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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997 Resolutions q1 17- JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITIES OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS, LAKE ELMO, AND TOWNSHIP OF BAYTOWN SUPPORTING A NO BUILD OPTION FOR FUTURE PLANNING ON MANNING AVENUE LOCATED TO THE SOUTH OF TRUNK HIGHWAY 36 WHEREAS, the Washington County Department of Public Works has had meetings with the Manning Avenue Connection Study Task Force outlining various options and alternatives to determine impacts of a proposed Manning Avenue connection located south of Trunk Highway 36; and, WHEREAS, each of the communities of Oak Park Heights, Lake Elmo, and Baytown have participated in that task force and have reviewed the materials prepared thereby; and, WHEREAS, all three communities have determined that it is not feasible nor prudent to consider Alternatives 1, 2 or 3 as • proposed by the Washington County Highway Department and favor a no build option as it affects the proposed Manning Avenue connection; and, WHEREAS, all three communities are of the opinion that the cost of connection of Manning Avenue with its detrimental impact on adjoining lands, excessive cost, and minimal traffic use is not supported by the benefit that is perceived to occur by such connection. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT JOINTLY RESOLVED by the communities of Oak Park Heights, Lake Elmo, and Baytown Township that all three communities favor a no build option as it affects the proposed Manning Avenue connection and recommend that no right -of -way acquisition or preservation occur. r I BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all three communities will • jointly execute this resolution and forward a copy thereof to the Washington County Board of Commissioners as well as the Washington County Highway Department. Passed this 9th day of December 1997 CITY OF O PARK HHEIG S By: Mayor Intoim C�ty Administrator 1 Passed this, day of a')'Z tU kt 199 . CITY /061,11KE .EL By. Pt U May'�� G By: / 1 /�u City dmilst Passed this day of C - , 199. BAYTO OWNSHIP /r t � 7 By: / 4_ , ( 4) Chairman, yBar of Supervisors By : `' X> 6 &�' Town'Clerk L 2 _ r RESOLUTION NO. 97- 12 -49 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING POLICIES FOR THE USE OF COVER PARK HOCKEY RINK FROM DECEMBER 1, 1997 THROUGH MARCH 31, 1998 WHEREAS, the City of Oak Park Heights owns and manages the use of the various hockey rinks throughout the City of Oak Park Heights for the benefit of the public; and, WHEREAS, the City of Oak Park Heights has attempted to balance the use of the hockey rinks with the needs of the neighborhoods, youth hockey associations, and the public in general. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council for the City of Oak Park Heights as follows: 1. That the Cover Park hockey rink shall be allowed to be used by the St. Croix Valley Hockey Association on Monday through Friday at 6:00 p . m . to 9:00 p . m . and on Saturday and Sunday morning from 9:00 a.m. to noon. • 2. That the St. Croix Valley Hockey Association has been informed and understands that there will be no hockey attendant on duty at that time and that they shall remain responsible for any damage to the building that occurs while their association has access to the building and the grounds. That the St. Croix Hockey Association has agreed to be responsible for any damage to the building or grounds occurring at that time. 3. That the St. Croix Valley Hockey Association shall coordinate details with the Department of Public Works on the opening and closing of the buildings related to the periods of its use. The Department of Public Works shall maintain exclusive control over rink flooding to maintain quality of ice. St. Croix Valley Hockey Association shall be responsible for snow removal should it be required on weekends. Passed by the City Council for the City of Oak Park Heights this j7 day of December, 7. David Schaaf, Mayor / ATTEST: • �L y I�1.st nterim City Administrator • RESOLUTION NO. 97- CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR LIGHTING STRUCTURES WITHIN ALL NEW DEVELOPMENTS LOCATED WEST OF OAKGREEN AVENUE WITHIN THE CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS WHEREAS, the City of Oak Park Heights anticipates development within the vacated areas of the City of Oak Park Heights located to the west of Oakgreen Avenue in the immediate future; and, WHEREAS, an existing lighting structure plan has been implemented by the Minnesota Department of Transportation along Trunk Highway 36 and the frontage road that will utilize a shoebox type construction lighting structure supported by a prepainted pole; and, WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Council to implement a uniform lighting structure throughout the area to be improved so as to bring same in conformity for planning and aesthetic purposes. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council for the City of Oak Park Heights as follows: 1. That City staff shall monitor all future developments to be located within the areas of the City of Oak Park Heights located to the west of Oakgreen Avenue and as to all lighting structures located therein, assure that the same are complimentary to and compatible with the lighting structures selected by the City of Oak Park Heights for frontage road design purposes in conjunction with the Minnesota Department of Transportation. 2. As to all existing lighting structures as may require replacement in the future, that the office of the Building Inspector shall advise all applicants seeking permits for lighting structure replacement that the lighting structure to be selected as and for replacement to any existing lighting structure shall be in conformity with the MnDOT specified shoebox -type structure being implemented within the area. • r Passed by the City Council or the City of O Park Heights this /7-" day of December, 7. David Schaaf, Mayor ATTEST: Ju Ho, t In erim City Administrator • • r RESOLUTION NO. 97 -12 -46 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING WATER USAGE RATES WITHIN THE CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1998 WHEREAS, the City of Oak Park Heights by resolution and ordinance in such case made and provided regulates water usage rates within the City for all users; and, WHEREAS, a rate study has been conducted and completed by the office of the City Engineer recommending water rate increases to accommodate the cost for administrating, managing, and providing municipal water resources to the citizens of the City of Oak Park Heights and all properties connected thereto; and, WHEREAS the City Council has reviewed said rate study and determined the same to be fair and equitable. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council for the City of Oak Park Heights as follows: 1. That effective January 1, 1998 the residential water • rate shall be established as follows: $19.20 per quarter for up to 15,000 gallons per water with a surcharge of $1.00 per 1,000 gallons for usage over 15,000 gallons per quarter. Commercial, industrial, and institutional water rates shall be the same as residential rates. 2. That effective January 1, 1998 the City of Oak Park Heights shall establish a sanitary sewer rate for all users as follows: $31.50 per quarter minimum charge for up to 15,000 gallons of sanitary sewage per quarter with a surcharge of $1.95 per 1,000 gallons of sanitary sewer usage over 15,000 gallons. 3. All sewer rates on commercial, industrial and institutional shall be the same as residential and shall be based on actual usage. Passed by the City Council or the C of Oak Park Heights this 9th day of December, 19 David Schaaf, Mayor ATTEST: J Hq�lst • I terim City Administrator • RESOLUTION NO. 97- 12 -45 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA A RESOLUTION IMPLEMENTING RATE INCREASES FOR RESIDENTIAL WASTE /REFUSE COLLECTION WITHIN THE CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1998 WHEREAS, the City of Oak Park Heights, pursuant to contract with Junker Sanitation, Inc., currently collects and administers city residential refuse and garbage collection and establishes the rates therefor; and, WHEREAS, the City of Oak Park Heights has incurred substantial fees and expenses as a part of the Junker Landfill lawsuit, which fees and expenses exceeded $140,000.00; and, WHEREAS, said expenses were directly related as a result of the City's contract with Junker Sanitation, Inc. and the collection of residential refuse by the City of Oak Park Heights under said contract; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is fair and equitable to apportion the costs of said lawsuit among its residential property owners, increasing the quarterly garbage and refuse rates for a period of five (5) years. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council for the City of Oak Park Heights as follows: 1. That effective January 1, 1998 the quarterly residential garbage /refuse rate shall be increased by $6.50 per quarter for a period of five (5) years with said increase terminating December 31, 2002. Passed by the City Council for the City of Oak Park Heights this 9th day of December, 199 od. e4l David Schaaf, Ma or ATTEST: ,a A #W4 Jyr� H� s t terim City Administrator f RESOLUTION CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION GRANTING THE APPLICATION OF PHILIP B. BARBATSIS D /B /A PHIL'S TARA HIDEAWAY FOR "ON SALE" LIQUOR AND SUNDAY LIQUOR LICENSE WHEREAS, Philip B. Barbatsis, on behalf of Phil's Tara Hideaway, Inc. has applied to the City of Oak Park Heights for "on sale" liquor and Sunday liquor licenses; and, WHEREAS, the applicant has provided to the City of Oak Park Heights proof of corporate organization indicating that Phil's Tara Hideaway, Inc. is a Minnesota corporation organized by Philip B. Barbatsis as its sole and exclusive shareholder; and, WHEREAS, the applicant has provided a Certificate of Insurance as required by ordinances and statutes in such case made and provided; and, • WHEREAS, the Chief of Police for the City of Oak Park Heights has completed criminal history and background checks as required by ordinance and statute and has recommended approval of the application. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. That the City Clerk be and is hereby authorized to issue to Phil's Tara Hideaway, Inc. an on sale liquor and Sunday liquor license in the manner and form prescribed by ordinance. That such issuance of licenses to Phil's Tara Hideaway, Inc. are conditioned on the following: a. That Phil's Tara Hideaway, Inc. maintain compliance with the ordinances of the City of Oak Park Heights and statutes of the State of Minnesota requiring appropriate insurance coverage to be maintained throughout the license period and in the amounts specified by statute. b. That Philip B. Barbatsis remain as the sole and exclusive shareholder of Phil's Tara Hideaway, Inc. That should there be any transfer of stock from Philip B. Barbatsis, the licenses as issued and authorized under this resolution shall cease and be ineffective as of the time of transfer of ownership or stock • from Philip B. Barbatsis to any other individual or entity. • Passed by the City Council for the City of Oak Park Heights this 9th day of December, 1997. David Schaaf, Ma or ATTEST: J ) t y Interim City Administrator • • J • RESOLUTION NO. lii - 11 - 43 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION GRANTING THE APPLICATION OF LETRU, INC. FOR "ON SALE" LIQUOR LICENSE WHEREAS, Randall W. Urtel, on behalf of Letru, Inc. has applied to the City of Oak Park Heights for an "on sale" liquor license; and, WHEREAS, the applicant has provided to the City of Oak Park Heights proof of corporate organization indicating that Letru, Inc. is a Minnesota corporation organized by Randall W. Urtel and Victoria Urtel as its sole and exclusive shareholders; and, WHEREAS, the applicant has provided a Certificate of Insurance as required by ordinances and statutes in such case made and provided; and, WHEREAS, the Chief of Police for the City of Oak Park • Heights has completed criminal history and background checks as required by ordinance and statute and has recommended approval of the application. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. That the City Clerk be and is hereby authorized to issue to Letru, Inc. an on sale liquor license in the manner and form prescribed by ordinance. That such issuance of license to Letru, Inc. is conditioned on the following: a. That Letru, Inc. maintain compliance with the ordinances of the City of Oak Park Heights and statutes of the State of Minnesota requiring appropriate insurance coverage to be maintained throughout the license period and in the amounts specified by statute. b. That Randall W. Urtel and Victoria Urtel remain as the sole and exclusive shareholders of Letru, Inc. That should there be any transfer of stock from either Randall W. Urtel or Victoria Urtel, the license as issued and authorized under this resolution shall cease and be ineffective as of the time of transfer of ownership or stock from either Randall W. Urtel or Victoria Urtel to any other individual or entity. a � s Passed by the City Council for the City of Oak Park • Heights this 9th day of December, 1997. David Schaaf, Mayor ATTEST: J I t I teri City Administrator • Enclosure 15 RESOLUTION 97 -12 -42 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 1998 BUDGET WHEREAS, the City Staff has prepared and submitted to the City Council the proposed budget for calendar year 1998; and, WHEREAS, public notice has been duly given as provided by law with public hearings being conducted by the City Council with regard to the proposed budget, receiving no adverse comment from the public with regard thereto; and, WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Oak Park Heights has determined that the proposed budget as submitted by the City Staff is in the best interests of the citizens of the City of Oak Park Heights. • NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council for the City of Oak Park Heights: That the 1998 budget is hereby approved as presented by the City Finance Director in the total General Fund amount of $2,052,778.00. Passed by the City Council for the City of Oak Park Heights this 9th day of December 1997. Aq David D. Sc , Mayor Attest: Jtt �YL . Aiolst Interim Administrator RESOLUTION 97 -12 -41 • CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 1998 GENERAL FUND LEVY WHEREAS, the City Staff has prepared and submitted to the City Council the proposed general fund levy for calendar year 1998; and, WHEREAS, public notice has been duly given as provided by law with public hearings being conducted by the City Council with regard to the proposed general fund levy, receiving no adverse comment from the public and with regard thereto; and, WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Oak Park Heights has determined that the proposed general fund levy as submitted by the City Staff is in the best interests of the citizens of the City of Oak Park Heights. • NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council for the City of Oak Park Heights: 1. That the Interim City Administrator is hereby authorized and directed to certify to the Washington County Auditor - Treasurer the General Fund levy for the City of Oak Park Heights for calendar year 1998 in the amount of $1,440,637.00. 2. That the Interim City Administrator is also authorized and directed to certify to the County Auditor - Treasurer the Bonded Indebtedness levy for 1995 Street Reconstruction Bonds in the amount of $58,410.00 to be collected in calendar year 1998. 3. That the Interim City Administrator is also authorized and directed to certify to the County Auditor - Treasurer the sum of $25,000.00 for improvements to Storm Sewer Improvement Tax District No. 1, to be collected in calendar year 1998 with real estate taxes on the affected • properties. Passed by the City Council for the City of Oak Park Heights . this 9th day of December 1997. David D. Schaaf, ayor Attest: JJ oy t�24j7'v��/ �L;. Ho 1 s t Interim Administrator • CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHT RESOLUTION NO. q 7--/0 _ I RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR THE METROPOLITAN LIVABLE COMMUNITIES ACT FOR CALENDER YEAR 1998 WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act (1995 Minnesota Laws Chapter 255) establishes a Metropolitan Livable Communities Fund which is intended to address housing and other development issues facing the metropolitan area defined by Minnesota Statues section 473.121; and WHEREAS, the Oak Park Heights City Council adopted Resolution No. 95 -10-45 electing to participate in the Local Housing Incentives Account Program under the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act; and, WHEREAS, the Oak Park Heights City Council adopted Resolution No. 95 -12 -54 establishing housing goals through the Housing Goals Agreement negotiated with Metropolitan Council; and, • WHEREAS, the Oak Park Heights City Council, in 1996, adopted a Housing Policy Action Plan to guide the City's Housing related activities through the year 2010, in conjunction with the Local Housing Incentives Account Program under the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Oak Park Heights hereby elects to continue artici ation in the Local Housing Incentives Account Program under the p p Metropolitan Communities Act during calender year 1998. PASSED by the City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights, this 28th day of October, 1997. David S Attest:' • Mike Robertson, City Administrator • RESOLUTION NO. 97 -09 -36 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION APPROVING THE JOINT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, CITY OF STILLWATER, BAYTOWN TOWNSHIP AND CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS WITH REGARD TO MAINTENANCE OF SEMAPHORES ON TRUNK HIGHWAY 5 AND 36 AT THE INTERSECTIONS OF WASHINGTON/ NORELL AVENUES AND TRUNK HIGHWAY 36; TRUNK HIGHWAY 5 AND TRUNK HIGHWAY 36; AND, TRUNK HIGHWAY 5 AT 58TH STREET. WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Oak Park Heights has received the proposed Joint and Cooperative Agreement as drafted by the Minnesota Department of Transportation assigning responsibility for utility sharing costs for the maintenance of semaphores along Trunk Highway 5 and 36 at the locations referenced above; and, WHEREAS, said agreement apportions responsibilities for those various semaphores between the jurisdictions directly affected thereby implementing a shared cost at the Nore11 /Washington Avenues semaphore at Highway 36, and the Trunk Highway 5 /Trunk Highway 36 semaphores to be shared between the City of Stillwater and the City of Oak Park Heights; and, WHEREAS, further shared costs to be implemented between the City of Oak Park Heights and Baytown Township at Trunk Highway 5 at 58th Street; and, WHEREAS, said agreement has been reviewed by City Staff; and, WHEREAS, the City Council determines same to be reasonable. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council for the City of Oak Park Heights: 1. That the proposed Joint and Cooperative Agreement be and the same is hereby approved and the Mayor and the City Administrator are hereby authorized to execute same on behalf of the City of Oak Park Heights forwarding same on to the other local jurisdictions for their approval and execution. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: 2. That this approval is conditioned upon City of Stillwater and Baytown Township executing on behalf of their respective jurisdictions of the agreement as prepared by the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Passed by the City Council for the City of Oak Park Heights • this 23rd day of September, 1997. David Schaaf, Mayo ATTEST: _a ichael J: Robertson City Administrator I EXTRACT OF MINUTES OF MEETING OF THE • CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA HELD: September 23, 1997 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council for the City of Oak Park Heights, Washington County, Minnesota was duly held at the City within said City on the 23rd day of September, 1997, at 7:00 o'clock p.m. The following members were present: Mayor David Schaaf Councilmember Jerry Turnquist Councilmember Mark Swenson Councilmember David Beaudet Councilmember Janet Robert The following members were absent: None • The Council received bids on construction of the Brackey West/ Stillwater Ford Utility Improvements of 1997 in said City and after publicly opening, tabulating and analyzing said bids, proceeded to consider said bids. The following bids were received: SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT A After discussion, Member Beaudet introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 97 -09- 35 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS RESOLUTION RECEIVING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT ON BRACKEY WEST /STILLWATER FORD UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS OF 1997. BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council for the City of Oak Park Heights as follows: 1. All bids on the construction of the Brackey West/ Stillwater Ford Utility Improvements of 1997 are hereby received • and tabulated. I 2 . That the bid of Richard Knutson, Ind,. Minnesota in the amount • of $ 340.907.98 for the construction of said improvements in accordance with the plans and specifications and the advertisement for bids is the lowest responsible bid and shall be and is hereby accepted. 3. That the Mayor and the Administrator are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract with said bidder for the construction of said improvements on behalf of the City of Oak Park Heights. 4. That the City Administrator is hereby authorized and directed to return to all bidders, deposits made with their bids, except that the deposit of the successful bidder and the next lowest bidder shall be retained until such time as that contract has been executed. The Motion for the adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly seconded by member S wenaon and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: All. • And the following voted against same: None. Whereupon said Resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. • . STATE OF MINNESOTA ) COUNTY OF WASHINGTON ) ss. CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS ) I, the undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting Administrator of the City of Oak Park Heights, Minnesota, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that I have compared the attached and foregoing extract of minutes with the original thereof on file in my office, and that the same is a full, true and complete transcript of the minutes of a meeting of the City Council of said City, duly called and held on the date therein indicated insofar as such minutes of a meeting of the City Council of said City, duly called and held on the date therein indicated insofar as such minutes relates to the resolution of the City of Oak Park Heights awarding contracts for bids on the Brackey West/ Stillwater Ford improvements of 1997. • WITNESS my hand and the seal of said City this 24th day of September 1997. w A 3chael Ro ertson (SEAL) City Administrator • Enclosure 7 • EXTRACT OF MINUTES OF MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA HELD: September 9, 1997 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council for the City of Oak Park Heights, Washington County, Minnesota was duly held at the City within said City on the 9th day of September, 1997, at 7:00 o'clock p.m. The following members were present: 1411, The following members were absent: ka ll)5 I • The meeting was held pursuant to the Resolution adopted August 12, 1997, calling for a public hearing on the proposed Brackey West /Stillwater Ford Utility Improvements of 1997, within in said City, as more particularly described in a Notice of Public Hearing Ordered at said August 12, 1997 meeting, a copy of which is attached hereto. The City Administrator presented the Affidavit showing the publication and mailing of notices of hearing and the Mayor announced that the Council would hear all persons who cared to be heard for or against said improvements as outlined in the Notice of Hearing. All persons present were afforded an opportunity to present their views and objections to the making of said improvements, and no objections were presented, except the following: Name of Oblector Property Address Objection • L I I • • • Member -- - Beaudet introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 97 -09- 33 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS RESOLUTION ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENTS AND APPROVING THE FINAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS ON THE BRACKEY WEST /STILLWATER FORD UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS OF 1997 WHEREAS, after due call and notice of public hearing on the construction of said improvements within the City of Oak Park Heights, Minnesota, hearing on said improvements was duly held and Council heard all persons desiring to be heard on the matter and fully considered same; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council for the City of Oak Park Heights, Washington County, Minnesota as follows: 1. It is advisable, expedient and necessary that said improvements as described in the Notice of Public Hearing thereon be constructed, and that the same are hereby ordered made. 2. That the said improvements described in said hearing notice are hereby designated and shall be known as the Brackey West /Stillwater Ford Utility Improvements of 1997. 3. That the City's Consulting Engineer, Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik & Associates have been directed by the City Council to prepare final plans and specifications for said improvements. Said final plans and specifications have been presented by the Council and have been approved. 4. The City Council shall let the contract for all or part of the work for said improvements or order all or part of the work done by day labor or otherwise as authorized by Minn. Stat. §429.041 subd. 2 within one year of the date of this Resolution ordering said improvements. The Motion for the adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly seconded by member Turnquist and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: u 1 4 , ^'r; • And the following voted against same: None Whereupon said Resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. • • • STATE OF MINNESOTA ) COUNTY OF WASHINGTON ) ss. CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS ) I, the undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting Administrator of the City of Oak Park Heights, Minnesota, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that I have compared the attached and foregoing extract of minutes with the original thereof on file in my office, and that the same is a full, true and complete transcript of the minutes of a meeting of the City Council of said City, duly called and held on the date therein indicated insofar as such minutes of a meeting of the City Council of said City, duly called and held on the date therein indicated insofar as such minutes relates to the resolution of the City of Oak Park Heights authorizing the Brackey West/ Stillwater Ford improvements of 1997 and final plans and specifications. WITNESS my hand and the seal of said City this 10th day of September 1997. Michael R ertson (SEAL) City Administrator • Enclosure 10 RESOLUTION 97 -09 -32 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 1998 PROPOSED BUDGET WHEREAS, the City Staff has prepared and submitted to the Council it's proposed budget for calendar year 1998; and, WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Oak Park Heights has determined that the proposed budget as submitted by the City Staff is in the best interests of citizens of the City of Oak Park Heights. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council for the City of oak Park Heights as follows: 1. That the 1998 proposed budget is hereby approved as presented by City Administration in the total General Fund amount of $2,162,435.00. 2. That the City Administrator is hereby authorized and directed to certify to the Washington County Auditor - Treasurer the Proposed General Fund levy for the City of Oak Park Heights for the calendar year 1998 in the amount of $1,440,637. 3. That the City Administrator is also authorized and directed to certify to the County Auditor- Treasuuer for collection the proposed sum of $25,000.00 for improvements to Storm Sewer Improvement Tax District No. 1, to be collected in calendar year 1998 with real estates taxes on the affected properties. 4. The City Administrator is also authorized and directed to certify to the County Auditor - Treasurer for collection the proposed sum of $58,410.00 for General Obligation Bonds of 1995, to be collected in calendar year 1998. • Passed by the City Council for the City of Oak Park Heights this 9th day of September 1997. David D. Schaaf, May Attest: Michael o ertson Administrator • J . CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS RESOLUTION 97 -08 -31 PERRO CREEK RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the City of Oak Park Heights has participated in the Middle St. Croix Watershed Management Organization for the past 13 years; and, WHEREAS, the City of Oak Park Heights would like to work with the members of the Middle St. Croix Watershed Management Organization to solve the summer flooding in the City of Bayport and work with the Minnesota Correction facility so that the State of Minnesota funds replacement of the existing piping system that currently maintains the winter water flow of Perro Creek to the St. Croix River; and, WHEREAS, the City of Oak Park Heights has provided funds to study the Perro Creek Subwatershed; and, WHEREAS, the Middle St. Croix Watershed Management Organization at its July 16, 1997 meeting adopted a plan of action that will not solve flooding problems in Perro Creek as it flows through the City of Bayport; and, . WHEREAS, the Middle St. Croix Watershed Management Organization would not support working with the Minnesota Department of Corrections and our Legislative Representatives to identify funding to replace the worn out prison piping systems; and, WHEREAS, detailed in a 1994 Perro Creek study indicates that the water flow from a 100 year storm event from Prison Pond outlet structure is 65 cubic feet per second, this represents water flow from 70 % of the land area in Perro Creek Subwatershed, additional water flow into the creek below Prison Pond is 164 cubic feet per second, this represents 30 of the Perro Creek Subwatershed land area, total flow of water near the river is 229 cubic feet per second; and, WHEREAS, the current proposed funding formula is unfair to the upstream areas above Prison Pond as these areas will have to contribute disproportionate funding to prevent flooding in the Perro Creek Subwatershed; and, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City of Oak Park Heights will not participate in funding the Perro Creek route B study directed at the July 16, 1997 meeting of the Middle St. Croix Watershed Management Organization. • BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the City of Oak Park Heights does not support the existing Perro Creek Subwatershed funding formula. Passed by the City Council of Oak Parks Heights this 26th day of August, 1997. David D. Schaaf, or ATTEST: ichael 6b ertson City Administrator • EXTRACT OF MINUTES OF MEETING OF THE • CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA HELD: August 12, 1997 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council for the City of Oak Park Heights, Washington County, Minnesota was duly held at the City within said City on the 12th day of August, 1997, at 7:00 o'clock p.m. The following members were present: Mayor: David D. Schaaf Councilperson: Janet Robert Councilperson: Jerry Turnquist Councilperson: Mark Swenson Councilperson: David Beaudet The following members were absent: None Member urm&015 f _ introduced the following Resolution and • moved its adopti n: RESOLUTION NO. 97- UFf -30 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS RESOLUTION RECEIVING PRELIMINARY REPORT AND CALLING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON BRACKEY WEST/ STILLWATER FORD UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS OF 1997 WHEREAS, the City Council deems it necessary and expedient that the City of Oak Park Heights construct certain improvements to -wit: municipal water, sanitary sewer and street improvements, in the City of Oak Park Heights as described and in accordance with the preliminary plans and report prepared by Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik and Associates dated May 30, 1997 and amended on June 11, 1997, the City's consulting engineers; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has been advised by the consulting engineers that said Brackey West /Stillwater Ford improvements of 1997 are feasible and should best be made as proposed, and that the consulting engineer's report to this affect as heretofore been received by the City Council and filed with the City Clerk; and, • • WHEREAS, the statute provides that no such improvement shall be made until the Council shall have held a public hearing on such improvements following mailed notice and two publications thereof in the official newspaper stating the time and place of the hearing, the general nature of the improvement, the estimated cost thereof, and the area proposed to be assessed, in accordance with law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council for the City of Oak Park Heights, Washington County, Minnesota as follows: 1. A public hearing will be held at the time and place set forth in the Notice of Hearing attached hereto as Exhibit A to consider the proposed improvements. 2. The nature of the improvements, the estimated cost of each major portion thereof, and the areas proposed to be assessed therefore are described in the form of Notice of Hearing hereto attached. 3. The Notice of said public hearing shall be in substantially the form contained in the notice hereto attached. 4. The City Administrator is hereby authorized and directed to cause notice of said hearing to be given two publications in the . official newspaper. Said publications shall one week apart, and at least three days shall elapse between the last publication and the hearing. Not less than 10 days before the hearing, the clerk shall mail notice of the hearing to the owner of each parcel of land within the area proposed to be assessed as described in the Notice. For the purpose of giving such mailed notice, owners shall be shown to be such on the records of the County Auditor or, if the tax statements in the County are mailed by the County Treasurer, on the records of the County Treasurer. As to properties not listed on the records of the County Auditor or County Treasurer, the Clerk shall ascertain such ownership by any practicable means and give mailed notice to such owners. The Motion for the adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly seconded by member 6aledl sy and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor: David D. Schaaf Councilperson: Janet Robert Councilperson: Jerry Turnquist Councilperson: Mark Swenson Councilperson: David Beaudet • • And the following voted against same: None Whereupon said Resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. • i • STATE OF MINNESOTA ) COUNTY OF WASHINGTON ) ss. CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS ) I, the undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting Administrator of the City of Oak Park Heights, Minnesota, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that I have compared the attached and foregoing extract of minutes with the original thereof on file in my office, and that the same is a full, true and complete transcript of the minutes of a meeting of the City Council of said City, duly called and held on the date therein indicated insofar as such minutes of a meeting of the City Council of said City, duly called and held on the date therein indicated insofar as such minutes relates to the resolution of the City of Oak Park Heights authorizing the Brackey West/ Stillwater Ford improvements of 1997. WITNESS my hand and the seal of said City this day of 1997. Michael Robertson (SEAL) City Administrator • 7 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON IMPROVEMENTS CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: TIME AND PLACE: Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights, Minnesota will meet at the City Hall building of the City of Oak Park Heights, as located within said City at 7:00 o'clock p.m., on the 9th day of September, 1997, to consider the construction of the following improvements, to -wit: Municipal Water and sanitary sewer improvements, serving the plat of Brackey West and Stillwater Ford properties. NATURE OF IMPROVEMENT: The construction of municipal water and sanitary sewer improvements serving the platted area of Brackey West and the Stillwater Ford properties. ESTIMATED COST: The total estimated cost of said improvements is $365,200.00. AREA PROPOSED TO BE ASSESSED: The area proposed to be assessed for such improvements is as follows: All lots, parcels or pieces of land benefited by said improvements including but not limited to Brackey West Plat and the Stillwater Ford Dealership property. AUTHORITY: The Council proposes to proceed under authority granted by Chapter 429 M.S.A. • Such persons who desire to be heard with referenced to the proposed improvements will be • heard at this meeting. Written or oral objections shall be considered. DATED: August I$q _, 1997. BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL ichael o ertson City Administrator • AUG -07 -1997 11:34 NAC 612 595 9837 P.02i10 Enclosure 4D RESOLUTION NO. 97- �q CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR A METROPOLITAN COUNCIL PLANNING ASSISTANCE GRANT WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes Section 473.851 requires local units of government to prepare local comprehensive plans with land use controls that are consistent with planned, orderly and staged development and with metropolitan system plans; and WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes Sections 473.854 and 473.867 authorize the Metropolitan Council to prepare and adopt guidelines establishing uniform procedures for the award and disbursement of planning assistance grants and loans; and WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes Section 473.867 authorizes the Metropolitan Council to give funding to local units of government to review and amend their local comprehensive plans, fiscal devices and official controls, and WHEREAS, the City of Oak Park Heights requires a planned assistance grant to complete comprehensive planning activities, specifically the Comprehensive Plan Update and engineering studies. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City dministrator is hereby Y authorized to submit an application to the Metropolitan Council for a planning assistance grant to update and revise the City's Comprehensive Plan; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution shall be submitted with the planning assistance grant application. This resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights on the 12th day of August 1997. David Schaaf, Mayor V ATTEST: ichael Robertson, City Administrator RESOLUTION NO. 97 -07 -28 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA A RESOLUTION REVOKING ONSALE LIQUOR LICENSE PREVIOUSLY ISSUED TO DOYLE'S BOWLING CENTER AND PUB, INC. WHEREAS, the City of Oak Park Heights has previously received an application from Doyle's Bowling Center and Pub, Inc. to issue an onsale liquor license within the City of Oak Park Heights; and, WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Oak Park Heights did grant the onsale application to Doyle's Bowling Center and Pub, Inc. effective January 1, 1997; and, WHEREAS, the City of Oak Park Heights has received notice from the Commissioner of Revenue for the State of Minnesota pursuant to Minn. Stat. §270.72 and /or §16D.08 subd. 2 to revoke the above named license for non - compliance with the statutory provisions • contained therein; and, WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Oak Park Heights has received Notice of Cancellation of the insurance policy required for the operation of an onsale liquor license within the City of Oak Park Heights as well; and, WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Oak Park Heights acting pursuant to statute and the directive of the Commissioner of Revenue is required to revoke the onsale liquor license previously issued to the Applicant; and, WHEREAS, the Applicant is currently in non - compliance with insurance requirements otherwise specified by the ordinances and the statutes in such case made and provided. NOW THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights that the onsale liquor license previously • issued to Doyle's Bowling Center and Pub, Inc., by the City of Oak Park Heights be in the same is hereby revoked. Passed by the City Council for the City of Oak Park Heights this 22nd day of July, 1997. David Schaaf v Mayor ATTEST: / Michael Robertson City Administrator 4 i RESOLUTION NO.97 -07 -27 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE LOWER ST. CROIX RIVER ACT OF THE 92ND CONGRESS PUBLIC LAW NO. 92 -560 AND THE PRESERVATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE LOWER ST CROIX RIVER AS A WILD AND SCENIC RIVER WHEREAS, the City of Oak Park Heights has consistently supported the protection of the St. Croix River under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act recognized under Public Law No. 92 -560 as passed by the 92nd Congress; and, WHEREAS, the City of Oak Park Heights has worked consistently with the Dept. of the Interior and the National Park Service and the Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources to protect the St. Croix River for the past 25 years; and, WHEREAS, the Minn. Dept. of Transportation now proposes modifications and amendments to the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act in order to build a bridge which has been determined to violate the • Wild and Scenic Rivers Act by the Dept. of the Interior and the National Park Service; and, WHEREAS, neither the Dept. of the Interior nor the National Park Service has ever approved the proposed St. Croix River Crossing Bridge as proposed by the Minn. Dept. of Transportation and has consistently advised the Minn. Dept. of Transportation for a period of years that its proposals were not consistent with the provisions of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act which protect the lower St. Croix; and, WHEREAS, the City of Stillwater, the City of New Richmond, the Minn. Dept. of Transportation, the Wis. Dept. of Transportation and the St. Croix Alliance for the Interstate Bridge are now before Congress of the United States proposing to exempt the Minn. Dept. of Transportation freeway style bridge from the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act in order to circumvent and obstruct the purposes of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act; and, WHEREAS, the Minnesota Wisconsin Boundary Area Commission, specifically created under the auspices of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act has issued its report dated April 17, 1997 finding that the current impasses between the Dept. of the Interior and the Minn. Dept. of Transportation has occurred over the past twelve years, "because the states of Minnesota and Wisconsin have failed to develop a plan that balances their public policy goals and • objectives (...protection of scenic, recreational and geologic values of the ... St. Croix River... and... save, efficient highway • traffic management systems...) and leaving the responsibility to determine its acceptability up to the United States Dept. of the Interior as an overall Federal administrating agency for the Lower St. Croix National Scenic Riverway." and, WHEREAS, the National Park Service has indicated that it would consider the placement of an appropriate replacement bridge within the central corridor of the St. Croix River under the regulations of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act in the same manner as other replacement bridges have been located within the Wild and Scenic Riverways; and, WHEREAS, the City of Oak Park Heights is opposed to any attempts to circumvent the established principles and protections contained within the Lower St. Croix Valley River Act of the 92nd Congress Public Law No. 92 -560 and further opposes legislation in congress in a further attempt to circumvent existing Federal Court litigation which is now present within the District of Minnesota - Federal Courts as filed by the Sierra Club against the Minn. Dept. of Transportation and others. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IS RESOLVED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. That the City of Oak Park Heights hereby affirms its support of the protection of the Lower St. Croix River under the • Wild and Scenic Rivers Act as adopted by the 92nd Congress Public Law No. 92 -560. 2. That the City of Oak Park Heights is opposed to attempts to adopt legislation within congress to create a special exemption for bridge projects, and specifically those proposed by the Minn. Dept. of Transportation as the same violate the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act as it now exists. 3. That the City of Oak Park Heights does hereby authorize preparation of documents and /or exhibits, not to exceed $2,000.00, to be distributed to the members of Congress of the United States and the general public in a manner to be prescribed by the City Council. 4. That the City Council for the City of Oak Park Heights does hereby retain the law firm of O'Connor and Hannon to represent the City of Oak Park Heights in providing services on these issues before Congress with such retention and services to be determined and provided for within a separate Retainer Agreement to be entered into between the City of Oak Park Heights and said law firm. • Passed by the City Council for the City of Oak Park Heights this 22nd day of July, 1997. David D. Schaaf, M or ATTEST: %lichael .-"Robertson City Administrator • 0 RESOLUTION NO. 97 -07 -26 • CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE PETITION OF DAVID R. SCREATON PARTNERSHIP, OAKGREEN FARMS, INC., A MINNESOTA CORPORATION, BETTY SMITH, LOW & ASSOCIATES, INC., A.L.K. PARTNERSHIP, FREDERICK KEMPER, CALVIN J. BROOKMAN, AND BERNARD W. NASS AND LOELLA NASS, FOR ANNEXATION OF UNINCORPORATED ADJOINING PROPERTY TO THE CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES 414.031 WHEREAS, the City of Oak Park Heights is a city incorporated under the general laws of the State of Minnesota, and has more than 3,776 inhabitants and, the present territory included in the city limits contains 1,679 acres; WHEREAS, there is adjacent to the City of Oak Park Heights a • tract of land containing approximately 240 acres, of which more than 20% of the owners have petitioned the City of Oak Park Heights for annexation of said property to the City of Oak Park Heights; WHEREAS, the boundaries of said territory proposed for annexation are described as: All that part of Section 6, Township 29 North, Range 20 West lying westerly of the centerline of Stillwater Blvd. also known as State Highway 5, Washington County; WHEREAS, the names of all parties entitled to notice under section 414.09 are included in Exhibit "A" hereto attached; WHEREAS, the City of Oak Park Heights and petitioning property owners recognize that the area continues to develop as an urban industrial /commercial area with the potential for commercial and • WHEREAS, it appears that Baytown Township is not interested in negotiating an orderly annexation of the subject property to address the interests of affected property owners of the Township and the City. NOW THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights that the boundaries of the City of Oak Park Heights, State of Minnesota, be extended so as to include and incorporate within the city limits of the City of Oak Park Heights the above described property, the same being a logical extension of the City of Oak Park Heights for the purposes of land use control, planning, providing municipal services, and assuring orderly development. • NOW THEREFORE, IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Oak Park Heights hereby supports the petition of property owners seeking annexation of the affected lands as described above to the City of Oak Park Heights. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Oak Park Heights commits to continue to be willing to consider orderly annexation agreements and invites Baytown Township to join in an orderly annexation agreement as it affects the subject property and other lands within Baytown Township adjacent to Oak Park Heights municipal boarders. • r • Passed by the City Council for the City f Oak Park Heights Y g is this day of July, 1997. N- David Schaaf ATTEST: Mayor is ael J. Rober son City Administrator • • ti . RESOLUTION NO. 97-07-25 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE OAK PARK HEIGHTS POLICE DEPARTMENT TO MAKE APPLICATION IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE FOREST LAKE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY FOR ENROLLMENT WITHIN THE SAFE AND SOBER COMMUNITY PROJECT FOR THE PERIOD OF TIME OF OCTOBER 1, 1997 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1998 WHEREAS, Safe and Sober is a National Traffic Safety Campaign designed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration seeking to unite national, state and local efforts to reduce impaired driving crashes and increase safety belt and child seat use with enhanced and enforcement efforts in public information and educational activities; and WHEREAS, the Chief of Police for the City of Oak Park Heights has recommended to • the City Council that the City of Oak Park Heights coordinate and enter into a Grant application with the Washington County Sheriffs Department, the Stillwater Police Department and the Forest Lake Police Department to be submitted to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Office of Traffic Safety for Grand funds, which would enable the City of Oak Park Heights and the City of Forest Lake to enter the Safe and Sober Community's Project for the period of time of October 1, 1997 through September 20, 1998; and WHEREAS, the Office of Traffic Safety where the Minnesota Department of Public Safety currently has funds available to establish safe and sober programs within local communities, which funds are issued on a competitive Grant basis; and WHEREAS, the implementation of the Safe and Sober Program within the Oak Park Heights community could have a significant effect on public safety by increasing public awareness of the risks associated with highway travel and educating the public as to what can be done to manage those risks by use of seat belts and sober driving and to publicly communicate to the community a special enforcement efforts that are about to be implemented within the community effecting the safe and sober program and also providing a report back to the community with regard to the result achieved through the program; and WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Oak Park Heights feels that the best interest and public safety of its citizens could be furthered by applying for the Grant Application in conjunction with the Washington County Sheriffs Department, the Stillwater Police Department . and the Forest Lake Police Department. • NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS AS FOLLOWS: That the Oak Park Heights Police Department enter into a Grant Agreement with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Office of Traffic Safety for the project entitled " Safe and Sober Communities" during the period of time from October 1, 1997 through September 20, 1998. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Chief of Police, Lindy Swanson of the Oak Park Heights Police Department is hereby authorized and directed to execute such agreements as may be necessary to implement the project on behalf of the City of Oak Park Heights Police Department. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chief of Police, Dave Schwartz of the Forest Lake Police Department is hereby authorized to be the fiscal agent and administer this grant on behalf of the City of Oak Park Heights Police Department. Passed by the City Council for the City of Oak Park Heights this G/ day of July, 1997. d 44- 4 4V J • David Schaaf, Mayor 0 ATTES 4 Michael J. obertson City Administrator • STATE OF MINNESOTA ) COUNTY OF WASHINGTON ) ss. CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS ) 1, the undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting Administrator of the City of Oak Park Heights, Minnesota, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that I have compared the attached and foregoing Resolution with the original thereof on file in my office, and that the same is a full, true and complete copy thereof. WITNESS my hand and the seal of said City this day of July, 1997. d� Michael J. Robertson City Administrator (SEAL) • • i y RESOLUTION NO. 97 -06 -24 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA A RESOLUTION VACATING UNOPENED HOLCOMBE STREET AS LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS AND SPECIFICALLY LYING BETWEEN 60TH STREET AND THE NORTH LINE OF BLOCK 3 OF HEIGHTS BUSINESS PARK AS PLATTED AND OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER IN AND FOR WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA RETAINING USE OF SAME FOR FUTURE UTILITY AND TRAIL EASEMENTS WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Oak Park Heights has received a Petition from property owners adjoining Holcombe Street as located within the City of Oak Park Heights seeking its vacation in part; and, WHEREAS, that portion of Holcombe Street sought to be vacated lies within the City of Oak Park Heights and is specifically located and described as follows: All that portion of Holcombe Street as is dedicated on the recorded plat and Summit Park and located within the municipal limits of the City of Oak Park Heights specifically located between the northern right -of -way of 60th Street North and the westerly extension of the centerline of the parcel platted as Clara Street in the plat of Summit Park, Washington County, Minnesota; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is appropriate and necessary to retain utility and trail easements for future location across said unopened Holcombe Street; and, WHEREAS, that portion of Holcombe Street proposed for vacation has never been opened or used for public street and it is improbable that there will ever be a public need for any part of said right -of -way for street purposes; and, WHEREAS, the public interest is served by placing the same back on the tax rolls to enhance a taxable value of abutting lands thereon and affected thereby. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council for the City of Oak Park Heights that All that portion of Holcombe Street as dedicated on the • recorded plat and Summit Park and located within the T municipal limits of the City of Oak Park Heights . specifically located between the northern right -of -way of 60th Street North and the westerly extension of the centerline of the parcel platted as Clara Street in the plat of Summit Park, Washington County, Minnesota. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Administrator shall prepare a Notice of Completion of these proceedings which shall contain the name of the City, the identification of the vacation, a statement of the time of completion thereof, and a description of the real estate and land affected thereby. Said notice shall be presented to the County Auditor who shall enter the same in his transfer records and note upon the instrument over his official signature the words "entered in the transfer records ". The notice shall then be filed with the County Recorder, all is required by Minn. Stat. §412.851. Passed by the City Council for the Ci of Oak Park Heights this 10th day of June, 1997. David Schaaf, Mayor v ATTEST: Michae J'* Robertson City Administrator IL . I RESOLUTION NO. 97 -06 -23 • CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND DETERMINING ISSUES OF COMPLIANCE WITH STATE STATUTES AND CITY ORDINANCES AS AFFECTS THE ISSUANCE OF A LIQUOR LICENSE TO CLUB TARA SUPPER CLUB, INC. AS OWNED BY OWNER AND SOLE SHAREHOLDER RYSZARD BIERNACKI WHEREAS, Club Tara Supper Club, Inc. received from the City of Oak Park Heights an On -Sale Liquor License on November 26, 1996, a true and correct copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated by reference herein; and, WHEREAS, the On -Sale Liquor License was issued in conjunction with Resolution 1996- 11 -39, a true and correct copy of which is annexed hereto as Exhibit "B" and incorporated by reference herein; and, WHEREAS, the original Application for the license for Club Tara Supper Club, Inc. was issued on an application of Ryszard Biernacki dated January 3, 1996, in which Mr. Biernacki identified himself as the President, sole shareholder, and complete owner of • Club Tara Supper Club, Inc.; and, WHEREAS, Ryszard Biernacki at all times relevant to these proceedings remains as the sole owner and shareholder of Club Tara Supper Club, Inc.; and, WHEREAS, City of Oak Park Heights Ordinance No. 1202.06E defines eligibility to hold a liquor license requiring compliance with State law; and, WHEREAS, City Ordinance 1202.09B requires owners of premises to be responsible for the conduct of his or her place of business and the conditions of sobriety and the order of the premises; and, WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute §340A.402(3) prohibits the issuance of liquor licenses to persons "not of good moral character and repute;" and, WHEREAS, Ryszard Biernacki was duly charged by a Formal Complaint on April 23, 1996, with four (4) counts of violations of Minnesota law as follows: Count I: Harassment and /or Stalking Crime, Minnesota Statutes §609.749, Subd. 2(7) Count II: Harassment and /or Stalking Crime, Minnesota • Statutes §609.749, Subd. 2(7) • � J • Count III: Harassment and /or Stalking Crime, Minnesota Statutes §609.749, Subd. 2(7) Count IV: Criminal Sexual Conduct in the 5th Degree, Minnesota Statutes §609.3451 and, WHEREAS, all charges carried a fine of $3,000.00 and /or one (1) year in the County Jail for each count, the same being charged as gross misdemeanors; and, WHEREAS, a true and correct copy of said Complaint is annexed hereto as Exhibit "C" and incorporated by reference herein; and, WHEREAS, the Defendant was provided a jury trial at the Washington County District Court in Stillwater, Minnesota, which jury thereafter did render its verdict of guilty on the following counts: Count I: Guilty of the charge of harassment under Minnesota Statutes §609.749, Subd. 2(7) as to S.A.N.. Count II: Guilty of the charge of harassment under Minnesota Statutes §609.749, Subd. 2(7) as to • D.L.L.. Count III: Guilty of the charge of criminal sexual conduct in the fifth degree under Minnesota Statutes §609.3451 as to S.A.N.. and; WHEREAS, said convictions by the Washington County jury and entries of verdict of guilty in the harassment charges verify that the Defendant Ryszard Biernacki did individually and personally on the business premises of Club Tara Supper Club, Inc. engage in harassing conduct that interfered with other persons or intruded into their privacy or liberty, and otherwise did engage in non- consensual sexual contact with another individual, all of which are gross misdemeanors under the laws of the State of Minnesota; and, WHEREAS, there is also pending currently in the Washington County District Court, Court File No. K4 -96 -2103 involving a charge by way of Formal Complaint issued against Ryszard Biernacki in two counts for the selling, bartering, furnishing or giving of alcohol to persons under the age of twenty -one (21) years, and permitting a person under the age of twenty -one (21) years to drink alcoholic beverages on the licensed premises of Club Tara Supper Club, Inc., and the said matter is currently pending trial; and, • 2 IL ( � • • • WHEREAS, the City of Oak Park Heights did issue its Order to • Show Cause requiring and allowing Ryszard Biernacki and Club Tara Supper Club, Inc. to make appearance before the City Council at 7:00 p.m. on June 10, 1997, to show cause, if any they have, why the liquor licenses issued to the Club Tara Supper Club, Inc. by the City of Oak Park Heights should not be suspended or revoked as a result of the criminal convictions and the findings of the jury in Washington County District Court referenced above, and further to show cause and respond as to whether or not owner Ryszard Biernacki is a disqualified individual ineligible to hold a license for on -sale and off -sale liquor within the City of Oak Park Heights for non - compliance with the Ordinances of the City of Oak Park Heights and the provisions of Minnesota Statutes §340A.01, et seq.; and, WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Oak Park Heights, having heard the testimony and statements of Mr. Biernacki through his representatives, and after having received the public comment thereon and afforded him ample opportunity to provide a statement or explanation as to his conduct on the business premises which is licensed by the City of Oak Park Heights. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. The City Council does determine that there has been an • infraction and violation of the provisions of the City Ordinance and the State Statute in such case made and provided in that the behavior that was participated in and /or allowed to be conducted on the premises of Club Tara Supper Club, Inc. by the person of Ryszard Biernacki demonstrates behavior of a person not of good moral character and repute, thus rendering Ryszard Biernacki as the sole owner and shareholder of Club Tara Supper Club, Inc. to be ineligible to hold a retail license for the sale and distribution of liquor within the City of Oak Park Heights. 2. That the City Council determines that it takes no action at this time with regard to the provisions of alleged infraction as reflected within Washington County District Court File No. K4 -96- 2103 as that matter is pending affecting the issue of whether or not Ryszard Biernacki and Club Tara Supper Club, Inc. allowed or provided liquor and /or alcoholic beverages to person or persons under the age of twenty -one (21) years, and the Council reserves the right for further action by the Council to determine status of license eligibility or suspension thereof following the completion of that proceeding before the District Court. 3. That it is the determination of the City Council for the City of Oak Park Heights that liquor licenses now in force and issued to Club Tara Supper Club, Inc. and its owner, Ryszard Biernacki, be and the same are hereby ordered: 3 a a • • �i X REVOKED - IMMEDIATELY. SUSPENDED FOR A PERIOD OF TIME CONSISTING OF 90 CONTINUOUS DAYS WITH CLUB TARA SUPPER CLUB, INC. BEING PRECLUDED FROM SELLING, DISPENSING, OR ALLOWING CONSUMPTION OF ANY ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ON THE PREMISES FOR THAT PERIOD OF TIME, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY. OTHER: Passed by the City Council for the City of Oak Park Heights this 10th day of June, 1997. David Schaaf, Mayor ATTEST: Aicel J` o E&t o n City Administrator 4 • • Enclosure 2B CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS RESOLUTION 97 -05 -22 A RESOLUTION ISSUING A GAMBLING PREMISES PERMIT FOR EAGLES AERIE 94 STILLWATER TO BE CONDUCTED AT DOYLES BOWLING CENTER ON OMAHA AVENUE NORTH WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Oak Park Heights has been provided with a copy of the premises permit renewal application submitted by Eagles Aerie 94 Stillwater to conduct gambling at the site of Doyle's Bowling Center, 5862 Omaha Avenue North, in Oak Park Heights; and, WHEREAS, said application seeks to renew an existing gambling premises permit that is in force for said organization; and, WHEREAS, the Gambling Control Board of the State of Minnesota has requested that the City of Oak Park Heights state whether or not the City would object or consent to the issuance of the renewed permit, and; WHEREAS, there were no objections from any member of the public with regard to the renewal of same permit; and, WHEREAS, gambling activity is regulated under the regulations of the Gambling Control Board for the State of Minnesota and the City of Oak Park Heights presumes that appropriate auditing procedures are in place. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights that the Gambling Control Board's premises permit renewal application as submitted by the Eagles Aerie 94 Stillwater to conduct gambling activities at the Doyle's Bowling Center, 5862 Omaha Avenue North in the City of Oak Park Heights in the manner and form as has been applied for to the Gambling Control Board of the state of Minnesota be and of the same is hereby approved. Passed by the City Council of Oak Park Heights this 13th day of May, 1997. ATTEST: VV David Schaaf, Mayor,/ Michael Robertson • City Administrator Enclosure 1B CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS RESOLUTION 97 -05 -21 A RESOLUTION ISSUING A GAMBLING PREMISES PERMIT FOR EAGLES AERIE 94 STILLWATER TO BE CONDUCTED AT EAGLES AERIE 94 ON 60TH STREET NORTH WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Oak Park Heights has been provided with a copy of the premises permit renewal application submitted by Eagles Aerie 94 Stillwater to conduct gambling at the site of Eagles Aerie 94, 13523 60th Street North, in Oak Park Heights; and, WHEREAS, said application seeks to renew an existing gambling premises permit that is in force for said organization; and, WHEREAS, the Gambling Control Board of the State of Minnesota has requested that the City of Oak Park Heights state whether or not the City would object or consent to the issuance of the renewed permit, and; WHEREAS, there were no objections from any member of the public with regard to the renewal of same permit; and, WHEREAS, gambling activity is regulated under the regulations of • the Gambling Control Board for the State of Minnesota and the City of Oak Park Heights presumes that appropriate auditing procedures are in place. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights that the Gambling Control Board's premises permit renewal application as submitted by the Eagles Aerie 94 Stillwater to conduct gambling activities at the Eagles Aerie 94, 13523 60th Street North in the City of Oak Park Heights in the manner and form as has been applied for to the Gambling Control Board of the state of Minnesota be and of the same is hereby approved. Passed by the City Council of Oak Park Heights this 13th day of May, 1997. David Schaaf, Mayor'`'" ATTEST: ((// Michael Robertson . City Administrator CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS RESOLUTION 97 -04 -20 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WASHINGTON COUNTY ASSESSOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING PROPOSED MARKET VALUES FOR THE CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS WHEREAS, the City of Oak Park Heights has received the Washington County Assessor's recommendations regarding estimated market values for the City of Oak Park Heights; and, WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights has received comments from property owners who disagree with their estimated market value; and, WHEREAS, the County Assessor, upon request from the City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights, has re- examined those properties and made recommendations to the City Council. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights, that it accepts the Washington County Assessor's recommendations. • Passed by the City Council of Oak Park Heights this 22nd day of April, 1997. ATTEST: N- David Schaaf, May& Michael Robertson City Administrator RESOLUTION NO. G 7 -0 1'/ / • CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION GRANTING FINAL APPROVAL OVER THE PLAT BRACKEY ADDITION WEST SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS AND COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Oak Park Heights has already granted concept in general of plan approval for the development plan proposed by Oppidan Investment Company as it affects Lot 1, Block 1, Brackey West Addition; and, WHEREAS, Oppidan Investment Company has submitted a general plan of development pursuant to the Ordinance; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has conducted appropriate Public Hearings as required by Ordinance and statute in such case made and provided and is prepared to determine final plat approval subject to staff recommendations and compliance conditions to be imposed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. The City Council for the City of Oak Park Heights does • hereby grant final plat approval for the plat of Brackey West Addition subject to the following terms and conditions: a. Subject to final approval of the City Planner, determining compliance with the Planner's Report and recommendations as approved by the City Council. b. Subject to final approval of the City Engineer identifying easements and utility access as necessary and desirable to service said property. C. Subject to final approval of the City Engineer as it affects all stormwater ponding and related issues to be determined in conjunction with Valley Branch Watershed District. d. Subject to final approval by the City Attorney of a development contract and further subject to successful negotiation of a development contract and agreement to be executed by and between the City of Oak Park Heights and Robert and Janet Brackey. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon compliance with all of the terms and conditions and the compliance requirements imposed herein, the City Administrator and Mayor shall be authorized to execute said final plat on behalf of the City of Oak Park Heights and to allow its recording in the Office of the County Recorder and . County Surveyor in and for Washington County, Minnesota. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that final PUD Permit shall be issued following certification by the City Administrator provided the recommendations of the City Planner, City Attorney and City Engineer have been implemented by Developers Oppidan Investment and Robert and Janet Brackey. Passed by the City Council for the City of Oak Park Heights this 22nd day of April, 1997. David Schaaf, Mayor(` ATTEST: ((// 'Michael J. o ertsSn City Administrator md • L RESOLUTION NO. • CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION GRANTING APPROVAL OF THE GENERAL PLAN OF DEVELOPMENT SUBMITTED BY OPPIDAN INVESTMENT COMPANY AFFECTING LOT 1, BLOCK 1, BRACKEY WEST ADDITION WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Oak Park Heights has already granted concept approval to the development plan proposed by Oppidan Investment Company as it affects Lot 1, Block 1, Brackey West Addition; and, WHEREAS, Oppidan Investment Company has submitted a general plan of development pursuant to the Ordinance; and, WHEREAS, the Planner has submitted his report dated April 4, 1997 recommending approval of same; and, WHEREAS, the City Council having conducted a Public Hearing thereon and having received the benefit of public comment. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS AS FOLLOWS: The City Council for the City of Oak Park Heights does hereby • grant approval of the general plan of development affecting the development of Lot 1, Block 1, Brackey West Addition in the manner and form provided for within the report of Northwest Associated Consultants, Inc. dated April 4, 1997 with the following exceptions. 1. That item 2 within the Planner's Report on page 9, Conclusion and Recommendation section is hereby amended to read as follows: 11 2. The submitted preliminary grading and drainage plan for Lot 1, Block 1, Brackey West Addition, including storm water drainage ponds, shall be subject to review and approval of the City Engineer and Valley Branch Watershed District. Issues relating to grading and storm water ponding must be resolved prior to the approval of the general plan of development application." 2. That paragraph 13 b on page 10 of the Conclusion and Recommendation section is hereby amended to read as follows: 11 13. The following conditions relate to site signage proposed by the applicant: b. the two sixty (60) square foot wall signs • indicated on the proposed grocery store facade shall be allowed." BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Oppidan Investment Company shall proceed to final plan stage as provided by Ordinance 401.06E and this matter is herewith scheduled before the City Council on April 22, 1997 at which time final stage approval as well as final plat approval shall be considered by the City of Oak Park Heights and Oppidan Investment Company is expected to have negotiated with City Staff an acceptable Development Agreement affecting this development. Passed by the City Council for the City of Oak Park Heights this 8th day of April, 1997. David Schaaf, Mayor ATTEST: ichael J. Robertson City Administrator CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS RESOLUTION 97 -03 -17 A RESOLUTION APPROVING APPLICATION FOR TRAIL GRANT FOR 58 STREET TRAIL WHEREAS, the Oak Park Heights Park Commission has recommended applying for a Trail Grant for the 58th Street Trail; and, WHEREAS, a successful application for the grant would mean that the City would be obligated to match 25% of the grant with City funds. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS AS FOLLOWS: 1) That the City Council approves the application for the above named grant. Passed by the City Council of Oak Park Heights this 25th day of March, 1997. • David Schaaf, Mayor ATTEST: Michael obertson City Administrator • CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS • RESOLUTION 97 -03 -16 A RESOLUTION APPROVING APPLICATION FOR OUTDOOR TRAIL GRANT FOR BREKKE PARK WHEREAS, the Oak Park Heights Park Commission has recommended applying for an Outdoor Trail Grant for Brekke Park; and, WHEREAS, a successful application for the grant would mean that the City would be obligated to match 25% of the grant with City funds. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS AS FOLLOWS: 1) That the City Council approves the application for the above named grant. Passed by the City Council of Oak Park Heights this 25th day of March, 1997. • David Schaaf, Mayor ATTEST: Z l r.. Michael iobertso� City Administrator • CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS COUNTY OF WASHINGTON STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 9 7`D3 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE DECERTIFICATION OF HOUSING TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT NO. 1 OF THE CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS WHEREAS, on June 10, 1996 the City of Oak Park Heights (the "City ") created its Housing Tax Increment Financing District No. 1 (the "District ") within its Development District No. 1 (the "Project ") ; and WHEREAS, the proposed housing project to be constructed within the District will not proceed; and WHEREAS, since the creation of the District, the City Council has rezoned the land therein so that housing is no longer an allowable use; and WHEREAS, the City desires by this resolution to cause the decertification of the District after which all property taxes generated within the District will be distributed in the same manner as all other property taxes. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights that the City's staff shall take such action as is necessary to cause the County Auditor of Washington County to decertify the District as a tax increment district and to no longer remit tax increment from the Distri4ttothe City. 4r,')] ]<- 1997 DATED: May ATTEST: ✓pity Admirfi`sErator • 318663.1 • • • CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS RESOLUTION 97 -02 -13 A RESOLUTION DECLARING MARCH 2, 1997 TO MARCH 9, 1997 TO BE VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA WEEK IN THE CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS, does hereby proclaim the week of March 2 - March 9, 1997 as Volunteers of America Week in Oak Park Heights. Passed by the City Council of Oak Park Heights this 25th day of February, 1997. David Schaaf, Mayor ATTEST: / Michael Robertson City Administrator RESOLUTION NO. CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA A RESOLUTION APPROVING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT FOR DISTRICT 15 OF THE CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS WHEREAS, the City of Oak Park Heights has previously adopted a comprehensive plan as provided by statute and, pursuant thereto, has divided the City into several districts for purposes of future planning; and, WHEREAS, it is appropriate for the City of Oak Park Heights to amend its comprehensive plan to note the adjustment in the various aspects of the comprehensive land use plan for District 15; and, WHEREAS, the City of Oak Park Heights has received the report from Northwest Associated Consultants suggesting amendments to the comprehensive plan as it affects Planning District 15, which planning report has been received at public hearing and the City Council having reviewed public comment and the report and in furtherance of the interests of the citizens of the City of Oak Park Heights; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. That the City of Oak Park Heights does hereby amend its comprehensive plan and approve the comprehensive plan amendment as prepared by the office of Northwest Associated Consultants, the City's professional planner, as the same is annexed hereto as Exhibit " A " and the same being incorporated by reference herein. 2. That the City Administrator shall forward a true and correct copy of the comprehensive plan amendment to the Metropolitan Council. • Passed by the City Council for the City of Oak Park Heights this 25th day of February, 1997. David Schaaf Mayor ATTEST: 9 { A i el Robertson City Administrator i CITY OF; OAK PARK HEIGHTS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN., AMENDMENT: STATE TRUNK HIGHWAY 36 PLANNING DISTRICT 1 S ::FU AURITRE-ET: l r - r II ¢ �i — I T s 7f iFTi�, FEBRUARY °1.997 N O R. T H _W EST: A S S O C. i A T� E .D C O N S U .L T A'{N T':S EXHIBIT "A" TABLE OF CONTENTS s Page Introduction.................................................................... ............................... 1 Housing......................................................................... ............................... 6 Land Demand and Absorption ....................................... ............................... 11 Transportation................................................................ ............................... 14 SewerFlow Allocations ..:.............................................. ............................... 18 District15 ...................................................................... ............................... 20 OAK PARK HEIGHTS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT PLANNING DISTRICT 15 INTRODUCTION The City of Oak Park Heights is proposing an amendment to its current Comprehensive Plan for the purpose of amending the proposed land use plan for property located south of 60th Street, east of Oakgreen Avenue and north of future 58th Street (See maps on pages 3 -4). The subject area is 53.80 acres in size and includes the following uses: existing commercial development along 60th Street ranging from U -Haul rental to a multi - tenant office complex, a multiple family development on 60th Street, six single family residential homes on Oakgreen Avenue, and a legal non - conforming salvage yard. The land on which the salvage yard exists, is zoned 0, Open Space Conservation and is designated for mid /high density residential use within the Comprehensive Plan. The single family homes are located within Baytown Township, however, shall be designated for future annexation into the City of Oak Park Heights. This amendment proposes changes in the land use designation of this area from mid /high density residential to business /warehousing. The commercial land is zoned B -2 General Business, however a portion of the B -2 District is designated within the Comprehensive Plan for mid /high density residential use. This amendment proposes a land use change in this area to highway commercial to coincide with the existing land uses. The land on which the multiple family residential development exists will remain the same. The following provides an acreage breakdown of the proposed amendment: PROPOSED LAND USES UNDER THE CURRENT LAND USE PLAN HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL 20.66 ACRES MID /HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL 29.88 ACRES SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (BAYTOWN 3.26 ACRES TOWNSHIP) TOTAL 53.80 ACRES PROPOSED LAND USES UNDER THE PROPOSED LAND USE AMENDMENT HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL 11.41 ACRES MID /HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL 3.23 ACRES BUSINEssANAREHOUSING 39.16 ACRES TOTAL 53.80 ACRES • OAK PARK HEIGHTS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT PLANNING DISTRICT 15 1 INTRODUCTION ACREAGE CHANGES WITH THE PROPOSED LAND USES HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL - 9.25 ACRES MID /HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL - 26.65 ACRES SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL - 3.26 ACRES INDUSTRIAL + 39.16 ACRES The purpose of the requested land use amendment is to provide Oak Park Heights with land available for business /warehousing. Currently the City has no vacant land available for these types of uses. This report is divided into five sections, the first four sections include the impact of the proposed land use amendment on the City's housing opportunities, land absorption, transportation system and sewer flow allocations. The final section is an amendment to Planning District 15, in which the subject land is located. This Section may be inserted within the proposed Oak Park Heights Comprehensive Plan and it includes a description of the entire Planning District. OAK PARK HEIGHTS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT PLANNING DISTRICT 15 2 HAASE PROPERTY DETAIL Existing land Use Plan HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL ® BAYTOWN TOWNSHIP N'. C MIDMIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL - • -••- CITY LIMITS bit mp 4 hr plaming purposes only and smuk net be utilized risen euc nasummmzs m mgared. NOT TO SCALE STATE TRUNK HIGHWAY 36 ,Nc. ',+x� 31 .' o t.?1;: r �!. .+r`at...�,.� - .. =,., a; z, „., , ..:,. 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'�� - 'S. ,'`?' «, y��t �+ ��'� - s�•'. - '.yi.... ^J:i'::"- fSYXhr:,>. i". :.ka_ fj -: �,'f�-:A�:t.. 3''°' o` f '�i - c. �+:/""r^a,'xe i I / I I I Z l e � 1 Q I Z W W i L7 i a= FUTURE 58TH STREET ............. _. ............. - -- . - - - - -- . .. . . SOURCE: OAK PARK HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL ANNEXATION AREA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 3 HAASE PRO DETAIL Proposed land Use Plan f HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL N >'� BUSINESS/WAREHOUSING llus aap n for paininc parpoua onh and chauN rat be util4ed Am eua MID/HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL NOT TO SALE STATE TRUNK HIGHWAY 36 F Y to r+��i • ,�f'.. . -; - ,µ.. , r "• �*'+'�t•>v..: %; a�;°�di`i'� :;:��#* "#p.A"- ::n ��,:.� .�..a� ° x�. _.'�'' F¢ ,asp- s a"� _ :t'p- r"�a' 'y� eYr¢ ,..h #-.:;r -max :t'�z .;•z'• -. �;,#,�- ?��l.E�'`�y';� ,fir`:, n�t�;:`:t�{ - i�. �... ''`� - - - - _ -- FUTURE . . . 58TH STREET - - -- - - -- - - -- ----------------- - - - - -- . i SOURCE: NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS, INC. 4 I PLANNING DISTRICT IS Existing Zoning B -2, GENERAL BUSINESS ® BAYTOWN TOWNSHIP NA R -I, SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL — •— - CITY LIMITS T6mpis lot phneinjpwpw iWy i d shwa nc k Ndiud Am ma R -3, MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL w'wRmew a re m"irtd. -� 0, OPEN SPACE • � ����� � ��•� 0 400' Sao OR STATE TRUNK HIGHWAY 36 ja as I .• ....................... .... -- --------- ------ - - - - -- --- -. =U.. taRE:_58T.... .�E.... . ! j SOURCE: OAK PARK HEIGHTS ZONING MAP 5 HOUSING Livable Communities Act In 1996, the City of Oak Park Heights elected to participate in the Metropolitan Livable Communities Program which encourages the development and maintenance of affordable and life -cycle housing in the Twin Cities. The Metropolitan Livable Communities Act requires participating communities to negotiate goals for affordable and life -cycle housing based upon current indexes and regional benchmark goals. The City of Oak Park Heights has established future housing goals for affordable and life - cycle housing through negotiations with the Metropolitan Council. The City's current Metropolitan Council indexes, regional benchmarks and negotiated housing goals are provided below for reference: CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS AFFORDABLE /LIFE -CYCLE INDEXES, BENCHMARKS & NEGOTIATED HOUSING GOALS CITY INDEX BENCHMARK GOAL AFFORDABILITY Ownership 90% 74 -85% 75 -80% Rental 55°x6 52-68% 55% • LIFE -CYCLE Type (Non - single family 50% 29 -36°x6 50% detached) Owner /renter mix 56/44% (68 -77) %/ (68 -77) %/ (23 -32)% (23 -32)% DENSITY Single Family Detached 2.3 /acre 2.2 -2.5 /acre 2.3 /acre Multifamily 15 /acre 13 -14 acre 15 /acre SOURCE: CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS METROPOLITAN COUNCIL As illustrated by the above table, Oak Park Heights' indexes are currently within or exceed all of the Metropolitan Council's regional benchmarks for affordable and life -cycle housing. Currently 90% of the City's owner - occupied housing is considered affordable, and 55% of its rental housing is considered affordable. The City's future housing goals are to maintain the current benchmarks for affordable and life -cycle housing. The City's indexes for the measures of life -cycle housing are also illustrated above. Currently 50% of the City's life -cycle housing is non - single family detached housing. The OAK PARK HEIGHTS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT PLANNING DISTRICT 15 6 HOUSING benchmark for this type of housing is 29 -36 %. In terms of owner /renter life -cycle housing, 56% of the life -cycle housing stock is owner occupied, which is below the benchmark. Conversely, 44% of the City's life -cycle housing is renter occupied, which exceeds the benchmark of 23 -32 %. These figures are explained by the large number of multiple family structures within the City. The City should work, as market factors and resources allow, to improve the ratio of owner occupied versus renter occupied life -cycle housing in the City. The best means of accomplishing this goal is to promote increased availability of single family detached, medium density townhouse units, and condominiums. The City is currently in the process of amending its Comprehensive Plan. The amendment will suggest annexation of portions of Baytown Township. Designated land uses in these areas will include single family and medium density, therefore, the proposed land use amendment will not negatively impact on the accomplishment of this goal with new areas to be annexed. In regard to housing densities, the City of Oak Park Heights is within or exceeds the Metropolitan Council's regional benchmark. The density of single family homes in the community is currently 2.3 units per acre, which is within the benchmark range established by the Metropolitan Council. The density of multiple family housing is 15 units per acre, while the established benchmark is 13 -14 units per acre. Based upon household projections developed by the Metropolitan Council for the year 2010, the City will need to maintain its existing renter and owner occupied housing supply and as a goal, will work to provide an additional 150 owner- occupied housing units which are considered affordable, in order to maintain the established housing goals. CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS ADDITIONAL/NEw UNIT ESTIMATES BASED ON NEGOTIATED LCA GOALS C4 HOUSEHOLDS FORECASTED ADDITIONAL (AFFORDABLE) ADDITIONAL 1990 HOUSEHOLDS RENTAL UNITS (AFFORDABLE) 2010 1990 -2010 OWNER UNITS 1995 -2010 OAK PARK HEIGHTS 1,322 2,000 0 150 SOURCE: METROPOLITAN COUNCIL Therefore, as demonstrated above, and in the City's Livable Communities Action Plan (approved by the Metropolitan Council), the elimination of 10.83 acres of available high density residential development, will positively affect the negotiated LCA goals. OAK PARK HEIGHTS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT PLANNING DISTRICT 15 7 HOUSING • Housing Goals and Policies The City of Oak Park Heights is in the process of updating its Comprehensive Plan, therefore, specific housing goals and policies shall be revised and updated. The housing goals and policies listed below, are from the existing Comprehensive Plan, adopted in December of 1979, and additional goals and policies that will be incorporated within the Comprehensive Plan update. These goals and policies shall be used as a guide by City decision makers to identify the needs to evaluate housing related applications. Goals: • Maintain the current City of Oak Park Heights benchmarks for affordable life cycle housing. • Provide sufficient housing and sufficient housing sizes, types and styles to meet the needs of all segments of the population, notedly groups with specialized housing needs, such as the elderly. • Provide housing in cost ranges affordable to low and moderate income households (as regionally defined). • Provide safe, healthy and attractive residential environment which offer a broad and full choice of housing types. Policies: 1. Maintain the existing renter and owner occupied housing supply, except for the units to be purchased and removed by the Minnesota Department of Transportation for the St. Croix Bridge. 2. Promote the development of an additional 150 owner occupied affordable housing units by the year 2010 to maintain the established housing goals. 3. Allow, on a case by case basis, the addition of affordable rental units within the City. 4. Ensure that all new housing, including rental housing and housing for persons of low and moderate income, adheres to the highest possible standards of planning, design and construction. 5. Concentrate higher density, apartment -type housing in proximity to areas which offer a wide range of existing supportive service, commercial and recreational • facilities. OAK PARK HEIGHTS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT PLANNING DISTRICT 15 8 I HOUSING 6. Plan and develop residential neighborhoods according to determined planning /development district boundaries. 7. Protect residential neighborhoods from penetration by through traffic. 8. Provide for access to major streets on the periphery of residential neighborhoods. 9. Provide high density development with reasonable, but not necessarily direct, access to major thoroughfares. 10. Preserve and maintain the existing density character of residential neighborhoods. 11. Achieve and maintain a high quality residential environment through rehabilitation or where necessary, redevelopment, of substandard units. Undertake such actions through private means or if necessary, public action. 12. Protect low density residential neighborhoods from encroachment or intrusion of incompatible higher use types and by adequate buffering and separation from other residential as well as non - residential use categories. 13. Provide sufficient housing options to meet the needs of all segments of the population, including the elderly and those of low and moderate income. 14. Encourage and promote adequate living space and fully utilized housing through the provision of a range of choice among housing types and options. 15. Existing undeveloped single family residential lands shall be developed in a manner responsive to determined needs and compatible with surrounding development. 16. Ensure that all new housing, including housing affordable to low and moderate income families and individuals, adheres to the highest community design, planning and construction standards. 17. Encourage design and planning innovations in both housing units and land development. 18. Encourage innovation in subdivision design and housing development through the use of devices such as the cluster and planned unit development concepts. 19. Encourage the development of patio homes, townhouses, quadraminiums and condominiums to supplement conventional single family homes and apartments, giving due consideration to local market demands. • OAK PARK HEIGHTS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT PLANNING DISTRICT 15 9 HOUSING 20. From a cost per unit perspective, planned unit development shall be promoted in order to: (a) reduce unit land costs, (b) lessen the amount of new dedicated streets (thereby reducing on -going repair and snow removal costs), (c) lower utility costs (through reduced footage and hence lower maintenance costs), and (d) reduce additional run -off resulting from development. 21. From a revenue per unit perspective, planned unit development shall be promoted based upon the higher revenue contribution to the City in comparison with conventional comparable density subdivision. 22. Density incentives shall be offered for the development of mid - density owner -type units, such as townhouses, quadraminiums, patio homes and cluster housing. 23. Mid - density development shall be encouraged on a planned unit basis and shall specifically include provisions for traffic circulation that would mitigate any adverse affects on existing single family residential neighborhoods. 24. Prohibit residential development on wetlands, floodplains and other natural features that perform important protection functions in their natural state. 25. Locate multiple family housing in areas not inferior to those generally used for conventional single family housing. OAK PARK HEIGHTS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT PLANNING DISTRICT 15 10 LAND DEMAND AND ABSORPTION Due to the City's proximity to State Highway 36, Oak Park Heights over the past few years has received several inquiries for development of light industrial uses or business /warehousing. Unfortunately, the City of Oak Park Heights, does not have any vacant land available for these types of uses, and as a result has not had any new industrial development since 1990 (see building permit data below). This section shall demonstrate the City's shortage of vacant land available for anticipated development over the next 25 years. Recent Development within the City Commercial development had been limited as there was no large parcels available for development before utility service was provided to the 1991 Stillwater Area High School annexation area. This trend has reversed as the annexation area included land that is available for commercial development along Highway 36 (the annexation area did not include land available for industrial development). New single family residential development has remained steady over the past eight years as demonstrated below. This is due in part to the infill development and the additional land available within the annexation area for single family residential development. This trend is anticipated to continue as vacant land remains available. As demonstrated below, the City has seen a total of 33 multiple family residential housing units constructed in the . last eight years. BUILDING PERMIT SUMMARY SINGLE MULTIPLE FAMILY- COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL TOTAL HOUSING FAMILY # OF UNITS 1989 19 - 1 1 21 19 1990 37 -- - 1 38 37 1991 20 6 1 - 27 26 1992 26 - 1 - 27 26 1993 23 - -- - 23 23 1994 21 7 -- -- 28 28 1995 39 6 1 -- 46 45 1996 51 14 -- -- 65 65 TOTAL 236 33 4 2 275 269 1989 -96 AVERAGE 29.5 4.1 .5 .26 34.4 33.6 SOURCE: CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS BUILDING PERMIT DATA • OAK PARK HEIGHTS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT PLANNING DISTRICT 15 11 LAND DEMAND AND ABSORPTION The land absorption rates (the conversion of rural /vacant land to an urban use) for multiple family residential, commercial and public uses are found below. Single family residential absorption rates are not calculated as they are not effected by the proposed amendment. Additionally, because of the lack of industrial development over the past eight years (only two new construction starts), industrial absorption rates are not calculated, as past development trends would not provide an accurate estimate for future development. It should be noted that these projections may be influenced by trends beyond the City's control, such as regional growth trends and mortgage rates. In consideration of this, the projections contain an inherent degree of uncertainty. The following projections are based upon the building permit data on the previous page. These projections reflect current development trends and current land use policies in the City. LAND DEMAND IN ACRES - RESIDENTIAL RESIDENTIAL PUBLIC STREETS PARK TOTAL MULTIPLE YEARS FAMILY (1) 1997 -2000 17 1 2 1 21 2000 -2010 34 2 5 2 43 2010 -2020 34 2 5 2 43 (1) BASED ON ONE (1) UNIT PER 5,000 S.F. Based upon the above, it is projected that the City can anticipate a multiple family residential land absorption of 107 acres by the year 2020. These projections include land necessary for public buildings/facilities, streets, and parks. This calculation is based upon the amount of land necessary to accommodate and provide services for the projected growth (30 percent). While the City does have available vacant land for development of multiple family residential uses, it does not have the necessary 107 acres, as anticipated for growth through the year 2020. However, Oak Park Heights is anticipating an expansion of its boundaries within the next 25 years into Baytown Township. This expansion will include provision for multiple family residential development, which will accommodate the anticipated growth. The City of Oak Park Heights is currently in the process of updating its Comprhehensive Plan, a portion of the update will include the potential of annexation of Baytown Township. OAK PARK HEIGHTS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT PLANNING DISTRICT 15 12 LAND DEMAND AND ABSORPTION LAND DEMAND IN ACRES - COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL PUBLIC STREETS PARK TOTAL (1) DEARS 1997 -2000 60 4 9 4 77 2000 -2010 80 6 12 6 104 2010 -2020 80 6 12 6 104 (1) BASED ON ONE (1) LOT PER 5 ACRES AND ALLOWS FOR LARGE LOT DEVELOPMENT The commercial land demand has been increased, based upon the large lot commercial development (a large grocery store and a Menards) that is expected to occur within the next few years. Therefore, based upon the building permit data and the expected large lot development that will occur, it is anticipated that 285 acres of land is to be absorbed by commercial development by the year 2020. While there is a large supply of commercial land that is vacant at the current time, there is not 285 acres of land that is designated for commercial uses. In total the City of Oak Park Heights has 296.7 acres of vacant land, therefore, the 285 necessary for commercial development and 107 necessary for multiple family in addition to the land necessary for anticipated single family residential and industrial cannot be accommodated by the 296.7 acres of current vacant land within the City. • Again, additional commercial acreage will be discussed as art of the potential annexation 9 � 9 P P of a portion of Baytown Township, within the City's upcoming Comprehensive Plan amendment. OAK PARK HEIGHTS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT PLANNING DISTRICT 15 13 l r TRANSPORTATION Road and Highway Network The subject area is served J by Highway 36, the Highway 36 frontage road (60th Street), Oakgreen Avenue, State Highway 5 and 58th Street. Access is available off of Oakgreen Avenue, 60th Street and future 58th Street. Development of this site will generate the need for the construction of the connection of 58th Street (a collector street) with Oakgreen Avenue. These roads are defined by the Metropolitan Council's functional classification of roadways as follows: ► Highway 36 - Principal Arterial ► Highway 5 - Minor Arterial ► Oakgreen Avenue - Major Collector ► 58th Street - Minor Collector ► 60th Street - Local Roadway The purpose of this section is to determine the impact on the proposed land use amendment on the existing and future roadways in the area. Trip Generation The following projections are based upon the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation forecasts: • TRIPS GENERATED BY THE SUBJECT USES PER ACRE OR KNIT UNDER THE CURRENT PROPOSED LAND USES LAND USE AVG. WEEKDAY VEHICLE TRIP TRIPS GENERATED ENDS INDUSTRIAL (0 ACRES) 59.9 TRIPS PER ACRE 0 TRIPS LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (O ACRES) 52.4 TRIPS PER ACRE 0 TRIPS (1)COMMERCIAL 66.7 TRIPS PER 1,000 SQUARE (10.00 ACRES SHOPPING CENTER) FEET 9,684 TRIPS (10.66 ACRES GENERAL RETAIL) 546 TRIPS PER ACRE 5,820 TRIPS (2)MULTIPLE FAMILY (29.88 6.1 TRIPS PER UNIT 1,588 TRIPS ACRES) (260 UNITS) SINGLE FAMILY (3.26 ACRES) 10 TRIPS PER ACRE 60 TRIPS (6 EXISTING UNITS) I I TOTAL (FULL BUILD OUT) I 1 17,152 TRIPS PER WEEKDAY (1) SHOPPING CENTER CALCULATION IS BASED UPON A 145,200 SQUARE FOOT SHOPPING CENTER ON A 10 ACRE SITE (2) CALCULATION IS BASED UPON 1 UNIT PER 5,000 SQUARE FEET OF LAND SOURCE: INSTITUTE OF TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERS TRIP GENERATION FORECASTS NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS INC. • OAK PARK HEIGHTS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT PLANNING DISTRICT 15 14 TRANSPORTATION TRIPS GENERATED BY THE SUBJECT USES PER ACRE OR UNIT UNDER THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT LAND USE AVERAGE WEEKDAY VEHICLE TRIP TRIPS GENERATED ENDS INDUSTRIAL (39.16 ACRES) 59.9 TRIPS PER ACRE 2,346 TRIPS COMMERCIAL (11.41 ACRES GENERAL RETAIL) 546 TRIPS PER ACRE 6,230 TRIPS (1)MULTIPLE FAMILY (3.23 ACRES) 6.1 TRIPS PER UNIT 171 TRIPS (28 UNITS) TOTAL (FULL BUILD OUT) 8,747 TRIPS PER WEEKDAY (1) CALCULATION IS BASED UPON 1 UNIT PER 5,000 SQUARE FEET OF LAND SOURCE: INSTITUTE OF TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERS TRIP GENERATION FORECASTS NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS INC. Based upon the above trip generation rates developed by the Institute of Transportation Engineers, the land uses at full development, under the proposed land use amendment will generate less trips than would the full development under the existing land use plan. As shown above, the land uses under the current plan potentially will generate 17,152 trips . per day, while the land uses under the proposed amendment will generate 8,747 trips per day. Therefore, the proposed amendment will lessen the impact on the local and regional transportation system. Traffic Volumes The growth of population within the City of Oak Park Heights and Stillwater in recent years has been accompanied by a slight increase in traffic volumes carried by the streets and highways. The map on the following page shows a comparison of average traffic volumes on Highway 36, Highway 5 and Oakgreen Avenue for the years 1990 and 1994. In general the traffic volumes have remained steady on the adjacent roadways. Highway 5 and Highway 36 east of Oakgreen have experienced increased traffic volumes, while Oakgreen Avenue and the intersection of Highway 36 and Norell Avenue show a decrease in traffic volume. Overall there has been a.7 percent decrease in traffic on the adjacent roadways. • OAK PARK HEIGHTS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT PLANNING DISTRICT 15 15 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT Traffic Volumes 0000 1990 ADT TRAFFIC VOLUMES NPAG 0000/0000 1994/201S Tkis map is for plawing purposes oa4 and s" w he vedized whom aw nwiturtmou are reqund L-. 100 19.900 ' 18,000/19,100 17200 j_2Q,,, OS 111111 \ Q �— 9 1111111 i 1101 , '�\ 13.500—:::� 2000 11 0 [= 1 ].000 N; j m jj � jjjj � N 25,000 20.000 11110 ' 1 6.400 0 C 21,50 CP fi kA 19,000 680 9,000 0 8,100 ti 0 000 P-1 I 6gri 7,500/11,375 , 1111 1 N1 I 1B X 13,000 T " uww". . $1 R44"M ----- Iwo Q!. wronm '3 SOURCE: MNDoT /WASHINGTON (OUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION • Improvement Plans Improvements for Highway 36 and the St. Croix River bridge were . programmed by the Minnesota Department of Transportation to begin construction in 1997. Highway 36 is to be reconstructed through Oak Park Heights (to a limited access highway) with intersection improvements at Norell, Oakgreen, Osgood, and Highway 95. Highway 36 will be lowered at Osgood Avenue to accommodate the new bridge. Highway 36 will continue east across the St. Croix River and touch down on the Wisconsin side. However, recent events involving the construction of the bridge over the St. Croix River may delay the timing of this construction project. • OAK PARK HEIGHTS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT PLANNING DISTRICT 15 17 SEWER FLOW ALLOCATIONS • Within the proposed land use amendment area it must be determined if the change in the land uses can be handled within the existing system and sewer flows projected for the City by the Metropolitan Waste and Control Commission. Total sewage flow rates within the amendment area have been determined for the uses under the current land use plan and the proposed land use plan. The two rates are compared to determined the effect of the proposed land use amendment on the system. Current Land Uses Proposed Land Use Commercial 20.66 acres Commercial 11.41 acres Mid /High Density 29.88 acres Mid /High Density 3.23 acres Single Family 3.26 acres Business/Ware- housing 39.16 acres Sewer Capacity in the Land Use Amendment Area Projections for households and persons to be served are calculated to determine the projected flow in 2010 when the area is expected to be completely developed. Current Land Use Plan . High Density 8.7 units per acre x 29.88 acres = 260 units 260 units x 2.5 persons /unit = 650 persons Low Density 6 units x 2.5 persons /unit - 15 persons Proposed Land Use Plan High Density 8.7 units per acre x 3.23 acres = 28 units 28 units x 2.5 persons /unit = 70 persons Projected flows based upon complete lot occupancy for all land uses in the proposed amendment area are as follows: Current Land Use Plan High Density 650 persons x 100 gal /person /day = 65,200 gal /day Low Density 15 persons x 100 gal /person /day = 1,500 gal /day • OAK PARK HEIGHTS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT PLANNING DISTRICT 15 18 SEWER FLOW ALLOCATIONS • Commercial 20.66 acres x 1,500 gal /acres /day = 30.990 aal /dav Total Projected Flow: 97,690 gallons per day Proposed Land Use Plan High Density 70 persons x 100 gal /person /day = 7,000 gal /day Commercial 11.41 acres x 1,500 gal /acres /day = 17,115 gal /day Business/Warehousing (light industrial) 39.16 acres x 1,500 gal /acres /day = 58.740 aal /dav Total Projected Flow: 82,855 gallons per day As demonstrated above,' the total projected flow under the proposed land use plan is 14,835 gallons per day less than under the existing land use plan (assuming complete lot occupancy under both development scenarios). Therefore, the proposed land use amendment will not have a negative impact on the projected sewer flow in the area. • Capacity of the System In 1991, when the land surrounding the Stillwater Area High School was annexed into the City of Oak Park Heights, the land west of Oakgreen Avenue was estimated to contribute sewage flows shown in the following tabulation at saturation development: Area Flow Avg. Daily Flow Land Use Acres Gal /Acre /Dav- MGD Low Density Residential 224.0 235 0.053 High Density Residential 89.5 1,050 0.094 Commercial 94.0 1,500 0.141 Senior High School 121.3 EAW 0.046 Public Park 10.2 0.000 TOTALS 589.0 acres 0.334 MGD The wastewater flows from the land west of Oakgreen Avenue, south of Highway 36 are to be conveyed through an existing trunk sewer located along the south side of Highway 36. The trunk sewer was designed to accept the flow from the Oak Park Heights area east of Oakgreen Avenue plus an average daily flow of 1.035 MGD. As shown, this area only utilizes one -third of the available capacity. • OAK PARK HEIGHTS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT PLANNING DISTRICT 15 19 C OMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMEND Site Location ® PLANNING DISTRICT BOUNDARY N74 0 LAND OUTSIDE CITY LIMITS nn ROB 4 far /b" WPM MA — •• —••• CITY LIMITS and 'hmNmtbe#Wtzd who tua mi m nquww SUBJECT AREA MEN In �I �� I�IIINNNIII �h u N u '. or MAIL C l � f ' YIdNt, 11111 GIN \ R'R M IrIRW1 fY IRIpN IYYIfI o i U 14 uRw 1 - SOURCE: OAK PARK HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL ANEXATION AREA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PLANNING DISTRICT 15 Proposed Land Use Plan HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL PARK SEARCH AREA NAA. G BUSINESS/WAREHOUSING BAYTOWN TOWNSHIP nn rip n kr p1 mint pwpom unlr and thwb ne he utdited when ma SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL -• - - CITY LIMITS mawrtmemuertquved. MIDAIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL 01 � j1111' 00' W 800' STATE TRUNK HIGHWAY 36 i . .. i - I SOURCE: NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS, INC. 21 DISTRICT 15 • District 15, annexed in July of 1988, is located immediately west of District 5. It is bordered by Highway 36 on the north, Oakgreen Avenue and the City limits on the east, the center line of Section 5 on the south and a line extending south approximately from the McCormack Furniture property on the west. Existing land uses within the District consist of several commercial uses, single family residential, medium density residential and an auto salvage yard. Other land uses consist of an NSP easement with overhead power lines that run east -west through the District with the remainder of the District being vacant. The intended land uses for the District include highway commercial along the Highway 36 frontage road, a small mid /high density residential area just west of Oakgreen Avenue, business /warehousing immediately to the south of the highway commercial area, and single family residential south of 58th Street. These uses are illustrated in the Planning District 15 Conceptual Land Use Plan on the preceding page. The auto salvage yard shall be encouraged for redevelopment as it exists as a non- conforming and incompatible land use. The property on which it is located is intended for business /warehousing. Such redevelopment will allow the property to be utilized at a higher and more efficient level of use. The single family residential homes, which are located within Baytown Township, are also designated as future business /warehousing. At the time the property comprising Planning District 15 was annexed, the owners of these properties along Oakgreen chose not to be included. It is recognized that eventually these properties will be brought into the City's corporate boundaries to provide them with municipal service. A community park facility is also to be located within the District. The proposed site is located in the southwest corner of the District and was determined through a report identifying potential park site areas for this part of the City. The park will encompass some environmentally sensitive land consisting of wetlands and a mature tree stand. The park will include both active and passive activity areas. The zoning that is to correspond to these land uses will consist of existing districts within the current City Zoning Ordinance. While the specific zoning may vary per individual land use, i.e., single family residential may be zoned "R -1 ", or "R -2, the recommended zoning per designated land use is illustrated below: Land Use Zonina Single Family Residential R -1 High Density Residential R -3 General Business B -2 Business/Warehousing B -W OAK PARK HEIGHTS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT PLANNING DISTRICT 15 22 r DISTRICT 15 • Due to the size and intended uses within the District, development of a traffic circulation network must be carefully planned and include collector streets to route traffic onto Oakgreen Avenue and the Highway 36 frontage road. The collector streets must also provide access to future areas of annexation to the west and to the south. Collector streets in Planning District 15 include 58th Street which connects Oakgreen Avenue with County Road 5, and Norell Avenue which connects Highway 36 and 58th Street. Currently 58th Street has been constructed from Highway 5 to Norell Avenue. The final connection of 58th Street, from Norell to Oakgreen Avenue, shall occur in conjunction with development of the area. As a means of facilitating pedestrian circulation, the City has proposed an overland trail west of Oakgreen to 58th Street, a grade separated trail along future 58th Street to the Park Search Area, an on- street trail along Highway 36, a grade separated trail along Norell Avenue, and overland trails within the Park Search Area. OAK PARK HEIGHTS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT PLANNING DISTRICT 15 23 RESOLUTION NO.'S /! CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA A RESOLUTION APPROVING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT FOR DISTRICT 13 OF THE CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS WHEREAS, the City of Oak Park Heights has previously adopted a comprehensive plan as provided by statute and, pursuant thereto, has divided the City into several districts for purposes of future planning; and, WHEREAS, the City of Oak Park Heights has recently approved a rezoning within District 13 resulting from the decision of the Minnesota Department of Transportation to alter Trunk Highway 36, impacting the Allan S. King Ash Disposal Facility; and, WHEREAS, after having conducted full public hearings on rezoning and conditional use permit issues affecting the ash disposal facility and issues of rezoning, all as provided for under • the ordinances of the City of Oak Park Heights, the City Council has previously approved the proposal for rezoning and conditional use permit as otherwise applied for by Northern States Power; and, WHEREAS, it is appropriate for the City of Oak Park Heights to amend its comprehensive plan to note the adjustment in the various aspects of the comprehensive land use plan for District 13 involving the project; and,. WHEREAS, the City of Oak Park Heights has received the report from Northwest Associated Consultants suggesting amendments to the comprehensive plan as it affects Planning District 13, which planning report has been received at public hearing and the City Council having reviewed public comment and the report and in furtherance of the interests of the citizens of the City of Oak Park Heights; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. That the City of Oak Park Heights does hereby amend its comprehensive plan and approve the comprehensive plan amendment as prepared by the office of Northwest Associated Consultants, the City's professional planner, as the same is annexed hereto as Exhibit " A " and the same being incorporated by reference herein. i 2. That the City Administrator shall forward a true and correct copy of the comprehensive plan amendment to the Metropolitan Council. Passed by the City Council for the City of Oak Park Heights this 25th day of February, 1997. David Schaaf Mayor ATTEST: ichael Roy rtson City Administrator i CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT ® PLANNING DISTRICT 13 F kfl S_ . b '•• "• _ =tax, : :�� �.. .. . .. ... .. .. �t9 - FEBRUARY 1997 N O R T H W E S T ASSOC I A T E D CO N S U L T A N T S EXHIBIT "A" TABLE OF CONTENTS • Page Introduction.................................................................... ............................... 1 Housing......................................................................... ............................... 4 Transportation............................................................... ............................... 5 Sewer Flow Allocations ................................................. ............................... 7 District13 ...................................................................... ............................... 9 • • OAK PARK HEIGHTS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT PLANNING DISTRICT 13 INTRODUCTION The City of Oak Park Heights is proposing an amendment to its Comprehensive Plan for the purpose of amending the City's land use plan for property located north and south of 59th Street and east of Beach Road (See map on page 2). The subject area is 2.2 acres in size, 1.9 acres of which has been utilized as part of the A.S. King Ash Disposal Facility. The property north of 59th Street (1.9 acres), is owned by Northern States Power Company (NSP) and is utilized as an entrance /exit for the A.S. King Ash Disposal Facility (operated by NSP). This site is largely vacant and contains a small utility shed used by NSP. The property is also utilized as a soccer field and parking area for Cover Park. The land south of 59th Street (.3 acres) was recently purchased by NSP and had a small single family home which has been removed. The 1.9 acres located north of 59th Street is proposed to be part of the Highway 36 and 95 realignment, frontage road extension and construction of the St. Croix Bridge. This amendment proposes changes in the land use designation of the 2.2 acre area from low to mid - density residential to industrial. The purpose of the requested land use amendment is to provide for an expansion of the existing industrial area (A.S. King Ash Disposal Facility). Much of the proposed expansion area is to be utilized for landscaping and screening to provide for a buffer between the A.S. King Ash Disposal Facility and the • single family residential uses to the south. This report is divided into four sections, the first three sections include the impact of the proposed land use amendment on the City's housing opportunities, transportation system and sewer flow allocations. The final section is an amendment to Planning District 13, in which the subject land is located. This Section may be inserted within the proposed Oak Park Heights Comprehensive Plan and it includes a description of the entire Planning District. • OAK PARK HEIGHTS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT PLANNING DISTRICT 13 1 e�• G �ti \�7t II I I I ���n�a gill) Illlllllll� ��f� > >:y. • F,9 s °�'• is ..•�! r'\. ♦ ! • � � � i�. r. >_ iF ,r j JJ.��' •5 4�1 'i I���'� �. tt �•� • ♦ ��V,.• .j V :% ♦ ''i•:l,•i'���i'.� `;i•�; ait`� .> • rir •1 %'�••;•�3,JI, .. 1 :I � � s � � t�t f JP SSfi y�.` � � ' �,.`�, • Y• �i i�dt y t v' � �� �.s �r • ?vr�? ;� 1.�$ .y�•r `1 {'I. � {l�ii� .Ir ,,�o4titi sz � •�rrr,•�+C' V`�1,�'• ` •'ti � � � Iti,F yak i� : �. .,..a�+a_'s.�,�.zx:L.`>ri��€z�. �'.� v .R wP„i\. f/ .•� r••J' • ,� _ ,��,,., ,�I11111 ►Ilillllllllllillii►�, ti,���:h:1�.��,�r .y. �... �.,���y��- sea rcht - '� CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS O WETLANDSlPONDINGAREAS O LAND OUTSIDE CITY LIMITS NSP POWERLINE EASEMENT This map is for planning purposes only and should not he utdittd when Beau CITY LIMITS measurements are required. - •• -••• e W—Tew t + ❑ ❑ ❑L_I�W1ll;L':pLR�lDi9i "J� -) ill;\ s \ nngrn • I Il ICIf!t1L!i'i— ' 6>r- i7'�i'.'r .. s%" NSP SITE 1,_.> — Tj — STaif NIGNIYAT 16 IUI _ /F� \ \,� �': ;!:,fit s -r';. �,� to '.uvvrl7.C•� �} 'f T- !--- "_i- ITTfTLf lj��� —� =_��� cr � ;.;t; a> ff�r�illllUM -- f�� T' ��; \'_ lITJ1� / ... . _ j ( . v l f \ 11 ufcu to na t0[tit irtn of ruutou � 1 Q ' taitnweu lun.� ' Must PLANNING DISTRICT 13 HOUSING The proposed land use amendment eliminates 2.2 acres of land that is currently designated for low /mid density residential development within the City's Comprehensive Plan. However, 1.9 acres of this land has been utilized for industrial uses as part of the A.S. King Ash Disposal Facility, and will eventually be part of the construction area for the MnDOT Highway 36 and 95 realignment. Therefore, the majority of this area will never be utilized for any type of residential development, no matter what the proposed land use is. The City is a participant in the Metropolitan Livable Communities Program which encourages the development and maintenance of affordable and life -cycle housing in the Twin Cities. The City of Oak Park Heights has established future housing goals for affordable and life - cycle housing through negotiations with the Metropolitan Council. The City's current Metropolitan Council indexes, regional benchmarks and negotiated housing goals are currently within or exceed all of the Metropolitan Council's regional benchmarks for affordable and life -cycle housing. The City is currently in the process of amending its Comprehensive Plan, a portion of that amendment will include annexation of portions of Baytown Township. Designated land uses in these areas will include single family and medium density, therefore, the potential for additional residential housing within the City will be available. Because of the pending roadway improvements and future annexation potential, the proposed land use amendment to reduce the potential acreage for medium density housing by 2.2 acres will not impact on the accomplishment of the City's established goals for housing. OAK PARK HEIGHTS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT PLANNING DISTRICT 13 4 TRANSPORTATION Road and Highway Network The subject area is served by State Highway 36, Beach Road (County Road 23) and 59th Street. Direct access is available off of both Beach Road and 59th Street. These roads are defined by the Metropolitan Council's functional classification of roadways as follows: ► Highway 36 - Principal Arterial ► Beach Road - Local Roadway ► 59th Street - Local Roadway The purpose of this section is to determine the impact on the proposed land use amendment on the existing and future roadways in the area. Trip Generation The following projections are based upon the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation forecasts: TRIPS GENERATED BY THE SUBJECT USES PER ACRE OR UNIT UNDER THE CURRENT PROPOSED LAND USES • LAND USE AVG. WEEKDAY VEHICLE TRIP TRIPS GENERATED ENDS SINGLE FAMILY (2.2 ACRES) 6.5 TRIPS PER UNIT 143 TRIPS BASED UPON A MAXIMUM OF 10 UNITS PER ACRE AS ALLOWED UNDER THE CURRENT PLAN) SOURCE: INSTITUTE OF TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERS TRIP GENERATION FORECASTS NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS INC. TRIPS GENERATED BY THE SUBJECT USES PER ACRE OR UNIT UNDER THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT LAND USE AVERAGE WEEKDAY VEHICLE TRIPS GENERATED TRIP ENDS INDUSTRIAL (2.2 ACRES) 59.9 TRIPS PER ACRE 132 TRIPS SOURCE: INSTITUTE OF TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERS TRIP GENERATION FORECASTS NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS INC. Based upon the above trip generation rates developed by the Institute of Transportation Engineers, the land uses at full development, under the proposed land use amendment OAK PARK HEIGHTS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT PLANNING DISTRICT 13 5 TRANSPORTATION • will generate less trips than would the full development under the existing land use plan. As shown above, the land uses under the current plan potentially will generate 143 trips per day, while the land uses under the proposed amendment will generate 132 trips per day. Therefore, the proposed amendment will lessen the impact on the local and regional transportation system. Improvement Plans As previously indicated and shown on the following page, the subject amendment area is located within the Highway 36 &95 improvement area. Improvements for Highway 36 & 95 and the St. Croix River bridge were programmed by the Minnesota Department of Transportation to begin construction in 1997. Highway 36 is to be reconstructed through Oak Park Heights (to a limited access highway) with intersection improvements at Norell, Oakgreen, Osgood, and Highway 95. Highway 36 will continue east across the St. Croix River and touch down on the Wisconsin side. Highway 95 and Stagecoach Trail are to be realigned within Oak Park Heights, and an east -west frontage road is to be constructed to connect Highway 95 and Stagecoach Trail with Osgood Avenue. The extension of the frontage road to Highway 95 will create the most impact to the area affected by this Comprehensive plan. As shown on the map on the following page, this roadway will run through the 1.9 acres of land located north of 59th Street. However, recent events involving the construction of the bridge over the St. Croix River may delay the timing of this construction project. • COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT OAK PARK HEIGHTS PLANNING DISTRICT 13 6 PLANNING DISTRICT 13 AMENDMENT HIGHWAY 36 / 9S PLANNED RECONSTRUCTION ® HIGHWAY 36 /95 PLANNED REALIGNMENT ROUTE NM. C AREA Of NSP PROPERTY Ths map isferlduring purposes osdr and should net he utilized When nut meuurtmna an requi ed. 400' 0' 400' 800' • 9 NSP PROPERTY 12 1 SOURCE: MNDoT and Washington County Highway Department SEWER FLOW ALLOCATIONS . Within the proposed land use amendment area it must be determined if the change in the land uses can be handled within the existing system and sewer flows projected for the City by the Metropolitan Waste and Control Commission. Total sewage flow rates within the amendment area have been determined for the uses under the current land use plan and the proposed land use plan. The two rates are compared to determined the effect of the proposed land use amendment on the system. Current Land Uses Pr000sed Land Use Single Family 2.2 acres Industrial 2.2 acres Sewer Capacity in the Land Use Amendment Area Projected flows based upon complete lot occupancy for current and proposed land uses in the amendment area are as follows: Current Land Use Plan Low -Mid Density (10 units per acre maximum allowed - 2.2 acres) 22 units x 2.5 persons /unit - 55 persons 55 persons x 100 gal /person /day = 5,500 gal /day Proposed Land Use Plan Industrial No development is proposed on the site at this time, the land is to be utilized as an ash disposal site. However, general industrial development would generate the following flowage: 2.2 acres x 1,500 gal /acres /day = 3,300 gal /day As demonstrated above, the total projected flow under the proposed land use plan is 2,200 gallons per day less than under the existing land use plan (assuming complete lot occupancy under both development scenarios). It is unlikely that this property will ever be developed with an industrial use that will generate sewer or water flow due to the fact that this site is located within the future construction area for the Highway 36/95 improvements and the St. Croix Bridge. Therefore, the proposed land use amendment will not have a negative impact on the projected sewer flow in the area. • OAK PARK HEIGHTS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT PLANNING DISTRICT 13 8 PLANNING DISTRICT 13 AMENDMENT EXISTING LAND USE PLAN ® PLANNING DISTRICT BOUNDARY N.M. D LOW/ MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL This map at A i br d W m salt COMMERCIAL ind skai d net he salted axt Mevommou an ":.d. INDUSTRIAL wow OPEN SPACE 400' 0' 400' 800' ji f 111`1! I1I�( SOURCE: City of Oak Park Heights Comprehensive Plan, 1979 9 DISTRICT 13 District 13 is an older neighborhood consisting of single family homes, several industrial type uses, a bar, and a small neighborhood park (Cover Park). Considerable land is devoted to the street system and NSP easement. Significant topography variations are also characteristic of the district. The neighborhood is linked to the rest of the community by means of Beach Road across Highway 36. Zoning within the district is as varied as the land use itself. The majority of the neighborhood is zoned low and medium density residential, and there is a scattering of land zoned Industrial, Residential Business Transitional, Open Space and General Business. Several significant problems have been identified as occurring in the neighborhood. Most significant is the advanced state of deterioration evident in many of the district's single family homes. However, as part of the Highway 36 & 95 improvement plan and construction of the St. Croix Bridge, many of these homes have been purchased by the Minnesota Department of Transportation for road right -of -way, and have been demolished. It is estimated that 37 percent of this district is devoted to street right -of -way, and with the potential for construction of the St. Croix Bridge, this percentage will increase. Many of the district's streets are relatively steep and narrow. This district has traffic and circulation problems due to the lack of a connection between Stage Coach Trail and Highway 36. Stage Coach Trail carries nearly all of the area's heavy truck traffic generated from NSP. As part of the MnDOT Highway 36 & 95 Realignment, a connection between Highway 95, Stagecoach Trail and Osgood Avenue will be constructed. Incompatible land uses, such as industrial uses located adjacent to single family residential, have been sited as an issue within District 13. Landscaping and screening must also be maintained in order to provide a continuing buffer between these land uses. The expansion of the A.S. King Ash Disposal Facility required considerable screening and landscaping along the southeastern property lines in order to provide a buffer between the residential uses located south of site. As a means of facilitating pedestrian circulation, the City has proposed an overland trail in the location of existing Highway 95. This trail would be constructed following the realignment of Highway 95, and continue to the north and south along Highway 95. Additionally, on- street trails (paved shoulders) are proposed along realigned Highway 95, realigned Stagecoach Trail, and the Highway 36 Frontage Road. OAK PARK HEIGHTS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT PLANNING DISTRICT 13 10 DISTRICT 13 • Planning recommendations for the district call for a vigorous program of housing rehabilitation and redevelopment. Creative design approaches and innovative street system redesign would create a favorable opportunity to provide new housing. A mixture of new single family homes as well as mid - density owner occupied clustering housing would be desirable. • OAK PARK HEIGHTS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT PLANNING DISTRICT 13 11 RESOLUTION NO. CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH O'CONNOR AND HANNON, L.L.P. ATTORNEYS AT LAW, TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL LOBBYIST SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS AS IT AFFECTS THE ST. CROIX RIVER CROSSING AND RELATED ISSUES WHEREAS, the City of Oak Park Heights has received a proposal from the law firm of O'Connor and Hannon, L.L.P. to provide professional services within Washington D. C. as it affects representation of the City of Oak Park Heights on the issues related to the proposed St. Croix River Bridge Crossing; and, WHEREAS, the Departments of Transportation for both the States of Wisconsin and Minnesota have engaged in lobbying services to review the impact of the proposed construction of a new crossing at Oak Park Heights over the St. Croix River, vis a vis the effect of the Wild Scenic Rivers Act and the recent actions of the Department of the Interior and the National Park Service prohibiting the issuance of permits with regard thereto; and, • WHEREAS, the City of Stillwater has engaged in professional lobbyist services to represent its interest in Washington D. C. with regard to proposed amendments to the Wild Scenic Rivers Act and to otherwise potentially influence the Department of Interior and the National Park Service to change its position on the project; and, WHEREAS, it is imperative that the interests of the residents and businesses of the City of Oak Park Heights be represented before the Department of the Interior, the National Park Service and Congress with regard to attempts that may be made by other agencies and departments on these issues. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IS RESOLVED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. That the firm of O'Connor and Hannon, L.L.P., Suite 800, 706 South Second Ave, 700 Baker Building Minneapolis, MN 55402, be and the same is hereby hired pursuant to a retainer agreement to be executed by the Mayor and the City Administrator. 2. That the Mayor and the City Administrator are hereby authorized and directed to direct the performance of that law firm in the provisions of services on behalf of the City of Oak Park Heights and shall keep in contact with said firm with regard to the pursuit of the City's interests and activities as requested. • 3. That the work of a law firm shall focus in the following areas: 1. Within the State of Minnesota, (a) to secure commitment of the existing priority of funding for a bridge project across the St. Croix River so that such funding need not be lost during this period of time when the St. Croix River crossing is in dispute; (b) to request and obtain commitments from the Minnesota Legislature and to call for agency participation in a mediation process as may be desirable to resolve the dispute. 2. Within Washington, D.C., (a) to obtain from the Department of Interior or other relevant agencies of government, commitments to call for mediation to resolve disputes relating to the site and location of the proposed St. Croix River Crossing; (b) to work to prevent special legislation from being passed to exempt the St. Croix River bridge from the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. 4. The City of Oak Park Heights shall be authorized through the Office of the City Administrator to issue a check to the law firm of O'Connor and Hannon for $15,000.00 as and for a retainer for the services with all such services to be performed as directed by the Mayor and the City Administrator up to the point when the retainer has been exhausted, then thereafter to cease until additional funding is authorized by the City Council. Passed by the City Council for the City of Oak Park Heights this J t4-h day of February, 1997. David Schaaf, ayor ATTEST: is ael `J. obertson City Administrator 45 L dd RESOLUTION No. CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA A RESOLUTION DIRECTING INTERVENTION INTO THE SIERRA CLUB V. PENA ACTION PENDING IN FEDERAL COURT WHEREAS, the City of Oak Park Heights is aware of recent action taken by the Department of the Interior and the National Park Service with regard to the proposal to build a new St. Croix River Bridge as advocated by the Minnesota Department of Transportation; and, WHEREAS, the City Council is aware of the action which is pending within the United States District Court, District of Minnesota being Case No. 4 -96 -547 entitled Sierra Club, Northstar Chapter and Voyagers Regional National Park Association as Plaintiff vs. Frederico Pena, Secretary of the United States, Department of Transportation, et al Defendants; and, WHEREAS, the City Council is aware that both Minnesota and Wisconsin Departments of Transportation have intervened in that action; and, • WHEREAS, the City Council is aware of that action challenging the determination and the decision of the Federal and State Departments of Transportation to construct a new bridge across the St. Croix River at Oak Park Heights; and, WHEREAS, the City Council is aware that the City of Stillwater has petitioned for permission to intervene within those proceedings, claiming an interest on behalf of its citizens; and, WHEREAS, the proposed river crossing would begin within the City of Oak Park Heights and not the City of Stillwater; and, WHEREAS, substantial land acquisitions, displacements of residents and businesses has occurred predominantly within the City of Oak Park Heights and it is the City of Oak Park Heights who has been primarily burdened with this project from the standpoint of its residents, businesses, environmental impact and tax base; and, WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Oak Park Heights does not believe that there is any other municipality in the State of Minnesota or Wisconsin that is more impacted by this project than is the City of Oak Park Heights; and, WHEREAS, if municipalities are to be allowed to intervene within the Federal Court action and for the purposes of protecting . the interests of their residents, it would be in the best interests of the Citizens of Oak Park Heights for the City to intervene within said action. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IS RESOLVED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS AS FOLLOWS: That the City Council herewith determines that should the City of Stillwater be granted permission by the Federal District Court to intervene on behalf of its Citizens within the District Court action now pending as part of Court File No. 4 -96 -547 within the United States District Court, District of Minnesota Fourth Division, that it is appropriate that the City of Oak Park Heights also seek intervention within said action as the City of Oak Park Heights is the most impacted municipal community of this proposed construction project inasmuch as the vast majority of the construction project will occur within the City of Oak Park Heights impacting its residents, business community, environment, traffic, property tax values and related concerns. Passed by the City Council for the City of Oak Park Heights this 28th day of January, 1997. David Sc aaf, May - - 0— • ATTEST: ichael J. 01ertson City Administrator CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS • RESOLUTION 97 -01 -07 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FOLLOWING APPOINTMENTS FOR THE CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS FOR 1997 BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS AS FOLLOWS: The following are people are hereby appointed to the following offices. Deputy Mayor Jerry Turnquist Civil Defense Director Mark Swenson Park Commission Liaison Janet Robert Park Commission Alternate David Beaudet Cable Commission Council Representative Jerry Turnquist Cable Commission Citizen Representative Doug Bergman Cable Commission Alternate Mark Swenson Middle St. Croix WMO Barbara O'Neal Co- Operation Committee Dave Schaaf & Janet Robert Sports Facility Committee Mark Swenson Manning Avenue Corridor Study Dave Schaaf Nuisance Mediation Committee Janet Robert & Lindy • Swanson League of Local Governments Liaison Jerry Turnquist Chamber of Commerce Liaison Dave Schaaf Lower St. Croix Planning Liaison David Beaudet Administrative Liaison Jerry Turnquist Assistant Weed Inspector Rollie Staberg Passed by the City Council of Oak Park Heights this 14th day of January, 1997. O' - 't:v David Schaaf, Mayo ATTEST: , City Administrator • CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS RESOLUTION 97 -01 -06 A RESOLUTION SETTING THE BOARD OF REVIEW DATES FOR THE CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS IN 1997 BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS AS FOLLOWS: 1) The Board of Review dates for the City of Oak Park Heights shall be April 8, 1997 at 5:00 p.m. at City Hall and April 22, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. Passed by the City Council of Oak Park Heights this 14th day of January, 1997. David Schaaf, Mayor ATTEST: Mi a chall let< City Administrator CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS RESOLUTION 97 -01 -05 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTS FOR THE CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS IN 1997 BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS AS FOLLOWS: 1) That the City Engineer for 1997 shall be Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik, & Associates. 2) That the City Auditor shall be Tautges, Redpath, Inc. 3) That the City Planner shall be Northwest Area Consultants. 4) That the City Attorney shall be Eckberg, Lammers, Briggs, Wolf, & Vierling. Passed by the City Council of Oak Park Heights this 14th day of January, 1997. • Dav ch a yor ATTEST: Michae rtson City Administrator • • CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS RESOLUTION 97 -01 -04 A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE COURIER NEWS AS THE CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of Oak Park Heights designates the Courier News of the official City newspaper for 1997. Passed by the City Council of Oak Park Heights this 14th day of January, 1997. David Schaaf, Mayor ATTEST: ichael oiertson City Administrator • RESOLUTION NO. 97 -01 -03 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA A RESOLUTION COMMITTING THE CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS TO PARTICIPATE IN MEDIATION CONDUCTED THROUGH THE FEDERAL MEDIATION AND CONCILIATION SERVICE ON ISSUES AFFECTING A PROPOSED ST. CROIX RIVER CROSSING AND INVITING ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES TO JOIN IN THE MEDIATION PROCESS TO ADDRESS RELATED ISSUES AND PURSUE A MEDIATED SOLUTION. WHEREAS, communities in the St. Croix Valley, including the City of Oak Park Heights have previously received proposals from the Commissioner of Transportation from the State of Minnesota for a corridor proposal and a new St. Croix River Bridge; and, WHEREAS, the Departments of Transportation for the State of Minnesota and Wisconsin in conjunction with the Federal Department of Highways have proposed a new St. Croix River Crossing /Bridge to be constructed across the St. Croix River linking the State of Minnesota with the State of Wisconsin; and, . WHEREAS, the National Park Service has raised objections with regard to the proposals by the State Departments of Transportation to construct such a new St. Croix River Crossing /Bridge; and, WHEREAS, litigation has been commenced by the Sierra Club as against the affected Departments of Transportation raising issues with regard to regulatory and statutory compliance, environmental impact and others; and, WHEREAS, the issues presented by the respective Departments of Transportation, National Park Service and a multitude of interested agencies, political subdivisions, interested parties and others need to be addressed in a form that will promote, compromise and conciliation as opposed to conflict in litigation; and, WHEREAS, the City of Oak Park Heights is convinced that the interests of the taxpayers, the affected communities on both sides of the St. Croix River, and the multitude of state and federal agencies that are involved in the issues presented by the new St. Croix River Crossing are best served by participation in the mediation process conducted under the authority of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. • i NOW, THEREFORE, BE IS RESOLVED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE • CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. The City of Oak Park Heights hereby commits to participate in a mediation conducted by the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service on issues affecting a proposed St. Croix River Crossing. 2. The City of Oak Park Heights hereby extends an invitation to all federal, state and local government agencies and other interested persons and groups to indicate their willingness to participate in mediation, so as to pursue immediate solution to the many interests and issues raised by a new St. Croix River Crossing. Passed by the City Council for the C' y of Oak Park Heights this 14th day of January, 1997. David Schaaf, Mayor ATTEST: r' s ichael bertson City Administrator RESOLUTION NO. CITY OF COUNTY, (MINNESOTA /WISCONSIN) i A RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING THE REQUEST OF THE CITY OF TO PARTICIPATE IN MEDIATION AFFECTING ISSUES ON THE PROPOSED ST. CROIX RIVER CROSSING AND AGREEING TO PARTICIPATE IN MEDIATION AS CONDUCTED BY THE FEDERAL MEDIATION AND CONCILIATION SERVICE. WHEREAS, this community has received a copy of a Resolution passed by the City of Oak Park Heights requesting participation in mediation affecting issues on the proposed St. Croix River Crossing with such mediation to be conducted by the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service; and, WHEREAS, this community foresees the benefit to its residents and to the taxpaying public for mediation on the issues presented by a proposed St. Croix River Crossing with all necessary parties joined therein; and, WHEREAS, this community is willing to participate in such mediation. • NOW, THEREFORE, BE IS RESOLVED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF AS FOLLOWS: 1. That this community hereby commits to the City of Oak Park Heights to participate in mediation conducted by the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service on issues affecting a proposed St. Croix River Crossing. Passed by the City Council for the City of this day of 1997. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS RESOLUTION 97 -01 -02 A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CHARGES FOR CITY ITEMS BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of Oak Park Heights designates the following charges for City properties: 1. Zoning Ordinance $35.00 2. Subdivison Ordinance $10.00 3. Maps $ 5.00 4. Garbage Bags (Package of 5) $ 7.99 5. Police Reports $ 5.00 6. Assessment Searches (Per Parcel) $10.00 7. Pet Licenses $ 0.00 8. Copies (Per Page) $ .10 9. Administrative Fees (Per Hour) $50.00 Passed by the City Council of Oak Park Heights this 14th day of January, 1997. • David Schaaf ayor ATTEST: Michael Robertson City Administrator CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS RESOLUTION 97 -01 -01 A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING 1997 CHECKING & BANK DEPOSITORIES BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of Oak Park Heights designates the following as the official 1997 checking and bank depositories: Central Bank - Checking, Savings, & Investments Lake Elmo Bank - Investments 1st State Bank of Bayport - Investments Firstar Bank - Investments First Bank - Investments Norwest Bank - Investments 1st National Bank of Farmington - Investments 4M Fund - Investments Juran & Moody, Inc. - Investments Passed by the City Council of Oak Park Heights this 14th day of January, 1997. • ATTEST: David Schaaf, I yor ' �a Michael �Robertson City Administrator