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Home My WebLink About07-27-15-R It ,-A EN HILLS Approved: August 10, 2015 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 27, 2015 7:00 P.M. -ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDERIROLL CALL Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Acting Mayor Pro-Tem Fran Holmes called to order the regular City Council meeting at 7:00 p.m. Present: Councilmembers Brenda Holden, Fran Holmes, and Robert Woodburn Absent: Mayor David Grant (excused) and Councilmember Dave McClung (excused) Also present: City Administrator Patrick Klaers; Director of Finance and Administrative Services Sue Iverson; Assistant City Engineer John Anderson; Associate Planner Matthew Bachler; City Clerk Amy Dietl; and Deputy Clerk Julie Hanson PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Councilmember Holden 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. Rice Creek Commons—TCAAP Update City Administrator Klaers reported that the Council approved the TCAAP Redevelopment Code (TRC) and the Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA) on July 13, 2015. The next step is for the City to have a conversation with Ramsey County regarding these documents. He indicated that the Joint Development Authority(JDA) will be meeting next on Monday, August 3, 2015. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—JULY 27, 2015 2 B. Transportation Update Assistant City Engineer Anderson reported that signals were being installed on the ramp terminals for the TH51/County Road E project. He indicated that the metal railing will be installed on the bridge soon. It is anticipated that this bridge will be open for use on August 7th Assistant City Engineer Anderson stated that concrete work will be completed on County Road E this week. The mill and overlay is scheduled for the week of August 3rd Assistant City Engineer Anderson indicated that the County Road F bridge will be closed on July 30`n with the demolition being completed the weekend of August 7tn. He noted that 35W will be closed the same weekend the bridge comes down. Assistant City Engineer Anderson reported that work continues on the County Road 96/35W interchange. The east abutment will be complete by the end of next week. Councilmember Woodburn questioned when the Venus neighborhood project will be completed. Assistant City Engineer Anderson explained that curb and gutter will be installed this week and the entire project will be completed by the end of October. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. June 8, 2015, Regular City Council B. June 29, 2015, Special City Council Work Session MOTION: Councilmember Woodburn moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a motion to approve the June 8, 2015, regular City Council minutes, and June 29, 2015, special City Council work session meetinll minutes as presented. The motion carried unanimously (3-0). 5. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Motion to Approve Consent Agenda Item - Claims and Payroll B. Motion to Approve Planning Case 13-014 Verizon Wireless CUP — 2 Pine Tree Drive C. Motion to Approve Site Use Lease Agreement With New Cingular Wireless, PCS, LLC, FKA AT&T D. Motion to Accept 2015 2nd Quarter Actuals E. Motion to Approve Business Subsidy Criteria and City Public Financing Guidelines F. Motion to Adopt Resolution 2015-038 Authorizing the Use of New Voting System G. Motion to Approve PUD Amendment Agreement—Planning Case 15-012 Caribou Coffee ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—JULY 27, 2015 3 MOTION: Councilmember Holden 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). 6. PULLED CONSENT ITEMS None. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. 8. NEW BUSINESS None. 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. City Administrator Recruitment Process Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson explained that the City Council accepted City Administrator Klaers' resignation effective October 2, 2015, at its June 29th meeting. She reported that the Personnel Committee met on June 30th and directed staff to receive proposals from two firms to assist with the City Administrator recruitment process. The City received two proposals which were reviewed by the Personnel Committee. The Personnel Committee is recommending that the Council enter into a contract with Korn Ferry not to exceed $25,500 for the recruitment of a City Administrator. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Woodburn seconded a motion to enter into a contract with Korn Ferry not to exceed $25,500 for recruitment of a City Administrator. The motion carried (3-0). 10. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Holden noted that she would be out of town for Night to Unite which means that she will not be able to attend any of the neighborhood events in Arden Hills. Councilmember Woodburn discussed the City's Zoning Code with regard to antennas. He believed that the current language was quite confusing. He requested that staff review the language to eliminate the ambiguity. Associate Planner Bachler commented that staff will look at the existing provisions. Acting Mayor Pro-Tem Holmes indicated that she too will be out of town for Night to Unite. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL–JULY 27, 2015 4 Acting Mayor Pro-Tem Holmes stated that she attended a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Union Pacific Financial last week with Councilmember Holden. ADJOURN MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Woodburn seconded a motion to adiourn. The motion carried unanimously (3-0). Acting Mayor Pro-Tem Holmes adjourned the regular City Council meeting at 7:13 p.m. tkl— Amy Dietl 0 Fran Holmes City Clerk Acting Mayor Pro-Tem