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' 1. 05/12/98 Council Authorization for Town Center Concept
2. 06/08/98 Council Authorization for Planning Commission Review
3. 07/28/98 Council Public Hearing for Central Business District
' 4. 08/11/98 Council Public Hearing /Adoption of CBD
5. 01/26/99 Council Authorization to transfer TIF Funds
6. 02/09/99 Council Budget Transfer of TIF funds
7. 02/09/99 Council Approval of John Ludwig's Contract
8. 02/23/99 Workshop CBD Memo of Understanding and Design Charette
' 9. 02/23/99 Workshop TIF District Amendment building inventory discussion
10.03/09/99 Council Authorization to Sign Memorandum of Understanding
11.03/09/99 Council Authorization to contract with BRW for Design of CBD
' 12.03/23/99 Council Staff directed to draft a 120 day Moratorium
13.04/13/99 Council 120 Day Moratorium tabled to 4/27/99 Meeting
14.04/27/99 Council Reconsideration of 120 Day Moratorium
15.04/27/99 Council Motion to set public hearing for Planning Commission
16.05/11/99 Council Set a Public Hearing to Amend TIF District
17.05/20/99 Planning Review of Central Business District Design Charette
' 18.06/08/99 Council Presentation of Design Charette Findings by BRW
19.06/22/99 Planning Discussion of proposed TIF Amendment
20.06/22/99 EDA Approval of TIF Amendment
' 21.06/22/99 Council Public Hearing /Approval for TIF Amendment
22.07/13/99 Council Authorization to Proceed with Preferred Plan
23.07/13/99 Council Approval of Consultant Billing
24.08/10/99 Council Approval /Creation of Central Business District Fund
25.08/10/99 Council Approval of Fund transfer
26.08/10/99 Council Acceptance of $2500 from VSSA
' 27.08/10/99 Council Approval of EDA Loan
28.08/10/99 EDA Acceptance of Fund Administration
29.08/10/99 EDA Approve Transfer of $10,000 to CBD Fund
' 30.08/10/99 EDA Acceptance of $2500 from VSSA
31.08/10/99 EDA Approve $10,000 loan from EDA to CBD fund
32.08/10/99 EDA Acceptance of Planning, TIF Costs and Planning Costs
' 33.08/24/99 Council Set Public Hearing for Zoning Map Amendment
34.08/24/99 Council Decertification of TIF District
35.08/25/99 Memo Central Business District Update
' 36.09/14/99 Council Approval of Zoning Map Amendment
37.09/20/99 Parks Receipt of Master Plan
38.10/19/99 Workshop Receipt of Master Plan
39.11/09/99 Council Endorsement of Master Plan
40.11/09/99 Council Authorization to offer RFP's for Central Business District
41.11/09/99 Council Authorization to Investigate Funding Sources
42.11/18/99 Planning Receipt of Master Plan
43.11/29/99 Memo Central Business District Update
44.12/14/99 Council Approval of Consultant Billing
45.12/17/99 Memo Central Business District Update
46.01/25/00 Resolution Central Business District and TIF Authorization
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To: Thomas M. Melena, City Administrator
From: Lisa M. Kellogg, Administrative Secretary
Date: 01/21/00
Re: Cost Analysis for Minute Amendments /Review
The additional costs associated with reviewing the City Council Meeting tapes
and checking the Minutes are as follows:
Tape reproduction: 40.00 /tape
Secretary time at 1.5: $27.75 /hour
So far this weep the City has invested the following:
6 hours @ $ 27.75 /hour = $ 166.50
3 tapes @ $40.00 /tape = $ 120.00
TOTAL THIS WEEK: $286.50
If you have any questions, please let me know.
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H. Public hearing to consider the establishment of an Economic Development Authority
-Mayor Schaaf opened the public hearing at 8:25 p.m. Administrator Melena said that
the Council needs to adopt a resolution and set a future date for an EDA meeting. An
EDA will give Oak Park Heights an economic development tool other than a HRA.
Councilmember Turnquist, seconded by Swenson, moved to close the public hearing
at 8:27 p.m. Carried 5 -0.
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Councilmember Turnquist, seconded by Swenson, moved to approve the establishment
of an EDA and set a meeting on May 26 after the Public Hearing section of the City
Council meeting. Carried 5 -0.
' VI. New Business,:
A. Request for authorization of town center concept property north of 58th Street -
�C Melena said that this concept was proposed and staff is requesting feedback from the
' Council as to further direction. City Planner Richards said that a special central
business district zone would allow for high flexibility on the part of the City. Without
objection, Mayor Schaaf directed staff to proceed with this concept.
B. Recommend hiring for administrative secretarial position - Administrator Melena
reported that interviews were conducted with several well - qualified people and staff
is recommending Peggy Penning to the administrative secretarial osition. Pe
been with the City for approximate 6 weeks in a temporary P Pe ggy has
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' y P ary position, and Melena said
that she has done an outstanding job. Councilmember Beaudet, seconded by Robert,
moved to approve the hiring of Peggy Penning -as the administrative secretary. Carried
5 -0.
C. Meeting at Baytown Township- Melena said that the Baytown Board will be reviewing
the orderly annexation of the residents on Oakgreen Avenue to Oak Park Heights. The
meeting will be on Wednesday, May 20 at 5:30 p.m. at the Baytown Town Hall.
VII. Old Business,:
A. Final authorization on alignment of 58th Street from Norell Avenue to Oakgreen
Avenue- Melena said that the plan includes a 150' buffer for the residents of the River
Hills neighborhood. Councilmember Turnquist, seconded by Swenson, moved to
approve the final alignment of 58th Street from Norell Avenue to Oakgreen Avenue.
Carried 5 -0.
B. Authorize engineer to prepare feasibility study for completion of 58th Street from
Oakgreen Avenue to City Hall - this issue was previously discussed in the ublic
hearing portion of the meeting. P
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VIII. New Business:
A. Police squad room and conference room furniture - Administrator Melena said that this
proposal is to provide for a wider conference table for the current conference room
(with the table currently being used to be moved to the police training room), chairs,
as well as work stations for the police squad room. Councilmember Turnquist,
seconded by Swenson, moved to approve the furniture purchase. Carried 5 -0.
IX. Old Business:
A. Approval of 1998 budget adjustments - Melena said that there has been a shift of
expenditures of approximately $160,000, which has been accounted for in a revenue
increase of the same amount. Councilmember Turnquist, seconded by Beaudet, moved
to approve the 1998 budget adjustments. Roll call vote was taken. Carried 5 -0.
B. Discussion of establishing a Central Business District Zone - City Planner Richards
said that he has prepared a preliminary report on the changes proposed to
accommodate the zoning amendments being discussed. Richards said that the
Planning Commission will be provided with this same information to discuss changes
and staff will meet with affected property owners as well. Councilmember Robert,
seconded by Turnquist, moved to authorize staff to provide this information to the
Planning Commission, and to come back to the City Council with feedback on this
proposal. Carried 5 -0.
C. Authorize final driveway repair for Joe Carufel, 14625 57th Street North, from street
reconstruction damage - Melena said that Carufel has been having problems with his
driveway ever since the reconstruction of 57th Street and staff is recommending that
a final repair be made to Carufel's driveway. Councilmember Swenson, seconded by
Beaudet, moved to authorize the repair and direct staff to try and recoup the City's
costs for this repair from the company that initially damaged Carufel's driveway.
Carried 5 -0.
D. Authorized weed spraying at City facilities - Councilmember Robert, citing concerns
about the "weed and feed" option of the proposal, moved, seconded by Beaudet, to
approve the weed spraying contingent upon final review and approval by the City
arborist. Carried 5 -0.
E. Authorize resurfacing of City ballfields - Councilmember Turnquist, seconded by
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Swenson, to authorize half
of the resurfacing o
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second half to be done this fall, with coordination with the community to ensure no
disruption to the playing and use schedule. Carried 5 -0.
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E. Memo from Arborist regarding 1998 budget for tree planting and removal
Arborist Widin reported that approximately $6,000 has been spent in 1998 on storm
clean-up for trees on public right -of -way, and $7,647 for prior expenditures for the
rotation pruning program and a tree removal. These expenditures leave
approximately $1,400 in the 1998 budget.
Administrator Mele
na stated that some of the costs from storm damage should be
recovered from state and federal disaster aid.
Widin requested direction on tree replacement and new tree plantings.
Administrator Melena recommended amending the budget, continue with the
current pruning efforts, and performing a partial replanting this year of only the
trees planted last year that had died. Councilmember Robert and Mayor Schaaf
opposed partial replanting this year.
Council directed Widen to write a letter to Autumn Ridge residents to let them know
that new tree planting would be next spring and to write an insert for the upcoming
newsletter
F. City Hall painting proposal
Administrative Assistant Mesko reported that bids for painting City Hall were
received and were reviewed by the architect. Recommendation is to approve
Kerschbaum Painting Service for a cost of $10,650. The painters can begin in one
to two weeks.
Councilmember Swenson, seconded b Beaud
y et, moved to approve the bid from
Kerschbaum Painting Service for a cost of $10,650. Carried 5 -0.
G. Notice of reconvening f u
g public hearing for Central Business District at the
August 11, 1998 City Council meeting and Planning g g amendments
Councilmember Turn
uast seconded
. q by Beaudet, moved to reconvene the
. public
hearing for the Central Business District at the August 11, 1998 City Council
meeting and Planning Commission amendments. Carried 5 -0.
H. Subdivision Ordinance revisions: addition of Planning Commission
language and park dedication issues
Councilmember Tumquist, seconded by Swenson, moved to revise the Subdivision
Ordinance with the addition of the Planning Commission language and park
dedication issues as presented. Carried 5 -0.
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not large enough. Anderlik said that as long as the area is being disturbed,
engineers have suggested the pipe be installed. This area would be assigned
benefits at a later date with assessment hearings for the improvements.
Anderlik said that, with authorization to advertise for bids, the contract award
could be ready by the September 9, 1998, Council Meeting and work could
be complete by the end of the year.
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Beaudet, moved to approve plans
and specifications and authorize advertisement for bids for the Kern Business
Center improvements. Carried 5 -0.
C. Public Hearing on ordinance regulating residential and commercial alarm
systems and imposing a system of fines for improper and unnecessary
emergency and medical responses to false alarms and malfunctions: Mayor
Schaaf opened the public hearing at 7:35 and Administrator Melena read the
Notice of the Public Hearing.
Attorney Snyder said that no citation would be issued for the first three false
alarms occurring within a twelve month period, calculated from the date of
the first such alarm. Each false alarm in excess of three and up to and
including six within a twelve month period would result in a citation of $100
per false alarm. Each false alarm in excess of six within a twelve month
period would result in a citation fee of $200 per false alarm.
Councilmember Swenson, seconded b Beaudet
y ,moved to close the public
hearing at 7:37. Carried 5 -0.
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Turnquist, moved to adopt the
ordinance regulating residential and commercial alarm systems and imposing
a system of fines for improper and unnecessary emergency and medical
responses to false alarms and malfunction. Roll call vote was taken. Carried
5 -0.
Mayor Schaaf stated that this ordinance would increase Police and Fire
Department response time because emergency crews would be responding to
fewer false alarms and more real emergencies.
D. Public Hearing on establishment of Central Business District (continuation
1 � from July 28, 1998, Council Meeting)
Planner Richards reported the Planning Commission recommended the
Central Business Zone and residential rezoning in the area from Norell to
Oakgreen/State Hwy 36 to 56th Street. Current residential would be listed
as conditional use not permitted use.
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Councilmember Turnquist, seconded by Swenson, moved to close the Public
Hearing at 7:41. Carried 5 -0.
�j Councilmember Robert, seconded by Beaudet, moved to adopt the ordinance
establishing a Central Business District. Roll call vote was taken. Carried
5 -0.
VI. New Business:
A. Schedule City Administrator's 6 -month review for August 18 Council
Work Session
Councilmember Turnquist, seconded by Swenson, moved to schedule the
City Administrator's 6 -month review for the Council Work Session on
August 18, 1998. Carried 5 -0.
B.
Request for a Home Occupation Permit
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Robert, moved to approve a Home
Occupation Permit for Susan Stauner - Roloff, 14196 53rd St. N. Carried 5 -0.
C. Election Judges
Administrator Melena reported that Election Judges needed to be approved
by Council by August 21, 1998. Because more judges are needed, staff
requested a brief Council Meeting at the beginning of the Council Work
Session on August 18, 1998, to approve and appoint judges.
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Turnquist, moved to set a Council
Meeting for August 18, 1998, 6:00 p.m. Carried 5 -0.
VII. Old Business:,
A. Update on City development projects: Arby's, Super America, Burger
King, 58th Street
Administrator Melena reported that Arby's is under construction; Super
America has received the developer's agreement; and Burger King's t
application for the permit has been received by the City. Staff is waiting on
the easement agreement between Hollywood Video and Burger King.
Discussion was held on the landscaping and the lighting of Oak Park Ponds
Shopping Center. Planner Richards stated the lighting situation is still being
negotiated.
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Mi ddl e St. Croix - Councilmember Beaudet reported that work is progressing on the Perro Creek
issue.
E. Other: None.
III. Visitors:
A. John Arkell, Carriage Homes and Jack Krongard, Krongard Construction. Mr. Arkell addressed
Council as to the status of his investment in this project. Mr. Krongard a
g Council as
to the de sign of this project and requested continuing to work with e City to modify the pls
so the project could go forward. Planning Commission member Schultz addressed Council and
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stated that the Planning Commission denied this req f or or a variance and a Conditional Use
Permit on the grounds that there was not a significant hardship. He also stated that had Mr.
Arkell or Mr. Krongar b een present at the last Planning Commission meeting, perhaps more
discussion could have taken place at that time to clarify their position. Councilmember
Swenson, seconded by Mayor Schaaf moved to refer this issue b ac k to the Planning
Commission on the condition that th appl icants agree to an exten time table. Carried
4 - 1. Councilmember Beaudet voting against. Attorney Vierling stated that it will come back
to Council either on February 9 or February 23 1999 unless the applicant agrees to an
extension. Mr. Arkell indicated that he would agree to the extended time table.
1 B. Recvchni� Awar Ad ministrative Assistant Mesko recommended awarding a $25.00 check to
Nicholas Bryant, 6315 Paris Avenue North, for participating in the City's recycling program
on Thursday, January 21 1999.
IV. Consent end a:
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A. Approve Bills & Investments.
B. Approve City Council Minutes —January 12, 1999.
C. Approve amended City Council Minutes - December 15, 1998
D. Approval of Investment Policy
E. Approval of Wal -Mart amusement license
F. Resolution establishing admin. fees for 1998
G. Resolution adopting 1998 budget adjustments
H. Approval of preliminary 1999 cable budget
I. Resolution authorizing transfer o TIF fu nds
i J. Approve authorization for City Holiday party
K. Approve Vendor Nondisturbance agreement
L. Approve tree pruning bids
M. Approve Continuation Agreement for 1999 Goodwill Attended Donation Center
Councilmember Beaudet requested pulling Items F and G and moving them to Old Business
as Items D an E. He also clarified that Item L, Approve tree pruning bids was to approve the
recommendation by Arborist Widin.
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' D. Water Management Organizations,
Brown's Creek - Councilmember Turnquist reported that Brown's Creep Watershed met on
I February 8, 1999 to discuss their rules and Stillwater's AUAR Plan. He also reported that
they have not yet adopted their rules and they will be having a meeting on Februar 18 1999
I at 8:30 a.m. at the Soil and Water Conservation Office to discuss their rules with the City.
There will be a meeting of the Washington County League of Local Governments on March
30 1999. Th e water governance proposal will be presented at that time.
I Middle St. Croix - Councilmember Bea
udet reported that there will be a meeting held on March
11, 1999 at Bayport City Hall at 7:00 p.m.
E. Other:
Bayport Parr Heights Strategic Meeting held February 3, 1999. Counci
Turnquist reported that about 70% of residents between Osgood and 30th Street ha signed
I a petition in favor of annexation to Bayport. There will be a meeting held with Baytown to
discuss annexation of this area. The next Bayport /Oak Parr Heights Strategic Meeting will
be he on March 3 1999.
III Visitors:
I A. None.
I B. Recvchn¢ Award., Administrative Assistant Mesko recommended awarding a $25.00 check to
Brent Curtis, 14174 53rd Street North, for participating in the City's recycling program on
Thursday, February 4 1999.
IV. Consent en ds:
A. Approve Bills & Investments.
I B • Approve City Council Minutes –January 26, 1999.
C. Set a Public Hearing to discuss establishing an ordinance relating to the protection of
trees an oth er vegetative growth in Oak Par Heights.
D. Approve the purchase of new water testing equipment as recommende by Public Wo rks
Director.
I E. Approve the appointment of Lynae Byrne as Cable Commission member.
�i F. Resolution 99- 02 -13, A Resolution Authorizing the Budget Transfer of Tax Increment
Financing Funds to the General Fund.
I -X— G. Approve John Ludwig's Contract for Building Services.
Councilmember Turnquist requested pulling Item B, Approve City Council Minutes - January
26, 1999. Councilmember Byrne requested pulling Item C, Set a Public Hearing to discuss
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an ordinance relating to the protection of trees and other vegetative growth in Oak Park
Heights.
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Beaudet moved to approve the Consent Agenda minus
Items B and C. Roll call vote was taken. Carried 4 - 0.
B. Approve Citv Council Minutes:, Councilmember Turnquist questioned whether the
Minutes should reflect the land being identified as the Kern Center in Item C of Old
Business. Attorney Vierling stated that the land was identified b legal descrition in
the Resolution and that the Minutes not need to be amended in that the Res
did olution
was referenced therein. Councilmember Beaudet requested the Minutes be amended to
reflect that Councilmember Byrne was appointed as the representative for all of the
Historical Bridge meetings, not just the one held on January 27, 1999.
Councilmember Beaudet, seconded by Byrne moved to approve the Minutes as
amended. Carried 4 - 0.
C. Set a Public Hearing to discuss establishing an Ordinance relating to the protection of
trees and other vegetative growth in Oak Park Heights: Administrative Assistant ,
Mesko suggested setting the Public Hearing for February 23, 1999. Councilmember
Beaudet recommended adding a variance provision. Councilmember Byrne was
concerned that the Ordinance did not reflect that homeowners will be allowed to remove
trees on their property for such reasons as adding on to their home, etc. and she
requested that a section be added to this Ordinance outlining this. Community
Development Director Danielson stated that there was a provision in the Ordinance
that outlined who and what this applied to and did not apply to. She also stated that
there was a provision that a developer could make payment in lieu of tree replacement.
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Beaudet moved to set the Public Hearing for
February 23, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. Carried 4 - 0.
V. Public Hearings:
A. Public Hearing to discuss amending Ordinance 203, An Ordinance Regulatino Emnlovee
Relations. -
Administrative Assistant Mesko requested pulling this item for more discussion at the next ,
worksession. Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Byrne moved to open the Public Hearing
and continue it to February 23, 1999. Carried 4 - 0.
VI. New Business:
A. Recruest for Donation. Pulled.
1 RESOLUTION NO. 99-02-13
CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE BUDGET
TRANSFER OF TAX INCREMENT
FINANCING FUNDS TO THE GENERAL FUND
WHEREAS, the City of Oak Park Heights has previously established a tax increment
financing district; and,
WHEREAS, said tax increment financing district generates fields for interest and
administration fees to be paid to the City of Oak Park Heights; and,
' WHEREAS, the established transfer for tax increment funds for calendar year 1998
is in the amount of $317,600.00 which should be transferred from that account to the general
fund of the City of Oak Park Heights; and,
WHEREAS interest Q
b enerated prior to July 1, 1997; is considered non -tax increment
monies and,
WHEREAS said aid interest is in the amount of $10,591.00 for interest received on or
before July 1, 1997; and,
WHEREAS, the City has incurred administrative fees based upon work performed in
I relationship to said tax increment financing matters for calendar year 1998; and,
WHEREAS, City administrative secretarial support and overhead costs, engineering
1 and planning expense incurred is in the amount of $27,009.00; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Oak Park Heights contemplates additional administrative
fees as they continue to review the established tax increment financing district and
improvements to be rendered to the St. Croix Mall area which will require additional staff
time and work; and,
WHEREAS, the City also o anticipates additional audit and accounting expenses as it
affects the tax increment financing district.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council for the City of
Oak Park Heights that there shall be transferred from the St. Croix Mall tax increment
financing fund to the general fluid the sum of $37,600.00 broken down and allocated to ■
following: the
Interest earned and calculated prior to July 1, 1997
$10,591.00
Administration overhead, engineerin g, planning,
auditing, bookkeeping and internal t
administrative cost $27,009.00
1999.
Passed by the City Council for the City of Oak Park Heights this 9th day of February,
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ATTEST: Deputy Mayor
Ju4�-L. H4-t
Deputy City Clerk j
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AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE PLAN
INSPECTION
SERVICES TO THE OAK PARK HEIGHTS
BUILDING INSPECTION DEPARTMENT
JON LUDWIG, dba Building Inspection Services, Inc.,
1 currently of 304 Greeley treet North, Stillwater, Minnesota,
1 hereinafter referred to as "Contractor" and the City of Oak Park
Heights, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as "Oak
Park Heights ", hereby enter into this agreement to provide for
1 plan inspection and building inspection services by the Contractor
to the Oak Park Building Inspection Department under the following
' terms and conditions:
1. The term of this agreement shall be from January
i 1, 1999 to December 31, 1999, unless earlier terminated as
provided herein.
2. Early Termination. The Contractor or Oak Park
Heights may unilaterally terminate this agreement without cause
and for any reason upon giving at least 30 days written notice to
' the other party by mailing same using certified mail to the
' address provided for herein.
3. Plan Inspection Services. Oak Park Heights
currently receives applications for building inspection and plan
inspection services and does receive fees for all building permits
( and projects within the City of Oak Park Heights and the City of
Bayport. The Contractor shall not be asked to provide routine
building inspection services except under the terms and provisions
I of this contract nor shall he be required nor allowed to
administrate the receipt of fees from applicants for building
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inspection services from either community. All applications and
processing appropriate fees charged under the terms and provisions
of the building code is adopted within either community, ,
y, all be
the exclusive province and responsibility of Oak Park Heights.
4. Contractor will provide on request to Oak Park
Heights, plan check services as are necessary in all instances
where such plan checking is mandatory under the existing laws,
codes and ordinances. Oak Park Heights shall ,
g 1 notify the
Contractor of the need for plan check services as it affects any
application for building permits received by Oak Park Heights
within either community of Oak Park Heights or Bayport, both of ,
which being currently administered for building inspection
services under the Oak Park Heights Building ing Inspection
Department.
5. For the provision of plan check services by the
Contractor, the Contractor shall be reimbursed at the rate of 90%
of the standard plan check fees as is currently assigned and
specified within the City's Ordinance which currently '
y dopt the
1997 Building Code as is more fully set forth within Chapter 301, ,
Section 301.01F, Code of Ordinances for the City of Oak Park
Heights Heights.
G. Building Inspection Services. Contractor will
provide on request of Oak Park Heights buildin g inspection
ection
services, as are required to be provided under the City's Building
Inspection Ordinance. Contractor shall be compensated at the rate
of Forty -seven and 00 /100 Dollars ($47.00) per hour for services
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rendered. Contractor shall bill monthly, identifying each
i inspection as to each permit number and the time allocated to such
' inspection.
7. The local government shall remain responsible for
' enforcement of zoning and /or building code violations observed by
the Contractor and reported to the local government official.
Contractor shall be under the direct supervision of the Oak Park
1 Heights Building Official. If for any reason that the Oak Park
Heights Building Official is not available, all questions,
inquiries and comments shall be directed to the Community
Development Director by the Contractor.
8. It is clearly understood between the P arties that
as it pertains to services requested under this agreement, the
Contractor is serving only in the capacity of a professional
building inspector providing for plan check and building
inspection services on request of Oak Park. This contract does
not intend nor does it grant any exclusive rights or rivile es to
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either party as it relates to the provision of these services but
all such services for building inspection plan check fees to the
extent requested by the City of Oak Park Heights shall be
forwarded to the Contractor by Oak Park Heights on an as needed
basis.
I 9. Material and Work Product. All reports, memoranda,
referrals and correspondence generated by the Contractor in
1 fulfilling this agreement shall be the property of Oak Park
Heights. The Contractor shall prepare and maintain all records
required by the local government and under the building code to
substantiate the amounts of types of services rendered for all
purposes. '
10. Merger and Modification. It is hereby understood
and agreed that this entire agreement between the parties is
contained herein and that this agreement supersedes all prior oral
negotiations and discussions existing between the parties relating
to this subject matter. Any material modifications, variations ,
ions or
alterations or waivers or provisions of this agreement, shall be
valid only when they have been reduced to writing as an amendment
thereto and signed by the parties. ,
Dated:
Jon Ludwig, dba Building Inspection Services, Inc.
CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
Dated.
David Schaaf Mayor
Tom Melena City Administrator
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY WORKSHOP
FEBRUARY 23, 1999, 6:00 P.M.
MINUTES
Call To Order /Approval of Agenda: The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by President Turnquist.
' Present: Vice - president Schaaf, Secretary Swenson, Treasurer Beaudet, Administrator Melena, Planning
Commission Chair He Attorney Vierling, Administrative Assistant Mesko, Administrative Secretary
Schleusner, Councilmember Byrne and Community Development Director Danielson. Absent: Assistant
Treasurer Holst.
1 I. Discussion o Bell Property and Review of Goals.
There was discussion on what the City's options are regarding the Bell property. Ryder Transportatio
is interested in th properly. Th City could rent out the house to generate income during the interim.
Attorney Vierling suggested contacting East Metro in regards to finding a light in dustrial business that
would like to locate there. President Turnquist suggested taking down the house. It was discussed to
use the property for the Bayport Fire Department smo training and then the City will lure a firm to
tear down the house. Staff was directed to notify Bayport Fire Department that they could use the
property for smo training onl no fire training, up until April 30th and they must notify all
neighbors in regard to the times for the training.
I. Central Business District.
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Memorandum of Understanding between City of Oak Park Heights and major landowners of
' undevelope l and in the Central Business District. Community Development Director recommended
procee with charette.
III. TIF District.
John Ludwig currently doing a building inventory around the St. Croix Mall to create a TIF District.
IV. Other Business.
V. Adiournment:
Vice - president Schaaf, seconded by Secretary Swenson moved to adjourn at 6:52 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lisa M. Schleusner
Administrative Secretary/Deputy Clerk
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Middle St. Croix - Councilmember Beaudet reported that there will be a meeting field on March t
11, 1999 at Bayport City Hall at 7:00 p.m.
E. Other: '
None.
III. Visitors:
A. Senator Gary Laidig. Mayor Schaaf reported that Administrator Melena and
P himself had meet
with Dick Braun and Commissioner Tinklenberg and toured the new bridge site. He also
reported that he and staff had attended a meeting with MnDOT regarding the Highwa 36
Construction and the new bridge. Councilmember Beaudet brought up the Personal Property
Tax issue as it pertains to the NSP Plant. Councilmember Turnquist stated that he would like
to see the levy limits ended. Senator Laidig was invited to attend the City of Oak Parr
Heights' next worksession to be held on March 16, 1999 at 6:00 p.m.
B. Recvchn¢ Award. Administrative Assistant Mesko recommended awarding a $25.00 check to
Todd Scheel, 13922 56th Street North for arti ' '
ci atin in the City's re
P p g t cycling program on
Thursday, February 18, 1999. ,
IV. Consent Agenda •
A. Approve Bills & Investments. i
B. Approve City Council Minutes — February 9, 1999.
C. Approve application for a one day gambling license.
D. Authorize staff to go out for bids for AS400 computer replacement system.
Councilmember Turnquist, seconded by Byrne moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Roll
call vote was taken. Carried 5 - 0.
V. Public Hearings.
A. Continuation of Public Hearint to discuss amendino Ordinance 203, An Ordinance
Re¢ulating Emplovee Relations. i
The Public Hearing was opened at 7:34 p.m. Administrator Melena recommended that
Council approve the amended Ordinance 203. The Public Hearing was closed at 7:39 p.m.
Councilmember Beaudet requested that Council should be a "report to" on sexual harassment
issues. After discussion, Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Byrne moved to approve the
amended Ordinance 203. Roll Call vote was taken. Carried 4 - 1. Councilmember Beaudet
voting against.
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The Public Hearing was opened at 7:13 p.m. City Planner Richards stated that Mr. Krongard
' was requesting an amendment to go back to his original plan of building an 8 -ples rather than
a 6 -plea and that the Planning Commission had no objections to this. Planner Richards
recommended granting the amendment with the following conditions: that Mr. Krongard
submit a new landscape plan, final grading plan and stormwater drainage plan and that the parr
dedication fees be adjusted to reflect an additional two units. After hearing no further
comments, Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Mayor Schaaf moved to close the Public
Hearing at 7:16 p.m. Councilmember Beaudet, seconded by Swenson moved to approve the
PUD amendment with those conditions recommended b Planner Richards. Carried.
' VI. New Business:
A. Legislative Conference.
' Administrator Melena referred to correspondence received regarding the League of Minnesota
Cities 1999 Legislative Conference. Staff to mare reservations for Councilmembers wishing
to attend this conference.
' B. Central Business District
Memorandum of Understanding.
' Administrator Melena referred to the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of
Oak Parr Heights and the major land owners of undeveloped land in the Central Business
' District. Councilmember Turnquist, seconded by Beaudet moved to authorize staff to sign
the Memorandum of Understanding. Carried.
C. BRW Contract Proposal.,
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Byrne moved to authorize staff to proceed with this
' contract with BRW regarding the design for the Central Business District at a cost of
10,000.00. Carried 4 - 1. Councilmember Beaudet voting against.
' D. Road Improvement Request.,
Administrator Melena referred to correspondence received from Sigstad's Mill Direct Carpet
requesting the City to improve the right of way adjacent to the property owned by Daryl
Haase, for which they have an offer to purchase. Councilmember Swenson, seconded by
Beaudet authorized staff to communicate with Mr. Sigstad that the City has no plans to
improve the right of way at this time. Carried.
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Re: Contract with BRW for Central Business District Design ,
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schematic designs for the Central Business District. ry 1999 to
The City of Oak Park Hei
architectural and design firms for the purpose of developing the overall concept and
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Three firms responded to this RFP, and it is the recommendation of staff that the City
contract with BRW to lead the design process. The design process will be completed by '
June 1, 1999 and will include an inventory and analysis of existing conditions, and a two-
day design workshop that will involve key stakeholders, landowners, and the City in
shaping the future direction of the development. '
The cost of this design workshop, including direct expenses is $10,000.
The source of funding for this project is Professional a '
in Community Development. Total budget for this line em in 1999 s $ 0,000. geted for
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H earin g
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requested. Councilmember Turnquist, seconde b raft implementin
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all vote was taken. Carrie 4 - 0.
' V1. New Business:.
' A• Approve Mav 8 1999 f or City's Sarin, Cl ean -up.
Councilmember Swenson seconde b
' Spring cl ean -up. Y B Yrne moved to approve May $ 1999 for the City's
B• Approve August 8„ 1999 f or Party in the Parr.
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Turnquist moved to app
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C. Adoption of 1999 Strategic Planning Goals an
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By rne, secon y quilt moved to adopt Resolution
Resolution Ad opting Strategic Planning Go als for 1 999 -2000 for 99- 03 -19, A
Height Roll call vote was taken. Carved 4 - 0. the City of OA Park
D. Approval of staff to advertise for Planning Commission
- vacancy.
Council authorized staff to proceed with advertising for this P ositi on.
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Old Business:
A• Ad option of 1999 Comprehensive Plan.
Administrative Assistant Meslzo an Cit pl anner Ric a
to the Comprehensive Plan. Counc g ve a brief review of th
a PP the Compre Plan, co n ting ent up on Sw enson, seconded b e changes
rove y Mayor S c haaf moved. to
was taken. Carried 4 - 0. P M etropolitan Council approval. Roll call vote
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Turnquist moved to direc
_ Moratoriu Resolution for the Centr t staff to draft
City Council Meeting. Business District to be adopted at th Ap I3, 1999
a 120 -day
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D. Water Management Organizations,
Brown's Cr eels - Couneilmember Turnquist reported that th Bro to b e loaned to the C reek
ershed to c omplete the
legislation looking into allowing state money
project.
Middle St. Croix - Councilmember Beaudet was not present to report. ,
E, Other-
Mayor Scha p ' th
al reported that he and Councilmember Turnquist had attended a meeting w
MnDOT to discuss the Highway 36 /Osgood Avenue interchange. The next 5 1999� '
Oak Parr Heights, Stillwater and MnDOT will be field on Monday, Ap ril
III. Visitors: Put
Rich Roth stated that he is interested in purchasing the lot located at 1 3841 60t ha�ee in that
in a used truck lot. Mr. Roth stated that lie is concerned about th would be required pr o p e rty I
his business will be n on - conforming and a Conditional Use Perm
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Recvclini� Award., Administrative Assistant Meslio recommended awarding a $25.00 check to I
Douglas R. Johnson, 5676 Oldfield Avenue North for participating in t City's recycl
program on Thursday, March 18 1999. I
jtT. Conse Ade A rove Bills & Investments.
B. Approve City Council Minutes — March 9 1999.
C. Personnel Issues
1. Approve AFSCME Contract
2. Approve back pay
- police educational standard
3. Approve adoption of non
D. Awar b ids for AS400 computer system
E. Approve mileage reimbursement policy
F Approve finalization of police door
G. Approve request for police computer upgrades
H. Correspondence regarding CUP request
Cou ncilmember Turnquist seconded by Byrne moved to approve the Consent Agenda Roll call
vote was taken. Carried 4 - 0.
V. Pu bl ic Hearings_:
A. Tree Protection Ordinance.,
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the Cable Commission will Bold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, April 21, 1999 at 7:30 p.m.
' at Stillwater City Hall. The Commission has until May 19, 1999 to obtain final approval of
the franchise agreement. Mr. Bob Voss, Attorney for the Cable Commission was present and
gave a summary presentation of the franchise ordinance.
D. Water Management Oroanizations
Brown's Creek - Councilmember Turnquist reported that the Brown's Creek Watershed has the
legislation looping into allowing state money to be loaned to the Watershed to complete the
' project. The Watershed is working on dealing with the area that was annexed by Stillwater and
deals with storm water run -off affecting Long Lake and Labe McKusick.
Middle St. Croix - Councilmember Beaudet reported that the next meeting will be held on
Thursday, May 13, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. at Bayport City Hall.
' E. Other:
Mayor Schaaf reported that representatives from Oak Park Heights had met with MnDOT,
City of Stillwater and Washington County to discuss bridge access issues. The next meeting
will be held at the Washington County Public Works Facility.
' Al. Visitors:
None.
A. Recvchno Award. Administrative Assistant Mesko recommended awarding a $25.00 check to
Jean Jacoby, 5585 Ozark Avenue North, for participating in the City's recycling program on
Thursday, April 8, 1999.
IV. Consent enda-
A. Approve Bills & Investments.
B. Approve City Council Minutes — March 23, 1999.
C. Resolution 99- 04 -21, A Resolution Approving the Application of Eagles Aerie 94,
Stillwater for Gambling Control Board Premises Permit for Operation of Gambling
' Activities with the City of Oak Park Heights.
D. Approve Change Order No. 1 for 58th Street Improvement Project.
E. Approval of Agreement for Fire Inspection Services.
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Public HearinCs-.
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B. Approval of VSSA General Plan of Development Phase I. Boutwell's Landing.
Planner Richards stated that the Planning Commission had reviewed and recommended
' approving the General Plan of Development Phase I, Boutwell's Landing with conditions set
forth in his memo dated April 9, 1999. Councilmember Swenson stated that he would not
agree to deviation from the County road naming system. Barb Barry gave a brief presentatio
' of the changes to the plan. Joe McQuillan, 5558 Novak Avenue, and Scott Seaborg, 5562
Novak Avenue, both addressed Council and stated that they were opposed to the trail being
placed within the western 150 foot buffer of the River Hills Addition. er
Aft discussion,
Councilmember Beaudet moved to table this matter to the next Council meeting. Motion died
for lack of a second.
Councilmember Turn uist, seconded b Swenson q y moved to rezone the property to PUD.
Carried 4 - 1. Councilmember Beaudet voting against.
Councilmember Byrne, seconded by Mayor Schaaf moved to approve the Phase 1, Stage 1 Plan
and also to include the trail system as proposed b the Parrs Commission. Motion carried 4 -
1. Councilmember Turnquist voting against.
Councilmember Byrne, seconded by Mayor Schaaf moved to approve the General Plan, Phase
1, Stage 1. Motion failed 3 - 2. Councilmembers Turnquist and Beaudet voting against.
' Councilmember Beaudet, seconded by Mayor Schaaf moved to table this matter to the April
20th Council Worhsession for further discussion. Carried.
Break from 9:22 p.m. to 9:36 p.m.
' C. Discuss amending Section 402 of the Code of Ordinances for Park Dedication Requirements.,
City Planner Richards stated that there were three proposed changes to the Ordinance and that
1 the primary reason for malting these changes was to equalize the current inequity in the
formulas between land and cash dedication amounts. Councilmember Turnquist, seconded by
Byrne moved to approve amending Section 402 of the Code of Ordinances for Park Dedication
Requirements. Roll call vote was taken. Carried 5 - 0.
D. Approval of Letter of Intent to MnDOT for lift station at Kern Center.
Councilmember Beaudet, seconded by Byrne moved to approve the Letter of Intent. Carried.
E. Discussion of Development Moratorium for the Central Business District.
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Mayor Schaal, seconded by Councilmember Byrne moved to table this matter to the April 27,
1999 Council Meeting. Carried.
F. Request for modification to the building code sp rinklin g requirements.,
Steven Kelly, of Bannigan and Kelly, Attorney for Will Zintl addressed the Council and stated
his clients position with regard to installing sprinklers in his buildings. Mr. Zintl was
requesting an extension of time to sprinkle his buildings due to the cost
B involved.
Councilmember Turnquist, seconded b Byrne moved to extend the timeline to July 1, 2000
to have the entire building sprinkled. Carried. 1
G. Discussion of status of 58th Street trail realig_ nment.
After discussion, Councilmember Turnquist, seconded by Swenson moved to refer this matter
back to the Parks Commission for recommendations. Carried.
H. NSP Representation.
Councilmember Beau8det seconded b y Turnquist moved to appoint Mayor Schaaf as the
alternate representative for these meetings. Carried.
I. NSP Mailing. ,
After a brief discussion, this matter was referred to the April 20th Worksession. ,
VIII. Adiournment:
Councilmember Byrne, seconded by Swenson moved to adjourn at 10:38 p.m. Carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Lisa M. Schleusner
Administrative Secretary/Deput Clerk
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School District #834. Carried 3 - 2. Councilmembers Byrne and Swenson opposed.
' F. Burger King PUD /Conditional Use Permit Amendment and Variance reu_ uest - approval of
Planning Commission Recommendations.
Councilmember Turnquist, seconded b Swenson q y moved to approve the Burger King request
with conditions as set forth by the Planning Commissions. Carried.
G. Secure Mini - Storage PUD /Conditional Use Permit ap_ proval with Planning Commission
Recommendations.
Councilmember Beaudet, seconded by Byrne moved to approve Secure Mini - Storage
' PUD /CUP with conditions as set forth by the Planning Commission. Carried.
H. H.S.I. Conditional Use Permit approval with Planning Commission Recommendations.
Councilmember Turnquist, seconded by Swenson moved to approve the H.S.I. CUP with
' conditions as set forth by the Planning Commission. Carried.
I. Approval of Comprehensive Parks and Trail System elan with Parrs Commission
Recommendations.,
After brief discussion regarding minor language changes, Councilmember Turnquist, seconded
' by Beaudet moved to approve the Comprehensive Parks and Trail System. Carried.
J. Set a Public Hearing for Mav 20, 1999 for a 120 -dav Moratorium.,
Councilmember Byrne, seconded by Mayor Schaaf moved to set the Moratorium until June 30,
1999. Motion failed with a 2 - 3 vote. Councilmembers Turnquist, Swenson and Beaudet
voting against.
After further discussion, Councilmember Beaudet, seconded by Mayor Schaaf moved to
reconsider setting the Moratorium until June 30, 1999. Carried 3 - 2. Councilmembers
Turnquist and Swenson opposed.
K. - Y Set a Public Hearing for Mav 20, 1999 Plannin Commission ommission to consider rezoning land to,
Central Business District zoning.
Mayor Schaaf, seconded by Councilmember Beaudet moved to se the Public Hearing for May
' 20, 1999 to consider rezoning land to Central Business District zoning. Motion was
withdrawn to reconsider placing a Moratorium upon the Central Business District.
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F. Reauest for Worksession Hiatus.,
Councilmember Beaudet
seconded b Swenson moved to cancel the worhsessions for the
months of June, July, August, September and October and if a worksession was needed, it
' will be scheduled for one hour preceding the first Council meeting of the month.
' Councilmember Turnquist, seconded by Beaudet moved to amend the motion to include the
month of May. Carried 4 - 1. Mayor Schaaf opposing.
' Councilmember Beaudet moved to eliminate the worksessions for the months of May
through October, 1999. Carried 4 - 1. Mayor Schaaf opposing.
Councilmember Beaudet, seconded by Turrnquist moved to set a worksession for 6:00 p.m.
until 7:00 p.m. on May 25, 1999 to discuss audit and lighting issues. Carried 5 - 0.
' G. VSSA Bonding.-
' Attorney Vierling gave a brief update on the status of the bonds and stated that he had no
objections to the sale of $8,000,000 of bonds. Mayor Schaaf, seconded by Councilmember
Swenson moved Resolution 99 -05 -23 a Resolution Providing for the Issuance and Sale of
' Elderly Housing Revenue Refunding Bonds (Boutwells Landing Project), Series 1999A to
Provide Funds for an Elderly Housing Project, on Behalf of Valley Senior Services
Alliance. Carried 4 - 0 - 1. Councilmember Byrne abstaining.
' H. Authorization to send correspondence to local legislators regarding House Omnibus Tax
Bin.
Councilmember Turnquist, seconded by Swenson moved to authorize staff to send
correspondence. Carried.
I. Set Public Hearing for Amending TIF District.,
Mayor Schaaf, seconded b Councilmember Turn uist
Y q moved to set a Public Hearing for
June 22, 1999 to amend the current TIF District. Carried.
VII. Old Business:
' A. Street Lighting.
' Administrative Assistant Meslio recommended discussing this matter at the May 25th
worksession and will present information to Council at that time.
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B. Revisions to Comprehensive Plan to Satisfv Metropolitan Council review: Ci ty Planner Richards
reviewed revisions made to the Comprehensive Plan to satisfy the questions received from
Metropolitan Council for final review. Richards will be re- submit plan to Metropolitan Council for
further review. A public hearing regarding changes made to the plan will be held June 17, 1999 at
7:00 p.m.
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C. Review of Central Business District Desin Works
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Danielson provided the Commission with an overview of the concepts generated at the workshop by
B.R.W., noting the focal points, layout and composition of each. She noted that the City
anticipated receiving B.R.W.'s final report on May 21, 1999 and that the City would continue
working with the Central Business District Partners on this plan. Richards noted that zoning will
have to be addressed for the area to allow for design flexibility. Commissioner Dahlquist noted his
attendance at the workshop and noted that the designs submitted stimulate thinking and expressed
that the City may be better off working toward a coordinated effort for the district rather than
going piece meal with development of the area.
D. Review Site Plan Review Procedural Policy: Discussion was held as to whether or not the
Planning Commission needed to review site plans for projects that were within the City's
established criteria. It was noted that a change in current policy would require language changes to
' the Zoning Ordinance and to the City's Design Guidelines. Councilmember Beaudet expressed
that he felt the system in place was adequate as it rarely occurred that the Commission should be
asked to review a site plan that is in compliance with the established criteria.
Commissioner Vogt, seconded b Schultz, moved to recommend to the City Council that site
plans not requiring a Conditional Use Permit or a Variance be addressed b the City Council.
Motion failed 2 -3. Dahlquist, Hedlund and Wasescha opposed.
Commissioner Dahlquist indicated that he was not comfortable with the motion, and expressed
along with Chair Hedlund that the situation should be addressed in the future if it becomes an
issue or if a directive is received from the Council.
Informational /Update:
A. City Council /Commission meetino follow -un Ajendas: Receipt acknowledged. Community
' Director Danielson noted that the Parks Commission made a recommendation, to the City
Council, regarding their b She noted the absenteeism language and further noted that she is
going to recommend that the language of the bylaws be the same for both the Planning and Parks
Commissions.
B. Annual Party in the Park: A memo regarding upcoming event was acknowledged.
' C. Commission Attendance: An updated attendance record was acknowledged.
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Break from 8:43 p.m. to 8:50 p.m.
VII. Old. Business:
' A. BRW Presentation.
' Mr. Augustine Wong of BRW gave a presentation of the designs they had come up with during
the 2 -dav design charette held at the beginning of May.
' B. PlanninLi Commission Bvlaws.
Councilmember Byrne, seconded by Turnquist moved to approve the Planning Commission
Bylaws with proposed changes and also striking "each to serve annually" in Section C,
Article 3 - Membership. Carried 5 - 0.
' C. Parr Commission Bvlaws.
' Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Beaudet moved to approve the Parks Commission
Bylaws with proposed changes and also striking "each to serve annually" in Section C,
Article 3 - Membership. Carried 5 - 0.
' D. Adopt Resolution 99-
06 -25, AResolution Authorizing Speed Studv.
Councilmember Turnquist, seconded by Byrne moved to adopt Resolution -06-
P 99 25. Roll call
vote was taken. Carried 5 - 0.
E. Discussion of Proposed Cooperative Construction ALireement.
' Councilmember Turnquist, seconded by Byrne, moved to adopt Resolution 99- 06 -26. Roll call
vote was taken. Carried 5 - 0.
F. Discussion of Council computer connectivitv..
Administrator Melena provided an update on this issue.
G. Update on Event Partnerships with Stillwater.
' Community Development Director Danielson ave an
g update on how Oak Park Heights may
partner with Stillwater to provide parking for the Stillwater Art Crawl and Lumberjack Days
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PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
JUNE 22, 1999
' Call To Order: Vice Chair Dahlquist called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m. Present: Commissioners
Vogt and Wasescha. Absent: Commissioners Dwyer and Hedlund. Staff Present: Community
' Development Director Danielson. Absent: City Planner Richards and Community Development Secretary
Hultman.
' Visitors David Beaudet, City of Oak Park Heights Councilmember.
Old Business: None
New Business:
A. A reauest to consider a resolution of the Oak Park Heights Planning Commission concerning the
Oak Park Heights Economic Development Authoritv's redevelopment nroiect and tax increment
financinO r)r000sals:
Community Development Director Danielson provided a history of the project to the Planning
Commission members. A tax increment financing district (TIF) was created in 1989 to finance
improvements at the St. Croix Fall and is scheduled to expire on June 30, 1999. The resolution
before the Commission for consideration is to allow for the remaining $100,000 of tax increment
in the district to be put to further public use. These uses might include redevelopment of existing
property, construction of public utilities and infrastructure, etc that can be foreseen to occur in the
project area. The Commission was provided with budget outlines as to these potential projects.
' Danielson explained that while it was necessary for the Commission to discuss this item at their
meeting, they are not required to act on the resolution or male a recommendation to the City
Council.
' Commissioner's Dahl uist and Vogt expressed concern that the budget items were not detailed and
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asked for further explanation of the expected projects. Danielson explained that all the budget
items represented a forecast of what could take place in the project area, especially as the St. Croix
River Bridge project moved forward. She noted that the budget did not identify specific projects or
' commit the City to any projects.
Commissioner Wasescha requested clarification as to what action was expected of the Commission
regarding the TIF District resolution. Danielson again noted that while the Commission needed
to discuss the project, no action was required and recommended that the Commission adopt the
resolution.
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any projects and that it was his preference that a representative of Briggs and Morgan be present to
answer questions rather than staff. '
Commissioner Dablquist stated that he had spoken to Jim O'Meara of Briggs and Morgan and did
not feel the conversation added more clarity to the issue.
Informational /Update: None.
Adiournment: Wasescha, seconded b Vogt,
y moved to adjourn at 5:55 p.m. Carried 3 -0.
Respectfully submitted,
Kris Danielson
Community Development Director
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TUESDAY, JUNE 22 1999
EDA AGENDA
1. Approve EDA Minutes -May 25, 1999 (1)
' 2. Approve Resolution Approving Redevelopment
Project and Tax Increment Financing District
' Plans (2)
' 3. Adjournment
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ,
JUNE 22, 1999
MEETING MINUTES ,
Call To Order /Anoroval of Agenda: The meeting was called to order at 9:50 p.m. by i
President Turnquist. Present: Vice - president Schaaf, Secretary Swenson, Attorney
Vierling, Administrator Melena, Community Development Director Danielson, Treasurer
Beaudet, Councilmember Byrne and Administrative Secretary Schleusner. Absent:
Planning Commission Chair Hedlund, and Assistant Treasurer Holst.
I• Approval of Minutes., ,
Secretary Swenson, seconded by Vice - president Schaaf moved to approve the
EDA Minutes of May 25, 1999. Carried.
II. Approve Resolution Approving Redevelopment Proiect and Tax Increment
Financing District Plans.,
Councilmember Byrne, seconded by Secretary Swenson moved to approve the ,
Resolution. Roll call vote was taken. Carved 4 - 1. Beaudet voting against.
III. Adiournment.
Secretary Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Byrne moved to adjourn at
9:52 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lisa M. Schleusner
Administrative Secretary/Deputy Clerk
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B. Public Hearing to Consider Amending St. Croix Mall TIF District.,
' The Public Hearin was
g opened at 7:30 p.m. Jim O'Meara of Briggs and Morgan was present
and gave an update on this process. He stated that th will finalize and finish off the TIF
' project and that the County is supporting our TIF Amendment. After hearing no further
public comment, Councilmember Byrne, seconded by Swenson moved to close the Public
' Hearing at 7:45 P.M.
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Turnquist, moved to approve Resolution 99 -06 -28 A
' Resolution Approving Redevelopment Project and Tax Increment Financing District Plans.
Roll Call vote was taken. Carried 4 - 1. Councilmember Beaudet voting against.
VI. New Business;
' A. Request for Special Assessment Financing.
Administrator Melena recommended special assessment financing ancing for the Ryder project. He
' stated that $5,000.00 of the total would be the responsibility of the Economic Development
Authority and the remainder would be the responsibility of the developer. Kevin LaCosse,
Greystone Real Estate stated that this request is for Ryder Transportation only. If Ryder does
' not move into the site, then Greystone Real Estate would either
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or not use t er get approval for another use
e special assessment financing at all. Administrator Me ena
1 also reported that
Greystone Real Estate will pay a $3,000.00 fee to the City and that Greystone Real Estate
1 shall bear all costs of this project.
Mayor Schaaf, seconded by Councilmember Turnquist moved to grant the request for special
assessment financing (revenue bonds) subject to approval of bond counsel legal counsel and
staff review and approval. Carried 3 - 2. Councilmembers Beaudet and Swenson voting
' against.
B. 1999 Memorandum of Agreement for Curbside Recvclino Grant Distribution.
1 Councilmember Beaudet, seconded b Turnquist moved to approve the 1999 Memorandum
of Agreement for Curbside Recycling Grant Distribution with some language changes that
' City Attorney Vierling will work out with Washington County. Carried 5 - 0.
' C. Annrove 56th Street Cul de Sac Curb and Gutter.
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Byrne moved to direct staff to determine cost of
' curb and gutter for the 56th Street Cul de Sac and get input from the neighbors directly
impacted. Carried 5 - 0.
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JI. New Business:
' A. Authorization to finalize and neigotiate price for repair and overlav of Oakoreen Avenue.
' Item pulled.
B. Authorization to hire Utility Billing /Accountant Technician emn_ lovee.
Councilmember Turn uist seconded ed b Swenson moved to appoint Lisa Taube to the
Utility Billing /Accountant Technician position. Carried 4 - 0.
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C. Authorization for Central Business District Preferred Plan/Contract with BRW.
I Staff directed to continue meetings with Central Business District Collaborative Group and
invite public participation.
D. Set Council Worksession for Iuly 27, 1999 at 4:00 n.m.
I Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Turnquist moved to set a Council Worksession for
4:00 p.m. on July 27, 1999 to discuss bridge issues.
E. Safe and Sober Resolution 1999/2000.
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Mayor Schaaf moved to approve Resolution
99 -07 -29 A Resolution Authorizing the Oak Parr Heights Police Department to make
Application in Conjunction with the Washington County Sheriff's Office 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, 1999 through September
30, 2000. Roll call vote was taken. Carried 4 - 0.
F. R der T
v L udate.
Community Development Director Danielson provided an update on the Ryder
Transportation issue.
G. Fire Prevention Materials.
' Councilmember Turnquist, seconded by Swenson moved to authorize spending $2,000.00
on fire prevention materials. Carried 4 - 0.
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Memo:
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To: Mayor and Council
Cc: Tom Melena
From: Kris Danielson, Community Development Director
7/8/99
Re: Central Business District Preferred Plan /Contract with BRW
As you are aware, the Central Business District Design Workshop resulted
completion of an Urban Design Study for the area. This Urban Design in the i
2 development alternatives for the site, with concepts for a "Town Center" and a ntified
"Central Green" respectively.
While '
ile both alternatives featured attractive elements, the next step for the City and the
CBD Collaborative Group will be to identify a " '
best of each plan into one. This "preferred plan' brings ouarnconce t consolidates the
we can submit to developers for a request for proposals, and will serve as the key that
marketing tool for the City on this development. '
Following the completion of the Urban Design Study, I requested that BRW re are
proposal to complete this work. After some negotiation, 1 was able to obtain a 000.00. Funds to
p a ,
proposal for BRW to complete the "Preferred Plan" for the sum of $5
complete the plan will come from the Central Business District Collaborative.
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City of Park Hights
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P.O. Box 2007
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RE: Oak Park Heights CBD Preferred Plan I
Dear Kris:
This letter foilows c-ur phone conversation earlier today regarding the City'
' proposal to prepare a preferred site plan for s request for a fee
the CBD area_ The preferred plan will incorporate
the design principle, of the two previously prepared site plans - The
Center. Central Green and the Town
The Oak Park Heights CBD preferred plan, w -
one or the well - planned CBDs to be developed in this imple has the opportunity to become
' precedent for new urbanism development in Minnesota and r the idwess the potential of setting
In our earlier proposal dated June 23, 199, we had proposed two options for the preferred site
plan for your consideration. We understand the City's desire to consider Option 2 but has a
budget of 55,000.00. We would like to revise the scope of Ootion 2 to rneet the City's
expectations and budget.
' The following is thc• revise
5 d scope and product for the preferred site plan.
Scope:
The preferred plan will be at a scale of 1 inch to 200 feet (same to scale as prev
thious site
land 24- in bs aoc inch format. The preferred plan will include internal e two roadways,
plan
p , buildin massing, parking and other information (including rendering
consistent with t form, ? site plans. In addition, the for at also will show the Valley Senior Campus
south of 58”' Street. This fee proposal does not include any work related to Valley Senior Site
1 Plan other than taki :o the Campus Plan Site ' prepared by other consultant and inserting it to
the overall plan. The invent of the Valley Senior Campus Site Plan ad'acent to the r*
Plan is :o show the relaticrst :p between these two developments. 1 g ..erred site
offices wecldwide
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The preferred site plan will include:
• 1 perspective sketch of the town square '
• 1 residentiallcommercial street section
• 1 commercial /ofTice street section
Products:
a) 2 copies — 24'' X 36" colored plan showing all elements described above
b) 20 copies — a'h" X 1 I" of a) above for City's use_
Schedule: '
We anticipate the work to begin during the first wee
than August 20, 199 ). k of August and will be completed no later
Meetings: '
No meeting is included in this fee.
Fee: ,
$5,000
We are excited abouc this work and look forward to our continue
involvem
Oak Park Heights. It you have questions please call me at (612) 373-6307. with the City of
Sincerely, '
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' Middle St. Croix - Councilmember Beaudet reported that the next meeting will be held on
Thursday, September 9, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. at Bayport City Hall.
' E. Other:
Mayor Schaaf gave a brief update on the meetings with MnDOT.
III. Visitors:
' A.. Recvchng Award. Administrative Secretary Schleusner recommended awarding a $25.00 check
to Robert Mobroten, 14641 55th Street North, for participating in the City's recycling
program on Thursday, July 8, 1999.
B. Mr. Bob Bohn, 14837 55th St. North expressed concerns regarding the scheduling of ice time
1 at the St. Croix Valley Recreation Center. Council will continue discussion at next City
Council meeting.
' IV. Consent Agenda:
A. Approve Bills & Investments
B. Approve City Council Minutes — June 22, 1999
C. Authorization for Performance Review and Salary Increase for Gary Brunckhorst
D. Approve Prairie Restoration Management proposal
E. Authorize purchase for new City Flag
F. Authorize Waiving LMCIT Liability Coverage
' Councilmember Turnquist pulled Item E. Councilmember Beaudet pulled Item B for
corrections.
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Turnquist moved to approve the Consent Agenda minus
Items B and E. Roll call vote was taken. Carried 4 - 0.
' B. Approve Citv Council Minutes - June 22. 1999 After a minor correction, Councilmember
Swenson, seconded by Beaudet moved to approve the Minutes as amended. Carried 4 - 0.
' E. Authorize purchase for new Citv Flao, Councilmember Turnquist, seconded b
q y Mayor Schaaf
moved to table this matter to the July 27, 1999 Council meeting in order to get more
' information.
' V. Public Hearings:
None.
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Oak Park Heights City Hall
P.O. Box 2007
Oak Park Heights, Minnesota 55082 -2007
Dear Judy: ,
Please find enclosed our bill for services and disbursements for the work on amending
the tax increment plan for the St. Croix Mall district and surrounding area. Please call if you
have any questions on the enclosed bill. We appreciate the opportunity to be of service to
the City of Oak Park Heights.
very trul r . 7o u
Ja P. O'Meara '
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Enclosure ,
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MINNEAPOLIS OFFICE ■ IDS CENTER ■ WWW BRIGGS.COM ,
MEMBER - LEX MUNDI, A GLOBAL ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT LAW FIRMS
For all legal services rendered and disbursements incurred in connection with the following
matter:
Our File No. 11352.21 - Tax Increment and Development Matters
Dates of Service: 1/8/99 through 6/22/99
' Description of Services: Attend January 8 meeting at City Hall with City officials concerning
amendment of St. Croix Mall tax increment plan; consultations and correspondence
regarding tax increment possibilities with existing tax increment district and possible future
district in the St. Croix Mall and surrounding area; assemble and review prior redevelopment
and tax increment financing plans and approving resolutions; preparation of amendments to
the St. Croix Mall tax increment plan, including public hearing notice, transmittal letter,
Council and EDA approving resolutions and related certificates; attend June 10 meeting with
' County officials on the proposed amendments; and attend June 22 City Council meeting and
public hearing on these tax increment amendments.
' Fees ............. ............................... $4,100.00
Disbursements 172.93
Total .......... ............................... $4,272.93
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firm of Briggs and Morgan, the firm named in the above account, that the foregoing amounts on such
accounts are just and correct, and that no part of said amour
been paid. '
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this 28' day of June, 1999.
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1 D. Approve Change Order for Oak Park Boulevard. Administrator Melena
reported that $15,000 will come out of the Capital Revolving Fund.
Councilmember Turnquist, seconded by Swenson moved to approve the
1 Change Order for Oak Park Boulevard. Roll call vote was taken. Carried
5- 1. Councilmember Beaudet opposed.
V. Public HearinLys:
None.
VI. New Business:
A. Creation of Central Business District Fund.,
Administrator Melena reported that staff recommended creating a Central
Business District fund due to the fact that money is now coming in and
going out on this project.
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Byrne moved to create a Central
Business District fund. Carried 4 -1. Councilmember Beaudet opposed.
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Byrne moved to transfer $10,000
from Community Development fees to the Central Business District fund.
Carried 4 - 1. Councilmember Beaudet opposed.
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Byrne moved to accept $2,500
from VSSA for the BRW planning fees, contingent upon EDA approval.
Carried 4 -1. Councilmember Beaudet opposed.
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Mayor Schaaf approved the
philosophy of the loan from the EDA to Central Business District fund.
Carried 4 - 1. Councilmember Beaudet opposed.
B. Citizen Communication reLyardin
S traffic speed.,
Administrator Melena reported that the City received a letter from an
Autumn Ridge resident requesting speed bumps to be put in place or
' possibly lowering the speed limit. Police Chief Swanson stated that the
Police Department could put the radar squad car in the neighborhood and
that he would continue to work with the neighborhood. There was also a
' request for officers to saturate the neighborhood. Administrator Melena
reported that the City can reduce the speed limit to 25 mph, but such a
reduction must be made citywide. Councilmember Turnquist stated that
he was opposed to putting in speed bumps.
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To: Mayor an ,
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From: Kimberly Kamper, Administrative Assistant
Date: 08/05/99
Re: Creation of Central Business District Fund '
It is recommended that a Central Business District (CBD) Fund be
created with the Economic Development Authority acting as
administrators of the fund. The creation of the fund involves three steps:
1. A transfer of $10,000 from Community Development
Special fund. pment fees to the CBD
2. Acceptance of $2,500 from the VSSA for the BRW planning fees.
3. Transfer of a $10,000 loan from the Economic Development Authori
to the CBD Fund. tY '
The loan from the Economic Development Authority will be paid back
through development fees as well as the ossibili
conditions TIF district. p tY of creating a soil
Upon creation of the CBD fund, it is recommended
the CBD planning costs, the TIF anal and that co accept
costs. consulting '
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CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
TUESDAY, AUGUST 10, 1999
EDA AGENDA
1. Approve EDA Minutes - June 22 1999 (1)
' 2. Bell Property Signage and Rezoning Authorization Request
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3. Creation of Central Business District Fund with EDA
Administration of Fund (3)
A. Transfer of $10,000 from Community Development
fees to CBD Special Fund.
B. Acceptance of $2,500 from VSSA for BRW Planning
Fees.
C. Transfer of $ l 0,000 loan from EDA to CBD fund.
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Acceptance of CBD planning costs, TIF analysis costs
and BRW consulting costs.
4. Authorize interest payment to City on capitalization loan of
$20,000.
5. Adjourn
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
AUGUST 10, 1999
MEETING MINUTES
Call to Order /Approval of Aeenda: The meeting was called to order at 8:58 p.m. by
President Tumquist. Present: Vice - president Schaaf, Secretary Swenson, Attorney
Snyder, Administrator Melena, Community Development Director Danielson, Treasurer
Beaudet, Councilmember Byrne, Administrative Secretary Kellogg and Administrative
Assistant Kamper. Absent: Attorney Vierling and Assistant Treasurer Hoist. ,
I. Approval of Minutes.
Secretary Swenson, seconded b Councilm tuber Byrne moved to approve the
EDA minutes of June 22, 1999. Carried 5 — 0.
II. Bell Property SiL naee and Rezoning Authorization �zation Reauest.
Community Development Director Danielson reported that the final Bell Property
demolition cost was $14,285 which was a
$500.00 decrease due to the sale of
some outbuildings. She also requested authorization for the EDA to expend up to
$500 for signage at the site. There will be a 3'x5' wooden laminated sign that will
be generic and able to use elsewhere. She also requested that the property be
rezoned from R -2 to either I or B W.
Secretary Swenson, seconded by Vice - president Schaaf moved to approve up to
$500 for signage. Carried 5 — 0.
Vice - president Schaaf, seconded by Councilmember Byrne moved to rezone the
property from B -2 to I or BW and further direct the Planning Commission to '
investigate whether it should be I or B W and make a recommendation.
Carried 5 — 0.
III. Creation of Central Business District Fund with EDA Administration Fund.
A. Secretary Swenson, seconded by Vice - president Schaaf, moved to accept
the recommendation that the Economic Development Authority accept
responsibility of administering the funds of the Central Business District.
Motion carried 5 — 0.
B. Transfer of $10,000 from Community Development fees to CBD special
fund.
Secretary Swenson, seconded by Vice - president Schaaf, moved to transfer
$10,000 from Community Development to Central Business District
special fund. Carried 5 — 0.
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C. Acceptance of $2,500 from VSSA for BRW Planning Fees.
Secretary Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Byrne, moved to accept
$2,500 from VSSA. Motion carried 5 — 0.
D. Approve $10,000 loan from EDA to CBD fund.
Secretary Swenson, seconded by Vice - president Schaaf moved to approve
a $10,000 loan from EDA to CBD fund at 8% interest. Carried 5 — 0.
E. Acceptance of CDB planning costs, TIF analysis costs and BRW
consulting costs up to $15,000.
Vice-president Schaaf, seconded b Secret Swenson moved to accept
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CBD planning costs, TIF costs and BRW costs. Carried 4 - 1. Treasurer
Beaudet opposing.
IV. Authorize interest navment to Citv on capitalization loan of $20.000.
Secretary Swenson, seconded by Councilmember Byrne moved to authorize the
interest payment to the City on capitalization loan of $20,000. Carried 5 — 0.
V. Adiournment.
t Councilmember Byrne, seconded by Treasurer Beaudet moved to adjourn the
meeting at 9:09 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lisa M. Kellogg
Administrative Secretary/Deputy Clerk
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3) Set a date for Public Hearing to consider amendments to a Conditional Use Permit ,
for Stillwater Area High School.
Dan Parker, Stillwater School District, requested action to be taken at this Council
meeting.
Jenny Kruse, Assistant Principal of the Stillwater Area High School ,
update on the parking issues at the high school. g ool provided an
City Planner Richards stated that the Planning ,
approval of this Conditional Use Permit with the three l conditions as outlined i n
memo dated August 12, 1999. his
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Turnquist moved to table this matter to the
September 14, 1999 City Council meeting. Carried 4 - 1. Councilmember
Beaudet opposed.
Break from 8:35 p.m. to 8:47 p.m.
4) Set a Public Hearing to consider amending Section 401.15.F.4.h.13 and 17 of the
Zoning Ordinance to allow exceptions to the paving, curb and gutter requirements
for rear or side vards within the Kern Center. -
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Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Byrne moved to table this matter to the
September 14, 1999 City Council meeting. Carried 5 - 0. ,
S) Set a date for a Public Hearing to consider a zoning man amendment for that area
Jr directiv to the west of Norell Ave. N. at 60th St. N. that is currently zoned B -2.
General Business, nronosed to be rezoned to CBD, Central Business District.
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Byrne moved to table this matter to the
September 14, 1999 City Council meeting. Carried 5 - 0.
F. Park Commission recommendations for grading modification.
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Byrne, moved to authorize the modification of
Boutwell's Landing grading plan to create a bowl/amphitheater -like structure utilizing the
existing depression in the center of the park. Carried 4 - 1. Councilmember Beaudet
opposed.
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Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Byrne, moved to authorize an addition to the Tower
Asphalt contract for 58th Street in an amount not to exceed 840,000.00 for the overlay of
Oakgreen Avenue. Carried 4 - 1. Councilmember Beaudet opposed.
B. Adoption of Annexation Policv.,
Administrator N/lelena reported that staff and legal are continuing to finalize this document and
' will be providing an updated copy to Council shortly.
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Turnquist moved to table this matter for final approval
on September 14, 1999.
C. Update on Vallev View Park Bridge.,
Staff directed to come back to Council with further recommendations.
D. Authorization for survev of Minnesota Department of Corrections well site.
j Councilmember Byrne, seconded b Swenson, moved to authorize survey f
y the site, but hold
off on authorizing a Resolution or adopting an easement at this time. Carried 5 - 0.
E. Approval of St. Croix Bride Issues.
I Councilmember Byrne, seconded by Swenson, moved to approve the list of issues proposed by
the Council with a modification to add "Any other General" as an issue. Carried 5 - 0.
F. Adoption of TIF District Resolution No. 99- 08 -31.,
1 Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Turnquist moved to adopt Resolution 99- 08 -31, A
Resolution Approving the Decertification of Tax Increment Financing District. No. 1 of the
City of Oak Park Heights. Roll call vote was taken. Carried 5 - 0.
G. Denv recruest for site plan review and approval of Anastassi
Associationes at 6120 Oren Ave.,
N. for lack of required submittal information.
' Councilmember Swenson, seconded b Byrne, moved to deny the request for site plan review
and approval on the basis that the information was not received as per City Ordinance. Carried
5 -0.
CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
COUNTY OF WASHINGTON
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE DECERTIFICATION OF TAX
INCREMENT
FINANCING DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 OF THE
CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
WHEREAS, on September 11, 1989, the City of Oak Park
Heights (the "City") approved its Tax Increment Financing
District No. 1 (the "District ") within its Redevelopment
Project; and
WHEREAS, the City received tax increment for the first half
taxes on July 8, 1999. The City is not entitled to receive any
increments after September 11, 1999, so no further increment
from the District is payable to the City.
WHEREAS, the City esires
Y by this resolution to cause the
decertification of the District.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
City of Oak Park Heights that the City's e staff shall l 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 District to the City.
Dated: 115+ M 1999
Mayor
ATTEST: ,
City Administrator
(Seal)
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Oak Park Heights #35
14168 57 Street N 9 Box 2007 * Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 • Phone (651) 439-4439 • Fax 439-0574
August 25, 1999
Memo:
To: Central Business District Partners
Mayor and Council
Tom Melena
From: Kris Danielson, Community Development Director
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1 I have enclosed the following items for your information and review:
• A written summary of the meeting held 8/18/99
• A notice of a Livable Communities Workshop to be held 8/31/99
• An updated property ownership guide to the Central Business District Area
I will be working with Auggie Wong of BRW to establish a day and time that we can
meet with him to discuss the preferred plan in detail and will notify you of the meeting
as soon as it is scheduled.
We have received $3,000 of the $5,000 BRW fee so far, and look forward to receiving
the balance shortly.
Please contact me at 439-4439 with any questions you may have regarding the
Central Business District or the enclosed information.
Thank you for your ongoing commitment to this process!
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Ms. Kris Danielson kvw :brninc.con%
Community Development Director
City of Oak Park Heights
14168 North 57` Street
P.O. Box 2007
Oak Park Heights, NLN 55802 -2007
RE: Authorization To Proceed for Oak Park Heights CBD Preferred Plan.
Dear Kris:
This letter follows our meeting at our office yesterday regarding the above mentioned project.
The fee for the preferred plan is $5,000.
We are continuing our efforts to review the input from yesterday's meeting and the comments ,
from the Central Business District Partners Pvdeeting held on August 18, 1999. These comments
will assist in the development of the preferred plan which will provide a framework for the city
in their goal to see a pedestrian- friendly and a sustainable Central Business District. We will t
provide you a draft. plan for your meeting on September 15, 1999.
For our file please return this letter with the City's authorization to proceed with the work We t
are excited about this project and look forw;ixd to working with you and the City again.
We thank you for this opportunity to assist you and the City in your development efforts. If you
have questions, please call me at (612) 373-
Sincerely,
BRW, INC., Authorization
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' * "' INVOICE
OCTOBER 22, 1999
CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
14168 NORTH 5TH STREET
P.O. BOX 2007
OAK PARK HEIGHTS, MN 55082 -2007
ATTN: KRIS DANIELSON
PLEASE INCLUDE)
1 ON REMITTANCE ) - -> INVOICE NUMBER �_ 515 -- 00108 - - --
ACCOUNT NUMBER 43020 -001 -53.5
TAX PAYERS I D. NO. 41- 16625272
CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT DESIGN WORKSkY:P
PERIOD COVERING 09/04/99 THROUGH 10/15'99
US$
TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT 15,000.00
TOTAL BILLED TO DATE — 15,000.00
REMAINING BALANCE
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' City Council Minutes — 09 -14 -99 -P 9
' Councilmember Turnquist withdrew his motion.
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Mayor Schaaf, seconded by Councilmember Swenson moved to direct staff to proceed working
with the developer to come up with one access off of 60th Street, such approval conditioned
upon access off of 58th Street and bike path. Carried 5 - 0.
C. Consider Amending Section 401.15.F.
4.h.13 and 17 of the Zoning Ordinance to allow
exceptions to the paving, curb and gutter requirements for rear or side vards within the Kern
Center.
City Planner Richards reported that the Planning Commission recommends retaining the
current language.
' Councilmember Turnquist, seconded by Byrne moved to approve the Planning Commission
recommendations and retain the current language in the Zoning Ordinance relating as outlined
in City Planner Richards report dated August 31, 1999. Carried 5 - 0.
D. Consider Zoning Map Amendment for that area directly to the west of Norell Ave. N. at 60th,
Street North that is currently zoned B -2, General Business proposed to be rezoned to CBD,
Central Business District.,
Councilmember Turnquist, seconded by Byrne moved to approve the Zoning Map Amendment.
Roll call vote was taken. Carried 5 - 0.
E. Adoption of Annexation Policy.,
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Byrne moved to approve the Annexation Policy.
Councilmember
Turnquist, seconded b Schaaf moved to table the Annexation Policy to the
September 28, 1999 City Council Meeting. Carried 5 - 0.
F. Legal Opinion re: Municipal Primarv.
Mayor Schaaf, seconded b Councilmember tuber Byrne moved to table the discussion of the legal
opinion regarding a municipal primary to the September 28, 1999 City Council Meeting.
Carried 5- 0.
G. Legal Opinion re: Government Data Practices Act.
Councilmember Beaudet, seconded by Mayor Schaaf moved to receive the Legal Opinion
regarding Government Data Practices Act. Carried 5 - 0.
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' B. Establish Council Meeting Representative Schedule: The Commission has
established the following schedule for Council Meeting representation:
' 1999: November - Commissioner Berger 2000: January - Commissioner Furlong
December - Commissioner Zeuli February- Commissioner Schwartzbauer
' March- Commissioner Weaver
April- Commissioner Zeuli
May - Commissioner Berger
IX. Informational/Uodate:
A. Review of Maior Proiects: Danielson provided an update on
' (1) road construction, discussing City Hall road travel criteria and fmal placement
of asphalt in the Spring, Kern Center completion, and 58 Street cleaning at
Boutwell's Landing project;
' (2) central business district, displaying designs presented and discussing issues
related to the preferred plan as well as the zoning of the area and timeline
anticipated for implementing the district; and
' (3) Boutwell's Landing, noting such issues as timelines for phase II, stage 2 of the
development, trail connections and construction of the park area. She noted that
she and Arborist Widin have been working with the developer on berm issues and
will continue to do so. Finally, she noted that the street names and addresses for
the new neighborhood will follow the guidelines established by Washington
County and that the developer wishes to include Haase in the naming for the pond
' and nature area.
B. Council Representative Update: Danielson noted that this section would be
included on the regular agenda to allow the Commissioner representing the
Commission at the City Council meeting prior to the scheduled Parks
Commission meeting address anything they feel relevant.
' C. Citv Meeting Follow Up Agenda(s): Receipt acknowledged b the Commission
P g Y
and review conducted.
' D. Stillwater Business Professional Women Thank You Note: The Commission
acknowledged receipt of a thank you note from Stillwater BPW group, expressing
their approval of the Brekke Parks' cleanliness and gratitude for City Employee,
Ray Nelson's, stopping by to check on their satisfaction.
' X. Adiournment: Commissioner Zeuli, seconded by Commissioner Berger, moved to
adjourn the meeting at 7:45 p.m. Carried 4 -0.
Respectfully submitted,
' Jule A. Hultman
Community Development Secretary
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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1999
6:00 P.M.
6:00 P.M. CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT DESIGN CONCEPT (1)
7:00 P.M.. HIGHWAY 36 /BRIDGE UPDATE (2)
8:00 p.m. BELL PROPERTY REPORT (3)
8:30 P.M. CITY HALL SIGNS DURING ELECTIONS
8:45 P.M. DIRECT DEPOSIT /AUTOMATIC PAYROLL (4)
9:00 P.M. ADJOURN
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E. Endorsement of Master Plan Concept for Central Business District.
' Community Development Director Danielson ave a presentation of the g P Master Plan
Concept.
1 F. Authorization to offer RFP on Concept Plan for Central Bu
_ smess District.,
Councilmember Turnquist, seconded by Byrne, moved to endorse the Master Plan Concept
for the Central Business District and Authorize staff to advertise and solicit for RFP's.
Motion carried 4 -1. Councilmember Beaudet opposed.
G. Funding Sources.
Administrator Melena stated that this was
s request for Council to approve a Resolution
regarding possible contamination clean -up within the Central Business District planning
area.
Councilmember Beaudet, seconded by Swenson, moved to approve the Resolution. Roll call
vote was taken. Motion carried 5 - 0.
I 'II. Old Business:
A. EnQineerinLj Contract.
1 Administrator Melena stated that
staff would recommend approving this contract with
Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlilz & Associates with having Dennis Postler as the lead Engineer and
Mike Nill as the back -up.
Councilmember Turnquist, seconded by Swenson, moved to approve the contract with Dennis
Postler as lead and Mike Nill as back -up.
Councilmember Beaudet moved to amend the motion to approve the contract but to leave it up
to the Bonestroo firm as to who our Engineers will be. Motion died for lacy of a second.
Matter recurs to the original Motion as made by Councilmember Turnquist. Motion carried
4 - 1. Councilmember Beaudet opposed.
B. Insurance
Administrative Assistant Kamper gave a presentation on what the internal Insurance
Committee would propose.
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Memo:
To: Mayor and Council
Tom Melena
From: Kris Danielson, Community Development tY p nt Director
Date: November 3, 1999
Re: Endorsement of a Master Plan for the Central Business District, and
Authorization for Staff to prepare and solicit Requests for Proposals to
Developers for the Plan.
As you are aware, the City has been working cooperatively with the major
landowners of the area Zoned "Central Business District" since the beginning of
this year. Following the public design workshop that was held in May 1999, we
have continued to work toward the development of a Master Plan for the area.
Enclosed with this memo is the final version of the preferred plan, which has
been accepted by the Central Business District Partners group.
The Master Plan will serve as a guideline for development of the site and
consists of three major components: Frontage Road Development along
Highway 36, High - density residential development in the southeastern area; and
the Creation of a new downtown in the central area.
Key elements of the plan include:
• An entry boulevard that will provide the main entrance to the downtown
and central green gathering area
Shared stormwater ponding along the NSP power line easement that
will serve the needs of the development and provide a water feature
t amenity for the site
• A mix of row houses and two and three story condominiums centered
around the wetland area
• Frontage road development that defines the gateway to the new
downtown
• Two and three story traditional "downtown" development that
integrates office, retail, and residential uses
I recommend that the City Council vote to endorse the Master Plan for the
Central Business District. By endorsing the Plan, the City Council will show
support of the Mixed -Use Development proposal — b its
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Property owners will be limited in the development of the area thEndorsement
the Plan will begin the process of transforming the concepts of the Central of
Business District into real development opportunities.
I further recommend that the City Council vote to authorize staff to Prepare and
distribute a Request for Proposals to the Developers to generate interest in
project and lead to the receipt of development proposals. the
Please contact me at 439-4439 with any questions you may have.
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E. Endorsement of Master Plan Concept for Central Business
_ District.
Community Development Director Danielson gave a presentation of the Master Plan
Concept.
F. Authorization to offer RFP on Concept Plan for Central Business District.
Councilmember Turnnquist, seconded by Byrne, moved to endorse the Master Plan Concept
for the Central Business District and Authorize staff to advertise and solicit for RFP's.
Motion carried 4 —1. Councilmember Beaudet opposed.
G. FundinL_ Sources.
Administrator Melena stated that this was a request for Council to approve a Resolution
regarding possible contamination clean -up within the Central Business District planning
area.
Councilmember Beaudet, seconded by Swenson, moved to approve the Resolution. Roll call
vote was taken. Motion carried 5 — 0.
'II. Old Business:
A. EnLjineerinLi Contract.
Administrator Melena stated that staff would recommend approving this contract with
Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik & Associates with having Dennis Postler as the lead Engineer and
Milne Nill as the back -up.
Councilmember Turnquist, seconded by Swenson, moved to approve the contract with Dennis
Postler as lead and Mille Nill as back -up.
Councilmember Beaudet moved to amend the motion to approve the contract but to leave it up
to the Bonestroo firm as to who our Engineers will be. Motion died for lack of a second.
Matter recurs to the original Motion as made by Councilmember Turnquist. Motion carried
4 — 1. Councilmember Beaudet opposed.
B. Insurance
Administrative Assistant Kamper gave a presentation on what the internal Insurance
Committee would propose.
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14168 North 37th Street • P.O. Box 3007 • Oak Park Heights. NIN 5308 �_� .
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Memo:
To: Mayor and Council
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Tom Melena
From:
Kris Danielson, Community Development Director
Date: November 3, 1999
Re: Resolution Authorizing Staff to Investigate the Availability of Programs
Funding Sources for Possible Contamination Cleanup within the Central and
Business District.
As we pursue the development of the Central Business District,
that there is a possibility of contaminated soils within the area It is important for
the City to have a thorough understanding of the existing environmental
conditions at the site, and to be prepared for the redevelopment of the land which
may include the cleanup of contaminated land.
As a result, I am recommending that the City
enclosed resolution so that staff may be authorized to investi approve
vari us funding
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programs available to assist the City in our analysis of redevelopment
opportunities for the Central Business District.
Please contact me with any questions you may have at 439 -4439.
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I CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
COUNTY OF WASHINGTON
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 99 -11 -40
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RESOLUTION REGARDING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION CLEAN -UP
WITHIN CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT PLANNING AREA
WHEREAS, the City has begun a planning process for a Central Business District
located generally between Norell and Oakgreen Avenues and 58` and 60`h Streets North,
including the preparation of a Central Business District Urban Design Study; and
WHEREAS some of the land within the proposed Central Business District may
contain pollution or other contamination which would need to be remediated; and
WHEREAS, the costs of remediating any such contamination may be payable in
whole or in part from landowner contributions, from grants or other funds available from the
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, the Minnesota Department of Trade and Economic
Development, the Metropolitan Council and other governmental agencies, and possibly from
tax increment revenues derived from soils condition or other contamination - related tax
increment financing districts:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Oak
Park Heights, that staff is authorized to investigate the availability of such programs and
sources of grant or other funds. It is recognized that many such programs require the
completion of an MPCA- approved action response plan which identifies any contamination,
the remediation measures which would be necessary, and the estimated costs thereof, and
that in order to obtain such a plan it is first necessary to have environmental audits and
examinations of the property completed. It is the City's preliminary intention that the cost
of these preliminary investigations, if undertaken, would also comprise portions of the costs
of necessary remediation and would be eligible for reimbursement from such grants or other
funding sources described above. In addition, it is also the City's intent that it would be
reimbursed from such funding sources for preliminary expenditures by the City to
temporarily finance the necessary environmental auditing and investigation activities. In
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of the costs thereof, and Council decision on those matters is expressly reserved.
Dated: November 9 , 1999
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City Administrator
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New Business:
' A. Central Business District Master Plan:
Community Development Director Danielson summarized the evolution of the project, beginning
with the Central Business District community workshop. She informed the Commission of the
projects design criteria and principles and displayed the design concepts generated. She noted
that the City and the major landowners are the CBD group and that they have been working
collectively on the project.
' She also displayed the master plan selected by the group. The master plan encompasses the best
of both the design concepts generated at the workshop. She described the "feel" of the
community encompassed within the master plan, depicting typical street layout, green areas,
downtown section and housing location and styles. She explained the breakdown of population
density for the project with respect to dwelling units and suggested parking ratio.
Danielson pointed out that the plan is in the concept stage at this point and is likely to be done in
a series of phases, possibly by more than one developer. Finally, she noted that the City Council
has endorsed the master plan and has authorized going out for proposals for the development.
This is expected to take place in early December, 1999. The City Council has also authorized
Danielson to investigate various funding options for the project.
Donna Gray, 14812 58 St. N., #31), Oak Park Heights, expressed her concern over there being
too many hotels in one area and is concerned about the CBD area and surrounding areas
becoming "hotel row."
B. Update Council Representative Schedule:
December 28 1999 Commissioner Wasescha
January, 2000 Commissioner Hedlund
February, 2000 Commissioner Wasescha
March, 2000 Commissioner Dwyer
April, 2000 Commissioner Dahlquist
May, 2000 Commissioner Vogt - Tentatively
C. Scheduling of Joint Workshop with Citv Council:
Discussion of potential dates for Danielson to bring to the City Council for coordinating
workshop date and time. Commissioner Dahlquist expressed his concern that the intent of
communication from the Planning Commission to the City Council is being understood
and suggested that a solution for better communication would be to have the City Council
Liaison play a more active role. Danielson stated that this was a subject that could be
discussed at the workshop.
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' 14168 North 57th Street • P.O. Box 200 • Oak Park Heights, MN 53082 -200" • Phone: 631/439 -4439 • Fax: 631/439-057.;
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Daryl Haase Linda Pilgreen
2768 Granada Ave N 8972 Inverness Rd
Oakdale, MN 55128 Woodbury, MN 55125
Tim Nolde
Dan Lindh
775 Green Twig Way Presbyterian Homes
Stillwater, MN 55C82 3229 Lake Johanna Blvd
Saint Paul, MN 55112
Dear Central Business District Partners:
t Thanks to all of your hard work over the past year, we have a Master Plan
for development of the Central Business District! The City Council has
' endorsed the plan and has authorized City staff to prepare and distribute
a Request for Proposals to the development community. The City Council
has also authorized staff to investigate potential sources of funding for the
1 project. As we have discussed, through the endorsement of the Master
Plan, neither the City nor any property owner is limited in their ability to
develop the site. We have received copies of the Master Plan from BRW,
and I will be forwarding these materials to you shortly.
I As you recall, the City funded the first portion of the design study for
$10,000. BRW's additional work to complete the Master Plan for $5,000
was agreed to be paid by the Partnership Group. We have received
$2,500 from Presbyterian Homes and $500 from Time Nolde, and have a
commitment from Daryl Haase and the Estate of Elmer Haase for the
remaining $2,000 but have not yet received these funds.
1 We have received the final b111 from BRW for $5,000 and would like to pay
BRW for the excellent planning work they have provided to us as soon as
possible. The City has established a fund specifically designated for the
Central Business District. Please make your check payable to the City of
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Community Development Director
Cc. Tom Melena, Mayor and Council
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D. Water Management Organizations,
Browns Creek - Councilmember Turnquist reported that the Brown's Creep Watershed District
met Monday, December 13, 1999. He did not attend the meeting so no report was given.
Middle St. Croix - Councilmember Beaudet reported that the Middle St. Croix Watershed
' District will meet the beginning of January, 2000 to coordinate and become part of the
northern unit and are continuing to work on these issues. He also reported that they are
continuing to work on the Perro Creek project.
Valley Branch Watershed - No report given.
E . Other:
1. Notice of update on the St. Croix River Crossing Layout under Old Business.
1 III. Visitors:
A.. Recvcling Award. Administrative Assistant Kamper recommended awarding a $25.00 check
to Ann Simpson, 14841 56` Street North, for participating in the City's recycling program
on Thursday, December 9, 1999.
1 B. Mayor Schaaf presented Robert and Dustin Bohn with a Certificate of Appreciation for their
actions on November 18, 1999.
IV. Consent Agenda •
A. Approve Bills & Investments
' B. Approve City Council Minutes — November 23, 1999
C. Approve City Council Minutes — November 29, 1999
D. Approve Truth In Taxation Minutes — December 6, 1999
E. Authorization to purchase full size, four wheel drive vehicle for Police Department
F. Approval of 2000 Non -union Salary Adjustments
1 G. Annual Transfers
H. Approval of 2000 Home Occupation License Renewals
I. Contractor's Licensing
' J. Approval of Parr Attendants
Councilmember Beaudet requested pulling Item B for corrections.
Councilmember Turnquist, seconded by Swenson, moved to approve the Consent Agenda
minus Item B. Roll call vote was taken. Carried 5 - 0.
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Oak Park Heights City Hall
14168 57' Street North
P.O. Box 2007
Oak Park Heights, Minnesota 55082 -2007
' Dear Kris:
Please find enclosed our statement of fees and disbursements for work on general
development matters of the City. Please call if you have any questions on the enclosed bill.
Y rs very truly,
James P. O'Meara
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MEMBER - LEX MUNDI, A GLOBAL ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT LAW FIRMS
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1416857 1h Street North
P.O. Box 2007 ,
Oak Park Heights, Minnesota 55082 -2007
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matter:
For all legal services rendered and disbursements incurred in connection with the following
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Dates of Services: 8/18/99 through 11/9/99
Description of Services: review tax increment provisions related to polluted sites and t
investigate various state and local grant and loan programs to assist clean-up; telephone
conferences with City officials concerning central business district and other potential
projects; and attend November 9 meeting at City Hall with Steve Mattson and City officials. '
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firm of Briggs and Morgan, the firm named in the above account, that the foregoing amounts on such i
accounts are just and correct, and that no part of said amounts h been paid.
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this 22 ° day of November, 1999.
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�5 NOTARY PUBLIC •MINNESOTA
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14168 North 57th Street • P.O. Box 2007 •Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 -2007 •Phone: 651/439 -4439 •Fax: 651/439 -0574
' December 17, 1999
' To: Tom Melena
Mayor and Council
Central Business District Partners
Planning and Parks Commissions
' From: Kris Danielson, Community Development Director
Re: Central Business District Uodate
A Request for Qualifications /Request for Proposals has been issued to the
' development community. The issuance of this RFQ /RFP marks the beginning of
an exciting time for the Central Business District project. We have asked that
developers submit a their qualifications to us by January 15, 2000 and that
proposals to develop the site be submitted to us by February 15, 2000.
Issuing the RFQ /RFP was identified as our first approach to "test the waters" of
the development community. We are pursuing this direction with the
understanding that one main developer, or several developers — one for each
quadrant (residential, frontage road, downtown) may respond to the RFP.
' I was authorized by the City Council to investigate sources of funds that may be
available to assist in the development of the project on November 9, 1999. Since
' that time I have been investigating funding mechanisms and I have been in
contact with the Metropolitan Council and the Department of Trade and
Economic Development.
After we have received responses to the RFP, we will have a firm understanding
of what role the City will play in the direct development of the site or in obtaining
financing to do the same. During this time we will be compiling grant information
and will be submitted grant proposals as appropriate.
' The Central Business District concept has the support of Metropolitan Council
staff, and the "Livable Communities" program is forseen as a source of significant
potential funding for the project. As an example, the Metropolitan Council's
Livable Communities program will has just awarded 1.6 Million dollars to the City
of Burnsville for their "Heart of the City Initiative ". I have enclosed a news
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release that outlines this plan. This article was previously discussed at the
Central Business District Partners meeting of October 6, 1999.
Our Central Business District Initiative will be ready to submit application '
materials for the Livable Communities and other programs in the late Spring of
this year. In doing this we are maintaining a very aggressive timetable. Our
planning work was completed in a nine -month period and the RFQ/RFP request ,
was issued within an eleven -month period. Compared to Burnsville, which has
been planning for four years, we are moving very quickly.
Other funding our ,
g ces for the project may include the Department of Trade and
Economic Development's Contamination Investigation and Cleanup Grant funds.
These funds will help specifically with the environmental cleanup we expect to
take place at the Auto Salvage site.
Please contact me with any questions at 439 -4439.
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' CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
Resolution 00 -01-
' A RESOLUTION RECONFIRMING THE CREATION OF A CENTRAL
BUSINESS DISTRICT AND THE CREATION OF A CENTRAL BUSINESS
DISTRICT FUND AND AUTHORIZE EXPENDITURE FOR THE T.I.F.
ANALYSIS, CBD DESIGNS AND PLANNING.
' WHEREAS, Council has requested that the establishment of a Central Business
District, creation of a Central Business District Fund and the expenditure of T.I.F. funds
be investigated to rearm that these actions occurred.
WHEREAS, Authorization was given to City staff to develop a town center
concept in May 1998.
WHEREAS, A zoning district "Central Business District" was established in
August 1998.
WHEREAS, A building inventory analysis was performed in the existing T.I.F.
District redevelopment area that included structures in the Central Business District.
' WHEREAS, Legal research was conducted to examine opportunities within the
existing T.I.F. District.
WHEREAS The City g of Oak Park Heights entered into a Memorandum of
Understanding with other property owners in the Central Business District.
WHEREAS, The City worked cooperatively with the property owners and
entered into a contract with BRW to complete an urban design study and invited the
public to participate in a design charette.
WHEREAS, The existing T.I.F. District project area was amended.
' WHEREAS, The Oak Park Heights City Council created a Central Business
District (CBD) Fund with the Economic Development Authority acting as administrators
' of the fund.
WHEREAS, The Economic Development Authority accepted administrative
responsibility of the CBD Special fund.
' WHEREAS, A transfer of $10,000 was made from the Community Development
budget to the Central Business Development Special Fund.
WHEREAS, The City Council accepted $2,500 from the Valley Senior Services
Alliance and $500 from Tim Nolde for the BRW planning fees.
WHEREAS, A transfer of a $10,000 loan from t '
Authority was made to the Central Business District Fund.
e Economic Development
WHEREAS, The Economic Development ,
costs, T.I.F. analysis costs and BRW consulting costs p $15 CBD planning
WHEREAS The O '
ak Park Heights City Council has endorsed a Master Plan for
the Central Business District.
WHEREAS, The City Council authorized staff to offer RFP's to developers for
the Central Business District.
WHEREAS, Staff was authorized to investigate funding sources for the
development of the Central Business District. '
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND CONFIRMED, BY THE ,
CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS THAT A
CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT HAS BEEN CREATED AND A CENTRAL
BUSINESS DISTRICT FUND HAS BEEN CREATED. THEREFORE, '
AUTHORIZE EXPENDITURE FOR THE T.I.F. ANALYSIS, CBD DESIGNS
AND PLANNING.
Passed by the City Council of Oak Park Heights to '
g this day 25 day of January, 2000.
David D. Schaaf Ma t
yor
ATTEST: '
Thomas M. Melena, City Administrator '
* The total cost of the above research was approximately $1500.00.
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