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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-10-17-R 'It - DIZEEN HILLS Approved: July 24, 2017 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 10,2017 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 7:00 p.m. Present: Mayor David Grant, Councilmembers Brenda Holden, Fran Holmes, and Steve Scott Absent: Councilmember Dave McClung(excused) Also present: City Administrator Bill Joynes; Public Works Director/City Engineer Sue Polka; Senior Planner Matthew Bachler; Interim Director of Finance and Administrative Services Dave Perrault; and City Clerk Julie Hanson PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Grant requested Item 3B be added to the Agenda to allow for a presentation from a local Boy Scout. Mayor Grant proposed Item 9A (Fire Hydrant Replacement and Repairs—Emergency Purchase) be placed on the Consent Agenda for approval. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a motion to approve the meeting agenda as amended. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). 2. PUBLIC INQUIRIESANFORMATIONAL None. 3. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS A. Update from Senator Isaacson ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—JULY 10, 2017 2 Senator Jason Isaacson thanked the Council for their time and provided the group with an update from the State. He described the work that was completed in the most recent session. He noted social security taxes would see some decreases. He discussed the premium relief coming for healthcare and understood that continual reform would be needed going forward. He anticipated that a Special Session would be held in October to finalize several matters prior to yearend. He stated he would continue to look for economic opportunities and encouraged the Council to contact him with comments or questions. Councilmember Scott requested further information regarding the small cell tower bill. Senator Isaacson indicated he would research this topic further and would report back to the City Council. Councilmember Holden questioned why Arden Hills received no Local Government Aide (LGA). Senator Isaacson stated it was his understanding it would take a great deal of time to reevaluate the formula. Mayor Grant thanked Senator Isaacson for his time and presentation. B. Boy Scout Presentation Owen Wagner, Troop #9186, introduced himself to the City Council and explained he was a Second Class Scout working on a Citizenship in the Community Badge. He reported his troop met at Centennial United Methodist Church in Roseville. He then asked several questions of the Council regarding TCAAP. Mayor Grant provided Owen Wagner with a summary on the TCAAP project and the progress being made on the development. He explained the City was working with Ramsey County on this project and anticipated that roads would be installed in 2018. He anticipated the entire TCAAP project would not be completed for another 10-15 years. 4. STAFF COMMENTS A. Rice Creek Commons (TCAAP) and Joint Development Authority (JDA) Update City Administrator Joynes provided an update on TCAAP stating staff met with representatives of the County last Friday. The meeting was designed to ensure all parties were on the same financial schedule going forward. He reported Ehlers would be putting together financials for both parties. He explained the City was still waiting to hear about the pollution issues. He was hopeful the project would begin moving forward in the next two to three weeks when the property sales would be finalized. B. County Road I/Old Highway 8 Update ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—JULY 10, 2017 3 Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka reported grading and utility work had begun on the County Road I/Old Highway 8 project. She anticipated the sanitary sewer and water lines would be in place by September. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. June 19, 2017 City Council Work Session MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a motion to approve the June 19, 2017, 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 Approve Appointment of Communications Coordinator C. Motion to Accept Resignation of Dave Williams, Public Works Worker D. Motion to Approve Appointment of Park and Recreation Seasonal Workers E. Motion to Approve Appointment of Public Works Maintenance Worker F. Motion to Approve Construction Services Scope and Fee Proposal with WSB & Associates—Old Highway 8 & County Road I Utilities G. Motion to Approve Boston Scientific PUD Amendment Agreement(PC 17-013) H. Motion to Approve Fire Hydrant Replacement and Repairs—Emergency Purchase 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 under the Public Hearing section, citizens would have an opportunity to discuss ideas regarding the TCAAP development. Mayor Grant opened the public hearing at 7:40 p.m. With no one coming forward to speak, Mayor Grant closed the public hearing at 7:41 p.m. 9. NEW BUSINESS A. Fire Hydrant Replacement and Repairs—Emergency Purchase ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—JULY 10, 2017 4 This item was moved to the Consent Agenda. 10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. 11. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Scott invited Arden Hills' residents to attend the Hot Dog with a Deputy event which would be held on Tuesday, July 11 at Tony Schmidt Regional Park from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Councilmember Scott stated Night to Unite would be held on Tuesday, August 1. He encouraged residents to register their neighborhood event with the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office. Councilmember Holmes indicated that she and Sara Knoll would be meeting with a representative from the GreenStep program on Thursday, August 3 at 8:00 a.m. regarding the City's participation in the GreenStep program. Councilmember Holden stated that the parcel at county Road D had recently been purchased. Mayor Grant requested staff provide the Council with a brief presentation on the small cell towers. Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka discussed the research she had conducted and commented on the summary the League of Minnesota Cities had available. She reported the new legislation allows small cell towers to be installed in public right-of-way. She explained the size had to be limited, along with the amount of equipment. She anticipated the City would have to amend its right-of-way Ordinance and fee schedule in order to allow for small cell towers in the City. Councilmember Holmes asked if this entire initiative centered on the upcoming Super Bowl and questioned what companies were driving this change. Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka stated the Super Bowl was the driving factor, along with the new 5G technology. Councilmember Holden understood that the added capacity would assist in keeping all of the visitors for the Super Bowl able to use their phones and tablets. Mayor Grant requested an update on Simple Recycling. Senior Planner Bachler commented on the contract the City was working to secure with Simple Recycling which would allow for textile collections in Arden Hills. He anticipated the contract would be reviewed by the Council at the July 17 work session. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—JULY 10, 2017 5 Mayor Grant commended Representative Jessup on his great work and for being recognized as a Legislator of Distinction by the State. ADJOURN MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a motion to adjourn. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). Mayor Grant adjourned the Regular City Council Meeting at 7:57 m. Jul Hanson David Grant Ci Clerk Mayor