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<br /> ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - JULY 13. 1998 DRAFT 5 <br /> has a variety of corners which are shared with several cities. As examples: County Road D and <br /> . Cleveland Avenue, County Road D and New Brighton Road/Lake Johanna Boulevard, and <br /> County Road D and Lexington Avenue (County Road D Corridor). <br /> Mr. Ringwald stated the Comprehensive Plan meeting notes indicate the Planning Commission <br /> is looking at these corners for a new zoning district to address how these parcels can be <br /> developed/redeveloped since they are very small and have limited buildabiIity. However, they <br /> do have a function which, if designed correctly, could enhance the immediate area. Mr. <br /> Ringwald advised of the plans of surrounding communities for their comer properties and noted <br /> the opportunity exists to create something that is more cohesive including development <br /> opportunities. He explained that this would be ajoint application with the cities of Roseville, <br /> Shore view, and New Brighton for the County Road D corridor. The intent is to seek funds to <br /> assist with the joint redevelopment of the areas adjacent to this corridor. <br /> Mr. Ringwald explained that Staff is requesting the Council adopt Resolution #98-49 supporting <br /> a $500,000 joint grant application for the neighborhood commons project under the Metropolitan <br /> Livable Communities Act. The intent is that this project will have no direct cost to the City other <br /> than staff time. Depending on how this application scores for grant funding, additional Council <br /> considerations may be needed. <br /> Mayor Probst asked if this would be handled through ajoint powers agreement (JPA). Mr. <br /> Ringwald noted the City already has a JPA with North Metro 1-35W Corridor Coalition. He <br /> . explained that Staft- has worked with neighboring communities on some smaller projects and it <br /> would be nice to work on a mid-sized project prior to the start of larger projects. He reported <br /> that Staffreceived some fairly good feedback on this grant application. <br /> Councilmember Larson asked if participants have discussed a formula for distribution of the <br /> grant funds. Mr. Ringwald stated they have not and will need to address that further based on a <br /> detailed budget which identifies what is involved, He reported the application deadline is at the <br /> end of this week and the other communities are considering a similar resolution of support. <br /> Councilmembcr Aplikowski stated shc assumes the property owners will be part of this process, <br /> Mr. Ringwald statcd they will meet with the neighborhood to discuss and prioritize their needs. <br /> . Councilmember Aplikowski asked if the grant would be looked at more favorably if those <br /> meetings had already taken place and items prioritized. Mr. Ringwald stated it may not and <br /> explained that sometimes there is more money for planning than the actual improvement work. <br /> MOTION: Council member Keirn moved and Councilmember ApIikowski seconded a motion <br /> to adopt Resolution #98-49, Supporting a Joint Grant Application for the <br /> Neighborhood Commons Project under the Metropolitan Livable Communities <br /> Grant. The motion carried unanimously (5-0), <br /> D. Final Pay Estimate, Lametti & Sons, Trail Culvert (Hamline Avenue at Cummings <br /> . Park) <br /> Ms. Cindy Walsh, Community Development Director, eXplained that the Council awarded the <br /> bid for the construction of a City trail culvert to Lametti & Sons, Inc. for $12,675. She advised <br />