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Approved: June 30, 2014
CITY OF ARDEN HILLS,MINNESOTA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 12, 2014
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; Director of Finance and Administrative
Services Sue Iverson; Public Works Director Terry Maurer; Community Development
Director Jill Hutmacher; Assistant City Engineer John Anderson; City Planner Ryan
Streff; and City Clerk Amy Dietl
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Councilmember Holmes moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a
motion to approve the meetintz agenda as presented. The motion carried
unanimously (5-0).
2. PUBLIC INQUIRIES/INFORMATIONAL
Charlie Kachel, 1500 Arden Place, stated that he drove downtown Arden Hills this past weekend
and noticed that the majority of the street lights along County Road E West were out.
Public Works Director Maurer commented that City staff was aware of this concern and is
working to get the lights back on.
3. STAFF COMMENTS
A. TCAAP Update
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Community Development Director Hutmacher stated that on May 1, 2014, Ramsey County
received four proposals for the development and design of on-site infrastructure (the
"Infrastructure Study"). Interviews with two finalists have been held, and a consultant team will
be chosen in time to allow work to proceed before the end of this month.
Community Development Director Hutmacher reported that the demolition of the final
remaining building on the TCAAP site, Building 502, is scheduled to occur on June 6, 2014.
Work on soil remediation and removal of building pads and footings continues.
Community Development Director Hutmacher indicated that public comments on the draft
AUAR and Mitigation Plan are being accepted until May 28, 2014. The City Council is tentatively
scheduled to review the final document on June 30, 2014, with approval in July.
Community Development Director Hutmacher explained that the City submitted a Project
Concept Plan, which is essentially a pre-application, to the Metropolitan Council's Livable
Communities Demonstration Account (LCDA) on May 1, 2014. The application includes a
request for $1,605,000 in Livable Community Act (LCA) funds for sidewalks and trails, lighting,
landscaping, site preparation and grading, and architecture and engineering for public
improvements in the TCAAP North Gateway Area which extends from the entrance to the site at
I-35W/County Road H south through the town square. By June 2, 2014, the Metropolitan Council
will notify the City if it will be invited to submit a full application. The deadline for the full
application is June 30, 2014.
Community Development Director Hutmacher reported that special and regular City Council
work sessions have been scheduled to discuss issues related to the Master Plan and City
infrastructure. Discussion topics are tentatively planned as follows:
May 19, 2014, Regular Work Session at 5:00 pm; Council Chambers
• Ramsey County Financial Model
• Residential Development and Densities
• Flex Space Land Use Discussion
May 27, 2014, (Tuesday), Special Work Session at 5:30 pm, Community Room
• 1-35W/Highway 96 Interchange Discussion
June 16, 2014, Regular Work Session at 5:00 pm, Council Chambers
• Review Revised Master Plan
• Review Aesthetics for I-35W Bridges
June 30, 2014, Special Work Session at 5:30 pm, Community Room
• Review Final AUAR and Mitigation Plan
June 30, 2014, Regular Meeting at 7:00 pm, Council Chambers
• Approve Master Plan
• Municipal Consent for I-35W/Highway 96
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July 14, 2014, Regular Work Session at 5:00 pm, Council Chambers
Discussion topics to be determined (infrastructure, regulations and policies, etc.)
July 21, 2014, Special Work Session at 5:30 pm, Community Room
• Discussion topics to be determined(infrastructure, regulations and policies, etc.)
July 28, 2014, Regular Meeting at 7:00 pm, Council Chambers
• Approve Final AUAR and Mitigation Plan
Staff anticipated that additional regular and special work session meetings will be scheduled to
discuss TCAAP issues. Future meeting topics will be defined as those dates draw nearer.
B. Transportation Update
Public Works Director Maurer provided the Council with a transportation update noting that
MnDOT will be completing concrete repair on 1-694 near I-35W. He stated that the County is
planning a mill and overlay project on Hamline Avenue for the end of May. He indicated that the
Highway 10/County Road 96 project has been delayed due to the weather. With reasonable
weather, he anticipates this project will be done at the end of June.
Councilmember McClung expressed frustration that the Highway 10/County Road 96
intersection is still not completed.
Public Works Director Maurer explained that he will convey this message to the County.
Councilmember Holden requested that staff speak with the County further about the timing of
their upcoming projects in the City of Arden Hills. She did not want to see all three major
projects be completed in the same year as this will greatly impact traffic movement in the City.
Public Works Director Maurer indicated that he will address this concern with the County and
will report back to the Council at a future work session.
Mayor Grant recommended that staff draft a letter to the County regarding the Council's
concerns with the proposed bridge outings and reconstruction projects planned for 2015.
C. Community Cleanup Day Update
City Planner Streff stated that the community cleanup day event is scheduled for Saturday, May
17th from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. It will be held at the Ramsey County Public Works Facility at
1425 Paul Kirkwold Drive. The event is co-sponsored by the Cities of Arden Hills and Shoreview
and open to residents of both cities.
City Planner Streff commented that unlike previous cleanup events, the City is offering a free
cleanup day as a pilot program to minimize wait times. Participants will not have to pay additional
fees based on the amount or type of items being dropped off. Participants should remember to
bring their IDs. The Salvation Army will also be on site collecting any items that are salvageable
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for reuse. Notices have been in the City newsletter for the past two months. In addition, direct
mail fliers have been mailed to City residents.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. March 17, 2014, Work Session
B. March 31, 2014, Closed Meeting
C. March 31, 2014, Regular City Council
D. March 31, 2014, Work Session
Councilmember Holmes requested a change to the March 31, 2014, Council minutes on Page 11,
under Council Comments, stating that her comment should read the Arden Hills Foundation
received `a' contribution; not its `first' contribution.
MOTION: Councilmember Holmes moved and Councilmember Werner seconded a
motion to approve the March 17,2014,work session minutes as presented, the
March 31, 2014, closed meeting minutes as presented, the March 31, 20142
reeular City Council minutes as amended, and the March 31, 2014, 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 Resolution 2014-022 Recognizing National Public Works
Week (May 18th-May 24th)
C. Motion to Approve Sprint-Nextel Red Fox Site Lease
D. Motion to Approve November 19, 2007, Work Session Minutes
E. Motion to Approve 2014 Capital Reimbursement to Lake Johanna Fire Department
(Invoice 470)
F. Motion to Approve 2014 Capital Reimbursement to Lake Johanna Fire Department
(Invoice 471)
Mayor Grant read a proclamation in full declaring May 18th through May 24th as National
Public Works Week in the City of Arden Hills. He thanked the Public Works Department for
their dedicated service to the community.
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
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A. TCAAP Development Discussion Opportunity for Residents
Mayor Grant stated that under this public hearing section, citizens have an opportunity to discuss
ideas regarding the TCAAP development.
Mayor Grant opened the public hearing at 7:29 p.m.
Gregg Larson, 3377 North Snelling Avenue, indicated that the TCAAP consultants have
proposed a roundabout at County Road H as a good solution for a very key intersection with
limited space. It is his opinion that the roundabout is a good option for this intersection even if
the Council and Planning Commission have concerns. He discussed the positive benefits and
safety impacts that roundabouts have on traffic. He believed that Arden Hills' drivers will
become accustomed to the roundabout.
Steve Scott, 4286 Norma Avenue, provided the Council with a handout. He explained that he
appeared before the Council a year ago regarding model aviation. He discussed model aviation in
further detail with the Council noting the requirements and space that would be needed to conduct
this activity. He reported that there are 35 model aviation clubs in the Twin Cities. He reviewed
the popularity of this program noting that interest in aviation encourages children to pursue
engineering. He invited the Council to participate in Aviation Days at the Blaine Airport on May
31 st and June 1 st
Councilmember Holden questioned how much space is needed for a noise buffer.
Mr. Scott suggested that a 300 foot area be provided for model aviation to properly buffer the
area from adjacent properties.
Mayor Grant thanked Mr. Scott for the information regarding model aviation.
Mayor Grant closed the public hearing at 7:40 p.m.
B. Round Lake Road Assessment Hearing
Mayor Grant opened the public hearing at 7:41 p.m.
Assistant City Engineer Anderson stated that on January 27, 2014, the City Council adopted
Resolution No. 2014-011 Approving the Plans and Specifications and Ordering the Advertisement
for Bids. Bids were solicited during March/April and opened on Thursday, April 17,2014.
Assistant City Engineer Anderson indicated that a portion of the costs for the Round Lake Road
Area project are proposed to be assessed against the benefitting properties according to the City's
Assessment Policy. In order to assess these costs, the City must follow the process outlined in
State Statute 429. On April 28, 2014, after the bids were opened, the City Council adopted
Resolution 2014-023 Declaring the Amount of the Cost to be Assessed and set today as the date
for the assessment hearing. A public hearing prior to adopting the assessments is a requirement of
State Statute 429.
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Assistant City Engineer Anderson reported that the project is proposed to be assessed consistent
with the City's Assessment Policy and past practices, which states that 70% of the costs for
roadway improvements will be assessed in commercial/industrial areas, with the remaining
portion financed by City funds. Financing for the project is consistent with City policy and past
practices and is summarized in the table below. The project costs include engineering and
overhead costs as follows:
Funding Source Construction Overhead Total
Street $1,211,778 $448,358 $1,660,136
Storm Sewer $276,370 $74,619 $350,989
Water $278,457 $75,183 $353,640
Lighting $120,481 N/A $120,481
Total $1,887,086 $598,160 $2,485,246
Assistant City Engineer Anderson explained that the calculation of the amount to be assessed as
approved by Council Resolution 2014-023 is as follows:
Item Calculation Result
70% of street construction $1,211,778 x 0.7 $848,244
Add 37% Overhead $848,244 x 1.37 $1,162,095
45% of Storm construction $276,370 x 0 .45 $124,366
Add 27% Overhead $124,366 x 1.27 $157,945
Total Assessable $1,162,095 + $157,945 $1,320,040
Assessment Rate 1,320,040/6,902.13 $191.25 per front foot
Assistant City Engineer Anderson also noted that the Council established that the interest rate
would be 4.60% and the term would be ten years.
Assistant City Engineer Anderson stated that on Thursday, May 8, 2014, staff received a formal
objection from the property at 1777 Gateway Boulevard, Arden Towers, Inc. A copy of the
objection is attached. This is the parcel at the east end of Gateway Boulevard that contains a
communication tower. In fact, Arden Towers, Inc. owns two adjacent lots in this area; one vacant
and the one with the tower. Since all developed lots are proposed to be assessed with this project
and vacant parcels were not, staff included the parcel with the tower in the assessment but not the
vacant Arden Towers parcel. Staff will be looking for direction regarding the formal objection for
the parcel at 1777 Gateway Boulevard.
Assistant City Engineer Anderson reported that as provided for in State Statute, no appeal may
be taken as to the amount of any assessment adopted unless a written objection signed by the
affected property owner is filed with the City at or prior to the assessment hearing. After the
adoption of the assessment roll, property owners who have submitted an objection in writing have
30 days to serve notice of an appeal to the City, and within 10 days after serving notice to file with
the District Court.
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Assistant City Engineer Anderson noted that bids were opened on Thursday, April 17, 2014.
There were a total of eight bids received. The bids ranged from $1,766,605.41 to $2,073,963.39.
The following provides the bidder's name and their total bid:
Meyer Contracting, Inc. $1,766,605.41
Valley Paving, Inc. 1,826,883.05
Northwest Asphalt 1,881,398.19
Forest Lake Contracting, Inc. 1,882,203.00
North Valley Inc. 1,929,408.71
Carl Bolander& Sons, Co. 1,931,081.20
T.A. Schifsky and Sons, Inc. 2,045,093.60
ASTECH, Corp. 2,073,963.39
Assistant City Engineer Anderson reported that the lowest bid was submitted by Meyer
Contracting, Inc., who has not worked for Arden Hills in the past; however, they were a
subcontractor on the I-694 project and did work on some of the City utilities with that project.
Elfering and Associates has contacted references relative to Meyer Contracting, Inc. and their
performance on other similar projects find these references to be good. A letter from Elfering and
Associates summarizing the findings from their reference checks was included in the agenda
packet.
Assistant City Engineer Anderson explained that the Council should hold the Assessment
Hearing first. Staff is prepared to make a presentation summarizing the project and the assessment
process. After the Assessment Hearing is closed, Council should consider adopting Resolution
2014-027 Adopting the Assessment Roll for the Round Lake Road Area Improvement with any
changes that they deem appropriate. Following that, Council should consider adopting Resolution
2014-028 Awarding the Contract for the Round Lake Road Area Improvement to Meyer
Contracting, Inc., in the amount of$1,766,605.41.
Assistant City Engineer Anderson indicated that any objections to the proposed assessments
would have to be provided to the City Council this evening.
Mayor Grant requested comments from the public.
Michael Vaughan, Vice President of Arden Towers at 1777 Gateway Boulevard, explained that
he presented the City with a letter objecting to his assessment. He thanked the Council for their
thoughtful consideration of his objection and requested that his assessment amount be reduced.
He looked forward to working with the Council and staff to resolve this matter.
Councilmember Holden asked what size building could be built on this lot.
Mr. Vaughan reported that the lot is eight acres but that it has poor access and topography issues
that would require a great deal of grading. These issues reduce the viability of developing this
site.
Councilmember McClung questioned if Mr. Vaughan was aware of the value of his property.
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Mr. Vaughan commented that he did not have a clear estimate. He explained that the new road
would not add value to the tower on the property.
Councilmember McClung reported that the County had this property value estimated at
$575,000 with the land value being $478,000.
Mayor Grant closed the public hearing at 7:59 p.m.
Mayor Grant noted for the record that another appeal had been delivered to the City by Adrian
Limited Partnership for the parcel adjoining the tower at 1787 Gateway Boulevard.
Councilmember Holden questioned what concerns Adrian Limited Partnership had with their
assessment.
Assistant City Engineer Anderson indicated that the property owner was questioning the street
frontage measurement completed by the City. The property owner believed that the measurement
was incorrect as it should be based on street frontage and not right-of-way frontage.
MOTION: Councilmember McClung moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a
motion to adopt Resolution 92014-027 — Adopting Assessment Roll for the
Round Lake Road Area Improvement.
Councilmember Holden requested further information on the assessment appeal process.
Public Works Director Maurer discussed the assessment objection and appeal process in detail
with the Council.
Councilmember Holden asked if those in attendance at the neighborhood meetings supported the
proposed project.
Public Works Director Maurer stated that the surrounding properties were not happy to be
paying the assessment, but were thrilled that the road would be improved.
The motion carried (5-0).
MOTION: Councilmember Holmes moved and Councilmember McClung seconded a
motion to adopt Resolution #2014-028 — Awarding the Round Lake Road
Area Improvement to Meyer Contracting, Inc., in the amount of
$1,766,605.41.
Mayor Grant questioned what experience the City had with Meyer Contracting.
Public Works Director Maurer explained that the City had no direct experience but Meyer
Contracting was a subcontractor on the project completed by Shafer.
Councilmember Werner was pleased that the City received eight bids for this project.
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The motion carried (5-0).
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Refinancing of the 2010 Bond Series—University of Northwestern
Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson stated that at the request of
University of Northwestern, the City of Arden Hills issued adjustable Rate Revenue Bonds in
2010 to finance the construction and equipping of a portion of a student center located on the
campus. The loan agreement stipulated that the borrower pay the City's expenses and the City's
administrative fee. The City's administrative fee is one-eighth (1/8th) of one percent per year on
the outstanding principal amount of the bond paid semi-annually. The City has been receiving this
fee.
Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson reported that the University of
Northwestern has submitted an application to the City with respect to the requested host approval
and has submitted a non-refundable application fee in the amount of$500 according to the City's
procedure for application for Private Activity Revenue Bond Financing.
Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson explained that in a letter from the
City's Bond Counsel, John Utley, if the current bonds are paid off and reissued through another
issuer, the City will no longer collect the administrative fee as the original obligation will have
been paid. This letter includes in the attachments a proposed resolution and/or a sample letter to
provide City Council consent. It also includes a financing plan explanation from the University of
Northwestern. She explained that, per the letter from John Utley, there were three possible
actions the Council could take, one of the two previously mentioned, or they could have staff
engage in further discussions with the University and bring the matter back.
Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson commented that the City's Bond
Counsel, John Utley, was present to discuss this matter with the City Council.
John Utley, Bond Counsel, discussed the host approval for the bond refinancing in further detail
with the Council. He indicated that the joint powers entity that funded the bonds was requiring
local approval from the three entities involved in order for the refinancing to proceed.
Mayor Grant questioned why the City of Arden Hills would want to be involved in this bond
refinancing for the University of Northwestern.
Mr. Utley stated that it was within the City's power to assist the University of Northwestern with
this issue and the request has been made of Arden Hills.
Councilmember Holden indicated that the City has collected administrative fees on the bond.
She did not object to the bond refinancing as it assisted a business in the community.
Mayor Grant asked what the City would collect for administering the current bonds.
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Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson estimated that the City would receive
present value $85,000 over the life of the bond.
Councilmember McClung stated that his first impression of this request was to support the
matter. However, after reviewing Exhibit C in his agenda packet, he has concerns with the how
the request has been made, in that the University of Northwestern is playing one entity against
another to receive a better bond rate.
Mayor Grant commented that the City does not know the amount of savings the University of
Northwestern will receive by the proposed refinancing.
Councilmember Holmes asked if the administrative rate charged by the City was reasonable.
Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson reported that the percentage charged
by the City of Arden Hills was the same as the rate charged by the City of Minneapolis.
Councilmember Holden explained that the University of Northwestern was trying to reduce their
financial burden and she believed that the City would take the same action. She recommended
that the City support the college and their request.
Councilmember Werner discussed the improvements the college will make to its campus.
Mayor Grant questioned if the University of Northwestern could pay off their bonds early.
Mr. Utley reported that this would be allowed.
Further discussion ensued regarding the bond refinancing and interest rates.
Mayor Grant inquired why the University of Northwestern was seeking bonds from another
entity.
Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson indicated that the City was only able
to issue $10 million a year in Bank Qualified Tax Exempt Bonds. This led the University of
Northwestern to pursue an alternative source in order to receive the total of$28 million in bonds.
Mr. Utley reviewed new regulations that would require banks to have higher reserves for letters
of credit. This would require that these bonds be refinanced, if not now, then in the near future.
Mayor Grant did not believe that the University of Northwestern was saving that much through
the proposed refinancing, while the City would be losing $85,000.
Councilmember Holmes stated that the University of Northwestern was looking to save money
while also meeting the new bank regulations. It was her opinion that it was in the City's best
interest to support the refinancing as it would benefit the University of Northwestern in the long-
run.
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Mayor Grant questioned why the University of Northwestern was making the change if the
interest rates were basically the same and the college would have to repay all of their closing fees
again.
Councilmember Holden did not believe the University of Northwestern would have gone
through with the refinancing request unless it was worth the college's time.
Mayor Grant asked if this request had a time restraint.
Mr. Utley did not believe there was a restraint and he believed it was acceptable to table the
matter for two weeks if the Council had additional questions.
MOTION: Mayor Grant moved to table action on this matter to allow staff to gather
more information from the University of Northwestern. The motion failed
for lack of a second.
MOTION: Councilmember Holmes moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a
motion to adopt Resolution #2014-029 — approving the issuance of public
finance authority revenue bonds in a maximum aggregate principal amount of
$26,000,000 for the purposes of financing and refinancing the costs of
acquisition, construction, improvement, renovation and equipping of certain
educational facilities of the University of Northwestern-St. Paul and other
matters relating thereto.
Councilmember McClung supported the request from the University of Northwestern, but
wished that representatives from the University of Northwestern were in attendance this evening
to address the Council.
Mayor Grant commented he would like to support the request, but without additional
background information from the University of Northwestern, he could not vote in favor. He did
not believe that the Council had enough information to make a decision on this matter.
Councilmember Werner asked how the 2014 budget would be impacted by the loss of these
bond administration funds.
Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson explained that the City would lose
approximately $4,750 in 2014 and about $9000 in 2015. She noted that the City had received a
payment for the first half of the year.
Councilmember Werner supported the refinancing for the University of Northwestern. He
requested the Mayor call the question.
The motion carried 4-1 (Mayor Grant opposed).
9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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A. Round Lake Road Improvement — Consider Hiring Consultant to Assist with
Construction Administration Inspection/Staking
Public Works Director Maurer stated that as the Round Lake Road Improvement Area moves
towards construction, there are some engineering services that will be needed to complete the
project. John Anderson, Assistant City Engineer, will lead the project from a City staff
perspective, but will need a resident inspector and survey crew. A letter of proposal from Elfering
and Associates was provided in the agenda packet. Elfering and Associates proposes to provide
these services on an hourly basis under the direction of John Anderson. It is estimated that their
services will amount to about$185,000 total.
Public Works Director Maurer reported that Elfering and Associates is the firm that provided
preliminary engineering services based on proposals from three firms. They have also provided
resident inspection services for several recent projects including the 2011 PMP, Valentine Park
Improvement and the 2013 PMP. They are providing the same staff member, Roger Bialke, who is
familiar with City staff and the City's project requirements.
MOTION: Councilmember Holmes moved and Councilmember Werner seconded a
motion to Authorize Accepting a proposal, on an hourly basis, from Elfering
and Associates for Construction Services (resident inspector and survey crew)
for the Round Lake Road Area Improvement project working under the
direction of John Anderson, Assistant City Engineer. The motion carried 4-1
(Holden opposed).
10. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember McClung commented that Ramsey County was having a meeting regarding the
I-35W/County Road 96 interchange at the County Public Works facility on Tuesday, May 20,
2014, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the Marsden Room. He encouraged the public to attend this
meeting and provide the County with input.
Councilmember Holden requested that staff remove the large bump from County Road E West.
Public Works Director Maurer explained that there was a water main break this past winter and
staff had to wait for the ground to settle before a final patch could be completed.
Councilmember Holden reported that the City's new dog park has opened and she discussed
several positive comments she received from residents.
Councilmember Holden commented for the record that she supported the proposed roundabout
within TCAAP. She encouraged the public to be patient with the Council while they work
through new issues and concepts during the TCAAP design phase.
Councilmember Holmes indicated that the Council received a letter from Cor Wilson regarding
the Comcast cable franchise. She explained that negotiations were at a standstill and a Cable
Commission meeting was scheduled for May 15, 2014, at CTV to further discuss the franchise.
She stated that the City would have until June 20th to take action on the cable franchise.
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City Administrator Klaers reported that the cable commission would like to run their meeting
on May 15th live on Channel 15. He added that Cor Wilson will be attending the June 9t" Council
meeting to provide additional information on the franchise renewal.
Mayor Grant thanked the PTRC for their work on the dog park. He is pleased with the new
signs and hopes that the park will be utilized by Arden Hills' residents.
Mayor Grant commented that there is an increased number of trains going through the City.
Mayor Grant discussed the proposed roundabout at County Road H into TCAAP. He believed
this option needed to be further investigated before being properly considered to ensure this is the
appropriate option considering it is a primary entrance into TCAAP.
ADJOURN
MOTION: Mayor Grant moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a motion to
adiourn. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).
Ma r Grant adjourned the regular City Council meeting at 9:09 p.m.
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