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HomeMy WebLinkAbout[04a] Minutes, April 18th April 18, 2016 Page 1 of 3 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City Council for the City of St. Joseph met in regular session on Monday, April 18, 2016 at 6:00 PM in the St. Joseph City Hall, opening the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. Members Present: Mayor Rick Schultz, Councilors: Dale Wick, Matt Killam, Bob Loso. Administrator Judy Weyrens. Members Absent: Renee Symanietz City Representatives: City Engineer Randy Sabart, Finance Director Lori Bartlett, Public Works Director Terry Thene, Community Development Director Therese Haffner. Others Present: Chase Larson, Adam Wicklund Public Comments: No one present wished to speak. Agenda Approval: Loso made a motion to approve the agenda with the deletion of item 8b, Purchase Agreement—City Hall; addition of item 8d, Sauk River Park Property; seconded by Symanietz and passed unanimously by those present by those present. Consent Agenda: Loso made a motion to approve the consent agenda. The motion was seconded by Wick and passed unanimously by those present. a. Minutes- approved the minutes of April 4, 2016 b. Bills Payable - approved payment of check numbers 050408-050460, Payroll EFT #001182-001187 and Accounts Payables EFT#001726-001731. C. Performance Measurement—adopted resolution 2016-009 Accepting St. Joseph's Performance Measures Results. d. Donations and Contributions—accepted the following donations as presented: Anonymous—Archery Range, $20.04; Disc Golf, $28.00; Millstream Park, $3.75. e. Equity Classifications—approved the equity designations as requested. f. Transfers—authorized the 2016 transfers as requested. g. Treasurer's Report—accepted the 1St quarter 2016 and March 2016 Financial reports as presented. Metro Citizens Academy, Presentation of Donation: Chief Klein introduced Adam Wicklund, President of the Metro Citizens Academy Alumni Association. Klein stated the Metro Citizens Academy is an organization gives the area residents the opportunity to learn about police work. The organization has formed an Alumni association who continue to support the efforts of the local police departments. Wicklund stated he has been with the organization for two years. A fundraiser was held in April 2015 and the organization would like to donate $700 to the fire department for the purchase of 5 lock boxes. Fire Chief, Jeff Taufen thanked Wicklund and the Alumni Association for their donation. The lock boxes help the fire department access residents' homes more easily rather than having to break down doors to provide assistance. Wick made a motion accepting the Metro Citizens Academy Alumni Association's donation of $700.00 to the Fire Department for the purchase of DAMA boxes. The motion was seconded by Symanietz and passed unanimously by those present. Committee Reports Planning Commission: Schultz reported the Commission met on April 11th and received the concept plan for the proposed Country Manor Project. Additionally, staff prepared proposed land use amendments for discussion and approval to schedule the public hearing for adoption. Joint Planning Board: Loso reported there were two items on the agenda. The first was a lengthy discussion on placing a moratorium on solar gardens in the Orderly Annexation Area. The Board chose not to move forward with the moratorium at that time. A representative from a solar garden company April 18, 2016 Page 2 of 3 spoke in opposition to the moratorium as his company is in the process of applying to install a solar garden in the OAA. Schultz added the reason the moratorium was requested was due to Stearns County requesting to place a moratorium throughout the county as well. The Board requested the solar company provide additional information regarding their specific solar garden which will be presented at the next meeting. Loso stated the second item on the agenda was regarding a remnant parcel in the River Ridge Estates Development. The Developer questioned if the Board would consider a public hearing to allow the creation of two residential lots. Additionally, the developer requested authorization to exclude the requirement of natural gas in the development replacing it with alternative forms of energy. Engineer Reports, Field Street: City Engineer Randy Sabart presented a handout of lighting examples to obtain lighting ideas for Field Street. The illustrations included teardrop, acorn, and lantern style lighting on different collector streets throughout the area. Sabart suggested the Council look at the different lighting at night to see which they would like best. Schultz asked what the cost differences would be. Sabart stated the costs will vary. The higher the pole, the more expensive the light will be. The new lights will all be LED. Loso stated he would like to stay consistent with other lighting in the City; moving forward with the acorn lighting. Schultz stated his only concern is the amount of outward lighting acorn lights give off versus a lighting fixture that directs the light downward onto the streets. Administrator Reports AUAR Update—Country Manor Project: Weyrens stated in 2005, the City accepted the environmental document, AUAR, for the Arcon development. In 2007, the AUAR was updated to reflect the land use changes on a portion of the plat that was sold to District 742 for Kennedy School. The property purchased by Country Manor is part of the property included in the AUAR. The developer is proposing to update the AUAR for the project. Staff has been working with the developer for the Country Manor Project to identify the processes needed for the development and has concurred that the AUAR will need to be updated and which components need to be included. Wick made a motion authorizing Westwood Professionals Inc. to update the AUAR as presented and to manage the submittals and publications with the cost being borne by the developer. The motion was seconded by Symanietz and passed unanimously by those present. Ordinance Amendments: Weyrens stated staff has been working on Ordinance Amendments for both the Planning Commission and the City Council. Included in the packet are amendments that are not land use matters, therefore not required to go through the Planning Commission for approval. The ordinances included for review include: • Water—to reflect the current practice • Confectioners/food truck— New ordinance to regulate food trucks • Unreasonable Acceleration —the amendment includes less descriptive language giving the police officers discretion. • Bicycle/rollerblading —the amendment addresses the concerns of bicycling in the downtown area on sidewalks where the space is limited. • R5—Supportive Care District— new ordinances combining the city R4 regulations along with a medical type facility. Schultz questioned how the City will deal with the existing medical care facilities once the R5 district is established. Weyrens stated the ordinance could be superimposed on current care facilities. Wick stated the bicycle ordinance amendment should read that bicycles should not be allowed on any sidewalk in the restricted area. Klein added the restriction should only be on sidewalks, not streets and the amendment will reflect the changes. April 18, 2016 Page 3 of 3 Wick added the language should be consistent in section 401.07 having the homeowner be responsible for the installation and maintenance of the meter. Sauk River Park Property:Weyrens reported that the City has received the deed for the portion of the Arcon Property that was to be dedicated for park. The property consists of approximately 95 acres and is adjacent to the Sauk River. The property is currently cropped by a local farmer. He has questioned if the City would consider allowing the continuation as he would be willing to pay the same acreage fee as he did to Arcon. Weyrens stated there are currently no plans with the park area and a motion would need to be made to enter into an agreement with the renter of the land. Loso made a motion authorizing the City to enter into an agreement authorizing the cropping of the former Arcon property owned by the City. The motion was seconded by Symanietz and passed unanimously by those present. Mayor Reports Updates: Chief Klein and Principal from Kennedy made a presentation to the Chamber about their jobs and how the school and police department work together; the fields at Kennedy are going to be improved through collaboration between the City and School District; On May 2nd, Congressman Emmer will the City Council meeting. CGMC: Schultz reported the coalition is focusing on water quality issues throughout the state, broadband issues, and transportation issues. APO: The APO has received one application for the APO director with the deadline being Friday. New Business The intergovernmental meeting will be held on April 26th in Sartell. Loso: Loso expressed concerns regarding the college rental housing in the downtown area. Loso added that other councilmembers who do not live in the downtown are not accustomed to the noises and parties that take place every weekend. Every spring and summer there are a select 6 or 7 houses having parties every weekend. Loso questioned why the landlords do not get called out on the parties and ticketed with noise violations. Loso added he feels sorry for the residents that live next to the rental houses. Klein stated when a noise complaint is received; residents are given the opportunity to remedy the situation. If it is not resolved, then the officers will return and issue a noise violation. Loso questioned if a call has to be received for an officer to report to a party. Klein stated he has discussed the topic with his officers and gave them the authority to shut down parties without receiving a phoned in complaint. Schultz agreed with Loso's concerns adding that he had spoken to residents near the rental units and they have given up calling in complaints because the parties keep happening. Chief Klein: Klein stated that the Police Department received a Partner in Education Award after being nominated by the School District. Admiourn: Wick made a motion to adjourn at 6:45 PM; seconded by Symanietz and passed unanimously by those present by those present. Judy Weyrens Administrator This page intentionally left blank