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Approved: April 13, 2015
CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 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; Director of Finance and Administrative
Services Sue Iverson; Assistant City Engineer John Anderson; Community Development
Director Jill Hutmacher; Associate Planner Matthew Bachler; City Clerk Amy Dietl; and
City Attorney Joel Jamnik
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. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
A. Northeast Youth and Family Services Report to the Council
Jerry Hromatka, President and CEO of Northeast Youth and Family Services (NYFS), stated
that he appreciated the Council's time for this presentation. He provided the Council with an
update on the events taking place at NYFS. He noted that 4,000+ youth, families, and individuals
had been served by NYFS in 2014. He reported that NYFS's main focus continues to be on
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mental health, youth development, and day treatment programs. He reviewed the number of
households in Arden Hills who were served in the previous year, along with the current trends and
partnerships that were being formed in the community. He thanked the Council for their
continued support.
Miriam Ward, Arden Hills' NYFS representative, addressed the Council and thanked them for
reappointing her as the City's representative to NYFS. She stated that she has enjoyed her service
to the community through this organization. She encouraged the Council to participate in the
Annual Leadership Luncheon at the Midland Hills Country Club in Roseville on Wednesday, May
6th. She reported that a Mayor's Golf Event was also being scheduled for Monday, June 81h
Mayor Grant stated that he appreciated Miriam's service to the City and her work with NYFS.
He thanked Mr. Hromatka for his presentation and dedication to the youth in the community.
Councilmember McClung thanked Mr. Hromatka and Miriam for collaboratively addressing the
needs of youth in the community.
4. STAFF COMMENTS
A. TCAAP Update
Mayor Grant stated that the City should start using the name "Rice Creek Commons" instead of
TCAAP on future agendas and at future Council meetings.
Community Development Director Hutmacher stated that the City Council reviewed the
TCAAP Redevelopment Code (TRC) at a special work session on Tuesday, February 24, 2015.
The City Council made changes to the document and authorized staff to move forward and work
with the consultants with the"Fit Test"proposed by Ramsey County.
Community Development Director Hutmacher commented that the initial findings of the fit
test are tentatively scheduled to be presented to the City Council on March 30, 2015. Final
approval of the TRC and authorization to submit the TCAAP Comprehensive Plan Amendment
for adjacent City and Metropolitan Council review is tentatively scheduled for early May 2015.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. January 26, 2015, Regular City Council
B. February 2, 2015, Special City Council Work Session
C. February 9, 2015, Special City Council Work Session
D. February 9, 2015, Regular City Council
MOTION: Councilmember Woodburn moved and Councilmember McClung seconded a
motion to approve the January 26, 2015, regular City Council meeting
minutes; February 2, 2015, special City Council work session minutes;
February 9, 2015, special City Council work session minutes; and the
February 9, 2015, regular City Council meeting minutes as presented. The
motion carried unanimously (3-0).
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6. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Motion to Approve Consent Agenda Item - Claims and Payroll
B. Motion to Approve Planning Case 13-017 — 1201 County Road E — PUD
Amendment and Second Amendment to Development Contract and PUD
Agreement
C. Motion to Approve Planning Case 14-016 - Arden Plaza Amended and Restated
Master Planned Unit Development Agreement and Phase I Development Contract
D. Motion to Approve City Administrator Employment Agreement Amendment
E. Motion to Continue Consideration of Planning Case 15-002 to the March 30, 2015
Regular City Council Meeting
F. Motion to Accept Resignation of Office Support Specialist
MOTION: Councilmember McClung moved and Councilmember Woodburn seconded a
motion to approve the Consent Calendar as presented and to authorize
execution of all necessary documents contained therein. The motion carried
unanimously (3-0).
7. PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
None.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Rice Creek Commons (TCAAP) Development Discussion Opportunity for
Residents
Mayor Grant stated that under the public hearing section, citizens have an opportunity to discuss
ideas regarding the Rice Creek Commons (TCAAP) development.
Mayor Grant opened the public hearing at 7:42 p.m.
With no one coming forward to speak, Mayor Grant closed the public hearing at 7:43 p.m.
B. NPDES Annual Storm Water Meeting
Assistant City Engineer Anderson stated that as of March 10, 2003, the Minnesota Pollution
Control Agency required all cities within the Seven County Metro Region to apply for a General
Storm Water Permit (Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems, or MS4, permit) as part of
Federal National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) requirements. In 2013, the
City of Arden Hills applied for reauthorization under the revised permit as administered by the
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA). On March 17, 2014, the City's application was
approved and the permit to discharge stormwater was reauthorized. In order to comply with
revised federal regulations, municipalities are required to modify their Storm Water Pollution
Prevention Plan (SWPPP) that focuses on ways the municipality will reduce the amount of
sediment and pollution entering the surrounding water bodies. The SWPPP includes six minimum
control measures that need to be addressed by the City. Each measure is aimed at reducing the
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amount of pollution entering water bodies through various methods such as public outreach and
education, regulatory ordinances, and physical structures constructed as a part of the storm water
sewer system. Each control measure includes several Best Management Practices (BMPs) that
will be used to accomplish the measure and each will include measurable goals that can establish
the effectiveness of the SWPPP.
Assistant City Engineer Anderson reported that one of the permit requirements is that the City
must hold an annual public meeting to allow interested parties to provide comments to the City on
its SWPPP. The City is also required to submit an annual report to the MPCA documenting the
accomplishments of the previous year. He provided a presentation highlighting accomplishments
of 2014 and the goals for 2015. He asked for questions or comments from the Council.
Mayor Grant questioned how often the City's grit chambers were inspected.
Assistant City Engineer Anderson noted that the City's 10 grit chambers were inspected
annually.
Councilmember Woodburn expressed concern with the discharge from the holding pond near
Ingerson Road reaching the lake. He commented on the appearance of the Arden Plaza drainage
pond.
Mayor Grant requested that staff follow-up with Councilmember Woodburn on these matters.
Councilmember McClung was pleased with the number of residents who were willing to host a
rain garden in their yard. He indicated that these stormwater treatment basins benefited the City
greatly.
Assistant City Engineer Anderson provided further comment on how rain gardens were
improving the City's stormwater management system, while also improving the clarity of the
City's lakes.
Mayor Grant opened the public hearing at 7:58 p.m.
With no one coming forward to speak, Mayor Grant closed the public hearing at 7:59 p.m.
9. NEW BUSINESS
None.
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
11. COUNCIL COMMENTS
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Councilmember McClung commented that the Ramsey County Friends of the Park annual tree
sale was going on now through April 17th. He encouraged residents to participate in this event.
He noted that information was available on the City's website.
Mayor Grant requested that the City's internally used contact cards be updated.
Mayor Grant wanted to see staff complete a high-level financial plan for Rice Creek Commons.
City Administrator Klaers commented that staff was working on this project and would have a
report to the Council in the near future.
Mayor Grant asked if the microphones in the Council Chambers had been changed out.
Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson noted that CTV has been working to
improve the audio quality in the Council Chambers.
ADJOURN
MOTION: Councilmember McClung moved and Councilmember Woodburn seconded a
motion to adjourn. The motion carried unanimously (3-0).
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r Grant adjourned the regular City Council meeting at 8:04 p.m.
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