City Council Workshop

10801 Town Square Drive City of Blaine Blaine MN 55449 Anoka County, Minnesota Minutes - Final City Council Workshop *While this is a public meeting where interested persons are welcome to attend, it is a work session for Council and staff to discuss issues before them. It is not for the purpose of receiving public input. Thursday, December 11, 2014 6:30 PM Cloverleaf Farm Room A Meeting Number 14-67 NOTICE OF WORKSHOP MEETING 1 Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ryan at 6:30 p.m. 2 Roll Call Quorum Present. ALSO PRESENT: Clark Arneson, City Manager, Patrick Sweeney, City Attorney; Jason King, Councilmember Elect; Bryan Schafer, Planning and Community Development Director; Bob Therres, Public Services Manager; Joe Huss, Finance Director; Ward Brown, Financial Analyst; Chris Olson, Police Chief/Safety Services Manager; Jean Keely, City Engineer; Roark Haver, Communications Technician; Al Thorp, Senior Engineering Technician; Catherine Sorensen, City Clerk and Recording Secretary Linda Dahlquist. Present: 6 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Clark, Councilmember Bourke, Councilmember Kolb, and Councilmember Herbst Absent: 1 - Councilmember Hovland 3 New Business City of Blaine Page 1 City Council Workshop Minutes - Final December 11, 2014 WS 14-63 UTILITY EXTENSION FOR WEST CENTRAL ACRES Sponsors: Therres and Keely Attachments: Resolution No. 96-20.pdf Developer's Letter on 113th Ave Utility Extension.pdf Public Services Manager Therres stated the City received a request for extension of utilities to serve two parcels of the south side of 113th Avenue for a single family residential development. He stated the developer, Broker Rose Lorsung, is requesting the City assist in constructing the trunk sanitary sewer from the two parcels to the existing trunk sanitary sewer line in Little League Park. He noted the developer is calling this Option 1 and is prepared to acquire the easements from adjacent property owners to construct the trunk connection. He stated the construction of the trunk sanitary sewer to Little League Park would allow for a gravity sewer connection at the north end of Fillmore Street in the plat of Coopers Meadow. He stated that the developer included an Option 2 for the sewer extension to serve the two parcels, but would have to be pumped north by a temporary lift station and force main. He noted that the developer would pay for this option, but it does not allow for the development of adjacent parcels without construction of the permanent trunk sewer or removal of the existing lift station to the south. He noted there will be a cost to the City’s Utility Fund for a number of years. Mayor Ryan asked if the neighborhood is aware of the discussions. Public Services Manager Therres replied no. Councilmember Kolb asked if the neighbors want to connect to utilities. Public Services Manager Therres replied some do and the connections will be charged individually. Councilmember Herbst confirmed Option 1 will cost the City. Public Services Manager Therres replied yes, but there is $100,000 in a fund for the project. He noted Option 2 would be no cost to the City. He stated Option 1 has public and private benefit. Councilmember Swanson stated he supports Option 1 and do the project right the first time. Public Services Manager Therres commented all property owners would be notified of the project. Councilmember Swanson asked what happens if the developer is not successful in getting easements. Public Services Manager Therres replied than the project would go ahead with Option 2. City of Blaine Page 2 City Council Workshop Minutes - Final December 11, 2014 Councilmember Kolb asked if 113th is designed similar to 117th in order to handle traffic. Public Services Manager Therres replied 113th will be able to handle the traffic. Mayor Ryan asked about the storm sewer design. City Engineer Keely replied the storm sewer was designed for a mock plat in 1996. She noted the developer will pay a per acre charge. Councilmember Clark commented he is concerned about the neighborhood streets funneling toward Fillmore Street and it becoming a raceway. Council consensus on Option 1. Discussed WS 14-64 109th AVENUE/LEXINGTON AVENUE UTILITY EXTENSIONS Sponsors: Schafer Attachments: 109/Lex Utility Extension - Attachment Planning and Community Development Director Schafer stated the three property owners (Pulte Homes, Alliance Bank and Allina/United Hospital Foundation) are on different timeframes for development, which is a problem with utility connection. He noted that Pulte and Alliance have Army Corps permits. He stated the EDA has the responsibility to complete utilities on its own property. He stated the issue is Allina needs to install their utilities in order for Alliance and Pulte to have utilities. He noted Allina has an established wetland line. He stated the next step is for staff to prepare a feasibility report and a pre-development agreement. Councilmember Bourke asked if the City pays for the utilities would the City recoup the costs. Planning and Community Development Director Schafer replied yes, approximately 1/3 from the three property owners. Councilmember Bourke asked about funding. Planning and Community Development Director Schafer replied the project costs would be paid from pooled TIF and the Utility Fund. Councilmember Clark asked if there are enough pooled TIF funds to use for 109th and 105th projects. Community Development Director Schafer replied yes. Council consensus to move forward with the project. Discussed City of Blaine Page 3 City Council Workshop Minutes - Final December 11, 2014 WS 14-65 MEDICAL CANNABIS STATUS Sponsors: Olson and Schafer Police Chief/Safety Services Manager Olson stated in preparation for possible future medical cannabis production and distribution, staff is requesting Council approval to explore changes in zoning regulations, ordinance changes, and licensing process for medical cannabis in the event that a distribution site would come to the City. He commented changes in zoning requirements would make the business obtain a Conditional Use Permit in B-2, B-3 and Planned Business District zoning districts. He commented a licensing process would be needed to avoid being inundated with distribution sites. He also noted the City’s drug paraphernalia ordinance would need to be updated. He noted one city in Washington has 20 distribution sites and is having a difficult time with managing people coming into their city. Council discussion on Washington and legalized marijuana. Councilmember Swanson stated it is better to be proactive than reactive. Councilmember Clark stated he is not in favor of restricting licenses without further research. Police Chief/Safety Services Manager Olson stated staff will work on zoning and ordinance changes. Discussed City of Blaine Page 4 City Council Workshop Minutes - Final December 11, 2014 WS 14-66 MAC/CITY OF BLAINE BALLFIELD LEASE Sponsors: Arneson Attachments: Term Sheet City Manager Arneson stated the lease of the Blaine Soccer Complex with MAC expires on December 31, 2014. He noted there are two, one year renewals permitted in the agreement with a two percent increase each year. He gave an overview of the MAC/City of Blaine Term Sheet. Councilmember Clark stated he is in favor of extending the agreement for another two years until the Lexington Athletic Park is complete. Councilmember Bourke asked if the City could buy the property. City Manager Arneson replied no, the property can only be leased up to a 99 year maximum. He noted MAC is willing to lease the property. He commented there is a 60 day termination clause. Councilmember Bourke asked how much money has been put into the property and its life expectancy. Public Services Manager Therres replied $10 million and 10 years. He noted the newest item is the concession stand. Councilmember Herbst commented the two athletic groups have invested funds in the park. Public Services Manager Therres commented the City’s park fee covers costs. Council consensus to renew the agreement for two years and extend it for five years. Discussed OTHER BUSINESS Councilmember Herbst commented a drainage issue that was near Home Depot has been resolved. Councilmember Bourke stated he is concerned about the phasing of the Paxmar development and he would like to see more access to the neighborhood. Planning and Community Development Director Schafer replied the access to Lexington and 125th will be done in phase two. He noted the development will have four access points total. ADJOURN The Workshop adjourned at 7:55 p.m. Adjourned City of Blaine Page 5