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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005 06-20 CC MINUTESCITY OF GEM LAKE MINUTES OF PUBLIC HEARING APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE NO. 2005-03 JUNE, 2005 A Public Hearing for the purpose ofreceiving publiccomment on an Application for a Variance from Section 19,5(1), Ordinance. No. 43 was convened by. Mayor Emeott on Monday, 20 June 2005 at 7:00 PM in the first floor meeting room of `fousley Ford located. at 1493 East County Road E. in Gem Lake, Ramsey County, Minnesota. Mayor Emeott, Councilors Watson, Bosak, Rasmussen and Schilling, Alternate Planning Chairman Lindner, Planning Appointee Craig Rafferty, and Dan and J.osephone.Osterkamp were present. Magnuson then reported that the matter had been ..properly published to be convened before the Planning. Commission on 07 June 2005. In the absence of a quorum„ Alternate Planning Chairman Lindner set the matter over to he heard by the City -Council on this day and all present were so notified. Mr.. Lindner was recognized and advised that those of the Planning Commissionwho had reviewed the matter felt it was appropriate to issue the variance as doing so would abate parking problems created by the absenceof the space provided by the variance. Mr. Lindner also noted that it was the opinionof those present for the Planning Commission that the matter could easily be decided by the City Council nad all related matters handled by the Zoning Administrators and City Engineer. Mr. Magnuson reported thatno opposing .state rnems •have been received regarding the matter. Mr. Osterkamp briefly explained his intentions and needs. Mr. Magnuson reported that the variance was consistent with variances granted other propertyowners in the GB(I district, citing the Geier and Arnco properties. There being no further business, the hearing was closed at 7:12 pm. ATTEST city of Gem Lake Xecterso �o. Lilaptuam As City Clerk & .Recording .Secretary efile: OsterkampVarianceMinutes.wpd CITY OF GEM LAKE. MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING JIINE, 2005 The June; 2005 regular meeting of the -City Council. of the: City of Gem Lake was called to order by Mayor Eineott. on Monday, 20 June 200.5, at 7: 12 PM in the first floor ineeting room .of Tousley Ford. Mayor Eineott, Councilors Watson. Bosak, Schilling :and Rasmussen and Clerk Magnuson were present. Also present were, .Planning Vice Chairman. Lindner; Planning Comrissiort appointee Craig Rafferty; and Dan and Josephine Osterkaritp. FollowiitgMayor Euieott's request for additions, deletions; or corrections, the following:actions were.taken: 1) unanimous approval of the Minutes of the 16 May 2005 City. Council meeting as presented ..on Motion by Watson, Second by Bosak, 2) unanimous approval ofthe CityCouncil Meeting Agenda for 20 June 2005 as amended. onM.otion by Schilling Second by Rasmussen. Mr, Magnusonthen made General Announcements. Mr, Lindner then reported dueto the absence of a quorum, the Planning Commission was unable to convene on 07 June 2005. With that, Vice Chairman Lindner continued the. Public Hearing: on the Osterkamp Variance application to 20 June 2005 for consideration by the City Council. Thosepresent did review the proposed Osterkamp development. of Surmm11itMini Storage and determined adequate details have ben discussed to empower the. City Engineer and the Zoning Administrators to handle the projectthrough completion. No.. additional details are available on Mr; And Mrs. 1.loesch ler's.conditions. ❑iscussion of the LaBore Road traffic -study with a consensus that speed was not an issue but that traffic volumes. remain significant during drive times. No further enforcement action is encouraged at this time. Additional enforcement will be depinyed•oti Goose.•Lake Road with an agreed upside limit of$1,000 in additional costs. Mr. Magnuson reviewed the minutes of the Sheriff's nieeting for 19•May 2005 with no action taken_ Mr. Magnuson then. reported that the County ElHighway.61 reconstruction is moving forward and should commence sometirne.iin July. Watson -asked what impact a state shut down might. have and:asked the Clerk to contact Mr. Soler for an answer. Paving will be completed this week an'Scheuneman Road. Feasabilitystudies for Big Fox / Little Pox/ Haven Tessier= reconstruction and • city water will. be available for consideration in July. Mr. Watson .suggested alternative drainage considerations should be included in the plans for presentation to the residents of the area. Mr. Magnuson also noted some conversations have taken place regarding conversion of Big. Pox Road at County Road E to a west bound right -turn. only. Mr.. Segermark felt it to be a positive plan and has expressed a willingness to discuss with neighbors. The: lnflow!lnfi€tration Project should be underway in July as well. Mr. Schilling suggested we hold several community meetings to ask thecommunity what amenities the current residents would like to sec in the comtunity. Thereare substantial funding sources which remain untapped by Gem Lake to provide many amenities without substantial cost to the community. General consensus was that the City Council should hold:. at least two work shop/community meetings in September and October to get input from residents. It. was further suggested that the meetings should be held in a facility other than Tousleyso as not to disrupt their normal operations. Mr. Eineott then reported on the current status of the JPA with VLAWMO notinghe has agreed to serve as it's 'freasui-er in the coining. year: Mr. Magnuson presented the annual financial report for VLAWMO further demonstrating the: effectivenessofthis organization. Motion by Lnicott, Second by Watson to adopt Resolution No. 2005.11 in support. contiinring the. JPA between the communitiesto maintain VLAWMO was unanimously adopted. A copy will be forwarded to VLAWMO for distribution. Mr. Magnusonthen reported he has reviewed Gem Lake:and State statutes regarding liquor licenses and. feels that since no formal applications have been received that the current ordinance be turned over to the Planning Commission in September forconsideration with specific attention paid to the number of each type of license to be issued. Mr. Magnuson reported on additional evidence of coyotes in and near homes in Gem Lake including his own home and has suggested to the Planning Commission that they revivethe final draft"H" as amended to includeexotic species. controls and send it forth for a vote. Mr. Rafferty was then introduced. He indicated Mr..Hoeschler. had requested he join the Planning.Coinmission and he had consented. He gave a brief biographical sketch and responded to questions from Council.. Motion by Bosak, Second by Watson to confirm Mr. Rafftery's appointment and to thank him For his willingness to commit to the community was unanimously approved. Motion by Watson, Second by Rasmussen to adopt Resolution No. 2005.1.2 granting a variance from: Ordinance No. 43, Section 19.5(1) of five (5') feet to a. set -back of five (5') feet along the entire south side yard. of Summit Mini Storage based upon an application received from Mr. Osterkamp was unanimously approved. Motion by Schilling, Second by Bosak. to adopt Resolution No, 2005-09 approving amendment of the contract with Belair .Excavating for Public Improvement. Project No. 2004-01 to provide .a 17 day extension for completion and additionalcosts of $77,449.50 was unanimously approved. Motion by Watson, Second by Schilling to: adopt Resolution No. 2005-10 providing for alteration ofthe completion schedule for the walking path at Hillary Farm was unanimously approved. Mr, Magnuson reported Vadnais Heights recently passed an Emergency Management Ordinance defining the Emergency Director'sposition and compensation and asked for input; on similar action in Gem Lake. Mr. l meott indicated that the Mayor is the default director for now and that should be adequate. When.appointrnents are made next January,the position can be included in appointments. Mr. Emeotl then indicated he has been approached by Patrick Bulen who is interested in purchasing the Scheuneman Road lot From McNulty. If he purchases same and builds a home, he will have no place to live until construction is complete and would like to place a mobile home on the property pending construction completion. Acting as Zoning Administrator, Mr. Magnuson noted. that Ordinance No. 43 states: that the definition of permitted uses as single family dwelling does not include "...trailers, tents, cabins or trailer coaches" and therefore Mr,. Bulen's request can not be considered. The fullexcerpt from Ordinance No,43, Section :3.2 is as follows: DWEELLING A building or one (1) or more portions thereofoccupied or intended to be occupied exclusively for residence purpose, but .not including roorns in motels, hotels, nursing homes, boarding houses, 1101 trailers, tents, cabins or trailer coaches. Magnuson then presented the Membcrship;for the. MN Association of Small Cities indicating 2005-6 Membership: Dries of 5274.70 for consideration. Thematter failed on lack of a. motion. Motion by Watson and second by Schilling. to accept the April Treasurer's Reports as prepared by Cobian which indicate balances in the General Fund of in the Sewer Fund of$33,392.81, in the Capital Projects Fund of $145.3.33,64, and in the Gem Lake Bond Debt Service Fund of $26,868..85 wereunanimously approved. Accounts Payable for May/June totaling $33,588.94 was unanimously approved. The next meeting ofthe Gem Lake City Council is scheduled for 18 July2005. There being nofurther business, motion by Watson and second by Schilling toadjourn at 8:50 PM was unanimously approved. AUTHORED: 21. June 2005 APPROVED: 18.1uly 2005: ATTEST: ATTEST: Frederic '{ Fuson Richard Bosak City Cicrk Acting Mayor ;i IiIc: rriiriiitcsl2005/181juiii112005.■mpd.