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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018 [03] Mar 05 March 5, 2018 Page 1 of 2 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City Council for the City of St. Joseph met in regular session on Monday, March 5, 2018 at 6:00 PM at the St. Joseph Government Center, opening with the pledge of allegiance. Members Present: Mayor Rick Schultz, Councilors Dale Wick, Troy Goracke, Matt Killam, Bob Loso Administrator Judy Weyrens. Others Present: Chad Carlson Citv Representatives Present: City Engineer Randy Sabart, Public Works Director Terry Thene, Finance Director Lori Bartlett, Community Development Director Therese Haffner, Police Chief Joel Klein Public Comments: Approve Aaenda: Loso made a motion to approve the agenda with the following addition: 8(b)Amendment to Bayou TIF Assignment The motion was seconded by Schultz and passed unanimously. Consent Aqenda: Wick made a motion to approve the consent agenda as follows; seconded by Loso and passed unanimously. a. Minutes—Approved the minutes of February 26, 2018. b. Bills Payable—Approved check numbers 053177-053205, Payroll EFT#001473-001478 and Accounts Payables EFT#001821. c. Transfers—Authorized the operating, residual, and due to/from transfers as presented. d. Financial Report—Accepted the February 2018 financial report as presented. e. Equity Classification—Approved the equity designations as presented. Planninq Commission—PUD Amendment: Weyrens reported that the Planning Commission considered a request from KJ Construction to Amendment the PUD Ordinance removing the acreage requirement for utilization of the PUD process. Community Development Director Therese Haffner stated that staff took the opportunity to review the PUD Ordinance and recommend some additional changes beyond the minimum acreage requirement. The PUD process is not intended to bypass Ordinance regulations; rather it is to preserve and protect environmental areas, provide for open space and creativity in development. Wick and Goracke questioned why the minimum lot requirements have been removed. Haffner stated that a PUD can be effective on small lots and in researching the area cities the majority do not limit the size. Weyrens stated that with removing the lot size, it becomes the responsibility of the Planning Commission and City Council to manage the PUD developments to assure that developments are not utilizing the process to circumvent Ordinance requirements. Wick stated that based on the proposed amendment, a PUD could include one lot. Haffner stated that is correct, but there are other provisions that safe guard the manipulation of regulations. Goracke stated that he does not agree with the removal of minimum lot requirements as he is concerned that the PUD will be over utilized. Weyrens clarified that approval of development is the responsibility of the Planning Commission and City Council and PUD approval comes with requirements that must be adhered to or relieved. Wick stated that he is not opposed to the current development that requested amendment to the PUD; rather looking for assurances that utilizing PUD does not become the preferred method of development so as to avoid regulations. Haffner reassured Wick that safeguards are in place and developers will still be required to meet the intent of the Ordinance by encouraging innovation and creativity in design all while being a benefit to the public. Loso made a motion authorizing the Mayor and Administrator to execute Resolution 2018-010 Amending Ordinance 502:09 PUD—Planned Unit Development Overlay District; and Resolution 2018-011 authorizing summary publication of the same. The motion was seconded by Wick and passed unanimously. March 5, 2018 Page 2 of 2 Committee Updates—Park Board: Schultz reported that the Park Board met with SEH to kick off the Planning process for East Park. An open house and input session is scheduled for March 21 at 6:00 PM in the St. Joseph Government Center. Committee Uqdates—Fire Board: Loso reported the Fire Board met recently and the main agenda item was a presentation by the Fire Relief Association on the potential increase in retirement contribution. That matter will be placed on the agenda for March 5, 2018. Committee Updates—EDA: Wick reported that the EDA met and had a presentation from the Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation and the EDA affirmed membership for 2018 based on the staff recommendation. The EDA continues to work on the industrial park expansion. Administrator Reqorts—Maintenance Facilitv: Weyrens reported that the Capital Improvement Plan approved by the Council included a Cold Storage facility for the maintenance facility. It was anticipated that the project would be constructed in 2018 with a preliminary budget of$ 500,000. The timing for the facility was based on the final payment for the maintenance facility, similar to the philosophy used for equipment certificates. With the debt expiring, the construction would allow for the needed structure and the debt would replace an existing debt that would keep the levy level. With that understanding Weyrens questioned the Council for their suggestions on moving this item forward. Loso stated that he would like the staff to start and do an analysis of what is needed, similar to a space needs study. The Council concurred with Loso; therefore the staff will prepare a report and present a final study to the Council. TIF Assictnment: Weyrens stated that the Bayou Blues project is in the final stages of financing approval and as part of that process the financing agency, Kensington Bank, is requested a revised TIF Assignment. As the City only became aware of this requirement on this day, the City Bond Counsel has not received the documents for review. Weyrens requested the Council approve the TIF Assignment for Bayou Blues contingent upon approve from the City Bond Counsel. Loso made a motion to authorize the Mayor and Administrator executed the revised TIF Assignment for Bayou Blues contingent upon approval from legal counsel. The motion was seconded by Schultz and passed unanimously. Mavor Reports: Schultz reported that he attended the APO Full Board meeting where they talked about roles and responsibilities. On Monday, March 12 he will be meeting with School Board representatives to discuss current issues. Other Matters: Loso questioned the policy on street lights as he has had some concerns expressed on the lack of fights on 8�h Ave NE near the vet clinic. Weyrens stated that she has received some question on lighting MN St E and Baker Street near Kwik Trip and MN St E and 20�h Ave. Staff will review and report back to the Council Adiourn: The meeting was adjourned at 6:35 PM. .' �\1 r � ��'�= �G� ua w�►,S �� Ad inistrator