HomeMy WebLinkAboutweekly notes - October 12th 2018 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGH4pDoten'
NOTES for: ctober 121,2018
TO: City Council Members&
FROM: Eric Johnson,City AdmiListing of Upcoming Meetiings-Through 12!17118-UpdatedZoningand Development items:
1. No new applications have been received.Staff did meet with of the City owned property an Stagecoach Trail,being the 1.4 acres
known as the BELL PROPERTY. Their concept was for a landscaping business with retail elements.This site is zoned Business 1 Warehousing
and such use would require a Conditional Use Permit. Overall the design concept presented was attractive, but was only a three-dimensional
computer image. I have enclosed some further information about that site zoning,location and site size.
2. MISC.utility cost and site enforcement letters are enclosed from the Building Official and Finance Director
3. Mayor McComber and I did attend the JAZB-Joint Airport Zoning Board informational meeting; I have enclosed their PowerPoint that explains
much of their scope and planned outcomes.Interestingly,only 4.0 acres is in the City lying within a 2-mile radius of the Lake Elmo Airport-on the
High School Property.
4. Council Members Runk and Liljegren and I did attend the BCWD meeting on Wednesday evening;The Holiday Inn-Madison Hospitality Group
application was approved;We are awaiting their final documentation and analysis of conditions-but appears positive.(No enclosure)
OTHER ITEMS:
The City Council directed that a communication be sent to MnDOT that expresses a concern about green-light time along STH 36 and inviting
someone to a City Council meeting to discuss.Please see the enclosed letter to Adam Josephson of MnDOT dated 10/12118.
• The City has received a response from Washington County relating to our NO WAKE Zone inquiry-see enclosed;we are still awaiting data from
the DNR.
• MNDOT was set a letter accepting the Local Agreement City of Oak Park Heights
Grant- See the enclosed letter to PHIL BERGEM dated NorellAve/STH 36FromgeRoad-PREUMINARYBASE SOURCE AND USE
10-5-18.On a related mote,the City will still need to secure - -- __-_ _ sou
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additional project funding-see the chart to the right,the MNWTUXAL
City's contribution is ESTIMATED 4 AGREEMENT CltyaFOekPark Otherl-STATE
PROG. Nei hts BOND? TOTAL
• A follow-up letter was sent to KNIFE LAKE CONCRETE Cam 90%admin I.5% $ M093 $ 276,468 $ . $ 4MS56
Construcdon{Ind.30%CRornthitn aFwn $ 51,92 $ 20co $ 912325 $ 1626.227
relatingto cracking of aprons on Upper 55� Street. This
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will be sent via certified mail. SWAMI[$ 000 1 S 044M g ZM70
• Washington County has released their draft 2019-2023 Capital Improvement List.One item to note is the$3,200,000 local contribution the County
lists relating to the Manning and STH 36 Project. Granted this is only proposed and without the force of law,however be aware that they will be
looking for a major source of funding from local entity.This is not in OPH at this time.
0 1 have enclosed a listing of PENDING AND CLOSED tax petitions that outline property owners request for a reduction in their values-and which
would correlate to a tax reduction or revenue loss to the City.(no one is asking that their values be increased)
a Groundbreaking Ceremony-Water Street Inn-Oct 15'h,2018-4 PM-SEE ENCLOSED
-Mayor McComber provided:
1. Letter from Senator Tina Smith-Tree City USA
2. Lower St.Croix Management Commission-Agenda for 10/30/18
3. METRO CITIES NEWS for 1015118
4. NLG Weekly for 1016118
5. MAOSC Weekly-2018 Gov.candidate Survey
Please let me know U you have any questions-651-253-7837 Call Anytime.
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CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
CITY COUNCIL & COMMISSIONS
MEETINGS & WORKSHOPS
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2018
Tuesday, October 9 6:00 p.m. City Council Meeting
(Council Chambers)
Wednesday, October 10 6:30 p.m. Brown's Creek Watershed District Meeting
(Family Means, 1875 Northwestern Ave)
Monday, October 15 4:00 p.m. Water Sheet Inn Groundbreaking Ceremony
(101 Water Street South)
6:00 p.m. Parks Commission Meeting
(Council Chambers)
Tuesday, October 23 6:00 p.m. City Council Meeting
(Council Chambers)
Thursday Nnvemher R 6.00 n.Tn Planning Commission Meeting
(Council Chambers)
Tuesday,November 13 6:00 p.m. City Council Meeting
(Council Chambers)
Monday,November 19 6:00 p.m. Parks Commission Meeting
(Council Chambers)
Tuesday,November 27 6:00 p.m. City Council Meeting
(Council Chambers)
Tuesday,December 11 6:00 p.m. City Council Meeting
(Council Chambers)
Thursday, December 13 6:00 p.m. Planning Commission Meeting
(Council Chambers)
Monday, December 17 6:00 p.m. Parks Commission Meeting
(Council Chambers)
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CiTY OF
OAK PARK HEIGHTS
14168 Oak Park Boulevard No. ■ P.O.Box 2007 • Oak Park Heights,MN 55082-20D7 Phone;651/439 4439
_ Fax:651/439-0574
October 9, 2018
Mr.Joseph Kohler
Joseph's Restaurant
14608 60th St N
Oak Park Heights, MN 55082
Re: Property Located at 14608 6oth St N, oak Park Heights, MN
PID#33.030.20.43.0045
Dear Mr. Kohler:
The City of Oak Park Heights has outstanding developer's bills of$2,319.99 regarding your sign variance
at your Oak Park Heights locations
If the amount is not paid in full by November 10,2018, the city will add a 104 penalty and certify it for
collection with your property taxes in 2019.
There is a deposit that has been applied against these charges, however it is city policy to have all costs
paid and the escrow amount made whole.
I have enclosed a Statement reflecting the charges that are remaining on your account. If you have any
questions, please contact me.
Sincerely,
J
Betty Caruso
Finance Director
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Cc: Eric Johnson,City Administrator
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OAK PARK HEiGHTS
14168 Oak Park Boulevard No. • P.O.Box 2007• Oak Park Heights,Mn 55082-2007 Phone:651/439-4439 Fax:6511439-4574
October 4, 2018
Stillwater Crossing LLC- Midwest Retail Ventures, LLC
1660 South Highway 100,Suite 141
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Re: Property Located at 5950 N Osgood Avenue and 14729 60th St N,Oak Park Heights, MN
PID#04.029.20.12.0024
Dear Sir:
The City of Oak Park Heights has outstanding developer's bills from September 2017 regarding your site
plan at your N Osgood Ave,Oak Park heights locations. (pid#04.029.20.12.0024).The amount due is
$2,775.60.
If the amount is not paid in full by November 10,2018,the city will add a 109 penalty and certify it for
collection with your property taxes in 2019.
There is a deposit that has been applied against these charges, however it is city policy to have all costs
paid and the escrow amount made whole.
I have enclosed a Statement reflecting the charges that are remaining on your account. If you have any
questions, please contact me.
Sincerely,
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Betty aruso
Finance Director
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Cc: Eric Johnson, City Administrator
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City of Oak Park Heights
14168 Oak Park Blvd. N. Direct: 651.4394439 Ext. 1105
Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Email:jhultman@cityofoakparkheights.com
Phone:651.439.4439 Fax:651.439.0574
October 11, 2018
David &Ann Berthiaume
6461 Paris Ave. N.
Oak Park Heights, MN 55082
Re: 6461 Paris Ave. N.—Garbage & Boat Parking
Notice of Violation—OPH !Nuisance Ordinance 1109&401.15.E.7
Dear David &Ann:
The City of Oak Park Heights has regulations that are designed to enhance the quality life and
enjoyment of one's property. Sometimes, however conflicts can arise about what uses are
permitted and are not permitted.This letter is an effort to clarify a couple such issues.
1. The filled waste collection bag placed, to the side yard road area, at Orleans St. E, at
the roadside of your residence has been there for an extended period of time. The
accumulation of the garbage at the private property is a violation of City Nuisance
Ordinance 1109.03 Public Nuisances Affecting Health, Safety, Comfort or Repose. A
copy of Ordinance 1109 is enclosed.
2. There is a boat and trailer largely parked upon the yard area at the Orleans St. E. side
of your home. Parking upon the yard/landscaped area, is a violation of City
Ordinance. City Ordinance 401.15.E.7 Fencing,Screening& Landscaping states that
"no landscaped area shall be used for the parking of vehicles or for the storage or
display of materials, supplies or merchandise."
To comply with city ordinance regulations, kindly have the waste bag scheduled for collection
and the boat and trailer relocated so that it is not upon your yard area. No vehicles shall be
parked upon the yard, unless upon a driveway or approved parking pad.
This letter serves as the City's request that you relocate the boat &trailer and arrange for the
waste bag to be collected. Both are to be removed from your yard, within 14 days of this
letter and no later than Friday, October 26, 2018. A compliance check will be made.
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Your prompt attention is greatly appreciated. Please contact me with any questions you may
have.
Sincerely,
"KING &CODE ENFORCEMENT
Julie Itman
I3uil Official
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NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING DISTRICTS
PLANNING DISTRICT 5
Planning District 5 includes small commercial areas, single family as well as mid and
high density residential areas, the Xcel fly ash disposal site, a church, Valley View Paris,
and the Minnesota Correctional Facility-Oak Park Heights. The district is almost
completely developed, with a small area for commercial development/redevelopment at
Osgood and 59th Street. The other area Includes Phil's Tara Hideaway, a historic site
that has been a roadside restaurant since the 1920s. The continued preservation of the
site as a restaurant adds to the character of the community. No changes to the existing
commercial land use of zoning classifications are planned in this district.
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NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING DISTRICTS
Xcel is currently in the process of capping off the last portions of its ash disposal facility.
It is expected that the site will be completely closed by 2010. The City is currently
working with Xcel to create plans for utilizing the site for recreational uses, open space
and additional trails. Use of the Xcel site is seen as an ideal expansion of the park and
open space facilities existing in Valley View Park fa the south. A large portion of
Planning District 5 includes Perro Creek. The City will continue to protect this area
within Valley View Park for Its scenic beauty and its value as a natural resource and
drainageway. Trail connections, across Osgood Avenue to connect to the
neighborhoods and commercial areas to the west, is seen as an ongoing priority.
The existing apartment complexes on 6& Street and all of the higher density properties
must be monitored by the City and should be rehabilitated or redeveloped as necessary.
The City should encourage continued private investment to preserve these moderate
rate apartments for Oak Paris Heights' residents and provide attractive, well maintained
units. The single family neighborhoods In this planning district are substantially
developed and provide quality living environments. Planning District 5 includes the area
commonly referred to as the Village of Oak Paris Heights. it is the intent of the
Comprehensive Plan to preserve and protect the existing single family areas of this
neighborhood in that it represents the historic beginnings of the community. The City
will consider zoning district changes to accommodate the small krt development
patterns of this neighborhood.
The area purchased by Mn/DOT for the St. Croix River Crossing is almost completely
cleared of its homes and commercial businesses. The City has rezoned the property O,
Open Space to further restrict the potential reuse of the area. Depending upon the
bridge location and resulting Highway 36 and 95 intersection, this area will likely be
used for roadway construction and the resulting right-of-way. The City may consider
reuse of the site for residential uses if a significant portion of the site is not utilized for
roadway purposes.
The area on Stagecoach Trail, between Perro Creek and the State of Minnesota
Correctional Facility in Bayport, is designated on the Proposed Land Use Map as
business/residential transitional. An existing warehousing facility exists in the area as
well as single family homes. The City also owns a parcel of land in this area. It is the
intent of the City to encourage business use and redevelopment in the area and
accommodate the existing residential properties that remain.
Access to the area is provided by Osgood Avenue, the Highway 36 frontage road,
Stagecoach Trail, and Beach Road. As part of the Highway 36 roadway reconstruction,
Mn/DOT has planned to extend the Highway 36 frontage road to%M Street North. The
City will oontinue to work with MNDOT to assure adequate access and to mitigate
imparts during and after construction of these improvements.
Qompmhemiye Ksn 2008
City of Oak Park Heights Page 171.
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401.31. B W, BUSINESSMAREHOUSING DISTRICT
401.31.A. Purpose. The purpose of the B-W, BusinessNVarehousing District is to
provide for the establishment of wholesale and retail trade of large volume or bulk
commercial items, storage and warehousing. The overall character of the B W District is
intended to be transitional In nature,thus industrial uses allowed within this district shall be
limited to those which can compatibly exist adjacent to commercial and lover intensity
activltles.
401.31.13. Permitted Uses. The following are permitted uses in a B-W District:
9. Commercial printing establishments.
2. Commerclal/professional offices.
a. Conference centers.
4. Essential services.
S. Governmental and public utility buildings and structures.
6. Indoor commercial recreation.
7. Laboratories.
& Wholesale showrooms.
9. Cellular telephone antennas located on a public structure as regulated in Section
401.15.P of this Ordinance.
401.31.C. Interim Uses. The fallowing are interim uses in a BW District:
1. None.
401.311.13. Accessory Uses. The following are permitted accessory uses in a B-W
District:
1. All permitted accessory uses allowed in a B-2 District.
23 2. Solar energy systems, ground source heat pumps and wind energy systems as
regulated in Section 401.17 of this Ordinance.
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401.31.E. Conditional Uses. The following are conditional uses in a &W District
(Requires a conditional use permit based upon procedures set forth in and regulated by
Section 401.03 of this Ordinance):
1. Open and outdoor storage including the parking of commercial vehicles in excess of
that allowed as a permitted accessory use as and accessory use provided that:
a. The storage area is landscaped, fenced, and screened from view of
neighboring uses and abutting residential districts.
b. Storage is landscaped and screened from view from the public right-of-way.
C. Storage area is blacktopped or concrete surfaced.
d. All lighting shall be hooded and so directed that the light source shall not be
visible from the public right-of-way or from neighboring residences.
e. The storage area does not take up parking space or loading space as
required for confomnity to this Ordinance.
f. The provisions of Section 401.03 of this Ordinance are considered and
satisfactorily met.
2. Open or outdoor services,sale and rental as a principal or accessory use provided
that:
a. Outside services, sales and equipment rental conned with the principal
use is limited to thirty(30)percent of the gross floor area of the principal use.
b. Outside sales areas are landscaped and fenced or screened from view of
neighboring residential uses or an abutting residential district.
C. All lighting shall be hooded and so directed that the light source shall not be
visible from the public right-of-way or from neighboring residences.
d. Areas are asphalt or concrete surfaced.
e. The use does not take up parking space or loading areas as required for
conformity to this Ordinance.
f. Additional parking, pursuant to Section 401.15.F of this Ordinance, is
provided for said space.
g. The provisions of Section 401.03.A.8 of this Ordinance are considered and
satisfactorily net.
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3. Manufacturing, compounding, assembly, packaging, treatment or storage of
products and materials provided that:
a. The proposed use complies with the performance standards outlined in
Section 401.15.13 and all other applicable provisions of this Ordinance.
b. The pmvisions of Section 401.03.A.8 of this Ordinance are considered and
satisfactorily met.
4. Planned unit development as regulated by Section 401.08 of this Ordinance.
5. Cellular telephone antennas not located on a public structure provided that:
a. The provisions of Section 401.03.A.8 and Section 401.15.P of this Ordinance
are considered and satisfactorily met.
401.31.F. Access.
1. Access to industrial development shall be allowed only on arterial or collector
streets, or a street specifically designed for such development.
12. Curb cut widths and locations shall comply with the provisions of Section
401.151.4.1-1.8.
3. Industrial developments of a small scale shall be encouraged to develop a common
access drive and parking facilities. Incentives, such as reduction in setback and/or
parking requirements may be provided at the discretion of the City Council.
4. A turning lane and its appropriate right-0f-way must be provided if the City Council
determines that one is needed.
401.31.0. Lot Coverage. Not less than twenty(20)percent of the buildable portion of
the lot, parcel or tract of land shall remain as a grass plot including fencing and
landscaping with shrubbery and plantings. A lesser area may be devoted to a grass plot
only via a conditional use permit, provided that:
1. An allowance is made for increased amenities, landscaping or quality of
construction as determined by the City Council.
2. In no case shall less than ten(10) percent of the buildable portion of the lot,parcel
or tract of land remain as a grass plot.
3. The provisions of Section 401.03 of this Ordinance are considered and satislIactorily
met.
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401.31.1-1. Building Type and Construction. All building materials and construction
must be in conformance with Section 401.15.C.8. of this Ordinance.
401.31.1. Parking. Detailed parking plans in accordance with Section 401.15.F. of
this Ordinance and the additional requirements of the section listed below, shall be
submitted for City review and approved before a building permit may be obtained.
1. The parking area shall be set back a minimum of ten (10) feet from any property
line.
2. The parking lot in front of the building shall be screened from the public right-of-way
and from adjoining property in conformance with the provisions of Section 401.15.E.
of this Ordinance.
3. All parking areas and driveways shall be surfaced with asphalt, concrete,
cobblestone or paving brick.
4. Perimeter curbing shall be required around entire parking lots, no closer than five
(5)feet from any lot line.
5. All parking stalls shall be marked with white painted lines not less than four (4)
inches wide.
6. Any lighting used to illuminate an off-street parking arra shall be hooded and so
arranged as to reflect light away from adjoining property, abutting residential uses
and public rights-of-way.
7. Grass, plantings, or screening shall be provided in all areas bordering the parking
lot. The screening shall be strictly vegetation, earth berming, or a combination of
the two.
S. The screening shall occur, at a minimum, along the outermost medians of the
parking area,at every second median within the lot,and at the ends of each parking
row.
9. The medians shall not exceed three(3)feet in height, nor be at a slope greater than
twenty(20) percent.
401.31.J. Loading. Any structure erected or altered for a use which requires the
receipt or distribution of materials or merchandise by trucks orsimilar vehicles shall provide
off-street loading space in conformance with the provisions of Section 401.15.E of this
Ordinance and the following additional requirements:
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I. A detailed off-street loading plan including berths, area, and access shall be
submitted to the City for review and approval prior to issuance of a building permit.
2. The location of the loading area shall not be in the front of the building.
3. Ali areas intended to be used for loading including access shall be surfaced with
bituminous or concrete.
4. All loading areas shall be screened from surrounding areas by means of vegetative
plantings, berming, and/or a screening fence specified as follows:
a. A vegetative planting strip or grouping shall consist of evergreen trees and/or
deciduous trees and plants and shall be of sufficient width and density to
provide an effective visual screen. This planting-area shall be designed to
provide complete visual screening to a minimum height of six(6)feet. Earth
mounding or berms may be used but shall not be used to achieve more than
three(3)feet of the required screen. The planting plan and type of plantings
shall require the approval of the City Council.
b. A required screening fence shall be constructed of masonry,brick,or wood.
Such fence shall provide a solid screening effect eight(8)feet in height. The
design and materials used in constructing a required screening fence shall
be subject to the approval of the City Council. Fences in excess of eight(8)
feet in height shall require approval of the Zoning Administrator and Building
Official.
401.31.x. Trash Receptacles. All buildings in which exterior storage, trash storage,
and/or handling is provided shall provide an enclosed trash receptacle area in conformance
with the following:
1. Exterior wall treatment shall be similar and/or complement the principal building.
2. The enclosed trash receptacle area shall be located in the rear of side yard.
3. The trash enclosure must be an accessible location for pick up hauling vehicles.
4. The trash enclosure must be fully screened from view of adjacent properties.
5. Construction of the trash receptacle enclosure is subject to approval of the City
Building Offi
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and/or a screening fence or other means determined appropriate by the City Building
Official. The planting and Berming specifications listed in Section 401.15.E. of this
Ordinance are also applicable in this case, however, the height of the screening fence
need only be of sufficient height to completely and safely conceal the deterrent element.
401.31.M. Landscaping. A detailed landscaping plan in conformance with Section
401.15.E.of this Ordinance shall be submitted to the City Council and approved before a
building permit may be obtained and shall be in conformance with the following
requirements.
1. The regulations and requirements setforth in thezoning and subdivision regulations
shall apply to all vegetative treatments within the study area relative to the quality,
sizes, and specifications of plant materials.
2. All landscape and vegetative treatments shall be in conformance with the overall
site plan. It is the responsibility of the property owner to meet and maintain this
requirement.
3. Unique land features, i.e.,topography, vegetation,wetlands,drainageways shall be
preserved and/or addressed to achieve the most positive functional and aesthetic
results. Every effort should be made to preserve features of the land to create
passive open spaces.
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401.32. I, INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
401.32.A. Purpose. The purpose of the I, Industrial District is to provide for the
establishment of warehousing and light industrial development.
401.32.8. Permitted Uses. The following are permitted uses in an I District:
1. Building material sales and storage.
2. Cartage and express facilities.
3. Electric light or power generating stations, electrical and electronic products
manufacture, electrical service shops.
4. Essential services.
5. Governmental and public utility buildings and structures.
5. Laboratories.
7. Medical, dental and optical laboratories.
S. Research laboratories.
9. Storage or warehousing.
10. Wholesale business and office establishments.
11. Compounding, processing, packaging, treatment, or assembly of goods and
materials where such use will not involve the risk of offensive odors, glare, smoke,
dust,noise,vibrations,or other pollution extending beyond the lot on which the use
is located. Such uses include, but are not limited to the following: lumber yard,
machine shops, products, assembly, sheet metal shops, plastics, electronics,
general vehicle repair(repair garage),body work and painting,contractor shops and
storage yard, food and non-alcoholic beverages, signs and displays, prin'ting.
publishing, fabricated metal parts, appliances, clothing,textiles.
12. Cellular telephone antennas, including necessary equipment buildings,as regulated
in Section 401.15.13 of this Ordinance.
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401.32.C. Interim Uses. The following are interim uses in an I District:
'41. Temporary office and administrative structures provided that:
a. The provisions of Section 401.05 and Section 401.03.A.7 of this Ordinance
are considered and satisfactorily met.
401.32.D. Accessory Uses. The following are permitted accessory uses in an I
District:
1. All permitted accessory uses as allowed in the B-2 District.
28 2. Solar energy systems, ground source heat pumps and wind energy systems as
regulated in Section 401.17 of this Ordinance.
401.32.E. Conditional Uses. The following are conditional uses in an I District:
(Requires a conditional use permit based upon procedures set forth in and regulated by
Section 401.03 of this Ordinance.)
1. Open and outdoor storage as an accessory use provided that:
a. The area is fenced and screened from view of neighboring residential uses
or if abutting a residential district in compliance with Section 401.15.E.of this
Ordinance.
b. Storage is screened from view from the public right-of-way in compliance
with Section 401.15.E. of this Ordinance.
C. Storage area is grassed or surfaced to control dust.
d. All lighting shall be hooded and so directed that the light source shall not be
visible from the public right-of-way or from neighboring residences and shall
be in compliance with Section 401.15.13.7 of this Ordinancs.
e. The provisions of Section 401.03.A.8 of this Ordinance are considered and
satisfactorily met.
2. Commercial and public radio and television transmitting antennas,and public utility
microwave antennas, provided that:
a. The provisions of Section 401.03.A.8 and Section 401.15.P of this Ordinance
are considered and satisfactorily met.
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3. Commercial, private and public satellite dish transmitting or receiving antennas in
excess of two (2) meters in diameter, provided that:
a. The provisions of Section 401.03.A.8 and Section 401.15.P of this Ordinance
are considered and satisfactorily met.
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Eric Johnson
From: Ralston, Neil <Neil.Ralston@mspmac.org>
Sent: Wednesday,October 10, 2018 2:06 PM
To: Eric Johnson
Subject: RE: Lake Elmo Airport--Joint Airport Zoning Board (JAZB) Informational Meeting
Eric:
Correction—the airspace zone overlap is about 4.0 acres over the high school propTr"
. We had the 1.,282-foot MSL
height contour turned off in the first graphic. GG
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Lake Elmo Airport
Joint Airport Zoning Board
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09 October 2018
Inf or mal ional Nl etin�
Meeting Agenda
• Opening & Introductions
• Overview of Joint Airport Zoning Board PurposeM'
and Role
• Joint Airport Zoning Board Membership
• Elements of an Airport Zoning Ordinance . ,
• Steps to Prepare an Airport Zoning Ordinance
• Preliminary Meeting Outline —
• Organizational Logistics
• Next Steps
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Meeting Agenda
• Opening & Introductions '
• Overview of Joint Airport Zoning Board Purpose
and Role
• Joint Airport Zoning Board Membership
• Elements of an Airport Zoning Ordinance
• Steps to Prepare an Airport Zoning Ordinance
• Preliminary Meeting Outlinelot
• Organizational Logistics
• Next Steps
Meeting Agenda
• Introductions
• Overview of Joint Airport Zoning Board Purpose
and Role
• Joint Airport Zoning Board Membership
• Elements of an Airport Zoning Ordinance
• Steps to Prepare an Airport Zoning Ordinance
• Preliminary Meeting Outline
• Organizational Logistics
• Next Steps
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JAZB Purpose & Role
Through a comnorative process,the JAZB seeks to develop an airport zoning ordinance that
achieves a balance between a reasonable level of public safety and compatible community
development.
In determining what minimum airport zoning regulations to adopt,
Minnesota State Statutes guide the JAZB to consider the social and
' economic costs of restricting land uses versus the benefits derived
from a strict application of the standards of the commissioner(the
State's Model Zoning Ordinance).
Specific goals for the Lake Elmo Airport JAZB will be discussed at the first meeting
Meetin,q Agenda
• Opening & Introductions
• Overview of Joint Airport Zoning Board Purpose
and Role
Joint Airport Zoning Board Membership
• Elements of an Airport Zoning Ordinance
• Steps to Prepare an Airport Zoning Ordinance
• Preliminary Meeting Outline
• Organizational Logistics
• Next Steps
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JAZB Membership
• JAZB membership is set out in State Statute:
A joint board shall have as members two representatives appointed by the municipality owning or
controlling the airport and two from the county or municipality, or in case more than one county or
municipality is involved,two from each county or municipality,in which the airport hazard area is located,
and in addition a chair elected by a majority of the members so appointed All members shall serve at the
pleasure of their respective appointing authority.
The Chair must be someone "in addition" to the Board, i.e., not one of the
members or alternates appointed by the municipalities or the Metropolitan
Airports Commission
• The Chair must be elected by a majority of the Board Members, i.e., not a quorum
of the majority or other lessor number
• No other criteria are stated
• Nominations/Voting at first meeting
Meeting Agenda
• Opening & Introductions � w�
• Overview of Joint Airport Zoning Board Purpose
and Role
• Joint Airport Zoning Board Membership
• Elements of an Airport Zoning Ordinainc
• Steps to Prepare an Airport Zoning Ordinance
• Preliminary Meeting Outline
• Organizational Logistics
• Next Steps _
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Airport Zoning Elements
Element 1—Airspace Obstruction Element 2— .and Use Safety Zoning
Zoning • Promotes compatible land use off
• Protects airspace in vicinity of the runway ends
airport from tall objects • Within 1 mile from the airport
• Within 132 miles from the airport boundary
boundary • Starting point is MnDOT Model
• Based on FAA/State imaginary Airport Safety Zones
airspace surfaces Model Safety Zones A,B,and C
Airport Zoning Elements
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• Opening & Introductions a`».
• Overview of Joint Airport Zoning Board Purpose
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and Role
• Joint Airport Zoning Board Membership ..
• Elements of an Airport Zoning Ordinance
• Steps to Prepare an Airport Zoning Ordinance
• Preliminary Meeting Outline
• Organizational Logistics
• Next Steps --
7.
Airport Zoning Steps
• Convene JAZB Review/consider MnDOT comments
• Select Chairperson on Draft Ordinance(if any)
• Establish JAZB Goals&Objectives Discuss changes(if any)in response
• Conduct Safety/Risk and Economic to MnDOT comments
Impact Studies JAZB approval to submit response(if
• Prepare Draft Airport Zoning necessary)to MnDOT
Ordinance based on Studies and Receive MnDOT final approval
Board input JAZB approval for Public Hearing#2
• JAZB approval for Public Hearing#1 Conduct Public Hearing#2
• Conduct Public Hearing#1 - JAZB review of public comments and
JAZB review of public comments and responses
responses - Final JAZB adoption of Airport Zoning
• Submit Draft Airport Zoning Ordinance
Ordinance to MnDOT Aeronautics
for review
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Meeting Agenda
• Opening & Introductions
• Overview of Joint Airport Zoning Board Purpose
and Role
• Joint Airport Zoning Board Membership
• Elements of an Airport Zoning Ordinance
• Steps to Prepare an Airport Zoning Ordinance
• Preliminary Meeting Outline
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• Organizational Logistics
• Next Steps
Tentative Meeting Pian
Meeting is
• Board Member Introductions Meetinit 1
• Selection of Chairperson • Review of First Public Hearing comments and responses
• Goals for lake Elmo Airport JAZB • Approval to submit Draft Lake Elmo Airport Zoning Ordinance to
• Overview of Meeting Plan and Establish Meeting Dates MnDOT Commissioner of Transportation
• Organizational Logistics
Meeting B:
Meeting2j • Review MnDOT Commissioner of Transportation's comments
• Overview of Airport Zoning Law and Prowess • Discuss changes(if arty)in response to MnDOT comments
• overview of MnDOrs Model Airport Zoning Standards •
• Discuss outline of proposed parameters and methodology for Safety/Risk Approval to submit response(if necessary)to MnDOT
and Economic Impact Studies Meeting 7•
• Board member input on Items to be studied • Review MnDOT final approval
• Approval of Second Public Hearing for Final Draft lake Elmo Airport
Meetin
• of 5 Zoning Ordinance
Presentation
afety/(tisk and Economic Impact Studies
• Board member input on Safety/Risk and Economic Impact Studies Public Heartngp2
• Discuss outline of proposed Draft Lake Elmo Airport Zoning Ordinance
Meadna 8:
Mee Prit esentation
Reviewof Second Public Hearing comments and responses
Approval
of of Lokraft Lake Elmo Airport Zoning Ordinance . Final adoption by JAZB of lake Elmo Airport Zoning Ordinance
• Approval of Draft Lake Elmo Airport Zoning Ordinance for Public Hearing#1
PubRe Hearing
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• Opening & IntroductionsIIS°�'' ;� �
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• Overview of Joint Airport Zoning Board Purpose x«
and Role
• Joint Airport Zoning Board Membership
• Elements of an Airport Zoning Ordinance T
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• Steps to Prepare an Airport Zoning Ordinance
• Preliminary Meeting Outline
• Organizational Logistics
• Next Steps
Organizational Logistics
• Meeting location—Baytown Community Center?
• Meeting Day/Time
• Communications VW',
Agenda posted one week before meeting
• Relevant materials posted to JAZB page on MAC ..,.�,�,............«... '�'�
website
Other items . -- --d---
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• Opening & Introductions
• Overview of Joint Airport Zoning Board Purpose
and Role
• Joint Airport Zoning Board Membership
• Elements of an Airport Zoning Ordinance w r
• Steps to Prepare an Airport Zoning Ordinance
• Preliminary Meeting Outline
• Organizational Logistics
• Next Steps
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City of Oak Park Heights
14168 Oak Park Blvd. N•Oak Park Heights,MN 55082•Phone(651)439-4439•Fax(651)439-0574
October 12th, 2018
Mr.Adam Josephson VIA EMAIL:adam.josephson@state.mn.us
MNDOT—Metro East-Area Manager
1500 W. County Road 132
Roseville, MN 55113
RE: STH 36 Signal Timing—GREEN LIGHT TIME.
Dear Adam:
As you may understand, there is significant local concern with the limited amount of"green-light time" afforded to
traffic attempting to move north and south (perpendicular)across STH 36 at Osgood Ave and at Oakgreen/Greeley
Ave.
While the current timing may be sufficient during the peak commuting hours, likely between 6:30 to 8:30 am and
between 3:30 and 5:30 pm;it is wholly inadequate outside of these times.A simple trip across our community should
NOT take 5 to 10 minutes. Moreover,the allowance of only a few vehicles to traverse across STH 36 at each"green
light"is not reasonable. Members of the City Council are receiving a number of resident complaints on these crossing
times and I believe your office may have as well.
STH 36 is NOT a freeway and current timing of the crossing lights are perceived as beginning to fragmentize our
communities and commercial areas.Accordingly,we would ask that MNDOT provide the following:
1. Increase the"green light time'for those vehicles moving north/south across STH 36,during non-peak hours.
If this cannot be increased, please explain why it cannot be and with sufficient detail so the council and
resident communities can understand the issue.
2. The Council would like to invite you to appear before our City Council on either Oct.23rd and/or November
13th so that they may review with you directly these crossing timing issues, how it can be altered and how
can this be monitored so that the viewing public can be better informed on the matter.
Thank you and let me know if you have any questions.
Kind R ards
Enc Johnson
City Administrator.
Cc: Tom McCarty, City of Stillwater
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Washington Office of the Sheriff -
.�County
Commitment to E#el?ence
Dan Starry
Sheriff
Brian R. Mueller
Chief Deputy
Eric Johnson October 5, 2018
City of Oak Park Heights
14168 Oak Park Blvd
Oak Park Heights, MN 55082
Dear Eric,
This letter is in response to your request for a report on any enforcement actions upon an operator
for violation of MN 86B.311(2) or others as it relates to the impacts a wake generated from their boat
damages property. Minnesota Rule 6110.1200 Sub. 2A also covers wake violations that endanger,
harass, or unnecessarily interfere with any other person or property.
The St Croix River by Sunnyside Marina is actively patrolled and numerous contacts are made
with boating operators for violations of Minnesota Statutes and Rules. From August 1 st to present the
St Croix River has not been under a general slow no wake and fourteen violations were documented
with one referencing a personal watercraft wake violation.
The Washington County Sheriff s Office is dedicated to providing the finest quality law
enforcement services to citizens enjoying the county's abundant water, park, and trail resources. TIS
Sheriff s Office will collaboratively work with Oak Park Heights and Sunnyside Marina to enhance
education and enforcement on the St Croix River regarding wake concerns.
If you would like us to host a meeting for your City and Sunnyside to address concerns, we would be
happy to do so.
Sincerely,
(!Zri
Dexter Kyle Schenck
Commander Sergeant
Law Enforcement Center • 15015 62nd Street North—P.O. Box 3801, Stillwater, Minnesota 55082-3801
Phone: 651-430-7600 • Fax: 651-430-7603 • TTY: 651-430-6246
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Equal Employment Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action
Calls for Police service: (these are calls from citizens)
Oak Park Heights cells far service:
Case Created On Violation
Number
OP18OD9326 Sep 1,2018,12:47:28 9824 Misc Info 9000 MISC CODE 9999
AM
OP18009371 Sep 2,201B,8:18:37 169.791.2(a)Traffic Regulation-Driver Must Carry Proof of insurance when Operating Vehicle 9000 MISC
PM CODE 9999
OP180097D5 Sep 7,2018,12:412B 609.52.2(a)(1)Theft Take/UseiTransfer Movable Prop-No Consent 62399
PM
OP18DO9736 Sep 8,2018,2-45-16 9981 Road Hazard 9000 MISC CODE 9999
AM
Washington County calls for service_
WC18030724 Aug 13,2018,4.57:32 9895 Abandoned Motor VehicleJUnattendecVStallBlocking 90DD MISC CODE 9999
PM
WC19033735 Aug 31,2018,10:5004 9896 Noise-Unreasonably Loud 9000 MISC CODE 9999
PM
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City of Oak Park Heights
14168 Oak Park Blvd. N+Oak Park Heights,MN 55082•Phone 651 439-4439•Fax(6511439-0574
October 5th,2018
Mr.Phillip Bergem
MNDOT—Local Partnership Engineer
Office of State Aid
1500 W. County Road B2
Roseville, MN 55113-3174
Successful Request for FY 2020 Metro Local Partnership Program Funding—Partial
TH 36 at Norell Avenue(Control Section 8214)
Dear Mr. Bergem:
With this letter please be advised that the City would like to accept this funding with the reduced grant amount of
$644,000 for the above project and as outline in the attached communication.We appreciate that notice and the
decision as it will significantly help this area.
At this time,we are not able to provide an anticipated project schedule, including 60%and 90%plan submittals and
proposed bid date,however these are anticipated to be developed in more detail during the 1 st quarter of 2019.
Please let me know if you require anything further at this time.
Kind regards
Enc Johnson,
City Administrator
ecopy: Lee Mann, Stantec
Adam Josephson, MnDOT Area Manager
Ryan Coddington,MnDOT Area Engineer
Lars Impola, MnDOT Metro Traffic
Kaare Festvog,MnDOT TSAM
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DEPARTMENT 4 F Office of State Aid—Meta district
TRANSPORTATION Rose West Rd
Rosevih�le,MN 11F S51 55113.311
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Eric Johnson
City Administrator
City of Oak Park Heights
PO Box 2007
Oak Park Heights,Mit 55082
Re: Successful Request for FY 2020 Metro Local Partnership Program Funding—Partial
TH 36 at Norell Avenue(Control Section 8214)
Dear Mr.Johnson,
I am writing to inform you of the decision reached by the Fiscal Year(FY)2020 Metro Local Partnership Program
Selection Committee regarding the above referenced project Your project was one of those selected from the S
candidate projects submitted forconsWwatlon.The offer Is€ar$644,000 for Construction related costs.This is
$66,0W less than the$710,000 requested.The selection committee determined that there were three projects,
including Oak Park Height's,which were of equal merit,butwhen added to projects already selected,exceeded
the budget available-As a result these three projects each hadthe offers reduced to match the funds available.
The funds are intended to construct a project as outlined in your proposal and may be used to supplement other
applicable state and local funds being applied towards the project.
The referenced funding amount is the maximum amount of MnDOT Metro Local Partnership Program(LPP)
funding available for this project LPP funds can ani+be used forconstruction iterhs that can be justified in
accordance with the MnDOT Cost Participation Policy.if the cost of eligible items falls below this maximum
amount the funds awarded will be reduced to match the cast of the eligible items.A copy of the MnDOT Cost
Participation Policy can be viewed at b t2i, .dotstabe_mn.its/erollicvMDADc3al*noli.html
if this funding is accepted by your agency,you will be expected to provide project plans and specifications to my
office that conform to the MnDOTTrunk Highway design format.The Munfaii WAgreement Program Plan
Prepay B rh,Design and CamstrucUm xiWewill be useful in project deueJopment and can be viewed at
The project plans and specifications will be
reviewed and commented on by MnOOT functional groups and by Central Office.We will provide the LPP
process information upon request All costs for Right-of-way acquisition,Utility Relocation(as applicable)and
Preliminary Engineering are the responsibility of the local agency.
A Cooperative Construction Agreement will be written by MnDDT's Office of Technical Support and must be fully
executed prior to award of the project To receive the funds;this project must be let by June 30,2020.After that
date the money may be unavailable to our office.
Please reply by letter or email by October 10,2018 ff oak Park Heights wwdd like to accept this fundingwith the
reduced amount The written confirmation should include acceptance of the=dations of Right-of-Way,tltftity
phillip.bergemt0state.mmus 651-234-7776
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September 17,2018
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Relocation and Design alongwith the funding level proposed.if funding is accepted by the city,a project klckofF
meeting will be set up before project Elan development starts.
if possible,also include with your acceptance letter an anticipated project schedule,including 6M and 9096 plan
submittals and proposed bid date.
tf you have any questions about the selection process or funding situation please let me know.
Sincerely,
Phillip Bergern
Local Partnership Program Engineer
Metro State Aid
ecoff. Lee Mann,Stantec
Adam Josephson,WDOT Area Manager
Ryan Coddington,MnDOT Area Engineer
Liars Impola;MnDOT Metro Traffic
Kaare FestvoL MnDOT1SAM
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14168 Oak Park Blvd. N•Oak Park Heights,MN 55082•Phone(651)439-4439•Fax(551)439-0574
October 15,2018
Knife Lake Concrete SEND VIA CERTIFIED MAIL 10/15/98
Attn:Teri
2026 Rowland Rd
Mora, MN 55051
RE:City of Oak Park Heights—concrete aprons in the City ROW.
Dear Teri:
This past September I did send to your attention the enclosed document,we nave not heard back from your firm nor
with any acknowledgement whatsoever.We would ask again if this is something that we can discuss and attempt to
resolve collectively and amicably.
We would be happy to meet with you on these sites if you have any questions or discuss this. If you could give me a
call it wWga reciated.651-439-4439
Ki EricJ
City ministrator
Cc:Weekly Notes:
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14168 Oak Pwk Blvd. N o Box 2007.Oak Park He*ft MN 55082 a Phan(651)439.4439•Fax(651)439-0574
August 31,2A18
Knife Lala Concr+sts
Attn:Teri
2026 Rowland Rd
Mora,MN 55051
RE:City of flak Park Heights—concrete mans in the City ROW.
Dear Teri:
In 2014 your company did perform some concrete work for a street reconstruction project and which Included some
work within driueeway aprons and in the City PJght of Way.We understand your firm mtht have been a sutx,ontactor
far Hardrives Inc.
At this time there are two sites that haus eVerienced some significant cracking in these aprons, an the attached
Images for properties at 14846 and 14851 Upper 5P Skeet There are also perhaps three additional sites in this
neighbortraod that we should look at together and determine if replacement is warranted.
Even through warranties have likely expired, we are hoping your firm would repair these panels at no cast or at a
discounted rate as we would believe a bur-year ffe-sp 7 is relatively short.Would your firm be willing to offer such
repairs?
Wewould h with you on these sits if you have any questions or discuss this.If you could give me a
call it Id .651-439-4439
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Washington County, Minnesota
Capital Improvement Plan
2019 thm 2023
PROJECTS BY CATEGORY
L.ntegaqv Project#
] 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Total
Park Facllleslinfrastructure improvement Program PARK-1003 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 1,250,000
Lake Elmo Park Reserve Play Area improvements PARK-3007 167000
Lake Elmo Park Reserve Improvements PARK-3008 700,000
854 867,000
Lake Elmo Park Reserve Maintenance Facility PARK-31)09-31)09 ,000 854,000
Lake Eimo Park Reserve Archery Improvements PARK-W111,300,0002,QW,000 3,300,000
LEPR Swim Pond Reaeation Area Improvements PARK3013390150,000 150,000
y Improvements PARK-3094
LEPR&Central Greenway Pavement Im ,000 390,000
700,t}00
CG Ravine Regional Park-Lower Landing Facility PARKAW4 700,000
CG Ravine Regional Park-U g 1'345'000 1,345,000
eg Upper Landing Area PARK-4005
Square Lake Park Improvements PARK 150,000 1,450,000 6006 11600,000
SCB Regional Park Playground Improvements350,000 350,000
PARK-8013
SL Croix Bluffs Regional Park Improvements PARK-8014 750,000 750,000
SCS Regional Park-Conference Cofte Study PARK-8015 1,200,000 1,200,000 Point Douglas Park Facility improvements PARK-9002 200,000 200,000
300,000 300,000
Parka&Lend Total 1,661,000 2,895,000 2,900,000 2,900,000 2,900,000 13,250,000
Public Facilities
Law Enforcement Center Space Modifications BSD-CW-1601 250,000
Facility Condition Improvement Projects BSD-CW-2001 250,000
Countywide Exterior Envelope Repairs BSD-GC-2001 74 1,012,01)0 1,045,000 2,057,000
Valley 7,234,200
ey Branch Library Renovation ,000 800,000 500,000 1,170,000
Oakdale Library Building Improvements BSD-ODL-1701 1,234,200
Gun Range Renovation240,000 240 000
8SD-PWN-2001 60,000
Stafford Library Buikfing improvements BSD-WSL-200160,000
Interior and Exterior Renovations 500,000 500,000 1000,000
HC-1048-027 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000
Environmental Center Docks PHE-007 125,000
Environmental Center Expansion PHHU 832,000 832,000
PHE-0Q3 0
Northern Environmental Center 200A00 1,036,100 1,236,100
0
Public Facilities Total 2,471,200 1,325,000 1,285,000 2,073,100 1,070,000 8,204,300
Road&Bridge
Proposed Bond Sate-2019 BOND 2019 31,000,000
Proposed Bond Sade-2022 BOND-2022 31,000,000
intersection Control Projects Rt3220 f 40,000,000 40,000,000
Mir-SafetylTraffic 420,000 420,000 420,000 420.000 420,000 2,100,000
Capacity ojecis RB 2203 900,000 100,000 100,000
Pavement Preservation&Rehahab 100,000 100,00 500,000
0
Structures RB-2204 2,200,001} 4,400,000 4,400,000 4,400,000 4,400,000 19,800,000
RB 2216 350,000 350,000 350,000
CSAH 18-Woodlane Or to CSAH 13 RB-2512 350,000 350,000 1,750,000
CSAH 12-TH 244 to CSAR 9 7,750,000 7,750.000
RB-2581 3,750,000 50,000 2,300,000
CSAR 13-1-94 Pedestrian Bridge RB-2587 3,662,800 61100'000
41SAH f5&TH 36 Interchange RB2588 1,700,000 2,000,000 22,500,000 3,662,800
- CSAH 35&TH 36 Interchange RB-2589 21,640,000 26,200,000 ��
CSAR 13-Centrad Park P1 to Afton Rd/Noneer Dr RS-2590 625,000 21,640,000
CSAR 18-Trail Crossing RB-2592 25,000 625;000
25,000
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Category Project# 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Total
CSAH 19 Expansion from 1-94 to Wynsione RB-260i 1,790,000 10,895,000 12,685,000
CSAH 32-CSAH 33(Everton Ave)to US TH 61 RB-2609 200,000 440,000 750,000 1,390,000
CSAH 33-CSAH 32 to CSAH 2 RB 2611 150,000 360,000 750,000 1,260,000
CSAH 5-CR 64 to Sycamore St W RB-2613 25,000 2,750,000 Z775,000
CSAH 13&CSAH 22 Intersection RB-2615 2,150,000 2,150,000
CSAH 13-CSAH 14 to 44th St-Phase 11 RB-2623 500,000 500,000 3,750,000 4,750,000
CSAH 19-Dale Road to CSAH 18 RB-2625 825,000 800,000 7,500,000 9,125,000
CSAH 15-CSAH 10 to CSAH 14 RB-2627 985,000 1,000,000 4,400,000 61385,000
CSAH 21-l-94 to 40th Street N RB-2629 400,000 50,000 450,000
Southwest Arterial Study RB-2631 500,000 500,000
CSAH 17-TH 36 to CSAH 12 RB-2637 250,000 250,000
CSAH 5-Sycamore St to TH 96 RB-2639 500,000 750,000 4,150,000 5,400,000
CSAH 3-CSAH 7 to CSAH 4 RB-2641 150,000 400,000 50,000 6,300,000 x900,000
CSAH 13(Ideal Avenue) RB-2645 150,000 250,000 400,000 2,500,000 3,300,000
CSAH 18-Pioneer Drive to Wellington Lane RB-2646 3,170,000 3,170,000
CSAH 10&694 Traffic Signal Upgrades RB 2647 432,000 432,000
CSAH 18&CSAH 20 Intmecdon RB-2648 2,020,000 2,020,000
CSAH 15-CSAH 7 to 500'N of Lynch Rd RB-2649 50,000 50,000 1,750,000 1,850,000
CSAH 29-TH,36 to CSAH 12 RB-2650 200,000 420,000 200,000 820,000
Construction Engineering,inspection and Survey RB-2651 1,900,000 1,900,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 6,800,000
Century Ave Extension Study RB 2653 100,000 100,000
CSAH 19 and CSAH 10 Intersection RB-2655 400,000 400,000
CR 61-CSAH 15 to Myeron Road RB-2656 200,000 200,000
CSAH 18 and Settlers Ridge Parkway Intersection RB-2657 300,000 300,000
CSAH 19-Dale Road to CSAH 22 RB-2658 250,000 250,000
CSAH 15-1-94 to 1300 feet south of CSAH 10 RB-2659 300,000 300,000
Gold Line Bus Rapid Transit(BRT) RRA-2297-11 13.230.600 16.000.(100 57-W W 7,500,000 89,230,600
Road&Bridge To f 75,014,800 49,100,600 59,790,000 109,370,000 31,070,000 324,345,400
GR-A,ND TOT.U, 79,147,000 53,320,600 63,955,000 114,343,100 35,040,000 345,84700
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' Project RB-2588
Department Capital Road&Bridge Projects
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Contact PWD
Project Name CSAR 15 & TH 36 Interchange Type Construction
Location Various District# Multiple Useful Life 5+years
Category Road&Bridge
Description Total Project Cost: $27,769,640
The project scope includes a grade separated mberchange on County State Aid Highway(CSAH)15(Manning Avenue N)at the intersection with Tnmk Highway(TH)36.
Justification
This intersection currently operates as an at grade intersection controlled by a fully ac rated traffic control signal- Growing traffic demands and safety concerns on both
TH 36 and CSAH 15 justify the need for a grade separated h terdmnge. An interchange at this irate secticm is a project that is consistent with MrM rs goals for the TH 36
corridor.
pr;,,- Expenditures 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
1,569,600 Planning 1 Design1,700,000 1,700,000
Construction 22,500,000 22,500,000
Total Right-of-Way 2,000,000 2,000,000
1,700,ODO 2,000,000 22,500,000 2%2M OW
Prior Funding Sources 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
1,569,600 Fed � � 7,000,400 � 7,000,000
Tota] Local �bulio�ns - 200,0[10 1,000,000 ZOOO 000 3,200 000
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State Aid 1,500,000 4,500,000 6,000,000
State Grants 1,000,000 9,000,000 10,000,000
Total 1,700,000 2,000,000 22,500,000 26,200,000
Budget Impact/Other
The project will increase operation and coats because of added in&astracture associated with the interc nge-
It is expected that local agencies,the Ste £Minnesota,and Federal Aid will provide funding for this project. If this fimding is not obtained,this project will be
until adequate funding is received
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Come help us celebrate,
As we begin to break ground!
New lobby, more rooms,
And a clock tower for the town!
We will remain open
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We look forward to June,
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On the North Patio
There will be a short presentation, then we will have some appetizers
and beverages before we have to close up the outside bar for
construction.
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WASHINGTON,DC 20510-2310
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September 10, 2018
The Honorable Mary Mccomber
Mayor of Oak Park Heights
14168 Oak Park Blvd N PO Box 2007
Oak Park Heights, MN 55082
Dear Mayor Mccomber,
Congratulations to you and your entire community for receiving the distinction of Tree City LISA
from the National Arbor Day Foundation? I'm so proud of all 106 Minnesota communities that
worked so hard in 2017 to meet the tree care standards and show the rest of the country how
much we value our healthy community forests.
The 42-year-old Tree City USA program partners with the U.S. Forest Service, an agency within
the Department of Agriculture. The role of the Forest Service in communicating healthy forestry
practices and assisting states and organizations like the Arbor Day Foundation cannot be
understated. As a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, I have been so pleased to learn
more about the Forest Service's Urban and Community. Forestry program and their commitment
to energy conservation through tree management.
The Tree City USA program recognizes towns and cities that are committed to investing time
and resources in the management of their public trees. Over 143 million Americans and 54.5
percent of all Minnesotans are lucky enough to live in a Tree City. In Minnesota,the recognized
communities range in size from the small town of Sunfish Lake to the city of Minneapolis. We
Minnesotans know the importance of local forestry management for improving air and water
quality, which is why communities like yours planted 34,360 new trees in 2017. Planting new
trees can also reduce the cost of storm water management and'help conserve energy consumption
in nearby buildings.
I applaud the residents of your community for joining in these efforts and I hope you will pass
along my best wishes to those involved in the local tree care initiatives.
Sincerely,
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LOWER ST. CROIX MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
PARTNERSHIP TEAM
7:00 PM'ftesday, October 30,2018
City Hall
14168 Oak Park Blvd.N.
Oak Park Heights,MN 55082
Agenda for MEETING#68
(Quorum(8 +6+6)13 X 0.6=4)
7:00 1. Introductions - Sign in—Determination of quorum
7:10 2.Approval of Minutes of July 31,2018
7:15 3. St. Croix River National Monument or Park Proposal, Sophia Fix
7:40_ 4.a. River wake signs study committee,john Goodfellow
b.Safe harbor colors
c.Land owners guide
d Marina no wake zones for Stillwater and Bayport
8:00 S. Changing meeting dates to fifth Wednesdays starting January 30, 2019
8:10 6. General Riverway Announcements -Adjourn
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Future Land Use Review Committee meetings:Afton City Hall, 3:00 PM second Tuesday
(Wednesday) of each 5-Tuesday(Wednesday?)month
Future Partnership Meetings: Oak Park Heights City Hall, 7:00 PM 5'Tuesday(Wednesday?).
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Metropolitan Council Discusses Fare Policy Recommendations
At its Committee of the Whole meeting this week.the Metropolitan Council heard recommendations
from staff related to transit fare increases.When an increase was approved last year,the Council asked
staff for recommendations to formalize the process for increases.Staff also conducted a peer review Embed view on Tvdtter
of fare policies in other metropolitan areas.
The recommendations include:having fare recovery and policy become part of the annual operating
budget conversation,establishing a fare recovery level trigger that starts a formalized fare adjustment
conversation,continuing to work on securing a more reliable funding source for current and future
operations,increasing fares consistently across all modes and categories while considering ridership
and other forces at play,continuing to grow the TAP program to serve low-income customers,Increase
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awareness to Limited Mobility and other discounted transit products,and considering small
simplification efforts with future fare adjustments.
The transit fare peer review study found that the Metro Transit fare recovery ratio of 25 percent was
under the peer average of 27 percent.Metro Transit sets fare recovery goal of 28.5 percent which is
higher than the goals of several peer transit systems.
To view the staff presentation,click; .
Four Metro Area Projects Receive DEED Redevelopment Grants
Four redevelopment projects in the metropolitan region will receive state grant funds.The awards,
among a total of eight for blighted sites across Minnesota,were announced this week by DEED.
The$2.16 million in awards are through DEED's Redevelopment Grant and Demolition Loan Program,
which Metro Cities supports.Although the program did not receive a direct appropriation from the
Legislature this budget cycle,DEED used its authority to transfer funds from the Minnesota Investment
Fund to the redevelopment program for this round of awards.
Metro projects receiving the awards are in Edina,Fridley and Minneapolis(two projects).The Edina site
will be redeveloped Into apartments,the Fridley site is a warehouse that will be renovated and reused,
one Minneapolis site will be redeveloped into a commercial space and the other Minneapolis site will
see an office building redeveloped Into a hotel.
The Redevelopment Grant Program helps communities with the costs of redeveloping blighted
industrial,residential or commercial sites for planned projects.Grants pay up to half the redevelopment
costs for a qualifying site,with a 50 percent local match required.The Demolition Loan Program helps
development officials with the costs of demolishing blighted buildings on sites that have future
development potentfaf but where there are no current development plans.Low-Interest loans can pay up
to 100 percent of demolition costs for a qualifying site and can be used for site acquisition costs.
Contact Charlie Vander Aarde at 651-215-4001 or;h8[�jg^rt>ciGesmr .r,w with any questions.
Metropolitan Council Committee Approves$900,000 transfer for Housing Choice
Vouchers
The Metropolitan Council's Community Development Committee approved transferring$900,900 from
the Metropolitan Council's reserves to the Metro HRA to fully lease all housing vouchers to low income
families in the region.According to Council staff,the transfer will help preserve voucher funding by
maximizing federal voucher revenue in 2019,serving as many families as possible.Following the
transfer,Metro HRA reserves will still be above the Council's 8.3 percent minimum reserve level.
Metropolitan Council Reviews Parks Plan Comments
The Metropolitan Council reviewed public comments to its draft Parks Policy Plan on October 1.At a
joint meeting of the Community Development Committee and Metropolitan Parks and Open Space
Commission,Council members and Commission members discussed a range of comments that
focused on parks outreach,use of the equity toolkit,the role of regional parks versus municipal and
state parks,appropriate amenities and recreational uses at regional parks,development versus natural
resource conservation and restoration,and distribution of funds between capital updates and operating
expenses.
The Council adopted the Regional Parks Policy Plan in 2015 and state law requires the Council to
complete a comprehensive review of the plan every four years.The current draft updates the
requirement to complete a comprehensive review.The dE&t plop and rQlatMcan be found
here.The,iublic commer,:,; can be found here.The PowerPoint of the October 1 meeting,including
sample comments,can be found
The Community Development Committee,Parks and Open Space Commission and full Metropolitan
Council are scheduled to approve the plan in November.
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Meeting on November 29th,2018 at Brookv!ew in Golden Valley!
Hear from the cities of Minnetonka,Eagan,and Prior Lake on their strategies for community
engagement.LMC and LMCIT staff will present on conflict in local government and how to work
together for more effective governing and problem-solving.Metro Cities membership will also meet to
approve the 2019 Legislative Policies for Metro Cities staff to use going Into the 2019 legislative
session.A membership quorum is required for policy adoption,so each member city should make sure
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The city of Boston faced a unique challenge when it set out to upgrade the
city's wireless networks: its history. Learn how the city addressed the
growing demand for small cell wireless infrastructure in order to be a
competitive leader on broadband infrastructure to retain and attract residents
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Cities Leading on Fair Housing
As the federal landscape around housing issues
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lead, as they address the historical factors that impact
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How Electric Scooters Are Transforming Cities
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Erie Innovation District to study citywide Wi-Fi
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Could cities sue FCC over its 5G ruling?
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NLC, The Solar Foundation, and Environment America invite you to join a
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Representatives from Freeport, Illinois, Bozeman, Montana, and Orlando,
Florida, will share their success stories about establishing solar goals,
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Minnesota Association of Small Cities
2018 Governor Candidate Survey
MAOSC is dedicated to serving our network of member cities,advocating for an enhanced quality of life that keeps our
small cities thriving. The 2018 Governor Candidate Survey includes five questions answered by DFL candidate Tim Walz
and Republican candidate Jeff Johnson.
Tim Walz,54,has represented the First District in Congress since 2007. The Nebraska native resides in Mankato.A retired
Minnesota National Guard Command Sergeant Major who was stationed in Italy during the Afghanistan intervention,
Walz had been a high school teacher prior to moving to Minnesota.
Jeff Johnson,51,has been a Hennepin County commissioner since 2009. The Detroit Lakes native resides in Plymouth.He
previously served for six years in the Minnesota House.An attorney,Johnson is the founder of Midwest Employment
Resources,providing employment law and human resources services to businesses.
Summaries of major MAOSC Legislative Policies are listed at https.11www oasc.orat7ndex.asv?SEC=58570SEC-2966-4682-
P81-867E981D7428&Tyne=s .Answers posted within this Special Report were specifically limited to 400 words,with
linking to full text allowed.(A lengthier response was submitted by Tim Walz,and the full unedited texts from both
candidates are posted at htt : les.constantcontact cora ab79oOb1O1 8b6b48d4 2531-425c-8c - 187ca c. )
1) Local Government Aid(LGA)is an essential element in the state's governmental finance system,intended to ensure
tax fairness and economic stability across the state.Restoration of LGA cuts sustained in the past decade are an MAOSC
legislative priority. What is your commitment to restoring and preserving LGA?
Jeff Johnson: I am a strong supporter of the original purpose of LGA:to ensure that communities of all sizes can provide
the basic services due every citizen.I believe that LGA needs to be reformed,cutting LGA for cities of the first class,while
redistributing funds to local governments in genuine need of aid. LGA should not be a political football,but a stable
source of funding to cities in need of help.
Tim Walz: For small communities,Local Government Aid is vital.A strong LGA program ensures the ability of small
communities to deliver good local services,while restraining local property taxes.In my One Minnesota Community
Prosperity Plan, I plan to restore LGA to its 2002 funding level,prior to the drastic cuts made over a decade ago.I'll
ensure there is an annual adjustment to LGA for inflationary costs.
2) Minnesota cities with populations of 5,000 and under have no sustained funding allocation for the state Small Cities
Assistance account established in 2015 for their City Streets needs,and has been only partially funded in just 3 of 5 years
since inception. What is your proposed commitment to stable and sustained City Streets funding for Small Cities?
Jeff Johnson: City streets are a basic function of government,and I support fully funding the Small Cities Assistance
account.
Tim Walz: Cities across Minnesota need sufficient funding for transportation,but small cities absolutely need
permanent,significant funding above what they get through the constitutional formula.The legislature should not take a
victory lap on funding given so far for small city streets.$S million a year for 2018 and 2019 only goes so far when divided
it across 704 cities under 5,000.We can do better.I support a gas tax and potentially other revenue specifically targeted
to transportation.
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3) The 20-year projected state Wastewater Infrastructure needs assessment has increased to an estimated$4.99 billion.
Clean water and wastewater treatment operating and capital costs have increased sharply forSmall Cities due largely to
economic and environmental factors outside of their control. What is your commitment to low-cost(G.0.)state bonding,
local grants and loans,and innovative solutions to address these mounting water-quality infrastructure concerns?
Jeff Johnson: Small communities simply don't have the same resources to build and maintain wastewater infrastructure
as larger cities.I support using a wide range of tools,state bonding in particular,to ensure that small communities can
meet their water treatment needs.
Tim Walz: Wastewater infrastructure improvements are driven both by the age of plants across the state but also from
regulations being implemented at the state level.Cost-effective,creative solutions are possible in addressing the latter.
Local and state officials are working on a creative solution to,of all things,remove a carp infestation. Instead of millions
being spent,a$600,000 appropriation was given to remove the carp—and the phosphorus they cause.The legislature
has made bipartisan progress in funding wastewater infrastructure improvements,but the scale of need is so large,we
have to keep up momentum.First,we must make sure the state pays its fair share to protect water quality.
4) Access to high-speed Broadband operating from border-to-border is vital to achieving a sustainable economy across
the entire state.MAOSC is an active member of the Minnesota Rural Broadband Coalition focused on this ongoing
initiative.How will you achieve the statutory broadband speed goal of 100mbps download 120mbps upload by 2026?
Jeff Johnson: I am absolutely confident we can meet the broadband goals,and commit the resources of my
administration to achieving that goal.It will take a coalition of private and public entities to achieve those goals. I believe
that most of the solution needs to rely on private sector investment,but we should continue to bolster the state grant
program to provide incentives for that investment in underserved areas of the state.
Tim Walz: Minnesota needs better broadband so our main street businesses get their goods to market,our farmers can
use precision agriculture,our doctors can treat patients with telehealth,and so our students can do their homework at
home,rather than at a local McDonalds Internet hotspot.Over 40%of rural Minnesota doesn't meet our own 2026 state
speed goals. I will be committed to increasing broadband funding by at least$300 million.
5) Employment,Housing and Health are considered essentials in life.Small cities are experiencing emerging crises
specifically related to city staffing Workforce Shortage,lack of market and subsidized Workforce Housing serving rural
emplayers'needs,and limited choices and high costs of Rural Health Care coverage.How will your general governing
philosophy address these essentials,and what specific plans do you propose?
Jeff Johnson: For decades there has been a flow of people from Greater Minnesota to the Twin Cities.Some of this was
of course natural as agriculture became less labor intensive,but some has come from an increasing Metro Centric
governing philosophy focusing on growing the cities of the first class at the expense of rural Minnesota.I believe we need
to focus more effort and resources on building the kind of workforce with skills other than office work.One of the
greatest concerns I have is that rural hospitals are in crisis,with large numbers of hospitals in fiscal deficit.Access to
healthcare should not be a privilege afforded only to people who live near large cities.A state takeover of healthcare
would exacerbate,not solve this problem,as reimbursement rates will be driven down.
Tim Walz: We need to be working more closely,on a regional basis,with higher ed institutions to ensure our workforce
can stay where they are educated.We need to spur development of construction—by not just encouraging housing
affordability—but by increasing housing availability.With rural health care options on the decline,I'll ensure that we
have a public option in health care,encourage our rural institutions to better implement telehealth and expanded
regional service.
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