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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05.21.01 Council Minutes COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR May 21, 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, Soderberg, Strachan, Verch Cordes Acting City Attorney Poehler, Acting City Administrator Olson, City Management Team 4. APPRO VE A GENDA MOTION by Soderberg, second by Strachan to approve the Agenda. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS 6. CITIZEN COMMENTS a) Mr. David Pritzlaff - Speed Limits Staff sent a reply to Mr. Pritzlaff. b) Ms. Sherry Jackson - School Zone Signs Staff sent a reply to Ms. Jackson c) Ms. Christine Nilson - Drainage Issue Staff has reviewed the situation. 7. CONSENT AGENDA Item 7a Council Minutes (5/7/01) (Regular) was pulled so Councilmember Verch could abstain from voting as he was absent from that meeting. MOTION by Soderberg, second by Strachan approving Council Minutes (5/7/01) (Regular). Voting for: Ristow, Soderberg, Strachan. Abstain: Verch. MOTION CARRIED. Item 7c Bills was pulled so Councilmember Verch could abstain from voting as he received a reimbursement for expenses. MOTION by Strachan, second by Soderberg approving Bills. Voting for: Ristow, Soderberg, Strachan. Abstain: Verch. MOTION CARRIED. a) Approve Council Minutes (5/2/01) (Special). MOTION by Soderberg, second by Verch. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. b) School and Conference - Administration. MOTION by Strachan, second by Soderberg. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Council Minutes (Regular) May 21, 2001 Page 2 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS a) Consider Resolution - Designating Farmington Heritage Landmark - Administration The City Council may designate individual historic buildings and sites as Farmington Heritage Landmarks. The Heritage Preservation Commission has determined that the Historic Fletcher Building, 345 Third Street, meets the eligibility criteria for designation as a Farmington Heritage Landmark. Councilmember Soderberg asked what restrictions are placed on the building when designated a Heritage Landmark. Mr. Robert Vogel, Heritage Preservation Consultant, stated the restrictions placed on the property are that City permits for demolition of the building would have to first go through the Heritage Preservation Commission. The designation enables the property owner to seek certain tax benefits from any restoration done. The benefit to the City is that since the City issues the permits, it can playa stewardship role in preserving the building. Mr. Tom Quam, owner of the Fletcher building, stated he is very much in favor with the designation. Most of the work already done on the building he has done himself and takes pride in his work. MOTION by Soderberg, second by Verch to close the Public Hearing. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Strachan, second by Soderberg adopting RESOLUTION R49-01 designating the Fletcher Building, 345 Third Street as a Farmington Heritage Landmark, and noting the Fletcher Building as a Heritage Landmark on the Official City Zoning Map. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 9. AWARD OF CONTRACT a) Consider Resolution - Cabling Public Facilities Project (Supplemental) Bids have been received for the voice/datalpaging/CATV cabling of the Public Facilities Project. Seven bids were received, ranging form $37,700 to $64,990 for the cabling. The apparent low bidder is Corporate Technologies of New Hope at $37,700. Councilmember Verch raised a question regarding the amounts for additional connections. Staff stated the bid is being awarded based on the base bid. The additional connections are not part of the bid. Mayor Ristow asked if additional connections will be needed. Staff would have to review this with LOGIS, who compiled the bids. Council tabled the item until the June 4,2001 meeting to obtain further information. 10. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS a) Consider Ordinance - Rezone Wilson Property from R-l to R-3 PUD- Community Development Steve and Nancy Wilson, 5200 203rd Street West, have submitted a petition to rezone their property from R-l to R-3 PUD. The property consists of 4 acres and is located in the central portion of the Middle Creek development. The Wilson property was originally left out of the Middle Creek Schematic PUD because the Wilson's had not determined if they were interested in selling their property at the time of the original PUD approval. Since the proposed single-family residential development for the Wilson property complies with the 2020 Comprehensive Plan, no Comprehensive Plan amendment is required for the property. The Council Minutes (Regular) May 21, 2001 Page 3 preliminary plan shows 9 lots arranged around a cul-de-sac that will eventually connect to the proposed 203rd Street east/west minor collector. The Planning Commission approved the Wilson property rezone on May 8,2001. MOTION by Verch, second by Soderberg adopting ORDINANCE 001-464 rezoning the Wilson Property from R-l to R-3 PUD. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. b) Consider Resolution - Middle Creek 3rd Addition Final Plat - Community Development Arcon Development, D.R. Horton, and Steve and Nancy Wilson have submitted the Final Plat for Middle Creek 3rd Addition. The plat contains 20 single-family lots and 6 outlots on approximately 105.0975 acres ofland south of the Vermillion Grove subdivision, east of the 100-foot wide gas pipeline easement and Middle Creek 1 st and 2nd Additions, west of the Briesacher property and Pine Knoll Subdivision and north of the Farmington Industrial Park. The 3rd Addition will be accessed from the north through the proposed Vermillion Grove development on English Avenue. This access is considered a north/south minor collector running the length of the site with ajog along 203rd Street in the northeastern portion of the site. This roadway is ;roposed with a 70-foot right-of- way width. The second minor collector in the 3r Addition is 203rd Street that intersects with Pilot Knob Road to the west in the 1 st Addition and is proposed with a 70-foot right-of-way. The Developer has agreed to plat a 50-foot wide outlot along the entire west side of the DNR protect wetland. The Developer will also dedicate an additional 25-foot wide conservation easement next to the outlot in order to protect the vegetative buffer along the wetland. Parkland is proposed in the northeast portion of Outlot A and in the south central portion of Outlot E. The engineering division requires the following: 1. Confine the drainage to rear and side lot easements. An easement must be provided for all drainage routes (lots 1 to 4 block 4, lots 1 to 3 block 3, lot 6 block 2). 2. Changes to the construction plans during the review process may necessitate changes in the plat easements. Councilmember Verch wanted to make sure the developers advise the owners of the gasline easement. Mr. Larry Frank, Arcon Development, stated developers sell lots to the builders who have to sign approximately ten different documents for grading plans, elevations, covenants, etc. These documents should be passed on to the homeowners. Each gasline easement shows up on their survey. MOTION by Soderberg, second by Strachan adopting RESOLUTION RSO-Ol approving the Middle Creek 3rd Addition Final Plat contingent upon the above listed engineering requirements. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Council Minutes (Regular) May 21, 2001 Page 4 c) Consider Resolution - Bristol Square 1st and 2nd Re-Plat - Community Development Mr. Jim Allen, Allen Homes, is seeking City Council approval to replat portions of both the Bristol Square 1 st and 2nd Additions. The applicant is seeking plat approval in order to accommodate an alternative design and floor plan of townhomes that are narrower but deeper than the originals. The replat is proposed for Lots 1-6, Block 1 and Lots 1-6, Block 2, Bristol Square 1 st Addition and also Lots 1-7, Block 2, Bristol Square 2nd Addition. The proposed replat would result in an additional two lots being added to the original 173 unit development. The proposed changes would result in a lot that is 4 feet narrow and 2.67 feet deeper. Staff recommended approval of the Bristol Square replat contingent upon the following: 1. The developer make the necessary changes to the landscape plan concerning the addition of a six-foot fence and/or over-story trees for additional screening. The developer submit a revised Preliminary Plat of the remainder of the Bristol Square development if any changes are planned concerning revisions to lot dimensions to accommodate the split entry model townhomes. The developer agrees to any additional development fees that result from the creation of additional townhome units. 2. 3. Mayor Ristow asked if it was common to have a re-plat. Staff replied it is common to come back with a new style or arrangement if something is not selling, or the developer wants to try something new. Acting City Attorney Poehler stated of those existing lots that are sold within Bristol Square 3rd Addition, the homeowners would also have to sign the plat approving this request. MOTION by Soderberg, second by Verch adopting RESOLUTION R51-01 approving the Bristol Square 3rd Addition Plat contingent upon the above listed contingencies. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. d) Consider Comprehensive Plan Amendment - Bernard and Molly Murphy Property - Community Development Bernard and Molly Murphy have petitioned the City to amend the City's Comprehensive Plan for two parcels they currently own east of Akin Road and south of the future alignment of 195th Street that comprise 197.36 acres from Restricted Development to Low Density Residential. The original petitions filed by Bernard and Molly Murphy requested both a Comprehensive Plan Amendment from Restricted Development to Low Density Residential and a Rezoning from C-l and A-I to R-l. Upon closing the public hearing on May 8, 2001, the Planning Commission voted to deny the requested Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Zone Change at this time on the basis that the City's Thoroughfare Plan, Comprehensive Sanitary Sewer Plan, Comprehensive Water Plan and Surface Water Plan need to be updated prior to considering amending the Comprehensive Land Use Plan to allow residential development in this area. Since the Planning Commission recommendation was made, Bernard and Molly Council Minutes (Regular) May 21, 2001 Page 5 Murphy have amended their petitions to withdraw the rezoning request portion of the petition. The Comprehensive Plan makes specific reference to this area as a "community green" that will connect the northern and southern sections of the City. MOTION by Ristow, second by Verch denying the requested Comprehensive Plan Amendment and that no further study be completed. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. e) Consider Comprehensive Plan Amendment - Dave Finnegan Property- Community Development David Finnegan has petitioned the City to amend the City's Comprehensive Plan for a parcel he currently owns east of Akin Road and adjacent to the south side of the future alignment of 195th Street that contains 88.5 acres from Restricted Development to Low Density Residential. The original petition filed by David Finnegan requested both a Comprehensive Plan Amendment from Restricted Development to Low Density Residential and a Rezoning from C-l to R-l. Upon closing the public hearing on May 8,2001, the Planning Commission voted to deny the requested Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Zone Change at this time on the basis that the City's Thoroughfare Plan, Comprehensive Sanitary Sewer Plan, Comprehensive Water Plan and Surface Water Plan need to be updated prior to considering amending the Comprehensive Land use Plan to allow residential development in this area. Since the Planning Commission recommendation was made, Mr. Finnegan's attorney has indicated Mr. Finnegan would consider amending his petition to withdraw the rezoning request portion of the petition. MOTION by Strachan, second by Soderberg denying the requested Comprehensive Plan Amendment and indicating that no further study be completed at this time. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a) Flagstaff Avenue Update - Engineering At the April 2, 2001 City Council Meeting, staff provided Council with options for improving the conditions on Flagstaff Avenue. Staff was directed by Council to prepare a report describing the feasibility of improving Flagstaff A venue by adding additional gravel to the roadway and performing some ditch work. The improvement option involves the installation of geotextile fabric covered by 8" of Class 5 crushed limestone watered and rolled. Additional gravel will need to be added every other year, or as needed to maintain a consistent 8" layer of Class 5 and keep the geotextile fabric from being exposed. Staff also proposes to excavate material to create ditches at selected areas, and to add culverts to the driveways that need them, to allow water to adequately drain away from Flagstaff Avenue. The total estimated project cost is $500,476. Councilmember Strachan stated he would like some input from Finance Director Roland regarding the status of street funds relative to other projects. The homeowners also need to be aware of what the assessments will be. Council tabled a decision until the June 4, 2001 Council Meeting so further information on funding can be received from staff. Council Minutes (Regular) May 21, 2001 Page 6 12. NEW BUSINESS a) Consider Resolution - 3rd Street Overlay and Slipline Feasibility Report - Engineering Staff presented the feasibility report for the Third Street Overlay and Sanitary Sewer Sliplining Project. The improvements proposed would consist of constructing a bituminous overlay and sliplining the sanitary sewer along Third Street from Spruce Street to Ash Street. The total estimated project cost is $413,000. In accordance with the City's assessment policy, 65% of the project costs would be paid for by the City and 35% ofthe project costs would be assessed to the benefited properties. MOTION by Strachan, second by Soderberg adopting RESOLUTION R52-01 accepting the feasibility report, authorizing the preparation of plans and specifications and scheduling a public hearing for June 18,2001. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. b) Set Council Workshop Date/Community Survey -Administration Decision Resources was chosen to conduct a Community Survey to gather the views and opinions of City residents on a wide range of community topics. The survey has been completed with approximately 400 households being surveyed. Staff proposed a Council Workshop for June 4, 2001 to review the results. Council approved this date. 13. COUNCIL ROUNDTABLE Councilmember Strachan: The third rig for the ALF Ambulance is running as of today. Councilmember Soderberg: On Thursday, City Engineer Mann hosted a neighborhood meeting for the Speed Study on Akin Road. As a result, Councilmember Soderberg reviewed the State Statutes regarding speed limits, speed zones, etc. in urban districts with designations such as Akin Road. Acting City Attorney Poehler will review the statutes. Community Development Director Olson: On May 23, 2001 there will be a Metropolitan Council Empire Treatment Plant meeting. The LMC conference will be held June 20-22, 2001. Bill Morish is leaving the University ofMN Design Center. He designed the Prairie Waterway concept. Mayor Ristow: Police Chief Siebenaler did a traffic accident report for Akin Road. Traffic fatalities and personal injuries have declined since 1994. The Mayor received a letter from Charter Communications notifying him of Laura Sauber as a top honor student from Farmington High School, and Charters contribution of$I,OOO for a student scholarship. He received a letter from LMC, thanking Representative Holberg for Chapter 13 Cities having the authority to use electronic funds transfer and use of credit cards for municipal business transactions and help make City business more efficient. Council Minutes (Regular) May 21, 2001 Page 7 14. ADJOURN MOTION by Strachan, second by Soderberg to adjourn at 9:40 p.m. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Respectfully submitted, ~~~ Cynthia Muller Executive Assistant