HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-04-26 WS CCCity Council 04-26-2006, 7:45 p.m.
Summary of Work Session
Present were Mayor Mary Capra, Council members Michelle Lakso, Richard Terway,
Jeff Paar and Tom Lee. Also present were Tom Peterson of Bonestroo & Assoc, and
Kurt Glaser, City attorney.
1.The Council discussed the implementation of the downtown redevelopment and the
need to remain resolved. Requests may come in for variances to do things that are
not in compliance with the plan. Allowing significant investment in nonconforming
uses could undermine the chances for success. Dallas Larson and John Meyer will
bring back an outline for a request for development proposals in two weeks.
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2.The Council reviewed the 21 Avenue/Backage Road and industrial site project and
its status. An undisclosed easement to Rice Creek Watershed District was
discovered through a survey. The entire site of the proposed industrial development
would be unbuildable if the easement were not released by RCWD. It is believed
that RCWD will release the easement, but that must be confirmed. The City has
been unable to negotiate easements with Sheehy Construction, so the attorney will
be proceeding with the condemnation of the needed right of way and easements.
The County permit for CSAH 54 entrance has been applied for and a right turn lane
will be required. Bids will be received on May 4 and the Joint Powers Agreement
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with Lino Lakes for 21 Avenue is on their agenda for May 9. Bond financing
procedures have been initiated.
3.The Council reviewed the CSAH 14 project and the construction schedule that is
being suggested by Anoka County. The county would construct the east end of the
project between the interchange at 35E and Clearwater Creek and the north end of
the project from Mound Trail to 35W in 2007 and the middle section of the project
in 2008. The Council would like the downtown area up to Centerville Lake added to
2007 construction, if possible. This facilitate the redevelopment of the downtown.
4.Dallas Larson reported that the principals of Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik and
Associates would like to assign a different engineer to Centerville to take over the
various projects. The Council agreed that could be a good idea and asked that the
firm bring the proposed engineer to the next meeting for introductions.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Dallas Larson
City Administrator