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Approved: March 30, 2015
CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
FEBRUARY 23, 2015
6:15 P.M. - ARDEN HILLS CITY HALL
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Mayor Pro-Tem McClung called to order the
special City Council work session at 6:15 p.m.
Present: Councilmembers Brenda Holden, Fran Holmes (via telephone), Dave
McClung, and Robert Woodburn
Absent: Mayor David Grant(excused)
Also present: City Administrator Patrick Klaers; Public Works Director Terry Maurer;
and City Clerk Amy Dietl
1. AGENDA ITEMS
A. TCAAP
Public Works Director Maurer reviewed an outline of the Public Works Design Manual
referenced in the TCAAP Redevelopment Code (TRC). He noted that most of the information
envisioned for this manual exists at this time; however, it is not currently in a manual style format
due to the minimal development within the City in recent years.
Public Works Director Maurer stated that by compiling this information into a Public Works
Design Manual, future developers of TCAAP can be given one document that provides all the
information needed for the actual construction process. Additionally, having the TRC reference
the Design Manual simplifies the process when information needs to be updated (i.e. updating the
tree palette by changing the types of acceptable trees). He discussed the outline in further detail
with the Council, noting how public utilities will be impacted and asked for comments or
questions.
Discussion ensued regarding property rights and right-of-ways.
Councilmember Holmes asked if developers would be required to install curb and gutter.
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Public Works Director Maurer reported that the Code would require the installation of barrier
style concrete curb and gutter.
Councilmember Woodburn requested further information on how the TCAAP site would be
graded and asked if additional soil could be brought in.
Public Works Director Maurer explained how the site would be graded according to approved
plans. He noted that up to 50 yards of soil can be brought in to individual lots without a grading
permit.
Mayor Pro-Tem McClung encouraged the Council to keep the TRC uniform with other zoning
requirements throughout the City.
Public Works Director Maurer explained that staff would continue to work on this document
and would bring it back before the Council for further review and approval.
2. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND STAFF UPDATES
Public Works Director Maurer reported that he has been in conversation with Fourth
Dimension regarding the gateway sign at Cleveland/County Road D. He noted that the sign
would be removed and repainted Arden Hills tan and the logo color changed to green. In addition,
staff received a proposal to change the brick, which would cost the City approximately $2,200.
Mayor Pro-Tem McClung was ambivalent regarding this matter.
Councilmember Holden stated that she missed the meeting at which this gateway sign was
previously discussed.
Public Works Director Maurer stated that he would ask Fourth Dimension for brick color
samples and bring them to an upcoming work session for further consideration.
City Administrator Klaers reviewed the proposed agenda for the February 24th special City
Council work session agenda.
ADJOURN
Mayor Pro-Tem McClung adjourned the special City Council work session at 6:56 p.m.
Amy Dietl ave McClung
City Clerk Mayor Pro-Tem
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Request for Special City Council Work Session
A special meeting may be called by the Mayor or by any two Councilmembers.
Reason for meeting: 1. TCAAP
Requested Date: 2/23/15
Requested time: 6:15 PM
Open meeting X Closed meeting
Signature of person(s) making request:
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Mayor or Council Member Date
Council Member Date
-This section to be completed by City staff-
Date received: / /
Date meeting to be held: 2/23/15
Time of meeting: 6:15 PM
Location: City Hall
All necessary posting and notices have been completed.
Signature of Cit lerk Date
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