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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-26-13-R ,.It ,filQENHILLS Approved: October 14, 2013 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 26,2013 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 7:03 p.m. Present: Mayor David Grant, Councilmembers Brenda Holden, Fran Holmes, Dave McClung, and Ed Werner Absent: None Also present: City Administrator Patrick Klaers; Public Works Director Terry Maurer; Community Development Director Jill Hutmacher; and Deputy Clerk Amy Died PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Grant requested item 8A be removed from the agenda and that this matter be discussed at a future work session. MOTION: Councilmember Holmes moved and Councilmember Werner seconded a motion to approve the meeting agenda as amended. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). 2. PUBLIC INQUIRIESANFORMATIONAL Gregg Larson, 3377 North Snelling Avenue, expressed concern with the proposed utility franchise fee being discussed by the Council. He suggested that the Council raise property taxes if capital improvement items were necessary. He encouraged the Council to provide better leadership for the City and thought the franchise fee was cowardly. He recommended the Council not pursue the franchise fees. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—AUGUST 26, 2013 2 3. STAFF COMMENTS A. TCAAP Update Community Development Director Hutmacher stated that all but one building will be demolished by mid-September on the TCAAP property. She indicated that Building 502 was in need of asbestos abatement and demolition would occur in the spring of 2014. Community Development Director Hutmacher noted the first TCAAP Master Plan open house event is scheduled for Tuesday, September 17, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm in the Marsden Room of the Ramsey County Public Works facility. At this time, the consultants are still in the "discovery" phase of the project and will not be prepared to present findings. Instead, information on how this project differs from earlier redevelopment efforts (i.e., market, access points) will be presented and public input is encouraged. RSVPs are not required, and attendees may arrive at any time during the event. B. Transportation Update Public Works Director Maurer reviewed several photos with the Council which showed the progress of the Highway 10 and County Road 96 road construction project. He reported the contractor has started to work on the retaining walls, and one lane of concrete work along Highway 10 is complete. Mayor Grant asked if the road construction project was still on schedule. Public Works Director Maurer explained that the project will be substantially complete and open for traffic this fall, which is right on the revised schedule. He noted that the fencing and trails would be finalized in the spring of 2014. C. State of the City Update Community Development Director Hutmacher stated that the State of the City will be held on Thursday, September 12, 2013, from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. at Flaherty's Arden Bowl. She explained that businesses and residents are encouraged to attend. It was noted that Councilmembers will give presentations on the TCAAP project, planned improvements to County Road E, current development projects and current transportation projects. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. June 24, 2013, Regular City Council B. July 15, 2013, City Council Work Session MOTION: Councilmember Holmes moved and Councilmember Werner seconded a motion to approve the June 24, 2013, Regular City Council and July 15, 2013 City Council Work Session meeting minutes as presented. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—AUGUST 26, 2013 3 5. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Motion to Approve Consent Agenda Item- Claims and Payroll B. Motion to Approve Payment #3 to North Valley, Inc., in the Amount of $382,427.36 for the 2013 Pavement Management Program 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 A. Abatement Hearing for 1423 Colleen Avenue Community Development Director Hutmacher stated that a notice regarding a code enforcement issue has been sent to the owner of the property located at 1423 Colleen Avenue. Staff explained that the code enforcement violations have not been resolved. There was an error in the manner in which the property owner was notified of the code enforcement issue. For that reason, the issue will have another public hearing scheduled for September 9, 2013. In the meantime, staff will be in contact with the property owner to try and bring the property into voluntary compliance. Mayor Grant opened the public hearing at 7:26 p.m. With no one coming forward to speak, Mayor Grant closed the public hearing at 7:27 p.m. 8. NEW BUSINESS A. Consider Purchase of Two Toro "Zero-Turn" Mowers This item was removed from the agenda and will be discussed at a future work session. 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. 10. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Werner stated that he attended the Flaherty's 75th Anniversary last week. He commented that Flaherty's is the oldest family run bowling alley in the country. Councilmember Holden asked if Item 8A was time-sensitive in terms of the quote received. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—AUGUST 26, 2013 4 Public Works Director Maurer indicated that there is no set timeline on the quote. Councilmember Holden thanked staff for their hard work on the gateway sign and surrounding area on the triangle property. She stated that she has received a number of compliments based on the improvements made to this property. Mayor Grant questioned if the City had been using the water truck given the lack of rain this summer. Public Works Director Maurer explained that the water truck has been utilized this summer because of the dry conditions. ADJOURN MOTION: Councilmember Grant moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a motion to adjourn. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). Mayor Grant adjourned the regular City Council Meeting at 7:32 p.m. to a special EDA meeting. u�. Patrick Klaers David Grant City Administrator Mayor