City
Council Meeting Minutes
May 10, 2010
1. Roll Call
Mayor Klausing called to order the
Roseville City Council regular meeting at approximately 6:00 pm and welcomed
everyone. (Voting and Seating Order for May: Pust; Roe; Ihlan; Johnson; and
Klausing.) Mayor Klausing noted that Councilmember Pust was running late and
would be arriving shortly. City Attorney Mark Gaughan was also present.
2. Approve Agenda
By consensus, the agenda was
approved as amended to delay the Closed Executive Session until the arrival of
Councilmember Pust.
3. Public Comment
Mayor Klausing called for public
comment by members of the audience on any non-agenda items. No one spoke.
4.
Council Communications, Reports, Announcements and Housing and
Redevelopment Authority (HRA) Report
Mayor Klausing announced there
would be a free shredding day at City Hall on Saturday, May 22 beginning at
9:00 am to noon.
A Regional Human Rights Meeting
which will focus on state and local government efforts to enforce the MN Human
Rights Act will be on Thursday, May 27 at 5:00 pm at the Skating Center
Mayor Klausing recognized the
Police Department receipt of 2010 Safety Award for the metro area which was
awarded 4/27 for outstanding traffic enforcement.
Mayor Klausing recognized RAMS
student Kenzie Lutz has won 1st place in the state Human Rights essay contest.
Mayor Klausing acknowledged
success of the Karen Community forum on Saturday at Roseville Lutheran Church
with special appreciation to Acting Police Chief Mathwig, Detective Won Chou,
Fire Inspector Doug Johnson, Community Service Coordinator Sarah Mahmud for
organizing and participating in the event.
On behalf of the City of
Roseville residents, staff and City Council, City Manager Malinen extended
condolences to the family, co-workers, and friends of Maplewood Police Sgt. Joe
Bergeron who was killed in the line of duty, and offered thoughts and prayers.
5. Recognitions,
Donations, Communications
a.
Proclaim May 10 to May 15, 2010 to be National Police Week and
May 15 as Peace Officers’ Memorial Day
Mayor Klausing read a proclamation
recognizing May 10 – 15, 2010 as National Police Week and May 15 as Peace
Officers’ Memorial Day.
Johnson moved, Ihlan seconded,
proclaiming May 10 – May 15, 2010 as National Police Week and May 15, 2010 as
Peace Officers’ Memorial Day.
Roll Call
Ayes:
Roe; Ihlan; Johnson; and Klausing.
Nays: None.
b.
Proclaim May 2010 Older American’s Month and recognize the North
Suburban Senior Council
President of the North Suburban
Senior Club, Jerry Irsfeld, was present and provided a brief history of the
work of the club over the last thirty-plus years, and partnership with the City
of Roseville, and the club’s purpose in raising funds for senior programs
within the community, and activities of the Roseville Senior Program at the
Fairview Community Center. Mr. Irsfeld noted that the theme of the May 2010
Older American’s Month was “Age Strong – Live Long.”
Councilmember Pust arrived at this
time, approximately 6:17 pm and joined Mr. Irsfeld at the presentation table.
Councilmember Pust, personally and on behalf of the community, recognized Mr.
Irsfeld and the organization for their work on behalf of seniors in the
community.
Mayor Klausing read a proclamation
recognizing May 2010 as Older American’s Month.
Pust moved, Ihlan seconded,
proclaiming May 2010 as Older American’s Month and recognizing the North
Suburban Senior Council.
Roll
Call
Ayes:
Pust; Roe; Ihlan; Johnson; and Klausing.
Nays: None.
Executive Session – Performance Evaluation of City
Manager
Klausing moved, Johnson seconded, closing of the regular
meeting at 6:19 pm into closed executive session, pursuant to Minnesota
Statutes, Section 13D.05, subd. 3, for the purpose of personnel measures,
specifically the evaluation of City Manager Malinen.
Roll Call
Ayes:
Pust; Roe; Ihlan; Johnson; and Klausing.
Nays: None.
Mayor Klausing recessed the meeting to go into Executive
Session at 6:19 pm and reconvened in Open Session at approximately 8:00 pm.
Upon returning to Open Session, Mayor Klausing advised that
a full report would be made to the public at the next regular meeting; however,
advised that Mr. Malinen’s annual evaluation had been positive.
6. Approve Minutes
a.
Approve Minutes of April 26, 2010 Regular Meeting
Johnson moved, Klausing seconded,
approval of the minutes of the April 26, 2010 Regular meeting as presented.
Roll Call
Ayes:
Pust; Roe; Ihlan; Johnson; and Klausing.
Nays: None.
7.
Approve Consent Agenda
There were no additional changes to
the Consent Agenda than those previously noted. At the request of Mayor
Klausing, City Manager Bill Malinen briefly reviewed those items being
considered under the Consent Agenda.
a.
Approve Payments
Roe moved, Johnson seconded,
approval of the following claims and payments as presented.
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ACH Payments
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$86,902.75
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58341-58426340
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79,709.37
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Total
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$166,612.12
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Roll Call
Ayes:
Pust; Roe; Ihlan; Johnson; and Klausing.
Nays: None.
b.
Approve Request for Temporary On-Sale Liquor License Pints for
Prostates/Northern Brewer
Roe moved, Johnson seconded, a
motion approving Pints for Prostates application for a Temporary On-Sale Liquor
License at 1945 County Road C-2 West for June 16, 2010.
Roll Call
Ayes:
Pust; Roe; Ihlan; Johnson; and Klausing.
Nays: None.
c.
Approve General Purchases and Sale of Surplus Items Exceeding
$5,000
Roe moved, Johnson seconded,
approval of general purchases and/or contracts as follows:
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Department
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Vendor
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Item/Description
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Amount
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IT
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Berbee networks
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Desktop telephone replacements (6)
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$4,612.77
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IT
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Berbee Networks
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Cisco Call Manager license renewals
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3,072.65
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IT
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Hewlett Packard
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Network Server replacement
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24,137.97
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IT
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St. Croix
Solutions
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Network virtualization software
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28,915.03
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IT
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St. Croix
Solutions
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Assist in network server integration
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4,440.00
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Stormwater
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Ess Brothers
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Storm sewer manhole covers
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15,000.00
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Roll Call
Ayes:
Pust; Roe; Ihlan; Johnson; and Klausing.
Nays: None.
d.
Consideration of Zoning Text Amendment regarding Political Signs
Mayor Klausing requested that
staff review setback requirements for political signs as he’d previously
requested, and return to the City Council for future action if so indicated.
Roe moved, Johnson seconded,
enactment of Ordinance No. 1393 entitled, “An Ordinance Amending Title 1010.03,
Section 10, Posting Political Signage.”
(This Ordinance replaces Ord 1392
which was adopted on 4/12/10)
Roll Call
Ayes:
Pust; Roe; Ihlan; Johnson; and Klausing.
Nays: None.
e.
Approve Supplemental Agreements, Adopt a Resolution to Accept the
Work Completed, Authorize Final Payment of $9,725.29 and Commence the One-Year
Warranty Period on the 2009 Contract C
Roe moved, Johnson seconded,
adoption of Resolution No. 10808 entitled, “Final Contract Acceptance 2009
Contract C;” initiating the one-year warranty and authorizing final payment in
an amount not to exceed $9,725.29.
Roll Call
Ayes:
Pust; Roe; Ihlan; Johnson; and Klausing.
Nays: None.
f.
Authorize Acceptance of Cost-Share Funds for Rosewood
Neighborhood Drainage Improvements Project
Roe moved, Johnson seconded,
acceptance of cost-share funds from the Rice Creek Watershed District in the
amount of $50,000, and from the Ramsey Conservation District in the amount of
$27,165.55 for the Rosewood Neighborhood Drainage Improvements Project.
Roll Call
Ayes:
Pust; Roe; Ihlan; Johnson; and Klausing.
Nays: None.
8. Consider Items Removed from Consent
9.
General Ordinances for adoption
Due to time constraints, by Council consensus, it was
determined to amend tonight’s agenda to hold the Public Hearing for potential
relocation of the Off-Sale Liquor License for Cellars Wines & Spirits at
this time, prior to the joint meeting with the Planning Commission.
11.
Public Hearings
§
Public Hearing for the relocation of an Off-Sale Liquor
License for Cellars Wines & Spirits
City Manager Malinen reviewed the
request as detailed in the Request for Council Action (RCA) dated May 10, 2010;
advising that from a staff perspective, all items were in order.
Mayor Klausing opened the Public
Hearing at 8:09 p.m. for the purpose of hearing public comment on the
relocation and transfer of the Off-Sale Liquor License for Cellars Wines &
Spirits, to be located at 2701 Lincoln Drive.
Klausing closed the Public Hearing
at 8:10 p.m.; with no one appearing for or against.
12.
Business Items (Action Items)
§
Approve the Relocation of an Off-Sale Liquor License for
Cellars Wines & Spirits
Pust moved, Johnson seconded,
approval of the transfer of the Off-Sale Liquor License for Cellars Wines &
Spirits to be relocated from 1649 County Road C to 2701 Lincoln Drive.
Councilmember Ihlan clarified, and
staff confirmed, that this was not a land use issue, simply a change for the
location of this establishment.
Roll Call
Ayes:
Pust; Roe; Ihlan; Johnson; and Klausing.
Nays: None.
13.
Presentations
§
Joint Meeting with Planning Commission
Mayor Klausing apologized for the
delay in tonight’s meeting and thanked Planning Commission Chair Doherty and
Commissioners John Gisselquist and Joe Wozniak for their patience.
Councilmember Roe requested the
perspective of Planning Commissioners on their role in the Master Plan reviews
related to the Comprehensive Plan process, an item also on tonight’s agenda.
Chair Doherty opined that, since
the Commission had been involved in the past, he felt it was their role to
continue having a role to provide their expertise.
Commissioners Gisselquist and
Wozniak concurred, opining that it was an appropriate use of Planning
Commission time.
Mayor Klausing commended the
Planning Commission for their proficiency in hearing difficult issues and their
consideration of all sides of a land use issue, and their respect of the
process and in listening to public comment as they made recommendations to the
City Council.
Councilmember Johnson echoed Mayor
Klausing’s remarks and expressed appreciation for Commissioner expertise; and
asked for Commissioner comment on the zoning code rewrite process to-date.
Chair Doherty noted the major
public hearings and discussion coming before the Commission in the next few
months related to that issue, and expressed his personal appreciation to individual
Commissioners for their detailed review of materials and preparation prior to
meetings, noting the diversity of the group and their varying opinions and
agreeing to respectfully disagree on some issues when making a recommendation
to the City Council.
Chair Doherty noted the expression
by individual Commissioners related to their rationale behind decisions and
recommendations.
Commissioner Wozniak noted that
this was in response to comments from the City Council and Planning Commission
at last year’s joint meeting, to provide more of a sense of what went into the
decision-making process at the Planning Commission level.
Mayor Klausing and Councilmember
Johnson expressed their appreciation in knowing that rationale as the Council
considered their own decision-making.
Chair Doherty noted inclusion of
that discussion in the meeting minute detail providing the depth of that
thought process.
Commissioner Wozniak commended the
City’s Planning staff and consultant on their work on the zoning amendments and
how it aided in the Commission’s analysis.
Commissioner Gisselquist concurred
and noted the mind set of Commissioners as they remembered that this zoning
code rewrite was being done on a code that may date from 1959 to now, and the
new code would serve the community for another thirty-years going forward; and
noted that staff coaxed Commissioners into remembering that they were thinking
about future generations and land uses, as well as those uses and situations
currently in place.
Additional discussion included
term status of the current Commissioners, their demographics, age and gender as
it related to their individual and corporate perspectives; the diversity of the
expertise of the current Commission; and the Commission’s desire to have an ongoing
exchange of information between the City Council and the Commission during the
zoning code rewrite process to make sure both bodies were in agreement with the
direction being pursued.
Community Development Director
Patrick Trudgeon advised that staff would be providing several opportunities to
bring information before the City Council, and at the direction of the City
Council, additional opportunities for joint meetings of both bodies could be
brought forward as indicated.
Mayor Klausing requested that
staff consider providing an off-schedule report to Councilmembers of items
before the Planning Commission that are not being heard at the City Council
level as well, to keep them aware of other issues before the Commission.
Further discussion included the
upcoming Public Hearings related to the Residential and Commercial portions of
the zoning code rewrite and to which all residents had been noticed and invited
to attend the June Planning Commission meeting to provide public comment and
get a better sense of the next steps in the process.
Chair Doherty reiterated his
request that the City Council provide their views prior to that Hearing to
ensure consistency.
Mayor Klausing suggested that it
may be more appropriate to receive public comment prior to the City Council
expressing their input; expressing his preference to receive that input in
addition to the recommendations of the Planning Commission before City Council
decision-making.
Councilmember Pust asked what the
City Council could do to be a better conduit and to further assist the Planning
Commission.
Chair Doherty noted one past
issue, redevelopment of a commercial parcel on Lexington Avenue and County Road
B, and the guidance of the Comprehensive Plan and zoning code rewrite to move
buildings forward on lots to make those commercial properties more pedestrian
friendly; and the controversy and apparent disconnect between that guidance and
final City Council decision.
Councilmember Johnson noted that
he had been concerned with sightlines for pedestrian and bicycle traffic with
that specific development; and advised that he had learned more about those
zoning goals since that time and would use that information for future
commercial redevelopment requests of a similar nature.
Councilmember Roe noted the
difficulty with that specific proposal and the lack of access on the street
side, causing consternation on his part as well.
Chair Doherty noted that such a
design standard was a significant change from past practice and provided for a
fundamentally different look to the City than in the past; but noted the
problematic issues with that design standard on streets without sidewalks, and
suggested that other infrastructure changes may impede achievement of those
goals, referencing the recent remodel of the Ace Hardware Store on Lexington
Avenue.
Councilmembers concurred that this
was a good point for the City Council to remain conscious of; and as a group
complimented the redevelopment of the Ace Hardware remodel in conforming to
adjacent buildings.
Mayor Klausing again thanked Chair
Doherty and Commissioners Gisselquist and Wozniak for their attendance and
comment.
14.
Public Hearings
15.
Business Items (Action Items)
b.
Consider Petition requesting the City to accept an Existing
Private Street as a Public Street and Adopt a Resolution Ordering the
Preparation of a Feasibility Report for Ferris Lane Reconstruction
City Engineer Debra Bloom briefly
reviewed the request as detailed in the Request for Council Action (RCA) dated
May 10, 2010. Ms. Bloom noted that representatives of Ferriswood II
Condominiums and their attorney were also present.
Ms. Bloom reviewed, in detail, the
petition and staff’s interpretation of that request, as well as past requests;
and reviewed what circumstances under which the City Council would consider
taking over this existing private street as a public street. Ms. Bloom
reviewed existing underground infrastructure and current maintenance, as well
as that required in the future; and the need to consider soil borings to determine
the condition of the roadway, right-of-way issues, and emergency vehicle access
on existing turnarounds, as well as parking and setback impacts on existing
buildings. Ms. Bloom advised that staff has been working with the Homeowner’s
Association in reviewing as-builts; however, noted that no record plans or
maintenance records were available for streets and storm water ponds.
Discussion included what the
public’s interest or gain would be in taking over this private road, while
recognizing that it would be a benefit to those property owners along the
street.
Ms. Bloom concurred that, other
than storm water management, there would be more of a tax benefit to the
homeowners and an ultimate cost to the City (i.e., snow removal, crack sealing,
seal coating, and other long-term roadway maintenance) in addition to bringing
the 26 year old road up to City standards.
Further discussion included
whether a Feasibility Study would provide better answers to analyze the current
storm water management plan and benefits to the City of necessary improvements;
protection of any exposure or risk to the City by accepting this private road;
cost for the Feasibility Study and who would be responsible for that cost; and
lack of precedents for similar requests.
Ms. Bloom advised that, even
though the City had been approached several times in the past by the
Association requesting that they take over the roadway, this time was the first
time that staff was of the opinion that it could work for the City to do so.
Petitioners
Bruce Abrahamson, 2174 Ferris
Lane, Association President
Mr. Abrahamson provided an
historical perspective of the Association and this development, as well as
previous attempts to turn the road over to the City; and the underlying
motivation of the 40 homeowners in Ferriswood I and 12 in Ferriswood II, as
taxpayers, was for relief of this financial burden in addition to those taxes.
Mr. Abrahamson expressed the commitment of the Associations to bear the cost of
the Feasibility Study to consider bringing the road up to City standards.
Mr. J. Patrick Brinkman, Legal
Counsel to Ferriswood Condominium and Ferriswood II Condominium Association,
with Felhaber, Larson, Fenlon & Vogt, Attorneys at Law
Mr. Brinkman’s written comments
and analysis were included as Attachment A to the RCA dated May 10, 2010. Mr.
Brinkman opined that, given the development of this association in various
phases, it was not originally a high-density area when the road was first
constructed, nor did it have a high traffic count as experienced today,
creating a health, safety and welfare issue for residents with that population
density. Mr. Brinkman advised that the Association was willing to bear the
cost to bring the road up to City standards.
Discussion among Councilmembers,
staff and petitioners and their legal counsel included increased usage; past
and current practice in residential developments and private versus public
roadways; setback and right of way considerations; similar associations with
private roads (i.e., Westwood Village, Calibre Ridge, and the mobile home
community across from City Hall on County Road C and Lexington); status of this
particular development as a Planned Unit Development (PUD) and the normal
street grid not being applicable; City design standards; original developer Art
Mueller for Phases I and II; and five additional short roads that consisted of
cul-de-sacs that are not asked to be included in this proposal due to their
applicable design status.
Further discussion included a
history of Ferris Lane and Gluek Lane and original plans for 2-3 more units
that were not pursued; similar action in the City of Mounds View with Silver
Lake Road Condominiums; unanimous support by both Association Boards, and
majority support indicated by homeowners, depending on how an agreement was
structured; and options for cost-sharing.
Ms. Bloom advised that staff was
proceeding with this request under the Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429 process
for public improvement projects.
Additional discussion included
other examples (i.e., Reservoir Woods); safety and access issues related to
costs to taxpayers to bring the road up to City standards if a need was so
determined.
Mayor Klausing expressed concern
in making a case for public versus private interest; however, with the Associations
willing to bear the cost for the Feasibility Study, he opined that he was
willing to take that preliminary step before making a final determination.
Councilmember Pust spoke in
support as long as the Associations understood that the cost of the Feasibility
Report was their undertaking.
Ms. Bloom advised that staff would
recommend, if the City accepted the road, it be signed as “No Parking;” to
avoid severe impacts to buildings due to any road widening and setback
requirements, and estimated that installation of curb and gutter would be
approximately $60,000. Ms. Bloom further noted that soil borings had been done
to-date, but further discussion with the Association Boards and their legal
counsel would determine the Chapter 429 process and cost, and other problems
(i.e., setbacks) could be negotiated with the City’s Planning Department.
Councilmember Johnson concurred
that the Association Boards spending money on a Feasibility Study seemed to be
a positive move forward; however, expressed his caution in further
consideration of this roadway becoming public.
Councilmember Ihlan, in reviewing
past histories of road maintenance and financial burdens of taxes and
association maintenance costs to these taxpayers, opined that consideration
should be given to fairness to those property owners as the City took this
under consideration.
Klausing moved, Roe seconded,
adoption of Resolution No. 10809 entitled, “Resolution Ordering Preparation of
Feasibility Report for Ferris Lane Reconstruction Project.”
Councilmember Roe requested that
the Feasibility Report include a better-documented history of this development,
such as the PUD Agreement itself and/or meeting minutes showing discussion at
that time.
Mayor Klausing concurred with
Councilmember Roe’s request; and also requested that staff consult with staff
at the City of Mounds View and other cities to provide additional information
on their policy considerations and subsequent discussion prior to their
decision-making.
Roll Call
Ayes:
Pust; Roe; Ihlan; Johnson; and Klausing.
Nays: None.
c.
Consider Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment to include
Institutional Land Uses among Uses allowed in Areas Guided for Regional,
Community and Neighborhood Business Land Uses
Community Development Director
Patrick Trudgeon summarized the request and staff recommendation as detailed in
the RCA dated May 10, 2010. Mr. Trudgeon noted that the land use request
originally prompting this requested action was no longer valid, as staff had
been advised by the T4C Church that they were no longer able to secure the
property, making this issue no longer as time-sensitive. Mr. Trudgeon noted
that Mr. Wong, representing the T4C Church was in the audience should the
Council have any questions of him.
Mr. Trudgeon advised that an open
house was held on April 23, 2010, with only one person attending, other than
church representatives; and no public comment heard at that time, nor at the
Public Hearing held at the Planning Commission meeting on May 5, 2010. Written
public comment was received via e-mail, from Ms. Tam McGehee, a
Roseville resident, speaking in opposition to any changes to the updated
Comprehensive Plan as proposed.
Mr. Trudgeon reviewed the proposed
language changes to the Comprehensive Plan to the four business districts:
Community Mixed Use; Regional Business; Community Business; and Neighborhood
Business, as addressed in Attachment A to the RCA.
Discussion included institutional
uses tied to scale of use based on designated criteria for specific; unanimous
support at the Planning Commission level; definition of institutional uses
elsewhere in the Comprehensive Plan; further refinement and definition in the
zoning code rewrite of institutional uses; and staff’s seeking of a formal
written letter of withdrawal from T4C.
Councilmember Ihlan expressed
concern in considering such amendment, now that the time constraints are no
longer applicable:
§
In Councilmember Ihlan’s review of the land use chapter of the
Comprehensive Plan, the term of Institutional Use is too broad, when it does
not simply apply to churches and scale of uses, as referenced during discussion
at the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee level. Specific concerns were
related to District 2 near Northwestern College (page 4.13 of that chapter) and
expansion by the College into residential and/or commercial areas adjacent to
Snelling;
§
References brought up in the public e-mail comment related to
potential conflicts with mixed uses; and
§
How further expansion of Northwestern College and ultimately
their tax exempt status in use of prime commercial properties and potential
significant impacts to the City’s tax base, requiring policy level discussion
and negotiation for a Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) program.
Councilmember Ihlan opined that
there needed to be more public comment and more attempts to get interested
people to attend before a decision was made.
Councilmember Roe opined that he
didn’t foresee a rash of institutional uses taking over the community; however,
noted that current text limits institutional uses to existing institutional
sites of the Twin Lakes area and were too restrictive. Councilmember Roe
further opined that he was not concerned with tax exempt issues, since land use
was historically cyclical; and noted that the land use designation immediately
adjacent to Northwestern College was residential with the exception of several
office buildings, and that other means were already in place to address any
encroachment of Northwestern College into residential areas on the east side of
Snelling Avenue.
Mayor Klausing spoke in support of
the text amendment; and provided his responses to the e-mail as it related to
sexually-oriented businesses near schools as being unrealistic, given current
City Code restrictions; and further advised that his reaction and perspective
was valid given potential institutional uses not currently addressed by the
Comprehensive Plan, and following review by staff and the Planning Commission.
While not having impetus to act tonight, Mayor Klausing opined that he sees no
reason for delay, and questioned the legality of making land use decisions
based on their tax exempt status or adoption of a policy to force institutions
to pay PILOT, based on court cases, when their tax status is based on their
provision of other benefits to the community. Mayor Klausing further opined
that this action, illustrated by the land use application from T4C, provided
proof that sometimes something was missed, and this was a good way to rectify
that omission.
Councilmember Johnson spoke in
support of the text amendment, opining that it was well thought-out and meets
the intent; and expressed concern that another situation could come before the
City Council in the near future, and have similar repercussions, as well as
further wasting staff and Planning Commissioner time. Councilmember Johnson
further opined that the open house, public hearing and other discussions over
the last few months provided sufficient advertisement of the issue, and that
staff had sufficiently noticed opportunities for public comment as directed by
the City Council.
Councilmember Pust spoke in
support of the text amendment, after previous assurances from staff that the
zoning code rewrite would further define use distinctions.
Klausing moved, Johnson seconded,
adoption of Resolution No. 10810 entitled, “A Resolution Amending the Text of
Roseville’s 2030 Comprehensive Plan to Include Institutional Land Uses in Areas
Guided for Regional Business, Community Business, and Neighborhood Business
Uses;” as addressed in Attachment A.
Councilmember Ihlan spoke in
opposition to the motion, based on her previous comments, and the lack of
urgency to make a decision tonight without additional public comment.
Roll Call
Ayes:
Pust; Roe; Johnson; and Klausing.
Nays: Ihlan.
Motion
carried with Super Majority.
d.
Business Items – Presentations/Discussions
a.
2030 Comprehensive Plan Implementation – Review of Master Plans
Community Development Director
Patrick Trudgeon and Economic Development Associate Jamie Radel summarized
staff recommendations as detailed in the RCA dated May 10, 2010.
Master Plans reviewed:
Tower Place Area Business Park
Plan
James Addition Neighborhood Master
Plan
Roseville City Center Master Plan
and Development Strategy
Twin Lakes Business Park Master Plan
Cornerstone Neighborhood Mixed Use
Project Report
Arona-Hamline Neighborhood Master
Plan
McCarron’s Neighborhood Master
Plan
Mr. Trudgeon reviewed the filters
used by staff in making their recommendation in determining which, if any,
master plans created prior to 2009 should be included in the 2030 Comprehensive
Plan or if it adequately addressed them (i.e., Page 11-7, Using the Plan), as
indicated on Attachment A to the RCA.
Ms. Radel reviewed each specific
master plan, the year it was produced, its definition, recommendation and
comments, as detailed in Attachment B to the RCA.
Councilmember Ihlan questioned
whether the original recommendations of the James Addition Study shouldn’t be
included in the Comprehensive Plan narratives.
City Engineer Debra Bloom advised
that over the last ten years, the James Addition Study had been worked through
and most items acted upon, as was the original intent of the study when the
City knew that the access was going to close and their rationale for the study
to consider additional access points; with items either implemented as
envisioned, or now obsolete.
Councilmember Ihlan referenced a
page from the City of Bloomington’s land use comprehensive plan, and suggested
it was a good model to ensure future decision-makers remained aware of the
master plans.
Mayor Klausing requested that
staff provide copies to the remaining Councilmembers for their review and
future consideration.
Councilmember Roe clarified the
original intent in the City Council addressing existing master plans, and
whether any of those existing plans had content needing to be addressed in the
Comprehensive Plan, with three different options: by reference, by updating
their content to include key points of the master plan, or by adopting more specific
points into the land use section. Councilmember Roe opined that it would
appear that recommendation for that threshold action had been adequately
addressed through staff’s analysis, and further opined the only potential
future questions may relate to the Twin Lakes Master Plan in the future, but
currently adequately addressed.
Discussion included staff’s
analysis that the Comprehensive Plan contained sufficient criteria and
reference to the master plans; and inclusion of traffic plans and park tree
plans by reference in addition to master plans, all refined in Comprehensive
Plan definitions.
14. City
Manager Future Agenda Review
City Manager Malinen distributed
upcoming agenda items.
16.
Councilmember-Initiated Items for Future Meetings
Councilmember Roe noted that the
May 17, 2010 Agenda should include action related to the annual review of City
Manager Malinen.
Mayor Klausing reminded staff to
include in a future agenda, the political sign setback on rights-of-way.
17.
Adjourn
The meeting was
adjourned at approximately 9:58 pm.