HomeMy WebLinkAbout02.26.94 Work Session Minutes
245
MINUTES
COUNCIL MEETING
SPECIAL
WORKSHOP
FEBRUARY 26, 1994
1. Mayor Kuchera called the meeting to order at 8:00 A.M..
Members Present: Kuchera, Ristow, Orr, Rotty, Galler.
Members Absent: None.
Also Present: Administrator Thompson, Public Works Director
Kaldunski, HRA Executive Director Henricks, Planner
Tooker, Planning Commission Members Schlawin, Harmelink, Thelen -
PARAC Members Richardson and Johnson.
2, Administrator Thompson reviewed the February 25, 1994 workshop
and focused on the pressures facing the City and the need for a
strategic plan. It was agreed to discuss the following topics:
a. Land Use - proposed developments, commercial, multi-family, low
density.
b. Transportation
c. Park and Trail Plan
d. Strategic Plan
e. Zoning Process
f. School/City Communications.
Land Use - Proposed Developments. Planner Tooker reviewed the
following developments: Nelsen Hills Farm, TroyHill, East
Farmington PUD, prairie Creek PUD, Limerock Ridge, Westview
Townhomes. Proposed TIF for East Farmington PUD/Prairie Waterway
was discussed. Discussion focused on land densities,
transportation and parks.
Mayor Kuchera left at 10:30 A.M..
Land Use - Multi-family. Discussion focused on need and location.
Councilmember Rotty suggested a working group be established to
focus on future land use issues. The possibility of a working
group being formed to work on establishing the overall strategic
plan was discussed. This land use could be a subgroup.
Land Use - Commercial. Councilmember Orr noted that the HRA had
requested the Chamber of Commerce to review this issue and report
its findings to the City.
Land Use - Very Low Density. Discussion focused on the need for
orderly development of very low density. Staff was directed to
review possibly eliminating "metes and bounds" splits and require
County review of splits. It was suggested this area be reviewed by
Bill Morrish as part of an overall land use review.
Parks/Trail. The 5-10 year CIP and overall Park/Trail plan was
reviewed. Discussion focused on location of neighborhood
facilities.
246
Transportation. Discussion focused on the future location of
County Road 74 (Ash Street) and extension of 208th Street. It was
recommended that the City Council discuss 208th Street with the
Lakeville City Council and that Mr. Tschohl be made aware of the
City's plans.
Zoning Process. Discussion focused on an appeal process to the
City Council. Pros and Cons were focused. Staff was directed to
review the zoning process in other cities and report its findings
along with a proposed ordinance.
School Communication. Discussion focused on the need to keep the
School District informed of development activity. Staff was
directed to forward a copy of the development summary map.
MOTION by Galler, second by Orr to adjourn at 2:00 P.M.. APIF,
MOTION CARRIED.
~spec submitted,
La Thomp on
City Administrator
Approved
3bvlqtf
, (