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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-09-15-R 'It �-AR�EN�HILLS Approved: March 9, 2015 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 9,2015 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 7:00 p.m. Present: Mayor David Grant, Councilmembers Dave McClung, and Robert Woodburn Absent: Councilmembers Brenda Holden(excused) and Fran Holmes (excused) Also present: City Administrator Patrick Klaers; Public Works Director Terry Maurer; and City Clerk Amy Dietl PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Councilmember McClung moved and Councilmember Woodburn seconded a motion to approve the meeting agenda as presented. The motion carried unanimously (3-0). 2. PUBLIC INQUIRIES/INFORMATIONAL None. 3. STAFF COMMENTS A. TCAAP Update City Administrator Klaers stated that staff has met with Ramsey County and Kimley-Horn to discuss the fit test which will be primarily comprised of two components: 1. An analysis of what could be built based on the current market, recent residential developments, and the requirements of the draft TCAAP Redevelopment Code (TRC). ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—FEBRUARY 9, 2015 2 2. An analysis of what could be built that would meet the City Council's vision for TCAAP, but that would need additional flexibility from zoning regulations in the draft TRC. Assuming that the City Council tentatively approves the draft TRC in late February, Kimley-Horn believes that they would be prepared to present findings to the City Council in mid to late March. It was noted that the JDA has set a special meeting for March 23rd. Staff reported that the County has the Rice Creek Commons website up and running. City Administrator Klaers reviewed the upcoming meeting schedule noting that the Council plans to meet as follows: February 24 and 25, Special Work Sessions at 6:00 pm, Council Chambers • Final Review of TCAAP Redevelopment Code Mayor Grant recommended that Kimley-Horn speak with Ehlers regarding the fit test to discuss how Ehlers came up with their financial numbers for the TCAAP site. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. December 8, 2014, Regular City Council B. December 15, 2014, City Council Work Session C. January 5, 2015, Special City Council Work Session D. January 12, 2015, Special City Council Work Session E. January 12, 2015, Regular City Council Mayor Grant noted he had one minor change to the January 12, 2015, Regular City Council meeting minutes. MOTION: Councilmember McClung moved and Councilmember Woodburn seconded a motion to approve the December 8, 2014, regular City Council meeting minutes, December 15, 2014, City Council work session minutes, January 5, 2015, special City Council work session minutes, January 12, 2015, and special City Council work session minutes as presented; and the January 12, 2015, regular City Council meeting minutes as amended. The motion carried unanimously (3-0). 5. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Motion to Approve Consent Agenda Item - Claims and Payroll MOTION: Councilmember McClung moved and Mayor Grant seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar as presented and to authorize execution of all necessary documents contained therein. The motion carried unanimously (3- ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—FEBRUARY 9, 2015 3 6. PULLED CONSENT ITEMS None. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. TCAAP Development Discussion Opportunity for Residents Mayor Grant stated that under the public hearing section, citizens have an opportunity to discuss ideas regarding the TCAAP development. Mayor Grant opened the public hearing at 7:10 p.m. With no one coming forward to speak, Mayor Grant closed the public hearing at 7:11 p.m. 8. NEW BUSINESS A. County Road E Bid Award • Award Contract • Approve Cooperative Agreement with Ramsey County • Approve Elfering and Associates Contract for Construction Services Public Works Director Maurer stated that the County Road E project bids were opened on January 6, 2015. He discussed the details of the proposed improvement project noting that this was a joint project between the City and Ramsey County. He reported that four bids were received and the low bidder was Park Construction with a bid of $1,349,913.06. The City's portion of this bid would be $173,024.45, plus additional costs for overhead and Xcel Energy lighting. Staff recommended that the Council award the County Road E contract to Park Construction; approve a Cooperative Agreement with Ramsey County; and authorize accepting the proposal from Elfering and Associates for construction services. Mayor Grant asked if the City had worked with Park Construction in the past. Public Works Director Maurer indicated that both the County and Elfering and Associates have had a positive work history with Park Construction. MOTION: Councilmember McClung moved and Councilmember Woodburn seconded a motion to adopt Resolution #2015-011 — Awarding the County Road E Area Improvement contract project to Park Construction. The motion carried (3- MOTION: Councilmember McClung moved and Councilmember Woodburn seconded a motion to approve the Cooperative Agreement PW2015-02 with Ramsey County for funding of their share of the County Road E Area Improvement Project. The motion carried (3-0). ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—FEBRUARY 9, 2015 4 MOTION: Councilmember McClung moved and Councilmember Woodburn seconded a motion to authorize accepting the proposal from Elfering and Associates for construction services on an hourly basis not to exceed $99,360. The motion carried (3-0). 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. 10. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember McClung explained that the Friends of the Park annual tree sale was taking place at this time. He encouraged residents to take part in this wonderful community event. Mayor Grant stated that he toured the Pulte Homes development in New Brighton and a Mattamy development in North Oaks this past weekend. ADJOURN MOTION: Councilmember Woodburn moved and Councilmember McClung seconded a motion to adjourn. The motion carried unanimously (3-0). Mayor Grant adjourned the regular City Council meeting at 7:27a, ". . �?""Cbt-tq Amy Dietl fJ David Grant City Clerk Mayor