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. . . . Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Council Meeting, 4-10-89 . Page 2 PRESENTATION; ASSOC. METRO MUNICIPALITIES Clerk Administrator Berger introduced Vern Petersen, Executive Director of AMM, who was present to inform Council of the operation and services offered by AMM. Vern Petersen introduced Roger Petersen, AMM staff member, and Sharon Klump, member of the Board of Directors and resident of Arden Hills. Petersen discussed the formation of AMM, number and population of member cities throughout the seven county metro area; he also reviewed the five legislative committees whose membership consists of elected officials and administrators from the member cities. Petersen explained the function of the organization and the fee structure for member cities. He stated the City of Arden Hills dues would be $1,750.00 per year, however, if the Council would consider joining AMM this year, the dues could be prorated and the amount would be $1,100.00. Council and Petersen discussed the extent of coordination between AMM and the League of Cities and other pertinent issues; pending legislation relative to TIF and tax relief. Councilmembers thanked Petersen for the presentation. REPORT OF PLANNER CASE #88-30; PUD, REZONING & PRELIM. PLAT, CONTINENTAL DEVLPMT, OLD HWY 10 10 & 1-694 Council was referred to Planner Bergly's revised report dated 4-5-89, relative to the application for PUD General Plan Approval, Rezoning from R-l to R-4 and Preliminary Plat Approval, Continental Development, Old Highway 10 and 1-694. Bergly stated the proposed PUD requires three separate Council actions for approval; General Plan approval, Preliminary Plat approval and approval of the Rezoning from R-l to R-4. He explained the Planning Commission had recommended approval of the General Plan submitted with several conditions, as listed in the Planning minutes of 4-5-89. Bergly advised the applicant was requested to appear before Planning Commission at their May meeting with a more detailed plan which includes building materials and colors, building lengths, interior floor plans, and which specifies the number and types of units contained in each building. He also reviewed the other conditions listed in his report on page 7. Bergly noted Council has the option to review the plans or authorize only Commission approval. Council questioned if the applicant was prepared to address any of the above listed issues; the applicant advised he was not prepared at this time. Council concurred they would prefer the applicant prepare the plans, as recommended by Planning Commission, prior to granting approval. Councilmember Hansen expressed concern relative to the handicapped access to garages from outside the buildings, especially during the winter months. She suggested the applicant consider a design to provide handicapped accessibility from the interior of the buildings to the garage. Council discussed the trail maintenance for accessibility of emergency vehicles. Planner Bergly advised it would be the responsibility of the developer to provide maintenance of the trail. Council discussed the possibility of the City being able to capture TIF increments on this site. Planner Bergly advised it appears the time frame for development should be sufficient to accommodate both the developer and the City for inclusion in the tax increment program. He stated there have been discussions relative to utilizing the tax increment for public improvements; it was noted interest was expressed in using the increments for park or trail improvement. Bergly explained if the site is included as part of the TIF program public improvements should be identified.