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Discussion Of Public Works Director/City Engineer Position Vacancy
Sue Iverson, Interim City Administrator/Director of Finance
and Administrative Services
MEMO.PDF
Discussion Of City Administrator Position Vacancy
Sue Iverson, Interim City Administrator/Director of Finance
and Administrative Services
MEMO.PDF
Review Of 2011 Council Goal Worksheet
Sue Iverson, Interim City Administrator/Director of Finance
and Administrative Services
MEMO.PDF, ATTACHMENT A.PDF, ATTACHMENT B.PDF
Discussion Of Council Comments And Staff Workloads
Mayor Grant
MEMO.PDF
Goodwill Window Discussion
Mayor Grant
MEMO.PDF
COUNCIL/STAFF COMMENTS
ADJOURN
Mayor:
David Grant
Councilmembers:
Brenda Holden
Fran Holmes
Dave McClung
Jonathan Wicklund
Special City Council
Work Session Agenda
March 28, 2016
Immediately following the
Regular City
Council Meeting
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
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AGENDA ITEMSDiscussion Of Public Works Director/City Engineer Position VacancySue Iverson, Interim City Administrator/Director of Finance and Administrative Services MEMO.PDFDiscussion Of City Administrator Position VacancySue Iverson, Interim City Administrator/Director of Finance and Administrative Services MEMO.PDFReview Of 2011 Council Goal WorksheetSue Iverson, Interim City Administrator/Director of Finance and Administrative ServicesMEMO.PDF, ATTACHMENT A.PDF, ATTACHMENT B.PDFDiscussion Of Council Comments And Staff WorkloadsMayor Grant MEMO.PDFGoodwill Window DiscussionMayor Grant
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COUNCIL/STAFF COMMENTS
ADJOURN
Mayor:David Grant Councilmembers:Brenda Holden Fran HolmesDave McClungJonathan Wicklund Special City Council Work Session Agenda March 28, 2016Immediately following the Regular City Council Meeting 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.
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AGENDA ITEM – 1A
MEMORANDUM
DATE: March 28, 2016
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Sue Iverson, Interim City Administrator/Director of Finance and Admin Services
SUBJECT: Discussion of Public Works Director/City Engineer Position Vacancy
Background/Discussion
At the February 16, 2016, work session, during City Council comments it was asked if this item could be
placed on a future agenda for further Council discussion.
AGENDA ITEM – 1B
MEMORANDUM
DATE: March 28, 2016
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Sue Iverson, Interim City Administrator/Director of Finance and Admin Services
SUBJECT: Discussion of City Administrator Position Vacancy
Background/Discussion
At the February 16, 2016, work session, during City Council comments it was asked if this item could be
placed on a future agenda for further Council discussion.
AGENDA ITEM – 1C
MEMORANDUM
DATE: March 28, 2016
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Sue Iverson, Interim City Administrator/Director of Finance and Admin Services
SUBJECT: Review of 2011 Council Goal Worksheet
Background/Discussion
At the March 14, 2016, work session the Council asked staff to provide an update on the previous goal
worksheet which was done in 2011. Council’s purpose is to look at the goals that have not been completed
and reevaluate, realizing the TCAAP development and other projects. Part of the discussion is to include
determining how the Council would like to proceed and if a more formal Goal Setting session or retreat is
warranted.
Attached you will find the updated goal worksheets and Community Development Hutmacher has also
included a memo for your review.
Attachments
Attachment A: Goal Worksheets
Attachment B: Memo from Jill Hutmacher dated March 29, 2016
Master 2011 Goal Worksheet-Status Report
Last Update: March 2014
ADMINISTRATION Staff Year
Initiated Time Frame
6
Establish guidelines for how Council Liaisons interact with Commissions and
Committees Pat
6a Place topic on Council work session agenda for City Council discussion and feedback 2012 Q1 2012
6b Define the role and responsibilities of the Council Liaison for the:
Planning Commission 2012 Q1 2013
Communications Committee 2012 Q1 2013
Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee 2012 Q1 2013
Economic Development Commission 2012 Q1 2013
Financial Planning and Analysis Committee 2012 Q1 2013
Karth Lake Improvement District 2012 Q1 2013
6c Draft Council Liaison Policy 2012 Q2 2013
6d Adopt Council Liaison Policy 2012 Q2 2013
7 Review Police Contract and increase public awareness of public safety/crime issues Pat
7a Review Police Contract
Invite Sheriff to City Council work session to discuss the Police Contract and the Police
Budget 2011 Q4 2012
City Council to review options for increasing services 2011 Q4 2012
City Council to review options for reducing expenses 2011 Q4 2012
City Council to discuss options for changing providers of police services 2011 Q4 2012
City Council decides on direction to take regarding police services 2011 Q4 2012
7b Increase public awareness of public safety/crime issues
Invite Sheriff to City Council work session to discuss crime prevention and public
awareness programs 2011 Q4 2012
Promote participation in public awareness and crime prevention programs 2011 Q4 2012
Based on input from Sheriff, City Council decides if increased funding for programs is
appropriate 2011 Q4 2012
8 Review Fire Joint Powers Agreement Pat
8a
Invite Fire Chief to City Council work session to discuss JPA and the Lake Johanna Fire
Department (LJFD) capital and operating budgets 2014 Q2 2014
8b City Council to review options for increasing services 2014 Q2 2014
8c City Council to review options for reducing expenses 2014 Q2 2014
8d City Council to discuss options for changing providers of fire protection services 2014 Q2 2014
8e City Council decides on direction to take regarding fire protection services 2014 Q2 2014
9 Clarify City Council position on various communication issues Pat
9a Council to meet in work session to discuss and review:
a policy on what content of Mayor and Council Newsletter articles is "disallowed"2011 Q4 2012
a policy on what "public information" is allowed or not allowed on the City website 2011 Q4 2012
if the benefits of a City compliant tracking program and procedure is worth the cost and
the required staff time to implement 2013 Q2 2013
a policy for when it is appropriate for Counci members to directly contract City staff
versus going through the City Administrator 2013 Q4 2013
9b Staff drafts policies per direction of the Council 2013 Q4 2013
9c Council adopts policies on communication issues 2013 Q4 2013
Estimated Length to
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Priority Current Status
2011 Goals
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Master 2011 Goal Worksheet-Status Report
Last Update: March 2014
FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES Staff Year
Initiated Time Frame
1 Maintain City Records Sue
1a Develop policies and procedures for records management including Central files 2011 Q1 2014
1b Review Records Retention schedule and revise as needed on an annual basis 2011 Q3 2012
1c Train staff on records retention 2012 Q3 2014
1d Develop policy for storing records on laserfiche 2012 Q1 2014
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Develop a system for scanning and retention of historical documents now housed in the
basement 2012 Q4 2013
2 Establish and refine Human Resource functions within the City Sue
2a Draft operating procedures, forms, and policies 2012 Q3 2014
2b Train all supervisors on proper procedures 2012 Q3 2014
2c Organize employee files 2013 Q2 2013
2d Review/update personnel policy 2012 Q4 2014
2e Provide staff and Council training on:
Sexual Harassment 2012 Q2 2013
Hostile Work Environment 2012 Q2 2013
Technology Use 2012 Q3 2014
3 Enhance employee relations and development Sue
3a Establish Safety Committee 2011 Q2 2011
3b Establish Wellness Committee 2012 Q2 2014
4 Use current technology to further enhance efficiencies and communications Sue
4a Complete employee intranet (SharePoint) set-up 2011 Q3 2013
4b Draft procedures on use of technology 2012 Q3 2014
5 Provide training to staff and Council on technology use Sue
5a Train staff and Council on use of intranet (SharePoint)2011 Q3 2014
5b Provide on-going support and training on current and new technology on:
SharePoint
Messages 2012 Q3 2013
Forms 2012 Q3 2013
Information 2012 Q3 2013
Resources 2012 Q3 2013
Departments uses 2012 Q3 2013
Office 2013 Q3 2014
Office Applications
Excel 2013 Q3 2014
Word 2013 Q3 2014
Access 2013 Q3 2014
2011 Goals
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Staff Year
Initiated Time Frame
10 Minimize complaints regarding single-family rental properties Jill
10a Maximize participation in the 2011 rental registration program 2011 Q3 2011
10b Educate the community on the rental registration program 2011 Q2 2011
10c Work with Ramsey County on enforcement issues 2011 Q2 2011
10d Research legal constraints and opportunities for enforcement 2011 Q1 2012
10e Research rental registration and licensing programs in other cities 2011 Q1 2012
11 Establish a detailed plan for private and public investment in the B2 District Jill
11a Determine a process for selection of a consultant for a B2 Implementation Plan 2011 Q1 2012
11b Create realistic short- and long-term development goals for the B2 District 2012 Q2 2013
11c Align public funding to the City's development vision and goals 2012 Q2 2013
12
Maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of the City's commissions, committees,
and processes related to economic and community development Jill
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Work with the City Council to determine the role, mission, and goals for each
commission and committee 2012 Q1 2013
12b Research development coordination in other cities 2012 Q3 2012
12c Create a process to evealuate and form policy on development issues 2012 Q4 2012
12d Align available financial tools with achievement of City goals and vision 2012 Q4 2012
13 Foster civic pride and an awareness of the City's distinct character and attributes Jill
13a Install Gateway signs 2012 Q3 2014
13b Create a new, updated City website 2011 Q4 2012
13c Consider enhanced electronic communications options 2012 Q4 2013
13d Create a commercial community identity 2012 Q4 2013
14
Develop relationships with the business community and establish a reputation as
a business- and development-friendly City Jill
14a Increase contacts with the business community 2011 Q4 2012
14b Support Arden Hills businesses 2012 Q3 2013
14c Research economic development and business outreach efforts in other cities 2012 Q4 2012
14d
Complete an economic conditions survey to determine whether additional programs are
needed to maintain a healthy economic environment 2013 Q4 2014
2011 Goals
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City of Arden Hills
Page 1 of 2
MEMORANDUM
DATE: March 28, 2016
TO: Honorable Mayor and Councilmembers
Sue Iverson, Interim City Administrator
FROM: Jill Hutmacher, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: 2015 Annual Report on City Council Goals
The Community Development Department has completed goals established by the City Council
in 2011. Following is a summary of key initiatives in support of each goal.
Minimize complaints regarding single-family rental properties.
Worked with Northwestern College and Bethel University to provide information on the
City’s rental registration program to students.
Worked with the City Attorney to address rental and code enforcement issues.
Improved collaboration with the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Department.
Establish a detailed plan for private and public investment in the B2 district.
Gathered community input through a Corridor Advisory Committee.
Completed road and streetscape improvements to County Road E.
Approved development, redevelopment, and private investment at multiple properties in
the district including E Street Flats, Goodwill, Walgreens, Arden Plaza, Tavern Grill,
Arden Square, 2 Pine Tree Drive, and McDonald’s.
Maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of the City’s commissions, committees, and
processes related to economic and community development.
Developed annual work plans for the Planning Commission and Economic Development
Commission. Presented annual reports to the City Council and Economic Development
Authority.
Reviewed EDA authority, role, and by-laws. Amended EDA by-laws.
Amended the City’s Business Subsidy Policy and created a Public Financing Report
Card.
Foster civic pride and an awareness of the City’s distinct character and attributes.
Installed three gateway signs.
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Implemented new City website.
Completed on-line City video tour highlighting business districts and City attributes.
Approved a social media policy and utilized social media for marketing and promotion.
Develop relationships with the business community and establish a reputation as a
business- and development-friendly City.
Completed a Business Retention and Expansion program.
Received the Leaders in Local Government Award for the BRE program from the St.
Paul Area Chamber of Commerce.
Participated in Shoreview-Arden Hills Business Council.
Collaborated with other communities to create a series of small business workshops.
Contributed regular business-focused articles to the Communications Committee.
Held several business-focused State of the City events.
TCAAP
TCAAP redevelopment was not included in the 2011 City Council goals. Council discussion at
that time, however, indicated that this project was a priority if an opportunity arose. Since 2011,
the City has:
Worked with Ramsey County and state legislators to promote TCAAP as a site for the
Vikings stadium. Although the stadium was ultimately located elsewhere, this effort
created the momentum and exposure to move redevelopment forward.
Approved a Joint Powers Agreement with Ramsey County and established the Joint
Development Authority.
Completed an AUAR and Master Plan.
Approved the TCAAP Redevelopment Code and Comprehensive Plan Amendment.
Received proposals for a TCAAP master developer.
AGENDA ITEM – 1D
MEMORANDUM
DATE: March 28, 2016
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Sue Iverson, Interim City Administrator/Director of Finance and Admin Services
SUBJECT: Discussion of Council Comments and Staff Workloads
Background/Discussion
Mayor Grant asked that this item be placed on the agenda to discuss Council Comment s at City Council
meetings and work sessions and what the expectations are for staff workloads.
AGENDA ITEM – 1E
MEMORANDUM
DATE: March 28, 2016
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Sue Iverson, Interim City Administrator/Director of Finance and Admin Services
SUBJECT: Goodwill Window Discussion
Background/Discussion
Mayor Grant asked that this item be placed on the agenda for discussion by the Council.