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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-22-19-R 'It ,-AI�EN�HILLS Approved: May 13, 2019 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 22, 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 Brenda Holden (arrived at 7:30 p.m.), Dave McClung and Steve Scott Absent: Councilmembers Fran Holmes (excused) Also present: City Administrator Dave Perrault; Interim Public Works Director/City, Engineer Sue Polka; Finance Director Gayle Bauman; City Planner Mike Mrosla; Assistant City Attorney James Monge; and City Clerk Julie Hanson PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Councilmember McClung moved and Councilmember Scott seconded a motion to approve the meeting agenda as presented. The motion carried unanimously (3-0). 2. PUBLIC INQUIRIESANFORMATIONAL Gregg Larson, 3377 North Snelling Avenue, stated the proposed Council minutes from March 25 should have a minor correction changing ingenious to disingenuous within his comment. He then discussed affordable housing and the housing crisis in the metro area. He explained everyone was trying to address this concern, except the Arden Hills City Council. He commented there were three reasons people opposed increased housing density on TCAAP. The first concern was the fear of others that don't look like them. The second concern was the fear of others that don't earn as much as the rest. He encouraged the Council to not have these fears. He stated the final fear was having the wrong kind of homes or apartments in the community. He discussed a housing development that occurred at the St. Paul Ford plant. He noted TCAAP would be three times larger yet would have 2.5 times fewer housing units than the St. Paul site. He indicated TCAAP ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—APRIL 22, 2019 2 had more than enough space for affordable housing units. He questioned what scared the City of Arden Hills from more affordable housing. Greg Strandmark, 5101 5701" Street in Pine City, provided the Council with a handout. He stated he was present to discuss the TCAAP site. He explained he feared Native American (Dakota) burials had occurred on the TCAAP property. He recommended an archeologist be brought in to survey the site. Chuck Kachel, 1520 Arden Place, stated he was also known as Ten Bears. He reported his friend Josie Wales tried to talk some sense into the City Council regarding the Tobacco 21 issue. He indicated 12 years ago the Council approved a smoke-free policy in its parks but with no Ordinance in place this issue could not be enforced. He commented on the Tobacco 21 Ordinance that was recently approved by the City of Arden Hills. He feared that the City had passed a "boiler plate" Ordinance and discussed further how this Ordinance would impact local business owners. He was of the opinion the Ordinance would not stop minors from using tobacco. He suggested that the City consider limiting the purchase of sugary sodas for youth in the community as this could reduce obesity and childhood diabetes. He recommended the City make its own mind up on issues and not follow what other communities are doing. He reported cigarette use among adults was down from 17%to 11%. He discussed how e-cigarette use was assisting adults to stop smoking conventional cigarettes. He believed that the only thing the Tobacco 21 Ordinance would do, would be to inconvenience Arden Hills' residents trying to legally purchase flavored tobacco. 3. RESPONSE TO PUBLIC INQUIRIES A. Public Inquiry Responses from March 25, 2019 City Council Meeting City Administrator Perrault provided the Council with a response to the inquiries addressed at the March 25 City Council meeting regarding the Lindey's Park backstop and fence as well as TCAAP questions. 4. PRESENTATION A. 35W MnPASS Project Update Mark Lindeberg, MnDOT, provided the Council with a presentation on the 35W MnPASS project. He explained this project would take three years to complete and would impact 35W from Highway 36 to Sunset Boulevard in Blaine. In addition, he noted five bridges would be replaced. He commented on the staging overview for the portion of the project that would be completed in 2019. He stated a great deal of work would be completed in the overnight hours. The traffic impacts that would occur in the coming year were reviewed with the Council. He reviewed the location of the noise walls in Arden Hills and noted these walls would be painted upon completion of the project. He encouraged the public to visit MnDOT's website to stay informed on this project. Mayor Grant asked if the closure of southbound Snelling Avenue to southbound Hamline Avenue was permanent or temporary. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—APRIL 22, 2019 3 Mr. Lindeberg explained this would be a temporary closure for this construction season. He stated MnDOT does have safety concerns with this roadway. Councilmember McClung discussed the high levels of traffic along Highway 96 and encouraged MnDOT to be monitoring this. Councilmember Holden encouraged MnDOT to also monitor the traffic along Hamline Avenue. B. Proclamation Recognizing May 19-25, 2019 as National Public Works Week Mayor Grant read a proclamation in full for the record declaring May 19-25, 2019 as National Public Works Week in the City of Arden Hills. C. Proclamation Recognizing May 12-18, 2019 as National Police Week Mayor Grant read a proclamation in full for the record declaring May 12-18, 2019 as National Police Week in the City of Arden Hills. 5. STAFF COMMENTS A. Rice Creek Commons (TCAAP)and Joint Development Authority (JDA) Update City Administrator Perrault provided an update on TCAAP stating at the Ramsey County Board meeting on April 2 the County Commissioners authorized the County Manager to pursue all legal options to move the project forward. The County has requested the City voluntarily terminate the JPA. He stated the City's position remains the same and believes it is best to continue to work under the confines of the JPA which was mutually agreed upon by the City and the County back in 2012. He noted the next scheduled JDA meeting was Monday, May 6. Councilmember Scott asked if the TCAAP development would be a 100% energy net neutral site. City Administrator Perrault commented it was his understanding the County was pursuing different options with Xcel Energy for sustainable and environmentally friendly energy options. Mayor Grant indicated the County has broken off all communication with the City regarding this development. Councilmember Holden reported the developer stated he was investigating geothermal options about nine months ago. She stated she received an email stating the County was telling people in its employment that the Arden Hills City Council never executed the JPA and therefore the County can walk away from this development. She clarified for the record; the City has an executed copy of the JPA available on the City's website. B. Transportation Update ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—APRIL 22, 2019 4 Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka thanked Mark Lindeberg for this update on the 35W MnPASS project. She noted she was working with WSB and would be sending a newsletter update to those living in the 2018 PMP project area. 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. March 18, 2019, City Council Work Session B. March 18, 2019, Special Regular City Council C. March 25, 2019, Regular City Council Mayor Grant requested staff change the March 25 City Council minutes as was requested by Mr. Larson. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember McClung seconded a motion to approve the March 18, 2019, City Council Work Session meeting minutes, March 18, 2019, Special Regular City Council meeting minutes; and March 25, 2019, Regular City Council meeting minutes as amended. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). 7. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Motion to Approve Consent Agenda Item - Claims and Payroll B. Motion to Approve First Quarter Financials C. Motion to Approve 2020 Budget Calendar D. Motion to Approve Springbrook Software Upgrade and Purchase of Licenses E. Motion to Authorize Posting for Part-Time Customer Service Specialist F. Motion to Authorize City Staff to Begin Summer Work Hours Beginning Tuesday, May 28, 2019 and Concluding on Friday, August 30, 2019 G. Motion to Approve Resolution 2019-017 Approving a Premise Permit Application for Minnesota Fastpitch Academy Foundation for Charitable Gambling at Welsch's Big Ten Tavern H. Motion to Approve Planning Case 19-003 —3900 Bethel Drive—Site Plan Review I. Motion to Accept Resignation of Matt Dixon from Planning Commission J. Motion to Approve Resolution 2019-012 Appointing Dan Dietz to the Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee (PTRC) K. Motion to Approve Resolut9ion 2019-013 Appointing Timothy Nelson to the Parks, Trail and Recreation Committee (PTRC) L. Motion to Approve Resolution 2019-014 Accepting a Donation from the Action Hills Foundation M. Motion to Approve Professional Services Agreement for Utility Monitoring and Control-Design Phase—HR Green N. Motion to Approve Purchase of Televising Camera Trailer O. Motion to Approve Professional Services Agreement for Construction Services — Highway 10 Watermain Replacement—TKDA P. Motion to Approve Resolution 2019-015 Approving County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 17 Designation with Ramsey County ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—APRIL 22, 2019 5 Q. Motion to Authorize Amendment to Professional Services Agreement for Construction Phase Services—Old Snelling Bridge Improvements—Kimley Horn MOTION: Councilmember Holden 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 stated he met with Jason Isaacson and received an update from the legislature. Councilmember Scott reported he attended the City-sponsored Easter egg hunt. He thanked Roberts Management for their sponsorship of this event. Councilmember Scott stated on Wednesday, April 24 the USAF Jazz Band Ensemble would be providing a free concert at the Benson Great Hall at Bethel University. Councilmember Scott explained he would be attending a kid's gala sponsored by the Lions on Friday, April 26 at the Shoreview Community Center. Councilmember Scott reported the Scoops for Troops Ice Cream Social would be held on Sunday, April 28 beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the Army Readiness Center. Councilmember Scott stated on Monday he would be attending a course called Expert Insights on Inclusionary Zoning at the Federal Reserve Bank. Councilmember Scott indicated he would be attending the NYFS Leadership Luncheon on Wednesday, May 1 at Midland Hills Country Club in Roseville. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—APRIL 22, 2019 6 Councilmember Scott reported on Friday, May 3 he would be attending a webinar for budgeting for municipal officials. Councilmember McClung explained he read the majority leader of the United States Senate, Mitch McConnell is going to be introducing a bill to raise the tobacco age to 21 nationally. Councilmember Holden stated the playground equipment had been torn out of Cummings Park and the new equipment should be installed mid-May. Councilmember Holden commented the Council met with the Sheriff's Department at a recent worksession meeting. She encouraged residents to contact the Council with any questions they may have for the Sheriff's Department. Councilmember Holden reported Boston Scientific is going to have another 400 to 500 employees moving to their campus in Arden Hills. Councilmember Holden stated the City of Arden Hills had not heard from Blake Huffman for 146 days noting the City received a comment from Commissioner Huffman on February 4. She reported it had been an additional 77 days that the City had not heard from Commissioner Huffman. Mayor Grant commented Boston Scientific was shutting down its Minnetonka facility and would be moving those employees to Arden Hills. He discussed the renovations Boston Scientific was proposing to make to their corporate campus. Mayor Grant stated he presented to the North Chamber recently and updated this organization on the Red Bulls and Boston Scientific. He was pleased to report the economy was in a positive place right now. Mayor Grant commented on the percentage of affordable housing in Arden Hills at this time, noting this was 46.5%. He stated this was a leading percent in the metro area. ADJOURN MOTION: Councilmember McClung moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a motion to adiourn. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). Mayor Grant ad. umed the Regular City Council Meeting at (�J V__ U Jul' Hanson David Grant Cit Jerk Mayor