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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05.07.01 Council Minutes COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR May 7, 2001 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ristow at 7:00 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Ristow led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. ROLL CALL Members Present: Members Absent: Also Present: Ristow, Cordes, Soderberg, Strachan Verch Acting City Attorney Brokl, Interim City Administrator Roland, City Management Team 4. APPROYEA GENDA MOTION by Soderberg, second by Cordes to approve the Agenda. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS a) Proclaim National Emergency Medical Services Week, May 20-26, 2001 MOTION by Strachan, second by Soderberg proclaiming May 20-26, 2001 as Emergency Medical Services Week. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. b) Proclaim Heritage Preservation Week, May 13-19,2001 MOTION by Cordes, second by Soderberg proclaiming May 13-19,2001 as Historic Preservation Week. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 6. CITIZEN COMMENTS a) Mr. Ryan Bernhagen, Skatepark Request Mr. Bernhagen had expressed concerns over the lack of skateboard facilities in Farmington. Staff sent him a response stating due to financial considerations, the construction of a skatepark has to be delayed until a favorable referendum for an athletic complex or facility can be held. b) Mr. David Pritzlaff, Akin Road Concerns At the Apri116, 2001 Council Meeting, Mr. Pritzlaffforwarded questions and concerns regarding the Pine Knoll project, the Akin Road project and street construction financing alternatives. Mr. David Pritzlaff, 20255 Akin Road, stated he received a letter from the City and he had two points he wanted to clarify. The first point was regarding the Pine Knoll project, he said he does not recall being told the County declined being involved with the cost of redoing the culverts and that residents were not assessed Council Minutes (Regular) May 7, 2001 Page 2 for the culverts. He is more concerned about getting the Akin Road project done better than the Pine Knoll project was done. The second point was that he requested a safe way be provided for Akin Road residents to get to the proposed bike path. Mr. PritzIaff stated at the previous meeting, a representative from MnDOT echoed a statement that has been said very often. Mr. Pritzlaff stated he would like to ask Police Chief Siebenaler when people are stopped for speeding, if a fair amount of drivers have an excuse for speeding. He said it has been stated that if stop signs are installed that are not warranted, people have a tendency to go through them. Do the Police get the excuse from drivers that they did not think it was a warranted stop sign so they went through it? Mr. Pritzlaff stated he thinks any stop sign is warranted. If there is a stop sign you stop. He said the letter stated crosswalks can be striped at intersections. He wants to know are there going to be crosswalks striped on Akin Road? When approaching a school there are school zone signs to make people pay attention. If a crosswalk and a stop sign are at those intersections, maybe install a sign before that saying crosswalk ahead. Mr. PritzIaff stated the letter says marking a crosswalk does not guarantee people will use it. He feels it is up to the parents to educate their children how to use crosswalks. Pedestrians do have the right-of-way. If residents are assessed, they should have a say in the design. Residents had some say at neighborhood meetings. Now there is some fine tuning that needs to be done. Mr. Pritzlaff said the letter stated the City does not have the authority to set speed limits on Akin Road. Does MnDOT regulate the speed on all roads in the City? Councilmember Soderberg said the state sets the speed limit in the entire state. Councilmember Strachan stated they are trying to balance safety. Minnesota has a crosswalk law, stating traffic should stop for pedestrians in the crosswalk, but does everyone know that? Mr. PritzIaff stated he does not want a crosswalk in the middle of the road without other means of safety. Ms. Sherry Jackson, 5215 West 194th Street, asked why there are no signs in front of Akin Road Elementary School like in front of the other schools saying 20 mph during school. Staff will respond. 7. CONSENT AGENDA Interim City Administrator Roland stated on the List of Bills there is a notation for Empire Township being paid $540 for solid waste. That is a keypunch error and is for sewer fees for residents on 209th Street recently annexed into the City. Councilmember Soderberg pulled item 7b) Approve Traffic Control Plan - East Farmington for discussion. City Engineer Mann stated the stop sign on Locust and 14th Street is an existing stop sign installed by the developer. Placement is not contrary to the right-of-war It does not have to be there, however traffic is used to stopping. The yield signs at lOt and Walnut and 10th and Locust were brought to staffs attention by residents. There were concerns about which traffic had the right-of-way. The Traffic Council Minutes (Regular) May 7, 2001 Page 3 Engineer recommended yield signs were appropriate. A stop sign will be added at Larch and 11 th Street. This will be installed by the developer as it was on their plans. A stop sign at 13th and Maple will be removed as it was not in the plans and there are no conflicts at the intersection. A 2-way stop control is a right-of-way.issue. Warrants deal with 4-way stop control. MOTION by Strachan, second by Cordes approving the control plan for East Farmington. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Soderberg, second by Strachan to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: a) Approved Council Minutes (4/16/01) (Regular) c) Accepted Donation - Senior Center - Parks and Recreation d) Received Information Capital Outlay - Parks and Recreation e) Received Information Capital Outlay - Police t) Received Information Capital Outlay - Police g) Received Information Capital Outlay - Public Works h) Received Information Capital Outlay - Solid Waste i) Adopted RESOLUTION R43-01 Accepting Donations Senior Center - Parks and Recreation j) Adopted RESOLUTION R44-01 River Erosion Control Grant - Parks and Recreation k) Received Information School and Conference - Community Development I) Received Information School and Conference - Liquor Operations m) Set Public Hearing May 21, 2001 Farmington Heritage Landmark Designation- Administration n) Approved Bills APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS a) Approve Therapeutic Massage License - Administration Ms. Sherry Jackson has submitted an application for a Therapeutic Massage License. The business will be located at 18598 Elk River Trail. The required attachments, fees and insurance information have been submitted with the application. Police Chief Siebenaler has reviewed the forms and approved the applications. MOTION by Cordes, second by Soderberg to close the Public Hearing. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Soderberg, second by Cordes approving a Therapeutic Massage License for Sherry Jackson, 18598 Elk River Trail. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 9. AWARD OF CONTRACT 10. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS a) Consider Resolution - Charleswood 5th Addition Final Plat - Community Development Newland Communities is seeking Final Plat approval for the 5th Addition of Charleswood. The plat consists of 96 townhome units on 21 acres of land located south and east of the existing single-family development and west of Pilot Knob Road. The developer is proposing a single lot for each 4-unit building footprint. Council Minutes (Regular) May 7, 2001 Page 4 There will be 10 additional off-street parking stalls in each of the private driveways as requested during the preliminary plat. An 8-foot bike path is proposed along the north half of 200th Street W beginning at Pilot Knob Road and will head west toward Charleswood 4th Addition. Wetlands are located to the north and south of the plat with a small portion of a wetland being effected during the construction of 200th Street. A small appendage of a wetland extends southward and will be crossed by 200th Street W. The developer is proposing boulevard trees at 40-foot spacing along 200th Street except for several small sections near the southern mitigated wetland, just entering 200th Street off of Pilot Knob Road. MOTION by Soderberg, second by Strachan adopting RESOLUTION R45-01 approving the Charleswood 5th Addition Pinal Plat contingent upon any Engineering comments and the execution of a Development Contract. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. b) Consider Resolution - Autumn Glen 3rd Addition Final Plat - Community Development Arcon Development Inc has submitted the Pinal Plat for Autumn Glen 3rd Addition. The plat contains 59 single-family lots on approximately 48.28 acres of land south of the existing Autumn Glen 2nd Addition, east of Limerock Ridge and north of the proposed 195th Street right-of-way. The property is zoned R-l single- family residential. The proposed overall development for Autumn Glen will consist of 153 single-family lots. Approximately 35.6 acres on the east side of the development will be dedicated adjacent to the existing 52 acre City parkland, creating an 88 acre park and open space. Embers Avenue will extend south to the proposed 195th Street and Elkridge Trail will intersect with Embers Avenue. The report proposes that 195th Street would be extended to the east from Akin Road to a point approximately 2500 feet. Participation in the cost of 195th Street is a condition of the Autumn Glen development. A sidewalk/trail will be required along the east side of Embers A venue and is proposed along the north side of the future 195th Street. Trails are also proposed throughout the City's parkland property east of Outlot A. The Parkland east of the Autumn Glen development and Outlot A is currently owned by the City and was dedicated by John Malinski to meet parkland fee requirements for this development. The Developer proposes to dedicate the entire 16.72 acres of Outlot A to the City for additional parkland acreage. The engineering division requires that a 20-foot wide easement be provided between Lots 14 and 15, Block 1, with 10 feet on each side of the centerline of the storm pipe. Mr. Larry Prank, Arcon Development, stated there will be burming and extra landscaping along 195th Street. MOTION by Cordes, second by Soderberg adopting RESOLUTION R46-01 approving the Autumn Glen 3rd Addition Final Plat contingent upon the above Engineering comments and the execution of a Development Contract. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. c) Consider Resolution - Charleswood 4th Addition Development Contract- Engineering The Development Contract for Charleswood 4th was presented to Council. Conditions for approval include: Council Minutes (Regular) May 7,2001 Page 5 a) The Developer enter into this Agreement. b) The Developer provide the necessary security in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. c) The Developer reserves Lot 19, Block 1 for purchase by the Water Board for a future water supply well. The Water Board has agreed to purchase said lot from the Developer for a total amount of $43,000. d) The Developer will deed or dedicate to the City public road access to the Nordseth property on and across Lot 14, Block 1, until such time as 200th Street or alternate permanent access is provided to the Nordseth property eliminating the need for access to the Nordseth property through the Charleswood 4th plat, and at that time the City shall re-convey, vacate or otherwise release its interest in Lot 14, Block 1 to the Developer. e) The Developer record the plat with the County Recorder or Registrar of Titles within 75 days after the City Council approves the final plat. MOTION by Soderberg, second by Cordes adopting RESOLUTION R47-01 approving the execution of the Charleswood 4th Addition Development Contract and authorizing its signing contingent upon the above conditions and approval by the Engineering Division. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. d) Consider Resolution - Middle Creek 2nd Addition Development Contract - Engineering The Development Contract for Middle Creek 2nd was presented to Council. Conditions of approval are: a) The Developer enter into this Agreement. b) The Developer provide the necessary security in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. c) The Developer record the plat with the County Recorder or Registrar of Titles within 75 days after the City Council approves the final plat. MOTION by Cordes, second by Strachan adopting RESOLUTION R48-01 approving the execution of the Middle Creek 2nd Development Contract and authorize its signing contingent upon the above conditions and approval by the Engineering Division. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. e) Approve Traffic Control- Various Intersections - Engineering Staff has received requests from residents to install stop signs at various intersections. The City Traffic Engineer has performed an intersection review at each of these intersections. His recommendations are as follows: 183rd Street and Echo Drive - 2-way stop sign control is recommended on Echo Drive at I 83rd Street Embers Avenue and Empire Trail - 2-way stop sign control is recommended on Empire Trail at Embers Avenue Oak Street and Fifth Street - 2-way stop sign control is recommended on Fifth Street at Oak Street Council Minutes (Regular) May 7, 2001 Page 6 Oak Street and First Street - 2-way stop sign control is recommended on Oak Street at First Street These intersections meet warrants for the placement of 2-way stop control. MOTION by Soderberg, second by Cordes approving the installation of permanent 2-way stop control at the above intersections. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a) Ratify Actions Authorizing Sale of Bonds - Finance (Supplemental) At the April 16, 2001 meeting, the Council gave preliminary approval to the issuance of bonds subject to maximum interest rate caps. This action gave preliminary approval to the resolutions related to each bond issue. The sales have been completed under the cap limitations, and the Council was requested to ratify and adopt the resolutions in their final form. Resolution 40-01 approves the issuance of $1,645,000 General Obligation Utility Revenue Bonds, Series 2001B. The true interest cost on these bonds upon final sale was 5.04%. Resolution 41- 01 approves the issuance of $870,000 General Obligation Permanent Improvement Revolving Fund Bonds, Series 2001C. The true interest cost on these bonds upon final sale was 4.52%. Resolution 42-01 approves the execution of a ground lease and a lease agreement providing for the construction of a Central Maintenance Facility and Police Station to be leased from the HRA by the City. The trust interest cost on these bonds upon final sale was 5.17%. The HRA will be adopting the final resolution for the Public Project Revenue Bonds at their May 14,2001 meeting. MOTION by Soderberg, second by Cordes adopting the resolutions establishing the final terms of the bonds and the execution of the ground lease and lease agreement with the HRA. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 12. NEW BUSINESS 13. COUNCIL ROUNDTABLE Councilmember Cordes: Received an invitation from the Met Council regarding a presentation on the Empire/Rosemount master plan. Interim City Administrator Roland: A groundbreaking ceremony has been proposed for the Police and Central Maintenance Facilities on May 14,2001 at 5 p.m. at the public facilities site. The HRA, Task Force, Council, Water Board and Chamber of Commerce are invited. A League of Minnesota Cities Conference will be held the 3rd week of June in Duluth. Community Development Director Olson: The first meeting of the MUSA Review Committee has been scheduled for May 16, 2001. Representatives from the Council, Planning Commission, School Board and staff will attend. Council Minutes (Regular) May 7,2001 Page 7 Parks and Recreation Director Bell: The City had a larger response than expected for Clean-up Day. The Saturday route was finished Monday. City Engineer Mann: The Department of Transportation has informed staff they will be replacing the bridge on Hwy 3 north of CR 66 in 2002. Staff met with MnDOT last week regarding the design and detour routes. Mayor Ristow: He received a request to reverse stop signs on 187th and 189th Streets in Prairie Creek. He also received a request from Mr. Dave Peters for sod replacement. The City provides sod for damage caused by snow plows, but it is up to the homeowners to replace the sod. Mr. Peters felt whoever damages the sod should replace it. It is hard for the elderly and handicapped to remove the debris and do the work. At the last School Board meeting there were some issues raised by Empire Township residents that need to be addressed. Mayor Ristow and Interim City Administrator Roland asked for Council consensus for them to attend the May 14,2001 School Board meeting. He received a request for a Tree Preservation Ordinance. Community Development Director Olson stated it will be discussed and brought to the Planning Commission and Council with the Zoning Code Update. This will be within the next 30-60 days. A Public Hearing will be held on the complete ordinance update. Friday was Arbor Day at the park and thanked Parks and Recreation Director Bell and staff for attending. Fourth graders also attended. 14. ADJOURN MOTION by Cordes, second by Strachan to adjourn at 8:35 p.m. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Respectfully submitted, r;.~ ~~~ Cynthia Muller Executive Assistant