Thursday, August 9, 2018
Agenda
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What was on the agenda.
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The City Council workshop reviewed pending planning/zoning items (Uhde lot split delay, Clemmer variance update, Greenwaldt lot split, Uhde temporary habitation), code enforcement complaints (Willing property weeds; Twin Lakes Beach dogs/animals), road/culvert repair priorities, and upcoming consent items including audited bills and contracts.
9 items as recorded in the packet and minutes, each with a plain-English summary of what was at issue.
A1Planning and Zoning
Workshop discussion of pending planning and zoning items including Uhde, Clemmer, Greenwaldt, and code enforcement update.
Workshop discussion only; no workshop votes recorded on individual planning/zoning items.
A1aUhde Variance/Lot Split – request to delay decision until September City Council meeting
The council discussed the applicants’ request to delay a decision on the Uhde variance/lot split until September while right-of-way and access details are worked out. Discussion included whether the City might eventually take responsibility for a small triangular piece of land on Pia Troy’s property to achieve a safer road alignment, where the cul-de-sac should terminate, and how concerns about a semi-truck and potential screening/fencing would be handled (including that a future IUP could include fencing conditions if a truck is present). The minutes note an expectation that the parties would need to agree on key items by the September 11 council meeting.
Workshop discussed delaying decision and right-of-way/c cul-de-sac/fence/IUP concepts; no formal action recorded in these workshop minutes.
A1bClemmer Variance – update and timeline; recommendation for denial
The council reviewed the updated timeline and staff recommendation for denial of the Clemmer variance and discussed accountability for the setback issue, including concerns that a City representative approved the footings and whether a compromise (such as shortening the building) could be possible. Members also discussed a process lesson: future footing inspections should verify that setbacks are met, with differing views on whether prior building officials typically checked setbacks during footing inspections.
Workshop discussed responsibility for footing inspection/setbacks and possible compromise; no formal action recorded.
A1cGreenwaldt Lot Split – request for approval of 3-lot minor subdivision at 8301 181st Avenue NW
The council discussed the Greenwaldt minor subdivision request and noted that photos were not included in council packets but would be added for the council meeting. They discussed that the subdivision had not yet been reviewed by Anoka County, that wetlands and other items still need to be checked, and that none of the conditions had been met since the planning and zoning meeting; the planner volunteered to work with the county review process.
Workshop discussed that pictures would be added to packet, that county review and wetland checks remain, and that conditions have not yet been met since the P&Z meeting; no formal action recorded.
A1dUhde Temporary Housing Request – temporary habitation permit for 42-foot camper
The council discussed a request to allow temporary occupancy of a forty-two-foot camper while a home is under construction on the Uhde property, noting that a building permit has been issued and that neighbors have no issues with the request. The packet includes a temporary habitation permit form that would require a $250 fee and a $2,500 security deposit, among other conditions, but the workshop minutes record discussion only.
Workshop discussed request as straightforward; no formal action recorded in workshop minutes.
A1eCode Enforcement Update – Willing property and Twin Lakes Beach complaints
The council discussed complaints about noxious weeds spreading from Luke Willing’s property at 20407 Baugh Street, including neighbor statements about Canadian thistle, burdock, and cocklebur encroaching onto adjacent properties and past practice of complaint-driven enforcement. The council discussed focusing enforcement on noxious weeds and maintaining property borders, and whether to involve the city engineer again for culvert/runoff review. The council also discussed Twin Lakes Beach complaints about dogs (and even horses) in the beach/water area and crowding; suggestions included larger or better-placed signage and a newsletter article, with a note that a late RCA for signage would be acceptable and that the budget has $300 for signs.
Workshop discussed weeds/noxious weeds enforcement and beach rules/signage; no formal action recorded in workshop minutes.
A2Road and Bridge – RCA road repairs, ditch work and culvert replacement
The council discussed an RCA covering multiple road repairs, ditch work, and culvert replacement, with the mayor recommending it be split into separate projects and reviewed with Interim Administrator Bob Derus. The council discussed priorities including a temporary fix for Iguana Street (saw cutting and smoothing to gravel while drainage is figured out), Pinnaker Lake as gravel, and Watercrest returning to gravel by grinding up bituminous to create a base for future remediation.
Workshop discussed that the RCA should be separated into projects and set priority order (Iguana Street first, etc.); no formal action recorded.
A3Park & Recreation – Nowthen Lions 5K (September 22, 2018)
The council discussed the Nowthen Lions Club’s 5K request and agreed it should be moved to the consent agenda for the council meeting, with corrections to race start/end details. They discussed waiving the firefighter support fee and agreed they were willing to waive the fee up to $75 (noting a typical expectation of two EMTs), with the Lions prepared to pay if not approved.
Workshop discussed moving item to consent agenda and waiving firefighter fee up to $75; no formal action recorded in workshop minutes.
A4Consent Agenda – minutes, financial report, audited bills, GovOffice credit card processing, URRWMO representation, auditor contract, cancel Koch Pipeline bond
The council reviewed upcoming consent agenda items, including approving prior meeting minutes, reviewing a financial report with a noted variance of $51,041.81 and discussing steps to investigate it, and approving audited bills (claims #858 through #912). They discussed Resolution No. 2018-27 to approve a credit card processing contract (noting the need to include information on fees charged at the point of sale), authorizing Councilmember Bettinger to provide feedback for the URRWMO 10-year plan update (including a preference for little or no future annual budget increases), approving a contract with auditor Michael W. Pofahl (with a request for quarterly reports), and canceling the Koch Pipeline bond upon project completion verification.
Workshop discussed items intended for the next council meeting consent agenda; no consent vote taken at this workshop beyond adjournment motion.
1 motion on the record. Split votes are highlighted.
M1Motion by Breyen, 2nd by Rainville. Motion carried. Meeting Adjourned @ 9:56 PM.
Motion by Breyen, 2nd by Rainville. Motion carried. Meeting Adjourned @ 9:56 PM
moved by Breyen, seconded by Rainville
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