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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-01-13 CC Meeting Minutes ExcerptPa 4 - Cit Council Minutes 01/13/98 Citizen Representative Washin Count Lea of Local Governments Liaison MIKE DAHLQUIST DAVID BEAUDET Nuisance Mediation Committee Nuisance Mediation Committee Resident Liaison Chamber of Commerce/SAEDC Liaison Lower St. Croix River/Boundar Area Plannin Commission Liaison Assistant Weed Inspector Bar Unit Liaison Coalition of Utilit Cities Liaison Coalition of Utilit Cities Liaison Alternate JANET ROBERT LINDY SWANSON (Chief) SCOTT BOL DAVE SCHAAF DAVID BEAUDET ROLLIE STABERG JERRY TURNQUIST JERRY TURNQUIST DAVE SCHAAF Councilmember Swenson said that the initial conditions of the Stillwater Ice Arena are not the same as when the Cit made its financial commitment of $50,000 for one y ear and $15,000 a y ear for ten y ears. Ma Schaaf said that while it will not be a Joint Powers A runnin the arena as initiall thou Stillwater has done a lot of work spearheadin this project and he felt that Oak Park Hei should sta with its ori commitment. Swenson said he did not object to the initial $50,000 contribution he would like a letter to Stillwater outlinin Oak Park Hei expectations for certain thin to be in place before future financial donations. Council directed staff to write a letter to Stillwater indicatin the desire for an advisor board to be created from those contributin members, and Oak Park Hei hesitance to contributin mone in the future if that issue is not sufficientl addressed. Councilmember Swenson, seconded b Turn moved to approve the Consent A as amended. Roll call vote was taken. Carried 5-0. 0 V. Public Hearin 1. Proposed Amendment to Oak Park Ponds PUD, Proposed Amendment to General Development Plan for Phase III of Oak Park Ponds-PUD, and Proposed Conditional Use Permit z- Dolphin Real Estate Development - Cit Planner Richards said this plan for a Bur Kin restaurant is one of the last se of the Oak Park Ponds Shoppin Center. He outlined his recommendations and issues with the proposal: Page 5 - City Counci-L Minutes 01/13/98 0- Arch Appearance - Richards recommended better use of block to match the other buildings in the shopping center; ® Trash - Richards suggested the trash doors be moved for aesthetic reasons to face Hollywood Video; 0- signage - Richards said that the proposed signage on three sides is not in conformity with City ordinances; the restaurant would only be allowed two signs. The proposed freestanding sign would also not be allowed; ® Landscaping - He said that he would be meeting with HKS Architecture to discuss the landscaping of the entire oak Park Ponds shopping Center. Richards said that he recommended approval based on the conditions outlined in his report and reports from staff and the City Engineer. Greg Dolphin of Dolphin Real Estate Development and Alan Kretman of HKS Architecture were both present to address concerns raised by their proposal. Dolphin said that the building proposed is very similar to the corporate design for a Burger King. There was discussion about the color the brick to better match the rest of the development. Dolphin said that he would need to get approval from Burger King headquarters for the change. Council also had concern about the lighting band around the top of the building. Richards said that he felt that it would not be overwhelming if it ties in with the other banding on the building. Dolphin said that the trash receptacle is arranged in the manner it is for ease of removal. He said that it is similar to a garage, with a roof and a sliding door. He agreed to make sure that the garage doors are painted the same color as the rest of the building for aesthetic continuity. Dolphin disputed the sign requirements; he said that he felt his business was being penalized for locating in a shopping center. He said the recessed location of Oak Park Ponds makes him fear that the Burger King will not be visible without more signage. There was discussion about how to accommodate Mr. Dolphin's concerns while maintaining the City's design standards. Richards said that this may establish a tough precedent if more signs are approved. He recommended that the council follow his suggestions in the report with the understanding that Burger King could apply for a sign variance in the future. There was also discussion about the landscaping around the building. Alan Kretman said that he would discuss this further with Scott Richards at the meeting the next day to discuss the best mix of plantings for this area. Page 6 - City Council Minutes 01/13/98 Councilmember Turnquist, seconded by Swenson, moved to continue the Public Hearing until January 27, 1998. Carried 5 -0. VII Old. Business. 1. Resolution 98-01-08 -- A Resolution Supporting the Efforts of Senator Gary Laidi and Representative Mark Holsten to Have The State of Minnesota Finance the Cost to Reconstruct the Storm Sewer Servicing the Minnesota Correctional Facility at BayI2 Minnesota to Alleviate Storm water Flooding-....Within Perro Creek and the city of Bayport - Councilmember Beaudet, seconded by Robert, moved to approve the resolution. Roll Call vote. Carried 5-0. Mayor Schaaf said that Consultant Hozza has put in many hours on this reconstruction project and he recommended that Council approve payment of up to 40 hours of lobbying by Hozza at $30.00 per hour, for a total of $1,200 on this project. Councilmember Turnquist said that he felt that this issue was important to the entire watershed, not just oak Park Heights. Councilmember Beaudet said that he did not think that Hozza would use the entire 40 hours; he also said that the watershed has agreed to pay up to $4,000 to provide documentation to support the reconstruction project. There was discussion about hiring another lobbyist; Council agreed that they would not be able to hire an effective lobbyist for $30.00 per hour. Councilmember Turnquist, seconded. by Beaudet, moved to hire Consultant David Hozza at $30.00 per hour, up to 40 hours, to lobby for the reconstruction of the prison pond. carried 5-0. 2. Qp idan Landscape Plans - Councilmember Robert said that she felt that additional landscaping would be beneficial for the pond areas. Alan Rretman said that he welcomed comments from both Council and staff as to what type of landscaping may be preferred on the development. City Planner Richards said that he was interested in planting trees which complement each other and add diversity over the long term. 3. Development Design Plans - City Planner Richards - Councilmembers Robert and Swenson agreed to meet with Richards to discuss design standards for the City and report back to the rest of the Council on what recommendations they have. 4. Stillwater Correctional Fa Use of Oak Park Heights' Hydrants - City Engineer Anderlik said that this is a valuable service to the prison and the City needs to determine how it will recoup the value from the prison.