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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-30-15-R ,It �-A"ENILLS Approved: December 14, 2015 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 30,2015 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 Fran Holmes, and Dave McClung Absent: Councilmember Brenda Holden(excused) Also present: Acting City Administrator Sue Iverson; Community Development Director Jill Hutmacher; Acting Public Works Director John Anderson; and Associate Planner Matthew Bachler PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Grant requested that Item 3B be added to the agenda recognizing the Community Development Department. Mayor Grant requested that the second motion under Item 6B (Motion to Approve Publishing a Summary of Ordinance 2013-011) and the second motion under Item 6C (Motion to Approve Publishing a Summary of Ordinance 2013-010) be removed from the Consent Calendar. Mayor Grant requested that Item 6J be pulled from the Consent Agenda for further discussion under Unfinished Business Item 10A. Mayor Grant requested that Item 9A be added to the agenda to Accept the Resignation of Pam Sweeney and Authorize Staff to Advertise for the Position. MOTION: Councilmember McClung moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a motion to approve the meeting agenda as amended. The motion carried unanimously (3-0). 2. PUBLIC INQUIRIES/INFORMATIONAL ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—NOVEMBER 30, 2015 2 None. 3. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS A. Presentation of City Video Tour Community Development Director Hutmacher reported that the Economic Development Commission collaborated with CTV to create a City Video Tour. It was noted that the tour was an economic development tool which informs prospective businesses of the City's business districts, amenities, and character. It highlights the City's major employers, convenient transportation access, and the proximity to Minneapolis and St. Paul. The tour has been posted on the City's website and YouTube channel. Staff played the video for the City Council. B. Community Development Department Award Mayor Grant explained that on November 17, 2015, the City of Arden Hills won the St. Paul Area of Chamber Commerce Leaders in Local Government Award for the City's Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) Program. He congratulated the Economic Development Authority, Economic Development Commission, and Community Development Department for their BRE efforts. 4. STAFF COMMENTS A. Rice Creek Commons (TCAAP) Update Community Development Director Hutmacher stated that the Metropolitan Council approved the TCAAP Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA) on October 28, 2015. Ramsey County announced on November 13, 2015, that the demolition and remediation project is complete, and that the site has been cleaned to a residential standard. She noted that the Joint Development Authority meeting originally scheduled for Monday, December 7, 2015, has been cancelled. B. Transportation Update Acting Public Works Director Anderson reported that all lanes on the County Road 96 bridge are open to traffic and that the remaining work for this project will be completed in the spring of 2016. Acting Public Works Director Anderson indicated that the County Road F bridge is also open to traffic. Railing work will be completed yet this fall with follow-up work to be completed in the spring of 2016. Acting Public Works Director Anderson stated that the City's PMP project is now complete with the wear course. He noted that the contractor will be addressing minor concerns this fall. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—NOVEMBER 30, 2015 3 Acting Public Works Director Anderson commented that a contractor is addressing the sediment within the rain garden at Valentine Park. Acting Public Works Director Anderson reported that the Old Snelling Avenue culvert replacement is complete and the area is open to traffic. Councilmember Holmes stated that she is pleased that the trail is completed and that students are able to walk safely to the Mounds View High School. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. October 12, 2015, Special City Council Work Session B. October 19, 2015, City Council Work Session C. October 24, 2015, Special City Council Work Session D. October 26, 2015, Special City Council Work Session E. October 26, 2015, Regular City Council F. November 16, 2015, City Council Work Session MOTION: Councilmember McClung moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a motion to approve the October 12, 2015, special City Council work session minutes, the October 19, 2015, City Council work session minutes, the October 24, 2015, special City Council work session minutes, the October 26, 2015, special City Council work session minutes; the October 26, 2015, regular City Council meeting minutes; and the November 16, 2015, City Council work session minutes as presented. The motion carried unanimously 2ZL 6. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Motion to Approve Consent Agenda Item- Claims and Payroll B. Motion to Approve Ordinance 2013-011 in Planning Case 13-022 (Accessory Antennas) and Motion to Approve ove Publishing o jof-o Or -n a 2013 ..i l C. Motion to Approve Ordinance 2013-010 in Planning Case 13-019 (Window Transparency) and Motion to Approve oye n41ish ng a c,,,n,,,afy f Or-di anee 013 0-1-0 D. Motion to Approve 2015 Pavement Management Program (PMP) Pay Estimate #6 and Change Order No. 2 E. Motion to Approve 2015 Sanitary Sewer Lining—Pay Estate#2 F. Motion to Approve Round Lake Road Area Improvement—Payment#10 G. Motion to Acknowledge the Application of Catholic United Financial for an Exempt Permit to Conduct a Raffle with the Drawing being March 10, 2016, with No Waiting Period H. Motion to Approve Resolution No. 2013-049 Appointing Liz Johnson to the Economic Development Commission I. Motion to Approve 2015 Budget Amendment K. Motion to Approve Animal Impound Services Agreement ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—NOVEMBER 30, 2015 4 MOTION: Councilmember McClung moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar as amended to authorize execution of all necessary documents contained therein. The motion carried unanimously (3-0). 7. PULLED CONSENT ITEMS None. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. 9. NEW BUSINESS A. Accept Resignation of Pam Sweeney and Authorize Staff to Advertise for the Position Mayor Grant reviewed the letter of resignation submitted by Pam Sweeney noting that her last day with the City will be December 31, 2015. He wished her well in her retirement and requested that the Council accept the letter and authorize staff to advertise for the position. MOTION: Mayor Grant moved and Councilmember McClung seconded a motion to accept the Resignation of Pam Sweeney and Authorize Staff to Advertise for the Position. Councilmember McClung wished Ms. Sweeney a long and healthy retirement. The motion carried unanimously (3-0). 10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. CenturyLink Franchise Agreement Mayor Grant requested comment from staff regarding the CenturyLink Franchise Agreement Acting City Administrator Iverson discussed the CenturyLink Franchise Agreement in detail with the Council. She reported that Arden Hills is one of nine member cities in the North Suburban Cable Commission. She reviewed the franchise agreement timeline noting that CenturyLink is seeking approval from each of the nine member cities. She noted that the City Council held a public hearing for the CenturyLink Franchise in October. Staff discussed the agreement further and recommended approval by the City Council. Councilmember Holmes requested further information on Attachment C. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—NOVEMBER 30, 2015 5 Cor Wilson, Executive Director of the Northwest Cable Commission, explained that Attachment C is a side letter to the Franchise Agreement describing the agreed upon terms by CenturyLink. She noted that the final copy is at her office and that it will be transmitted to the City in the next couple of days. She discussed the Franchise Agreement in further detail. She is pleased with the final agreement and commented that six of the member cities have already adopted the document. Councilmember McClung noted that the Council received a letter from Comcast on November 30t'and questioned if Ms. Wilson had any comments regarding this letter. Ms. Wilson did not have any concerns regarding the letter. She understood that Comcast had an issue with CenturyLink's buildout timeline. She provided further comment on CenturyLink's build-out timeline noting that all FCC requirements are being followed. Mayor Grant understood that CenturyLink currently offers internet services within Arden Hills and asked if there is a service gap. Patrick Hagerty, CenturyLink, stated that this is the case and indicated that different internet speeds may be offered in different areas of the City. Mayor Grant supported the franchise agreement as presented by staff and believed that CenturyLink was offering a comparable franchise. Mr. Hagerty thanked the staff at the Northwest Cable Commission, Attorney Mike Bradley and the member cities for their input in drafting the franchise agreement. Councilmember McClung also appreciated all of the work that went into the franchise agreement. He looked forward to Arden Hills' residents having additional competition in the cable market. Councilmember Holmes requested further information on the PEG fees. Ms. Wilson reported that PEG stood for Public, Educational and Government Access. She provided further comment on the PEG fees being paid currently by Comcast and those that would be paid by CenturyLink. MOTION: Councilmember McClung moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a motion to approve the CenturyLink Franchise Agreement. The motion carried unanimously (3-0). 11. COUNCIL COMMENTS Mayor Grant stated that he is pleased that the trail between St. John's and Mounds View High School is complete. He indicated that he believes that this trail will greatly improve public safety. Mayor Grant congratulated Associate Planner Matthew Bachler for receiving his AICP certification. He described all that Associate Planner Bachler had to complete in order to receive this achievement. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—NOVEMBER 30, 2015 6 ADJOURN MOTION: Councilmember McClung moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a motion to adjourn. The motion carried unanimously (3-0). Mayor Grant adjourned the regular City Council meeting at 7:50 p.m. Sue Iverson David Grant Acting City Administrator Mayor