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Approved: February 8, 2016
CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 11,2016
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, and
Dave McClung
Absent: None
Also present: Interim City Administrator Sue Iverson; Community Development Director
Jill Hutmacher; Acting Public Works Director John Anderson; and Senior Planner
Matthew Bachler
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a
motion to approve the meeting agenda as amended. The motion carried
unanimously (4-0).
2. PRESENTATION
None.
3. PUBLIC INQUIRIES/INFORMATIONAL
None.
4. STAFF COMMENTS
A. Rice Creek Commons (TCAAP) and Joint Development Authority(JDA) Update
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Community Development Director Hutmacher stated that the Joint Development Authority
(JDA) reviewed and approved the Solicitation for Master Developer at its meeting on January 4,
2016. JDA Commissioners made several comments. The document will be revised accordingly
and was approved for release on February 1, 2016. The schedule for the selection of a Master
Developer is as follows:
Solicitation released February 1, 2016
Pre-proposal conference and site tour February 11, 2016
Deadline for submission of questions TBD
Response to questions posted TBD
Solicitation responses due March 2, 2016
Solicitation Review Committee evaluation and shortlist March 18, 2016
Deadline for submission of additional information March 24, 2016
Evaluation, interviews, and recommendation to the JDA March 31, 2016
JDA selects master developer April 4, 2016
Community Development Director Hutmacher reported that at its next meeting on February 1,
2016, the JDA will discuss the membership of the Solicitation Review Committee.
Councilmember Holden requested further clarification on the solicitation noting it was not an
RFP (Request for Proposal).
Community Development Director Hutmacher discussed the Master Developer Solicitation in
further detail with the Council noting that it more closely reflected a Request for Qualification
(RFQ)•
Councilmember McClung questioned who would make up the Solicitation Review Committee.
Mayor Grant explained that the JDA would be addressing this in further detail on February 1St.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. December 14, 2015, Regular City Council
B. December 28, 2015, Special City Council Work Session
MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember McClung seconded a
motion to approve the December 14, 2015, regular City Council meeting
minutes, and the December 28, 2015, special City Council work session
minutes as presented. The motion carried unanimously (4-0).
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Motion to Approve Consent Agenda Item - Claims and Payroll
B. Motion to Approve Adoption of Resolution 2016-001 Relating to the Organization
of the City of Arden Hills
C. Motion to Approve Adoption of Resolution 2016-002 Commission and Committee
Appointments
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D. Motion to Approve Appointment of Customer Support Representative
E. Motion to Approve Mounds View High School Trail—Pay Estimate No. 1
F. Motion to Approve Mounds View High School Trail — Joint Powers Agreement
Amendment
G. Motion to Approve Northeast Youth and Family Services 2016 Contract
H. Motion to Approve Adoption of the 2016 City Contribution for Employee Benefits
I. Motion to Approve Appointment of EDC Chair
J. Motion to Approve Lake Johanna Fire Department Capital Expenditures
K. Motion to Approve 2016-2017 Union Contract
MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a
motion to approve the Consent Calendar as presented and to authorize
execution of all necessary documents contained therein. The motion carried
unanimously (4-0).
7. PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
None.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. TCAAP Development Discussion Opportunity for Residents
Mayor Grant stated that under the public hearing section, citizens have an opportunity to discuss
ideas regarding the TCAAP development.
Mayor Grant opened the public hearing at 7:07 p.m.
A resident requested further information from staff on the plans for TCAAP.
Community Development Director Hutmacher stated that she would be happy to provide the
resident with her contact information as well as with additional information on the plans for
TCAAP.
With no one else coming forward to speak, Mayor Grant closed the public hearing at 7:08 p.m.
9. NEW BUSINESS
None.
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
11. COUNCIL COMMENTS
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Councilmember McClung reported that the City received seven applications for the open
Council seat. He noted that the City Council was in the middle of conducting interviews of these
candidates and that he looked forward to completing this process and having the Council back up
to a full complement of five members.
Councilmember Holmes indicated that she attended a ribbon cutting ceremony last Friday at the
AHATS site. She stated that she is in favor of the City improving its relationship with the Beyond
the Yellow Ribbon organization in 2016.
Mayor Grant stated that he also attended the ribbon cutting ceremony on the AHATS property
where a Readiness Building for the 834th Aviation Battalion was dedicated. He enjoyed the event
and encouraged the public to tour this new facility.
Mayor Grant reported that he met with the neighboring five mayors recently. He discussed a
development that would be coming to Shoreview in 2016.
Mayor Grant thanked Councilmember McClung for serving as Mayor Pro-Tem in 2015. He
announced that Councilmember Holden would be serving as Mayor Pro-Tem in 2016.
ADJOURN
MOTION: Mayor Grant moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a motion to
adiourn. The motion carried unanimously (4-0).
Mayor Grant adjourned the regular City Council meeting at 7:1 , m.
Sue Iverson David Grant
Interim City Administrator Mayor