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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05.20.24May 20t", 2024 Page 1 of 4 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City Council for the City of St. Joseph met in regular session on Monday, May 20th, 2024, at 6:00PM in the St. Joseph Government Center. Members Present: Mayor Rick Schultz, Councilmembers Adam Scepaniak, Kevin Kluesner, Bob Loso, Kelly Beniek City Representatives Present: City Administrator David Murphy, Public Works Director Ryan Wensmann, Community Development Director Nate Keller, City Engineer Randy Sabart, Police Chief Dwight Pfannenstein, City Clerk Kayla Klein, Finance Director Lori Bartlett via Zoom Public Comments: None. Approve Agenda: Loso motioned to approve the agenda; seconded by Beniek and passed unanimously. Consent Agenda: Beniek motioned to approve the consent agenda; seconded by Kluesner and passed unanimously. Consent Agenda: a. Minutes — Requested Action: Approve the minutes of April 29, 2024, and May 6, 2024. b. Donations —Requested Action: Approve Resolution 2024-033 Accepting Donations. c. Vacation of Interior Easements, Hansen Companies — Requested Action: Approve Resolution 2024-029 Vacating Interior Easements for Lots 004, 005,`006, and 007 of Northland Business' Center. a public nearing was called Tor at the May 6,n, 2024, meeting. The property owner is requesting the unpaic utility account be considered for: the assessment. Schultz opened the public hearing at 6:02PM. Seeing no one come forward, Schultz closed the public hearing at 6:02PM. Loso moved to adopt Resolution 2024-031,Adopting Assessment Outstanding Invoices; seconded by Kluesner and passed unanimously. Cfrocf ('Inei irn nnrl Gvonf Rona i—+ — CI 01 W T.,..M,-11KInV C .. J .47 .. l+71.. f11 -I. V presented a street closure and event request for th Evans of St. Cloud Toyota. The run/walk will be he proposed street closure request is for a portion of f and stop of the race). Evans is working with Little ayla Klein k submitted by Mitch - noon. The Foundation, a foundation that raises money for people in our community who are currently on their cance journey. Council asked if this event has taken place in St. Joseph previously, how the event will be staffed, and where the vendor village will be located. Mitch Evans, St. Cloud Toyota; event coordinator. Evans explained this event has not been held in St. Joseph before but that the race is similar to the old Glory Run. The 7NDY Foundation will provide staffing for the event and the Little Saints parking lot will be for vendor parking only. Event goers will be parking along Callaway Street. Schultz made a motion to approve the street closure and event location for the Make a Difference 5k/1 k run/walk submitted by St. Cloud Toyota; seconded by Beniek and passed unanimously. Outdoor Patio Permit Appeal — The LaPlayette: Community Development Director Nate Keller presented an outdoor patio permit appeal received from The LaPlayette. May 20t", 2024 Page 2 of 4 Staff have been working with the LaPlayette on their plans to reinstall their outdoor patio at the rear of their building. A patio was installed for 3 years and then taken down. Leniency was given during the time the patio was up due to covid restrictions. Because they want to reinstall the patio; staff needs a decision by Council on how to handle. The reason staff denied the permit was due to a conflict with City Code 502.22 Subd. 3 Section M (outdoor dining city code) requires all off-street parking regulations and spaces to apply and compliance be maintained." LaPlayette's proposal will result in a reduction in seven parking spaces. If approved, the patio would be open from May — October. Keller also noted: • The PC recommended approving the permit denial 5-0 at their May 6th meeting. • The LaPlayette was constructed in the 1950's, which predates the current Zoning regulations for parking spaces. • Tacoholic's and the LaPlayette have'a private easement for Tacoholic's to have "right of way" for deliveries. The easement is for a 4' wide pathway which will continue to be maintained. Schultz made a motion to approve the permit request appeal;seconded by Scepaniak. Aye: Beniek, Scepaniak, Schultz, Kluesner Nay: Loso Motion Prevails: 4:1 Zoninq Text Amendment - Tyler Braegelmann:' Keller gave an overview of a zoning text amendment submitted by Tyler Braegelmann. Staff have been working with Braegelmann on a proposed development in the Industrial Park. Braegelmann's plans include building seven structures that would be leased out to different tenants. Braegelmann will need to consolidate two lots and vacate the interior' easement between the lots. Phase 1 of his plan will be to construct two or three buildings on the northern part of the 1st parcel as depicted on a map provided in the packet. Currently the city code does not allow more that 1 principal structure on a lot, which has created the conflict at hand. Staff have worked with Braegelmann and consulted with legal on solutions to the code conflict. Braegelmann's proposal is to change the existing code language to allow more than one principal structure on a lot. Staff is supportive of the changes suggested by Braegelmann and would like to add additional language which specifies single-family districts cannot have more than one building per lot. Kluesner asked if it is possible to sell one of those buildings individually if this is approved. Tyler Braegelmann, Applicant. Braegelmann responded that he would indeed have to sell the entire lot as one, it would not be possible to sell the buildings individually. Keller added that it would be possible to sell the buildings individually if Braegelmann did a CIC plat where each building was given its own property ID. Staff and Council discussed the steps Braegelmann would need to take once he is ready to proceed with phase two. Those steps include consolidation of the lots which can be done administratively and vacating interior easements which would require a public hearing, recommendation from the Planning Commission and action by the Council. Kluesener asked if there are any prospective tenants and what types of buildings will be constructed. Tyler Braegelmann, Applicant. Braegelmann informed the Council that he has one tenant at this time. The buildings would be pole -shed style with an office space and bathroom. Schultz raised questions relating to parking requirements for each building as well as the types of tenants that may want to occupy these buildings. Keller shared that Braegelmann would have to meet all the zoning requirements in the Industrial Park when constructing the buildings. The site plan and review process would take place before permits for tenants would be issued. The current zoning code would be used to determine permitted vs non - permitted use/tennant of the buildings. May 20"t 2024 Page 3 of 4 Scepaniak made a motion to approve Ordinance resolution 2024-002 approving the proposed Zoning amendment; seconded by Kluesner. Schultz shared that he would like to see the ordinance limited to industrial zoned properties only. Schultz made a motion to table the zoning text amendment until the ordinance is modified to specify "industrial lots only"; seconded by Loso. Aye: Schultz, Kluesner, Loso Motion Prevails 3:2 Nay: Beniek, Scepaniak Hansen Companies: a. Variance to Parking Lot Materials Hansen Companies: Keller presented a variance request for .' parking lot materials submitted by Hansen Companies. Adam' Hansen, owner of Hansen companies is proposing to construct an 82,000 square foot building that will also feature:6,000 square feet of office space. The building will be in the Industrial Park off Jasmine Ct and 21st Ave NE. Hansen has a purchase agreement on four lots which will be consolidated into one contiguous lot. Hansen is proposing to pave, curb and gutter the off-street parking areasexcept; portions of the rear of the building. Those portions of the building are proposed to have a crushed granite/asphalt surface. Keller shared the Planning` Commission voted 5-0 to approve the variance to parking lot material. Loso asked questions regarding the parking lot lines depicted in a map shown during Keller's presentation. b. Proof of Parking Plan— Hansen Companies: Keller explained the yellow shaded area is the area Hansen is proposing to construct right away; the green shaded area depicts what Hansen will add for parking in the future should it become necessary. Scepaniak made motion to approve Variance Resolution 2024-032;;seconded by Kluesner and passed unanimously. Scepaniak made a motion to approve proposed Proof of Parking Plan; seconded by Beniek and passed unanimously. 2023 Audit Presentation: Janel Bitzan with Bergan KDV presented the 2023 Audit Findings. MN State Statute and the MN Office of the State Auditor require the City to have an independent financial audit completed annually. Scepaniak made a motion to accept the 2023 audited financial statements; seconded by Beniek and passed unanimously. Engineer Reports: a. Resolution Declaring Costs to be Assessed and Calling for Assessment Hearing for the 2024 Street Improvements: City Engineer Randy Sabart explained to the council the next step in the 2024 Street Improvement Project is to approve a resolution declaring the costs to be assessed and approving a resolution calling for the Special Assessment hearing. Loso made a motion to approve resolution 2024-027 declaring costs to be assessed and ordering preparation of proposed assessments for the 2024 Street Improvements and the 2024 Elm Street Improvements; seconded by Kluesner and passed unanimously. Loso made a motion to approve resolution 2024-028 calling for and ordering notice to be given to effected property owners of a Special Assessment Hearing for the 2024 Street Improvements and the 2024 Elm Street Improvements; seconded by Kluesner and passed unanimously. Sabart provided an update on the CR 75 bridge project, noting the bridge will likely be opening sometime in early June. The CR 133/Elm Street project has not officially begun; however, the public will notice the utility companies have begun relocating their infrastructure in anticipation of the project. May 20', 2024 Page 4 of 4 Department Reports: Murphy reminded the council there is a work session scheduled for Tuesday, May 28tn Keller shared an application that had been submitted to the Transportation Alternatives Program for sidewalk infill along 2"d Avenue and College Avenue fell two points short and will not receive funding. Council may notice activity at the Industrial Park area. Great River Energy is removing a power line near Promotional Resources. Public Works Director Ryan Wensmann shared the picnic tables have been put out for the season. Hydrant flushing will take place this week. New cement is being poured at the south lift station and the hanging baskets will be hung on Thursday. Mayor and Council Reports/Updates: Schultz shared due to the chaotic end of the legislative session there will be no bonding bill for the sewer main extension. Schultz is unsure if there will be a special session. Loso asked if there are any developmental agreements with the House of Hern and the Wedding Event Venue. Keller explained the Wedding Event Venue would have to return to execute the developer's agreement. They are aware and have paused the project for right now. The CUP for their project expires in early September. At that time, they would need to proceed ahead, request extension, or go through the CUP process again if it expires. Keller shared the House of Hern is awaiting civil submittals for the project and the remaining site plan review. Closed Meeting: Schultz moved to have the City Council enter into closed session Pursuant to MN Statute 13D.05, Subd. 3(a), the City Council will enter into closed session to discuss the performance evaluation of the City Administrator, David Murphy. Adjourn: Kluesner made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:32PM; seconded by Scepaniak and passed unanimously. 6iVyla klein"V� City Clerk