REGULAR MEETING

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                                   REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
                                        CITY COUNCIL
                                         May 8, 2012

Present:         Mayor Gustafson, Council Member Rivers, Swenson, Sroga and Taylor

Absent:          None

Staff:           City Attorney Tom Miller, Administrator Pechman, Deputy Clerk Oehme

Public Attendance: Paul Rignell, Mike Peterson, Josh Dresel, Lloyd Nelson


Mayor Gustafson called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

AGENDA

Mayor Gustafson asked if anyone had any changes or additions to the agenda.

Administrator Pechman added under new business item 8f. Kismet Isle petition for feasibility.

Council Member Sroga made the motion to approve the agenda as amended, Council Member Taylor seconded, all in
favor, all ayes, motion carried.

CONSENT AGENDA

Council Member Rivers made the motion to approve the consent agenda, Council Member Taylor seconded.

Mayor Gustafson asked if there were any comments on the minutes, bills and committee reports. Mayor Gustafson
asked all in favor, all ayes, motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT/AGENDA PLACEMENT

Mayor Gustafson asked if anyone had any comments tonight from the taxpayers of Chisago.

PETITIONS, REQUESTS & COMMUNICATIONS

5a. Water Meter Flushing

Administrator Pechman stated that should be water main flushing not meters. The public works started Monday
flushing the water mains and it is expected to last all week and wanted the council to be aware.

Council Member Sroga asked Administrator Pechman if they do that during the day or night.

Administrator Pechman stated during the day this is for the whole system in the city.


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PUBLIC HEARINGS

None.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

None.

NEW BUSINESS

8a. 28411 Johnson LN – Unruh Variance                                                                   Action

Administrator Pechman stated Bill and Deb Unruh; owner of 28411 Johnson LN is requesting a variance to expand
their existing house and place the home 9 feet from the side property line. The property is approximately 1.14 acres on
Little Green Lake. The existing home is under 2,000 square feet and the addition will add 350 s.f. in the upper level and
90 s.f. of finished space in the lower and 250 s.f. of storage. The property owner provided a lot survey and property
pins were located and measurements to the staked addition verified by city staff. The Planning Commission held the
public hearing and unanimously approved the variance with the conditions and findings of fact listed by staff.

Mayor Gustafson stated staff has 3 conditions included in the granting of the variance and a resolution has been
prepared. One is to direct the storm water to run west or east away from the neighboring property. Two to address
City Attorney and DNR comments and three staff would prepare the resolution of approval with the adopted findings
of facts and authorizing the mayor and administrator exacted said resolution.

Council Member Swenson stated the variance is for only 1.5 feet and if the neighbors have not objected there is no
reason not to grant the variance.

Mayor Gustafson stated there are also the 18 findings of facts staff has included in the memo.

Council Member Swenson made the motion to approve the variance and resolution in support, Council Member Sroga
seconded, all in favor, all ayes, motion carried.

8b. 9387 Wyoming Trail – Design Review Picnic Shelter                                                   Action

Administrator Pechman stated The Baptist Church located on 9387 Wyoming Trail has submitted a site plan for their
proposed pavilion. The pavilion will be a 30’ x 50’ on concrete slab, treated wood posts with roof shingles. The
property is approximately 24 acres and zoned Public/Semi-Public Facility (PSP-F). A design review is required for any
new structures. The Accessory Structure Ordinance, Section 6.3 does not identify PSP-F, but could be considered
under Commercial or Industrial development. The proposed pavilion is setback over 100 feet from the TH 8 ROW.
There is more than adequate space from the typical setbacks in the residential district. There were minimal comments
at the Planning Commission meeting on May 3rd. They felt that the pavilion would be an asset to the community and
the school. The Planning Commission approved it unanimously with the conditions listed by staff.

Mayor Gustafson stated there are the staff recommendations that the pavilion is set a minimum of 10 feet from the
primary structure, the roof use similar materials and colors as the primary structure and a building permit is submitted
and approved.

Council Member Sroga made the motion to approve the design review for the picnic shelter, Council Member Rivers
seconded, all in favor, all ayes except Gustafson abstained because he is directly involved in the project, motion carried
4-0.


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8c. 11425 Brink Ave. – Design Review Remodel & Shed                                                   Action

Administrator Pechman stated Roger Brink, owner of the Brinks car wash is in the process of remodeling to create a
retail space. Most of the remodel is changing the interior, but it has enclosed the exit and entrance of the car wash
doors. Mr. Brink has also added a front door to the east elevation and repainting the exterior. A new parking area with
14 parking stalls has also been added. Mr. Brink is also adding a shed for his lawn equipment to the north side of the
building. The Planning Commission unanimously approved the design review remodel and shed.

Mayor Gustafson stated staff recommendations are that the shed shall be placed a minimum of 10 feet from the
building and made of hardi-board siding that matches the building. A bike rack should be placed near the building.
To ensure that the grading for the new parking lot is approved by City Engineer. The landscape and lighting plan as
accepted by staff and shall pay any applicable City consulting fees (ie. City Engineer, Attorney).

Council Member Sroga made the motion to approve with staff’s recommendations, Council Member Taylor seconded,
Rivers abstained because she is involved in this project, all in favor, motion carried, 4 to 0.

8d. Donation to Skateboard Park                                                                       Action

Administrator Pechman stated Parks Programmer Zacho was contacted by Germaine Clarkin with a donation to the
skateboard park in memorial of Tyler Clarkin. On April 29, 2012 a memorial skate competition was held in memory of
Tyler and funds collected would be donated to the memorial as well.

Council Member Taylor made the motion to approve resolution 12-05-01, Council Member Rivers seconded, all in
favor, all ayes, motion carried.

8e. MIDS Committee                                                                                    Action

Administrator Pechman said City of Chisago City along with Lindstrom and Center City were awarded a minimal
impact development grant. The grant will consist of a review of all three cities ordinances highlighting the strengths
and weaknesses of each. The Planning Commission has recommended 3 of its members to serve on the committee.
(Josh Dresel, Roger Trivette and Dan Pierce). Staff is seeking 2 council members as well. There is a review meeting set
for June 14, 2012 at Lindstrom City Hall. There should be 2 to 3 additional meetings in the few months following the
June 14 meeting. The committee would review and discuss proposed changes to zoning and municipal codes related to
development.

Council Member Swenson stated he would like to participate.

Administrator Pechman stated the June 14 meeting falls on park board meeting.

Mayor Gustafson stated he is the alternate and would attend in Council Member Swenson place for park board.

Council Member Taylor stated he would be the other participant.

Council Member Sroga made the motion to approve the two members to the committee, Council Member Rivers
seconded, all in favor, all ayes, motion carried.

8f. Kismet Isle petition                                                                              Action

Administrator Pechman stated City Staff had received a petition for the possibility of paving Kismet Isle. We do believe
that 35% of the property owners have signed the petition. The first step would be to order a feasibility study to see the
estimate cost for doing such a project. The council would also have to decide what if any participation the city would
contribute.

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Council Member Rivers asked if this was going to end up like Johnson Lane or is there more people that want this
project. Rivers stated the cost of feasibility is not cheap to do without a project taking place.

Administrator Pechman stated this has been discussed by the residents for a while and feels this project will probably
move forward. Again this will be a similar situation where most of the houses are on side. The good news with Kismet
is it is a gravel road and we just added gravel last year so we will not have all the removal costs.

Council Member Taylor made the motion to approve a resolution to accept the petition and order the feasibility study,
Council Member Swenson seconded, all in favor, all ayes, motion carried.

ADJOURN

Council Member Rivers a made the motion to adjourn the meeting, Council Member Taylor seconded, all in favor, all
ayes, and motion carried.


Respectfully Submitted by:
Paula Oehme,
Deputy City Clerk




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