HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/25/1994 TENTATIVE AGENDA
ADJ.REG.SESSION SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA. OCTOBER 25, 1994
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LOCATION: City Hall, 129 Holmes Street South
Mayor Gary Laurent presiding
1] Roll Call at 5:30 p.m.
2] Other Business
3] Adjourn (recess)
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE OCTOBER 25, 1994
1] Roll Call at 5:30 p.m.
2] Recess for H.R.A. Meeting
Convene H.R.A. Meeting
1] Roll Call
2] Stans Property - Abandoned Well - information on table (MoI u,5
3] Other Business e
4] Adjourn
3] Comprehensive Plan Review: Goals, Objectives, and Policies
4] Discuss Sewer, Transportation and Stormwater Plans - verbal
5] Sanitary Sewer Trunk Charge Policy
6] Recess
7] Reconvene at 7:00 p.m.
8] City Council Vacancy
a] Interview and question final candidates
b] Vote
c] Recommend appointment to City Council
9] Other business
10) Adjourn
Dennis R. Kraft
City Administrator
MEMO TO: Dennis Kraft, City Administrator
FROM: Paul Bilotta, Senior Planner
DATE: October 25, 1994
RE: Comprehensive Plan Review: Goals, Objectives and Policies
INTRODUCTION:
Attached is a draft copy of the Comprehensive Plan Goals, Objectives and Policies for your
review and comment. The Goals, Objectives and Policies were created through an extensive
individual comment process between City staff, the CDC, the Park and Recreation Advisory
Board and the Planning Commission. Planning staff consolidated all of the Board's and
Commissions' comments and suggestions which were then reviewed in their entirety by the
Planning Commission at the July 7, 1994 meeting. The City Council was provided with copies of
the Goals, Objectives and Policies in July and comments were received by staff in August. These
comments have been integrated into the attached draft(Exhibit A).
BACKGROUND:
The attached draft Goals, Objectives and Policies were derived, in large part, from the existing
Comprehensive Plan, the proposed Met Council goals and policy that has been developed through
various plans, reports and City Council actions. They were reviewed and modified by the CDC
("General Management", "Economic Development", "Image and Urban Design", and
"Transportation"), the Park and Recreation Advisory Board ("Parks, Trails and Open Space") and
the Planning Commission(All sections).
DISCUSSION:
3 As mentioned in July, staff has consolidated the City Council's comments with the Planning
Commission comments into the attached document. Where there appeared to be any difference
of opinion bn the Council, an alternative Goal, Objective or Policy was created by staff to address
this difference of opinion. Staff also carried forward all of the alternatives that were given to the
Planning Commission. In appreciation of the C.O.W.'s limited time, it is staffs intention to go
through the document with the C.O.W. concentrating only on those areas that have alternative
proposals in order to receive City.Council direction. The policy recommended by the Planning
Commission is identified with a(PC) symbol.
Some of the City Council comments received fell more into the category of questions or identified
non-policy changes to the document(errors, etc.). Exhibit B outlines the changes that staff made
in relation to these comments and also attempts to provide some explanation for some of the
questions raised.
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The structure of the Goals, Objectives, and Policies is as follows:
1. Goals: The end destination/final purpose--Why?
1.1 Objectives: The general route to attain the goal--What?
a. Policies: The means of transportation along the route; action
oriented--How?
This format is intended to increase accountability and action orientation.
The Goals, Objectives and Policies are intended to serve as the primary long-term policy base for
the City. They will be used extensively to create the Comprehensive Plan Map which, in turn, will
serve as the primary policy document for the creation of the new Zoning Map in the Fall.
RECOMMENDATION:
At its July 7, 1994 meeting, the Shakopee Planning Commission reviewed the attached Goals,
Objectives and Policies document and recommended it be approved by the Committee of the
Whole.
ACTION REQUESTED:
Review the attached documents and provide direction to staff on the remaining issues.
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Exhibit A
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Goals, Objectives and Policies
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Shakopee Comprehensive Plan
GENERAL MANAGEMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION
Encourage all residents, property owners,business people, elected officials, and
public sector representatives to use this Comprehensive Plan as the central guide to
their decision making efforts.
1.1. The City Administrator shall ensure that all regulatory and budgetary
actions support the goals, objectives, policies and priorities of this Plan.
a. City Department work programs will be created on an annual basis to
implement this Plan. These work programs will be recommended by the
City Administrator and approved by the City Council.
b. The Comprehensive Plan shall serve as the basic guide for all future
planning efforts and no additional planning studies may supersede the
provisions of the Comprehensive Plan unless approved as amendments to
the Plan.
c. The City Administrator, City staff the Planning Commission, and the City
Council will use a pre-established priority framework to rank projects in
the creation and review of the capital budget and five-year capital
improvements program. This priority framework will be based on the
relationship of the project to approved City plans, urgency of need, cost-
effectiveness, and whether the project has previously appeared in the
capital improvements plan.
1.2. The City will encourage actions by adjacent communities and all other levels
of government that contribute to the goals, policies and objectives of the
Comprehensive Plan and actively protest all actions which are contrary to
the Plan..
a. Planning documents and projects that have a regional impact will be
coordinated with adjacent communities.
b. Arrange regular, informal discussions of ideas and issues for staff and
elected officials through workshops, study sessions, and information
exchanges.
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c. Support the activities of the Southwest Communities Coalition to ensure
that the City's interests are represented and the region's common concerns
are expressed at the state level.
1.3. Maximize access to the Comprehensive Plan for all citizens.
a. The City will circulate copies of a Comprehensive Plan brochure that
contains the Land Use Plan map along with explanatory text and the Land
Use Policies to all households, landowners, prospective developers,
realtors, lenders, and businesses in the community.
b. Copies of the complete Comprehensive Plan and other important plans and
reports will be available for purchase by the public for a nominal fee to
cover duplication costs. A list of available plans and reports will be
maintained.
c. Develop an outreach program for staff to speak to civic organizations,
schools and other interested groups about the Comprehensive Plan and
City issues.
1.4. Maintain the Comprehensive Plan over time so that it can continue to serve
as a central guiding document for Shakopee's future.
a. Adopt and implement a comprehensive plan to record the community's
vision and to act as a policy guide for future public and private actions.
b. Establish a procedure to update the plan annually to adjust for
unanticipated events, changing conditions and to fine-tune the document so
that it may better serve the needs of the whole City.. •
c. At five-year intervals, conduct a major review to document changes in
trends, measure progress in the recommendations, and reevaluate the
policies in the plan.
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2. Build civic commitment and pride by maximizing opportunities for meaningful
citizen involvement in the decision-making process.
2.1. Facilitate the development and maintenance of neighborhood associations for
the purpose of broadening citizen awareness of issues and encouraging
routine input in neighborhood affairs.
a. Identify and seek the input of existing neighborhood associations and
groups, citizen councils,tenant and landlord groups, professional
organizations, and public and private citizen committees on decisions that
affect their respective areas of interest.
b. Develop a mechanism for representatives from neighborhoods to provide
input on major policy direction or major Plan Updates, Plan Amendments,
and special studies that affect their area.
c. Hold public informational meetings when appropriate to develop and
strengthen citizen awareness of pending City activities that have either a
neighborhood or citywide effect.
d. Widely publicize public meetings as a means of encouraging widespread
and diverse attendance by citizens and input in the decision-making
process.
2.2. Maximize the effectiveness of all Boards and Commissions and encourage
citizen access through public hearings and open meetings.
a. The City Council will review and clearly define purposes and roles for all
boards and commissions so members can effectively perform their duties
and citizens will have a better understanding of the City's decision making
processes.
b. The City Clerk will develop and maintain an inventory of citizens willing to
serve.on existing commissions, boards, committees, and task forces by
periodically publicizing descriptions of existing citizen commissions and
boards in the local newspaper and other regular printed communication in
order to solicit interested citizens.
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c. A City newsletter will be maintained that will explain major upcoming
issues and inform citizens of opportunities to participate in the decision
making process.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
1. Encourage job creation and economic growth through a coordinated economic
strategy.
1.1. The City of Shakopee will provide selective, efficient economic incentives.
a. The City Council will adopt policies for tax increment financing, industrial
revenue bonds and other incentive tools to ensure they are used in a
selective, fiscally responsible fashion to retain and attract employers.
1.2. The City of Shakopee will maintain practices andregulations which are not
prohibitive to development,while still protecting the general welfare of its
citizens and promoting the Comprehensive Plan.
a. The City will continue to use a pre-development meeting process to inform
developers of the ordinances and codes which may apply to their projects
and provide guidance that may help to eliminate unnecessary
misunderstandings and delay.
b. The City will develop a process whereby suggestions for improvement of
the development process, design concepts and standards can be solicited
from developers, contractors, consulting engineers and the public on at
least an annual basis.
1.3. Support organizational structures and programs to promote economic
development.
a. The City will continue to cooperate with the Scott County Economic
Development Coalition in its efforts to engage in corporate recruitment and
general promotion of the area.
b. The City will work to strengthen the Downtown businessassociation to act
as a marketing agent and development catalyst for Downtown. The
organization will help downtown merchants unite their:marketing strategy,
develop special events and comment on issues affecting The Downtown.
c. The City will hire a full-time staff person for.economic-development.
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2. Provide financially sound public facilities that support business growth and City-
wide development.
2.1. Maintain municipal fiscal health and an acceptable balance between service
quality and property tax rates.
a. Develop programs and policies that respond to the community's current
and future service and facility needs while maintaining the City's tax rates at
levels that do not exceed annual inflation rates.
2.2. The City recognizes that an important factor in the decision of where to buy
a house is the quality of the local school system. The City supports continued
efforts by the Shakopee School District to improve quality and choice but
simultaneously urges the maintenance of reasonable taxation levels.
a. The City will assist the School District in the preparation and distribution
of informational literature about the community and the school district to
inquiring prospective residents.
3. Support and encourage a community focus on tourism opportunities emphasizing
year-round activities.
3.1. The City will work to support,enhance, and expand the entertainment and
hospitality industries.
a. The City Council will support the continuation of the hotel/motel tax at
current levels.
b. A Major Recreation Zone will be developed with regulations that
encourage new development and allow existing operations to function
without excessive review procedures.
c. The City will work closely with the Convention and Visitor's Bureau to
promote tourism in the City.
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4. Maintain downtown Shakopee's function as the social and psychological center of
the City.
4.1. Bolster community interest in the Downtown and the central riverfront.
a. The City, through the CDC and the Chamber will assist in the development
of a Downtown and riverfront community festival. The festival should aim
to attract Metro Area residents and visitors of the other local entertainment
facilities. Local history,the river,the National Wildlife Refuge, horse
racing, food, and family entertainment should be featured.
b. The City will support the Chamber in their efforts to develop a promotional
program for the Downtown/Riverfront area and the proposed festivals.
c. The City will work with the Chamber to develop an historic walking tour.
d. The Riverfront and Huber Park will be redeveloped to more closely tie to
the Downtown retail core and attract customer traffic to the Downtown.
4.2. The City will work with the private sector to gradually revive Downtown
Shakopee so that the Downtown complements but does not necessarily
compete directly with peripheral shopping areas.
a. The City will promote the development of professional offices and
medium- or high-density housing in the Downtown through the use of
property acquisition/consolidation and financial incentives.
b. The City will actively encourage that expanded county offices, courts, and
library facilities be located within the Downtown.
c. High density housing in the Downtown will be encouraged through the use
of financial incentives, and if necessary, eminent domain to consolidate
desirable sites. Multiple-family developments receiving City assistance
should be compatible with the core commercial area and use similar
setbacks and design. Priority will be given to projects which incorporate
retail and/or office space on the street level.
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d. The City(in cooperation with SPUC)will participate financially in the
evolution of Downtown Shakopee by providing and maintaining public
facilities such as parking, streets,utilities, street lighting, landscaping, and
assisting in redevelopment when it is clear the private sector cannot
accomplish a publicly-desired change on its own.
e. A downtown parking study will be developed that assesses the parking
needs of the area. The study should include an assessment of the supply
and demand, location, time limits and the need/feasibility of a ramp facility.
f. The City will create a strategy for infill development of vacant or
underdeveloped lots in the core retail area.
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IMAGE AND URBAN DESIGN
1. Improve the community's image in the mind of Shakopee residents and non-
residents through physical improvements.
1.1. Improve the appearance of major corridors.
a. The City will identify primary and secondary corridors for the community
that will be developed through a public-private partnership to include a
common landscaping theme.
b. The City will identify primary and secondary entry points for the
community that will be developed through a public-private partnership to
include common greeting/directional signage, monumentation and/or
landscaping.
c. Regulations will be developed and approved requiring land developers to
plant and maintain trees along all of a new development's streets following
a comprehensive planting plan.
d. The City will perform a complete review of its signage requirements to
ensure that the requirements are flexible enough to identify each business
given street conditions(speed, terrain, etc.)yet stringent enough to prevent
dangerous traffic conditions, the obscuring of other business signage, and
visual "clutter".
1.2. Promote and require attractive private development through public
regulations, by example, and market pressure.
a. The City will regulate and review the design of new commercial, industrial,
and multiple-family residential sites, paying special attention to
landscaping, signage, parking, trash handling, and lighting.
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2. Maintain and enhance ties to the City's natural and historic assets.
2.1. Increase public use of the riverfront and strengthen its relationship to the
Downtown.
a. Approve and begin implementation of the Riverfront Design Plan.
b. Link the Downtown to the river with pedestrian paths, roads, viewlines,
lighting, signage, and parks.
c. Work with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the U. S. Fish
and Wildlife Service, and the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers to improve
public awareness and use of the river.
d. Look favorably upon private proposals to redevelop property for new
housing along the river above the floodplain or to create new river-related
commercial entertainment businesses.
e. Advocate the extension of the DNR trail eastward through Murphy's
Landing to Fort Snelling.
2.2. Develop a plan for historic preservation that contains strategies that seek to
promote neighborhood restoration and economic development as well as
preservation.
a.. Develop and maintain a current inventory of structures and places with
potential historical, architectural, and cultural significance.
b. Support the nomination of viable historical, architectural, and cultural
structures and places to the National Register of Historic Places.
c. Take full advantage of national and state historic preservation programs,
technical assistance, and opportunities that enhance and strengthen local
efforts.
d. Develop a recognition program for outstanding private preservation
activities.
e. Balance the application of historic preservation provisions with other goals
and objectives of the plan.
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2.3. Encourage preservation of buildings and places that have historical or
architectural significance.
a. Prepare an ordinance that promotes the preservation of historic structures.
b. Create reasonable financial incentives to assist in the cost of rehabilitation
or preservation.
c. Conduct a study to identify areas within the City that contain
concentrations of historic structures and sites to determine whether to
establish local historic preservation landmarks and/or districts.
d. Encourage maximum flexibility in the application of the building code and
zoning ordinance to make it easier to renovate and reuse historic or
architecturally significant structures while maintaining life-safety features.
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LAND USE
Identify and preserve the area's natural resources.
(Alt 1) 1.1. Development shall be allowed in a pattern which minimizes disruption of
prime agricultural soils,wetlands,forests, groundwater, steep slopes,
viewlines and other natural resources.
(Alt 2) 1.1. Development shall be allowed in a pattern which minimizes disruption of
prime agricultural soils,wetlands,forests, groundwater,viewlines and other
natural resources.
a. Development proposals which preserve existing wetlands shall be preferred
over proposals that create replacement wetlands.
b. Protection of farmland will be promoted through the use of the Agricultural
Preserves Act which provides tax benefits and additional protection for
areas identified for long-term agricultural use.
c. Provisions will be adopted on the siting, design, construction and
maintenance of on-site sewage disposal systems that are consistent with the
applicable requirements set forth in the Met Council's Water Resources
Management, Part 1, Wastewater Treatment and Handling Policy Plan.
d. The City will develop a forestry plan to identify significant resources for
protection and promote practices which enhance the City's forests.
e. The City will adopt the Met Council's Interim Strategy to Reduce Nonpoint
Source Loading to the Minnesota River.
f. A stormwater ordinance shall be created and adopted which addresses
City-wide stormwater issues, including assessing the need for regional
stormwater facilities and wetland preservation.
g. The City will maintain aerial photographs and develop a geographic
information system to monitor development and identify important natural
resources.
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2. Promote development that generally occurs adjacent to existing development, can be
easily served by urban services and is an efficient use of land.
2.1. The City will plan for the gradual and staged development of land in a
manner that minimizes the costs of providing public services.
a. The growth of the local population, number of households, employment
and commercial mdustrial development will be projected using Census
data,Met Council statistics and building permit information. Projections
will be compared to actual growth figures on an annual basis to determine
whether sufficient vacant land is available to meet current and future needs
while avoiding market price distortions.
b. Developers shall be required to provide all of the infrastructure necessary
to serve the proposed development. The City may require that
infrastructure be oversized to meet the needs of the City at-large but the
developer shall not be responsible for any costs beyond what is necessary
to serve the proposed development.
c. The City will develop a right-of-way management program to more fully
and efficiently utilize the public lands. Street trees, pavement management,
and sidewalk management will be addressed in this program.
d. The City will explore the possibility of infill development of land just above
the floodplain for housing which takes advantage of the surrounding
natural environment. The City will maintain accurate flood plain maps to
help identify locations for potential developments.
2.2. The City will actively discourage urban development in areas that do not
have access to a full range of City services.
(Alt 1) a. Future unsewered residential subdivisions shall be required to plan for re-
subdivision of land when sewer service becomes available. Clustering of
houses and transfer of density will be encouraged as long as the overall
density of one house per 10 acres is maintained and safe septic tank
operation is ensured.
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(Alt 2) (PC) a. Future unsewered residential subdivisions shall be required to plan for re-
subdivision of land when sewer service becomes available. Clustering of
houses on urban sized lots and transfer of density will be encouraged as
long as the overall density of one house per 10 acres is maintained and safe
septic tank operation is ensured. If the subdivider chooses not to cluster
the development on urban sized lots, an overall density of one house per 40
acres shall be maintained.
b. The City will hold the minimum lot size for unsewered industrial land at
twenty acres.
c. The City will coordinate the land division process with the Scott County's
Recorder's Office so that all land divisions within the City of Shakopee will
be approved by the City prior to their recording.
(Alt 1) d. Undeveloped areas outside of the MUSA line will not be zoned for
commercial, industrial, or urban residential uses. An exception to this
policy would be if the site were to be used exclusively for mining purposes.
(Alt 2) (PC) d. Undeveloped areas outside of the MUSA line will not be zoned for
commercial, industrial, or urban residential uses.
e. In order to promote public safety and minimize loss of life, the Official
Zoning Map shall be amended to prevent new urban-density residential
developments outside of the Fire Department's 1.5 mile station service
radius.
2.3. Encourage balanced development of land suitable for commercial, industrial,
and residential uses.
(Alt. 1) (PC) a. Large tracts of land will be reserved for City-wide or region-wide retail
development at the intersections of Marschall Road/101 Bypass and CR
18/101 Bypass. The CR 18/101 Bypass area will be protected from
premature development through agricultural zoning until the market has
developed a majority of the Marschall Road/101 Bypass retail area.
(Alt. 2) a. Large tracts of land will be reserved for City-wide or region-wide retail
development at the intersections of Marschall Road/101 Bypass and CR
18/101 Bypass. The Marschall Road/101 Bypass area will be protected
from premature development through agricultural zoning until the market
has developed a majority of the CR 18/101 Bypass retail area.
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(Alt. 3) a. Large tracts of land will be identified for City-wide or region-wide retail
development at the intersections of Marschall Road/101 Bypass and CR
18/101 Bypass. Zoning and MUSA will be extended as retail development
proposals warrant, subject to Metropolitan Council approval.
b. In order to foster long-term job creation, the City will reserve prime sites
for industrial development even Win conflict with short-term residential and
commercial development market forces. Prime industrial sites would be
those with good rail and/or street access, large lots and a high degree of
compatibility with surrounding uses and the environment.
c. Each urban residential zoning district shall be monitored annually and
expanded as necessary to ensure that there is projected to be at least a five-
year supply of developable sewered land within each district.
3. Create livable neighborhoods by encouraging development that is compatible with
adjacent land uses and transportation facilities.
3.1. Provide for transitions between land uses with varying degrees of intensity by
using mixed-use development zones, open space, recreational areas and
greenbelts, setback requirements,topography, and required landscaping,
berms, or other buffers.
a. Areas with difficult land use transitions should be identified-for future
individual neighborhood or area studies(i.e.near Canterbury Downs, Rahr
Malting,Downtown, etc.).
b. Corridor plans will be developed for Marschall Road and First Avenue to
improve transitions between land uses, overall appearance and traffic
safety.
3.2. Ensure that permitted uses within zoning districts conform to the basic intent
of the district.
a. Downtown Zoning shall be updated to allow maximum flexibility in the
horizontal and vertical mixture of land uses as described in the Downtown
Plan. Regulations should result in development that is compatible with the
historic character of the core retail area, promotes public open space and
provides a smooth transition to the surrounding established residential
neighborhoods.
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b. The commercial zoning districts shall be reviewed and updated to ensure
that there are appropriate standards to distinguish between neighborhood
and City-wide/regional shopping areas.
c. An office/business park zoning district shall be created that complements
the Business Park land use category and allows office, office-showroom,
and research and development buildings, and light industry which is
aesthetically compatible with office park uses.
d. Areas that are inconsistent with the land use plan should be identified and
strategies should be developed to bring them into compliance or redevelop.
This strategy should be acceptable to the Metropolitan Council.
3.3. Plan development to minimize potential conflicts between major streets and
adjoining land uses.
a. New residential lot access directly to Arterial and Collector streets in urban
districts shall be prohibited at the time of platting.
b. Sight triangles shall be used to prevent obstructions that can create traffic
hazards.
c. Signage and lighting that can create traffic hazards shall be prohibited.
d. Industrial and commercial areas should be located so that they may be
accessed by truck traffic without using residential streets.
34. Promote unified developments by requiring area general plans or planned
unit developments and discouraging strip development.
a. An entire tract in common ownership must be planned before significant
development is allowed in any part of the tract.
b. Zoning and subdivision powers shall be used to limit the number and
spacing of curb cuts on roadways and encourage the use of shared
driveways.
c. Commercial development shall be clustered at key locations instead of
continuous strips of freestanding commercial uses.
d. Commercial lots should be sufficient in size and depth to provide for off-
street circulation among neighboring businesses.
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TRANSPORTATION
. Provide a safe, efficient and economical street system that satisfies both local and
immim
regional transportation needs.
1.1. Coordinate the expansion and improvement of the street system with land
development.
a. Right-of-way for future streets will be reserved as land is subdivided.
b. The City will officially adopt a map of locations for Arterial and Collector
streets so that they may be included in the design of future developments.
c. Developers shall be required to design developments so that the street
system can be stubbed for easy extension to adjacent,undeveloped parcels.
d. In new developments, residential lot access shall not be provided directly
from Arterial or Collector streets.
1.2. Protect residential neighborhoods from the effects of unnecessary traffic
while providing ample traffic flow and safety across and around the City.
a. Establish and follow a functional classification system for roadways and
street design(see Table **).
b. The City will continue to monitor traffic volumes and accidents on Local
and Collector streets and institute traffic control changes(stop signs, yield
signs, and turning islands), as needed, in accordance with the most current
Shakopee City Street Traffic Evaluation report or in accordance with the
State Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices(MUTCD).
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1.3. Consider both the construction and long term maintenance costs to the City
when designing streets and planning for their maintenance and
rehabilitation.
a. A pavement management system shall be implemented to better manage the
maintenance and rehabilitation of the City's streets in a cost effective
manner.
b. Due to maintenance and safety concerns, gravel roads shall not be
considered anacceptable street surface for urbandensity development.
(Alt. 1) c. Streets shall be reconstructed in accordance with current City street
standards or to the existing pavement width,whichever is greater. If a
street is reconstructed in excess of current City standards, the full cost of
oversizing will be borne by all City residents and not assessed to the
adjacent property owners.
(Alt. 2) c. Street reconstruction shall be in accordance with current City street
standards, including pavement width. If a neighborhood expresses a desire
for a wider street through a petition of adjacent property owners, a wider
street shall be constructed with the Full cost of oversizing assessed to the
adjacent property owners.
(Alt. 1) d. Street construction standards will be examined to determine if a higher
construction standard should be used in order to maximze pavement life
and minimize maintenance costs to the City.
(Alt. 2) d. No policy.
The Planning Commission voted not to make a recommendation on Policy 1.3.c until after
the Commission has reconsidered the issue at a future meeting.
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2. Provide a system that can safely and conveniently accommodate a variety of
transportation modes.
2.1. Provide a city-wide system of sidewalks and bicycle paths.
(Alt 1) a. Sidewalks along Minor Arterial and Collector streets in residential and
commercial districts shall be considered a minimum level of service and will
be paid for by the City. Sidewalks along Local streets shall be considered
an optional level of service that will be fully assessed to the benefitting
landowners.
(Alt. 2) (PC) a. The City will complete and implement the Sidewalk/Trail Plan to establish
minimum levels of service, funding mechanisms and development
requirements.
(Alt. 1) b. The City will urge Scott County to include paved shoulders in its rural-
design roads and will share with the County the added cost of such
features.
(Alt. 2) b. No policy(indicating no need to include paved shoulders).
(Alt. 1) c. Along Collector and Arterial streets,bicycle traffic circulation shall be
provided on-street in a dedicated bicycle lane or off-street on a
bicycle/pedestrian path and considered a minimum level of service.
Sidewalks shall be not be used for bicycle traffic.
(Alt. 2) c. Along Collector and Arterial streets, bicycle and in-line skating traffic
circulation shall be provided on-street in a dedicated lane or off-street on a
bicycle/pedestrian path and considered a minimum level of service.
Sidewalks shall be not be used for bicycle or in-line skating traffic.
d. The City will maintain a comprehensive pedestrian/bicycle circulation plan
for sidewalks and trails within the City. A comprehensive system of
sidewalks and off-street trails is regarded as a significant element in the
City's efforts to build quality of life, enhance housing values, and promote
the feeling of small-town neighborliness.
e. Businesses will be encouraged to provide bicycle racks in convenient
locations for use by their employees and customers.
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2.2. Provide for the transport of goods and materials.
a. Arterial and Collector streets shall be designed to accommodate the weight
and turning movements of semi-truck traffic.
b. The City will plan for the long-term presence of a railroad line between the
central residential area and the First Avenue commercial corridor.
2.3. Encourage the use of mass transit.
a. The City of Shakopee will continue to work with the Regional Transit
Board to identify needs and to coordinate special transportation, rideshare,
and other appropriate transit service.
b. The City will continue to use and expand transit options such as
ridesharing, Dial-A-Ride, and vanpools,that are economically feasible and
appropriate to the needs of the residents of Shakopee.
c. The City will continue to seek opportunities to cooperate with neighboring
transit systems(Southwest Metro and Minnesota Valley Transit)to
provide improved service options that are efficient and economically sound.
d. The City will coordinate with Scott County on any light rail transit
planning.
e. The City will promote ridesharing and vanpool use by reviewing the site
plans of major new employers for the inclusion of parking and loading
facilities or privileges for participants in those programs.
f. Higher density housing will be concentrated into complexes that are more
conducive to transit stops rather than individual buildings scattered
throughout the City.
2.4. The City of Shakopee will promote the Flying Cloud Airport as a community
asset which supports local economic development.
a. The City will work with regional, state, and federal agencies to protect the
airport from land development which may interfere with airspace
operations.
b. The City will amend its zoning ordinance to ensure that structures such as
towers do not protrude-into:the airspace protected by Minnesota
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2.5. The City will attempt to minimize any negative impacts of aircraft operations
on the citizens of Shakopee.
a. The City will participate in efforts to encourage federal, state and local
cooperation to reduce aircraft noise.
b. The City will use the Council's Model Heliport Ordinance to allow
helicopter use while providing a basis for appropriate land use controls.
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SANITARY SEWERS
1. Create a plan for future development that is consistent with other elements of
comprehensive planning as embodied in the Comprehensive Plan.
1.1. Identify the size and location of extensions to the sanitary sewer trunk system
required to decrease impacts on existing facilities and to serve developing
areas. This Comprehensive Sanitary Sewer Plan shall be periodically
updated to meet the evolving needs of the City and adopted as an element of
the Comprehensive Plan.
a. The ease of extending sanitary sewer service and capacity constraints shall
be significant considerations for the planning of future land uses and
Zoning in undeveloped areas.
b. No sanitary sewer service hookups shall be allowed in areas which have not
been planned for urban development in the Comprehensive Plan.
2. Extend trunk lines and enlarge the Metropolitan Urban Service Area in a staged
manner to accommodate forecast and actual needs.
2.1. Monitor residential and non-residential growth in order to work closely with
the Metropolitan Council and the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission
to ensure that the MUSA line is expanded in a timely manner so as not to
unreasonably restrict development.
a. Prevent "leap frog" development outside the Shakopee corporate boundary
by opposing any extension of sanitary sewer service to the adjacent
unincorporated areas.
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3. Protect groundwater resources through the application of high quality design
standards for all sanitary sewers in the collection system.
3.1. Cooperate with the MWCC to ensure that lift station L-16 will no longer be
overloaded and that the construction of improvements are compatible with
the City's plans for trunk system expansions.
a. City projects which help to reduce the risk of overloading L-16 will be
given priority.
b. Opportunities to divert sewer flow from overloaded facilities will be
explored and pursued, if feasible.
c. Plans for development in the L-16 collection area should attempt to
minimize negative impacts on L-16.
4. Maximize the efficient use of treatment facilities by eliminating sources of
infiltration and inflow in the collection system.
4.1. Monitor and investigate the City's sanitary collection system to identify areas
of suspected infiltration so that they may be eliminated.
a. The City will implement the recommendations of the latest Infiltration and
Inflow report.
b. The City will vigorously pursue the elimination of all sources of inflow
from clearwater connections such as rain leaders and sump pumps.
c. Remedial measures will be considered when infiltration exceeds 20% of the
total flow of a sewer line.
(Alt. 1) d. The City will oppose pumping permits for unbillable water.
(Alt. 2) d. No policy.
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5. Control the potential negative effects of private septic systems by careful use of
permits and subdivision approvals.
5.1. Establish procedures in conformance with State,Metropolitan Council, and
Scott County regulations governing the construction and operation of on-site
sewage systems within the City.
a. The City will assist property owners through a training program in the
effective operation of septic systems, and provide guidance to the
operators of these systems to promote compliance with the governing
ordinances and effective data collection.
b. Developers outside the MUSA line shall be required to demonstrate that
their proposed lots can support an adequate septic system and that the lots
can be effectively re-subdivided, if necessary, into future, urban sized lots.
c. All septic system construction or repair work shall require a permit and
inspection by the Building Department, and be performed by a contractor
licensed to perform such work.
d. No private or community wastewater treatment systems will be allowed
unless expressly addressed through an Environmental Assessment
Worksheet and Comprehensive Plan Amendment.
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Surface Water
SURFACE WATER
Provide a stormwater management system to control excessive volumes and rates of
runoff.
1.1. Limit public capital expenditures that are necessary to control excessive
volumes and rates of runoff.
a. The City of Shakopee shall require retention of storm water runoff to the
extent necessary to be consistent with the watershed plan.
b. As is part of any new or redevelopment activity, adequate runoff rate
control measures must be incorporated into the design to ensure that storm
water runoff rates will be in conformance with the rates outlined in this
plan.
c. It is the intention of the City to utilize natural ponding areas, such as
wetlands, for the impoundment and treatment of surface water runoff and
these natural ponding areas are preferred over impoundments constructed
in upland areas provided they are classified to be used for runoff
management.
d. The design of all major stormwater storage facilities(lakes, ponds and their
outlets) shall attempt to accommodate a critical duration event with a 1 %
chance of occurrence in any given year. New storm sewer systems shall be
designed to accommodate discharge rates associated with a critical
duration event with a 10% chance of occurrence in any given year.
e. In newly developing watersheds, measures shall be taken to limit runoff
rates generated by any subwatershed to the rates specified in the storm
water management plan for the City, or if the plan does not specify a rate,
the discharge rate should be limited to 0.3 cfs per acre.
1.2. Provide a mechanism through which public ditch systems will be managed.
a. It will be the City's policy not to establish any public ditch systems within
the City pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 10-3D or 103E in the
future.
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2. Maintain or improve water quality.
2.1. Maintain or improve the quality of water in lakes,streams or rivers within or
immediately downstream of the City of Shakopee.
a. The development of enhanced infiltration practices should be implemented
wherever it is practical and reasonable to do so, provided that past and
existing land use practices do not have a significant potential to
contaminate the stormwater runoff.
b. In the design and construction all new or modification of existing
stormwater conveyance systems, pretreatment of stormwater runoff to
Nationwide Urban Runoff Program standards must be provided prior to
discharge.
c. The City will conform to the nine point directives of the Metropolitan
Council, that address the proper management of stormwater discharges.
d. The City of Shakopee will adopt the MPCS Best Management Practices as
part of the City Code.
e. The City of Shakopee will adopt the revised shoreland regulations as
established by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources as part of
the City Code.
f. The City of Shakopee will require the inclusion of oil skimmers in the
construction of new pond outlets, and add skimmers to the exiting system
whenever feasible and practical.
g. The City will develop and implement a program aimed at fostering
responsible water quality management practices by its residents.
h. The City will work with Scott County to develop a program to ensure that
solid or liquid waste is disposed of properly.
i. The City will promote and encourage homeowners with properties adjacent
to water resources to establish a vegetative buffer strip at least twenty feet
wide at the shoreline. This strip should consist of legumes or other
perennial grasses to limit erosion and nutrient transport across the buffer
strip.
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The Citywill developa sanitarysewer plan to address the issues
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k. The City will develop and implement a water quality monitoring program
capable of establishing that the stormwater treatment basins constructed
within the City are not only designed to nationwide urban runoff standards
but also meet the anticipated design removal efficiencies based on actual
monitoring of the system.
2.2. Coordinate activities and/or manage surface water runoff to the degree
necessary to meet any existing or future requirements for groundwater
protection or management as directed by Scott County.
a. The City will promote and coordinate with other agencies the continuation
of existing groundwater monitoring, inventorying or permitting programs.
b. The City will encourage the development of spill prevention, control, and
counter measure plans that are consistent with State and/or Federal
regulations.
c. The City will assist members within the State or other governmental
agencies in resolving groundwater quality problems.
d. The City will support efforts to gather further information on the
hydrogeology of the region and take into consideration the location of
groundwater recharge areas for the purpose of maintaining their recharge
capabilities in protecting groundwater quality.
e. The City will cooperate with the Scott County Environmental Health
Department to insure that all unsealed or improperly abandoned wells
within the watershed are properly sealed.
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2.3. Prevent erosion and sedimentation to the maximum reasonable extent.
a. Erosion and sedimentation control plans shall be reviewed and enforced by
the City for all new developments.
b. The City will adopt a soil loss limits nuisance ordinance for construction
sites and agricultural lands with enforcement of agricultural lands to be
consistent with Minnesota Statute 1968, Chapter 40.19-40.28, excessive
soil loss.
c. The City may prohibit work in areas having steep or very steep slopes and
high erosion potential where the impacts of significant erosion cannot be
protected against or mitigated in accordance with the City's erosion control
ordinances.
d. The City will actively develop and administer a program for controlling
sediment erosion from single family home construction sites.
2.4. Preserve and protect wetlands.
• a. The City of Shakopee will protect wetlands in conformance with the
requirements of the Wetland Conservation Act of 1991.
b. The City will utilize wetland inventory information developed by the U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service and the Minnesota Department of Natural
Resources.
c. Prior to any site development activities,the City will complete a site
inspection to identify the location and extent of any wetlands present.
d. Any review of a proposed wetland encroachment will initially address the
issue of avoidance. It will be the City's policy that prior to allowing any
wetland encroachment,all reasonable attempts to avoid such alteration
must be demonstrated. This avoidance review must also consider the
reasonableness of the no build alternative.
(Alt. 1) e. The City will not allow any mowing, burning, or other non-filling related
alteration to an existing wetland without its expressed written approval.
(Alt. 2) e. No policy(minimum is already covered by the Wetlands Act.)
f. The City will develop a::wetland management plan including wetland
banking.
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g. The City of Shakopee will develop a waterbody classification system
according to the waterbody's intended use in order to define the City's
responsibilities toward management of these waterbodies.
3. Protect and enhance recreational facilities and fish and wildlife habitat.
3.1. The City of Shakopee will work with and support to the maximum extent
practical the efforts of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the
Corps of Engineers,the United States Environmental Protection Agency,the
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and other appropriate agencies in promoting
public enjoyment and protecting fish,wildlife, and recreational resource
values in the watershed.
a. The City will encourage land owners to maintain wetlands and open space
areas for the benefit of wildlife.
(Alt. 1) b. The City will encourage the expansion of DNR fish stocking programs in
appropriate lake and streams of the City.
(Alt. 2) b. No policy.
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PARKS, TRAILS AND OPEN SPACE
Maintain a safe, healthy and attractive parks, trails and open space system that
meets the recreation needs of the City.
1.1. Provide for fully developed parks,trails,facilities, and open space in
sufficient quantities to meet the needs of Shakopee's growing population.
a.. The City shall use the latest park standards developed by the National
Recreation and Park Association to judge the adequacy of its park system
and guide future actions.
b. A long range land acquisition plan shall be prepared by the City, reviewed
by the Planning Commission, and approved by the Park and Recreation
Advisory Board and the City Council to identify preferred sites for parks
and trails to serve the City's future needs. This plan shall include an
implementation element that prioritizes future acquisitions and indicates
general timing guidelines.
c. New park sites shall be acquired through negotiated purchases in advance
of development and the acquisition costs shall be paid with fees received
from residential, commercial, and industrial developers at the time
Occupancy Permits are issued.
d. The City will promote the continuation and extension of the Minnesota
River Valley trail from Downtown Shakopee to Murphy's Landing and
eventually to Fort Snelling.
e. The City will promote the completion of the Scott-Hennepin Trail.
1.2. Preserve and enhance the natural resources of the community.
a. The City will create, through its zoning powers, a system of open space for
the protection of river and creek floodplains as well as wetlands according
to its Surface Water Management Plan.
b. Recycling, environmentally sound maintenance procedures and other
programs intended to protect natural resources shall be promoted.
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c. A detailed study to define significant natural resource areas throughout the
City shall be maintained.
d. A planting/reforestation program shall be maintained for all parks where
trees and vegetation are lacking and it is feasible to add additional
vegetation.
1.3. Review development proposals to ensure neighborhood streets, sidewalks and
lot configurations are compatible with the park needs of the eventual
residents.
a. The City will ensure that access to parks is provided by sidewalks and/or
trails.
b. Parks should have access from at least one Local or Collector level street
and that access should be at least 200 feet in width.
c. If parking is anticipated,the parking lot should have access from a
Collector street.
d. Pedestrian paths or corridors at least 16 feet in width should be acquired
and constructed on park edges where there is no reasonably close public
street access.
e.
Neighborhood parks should be spaced no more than one mile apart and the
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intended users should not have to cross major roads.
f. Neighborhood playgrounds should be no smaller than five acres, however,
ornamental parks and tot-lots in areas of high-density housing may be
smaller.
g. Decisions to accept or acquire parcels for park purposes should be based
on the qualities of the land and its suitability for the desired recreation
activities. "Left over" or undesirable land parcels with limited natural
resource qualities shall be considered unacceptable. Wetlands, ponding
areas, and steep slopes shall not be counted towards park dedication
requirements unless the area has superior natural resource qualities.
h. The trail system shall be developed and extended in a manner which
minimizes conflicts between pedestrians and motor vehicles.
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2. Ensure the cost-effectiveness of the park system while maintaining quality
standards.
2.1. Promote recreational dual use of facilities where feasible.
a. Parks should be located adjacent to schools if practical and otherwise
advisable so as to share facilities and open space.
b. Trail and park construction in conjunction with drainage, wetland
preservation, and transportation projects shall be promoted.
c. Existing mining operations shall be studied for possible recreational
reclamation at the end of their useful mining life.
d. Maines and other producers of large amounts of relatively clean wastewater
shall be studied for possible public/private partnerships to accept their
wastewater for recreationalenvironmental purposes.
2.2. Maximize the recreational opportunities available to city residents thorough
the development of a fair and equitable working partnership between
adjacent cities, Scott County,the Department of Natural Resources,
churches, civic organizations, and the City of Shakopee.
a. The City will continue its cooperative relationship with the Shakopee
School District in the planning, design, promotion, and funding of park
system improvements and recreation programs.
b. Ongoing relationships with volunteer programs and civic and athletic/youth
organizations shall be promoted to encourage residents and community
organizations to assist in park improvements, maintenance, and recreation
programs. Ownership and management control of all facilities will be
retained by the City.
c. A dialogue and cooperative effort shall be undertaken between all members
of the partnership.to encourage the optimal usage of limited resources,
joint development of facilities, and minimization of unnecessary
duplication.
d. Volunteerism shall be promoted through the development of various
volunteer programs.
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Maximize participation in City programs and encourage citizen involvement in the
planning process.
3.1. Promote wide dissemination of information about programs and facilities to
all citizens of Shakopee.
a. The Parks and Recreation Department will advertise programs through the
local media in a cost effective manner.
b. Brochures will be produced quarterly in conjunction with Community
Education.
c. Park programs shall be featured in the City Newsletter.
d. The Parks and Recreation Department shall coordinate with the Shakopee
School District to distribute informational brochures and posters in the
schools.
3.2. Enhance the level of participation and utilization of park facilities.
a. A reasonable and ongoing effort shall be made to eliminate all physical
barriers which deter special populations(elderly, disabled, etc.)from using
existing and future parks and recreational facilities. Barrier-free design
principles shall be implemented in accordance with federal and state
guidelines.
b. Comprehensive active and passive recreation opportunities shall be
provided for all age groups, and equitably distributed throughout the City
of Shakopee.
c. The City shall allow the usage of its facilities to groups who make their
programs accessible to all residents as long as they do not conflict with
regular City programs.
d. The City shall consider initiating programs for those not being served by
special interest groups or the private sector.
e. The trail system shall accommodate a wide range of activities, including
walking, hiking, running, bicycle riding, cross country skiing, and, where
designated, snowmobiling and horseback riding.
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3.3. Establish an effective, ongoing means of communicating and interacting with
residents about issues related to parks and recreation facilities, programs,
and future development.
a. Special meetings between the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and
residents are encouraged when special development projects or issues
arise.
b. Residents shall periodically be given the opportunity to participate in the
planning process(i.e., through needs assessment studies, neighborhood
meetings, community outreach, etc.)to ensure that their needs are
understood and acted upon.
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Housing
HOUSING
Promote safe, decent housing in a suitable living environment at a reasonable cost
for all families and individuals.
1.1. Preserve and improve existing residential neighborhoods by coordinating
rehabilitation programs, code enforcement, capital improvement
programming, and other City actions.
a. The City will continue to maintain at a high level of quality all streets,
sewer, water, and drainage systems, parks, and other public facilities and
services to ensure that no location planned for long-term residential use has
its physical condition impaired by disinvestment on the part of the City.
b. The City will continue to enforce its ordinances regarding nuisance
activities on a complaint-only basis.
(Alt. 1) c. The City will consider the adoption of an ordinance which would require
inspection at time of sale of single-family housing for: (a)minimum life
safety building requirements: or(b)inspection and disclosure to potential
buyers of defects as a means of promoting privately-negotiated
rehabilitation.
(Alt. 2) c. No policy.
d. The City will use its planning, zoning, and other regulatory powers to
protect existing residential neighborhoods from incompatible uses.
e. The City will enforce its ordinance mandating periodic inspections and
minimum levels of maintenance for all multiple-family rental housing.
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1.2. Increase housing opportunities available to low and moderate income households.
a. The City will cooperate with the rent assistance and other housing
programs of the Scott County Housing and the Minnesota Housing Finance
Agency and advertise those programs locally.
b. The City Council will develop a policy which outlines the conditions
necessary for the use of revenue bonds, tax increment financing, and
Community Development Block Grant funds to respond to developers'
requests for assistance to construct scattered site rental housing for
households of lower income.
1.3. Provide a variety of housing types which will meet the needs of all city
residents.
a. The City will, as part of this Comprehensive Plan, provide areas for low-,
middle-, and high-density housing development.
b. The City will identify a strategy, approved by the City Council, to
encourage high density housing development in the downtown.
c. Encourage innovative design, affordable housing, and efficient use of land
through the creation of Planned Unit Development provisions specifically
tailored for residential developments.
d. Zoning regulations will be created for areas outside of the MUSA which
minimize speculative activity while still allowing housing of a uniquely rural
character.
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Community Facilities
COMMUNITY FACILITIES
Minimize the long range costs of public facilities while maintaining pre-established
service levels.
1.1. Provide adequate community facilities in suitable locations to meet the needs
and desires of Shakopee residents.
a. The City Council will establish minimum levels of service(LOS)for major
facilities, infrastructure and other community services. These LOS's will be
used to identify and prioritize the need for new facilities and assist in the
creation of design standards.
b. The cost for providing public infrastructure and facilities shall, when
feasible, be assessed on the basis of the estimated public benefit received.
c. A fire station location study will be undertaken to identify the preferred
location for a second fire station to serve future growth areas. The study
should also include renovation or relocation concerns of the existing
station.
d. The City shall restudy its long range building needs for Police and Public
Works.
e. The City will develop a community recreation/civic center.
1.2. The City will assist in the siting of all public and quasi-public facilities in
Shakopee.
a. The City will assist the School District in their long range planning and
location efforts.
b. The City will assist the St. Francis Regional Medical Center in planning for
its future facilities and expansions.
c. The City will continue to emphasize joint development of community
facilities and encourage private sector involvement when in the best interest
of the City.
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d. The City will encourage the location of future Scott County facilities in the
Downtown.
e. The City will maintain an ongoing inventory of property owned by the City
to respond to requests from quasi-public facilities. The inventory will
include scaled site plans.
1.4. Promote practices that provide environmental benefits in a cost effective
manner.
a. In constructing new community facilities the City will encourage energy
saving features in building design, site orientation and landscaping.
b. The City will actively promote improved urban forestry practices for trees
located in the public rights-of-way and on all public properties.
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EXHIBIT B.
Non-policy Changes/Clarifications:
General Management and Implementation:
Added:
2.2.c. A City newsletter will be maintained that will explain major upcoming issues and inform
citizens of opportunities to participate in the decision making process.
Economic Development:
1.2.b. The City will develop a process whereby suggestions for improvement of the development
process, design concepts and standards can be solicited from the public on at least an
annual basis.
Staff: Modified to specifically mention"developers, contractors and consulting
engineers".
1.3.a. The City will continue to give monetary and in-kind support to the Scott County
Economic Development Coalition to engage in corporate recruitment and general
promotion of the area.
Staff: This policy was in the approved BRW draft Comp. Plan. It was rewritten so as
not to give the impression the City Council was binding future City Councils on a
budget item.
1.4.a. The City will distribute informational material on the conversion of the St. Francis
Regional Medical Center to prospective facility tenants. This information will be supplied
to the City by hospital administration.
Staff: This policy was in the approved BRW draft Comp. Plan. It was eliminated since
the Comp. Plan does not seem to be the appropriate place to locate this.
Land Use:
1.1. Development shall be allowed in a pattern which minimizes disruption of prime
agricultural soils,wetlands, forests, groundwater, steep slopes, viewlines, and other
natural resources.
Staff: An alternative was created that removed steep slopes from the list of natural
resources.
(Alt. 2)
2.2.d. Property outside of the MUSA line will not be zoned for commercial, industrial, or urban
residential uses.
Staff: Based on the Planning Commission's discussion on this issue, it is staffs
interpretation that it was only referring to areas of largely undeveloped property
and was not intending to create large amounts of new non-conforming uses. The
language has been modified to clarify this.)
Transportation:
Added as an alternative:
1.3.d. Street construction standards will be examined to determine if a higher construction
standard should be used in order to maximize pavement life and minimize maintenance
costs to the City.
2.1.b. The City will urge Scott County to include paved shoulders in its rural-design roads and
will share with the County the added cost of such features.
Staff: This was in the approved BRW plan. An alternative has been added to eliminate
this policy.
2.1.c. Along Collector and Arterial streets, bicycle traffic circulation shall be provided on-street
in a dedicated bicycle lane or off-street on a bicycle/pedestrian path and considered a
minimum level of service. Sidewalks shall be not be used for bicycle traffic.
Staff: Created alternative to identify rollerblades as having the same rights and
responsibilities as bicycles.
Sanitary Sewers:
Goal 2 eliminated because the only policy supporting that goal was a consultant generated one
referencing the opposition to the extension of sanitary sewers into unincorporated areas. It does
not appear that there is any action on the part of the City that needs to be done to accomplish this
so the policy is somewhat unnecessary.
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3.1.d. The City will oppose pumping permits for unbillable water.
Staff: This policy was brought up in the City Council review and was added as an
alternative.
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Surface Water:
2.4.e. The City will not allow any mowing, burning, or other non-filling related alteration to an
existing wetland without its expressed written approval.
Staff: The City's stormwater consultant added "mowing and other non-filling alteration"
which is beyond what is required by the Wetlands Act, but commonly required by
Cities in the Metro area due to the negative impact these activities can have. An
alternative has been created that would represent the minimum required by the
Wetlands Act.
3.1.b. The City will encourage the expansion of DNR fish stocking programs in appropriate lake
and streams of the City.
Staff: This was proposed by the City's stormwater consultant, is not required and could
be modified by the City Council. An alternative was created for City Council
discussion.
Parks, Trails and Open Space:
1.2.d. A planting/reforestation program shall be maintained for all parks where trees and
vegetation are lacking.
Staff: "Where feasible" added.
1.3.d. Pedestrian paths or corridors at least 30 feet in width should be acquired and constructed
on park edges where there is no reasonably close public street access.
Staff: This was reduced to 16 feet in width to correspond with current City practices.
3.3.a. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meetings shall be held on a regular monthly basis
and conform to the Open Meeting Law.
Staff Eliminated, not a Comp. Plan item.
Housing:
1.1.c. The City will consider the adoption of an ordinance which would require inspection at
time of sale of single-family housing for: (a)minimum life safety building requirements:
or(b) inspection and disclosure to potential buyers of defects as a means of promoting
privately-negotiated rehabilitation.
Staff: This policy was in the approved BRW plan but would be a significant policy shift
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from the City's traditional position regarding public involvement in private
transactions and additional staffing. An alternative has been created to eliminate
this policy for City Council discussion purposes.
1.2.b. The City Council will develop a policy which outlines the conditions necessary for the use
of revenue bonds, tax increment financing, and Community Development Block Grant
funds to respond to developers' requests for assistance to construct rental housing for
households of lower income.
Staff: The City Council review suggested that this only be available for scattered site
housing, so this change was made.
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Other Comments/Questions Raised:
General Management and Implementation:
1. What activities currently carried out will be eliminated in order to accomplish the policies
relating to keeping the Comprehensive Plan current? (1.4.b& c)
Staff: Since a Comprehensive Plan is required by State law and serves as the basis for
much of the City Code and day-to-day functions, the City does not have the option
of eliminating or ignoring the policy contained in it. Keeping the Comprehensive
Plan current reduces the amount of staff time spent on the Comprehensive Plan
due to the efficiencies that result from having up-to-date and clear policy. Just in
the last year, a reasonably up-to-date Comprehensive Plan would have saved large
amounts of staff time spent on the Zoning Ordinance update, Zoning mapping,
Sanitary Sewer Plan, Capital Improvements Program and day-to-day operations
such as Comprehensive Plan Amendment requests,MUSA expansion requests,
Rezonings, Plannned Unit Developments, assessment policy creation, fire station
location, Shakopee Crossings, Chaska Interceptor, etc.
2. When will the City Council review and define purposes and roles for all boards and
commissions so members can effectively perform their duties? (2.2.a)
Staff: This is being done somewhat on an ad hoc basis. In the last year, the Energy and
Transportation committee has been consolidated into the CDC, the BOAA and
Planning Commission have exchanged some responsibilities, and there has been
much discussion re: the PIRA The fact that so much ad hoc activity is occurring
may indicate a need to take a more formal look at the boards and commissions in a
comprehensive manner. The timing of any proactive effort like this, if viewed to
be necessary, would be determined by the City Council and the C.O.W. meeting
schedules.
Economic Development:
1. Why does the downtown business area get more attention than other parts of the City that
may produce much more economic activity? Is there a special agenda? (various Goals,
Objectives and Policies)
Staff: Historically, the City's plans, budgets and policies have viewed the downtown area
to be a unique area that provides identity to the City and is, or should be, a
community asset. The Planning Commission, CDC and staff-created goals,
objectives and policies have followed this tradition. Should the City Council desire
to sever the City's special relationship with the Downtown, staff would modify the
draft Goals, Objectives and Policies accordingly and indicate to the other boards
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and commissions the City Council's new direction.
Image and Urban Design:
1. Who is going to be the self-appointed "czar of attractiveness"? (Objective 1.2.)
Staff: There are many City Code regulations that serve predominantly aesthetic purposes
(screening trash facilities, removing inoperable vehicles, outdoor storage, etc.).
This policy recognizes aesthetics as a valid public concern. Through the approval
of City Code provisions, Planned Unit Developments, Conditional Use Permits,
Downtown Rehab grants and Municipal Building contracts, the City Council is
given the complete authority to make determinations of community aesthetic
standards. In some communities, the City Council will defer that decision to an
architectural review board or particular individual, however, that has not been the
history in Shakopee and is not intended to be implied by this proposed policy. In
any event, it would take a City Council action to give anyone else the authority to
make determinations on aesthetics and could not be self-appointed.
Land Use:
1. Why use Met Council statistics when they are proven unreliable? (2.1.a)
Staff: The primary reason for using Met Council statistics is that the Met Council often
requires that they be used or the City does not have access to some of the regional
data that would be cost prohibitive to maintain at the City level. It should be noted
that the Met Council's statistical problems are largely with its projections, not
historical data which is generally accurate. It is precisely due to the difficulties
with Met Council projections that this policy was proposed. The second sentence
indicates that the City will not blindly use Met Council projections,but will rather
monitor actual activity on a regular basis to ensure that any projection inaccuracies
are identified on a proactive basis in order to head off problems before they
develop.
2. How do we regulate residential development within Jackson Township and Louisville
Townships? (2.2.e)
Staff: This can not be done without extraordinary measures(like leveraging fire service
contracts or other inter-governmental cooperative activities)so it was not
addressed in the Comprehensive Plan.
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3. Dumb! Hospital already at Marschall Road and 101! (2.3.a. alternative 2)
Staff: On areas where alternatives were desired, staff attempted to provide a full range of
options for consideration for the Planning Commission and the City Council rather
than inject staff opinion into a policy making process by screening out alternatives.
4. Why isn't affordable housing addressed?
Staff There is a section titled "Housing" that addresses affordable housing. The
Planning Commission and staff have attempted to create policies that are in line
with the City Council's discussions on the desired level of involvement in
affordable housing. If the proposed Goals, Objectives and Policies are not
appropriate, the City Council should provide staff with direction to prepare new
Goals, Objectives and Policies to address its concerns.
5. Will the policy stating that an entire tract in common ownership be planned before
allowing significant development on any part of the tract mean that outlots are not
allowed? (3.4.a)
Staff This does not mean that outlots are not allowed. This policy is in line with current
City Code requirements and ensures that an overall development plan is developed
up front so that vehicular access,utilities, drainage facilities, etc. can be located in
the most cost effective and safest locations. Without a policy of this type, there is
a tendency to subdivide the most viable parcels first and minimize infrastructure
costs for each of these parcels individually even if the infrastructure costs for the
total land area is increased (by undersizing pipes, locations, etc.). This also can
create a remaining piece of land that is the least attractive from a development
point of view and has to also deal with man-made difficulties involving street
access, utility access or a configuration that is unusable due to its shape or size.
The latter problem also reduces the cost benefits provided by compact
development and could create difficulties with future MUSA expansions since the
Metropolitan Council would consider these scattered, unattractive lots to be viable
development sites.
Transportation:
1. Pavement Management System is a budget item and should be removed. (1.3.a)
Staff This is technically correct, however, staff left it in the proposed draft because
although there is an initial expenditure,the pavement management system is one of
the primary tools for implementing the objective of minimizing total costs to the
City for street construction and maintenance. Since the savings to the City should
greatly outweigh the costs of the system, there should not be any negative budget
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impacts that will result from approval of this policy.
2. Where is the extra lane coming from to provide on-street bicycle traffic circulation?
(2.1.c.)
Staff: Generally, the City has chosen to construct an off-street bicycle trail on one side of
a collector or arterial street and a sidewalk on the other side in order to satisfy this
existing policy. This option is generally preferential from a traffic separation and
cost point of view. However, including an on-street alternative provides an
additional flexibility option that may be useful in areas where it is not practical to
construct an off-road trail or where there is already excess street pavement width
provided that could be dedicated to an on-street bicycle lane.
3. Potential concentration problems with grouping higher density housing into complexes.
(2.3.f)
Staff: This policy recommendation was made based on the assumption that in the future,
the City may desire to move to more fixed route service transit options. Generally,
this type of service is impractical with traditional, suburban housing patterns since
there is a critical density and number of people that must be clustered around
transit stops in order to reach passenger/stop and passenger/mile thresholds.
Sanitary Sewers:
1. Implementing the recommendations of the latest Infiltration and Inflow study is a budget
item. (4.1.a.)
Staff: As with any plan, there are definitely items in the study that have budget
implications, however, the inclusion of the policy in the Comprehensive Plan does
not result in a binding of future City Councils with respect to a budget item. The
City Council approves the I/I study separately and this will likely be used by future
City Councils, however, future City Councils are free to modify the study or order
a new I/I study. The policy references the "latest"I/I report to allow flexibility for
future City Councils. The long term policy idea inthis policy is that the City
should monitor I/I, approve a strategy and then implement it. There are many non-
budget items in the study re: practices and procedures that are involved in
implementation.
Surface Water:
1. Isn't all this a repeat of State, County and Metro requirements which we can't avoid?
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Staff There is certainly much in this section that is mandated by other entities. They are
included in the Comprehensive Plan to serve as a quick summary of the major
policies that impact the City but also because some of the mandating entities
require that they be adopted policies of the City as referenced in the
Comprehensive Plan. There are also some policies that the consultant has
recommended that are in excess of what is required at the state level but are
common practice for many other municipalities. These could be modified by the
City Council.
2. What does "the City will develop a sanitary sewer plan to address the issues concerning
individual sewage treatment systems" mean? (2.1.j)
Staff: This is a reference put into the City's Stormwater Management Plan by the
consultant to refer to an effort underway at the PCA that is not fully developed
yet.
Community Facilities:
1. Whose agenda are the policies regarding studying the long range building adequacies for
Police, Public Works and Fire? (1.1.c& d)
Staff: These policies must be considered within the context of the long range nature of
the Comprehensive Plan and the goal that they are trying to promote(minimizing
long term costs of public facilities). These policies are not intended to imply any
short term budget requests but rather, to state that as the City grows and needs
more facilities, rather than just automatically building new facilities, the City will
look at its current facilities and future needs to identify a plan that will minimize
the total, long range costs(construction and operating)for the life of the facility.
This is intended to bypass the mistake some communities make where they try to
choose a "cheaper" capital expenditure option and then pay much more than was .
initially "saved" through long term operating inefficiencies, duplicated operations,
travel distance, or other "hidden" costs.
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MEMO TO: Dennis Kraft, City Administrator
FROM: Dave Nummer, Staff Engineer P4413
SUBJECT: Trunk Sewer Charge Policy
DATE: October 20, 1994
INTRODUCTION:
Attached is the Draft Trunk Sewer Charge Policy for review and comment by the Committee of
the Whole.
BACKGROUND:
Previously the City Council of Shakopee directed staff to prepare a Trunk Sewer Charge Policy.
The intent of the policy is to provide funding for constructing trunk and interceptor sewers.
Also attached is a memo to the Long Range Planning Team (LRPT) regarding the rate structure
for the policy. The consensus of the LRPT was to use a flat rate at the time of platting to reduce
the amount of money the City would have to "front" while waiting for the trunk fees to come in.
Staff is requesting that comments on the policy be provided by Council members by October
26th, so that staff can revise the policy and bring the final draft to the November 1, 1994 City
Council meeting for adoption.
ACTION REQUESTED:
There is no action requested at this time.
DMN/pmp
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- MEMO TO: LRPT Members
FROM: Dave Nummer, Staff Engineer
SUBJECT: Trunk Sewer Charges
DATE: September 28, 1994
Two possible methods of implementing trunk sewer charges have been discussed at our last
meeting. I would like to bring this topic back to the LRPT, and hopefully come to a consensus.
The two methods are to collect a flat rate at the time of platting based on zoning (zoning equates
to flow generation), or to collect some base amount at the time of platting then also collect at the
building permit level based on SAC units. These methods are further explained below.
In addition to connection and/or flat rate charges, I would like to propose a lateral benefit charge
for discussion by the LRPT.
BASE RATE & CONNECTION CHARGE
This method comes from an attempt to make the charges equal based on the end use of a
property and the actual sewage generation of that property. An example of possible inequity is
a warehouse as compared to a bottling company. Both uses would be zoned industrial, but the
warehouse will not produce as much wastewater as the bottling company, and therefore should
pay less for the sewer. This kind of policy can also benefit the City in that large producers of
wastewater (like our bottling company) will pay more for the sewer.
From an administrative standpoint, we already compute SAC units during the building permit
process in order to calculate Metropolitan Council Office of Wastewater Services(MCWS) sewer
charges. Adding an extra line item into the building permit charges would not be difficult.
There are, however, several drawbacks to this system. While using connection fees to equalize
charges based on flow helps to achieve equity, the short term costs to the City are somewhat
burdensome. As the property develops, the City will have to install the trunk and interceptor
sewers to serve the
site. In some cases, the sewer is installed months or even years before the
would have to carrythe cost of the sewer
sites it serves are built upon. In this instance, the City
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which is supposed to come from connection charges until the property actually connects. This
type of policy aids the developer by delaying their costs for the sewer until the lot is sold.
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Another problem with using connection charges to provide equity in charges is the sewer is
usually installed before a development plan with specific end uses has been identified. Under this
scenario, the sewer is sized based on the zoning and what types of development will be allowed
on the property.
Going back to the example of the warehouse. Suppose that the total cost to install sewers for the
lot the warehouse will be built on is 100 units. The 100 unit cost would be the cost to provide
adequate sewer capacity for an average industrial use. Now further suppose that the base fee
collected at the platting stage is 50 units for this industrial lot, and that the City expects to collect
the remaining 50 units with the building permit under the assumption of an "average" industrial
use of the property. Now the industrial lot is sold and a warehouse is constructed. The
warehouse produces much less sewage than an "average" industrial use, so the connection fee is
only 20 units. The City now has 30 units of unrecovered investment in the sewer line than
cannot be recovered until the property redevelops into a more intensive use. Even then, if the
property redevelops there is no guarantee as to what the use will be.
The flip side of this argument is that for every under use of the property, there will likely be an
overuse to balance out the income generated to an "average" level. While this line of reasoning
is valid, the risk of the uses balancing is borne by the City rather than by the developers.
One possible method for eliminating "oversized" sewers based on the end use is to not construct
sewers until the end uses for all the properties in a certain drainage area are known. This would
allow the sewer to be designed to match the flow needs of the specific end uses. This type of
policy would also tend to eliminate small time developers who are not developing an entire
drainage area at once, and would also place restrictions on the possible uses the properties could
be redeveloped to, due to limited sewer capacities if the initial use was not very intensive.
FLAT RATE SEWER CHARGE
With the flat rate method, a set amount is charged at the time of development based on the
zoning. The philosophy of this approach is that a property should be charged based on the
amount of wastewater allowed for the property rather than basing the charges on the building
placed on that property. The idea here is that the zoning provides the property owner the right
to discharge a certain amount, and the property is served rather than the end use being served.
This is based on the fact that the property will always be there, and allowed a certain flow, while
the specific uses of the property may come and go.
The flat rate method avoids several of the problems associated with the connection fee method,
but may not be viewed as being as equitable.
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The flat rate method allows the City to collect the entire fee up front to cover its expenses, rather
than allowing the developer to delay payment as with the other method. This method also
provides greater assurances as to how much income the City will actually get from trunk charges,
due to the fact that the rates are predetermined, and not subject to change by the
builder/developer.
The issue of equity is easily addressed with the flat rate method. Each property has the same
potential for development as do other similarly zoned parcels (at least in regard to sewer
capacity). A developer is free to choose from among the permitted uses as an end use for the
property, and all properties within that specific zoning classification will have capacity for those
permitted end uses. This places the onus of properly utilizing the parcel on the developer, rather
than on the City as is the case with the connection fee policy.
The issue of paying for actual sewage generated by a property is taken care of by the sewer rates
for metered sewage, each user only pays for the portions of sewage they actually generate.
LATERAL BENEFIT CHARGE
A property directly adjacent to a trunk or interceptor sewer can derive service directly from that
line, without the need to construct a lateral (local) sewer to provide service to the property. At
this time, I know of one other City using lateral benefit charge, in conjunction with trunk sewer
fees, Lino Lakes. I have not had time to contact other Cities in regard to trunk sewer, but Dan
Boxrud, Short-Elliott-Hendrickson has advised that we consider a lateral benefit charge and that
this is not uncommon. The lateral charge would amount to + $30.00 per front foot of frontage
along the trunk/interceptor sewer.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page No.
Introduction 1
Service Area 1
Proposed Improvements 2
Land Use 3 - 4
Trunk Rate Determination 4 - 5
Lateral Rate Determination 6
Fee Calculation 6
Policy Administration 6 - 7
Appendix
INTRODUCTION
This policy of the City of Shakopee City Council hereby establishes a trunk sewer fee system
which will be applied to developing areas in the City. The purpose of establishing the charge
is to fund the construction and maintenance of the City owned trunk and interceptor sewers. This
policy is not intended for construction of local sewers.
This policy defines service area in which the fee will be collected, establishes procedures for
determining the rates that will be used, outlines how the fee is to be computed, and defines an
administrative procedure for implementing the policy. The policy has been structured so as to
accommodate future MUSA expansions and changing construction costs.
Currently, the City of Shakopee Special Assessment Policy allows for assessing new trunk and
interceptor sewers 100% to the benefitting drainage area. The trunk sewer charges will take the
place of these assessments. The construction of local lateral sewers will still be funded by
assessments or may be installed by developers at their own cost.
At this time, the City of Shakopee collects a sewer access charge (SAC) with each building
permit. The SAC charge is $800.00 per SAC unit, with a SAC unit being equalto the flow
generated by a single family residence. Larger commercial or multi-family developments are
charged several SAC units based on the project type and size. Ninety nine percent of the revenue
generated by the SAC is passed on to the Metropolitan Council to fund their trunk and interceptor
sewers and regional treatment facilities. The remaining 1% is retained by the City to cover
administrative costs associated with collecting the SAC fees. The City trunk sewer fee will
provide the opportunity for the City to fund major sewer projects in much the same manner that
the Metropolitan Council does with their SAC funds for the regional sewer system.
SERVICE AREA
The Trunk Sewer Policy will be applied to developing properties within the projected 50 year
MUSA area. The map in the Appendix shows the projected MUSA area for the year 2040, and
the trunk and interceptor sewers needed to serve that area. The 50 year MUSA area will be used
to determine the per acre charge since the design life of the trunk and interceptor sewers being
constructed with the trunk revenues is 50 years.
The MUSA area shown in the Appendix is based on the land use plan from the Draft 1990
Comprehensive Plan land use projections. Actual MUSA expansions may occur in other areas,
or in a different order than projected in the Comprehensive Plan. To accommodate future MUSA
expansions, or changes in the 50 year projected MUSA, the service area map and associated land
use acreage will have to be updated periodically.
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PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS
The trunk and interceptor sewer costs which will be funded by the trunk sewer charge are
identified in Table 1. These improvements are based on the 50 year projected MUSA area, and
are subject to change with MUSA expansions, or comprehensive plan updates. The figures in
Table 1 shall be updated in conjunction with the service area. The costs shown in Table 1 are
based on 1994 dollars and include overhead costs.
TABLE 1
1. City share of Chaska Interceptor from
Prior Lake Interceptor to City limits (C.R. 79) $3,957,327
2. Annual Chaska Interceptor interest payments 200,000
3. Segment A (2 cfs) of Chaska Interceptor from
C.R. 79 to C.R. 15 550,545
4. VIP diversion 540,000
5. Elimination of Secretariat Drive L.S. 50,000
6. East Industrial District, EI-B, EI-C 892,600
7. SE-K 172,800
8. SE-J & SE-I 339,600
9. SE-C & SE-F 327,000
10. Southwest Trunk Sewer SS-A, SS-B, SS-C, SS-E 1,416,000
11. South Shakopee SS-H, SS-D 465,000
12. SS-I (St. Francis Hospital) 161,000
13. SS-F 946,000
14. SS-F highway crossing 133,000
15. SS-K 376,000
16. JT-A 90,000
17. JT-B 412.000
TOTAL IMPROVEMENTS COSTS $ 11,028,872
The cost figures in Table 1 are based on 1994 dollars, and should be adjusted annually in
December, and become effective January 1st of the following year. All items from Table 1
except Item 2 will be modified yearly based on the Engineering News Record Construction Cost
Index. Item 2 is the annual interest payments for the Chaska Interceptor. This cost should be
adjusted to reflect the anticipated interest amount for the coming year. Changes in the anticipated
50 year MUSA area will be accommodated by adding or deleting project costs and service areas
as appropriate.
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LAND USE
For the purposes of this policy,the 18 various zoning classifications have been grouped into three
broad categories, based on ultimate flow generation. The categories are outlined below.
NON-RESIDENTIAL
This district includes the following zoning: B1 - Highway Business, B2 - Community
Business, B3 - Central Business, I1 - Light Industrial, I2 - Heavy Industrial, RTD -
Racetrack District. The flow rates for these land uses varies between 1300 and 1500
gallon/acre/day (GAD). The flow rate for the business district shall be set at 1500 GAD.
MULTI-FAMILY DISTRICT
The multi-family district includes: R3 - Medium Density Residential and R4 - Multi-
Family Density zoning areas. The ultimate flow projections for these uses is 1900 and
2500 GAD respectively. The current acreage of R3 and R4 are approximately equal,
therefore a flow rate of 2200 GAD has been assigned to the multi-family district.
SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT
The zoning included in the single family district is: Rl - Rural Residential and R2 -
Urban Residential. The flows generated from these land uses is 800 GAD, therefore the
flow rate for the single family district will be set at 800 GAD.
In late 1994 or early 1995, the City will implement the updated zoning ordinance. When the new
ordinance is adopted, the districts as outlined above will be redefined with the new zoning
classifications. The flow rates for each district will remain the same. The land use districts,
under the new zoning ordinance, will be defined as follows:
Non Residential District
B1 - Highway Business, B2 - Office Business
B3 - Central Business, I1 - Light Industrial
I2 - Heavy Industrial, MR - Major Recreation
Multi-Family District
R2 - Median Density Residential
R3 - Multi-Family residential
Single Family District
RR - Rural Residential, R1A - Low Density Residential
R1B - Urban Residential, R1C - Old Shakopee Residential
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The agricultural zoning classification has been excluded from the land use districts. Land which
is zoned agricultural will have to be rezoned to be developed, and the trunk sewer charge will
be applied to the zoning corresponding to the development. The currently zoned agricultural land
has been included in the total acreage of the service area as single family acreage, for purposes
of rate determination.
TRUNK RATE DETERMINATION
The rate to be charged under the trunk sewer portion of the policy is based on the flow
generation of the service area(the 50 year MUSA projection) and the costs to construct facilities
to serve that area. These costs are taken from the 1994 Comprehensive Sewer Plan.
In order to compute the trunk sewer charge rate, the following procedure shall be used.
1. Sum the acreage of each drainage basin in the 50 year MUSA area for the Comprehensive
Sewer Plan to determine the gross area. The total gross acreage in the 50 years MUSA
area is then reduced by 15% to obtain net acreage. This reduction is to account for non-
developable land, public right-of-way, and other areas which do not utilize sewer service.
2. Multiply the net acreage by the flow generation rate (from the land use section) for each
land use district to get the flow capacity needed by land use category. Summing these
flows gives the total flow capacity to serve the 50 year MUSA.
NET UNIT FLOW TOTAL
DISTRICT ACRES RATE CAPACITY
Business 1041.21 1500 1,561,815
Multi-Family 100.99 2200 222,178
Single Family 4169.66 800 3,335,728
TOTAL CAPACITY = 5,119,721 GALLONS
3. Divide the total cost for the improvements (from the proposed improvements section) by
the total capacity to obtain the cost per gallon of pipe capacity.
Total Costs $11,028,872 = $2.15/gallon
5,119,721 gallons of capacity
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• 4. Multiply the cost per gallon of flow by the flow generated for each land use category to
find the cost to serve each land use.
NET UNIT FLOW TOTAL TOTAL
DISTRICT ACRES RATE CAPACITY COST
Business 1041.21 1500 1,561,815 $3,357,902.25
Multi-Family 100.99 220Q 222,178 $477,682.70
Single Family 4169.66 800 3,335,728 $7,171,815.20
5. Divide the cost for each land use by the acreage of that land use to find the cost per acre
for each land use. These figures are the costs that will be levied with the Trunk Sewer
Charge Policy.
The following Table 2 summarizes the trunk sewer charge calculation for the 2040 MUSA area.
NET UNIT FLOW TOTAL TOTAL COST
DISTRICT ACRES RATE CAPACITY COST PER ACRE
Business 1041.21 1500 1,561,815 $3,357,902.25 $3,225.00
Multi-Family 100.99 2200 222,178 $477,682.70 $4,730.00
Single Family 4169.66 800 3,335,728 $7,171,815.20 $1,719.86
The cost per dwelling unit can be found by dividing the cost per acre for the appropriate land use
district by the proposed density (dwelling units/acre). For a typical single family development,
assuming 2.5 dwelling units per acre, the cost per lot would be $1,719.86.00/2.5 = $687.95.
The cost for a typical multi-family development, (assuming 10 dwelling units per acre) would
be $4,730.00/ 10 = $473.00 per dwelling unit.
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' LATERAL RATE DETERMINATION
The lateral rate will be charged to those properties who are directly adjacent to a trunk or
interceptor sewer, and who will connect directly to that facility with service lines. The rate will
be set equal to constructing an 8 inch lateral sewer, and will be charged by the number of linear
feet of frontage.
The lateral rate will be set at $30.00 per foot of frontage, and should be adjusted annually based
on the Engineer News Record Construction Cost Index
FEE CALCULATION
The trunk sewer fee will be based on the areas identified in the final plat for a property. The
gross area will be taken from the plat drawing,then the net area is calculated from the gross area.
The gross area is defined as the total area for the final plat, less outlots which are expressly
intended for future development,and wetland areas identified on the National Wetlands Inventory
(subject to verification). Outlots for ponding, roadways, or other features of the plat which are
required for development will be included in the gross area. Wetlands which are not identified
on the National Wetland Inventory will be included in the net area.
The net area is defined as 85% of the gross area. The 15% reduction is to accommodate the
public right-of-ways and other undevelopable areas. The flat rate of 15% reduction is intended
to provide equity between plats, and discourage dedicating excessive amounts of right-of-way.
The net area will be divided based on land use so that the per acre rates can be applied. Division
of the net area will be done as follows: the business district acreage is subtracted from the net
area first, followed by the multi-family acreage. The remaining acreage will then be charged
based on the single family district rate.
The district areas as identified above are then multiplied by the current per acre rates for each
district. The sum of the district charges will be the total trunk sewer charge for the parcel.
POLICY ADMINISTRATION
The Trunk Sewer Charge Policy will be administered by a combination of several City
departments as outlined in the following procedure.
1. The developer will submit and certify area calculations and lateral frontage data
to the Planning Department as part of the final plat documentation.
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2. The Planning Department will review the area calculations, then forward this
• information to the Engineering Department for fee calculation.
3. The Planning Department will include a condition of approval for the final plat
requiring payment of the trunk sewer fee prior to recording of the plat, until such
time as this requirement becomes required by ordinance.
4. The Engineering Department will calculate the fee based on the land use
information submitted by the developer and reviewed by the Planning Department.
The total amount due is then forwarded to the City Clerk.
5. The City Clerk will collect payments made by the developer.
Other administrative functions including the annual fee update, will be the responsibility of the
Engineering Department.
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APPENDIX
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2040 MUSA Map 1
National Wetlands Inventory Map 2
Policy Administration Flow Chart 3
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MEMO TO: Honorable Mayor and Council
FROM: Dennis R. Kraft, City Administrator
RE: Appointment of City Councilmember
DATE: October 21, 1994
INTRODUCTION:
Consistent with the procedure which was sent to each applicant for
the City Council vacancy, it is now time for the top three
individuals to make their 3-5 minute presentations to the City
Council and for the City Council to ask questions if they so chose .
The top three candidates are Jon P. Brekke, Terry Joos and George
Muenchow. The procedure that is recommended is for each applicant
to be at the Council meeting at 7 : 00 p.m. At that time each will
draw a number to determine the order in which each will address the
City Council . Those individuals with numbers two and three will be
requested to leave the Council Chambers until their turn to address
the City Council . This process is being recommended in the
interest of fairness. Otherwise candidates two and three would
potentially have some advantage over candidate number one .
Attached is a ballot which each Committee of the Whole member will
use to vote for their selection as Councilmember. In the event
that two individuals receive one vote and one individual receives
two votes I would suggest that a second ballot be taken. In the
event that two candidates each receive two votes it is my
interpretation of the State Statutes that the Mayor would then have
the authority to break the tie and make the appointment.
Each applicant selected to be interviewed has been informed of
their selection and the seven other applicants will be informed by
letter of their not having been in the top three.
BALLOT
CITY OF SHAKOPEE
TO FILL THE VACANCY ON THE CITY COUNCIL
OCTOBER 25, 1994
Vote for One (1)
Jon P. Brekke
Terry Joos
George F. Muenchow
Signature of Mayor/Councilor