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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-21-15-WSAGENDA ITEMS Outdoor Display And Sales Zoning Regulations Matthew Bachler, Associate Planner MEMO.PDF, ATTACHMENT A.PDF, ATTACHMENT B.PDF, ATTACHMENT C.PDF Lake Johanna Fire Station No. 1 Reuse Discussion Jill Hutmacher, Community Development Director MEMO.PDF, ATTACHMENT A.PDF, ATTACHMENT B.PDF, ATTACHMENT C.PDF, ATTACHMENT D.PDF Old City Hall Site Jill Hutmacher, Community Development Director MEMO.PDF, ATTACHMENT.PDF State Of The City Update Jill Hutmacher, Community Development Director MEMO.PDF, ATTACHMENT.PDF Public Works Director/City Engineer Position Sue Iverson, Director of Finance and Administrative Services MEMO.PDF COUNCIL/STAFF COMMENTS ADJOURN Mayor: David Grant Councilmembers: Brenda Holden Fran Holmes Dave McClung Robert Woodburn Work Session City Council  Agenda September 21, 2015 5:00 p.m. City Hall Address: 1245 W Highway 96 Arden Hills MN 55112 Phone: 651 -792 -7800 Website : www.cityofardenhills.org City Vision Arden Hills is a strong community that values its unique environmental setting, strong residential neighborhoods, vital business community, well -maintained infrastructure, fiscal soundness, and our long -standing tradition as a desirable City in which to live, work, and play. CALL TO ORDER 1. 1.A. Documents: 1.B. Documents: 1.C. Documents: 1.D. Documents: 1.E. Documents: 2. AGENDA ITEMSOutdoor Display And Sales Zoning RegulationsMatthew Bachler, Associate Planner MEMO.PDF, ATTACHMENT A.PDF, ATTACHMENT B.PDF, ATTACHMENT C.PDFLake Johanna Fire Station No. 1 Reuse DiscussionJill Hutmacher, Community Development Director MEMO.PDF, ATTACHMENT A.PDF, ATTACHMENT B.PDF, ATTACHMENT C.PDF, ATTACHMENT D.PDFOld City Hall SiteJill Hutmacher, Community Development Director MEMO.PDF, ATTACHMENT.PDFState Of The City UpdateJill Hutmacher, Community Development Director MEMO.PDF, ATTACHMENT.PDFPublic Works Director/City Engineer PositionSue Iverson, Director of Finance and Administrative Services MEMO.PDFCOUNCIL/STAFF COMMENTS ADJOURN Mayor:David Grant Councilmembers:Brenda Holden Fran HolmesDave McClungRobert Woodburn Work Session City Council AgendaSeptember 21, 20155:00 p.m. City Hall Address:1245 W Highway 96 Arden Hills MN 55112 Phone:651 -792 -7800 Website : www.cityofardenhills.org City VisionArden Hills is a strong community that values its unique environmental setting, strong residential neighborhoods, vital business community, well -maintained infrastructure, fiscal soundness, and our long -standing tradition as a desirable City in which to live, work, and play.CALL TO ORDER1.1.A.Documents:1.B.Documents:1.C.Documents:1.D.Documents:1.E.Documents:2. DATE: September 21, 2015 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers Patrick Klaers, City Administrator FROM: Matthew Bachler, Associate Planner SUBJECT: Outdoor Display and Sales Zoning Regulations Background At the City Council Work Session on July 20, 2015, staff presented an inventory of properties in the B-2 and B-3 Zoning Districts with outdoor sales or exterior storage. Staff also reviewed the current regulations in the Zoning Code regarding outdoor sale and exterior storage uses in these two districts. The City Council directed staff to complete research on how other cities in the metro area regulate these types of activities in commercial districts and to report back at a future City Council Work Session. The staff report and meeting minutes from the City Council Work Session on July 20, 2015 are included in Attachments B and C. Discussion Staff has reviewed Zoning Ordinances from the cities of Brooklyn Park, Eagan, Eden Prairie, Edina, Lakeville, Maple Grove, and Roseville for provisions that regulate outdoor display and sales by businesses. Regulations on exterior storage uses were not evaluated at this time. Outdoor display and sale uses are permitted in all seven cities but are restricted in terms of the zoning districts where they are allowed. These activities are regulated through required City approvals, the types of products that can be displayed, and dimension and location standards. Staff has compiled a spreadsheet to organize this information, which has been provided in Attachment A. Districts Permitted Generally, the cities that were researched allow outdoor display and sales in most commercial zoning districts. Brooklyn Park allows these uses in their General Business District and Vehicle Sales and Showroom District, but prohibits them in the Neighborhood Retail District, except for vending machines, ice machines, and propane exchanges. Several cities do not permit outdoor display and sales on industrially zoned properties. AGENDA ITEM 1-A MEMORANDUM ______________________________________________________________________________ City of Arden Hills City Council Work Session for September 21, 2015 Page 1 of 3 Classification of Use The cities of Eagan, Eden Prairie, Edina, and Maple Grove classify outdoor display and sales as a permitted accessory use that does not require any additional City approvals. In Lakeville and Roseville, the use is listed as a permitted accessory use but businesses must obtain an administrative permit. Brooklyn Park classifies outdoor display and sales, except for vending machines, ice machines, and propane exchanges, as a conditional use that requires Conditional Use Permit approval by the City Council. Types of Products Displayed or Sold The cities of Eagan and Roseville specifically state that outdoor display items must consist of merchandise that is incidental to the primary use on the property. Maple Grove limits this activity to items that require an outdoor location (plants and fuel) and items that because of large volume or weight are more easily housed outdoors (vending machines, salt, and fertilizer). As discussed previously, Brooklyn Park limits outdoor display and sales to vending machines, ice machines, and propane exchanges in certain commercial districts. Location, Dimensional, and Performance Standards Most of the cities reviewed place restrictions on where outdoor display and sales areas can be located on a property. Some examples of these requirements include being adjacent to customer entrances and within five feet of a building wall. It is also common for these uses to be prohibited from obstructing pedestrian access, occupying on-site parking spaces, and encroaching into required structure setbacks. Outdoor display areas are commonly restricted based on total area and height. The following table provides a summary of standards used by other cities: City Maximum Display Area Maximum Height Eagan 60 square feet 4 feet Eden Prairie 6% of base area of enclosed building - Edina 10% of gross floor area of building housing principal use - Lakeville 10% of gross floor area of principal building - Roseville 350 square feet 8 feet or as determined by Community Development Dept. Note: Brooklyn Park and Maple Grove do not have standards on maximum display area or height. Three cities include performance standards for outdoor display areas. Both Eden Prairie and Maple Grove require these areas to be screened in some way, either from public roads or adjacent land uses. In Roseville, merchandise displayed outdoors must be stacked and arranged neatly at all times. ______________________________________________________________________________ City of Arden Hills City Council Work Session for September 21, 2015 Page 2 of 3 Recommendation If the City Council chooses to create regulations for outdoor display and sales activities, staff has drafted a list of initial recommendations below. Staff is requesting that the City Council review these recommendations and provide further direction: • Add a definition to the Zoning Code for Outdoor Display and Sales land use classification. • Restrict use to the B-2, B-3, B-4, and Gateway Business Zoning Districts. Complete additional research on which Zoning Districts on the TCAAP site should allow this use. • Permit outdoor display and sales as an accessory use to Retail Sales and Services and Service Station uses only. Require an Administrative Permit and Site Plan for each business proposing to have an outdoor display and sales area. • Limit types of products displayed or sold to merchandise incidental to the primary use on the property. • Require display areas to be adjacent to the principal building and on side of building with main entrance. • Prohibit display areas from obstructing pedestrian access and utilizing required on-site parking. • Limit display areas to a footprint of no more than 200 square feet. • Establish a maximum height of 6 feet for display areas, or as determined by the Community Development Department. • Require that merchandise be stacked and arranged neatly at all times and be located on a hard surface. Based on the feedback provided by the City Council, staff will work on scheduling this item for a Planning Commission Work Session to discuss this issue further. Before bringing this item to the Planning Commission, staff will notify local businesses that currently have outdoor display and sales uses about the regulations under consideration. Attachments A. Outdoor Display and Sales Regulations - Minneapolis/St. Paul Metro Area Examples B. Staff Report to the City Council , July 20, 2015 C. City Council Work Session Minutes, July 20, 2015 ______________________________________________________________________________ City of Arden Hills City Council Work Session for September 21, 2015 Page 3 of 3 Outdoor Display and Sales Zoning Regulations - Minneapolis/St. Paul Metro Area Examples City Districts Permitted Classification of Use Restrictions on Type of Display Dimensional/Location Standards Eagan Neighborhood Business, General Business, and Community Shopping Center Districts Permitted accessory use Display items must consist solely of products sold or distributed within the principal structure by the occupant thereof • Display area must be < 60 sq. ft. • Located adjacent to principal structure and on side with main entrance • Must be within 5' from building wall • Maximum height of 4' • Display area cannot take up required parking spaces or landscaped area Maple Grove B - Business District Permitted accessory use • Limited to items which require outdoor sales location (plants, fuel), and items because of large volume/weight more easily housed outdoors (vending machine, salt, fertilizer) • Separate requirements for temporary outdoor display • Must be 200' from residential property unless separated by arterial street • Screened from all lot lines Lakeville C-1, C-2, C-3, C-CBD, I- CBD, I-1, I-2 Permitted accessory use with Administrative Permit Include more restrictive standards for outside sales at motor vehicle fuel facilities in terms of total area, height, and types of displays permitted. • Area < 10% of principal building • Limited to area of customer entrances • No display in required setbacks • Display area included in calculation for required parking spaces • Cannot occupy space required for parking • Propane lockers must be on concrete/asphalt surface adjacent to principal building • Propane lockers cannot encroach on pedestrian sidewalk or impede circulation Outdoor Display and Sales Zoning Regulations - Minneapolis/St. Paul Metro Area Examples City Districts Permitted Classification of Use Restrictions on Type of Display Dimensional/Location Standards Edina PCD-1, PCD-2, PCD-3 Permitted accessory use - • Display area cannot occupy > 10% of gross floor area of building housing principal use • No display within 1/2 required front street or side street setback • No display in required side/rear setback Brooklyn Park Outdoor sales: B-3, B-4 Vending/ice machine, propane exchange: B-2, B- 3, B-4, BP, I Outdoor sales: conditional use Vending/ice machine, propane exchange: permitted use in conjunction with vehicle service business or grocery/variety goods Distinction made between vending/ice machines and propane exchange and general outdoor sales and display Outdoor sales: cannot block sidewalks or encroach on sidewalks. Must be identified on approved Site Plan. Vending/ice machine, propane exchange: adjacent to primary building; project < 5' from building; minimum access width 4'. Eden Prairie Neighborhood Commercial, Community Commercial, Highway Commercial, Regional Service Commercial, Regional Commercial Permitted accessory use Separate requirements for temporary outdoor display • Building must not exceed permitted FAR • Material/equipment must be screened from road and adjacent land uses with a wall of the building • May not encompass area > 6% of base area of enclosed building Roseville NB, CB, RB-1, RB-2, CMU, O/BP, I Permitted accessory use. Annual permit required in Commercial and Mixed Use Districts • Merchandise limited to items incidental to primary use of premises • Separate standards for outdoor sales events and outdoor seasonal retail sales • Separate standards for outdoor display for motor fuel sales, motor vehicle repair, and body shops • Limited to 350 square feet • Cannot utilize existing on-site parking spaces • Cannot obstruct pedestrian access • Merchandise stacked/arranged neatly • Max height 8' or as determined by CD Department DATE: July 20, 2015 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers Patrick Klaers, City Administrator FROM: Ryan Streff, City Planner Matthew Bachler, Associate Planner SUBJECT: Review of properties with Outdoor Sales or Exterior Storage within the B-2 and B-3 Zoning Districts Background At the regular City Council meeting on April 13, 2015, staff was directed to review properties within the City with outdoor sales or exterior storage and report back to the City Council at a future Work Session. The Community Development Department has completed a preliminary inventory of commercial and industrial properties in the B-2 and B-3 Zoning Districts. This inventory included information on the type of business, whether outdoor sales or exterior storage are present on the property, and if the property has received approval for these activities. For the purpose of this memo, staff focused on the B-2 and B-3 Districts as most of the commercial retail properties in the City are within these two districts. Businesses that have outdoor sales or exterior storage but which are not located in either district, such as the Holiday Service Station on Highway 96, are not discussed in this memo. If directed by the City Council, staff is prepared to complete a similar inventory of properties within the City’s primarily industrial zoning districts. It should also be noted that trash and service areas are not addressed in the memo because these uses are not defined as exterior storage in the Zoning Code. Analysis Outdoor Sales The Zoning Code does not include a general definition for outdoor sales. The closest term is Open Sales Lot, which is defined as, “Any land used or occupied for the purpose of buying and selling any goods, materials, or merchandise, and for the storing of same under the open sky prior to sale.” Generally, this term is more applicable to the use of a property for motor vehicle sales and leasing or flea market type activities and not to limited display of retail goods, such as AGENDA ITEM 1-B MEMORANDUM ______________________________________________________________________________ City of Arden Hills City Council Work Session for July 20, 2015 Page 1 of 3 ice melt or firewood. However, the definition for open sales lots in the Zoning Code has been interpreted it to apply to all cases of outdoor display and sale of goods. The Zoning Code prohibits open sales lot uses in the B-2 District (Section 1320.085, Subd. 2). Open air garden centers with an approved Conditional Use Permit are exempt from this restriction. For the B-3 District, the Land Use Chart within the Zoning Code does not specifically permit or prohibit open sales lots. Section 1320.03 of the Zoning Code states that the City Council may designate a use as a conditional use if it is not listed in the Land Use Chart. Five properties in the B-2 and B-3 Districts have some type of outdoor sales or display. The table below provides information on these properties: Exterior Storage The Zoning Code defines exterior storage as, “the storage of goods, materials, equipment, manufactured products and similar items not fully enclosed by a building.” The Land Use Chart restricts exterior storage uses only to the I-2 - General Industrial District. Exterior storage is prohibited in both the B-2 and B-3 Districts. However, in cases where a property has an approved Conditional Use Permit for an open air garden center, limited exterior storage directly associated with the garden center use may be approved by the City. The inventory completed by staff included two properties with exterior storage areas. The table below provides information on these properties: Zoning District Products Sold/Displayed City Approvals 1201 County Road E - Now Bike & Fitness B-2 District Bicycles - 1306 County Road E - Shell Gas Station B-2 District Propane tanks, firewood, ice melt, bagged ice Approved CUP requires outdoor display of products be contained in cabinets or racks (PC 94-014). 3527 Lexington Ave. - Frattallone's Ace Hardware B-2 District Garden supplies, propane tanks, ice melt Approved CUP for outdoor seasonal garden center and limited display areas at store entrance (PC 15-002). 3585 Lexington Ave. - Walgreens B-2 District Propane tanks - 3717 Lexington Ave. - Cub Foods B-3 District Propane tanks, firewood, garden supplies • Approved PUD for seasonal garden center with condition that adequate parking is provided (PC 02-018). • Non-garden center sales did not receive approval from City. ______________________________________________________________________________ City of Arden Hills City Council Work Session for July 20, 2015 Page 2 of 3 Discussion Staff is requesting direction on the following items: 1) Should certain types of outdoor display and sales, such as vending machines, propane tank exchanges, and ice machines, be allowed as permitted accessory uses if the principal use on the property is a vehicle service business or convenience retail store? 2) Should a separate definition be added to the Zoning Code specifically for outdoor display and sales for vehicle service businesses and convenience retail stores? 3) Should products that are displayed outdoors while a business is open and stored inside overnight, such as equipment or bicycles, be exempt from the restrictions on outdoor display and sales? 4) Should the City establish a process that would allow more extensive outdoor display and sales areas with an approved Site Plan if certain location and setback standards are met? 5) Should any changes be made at this time to the Zoning Code’s prohibition of exterior storage in the B-2 and B-3 District? Attachments • Map of Properties in the B-2 and B-3 Districts with Outdoor Sales or Exterior Storage Zoning District Products Stored City Approvals 1253 Connelly Ave - Pugleasa Company B-2 District Materials, equipment Approved Site Plan Review for exterior storage area screened by 8' chain link fence with slats (PC 86-026). 3527 Lexington Ave - Frattallone's Ace Hardware B-2 District Seasonal garden center supplies and materials Approved CUP allows storage of products associated with seasonal garden center (PC 15-002). ______________________________________________________________________________ City of Arden Hills City Council Work Session for July 20, 2015 Page 3 of 3 Approved: August 10, 2015 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION JULY 20, 2015 5:00 P.M. - ARDEN HILLS CITY HALL 1. AGENDA ITEMS A. Outdoor Sales and Exterior Storage Associate Planner Bachler explained that at the regular City Council meeting on April 13, 2015, staff was directed to review properties within the City with outdoor sales or exterior storage and report back to the City Council. He noted that the Community Development Department has completed a preliminary inventory of commercial and industrial properties in the B-2 and B-3 Zoning Districts. This inventory includes information on the type of business, whether outdoor sales or exterior storage are present on the property, and if the property has received approval for these activities. Associate Planner Bachler stated that for the preliminary review, staff focused on the B-2 and B- 3 Districts as most of the commercial retail properties in the City are within these two districts. Businesses that have outdoor sales or exterior storage but are not located in either district, such as the Holiday Service Station on Highway 96, have not been reviewed at this time. If directed by the City Council, staff is prepared to complete a similar inventory of properties within the City’s primarily industrial zoning districts. It should also be noted that trash and service areas were not addressed because these uses are not defined as exterior storage in the Zoning Code. Staff reviewed the results of the inventory survey with the Council and requested direction on the following items: 1) Should certain types of outdoor display and sales, such as vending machines, propane tank exchanges, and ice machines, be allowed as permitted accessory uses if the principal use on the property is a vehicle service business or convenience retail store? 2) Should a separate definition be added to the Zoning Code specifically for outdoor display and sales for vehicle service businesses and convenience retail stores? 3) Should products that are displayed outdoors while a business is open and stored inside overnight, such as equipment or bicycles, be exempt from the restrictions on outdoor display and sales? ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – JULY 20, 2015 2 4) Should the City establish a process that would allow more extensive outdoor display and sales areas with an approved Site Plan if certain location and setback standards are met? 5) Should any changes be made at this time to the Zoning Code’s prohibition of exterior storage in the B-2 and B-3 District? Councilmember Holden questioned the zoning for the Holiday Station store. Associate Planner Bachler indicated that the Holiday Station Store on Highway 96 is zoned Gateway Business District. Mayor Grant requested that the Council address staff’s questions one at a time regarding outdoor sales and exterior storage. The Council discussed the use and location of outdoor vending machines. Associate Planner Bachler commented that he would consider Redbox video rental units to be vending machines. The Council supported the use and location of soda machines and Redbox vending units outdoors. Councilmember Holden believed that there should be separate City Code standards for gas stations and another for retail. Councilmember McClung agreed that this made the most sense. Councilmember Holden feared that shops would need further regulating if the City allowed items to be stored outdoors during the day and stored indoors at night. Councilmember McClung suggested that this not be an exemption and that the City review this item further. City Administrator Klaers noted that retail businesses such as secondhand book stores will often cart items outdoors during business hours and wheel them back in when closing. Councilmember Holmes recommended that the Council investigate a process that would allow more extensive outdoor display and sales areas with an approved Site Plan if certain location and setback standards are met. Mayor Grant agreed. Councilmember Woodburn was hesitant to investigate this further as he feared outdoor display areas would be difficult for the City to regulate. The Council discussed the outdoor storage that was approved for Frattallone’s in the B-2 district. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – JULY 20, 2015 3 Mayor Grant did not want to see the City creating additional outdoor storage in the B-2 or B-3 zoning district. Councilmembers McClung and Woodburn agreed with Mayor Grant. Councilmember Woodburn discussed the storage needs for a garden center and commented on how this was a very specific use that required outdoor sales. Councilmember Holmes did not believe that outdoor storage should be prohibited. Associate Planner Bachler stated that he would investigate this matter further, see how other cities were handling outdoor sales and storage, and report back to the Council at a future meeting. AGENDA ITEM – 1B City of Arden Hills City Council Meeting for September 21, 2015 P:\Planning\Research Projects\Fire Station No. 1 Page 1 of 2 MEMORANDUM DATE: September 21, 2015 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers Patrick Klaers, City Administrator FROM: Ryan Streff, City Planner SUBJECT: Lake Johanna Fire Station No. 1 Reuse Discussion Requested Action Provide direction to staff on the reuse of the Lake Johanna Fire Station No. 1 located at 3246 New Brighton Road. Background At the City Council work session on August 17, 2015, Councilmember McClung asked that the Council discuss the potential closure of Fire Station No. 1. Lake Johanna Fire Chief Tim Boehlke, and Assistant Fire Chief Eric Nordeen discussed the history, staffing, and the new operating model for the Lake Johanna Fire Department (LJFD). Fire Chief Boehlke explained how the 24-hour duty crew and the effective coverage of the three (3) other stations has made Fire Station No. 1 no longer necessary and recommended that the station be closed. The Council was generally supportive of the closure of Fire Station No. 1. Fire Station No. 1 - Site Information • Current Zoning: R2 – Single & Two Family Residential District • Future Land Use: Public & Institutional • Lot Size: 2.83 Acres (1.12 acre wetland on eastern half of lot) • Lot Frontage/Width: Approximately 330 feet along New Brighton Road. • Lot Depth: Approximately 265 – 400 feet • Constructed: 1960 - 3 vehicle/truck bays, office, basement (under office area), and a detached accessory structure. • Estimated Market Value: $748,000 AGENDA ITEM – 1B City of Arden Hills City Council Meeting for September 21, 2015 P:\Planning\Research Projects\Fire Station No. 1 Page 2 of 2 Zoning: R2 – Single & Two Family Residential District • Single Family Lot Area (Minimum): 11,000 sq. ft. • Lot Size (Minimum): 85/120 (Width/Depth) • Density: Up to 5 units per net acre. • Permitted Uses: Single-family detached and Residential facility (serving 1-6 people). • Conditional Uses: Public Use, Single-family attached, two-family, House of worship, Nursery (Landscape), Nursing home and assisted living, Boarding house, Residential facility (state licensed-serving 7-16), and School-general education. Discussion Given that the Council has expressed preliminary support for the closure of Lake Johanna Fire Station No. 1, staff is requesting further direction on the potential reuse of the site. 1) What is the Council’s preferred use of the Fire Station site? 2) Does the Council envision that the existing building would be part of the reuse or would the site be fully redeveloped and the existing buildings demolished? 3) If a residential use is preferred, would the Council support smaller lot sizes or higher density than what is allowed in the R2 Zoning District? Attachments A. City Council Work Session Minutes – August 17, 2015 B. Aerial Maps & Photos C. Land Use Chart D. Zoning Map Approved: September 14, 2015 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION AUGUST 17, 2015 5:00 P.M. - ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Mayor Grant called to order the City Council work session at 5:00 p.m. Present: Mayor David Grant; Councilmembers Fran Holmes, Dave McClung, and Robert Woodburn Absent: Councilmember Brenda Holden (excused) Also present: City Administrator Patrick Klaers; Director of Finance and Administrative Services Sue Iverson; Public Works Director Terry Maurer; Community Development Director Jill Hutmacher; Finance Analyst Dave Perrault; and City Clerk Amy Dietl 1. AGENDA ITEMS A. Fire Station 1 Discussion Councilmember McClung stated that in July of 2015, the Lake Johanna Fire Department (LJFD) began 24-hour staffing at two of its stations. He explained that this had been the goal of the LJFD for the past seven years. He indicated that discussion was needed to determine what to do with Fire Station 1. He did not believe that there would be any negative implications to closing Fire Station 1. He requested that the Council discuss the station’s future and give him direction to provide to the Fire Board. Tim Boehlke, Fire Chief of the Lake Johanna Fire Department, discussed the history of the LJFD as well as the new operating model. He believed that the new staffing model was improving response time and morale. He commented that duty crews managed all calls except for structure fires which require a call-back. He explained that auto aid is received from the cities of Roseville and Vadnais Heights for structure fires. Mayor Grant requested further information on how response times have improved. Chief Boehlke discussed how response times have improved since implementing the 24-hour duty crew. He believed that the City of Arden Hills was well covered by the other three fire ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – AUGUST 17, 2015 2 stations. He stated that he understood the history of Fire Station 1 but he has to recommend that this station be closed as it is no longer necessary. Eric Nordeen, Assistant Fire Chief of the Lake Johanna Fire Department, reported that the new staffing model has also improved hiring and employee retention. He believed that the 24-hour duty crew and faster response times have assisted in saving several townhomes in the community already. Mayor Grant questioned how many cities were serviced by the LJFD and where the fire stations were located. Chief Boehlke indicated that three cities were serviced by the LJFD and the other stations were located in Shoreview (2) and North Oaks. Mayor Grant inquired if the longevity of the department would allow for Arden Hills to continue to be protected by the Lake Johanna Fire Department. Chief Boehlke commented that the Fire Department had a 20-year agreement with the City of Arden Hills. He discussed the numerous staffing benefits of the LJFD. Further discussion ensued regarding the future of the Lake Johanna Fire Department. Councilmember Woodburn commented that another option for the City of Arden Hills would be to affiliate with another city for fire protection. He believed that the City’s expense per capita was fair when compared to neighboring cities. He was in favor of reviewing a more “apples-to- apples” comparison of fire service related expenses per capita. Mayor Grant requested that the conversation return to the future of Fire Station 1. Chief Boehlke explained that Fire Station 1 was built in 1943 when the department covered the territory all the way to Larpenteur Avenue. He reported that currently Fire Station 1 was in a poor location and did not serve the City of Arden Hills well. In addition, the building was aging and in need of numerous repairs. Councilmember McClung recommended that if Fire Station 1 were to close, and if the land was sold, the proceeds from the sale could be put into a fund to buy down the capital costs for future equipment expenses. Mayor Grant did not believe it made much sense to keep the station open given the expense to heat and maintain the building. Councilmember Woodburn questioned what would happen to the furniture and equipment within Fire Station 1. Chief Boehlke indicated that an equipment inventory would be taken and some of the equipment would be kept. The remainder would be phased out and sold. He understood that this was a big decision and explained that the Council had time to discuss everything before making a decision. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – AUGUST 17, 2015 3 Mayor Grant believed that one of the justifications for going to the duty crew seven years ago was in anticipation of closing Fire Station 1. Councilmember Holmes and Councilmember McClung agreed that this was the case. Mayor Grant asked that an article in the City newsletter properly informing the public of the plan to close Fire Station 1 be published well-before the closure of the station. Councilmember McClung discussed the timeline and anticipated that Fire Station 1 would not close until sometime in 2016. He noted that the 2016 LJFD budget anticipates the station being in operation in 2016. Councilmember Woodburn requested again that staff provide the Council with an apples-to- apples comparison for the Fire Department with neighboring communities. B. Presbyterian Homes – County Road D Access Driveway Community Development Director Hutmacher explained that the Lake Johanna Fire Department has contacted staff about concerns with the County Road D driveway for the Presbyterian Homes development at 3200 Lake Johanna Boulevard. The driveway includes a right-out only barrier curb median that restricts traffic from turning left onto County Road D. The Lake Johanna Fire Department has reviewed this access and determined that its design impedes access to the site by emergency vehicles. Community Development Director Hutmacher indicated that Presbyterian Homes was required to construct the barrier curb median as a condition of approval for the Master PUD that was approved for the property in November 2010. The purpose of the condition was to prohibit traffic from continuing directly down Wheeler Avenue when exiting the site. Mayor Grant asked if the Fire Department signed off on the pork chop design for the Brownstones. Community Development Director Hutmacher stated that the department did sign off on the current design. Councilmember McClung requested that representatives from the LJFD discuss the problems with the site. Nate Berg, Fire Marshal for the Lake Johanna Fire Department, commented that if the department were to respond to this site for a structure fire, there was concern that the engines would be driving over the curb due to the pork chop. He stated that if the pork chop was not there, the engines would be able to make the turn into the Brownstone site. Councilmember Holmes recommended that the pork chop be removed. Fire Marshal Berg noted an additional concern with access from an interior driveway. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – AUGUST 17, 2015 4 Mayor Grant agreed with Councilmember Holmes and explained that the safety of the Brownstone residents must be considered first and foremost. Public Works Director Maurer reported that he would work with Presbyterian Homes and the LJFD to resolve this issue. C. Public Works • Farnsworth Encroachment Agreement Public Works Director Maurer discussed the Farnsworth Encroachment Agreement with the Council. He noted that Mr. Farnsworth was building a new home at 1487 Lametti Lane. The home has access to the lake and the City has an existing sanitary sewer line that runs across the Farnsworth property in this area. He explained that Mr. Farnsworth would like to do some landscaping that would fall within the existing utility easement. He noted that staff and the City Attorney have been working with Mr. Farnsworth to draft an acceptable encroachment agreement. He discussed the agreement with the Council and requested direction on how to proceed. Mayor Grant understood that Mr. Farnsworth was requesting to landscape the easement area. Mr. Farnsworth reported that this was the case. Mayor Grant explained that if the City ever had to excavate the area within the easement, Mr. Farnsworth would be responsible for replacing any landscaping material that would have to be removed. Public Works Director Maurer stated that this was the understanding with the exception of the boulder wall, which would be replaced as it was found prior to any excavation work that may be necessary in the future. Mayor Grant asked if the encroachment agreement would be tied to the homeowner or be tied to the land. Councilmember Holmes asked if the applicant needed to receive approval from the DNR. Public Works Director Maurer stated that the City was only granting an encroachment agreement over the City’s easement. It was noted that the applicant would be responsible for pursuing any other necessary permits for the proposed landscaping. Councilmember Holmes recommended that all references to the Farnsworth’s be removed from the encroachment agreement in order to ensure that the agreement was tied to the parcel and not the property owners. Councilmember Holmes suggested that the language regarding the Farnsworth’s satisfaction with the wall’s appearance be removed from the encroachment agreement. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – AUGUST 17, 2015 5 Public Works Director Maurer stated that he would check this recommendation with the City Attorney. Councilmember Woodburn questioned if the shoreline had a drop off. Mr. Farnsworth reported that the shoreline did have a six-foot drop off. Public Works Director Maurer reported that the agreement would be made against the land, similar to the easement on the property. He commented that if the Council was in support of the encroachment agreement, he would place this item on an upcoming Consent Agenda for Council approval. The Council was in agreement with staff’s suggestion. • County Road E2 Trail Public Works Director Maurer reported that the County Road E2 Interchange was scheduled to be replaced by MnDOT in 2016. A pedestrian facility on the south side of the bridge would be included as part of this Interchange replacement project. He noted that a trail would be extended past Cleveland Avenue. He stated that there would be a 600-foot gap between the new trail and the City’s existing Safe Routes to School trail which starts at New Brighton Road and continues to Old Highway 10. He commented that the extra 600-feet of sidewalk is not a programed expense. He requested comment from the Council on how to proceed with this potential trail connection. Mayor Grant questioned if it would cost the City more to wait and complete the segment in the future. Public Works Director Maurer anticipated that the construction and design costs would be close to the same whether the work was done today or in the future. Further discussion ensued regarding road construction taking place in and around the City of Arden Hills. Mayor Grant questioned the expense of the 600-foot sidewalk. Public Works Director Maurer estimated that the trail segment would cost the City around $250,000. Councilmember Woodburn questioned how many pedestrians would be walking in this area. He inquired if it would be better to install a path versus a trail. Public Works Director Maurer commented that this was a concern, but noted that the sidewalk segment would create a connection to the City’s trail segments. He then discussed the State Aid trail construction requirements. Councilmember McClung did not support the sidewalk segment at this time. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – AUGUST 17, 2015 6 Councilmember Woodburn believed that there may be a better place for the $250,000 to be spent. Mayor Grant was in favor of the Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee reviewing this item. Public Works Director Maurer commented that staff could have the sidewalk segment bid by the City of New Brighton and explained that it may not be pursued, pending the expense. He anticipated that the County would pay for approximately 25% of the trail based on their cost participation policy. Councilmember Holmes was interested in knowing the expense of the trail to see if it could fit into the 2016 budget. Mayor Grant questioned the expense to find out how much the sidewalk segment would cost the City. Public Works Director Maurer estimated the design costs to be $30,100. He reported that if the Council did not want to pursue this trail after it was designed, the plans could be used in the future. Mayor Grant inquired if the sidewalk expense would fit into the City’s 2016 budget. Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson commented that the Council could use reserves. Mayor Grant stated that after considering the expense of the trail and its design, he did not support the trail segment. He believed that the funds could be used elsewhere or at another point in the future to complete a trail segment. He was in favor of the City focusing on County Road E. D. 2016 Proposed Preliminary Budget and Tax Levy Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson reviewed the 2016 preliminary budget and tax levy with the Council. She noted that she met with Ramsey County last Thursday afternoon. At that meeting, she was told by the County that the City’s property values had risen by 1.8% and that the county-wide average was 3.4%. She explained that the Round Lake TIF District expires in 2015, which means that the area would be coming back onto the tax rolls in 2016. City Administrator Klaers explained that staff was also seeking additional insight with regard to taxing issues in order to fund street improvements, parks and trails. Staff also needs input on COLA, step, and wage increases for 2016. He recommended that the City’s tax rate remain level with 2015 and that the Council take advantage of increased property values and the properties coming back on the tax rolls. He noted that due to valuation increases, the City could keep the tax rate flat for 2016 and the tax levy amount would increase by 6.5% or $217,000. Councilmember Woodburn asked if staff would be proposing increases in expenses of more than $217,000. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – AUGUST 17, 2015 7 City Administrator Klaers reported that this was the case if you included the transfer to the PIR Fund. Mayor Grant commented that the public safety increases equated to a 2% levy increase. He requested further information on the staff wage increases. Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson discussed how providing a 2% cost of living adjustment in addition to step increases would impact the tax levy. She encouraged the Council to consider if the compensation scale should be adjusted by 2% as the recent study used 2014 wages and the consultant reported that the market moved 2% for 2015. Further discussion ensued regarding the tax levy. Councilmember McClung discussed the tax rate and appreciated staff providing the proper numbers in order for this to remain flat. Councilmember Holmes was concerned about the City’s PIR fund. She did not want to see this fund diminished. Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson requested that the Council provide her with a starting point. She understood that the Council could always work their way down. Mayor Grant offered 3% as a starting point. He questioned how under budget the City was at the end of 2014. Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson reported that the City had an excess of revenue over expenditures of $142,000 at the end of 2014 in the General Fund. She explained that the funds remained in the General Fund as the City was right at the 50% Fund Balance level according to policy so no funds were transferred to the PIR Fund. Councilmember McClung stated that he would support 3%. Councilmember Holmes did not support 3%. She believed it should be higher. Councilmember McClung feared that the City should not raise its taxes too much given the fact that the County always has such large increases. Councilmember Woodburn commented that he would go along with the 3%. Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson asked if the Council wanted to review a budget prior to approving the preliminary tax levy. The Council was in favor of reviewing a budget when it set the preliminary tax levy at the September meeting. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – AUGUST 17, 2015 8 Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson thanked the Council for their input and noted that the Council would be approving the preliminary tax levy on Monday, September 28th . E. State of the City Update Community Development Director Hutmacher stated that the City Council has scheduled the State of the City events as follows: • Tuesday, September 29, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. at City Hall • Thursday, October 1, 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. at Flaherty’s Arden Bowl Community Development Director Hutmacher reported that event promotion is underway and will include: • News item on the City’s homepage and business news page • Advertisements in Shoreview-Arden Hills Bulletin (2) • Citywide postcard mailing • City newsletter announcements • Email invitation to businesses and stakeholder list • Postcard delivery to local businesses by Economic Development Commission members • City Council meeting announcements • News item on the Cable Bulletin Community Development Director Hutmacher stated that in order to prepare for the event, the City Council is requested to identify presentation topics and speaker assignments. The Economic Development Commission discussed the State of the City presentation at their meeting on August 5, 2015, and recommends the following topics: • Rice Creek Commons (TCAAP) Update o TCAAP Redevelopment Code and Comprehensive Plan Amendment o TCAAP Site Redevelopment Infrastructure Preliminary Design Report o Remediation, infrastructure and development schedule • 2015/2016 Transportation Projects o County Road E and Highway 51/Snelling Avenue bridge o 2015 Pavement Management Projects o Round Lake Road o Lexington Avenue/County Road F intersection improvements o Highway 96/I-35W bridge replacement o Lake Valentine Road/I-35W bridge replacement o County Road E2/I-35W bridge replacement o County Road H/I-35W improvements • Current Development Projects o Red Fox Business Center o Goodwill ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – AUGUST 17, 2015 9 o Johanna Shores Brownstone Buildings o Valentine Bluff o Tavern Grill • Business Retention and Expansion Program o Program overview o Project timeline • City Video Tour • Arden Hills Foundation Update Community Development Director Hutmacher commented that a MnDOT representative will be asked to attend to answer questions on transportation projects. Councilmember Woodburn was in favor of the Finance Department providing a presentation as well. Councilmember McClung suggested that the Popular Report be presented. He asked that a brief comment be made regarding the 24-hour duty crew for the Lake Johanna Fire Department. He commented that he would be willing to address this topic at the State of the City meetings. Councilmember Holmes volunteered to discuss transportation issues at the State of the City meetings. Mayor Grant reported that he would discuss TCAAP. Councilmember Holmes suggested that Councilmember Holden address current development projects. She reported that she would discuss the business retention program. Councilmember Woodburn explained that he would address the finance presentation. Mayor Grant requested that Kim Tamble provide an update from the Arden Hills Foundation. F. City Video Tour Update Community Development Director Hutmacher stated that the Economic Development Commission (EDC) has been working with CTV North Suburbs since 2014 on a City video tour that will be used as a marketing tool to attract new businesses and residents to the community. CTV has completed production work and the EDC reviewed the video at their meeting on August 5, 2015. The EDC provided staff with recommended changes to some of the graphics in the video and these revisions have since been incorporated. The EDC also directed staff to work with CTV to shorten the length of the video if possible. She requested feedback from the Council on how to proceed. The City video was played for the Council. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – AUGUST 17, 2015 10 Councilmember McClung recommended that the screen showing the Target in Shoreview be removed so as not to mislead people into thinking that the Target is located in Arden Hills. In addition, he requested a completed shot of the apartments on County Road F. Councilmember Holmes added that the YMCA was also shown and this was not in Arden Hills. Mayor Grant was not concerned with the Target shot as it is located extremely close to the Arden Hills border. Community Development Director Hutmacher reported that businesses value having nearby service retail for their employees. Mayor Grant questioned what the EDC thought of the video. Community Development Director Hutmacher stated that several font changes were made. The EDC would like the video to be shorter, but this would require something to be cut. Councilmember Holmes did not believe the video should be shortened or changed. Community Development Director Hutmacher questioned if the video should be posted on the City’s website or if it should be unveiled at the State of the City. Councilmember Holmes was in favor of showing the video at the State of the City, but recommended that it also be placed on the website as soon as possible. The Council was in agreement. 2. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND STAFF UPDATES Councilmember Holmes requested the Council review the City’s antenna policy to be consistent with the City Attorney’s suggestions. Councilmember Holmes asked if the Old City Hall property should be discussed by the Council at a future work session. Mayor Grant was also interested in discussing the Old City Hall property. Councilmember McClung was interested in discussing the sale of this property as well. He believed that the timing of the sale would be important as TCAAP develops. Mayor Grant commented that the City of Roseville seems to have planted a number of trees along County Road C. These trees are growing really well and have watering bags on them. He recommended that staff closely monitor the City’s newly planted trees to ensure that they are properly watered. Mayor Grant stated that he was pleased with the progress being made on County Road E. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – AUGUST 17, 2015 11 ADJOURN Mayor Grant adjourned the City Council work session at 7:45 p.m. __________________________ __________________________ Amy Dietl David Grant City Clerk Mayor This map is a user generated static output from an Internet mapping site and is for reference only. 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(revised 11/25/13) CD POS Antenna, Dish or Tower CA CA CA CA CA CA CA CA CA CA CA CA CA CA CA CA CA CA Boarding house C C C C == == == C == == Brewpub CCC C Business service == == == == A P P P C P P P P P Clinic, medical office == == == == P P P P P C P P P P P Club or lodge (non‑profit)== == == == P P P == C == == P Club, sports & fitness == == == == A P P P C P P P P Commercial recreation - indoor == == == == P P P == P P Daycare Facility, over 10 P PPPP P P P P P Daycare, family - 10 or less AAAAA A A Daycare, group family - 14 or less CA CA CA CA CA CA CA Dog kennel == == == == C C == == == Dog run AAA= = = = = = = = = = = = A Drive-up windows == == == == C C C A == CA Dry cleaning & laundry, pick-up station == == == == C A A == A == P Dry cleaning & laundry, self-service laundry C= =C C = = = = = = = == = Dwelling: density zoning D D D D == == == == P == Dwelling: multiple family == == C C C C == == C C == P == Dwelling: single-family attached CCDD P = = Dwelling: single‑family detached P P P P == == == == == P == Dwelling: two‑family CCPPC = = = = = = = = = = P = = Dwelling: live-work unit == == == == C C == Financial institution & service == == == == P P P P P C P P P P == P Garage, truck == == == == == == == == C C == == Home occupation: Class I AAAAA A A = = Home occupation: Class II CA CA CA CA CA == == == C == == CA == Hospital D Hotel/motel == == == == C P C C C == C P House of worship CCCCC CCCCC CP Manufactured home park == == C == == == == == == == == == == Manufacturing & processing: Class I AAA P P P P = = C Manufacturing & processing: Class II == == == == == == == == P == == Microbrewery CCC C C C Microdistillery CCC C C C Mortuary, funeral home == == == == P P == C == == == C Multiple occupancy building == == == == C C C C C C C C C C == P Nursery C C C C == == == == == == CA Nursing home and assisted living C C C C D C == == == == C P CC GB I‑1I - 2I - F L E XUses: Zoning Districts: R‑1R‑2R‑3R‑4N BB‑1B‑2B‑3M R M BB‑4 City of Arden Hills Chapter 13 Zoning Code Section 1320 – District Provisions Adopted: November 13, 2006 Page 11 of 59 Office = = = = = = = = PPPPPPPPP P P Park Facilities P Pawn shop Personal services CAPPPCP A P Public use CCCCCCCCCCCCC C PPCC Research and development facility CPCCC PPP P P Research animals CC C P Residence Hall, dormitory == == == C C D == == == == == == == C P Residential facility, state licensed, serving 1-6 P P P P P P == == == == == P Residential facility, state licensed, serving 7- 16 CCCCC C C Restaurant and restaurant-fast food = = = = = = = = CAPPPCPCC P Retail sales & service = = = = = = = = PAPPPCAAA A P School, general education C C C C == == == C == == C P School, higher education D= == == = C C = = C C = == = C P School, specialized education == == == == C C C C C == == C P Service station == == == == C C == C C C C Storage, exterior == == == == == == == == == CA Studio == == == == C C P P P C == == P Theater, indoor == == == == A C P == C == == P Utility distribution line PPPPPPPPP PPP P PPAP Utility substation == == == == == == == == C C C C Utility transmission CCCCCCCCC CCC C CCCC Vehicle – motorized, leasing and rentals == == == == C C == == == C Vehicle - motorized, service == == == == C C == == == C Warehousing = = = = = = = = AAAA CPP C A CD POSMR MB “P” = Permitted; 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Questions conc erning the Zoning M ap s hould be directed to City Hall. Zoning designations are subject to change. Pl ease refer to the Zoning Code for complete inform ation. Adopted: April 12, 1993Printed: May 7, 2015 Zoning Map ¯ 0 10.5 Miles R-1 - Single Family Residen tial District R-2 - Single & Two Family Residential District R-3 - Townhouse & Low Density Multiple Dwelling District R-4 - M ultiple Dwelling District M -R - Mixe d Residential Distr ict B-1 - Limited Business District B-2 - Gen eral Business District B-3 - Service Business Distr ict B-4 - Retail Center Dist rict M -B - Mixed Business District N-B - N eigborhood Business District C-C - C ivic Center District G-B - Gateway Business I-1 - Limited Industrial Distr ict I-2 - G eneral Industr ial District I-FLE X Distr ict PO S - Parks and Open Space District CD - C onservation Distr ict Railroad Right-of-Way WATE R AGENDA ITEM – 1C MEMORANDUM DATE: September 21, 2015 TO: Honorable Mayor and Councilmembers FROM: Jill Hutmacher, Community Development Director SUBJECT: Old City Hall Site In 2011, the City Council considered disposition of the Old City Hall site and decided to wait to until the real estate market had improved and TCAAP was closer to development. The Council recently asked that this topic be brought forward for discussion. Background The site located at 1450 Highway 96 West is the former location of City Hall and the Public Works Facility. In 2006, an office condominium use was proposed. The adjacent townhome association opposed the redevelopment proposal, and the City Council considered several conditions on development to mitigate community concerns. Ultimately, the proposal did not move forward. In 2009, the building was demolished and the site has remained vacant. The site is zoned and guided NB Neighborhood Business. The townhome development to the south is zoned R-3 Townhouse & Low Density Multiple Dwelling District. The Neighborhood Business district allows the following as permitted uses: Clinics and medical offices, daycare facilities, financial institutions, offices, state-licensed residential facilities (1-6), and retail. The following are allowed as conditional uses: dry cleaning, multiple family residential, two-family residential, live-work units, houses of worship, multiple occupancy buildings, personal services, public uses, research and development facilities, state-licensed residential facilities (7-16), restaurants, and studios. Development Opportunities  The site has excellent visibility from Highway 96 and access to US-10 and I-35W.  The residential real estate market has improved, and this may be a good time to market the site for residential uses.  The site has been cleared. Development Challenges  Access to the site is through the existing driveway to the daycare facility off of Hamline and from a right-in, right-out access from Highway 96. During the discussion of the 2006 development proposal, community members voiced concerns about the Hamline Page 2 of 2 access. If the Hamline Avenue access is retained, a right-hand turn lane or other traffic safety measure may be necessary.  Given the previous use, the environmental condition of the site is somewhat uncertain. A leaking underground storage tank was removed and abated several years ago. It is believed, however, that road construction materials and street sweepings may have been deposited on the site. Additional environmental mitigation may be necessary.  The site would likely have more value for retail or office use following the development of residential units on TCAAP. Market Feedback In 2011, the City received feedback on the parcel from a developer panel. Although the market has improved in the last four years, most of the developer feedback remains relevant:  Given access challenges and the relatively few surrounding households, the site is not appropriate for retail development.  The site is too small to support an apartment development that is large enough (200 units) to attract an institutional investor.  An office use would theoretically work on the site, but would probably only occur in a very active office market with low vacancy rates.  Townhomes similar to what is built to the south are the most probable use for the site.  A sale is most likely to occur if site challenges (access, use, environmental concerns) have been resolved prior to marketing the site.  Depending on the strength of the market, the City may want to hire a broker. Discussion Questions 1. Does the City Council want to move forward with marketing the site? If so, what is the Council consensus on land use and access? 2. In order to position the site for sale, does the Council want to rezone the site or investigate/mitigate any environmental issues? 3. Once TCAAP develops, additional space for Public Works equipment storage will be necessary. Does the Council want to retain any part of the site for that purpose, or should a more suitable site be secured? 4. What type of community outreach or public participation process is appropriate and when should that occur? 5. Would the City Council consider hiring a real estate broker for the Old City Hall site? Attachments  Site Map This map is a user generated static output from an Internet mapping site and is for reference only. Data layers that appear on this map may or may not be accurate, current, or otherwise reliable. © Ramsey County Enterprise GIS Division 400.0 THIS MAP IS NOT TO BE USED FOR NAVIGATION NAD_1983_HARN_Adj_MN_Ramsey_Feet Feet400.00200.00 Notes 1450 Highway 96 West Old City Hall Site Legend City Halls Schools Hospitals Fire Stations Police Stations Recreational Centers Parcel Points Parcel Boundaries County Borders Page 1 of 1 DATE: September 21, 2015 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers Patrick Klaers, City Administrator FROM: Jill Hutmacher, Community Development Director SUBJECT: State of the City The draft State of the City presentation with speaker notes was distributed to the City Council on Monday, September 14. The City Council is asked to provide any comments or edits. The Arden Hills Foundation has notified staff that Andy Holewa may be available for one of the State of the City events. The City Council may want to appoint someone to present information on the Foundation in case a Foundation member is unavailable. Attachment  Memo, September 14, 2015 AGENDA ITEM – 1D MEMORANDUM Page 1 of 1 DATE: September 14, 2015 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers Patrick Klaers, City Administrator FROM: Jill Hutmacher, Community Development Director SUBJECT: State of the City The draft State of the City presentation with speaker notes is attached. MnDOT slides will be inserted later. A placeholder slide has been created for Craig Wilson, and this slide will be deleted after the September 29 event since Mr. Wilson is not available on October 1. Staff has asked the Arden Hills Foundation whether they would like any additional slides. We do not know yet if anyone from the Foundation will be available to speak at either event. The presentations and speaker topics are as follows: 1. Introductions (Mayor Grant) 2. Rice Creek Commons/TCAAP (Mayor Grant and Councilmember McClung) 3. Development Projects (Councilmember Holden) 4. Transportation Improvements (Sheila Kauppi, MnDOT) 5. LJFD Update (Councilmember McClung) 6. Business Retention & Expansion Program (Councilmember Holmes) 7. Financial Management & Budget (Councilmember Woodburn) 8. Introduction of City Video Tour (Councilmember Woodburn) 9. CTV Updates (Craig Wilson – September 29 only) 10. Arden Hills Foundation (to be determined) 11. Conclusion and Q&A (Mayor Grant) The schedule of the September 29 event is as follows: 6:30 pm Sign-in, refreshments, and networking 6:40 pm Mayoral welcome and City Council presentations 7:40 pm Q&A 8:00 pm Event adjourns We can follow the same schedule on October 1, except that the event begins at 7:30 am. Please request any edits by Monday, September 21, and let us know if you have any questions or suggestions. MEMORANDUM Page 1 of 1 AGENDA ITEM – 1E MEMORANDUM DATE: September 21, 2015 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members Patrick Klaers, City Administrator FROM: Sue Iverson, Director of Finance and Administrative Services SUBJECT: Public Works Director/City Engineer Position Background On September 14, 2015, the Council Accepted Terry Maurer’s resignation as the City’s Public Works Director/City Engineer. His last day will be October 2, 2015. Discussion The Council should have a discussion on next steps in this process and how they would like to handle this. Terry Maurer is the appointed City Engineer per our Resolution 2015-002, Section 9. We will need to appoint someone to this position in the interim as Acting City Engineer until the Council decides how they want to handle this process or appoint someone to this position.