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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-28-19-R �-A "ENILLS Approved: February 25, 2019 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 28, 2019 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 Fran Holmes, Dave McClung and Steve Scott Absent: Councilmember Brenda Holden (excused) Also present: City Administrator Dave Perrault; Public Works Director/City Engineer Sue Polka; Finance Director Gayle Bauman; City Planner Mike Mrosla; City Attorney Joel Jamnik; and City Clerk Julie Hanson PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Grant requested moving item 4A to item 4B on the Agenda and to allow for a presentation from State Representative Kelly Moller as item 4A. Mayor Grant noted a bench handout from staff requesting the addition of Consent Agenda Item 7J—Motion to Cancel the February 11, 2019 Regular City Council Meeting. MOTION: Councilmember Holmes moved and Councilmember McClung seconded a motion to approve the meeting agenda as amended. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). 2. PUBLIC INQUIRIES/INFORMATIONAL None. 3. RESPONSE TO PUBLIC INQUIRIES None. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—JANUARY 28, 2019 2 4. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS A. State Representative Kelly Moller State Representative Kelly Moller, 5835 Evergreen Lane in Shoreview, thanked the Council for their time. She discussed the committees she would be serving on in 2019 and explained bills would begin hearings this week. She invited the City Council to visit her at the Capitol in the State Office Building. She reported on the fourth Sunday of every month she would be holding a Chat with Kelly session at Shore 96 in their meeting room. She welcomed the public to attend these informational events. B. Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce Update John Connelly, Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce President, introduced himself to the Council and thanked them for their time. He discussed the vision of the Chamber for the community. He provided the Council with a handout on the work being completed by the Chamber. He commented on the special events that were being planned for 2019 and encouraged the City Council to participate. He discussed the toolkit that was being created for businesses to assist with navigating the upcoming I-35W reconstruction project, in hopes of minimizing the anxiety this three-year project will create. He invited the Council to attend an Open House at the Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce's new office location on Thursday, February 14 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Councilmember McClung encouraged Mr. Connelly to add the City Councilmembers to their email blasts. 5. STAFF COMMENTS A. Rice Creek Commons (TCAAP) and Joint Development Authority (JDA) Update City Administrator Perrault provided an update on TCAAP stating the JDA would meet next on Monday, February 4, 2019. 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES None. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Motion to Approve Consent Agenda Item - Claims and Payroll B. Motion to Approve Planning Case 18-027 — Site Plan Review for a Sign Standard Adjustment—Land O'Lakes C. Motion to Approve Ordinance 2019-001 Amending 2019 Fee Schedule and Authorize Publication of Summary Ordinance (TCAAP Planning Fee) D. Motion to Approve Purchase of Easement Machine E. Motion to Approve MNSPECT Contract for Inspection Services F. Motion to Authorize Purchase of Two 2019 Ford F-150's ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—JANUARY 28, 2019 3 G. Motion to Approve Purchase of Milling Machine Attachment H. Motion to Approve Amendment to Proposal for Engineering Services with HR Green, Inc. I. Motion to Approve Payment No. 2 and Change Order No. 1 — VEIT & Company, Inc. —Old Snelling Avenue Bridge Replacement Project J. Motion to Cancel the February 11, 2019 Regular City Council Meeting Councilmember Scott noted a grammatical change that should be made to the motion for approval for Planning Case 18-027. MOTION: Councilmember Holmes moved and Councilmember McClung 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). 8. PULLED CONSENT ITEMS None. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. 10. NEW BUSINESS None. 11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. 12. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Scott thanked local State Representative Kelly Moller and Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce President John Connelly for their presentations. Councilmember Scott encouraged the public to take care over the next two days during the bitter cold spell. Councilmember McClung reminded the public to clear around fire hydrants in order to keep them accessible for the Fire Department. Councilmember Holmes thanked Director Polka and her staff for their efforts during the recent snow event. Councilmember Holmes stated the last Civic Site Task Force meeting would be held on Tuesday, January 29 at 6:00 p.m. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—JANUARY 28, 2019 4 Councilmember Holmes reported the City had a new website. She encouraged the public to visit and take advantage of the new site. Mayor Grant encouraged residents to be safe over the next two days and to look out for their neighbors. Mayor Grant stated the PTRC met recently and reappointed Rich Stroman as Chair. Mayor Grant commented he was proud of the City's new website and noted it was more user friendly and compatible on multiple platforms such as cell phones and tablets. ADJOURN MOTION: Councilmember McClung moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a motion to adjourn. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). Mayor Grant journed the Regular City Council Meeting at z .m. 04 L " i 'I',j S""/ Ju ' Hanson David Grant City Clerk Mayor