SARTELL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 10, 2017

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1 1 SARTELL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 10, 2017 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the Sartell City Council was held on July 10, 2017, in the Council Chambers of Sartell City Hall. Mayor Sarah Jane Nicoll called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Nicoll, Council members: Chisum, Lynch, Fitzthum, and Peterson COUNCIL ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Mary Degiovanni, City Administrator; Jon Halter, City Engineer; Anita Archambeau, Community Development Director; Jim Hughes, Police Chief; John Kothenbeutel, Public Works Director; April Ryan, City Engineer; and Rebecca Wicklund, Recording Secretary. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AGENDA REVIEW AND ADOPTION A motion was made by Chisum to adopt the agenda with corrected item 6h- Summary Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Lynch. The following voted: Aye Votes: Nicoll, Chisum, Fitzthum, Lynch, Peterson SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 15 th STREET NORTH REPORT Lance Bernard from SRF presented the 15 th Street North Corridor Study. A motion was made by Fitzthum and seconded by Lynch to approve the 15 th Street North final report. The following voted: Aye Votes: Nicoll, Chisum, Fitzthum, Lynch, Peterson APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES A motion was made by Fitzthum and seconded by Lynch to approve the June 12, 2017 special meeting minutes and June 12, 2017 regular meeting minutes. The following voted: Aye Votes: Nicoll, Fitzthum, Chisum, Lynch Abstain: Peterson

2 2 CONSENT AGENDA a. Acceptance of Building Permit Activity Report b. Acceptance of Inspections Activity Report c. Approval of Voucher Payments d. Approval of Fund Transfers e. Acceptance of Donations f. Acceptance of Fire Department Report g. Calling Public Hearing on Electrical, Building & Fire code updates h. Approval of Lodging Tax Ordinance i. Approval of County Ditch 50 Feasibility Study Proposal j. Wetland Conservation Act Application Approval Councilmember Peterson removed item I for further discussion. A motion was made by Peterson and seconded by Fitzthum to approve the consent agenda with removal of item I. The following voted: Aye Votes: Nicoll, Lynch (except as noted below), Chisum, Fitzthum, Peterson Abstain: Lynch abstained on item 6e Councilmember Peterson confirmed costs for any resulting improvements would be City expense but would come back to Council for review and approval. A motion was made by Peterson and seconded by Fitzthum to approve item I. The following voted: Aye Votes: Nicoll, Chisum, Fitzthum, Lynch, Peterson PUBLIC HEARINGS DAYBREAK LIGHTING Degiovanni overviewed the Daybreak lighting project and proposed assessments. Written testimony from Dan Thorsen, Joe Wilken, Brandon Testa and Zachary Sorenson was provided to the Council and summarized for the public. The Mayor opened the public hearing: Ryan Newman, th Ave South, supports the lighting project and believes it is important for kids walking to bus stops in the winter. Jeremy Goltz, 1900 Sandstone Court, also spoke in favor of the lighting project and confirmed terms of the assessment are 4% interest rate over 10 year term. Shawn Schoenberg, 1901 Sandstone Court, supports the project. David Werschay, developer and owner of some Daybreak lots, supports the lighting project.

3 3 There being no one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. Council discussed the written testimony question raised about boulevard restoration. Engineer Halter indicated disruption should be minimal but public works staff had already agreed to restore turf and contractor could be asked to restore private irrigation lines and charge back the City. Council favored project including that all irrigation and sod damaged would be repaired as part of the project scope. A motion was made by Fitzthum and seconded by Chisum to approve the Resolution Approving Agreement and Awarding Contract, including restoration at City expense, and the Resolution Adopting Assessments. The following voted: Aye Votes: Chisum, Lynch, Nicoll, Fitzthum, Peterson PINECONE ROAD NORTH Engineer Halter overviewed the proposed Pinecone Road North Project and assessment methodology. The Mayor opened the public hearing: Jeff Saner and Kevin Staneart, 2734 Pinecone Road North, asked about impacts on property septic system from roundabout construction near their property. City Engineer will be meeting with property owners to discuss right of way impacts on those affected. Thomas Dowzak, 1710 Pinecone Road North, asked about his property getting sewer service. City Engineer indicated his parcel is more difficult to serve but he will discuss directly with property owner during the design process to look at options. Lloyd Traut, 1315 Southbridge Avenue, questioned the proposed median from 27 th to 35 th, curb and gutter vs rural road option, stubs for utilities, etc. City Engineer outlined the median rationale and the review done on rural vs curb and gutter costs and benefits. Mr. Traut was asked to contact the Engineer directly with specific parcel questions. There being no one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. A motion was made by Chisum and seconded by Lynch to approve the Resolution Ordering Improvements and Preparation of Plans. The following voted: Aye Votes: Lynch, Nicoll, Fitzthum, Chisum, Peterson STREET RECONSTRUCTION AND OVERLAY PLAN Degiovanni outlined the proposed street reconstruction and overlay plan. The Mayor opened the public hearing. There being no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed.

4 4 A motion was made by Peterson and seconded by Lynch to approve the Resolution Adopting Street Plan and Approving Issuance of Bonds. The following voted: A motion was made by Chisum and seconded by Fitzthum to adopt the Resolution Approving Plans and Ordering Bids on 27 th Street North. The following voted: A motion was made by Fitzthum and seconded by Lynch to approve the Resolution Providing for the Sale of Bonds. The following voted: A motion was made by Chisum and seconded by Fitzthum to approve the Supplemental Letter Agreement with SEH. The following voted: OAK RIDGE HEIGHTS ADDITION PRELIMINARY PLAT (AND FINAL PLAT) Archambeau presented the request for preliminary and final plat approval for Oak Ridge Heights Addition. The Mayor opened the public hearing. There being no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. A motion was made by Lynch and seconded by Chisum to adopt the Resolution Approving the Preliminary Plat with conditions. The following voted: Aye Votes: Chisum, Fitzthum, Nicoll, Lynch, Peterson A motion was made by Peterson and seconded by Fitzthum to adopt the Resolution Approving the Final Plat and Development Agreement with conditions. The following voted: Aye Votes: Chisum, Fitzthum, Nicoll, Lynch, Peterson FERCHE SOUTHWEST 35 PUD AMENDMENT (AND FINAL PLAT) Archambeau presented the request for a PUD Amendment for Ferche Southwest and Final Plat approval for Ferche Southwest 35 Plat 3. The Mayor opened the public hearing. Jason Ferche described the rationale for his request related to the property.

5 5 Lonnie Kornovich, owner of the land to the east of the proposed area, is opposed to the amendment as he believed no other surrounding property allowed multi-family at the time he purchased his property. There being no one else wishing to testify, the public hearing was closed. A motion was made by Lynch and seconded by Fitzthum to adopt the Resolution Approving the Planned Unit Development Amendment. The following voted: Aye Votes: Fitzthum, Nicoll, Lynch Nay Votes: Peterson and Chisum A motion was made by Fitzthum and seconded by Lynch to adopt the Resolution Approving the Final Plat and Development Agreement with conditions. The following voted: Aye Votes: Fitzthum, Nicoll, Lynch Nay Votes: Chisum and Peterson I-1 AND I-2 ZONING CODE AMENDMENTS Archambeau presented the proposed Code Amendments relating to I-1 and I-2 properties. The Mayor opened the public hearing. Brian McCool, representing AIM Development, outlined his concerns as noted in written correspondence he also provided to the City. Doug Boser, representing Adventure Properties, clarified the amendment language and expressed support for the Ordinance. There being no one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. A motion was made by Fitzthum and seconded by Lynch to adopt the Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Title 10, Chapter 7, Articles A and B of the Zoning Ordinance with understanding data centers are allowed, and summary Ordinance for publication. The following voted: Aye Votes: Chisum, Fitzthum, Nicoll, Lynch, Peterson OLD BUSINESS INTERIM ORDINANCE EXPIRATION Archambeau presented the request to approve the Interim Ordinance Expiration as of July 21, 2017.

6 6 A motion was made by Fitzthum and seconded by Lynch to approve the Resolution Expiring Interim Ordinance and The following voted: Aye Votes: Nicoll, Fitzthum, Chisum, Lynch, Peterson NEW BUSINESS 2018 BUDGET Degiovanni presented the 2018 preliminary budget for discussion. Council discussed staff s recommendations for actions this evening. A motion was made by Fitzthum and seconded by Chisum to authorize improvements to Celebration Park not to exceed $40,000. The following voted: Aye Votes: Nicoll, Fitzthum, Chisum, Lynch, Peterson A motion was made by Chisum and seconded by Peterson to authorize staff to solicit quotes for Huntington Park improvements. The following voted: Aye Votes: Nicoll, Fitzthum, Chisum, Lynch, Peterson The Council directed staff to do more research on possible Watab Park upgrades to bring back for future Council consideration. Council consensus was to add one loader to the 2018 financial plan and plan for a second loader in a few years when it cash flows within financial plan. Council discussed other proposed 2018 budget requests with department managers. DEPARTMENT REPORTS Police Department: Chief Hughes presented his report. Chief Hughes reminded the public that August 1 st is National Night Out. Public Works: Public Works Director Kothenbeutel presented the monthly report and responded to Council questions, including lift station #1 odor issues. City Engineer: Engineer Halter presented his monthly report and confirmed that County Road 29 and East Side streets information meeting will be set up with residents in the near future. Community Development: Archambeau presented her monthly report. City Administrator: Degiovanni presented her monthly report.

7 7 CITY COUNCIL UPDATES AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: None ADJOURN A motion was made by Lynch and seconded by Chisum to adjourn the meeting at 10:14 p.m. The motion carried unanimously. Rebecca Wicklund, Recording Secretary Sarah Jane Nicoll, Mayor