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PROJECT: Oak Park Heights - Screaton /Kern Annexation
JOB NUMBER: 798.04 -97.12
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To: Minnesota Municipal Board
Suite 225 Bandana Square
1021 Bandana Boulevard East
St. Paul, Minnesota 55108 -5113
STIPULATION
The City Oak Park Heights and the Township of Baytown Township stipulate and agree
to the following facts concerning Minnesota Statutes 414.031, Subd. 4 to wit:
[The term "subject area" referred to herein means the area that is proposed for
annexation.]
(a) Present population and number of households, past population and projected
population growth of the subject area, the annexing municipality, and adjacent units
of government:
Present City Present Subject Area Adjacent Unit of
(Oak Park Township Govt. (Lake
Heights) (Baytown Elmo)
Twp.)
1980 Population 2,591 851 -- 5,296
1990 Population 3,486 939 -- 5,903
Current Population 4,001 (1997) 1,209 (1995) 21* 6,148 (1995)
Current Households 1,458 (1995) 403 (1995) -- 2,123 (1995)
Projected in 5 years 1,650 500 -- 2,300
(2000)
Source of Data: U.S. Census & Metropolitan Council
* City of Oak Park Heights Projections
(b) Geographic Features:
1.
Present City Present Subject Area Adjacent Unit
Township of Govt.
Total Acreage 1,679 5,825 235 15,000+
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2. Describe any waterways in or adjacent to the subject area: (rivers, streams,
shorelands, protected water, protected wetlands) There is a DNR
protected wetland in the southwest corner of the subject area.
3. Describe the soils and terrain in the subject area: The northwestern portion
of the subject area contains rolling terrain and trees with small wetlands
which inhibits commercial or high density residential development. The
eastern area adjacent to State Highway 5 is flat and open with few trees.
The southwest portion of the area is slightly rolling and contains a portion of
a large wetland complex.
The Washington County Soils Survey indicates that the subject area
contains primarily two types of soils which are well drained with rapid to
permeability. The primary soil types are Antigo- Comstock and Hayden -
Hessel- Dundas.
(c) Contiguity:
1. The perimeter of the subject area is contiguous to the City of Oak Park
Heights along 3.890 feet of its westerly boundary. The subject area is
contiguous to Baytown Township for 1,800 feet.
(d) Present pattern of physical development, planning, and intended land uses in the
subject area and annexing city:
1. There are the following and uses: (Please fill in acreages or percentages if
available instead of yes or no.)
City Township Subject Area
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Residential x x x
Institutional (tax x x x
exempt)
Commercial x x x
Industrial x x x
Agricultural x x x
Vacant Lands x x x
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2. What type of development is proposed for the subject area? The
Comprehensive Plan for Oak Park Heights was adopted in January of 1979
and amended in December of 1979, December of 1988. and September
1991. The City is currently in the process of a complete update of the
Comprehensive Plan. Previous comprehensive planning has anticipated the
eventual annexation of property to the west of State Highway 5. Sewer
facilities constructed within Oak Park Heights have been designed to
accommodate service to the subject area. The current update of the
Comprehensive Plan anticipates the annexation and extension of the
Metropolitan Urban Service Area LMUSA) to include this site. The plan
proposes the land use for the area as a mixture of commercial /light
industrial. and low density and mid density residential land use.
The City plans for a continuation of the commercial /light industrial
development within the area platted as Kern Center. The northwest corner
of the subject site would be planned for single family homes on large estate -
type lots. Seventeen acres of mid density (six units per acre) is planned on
that area south of Kern Center. The remaining area south of 55th Street is
planned for approximately 60 acres of low density single family residential
development of between two to two one -half units per acre.
(e) The present transportation network:
1.
Present City Present Subject
Township Area
Number of Miles of Highways, Streets, 11.64 12 1.5
and Roads
2. Are any transportation changes planned in the subject area? yes x no
in the City? yes no x
(f) Land Use Controls and Planning:
1. Comprehensive Plan:
City Township County Region
Adoption Date 1979* 1995 Oct. 1, Oct. 10,
1997 1996
Status of Plan Being
revised
* Amended in December of 1979, December of 1988, and September of 1991
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2. Have any area planning authorities adopted an official position on the
proposed boundary adjustment? (planning commissions, boards, joint
boards, Met Council, Minnesota Planning, region, county)
yes no x supportive non - supportive
3. Please check where the following exists and give any necessary
explanations on how it relates to the proposed action. (since it may be
possible that two or more plans attempt to regulate the same area, please
circle whose ordinance presently applies to the subject area.)
City Township County Date Adopted
Yes No Yes No Yes No City Town County
Zoning x x x 1996 Dec. 6, Nov. 9,
1982 1979
Subdivision x x x
Regulation
Official Map x x x
Capital x x x
Improvement/Budget
Fire Code x x
(Provided by the City
of Bayport)
Shoreland Ordinance x x x
Floodplain Ordinance x x x
Wild & Scenic River x x x
Ordinance
Sanitation Ord. (on- x x x
site sewage)
Zoning administration for Baytown Township is provided by Washington County.
Under the Washington County Zoning Ordinance, the Kern Center area is zoned
for commercial uses and the remaining area to the west and south is zoned rural
residential with a density of one home per five acres. Upon annexation into the City
of Oak Park Heights. the subject area would be zoned O. Open Space. and
subsequently, rezoned to higher intensity zoning classifications upon review of the
appropriate land use designations by the City Council. The existing zoning for the
developing shopping center is PUD, Planned Unit Development with B -2. General
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Business District as the underlying standard. The high school and surrounding
areas that are not developed are zoned 0, Open Space Conservation District.
4. What is the current zoning of the subject area? Commercial and rural
residential with a density of one home per five acres.
5. What is the anticipated zoning if this boundary adjustment is approved? _
Commercial /light industrial, low density single family residential and mid
density residential
6. Is the subject area, or any portion thereof, in Green Acres (M.S. 273.11)?
yes x no
7. Has the City adopted Urban /Rural Taxing Districts (M.S. 272.67)?
yes no x
(g) Present governmental services being provided in the annexing municipality and
subject area:
City City provides Township Township provides
Provides to to subject provides to to subject area
City area township
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
* Water x x x x
** Sanitary x x x x
Sewer/Wastewater
Treatment
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Storm Sewer x x x x
Solid Waste x x x x
Collection & Disposal
Fire Protection x x x x
Law Enforcement x x x
Street Improvements x x x x
Street Maintenance x x x x
Administrative x x x x
Services
Recreational Services x x x x
Other k
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* If City does not provide water to the subject area, who does? Not Applicable
* Would City take over or allow existing use? Not Applicable
** If City does not provide sewer to the subject area, who does? Not Applicable
** Would City take over or allow existing use? Not Applicable
(h) Describe any existing or potential environmental problems and whether the
proposed action is likely to improve or resolve these problems: (Example: ground
or surface water problems, water quality and levels, sewage treatment, air pollutant
emissions, noise, odors, affect on fish or wildlife; affect on historical resources,
archaeological resources, aesthetic resources; impairment of park lands, prime
farmlands, wild and scenic rivers, critical area; abandoned dump or disposal site,
etc.) The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has indicated that there are no
identified dump sites or contaminated ground or water sites in the subject area.
Contamination has been found across Hiahway 5 at a site identifies as the Jerry
Clipper Machine Shop. The site is classified for a voluntary investigation and clean
up program and is not regarded as causing any serious environmental concern. A
large area of the Township. approximately one -half mile to the south and east of the
subject site has ground water contamination. The site is located on the National
Priorities List (NPL) which is a national listing of hazardous waste sites which
represent significant threat to public health or the environment and are priorities for
remedial action. This list is also known as the Federal Superfund List. Within the
around water contamination site. over 70 water supply wells (residential and
business) in Baytown Township. West Lakeland Township and Bayport show
volatile organic hydrocarbon concentrates from trace levels to above the Minnesota
Department of Health's (MDH) health risk limits. The list of contaminants include:
1.1.2- trichloroethylene. carbon tetrachloride, 1 2.2.2-tetrachloroethylene. and cis
1.2- dichloncethylene. Probable sources for the contaminants include the Lake
Elmo Airport and a former arain storaae area.
Although the contamination has not been found in wells in the study area, the close
proximity of this contaminant raises the question of safety by allowing additional
wells within the subject area. Considering the large area within the ground water
contamination site, the possibility of that area expanding with time must be
considered. If the subject area is annexed and served by the water and sanitary
sewer systems of Oak Park Heights. there will be no issue with the environmental
and safety concerns for existing or potential subject area residents or employees
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of businesses in the area.
(i) Plans and programs by the annexing municipality for providing needed
governmental services to the subject area and the impact of the proposed action on
delivery of said services: An analysis of governmental services is as follows:
1. Police Service. Oak Park Heights provides police service through its own
Police Department. The Police are headquartered in the Oak Park Heights
City Hall at 14168 57th Street North. Additionally. the City has a police
officer stationed at the Stillwater Area High School at 5701 Stillwater
Boulevard North in Oak Park Heights. The department has four patrol cars
and a staff of ten which includes the Police Chief, Sergeant. and an
investigator. Approximate response time to the subject site from City Hall is
three minutes and from the High School is less than a minute. Travel
distance to the subject site from City Hall is approximately 1.5 miles.
Baytown Township is served by the Washington County Sheriff. The
Sheriffs Department is headquartered in the Washington County
Government Center. located at 14900 North 61st Street. Stillwater. Travel
distance from the govemment center to the subject site is approximately 2.5
miles.
Due to the concentrated service area, the Oak Park Heights Police
Department. with its staff and equipment, provide a fast response time to
anywhere in the City. The Oak Park Heights Police will provide the fastest
and best service for the subject site.
2. Fire Service. Both Oak Park Heights and Baytown Township are provided
fire protection through contract with the City of Bayport Fire Department.
The Bayport Fire Department is located next to City Hall. which is located at
225 Third Avenue South. The Fire Department consists of 24 volunteers.
The department responds to calls with one tanker. two pumpers. and a pick
up truck. Approximate arrival time from the station to the subject site is
seven minutes. Travel distance from the Fire Department to the subject site
is approximately 3.5 miles.
Upon annexation to Oak Park Heights. the subject area will be served with
water for domestic and fire protection purposes. The addition of hydrants
will significantly improve the level of fire service and protection of property
within the subject area. This is especially critical for a developing
commercial and light industrial area. The increased level of fire protection
will likely lower the fire rating of the subject area from "9" to "6 ". consistent
with the existing City of Oak Park Heights.
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3. Ambulance. Ambulance service for both Oak Park Heights and Baytown
Township is provided through the Lakeview Hospital located at 919 West
Anderson in Stillwater. Travel distance from the hospital to the subject site
is approximately 2.0 miles. The ambulance has two full time crews around
the clock. each equipped with two paramedics for service to the area. A
third ambulance crew is available on call.
4. Road Maintenance. The City of Oak Park Heights has its own Public Works
Department consisting of three full time individuals. however. most road
maintenance and snow plowing is provided by a private contractor. The
contractor has a staff of six people with three blades. one loader. a truck
plow. and a tractor plow for snow removal. The City can provide faster
response and more efficient road maintenance service than the Township.
Any subdivision or commercial development in Oak Park Heights requires
improved roads including curb and gutter. More comprehensive street
standards result in less maintenance due to properly designed and
engineered roads.
Baytown Township is served by a private contractor for road maintenance
and snow plowing. The contractor has a staff of five full time people and
adequate snow clearing equipment.
5. Sanitary Sewer and Water. Baytown Township does not provide sewer and
water service. All development. including the existing commercial and
residential properties in the subject area. are designed with on -site septic
systems and wells.
Oak Park Heights does provide sewer and water service and the
infrastructure is available east of Highway 5 to serve the subject area. The
City, through its consulting engineer Bonestroo. Rosene. Anderlik and
Associates Inc.. completed a report in March 1997 indicating the feasibility
of providing municipal services to the subject area. The report. entitled
Preliminary Report on Water and Sewer Extensions West Highway No. 5
Study Area. provides the basic utility layout. capacity analysis, and cost
allocation for the entire area. The City Engineer has submitted a memo
indicating that with minor infrastructure improvements to the existing sanitary
sewer system, the entire subject site can be served. The memo is attached
under. The study concluded that construction of sanitary sewer and water
mains to serve the subject area is feasible with costs being similar to other
developing areas in Oak Park Heights.
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6. Garbage. In Baytown Township. property owners contract directly with
garbage haulers for waste disposal. In Oak Park Heights, the City contracts
with United Waste Systems for disposal services and subsidizes a portion
of the costs to the property owner. For the average household with 60 gallon
service, the cost to a City homeowner would be $16.35 per month or $196.20
per year, and $22.00 per month or $264.00 per year for the Township
homeowner utilizing United Waste Systems. A table showing the difference
in rates and resulting savings to the Township resident upon annexation to
the City is as follows:
GARBAGE SERVICE - RATES AND DIFFERENCE
RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS
30+ Gallon 60+ Gallon 90+ Gallon
Per Month Per Year Per Month Per Year Per Month Per Year
BaytownTwp. $18.50 $222.00 $22.00 $264.00 $24.00 $288.00
Oak Park Heights
$13.50 $162.00 $16.35 $196.20 $20.85 $250.20
Difference $5.00 $60.00 $5.65 $67.80 $3.15 $37.80
Source: City of Oak Park Heights
Note: All rates reflect service by United Waste System.
7. Parks. Baytown Township does not provide park facilities. The City of Oak
Park Heights has an extensive park and trail system, providing both active
and passive recreational facilities. The City is currently in the planning
stages for a 25 acre park east of the subject area that will provide
recreational fields, play structures and trails around the wetland complex.
The City would make plans to extend its trail system across State Highway
5 at 58th Street to provide access to the City's park and trail system.
8. Administrative Services. The Town of Baytown does not have full time
staff or a town hall with regular office hours. The City of Oak Park Heights
has a full time administrator and two staff members. and a full time Building
Official. The City Hall is located at 14168 57th Street North and the office
hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
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(j) Describe the fiscal impact on the annexing city, the subject area, and adjacent units
of local government:
Present City Present Subject Area Year Trend over last 3
Year (payable Township Year (payable 1997) years
1997) (payable 1997) City Township
Net Tax 6,728,690 1,925,858 145,517 +4.0% +67.8%
Capacity
County Tax 27.87 27.87 27.87 -9.9% -9.9%
Rate
Local Tax Rate 5.60 -3.7% -34.2%
District 1 22.27 5.60
District 2 22.27 5.60
District 3 22.90 5.60
School District 61.76 61.76 61.76 -8.6% -8.6%
Tax Rate
Special Tax .30 .30 .30 n/a n/a
District Rate
Insurance 6 9 n/a —
Rating
Levy Limit 0 -- -- -- --
Actual Current 1,394,918 107,500 -- +3.1% +8.6%
Levy
Total Bonded 2,215,000 0 0 -6.7% --
Indebtedness
(k) Would the proposed action affect area school districts or adjacent communities?
yes no x
(I) Are new services necessary for subject area? yes x no
(m) Can necessary governmental services best be provided by the proposed boundary
adjustment or another type of boundary adjustment?
yes x by proposed action no by
(n) If only a portion of the township is annexed:
1. Does the remainder of the township have the ability to remain as is?
yes x no
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2. Should the remainder be annexed to another city?
yes no x
3. Should the remainder be annexed to another township?
yes no x
STIPULATED TO BY:
City of Oak Park Heights, this day of , 1997.
Mayor City Administrator
Baytown Township, this day of , 1997.
Township Chair Township Clerk
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Present Present Subject Ar a Year Trend over last 3
Year Townshi ear years
Net Tax 6,728,690 1,925,858 c * 71-1, Capacity 1 / 1 ' � " l 7
—4 County Tax 27.87 27.87 77 , C ( __ l
Rate
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Local Tax Rate � ��
District 1 5.60 2227 ' } �� 7. 7 ` 3.-77 -39.%
District 2 5.60 22.27 w ,
District 3 ,5.60 22.90)
(School District 61.76 61.76 4 1 •..7h L, j
L0 Tax Rate b
4 .,1 Special Tax .30 .30 , 3 0
Cyr t District Rate u/
Insurance Nib. _ ,-------
Rating
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I Actual Current l ` i 10 _ _ t3,1 lv 4-5(.4.20 Ciz
Total Bonded 2,21 ,000 0 j) _ _
Indebtedness
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(k) Would the proposed ac 'on affect area school districts or adjacent communities? (1•
yes no x /
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(I) Are new services necessary for subject area? yes x no
(m) Can necessary governmental services best be provided by the proposed boundary
adjustment or another type of boundary adjustment?
yes x by proposed action no by
(n) If only a portion of the township is annexed:
1. Does the remainder of the township have the ability to remain as is?
yes x no
2. Should the remainder be annexed to another city?
yes no x
Describe if yes:
3. Should the remainder be annexed to another township?
yes no x (
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Total Tax Cap Pay 97 . y town Oakpark Hts • , �.�,� 69 4
P Y 1925858 6728690
Total Tax Cap Pay 96 1520234 6541145 7 r o
Total Tax Cap Pay 95 1147885 6469635 y .
Cert Levy After HACA 97 107500 1394918
Cert Levy After HACA 96 99691 1391385 3.
Cert Levy After HACA 95 98989 1353005
Tax Rates
1996
County 29.76 29.76
City 6.469 23.145 23.781 bnds
School 65.23 65.23
1995
County 30.619 30.619 �7
City � fi ✓ �1-t-�/ r
8.514 23.122 23.757bnds
School 67.093 67.093 5 c �� - Ss.
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