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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-02-18 Joint Board MIN Stillwater City and Town Joint Planning Board Regular Meeting Minutes February 12, 2018 Present: Stillwater Town Board Members Dave Johnson and Sheila-Marie Untied, City of Stillwater Council Members Ted Kozlowski and Tom Weidner. Staff present: Stillwater Community Development Director Bill Turnblad Chair Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:03 PM. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda was accepted with one change. Election of officers was moved after the public hearing. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Untied moved approval of the minutes of December 18, 2017. Motion was seconded by Kozlowski and approved 4-0. NEW BUSINESS Rezoning for Heifort Hills Estate - Case No. 2017-67 Turnblad introduced the case by summarizing his report of February 5, 2018. The developer, Todd Ganz of Integrity Land Development, requested a rezoning of the property at 8911 Neal Avenue from AP – Agricultural Preservation to RB – Two Family Residential for a 24 lot detached townhome development to be known as Heifort Hills Estate. Johnson opened the public hearing. No public comments were offered, so the hearing was closed. Weidner mentioned that the trail along Neal Avenue would be extended all the way north to State Highway 96. Todd Ganz explained that originally the trail was planned to stop at Neal Court because there were no immediate plans for a trail along Highway 96. However, the City Council thought it would be best to extend the trail now while Neal Avenue was being reconstructed. Johnson stated that the Township advocates for connections to regional trails, so he appreciates the Council decision on the earlier extension of the trail. Joint Board Minutes February 12, 2018 Page 2 of 2 Weidner moved to approve the rezoning, which was seconded by Untied. The motion passed on a 4-0 vote. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Weidner moved to re-elect Johnson as chair and Kozlowski as vice-chair. Motion seconded by Untied and passed on a 4-0 vote. OTHER BUSINESS Palmer Property - Weidner asked what the immediate plans are for the future park property at the southeast corner of Hwy 96 and Manning Avenue. Will the property be seeded now that the roundabout is completed and the property is no longer needed as a construction staging area? Will there be any parking allowed there before a parking lot is constructed? Turnblad said that there are no City capital funds committed to the park improvement yet. A concept plan has been developed, but not a construction plan. On the matters of seeding and parking, he said he would check with the City Engineer. Johnson said that the Town Board has park funds available that could contribute to the park improvements. He was hopeful that the Town Board would be willing to support the park project making it possible for the City to move ahead with development sooner than later. Roundabout at Hwy 96 and Norrell – Board members wondered whether there might be a roundabout solution possible at 96 and Norrell. Turnblad said he’d talk with the City Engineer. Crosswalk improvements at The Oasis – Weidner asked whether there is a possibility of installing crosswalk improvements on Highway 95 at The Oasis. Because of the curve on the State Highway, motorists do not see pedestrians in the crosswalk in time to slow down properly. Is a pedestrian activated crosswalk light possible, with an advance warning light south around the curve? Turnblad said he’d talk with the City Engineer. ADJOURNMENT Kozlowski moved for adjournment, which was seconded by Weidner. The motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 6:00 PM. Respectfully submitted, Bill Turnblad Acting Recording Secretary