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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-25-13-R ,It �-ARDEN HILLS Approved: April 29, 2013 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 25, 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 7:01 p.m. Present: Mayor David Grant, Councilmembers Brenda Holden, Fran Holmes, Dave McClung, and Ed Werner Absent: None Also present: City Administrator Patrick Klaers; Community Development Director Jill Hutmacher; and Deputy Clerk Amy Dietl PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Councilmember Holmes moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a motion to approve the meeting agenda as presented. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). 2. PUBLIC INQUIRIESANFORMATIONAL Terence Dragich, 1838 Beckman Avenue, stated that he had an anomaly in his utility bill in late September 2012 and into early October 2012. He noted that his water usage chart showed a solid black line (indicating consistent usage) during that time period, yet he reported being out of the country at that time. He stated that no one else lives in the home, and that he shut the main water supply off before going on vacation. He reported that he has had his water meter reader tested, but the results did not indicate that there were any problems with the equipment. Councilmember Holden asked if Mr. Dragich was present to appeal his utility bill. Mr. Dragich stated that he is appealing the bill and wanted to make the Council aware of anomalies in water meter readings. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—FEBRUARY 25, 2013 2 Mayor Grant stated that City staff recently went to Mr. Dragich's home to test the water meter reader. The main water supply valve was turned off, and readings were taken. The results showed that the valve was shut off. When the valve was turned back on, the readings read as such. Mayor Grant noted that this will be treated as an appeal, and that he would like to further discuss this utility billing issue at a work session on March 18, 2013. A. Acknowledge Receipt of CAFR Award Mayor Grant announced that a letter was received from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) stating that the City is the recipient of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) Award. He noted that this award represents a significant accomplishment, and he extended his appreciation to the entire Finance Department for their outstanding work. He noted that the Finance Department has consistently received the CAFR Award throughout the years and he thanked the department for their continued efforts. City Administrator Klaers stated that the official plaque should arrive in approximately six weeks. Mayor Grant stated that a formal presentation of the award will be given once the plaque has been received. 3. STAFF COMMENTS A. TCAAP Update Community Development Director Hutmacher stated that the City held a pre-proposal meeting for the TCAAP Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR), Master Plan, and Regulations and Policies on February 21, 2013. She noted that in addition to City and County staff, 18 representatives from planning and engineering consulting firms were also in attendance. Community Development Director Hutmacher indicated that the list of those who attended the meeting as well as responses to questions submitted regarding the Request for Proposal (RFP) is posted on the City's website. She stated that the proposals are due on March 15, 2013. Community Development Director Hutmacher noted that the Joint Development Authority (JDA) will have its first meeting on Wednesday, February 27. The meeting will be held in the Council Chambers and it will begin at 5:30 p.m. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. January 14, 2013, Regular City Council B. January 22, 2013, City Council Work Session MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Werner seconded a motion to approve the January 14, 2013, regular City Council meeting ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—FEBRUARY 25, 2013 3 minutes and the January 22, 2013, City Council work session minutes as presented. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). 5. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Motion to Approve Consent Agenda Item - Claims and Payroll B. Motion to Approve the Eureka Recycling Contract Renewal C. Motion to Approve the Safety Committee Policy MOTION: Councilmember Holmes moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar as presented and to authorize execution of all necessary documents contained therein. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). 6. PULLED CONSENT ITEMS None. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. 8. NEW BUSINESS None. 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. 10. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember McClung reminded everyone that Ramsey County's Friends of the Parks is offering presales of good, quality trees. He indicated that people may purchase trees for their own yards or donate trees to the City. He stated that more information is available via brochures at City Hall or by visiting their website at www.FriendsoftheParks.ora . He noted that the tree sale ends on Friday, April 19. Councilmember Werner noted that MnDOT is holding an open house on Wednesday, March 6 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., at the Fridley Community Center to discuss I-694 improvement plans. Councilmember Holden stated that in regard to the Ramsey County Friends of the Park tree sale, City staff will update the City's website with information about the City's tree needs should anyone be interested in purchasing and donating trees to the City. Councilmember Holmes stated that at last week's work session, discussion took place regarding the Highway 10 and County Road 96 construction project. She requested that contact be made ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—FEBRUARY 25, 2013 4 with Bethel College regarding the project. She noted that there will be a public meeting at City Hall on March 26 on the project and the closure of County Road 96 from May to early November. Mayor Grant requested that due to the Highway 10 and County Road 96 construction project, staff provide a transportation update at City Council meetings beginning in March. He also requested that information be made available on the City's website so residents are aware of road closures. Mayor Grant noted that the five mayors meeting, which consists of the mayors from the cities of Arden Hills, Roseville,New Brighton, Shoreview, and Mounds View, will be held on March 18. Mayor Grant stated that the Joint Development Authority (JDA) will meet on Wednesday, February 27 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. City Administrator Klaers announced that Representative Barb Yarusso will be moving forward to the Transportation Committee the bill that Ramsey County is proposing for $35 million for TCAAP transportation improvements. The bill was heard at the senate level a couple of weeks ago, and will be heard at the House Committee on February 28 at 10:00 a.m. He noted that both our senator and representative are working on the proposal with Ramsey County. ADJOURN MOTION: Councilmember Holmes moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a motion to adiourn. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). Mayor Grant adjourned the regular City Council meeting at 7:25 p.m. A114 � , a4 J Patrick Klaers David Grant City Administrator Mayor