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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-26-18-R N HILLS Approved: March 12, 2018 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS,MINNESOTA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 26,2018 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 Dave Perrault; Public Works Director/City Engineer Sue Polka; and City Clerk Julie Hanson PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Grant requested Item 8A under New Business be placed on the Consent Agenda. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Mayor Grant seconded a motion to approve the meeting agenda as amended. The motion carried unanimously' (4-0). 2. PUBLIC INQUIRIES/INFORMATIONAL Joe Federer, 3695 New Brighton Road, discussed the lot split being proposed for 3685 New Brighton Road. He explained the proposed subdivision would hurt the City by removing a large number of trees while also requiring one household to maintain and inspect a large stormwater basin. He recommended that the low density residential standards be followed and that the City not allow three lots to be created for this property. He stated this was not in keeping with the surrounding neighborhood. He was of the opinion it would be unsafe to put two additional driveways onto New Brighton Road. In addition, he did not support the City reducing the size of the easement for the lift station. He stated he would like to speak with the City Attorney to see what could be done to stop the subdivision. He discussed the expense he went through to save trees on his lot while building and noted he even moved his home on his lot in order to save ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—FEBRUARY 26, 2018 2 additional trees. He suggested only one home be placed on the lot at 3685 New Brighton Road and not three. He spoke to the Council regarding the discretion they had, believing the proposed lot split would hurt the City, and he encouraged the Council to not support the requested subdivision. Mayor Grant reported the Council would be reviewing this item on March 12, 2018. He noted the City Attorney does not attend every Council meeting. Councilmember Holden questioned how Mr. Federer could have built on his lot without removing a single tree. Mr. Federer stated it was his understanding the lot was cleared in the 1970's and cars were possibly stored on it. Councilmember Holden requested staff research the discretion the Council had regarding the proposed lot split and to forward this information to the Council prior to March 12, 2018. She stated she was very concerned about the water and drainage issues within the proposed subdivision. Mayor Grant requested the City Administrator speak to the City Attorney regarding the Council's discretion and to report back to the Council well in advance of the March 12, 2018 meeting. 3. STAFF COMMENTS A. Rice Creek Commons (TCAAP) and Joint Development Authority(JDA)Update City Administrator Perrault provided an update on TCAAP stating negotiations between the County and Alatus continue. He explained the MDA deadline was March 8, 2018. He noted the JDA would be meeting next on Monday, March 5, 2018. Councilmember Holden discussed the potential phasing of TCAAP and how this could negatively impact the overall development. She requested staff speak with the County and the developer regarding these concerns and proposed a penalty clause be written into the Development Agreement. She noted the City would bear the brunt of the cost of trying to salvage this development if the developer were allowed to cherry-pick which areas to build and be allowed to walk away. City Administrator Perrault stated he would speak to the developer and County regarding this matter. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES None. 5. CONSENT CALENDAR ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—FEBRUARY 26, 2018 3 A. Motion to Approve Consent Agenda Item - Claims and Payroll B. Motion to Appoint Accounting Analyst C. Motion to Approve Contract for Impound Services with St. Paul Animal Control D. Motion to Approve Resolution 2018-016 — Limited Use Permit with MnDOT for Pedestrian Trail in the Right-of-Way of TH 51 at County Road F E. Motion to Approve Inspection Vehicle Purchase F. Motion to Approve Resolution 2018-015 Accepting Donation from Arden Hills Foundation G. Motion to Approve Resolution 2018-017 — Spring Lake Park Lions Charitable Gambling License at Welsch's Big Ten Tavern H. Motion to Approve Resolution 2018-018 Approving Plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bids—2018 Pavement Management Program 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). 6. PULLED CONSENT ITEMS None. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. 8. NEW BUSINESS A. Resolution 2018-018 Approving Plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bids—2018 Pavement Management Program This item was moved to the Consent Agenda. 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. 10. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Holmes stated the League of Minnesota Cities had recently posted a notice encouraging cities to host a Green Core Intern. She acknowledged that managing an intern places extra work responsibilities on staff but explained these interns could assist with green projects. She questioned if the City should consider pursuing an intern to assist with green initiatives for TCAAP. Mayor Grant encouraged staff to investigate this further. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—FEBRUARY 26, 2018 4 Councilmember Holden asked about the status of the GreenStep program. Councilmember Holden stated she would like to see the Council review the R-1 and R-2 zoning district standards. Councilmember Scott stated he would support the consensus of the Council on this matter. Council consensus was to review the R-1 and R-2 zoning standards. Councilmember Holden requested the City send a thank you note to the individual that donated a park bench for Royal Hills Park. 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 7:24 .m. a/14 J lie Hanson David Grant ty Clerk Mayor