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Special Meeting of Joint Powers Commitee
July 1, 1981
MEMBERS PRESENT
Ann Bodlovick, Cathy Buck, William Lundquist, Harry Peterson, Ray
Senkus
STAFF PRESENT
Dennis O'Donnell, Douglas Swenson
OTHERS PRESENT
Don Peterson, Art Kydd
CALL TO ORDER
Peterson chaired the committee and called the meeting to order at
5:35 p.m.
ST. CROIX BUSINESS PARK
Chairman Peterson asked attorney Swenson if any action taken this
evening is binding considering the short notice given for the meeting.
Swenson stated he felt action this evening would be binding.
O'Donnell explained the purpose of this evenings meeting was to consider
the request of the Spirit of St. Croix to amend the committee's
approval of their plat so as to reduce the amount required for the
financial quarantee. O'Donnell stated $104,375.00 finanical guarantee
was required as part of the approval. This amount covered the cost of
grading and restoration and storm water drainage improvements for the
entire plat. The developers intend on only developing lots four and
five in the near future and would like to post a financial guarantee
to cover the cost of work on only those two lots. That figure
would amount to $12,335.00. O'Donnell stated the planning department
does not have a problem with this because the development agreement
requires that prior to the development of lots one, two and three,
the storm water pipe shall be installed and the entire storm water
drainage system shall be completed. O'Donnell stated at the time the
developer wishes to develop these lots, a financial guarantee can be
attained to cover the cost of grading and restoration. O'Donnell stated
he dicussed the request with the committee's engineer who indicated he
saw no problem with the request.
Ann Bodlovick questioned attorney Swenson if he felt the development
agreement adequately covered the city's concerns and would not cost
the city money in the long run. Swenson stated the planner and
engineer are satisfied and he feels the development agreement does
adequately protect the city.
Buck asked Don Peterson if they were able to provide the park fee
donation. Peterson responded by saying yes.
Special Meeting of Joint Powers Committee - Minutes
July 1, 1981
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Buck questioned attorney Swenson about the development agreement.
Attorney Swenson stated he redrafted the agreement today. The legal
description still needs to be verified, otherwise all is in order.
Discussion continued about property ownership.
Buck moved to amend the motion of approval of the St. Croix Business
Park to require a financial security for grading and restoration
and storm water drainage improvements of $13,335.00 instead of the
previously required $104,375.00. Senkus seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
O'Donnell questioned item number 11 in the development agreement
referring to time for completion of project. O'Donnell questioned if
a time for completion had been agreed upon. Don Peterson said construc-
tion on lots four and five would be completed on or before December 1,
1981. Development of remaining parcels is unknown. Committee concurred
with the December 1, 1981 date. Attorney Swenson stated he would look
at item 11 so as to make sure this portion of the development agreement
pertains to only lots four and five.
Don Peterson questioned item 2C on the development agreement. Peterson
said this document was not in existence. Peterson said Dick Moore
indicated the county has specifications for grading and erosion control
and it would only be necessary to follow those specifications. Swenson
said he would check with Dick Moore.
Don Peterson questioned item 3B. He said they may petition the city
for storm water drainage improvements since a number of property owners
would be benefitting from the improvement. If this were to occur, the
process stated in item 3B would not be followed. Peterson had no
objection to item 3B being included, but wanted to inform the committee.
Peterson questioned Swenson to determine if lots one, two, and three
could be developed at the same time as the storm water drainage system
was being installed. Swenson said that would have to be addressed at
that time.
Peterson asked if the plat could be signed this evening by the
committee so as not to have to come back for another meeting.
Swenson said it should not be signed until all details (financial
guarantee, etc.) are finalized. He said the developer need not come
back for another meeting.
O'Donnell mentioned he received the findings of fact from the Minnesota
Municipal Board pertaining to annex at ion of this property. The MMB
approved the annexation. Swenson said he would review this document.
As a result of this, the signature page on the plat may need changing.
ADJOURNMENT
Bodlovick moved to adjourn. Buck seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 6:10 p.m.
Notice of Cancellation
Since there are no items to be considered at this months meeting, the
July 15, 1981 Joint Powers Committee meeting is cancelled.
The next regular meeting will be held August 19, 1981.
Dated: July 8, 1981