11-25-13-R - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—NOVEMBER 25, 2013 4 5. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Motion to Approve Consent Agenda Item - Claims and Payroll B. Motion to Approve Cancellation of December 30, 2013, City Council Meeting C. Motion Accepting the Liability Coverage Limits from the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust for 2014 D. Motion to Approve Planning Case 13-004 — Zoning Amendment — Ordinance 2013-010 Conservation District and Ordinance 2013-011 Parks and Open Space E. Motion to Approve Planning Case 13-014 Lexington Station PUD Amendment Agreement F. Motion to Adopt Resolution 2013-040 Authorizing the Application for Recycling SCORE Grant Funds from Ramsey County G. Motion to Adopt Resolution 2013-041 Setting the 2014 Recycling Fee 14 Meti,,, to ppr- lye 2014 Tree Removal re„tr.e I. Motion to Acknowledge the Application of Catholic United Financial for an Exempt Permit to Conduct a Raffle J. Motion to Approve Planning Case 12-019 — County Road E — E Street Flats Certificate of Completion K. Motion to Approve Planning Case#13-007—B-2 and B-3 Design Standards MOTION: Councilmember Holmes moved and Councilmember Werner seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar as amended removing Item H, adding Item K and to authorize execution of all necessary documents contained therein. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). 6. PULLED CONSENT ITEMS A. 2014 Tree Removal Contract Public Works Director Maurer stated that this item was originally on the November 12, 2013, Council agenda. At that meeting, staff was directed to negotiate a better price for private citizens for the treatment of Ash trees. This task has been completed by staff and the improved rates are included in the 2014 tree removal contract being presented to the Council this evening. Councilmember Holden expressed concern with having the requirement that all Ash trees within the City will be treated by this one proposed contractor. Public Works Director Maurer commented that the negotiated rate was an option for homeowners. Residents may contact any tree vendor to have their Ash trees treated. Mayor Grant discussed the treatment for Emerald Ash Borer noting that the City negotiated a great rate for residents interested in treating their trees. He encouraged the City to get the word out to reduce the spread of this disease while also assisting to save the City's Ash trees.