06-01-11-S - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — June 1, 2011 17 8.B. Authorize Hiring Project Inspector (continued) Councilmember Holmes asked for clarification on why this person was needed for the PMP project and how it was being funded. Public Works Director Maurer stated Roseville staff usually provides all of the construction inspection for the PMP projects but does not have the capacity to do this for the 2011 PMP project. The 2011 PMP and the Fox Ridge development are close together and a single person could oversee both projects and be the City's point of contact for residents with questions or concerns. Because the construction inspector would be used on different projects, each project will need to fund the services that are used. Pulte Group will pay for the time spent at the Fox Ridge development, and the time spent on the PMP project will be partially funded by the overhead costs that were included in the project, and the remainder will be paid for using the PIR fund. The two projects are close together so a single person could be used for both projects since neither project requires a full time person. Mayor Grant suggested the person report to Public Works Director Maurer in regards to the Fox Ridge development. The City will need someone with this depth of experience for the Fox Ridge development and this will be a wise investment for the City The motion was called to a vote. The motion carried unanimously (5 -0). 9. COUNCIL COMMENTS & STAFF UPDATES Councilmember Tamble stated the sound wall decision was difficult but was he felt the City had made the right one based on the information that was available. He also stated that the presentation provided by Councilmember Holden was good for educating the public on the TCAAP property and the previous development proposal by Ryan versus the potential stadium development proposal. Councilmember Werner stated next week Thursday and Friday is the Valentine Hills garage sale. He also stated that as far as the legislature is concerned there would be a meeting on Friday between leaders. Councilmember Holmes stated the Planning Commission still has two vacancies and they have only received one application at this time. Councilmember Holmes stated she has been getting comments from residents regarding the article in the Arden Hills Notes on rental properties. The comments have been helpful and she encouraged residents to continue commenting. Mayor Grant stated the presentation by Councilmember Holden was good and put the Ryan development proposal into perspective. The Ryan development was not going to be a typical Arden Hills development with large areas of green space, but more a high-density residential area with small lots and a lot of commercial buildings with surface parking lots.