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JOINT CITY COUNCIL
& PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP
CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, March 5, 2018
APPROVED MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Hendrickson called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Present: Mayor Hendrickson and Council members Cocking, Hudson, Olson and Vetsch
Planning Chair Klecker and Commissioners Barthel, Brempell, and Buhrmann
Absent: Planning Commissioners Halling and Wegner
Staff Present: City Administrator -PWD Adam Nafstad, City Attorney Mike Couri, Fire Chief
Eric Bullen, and City Planner Alan Brixius
Others Present: Henry Hansen and Scott Dahlke of Doug A. Carlson, Inc., Sarah Hanson
2. 2018 VISIONING UPDATE
Brixius explained the visioning study examines the long-range land use plan for Albertville. In
reviewing the study, Brixius identified the land use plans for the surrounding cities and the
impact on Albertville, aging infrastructure, aging housing stock, and available commercial
properties.
Brixius stated staff would like feedback on pace of growth in the community. He stated the city
has over 800 acres of guided commercial land use. The study identifies that the city is open to
potential changes and staff has urged developers to submit concept plans to the Council prior to
formal application. For residential goals, one goal identified limiting future multi -family
developments. An addition to the study would be to open up new properties to industrial growth
and installing utilities. He stated that Albertville is the hub for commercial development for
surrounding communities.
Brixius reported that in 2011, Albertville had 191 acres planned for single family development
for 290-360 units and 10 acres for medium density residential development for 48-64 units. The
proposed land use plan increases industrial/commerciallbusiness from 254 acres to 815 acres.
Brixius provided a summary of housing developments within one mile of Albertville. Otsego
population in the one mile area could possibly be 15,000-17,000 and St. Michael at 5,000-6400.
The total planning area population could be as much as 28,000-31,000. Nafstad inquired what
Brixius thinks the planning area is today and Brixius replied most likely half. Brixius posed the
following questions to the group:
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• With limited amount of vacant land in the city, does the current proposed land use plan
represent the Council's vision for the community?
• Is the Council open to land use changes? Converting guided commercial land to
alternative land uses?
• What is the Council's position on medium and high density multiple family housing as a
future land use?
Hendrickson stated local businesses have let her know they need more high density housing for
their employees; employees are finding it difficult to find housing options close to their work.
Cocking would like to be proactive in regards to land uses, so they don't have to catch up in later
years. Hudson stated there is merit to considering these individual concept plans and perhaps
allowing a change in residential zoning could spur commercial development. Brixius stated
feedback like this is needed in order for staff to meet and plan with developers for future
development.
Barthel inquired how I-94 plays into these goals. Brixius stated that transportation and the two
interchanges are incorporated into these goals. Brixius identified future transportation, utility,
and public facility improvements that are needed. He also encouraged the Council to consider
point of sale inspection language in the City Code as many cities have found it to be useful.
Hendrickson felt trail connections are a priority. Brixius recapped staff's efforts in trying to sell
city -owned land and vacant land for expansion of the industrial park businesses. Hendrickson
felt the need for higher density housing is important as well; however, she is not recommending
putting up a bunch of apartments. Cocking felt it is fair to be open to additional concepts as they
can be selective with their approval.
Barthel inquired if utilities can be available to those areas of future development and Nafstad that
it should be able to be done.
Court stated the original 1995 comp plan assumed that Otsego and St. Michael would develop
residentially at a much faster pace than Albertville and once that residential development is
there, it will drive commercial development in Albertville. He felt the main issue is if the city
wants to hold out for commercial for several years or look at minor amendments to the zoning.
Brixius stated that even if Council would approve the higher density residential on the Leuer lot,
they are not required to change zoning at other locations. Hendrickson felt she has not heard that
anyone wants to see a dramatic change, but feels they should consider any proposed concepts
even if they don't match current zoning.
Hansen felt his concept is a better fit for the lot and would be within walking distance to
commercial establishments. Dahlke addressed building costs and current trends in construction.
Brixius stated that staff will look at future projects to make sure they have them all. Bullen
stated they may need to look at future use of the compost site with the projected growth numbers.
Nafstad added that more fields are needed in town and they had reviewed previous concepts for
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creating them near the compost and wastewater treatment plant sites. Brixius also suggested
identifying standards for reviewing those concepts that don't match zoning are received.
3. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
/7 " - Z-, - - .Kimberly A odena, City Clerk
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