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Home My WebLink About01-09-17-R ,.It -ARPEN.HILLS Approved: February 13, 2017 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS,MINNESOTA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 9,2017 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 7:05 p.m. Present: Mayor David Grant, Councilmembers Fran Holmes, Dave McClung and Steve Scott Absent: Councilmember Brenda Holden (excused) Also present: City Administrator Bill Joynes; Interim Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer Sue Polka; and City Clerk Julie Hanson PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Grant welcomed newly hired City Administrator Bill Joynes to the City of Arden Hills. 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Grant requested Item 9A be removed from the agenda per the applicant's request. Mayor Grant requested Item 6C be pulled from the Consent Agenda for discussion as Item 7A. MOTION: Councilmember McClung moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a motion to approve the meeting agenda as amended. The motion carried 3-0 (Scott abstained). 2. PRESENTATION A. Swearing in Ceremony for Councilmember Dave McClung and Councilmember Steve Scott City Clerk Hanson administered the Oath of Office to Councilmember Dave McClung and Councilmember Steve Scott. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—JANUARY 9, 2017 2 B. Mayor Proclamation in Recognition of Mike Schifsky, Public Works Foreman Mayor Grant read a proclamation in full for the record recognizing Public Works Foreman Mike Schifsky for his years of dedicated service to the City of Arden Hills. 3. PUBLIC INQUIRIES/INFORMATIONAL None. 4. STAFF COMMENTS A. Rice Creek Commons (TCAAP) and Joint Development Authority(JDA) Update City Administrator Joynes provided an update on TCAAP stating the Council passed the revised TRC in December. He explained he met with the Chair of the JDA and would continue to become apprised on this development. He indicated the Council's next action item for TCAAP would be to address how to develop the Civic property. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. November 28, 2016, Special City Council Work Session B. November 28, 2016, Regular City Council C. December 5, 2016, Special City Council Work Session MOTION: Councilmember Holmes moved and Councilmember McClung seconded a motion to approve the November 28, 2016, Special City Council Work Session meeting minutes, November 28, 2016, Regular City Council meeting minutes; and December 5, 2016, Special City Council Work Session meeting 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 Adopt Resolution 2017-001 — Relating to the 2017 Organization of the City of Arden Hills C. Mation to Adopt Resolution 2017 002 Commission and committee Appointments D. Motion to Accept Sherri Eisenbraun's Resignation as Office Support Specialist, Authorization to Appoint Britt Pease as Office Support Specialist and Authorization to Advertise for a Customer Service Specialist E. Motion to Accept Retirement of Mike Schifsky, Public Works Foreman F. Motion to Accept Resignation of Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee Member Steve Scott G. Motion to Cancel the January 23, 2017, Regular City Council Meeting H. Motion to Accept Resignation of Economic Development Commissioner Ed Von Holtum I. Motion to Approve Lift Station No. 11 Reconstruction—Payment No. 3 ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—JANUARY 9, 2017 3 J. Motion to Approve Ramsey Conservation District Shared Service Agreement K. Motion to Approve Northeast Youth and Family Services 2017 Contract L. Motion to Approve Lake Johana Fire Department Capital Expenditures MOTION: Councilmember McClung 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 A. Motion to Adopt Resolution 2017-002 — Commission and Committee Appointments Mayor Grant requested the FPAC and EDC appointments be switched. Councilmember McClung clarified that this appointment was addressed under Item 613 of the Consent Agenda. Mayor Grant apologized for the confusion and requested the Council approve Item 7A. • MOTION: Mayor Grant moved and Councilmember McClung seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2017-002 — Commission and Committee Appointments. The motion carried (4-0). MOTION: Mayor Grant moved and Councilmember Scott seconded a motion to Reconsider Item 6B on the Consent Agenda as Item 7B. The motion carried fZ B. Motion to Adopt Resolution 2017-001 — Relating to the 2017 Organization of the City of Arden Hills Mayor Grant requested the FPAC and EDC appointments be switched. He explained that Councilmember Holden was interested in serving on FPAC and not the EDC. Councilmember McClung stated he would serve as the EDC representative, but noted he may have trouble attending their meetings on Wednesday mornings at 8:00 a.m. Mayor Grant indicated he would be able to serve as an alternate. MOTION: Mayor Grant moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2017-001 — Relating to the 2017 Organization of the City of Arden Hills as amended. The motion carried (4-0). 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. TCAAP Development Discussion Opportunity for Residents ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—JANUARY 9, 2017 4 Mayor Grant stated under the Public Hearing section, citizens would have an opportunity to discuss ideas regarding the TCAAP development. Mayor Grant opened the public hearing at 7:30 p.m. With no one coming forward to speak, Mayor Grant closed the public hearing at 7:31 p.m. B. Consider Approval of Liquor License Application—Nutmeg Brewery City Clerk Hanson reported Bidhipur Brewing Company has requested an On-Sale Wine and Sunday liquor license for their new restaurant, Nutmeg Brewery. Nutmeg Brewery is located at 3673 Lexington Avenue North, Arden Hills, Minnesota. Staff is in receipt of all the necessary paperwork and associated fees, and a background check has been successfully completed by the Ramsey County Sheriffs Office. City Clerk Hanson explained all required information will be submitted to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Alcohol & Gambling Enforcement upon approval of the license by the City Council. It should be noted that the business is currently in the process of remodeling, so the City liquor license will not be formally issued until a successful fire inspection has been completed. Staff recommended the Council hold a public hearing regarding an On-Sale Wine and Sunday liquor license for Nutmeg Brewery, located at 3673 Lexington Avenue North, Arden Hills, Minnesota and consider approval of the issuance of an On-Sale and Sunday liquor license for Nutmeg Brewery, located at 3673 Lexington Avenue North, Arden Hills, Minnesota, contingent upon a satisfactory fire inspection. Councilmember Scott asked for clarification relating to the type of liquor license being issued. Mayor Grant stated this type of license is not an off-sale liquor license, such as the license issued to Cub Discount Liquor. City Clerk Hanson concurred and indicated the license would be for consumption on the premises only, including Sundays. Mayor Grant opened the public hearing at 7:32 p.m. With no one coming forward to speak, Mayor Grant closed the public hearing at 7:33 p.m. MOTION: Councilmember McClung moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a motion to approve the issuance of an On-Sale and Sunday Liquor License for Nutmeg Brewery., located at 3673 Lexington Avenue North in Arden Hills, contingent upon a satisfactory fire inspection. The motion carried (4-0). 9. NEW BUSINESS A. Planning Case 16-029—Bremer Bank Master & Final PUD, CUP,Preliminary & Final Plat—4061 Lexington Avenue ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—JANUARY 9, 2017 5 This item was removed from the agenda per the applicant's request. 10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. 11. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Scott thanked Councilmember Wicklund for serving the City over the past year. He discussed his public service in Arden Hills which involved serving as an election judge and as a Committee Member on the Parks, Trail sand Recreation Committee. He commended the Arden Hills citizens for turning out and voting at the recent election. Councilmember Holmes wished Mike Schifsky well in his retirement and welcomed Bill Joynes to the City of Arden Hills as the new City Administrator. Councilmember McClung wished Mike Schifsky a long and healthy retirement, stating he was an extremely valuable member of the Public Works Department. He welcomed Councilmember Scott to the City Council and believed he would be a great addition. In addition, he looked forward to working with newly hired City Administrator Joynes. Mayor Grant requested the Public Works department address the directional sign on County Road E2 in the median adjacent to Arden Plaza. He explained this sign has been knocked down four times due to poor visibility. He suggested a reflective cylinder be placed around the sign. Mayor Grant suggested staff create new contact cards for the City Councilmembers. Mayor Grant welcomed City Administrator Joynes to the City of Arden Hills. He looked forward to working with Mr. Joynes. Mayor Grant thanked Mike Schifsky for his numerous years of dedicated service to the City and wished him well in his retirement. Mayor Grant welcomed Councilmember Scott to the City Council and stated he looked forward to working with him. ADJOURN MOTION: Councilmember McClung moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a motion to adjourn. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). Mayor Grant ad'ourned the Regular City Council Meeting at 1 ` i J ie Hanson David Grant y Clerk Mayor