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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-12-12-R �-SI�EN HILLS Approved: April 16, 2012 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 12,2012 7:00 P.M. - ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Mayor David Grant called to order the regular City Council meeting at 7:03 p.m. Present: Mayor David Grant, Council Members Brenda Holden, Fran Holmes, and Ed Werner Absent: Councilmember Nick Tamble (excused) Also present: City Administrator Patrick Klaers; Director of Finance and Administrative Services Sue Iverson; and Community Development Director Jill Hutmacher PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Grant requested adding two items to the Agenda. First, under the Consent Calendar, adding Item 5C — Revised Precinct and Polling Places (this is item 8A on the agenda). Second, under the Consent Calendar, adding Item 5D —Terminate Agreement with Hill Capitol Strategies, Inc. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Werner seconded a motion to approve the meeting agenda as amended. The motion carried unanimously(4-0). 2. PUBLIC INQUIRIES/INFORMATIONAL None. 3. STAFF COMMENTS A. TCAAP/Stadium Update ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—MARCH 12, 2012 2 Community Development Director Hutmacher explained that on March 1st a stadium deal between the Minnesota Vikings, the State of Minnesota and the City of Minneapolis was announced. The $975 million project would be completed on or just east of the existing stadium site. The Vikings would provide $427 million for the new stadium. The State of Minnesota would provide $398 million, while the City of Minneapolis would provide $150 million. The State contribution would be funded through electronic pull-tabs and virtual bingo. Annual operating costs were expected to be $20 million per year. Renovations for the Target Center were being discussed. Legislative hearings may begin this week. B. Homeownership and Foreclosure Prevention Meetings Community Development Director Hutmacher commented that this was an informational item meant to be passed along to the City of Arden Hills residents. She indicated that Rondo Community Land Trust was a non-profit organization available to assist low to moderate income families with home ownership. An informational meeting was being held at the Shoreview City Hall on March 15th from 5:00-8:00 p.m. She encouraged those interested to attend the event. Community Development Director Hutmacher stated Rondo Community Land Trust was also holding foreclosure prevention meetings on March 22"d and April 12th from 5:00-8:00 p.m. by appointment only at the Shoreview City Hall. Those interested should call 651-221-9884. Additional information is available on the City's website at www.ci.arden-hills.mn.us. Councilmember Holden questioned if this group would have information for residents that were upside down on their home. Community Development Director Hutmacher stated that she thought that this was the case and she recommended residents contact Rondo Community Land Trust with their questions. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. February 13, 2012, Work Session MOTION, Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Werner seconded a motion to approve the February 13, 2012 Work Session Meetine minutes as presented. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). 5. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Claims and Payroll B. Authorize City Staff to Begin Summer Work Hours on May 29, 2012, and Conclude on August 31, 2012 C. Approve Revised Precincts and Polling Places for the Primary and General Elections in 2012 D. Terminate Agreement between the City of Arden Hills and Hill Capitol. Strategies, Inc. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—MARCH 12, 2012 3 MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar as amended and to authorize execution of all necessary documents contained therein. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). 6. PULLED CONSENT ITEMS None. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. 8. NEW BUSINESS A. Establishing Precinct and Polling Places for the Primary and General Elections in 2012. This item was moved to the Consent Agenda. B. B-2 District—Corridor Advisory Committee Community Development Director Hutmacher stated work was beginning on the B-2 :District Implementation Plan. At a January work session the Council discussed the appointments to the Corridor Advisory Committee(CAC) for the B-2 Implementation Plan. This group would consist of some property and business owners in the B-2 district, along with some City Council and staff members. Community Development Director Hutmacher indicated the purpose of the committee would be to provide stakeholder involvement in the planning process while creating transparent decision making. Recommendations from the committee would be passed along to the City Council. She explained the Council directed staff to cast a wide net in seeking committee members. All property owners in the district were visited or contacted and eight applications were submitted from the business community. Community Development Director Hutmacher listed the business owners interested in serving on the committee. Bolton & Menk originally suggested that three to five property owners be appointed to the CAC, however, the larger number of business representatives would be acceptable. The first CAC meeting would be scheduled for late March or early April. Councilmember Holmes asked if any date and time was specified for the CAC meetings. Community Development Director Hutmacher stated meeting dates and times have not been determined. The meetings would be held during the work day and would be scheduled after the CAC appointments were made. Councilmember Holden requested that each business be allowed to have an alternate. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—MARCH 12, 2012 4 Community Development Director Hutmacher stated this could be passed along to the business owners and that an alternate representative could be present if the committee member was not able to attend. Mayor Grant questioned how the Council would like to proceed with this issue. Councilmember Holmes was pleased that eight individuals were willing to volunteer to serve on this committee. She was in favor of allowing for an alternate to attend assuring the businesses are properly represented. Mayor Grant suggested that the Resolution be amended to allow for the original committee member to attend or a business representative from the organization. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Werner seconded a motion to appoint the following individuals to the Corridor Advisory Committee for the B-2 Implementation Plan: Property Owners Wally Anderson, Harald Borrmann, Theodore Brausen, Jon Commers, Daniel Flaherty, Kara Frank, Randy Hagerty, and Jay Higgins (each member will be allowed a business representative as an alternate member); Councilmembers Fran Homes and Ed Werner; Staff Members City Planner Meagan Beekman, Community Development Director Jill Hutmacher and Public Works Director Terry Maurer. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. 10. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REQUESTS Councilmember Werner stated the Parade of Homes was in full swing. He noted there was a model home on the east end of Keithson Drive. He was happy to see a lot of activity at the home tour. Councilmember Werner indicated the Economic Development Commission was seeking members. The next meeting was scheduled for April 41h. He encouraged those interested to contact City Hall for further information. Councilmember Holden thanked Community Development Director Hutmacher for updating the City's website regarding ways to discourage coyotes. She expressed concern with the number of signs posted along County Road E. She encouraged staff to investigate this further. Mayor Grant stated he too saw the signs and requested the City crews to be diligent of the sign ordinance when driving around the City. He indicated he toured the Pulte home in Roseville this past weekend and was pleased that the housing market was beginning to shift. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—MARCH 12, 2012 5 Mayor Grant explained that the City of Arden Hills was going to hold an Adopt-A-Tree Program. Informational handouts were available at City Hall. Trees could be purchased and planted in a designated City park. He encouraged residents to take part in this great event. ADJOURN MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Werner seconded a motion to adjourn. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). Mayor Grant adjourned the Regular City Council Meeting at 7:28 p.m. Patrick Klaers David Grant City Administrator Mayor