 Granting a Conditional Use Permit to Allow for Online Purchase
Pick Up in an I-2 (Heavy Industrial) Zoning District at 9999
Goodhue Street NE. Nordeast Resale LLC ( D&N Management
LLC) (PC22-0002/EES)
Attachments: Attachments
City Planner Sellman stated Nordeast Resale currently provides estate
sales and business auctions with items stored at the seller’s location.
They are seeking to expand their offerings to warehouse items at their
new location at 9999 Goodhue Street and sell through online auctions.
Winning bidders would pick up their purchase at the warehouse. This will
allow them to provide services to sellers who are unable to host a sale at
their location. When auction pickups are not occurring, the space will be
used for warehousing and office.
Online purchase pick up location was added as a conditional use permit
to the industrial zones as part of the 2020 zoning code revision. A CUP is
required to ensure that parking is adequate for the proposed use and
that the potentially large quantity of traffic does not adversely impact
neighboring properties and businesses. The applicant’s narrative
outlines their proposed business model and indicates that 2-5 auctions
would occur per month with a pick-up timeframe of 11AM to 6PM. A site
plan has been provided showing the parking spaces associated with the
lease area. There are 16 stalls shown that are currently striped. The
landlord has indicated that other stalls may also be used when not in use
by other vehicles.
Mayor Sanders opened the public hearing at 8:17PM.
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There being no additional public input, Mayor Sanders closed the public
hearing at 8:17PM.
Councilmember Paul questioned how many pick ups the applicant would
have each day. Ms. Sellman reported the applicant could support 16
customers at a time during business hours. She reiterated that this
business would be operating in a Heavy Industrial zoning district, which
meant the traffic would not be impacting a residential area.
Moved by Councilmember Jeppson, seconded by Councilmember Paul, that
Resolution No. 22-020, “Granting a Conditional Use Permit to Allow for Online
Purchase Pick UP in an I-2 (Heavy Industrial) Zoning District at 9999 Goodhue
Street NE,” be approved.
A roll call vote was taken. Motion adopted unanimously.
Aye: 6 - Councilmember Jeppson, Councilmember Paul, Councilmember Massoglia,
Councilmember Smith, Mayor Sanders and Hovland
9.-4 Granting a Conditional Use Permit Amendment to Change 24 Lots
(80 Feet Wide) to 29 Lots (65 Feet Wide) in a DF (Development
Flex) Zoning District for Outlot C, Oakwood Ponds 5th Addition at
127th Lane NE/East of 127th Circle NE Alignment. Twin Cities
Land Development (Case File No. 22-0006/SLK)
Attachments: Attachments
Ms. Sellman stated Twin Cities Land Development (TCLD and formerly
Excelsior Group) received approval for the Oakwood Ponds
development in 2017 and began development activities that year. The
development has been making progress in the past four years with the
construction of 65-foot wide single-family lots and villa home lots that are
50-foot and 60-foot wide. In February 2021, the applicant received a
CUP amendment to reduce 80-foot wide lots to 65-foot wide lots which
increased from 28 lots to 34 lots. The applicant stated the change in lot
size was based on the builder’s feedback regarding the sales success of
the 65-foot-wide lot size.
Ms. Sellman reported the current conditional use permit amendment
request involves 24 (80-foot) lots identified as the 6th Addition. Due to
changes in the housing market and based on current builder feedback on
the success of the 65-foot-wide lots, TCLD has requested an
amendment to change these lots to 65 feet wide, resulting in 29 total lots.
The square footage of the proposed 65-foot-wide lots would range from
8,682 square feet to 16,848 square feet. The existing 24 (80-foot) lots
square footage range is 10,758 square feet to 22,036 square feet. The
developer has identified Creative Homes as the builder for the proposed
lots. Home square footages range from 1,700-4,300 square feet. The
proposed homes fit on a 65-foot-wide lot, therefore approval of a lot
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width reduction would allow for five additional lots to be created. If the
reduction was not approved, in all likely-hood the builder would construct
the same homes, just on wider lots. In reviewing this request, the City
Council should consider the impact of narrower lots, understanding that
the product type would be the same and a lot width reduction would allow
five additional homes to be constructed.
Mayor Sanders opened the public hearing at 8:22PM.
There being no additional public input, Mayor Sanders closed the public
hearing at 8:23PM.
Councilmember Hovland stated he had concerns about dropping down to
the smaller lot size. He indicated this would increase the density of the
development. He asked if there has been any discussion regarding the
holding ponds and traffic increases for the area. Mr. Schluender stated
both of these items were reviewed by staff and noted the grading plans
would not change. He then discussed how the five additional lots would
impact traffic within the residential setting.
Councilmember Hovland asked why the applicant wanted to change the
lot sizes. Tracy Rust, Twin Cities Land Development, explained the
change was market driven. She reported prices were on the rise and
therefore people were looking for 65 foot lots versus the 80 foot lots. She
indicated there was also a lack of lots at this time and five more lots
would help.
Councilmember Paul expressed concern with how the smaller lots would
impact parking on the streets. Ms. Sellman indicated the road design
would still remain the same and noted all city standards were being met.
Moved by Councilmember Jeppson, seconded by Councilmember Smith, that
Resolution No. 22-021, “Granting a Conditional Use Permit Amendment to
Change 24 Lots (80 Feet Wide) to 29 Lots (65 Feet Wide) in a DF (Development
Flex) Zoning District for Outlot C, Oakwood Ponds 5th Addition at 127th Lane
NE/East of 127th Circle NE Alignment,” be approved.
A roll call vote was taken. Motion adopted unanimously.
Aye: 6 - Councilmember Jeppson, Councilmember Paul, Councilmember Massoglia,
Councilmember Smith, Mayor Sanders and Hovland
10. DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
10.-1 Second Reading
An Interim Ordinance for the 105th Avenue and Radisson Road
Redevelopment Area. City of Blaine (Case File No. 22-0001/SAS)
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Attachments: Exhibit A
Ms. Sellman stated in the 2030 and 2040 Comprehensive Plan, the city
council identified an area near 105th Avenue, Nassau Street, and
Radisson Road for future redevelopment. Initial discussion from the city
council has identified this area as a potential entertainment hub to
capitalize on the activity at the National Sports Center and serve the
entire Blaine community. The city is embarking on a visioning study to
identify future land uses in this area to guide redevelopment. The final
product will be an illustrative master plan that can be used to market the
area for future development. The development of a master plan, as
outlined above, is underway and expected to take approximately 7 to 8
months with an additional 3 to 4 months to establish new or modified land
use or zoning controls necessary to implement the plan. The purpose of
the moratorium is to allow the city the time to conduct this study, without
the pressure of land development decisions, by establishing a
moratorium on all development controls including re-zonings, conditional
use permits, interim use permits, site plan, variances, subdivision, or
platting.
Moved by Councilmember Jeppson, seconded by Councilmember Smith, that
Ordinance No. 22-2495, “An Interim Ordinance for the 105th Avenue and
Radisson Road Redevelopment Area,” be approved.
A roll call vote was taken. Motion adopted unanimously.
Aye: 6 - Councilmember Jeppson, Councilmember Paul, Councilmember Massoglia,
Councilmember Smith, Mayor Sanders and Hovland
11. ADMINISTRATION
11.-1 First Reading
Amending Sec. 50-115. Discharge of Deadly Weapon Limited;
Archery Permit; Special Permit at Funerals; Hunting with
Firearm, of the City Code of the City of Blaine
City Clerk Sorensen stated there currently are no approved ranges in the
city and because any type of arrow used would travel too far to safely be
able to issue a permit, staff recommends removing approving ranges
from City Code. An indoor range would be allowed with no permitting
and an outdoor practice-only range could be allowed with no permitting
as long as the arrow is not point tipped (safety tips/rubber) and used for
practice only with an appropriate target/backstop - this amendment
would only affect arrows defined under the deadly weapon definition.
Staff recalls very few requests over the years for this type of activity so
there does not seem to be much of a demand for a range and this
proposed amendment would clean up the code. It should be noted that
the current language has been interpreted by some to mean that the City
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Manager can approve a permit for someone to set up an archery use in
their backyard. This change will also assist with clarifying that such a use
would also not be allowed.
Declared by Mayor Sanders that Ordinance No. 22-2496, “Amending Sec.
50-115. Discharge of Deadly Weapon Limited; Archery Permit; Special Permit
at Funerals; Hunting with Firearm, of the City Code of the City of Blaine,” be
introduced and placed on file for second reading at the February 23, 2022
Council meeting.
11.-2 First Reading
Ordinance Deleting Chapter 58 - Personnel of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Blaine
Attachments: Chapter 58 Personnel
Deputy Human Resources Director Chesness stated council may recall
staff’s recent work to shift human resources/personnel language from city
code for incorporation into a comprehensive policies and procedures
manual. Reasons for this shift include the need for a centralized location
for employee-related references and ease for amendments should the
need arise. Currently city policies exist in three locations: ordinance,
administrative policies and the employee handbook. Following the best
practice of centralizing the location to one document, staff has been
diligently working to incorporate and update all policies into one
document. The proposed ordinance would remove the personnel
ordinances from city code and move them to the city policies and
procedures manual.
Declared by Mayor Sanders that Ordinance No. 22-2497, “Ordinance Deleting
Chapter 58 – Personnel of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Blaine,” be
introduced and placed on file for second reading at the February 23, 2022
Council meeting.
11.-3 Authorize the Mayor and City Manager to Enter into a Contract
with Short Elliot Hendrickson, Inc. for Professional Engineering
Services for the 2022 Street Reconstructions, Improvement
Project No. 22-04
Attachments: 2022 Street Reconstructions Location Map
22-04 Final Proposal
Mr. Schluender stated on September 20, 2021 council initiated the 2022
Street Reconstructions project, Project No. 22-04 with Resolution No.
21-179. At the same September 20 meeting SEH, which is one of the
engineering firms in the pre-approved consultant pool approved by
council on August 2, 2021, was awarded a contract to prepare
preliminary design and a feasibility report. At that time it was stated that
after completion of the feasibility report and upon ordering the
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improvements, a contract for final design and construction services would
be negotiated with SEH. The Engineering Department recently
requested and received a proposal for final design and construction
services for the 2022 Street Reconstructions project from SEH in the
amount of $590,600. Staff has reviewed this proposal and determined
that the fees are justified and reasonable. City Council is also asked to
approve a 10% contingency to bring the total project budget to $649,660.
This project will be funded through proposed project assessments,
Pavement Management Program funds and Public Utility funds.
Moved by Councilmember Hovland, seconded by Councilmember Paul, that
Motion 22-029, “Authorize the Mayor and City Manager to Enter into a Contract
with Shore Elliot Hendrickson, Inc. for Professional Engineering Services for
the 2022 Street Reconstructions,” be approved.
A roll call vote was taken. Motion adopted unanimously.
Aye: 6 - Councilmember Jeppson, Councilmember Paul, Councilmember Massoglia,
Councilmember Smith, Mayor Sanders and Hovland
11.-4 Authorize the Mayor and City Manager to Enter into a Contract
with WSB & Associates, Inc. for Professional Engineering
Services for the Hidden Oaks Area Street Reconstructions project,
Improvement Project No. 22-06
Attachments: Hidden Oaks Area Location Map
22-06 Final Proposal
Public Works Director Haukaas stated on September 20, 2021 Council
initiated the Hidden Oaks Area Street Reconstructions project, Project
No. 22-06 with Resolution No. 21-181. At the same September 20
meeting WSB, which is one of the engineering firms in the pre-approved
consultant pool approved by Council on August 2, 2021, was awarded a
contract to prepare preliminary design and a feasibility report. At that
time it was stated that after completion of the feasibility report and upon
ordering the improvements, a contract for final design and construction
services would be negotiated with WSB. The Engineering Department
recently requested and received a proposal for final design and
construction services for the Hidden Oaks Area Street Reconstructions
project from WSB in the amount of $279,311. Staff has reviewed this
proposal and determined that the fees are justified and reasonable. City
Council is also asked to approve a 10% contingency to bring the total
project budget to $307,242. This project will be funded through
proposed project assessments, Pavement Management Program funds
and Public Utility funds.
Moved by Councilmember Jeppson, seconded by Councilmember Smith, that
Motion 22-030, “Authorize the Mayor and City Manager to Enter into a Contract
with WSB & Associates, Inc. for Professional Engineering Services for the
Hidden Oaks Area Street Reconstruction Project,” be approved.
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A roll call vote was taken. Motion adopted unanimously.
Aye: 6 - Councilmember Jeppson, Councilmember Paul, Councilmember Massoglia,
Councilmember Smith, Mayor Sanders and Hovland
11.-5 Approve Joint Powers Agreement with City of Lexington for the
Reconstruction of Hamline Avenue from 97th Lane to Edgewood
Road, I/P 22-06
Attachments: JPA Lexington
JPA Location Map
Mr. Schluender stated at the September 20, 2021 council meeting, the
city council ordered the preparation of a feasibility report for the Hidden
Oaks Area Reconstructions project. Prior to preparation of plans and
specifications, a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) between the city of
Blaine and the city of Lexington has been prepared to clarify such things
as division of cost, design, contract administration responsibilities and
other miscellaneous details. Staff noted the city of Lexington approved
the JPA at their January 20, 2022 city council meeting and has forwarded
the signed JPA to the city of Blaine for consideration by the council.
Moved by Councilmember Smith, seconded by Councilmember Paul, that
Resolution No. 22-022, “Approve Joint Powers Agreement with City of
Lexington for the Reconstruction of Hamline Avenue from 97th Lane to
Edgewood Road,” be approved.
A roll call vote was taken. Motion adopted unanimously.
Aye: 6 - Councilmember Jeppson, Councilmember Paul, Councilmember Massoglia,
Councilmember Smith, Mayor Sanders and Hovland
11.-6 Approve a Contract Amendment with TKDA for Professional
Engineering Services toward the TH 65 Access Improvements,
Project No. 21-01
Attachments: TH 65 Phase1A-Scope of Work Amended
TH65_FeeEstimate-Phase1A-Amendment
Mr. Haukaas stated the city council approved a contract with TKDA on
April 19, 2021 to perform the environmental review and documentation of
the TH 65 Access Improvements as the initial phase toward these
projects. This Phase 1 contract addresses the environmental review of
the TH 65 Section 2 corridor. The final product of this phase is the
selection of a Preferred Alternative. Staff commented further on the goals
for the project and asked the Council to approve a contract amendment
in the amount of $246,792 to cover the expanded Scope of Work.
Councilmember Paul questioned how this project would be assessed.
Mr. Haukaas reported there would be no assessments for the TH 65
access improvements.
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Mayor Sanders thanked staff for all of their efforts on this project.
Moved by Councilmember Jeppson, seconded by Councilmember Smith, that
Motion 22-031, “Approve a Contract Amendment with TKDA for Professional
Engineering Services towards the TH 65 Access Improvements,” be approved.
A roll call vote was taken. Motion adopted unanimously.
Aye: 6 - Councilmember Jeppson, Councilmember Paul, Councilmember Massoglia,
Councilmember Smith, Mayor Sanders and Hovland
12. OTHER BUSINESS
Councilmember Hovland asked further questions regarding the proposed
access path to Sand Creek that was discussed during the open forum.
He questioned if this project could be completed by using train funds. He
indicated he supported the council discussing this matter further at a
future workshop meeting.
13. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councilmember Jeppson, seconded by Councilmember Smith, to
adjourn the meeting at 8:46PM.
A roll call vote was taken. Motion adopted unanimously.
Aye: 6 - Councilmember Jeppson, Councilmember Paul, Councilmember Massoglia,
Councilmember Smith, Mayor Sanders and Hovland
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Agenda
Blaine City Hall
City of Blaine 10801 Town Sq Dr NE
Blaine MN 55449
Anoka County, Minnesota
Meeting Agenda - Final
City Council
The council chambers will have limited seating, with audience
chairs being set up at least six feet apart. There will be an
overflow area where the meeting can be watched in the
Cloverleaf Farms Room, also with chairs set up at least six feet
apart.
Monday, February 7, 2022 7:30 PM Council Chambers
1. CALL TO ORDER BY THE MAYOR
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. AWARDS - PRESENTATIONS - ORGANIZATIONAL BUSINESS
5. COMMUNICATIONS
6. OPEN FORUM
Open Forum is an opportunity for the public to present an issue or concern to City
Council. There is a maximum of fifteen minutes set aside for open forum. Each
presentation should be limited to no more than three minutes. If your item needs
follow-up from the City, staff will arrange for that follow-up and will contact you to let you
know what is being done. Thank you for coming this evening.
7. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
8. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA:
All items listed under the "Consent Agenda" are considered to be routine by the City
Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of
these items unless a Councilmember or citizen so requests, in which event the item will
be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the
agenda.
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8.-1 MO 22-023 Schedule of Bills Paid
Sponsors: Huss
Attachments: January 14, 2022 Bills Paid
January 14, 2022 Subset of Bills Paid
January 21, 2022 Bills Paid
January 21, 2022 Subset of Bills Paid
January 28, 2022 Bills Paid
January 28, 2022 Subset of Bills Paid
January 2022 P/R Checks and Wire Transfers
8.-2 MO 22-024 Approval of Minutes
Sponsors: Sorensen
Attachments: 01-10-22 Workshop Minutes
01-19-22 Council Minutes
01-19-22 Workshop Minutes
1-28-22 and 1-29-22 Workshop Council Retreat
8.-3 MO 22-025 Receive Pay Equity Report
Sponsors: Chesness
Attachments: Job Class Data Entry Report.pdf
Implementation
8.-4 MO 22-026 Payment to Intuitive Municipal Solutions for Software License, Cloud
Hosting, Technical Support and Maintenance for 2022.
Sponsors: Huss
Attachments: Invoice
Original Agreement
8.-5 MO 22-027 Approve a Temporary On-Sale 3.2% Malt Liquor License for Chain of
Lakes Rotary Club fundraiser to be held at Infinite Campus, 4321 - 109th
Avenue NE
Sponsors: Sorensen
8.-6 MO 22-028 Approve New Vending Truck License for Ahmed Alobaidi of Ali Ice Cream
Sponsors: Sorensen
8.-7 RES Granting Approval to Conduct Off-Site Gambling at the Blaine Super Rink,
22-016 1850 105th Avenue NE, Climb Theatre
Sponsors: Sorensen
Attachments: Off-Site Gambling Application
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8.-8 RES Receive Petition and Order Public Hearing for Vacation of Highway
22-017 Easement per Document No. 515714, Vacation No. V22-01
Sponsors: Schluender
Attachments: Petition to Vacate Highway Easement
exhibit - Lever Street Easement Vacation Lexington Waters
9. 7:30 P.M. - PUBLIC HEARING AND ITEMS PUBLISHED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
9.-1 RES Order Improvement and Order Preparation of Plans and Specifications for
22-018 the 2022 Street Reconstruction Project, Improvement Project No. 22-04
Sponsors: Schluender
Attachments: 22-04 Feasibility Report
2022 Street Reconstructions Location Map
9.-2 RES Order Improvement and Order Preparation of Plans and Specifications for
22-019 the Hidden Oaks Area Street Reconstructions, Improvement Project No.
22-06
Sponsors: Schluender
Attachments: Hidden Oaks Area Location Map
22-06 Feasibility Report
9.-3 RES Granting a Conditional Use Permit to Allow for Online Purchase Pick Up in
22-020 an I-2 (Heavy Industrial) Zoning District at 9999 Goodhue Street NE.
Nordeast Resale LLC ( D&N Management LLC) (PC22-0002/EES)
Sponsors: Sellman
Attachments: Attachments
9.-4 RES Granting a Conditional Use Permit Amendment to Change 24 Lots (80
22-021 Feet Wide) to 29 Lots (65 Feet Wide) in a DF (Development Flex) Zoning
District for Outlot C, Oakwood Ponds 5th Addition at 127th Lane NE/East
of 127th Circle NE Alignment. Twin Cities Land Development (Case File
No. 22-0006/SLK)
Sponsors: Sellman
Attachments: Attachments
10. DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
10.-1 ORD Second Reading
22-2495
An Interim Ordinance for the 105th Avenue and Radisson Road
Redevelopment Area. City of Blaine (Case File No. 22-0001/SAS)
Sponsors: Sellman
Attachments: Exhibit A
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11. ADMINISTRATION
11.-1 ORD First Reading
22-2496
Amending Sec. 50-115. Discharge of Deadly Weapon Limited; Archery
Permit; Special Permit at Funerals; Hunting with Firearm, of the City Code
of the City of Blaine
Sponsors: Sorensen
11.-2 ORD First Reading
22-2497
Ordinance Deleting Chapter 58 - Personnel of the Code of Ordinances of
the City of Blaine
Sponsors: Chesness
Attachments: Chapter 58 Personnel
11.-3 MO 22-029 Authorize the Mayor and City Manager to Enter into a Contract with Short
Elliot Hendrickson, Inc. for Professional Engineering Services for the 2022
Street Reconstructions, Improvement Project No. 22-04
Sponsors: Schluender
Attachments: 2022 Street Reconstructions Location Map
22-04 Final Proposal
11.-4 MO 22-030 Authorize the Mayor and City Manager to Enter into a Contract with WSB &
Associates, Inc. for Professional Engineering Services for the Hidden
Oaks Area Street Reconstructions project, Improvement Project No. 22-06
Sponsors: Schluender
Attachments: Hidden Oaks Area Location Map
22-06 Final Proposal
11.-5 RES Approve Joint Powers Agreement with City of Lexington for the
22-022 Reconstruction of Hamline Avenue from 97th Lane to Edgewood Road, I/P
22-06
Sponsors: Schluender
Attachments: JPA Lexington
JPA Location Map
11.-6 MO 22-031 Approve a Contract Amendment with TKDA for Professional Engineering
Services toward the TH 65 Access Improvements, Project No. 21-01
Sponsors: Haukaas
Attachments: TH 65 Phase1A-Scope of Work Amended
TH65_FeeEstimate-Phase1A-Amendment
12. OTHER BUSINESS
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13. ADJOURNMENT
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