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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-28-13-R ,It ,-iIQEN HILLS Approved: June 24, 2013 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 28, 2013 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 7:04 p.m. Present: Mayor David Grant, Councilmembers Brenda Holden, Fran Holmes, and Ed Werner Absent: Councilmember Dave McClung (excused) Also present: City Administrator Patrick Klaers; Public Works Director Terry Maurer; Community Development Director Jill Hutmacher; Parks and Recreation Manager Michelle Olson; Assistant City Engineer John Anderson; Community Development Intern Matthew Bachler; and Deputy Clerk Amy Dietl PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a motion to approve the meeting agenda as amended moving Item 8A to Consent Agenda Item 5E. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). 2. PUBLIC INQUIRIESANFORMATIONAL Gregg Larson, 3377 North Snelling Avenue, discussed the draft Public Involvement Plan. He recommended the residents of Arden Hills be viewed as stakeholders throughout this planning process. He encouraged the Council to keep the public involved. Mr. Larson commended Councilmember Holmes, Councilmember Holden, and Councilmember Werner for speaking out to increase public involvement opportunities. He suggested that the Council direct the consultants to involve the public early and often throughout the entire TCAAP planning process. 3. STAFF COMMENTS A. TCAAP Update ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—MAY 28, 2013 2 Community Development Director Hutmacher stated that demolition work and the removal of hazardous materials continues on the TCAAP site. B. Transportation Update Public Works Director Maurer reported that the weather has been delaying the reconstruction project at US Highway 10 and Highway 96, but noted that work will continue. He discussed several upcoming lane closures needed for utility work. He noted that the pile driving has started for the bridge. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. March 18, 2013, Joint City Council, PTRC, and Planning Commission Work Session B. March 25, 2013, Regular City Council C. April 8, 2013, Regular City Council D. April 15, 2013, City Council Work Session MOTION: Councilmember Holmes moved and Councilmember Werner seconded a motion to approve the March 18, 2013, Joint City Council, PTRC, and Planning Commission Work Session; March 25, 2013, Regular City Council; April 8, 2013, Regular City Council; and April 15, 2013, City Council Work Session meeting minutes as presented. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). 5. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Motion to Approve Consent Agenda Item - Claims and Payroll B. Motion to Authorize Interfund Transfer and Establish Interfund Loan for TCAAP Expenditures C. Motion to Approve Ordinance 2013-006 Amending Section 420.02, Subd. 4 (A)(2) of the City Code to Increase the Bond/Insurance Requirements for Dangerous Dogs D. Motion to Approve the City Administrator's Attendance at the ICMA Annual Conference E. Motion to Approve Catholic United Financial Outdoor Concert License MOTION: Councilmember Holmes moved and Councilmember Werner seconded a motion to_approve the Consent Calendar as amended addinLr Item 5E and to authorize execution of all necessary documents contained therein. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). 6. PULLED CONSENT ITEMS None. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Annual NPDES Public Hearing ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—MAY 28, 2013 3 Assistant City Engineer Anderson stated that as of March 10, 2003, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency requires all cities within the seven county Metro area to apply for a General Storm Water Permit as part of Federal National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) requirements. In order to comply with new federal regulations, municipalities are required to develop a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) that focuses on ways the municipality will reduce the amount of sediment and pollution entering the surrounding water bodies. The SWPPP includes six minimum control measures that need to be addressed by the City. He discussed the six measures in detail noting each measure is aimed at reducing the amount of pollution entering water bodies through various methods such as public outreach and education, regulator ordinances, and physical structures constructed as a part of the storm water sewer system. Assistant City Engineer Anderson explained that one of the permit requirements is that the City holds an annual public meeting to allow interested parties to provide comment on the SWPPP. He indicated that the City is also required to submit an annual report to the MPCA documenting accomplishments from the previous year. Staff recommends that the Council hold a public hearing this evening and take comments. Mayor Grant opened the public hearing at 7:26 p.m. Gregg Larson, 3377 North Snelling Avenue, stated that he has a home on Lake Johanna and that he is the president of the lake association. He indicated that he is pleased with the improvements made by both Presbyterian Homes and Northwestern College concerning their storm water runoff. He encouraged the City of Arden Hills to better manage their runoff at the grit chamber near Lake Johanna. Mayor Grant closed the public hearing at 7:29 p.m. Assistant City Engineer Anderson commented that the grit chamber along Lake Johanna Boulevard was installed when the street was improved. He indicated that the City will have further street improvements in the future and that the storm water treatment could be improved on at that time. He noted that the chambers are inspected on a yearly basis by the City. Mayor Grant stated that the logical time to improve the grit chamber will be when the County improves this roadway. 8. NEW BUSINESS A. Consider Approval of Catholic United Financial Outdoor Concert License This item was moved to Item 5E on the Consent Agenda. 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Triangle Property Development ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—MAY 28, 2013 4 Public Works Director Maurer stated that at the April 15, 2013, work session meeting, staff presented some options for the development of the triangle property and the installation of the City's first gateway sign. Based on that discussion and Council comments, staff has further refined the concept and prepared cost estimates for the various components. He reviewed a detailed list of work that has been completed on the site to prepare it for a gateway sign. Public Works Director Maurer reviewed an updated concept plan along with the proposed site improvements with estimated budget amounts with the Council. He noted that the CIP has $25,000 for the purchase, installation, and other ancillary items for each gateway sign location. He indicated that the triangle property is larger than anticipated and as such, the cost range for the proposed improvements will be $27,000 to $32,000. He requested that the Council discuss the updated concept plan and provide direction to staff. It was noted that Presbyterian Homes will be donating $2,500 to assist in the expense of irrigating the triangle property and planting the trees on the site at their cost. Councilmember Holden asked if there will be a fence on the property. Public Works Director Maurer recommended that a fence not be installed as this would become an ongoing maintenance issue. Instead, staff is suggesting a sign be posted noting the area is City property. Councilmember Holmes stated that additional park benches may be needed in the future. She questioned how the Ramsey County owned portion of the triangle parcel will be improved. Public Works Director Maurer indicated that the City will contact the County to see if this area could be improved with colored concrete or pavers. However, this expense is not included in the estimated cost for the proposed improvements. Councilmember Holden questioned how much it would cost to irrigate the triangle property. Public Works Director Maurer stated that his original quote was between $4,500 and $6,000. He reiterated that $2,500 of this expense will be covered by the Presbyterian Homes donation. Councilmember Holmes thought the game table would be a nice amenity for this parcel. Councilmember Holden expressed concern with children crossing over to the property given the high level of surrounding traffic. She recommended that the triangle parcel have sod rolled out to assure the site has turf properly established. Councilmember Holmes suggested that the parcel be hydro-seeded to reduce the overall expense of the project. The Council reviewed each of the six proposed improvements identified in the staff report. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a motion to approve the development of the triangle property based on the revised concept plan as noted in the Staff Memo dated May 28, 2013. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—MAY 28, 2013 5 AMENDMENT: Councilmember Holmes moved to amend Item 5 allowing for hydro- seeding instead of sod. The amendment motion failed for lack of a second. The motion passed (4-0). 10. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Werner noted that the Ramsey County League of Local Government will meet on Thursday, May 30, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. The topic will be Partnering with the Schools. Councilmember Holden requested an update on the Carroll's Furniture building. City Administrator Klaers stated that the property has not been purchased, but noted that staff is working on getting the windows fixed. Councilmember Holden questioned why the Planning Commission is holding a special meeting. City Administrator Klaers commented that the purpose of the meeting is to review the Lexington Avenue redevelopment proposal. Mayor Grant indicated that the former Holiday Inn/McGuire's property will be able to be toured mid-June. ADJOURN MOTION: Mayor Grant moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a motion to adjourn to the work session. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). Mayor Grant adjourned the regular City Council meeting at 8:05 PO,12 Patrick Klaers David Grant City Administrator Mayor Affidavit of Publication State of Minnesota SS County of Ramsey ANNE THILLEN being duly sworn, on oath, says that he/she is the publisher or authorized agent and employee of the publisher of the newspaper known as SHORF,VIF,W B1 JT,T.FTTN and has full knowledge of the facts which are stated below: (A) The newspaper has complied with all of the requirements constituting qualification as a qualified newspaper, as provided by Minnesota Statute 331A.02, 331A.07, and other applicable laws, as amended. 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My Commission Expires Jan 31,2015 (1) Lowest classified rate paid by commercial users for comparable space................................................................$25.00 per col, inch (2) Maximum rate allowed by law for the above matter..............................................$25.00 per col. inch (3) Rate actually charged for the above matter...........................................................$ per col. inch 1/13 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF ARDEN HILLS RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA To whom it may concern: Consistent with the requirements of the General Storm Water Permit Application for Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems, notice is hereby given that the City Council of Arden Hills,Minnesota will hold its regular meeting in the Council Chambers of Arden Hills City Hall, 1245 West Highway 96, on Tuesday, May 20, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of holding a public hearing to provide information regarding the City of Arden Hills' Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program(SWPPP). All persons desiring to provide written or oral input on the program may appear and be heard by the City Council at the time and place stated above. The final annual report will be submitted to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Further information and a copy of the complete Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP) are on file at Arden Hills City Hall, 1245 West Highway 96. Patrick Klaers City Administrator (Bulletin:Apr.24,2013)