Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting was duly held at the Woodbury City Hall, 8301 Valley Creek Road, on the 13th day of June, 2007.
Mayor William Hargis called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Audience, staff, and Council pledged allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.
Upon roll call the following were present: Mayor William Hargis, Council Members: Paul Rebholz, Amy Scoggins, Mary Stephens, and Julie Ohs. Others Present: Clinton Gridley, City Administrator, Kimberlee Blaeser, City Clerk, Mark Vierling, City Attorney; Dwight Picha, Community Development Director, and Klayton Eckles, City Engineer.
Mayor Hargis welcomed those watching at home to join the Council meetings and call City Hall if they need information. He also referred to the manila brochures located on the chairs entitled "Welcome to the Woodbury City Council Meeting" and noted there are Public Input Sign-Up Sheets, and invited audience members to sign them and give them to a staff member if they wished to comment during the meeting. He also noted that the times listed on the Agenda are only estimates and that items may be addressed by the Council earlier or later than those times listed.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
A. American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Woodbury - Proclamation
Pam Olson, co-Chair of Relay for Life, said they have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars over the last few years to aid in research to find a cure for cancer, support for those afflicted with the disease. She noted that there was a decline in deaths related to cancer over the last couple of years, due to the monies raised for research. The relay is Friday, June 22 at 6:00 p.m. There will be games for children, a silent auction, and concessions. She said hopefully this year there will be 60 teams, as well as 100 cancer survivors. They are hoping to raise $225,000. The event will be at Woodbury Senior High School track. Last year their goal was $125,000 and they raised $185,000. The prior year $100,000 was the goal and they raised $100,000.
Moved by Mayor Hargis, seconded by Member Rebholz, to proclaim June 22-23, 2007 as American Cancer Society – Relay for Life Days in the City of Woodbury.
Voting in Favor: Ohs, Rebholz, Scoggins, Stephens, Hargis
Voting Against: None
Absent: None
There were no speakers.
Mayor Hargis explained that Consent Agenda items are considered routine and are adopted by one motion in an affirmative vote of the Members. He said there is no separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member or citizen so requests, in which event the item(s) will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered during the Discussion portion of the agenda.
Moved by Mayor Hargis, seconded by Member Stephens, to approve the Consent Agenda, Items 6A through 6T, with the exception of Items 6G, 6H, and 6I, which were tabled.
Item A To approve the minutes of the May 23, 2007 City Council meeting.
Item B To approve the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) Annual Report for 2006 and authorize staff to submit the report to the MPCA.
Item C To approve the Tamarack Hills II, Final Plat, Case No. 07-44, subject to the following conditions:
1. All conditions of the original Planned Unit Development (PUD), Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and Preliminary Plat shall remain in full force and effect, including those outlined by the Engineering Department.
2. Prior to the release of the Final Plat, a landscape financial security shall be submitted for at least 150 percent of the estimated cost of landscaping including sod.
3. The Final Plat shall be released for recording prior to issuance of a building permit.
4. Prior to the release of the Final Plat for recording, the Developer shall dedicate all necessary outlots free of any encumbrances. A title opinion shall accompany the application addressing current ownership.
5. The final street names shall be reviewed and approved by the Chief Building Official.
6. The Final Plat shall include all necessary easements to match the utility plans being prepared by the City’s consultant engineer.
Item D To approve the Granite City Food and Brewery Final Site and Building Plan, Case No. 07-43, by a 5 to 0 vote. Staff concurs with the recommendation subject to the following conditions:
1. All conditions of the original Planned Unit Development (PUD) and Preliminary Plat for Tamarack Hills II shall remain in full force and effect.
2. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, a landscape letter of credit shall be submitted for at least 150% of the estimated cost of landscaping including sod.
3. Any future trash enclosures shall utilize wooden gates and shall be constructed on three sides using the same materials and patters used on the building. The location shall be approved by the Planning Division.
4. Prior to the application of the material, the applicant shall construct sample material mock-ups on site.
5. All freestanding light fixtures shall not exceed twenty-five (25) feet in height measured from grade to the top of the fixture. The fixtures shall be shoebox style, sodium vapor, downward directed with flush lenses. Other than wash and decorative entry lighting, attached lighting shall be shoebox style, sodium vapor, downward directed with a flush lens. House side shields shall be provided along the east property line.
6. All rooftop or ground mounted mechanical equipment shall be hidden from view with the same materials used on the building in accordance with City Code requirements. Special care shall be taken to screen equipment from residential areas.
7. No exterior storage shall be permitted.
8. Each of the building canopies shall be made of matching materials and shall be identical in color.
9. All canopies shall remain in good condition and shall be replaced if fading or tearing is identified.
10. The building shall meet or exceed the Architectural Ordinance.
11. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, staff shall approve all building materials for consistency with the PUD approval.
12. Prior to construction, the Planning Division shall approve in writing all proposed fencing materials.
Item E To adopt the following resolution: RESOL. NO. 07-117
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF WOODBURY, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY REPORT, ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT HEARING DATE OF JULY 25, 2007, AUTHORIZING PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND AUTHORIZING A BENEFITS APPRAISAL FOR THE BIELENBERG DRIVE AND THE COMMONS AT TAMARACK HILLS TRAFFIC SIGNAL S.A.P. 192-103-09
Item F To adopt the following resolution: RESOL. NO. 07-118
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF WOODBURY, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA, AUTHORIZING CONSULTANT SELECTION AND AUTHORIZING PREPARATION OF PRELIMINARY REPORT FOR THE GARDEN GATE ESTATES UTILITY AND STREET IMPROVEMENTS
Item G Lake Road Utility and Street Improvements from Cottage Grove Drive to ¼ Mile East, Authorize Preparation of Preliminary Report. Per staff’s request, this item was pulled from the Consent Agenda because it is not ready for action.
Item H Ridgestone Addition Utility and Street Improvements, Authorize Preparation of Preliminary Report. Per staff’s request, this item was pulled from the Consent Agenda because it is not ready for action.
Item I Ridgestone 2nd Addition, Utility and Street Improvements, Authorize Preparation of Preliminary Report. Per staff’s request, this item was pulled from the Consent Agenda because it is not ready for action.
Item J To adopt the following resolution: RESOL. NO. 07-119
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF WOODBURY, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT WITH MN/DOT FOR THE VALLEY CREEK ROAD INTERCHANGE RECONSTRUCTION
Item K To adopt the following resolution: RESOL. NO. 07-120
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF WOODBURY, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY REPORT, WAIVING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT HEARING, ORDERING THE PROJECT, AUTHORIZING PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING PREPARATION, ACQUISITION AND IF NECESSARY, CONDEMNATION OF EASEMENTS FOR THE WATERS EDGE TOWNHOMES UTILITY AND STREET IMPROVEMENTS
Item L To adopt a motion approving Change Order No. 16 in the amount of $6,879.59 and accepting the project and authorizing final payment in the amount of $24,102.10 to Shafer Contracting, Inc. for the I-494/Tamarack Road Interchange project.
Item M To adopt the following resolution: RESOL. NO. 07-121
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF WOODBURY, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA, AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR THE WELL NO. 7 MAINTENANCE PROJECT TO BERGERSON-CASWELL, INC. WITH A NET BID OF $92,225, APPROVING ALTERNATE NO. 1 IN THE AMOUNT OF $19,800 AND APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1, DEDUCTING APPROXIMATELY $17,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO SIGN SAID CONTRACT
Item N To adopt the following resolution: RESOL. NO. 07-122
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF WOODBURY, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA, AUTHORIZATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF FIRE ACT GRANT FOR $86,000 TO THE CITY OF WOODBURY, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA, AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE CARDIAC MONITORS AND AED’S AND ADJUSTMENTS TO THE 2007-2008 BUDGET
Item O To adopt the following resolution: RESOL. NO. 07-123
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF WOODBURY, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA, AUTHORIZING THE WOODBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT SAFE & SOBER GRANT FUNDS FROM THE MN DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Item P To adopt the following resolution: RESOL. NO. 07-124
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF WOODBURY, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA, APPROVING THE CLASS B CHARITABLE GAMBLING PERMIT FOR THE WOODBURY AREA HOCKEY CLUB (WAHC) AT RAY J’S AMERICAN GRILL, 9854 NORMA LANE AND THE WOODBURY BROILER BAR AT 9900 VALLEY CREEK ROAD, WOODBURY, MINNESOTA
Item Q To adopt the following resolution: RESOL. NO. 07-125
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF WOODBURY, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA, APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF 800 MHZ RADIO EQUIPMENT FROM ANCOM COMMUNICATIONS INC. FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $319,632.44 THROUGH THE STATE OF MINNESOTA COOPERATIVE PURCHASING VENTURE
Item R To adopt a motion:
1. To move the June 20, 2007 workshop session to Eagle Valley Golf Course. The workshop session is to begin at 6:45 p.m.
2. To cancel the June 27, 2007 Council meeting and reschedule to June 20, 2007, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Meeting to be held at Eagle Valley Golf Course.
3. To cancel the July 11, 2007 Council meeting and reschedule to July 18, 2007, beginning at 6:30 p.m., Meeting to be held in the Council Chambers at Woodbury City Hall.
4. To begin the July 18, 2007 Council workshop session at 7:00 p.m. Meeting to be held in the Council Chambers at Woodbury City Hall.
Item S To adopt the following resolution: RESOL. NO. 07-126
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF WOODBURY, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA, APPOINTMENT OF LADD MILLER AS PAID-ON-CALL DIVISION COMMANDER EFFECTIVE JUNE 14, 2007
Item T To approve the Abstract of Bills for May 30, 2007 in the amount of $292,541.83 and the Abstract of Bills for June 7, 2007 in the amount of $455,707.67. Any purchase contracts requiring the signature of the Mayor and City Administrator are hereby approved.
Voting via voice:
Mary Stephens - aye
Paul Rebholz - aye Julie Ohs - aye
Amy Scoggins - aye William Hargis - aye
A. City of Woodbury, Northeast Area Rezoning, Case No. 07-42
Dwight Picha, Community Development Director, outlined Council Letter No. 07-211. The property is located in the south half of section 1, the upper northeast corner of the City, adjacent to Manning Avenue and consists of approximately 300 acres. This was in the commercial plan and indicated as Places to Work. It was then changed to Places to Live in the Urban Reserve District. This area does not have a current phasing plan and would be determined in the future through the Comprehensive Plan now being undertaken.
Kim Schneider of the Planning Commission stated that one resident was present at the meeting who had a concern about the R-1 designation. The definition of R-1 is now included in public notices and on the website for clarification to citizens. The Commission voted unanimously in favor of this item.
Moved by Member Rebholz, seconded by Member Ohs, to close the public hearing.
Voting in favor: Ohs, Rebholz, Scoggins, Stephens, Hargis
Voting against: None
Absent: None
Mr. Picha stated that R-1 is residential, but primarily a holding district until the area is provided is urban services, such as sewer and water. The zoning would then be changed to a separate zoning category, such as R-4, which is typical urban development.
Moved by Member Rebholz to adopt the following ordinance:
ORD. NO. 1792
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WOODBURY, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA, RE-ZONING A CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM BCD “BUSINESS CAMPUS DISTRICT” TO R-1, “URBAN RESERVE”
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing ordinance was duly seconded by Member Scoggins.
Voting in favor: Ohs, Rebholz, Scoggins, Stephens, Hargis
Voting against: None
Absent: None
B. Gateway Drive Rights-of-Way, Public Vacation Hearing, Vacation of Rights-of-Way Previously Recorded in the Plat of Gateway East
Klayton Eckles, City Engineer, outlined Council Letter No. 07-212. The developer is requesting vacation of certain rights-of-way on Gateway Drive. The street will be a private street. Staff is recommending approval of the vacation, conditional on the recording of the Tamarack Hills II final plat.
Moved by Member Rebholz, seconded by Member Ohs, to close the public hearing.
Voting in Favor: Ohs, Rebholz, Scoggins, Stephens, Hargis
Voting Against: None
Absent: None
Member Scoggins introduced the following
resolution and moved its adoption: RESOL. NO. 07-127
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF WOODBURY, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA, VACATION OF GATEWAY DRIVE RIGHTS-OF-WAY PER THE RECORDED PLAT OF GATEWAY EAST, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA, CONDITIONAL TO RECORDING OF THE TAMARACK HILLS II ADDITION FINAL PLAT
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Stephens and upon roll call being taken thereon, the following voted via voice:
Paul Rebholz - aye
Julie Ohs - aye Amy Scoggins - aye
Mary Stephens - aye William Hargis - aye
C. Items Associated with Ashwood Addition 2007 Final Street Improvements
1. Public Improvement Hearing
2. Action Item: Order Project, Order Plans and Specifications, Approve Plans and Specifications, Establish Bid Date
Klayton Eckles, City Engineer, outlined Council Letter No. 07-213. This is a fairly new development located near Cottage Grove Drive and consists of about 21 single family lots, and an outlot for ponding. The development was started several years ago and temporary streets were put in. The developer has defaulted and is now out of business. Since the time of the development agreement, the cost of road construction has gone up and the amount of money held in escrow is insufficient, depending on the bids. There are some completed homes and some that have not yet been developed.
Mr. Eckles said the cost of the project is about $153,000, with a shortfall of about $34,500, which is proposed to be obtained through assessments. Hopefully this project would be completed this construction season.
Mr. Eckles noted that a number of negative responses have been received by the City from property owners. A letter was received from the homeowner’s association objecting to the assessments. Assessments would be levied against parcels that are yet to be developed. Some of the various builders on the site are suggesting that the City’s method is not appropriate.
Mayor Hargis noted that a letter dated June 13, 2007 was received from Ashwood Homeowner’s Association, by Mike Romano, and a June 6, 2007 letter from the Construction Mortgage Investors Company.
Roger Mikulak, 1026 Northland Avenue, stated that he represents his son, Brian Mikulak, who owns the property at 2633 Cottage Grove Place. There are three options for consideration. One is to go after Bart Montanari and not let him do this to people again, and to obtain a judgment against him. Another option is to assess only the three lots owned by Montanari Homes, Inc. He is suggesting putting liens against these lots and have them pay for the assessments. The third option is for all Ashwood parcels, vacant or residences, should pay an equal shares, considering they all benefit. He doesn’t think that the people who already live there should not have to pay for the assessments.
Mayor Hargis noted that an additional letter was received by the Derrick Hucks law firm, but he is not sure who he represents.
Moved by Member Rebholz, seconded by Member Scoggins, to close the public hearing.
Voting in favor: Ohs, Rebholz, Scoggins, Stephens, Hargis
Voting against: None
Absent: None
Mr. Eckles stated that in order to complete this project, concrete curb and gutter needs to be installed, and a new blacktop section.
Mr. Vierling noted that this stage is to determine whether the project has merit. He noted that the City does not have to do this project, but that the City has the opportunity under the development contract to finish it. Staff had asked him to do a title report relative to the outstanding lots, and the properties that were formerly in Montanari Homes’ name have been secured by Construction Mortgage Investors.
Mayor Hargis suggested having a meeting with the property owners once the bids come in and see if the owners want to do the project. He said the City does not want to spend taxpayer money to improve a residential street that is ready for development. He also said when someone buys a home, they have paid for the cost of the street. He said the City could let the street go and when it deteriorates, the homeowners can come back to the City to have is done again.
Member Rebholz stated that he believes that, since there is about half of the lots unsold, this project should wait until more development comes in and the roadway deteriorates.
Mr. Vierling stated that staff believes that the appropriate thing to do is to finish off the area.
Mr. Eckles said that the property owners seem to believe that the project needs to be done or they want to see it done, but there are differing opinions as to how to pay for it.
Ms. Scoggins asked if the undeveloped lots are sold, but not in the process of being built on. Mr. Eckles replied that most of the lots are owned by builders, but because of the market, the development activities have slowed down.
Ms. Scoggins asked if there is a good chance of the bid coming in under estimate. Mr. Eckles replied that there has been a number of projects this year averaging about 20% under the engineer’s estimate.
Ms. Stephens asked if the City does not go ahead with this project, what happens to the security amount. Mr. Vierling said part of the amount is offset to the costs of consultant and staff time. The City could retain the remaining amount for the purpose of a permanent road replacement. Ms. Stephens is in favor of going ahead with this project. Ms. Ohs also agrees with this position.
Member Stephens introduced the following
resolution and moved its adoption: RESOL. NO. 07-128
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF WOODBURY, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA, ORDERING THE PROJECT, ORDERING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTABLISHING A JULY 12, 2007 BID DATE FOR THE ASHWOOD ADDITION 2007 FINAL STREET IMPROVEMENTS
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Scoggins and upon roll call being taken thereon, the following voted via voice:
Julie Ohs - aye
Amy Scoggins - aye Mary Stephens - aye
Paul Rebholz - aye William Hargis - aye
D. Tamarack Road Municipal State Aid (MSAS) Improvements
Mr. Vierling reviewed the assessment process.
Klayton Eckles, City Engineer, outlined Council Letter No. 07-214. This is an upgrade to Tamarack Road between Spring Hill Drive and Preserve Trail. It will be expanded to four lanes and adding turn lanes. There are about 8,500 cars per day. There will be trails on the south side of the roadway and a portion of the north side. There is also a signal at Interlachen Parkway. There will be a significant amount of boulevard landscaping. A pond will be installed on the Footprints Academy property. This pond will also reduce storm water discharges to Wilmes Lake deposits.
Mr. Eckles stated that the project cost is $2.4 million, which is less than originally estimated. The amount of $185,560.00 will be assessed. The townhomes will be assessed at $801.82 per unit, Footprints Academy will be assessed $115,000. The amount will be spread over 10 years at 6% interest. This project is estimated to be completed by October and signals operational by late November.
Ted Schultz, 8898 Spring Lane, said he lives in Parkside 1st Addition. He said his association has two entrances, one of Spring Hill Drive and Tamarack. The majority of the people use Spring Hill Drive. He said that Pendryn Hills 2nd Addition is single family homes and had settled years ago for future monies for road development. He is concerned that the original developer should have contributed the amount of assessments so no assessments to the townhome owners would be necessary today. He also said that the appeal costs for attorneys would probably be more than the assessed amount and thinks there should be an easier appeal process.
Moved by Member Rebholz, seconded by Member Scoggins, to close the public hearing.
Voting in favor: Ohs, Rebholz, Scoggins, Stephens, Hargis
Voting against: None
Absent: None
Mr. Eckles said that appraisals were made to come up with the $800 assessed amount. He also said that access from the townhome area to Tamarack Road should be improved, as turn lanes will be added, along with a center median.
Member Scoggins asked if the townhomes would be assessed for any work done on Spring Hill Drive. Mr. Eckles said this could happen. There could be an assessment with an overlay project. The cost of that type of project is much less.
Mr. Eckles said that Pendryn Hills doesn’t have direct access, so a secondary access would not be assessed. He said in new developments, there are policies to capture anticipated road improvements because of development throughout the community. The City is in the process of updating those policies.
Member Rebholz introduced the following
resolution and moved its adoption: RESOL. NO. 07-129
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF WOODBURY, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA, ASSESSMENT OF TAMARACK ROAD MUNICIPAL STATE AID (MSAS) IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Ohs and upon roll call being taken thereon, the following voted via voice:
Amy Scoggins - aye
Mary Stephens - aye Paul Rebholz - aye
Julie Ohs - aye William Hargis - aye
DISCUSSION
A. Negative Declaration of Need for an Environmental Impact Statement for the South Washington School District No. 833 Third High School
Steve Kernik, Environmental Planner, outlined Council Letter No. 07-215. EAWs evaluate large projects and their environmental impact. There is a 30 day comment period after the EAW is published. Comments were received from six agencies and two residents and staff has prepared written responses to all comments. The criteria for determining if a project has significant environmental effects are: look at how extensive the impact is, how much they can be reversed, any relation to cumulative impact, the extent to which environmental effects are subject to mitigation by other regulatory authorities, and other environmental studies available.
Mr. Kernik said the school building will be 340,000 square feet, with a 55,000 square foot fieldhouse, soccer fields, baseball fields, softball fields, tennis courts and parking spaces. There will also be additional fields at Bielenberg and additional parking.
Mr. Kernik stated that Pioneer Drive will extend beyond Bailey Road about 2,200 feet, and a new road constructed from Radio Drive to Pioneer Drive. The existing access to Bielenberg on Radio Drive will be closed when the new road is built.
Mr. Kernik said there will be no change in wetlands. The City will be losing about 10 acres of wooded areas, grassland will be reduced by half, cropland will go from 64 acres to 0 acres, lawns and fields will increase, and impervious surfaces will go from 2 acres to 40 acres. The tree area south of Bielenberg will mostly be preserved.
Mr. Kernik said the City’s existing storm water regulations will address concerns expressed by Washington Conservation District. There were comments about erosion and sediment control and he said there is a land disturbance permit, which addresses those issues.
Mr. Kernik stated there will be about 4,290 trips per weekday in this area. He said there are traffic improvements that need to be done in this area, whether the school was built or not. The extension of Pioneer Drive and the new street would have to be built because of the school. With the school addition, in the year 2020 at Woodbury Drive and Bailey Road, dual left turn lanes will be needed on the eastbound lanes and the northbound approaches to Bailey Road. In the year 2030 at the roundabout there would be a right turn bypass of southbound lanes going westbound on Bailey. At the Bailey and Featherstone Drive intersection, a traffic signal will need to be installed with left turn lanes at the north and southbound approaches or another roundabout.
Mr. Kernik said there were concerns about the lighting from the school. Light poles will be similar to Bielenberg’s. The lights will use timers so they won’t be on all night. The lights will register dark at the property line. They are looking at green generation lighting, and lighting would be directed more inward and not spill upward.
Mr. Kernik referred to the potential windmill, and said it was not in the EAW. The school district is still looking at some of the economic impacts of a windmill. This would be a separate conditional use permit and variance process.
Mr. Kernik said there will be access to the high school from Bailey Road and Radio Drive, and eventually there will be an access from the south when Pioneer Drive connects with Jamaica Avenue. There will be a temporary signal at on Radio Drive’s access. It may become a roundabout in the future.
Mayor Hargis said that in talking with the school board, they asked why Radio Drive south of Bailey Road couldn’t be developed to the new access point. It takes federal money to do this and it can’t happen at this time.
Mr. Gridley said if the City would have pursued that type of change, it would have delayed the Radio Drive project. Staff will be looking into whether the City could supply the funds now and receive them back at a later date.
Mike Vogel, Assistant to the Superintendent for Operations of South Washington County Schools, referred to the windmill and said they aren’t very close to making a decision yet. They are looking at options and costs. It seems to be cost prohibitive, but they are looking for grants. He thought it would probably be the summer of 2008 before they would make a decision on this.
Moved by Member Stephens, seconded by Member Rebholz, to certify the EAW prepared for the South Washington School District, as an adequate examination of the environmental impacts of the proposed development, accept the response to comments, findings of fact and record of decision on the EAW, and adopt a resolution declaring no need for environmental impact statement.
Member Stephens introduced the following
resolution and moved its adoption: RESOL. NO. 07-130
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF WOODBURY, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA, FOR A NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR THE SOUTH WASHINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 833 THIRD HIGH SCHOOL
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Rebholz and upon roll call being taken thereon, the following voted via voice:
Mary Stephens - aye
Paul Rebholz - aye Julie Ohs - aye
Amy Scoggins - aye William Hargis - aye
Mr. Picha said the school district has submitted their formal site plan review application. There will be a neighborhood meeting on July 9, Planning Commission review on July 16, City Council review on July 25.
Mr. Vogel said they hope to break ground in early August. The project will be bid in three phases. Work should start in fall of 2007.
Mr. Gridley stated that the June 27th City Council meeting is rescheduled for June 20th, and the July 11th meeting is rescheduled to July 18th. There will be a consent agenda for the workshop on June 20th at Eagle Valley Golf Course, which will not be cablecast.
Neighborhood Meetings
1. Powers Lake Management Plan, June 19, 7:00 p.m., Eagle Valley Golf Course Clubhouse
2. Bollmann House Moving, June 19, 7:00 p.m., 2195 Century Avenue South
Preliminary Items Scheduled for the Planning Commission Meeting of June 18, 2007
(Tentative - subject to change)
No Items Scheduled
Preliminary Items Scheduled for the Planning Commission Meeting of July 2, 2007
1. Century Avenue Moving House
Preliminary Items Scheduled for the Council Workshop Meeting of June 20, 2007 (Eagle Valley Golf Course Clubhouse):
1. Crossroads Church – MUSA
2. 2008 Budget Parameters
3. Legislative Update
4. BSC Updates/Consideration of Field House
5. Revisions to Law Watering Policy
6. Senior Adult Center
Public Hearings Scheduled for June 20, 2007 Council Meeting
No Items Scheduled
Other Meetings
1. Economic Development Authority, June 14, 7:30 a.m., Council Conference Room
2. Environmental Advisory Commission, June 25, 6:30 p.m., La Lake Retreat Facility, 6748 Military Road
Klayton Eckles said that Radio Drive is under construction. On Lake Road, about two blocks either side of Radio Drive, the south half of the road is closed and all traffic is on the north half. Bailey Road will be closed at Radio Drive on June 21st for about six weeks. A right turn lane is being constructed on Pioneer Road at Lake Road. Brookview Road is scheduled to start on Monday from Fox Run to Lake Ridge Drive. Hudson Road west of Radio Drive is under way with installation of storm sewer pipe. Tamarack Road project will start July 9. Courtly and Ventura project has started and the curb and concrete work is completed and blacktop will be coordinated with the Tamarack Road project. Parkwood Knolls project is not completed, as it needs a final cover of blacktop. On Marsh Creek Road, storm sewer improvements have been installed and it is completed. There will also be final street projects in new development areas in the eastern part of the City.
Mayor Hargis asked about traffic control at Pioneer and Bailey Road. Mr. Eckles replied that he hasn’t heard of any issues regarding that intersection, but he will bring this to the county’s attention. Mr. Gridley said that this problem will probably be taken care of when the intersection of Bailey Road and Radio Drive is closed.
Mayor Hargis adjourned the Council meeting at 9:07 p.m.
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Clinton P. Gridley, City Administrator
Approved by City Council on July 18, 2007