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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-25-1999 Council Work SessionORONO CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION 5:00 P.M., MONDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1999 ORONO CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 2780 KELLEY PARKWAY, ORONO, MINNESOTA AGENDA Discussion Regarding the Highway 12 Preliminary Layout CITY OF ORONO NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE is hereby given that the Orono City Council will meet in a work session at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, October 25, 1999 in the Orono City Council Chambers, 2780 Kelley Parkway, Orono, Minnesota. The purpose of the work session is to discuss the Highway 12 preliminary design layout, and to discuss other issues of current interest. This meeting is open to the public. /s/ Linda S. 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DISC USSION OF QUALITIES OF LIFE Childs presented t!ic Consolidation Committee with a la\ out of the o communities .shared values which the Committee will follow througiiout the consolidation re\ ie*.v process consisting of the following - Sensitive and equitable treatment of city employees - A gevemment structure that provides equitable representation - Small and accessible government - Maintain and enhance Cit\ ser\ iees - A consolidation planning process that results in an informed public with ample opportunity for input Long Lakc/Orono Consolidation Committee Thursday, October 21,1999 Page 2 - Mutual long-term financial benefits for the communities. - Maintain the complcmcntar>' small to\\Ti and rural qualities that exist in the communics - Preserve the existing character and variety of residential development relative to lot size and other amenities. - Preserve arid support the unique commercial districts of the communit> and downtown Long Lake and Navarre. - Encourage and support small service businesses. 4. DISCUSSION OF COMMITTEE GROUND RULES Childs distributed a list outlining the following committee ground rules: - We agree that it is essential for all members to be heard and understood. - We agree that any recommendation of the committee should provide for mutual benefit of the communities. - We agree that building consensus requires a climate of trust and mutual respect - We agree to respect each other's time and commitment to the process. - We agree ,o ha\e fun together. 5. DISCUSSION OF DEVELOPMENT AND LAND USE ISSUES Prosser addressed the Consolidation Ccirjnittcc regarding die issues surrounding development and land use as it will affect the two communities toda\ and in the fiiturc. The first area of topic w as an overview of dev elopment dealing with the issues of how Long Lake and Orono will grow, what implications the merger will have on growth and development, and what other issues fall into development and land use. PiojSci commented that some of die issues relating to dev elopment w ill encompass redevelopment of the existing residential areas, new uses for undeveloped areas, new streets, ieid parks. Murphy commented that in his v iew merger will have a positive affect on growth and development, and that the Committee should define what growth will entail for the two cities Rapp stated in his view giowth means to grow in numbers Prosser stated that growth is an important issue that the Committee will need to cover indepth. Christensen commented that the two cities cannot limit growth Peterson stated that legally or realistically government cannot restrict gro.vih. Long Lakc/Orono Consolidation Committee Thursday, October 21,1999 Page 3 Moorse comnicntcd that growth could be defined by a continuation of the current philosophy as outlined in the comprehensive plans, and that perhaps rather than asking "How will Long Lake and Orono grow", to ask "How will Long Lake and Orono develop" It was the consensus of the Committee to delete the sentence "How will Long Lake and Orono grow?" Development and Values As it relates to development and values, the Committee discussed how de\ciopincnt is fundamental to community values. Prosser commented in his opinion land use is a prime reason why people have elected to icsidc in this area, and that the Committee should look at preserving the existing character and variety of the residential dev elopment relative to lot size and other amenities, maintaining the compicmcntarv small town and rural qualities that exist in the community as well as preserv mg and supporting the unique commercial districts of the community in downtown Long Lake and Nav arre What are the Issues? Prosser stated the Committee will need to determine what questions and concerns must be addressed to evaluate consolidation, what information is needed to address the question or concern, how docs the issue relate to identified values, and what steps must be taken to implement the consolidation Peterson objected to the last sentence in that it might impiv- to the general public that a final decision regarding consolidation has been decided upon Peterson commented it was her understanding no one on the Committee has reached a final decision as of this time concerning the merger. Prosser suggested that the sentence be modified to read, "what steps should be taken to address any conflicts in preparation of implementing consolidation" or "what steps should be taken to resolve conflicts as it relates to implementing consolidation" Po2:Ulation As it relates to the population figures. Gaffron pointed out that Orono's estimates of the anticipated population as it relates to the overall population and households are lower than those provided b> the Metropolitan Council. Gaffron stated that thev are expecting that an additional 700 homes in the Orono area will bring the Citv to full eapaeitv Chaput commented that Long Lake ’s estimates are lower as well, noting that thev will be losing a number of residential units as a result of the new Hiuhvvav 12 corridor. Long Lake/Orono Consolidation Committee Thursday, Oetober 21,1999 Page 4 Prosser requested that he be provided with an average range as it relates to population growth and households. Christensen commented that the impact an increased population will have on the two cities needs to be addressed as it relates to schools, police, fire protection, and other City services. Prosser stated that the full life c> clc may not occur in the community to as great an c.xtcnt as in other communities if different housing options arc not available. Estimated Market Value Murphy commented that he was un*:urc what the estimated market value numbers were attempting to show, noting that it seems to implj- a big difference in propertN values between the two cities. Peterson stated in her opinion the numbers do not reflect the real picture. Mayor Jabbour stated that one-third of Orono's houses are currently valued at approximately $130,000.00, and that the Minnetonka market may be pushing that value up. Murphy stated that the numbers should be compared with other similar size communities in order to give the Committee a better understanding of how the two cities fare as it relates to growth and development. Prosser stated that it was his conclusion that the market value of the two ciiics as it relates to commercial and residential are growing at a fairly equivalent rate. Peterson suggested that the market \alue numbers be eliminated and a comparison be made to other similar size communities Net Tax Capacity Prosser commented that Long Lake eontains a slightly larger commercial/industrial tax base than Orono and that Orono ’s residential tax base is considcrablv larger than Long Lake ’s It w as the consensus of the Consolidation Committee to delete the senu :e "Total Long Lake equals two \ears’ growth in Orono". Peterson commented that the term net tax capacity is a term of art and indicated that market value translates to taxable value. Long Lakc/Orono Consolidation Committee Thursday, Oetober 21,1999 Page 5 Development Forces Prosser stated the Consolidation Committee will need to look at what factors will have the greatest influence on the development of the community, how a merger will affect those factors, and whether the current development pattern will continue. Prosser commented that a few of the development forces include transportation, the real estate market, government makeup, and how much control the cities have to influence growth and development. Peterson pointed out that a City Council cannot decline a development for the simple reason that a majority of the citizens arc opposed to it if it is in compliance with ail the City 's criteria regulating that development Peterson commented that if the City's controls are too restrictive limiting development, those controls may become invalidated because the property owner has inherent values to their property . Prosser commented that the Committee will need to determine what factors influence growth in this area, noting that the comprehensive plans contain a fundamental plan regarding development which needs to be reviewed. Prosser stated that consolidation in his view will not influence the philosophy of the local gov ernment but lies w ith the people who make up the government and is influenced by the local residents Moorse commented that the philosophy contained in the comprehensive plan regarding development could be impacted based on the condition of the economy or citizen pressure on the City Council to change the comprehensive plan. Prosser remarked that how the community grows revolves around certain established standards which will not change overnight and requires discussion of those issues before a modification is made. Childs commented tliat with a merger, the two cities will go in the same direction as it relates to development rather than in two separate directions Murphy stated tliat he is in fav or of a diverse community . Mayor Jabbour statenJ that the Committee should look at how the forces of the community may impact the community if the two cities arc consolidated or left separate Prosser indicated that it was liis opinion the two cities will be less likely to be impacted negatively by a change in philosophy if the two communities are merged, noting that subtle changes over time can sometimes create major problems m the future Land Use Prosser stated the Committee will need to identify what land use issues are facing the Long Lake/Orono Consolidation Committee Thursday, October 21,1999 Page 6 communiU' and how the merger will affect those issues. Mayor Jabbour stated that the redevelopment of downtown Long Lake should be addressed to help preserve the small service businesses that currently exist in the area. Chaput commented that the City of Long Lake has recently reviewed their comprehensive plan as it relates to the commcrcial/industrial section. Peterson stated that life cycle housing is an important land use issue. Murphy commented that the Highwav- 12 project involves some major issues as it relates to the new highway corridor as well as the old Highway 12 corridor. Peterson stated tliat the relocation of the 90 displaced families is also an important issue to be addressed. Mayor Jabbour commented that in liis opinion these issues will be resolved more easily if the two cities arc consolidated ChilJs inquired whether a commitment has been made to assist tlic displaced families in helping them find alternate housing within the community. Rapp indicated that finding replacement housing within the communitv is an important objective of Long Lake as well as to keep them w ithin the Orono School District. Mayor Jabbour commented that Orono has the same view. but that thc\ perhaps have not recognized what steps need to be taken to achieve that objective. Peterson stated in her \ ievv there may be a misperception b> some of the local residents that the lower income housing will be located near or in L<>ng Lake, which should be addressed. Murphy commented lliat a trail and park system will be Simplified should tlie two cities merge Ma> or Jabbour stated that watershed and stormwater management issues w ill need to be considered. Implications of Highway 12 and Projected Displacement Prosser stated tlut the issues surrounding tlic 1 lighway 12 project deal with the displacement of some families, development along the new corridor, and redes elopment of the dow ntown area Childs pointed out that one factor to consider w ill be the impact on the tax base due to the Long Lakc/Orono Consolidation Committee Thursday, October 21,1999 Page 7 displacement of the businesses and families. Childs recommended that the phrase "tax capacity value and total tax capacity" be amended to read "tax base loss and total market value" under projected displacement. Chaput commented that Long Lake will be losing 13 percent of its tax base as a result of the new Highway 12 corridor. Murphy stated that he was surprised at the amount of land that was previously thought to be undeveloped is now being de\cloped in the Minnetonka area. Prosser remarked that performance based zoning should perhaps be considered for some areas of development. Peterson commented that transportation will play a major role in how the land is developed. Displacement/New Corridor/Downtown Issues Prosser commented the Committee w ill need to look at the issues relating to displacement and how they may affect the ability to mitigate the impacts of displacement, how the new highway will affect dc’ :!cpnicnt along the corridor, whether a consensus exists on future land use issues, if the merger w ill alter this situation, how the relocation of the highwa>‘ will affect the downtown area and how the merger will alter tliis situation. Land Use Management/Major Issues Prosser remarked that the issues relating to the comprehensive plan and zoning ordinances will need to be addressed prior to evaluating whether the two cities should merge and whether any conflicts exist should the comprehensive plans be followed through as it relates to roadwa\ capacity, ulilit>' developm :nt. growth, financing, and recreational facilities. Prosser stated that the major values contained in the comprehensi\e plans will need to be identified to detennine where the conflicts are as thc\ relate to a mixed use \ ersus separate use, the residential community, the business district, open space, and lakcshorc development policies Ma> or Jabbour suggested that the history of the two communities be review ed to get an overall view of how the two cities have dcx eloped throughout the \ears and what has been the motivating forcv behind that de\elopment Prosser stated that generalK your City Staffs will utilize the comprehensive plans in helping them arrive at decisions regarding developnicnt. and if the eommunit>'s \ alues are identified in those plans, it provides great assistance m determining how a community will be developed mmraniinmm mm glinra iinfTiT^nn SHIRKTirii^ HUM. uLairng Wim mis review process rr;rbr^ct'-cu..,., Prosser commented that the newsletter should provide the residents with nirntv nf r=r £?“:7" -•—* ■- •-£ .“:s »t meetings of the Consolidation Committed- and listing the issues to be discussed. Moorsc commented that the residents should be notified IS going to be distributed ....................... Long Lakc/Orono Consolidation Committee Thursday, October 21,1999 Page 9 recommendation being made by the Committee relating to the consolidation. Busse stated he has prepared a communications plan, which he will be discussing at the next meeting. 7. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 5:46 p.m. Gabriel Jabbour, Mayor ATTEST: Linda S. Vcc, Orono City Clerk