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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-10-15-R lt moi` RPEN HILLS Approved: August 31, 2015 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 10,2015 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 Brenda Holden, Fran Holmes, Dave McClung, and Robert Woodburn Absent: None Also present: City Administrator Patrick Klaers; Director of Finance and Administrative Services Sue Iverson; Public Works Director Terry Maurer; and City Clerk Amy Dietl PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Councilmember McClung moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a motion to approve the meeting agenda as presented. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). 2. PUBLIC INQUIRIESANFORMATIONAL None. 3. STAFF COMMENTS A. Rice Creek Commons (TCAAP) Update City Administrator Klaers stated that the City Council approved the TCAAP Redevelopment Code (TRC) and the Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA) on Monday, July 13, 2015. The Comprehensive Plan Amendment has been submitted to adjacent municipalities and affected jurisdictions for the 60-day review process. Following the affected jurisdiction review, the Metropolitan Council will have an additional 60 days to review and comment on the document. The City has received responses from the City of Mounds View, the Mounds View School ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—AUGUST 10, 2015 2 District, and MnDOT. The City of Mounds View and the School District had no comments on the Comprehensive Plan Amendment. MnDOT had minor comments which will be forwarded to the Metropolitan Council. B. Joint Development Authority (JDA) Update City Administrator Klaers reported that the JDA met on August 3, 2015. At this meeting the JDA discussed the joint governance model with JDA Attorney Mike Norton. In addition, the TRC and the CPA approval timeline were discussed. C. Transportation Update Public Works Director Maurer reported that 35W will be closed tonight between 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 11th to allow beams to be set on the Highway 96 bridge. He expected that traffic would be switched over to the north half of the new bridge in several weeks in order for the old bridge to be taken down. Public Works Director Maurer explained that the old County Road F bridge over 35W has been removed. Public Works Director Maurer stated that the County Road E bridge is complete except for minor concrete and signal work. He commented that MnDOT will open this bridge once the signals are in place. Public Works Director Maurer indicated that the improvements along County Road E are slightly delayed due to a gas main that was struck and then found to be too shallow. Xcel will lower the gas line and the mill and overlay will be completed after the gas line work is completed. Public Works Director Maurer reported that relocation of small utilities work will be completed on Lexington Avenue this fall. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. June 29, 2015, Regular City Council B. July 13, 2015, Regular City Council C. July 20, 2015, City Council Work Session D. July 27, 2015, Regular City Council Councilmember Woodburn requested a change to the July 13th regular City Council minutes, on page 11, noting that his comment should read: Councilmember Woodburn indicated that he had many reservations with almost every section of the zoning. To respect the Council and staff's immense effort for over a year, and to get a consensus, he would support the resolution. MOTION: Councilmember McClung moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a motion to approve the June 29, 2015, regular City Council meeting minutes, the July 13, 2015, regular City Council meeting minutes, the July 20, 2015, ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—AUGUST 10, 2015 3 City Council work session minutes; and the July 27, 2015, regular City Council meeting minutes as amended. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). 5. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Motion to Approve Consent Agenda Item - Claims and Payroll B. Motion to Approve County Road E/Pine Tree Drive Improvements Payment 4 C. Motion to Approve Round Lake Area Improvement—Payment 9 D. Motion to Approve 2015 Pavement Management Program (PMP) Pay Estimate 3 MOTION: Councilmember McClung 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 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 7:14 p.m. With no one coming forward to speak, Mayor Grant closed the public hearing at 7:15 p.m. B. County Road H/1-35W Interchange—Municipal Consent Public Works Director Maurer stated that Ramsey County is seeking municipal consent for the County Road H/I-35W interchange. He introduced Beth Engum, Ramsey County, and stated that she had a presentation regarding the project. Beth Engum, Ramsey County, provided comment on the goals, objectives and proposed improvements for the County Road H interchange. She reported that pedestrian connections would be improved through this project and that the creek would be realigned. She reviewed the cost participation for the project and noted that the City's costs would be approximately$200,000. Any additional amenities or bridge aesthetics would cost extra. The project timeline was discussed at length and it was noted that construction should begin in March of 2016. Councilmember Holden requested clarification on the pink lines within the proposed improvements plans. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—AUGUST 10, 2015 4 Ms. Engum provided clarification on the plans noting that some of the pink lines were the creek realignment, while others were trail segments. Councilmember Holden asked how big the shoulders would be on the north and south sides of the roadway. Ms. Engum explained that the shoulders would be five feet wide. Councilmember Holden inquired how the City of Mounds View acquired federal funding for the project. Ms. Engum reported that this was a very dangerous intersection in Mounds View and as such, it required signals which greatly assisted Mounds View in receiving federal dollars. Mayor Grant discussed how traffic would flow through the roundabout and to the Spine Road. Councilmember Holden questioned the capacity of the roundabout. Ms. Engum commented that the roundabout was designed to handle the full build out of TCAAP. Mayor Grant opened the public hearing at 7:37 p.m. With no one coming forward to speak, Mayor Grant closed the public hearing at 7:38 p.m. MOTION: Councilmember McClung moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a motion to adopt Resolution #2015-039, granting Municipal Consent for the County Road H/1-35W Interchange. Councilmember Holden questioned if there was a rush to approve this project, given the fact that the County has put TCAAP on hold. Public Works Director Maurer stated that he had asked MnDOT that question and their response was that the interchange would move forward due to needs of the interstate system regardless of the status of TCAAP. The motion carried (5-0). 8. NEW BUSINESS None. 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. 10. COUNCIL COMMENTS ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—AUGUST 10, 2015 5 Councilmember Holmes asked for the Council to discuss the comments from the City Attorney on antennas and the accessory use definition in City Code. Councilmember Holmes commented that she received an email regarding the Goodwill being constructed at Lexington and County Road E. She recommended that a newsletter article be drafted to address this project and provide the residents with an update. She suggested that the City Attorney review the article before print. Mayor Grant reported that an article was being written to address the construction of Goodwill. Councilmember Holmes discussed the upcoming State of the City meetings and suggested that these meetings be posted on the City's website as well as being announced in an upcoming newsletter. Councilmember Holden asked if the Grant and Noble PMP project was completed. Public Works Director Maurer reported that the project was complete other than the final lift of asphalt. Mayor Grant discussed the Night to Unite events he attended last week. He stated that he meet a lot of new Arden Hills' residents. He thanked the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office for attending a number of events. Mayor Grant requested that City staff address several areas in the community that are in need of mowing. ADJOURN MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember McClung seconded a motion to adiourn. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). Mayor Grant adjourned the regular City Council meeting at 7:46 p.m. Amy Dietl David Grant City Clerk Mayor