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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-19-16-SR-Anqry,Hnrs Approved: February 13,2017 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 19,2016 ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Mayor David Grant called to order the Special City Council meeting at 6:49 p.m. Present: Mayor David Grant, Councilmembers Brenda Holden, Fran Holmes, Dave McClung and Jonathan Wicklund Absent: None Also present: Interim City Administrator and Director of Finance and Administrative Services Sue Iverson, Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer Sue Polka, Interim City Planner Eric Zweber, City Attorney Joel Jamnik, and Deputy City Clerk Jolene Trauba 1. CONSENT CALENDAR A. B. C. Motion to Approve Consent Agenda Item - Claims and Payroll Motion to Cancel the December 27,2016 Regular City Council Meeting Motion to Approve Resolution 2016-045 - 2017 Curbside and Non-Curbside Recycling Fees Motion to Approve Personnel Policy Motion to Appoint City Clerk as the Responsible Authority and Data Practices Act Compliance Official Motion to Approve Data Practices Procedures Manual Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Wicklund seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar as nresented and to authorize all n ned there D. E. F. MOTION: 2. PULLED CONSENT ITEMS None. unanimouslv (5-0). ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COLTNCIL _ DECEMBER 19, 2016 3. NEW BUSINESS A. Approve New City Administrator Contract Interim City Administrator and Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson stated the City's previous City Administrator retired on October 2, 2015. Since that time, Sue Iverson has been acting as the interim City Administrator. The City Council has been actively searching for a replacement for this position. The City Council authorized the Personnel Committee to enter into negotiations with William Joynes for the position as City Administrator for the City of Arden Hills. The City Attorney has reviewed the contract. The City Council has received his resume under separate cover. Staff recommended the Council approve a contract with William Joynes as the City Administrator for the City of Arden Hills effective January 3, 2017. Mayor Grant spoke to the contract with the new City Administrator noting the initial term was for two years. He commented further on Bill's resume, along with the flexibility of the City Administrator's work schedule and the cost saving measures. MOTION:r McCl nded a motion to approve a contract with William Jovnes as the Citv Administrator for the CiW of Arden Hills effective Januarv 3. 2017. Councilmember Wicklund questioned what the benefits were of bring Mr. Joynes to the City of Arden Hills. Mayor Grant explained Mr. Joynes had development, HR and Public Works experience' In addition, he was familiar with the City of Arden Hills, which would allow him to hit the ground running in the New Year. He noted he also had negotiation experience. The motion carried (5-0). B. Approval of Joint Development Authority (JDA) Interim City Administrator and Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson stated the Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) between the City and Ramsey County for the redevelopment of TCAAP was approved by the City Council in late 2012. The JPA calls for the establishment of a Joint Development Authority (JDA) to implement the TCAAP Master Plan and to oversee the redevelopment process and activities. It was noted the JDA Board is comprised of two members from the City Council, two members from the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners, and one citizen from Arden Hills to be appointed by the City Council. This citizen appointee will be the Chair of the JDA Board and the appointment will be for a two-year term. Staff recommended the Council appoint two members of the City Council to the JDA Board Interim City Administrator and Director of Finance and Administrative Services Iverson reported on Tuesday, December 13,2016, the City Council interviewed four candidates for the position of JDA Board Chair. All four candidates have experience serving on City Council, Lommittees and/or commissions. The City Council appreciated the insightful discussions with ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COLINCIL _ DECEMBER 19, 2016 each candidate during the interview process and felt that all candidates were qualified to serve on the JDA. The City Council needs to have a discussion as to who to appoint as the JDA Chair for 20t7-2018. Mayor Grant recommended Brenda Holden be reappointed as a JDA representative. He believed this was in the City's best interests in order to give a voice to those that oppose the proposed plan. MOTION: Mayor Grant recommended Councilmember Brenda Holden be appointed as a Commissioner on the Joint Development Authoritv. Councilmember Wicklund asked if there was another member on the City Council that was interested in serving on the JDA. Councilmember McClung stated he was interested in serving on the JDA. He indicated he was concerned with the tone of the JDA meetings and believed the two appointed to this group would have to represent the City well. He believed he would represent the City well and could work with the developer in order to benefit the City. It was his opinion it was time for the JDA to have some new blood. Mayor Grant commented Councilmember McClung and Councilmember Holden were the only two interested in serving on the JDA. He clarified that he too was interested in continuing to serve on the JDA. Councilmember Holden explained she knew the TRC better than anybody in the City. She indicated she would support the plan that was approved by the majority of the Council. Councilmember Wicklund questioned what other liaison duties the Councilmembers would have in 2017. Mayor Grant reviewed the liaison positions and noted final assignments would be approved in January. Councilmember Holmes did not believe that just because a member opposed the TRC plan that they better represented the voice of the City. She too had concems about the tone at the JDA meetings and for this reason, she supported Councilmember McClung being appointed as a JDA representative. The motion failed 2-3 (Holmes. McClung and Wicklund opposed). MOTION: Mavor Grant recommended Councilmember Dave McCluns be appointed as Commi rried (Mavor Grant and Holden MOTION: Mavor Grant recommended he be appointed as a Commissioner on the Joint Development Authoritv. The motion carried (5-0). Councilmember McClung asked what recommendations the Mayor had for the JDA Chair. ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COLINCIL _ DECEMBER 19, 2016 Mayor Grant stated he could not consider two of the candidates, David Sand or Steven Jones. He then discussed why he supported Kyle Lassen serving as the JDA Chair. He believed Kyle had a great background in leadership and bringing people together. He anticipated that Jonathan Wicklund would also serve the group well as the Chair. Councilmember Holmes thought the two best candidates would be Jonathan and David Sand. She feared that Kyle Lassen had no background on the TCAAP development when compared to Jonathan Wicklund and David Sand. Councilmember McClung agreed. He believed David Sand and Jonathan Wicklund had more experience with the development and could serve the City well as the Chair of the JDA. Councilmember Holden did not believe that David Sand has kept the City's best interests in mind while serving as the JDA Chair. She discussed the interviews held with the JDA Chairs and commented David Sand has made things about him and not the City. She commented on Kyle Lassen and Steven Jones' work history. She believed Jonathan Wicklund should be taken out of consideration given the fact that he wanted to be on the Council but wasn't willing to campaign for re-election, was unwilling to talk to residents while currently on the Council and was unwilling to help with other City committees. She stated she would support Steven Jones or Kyle Lassen before Councilmember Wicklund given their level of commitment to the City. Mayor Grant stated David Sand would be his last choice as the JDA Chair. Councilmember Wicklund commented he respected what the Council does and greatly respected the importance of the decision concerning the JDA Chair. He explained he would be abstaining from this vote. His preference would be for the Council to come to a consensus as a group. Mayor Grant stated he could support Jonathan Wicklund or Kyle Lassen as the JDA Chair. Councilmember Holmes indicated her top two candidates were Jonathan Wicklund or David Sand. Councilmember Holden stated that she believed David Sand would be the best candidate. Mayor Grant did not believe that David Sand properly represented the best interests of the City and commented he was difficult to deal with. He indicated the Chair was supposed to be a neutral position and he wanted to be assured that the individual appointed remained neutral. Councilmember McClung stated three members of the Council have mentioned Jonathan Wicklund as an acceptable Chair for the JDA. Councilmember Holmes recommended the Mayor nominate Jonathan Wicklund to serve as the JDA Chair. MOTION: Joint Development AuthoritY. Councilmember Holden expressed concem with the JDA Chair taking legal advice. ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL _ DECEMBER 19, 20 16 The motion carried 3-1-1 (Holden ooposed and Wicklund abstained). ADJOURN MOTION: Mavor Grant moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a motion to adiourn. The motion carried unanimouslv (5-0). Mayor Grant adjourned the Special City Council Meeting at 7:38 p.m. David Grant Mayor ne Trauba Deputy City Clerk Reason for meeting: It �-`,RZEN HILLS Request for Special Regular City Council Meeting A special meeting may be called by the Mayor or by any two Councilmembers. 1. Consent Calendar a. Motion to Approve Claims and Payroll b. Motion to Cancel the December 27, 2016 Regular City Council Meeting c. Motion to Approve Resolution 2016-045 — 2017 Curbside and Non -Curbside Recycling Fees d. Motion to Approve Personnel Policy e. Motion to Appoint City Clerk as the Responsible Authority and Data Practices Act Compliance Official f. Motion to Approve Data Practices Procedures Manual 2. Pulled Consent Items 3. New Business a. Approve New City Administrator Contract b. Approval of Joint Development Authority (JDA) • City Representatives • Chair Requested Date: 12/19/16 Requested time: Immediately following the City Council Work Session Open meeting X Closed meeting Signature of person(s) making request: & d-; Z� /Z_ / 1T / / 4i Mayor or Council Member Date Council Member Date / -This section to be completed by City staff - Date received: Date meeting to be held: 12/19/16 Time of meeting: Immediately followingthe he City Council Work Session Location: Council Chambers All necessary posting a d notices have been completed. (.d-- / l Sig e of City Clerk Date City of Arden Hills • 1245 West Highway 96 • Arden Hills Minnesota 55112 Phone 651.792.7800 • Fax 651.634.5137 • www.cityofardenhills.org