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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-05-22 e e e AGENDA Regular Coun~i1 Meeting 7:38 O'C1ock P.M. May 22, 1998 1. Approval of the Minutes of May 8, 1991. 2. Heari~gs: A. !!-st Mall Expansion Project 1. Ordinance 98-'n, request for rezoning of the mall addition property to C3, and adjacent residential property to R2-Low Density Residential. 2. Resolution 98-77, request for a conditional use permit for the expansion of 98,888 square feet of the Faribo West Mall. 3. Resolution 98-78, request for a conditional use permit for the expansion of 38,888 square feet of the Faribo West Mall. B. Resolution 98-79, resolution adopting the 1998 City of Faribault Housing St.udy. C. Re~Qlution 98-88, glvmg preliminary approval to a municipal housing program to finance a combination multifamily housing development and health care facility for the elderly and handicapped and issuance by the City of revenue bonds therefor, on behalf of St. Luke's Health and Welfare Association, Inc. D. Re~Qlution 98-81, request for a conditional use permit for 48 units of high 'de"lsity housing on Block 2, Bard Properties, Bard Avenue, subnitted by Ncrthland Global Development. E. Resolution 98-82, levy special assessment for improvements to 3rd Street NE between Mott Avenue and 5th Avenue NE. 3. Bids: None. 4. Requests to be Heard: None. 5. Items fo:": Discussion: A. Re~ei ve and file Buckham Memorial Library Study and refer to the Finance Co"l'llli ttee. B. Re~eive and file report on Verna Och's Estate. 6. Routine Business: e A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. L. M. N. e e Ap?rove list of bills in the amount of $582,074.66. Re~eive and file application for gambling license renewal - Marine Corp Le":\gue. Ap?rove renewal of Consumption and Display (Set-Up) Permit - Faribault Fa~ily Skating, Inc. Re~chedule June 12, 199flJ, Regular Council Meeting to June 11, 199flJ. Re~Qlution 9flJ-83, receive and file request/petition for construction of pu~lic llnprovements to 1st Street SE of Brand Peony Addition and order fe~sibility report. Re~eive and file Housing Fair report. Re~eive and file Minnesota Historical Society Certified Local Government Grant Award. Re~ive and file Minnesota Department of Health Quarterly Report on MU'1icipal Water System. Bicycle regulations/registration - refer to Personnel Committee. Fire Service Standard Operating Procedures - refer to Personnel Committee. Re~eive and file Worker's Compensation First Quarter, 199flJ Report. Authorize Mayor and City Administrator to execute Agreement for the cO'1struction of Public Improvements in Walcott Township. Re~eive and file Investment Report for April, 199flJ. Liquor Store Project - refer to Personnel Committee. -- e e ~ \ e Regular Council Meeting of May 22, 1990 The Co',ncil of the City of Faribault met in regular session in the Council Chambers o~ City Hall on Tuesday, May 22, 1990, at 7:311J O'Clock p.m. The meeting was callei to order by Mayor Purdie. On roll call those present were: Councilmembers Hanscom, Kindseth, Mei11 ier, Rice, Waarvik, and Mayor Purdie. Also prese:"lt were: City Administrator Patrick Hentges, Executive Secretary Linda Tousignant, Director of Finance & Planning Dale Martinson, City Planner John Jensvold, Director of Engineering Dan Behrens, Director of Public Works Brian Wagstrom, Director of Conmunity Development Steve Griesert, and Housing and Redevelopment Director patricia Gustafson. Councilmember Hanscom moved to approve the minutes of May 8, 1990. Motion was secondqd by Councilmember Waarvik and adopted unanimously. A public hearing was held on the West Mall expansion project which involves rezoning of property surrounding the mall addition and the request for conditional use permits for a 90,000 square foot expansion and a 30,000 square foot expan~ion of the Mall. The City Planner gave an overview of the West Mall expansion. The plan is in its final stage. The annexed area for the mall would be C-3 anc abutting properties petitioning for annexation are included in the annexation. The remaining properties will also be C-3 except for the residential properties. The Planning Conmission has reviewed the proposed expansion and unanimously reconmended approval of both conditional use permits and the rezoning. He explained a redwood fence would be constructed and blue spruce evergreens planted for a buffer. Mayor Purdie indicated he wished to abstain and not participate in discussion because he owns property in that area. Richard Morgan askqd why the remainder of the properties were not being annexed as he would like to have city services. Mr. Morgan indicated he wanted the services to run thr.mgh his back yard because he feels it will save him money. The City Administrator explained the orderly annexation agreement calls for annexation of those prop~rties in 1993. He noted that for those properties where service will be installed they will also be assessed for those services. He indicated that it is proposed that Mr. Morgan' s house be serviced through the front because both sides of the street would be serviced at that time making it more cost effective. The Administrator indicated other neighbors in the area wished to wait until 1993 to be anneved. After discussion and conments, Councilmember Rice moved to pass Ordinance 911J-07, request for rezoning of the mall addition property to C3, and adjacent residential property to R2-Low Density Residential, on first reading. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Hanscom and upon roll call adopted unanimously with Mayor Purdie abstaining. Councilmember Hanscom moved for the adoption of Resolution 90-77, request for a conditio"lal use permit for the expansion of 911J,000 square feet of the Faribo West Mall. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Meillier and adopted unanimously with Mayor Purdie abstaining. Councilmember Meillier moved for the adoption of Resolution 90-78, request for a concUtional use pe:rmit for the expansion of 30,1IJ1IJ0 square feet of the Faribo West Mall. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Hanscom and adopted unanimously with Mayor Purdie abstaining. -- e e e A public hearing was held on the adoption of the 1990 City of Faribault Housing Strldy. The Director of Coumunity Development noted that the City Council looked at the housing study in March and then referred it to the Planning Coumission and HRA for review. Both groups have reviewed the study and concur with the r~coumendations. The Director highlighted areas of the study noting the need for t,ree and four bedroom apartment units as well as conventional one and two bedrocm units. The study also recoumends the establishment of building covenants on subdivisions. He noted a Housing Fair was held in April at the Faribo We~t Mall to promote Faribault's housing market and the City's Code Compliance Program is up and running. After discussion and couments, Councinnernber Waarvik moved for the adoption of Resolution 90-79, resolution adopting the 1990 City of Faribault Housing Study. Motion was seconded by Councinnern"'er Rice and adopted unanimously. A public hearing was held on the request for preliminary approval of a municipal housing program for St. Lucas. The City Adninistrator went over the background of the St. Lucas project which was reviewed by the Council in March of 1990. st. Lucas is now planning a phase-in to the original project. Staff is going o~'er the plans for the phased-in project and any changes will be brought back to thE1 Planning Coumission and to the City Council for review. He explained that housing revenue bonds lends the city's tax exempt status to St. Lucas for issuance cf the bonds. The City would have no financial obligation to the project. There was discussion by the Council regarding the bonds and how that affects th~ city. Councinnember Meillier clarified that the tax exempt status makes the bonds tax exempt for the buyer. After discussion and conments, Councinnern"'er Rice moved for the adoption of Resolution 90-80, giving preliminary approval to a municipal housing program to finance a combination multifamily housing de"'elopnent and health care facility for the elderly and handicapped and issuance b~' the City of revenue bonds therefor, on behalf of St. Luke's Health and Welfar,~ Association, Inc. Motion was seconded by Councinnember Hanscom and adopted un~nimously. A public hearing was held on the request for a conditional use permit for 48 units of high density housing on Block 2, Bard Properties, Bard Avenue, subnitted by Northland Global DeveIopnent. The City Administrator clarified the issues before the Council. He indicated it is not a zoning issue because the property is currently zoned to allow for the construction of apartments on the property a~d the project could proceed without a conditional use permit with a few change~. He outlined what could be built under the conditional use permit and what could be built without any Council approval. He further noted that 30 conditional use permits have been requested since 1980 and all were approved. Some of th~.m were amended but none were denied. The City Planner went over the concerns that were raised by the Planning Coumission and members of the audience at the Planning Coumission meeting. The Coumission and area neighbors were concerned that the dens would turn into bedrooms and increase the density of the project. Staff suggested the C.U.P. be amended clarifying use of the dens. There also was concern with the building height, therefore the City Planner and City Engin~r evaluated the plan and found the building to be in full compliance with heigh~ restrictions of the Airport and those allowed under the R4 district. Staff reco"Tlllends two points of access, both on Bard Avenue, to address traffic concerns. Residents expressed concern about the need for a park and the Planner explained that when the property was platted in 1978, upon recoumendation of the 2 -- e e e Planning C"'mnission, the City took a cash payment in lieu of parkland dedication. The Plann€r. indicated the proposed 5-foot buffer would be increased to 9 to 10 feet to address screening concerns. After the Planner's presentation, there was discussion about the dens and members of the Council conmented on the positive aspect of the den. There was some talk about removal of the closet to make that room less likely to be used as a bedroom. Mr. Sheldon, property developer, was present ar.d indicated the closet could be moved out of the den and put in the hall but feels the closet should be left in. He briefly explained construction aspects of the project. Councilmember Rice asked about recycling for the apartment and the Administrator explained the County still needs to develop a system fo":' apartment owners. Steve Underdahl, resident of Green Haven, reiteratea the neighbors concem over the density, height of the building, privacy fot: those that abut apartments, and solar infringement. He asked if the neighbor residents could meet with city staff and the developer to discuss these concerns. Dave Schweisthal stated his concern over the need for a neighborhood park. Dav~ Augustine felt the apartments would upset the balance of the larger lots. Mrs. Reuvers asked about an environmental impact statement which the Administrator indicated was not a requirement on this size of a project. Councilmerrber Kindseth pointed out that in the last eight years a conditional use peDnit has not been denied and further reiterated that the project could go forth without any comnent from the Council or neighborhood. After much discussion and conments, Councilmember Waarvik moved to table the public hearing on Resolution 90-81, request for a conditional use permit for 48 units of high density ho',sing on Block 2, Bard Properties, Bard Avenue, subnitted by Northland Global De"9.10pnent, to allow neighborhood residents to meet with staff and developers. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Kindseth adopted unanimously. Councilmember Kindseth asked to be excused from the remainder of the meeting for personal reasons. A public hearing was held on Resolution 90-82, levying of special assessments for improvements to 3rd Street NE between Mott Avenue and 5th Avenue NE. The City Administrator indicated it was a petitioned project that extends earlier improvements ordered for 3rd Street NE. The total project would be specially assessed a~, a proposed interest rate of 10%. He noted there was correspondence with Tom Turner, 417 NE 3rd Street, but it appears his concerns have been addressed. No one present wished to be heard. Councilmember Rice moved for the adoption C'1: Resolution 90-82, levy special assessment for improvements to 3rd Street NE between Mott Avenue and 5th Avenue NE. Motion was seconded by Councilmerrber Hanscom and adopted unanimously. The Director of Conmuni ty Developnent reported that the Ad Hoc Library Conmittee has completed the study requested by the City Council. As part of the study, the Comnittee researched other libraries looking for ideas that might work for the Bnckham Library. The Director went over the highlights of the study which concludes with a recomnendation for the construction of a new library and conversion of the Buckham Building for a civic or cultural center. The - e e inefficiencies would still remain. He also reported that representatives from the State contacted the City about a joint project for a Regional Braille Library. There was discussion as to the various groups which would be interested in space in the Buckham Building such as the Art Center, Senior Citizens, etc. Staff reccmmends report be referred to the Finance Committee to determine its financial feasibility and to be looked at in conjunction with the park and leisure study now in progress. He stated that November, 1991, would probably be the most o,,?timistic possible start date for the project. An area resident asked about conOi~ction of existing library and the community center. The Adninistrator indicated property would need to be purchased and that street reconstructed. After disC':USsion and oomments, Councilmember Rice moved to receive and file Buckham ME~orial Library Study and refer financing alternatives to the Finance Committee. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Waarvik and adopted unanimously. The City Administrator brought the Council up-to-date on the status of the Verna Och'i' Estate. He indicated there has been ongoing discussion with ImnaculatE Conception Church and the Archdiocese regarding proceeds of the estate and whethe-.: it should be used as a museum. A letter was received from the Archdioceg~ indicating they would be using their portion of the estate to establish an endowment fund to support catholic educational efforts. If the city does not Establish a museum any additional money the Archdiocese would receive would also be put into that endowment and the City would have access to household furnishings and personal articles for historical purposes. Counci1member Meillier a~ked about storage and placement of the artifacts. The Adninistrator indicated the Regional Center Museum has inquired about obtaining items for their museum. M"'s. Ochs was active at the Regional Center. There was also discussion about pla'~ement of the house on the National Register. The Housing and Redeveloprrent Director indicated that designation of the house was addressed in the will and the Heritage Preservation Commission is pursuing that. The Director of Community Development indicated that Verna wished to have a monument in Heritage P~rk and the Church has agreed to construct that. After discussion and comments, Councilmember Meillier moved to receive and file report on Verna Och's Estate. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Hanscom and adopted unanimously. A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. J I. e Councilmember Waarvik moved to approve the following under Routine Business: AFQrove list of bills in the amount of $579,911.71. Re~eive and file application for gambling license renewal - Marine Corp LEague. A~~rove renewal of Consumption and Display (Set-Up) Permit - Faribault Fa~ily Skating, Inc. Re~chedule June 12, 1990, Regular Council Meeting to June 11, 1990. Resolution 90-83, receive and file request/petition for construction of pu,,",lic improvements to 1st Street BE of Brand Peony Addition and order fEasibility report. Re~eive and file Housing Fair report. Re'"!eive and file Minnesota Historical Society Certified Local Government Grant Award. Re~eive and file Minnesota Department of Health Quarterly Report on Municipal Water System. Bicycle regulations/registration - refer to Personnel Committee. 4 - e e ( e J. Fire Service Standard Operating Procedures - refer to Personnel CO'1'1Dittee. K. Re~eive and file Worker's Compensation First Quarter, 1995 Report. L. Authorize Mayor and City Administrator to execute Agreement for the oo~struction of Public Improvements in Walcott Township. M. Re':'!eive and file Investment Report for April, 1995. N. Liquor Store Project - refer to Personnel Committee. Motion was seconded by Councilmember Hanscom and adopted unanilOOusly. Councilmember Hanscom moved to adjoum at 9:55 p.m. Motion was adopted unanilOOusly. Respectfully submitted, ~~~-I- Linda Tousignant Executive Secretary 5