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CITY OF CENTERVILLE
PARKS AND RECREATION AGENDA
January 3, 2001
6:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPEARANCES
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES I
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� December 6, 2000 Parks and Recreation Meeting Minutes �
UNFINISHED BUSINESS ��
� Proposed Trail Map Update - Ms. Lien
�,.2� Trails Coordination Meeting for Northeast Metro Update - Mr. LeBlanc
�YMCA Day Camp DiscussioniRecommendation ���N�
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ISCUSSION ITEMS ���;��
1. Parks and Recreation Monthly Report to Patricia Scott (LeJonrnal) �`�
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CITY OF CENTERVILLE
PARKS AND RECREATION AGENDA
January 3, 2001
6:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPEARANCES I
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
1. December 6, 2000 Parks and Recreation Meeting Minutes I
UNFINISHED BUSINESS !
1. Proposed Trail Map Update - Ms. Lien
2. Trails Coordination Meeting for Northeast Metro Update - Mr. LeBlanc I
3. YMCA Day Camp Discussion/Recommendation
4. Grants offered by DNR
NEW BUSINESS
1. Centennial Hockey Association Financial Commitment
2. Family Skate Night
DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Parks and Recreation Monthly Report to Patricia Scott (LeJournal)
ADJOURNMENT
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To: City Administrator and Committee Members
cc: Council Members
From: Tim Swedberg
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Subject: Council Workshop with Committees
Date: December 28, 2000
I would like the Council, as a whole, to meet with each Committee in February at the
regularly scheduled meeting of Planning and Zoning, Parks and Recreation, and Economic
Development. At that time, we can share some of the thoughts of Council concerning
goals and discuss how the Committee's and Council can work to greatest effect.
Since I do not have everyone's email, I am asking that Jim March forward this to each
Committee Member. I can be reached at home between 6:30 PM and 9 PM at
651-407-6222 or work at 651-649-5257. Both lines have voicemail and I will get back with �
you if I am not available. My email is mavacat(a�qwest.net and is probably the best way to
give me lengthy information.
I look forward to meeting you in the near future. Until then, think about what you would like
to see achieved in the ne� year.
I offer the following items for discussion and encourage you to add to this list: �I
a) Communication from Council to Committee
b) Communication to Council from Committee
c) Staff support and minutes
d) Expectations and priorities — Goals from the Committee perspective
e) How to make recommendations to Council
fl How to brief Council for information only
g) Ways that Council can ask clarifying questions
h) Public participation, comment, timeframes, and involvement
i) Task forces and liaisons for one-time only projects
j) Committee size, appointments, and term of service, standardize bylaws
k) Checklists to ensure everyone is heard and given consideration
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PARKS AND REC1tEATION
COMM�TT�E ME�TING MINUTES
December 6, 2000
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Parks and Recreation Comrnittee of the City
af Centerville held their regularly scheduled meeting on December 6, 2000 at City Hali,
1880 Main Street. Cha.irperson Doug Porter called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
Present: Chazrperson Doug Porter
Karla. DeVine
Wayne LeBlanc
Brian Walte�
Tedd Peterson
Terry Sweeney (Council Liaison)
Absent: '
Staff: Jill Lien ,
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APPEARANCES i
Graund Develo�ment I I
Terry Hannah aud Joel Cooper from Ground Development appeared before the Parks ana i
Recreation Committee to present the revised preliminary p�a,t map for the proposed
Pheasant Marsh development. Mr. Cooper e}cplained the path of the streets, trail and
sidewalks, along with the placement of the storm water ponds and outlots. There will be
thtee storm water ponds that are classified a Type 1 wetland mitigation, wluch in his
words are "perfect pheasant cover". Mr. Cooper also mentioned that the developer would
be willing to deed the outlots over to the City, adding that some or all could be left in
their natural condition. They continued the sidewalk through on Dupre Road to maintain
the "upland" flow. After lengthy discussion, it was determined that they will "blend" the
sidewalk into the trail, which will serve as an access to the proposed garkland in Outlot
A. In addition, the trail will act as a buffer to the Vickers property. The committee
stressed to the developers tha# they want the trail installed e any properties that abut
it are sold, so the homeowners aze aware of the traii before t ign any purchase
agreements. Mr. Hannah confirmed that the cammittee w he trail ran straight across
Dupre Raad running "roughly" along block l, lot 12 and continuing upward along and
across the Vickers property to Outlot A. The revised plat map will be presented to City
Counci� on December 13, 2000.
YMCA
Darrell Silverness, Jason Swavely and Katie Kubic from the YMCA appeared before the
Parks and Recrea.tion Committee to discuss the consideration of a proposed ska.te park,
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Mr. Silverness, Director / YMCA, stresse t the YMCA will support any proposal the
Parks and Recreation Committee offers, a er directly involv�d or not. Jason
Swavely, Sr. Program Director /�t. Croix alley Wheel Park, expla.ined that the St.
Croix Valley Wheel Park has been open far three years. Mr. Swavely showed a video of
a KARE 11 broadcast of one their programs called "Whatever" (airing on Saturday
mornings), af the St. Croix Valley Wheels Park tha.t was taped two years ago. Mr.
i Swavely explained that the City of Hudson had problems with the youth riding their
skateboards "downtown" where the are not allowed. Additionall he stated that kids
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that have activities generally have fewer problems. The Wheel Park provides a place for
the youth to go, keeps them out of trouble a.nd works great. There is no longer a problem
� with "downtown" skating in the City af Hudson. Mr. Swavely shared some of the
concerns and safety issues with the committee as foilows:
, ✓ Vtlill it work in the community
✓ Kids must wear protective gear to attain access to the park
' ✓ Kids played a small part in building / creating the park
✓ Build as you go
� ✓ Park is greatly used
✓ I�einforces good kids
✓ Kids like the pyramids the best
✓ May require segmented use (bikes, blac�es, skates� if desired
✓ St. Croix Valley Park is used by bikes, blades and skates at all times
✓ Kids use good protocol when used by all three wheel types
✓ Positive addition to the community
✓ Kids feel ownership
✓ Develops leaders of the community {kids)
✓ More successful if staffed
✓ V6ji}1 need a boarder surrounding park
� ✓ College kids appear to work out better for sta�'ing, as they can enforce
the rules better (generally they don't know the kids attending the park)
✓ Roller-blading �s the fastest growing sport in �merica
✓ Consider proximity ta residents houses — v�ry Ioud
✓ Suggests a s� foot half pipe (not too bi� for kids to use)
Ivlr. Swave�y shared the cost �o build the St. CroiaL Valley Wheel Park was approximately
$100k for the entire park, which includes $35k for a conc�ssion building. They are
curre�tly at approximately $11 Sk -$117k with additions aver the three years. The St.
Cro� Valley Wheel Park ran at a deficit the first two years, but balanced out in the third
year. He stressed that conce�szons helped considerably. St. Croix Valley Wheels Park
averaged 12 kids per day the first year, 15 —16 kids per day in the second year, and 30
kids per day last year. Additionally, Mr. Swavely suggested havi.ng the wheel park built
professionally, adding tba.t they did not ha.ve much parent or youth involvement with th�e
cQnstruction of the park.
� Mr. LeBlanc uestioned the YMCA's lans to build a wheels ark in Lino Lakes. Mr.
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Silverness e�cplained it is just too e�ensive to bui.ld a wheels park in Lino Lakes where
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they had proposed (by City Hall), due to the "take a tree — put a tree in" requirement. Mr.
Porter questioned if the YMCA would still be willing to participate if the Parks and
Recreation Committee were to move a little slower, i.e. no staffing the first year. Mr.
Silverness responded with, "Definitely, anything we can help with."
Katie Kubic, Sr. Program Director / NW YNICA (Shoreview) appeared before the Parks
and Recreation Committee to discuss the Summer Day Camp programs offered through
the YMCA. Ms. Kubic exp}ained that the Summer Day Camp programs offered last year
didn't go over very well due to ]a.te promotions and the fact tha.t residents were Iooking
for full day programs. This year the YMCA is proposing offering a full day program at
the park, bus services from LaMotte Pazk to the NW YMCA, a bus route through the
community, hours available from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and reduced rates for YMCA
members. They plan to distribute flyers in �'ebruary or March
Mr. Silverness requested the Parks and Recreation Committee notify him of their
intentions/desires for the Day Camp by the beginning of the new year, and the desires for
the wheel park by March. ,
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES I
November l. 2000 Parks and Recreation Committee Meeti�, Minutes
Motion by Mr. Walter, seconded by Mr. LeBlanc to approve the November 1, 2000
Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes with noted change. All in favor.
Motion carried unanimously. I
UNFIl'�TISHED BUSINESS
Individual Goals / Recommendations for 2001 Bud�et '
The Committee discussed the accomplishments made in the year 2000, and were pleased
that all or most of the goaLs were met. The goaLs completed are as follows:
✓ Trees planted in all parks
✓ New playground equipment at Royal Meadows Park
✓ New park signs with landscaping around each
✓ New benches, pienic tables and trash receptacles at all parks
✓ LaMotte Park trail link to Anoka County Park
✓ Turf itnprovement at all parks
✓ Baseball fields at LaMotte Park
The Committee established a 2001/2002 Parks and Recreation Budget and Objectives
Plan as follows:
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Goal Park Estimated Budget Milestone
Curb/Gutter LaMotte 20,000 200112002 *
Blacktop Parking Lot LaMotte 25,OQ0 20Q1/2002 *
Skate Park LaMotte 75,OOQ 2441
Lightin$ LaMotte 5,000 2001 **
Electric Power LaMotte 100,000 2001 *�*
St. Paui Water Prop. New Park 30Q,000 2002 ��**
Timher Replacemen# McBride 4,000 2401
Pave Trail Roya1 Meadows 25,000 2002
TrailOverlay Eagle 1,000 2001
Turf All 5,000 Yearly
Satellite Enclosures All 25,000 20Q1
Park Clean Up All 500 Yearly (Earth Day)
Tree Planting All 7,500 Yearly (Decreases)
Picnic Tables/Pads All 2,500 Yearly
Pla.ygraund Equip. LaMotte 7$,040 2001/2002 *****
* Camplete in cor�junction with the City of Lino Lakes paving of LalVlotte Drive
** Outdoor lights for pleasure rink and wamvng house
*** Electricity neecled for ball fields, Fete des Lacs, etc.
***� City may have a bs�nd purchase for these funds
**�`** Some funds could come from State Grant Programs
Motion by Mr. Walter, second�d by Mr. Peterson to recommend ta City Council to
approve a Parl�s and Recreation operating bndget for the year 2001 of $148,000;
$50,000 from City allocated funds; $15,OQ0 carried over from 2000 fur Curb/Gutter
goal not completed; and �$3,OQ0 from Park Dedication fees. All in favor. Motion
carried unanimously.
Proposed Trail Ma�
Ms. Lien expla.ined this was placed on the agenda to let the Committee know that nothing
has been received from the Engineer as of yet.
TraiLs coordination Meeting for Northeast Metro Uvda.te — Tabled
Hail Damage / Roof Re�iacement at Paxks
Mr. Peterson explained tbat he had spoke with Mr. March regarding the status of the roof
repairs. 1VIr. March informed him that he has been in contact with the City's insurance
agent, and the agent will be checking ati of the city buildings.
Tce Rink Attendant Recommendations
Mr. Peterson e�lained �hat he interviewed 14 applicants, and the interviews went very
well. Mr. Peterson recommended the following applicants for the openings for the ice
rink attendan# positions: Jerid Helmbreeht, Joe Skeie, Robert Nebel, James Houg and
Heather Belland. Mr. Peterson commented that he would be holdmg an onentation wrth
all of the attendants on Saturday at approximately nvon. Mr. Peterson requested keeping
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the rink and warming house open unti19:00 p.m. on Saturdays instead of 6:00 p.m.,
adding that most kids are looking for something to do and some�lace to go after 6:00
p.m. The Committee agreed it was a goad idea to keep the rink open until 9:00 p.m. on
Saturdays.
NEW BUSINESS
Park Dedication Fees
Ms. Lien e�iained that typically Park Dedication fees have increased yearly, adding tha.t
Mr. March ha.d suggested the Parks and Recreation Committee increase the fees to
$2,000 per lot for the year 2001. After discussion, the following motions were made:
Motion by Ms. DeVine, seconded by Mr. Peterson to recommend to City Council to
increase Park Dedicatioa Fees to $1,804 for the year 2001. All in favor. Motion
carried unanimoasly.
Motion by Mr. Peterson, seconded by Ms. DeVine to recommend to City Council to
increase the Park Dedication fees to $1,800; and to require the developer to absorb
the cost of the i�stallation of the trail in the proposed Pheasant Marsh development ,
as recommended to the developer by the Parks and Recreation Committee at the
Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting on December 6, 2000. All in favor.
Motion carried unanimously.
Grants '
Ms. Lien e�lained that 1V1r. March had requested the Pazks and Recreation Committee
consider grants offered by the MN Department of Natural Resources. The Committee
will consider the information presented and discuss at the January meeting. I
DISCUSSIOIeT ITEMS i
Parks and Recreation Monthlv Report to Patricia Scott (LeJourna�
The Committee directed Ms. DeVine to update Ms. Scott on the status of the proposed
Skate Park and the Ice Rink hours of operation.
ADJOURNMENT
� lYIotion by Mr. Peterson, seconded by Mr. Porter to adjourn the Decembea� 6, 2000
P�rks and Recreation Committee Meeting. All in favor. Motion carried
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� Meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m,
Respectfully Submitted,
Jill Lien
Staff Lia.ison
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MEMO!
Date: Decem6er 28, 2000
To: Chairperson Porter
Parks and Recreation Members
From: Jill Lien
Re: Proposed Trail Map Update
Once again, I have included this on the agencla for informational purposes. I have not received
an updated proposed trail map from the engineer to date. I
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MEMO
Date: December 28, 2000
To: Chairperson Porter
Parks and Recreation Members
From: Jill Lien
Re: Trails Coordination Meeting for Northeast Metro Update - LeBlanc ,
Due to timing, this was tabled at the last meeting. Mr. LeBlanc will update us on the status of
the Trails Coordination meeting held in November. !
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Also included, are copies of the Minutes from the same meeting. I
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MEMORANDUM
To: County-Wide (Southern) Trail Planning Representatives
From: John VonDeLinde
Ron Cox
Nick Eoloff
Date: December 1, 2000
Subject: Minutes from County-side Trail Meeting
Present: Ruth Nelson, Hilltop; Marian Rygwall, Spring Lake Park; Jim Marsh, Centerville; Wayne LeBlanc,
Centerville; Rick DeGardner, Lino Lakes; David Full, Coon Rapids, Bruce Thielen, Coon Rapids; Paul Bolin, �
Fridley; Jack Kirk, Fridley; Jim Peterson, Blaine; Heidi Nelson, Blaine; David Phipps, Circle Pines; John '
VonDeLinde, Anoka County; Ron Cox, Anoka County; Nick Eoloff, Anoka County �
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Meeting began at 11:00 a.m. with the presentation as outlined in agenda. Afterwards, discussion focused on '
each city's trail system. The question was asked as to the standard width of a trail corridor. Note that there �
is no standard for width, however Coon Rapids has a 20' easement between lots (10') each lot. City of Blaine
has 30' and has one deveiopment at 50' width. Blaine also has b' sidewalk requirements on collector streets. �
Another question was: what is the range of fees and are they increasing? Coon Rapids went from $300 to ,
$1,350 per single family lot and is currentiy looking at a trail dedication fee. Blaine is at $1,339 with automatic
increase of 3% per year.
City of Coon Rapids mentioned that ditches and MUSA line easements are great for trails.
City of Hilltop: City has no trails, but F.Y.I. - Dick Petkoff is still City Tree Inspector.
Spring Lake Park: new trail is on 81� Ave going north and west to Highway 65.
Circle Pines: City has negotiated a off-road trail along Lexington Ave when improvements take place. The
corner of Lexington and Lake Dr. wiU have new development and a potential for a trail rest-stop. Local trails
tie into regional trail and Golden Lake County Park.
Centerville: City has park dedication fees. City wants to connect with regional trails and loop around downtown.
Trail alignment to follow Clearwater Creek with a pedestrian bridge over 35E connecting to Hardwood Creek
Regional Trail. Added traii going north on 20�' to 80"' then east to connect with the Hardwood Creek. A trail
alignment south on 20"' and west on Birch is alsa planned. Idea of boardwalk trail along the north side of
Centervilfe Lake was proposed. The County has detailed plans of their recent boardwalk construction in the Rice
Creek Chain-of-Lakes Regional Park Reserve.
Lino Lakes: Trail development proposed along Hodgson Road (CASH 49) when improvements occur. Two added
connections from southeast neighborhood (Pheasant Hills), into the regional park proposed when grants are
received. City has a comprehensive Parks & Trail plan.
Biaine: City has recently bonded for open space and traiis for $3.5 million. Traii priorities inciude Bunker Hills
Regional Park to Northtown. Sections are in pface south of 99"'. Working on 99"' to Hwy 242. Planning an East
- West route along the southern boundary. New development "Club West" will have 5 parks, internal trails. City
is working on a Greenway Plan for traiis that wiil focus along the county ditch system. Radisson Road wiA have
trail when upgraded. City wants to connect with Lexington trail and Circle Pines trail system, however, the route
is still in question.
Coon Rapids: City has a parks and trail plan that has been adopted by the city council. Caon Creek trail - all land
has been acquired except for one parcel. Sand Creek trail is complete except for tunnel under railroad tracks.
(June 1�). Mississippi River Regional Traii is complete from Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park to Anoka. Note:
Coon Rapids Blvd. trail section will be upgraded when street is upgraded. Proposed trail from Coon Rapids Dam
Regional Park to Bunker Hills has new alignment past old city hall site. Historical structures exist near site, old
bridge and the first water-tower.
Fridley: City has worked with county in establishing Mississippi River Regional Trail. Alignment of trail is
proposed to bypass Riverview Terrace section and move section onto East River Road which has an off-road
trail. Since tunnel under Hwy 65 has been completed, there has been a drastic increase in use of trail. Trail
along University Ave was done through ISTEA grants, and it was suggested never to use that grant program
again because of too much engineering and specification requirements. Off-road trail along Old Central is
finished, from Osborne to Moore Lake. North Star Corridor may have a stop at 61 Looking at some sort of
crossing at tracks. City is planning trail segments along 85"', 7"' Street and near the new Medtronics
Headquarters.
COUNTY AND LOCAL TRAILS MEETINC
(NORTH '/z OF ANOKA COUNTY)
NOVEMBER 15, 2000
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MEMO
Date: December 28, 2000
To: Chairperson Porter
Parks and Recreation Members
From: Jill Lien
Re: YMCA Day Camp Discussion/Recommendations
Mr. Silverness had requested a response from the Parks and Recreation Committee for their
approvaUrecommendations for the proposed Day Camp at LaMotte Park, with the beginning of i
the new year. �
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MEMO
Date: December 28, 2000
To: Chairperson Porter
Parks and Recreation Members
From: Jill Lien
Re: Grants offered by DNR
I ha.ve included copies of the grants being offered by the DNR in your packet again for you to
review and recommend. Please note some of the due dates are as early as Febniary. ,
Thank you! �
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HOlIU TO CONTACT TO THE MCC �
The MCC has regiona! coordinators throughout Minnesota to manage �etting things done �rith the ...
MCC operations. Listed below is each regionaf contact and what area of
the state they cover.
R agg Ac m b 5a ��� p -� �\�7 �. , �; "?
6603 Bemidji Avenue No. q ,�
Bemidji, MN 56601 � i�� ;' ,' _i'�o�l,-�''�_... �
218-755-2891 j, L`
craiq.acomb@dnr.state.mn.us J ��
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Region 2 1 � � � � —
Mike Rice Z ��✓`'' � �� ��
1201 East Nighway 2 � � � -'v(� ��i
Grand Rapids, MN 55744 ��� �,. � � �'
218-327-4139 �
mike.rice a(�,dnr.state.mnus � � �.,` (,� �._ "
Region 3 3 �
Miles Wie and p �-~�
1601 Min esota Drive � �ti�� � I !� ✓� ` �"� ��'��� � � �'
8rainerd, MN 56401 � � ' '►� ��'�.
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218-828-2816 � �. .,
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New Ulm MN 56073 � � � ' '° �_�, �.. __ _:',,�'� _
507-359-6058 ,�/� =
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Region 5 Summer Programs and General �"`
Peg Sveum
Information on MCC State Wide ~'K` --.�.
2300 Silver Creek Road Trails Work E, �__ �
Rochester, MN 55906 Peter Hark ,� •'
507-280-5581 500 Lafayette Road � �
St. Paul MN 55155-4004
peg.sveum(c�dnr.state.mn.us 651-296-2144
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Region 8- Twin Cities Area
Erik Wrede r "�::-
120o Warner Rd. �����, www,dnr.state.mn.us/mcc
St. Paul MN 55106 '
651-772-7575 �� ��
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M�� IVII�VNE�OTA ��NSERVAT'I�1V �ORPS
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!illFi�4T I� Tal� IVI��? P�YIN('a �QR Aa6V fVICC CR��/
The Minnesota Conservation Corps was created by the Minnesota State Cooperative agreements or contracts between the �1CC and the sponsor
Legislature in 1981 ta provide prod�ctive natural re�ourc�s work are establish�d prior to the start of projects. Costs may vary depending
experience and meaningful service-learning opportunities to the young on the type of work, size of crew, and distance nf travel to and from ttie
men and women of the state. Prior to the creation of the MGC it was v�rorksite.
atherwise know as the Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) or the Young
Adult Conservation Carps (YACC}. The MCCs roots are d�ep and '
reach well beyond the days of the YCG ar�d YAGC. It is fashioned after PA�T ��tDf�SORS
the Civilian Conservation Corps, a national service program of the Great Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Depression era. Minnesota Department of Transportation
The Superior Hiking Traif Association
The MCC tackles labar intensive projects for many federal, state, and National Park Service
local natural resource management agencies. 7he MCC also completes USDA National Forest Service
many service prajects for cities and other non-profit organizations that US Fish and Wildlife Service
benefit Minnesota residents. Science Museum of Minnesota
Cannon River Watershed Partnership
Soil & Water Conservation District, state wide
fdEW PROJECT SE�ONSORS Houstan County Soil & Water Conservation District
With the recent partnership with #he AmeriCorps natiQnal service Suburban Hennepin Regional Park District
program, new project sponsors are able to contract with MCC crews. City af St. Peter Public Works
The MCC is actively seeking new project sponsors and work Great River Greening
opportunities for its crews throughout Minnesota. Potential sponsors can Bemidji State University
contact a regianal MCC office and request assistance in securing an and many others...
MCC crew. The MCC will make a field visit to discuss the project and
funding cos#s associated with the crew. Once an cooperative ��reement
or contract has been made an MCC crew is ready to go to work for you! POTENTIAL PROJECTS
The MCC has the experience to complete a wide variety of projects
including:
MCC CORPSMEMBERS
Corpsmembers are 1 S to 25 year old men and women who join the MCC Bridge and Boardwalk Construction
for the experience and challenge it offers. Corpsmembers enjoy what Trail Building and Maintenance
they do and are not afraid of a day of hard work. For serving in Tree Planting
MCC/AmeriCorps for one ysar, corpsmembers receive a$4,725 Trail Erosion Control and Streambank Stabilization
education award that can be used to pay student loans or attend college. Adirondak and Log Shelter ConstruGt+on �. �.,
Natural Disaster Emergency Response'1l�or��''� i �,
VVVHAT T'HE MC� CAN PROVID� YOU Environmental Education :' �- ''`1 ,' `� K 1',�� �> �' �•,
An average MCC crew is comprised of 3 to 4 corpsmembers, including a Trail Inventory t, '� ` ,' 4; ' y �
crew supervisor. This crew is trained, equipped, and ready to complete Landscaping ,.-�\ I� � ` � ��
a variety of wrork projects. Little or no supervisian is generally needed for Forest Improvements � � j�
the crew. Vehicles and basic equipment are provided by the MCC. Wildlife Habitat lmprover� n�t -� _- -
Campsite Construction �, _ "
Park Improvements — - ' .,�,�,
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Wildlife Surveys _ .. ,
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Date: November 6, 2000
To: . Local Grant Applicants � `��
From: Wayne Sames, Local Grants Section �
Subject: 2001 Grant Application Round
Enclosed you will find information on grant programs available for the 2001 application round.
Please review the materials carefully and thoroughly. Application requirements, such as due dates
for complete applications, do vary.
The total amount of funding that may be availabie for these programs is uncertain at this time.
The Legistative Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCMR) has indicated that it will
recommend funding for a number of these programs. This recommendation will be forwarded to
the 2001 Legislature, which will decide whether to appropriate the funds. Congress has also
taken action to restore some funding to the states for the federal Land and Water Conservation
Fund. A final allocation figure for Minnesota should be available after the first of the year. Other
federal funding is expected for the National Recreation Trail Program. The 2000 Legislature did
appropriate $500,000 for a Regional Park Grant Program. See the enclosed fact sheet for more
information on this new program. The 2000 Legislature also appropriated funds for the trail grant
programs.
If you are interested in applying for a grant; we recommend that you return the enclosed
Application Request Form as early as possible. TMs wi11 allow adequate time for the DNR staff to ��
discuss the project with you and provide you with the appropriate application materials. Lead �
time may be required to meet application requirements, such as holding a public hearing, permit '
review, completion of appraisals, etc. ,
Also enclosed is information about the Minnesota Conservation Corps (MCC). We encourage
Iocal governments to consider partnering with the MCC, particularly for projects receiving
National Recreation Trail Funds.
A series of public open houses on these grant programs will be held in various locations around
the state in December. Please see the enclosed meeting schedule for the dates and locations.
DNR Information: 651-296-6157 • 1-888-646-6367 � TTY: 651-296-5484 • 1-800-657-3929
An Equal Opportunity Employer
�'�'� Printed on Recycfed Paper Containing a
Who Values Diversity ��1r Minimum of 10% Post-Consumer Waste
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Summary of Programs Inciuded in this Information Packet
Program Name Eligible Applicants Application Ma�cimum
Due Date Grant
Local Grants Program
Outdoor Recreation Local Units of Government 3l31/O1 Variable
' Natural and Scenic Local Units of Government 3/31J01 $500,000
School Districts
Regional Pazk Public Regional Pazk 3l31/O1 Variable
Organizations outside of
the seven county
metropolitan area.
Conservation Partners Local Units of Govemment 3/31i01 $20,000
School Districts
Private Organizations
Environmental Local Units of Government 3/31/O1 $20,000
Partnerships School Districts
Private Organizations
Trail Grant Program
Local Trail Connections Local Units of Government 2/28101 $50,000
' National Recreational Loca1 Units of Government 2/28/O1 $100,000
Trail preferably in cooperation
with a local trail
organization
Regional Trail Local Units of Gover�ment 2/28/Ol $250,000
Cooperative Water
Recreation Program
Fishing Piers Local Units of Govemment 6/1/O1 $20,000
Public Boat Access Local Units of Government Open Variable
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Department of Natural Resources
Statewide Grant Program Open Houses
Grant program staff will be available to provide progzam information, discuss specific projects
and provide application materials during the following regional open houses scheduled in
December.
Tuesday December 5�' Rochester Rochester Comrnunity and Technical
3:OQ - S:OOpm College, Heintz Center
1926 Collegeview Drive SE
Wednesday December 6"` St. Paul Como Lakeside Pavilion
* at 1:OOpm 1360 North Lexington Pazkway
Thursday December 7`� Granite Falls Minnesota West Community and
3:00 - 5:00 pm Technical College
1593 11 �' Avenue
Tuesday December 12�' Hibbing Hibbing Community College
6:00 - 8:OOpm 1515 East 25th Street �
Wednesday December 13`� Crookston University of Minnesota - Crookston
6:00 - 8:OOpm , 2900 University Avenue
Thursday December 14`� Brainerd Central Lakes College
1:OQ - 3:QOpm 501 West College Drive
* All open houses will be informal discussions with grants staff except for the St. Paul open
house which will include a more formal presentation beginning at 1:OOpm.
� APPLICATION REQUES.T FORM
One Application Request Form should be submitted per project to the appropriate program siaff (refer to the program
information sheets enclosed for the maiIing address). Please make copies of this form, as needed.
Applicant County
Contact Person
Titte
Address
Phone Number (Daytime hours)
Project Name
Please check the appropriate program (if known) and provide an estimated total project cost:
Natural and Scenic Area Grant Prograzn Nationai Recreational Trail
Outdoor Recreation Grant Program Grant Program (Symms)
Regional Park Grant Program Regional Trail Grant Program
LocaI Trail Connections Grant Program Public Boat Access Program
Fishing Pier Grant Program
Total Estimated Cost: $
Congressional District (1-8): Legislative District (1A-67B): I
Project Description: '
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October, 20(l0
Natural And Scenic Area Grant Program
Information Sheet - 2001 Application Cycle
Program purpose To increase, protect and enhance natural and scenic areas.
How it tvorks Provides state grants to local units of government for up to SO% of the cost of acquisition
of natural and scenic areas.
Eligibie applicants Cities, counties, townships and school districts.
Eligible projects Eligible projects include fee title acquisition and perznanent easement acquisition. Minimal
betterment acdvities are eiigible as part of the groposed acquisition project and include
interpretive, educational or boundary signing and protective fencing.
Minimum Projectproposals must have a totai project cost of at least $10,000. Significant progress must
requirements be completed on active projects before an additional proposal can be submitted.
Program Funding A maximum of 50%o of the total eligible project costs not to exceed a maximum grant of
$500,000. Applicants must be abie to fund at least 50% of the total project costs. Costs must
be incarred and paid for before reimbursement can be made. Applicants are eligible to
receive more than one grant.
Grant awards The Departrnent of Natural Resources will review and rank applications during the spring
of 2001. Grant awazds will be announced in the summer of 2001.
Project period Funded pzojects must begin promptly after an agreement has been completed beiween the
State and the applicant. Al] components of the project must be completed by December 31,
2003.
To Apply To receive an application, please submit an Apvlication Request Form. We recommend
that the Application Request Form be submitted before January 31, 2001. The completed
application is due on March 31, 2001 to be eligible for this funding cycle.
Further Information Grants Manager (see enclosed Grant Manager Assignment List)
Local Grants Program
Department of Natural Resources
O�ce of Management and Budget Services, Box 10
500 Lafayette Road
St. Paul, MN 55155-4010
FAX: 651/296-6047
WEB SI'TE: www.dnr.state.mn.us
October, 2000
Grant Manager Assignments
' For further information about the Outdoor Recreation, Regional Park Grant Program or the Natural and Scenic
Area Grant Programs, contact the Grant Manager for your area.
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Audrey Mularie Joe Hiller Tom Kranz
(651)296-47d5 (651)296-4891 (651)297-3168 , �
audreymularie@dnr.state.mn.us joe.hiller@dnr.state.mn.us tom.lQanz@dnr.state.mn_us
County Region County Region County Region �
Anoka 6 Becker 1 Aitkin 3
Big Stone 4 Beltrami 1 Benton 3
Blue Earth 4 Carver 6 Caziton 2
Brown 4 Cass 3 Chisago 3
Chippewa 4 Ciay 1 Cook 2
Cottonwood 4 Clearwater 1 Dakota 6
Dodge 5 Crow Wing 3 Hennepin 6 '
Faribault 4 Douglas 1 Isanu 3
Filimore 5 Grant 1 Itasca 2
Freebom 5 Hubbard i Kanabec 3
Gaadhue 5 Kittson 1 Koochiching 2
Houston 5 Lake Of The Woods 1 Lake 2 �
7ackson 4 Mahnomen 1 Mille Lacs 3
Kandiyohi 4 Marshall 1 Pine 3 ,
Lac Qui Parle 4 Morrison 3 Sherburne 3
Le Sueur 4 Norman 1 St. Louis 2
Lincoln 4 Otter Tail 1 Steams 3
Lyon 4 Pennington 1 Wright 3
Martin 4 Polk 1 �
Mcleod 4 Pope 1
Meeker 4 Red Lake 1
Mower 5 Roseau 1
Murray 4 Scott 6
Nicollet 4 Stevens 1 �
Nobles 4 Todd 3
Olmsted S Traverse 1
Pipestone 4 Wadena 3
Ramsey 6 Wilkin i
Redwood 4
Renville 4
Rice 5
Rock 4
Sibley 4
Steele S
Swift 4
Wabasha 5
Waseca 4 Program Supervisor:
Washington 6 Wayne Sames
Watonwan 4 (651) 296-1567
Winona 5
Yellow Medicine 4
MN Dept. of Natural Resources, Locai Grants
500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 55155-4010
Toll free number ouuide Twin Cities Metro Area: 888-MINNDNR
October 10, 2000
Outdoor Recreation Grant Program
Information Sheet - 2001 Application Cycle
Program purpose To i�crease and enhance outdoor recreation facilities.
How it works Provides matching grants to iocal units of government for up to 50% of the acquisition,
development and/or redevelopment costs of local parks and recreation areas.
Eligible applicant's Cities, counties and townships.
Eligible projects Park acquisition and/or developmendredevelopment inciuding, among others, trails, picnic
shelters, playgrounds, athletic facilities, boat accesses, fishing piers, swimming beaches,
campgrounds, and design and engineering (maximumof 10% of total project costs). Contact
the Grants Manager with questions about other eligible facilities. ,
Minunum Project proposaIs must include at least one eligible outdoor recreation facility and have a total I I
requirements project cost of at least $10,000. Land proposed for developmendredevelopment must be � I
owned by the applicant or be part of an acquisidon project. Significant progtess must be I
completed on active projects before an additional proposal can be submitted. i
Program Funding Grants are typically for 50 percent of the total eligible project costs. The remaining 50
percent "local share" can consist of cash or the value of materials, labor and equipment �
usage provided by the local sponsor or by local donadons or any combination thereof.
Costs must be incurred an@ paid for before reimbursement can be made. Applicants are
eligible to receive more than one grant.
Grant awards The Department of Natural Resources will review and rank applicadons during the spring .
of 2001. Grant awards will be announced in the summer of 2001.
Project period Funded projects must begin promptiy after an agreement has been completed between the
State and the applicant. All components of the project must be completed by December 31,
2003.
To Appiy To receive an application, piease submit an A�plication Request Form. We recommend that
the Application Request Form be submitted before January 31, 2001. The compieted
application is due on March 31, 2001 to be eligible for this funding cycle,
Further Information Grants Manager (see enclosed Grant Manager Assignment List )
Local Grants Program
Department of Natural Resources
Office of Management and Budget Services, Box 10
SQO Lafayette Road
St. Paul, MN 55155-4010
FAX:651/296-6047
WE$ STTE: www.dnr.state.mn.us
October, 2000
Grant Manager Assignments
For further information about the Outdoor Recreation, Regional Park Grant Program or the Natural and Scenic
Area Grant Programs, contact the Grant Manager for your atea.
Audrey Mularie Joe Hiller Tom Kranz
(651)296-4705 (651)296-4891 (651)297-3168
audrey.mularie@dnr.state.mn.us joe.hiller@dnr.state.mn.us tom.iQanz@dnr.state.mn.us
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County Region County Region County Region '
Anoka 6 Becker 1 Aitkin 3
' Big Stone 4 Beltrami 1 Benton 3
Blue Earth 4 Carver 6 Carlton 2
Brown 4 Cass 3 Chisago 3 �
Ctuppewa 4 Clay 1 Cook 2 �
Cottonwood 4 Clearwater 1 Dakota 6 ,
Dodge 5 Crow Wing 3 Hennepin 6 ,
Faribault 4 Douglas 1 Isanti 3
Fillmore 5 Grant 1 Ttasca 2
Freebom 5 Hubbard 1 Kanabec 3
Goodhue 5 Kittson 1 Koochiching 2
Houston 5 Lake Of The Woods 1 Lake 2
Jackson 4 Mahnomen 1 Mille Lacs 3
Kandiyohi 4 Marshall 1 Pine 3
Lac Qui Parle 4 Morrison 3 Sherburne 3
Le Sueur 4 Norman 1 St. Louis 2
Lincoln 4 Otter Tail I Stearns 3
Lyon 4 Pennington 1 Wright 3
Martin 4 Polk 1
Mcleod 4 Pope 1
Meeker 4 Red Lake i
Mower 5 Roseau 1
Murray 4 Scott 6 •
Nicollet 4 Stevens 1
Nobles 4 Todd 3
Olmsted 5 Traverse 1
Pipestone 4 Wadena 3
Ramsey 6 Wilkin 1
Redwood 4
Renville 4
Rice 5
Rock 4
Sibley 4
�� Steele 5
Swifc 4
Wabasha 5
Waseca 4 Program Supervisor:
Washington 6 Wayne Sames
Watonwan 4 (651) 296-1567
Winona 5
Yellow Medicine 4
MN Dept. of Natural Resources, Local Grants
500 Lafayette Road, St. Paui, MN 55155-4010
Toll free number outside Twin Cities Metro Area: 888-MINNDNR
October 10, 2400
Regional Park Grant Program
Information Sheet - 2001 Application Cycle
Program purpose To increase and enhance regional outdoor recreation facilities in areas outside the seven
county mecropolitan area.
How it works Provides state gtants to public regional park organizations outside of the seven county
metropolitan area for up to 60% of the cost of acquisition, development and/or redeveiopment
of regional parks.
Eligible applicants Public regional park organizations outside of the seven county metropolitan area.
Eligible projects Eligible projects include park acqnisition and/or developmendredevelopment of regional park
' facilities inciuding, among others, trails, picnic facilities, boat accesses, fishing piers,
swimming beaches, campgrounds, playgrounds, and design and engineering (maximum of
10% of total project costs). Contact the Grants Manager wiih questions about other eligible
facilities. �
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Minimum Project proposals must have a total project cost of at least $40,000. Significant progress must �
requirements be compieted on active pzojects before an additional proposal can be submitied. ��
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Program Funding A maximum of 60% of the total eiigible project costs. Applicants must be able to fund at �
least 40% of the total project costs. Costs must be incurred and paid for before i
reimbursement can be made. Applicants are eligible to receive more than one grant. ,
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Grant awards Tl�e Department of Natural Resources will review and rank applications during the spring �
of 2001. Grant awazds will be announced in the summer of 2001. �
Project period Funded projects must begin promptly after an agreement has been completed between the
State and the applicant. All components of the project must be completed by December 31,
2003.
To Apply To receive an application, please submit an A�glication Reguest Form. We recommend
that the Application Request Form be subrrutted before )anuary 31, 2001. The completed
application is due on March 31, 2001 to be eligible for this funding cycle.
Further Information Grants Manager (see enclosed Grant Manager Assignment List)
Local Grants Program
Department of Natural Resources
Office of Management and Budget Services, Box 10
500 Lafayette Road
St. Paul, MN 55155-4010
FAX: 651/296-6047
WEB SITE: www.dnr,state.mn.us
Grant Manager Assignments
For further information about the Outdoor Recrearion, Regional Pazk Grant Program or the Natural and Scenic
Area Grant Programs, contact the Grant Manager for your area.
Audrey Mularie Joe Hiller Tom Kranz
(651)296-4705 (651)296-4891 (651)297-3168
audrey.mularie@dnr.state.mn.us joe.hiller@dnr.state.mn.us tom.l¢anz@dnr.state.mn.us
County Region County Region County Region
Anoka 6 Becker 1 Aitkin 3
Big Stone 4 Beltrami i Benton 3
Blue Earth 4 Carver 6 Cariton 2
Brown 4 Cass 3 Chisago 3
Chippewa 4 Clay i Cook 2
Cottonwood 4 Clearwater 1 Dakota 6
Dodge 5 Crow Wing 3 Hennepin 6
Faribault 4 Douglas 1 Isand 3
Fillmore 5 Grant 1 Itasca 2
Freeborn 5 Hubbard 1 Kanabec 3
Goodhue 5 Kittson 1 Koochiching 2
Houston 5 Lake Of The Woods i Lake 2
Jackson 4 Mahnomen 1 Miile Lacs 3
Kandiyohi 4 Mazshall 1 Pine 3 ,
Lac Qui Pazle 4 Momson 3 Sherburne 3
Le Sueur 4 Norman 1 St. Louis 2
- Lincoln 4 Otter Tail 1 Steams 3
Lyon 4 Pennington 1 Wright 3
Martin 4 Polk 1
Mcleod 4 Pope 1
Meeker 4 Red Lake 1
Mower 5 Roseau 1 ,
Murray 4 Scott 6
Nicollet 4 Stevens 1
Nobles 4 Todd 3
Olmsted 5 Traverse 1
Pipestone 4 Wadena 3
Ramsey 6 Wilkin 1
Redwood 4
Renville 4
Rice 5 •
Rock 4
Sibley 4
Steele 5
Swift 4
, Wabasha 5
Waseca 4 Program Supervisor:
' Washington 6 Wayne Sames
Watonwan 4 (651) 296-1567
Winona 5
Yellow Medicine 4
MN Dept. of Natural Resources, Local Grants
500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 55155-4010
Toll free number outside Twin Cities Metro Area: 888-MINNDNR
October 10, 2000
' Conservation Partners Grant Program � �Nry
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Information Sheet - 2001 Application Cycle �
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Program Purpose: To encourage the enhancement of fish, wildlife,
and native plant habitats and research and surveys of fish and wildlife directly related to
specific habitat improvement projects through cooper-ation by private organizations and
local governments.
Eligible Projects: Projects fall into two categories: l. Habitat Enhancement - Habitat
Enhancement projects include but are not limited to: restoration of natural plant
communities; reforestation; protection of wetlands; establishing native plant buffer strips
along streams and lakes; protection of water quality; abatement of soil erosion; and other
practices consistent with sound wildlife management. 2. Research/Surveys -
Research/Survey projects include but are not limited to: monitoring environmental �
indicators; surveying plant and animal populations; evaluating enhancement projects; and �,
researching methods to conserve or enhance fish, wildlife and native plant habitat. These ��
reseazch/survey projects must be directly related to specific habitat improvement projects. �
Grant funds cannot be used to fund curricula, existing staff and program activities or �
capital development such as buildings and trails. �
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Who May Apply: Private organizations, counties, cities, townships, school districts, and ��
native American bands.
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Priorities: Cooperarive efforts among local governments, school districts, and private �
organizations and creative projects that meet the program purpose. Projects are selected ��
based on regional priorities. ',
Level of Assistance: A maximum of 50% of the total eligible project costs not to exceed
a maximum grant of $20,000. The minimum grant amount is $1,000. Costs must be
incurred and paid before reimbursement can be made. �
General Information: Applications are due by March 31, 2001. Grant awards will be
announced in the summer. Projects must ordinarily be completed within 18 months.
How to Apply: To receive an application or for more information, contact the grant
coordinator for the region where the project will be located (listed on the back of this
sheet). More information about this and other DNR gz programs is also available at
www.dnr.state.mn.us. Click on the Financial Assistance link near the bottom of the page.
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Environmental Partnerships
Region Grant
Coardinators 1 Jeff Asfoor 4 Mark Lindquist
DNR Regions 6603 Bemidji Ave N 261 Hwy. 15 5
i Bemidji, MN 56601 New Ulm, MN 56073
Phone: (218) 755-3954 Phone: (507) 354-6034
� � ; � Fax: (218) 755-4417 Fax: (507) 359-b018
' , 1 2 � ' Jeff.Asfoor@d�r.state.mn.us Mazk.Lindquist@dnr.state.mn.us
� � 2 Jim Weseloh 5 Denis AIlen
� � 3 1201 E Hwy. 2 2300 Silver Creek Rd. NE
; Grand Rapids, MN 55744 Rochester, MN 55906
Phone: (218) 327-4127 Phone: (507) 280-5058
Fax: (2l8) 327-4263 Fa1c: (507) 285-7144
Jim.Weseloh@dnr.state.mn.us Denis.Allen@dnr.state.znn.us
3 Jack Olson 6 Sharon Pfeifer
1601 ivlinnesota Dr. 1200 Wamer Rd.
Brainerd, MN 56401 St. Paul, MN 55106
Phone: (218) 828-2701 Phone: (651) 772-7982
Faac: (218) 828-2437 Fax: (651) 772-7977
Jack.Olson@dnr.state.mn.us Shazon.Pfeifer@dnr.state.mn.us
Examples of Environmental Partnership Projects
• Environmental cleanup projects.
• Prepa.ration of natural resource education materials such as handbooks, manuals,
videos, brochures and newsletters.
• Development of educational displays, trail guides, e�chibits, information signs or
billboards that illustrate ecological or conservahon principles
, • Partnerships of citizen groups and commercial or manufacturing entities to reduce
point-source pollution
• Environmental indicator monitoring such as water quality monitoring
• Bird nesting boxes; bat boxes; bee hives; etc. (if used primarily to promote
environmental benefits from various species.)
• Other creative projects that focus primarily on environmental education or
environmental service pro�ects.
Grants cannot be used to fund cumcula, existing staff and program activities or capital
' development such as buildings and trails.
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Enviroamental Partnerships Grant Program ,�p�� �
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Information Sheet - 2001 Application Cycle �
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Program Purpose: To encourage environmental service projects and
related education activities through public and private partnerships.
Eligible Projects: Eligible projects include but are not limited to: community
ei�vironrnental service projects to clean up natural areas such as streams, lakes and
wetlands; prepare and produce environmental educarion products such as handbooks, �
manuals, videos and newsletters; and develop educational sites and e�ibits that
demonstrate environmental conservation principles. Creative project ideas that meet the �
program purpose above are encouraged. Grant fands cannot be used to fund curricula, '�
existing staff and program activities or capital development such as buildings and trails. i
Who May Apply: Private organizations, counties, cities, townships, school districts, and I
native American bands.
Priorities: Cooperative efforts among local govemments, school distzicts, and private
organizations and creative projects that meet the program purpose. Projects are selected ',
based on regional priorities. �,
Level of Assistance: A ma�cimum of 50% of the total eligible project costs not to exceed l i
a maximum grant of $20,000. The minimum grant amount is $1,000. Costs must be
incurred and paid before reimbursement can be made.
GeneraI Information: Applications are due by Mazch 31, 2001. Grant awards will be
announced in tYie summer. Projects must ordinarily be completed within 18 months.
How to Apply: To receive an application or for more information, contact the grant
coordinator for the region whexe the project will be located (listed on the back of this
sheet). More information about this and other DNR grant programs is also available at
wwtiv.dnr.state.mn.us. Click on the Financial Assistance link near the bottom of the page.
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Conservation Partners �
Region Grant
Coordinators 1 JeffAsfoor 4 Mark Lindquist
DNR Regions b603 Bemidji Ave N 261 Hwy 15 S
� Bemidji, MN 56601 New Ulm, MN 56073
Phone:(218)755-3954 Phone:(507}359-6034 ,
Fax: (218) 755-4417 F�: {507) 359-6018
�� 2 � ` Jeff.Asfoor@dnr.state.mn.us Mark.Lindquist@dnr.state.mn.us �
� 2 Jim Weseloh 5 Denis Allen '
� � 3 1201 E Hwy. 2 230Q Silver Creek Rd. NE '
� Grand Rapids, MN 55744 Rochester, MN 55906
Phone: (218) 327-4127 Phone: (507) 280-5058
Fax:(218)327-4263 Fax:(507)285-7144
r 3un.Weseloh@dnr.state.mn.us Denis.Allen@dnr.state.mn.us
3 Jack Olson 6 Sharon Pfeifer -
1601 Minnesota Dr. 1200 Warner Rd.
Brainerd, MN 56401 St. Paul, MN 55106
Phone:(218)828-2701 Phone:(651).772-?982
F�: (218) 828-2437 Fax: (651) 772-7977 '
Jack.Olson@dnr.state.mn.us Sharon.Pfeifer@dnr.state.mn.us
Examples of Conservation Partners Projects
Habitat Enhancement
• Restoration of natural plant communities
� Reforestation
• Protections of wetlands
• Establishing native plant buffer strips along streams and lakes
� Protection of water quality to enhance native habitats .
• Abatement of soil erosion
• Other practices consistent with sound wildlife management
Research & Survey
• Monitoring environmental indicators
• Surveying plant and animal populations
• Evaluating enhancement projects
• Researching methods to conserve or enhance fish, wildlife and native plant habitat.
Grants cannot be used to fund curricuia, existing staff and program activities or capital
�, development such as buildings and trails.
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• . LOCAL TRAIL CONNECTiONS GRANT PROGRAM
Information Sheet
2001
Deadlines/ Apolications must be received no later than February 28, 200'!. Pending the availability
Important Dates: of funds, reimbursement grant awards wiil be announced in Juty 2001.
Program Purpose: The emphasis of this program is to promote access between people and
desirable destinations, not to deveiop significant new recreation facilities. Its
primary purpose is to complete trail connections between where people live (e.g.,
residential areas within cities, and communities) and significant public recreation
facilities (e.g., parks and other traiis}. Priority wiil be given to residential connections to
siate and regiona! facilities. A secondary purpose is to link existing trail segments.
How it works: Provides reimbursement grants to local units of govemment for trai! projects or serves
• as a partial local "match" for a TEA-21 Enhancement Projecf.
Eligibie Cities, counties, and townships.
Applicants:
Local Support: Local/area support must be demonstrated.
Minimum Project must result in a trail linkage that is immediately available for use by the general
Requirements: public. There must be demonstrated compatibifity of the uses provided by the project
proposal with uses provided by the recreation facility.
Eligible Projects: Land acquisition and traii deveiopment. However, acquisition of trail right-of-way wil!
only be eligible when it is proposed in conjunction with trail development. Lands
purchased with this fund will require a"perpetua� easement for recreational trail �
purposes," and trails devefoped with this fund will require a twenty-year maintenance
commitment by the project sponsor. Projects inside state park boundaries and state
traii corridors and elements of the Regional Open Space System in the Twin Cities
Metro System are ineligible.
Reimbursement A maximum of 50 percent of the total eligible project costs.
Grant Amount: Minimum-$5,000. Maximum-$50,000.
Local Match: Fifty percent "cash match" for eligible elements of the project proposal. Neither this
funding source nor the "cash match" can be used for labor services and/or to meet
existing payroll (i.e., oniy contract services, materiais, and suppiies are reimbursable).
Match must not be other state funds, Metropolitan Council Grants, or National
Recreational 7rail Program (formerly Symms).
Project Period: !n most cases funding is only available through June 30, 2003. At that time, the project
must be completely developed and all billings submitted to the DNR. In certain cases,
this period may be extended for projects receiving TEA-21 Enhancement fund'+ng.
Disbursement of Grants are reimbursable. Costs must be incurred and paid for before
funds: reimbursement can take p/ace.
For Application Requests or other information:
Tim Mitchell Statewide 651/297-1718 Send application request to:
Tom Danger Statewide 651/296-4782 Recreation Services Section
Ardon Belcher Norihwestern MN 218/755-3969 DNFirfrails and Waterways Unit
Les 011ila Northeastern MN 218/327-4409 500 Lafayette Road
Tim Browning Central MN 218/828-2610 St. Paul, MN 55155-4052
Craig Mitchell Southeastern MN 507/280-5060 FAX 651-297-5475
Dave Wolff Southwestern MN 507/359-6066
Dan Collins Twin Cities 651R72-7936
October 3q 2000
REGIONAL TRAIL GRANT PROGRAM
� Information Sheet
2001
� Deadlines/ A lications must be received no later than Februa 28 2001. Pendin fhe availabili
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Important Dates: of funds, reimbursement grant awards wi{I be announced in July 2001.
Program Purpose: The primary purpose of this program is to promote development of re�ionally significant
trails. Primary determinants of significance include length, expected use, and resource
quality/attractiveness.
, How it works: . Provides reimbursement grants to locai units of govemment for trail royects or serves as
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a partial local "match" for a TEA-21 Enhancement Project.
'� Eligible Cities, counties, and townships.
Applicants:
Local Support: Local/area support must be demonstrated.
Eligible Projects: Land acquisition and trail development. Priority will be given to projects that provide a
useable trail. Land purchased with this fund will require a"perpetual easement for
recreational trail purposes," and trails developed with these funds will require a twenty-
year maintenance commitment by the project sponsor.
Reimbursement A maximum of 50 percent of the total eligible project costs. Minimum-$5,000. Maximum-
Grant Amount: $25Q,�00.
Local Match: Fifty percent "cash match" for eligible elements of the project proposal. Neither this
funding source nor the "cash match" can be used for labor services and/or to meet
existing payro4! (i.e., onfy contract services, materiais, and supplies are reimbursablej.
Match must not include other state funds, Metropolitan Councit Grants, or Nationa{
Recreation Trail Program (formerly Symms).
Pro�ect Period: In most cases funding is only available through June 30, 2003. At that time, the project
must be completely developed and all billings submitted to the DNR. Pending approval
by the Legislature, this period may be extended for projects receiving TEA-21
Enhancement funding. �
Disbursement of Granis are reimbursable. Costs must be incurred and paid for before reimbursement
funds: can fake place.
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For Application Requests or other information:
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Tim Mitchell Statew�de 651/297-1718
Tom Danger Statewide 651/296-4782 Send appfication request to:
Ardon Belcher Northwestern MN 218/755-3969 Recreation Services Section
Les 011ila Northeastem MN 218/327-4409
DNRl1"rails and Waterways Unit
Tim Browning Central MN 218/828-2610 500 Lafayette Road
Craig Mitchell Southeastern MN 507l280-5060 St. Paul, MN 55155-4052
Dave Wolff Southwestern MN 507/359-6066 �AX 651/297-5475
Dan Collins Twin Cities 651/772-7936
� October 30. 2000� . '
� NATIONA� f oErCa E �TIS
Deadlines/ The complete apptication is due on February 28, 2001 to be eligible for this funding cycie. Reimbursement
Important Dates: grani awards wiA be announced in the Summer 2001. Money will be available no sooner than Januaryl, 2002
Program Program funding cames from a portion of the revenue received by the Federa! Highway Trust Fund from ihe
, Introduction: Federal motor fuel excise tau paid by users of off-road recreationat vehicies such as snowmobiles, off-road
� motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, and off-road light trucks. Approximately $1,000,000 will be available for
' projects in 2001.
, How it Works; AI( projects must be sponsored by a unit of govemment, preferably in cooperation witM a local trai!
organization. Applications will be reviewed by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the state's
irai! advisory council, the Minnesota Recreational Trail Users Association (MRTUA). With consideration given
to MRTt1A's recommertdation, the DNR wil! make the final selection decision. If selected, the recipient will
enter into a contract with the State of Minnesota after required e�vironmental documentation is completed.
Procedures for reimbursement will be guided by State requirements as well as those by the Federal Highway
Administraiion. The DNR will only reimburse work that takes place after comptetion of the contract (i.e.,
nothing completed before the contract will be reimbursec!).
Eligibte , Motorized and non-motorized trail projects are e(igible for funding.
Activities: • Maintenance/restoration of existing recreational trails.
• DevelopmenUrehabilitatio� of trailside and trailhead facilities and recreational trail linkages.
• Purchase and lease of recreationai trail construction and maintenance equipment.
• Construction of new trails on federal (with limitations), state, county, municipal or private lands.
• Acquisition of easements and fee simple title to property for recreatio�al trails.
• RedesigNrelocation of trails to benefiUminimize the impact to the natural environmeni
Non-eligible • Condemnation of any kind of interest in property.
Activitles: • Construction of trails within federally designated wildemess areas (with some exceptions).
• Upgrading, expanding, or otherwise facilitating motorized use or access to trails predominantly used '
by non-motorized traii users prior to May 1, i 990 on which motorized use is either prohibited or has �,
not occurred. ;
MRTUA 7he Minnesota Aecreational Trail Users Association has recommended the following priorities for 2001: !
Priorities for • Projects that accommodate both motorized and non-motorized uses will be given special '
2001 consideration: I
• Projects that involve urban youth corps workers such as the Minnesota Conservation Corps wifl be l i
given special consideration. �
• Any eligible all-terrain vehicle, off-highway motorcycle, and off-road 4x4 vehicle projects '
• For all non-mtorized uses (horse, bike, in-line skate, ski, and hike) priority wiil be given to trail signage �
io improve safety, necessary trail facilities, and trail linkages to existing trail systems. I !
Locat Match: Fifty percent (50%) "cash match" for eligible elements of the projeci proposa! is required. '
• Neither this funding source nor the cash match can be used for in-house labor services and/or to � �
meet existing payroll (i.e., only contract services, materials and supp(ies are reimbursab(e).
• Regiona! Trail Grant Program, Outdoor Recreation Grant Progrem, and Local Trail Connection '
Grant Program are not eligible cash matches for this program.
• Federal funds can be used as the cash match as iong as the share attributable to the federal
govemment is less than 95 percent of the cost of the project.
• This program may be used in tandem with 2001 DNR Grant-in-Aid Agreements for capitol
improvements to pay for activities eiigible under both programs (contract services, materials and
supplies).
Size of Project Projec! proposals must resuli in at least $5,000 of reimbursement or no more than $100,000 of
reimbursement.
Project Funded projects will need to begin promptly after an agreement has been completed between the State and
Period: the applicant. Funding for these projects is only available through June 30, 2004. All components of the
project must be completed by lhls date.
Disbursement; Grants are reimbursabie. Costs musi be incurred and paid for before reimbursement can take place.
For Tim Mitchell Statewide s51/297-1718 Send application request to•
Application Tom Danger Statewide 651/296-4872 Recreation Services Section .
Requests or Ardon Belcher Northwestern MN 218/755-3969 DNR/Trails and Waterways Unit
other Les ONila Northeasiern MN 218/327-4409 500 Lafayette Road
information: Tim Browning Centrai MN 218/828-2610 St. Paul, MN 55155-4052
Craig Mitchell Southeastern MN 507/280-5060
Dave Wolff Southwestern MN 507/359-6066 FAX: (651)297-5475
Dan Collins Twin Citiss 651/772-7936
�ctober 30, 20Q0
Cooperative Water Recreation Grant Programs
Information Sheet - 2001 Application Cycte
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Application: 1. Public boat accesses - a cooperative acquisition and development program
• Contact the Traiis and Waterways area supervisor for more informatio�.
2. Fishing pier and shore fishing program - Applications submitted by June
1 st are reviewed on site, ranked, and the highest priorities are selected for '
installation for the following summec �,
Program Purpose: These programs provide financial and technical assistance to local governments I ��
to improve water recreation facilities inciuding; pubtic boat accesses, fishing piers, '
shore fishing, rivers recreation amenities.
How it works: The DNR works with local units of govemments and provides technicai and
financial assistance to +mprove water recreatio� opportu�ities. Typically the local
unit of govemment owns the property and the DNR cooperates in the development. �
Eligible applicants: Counties, cities, and townships.
Eligibte Projects: Projects that improve access to pubiic water. It includes acquisition, development
and rehabilitation of water recreation facilities. Projects involve site design to
improve pa�king, boat ramps, landscape restoration, docks, and accessibility for
people with disabilities. Shore fishing projects incfude pier installation and/or
shoreiine improvements.
Priorities: Projects are selected based on criteria which include but are not limited to the
following: public demand, locations, p�esent avaiiabiiity of facilities, gams fish
present, size of water body, accessibility, and sponsor donation.
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Grant amount: Grant amounts vary for access development and shore fishing projects. Fishing ��
piers are up to $20,000 per project depending on the size of the pier determined '
to be appropriate for the water body. •
Local Match: Match amounts for accesses are negotiabfe based on present avaiiabiiity
and need in the area. The level of financial assistance fluctuates considerably
depending on the project scope, sponsor's need and the program's available
budget. Piers are ranked siatewide with the amount of match being a significant
criteria for ranking.
Contact: Please contact the Trails and Waterways Area Supervisor for your location as listed
on the back side of this page.
AREA SUPERVISORS TRAILS AND WATERWAYS �
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Area 1A, Dick Kimball ________ � Area 4A: Gregg Soupir
6603 Bemidji Ave. North �_-- !� P.O. Box 457 �
Bemidji, Minnesota 56601 K�°°^ Ap6�� Spicer, Minnesota 56288
(218) 755=3972 ' ---- 4kao1 � (320) 796-6281
Area 1 B: Bruce Winterfeidt M��•� : Area 4B: Bob Chance
1221 Fir Avenue East �.� �� S t._ Rural Route 2- Box 245
Fergus Falis, Minnesota 56537 + �nn� ��k�o '••� L_ �' �.-�----, Windom, Minnesota 56101
(218) 739-7447 R �"' 9 " ° " — � '"✓" � ' �,-�' (507) 831-2918
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Area 2A: Bob Moore P«L 2b %' Area 4C: Bob Kaul
1201 East Highway 2 _____ 2a ; S��W� ;. l 261 Highway 15 South
Grand Rapids, Minnesota 55744 �,,,,. � •....,....,•,,,••�, • 2c ' New Ufm, Minnesota 56073
(218) 327-4240 "°"""' �°""°m'" "„°, � � ' (507) 359-6067
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Area 2B: Ann Niesen �. Bedcar ����b ' Area 5A: Joel Wagar
406 Main Street, Box 388 °ui ; � 2300 Silver Creek Road N.E.
Tower, Minnesota 55790 ........... A ,�, : �� Rochester, Minnesota 55906
(218) 753-6256 ' •'" ' 3 °•"'°" . (507) 280-5062
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Area 2C: Tom Peterson �°'°"""° Area 5B: Craig Blommer
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1568 Highway 2 ; , M ,� P �" 2300 Siiver Creek Road N.E.
Two Harbors, Minnesota 55616 — : :�� •�.M�. Rochester, Minnesota 55903
{218) 834-6622 °°^, °°°� '°"" ; "'°^"°^ ; : 3 cr (507) 280-5Q61
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Trrvems Benton
Area 3A: Forrest Boe � Area 6A: Martha Reger
1601 Minnesota Drive �S� 91 "�° g � °° '" ,..��� 9925 Valley View Road
Brainerd, Minnesota 56401 S � ° '"'� ° �""��° Val{ey View Business Center
(218) 828-2690 s»«� ; W,�,� ,�. W.„- Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55344
� MaeNer �1� ���^ (952) 826-6769
Area 3B: Scott Schroeder � �^��. �°^^�^� : ' "
940 Industrial Drive South #103 4�o��P.M � _. �"', H��w� ;, Area 6B: Suzann Willhite
f • MoLeod Cenar � ��
Sauk Rapids, Minnesota 56379 �eAawMedcM H � nv � .; :� 6 1200 Warner Road
"" '"'•••' • �^� 3�° °.k°�. � Saint Paul, Minnesota 55106
(320) 255-2971 � `� ;
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.•+�- -� --�. (651) 772-7937
Area 3C: Kevin Arends �^ �ro^ • Neewood .� R� po� �S .
�� �• Bmwn NkoM� .�le Sueur W�heshe 1
Route 2- 701 South Kenwood � -"••• �•� •• .••� . Central Office: Kim Lockwood
Moose Lake, Minnesota 55767 P�°� W ������"�' • �' Box 52, 500 Lafayette Road
Slon� Mumry W��omv�n � Blue Eerlh Weaec� S�eek OoCye • OlmsleA Wkrorw ``
(218) 485-5410 ' — � ,. : �� � Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155-4052
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; (651) 297-4954
Rack Nodes Jerkaan Mer�h r FarMaull Froebom • Mone� Fillmon Ftoueton �� � FAX (651) 297-5475
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MEMO
Date: December 28, 2000
To: Chairperson Porter
Parks and Recreation Members
From: Jill Lien
Re: Centennial Hockey Association Financial Commitment
Mr. Peterson had requested this be added to the agenda. He will update the committee on his
concerns with the Centennial Hockey Association at the meeting. �
Thank you!
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MEMO
Date: December 28, 2000
To: Chairperson Porter
Parks and Recreation Members
From: Jill Lien
Re: Family Skate Night
Once again, it is time to schedule the Family Skate Nights at the ice rink. Attached, you will
find calendars for the months of January and February. ,
Thank you!
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To: City Administrator and Committee Members
cc: Council Members
From: Tim Swedberg
Subject: Council Workshop with Committees
Date: December 28, 2000
I would like the Council, as a whole, to meet with each Committee in February at the
regularly scheduled meeting of Planning and Zoning, Parks and Recreation, and Economic
Development. At that time, we can share some of the thoughts of Council concerning
goals and discuss how the Committee's and Council can work to greatest effect.
Since I do not have everyone's email, I am asking that Jim March forward this to each
Committee Member. I can be reached at home between 6:30 PM and 9 PM at '
651-407-6222 or work at 651-649-5257. Both lines have voicemail and I will get back with I
you if I am not available. My email is mavacat _qwest.net and is probably the best way to I
give me lengthy information.
I look forward to meeting you in the near future. Until then, think about what you would like
to see achieved in the next year. �
I offer the following items for discussion and encourage you to add to this list:
a) Communication from Council to Committee i
b) Communication to Counci! from Committee
c) Staff support and minutes I
d) Expectations and priorities — Goals from the Committee perspective �
e) How to make recommendations to Council I
f) How to brief Council for information only '
g) Ways that Council can ask clarifying questions '
h) Public participation, comment, timeframes, and involvement
i) Task forces and liaisons for one-time only projects
j) Committee size, appointments, and term of service, standardize bylaws
k) Checklists to ensure everyone is heard and given consideration
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Jim March
From: Jim March (jmarch@goldengate.net]
Sent: Friday, December 01, 2000 1:54 PM
To: Wayne LeBianc; Tom Peterson; Theresa Brenner; Terry Sweeney; Ray Devine; Patricia Scott;
Michelle Moser; Mary Capra; Mari Nelson; Lori Dorn; Linda Broussard Vickers; John McLean; Jim
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Hoeft, Hanna Tilsen, Elizabeth Scheller, Doug Porter, Dick Travis, Dave Kilian, Brian Walter, Brian
Hanson; Barry Brainard; Aimee Fairbrother; Tim Swedberg
Subject: Week in Review
Week in Review
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Building Permits this Period = 8
Building Permits YTD = 190
New Homes Year to Date = 54
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* l was informed by Wayne LeBlanc that the DNR will not be allowing the lake level to be ,
lowered in Peltier Lake in an attempt to provide an early eradication of eurasian milfoil. !
The DNR was concerned about potential negative effects to the fish population and I
communicated this concern via a letter to the Centerville Lake Association.
* We have posted vacancies for the economic development commission. Mary Capra will
be resigning in January due to her commitment to serve on City Council and John Magill
has submitted his resignation due to increasing duties from his work and family
commitments. I
* The Hunter's Crossing bond was successfully closed this week. Thanks go to the County
Bank for purchasing the bonds for this project.
* I attended an informative trail's meeting at Bunker Hills Activity Center yesterday. Wayne
LeBlanc was also in attendance representing Centerville. Anoka County has amended
their master plan to incorporate a future trail connection across I-35E near Clearwater
Creek. The funding will have to be obtained for a pedestrian bridge in this location. We
will attempt to tap into our legislative resources as we make a case for state funding for this
project.
* Ground Development has brought in a revised plat for their proposed subdivision to be
known as Pheasant Marsh. The public hearing is scheduled for next Tuesday at the
Planning and Zoning Committee.
* Truth in taxation hearing is scheduled for 12/4 at 6:OOpm. Final levy amount needs to be
certified by the end of December.
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* A new si n ordinance is nearin com letion. A ublic hearin on this ordinance will
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probably be scheduled for the January Planning and Zoning Committee meeting.
* There is currently about 5.5 inches of ice on Centerville Lake. tf cold weather adds to
that total the Centerville Lion's are considering sponsoring the first ever youth ice fishing
contest this year. This item is being discussed at our next meeting.
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Jim March ,
To: WIR Subscribers
Subject: Week in Review
Week in Review
December 8, 2000
Buiiding Permits this Period = 5
Building Permits YTD = 195
New Homes Year to Date = 54
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* The truth in taxation hearing was held on Monday of this week. There were i
approximately eight residents in attendance at the hearing. The City Councii wiil be
holding their last regular meetings on December 13th and December 27th of this year.
* The Pheasant Marsh subdivision was discussed at the planning and zoning commission i
meeting on Tuesday. A public hearing was held to gather pubfic input on this proposed �
subdivision. There were a handful of residents in attendance to review the revised
preliminary plat. The revised plat contained 77 lots compared to the 88 lots previousty
proposed. The developer's are proposing to create the development in three phases. The !
first phase would be coordinated with the development of a new elementary schooi. The
developer's are aiso wil(ing to instatt tum ianes into the development along Cent�rville !
Road to minimize traffic impact. The planning and zoning commission voted unanimously �,
to approve the proposed preiiminary plat. The proposed preiiminary plat wiN come before �,
the City Council on December 13th. �
* A public hearing was held an the proposed rezone of 1873 Main Street. Lloyd Drilling I
requested permission to rezone tMe properiy from R-2 residential to B-1 commercial. This
would allow for the development of a retai(/commercial center across the street from City
Hall. About six property owners on Shad Avenue were in attendance to oppose the
rezone. They did not want to have a cammercia! building along Main �treet. Those in
attendance stated they would rather pay higher taxes to keep the residential nature of the
community. Afker a lot of debate and discussion the planning commission voted 6-1 to
recommend to the City Council that the property be rezoned to B-1 commerciai with the
conditian that an acceptable site plan be approved that considers appropriate buffering for
the residents.
* There is a fundraiser scheduled on December 16th for Nancy Gunderson - Collins. The
fundraiser is going to be held at Ketly's Korner. Nancy is the daughter of Katie that works
at Kelly's. Nancy is a single mother with three children. She has some serious health
problems that are keeping her from being able to work. The fundraiser is an a!! you can eat
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spaghetti feed. There is also a rafffe and sitent auction that are being conducted along with
this event. Tickets are availabie at {ocal businesses, at City Hal1 or firom any Centerviite
Lion's member. '
* I am told that the ice skating rink may be open this weekend. Public works has been
working to get the ice as smooth as possible.
* There are two vacancy's for the EDC committee, Contact City Hall if you want more
information on this item. Encourage someone you know to apply for these vacancies.
� 1 have had two calfs this week from people looking for demographic information on the
community. They only state that they are considering opening a business in the area and
want information on popufation and traffic counts.
*Enjoy the uveekend. Snow is in the forecast!
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Jim March
To: WIR Subscribers
Subject: Week in Review
Week in Review
DeCember 14, 2000
Building Permits this Period = 2
Building Permits YTD = 196
New Homes Year to Date = 54
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* Reminder! There is a benefrt fundraiser for a needy famify on Saturday at Kelly's. There
is an all you can eat spaghetti feed (5 to 10 p.m.) and silent auction. ,
'` The proposed rezone that was requested by Lloyd Drilling was approved by City Council �
last evening. Mr. Drilling will be proposing a retail/commercial center for the site located '
across from City Hall. Mr. Drilling indicated that he has had several tenant inquiries. �
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* The development to be known as Pheasant Marsh was given preliminary plat approval by i
Council last evening. The development will consist of 77 single family homes to be I
completed in three phases. The first phase wiil be scheduled so that no new homes are i
occupied until the new elementary school is completed. ,,
* There is a senior citizen safety camp that is being coordinated by the Anoka County �,
Sheriffs Office.
If yvu know someone that may be interested in attending this event, ptease ask them to
contact City Hall.
* I received a call today from a resident asking if I knew of a needy Centerville family that
could use a free Christmas dinner this season. I have a lead that I will be contacting on
this item. Acts of kindness such as this hefp build a sotid, caring community. We have had
a couple of cal(s from residents that are iooking for sources of Christmas toys for their
children. We are working to get them set up with Toys for Tots or Toys for Joy. There is
a new clothing drop off at City HaN that is intended to provide clothing for needy seniors in
the County. lf you are out shopping, pick up an extra article of clothing if you can and drop
it off at City Hall.
* The Centerville ice rink is now open! Slap on your skates and give it a try.
* Rick Carfson indicated that he has had severa{ calls on the Hunter's Crossing fots
recently. He has one home already so(d and a couple of others pending. The value of the
home and lot already sold is $425,000.
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* T�here are stifi twa vacancies for the EDC board. Hefp spread the word.
. * City Council approved the seven members for the 2001 Fete des Lacs Committee. They
are Karla and Ray Devine, Kathy Peil, John Thill, Maryanne Rehbein, Monica Travis and
Terry Sweeney. This committ�e needs to gef busy. f am taaking farwarci to enjoying and
helping with another great City celebration.
* Happy Hofidays!
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Jim March
', To: WIR Subscribers
Subject: Week in Review
Week in Review
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Building Permits this Period = 0
Building Permits YTD = 196 ',
New Homes Year to Date = 54 �
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* Good News! Building ptans were submittecf to City Hall yesterday for a new industrial �
building in the Roya( Industrial Park. Chicilo Homes is planning to build an approximate
12,000 square foot decorative block building on Lot 5. Their home building business would
occupy approximately 6,000 square feet and the remainder of the building would be
avaitabfe for lease. They would fike to break ground by mid-January. f have placed this
site plan on the next planning and zoning agenda. I propose the public hearing to be held �
at the second Council meeting in January. This building should be a welcome addition to i
both the Industriai Park and the local tax base. Mr. Chicilo mentioned that Royal Oaks I
Realty has also sold the lot next to Lot 5. �
* The generator has been installed on the pad in the back of City Hall. lt shouid be fully I I
operational in the near future. Once the generator is fully installed, the City Hait will be �
able to function as an emergency command center for any iocat disaster that we may have I
to face. Hopefully, we will never have to use this generator. Ha(f of the cost for the
generator is being paid far through charitable gambling proceeds from the Centennial Fire
District pulltab operation.
*{ have been tafd that the ice skating rinks are heing weff used so far this year. The first
date for a community skating night has not been determined.
* Snow removal in the downtown area has become a problem. The street right-of-ways are
so narrow that the County is plowing snow from Main Street and Centerville Road onto
private property. I am working on a so(ution with Anoka County.
* The Centerville Lions have set February 10th as the date for an adult and youth ice
fishing tournament on Centervi!!e Lake. We are also discussing holding "Golf on Ice" the
same day. This could be the start of our Winter Camival. Who can we find to build us a
smaN ice castle?
* The Centerville Lion's will be holding their annual "Cadillac Dinner" on February 24th at
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the Hugo Legion. Contact if you want tickets. The event seUs out every year.
* City Hall is closed on Monday. Enjoy the upcoming holidays!
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CITY OF CENTERVILLE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 20, 2000
6:00 p.m.
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City of Centerville held their regularly sched �
meeting on November 20, 2000, at City Hall, 1880 Main Street.
PRESENT: Mayor Tom Wilharber
Council Member Dick Travis
Council Member Terry Sweeney
Council Member Linda Broussard Vickers
Council Member Mari Nelson
ABSENT: None.
STAFF: City Administrato . � March '�
City Engineer, To ` terson
Public Works Dir -� _, Pau ' e 'i
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CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
l. November 8, 2000 Meeting Minutes
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Council Member Sweeney requested that on Page 3 the reference to "Sweeney noted
received complaint concerning road closure" be changed to "Travis". Council Member
Travis requested on Page 7 a change from "outlet" to "outlay".
Motion bv Council Member Sweeney, seconded bx Council Member Travis to
approve the November 8, 2000, City Council Meeting Minutes with the noted
changes. Council Member Nelson abstained. Motion carried.
VI. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
The City of Centerville November 9, throu�h November 20, 2000
Motion bv Council Member Sweenev, seconded bv Council Member Travis to
approve the expenditures for the Citv from November 9, 2000 through November
20, 2000. All in favor. Motion carried unanimouslv.
Centennial Fire District Expenses
Motion by Council Member Nelson, seconded by Council Member Broussard
Vickers to approve the Centennial Fire District expenditures in the amount of
$27,844.21. All in favor. Motion carried unanimouslv.
Council Member Sweeney clarified the $12,000 common area expense for the Centennial
Fire District and stated that the common area is used for training at Station #2 in Lino
Lakes. Council Member Sweeney explained that there is an agreement in place that the
cost of the common area room be divided among the cities. �
Pay Estimate #3 — Hunter's Crossin� I
Mr. Peterson indicated this is Pay Estimate #3 for Hunter's Crossing. The sanitary sewer
and water main have been installed and tested by Northdale Construction, along
Centerville Road and throughout the development. Street construction is complete for
the 2000 construction season and restoration work is ongoing.
Motion by Council Member Sweenev, seconded by Council Member Travis to
�prove Pay Estimate #3 for Hunter's Crossing in the amount of $52,122.65. All in
favor. Motion carried unanimouslv.
Pay Estimate #2 — Lift Station #2
Mr. Peterson indicated Pay Estimate #2 for Lift Station #2 is primarily for the force main
replacement which was added to Penn Contracting's contract as a change order.
Motion by Council Member Broussard Vickers, seconded by Council Member
Sweeney to approve Pay Estimate #2 for Lift Station #2 in the amount of $63,550.93.
All in favor. Motion carried unanimously.
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VII. PETITIONS AND COMPLAINTS
Mr. March stated that he had heard several rumors concerning the City Council's
approval of expenditures to update City Hall. Mr. March explained that the quote was for
' $50,928.00 which includes new paint, new carpet, all new office furniture, a new copier,
and a new telephone system. The City Council has also approved the furring out of the
outside office walls as they radiate cold air and make for an uncomfortable working
environment. Those bids will be presented later in the meeting.
Mr. March clarified that there is extra capital to be used for this project because there
have been several projects that funds were budgeted for that were not approved or not
acted upon. There were funds budgeted for this project at one point and then the upgrade
was voted down.
Mr. March noted that if Council deemed fit they have the ability to lower the tax levy.
He then invited residents to either call City Hall to express their opinions or to attend the
Truth in Taxation Hearing scheduled for December 4, 2000 at 6:00 p.m.
Council Member Sweeney stated that he had been personally questioned concerning the
City Hall upgrade at a business in town. Council Member Sweeney stated that he had
given the person the exact dollar amounts. Despite having the correct facts, Council
Member Sweeney later learned that this person had conveyed incorrect facts to another
resident, thereby perpetuating the negative rumors concerning the update.
Council Member Sweeney stated that the original quotes for the various components of
the upgrade had been obtained several months prior to presentation at the November 8,
2000 City Council Meeting. To indicate, as residents have, that this was a politically
motivated agenda item is inappropriate and he feels personally attacked. Council
Member Sweeney noted he believed that Council has acted fiscally responsibly during
the course of their tenure.
Council Member Sweeney stated that there may be other ways to expend the extra
capital, but he feels the update to City Hall is justified and appropriate at this time.
Council Member Nelson indicated she had originally voted to keep the tax levy the same
as citizens had told her they liked the way things were. She indicated she had a question
as to whether a possible buildout of more offices in City Hall or a possible expansion to
City Hall had been considered in the current plans for the upgrade. Mr. March explained
to her previously that the upgrade would not be a waste of money should a major change
to City Hall occur. Having this information from Mr. March she feels comfortable with
approving the updates to City Hall.
Council Member Travis stated that he was at City Hall on election night waiting for the
results and City Hall was crowded and after spending the entire evening there it was clear
to him that City Hall needs the proposed updates. He then invited residents to come to
City Hall and look around. The upgrades are long overdue and he feels most of the items
on the list are a simple matter of maintenance to the building.
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Mayor Wilharber stated that he was surprised that anyone would say that approval of the
update for City Hall was politically motivated. He indicated staff came to the new
building in 1992 and brought along a11 of the old furniture and equipment. There has not
been anything new added over the course of the Iast eight years. Any equipment or
' furniture has been obtained throu h hand-me-downs or overnmental su lns sales. It is
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time for a proper update of furniture and equipment for City Hall. The other items such
as paint and carpet are simply a matter of maintenance for the building. Mayor Wilharber
also indicated that with the exception of Council Member Nelson not one other Council
Member had received a call concerning the matter. He invited residents to come to the
rneetings and/or contact City Hall to express their opinions. He has no problem
recommending approval of this expenditure.
Motion by Mayor Wilharber, seconded bx Council Member Nelson to a�prove the
submitted bid from R.J. Sheppard Construction in the amount of $3,340.00 for the
furring out, insulating, and running of electrical outlets along the outside block
walls within the office area of City Hall. Council Member Broussard Vickers
abstained. Motion carried.
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Council Member Sweeney stated that the bid for painting may need to be adjusted to take �
into account the new sheetrock as it will absorb more paint. I
City Attorney Hoeft stated that any additional amounts for painting may be approved in
the future as a change order.
Council Member Nelson stated that she had received a complaint from a mother
concerning the ice rink in her neighborhood and questionable activity. This mother
believes it to be drug related. The mother has requested that Council set-up police patrol
on this area. Mayor Wilharber stated he would pass the information on to the police
department. I
Mayor Wilharber read a letter from Ms. Monica Travis in support of the Pheasant Marsh
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development. She feels the development would be an asset to the community while i
expanding the tax base.
VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
Schlavin Variance Request - Si�n
Mr. March stated that Mr. Schlavin had requested a variance to install a 4x6 illuminated
business sign. Current ordinance allows a two square foot sign as Mr. Schlavin is
currently governed under the home-based business ordinance. This item was presented to
the Planning and Zoning Commission on November 14, 2000 and the Planning and
Zoning Commission voted unanimously to deny the request due to the fact that the
request did not meet the four criteria for granting a variance. The Planning and Zoning
Commission invited Mr. Schlavin to attend the workshops scheduled to discuss the
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changes to the sign ordinance. They also requested he bring tax information to the
meeting as he had indicated at the meeting he was being taxed commercially for that part
of the structure being used for his business.
Motion bv Council Member Nelson, seconded by Council Member Broussard
Vickers to deny the Schlavin variance request Nelson, Sweeney, Travis and
Broussard Vickers - ave, Ma Wilharber - nay. Motion carried
Council Member Travis questioned whether the Planning and Zoning Commission
intended to change the sign ordinance to allow for a larger sign for businesses located in a
mostly commercial area or on a county road. Council Member Broussard Vickers stated
that the Planning and Zoning Commission is revisiting the issue at their workshop and
had invited Mr. Schlavin to help them with the decision making process. It was the
consensus of the Committee that provisions needed to be made to allow larger signs for
home-based businesses located in a mainly commercial district or on a county road.
Mayor Wilharber questioned whether there are other home-based businesses in the
community being taxed commercially. Mr. March indicated he did not have the
information readily accessible. �
Mayor Wilharber stated that home-based businesses take away from the business tax base
for the City. Mr. March stated that the City tried to address the issue of providing for
home-based businesses while not taking away tax base from the City during the rewriting
of Ordinance #4. Mr. March also stated a need for constraints for the home-based
businesses while still allowing them to operate within the City.
Ground Development — Pheasant Marsh PUD
Mr. Terry Hannah, Ground Development, submitted information to the Planning and �'
Zoning Commission at the November 14, 2000 meeting. The proposed PUD requests an I I
eighty-eight (88) lot subdivision. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted to deny
approval of the PUD based on the fact that the plat did not meet the minimum
requirements for a PUD. The primary reason for denial was the plan did not contain a
minimum of 20% common open space. The developer had shown a 21.7% open space
area but same consisted of rear yards and other private areas. The developer has since
resubmitted a revised plat and request for PUD. The revised plat is reported to contain
seventy-eight (78) lots and allow for the required common open space. Staff and the
Planning and Zoning Commission recommend the PUD request be denied.
Motion by Council Member Sweeney, seconded bv Council Member Nelson to denx
a�proval of the submitted Pheasant Marsh PUD as recommended bv Planning and
Zoning Commission. All in favor. Motion carried unanimousl�
Council Member Travis questioned whether the PUD in the Council packet was the same
as reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission or if it was the revised plan. Mr.
March indicated it was the same plat as reviewed by the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
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Mr. DeVine, a member of the audience and Planning and Zoning, questioned whether the
revised plat was for a PUD or for R-2 zoning as the developer had indicated he would
resubmit to reflect R-2 zonin . Mr. March stated that the develo er had chan ed his
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mind in regards to R-2 zoning and submitted a revised plat for PUD.
Council Member Broussard Vickers indicated her desire to have staff obtain mformation
on the school boundaries and the MUSA Comprehensive Plan for the City of Lino Lakes.
Council Member Broussard Vickers stated that she would like Council to review the
information and discuss plans to coordinate development with the Ciiy of Lino Lakes so
that Centerville is not negatively impacted by having a large number of children from
outside of the City boundaries attending Centerville schools.
Mayor Wilharber proposed having a joint meeting with the school district and the City of
Lino lakes concerning development and its impact on the school district.
Council Member Broussard Vickers stated that the Comprehensive Plan has been
available for three (3) years and the school district should not have been surprised by the �
proposed Pheasant Marsh development. Council Member Broussard Vickers stated that '
she would like to get the information concerning the school boundaries and MLJSA plans
for the City of Lino Lakes prior to the joint meeting. Mr. March stated that residents of '
Centerville along with the City Council need to have a strong voice when the school
boundaries are redrawn. The oldest schools have the highest density.
Council Member Sweeney stated that there are temporary classrooms at the school that
have been there for several years. The library has also been converted to classrooms that
do not have doors which is very distracting. The issue of overcrowding needs to be
addressed to provide a quality education for the children of Centerville.
Mayor Wilharber stated that all one needs to do is to speak with teachers and
administrators at the schools to understand why enrollment is high. Parents want their
children to go to Centerville schools. He took issue with an article in the Quad ,
Communiry Press that stated older people and people with no children typically vote
against the school bond issues. Mayor Wilharber stated that he, his wife, and his elderly
mother all voted in favor of the school bond as children are the future and it is very
important to provide a quality education for them.
Council Member Sweeney stated that the City needed to look at this issue carefully to
ensure that Centerville is not negatively impacted due to growth in the City of Lino Lakes
and that growth's affect on the school district.
Council Member Broussard Vickers indicated there were residents who were unhappy
with the traffic the new development would bring. There was one resident who was upset
and surprised that there would be a trail running along his property line. He was under
the impression that the undeveloped area next to his property was a nature area. There
were comments from those concerned for the impact on the school district. There was
also a concern for the driveways of two (2) residents to the north of the development.
Mayor Wilharber questioned how those two (2) residents currently access their property.
Council Member Broussard Vickers indicated one (1) of the residents had indicated he
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had an easement but the developer has been unable to locate any information on the
easement.
Council Member Sweeney questioned if that area was the easement area for the sewer
force main. Council Member Broussard Vickers stated she believed so.
Council Member Broussard Vickers stated that approval of any plan from the developer
was contingent upon approval of a MUSA line swap.
Mr. March stated that he did receive a call from one (1) property owner adjacent to the
ro osed develo ment who had uestions concernin the develo ment but was ve o en
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to the development coming to town.
Council Member Broussard Vickers stated that one (1) resident expressed concern for a
park located in the development to accommodate children who now have to cross Main
Street to go to the park. Council Member Sweeney stated that the Parks and Recreation
Committee had mentioned having the developer mitigate a portion of the wetland located
on the east side of the development for a small park to be added onto should the property
to the south develop in the future.
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Consensus was to invite the Superintendent of Schools to a future Council meeting to
discuss development in Centerville and its impact on Centerville's schools.
Holida� Celebration — Request for Funding
Mayor Wilharber questioned as to the dollar amount expended for last year's celebration.
Mr. March indicated it was $796.38. '
Council Member Sweeney questioned whether the approval was for "not to exceed"
$850.00, meaning the party may not cost $850.00. Mr. March concurred.
Motion by Council Member Nelson to approve $800.00 for the holiday celebration. I
The motion died for lack of a second.
Motion bv Council Member Travis, seconded by Council Member Broussard
Vickers to approve $850.00 for the holiday celebration. Sweeney, Travis, Broussard
Vickers and Wilharber — aye, Nelson - nav. Motion carried.
Liquor and Tobacco License Renewals
Mr. March submitted liquor and tobacco license renewals as prepared by staff.
Council Member Broussard Vickers questioned whether all renewal license applicants
had provided the proper insurance. Mr. March indicated proof of insurance is a
requirement of the renewal process.
Motion by Council Member Broussard Vickers, seconded by Council Member
Sweenev, to a�rove the liquor and tobacco license renewals as presented b�taff
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provided the proper insurance information is received. Sweene�, Travis, Broussard
Vickers and Wilharber — aye, Nelson - nav. Motion carried.
X. CONSENT AGENDA
' Resi�nation of Police Commission Chair — Mady, Reiter
Mayor Wilharber read a letter of resignation from Police Commission Chair, Mady
Reiter, submitted due to her recent election as Senator for District 53.
Mayor Wilharber complimented Ms. Reiter on a job well done and indicated the Police
Commission will miss her. The Police Commission has begun the process of replacing
Ms. Reiter.
Motion by Mayor Wilharber, seconded by Council Member Nelson, to accept the
resignation of Police Commission Chair, Madv Reiter. All in favor. Motion carried
unanimouslv.
XI. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Member Travis stated that the Economic Development Committee meeting was
scheduled for Tuesday, November 21, 2000. ,
Council Member Sweeney had no information to report from the Parks and Recreation �
Committee meeting. The Cable Commission meeting was moved to December 13, 2000 ',
and they are expecting to finalize the new franchise documents. That meeting is I
scheduled for the same night as the Council meeting so a Staff liaison will need to be �
appointed to attend the Cable Commission meeting. Council Member Sweeney also '�
stated that since he did not seek re-election to the Council the new Council would need to �
appoint either a Council liaison to attend Cable Commission meetings or a Staff liaison.
Attendance at the meetings is very important or the City could lose some of its franchise
fees.
Council Member Broussard Vickers stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission is
working on revisions to the sign ordinance and has workshops planned to discuss the
issue.
Mayor Wilharber stated that the Police Commission met on November 9, 2000. The new
police officer is off of temporary status. The new Council will need to appoint a Council
Liaison to the Police Commission.
XII. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
Mr. March stated the Truth in Taxation Hearing is scheduled for December 4, 2000. The
continuation hearing, if necessary, is scheduled for December 20, 2000.
Staff has received an offer of $16,000 for the purchase of the Green, Ford FZ50. Mr.
March reported that it cost the City $1,000 for each of the four (4) years the City used
the truck.
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Motion bv Council Member Sweeney, seconded by Council Member Nelson to
accept the offer of $16,QOQ to purchase the Green, Ford F250. All in favor. Motion
carried unanimously.
Ma or Wilharber thanked Mr. March and Mr. Palzer for a'ob well done indicatin the
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City and City residents owe them a debt of gratitude for their diligence in working to save
the City money.
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
Motion b� Council Member Sweenev, seconded by Council Member Travis to
adjourn the November 20, 2000 Cit_y Council Meeting at 7:35 p.m. All in favor.
Motion carried unanimousIy.
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CITY OF CENTERVILLE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 13, 2000
6:00 p.m.
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the City of Centerville held their regularly scheduled mee ' n
December 13, 2000, at City Hall, 1880 Main Street.
PRESENT: Mayor Tom Wilharber
Council Member Dick Travis
Council Member Terry Sweeney (arrived 6:23 p.m.)
Council Member Linda Broussard Vickers
Council Member Mari Nelson
ABSENT: None.
STAFF: City Administrator, Jim ch
City Engineer, Tom Pet so
City Attorney, Jim Hoe
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I. CALL TO ORDE
Mayor ilharber c 11 d the D c b r 3, 2 0, C C n il et' g to order at 6:00 p.m. !�
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IV. EA C S/A ARDS
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V. N DERATION OF MINUTES
l. November 20, 2000 Meeting Minutes
Motion by Council Member Travis, seconded bY Council Member Nelson to a�pprove the
November 20, 2000, City Council Meeting Minutes as �resented. All in favor. Motion
carried unanimously.
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VI. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS
The Cit�y of Centerville November 21, through December 13, 2000
Motion by Council Member Nelson, seconded bv Council Member Travis to approve the
expenditures for the City from November 21, 2000 through December 13, 2000. All in favor.
Motion carried unanimouslv.
� Centennial Fire District Ex ep nses
' Motion by Council Member Broussard Vickers, seconded by Council Member Nelson to
ap�rove the Centennial Fire District Expenditures in the amount of $26,527.67. All in favor.
' Motion carried unanimouslv.
Centennial Fire District Expenses
Motion by Council Member Nelson, seconded bv Council Member Broussard Vickers to
a�prove checks #12442 — 12457 in the amount of $3,357.25. All in favor. Motion carried
unanimouslv.
VII. PETITIONS AND COMPLAINTS
Council Member Nelson stated that she had received a complaint in regards to snowmobiles.
Council Member Nelson stated that she contacted the Joel Heckman, Centennial Lakes Police
Chief in regards to same. Mr. Heckman contacted the complainant to obtain information in
regards to the description of the snowmobile, etc. Council Member Nelson requested that Mr.
March include snowmobile operation information in the newsletter.
Mayor Wilharber questioned whether residents had been stopping at City Ha11 to pick up copies of
the snowmobile ordinance. Mr. March stated that several copies had been distributed and that a
summary of the ordinance would appear in the next newsletter.
� Council Member Broussard Vickers stated that several residents attended the Rice Creek Trail
Association meeting to obtain information regarding trails, regulations, etc.
� VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
Ground Development - Revised PUD Request (Pheasant Marsh)
Mr. March stated that Mr. Terry Hannah, Ground Development, was delayed in traffic and would
be arriving shortly. Mr. Joel Cooper, Engineer, spoke on behalf of Mr. Hannah. Mr. Cooper
updated the council on modifications made since the previously submitted plans.
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Council Member Travis requested that Mr. Cooper clarify the phasing plan and Mr. Cooper
explained the three (3) phases of development.
� Mayor Wilharber questioned whether the developer had contacted MUSA officials concerning the
swap for the development. Mr. Cooper indicated that the developer anticipated doing so shortly.
Mayor Wilharber stated that all fees associated with the previously discussed MUSA swap and
updating the City's Comprehensive Plan, would be the responsibility of the developer. Mr.
Cooper concurred.
Council Mernber Broussard Vickers questioned whether plans for roads within the development
were available and Mr. Cooper indicated that the plans for same where not available at this time.
Council Member Nelson questioned whether there would be a temporary cul-de-sac between lots
15 and 16 allowing the road to go through when the property to the south is developed.
Council Member Broussard Vickers feelings regarding the placement of the temporary cul de sac
concurred with the property owner to the south, and did not agree with a temporary cul-de-sac.
Council Member Vickers felt that the cul de sac would assist snowmobilers and ATVs in '
accessing her property. ��
Mr. Tom Peterson, City Engineer, expressed concern in regards to the elevation differences in the i
area of the curve on Dupre Road. Mr. Cooper stated that it is the intention of the developer to I �
keep the elevation the same as the tree line and did not anticipate problems.
Mayor Wilharber questioned the amount of acreage the entire development encompassed and Mr.
Cooper indicated 54.73 acres.
Mr. Jim Hoeft, City Attorney, stated that the developer indicated a desire to deed Outlots A, B and
C to the City. Mr. Hoeft expressed concern for Outlot B being an easement for driveways. He
then stated that the City was not interested in the Outlots and maintaining same. Mr. Hoeft
suggested that the maintenance should be that of the homeowner's association. Mr. March i
concurred. �i
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Mr. March stated that the following items of concern regarding the development: installation of '
turn lanes on Centerville Road, the building of a new school to house children of this
development, concern for home values within the development, park dedication fees, MUSA
swap, ownership of the outlots, cul-de-sac to the north and access for those driveways, minimum
garage size requirements, watershed requirements, and an Anoka County permit to access
Centerville Road.
Mayor Wilharber questioned how many lots were 80 feet wide. Mr. Cooper stated that six (6) or
seven (7) are of that width and ten (10) lots are between 83 feet and 85 feet wide. The remaining
lots are between 90 feet and 100 feet wide.
Mayor Wilharber questioned whether Mr. Peterson felt building a cul-de-sac over the force main
easement posed any problems. Mr. Peterson stated he did not. Mr. Peterson stated that the
necessary permits to do so would need to be obtained.
Mayor Wilharber questioned whether the developer had spoken to Rice Creek Watershed officials.
Mr. Cooper stated that subsequent to approval by Council, they would be contacted.
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Council Member Travis expressed concern far trailway access in the middle of Dupre Road.
Council Member Sweeney stated that the trailway in Eagle Pass development is similar to that
proposed by Ground Development.
Ms. Karla DeVine, Parks and Recreation Committee Member, stated that the Parks and Recreation
Cammittee was dissatisfied with the first plan because the trail would cross two (2) roadways and
a cul-de-sac. The current proposal crosses one (1) roadway.
Mr. Wayne LeBlanc, Parks and Recreation Committee Member, expressed concern for the
proposed trailway width and stated that the developer may need to obtain a 30-foot easement for
the trailway. Mr. LeBlanc felt that this would then make the lots smaller.
Council Member Nelson questioned if the trailway would be ten (10) feet wide and paved. Mr.
Cooper stated it would meet ADA requirements.
Council Member Travis stated that if the trailway crossed the road there would need to be a
crosswalk. Mr. Cooper stated that a pedestrian ramp and crosswalk would be installed.
Mr. LeBlanc expressed concern for the width of the trailway. He questioned whether the square
footage of the lot included the easement for the trailway. Mr. Cooper concurred. Mr. LeBlanc
stated that some lots were small in size. Mr. LeBlanc suggested the City take into consideration
the master plan to connect Centerville's trailways from east to west to connect to trails in Lino
Lakes and Hugo. Mr. LeBlanc also expressed concern for pedestrians crossing Centerville Road
and suggested the City consider a tunnel or flashing lights to ensure the safety of children and
residents.
Mr. March stated that other communities have used tunnels to cross county roads. Mr. March also
stated that in the City of Andover a tunnel was built under a set of railroad tracks with an
approximate cost of $100,000. Mr. March stated it may not be feasible for Centerville to have a
tunnel to cross Centerville Road. Council Member Nelson stated that the City of Lino Lakes has a
tunnel under Birch 5treet ensuring students safety in crossing the street.
Council Member Sweeney questioned the depth of the sewer and water lines along Centerville
Road. Mr. Peterson stated that typically sewer and water lines are installed approximately fifteen
(15) feet deep. Mr. LeBlanc suggested if a tunnel was not feasible, perhaps flashing lights would
be. Mr. LeBlanc suggested Centerville check with Anoka County to make sure the proposed
trailway meets County requirements as the trailway may be able to be turned over to the County in
the future as a regional trailway.
Mayor Wilharber questioned the width of the trail in the Hunter's Crossing Development and Mr.
Peterson stated (9) and one half (1/2) feet wide.
Council Member Broussard Vickers questioned whether the Parks and Recreation Committee had
considered the crossing of 20 Avenue regarding the trailway. Council Member Sweeney stated
that the Committee had discussed this item and determined that it was impossible to plan for the
trailway until the property developed.
Council Member Broussard Vickers stated it may be in the best interest of the City to have the
developer run the trailway north through or along Outlot A.
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Council Member Sweeney questioned whether the developer could run the trailway through
Outlot A. Mr. Cooper stated that Ground Development was willing to locate the trailway where
the City required; however, they did not want to pay to build any more trailway than required.
Council Mernber Nelson questioned the County's requirements for the trailway. Mr. LeBlanc
indicated the only requirement he was aware of was the 10-foot wide paved trail. Mr. LeBlanc
suggested that the City contact Anoka County in regards to their requirements for same.
Council Member Broussard Vickers noted if the trailway ran through the north of the development
there would be ample space for the trailway as it would run along the force main easement. If it
ran to the south, as proposed, the trailway would run through fewer backyards. Council Member
Broussard Vickers stated that the developer may need to provide a fence or barrier to discourage
wandering onto private property.
Mayor Wilharber questioned whether the developer had contacted Anoka County concerning
obtaining a permit to access Centerville Road and for determination of required turn lanes. Mr.
Cooper stated he had contacted the Counry and is waiting for a response. Mr. Cooper stated that
Mr. Hannah has concurred with Mr. March regarding the need for turn lanes on Centerville Road.
Council Member Sweeney questioned whether the developer intended on installed and entrance
monument and Mr. Cooper concurred.
Mr. March stated that Council needed to ascertain whether it wished to direct the developer to
route the trailway north through Outlot A to connect to the force main easement. Mr. Cooper
questioned who would be responsible to run the trailway north through Outlot A to the force main
easement and Council Member,Nelson stated the developer.
City Attorney Hoeft expressed a desire to see the trailway, as dictated by Council, on the I
preliminary site plan for the development. Council Member Nelson concurred.
Council Member Broussard Vickers stated that there was a concern raised at the Planning and
Zoning meeting for additional traffic being directed on both Center Street and Centerville Road.
Mr. March suggested Council discuss the number of lots within the development and the size of
the lots. He also suggested Council discuss the cul-de-sac to the north of the development and
whether the trailway should be run north through or along Outlot A. Mayor Wilharber requested
clarification as to the number of lots within Pheasant Marsh.
Mr. March stated Council should determine whether it was in favor of allowing the MUSA swap.
Mr. March stated that the requested MUSA swap lacks incentive for the City; however, the
development cannot proceed without one.
Council Member Sweeney questioned the portion of the property the developer would commence
building first if the City granted the MUSA swap. Mr. Cooper stated the most southern portion,
closest to Centerville Road would be deemed Phase I.
Council Member Nelson stated she felt there was no incentive for Council to grant the requested
swap. Council Member Broussard Vickers indicated she did not see a reason to deny the request.
Council Member Sweeney stated that an advantage of granting the MUSA swap would be
controlling traffic on secondary streets.
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Council Member Nelson stated that the Hunter's Crossing development offered an additional
$17,000 in park dedication fees as an incentive to the City for granting a MUSA swap. Council
Member Broussard Vickers clarified that the City did not grant a MUSA swap in regards to the
Hunter's Crossing development. However, the City granted development a year earlier than that
earmarked by the City's Comprehensive Plan.
Council Member Broussard Vickers clarified the City did not agree to a MUSA swap for Hunter's
Crossing. The City agreed to allow Hunter's Crossing to come in early for an additional fee.
Council Member Sweeney noted no additional land was being brought into MUSA by allowing
the swap. Allowing the swap would keep construction traffic out of the developed area.
Council Member Broussard Vickers stated she liked the layout of the development. She then
expressed concern for home values within the development as the land is not very high and may
not be conducive to allowing full basements. She indicated Council may wish to require R-5 size
requirements.
Council Member Sweeney stated that there were some issues with the City's R-5 zoning
requirements as there were two (2) story home plans that would not comply. Council Member
Broussard Vickers stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission was researching the matter.
Mr. Cooper stated that there would be a few lots that a rambler-lookout could be built on.
Mayor Wilharber questioned whether sewer and water were available on the east side of
Centerville Road. Mr. Peterson concurred. Mayor Wilharber questioned whether residents on the
west side of Centerville Road would be assessed for installation of same. Mr. March stated yes;
however, they would not have to pay the assessment until the property is able to connect to same.
Mr. Peterson concurred.
Mr. Wes Schoeberlein, 6906 Centerville Road, expressed the following several concerns regarding
the development: cul-de-sac access to his driveway and traffic, providing easement for driveway
access and impact of same on the size of lots 3 and 4, the trailway crossing his driveway if it were
to go to the north, location of the cul-de-sac as it has been proposed and the removal of trees to
connect his driveway, and approval by the City without addressing his concerns.
Council Member Broussard Vickers questioned the location of the property lines between Mr.
Schoeberlein property and his neighbors. Mr. Schoeberlein stated he was unclear to their location,
but believed a line of hybrid willow trees is located on same.
Council Member Nelson questioned whether Mr. Schoeberlein and Mr. Lundblad's properties
were equal in size. Mr. Schoeberlein believed they were similar in size.
Council Member Broussard Vickers questioned how the developer intended to connect Mr.
Schoeberlein's driveway to the cul-de-sac if it did not abut Mr. Schoeberlein's property. Mr.
Cooper stated that they would provide an easement over the property in question. Mr. Cooper
showed Council Member Broussard Vickers on the map how the developer intended to connect
the driveways to the cul-de-sac.
Mayor Wilharber questioned whether Mr. Schoeberlein and Mr. Lundblad were connected to
water and sewer. Mr. Schoeberlein stated that both were connected.
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Mayor Wilharber questioned whether access could be provided to the two (2) exception properties
over the Short Street easement area. Mr. Peterson stated that Short Street was actually a ditch that
needed to remain in place and may need to be upgraded. As such, accessing the two (2) properties
would not be feasible.
� Council Member Broussard Vickers indicated she approved of the following: MUSA swap; the
, _ need for the cul-de-sac issue to be resolved; lot sizes, providing a variety for buyers to choose
from; the trailway run north through or along Outlot A, and permits obtained by the developer to
access the development from Centervilie Road. Council Member Broussard Vickers stated that
the above stated items could be addressed in the developer's agreement.
Mr. March stated that the City was legally required to either approve or deny the preliminary plat
request within sixty (60) days of application. City Attorney Hoeft noted Council could approve
the preliminary plat subject to conditions.
Mr. Hanrzah, Ground Development, stated that he had spoken with Mr. Lundblad who expressed
an understanding of the fact that development was inevitable in this area and requested the cul-de-
sac issues be resolved and a barrier or berm be erected to curtail residents from accessing
Centerville Road via their driveways.
Council Member Travis stated he approved of the MUSA swap and would have no problem !
approving the preliminary plat with the agreed upon conditions. I
Mr. Hoeft again expressed a desire to receive a drawing showing the trailway running north �
through or along Outlot A. Mr. Hoeft questioned whether the developer would need to compress
lot sizes in order to allow for the trailway. Mr. Cooper stated he did not believe that it would be I I
necessary to comply with the City's requirements. I
Council Member Nelson stated she had not heard the developer commit to running the trailway I I
through or along Outlot A. Mr. Cooper once again stated that Ground Development was willing i
to locate the trailway where the City required; however, they did not want to pay to build any i
more trailway than required. �
Council Member Sweeney stated that with the exception of lot sizes, he approved of the
development.
Council Member Travis questioned who would be assessed for City services along
Centerville Road and what the assessment amount would be. Mr. Hoeft stated that it would be
impossible to estimate the dollar amount of the assessment this early in the process.
Mayor Wilharber stated he believed the affected property owners would be himself and another
property owner.
Mayor Wilharber questioned whether he would be assessed for City services if he is not able to
connect to sewer service. Mr. Hoeft stated that Mayor Wilharber would be assessed for only
services that benefit his property. The vaiue of the benefit would need to be deternuned prior to a
dollar amount given for the assessments. Mr. Hoeft stated that Pheasant Marsh assessments would
be similar to the Hunter's Crossing assessments in which the developer was responsible for the
largest assessment as the developer benefited the most from those services.
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Mayor Wilharber stated he may chose to petition for water and sewer as his property would not be
in MUSA until 2005.
Council Member Nelson questioned who would be responsible for providing either a tunnel or
flashing lights at the pedestrian crossing at Centerville Road. Council Member Travis stated if a
tunnel were added as a contingency for the development it was his belief the project would not
proceed. Council Member Broussard Vickers stated she believed the tuxulel may warrant a special
fund raising project in the future.
Mayor Wilharber stated the City may chose ta obtain flashing lights at the pedestrian crossing on
Centerville Road in order to avoid injuries.
Mr. Hoeft stated that the Mayor's property would not be in the MUSA until 2005 and, therefore,
the assessment may be deferred until that time.
Mr. Hoeft stated that Council could approve the preliminary plat for the Pheasant Marsh PUD
with the following stipulations attached:
1. Developer must obtain Rice Creek Watershed approval;
2. Developer must obtain a permit from Anoka County to access the development
from Centerville Road;
3. Developer must obtain approval for the MUSA swap at developer expense;
4. Developer will be responsible for any fees associated with updating the City's
Comprehensive Plan;
5. Developer must obtain design approval for the trailway from the City Engineer;
6. Developer must obtain approval of homeowner association documents relating to
Outlots A, B, and C;
7. Developer must obtain City approval of resolution of the driveway/cul-de-sac issue
for the exception properties to the north; and
8. Developer must obtain City approval of a developer agreement.
Motion by Council Member Sweenev, seconded b� Council Member Travis to a��rove the
preliminary plat for the Pheasant Marsh PUD subiect to the stipulations as outlined by Mr.
Hoeft. The Developer would be required to paypark dedication fees of $1,$00 per lot. All in
favor. Vote - Ayes, 3(Sweeney, Travis, Broussard Vickers� Na sY , 1(Nelson). Mayor
Wilharber abstained from voting. Motion carried.
Council Member Broussard Vickers stated she would like the trailway to touch or run directly past
the high ground or upland area in Outlot A as there may, at some point, be a park at that location.
Mr. Cooper concurred and noted that it would be the most cost effective way to build the trailway.
Lloyd Drillin� (Rezone — 1873 Main Street2
Mr. Drilling distributed a blueprint drawing of the proposed strip mall to Council. He indicated
the strip mall would be approximately 10,000 square feet.
Council Member Sweeney questioned whether Mr. Drilling had contacted Anoka County to obtain
a permit for access onto Main Street. Mr. Drilling stated that the property currently has access to
same.
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Mayor Wilharber questioned the location of the driveway access on Peterson Trail. Mr. Drilling
indicated the access would be directly across from Apple Tree Square's entrance.
Mayor Wilharber stated that both parcels that Mr. Drilling owns located on Main Street were
previously zoned commercial and one (1) — 1873 Main was modified to allow the previous house.
Council Member Broussard Vickers stated that several residents had attended the Planning and
, Zoning Commission meeting for the public hearing. Most of the opposition was to having an
access into and out of the strip mall onto Shad Avenue. Residents on Shad Avenue were
concerned for increased traffic.
Council Member Broussard Vickers stated she had spoken to the residents of Shad Avenue
following the meeting and had proposed to eliminate the access onto Shad Avenue and to provide
a berm with trees and a privacy fence along the back side of the strip mall aiding in a buffer for the
neighborhood.
Council Member Nelson questioned whether residents of Peterson Trail expressed concern and
Council Member Broussard Vickers stated that none were present at the meeting to express
concerns.
Council Member Sweeney stated that the access onto Peterson Trail was commercial to !
commercial where the access onto Shad Avenue would be commercial to residential. �
Council Member Sweeney questioned whether County Road 14 access could be moved or needed �
to remam as is. Mr. Dnlhng stated that the access could be moved to better accommodate �
residents and agreed to the suggestion of berming and fencing the rear of the property. �
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Mr. March stated the City may consider shifting the access west to better accommodate fire hall �I
access. Council Member Sweeney stated he thought it may be best to shift the access to the east a I
bit. I
Mr. March stated that several residents indicated at the Plannin and Zonin Commission meetin
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that the values of neighboring homes would decrease. Mr. March stated that subsequent to
research, property values in the area of Apple Tree Square had increased 11.3%, which is more
than legally allowed.
Mr. Jerry Engler, 7127 Shad Avenue, expressed his gratitude to the Council for the
recommendation to elirninate access onto Shad Avenue. Mr. Engler expressed concern that the
berm and fencing not obstruct views for traffic attempting to enter Main Street.
Council Member Broussard Vickers questioned drainage if a berm was installed. Mr. Drilling
indicated there was a holding pond which would catch runoff.
Mrs. Katie Bowman, 7130 Shad Avenue, stated she realized the commercial development would
be approved and thanked Council for the suggestion of the berm, trees and fencing which will help
residents maintain a residential feel in their neighborhood.
Mr. Eric Bowman, 7130 Shad Avenue, suggested moving the access onto Main Street as far east
as possible. He then expressed concern for the speed limit on Main Street. Mayor Wilharber
stated that the City could request a traffic study but it could backfire if the County finds the
majority of traffic travels faster than the posted limit the speed limit could be raised.
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Mr. Engler stated that Mr. Drilling should be required to pay for the trees accidentally removed
from his property. Mayor Wilharber stated that this was a civil issue between Mr. Drilling and
Mr. Engler.
Mr. LeBlanc suggested the building be moved closer to the street and parking be located behind
the building to give more of a small town feel so that you see the building not the parking lot. Mr.
Drilling stated that this was impossible because the County requires an 80-foot setback off the
county road.
Mr. March stated that architectural features could be added to the building to draw the eye rather
than the parking lot.
Mr. Engler stated he did not want the parking lot located in the back of the building.
Motion bv Council Member Nelson, seconded by Council Member Sweenev to approve the
rezone of 1873 Main Street. All in favor. Motion carried unanimouslv.
Mayor Wilharber questioned Mr. Drillings anticipated submittal of final plans. Mr. Drilling stated
as soon as possible and that he would like to commence construction in the spring.
Council Member Nelson questioned the types of businesses that would be coming with the new
strip mall. Mr. Drilling stated he been approached by Mansetti's Restaurant and Hair Update.
Annual Contract Renewals
1. 2000 Audit Contract (ABDO, ABDO, Eick & Meyers)
Mr. March explained the contract was the same as the previous year with the exception of a$400
increase.
Motion by Council Member Nelson, seconded by Council Member Broussard Vickers, to
approve the 2000 Audit Contract submitted by ABDO, ABDO, Eick & Meyers. All in favor.
Motion carried unanimouslv.
2. Joint Powers Agreement (Trail — Anoka County)
Motion by Council Member Sweeney, seconded bv Council Member Travis to approve the
Joint Powers Agreement Anoka County Contract #2000-0178. All in favor. Motion carried
unanimously.
' 3. Siren Maintenance (Embedded Systems)
' Motion b_y Council Member Travis, seconded by_Council Member Sweenev to approve the
� siren maintenance contract submitted bv Embedded Systems. All in favor. Motion carried
ananimously.
4. Animal Control (Otter Lake)
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Motion bv Council Member Nelson, seconded by Council Member Broussard Vickers to
approve the animal control contract submitted by Otter Lake. All in favor. Motion carried
unanimouslv.
5. Minute Taking (TimeSaver)
, Motion by Council Member Nelson, seconded by Council Member Travis to a�prove the
minute taking contract submitted by TimeSaver. All in favor. Motion carried unanimousl�
6. Public Works Staff/LTnion Agreement
Motion bv Council Member Nelson seconded by Council Member Travis to table this item
for discussion at an executive session following the regular meeting. All in favor Motion
carried unanimously.
Hasiak Buildin Permit
Mr. March explained he had heard from the Hasiak's who had informed him they did not wish to
obtain a building permit due to financial constraints at this time of year.
Mr. Hoeft stated he had spoken to Mr. Palzer concerning the matter and it is unclear as to whether
or when the Hasiaks would obtain the buildzng permit. The City does have the legal remedy to
begin the process to declare the building a hazardous structure, which would require the Hasiaks to
either get the permit and have the wiring inspected or risk having the City tear down the building.
Mr. Hoeft recommended setting a timeline for the Hasiaks to obtain the building permit and then '
commencing a hazardous building action should the Hasiaks not obtain the permit.
Council Member Sweeney suggested a six (6) month time limit be set for the Hasiaks to obtain the �
permit.
Council Member Broussard Vickers questioned whether the lean to had been torn down. Mr.
March indicated that it had not.
Council Member Broussard Vickers questioned if Staff believed the structure to be a hazard and
Mr. Hoeft stated that staff has been unable to inspect same without a building permit.
Council Member Broussard Vickers questioned the distance to the nearest house from the
structure and if the City had any legal liability in the case of a fire. Mr. Hoeft stated that there had
been no problems up to this point and no inspections had been completed.
Council Member Broussard Vickers stated she could understand not wanting to pay for the permit
but did not understand why the "lean to" had not been removed. Council Member Broussard
Vickers stated she did not believe there had been any good faith on the part of the Hasiaks. Mr.
March stated he had been told the Hasiaks were considering leaving the "lean to" up for a dog
shelter.
Council Member Sweeney stated it was his understanding the "lean to" was to be removed.
Mayor Wilharber suggested sending a registered letter to the Hasiaks giving them a time period to
obtain the building permit and informing them the "lean to" would need to be torn down
immediately.
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' Motion by Council Member Broussard Vickers, seconded by Council Member Sweeney to �
direct Staff to draft a letter to the Hasiaks giving them until May 1, 2401 to obtain the
building permit or the City would move to declare the building a hazardous structure and
directing them to tear down the "lean to" within two (2) weeks. All in favor. Motion carried
unanimouslv.
Public Works Buildin Sg i�na�e__(7087 — 20' Avenue South�
Mr. March stated that Mr. Houle had indicated he needed additional information prior to being
able to provide a cost for a proposed sign for the new public workslpolice substation. Mr. Houle
would like to know whether the City wants a single or double-faced sign, cutout letters or free
' standing letters with the background removed, and what size letters the City wants.
Concensus was the sign should be two-sided, have letters similar to the signs in Eagle Pass, and to
allow Mr. Houle the discretion to chose the size of the letters.
Turcotte Purchase Agreement and St. Genevieve Pro�,ertv Appraisal
Mr. March stated the appraisals were for informational purposes.
Mayor Wilharber questioned whether the Church had contacted the City to discuss the property.
Mr. March indicated they had not as of this time but suggested the City could send a letter to the
Church.
Mayor Wilharber stated that he would discuss this matter with Father Fitzgerald.
Mr. Hoeft stated he had drafted a standard purchase agreement far the City to execute if it desired
to purchase the Turcotte property. Council needs to determine whether they wish to move forward
with the purchase or, if not, determine a time frame for proceeding.
Mayor Wilharber stated the City should consider when Ms. Turcotte will be able to move into new
housing and when the lease will expire for Ms. Turcotte's renter. Mr. Hoeft explained if the City
purchased the property, let the lease run out and did not renew it, the City would still be
responsible for relocation fees. Mr. Hoeft stated that relocation fees would excessive if one (1)
residence where to be relocated.
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Council Member Sweeney questioned the amount of relocation fees. Council Member Broussard
Vickers stated it could possibly be $2,000. City Attorney Hoeft indicated he was not sure but
thought the amount could be less than $2,000.
I �� i ers s i ne wh ther the Ci would be res onsible far an
Council Member Broussard V ck que t o d e ty p y
� rent difference as a result of the relocation. City Attorney Hoeft stated the City was required to
' provide comparable housing.
Mayor Wilharber expressed a desire to determine when the lease for the renter expires.
Mr. Hoeft indicated that if the City executed the purchase agreement they would be legally
required to pay relocation fees.
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Council Member Broussard Vickers suggested the City execute the agreement upon the expiration
of the renter's lease and offer Ms. Turcotte a higher price to give her an incentive to sell to the
City rather than to another party. Ciry Attorney Hoeft suggested the City could approach the
renter to offer a settlement amount, which may be less expensive. However, this would notify the
renter of the City's intentions to purchase the property and the renter may insist on full payment of
relocation fees. City Attorney Hoeft suggested the City contact a relocation consultant for an
estimate of relocation fees in this instance. Mr. March indicated the appraiser had given him the
name of a relocation consultant whom he would contact.
Motion bv Council Member Sweeney, seconded by Coancil Member Nelson to table this
matter until Staff contacts a relocation consultant to provide information on possible
relocation fees involved if the Cit_y were to purchase the Turcotte �ropertv. All in favor
Motion carried unanimouslv.
X. CONSENT AGENDA
None.
XI. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Mayor Wilharber reported the Police Commission meeting is scheduled for December 14, 2000, at
7:00 p.m. in Circle Pines.
Mayor Wilharber suggested future Councils continue to appoint liaisons to the various committees ,
within the City to help keep Council informed. I
Mayor Wilharber reported the Lions moved the old storage building from the old public works ',
building. The items have been removed from the haunted house and are being stored in the old I
public works building. �
Mayor Wilharber noted he had asked Mr. March to include information in the Council packets
concerning switching some of the City accounts from Firstar to County Bank.
Motion by Mayor Wilharber, seconded by Council Member Travis to direct Staff to move
whichever accounts Staff deems appropriate to County Bank effective as of January 1, 2001.
All in favor. Motion carried unanimous�v.
Mayor Wilharber stated he had received a letter from the League of Minnesota Cities offering
training for elected officials for anyone interested.
Council Member Sweeney presented information from the Parks and Recreation Committee on its
year-end accomplishments, budget, and projected goals for 2001.
Council Member Sweeney reported he had enjoyed his time serving as liaison to the Parks and
Recreation Committee. He thanked Council on behalf of the Parks and Recreation Committee for
Council's assistance, which helped them to reach their goals.
Mayor Wilharber thanked Council Member Sweeney for his efforts to serve as both the Parks and
Recreation liaison and the cable commission liaison.
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Council Member Broussard Vickers reported the Planning and Zoning Commission was working
on changes to the sign ordinance and amendments to Ordinance #4. There will be a public hearing
on the sign ordinance at the next Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
Council Member Travis reported the EDC is looking for activities to get involved in and is also
' recruiting members.
XII. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
Centennial Lakes Police Department's Use of the Public Works Site (1694 Sorel�
Mr. March explained he had received a request for permission to allow the Police Department to
store their squads in the old public works department building during the winter.
Council Member Sw n ti ne
ee ey ques o d what the Police Department planned to do for squad storage
next winter.
Mayor Wilharber indicated he would like a clarification on the request from the Police
Department. He indicated he would speak to the Chief and report back to Council.
Mr. March explained the City had received seven (7) applications for the Fete de Lacs Committee
and as the committee is a seven (7) member committee he recommended approval of the seven
applicants.
Motion bv Mayor Wilharber, seconded by Council Member Broussard Vickers to a�oint
the seven ap�licants to the Fete de Lacs Cornmittee as recommended by Staff. All in favor.
Motion carried unanimouslv.
Mr. March explained to Council he had prepared a Resolution adopting the tax levy that could be
approved tonight or at the December 27, 2000 meeting, as it did not need to be approved until
December 28, 2000.
Council Member Sweeney indicated he had received comments as recently as last night
concerning the tax increase. Taxes were not raised but property values were increased.
Motion by Council Member Broussard Vickers and seconded by Council Member Sweenex
to approve Resolution 00-38 adopting the tax levy. All in favor. Vote - Ayes, 4 Sweene�
Nelson, Broussard Vickers, Wilharber�Na sY ,1 (Travis�. Motion carried.
Motion bv Council Member Travis, seconded by Council Member Sweeney to recess to the
' executive session at 9:46 A.m. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously.
' XIII. ADJOURNMENT
Motion bY Council Member , seconded by Council Member to Adjourn
the December 13, 2000 Citv Council Meeting at p.m. All in favor. Motion
carried unanimouslv.
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CITY OF CENTERVILLE
PLANING AND ZONING COMMISSION
NOVEMBER 14, 2000
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Planning and Zoning Comxnission held their re ' rly
scheduled meeting on November 14, 2000, at 6:30 p. m.
PRESENT: Commission Member Alan LaMotte
Commission Member David Kilian
Commission Member Rob Sheppard
Commission Member John McLean
Commission Member Ray DeVine
Commission Member Brian Hanson
Commission Member Barry Brainard
ABSENT: None.
COUNCIL: Linda Broussa ickers
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STAFF: City Adminis r Mar � �
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I. CALL TO ORD � �- ��,
The ting was ' d to t l
II. ` B H (S) ,
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1�� n, ' Main • ee �' ssed� e Commission and requested a larger sign
b e c nt rd �� nce " Mr. Schlavin stated that he is partially
= n i es � is req ting larger sign as a benefit of paying same.
s� e questioned e type of time and temperature sign Mr. Schlavin
s p�.: to stall. Mr. Schlavin stated that he is requesting a larger sign to
��� � ommission's decision as to what would be allowable.
� sioner Brainerd questioned the current allowable sign size and consensus was
i '� t o(2) square foot sign was currently allowable.
ommissioner DeVine questioned the amount of street frontage Mr. Schlavin owned.
Mr. Schlavin stated approximately one hundred (100) feet.
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Council Liaison Broussard Vickers questioned sign dimensions that had been discussed
at a previous work session. The Commission that a two (2) foot by three (3) foot sign is
� allowable for a home based business. Ms. Vickers questioned whether Mr. Schlavin had
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researched the possibility of rezoning his property to commercial and the effects of same
on his property taxes. Mr. Schlavin stated he had contacted Anoka County but was
unsuccessful in obtaining same.
i Ms. Sanna Buckbee, 7381 Peltier Circle, stated that in her opinion Mr. Schlavin should
be allowed to erect a larger sign due to his properiy location.
Chairperson Hanson suggested that Mr. Schlavin research the possible advantages of
rezoning his property to commercial and the effects of same on his property taxes.
Council Liaison Broussard Vickers questioned resident response to the variance request
from Mr. Schlavin. Mr. March stated he had not received any negative input from
residents regarding this matter.
Commissioner McLean stated that the request did not meet the requirements for granting
a variance.
Motion by Commissioner Brainard, seconded by Commissioner DeVine to close the ,
public hearing. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously.
Chairperson Hanson closed the public hearing at 6:47 p.m. �I
2. Ground Development (Preliminary Plat — PUD)
Chairperson Hanson opened the public hearing at 6:47 p.m.
Terry Hannah, Ground Development, was present and discussed the proposed eighty-
eight (88) lot development and the phasing (3) of same. Mr. Hannah also discussed the
elements of the development and outlined the modifications previously requested by
Planning and Zoning and Council. Mr. Hannah discussed the following modifications:
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Traffic Impact (Centerville Road� j
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Mr. Joel Cooper, Engineer; Ground Development, stated that a formal traffic study had �
yet to be conducted, it is generally understood that eighty-eight (88) lots would generate
eight hundred eighty-eight (888) trips per day on the roadway. Mr. Cooper anticipates
that 1/3 of the traffic leaving the development will flow outward to Centerville Road and
the other 2/3 will flow north to Center Street. Mr. Cooper reminded the Planning and
Zoning Commission that traffic generated by the new developrnent would not come at
once but rather in phases as the development is scheduled to be built out within three (3)
to six (6) years. Mr. Cooper stated that in his opinion Centerville Road had been
designed to handle 7,000 to 8,000 trips per day and should be able to handle the added
volume of traffic.
Driveway Access �Two (2 Properties to the North�
� This issue had yet to be effectively resolved and negotiations continue with the property
owners.
Trail Issue
, Subsequent to the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting, it was determined that the
City would request to have the trailway continued north through the Hunter's Crossing
development and travel along the sewer force main easement.
Draina eg Ditch
Mr. Cooper addressed the drainage issue and stated that Ground Development would
install a storm sewer and ponding system that would drain into an existing wetland area.
As designed, there would be less runoff, post development, than at present. Mr. Cooper
felt that the impact due to modifying the drainage at the site would be null.
MUSA Line Swap
The City has stated that Ground Development would need to secure a MUSA Line Swap
and associated expenditures.
Du�re Road
Ground Development would provide for sidewalk installation along Dupre Road. �
Park Land or Park Dedication Fee I
The Parks and Recreation Committee requested park dedication fees rather than park �
land. Previous discussion involved the possibility of dedicating a portion of the land
marked for open space on the plan for a park should future development occurs.
Monument Si�n
The City has questioned whether a monument sign would be erected at the entrance to the
development. Mr. Hannah concurred.
Tree Conservation
Mr. Cooper submitted maps showing the treed areas and various tree lines. Mr. Cooper
stated that over half of the trees would remain, however, several would need to be
removed for construction purposes.
Comrnissioner Killian questioned the type of trees that would remain and be installed
within the development. Mr. Cooper stated that an official tree study had yet to be
conducted but to the best of his knowledge, the trees would be softwood not hardwood.
Impact on the School District
i Lengthy discussion was had regarding Centerville Elementary's operating capacity,
, student enrollment, occupancy of Phase I hornes in 2002, the building of the new school,
the average price of homes comparative to the amount of children that reside in same and
i the general impact on the school as a result of the proposed development.
Mr. Cooper stated that one of the PUD requirements consist of dedicating 20% of open
space within the development. Mr. Cooper addressed this issue and stated that 21.7%
open space has been allowed.
' Commissioner Brainerd questioned whether the certificate of occupancy could be
contingent upon whether the new school is open for enrollment.
Mr, March indicated he had received various input from area businesses and residents
concerning the development. Some in favor of and some against. Mr. March stated that
three areas concerned him with the plans submitted. Mr. March also stated that
Centerville Road, as the developer indicated, is capable of handling 7,000 to 8,000 trips
per day. However, it currently is handling that many trips and the developer would need
to speak to Anoka County to receive a permit to access Centerville Road from the
development. Mr. March stated that the developer had indicated the reason he was
applying for a PUD was to have a variety of lot sizes, and that this is misleading due to
the current City Code that allows for various lot sizes with standard residential platting.
The open space requirement for PUD's has not been met in this case, as the open space is
required to be useable land that is not private Iand. The developer has dedicated a
wetland and space in the backyards of the available lots as open space and that is not
cunently allowed by City Code.
Mr. March submitted a letter from the developer addressing the issues requested by the
City. Mr. March also submitted a letter from the Superintendent of Schools stating the
school district is operating above capacity and will be doing so until the opening of the �
new school in the fall of 2002. Mr. March indicated the current proposal submitted by ,
Ground Development does not meet the requirements for a PUD. ,
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Ms. Buckbee questioned how open spaces could be private but could not be in private �
yards. Ms. Buckbee questioned whether the City of Lino Lakes had received a similar
letter from the Superintendent of Schools. Mr. March explained that the area dedicated
for open space within the development needed to be land not included in private lots
individual owned. Mr. March also informed Ms. Buckbee that it was his understanding
that the City of Lino Lakes had received a similar letter from the Superintendent of
Schools.
Commissioner McLean questioned whether the development was in line with the City's
Comprehensive Plan. Mr. March concurred.
Ms. Lori Peterson, 7065 Dupre Road, expressed her concern that Dupre Road would be a
thoroughfare for traffic going out of the development to Center Street.
Mr. Cooper believed 2/3 of the traffic would flow north to Center Street.
Mr. Wes Schoeberlein, 6906 Centerville Road, expressed several concerns; current
capacity of Centerville Elementary, exit and entry to the development and the amount of
traffic currently and in the future on Centerville Road. Mr. Schoeberlein felt that Center
Street is currently unsafe due to the high volume of traffic and was concerned for
children's safety.
Commissioner Brainerd stated that the development of the property would be coming in
one form or another and suggested that a traffic study be completed to provide the best
and safest access to the development.
Council Liaison Broussard Vickers questioned whether Mr. Schoberlein had a driveway
easement and, if so, where it was Iocated. Mr. Schoberlein stated that he drives straight
out to Centerville Road.
Mr. John Lundbald, 6904 Centerville Road, stated that he had a valid easement that was
part of the legal description for his property.
Mr. March indicated it may be easier to address the driveway access issue by eliminating
a couple of lots and centering the (2) two homes on the cul-de-sac at the north end of the
development to provide better access far the two (2) properties in question. Mr. March
stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission needed to determine whether the i
development met the requirements of a PUD and either approve, deny, or table action. I
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Commissioner LaMotte questioned the sewer force main running to the north of the I
development. Mr. March stated that the Met. Council owned the force rnain and was in i
the process of replacing the piping in that area.
Mr. Joe Schwartz, 6882 Centerville Road, stated that he had concerns regarding the
proposed trail that would run along his property. Mr. Schwartz stated that moved to
Centerville to be outside of the inner city and was upset that the development was
coming.
Mr. Mike Carter, 6913 Sumac Court, stated that it could be possible for the development �
to have houses in place prior to the opening of the new school, which concerned him. I
Mr. Carter expressed a desire to have a park located within the development rather than
receiving park dedication fees. Mr. Carter felt that a park was necessary to prevent I I
children from crossing Main Street to go to the nearest park. Mr. Carter also expressed
concern for increased traffic on Center Street.
Ole Mersinger, 6936 Tourville Circle, expressed his concern for the safety of the children
along Center Street if traffic volume is increased.
Mr. Hannah, Ground Development, offered to amend the submitted plans to R-2 which
would increase the minimum lot size if the City could guarantee appraval of the plans by
December 15, 2000. Mr. Hannah stated that if the City were unable to come to tenns by
December 15, 2000, Ground Development would not be developing the area. Mr. March
advised the Commission against making any commitments to an R-2 plan since there
would need to be a public hearing on the matter.
' Mr. Schwartz stated that he had received information from the previous owner of his
' property, which led him to beiieve, the area next to his lot would not be developed as it
was a nature area and that was reason he purchased the property. Commissioner Brainard
stated that it is the responsibility of property owner to research many areas prior to
purchasing property, such as school district, sewer and water, undeveloped land nearby,
etc. Commissioner Brainard stated that it is unreasonable to think the area would stay
undeveloped in a growing community.
Mr. Carter stated that in his opinion, Ground Development was pressuring the City to
' agree to their terms by a specific date.
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' Motion b Commissioner Brainard seconded b Commissioner DeVine to clo
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public hearing. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously.,
Chairperson Hanson closed the public hearing at 7:53 p.m.
III. APPEARANCES
� 1. Mr. Roger Shimon — Zoning/Electrical Fencing
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Mr. Shimon, 1751 Peltier Lake Drive, was present and expressed his concern for
electrical fence running along the back of his property, eight (8) feet off the property line.
Mr. Shimon stated that there should be a larger buffer and requested that the Commission
modifies the ordinance accordingly.
Ms. Buckbee stated she was the owner of the electrical fence and that the fence was
previously fifty (50) feet off the property line as a courtesy to neighboring residents.
However, recently the fencing was moved to within eight (8) feet of the property line.
Mr. March stated that R-1 zoning allows for electrical fencing and that the issue is
whether the ordinance needed to be amended to include a buffer zone between properties
where electric fencing is allowed and where other residentially zoned areas abut. ,
Chairperson Hanson stated that the current ordinance allows a property owner to place a ,
fence directly on the property line if so desire and that it is a courtesy that the property �
owner has left an eight (8) foot buffer.
Commissioner McLean questioned whether there were similar properties that have '
electrical fencing. ��,
Ms. Buckbee stated that there were other properties within Centerville large enough to �,
have livestock but was unsure if others have electrical fencing. �
Mr. March indicated the Commission would need to amend Ordinance #4 if they felt �
there was a need to incorporate a requirement for a buffer zone between properties with
electrical fencing and those without.
Commissioner DeVine questioned whether Council Liaison Vickers' property had
electrical fencing. Council Liaison Vickers stated she did not but thought there was old
barbwire fencing located on your property. Commissioner DeVine stated he did not feel
the need to amend Ordinance #4.
2. Mr. Terry Sager — Mini-Storage
Mr. Terry Sager and his partner, Ed Sadeline were present and requested the
Commission's willingness in allowing a mini-storage facility in Centerville.
Commissioner Brainard questioned whether the facility would have an on-site attendant.
Mr. Sadeline stated it would not.
Mr. March stated that previously a proposal for mini-storage had been denied due to
limited space in the industrial park, the facility did not use city utilities, and did not create
jobs for the City.
Mr. Carter requested clarification on the location of the proposed mini-storage facility.
Mr. Sager stated that it would be located on the east side of the industrial park property.
Mr. Carter stated that he would prefer a mini-storage facility to an apartment complex or
some industrial use that would generate a lot of traffic.
Mr. March questioned the size and valuation of the buiiding that was being proposed.
Mr. Sadeline stated that he did not have the exact dimensions at this time but would
forward them to the Commission in the near future.
Commissioner DeVine stated that the size and valuation of the building would weigh
heavily on his decision on whether or not to grant the request to build a mini-storage
facility.
Mr. Sadeline thanked the Planning and Zoning Commission for its time.
IV. OLD BUSINESS
None.
V. NEW BUSINESS �
1. Schlavin Variance Request I �
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Chairperson Hanson questioned whether Mr. Schlavin had a sign on the exterior of his !
home/office. Mr. Schlavin stated that a sign is installed in his front yard, but not on the �,
home/office. �
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Commissioner DeVine stated that Mr. Schlavin's situation was unique; it did not fit the �,
requirements for granting a variance. Commissioner DeVine suggested that Mr. Schlavin '
bring his tax statement to the next work session scheduled. �
Mr. Schlavin stated that he is researching various avenues for his property, including
obtaining a variance for a larger sign and possibly moving out of the residence and
converting the building to a commercial use, allowing him to rent out part of the space.
Chairperson Hanson invited Mr. Schlavin to the work session on Tuesday, November 21,
2000, at 6:30 p.m.
2. Ground Development PUD
Commissioner McLean stated that Ground Development had done a good job of
addressing the concerns of the City and residents with the revised plan. Commissioner
McLean also stated that whether or not this development is approved, there would be a
development on that properiy at some point.
Council Liaison Broussard Vickers stated that the issue is whether the plan of the
developer meets the requirements of a PUD.
Commissioner Brainard stated that since the plan of the developer did not meet the
requirements of the PUD, the Commission had no choice but to deny their request.
Commissioner DeVine encouraged Ground Development to come back before the
' Commission with an R-2 development p1an.
Mr. Hannah questioned whether he would need to file a new application and pay the
required fee. Mr. March concurred.
Mr. Cooper questioned whether the Commission could give the developer an indication
of whether a plan for R-2 zoning wouid be approved. Chairperson Hanson stated that a
review of revised plans, a public hearing, remedies to previous requests and
commission's approval needed to be granted and felt that it was inappropriate to
speculate their decision prior to the above process.
Mr. Cooper stated that it was his understanding that changing to R-2 zoning would
eliminate four lots but everything else would remain the same. Mr. Cooper also stated
that Ground Development would like to get a feel for whether the plan would be
approved with R-2 zoning. Chairperson Hanson stated that in his opinion a plan with R-2
zoning had a better chance for approval than the PUD plans submitted.
Commissioner DeVine questioned whether Mr. March could point out any differences
between the PUD plan and R-2 zoning. Mr. March stated that he would need to see the
plan but said the minimum lot size width and depth would be Iarger. Mr. March stated
that the Comprehensive Plan called for a low to medium density development therefore,
R-2 and R-5 zoning are in line with the Comprehensive Plan.
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Council Liaison Broussard Vickers stated that the Ground Development's plan assumes '
the MUSA line swap will be approved. Council Liaison Broussard Vickers stated that �,
any plan approved by the City would be contingent upon receiving approval of the '
MUSA line swap. �
Mr. March stated that it is unrealistic to assume that all approvals required for the II
development could be obtained by December 15, 2000.
Chairperson Hanson told Ground Development that the Ciry appreciated his show of
good faith in addressing all the issues raised by the City and residents.
Motion by Commissioner Brainard, seconded by Commissioner Killian to den�
�proval of the Ground Development Preliminary Plat — PUD. All in favor. Motion
carried unanimouslv.
Council Liaison Broussard Vickers thanked members of the audience for their input
regarding this issue. Council Liaison Broussard Vickers stated that the City has a
Comprehensive Plan for deveiopment and the school district has had and is aware of.
The development discussed fits within the requirements of the Comprehensive Plan. The
City of Centerville could stop development, but neighboring communities such as Lino
Lakes are not required to do so. Therefore, the City of Lino Lakes could continue to
develop and send children to Centerville schools. The City of Centerville is a developing
community and legally the City cannot stop the development from coming in unless it has
just cause.
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3. Ordinance #4 Amendments
Mr. March submitted information concerning possible amendments to Ordinance #4 and
asked the Commissioners to review the information and bring any modifications or
suggestions to the work session.
VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS
Commissioner Brainard noted his displeasure with the City Council for granting a
variance request the Planning and Zoning Commission had recommended denial. He felt
the request was granted for a purely political reason and opened the City up for legal
liability. He requested that in the future when Council goes against the recommendation
of the Planning and Zoning Commission and grants a variance, the Council be required to
provide specific examples as to how the requirements for the variance were met.
Commissioner Kilian agreed with Commissioner Brainard on this matter.
Council Liaison Broussard Vickers indicated she was not at the meeting the
Commissioners were referring to but would bring the comments of Commissioner
Brainard and Kilian to the Council.
VII. CONSIDER.ATION OF MINUTES �
l. October 3, 2000 Meeting Minutes �
Chairperson Hanson requested the seconded portion of the first motion on Page 13 be I
changed from "Hanson" to "LaMotte". '�
Motion bv Commissioner DeVine, seconded by Commissioner Sheppard to approve I ',
the October 3, 2000 Meeting Minutes with the reauested change. All in favor. ',
Motion carried unanimouslv. ',
VII. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Commissioner Sheppard, seconded by Commissioner Kilian to adjourn
the November 14, 2000 Planning Commission Meetin� at 9:09 p.m. All in favor.
Motion carried unanimonslv.
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CITY OF CENTERVILLE
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
DECEMBER 5, 2000
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Planning and Zoning Commission held their regularly
scheduled meeting on December 5, 2000, at 6:30 p. m.
PRESENT: Commission Member Alan LaMotte
Commission Member David Kilian
Commission Member Rob Sheppard
Commission Member John McLean
Commission Member Ray DeVine
Commission Member Brian Hanson
Commission Member Barry Brainard
ABSENT: None.
COUNCIL: Linda Broussard Vickers
STAFF: City Administrator, Jim March
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:34 p.m.
II. PUBLIC HEARING(S)
1. Ground Development (Preliminary Plat — PUD)
Chairperson Hanson opened the public hearing at 6:35 p.m.
Terry Hannah, Ground Development, gave a brief overview of the history of the
presented preliminary plat for the revised Planned Unit Development (PUD). A
previously submitted preliminary plat was denied by the Planning and Zoning
Commission due to non-conformity of PUD requirements.
The submitted revised preliminary plat contains seventy-seven (77) lots rather than the
previously submitted preliminary plat containing eighty-eight (88) lots. Mr. Hannah
briefly discussed the issues previously raised at the last meeting and stated that Ground
' Development had resolved the issues requested by the City with the exception of the trail
way. Mr. Hannah stated he would be in attendance at the next Parks and Recreation
Committee meeting to ascertain their trail way specifications.
Mr. John Lundblad, 6904 Centerville Road, inquired as to where the cul-de-sac would be
located and how Ground Development would provide access to the cul-de-sac for his
driveway.
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Joel Cooper, Ground Development Engineer, stated it would be relatively easy to connect
the driveways to the cul-de-sac.
Mr. Mike Carter, 6913 Sumac Court, expressed his concern for increased traffic on
� Center Street. He suggested stubbing in a road to the south of the development to help
alleviate traffic when the property to the south develops.
� Mr. Wes Schoeberlein, 6906 Centerville Road, expressed concern for traffic on Center
Street and for access to his driveway. Mr. Schoeberlein expressed displeasure for the
comments of the developer at the last meeting concerning the threat to leave town
without putting the development in should the developer not obtain approval by mid-
December.
Council Liaison Broussard Vickers questioned the elevation difference between Du re
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Road and the property to the south. Mr. Cooper stated he believed it to be approximately
� two (2) feet.
Council Liaison Broussard Vickers stated that there may need to be some type of
retaining wall to prevent erosion due to the elevation differences. Mr. Cooper clarified
that the elevation of Dupre Road was in front of the tree line which abuts the property to
the south. There should not be a problem as the grade will not change along the property
line.
Mr. Lundblad questioned the quantity of traffic Centerville Road is able to handle. Mr.
March indicated Centerville Road currently has approximately 6,000 trips per day and is
designed to handle 10,000 trips per day. Mr. March expressed concern for access to the
development on Centerville Road and suggested turn lanes may need to be added to clear
up congestion in the area of the development. Mr. March indicated he had discussed this
with Mr. Cooper who agreed turn lanes may be needed and indicated that if the County
determines the turn lanes are required the developer will add them at the developer's
expense.
Chairperson Hanson expressed concern for the size of Lots 15, 16 and 17 in Block 1. Mr.
March indicated a minimum width requirement of 80 feet is needed for home
construction.
Commissioner Brainard questioned whether the City had verified that the lots within the
development met the minimum width requirements. NIr. March indicated that there is no
minimum width requirement for lots within a PUD development.
; Mr. Carter expressed concern that the trail way ends at Dupre Road and residents would
have to walk along the road to connect with the other side of the trail way. Mr. Cooper
indicated there will be a sidewalk along Dupre Road to connect the trail way. Mr. March
indicated the City would require a 10 foot wide paved trail way through the development.
�, Motion by Commissioner DeVine, seconded by Commissioner Brainard to close the
public hearing. All in favor. Motion carried unanimouslv.
Chairperson Hanson closed the public hearing at 7:12 p.m.
2. Lloyd Drilling (Re-Zone —1873 Main Street)
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Chairperson Hanson opened the public hearing at 7:12 p.m.
Mr. Lloyd Drilling gave a brief overview of his proposal to build a 10,000 square foot
strip mall on the property located at 1873 Main Street. He indicated roughly half of the
properiy is zoned residential and the other half commercial. He is requesting a rezone to
cornmercial for the entire parcel.
Mr. Drilling provided a blueprint drawing of the proposed strip mall far review.
Mr. Eric Bowman, 7130 Shad Avenue, expressed concerned for having an entrance to the
strip mall on Shad Avenue. He is concerned that traffic levels on Shad Avenue will
increase as area residents use it to reach the strip mall. Lloyd Drilling indicated the plan
is conceptual at this point and said it may not be necessary to have an entrance onto Shad
Avenue.
Mr. Bowman questioned whether the strip mall would be constructed the same as the one
next to it. He also asked whether there would be an alleyway or road behind the strip
mall. Mr. Drilling indicated there was not a plan to have a road behind the strip mall.
There would be a privacy fence of some type to screen refuse containers from area
residents' view. �
Mr. Russ James, 7112 Shad Avenue, expressed a concern that if there was an entrance to '�
the strip mall on Shad Avenue he would not be able to get into his driveway as his i
dziveway is right next to the proposed entrance. Mr. James also expressed concern for �,
the lighting and activity around the strip mall disturbing a nice residential area. Mr.
Drilling indicated he does not want to take away from the neighborhood. He wants to �,
build something that is beneficial to the City and those residents who live near it. �
Mr. Jerry Engler, 7127 Shad Avenue, expressed concern for increased traffic on Shad
Avenue along with a concern that the refuse containers may present a foul odor that
would be disturbing to him as he is right next door. He then expressed his displeasure
with the clearing of the trees on the lot which has already occurred. During the removal
of trees the contractar removed five feet of trees on his property. He had his property
surveyed and the survey stake was knocked down and not replaced.
Mrs. Lisa Bigelow, 7143 Shad Avenue, told the Commission her family moved out to
Centerville because they wanted a rural residential type of community. They do not want
businesses at the end of their street. Ms. Bigelow indicated she is aware of the tax
problem in Centerville and realizes that commercial properties may help to alleviate taxes
but does not believe that this one building will offset her taxes enough to justify the
taking down of the trees and building of a strip ma11 in her neighborhood.
Chairperson Hanson indicated the question before the Commission this evening was a
question of whether to rezone to commercial. Ms. Bigelow indicated she understood that
and expressed to him she did not want the property rezoned but left residential.
Mr. Jim Bigelow, 7143 Shad Avenue, inquired as to why there were signs of the strip
mall coming if the rezoning had not been approved. The land has been cleared and there
has been grading and staking for the building.
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Council Liaison Broussard Vickers explained to Mr. Bigelow that a property owner is
allowed to have any type of sign they want provided it meets the requirements of the sign
ordinance. The City is not able to prevent the property owner from advertising if the
property owner desires to do so. As far as the clearing of land and preparation of the site
for the building that has been done at the property owner's expense. If a rezone is not
approved the property owner will be out those costs. She also indicated the house that
was formerly located at the site was sub par and needed to be torn down. She also
indicated that the rezoning is not a"done deal" and said the developer is providing more
information concerning the development than is usually provided at a rezoning hearing.
Mrs. Bigelow indicated the house was more than likely sub par but the trees dic� not need
to be removed. If the rezone is not approved the trees would not have needed to come
down. Council Liaison Broussard Vickers indicated a property owner is entitled to do
what they wish on their property provided it is not in violation of law or City ordinance.
Therefore, there is no way to control whether your neighbors cut down their trees.
Mrs. Katie Bowman, 7130 Shad Avenue, inquired as to how a strip mall fit into the
"revitalization" of Centerville. A strip mall is not aesthetically pleasing to look at.
Commissioner Brainard indicated the strip mall as designed appears to be a very nice
looking building.
Mr. March suggested the Planning Commission approve the rezoning of the parcel based
on an approved site development plan in order to control what type of facility is built on
the property. This would be in the best interest of the neighbors. If a rezone is granted
without the stipulation that the City approve the site development plan there could
potentially be some type of commercial use of the property that does not fit as well with
the residential commercial mix in the area.
Mr. Schoeberlein expressed concern that over the years since he moved to Centerville
development has gradually been increasing and he is concerned that the small little
community he moved to is growing into something residents who live in Centerville do
not want.
Mr. Bowman suggested a strip mall may be better located out in the area of the freeway.
Mr. Carter reminded the residents who live on Shad Avenue that part of the property is
zoned commercial and some type of use that is less desirable than a strip mall and more
of a nuisance could be built on that portion of the property. He indicated he is in favor of
allowing the strip mall to help alleviate the tax burden for Centerville residents and to
provide more services for area residents. The City doesn't have many places to eat and it
is possible that the strip mall would house some type of eating facility.
Mrs. Bi elow said she understands the tax ramifications if businesses are not allowed to
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come to Centerville but said there are areas in the City zoned commercial that should be
used for commercial and asked the Plannin Commission to leave the residential ortion
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of the property zoned residential. The developer explained that several years ago the
mayor at the time did not like his taxes being as high as they were so sections of Main
Street were rezoned residential rather than commercial which was a real disservice to the
City.
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Mr. Bigelow indicated he was aware of the fact he was moving to a bedroom community
with few services and is fine with a in sli htl hi her taxes to mainta'n ha
� p y g g y g z t t type of
community.
Mr. Engler expressed concern that when development begins out near the freeway that
the strip mall building may sit empty as the location is no longer desirable.
Mrs. Bigelow asked the Commission to please leave the zoning as it stands. She feels the
overall tax burden to residents will not be alleviated very much, if at all, by allowing the
' strip mall to be built.
Mr. Schoeberlein told the Commission that residents don't want the strip mall and asked
them not to change the zoning.
Council Liaison Broussard Vickers told residents present that there were residents at the
truth in taxation hearing the night before asking Council to do whatever it took to lower
taxes. Allowing a strip mall would provide a lot more tax dollars than a residential use
for the property.
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Mrs. Bowman inquired as to whether the property in question was the only piece in the '
City left for commercial development. Commissioner McLean indicated there was one
other parcel within the City "proper" that is zoned for commercial usage.
Mr. James indicated he did not believe that one small commercial development would
significantly lower his taxes.
Commissioner Brainerd indicated that no one wants development "in their backyard" but
development is good for the City as a whole. Commissioner Brainerd asked Mr. March
the difference in taxes for a commercial versus residential use for the City. Mr. March I
said that residential taxes are 1% of the first $76,000 and everything over tha� amount is I
taxed at 1.65%. Commercial taxes are 2.4% of the first $150,000 and everything over
that is taxed at 3.4%. �
Mrs. Bigelow commented that if the City is really looking to bring more commercial
business base in to defray taxes the City needs to look at the big picture. She questioned
if the strip mall would still be a benefit to the City in 10 years or if it would be an empty
building devaluating the neighborhood.
Motion by Commissioner Kilian, seconded by Commissioner Sheppard to close the
�ublic hearing. All in favor. Motion carried unanimousl�
Chairperson Hanson closed the public hearing at 8:00 p.m.
III. APPEARANCES
1. Mr. Terry Sager — Mini-Storage
Mr. Sager was not present at the meeting.
IV. OLD BUSINESS
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None.
V. NEW BUSINESS
1. Ground Development (Preliminary Plat — PUD) ,
Commissioner Kilian inquired as to how the developer intended to handle construction '
traffic when the northern part of the development is under construction. The developer
indicated he would inform his builders/contractors of City requirements and ensure ,
compliance with those requirements. 'I
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Commissioner DeVine asked Mr. March to comment on the request to stub in a road to
the south of the development for future expansion. Mr. March indicated it was not
feasible.
Council Liaison Broussard Vickers inquired as to how the developer intended to handle
ownership of the outlots within the development. The developer expressed his desire to
deed the outlots to the City. He also indicated he wanted to speak to the Park and
Recreation Committee to obtain feedback on making the trails open to the public and
handled by the City rather than by a homeowner's association.
Commissioner LaMotte inquired as to whether the issue of no park south of Main Street
had been addressed. The developer indicated this issue would be discussed at the Park
and Recreation Committee meeting.
Commissioner LaMotte inquired as to whether the developer had come to an agreement
with the two property owners of the exception property to the north of the development.
The developer indicated the driveways abut the cul-de-sac and therefore, it would not
take a lot of work to connect them to the cul-de-sac.
Commissioner LaMotte inquired as to whether the developer would put in the turn lanes
if it is determined by the County that turn lanes are needed. The developer agreed to add
the turn lanes if it is determined turn lanes are needed.
Commissioner Brainard inquired as to whether Staff felt the revised PUD met the
requirements for approval. Mr. March indicated the revised plan if more beneficial to the
City than the original plan as the developer has changed the plan to run the trail way
through the open area/wetlands.
Commissioner LaMotte inquired as to where the drainage from Lot 6 would go. The
developer indicated it would flow east and end up in the county ditch.
' Motion bv Commissioner DeVine, seconded by Commissioner Brainard to
recommend to Council approval of the Pheasant Marsh Preliminary Plat — PUD
with the sti�ulation that the trail wa�is a�proved bv the Parks and Recreation
Committee and that the developer follow his proposed timeline concerning the
impact on the school district. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously.
2. Lloyd Drilling (Re-Zone — 1873 Main Street)
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� Commissioner Kilian indicated he believes the City would benefit by having more
services in the City.
Commissioner LaMotte inquired as to how much of the property in question is zoned
commercial. Mr. Drilling indicated roughly half of the lot is zoned commercial.
Commissioner DeVine indicated he was in favor of the re-zone as part of the lot is
� already zoned commercial.
Commissioner Brainard expressed a desire to update the City's Comprehensive Plan to
allow for more commercial zoning to help broaden the ta�c base within the City.
Chairperson Hanson inquired as to what, if any, effect there was on property values to
those residents living near the strip mall next to the proposed strip mall. Mr. March
indicated he was not sure but could look into it. He then said the only complaint he
recalls concerning the strip mall was that the lighting was bothersome until it was
properly adjusted. Since that time, there haven't been any complaints. Mr. March
expressed a desire to ensure that there is a buffer of some sort between the strip mall and
the residential neighborhood.
Mr. Engler indicated there was enough room for a privacy fence and a pond between the
current strip mall and the nearest resident. In this case, his house is much closer and sits
up high enough that a six-foot fence would not provide any privacy. Mr. March indicated !
an eight-foot privacy fence was used at the current strip mall location.
Commissioner LaMotte inquired as to Mr. Drilling's time frame for development. Mr.
Drilling indicated he would like to start in the spring but needed zoning approval to
continue with his plans for the development.
Commissioner Brainard inquired as to whether the City could place stipulations on the
rezoning approval. Mr. March indicated the rezone could be contingent upon City
approval of the site development plan. Mr. March indicated he would clarify the matter
with the City attorney to be sure.
Commissioner Brainard expressed a desire to approve the rezoning based on City
approval of site development plans in order for the City to control the type of commercial
development that is placed on the property. Mr. March indicated the types of businesses
currently in the strip mall next to this proposed strip mall are unobtrusive to the
neighborhood and blend well into the commerciaUresidential mix in the area. He
believes that through the site development plan process the City will be able to ensure
that the design of the strip mall blends well with the neighborhood and is not a nuisance
to neighbors.
Motion bv Commissioner DeVine, seconded bv Commissioner Kilian to approve the
re-zone of 1873 Main Street to commercial contingent upon City approval of the
developer's site plan within 120 davs. Vote: 6 to 1(LaMotte voted no). Motion
carried.
Chairperson Hanson suggested Mr. Drilling work with Mr. March to obtain property
valuation information for properties located in the vicinity of the present strip mall to
present to Council.
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3. Ordinance #4 Amendments i
Mr. March indicated there would be a public hearing to discuss proposed changes to
Ordinance #4 in the near future.
4. Sign Ordinance
Mr. March provided a draft of the sign ordinance containing the changes discussed at the
last workshop for review.
VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS
None.
VII. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
1. November 14, 2000 Meeting Minutes
Motion bv Commissioner DeVine, seconded bX Commissioner Brainard to approve
the November 14, 2000 Meeting Minutes as presented. All in favor. Motion carried
unanimouslv.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Commissioner LaMotte, seconded bv Commissioner DeVine to adjourn
the December 5, 2000 Planning Commission Meeting at 8:38 p.m. All in favor.
Motion carried unanimouslv.
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CENTERVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COl�iIMITTEE
1VIE�TIl�TG I��IIl�U�'E�
I�OVE�ER 2 �, 2���1
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Centerville Econoznic Development
Comxnittee held their regularly scheduled meeting on N�vember Zi, 2000 at City Ha11,
1$80 Main Street.
Present: Chairperson Tim Rehbine
Comtnittee I�lember Lori Dorn (departed a� �: IO p.m.)
Comx�uttee Member John Magill
Cornrnittee iVlember Michel�e Moser
Committee Member Betsy Scheller
Committ� 1Vlember NTary Capra ,
Committee Member Dic� Travis (�ounci3 liaison) �
Absent: Cornmitt�e iVlember Paul Montain I '
Staff: Kris Sweeney '�
APPEA.RANCES
Katie Erickson from Hair Update and Tan arrived approximately 7:OSpm. She stated that
Hair Update and Tan �avould be reloc�ting into Lloyd Drilling's new buitding. They u�ll �
open a Spa, which would include, tanning, hair salon, barbershop, pedicures, manicures, '
etc. 5he currently has 12 employees, and when they move into their new building they ,
will have more taiining booths. She also mentioned L�at her husbartd would be putting a ',
movie reniai store ne� dc��r. ���
One of the committee members asked how the process of moving into Centerville was.
Ms. Erickson stated the move went very smovthly.
The Committee and Ms Erickson discussed briefly the sign ordinance. Mr. Travis asked
Ms. Erickson if the size of a sign ma,tters to Iocal t�usinesses. Ms. Erickson expla.ir�ed
that it's not necessar�ly the size but a sign is important to any business.
C�LL TU ORDER
C�airperson Titn Rehbine cailed the meeting to order at appro�nately 7:40 p.rri
AFPROVAL t�F 1l�II1YUTE�
October � 7, 2000, Ecouomic Develop�nent Committee Meeting Minu#es were approved
with one correction.
Motion by Ms. Scheller, seconded bv Ms. Dorn to approve the OctobQr 17, 2000,
Econmmic Development Committee 11�eeting Minutes. Alt in favor. Motion ca; ried.
ITNFI��iI��ED ;�iSIi+IESS
Desi� Tzam — "Ideas in Act�an"
Historical Markers — Ms. Capra stated that she is waiting to here from the church in
Michiga� �garding their historical irarker. She also stated that the historical rnarkers are
stil� ��g plann�d and worked on
It was mentioned that Mayor WZlharber will be donating his tune to f� the old fire truck
at th� ��d Public Works and that ther� �vas an ailo;�ance �at to exceed $1,OOfl.GO. �
Dow�t��m Revitalization — no upda{e �
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EDC wishes to present plants to the County Bank when their building is completed. �i
For,r {�� �enterville mugs were pres�nted to ADL, Goetz Landscape, and Federated �,
Insuxa�c� Company, and R& K Cafe. '
Star Cit Goals ',
Winter Carnival Activities — still in t�e brainstormii3g process until ne�rt year.
Ms. Scheller spoke with Todd Murawski, Wargo Nature Center, regarding Snow Days.
Ms. Schzll�r commented that Mr, r��urawski statec� that EDC cauld sponsor a table or an
activity at this event. Snow Days will take place on January 27, 2001 from 10 a.m. to 1
p.�. ��s. Scheller will see if Mr. Murawski would like ta make an appearance at the
De��mber 18, 2000 EDC meeting.
Ci� ��rchardise
Thz level a3 �ity merchandase was uiscussed and wil1 remain the same.
2001 Bu��et
T�� 2(301 b�dget was acee�ted wit� r�venues braught forward to the year 2001.
A motioned was made by Ms. Capra �o accept the 2001 budget, seconded by M�.
Scheller. �ill ia� fa�ar. 1l�otia��� car: ie� ��a�im�usly.
The positions of Chaarman and Vice Chairrnan were discussed briefly. Ms. Capra
position was also discussed and was agreed that they wfluld advertise for her position.
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A m�tio�ted was ntade by Ms. Cappa to �dvertise far her position on the Economic
��d��apm��t �a�n�ittee, s��.��d��3 b� NI�. �ch��l�r. A�a i�a favor. Matio�ed ^.arrier�
unanimously,
i�tE�% BUSIN�SS
B� -laws
T�Ze by-�aws w�r� �iscussed briefly.
Nominations for Chair and Vice Chair were discussed and the committee will vote on it
at the meeting in �ecerr�ber.
Businesses, Citizen of the Year, and Lifetime Achievement Awards were discussed. The
ballot farm w�u�� he in the Ja�uary issue af the Lz Jaurna.l. These forms need ta be
returned by February. EDC will count the nomination forms and determine the outcome
at the February rr�eting. These awards will �ot be presented at the Holiday Party in the
future.
Ms. Capra wanted to tha.nk the Lino Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce far sponsoring ,
the forum. l�Ir. �ehbine mentioned that tnere were 46 businesses in the Lino �,akes Area I
Chamber of Ccrr,merce and soan to be 47 when the Caunty Bank joins.
Welcome packets were discussed. Ms. Scheller suggested that a checklist be added to the I�
commercial pa�kets sc new busi�-�esses comir�� in to tawr� z�ouid know ��at t� ey would �
need to have car�plete before any inspectior�. I
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A business survey was mentioned. It wouid ask questions such as— What would a small ,
business lilce to sze from the Economic Devela�ment Camr.uttee (i.e. �vor�s�io�s,
spea.kers, etc.)1`r�s. Scheller volunteered to �ut this toget�'�er.
ADJOURIoiivi��i �
Motion by Mr. Ma�ilt, seconded bv Ms. Seheller ta adjourn the November 21, 200ii,
EDC Meetgn�. All in favor. �d'��tion carried �nanimausiy.
Meeting adjaurned at approximately 9:07 p.rr.
Res�ectfully sub�r,itted:
Kris Sweeney
City Staff
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CENTERVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COl��VIITTEE
MEETIl�TG S
DECEMBER 19, 2000
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Pursuant to due caii and notice thereof, the Centerville Economic Development Committee held their
regularly scheduled meeting on December 19, 2000 at City Hall,
1880 Main Street.
Present: Chairperson Tim Rehbine
Committee Member Lori Dom
Committee Member Betsy Scheller
Committee Member Mary Capra
Committee Member Paul Montain ,
Dick Travis (Council lia.ison)
Absent: Committee Member Michelle Moser
Staff: Kris Sweeney
APPEARANCES
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CALL TO ORDER �,
Chairperson Tim Rehbine called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. l
APPROVAL OF MINUTES I �
Motion by Ms. Scheller, seconded by Ms. Capra to approve the November 21, 2000, Economic
Development Committee Meetin� Minutes. Mr. Montain and Ms. Dorn abstained. Motion
carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Desi�n Team — "Ideas in Action"
Ms. Capra spoke with Mayor Wilharber recently regarding the status of the old fire truck that is being
stored at the old public works building.
Ms. Dorn asked Ms. Capra about the historical markers. Ms. Capra stated she has not received a
xesponse from Anoka County regarding this matter.
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Downtown Revitaliza.tion
Mr. Montain mentioned downtown revitalization and cornmented on water and sewer services coming to �
the area. He also mentioned the petition Mr. DeVine had distributed regarding the same and it's
attractiveness for businesses coming into the area. A comment was ma.de in regards to involving EDC �
and businesses in downtown revitalization and the visions of Downtown Revitalization Comtnittee.
Star City Goals
The upcoming Wargo Nature Center's Snow Daze was mentioned. Ms. Scheller stated that she had ,
spoke with Todd Murawski, Wargo Nature Center, regarding same. She mentioned that EDC could
sponsor an event. EDC could provide funds for dog food and gas for the transportation of the dogs far '
the dog sled rides. Ms. Scheller stated that Mr. Murawski said tha.t in 1999 approximately 200 people ,
attended this event and 92% of same were residents of the area. Some of the options Mr. Murawski • �
mentioned were sponsoring dog sled rides (the cost $75 -$100 for the event) or snow sculpting events ,
andlor prize money.
Ms. Scheller also mentioned that EDC could hang a banner at the Snow Daze event and distribute flyers
that contained coupons from local businesses at the businesses that had foot traffic.
Mr. Rehbine was in favor of sponsoring the dog sled rides.
Ms. Capra concurred with Ms. Scheller's flyer suggestion.
A motion was made by Ms. Capra to sponsor the dog sled ride for $100 and banners not to ezceed
$Z00. Motion died for lack of second.
Ms. Scheller stated that County Bank was participating in the event and sponsoring cookies. Ms. Capra
suggested that Ms. Scheller speak with Mr. Magill in regards to sponsoring gas coupons. Mr. Montain
offered to dona.te prize money on behalf of the Trio Inn.
A motion was made by Mr. Rehbine to sponsor the dog sled rides up to $100 to have a banner
made but not to exceed $200, and to cover the cost of the flyers and coupons. Seconded by Ms.
Dorn. All in favor. Motioned carried unanimously.
l�1EW BUSINESS
By-laws
The by-laws were briefly discussed. Ms. Capra mentioned that she would like to see all by-laws for all
committees to be standardized with a list of comznittee duties attached.
Term of Office
The terms of office were briefl� discussed and consensus was that the Chair and Vice Chair positions
were a one (1) year ternn.
Ms. Aimee Fairbrother was present and the meeting and submitted a letter of interest for one (1} of the
EDC vacancies.
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A motion was made by Ms. Scheller to accept Ms. Fairbrother's letter of interest, seconded by Mr.
Rehbine. All in favor. Motioned carried unanimously.
Vote a Chair�erson and Vice Chair }
Consensus was to vote for the positions of Chair and Vice Chair at the January meeting and forward
recommendations to Cou.ncil.
Mr. Magill submitted a letter of resignation. The committee wanted to e�ress their appreciation to him
for his years of service and would like to leave an open invitation to return if he chooses.
Proposed Sign Ordinance #39
• The proposed Sign Ordinance #39 was discussed and consensus was tha.t cla.rification was needed in
regards to size requirements. The committee requested that Planning and Zoning discuss the planning '�
stages of the ordinance and its contents. �
A motion was made by Ms. Capra to recommend to Council that Ordinance #39 be tabled for I
clarification on the percentage of the size of the sign. Mr. Rehbine seconded. All in favor.
Motioned carried unanimously.
Business and Citizen of the Year Award and Lifetime Achievement Awards
There was brief discussion. An application form is to be submitted in the Le Journal and to all
committees.
Draft a Business Survev
Ms. Scheller drafted a business survey. It was discussed briefly.
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ADJClURNMENT i
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Motion by Mr. Rehbine, seconded bv Ms. Dorn to adiourn the December 19, 2000, EDC Meetin�. I ��
A11 in favor. Motion carried unanimously. �
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Meeting adjourned at approximately 8:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Kris Sweeney
City Staff