Minutes of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Champlin in the County of Hennepin and the State of Minnesota Pursuant to Due Call and Notice Thereof Regular Session June 11, 2018 Municipal Center Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance The Champlin City Council met in Regular Session and was called to order by Mayor Ryan Karasek at 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Roll Call Present: Mayor Ryan Karasek and Councilmembers Jessica Tesdall (Ward 1), Tom Moe (Ward 2), Nate Truesdell (Ward 3) and Ryan Sabas (Ward 4). Absent: None. Also present were City Administrator Bret Heitkamp, Community Development Director John Cox, City Engineer Tim Hanson, Assistant City Engineer Todd Tuominen, City Attorney Scott Lepak, City Clerk Roberta Colotti, Environmental Resources Commissioners Brian Martenson and Laura Detzler, and Planning Commissioner David Bouchard. Approval of Agenda (June 11, 2018) Motion Approval of Minutes Motion Motion by Councilmember Sabas and seconded by Councilmember Truesdell to approve the agenda for the June 11, 2018 Regular Meeting as presented. Voting in favor were Mayor Karasek, Councilmembers Tesdall, Moe, Truesdell and Sabas. Voting against: none. Motion carried. Councilmember Tesdall requested that the May 21, 2018 Joint Work Session meeting minutes (page 4) be amended as follows: Councilmember Tesdall stated she does not feel this to be true and an area where much more work is needed. Councilmember Tesdall stated that while the City has a good trail system she is concerned with crosswalks that children and others have to take across busy streets to connect the trails and from trails to neighborhood parks. Motion by Councilmember Truesdell and seconded by Councilmember Tesdall to approve following minutes: May 21, 2018 Joint Worksession with the Park and Recreation Commission as amended. May 21, 2018 Worksession as presented. Voting in favor were Mayor Karasek, Councilmembers Tesdall, Truesdell, and Sabas. Voting against: none. Abstain: Councilmember Moe. Motion carried. Motion by Councilmember Sabas and seconded by Councilmember Moe to approve the following minutes: May 29, 2018 Worksession #1 as presented. May 29, 2018 Regular Meeting as presented. May 29, 2018 Worksession #2 as presented. Voting in favor were Mayor Karasek, Councilmembers Tesdall, Moe, and Sabas. Voting against: none. Abstain: Councilmember Truesdell. Motion carried. Approval of Bills (June 11, 2018) Motion Announcements Motion by Councilmember Moe and seconded by Councilmember Tesdall to approve the bills as submitted for payment on June 11, 2018. Voting in favor were Mayor Karasek, Councilmembers Tesdall, Moe, Truesdell and Sabas. Voting against: none. Motion carried. Mayor Karasek made the following announcements: Page 1 of 10
Council Worksession Monday, June 18 th at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Conference Room Work Plan Priority Worksession Monday, June 18 th at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Conference Room Council Worksession #2 Monday, June 18 th at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Conference Room 109 th Avenue Public Informational Meeting Tuesday, June 19 th at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers Council Worksession Monday, June 25 th at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Conference Room City Council Meeting Monday, June 25 th at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers Champlin Round Up Program Round up your utility bill to the next highest dollar value and help support youth and senior activities. For more information, or to sign up for the program, visit the City s website at www.ci.champlin.mn.us or send an email to roundup@ci.champlin.mn.us Mayor Karasek stated that the Father Hennepin Festival (FHF) was held this past weekend and it was a great event, even with the rain. He thanked the Public Works, Parks & Recreation, Police, and Fire Department staff for their hard work and the planning they do to ensure the event is well run. 2017 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II Permit, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP) Public Hearing; and 2017 Environmental Resources Commission (ERC) Annual Report Public Hearing The Assistant City Engineer stated that the City of Champlin is currently operating under a General Storm Water Permit from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA). This permit is referred to as the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II Permit and was updated in 2013. Each year, the City is required to conduct a public meeting to educate the public and allow citizens an opportunity to comment on the existing Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP) and the progress towards reaching the required measurable goals. Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) General Permit The current MS4 permit is based on Best Management Practices (BMP) established by the MPCA. Within the SWPPP permit, the City self-monitors its operations and practices by developing Minimum Control Measures (MCMs). The ultimate standard is the Maximum Extent Practicable. The reporting for the permit has stayed relatively consistent through 2014, however; there are more requirements focused on Public Works activities, Illicit Discharges, Pond Inventory, and Public Out-Reach for 2015 through 2017. Also, over the last two-years there has been a greater focus on management of municipal facilities and management of pollution control structures. New Permit and 2015 Ordinance Updates The current storm water permit rules for MS4 Cities were adopted by the MPCA in 2013. The City was reauthorized for our SWPPP with the new rules in effect for 2015. The City adopted Engineering Guidelines for Storm Water Management and revised the City ordinance for Natural Resources governing land-disturbing activities. These standards brought the City in compliance with the new rules. Public Education and Outreach Storm water brochures City newsletter articles Noticed and published public meeting Updated website with storm water articles and public notice Wetland Buffer signage ERC Programs 2015 Stormwater Management Design Guidelines Neighborhood: Resilient Yards Workshops The Assistant City Engineer noted that in the future there are plans to increase coordination with other agencies as appropriate (i.e. Elm Creek and West Mississippi Watersheds). Environmental Resources Commission (ERC) 2017 Annual Report The Assistant City Engineer stated that as part of the 2017 Public Outreach, the Environmental Resources Commission (ERC) contributed towards meeting the City s NPDES goals. The City Clerk introduced the members of the ERC present this evening and provided an overview of the Commissions accomplishments in 2017. She reported that the ERC hosted a 2017 Earth Day Clean- Page 2 of 10
up Event supported by 180 volunteers and donations from local businesses. The Commission worked jointly with the Watershed Districts to sponsor the 2017 Metro Blooms Rain Garden workshop. Arbor Day was celebrated with the distribution of 700 tree saplings at Jackson Middle School. The ERC continued to offer a grant program supporting landscaping for water quality projects and a grant for environmental education and projects. In 2017, the ERC prepared information on environmental topics such as recycling and protecting water quality for the City s print and electronic media and staffed an informational booth at the City s Farmers Market. The City Clerk reviewed trends and costs associated with the City s waste management program. Highlighting the positive impact of a lower contracted rate for refuse hauling and customer trends regarding yard waste options. The Assistant City Engineer continued the SWPPP presentation. Public Participation and Involvement Earth Day Great Watershed Clean-Up Spring Recycling Drop-off Event and Curbside Collection of Appliances Adopt-a-Park Program Annual Public Meeting Adopt-a-Pond Program Storm Drain Stenciling Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Maintained storm sewer map Developed high priority IDDE map Coordination with Hennepin County Septic System Program Recycling Program Adopted Ordinance on January 4, 2008 Resident Raingarden Projects 2017 Dry Weather Flows The Assistant City Engineer noted that future plans include emphasis on public awareness regarding illicit discharge and neighborhood workshops. He stated that the existing ordinance meets the new NPDES rules. Construction Site Storm Water Runoff Control Adopted new ESC Ordinance in 2015 Reviewed and revised existing site plan review procedures 2015 There were two new development plans and new site projects reviewed in 2016 for erosion control requirements Inspected sites for erosion control violations Conducted grading preconstruction meetings/redevelopment Adopted storm water management guidelines 2015 The Assistant City Engineer noted that future plans include continuing to improve the inspection program for construction activity and erosion control and updating pond designs to use iron enhanced sand filters. Post Construction Storm Water Management Continued to enforce ordinance provisions pertaining to storm water (Zoning ordinance and wetland buffer) Updated Comprehensive Plan City improved storm sewer system with public project and pond inventory Implementation of Storm Water Management Guidelines 2015 The Assistant City Engineer noted that future plans include continued enforcement and plan reviews consistent with City ordinance and long-term planning and public projects and features that incorporate NPDES goals. Page 3 of 10
Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping Cleaned 111,533 feet of sanitary sewer in 2016 Televised 31,775 feet of sanitary sewer in 2016 Inspected 113 outfalls and SW area ponds Hazardous material recycling program Performed two major and 48 minor maintenance actions on storm sewer system in 2017 The Assistant City Engineer stated that future plans include utilization of direct GPS upload, updated mapping system, SWAMP; target storm improvement for critical waters and TMDL s; SWMP: Storm Sewer Pond Maintenance; and continued inspections of outfalls and structural pollution control devices as needed by permit requirements. Additional Best Management Practices Section 303(d) Impaired Waters Review Discharge Affecting Source Water Protection Public Comment No public comments were made. T.H. 169 Project Update The City Engineer presented the T.H. 169 Project update, including the scheduled work for the next two weeks, with the following highlights: T.H. 169 Reconstruction Project Construction Activities The T.H. 169 Reconstruction Project continued to make very good progress the past two weeks. West River Road Elm Creek Dam to T.H. 169 Turf restoration was completed along trails adjacent to the south side of West River Road and within Doris Kemp Park. Electrical infrastructure was extended. Dowlin Street Dean Avenue to T.H. 169 No work completed. Dean Avenue Lowell Road to T.H. 169 Minor sanitary sewer work. Miller Road River Entry to T.H. 169 Drainage infrastructure was installed. Dayton Road Colburn Street to T.H. 169 Dayton Road was closed to all traffic on May 21 st. The following items were completed: Drainage infrastructure and watermain, grading, aggregate base, drain tile infrastructure, and concrete curb and gutter. Colburn Street West River Parkway to Richardson Avenue The following items were completed: Drainage infrastructure, watermain, grading, aggregate base, and concrete curb and gutter. T.H. 169 Elm Creek Bridge Bridge deck was formed and poured. T.H. 169 South of Pedestrian Underpass Grading and aggregate base completed, and bituminous pavement completed on most of this section. Concrete pavement was completed between Hayden Lake Road and the Elm Creek Bridge. T.H. 169 North of Pedestrian Underpass Grading, aggregate base, and bituminous paving were completed on a portion of the roadway. Crushing of asphalt and concrete was completed within this area. T.H. 169 Dayton Road to Mississippi River Bridge - Grading, aggregate base, storm sewer, drain tile construction, and concrete curb and gutter were completed on this roadway. Page 4 of 10
Scheduled Work Dowlin Street Pave bituminous street and install concrete sidewalk. West River Road No work scheduled. Dean Avenue Install aggregate base and concrete curb and gutter, and bituminous paving. Riverview Entry No work identified. Miller Road Install drainage infrastructure and watermain. T.H. 169 Install drain tile and drainage infrastructure, grading, aggregate base, and painting of retaining walls. Bridge over Elm Creek Pour approach panels and bridge deck plaining. Colburn Street Bituminous paving. Dayton Road Bituminous paving, concrete walk, and pavers. Concrete Pavement Rehabilitation Project Construction Activities Concrete repairs from south of 109 th Avenue to the south end of the project. Elm Creek Parkway Intersection Concrete repairs, curb and gutter, and bituminous paving. 120 th Avenue Acceleration Lane Concrete paving. Temporary turn lanes were completed at various intersections. Concrete Pavement Rehabilitation Project Scheduled Work 109 th Avenue & 117 th Avenue Intersection Concrete repairs and curb. Hayden Lake Road Intersection Concrete repairs. Concrete surface milling. Traffic Impacts The head-to-head traffic on T.H. 169 will remain in place. A modification to the detour was implemented on June 7 th. Dayton Road was closed on May 21 st ; it is currently scheduled to open June 15 th. The west side of 109 th Avenue and the west side of 117 th Avenue will be closed on June 12 th. The City Engineer stated that the public can sign up for email updates, which include information on traffic changes. Information is posted on the City s website regarding signing up for this e-mail list. Mayor Karasek thanked staff for the update. Councilmember Tesdall asked if Dayton Road will fully open or will continue to be partially open as it was before the closure. The City Engineer stated that because T.H. 169 will continue to be one lane in each direction when Dayton Road is ready to be open, it will only be open in one lane in each direction to match the traffic flow on T.H. 169. Councilmember Tesdall noted that traffic backups were significant when the road was open with only one turn lane in the past. Page 5 of 10
The City Engineer stated that he would follow-up on that concern to see if more could be done. Mayor Karasek urged residents to support Champlin s local businesses located along T.H. 169 during this construction project. Overview of May 29 th EDA Closed Session Overview of Worksession Discussion Resolution No. 2018-45 Approving Plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement of Bids for White Oaks Addition/Rosemill Lane Area (Improvement Project No. 21803) Resolution 2018-45 Approve Change Order No. 4 Revising the Contract for Mill Pond Shoreland and Aquatic Habitat Restoration (Improvement Project No. 21311) Motion Open Forum Resolution No. 2018-46 Approving the Installation of Temporary Stop Signs at Ensign Avenue and Champlin Drive and at 123 rd Avenue and Champlin Drive The City Administrator provided an overview of the discussion that occurred on May 29 th at the EDA Closed Meeting: Performance Evaluation of Economic Development Authority Executive Director: The EDA had the opportunity to provide performance and project expectations for the EDA Executive Director for the remainder of 2018. The City Administrator provided an overview of the discussion that occurred earlier in the evening at the Council Worksession regarding: Sherman Associates draft plan for the Mississippi Crossings development. The Council provided direction on the community aspects of the development to be shared with the developer. Consent Agenda Councilmember Truesdell introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: A Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement of Bids for White Oaks Addition/Rosemill Lane Area (Improvement Project No. 21803) The motion for the adoption of the resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Tesdall, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Karasek, Councilmembers Tesdall, Moe, Truesdell and Sabas, and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was passed this 11 th day of June 2018. Motion by Councilmember Truesdell and seconded by Councilmember Tesdall to approve Change Order No. 4 revising the contract for the Mill Pond Shoreland and Aquatic Habitat Restoration Project, Improvement Project No. 21311. Voting in favor were Mayor Karasek, Councilmembers Tesdall, Moe, Truesdell and Sabas. Voting against: none. Motion carried. Open Forum No comments. New Business The City Engineer stated that T.H. 169 will be restricted to a single traffic lane in each direction from May through August 2018. The project will close intersections at 109 th Avenue, 114 th Avenue, 117 th Avenue, 120 th Avenue, and Hayden Lake Road on two separate occasions for periods of time while the intersection and adjacent street connections are being reconstructed. This work, along with the single lane traffic, is expected to cause traffic delays, inconveniences to local businesses, and cut-through traffic on local streets. He noted that the Traffic Management Plan that has been developed informs the residents of traffic impacts and is designed to provide equal traffic movement even though delays are inevitable. He stated that the approval of the Traffic Management Plan for T.H. 169, dated March 12, 2018, included the installation of temporary stop signs at locations where it was determined that a stop sign would be beneficial to traffic movement. He noted that a future traffic impact will be the closure of the west side of Hayden Lake Road at T.H. 169. This closure will route traffic north and south on Champlin Drive from 120 th Avenue and 117 th Avenue. In anticipation of traffic backups along Champlin Drive, there may be a need for intersection stop control at: Page 6 of 10
Champlin Drive and Ensign Avenue Champlin Drive and 123 rd Avenue He stated that all-way intersection stop control would be implemented, should traffic on the side streets not have the ability to enter the traffic flow on Champlin Drive. The placement of temporary all-way stop signs at congested intersections of City streets may be implemented when Hayden Lake Road is closed. Ensign Avenue and Champlin Drive, and 123 rd Avenue and Champlin Drive intersections, would have temporary stop signs installed to improve traffic flow on our local street system. He stated that while stop signs cause traffic delays themselves, they allow traffic in all directions to move along the system. The placement of stop signs requires City Council approval. The City Engineer recommended that the Council authorize the installation of temporary stop signs at Ensign Avenue and Champlin Drive, and at 123 rd Avenue and Champlin Drive, when it is determined that a stop sign will be beneficial to traffic movement. Mayor Karasek asked if this proposal includes the installation of the stop signs or simply authorizes the ability to install the stop signs if necessary. The City Engineer stated that the preferred action would provide authorization for the stop signs if they are needed. Councilmember Tesdall requested information on the process for confirming the sign installation and the timing of the installation once it was determined they were necessary. The City Engineer stated that staff will be observing traffic on Monday when the traffic pattern changes, and Public Works will be on standby in the event the signs are determined to be necessary. Resolution 2018-46 Councilmember Sabas introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: A Resolution Approving the Installation of Temporary Stop Signs at Ensign Avenue and Champlin Drive and at 123 rd Avenue and Champlin Drive The motion for the adoption of the resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Truesdell, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Karasek, Councilmembers Tesdall, Moe, Truesdell and Sabas, and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was passed this 11 th day of June 2018. Resolution No. 2018-47 Approving an Amendment to the Villas at Waters Edge Planned Unit Development (PUD) Plan: City of Champlin (Project 2018-03) The Community Development Director stated that the Villas at Waters Edge PUD, established in 2004, set overlay zoning requirements on the 15-lot detached townhome neighborhood. In review of the Villas at Waters Edge 2 nd Addition Plat currently under consideration by the Planning Commission, staff identified four lots in the original Villas at Waters Edge development that fall short of the minimum 6,400 square foot lot size required under the Villas at Waters Edge PUD. Lots 7 through 10, Block 2 are 6,359 square feet and, as such, exist as non-conforming lots. To rectify the nonconforming status, staff recommends consideration of an amendment to the Villas at Waters Edge PUD reducing the minimum lot size to 6,350 square feet. The Community Development Director stated that PUD plans involve a two-step approval process, preliminary and final. For the Villas at Waters Edge, the preliminary PUD plan standards were based on a Preliminary Plat drawing that identified minimum lot sizes of 6,400 square feet. The Community Development Director stated that between Preliminary Plat and Final Plat the developer s surveyor slightly re-aligned right-of-way which reduced the lot depths for Lots 7 through 10, Block 2. Specifically, the lot depth shown on the Preliminary Plat was 129.83 feet and on the Final Plat was 127.18 feet. The 2.65- foot difference changed the lot size from 6,491.5 square feet to 6,359.5 square feet. The developer did not make staff aware of this change and it went unnoticed. Thus, the minimum lot size for the final PUD was not adjusted to reflect the Final Plat dimension. Page 7 of 10
The Community Development Director stated that staff recommends amending the PUD minimum lot size from 6,400 square feet to 6,350 square feet in support of bringing the lots into conformance. As conforming lots, lenders will be more apt to support homeowner s refinancing efforts. The Community Development Director noted that on May 21, 2018, the Planning Commission held a public hearing regarding the PUD amendment. No public testimony was offered. In review, the Commission unanimously supported the PUD amendment. Commissioner David Bouchard is present this evening, representing the Planning Commission. The Community Development Director recommended approval of the resolution amending the Villas at Waters Edge PUD reducing the minimum lot size from 6,400 square feet to 6,350 square feet as presented. Planning Commissioner Bouchard stated that in the discussions of the Commission it was determined that currently the onus is placed on staff to identify any changes that occur throughout the process. He stated that the Commission discussed that in the future perhaps an additional condition should be added for development that would require a developer to notify staff of any material change. Resolution 2018-47 Councilmember Truesdell introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: A Resolution Approving an Amendment to the Villas at Waters Edge Planned Unit Development (PUD) Plan The motion for the adoption of the resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Sabas, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Karasek, Councilmembers Tesdall, Moe, Truesdell and Sabas, and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was passed this 11 th day of June 2018. Resolution No. 2018-48 Approving a Preliminary Plat Boulder Estates (Project 2018-05) The Community Development Director stated that Boulder Estates is a proposed five-lot single family residential subdivision located in the southwest corner of the recently realigned Depue Drive/Dayton Road intersection. The subdivision requires Preliminary Plat review and approval. He stated that the Comprehensive Land Use Plan guides the site Low Density Residential, which supports residential development of up to four units per gross acre. The development includes five lots on 1.5 acres or 3.3 units per acre. He stated that the property is zoned Single Family Residential (R-1), as are surrounding neighborhoods. The proposed subdivision is consistent with the underlying zoning. The Community Development Director presented a review of the proposed Preliminary Plat noting that Outlot 1, Alps Addition, located south of Depue Drive and west of Dayton Road, is proposed to be subdivided into five single-family residential lots. All lots exceed minimum lot size (10,000 square feet) and dimensional requirements (80-foot width and 120-foot depth). The Community Development Director reported that in 2016, the City completed a street and utility improvement project involving Depue Drive and South Diamond Lake Road. The roads now align in connection with Dayton Road creating a much safer intersection. Boulder Estates lots will access Depue Drive. Street and utility assessments for four lots are levied on the parcel for the street and utility improvements. These assessments were deferred until subdivision. The plat activates these assessments and they shall be paid with Final Plat. He noted that Minnesota Statutes requires county review of plats abutting county roads. Hennepin County staff reviewed the subdivision. The following are recommendations based on their review and additional discussion: 1. The County supports the proposed configuration where all individual lots access Depue Drive. 2. The plat proposes to dedicate an additional 17 feet of right-of-way. This right-ofway dedication is acceptable as it provides for a 100-foot right-of-way section. Page 8 of 10
Depending upon growth and development trends along the Dayton Road corridor, a three-lane urban section may be most appropriate for Dayton Road. The Community Development Director stated that six sanitary sewer and water services were extended towards Outlot 1, Alps Addition with the reconstruction of Depue Drive. The Preliminary Plat is not using a service extending towards Lot 3. The curb stop stand pipe needs to be removed for this service. The sanitary sewer extension within Depue Drive is shallower in depth than typical sanitary sewer extensions. Development of all lots and the extension of the sanitary sewer services need to be verified during house construction on each lot. The Community Development Director noted that the property s grade is lower than the street. The grading plan depicts raising grades supporting full basement look-out lots. Storm water management is proposed to be accomplished with an infiltration/ponding area along the south portion of the subdivision. The infiltration/ponding area must be placed within an outlot to be dedicated to the City. Discharge from the pond is proposed by storm sewer extending to an existing storm sewer constructed within Depue Drive. The storm water system shall be designed to City standards. The Community Development Director stated that the original tree inventory of 1,682 caliper inches of trees, presented to the Planning Commission, was completed during early spring conditions. The surveyor recently re-surveyed the site and eliminated dead trees from the inventory. The new survey identified 810 caliper inches of trees. Nearly all the trees are secondary growth trees such as Elms, Cottonwoods and Boxelders. To create home pads with appropriate drainage, the site is nearly fully graded except for the southeast corner. The tree re-planting plan provides nice screening from Dayton Road and includes front and rear yard over story deciduous trees to accent the neighborhood. Staff is amenable to the tree removal and reforestation/restitution plan. The Community Development Director stated that park facilities are not planned for the area and therefore, per the Subdivision Ordinance, the Preliminary Plat necessitates a monetary park dedication of $21,850 ($4,370 X 5 lots). The Community Development Director stated that on May 21, 2018, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the proposed subdivision. Mr. Dave Yaeger, 1121 Depue Drive, questioned the type of homes that will be built on the lots. He requested variety. In response, staff noted that that lots support full-basement lookout homes. An array of homes types is afforded on the lots, including twostory, modified two-story or ramblers. Further, the City has an ordinance requiring exterior variety in the form of roof types, front entrance enhancements, varying amounts of brick or masonry trim and compatible exterior colors. No other public testimony was offered. In consideration of the Plat, the Commission mainly discussed the tree removal and replanting plan. Their consensus was consistent with staff s recommendation. As such, on a unanimous vote, the Planning Commission recommended approval. The Community Development Director recommended approval of the Preliminary Plat for Boulder Estates, subject to the conditions noted in the staff report. Brian Jansen, Boulder Contracting, stated that he is fully aware of the conditions and has nothing further to add but is present to address any questions the Council may have. Councilmember Tesdall asked and received confirmation that this project would backup to existing homes. She quested if the Planning Commission/staff had any concerns with the irregular shape of lot five in relation to adjacent lots. Planning Commissioner Bouchard stated that the shape of the lot was not discussed. He stated that there is an adjacent outlot that defines the shape of some of the lots. He stated that the majority of the time of the Commission was spent discussing the tree preservation ordinance and requirements. He stated that perhaps in the future the delicate balancing between replacement and restitution could be further discussed. The Community Development Director provided additional information on the second tree survey that was done to determine the number of trees that were living and the number that were dead. Page 9 of 10
Councilmember Moe asked and received confirmation that about half the trees on the site were dead and that is why they were removed from the inventory. He asked the average diameter of the trees on the site. Planning Commissioner Bouchard noted that information is included in the new inventory. The Community Development Director noted that only trees six inches or greater in diameter are considered and counted in the survey. Mayor Karasek referenced the restitution paid to the City and asked where those funds would be allocated. The City Administrator replied that those funds are allocated towards reforestation throughout the City. Councilmember Tesdall referenced outlot A, noting that the outlot does not backup to lot five and asked for information on the drainage pattern. The City Engineer replied that a drainage swale would be constructed within the drainage and utility easement. Councilmember Tesdall referenced a situation which arose where a neighbor s landscaping prevented storm water from reaching its intended path. The City Engineer stated that grading would occur prior to landscaping. Resolution 2018-48 Councilmember Moe introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: A Resolution Approving the Preliminary Plat for Boulder Estates The motion for the adoption of the resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Sabas, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Karasek, Councilmembers Tesdall, Moe, Truesdell and Sabas, and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was passed this 11 th day of June 2018. Adjournment The Champlin City Council adjourned the regular meeting at 8:12 p.m. Attest: Ryan Karasek, Mayor Roberta Colotti, CMC, City Clerk Page 10 of 10