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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-26-19-R ,It - �-A]RPEN HILLS Approved: September 23, 2019 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS,MINNESOTA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 26,2019 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, Fran Holmes, Dave McClung and Steve Scott Absent: None Also present: City Administrator Dave Perrault; Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer Todd Blomstrom; Finance Director Gayle Bauman; Community Development Manager/City Planner Mike Mrosla; City Attorney Joel Jamnik; and City Clerk Julie Hanson PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a motion to approve the meeting agenda as presented. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). 2. PUBLIC INQUIRIES/INFORMATIONAL Gregg Larson, 3377 North Snelling Avenue,provided copies of a quote from the constitution to the City Council. Mr. Larson expressed frustration with the fact the Council has banned residents from speaking about pending litigation during City Council meetings. He proposed the Council take proper action regarding this matter and that the banning of speech be placed on the next City Council agenda for proper discussion and action with an open vote. 3. RESPONSE TO PUBLIC INQUIRIES A. Public Inquiry Responses from July 22, 2019 City Council Meeting 0 Arden Hills Notes (City Newsletter)—Arden Manor 14 ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—AUGUST 26, 2019 2 • Resident 2018 PMP and Other Questions City Administrator Perrault reviewed the City's response to Public Inquiries that occurred at the July 22 City Council meeting. He explained after doing some investigation regarding the mailing routes, Arden Manor would now be receiving publications of the City Newsletter. Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom commented on the 2018 PMP project and explained the contractor would be completing pavement repairs Wednesday through Friday of this week. He reported a newsletter was sent out to PMP homeowners regarding the proper maintenance of sod. He stated staff was aware of the fact a small area needed restoration along James Circle and noted this would be added to the contractor's punch list. He provided further comment regarding the two caps that residents have in their yards for utility services. Finance Director Bauman discussed the property taxes paid in Arden Hills versus White Bear Lake. She explained White Bear Lake receives Local Government Aid(LGA) funds, while Arden Hills receives none. She indicated White Bear Lake has a franchise fee and receives rental fees. \\ Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla noted that metal roofs are allowed. 4. STAFF COMMENTS A. Rice Creek Commons (TCAAP) and Joint Development Authority(JDA) Update City Administrator Perrault provided an update on TCAAP stating litigation with Ramsey County was ongoing. B. Transportation Update Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom updated the Council on the 1-35 MnPASS project and discussed several upcoming ramp closures. He noted signage was being put in place to update the public regarding the planned ramp closures. Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom stated the Lexington Avenue resurfacing project was now complete with minor signal revisions scheduled for October. Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom explained Oak Avenue would be resurfaced beginning September 9th. Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom stated the Highway 10 frontage road improvement project was substantially complete. Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom reported Public Works staff was monitoring State Fair parking. He encouraged any residents with concerns to contact City Hall. Further discussion ensued regarding the State Fair parking that was occurring in Arden Hills. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. July 15, 2019, City Council Work Session ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—AUGUST 26, 2019 3 B. July 22, 2019, Special City Council Executive Session(Closed) C. July 22, 2019, Regular City Council D. August 5, 2019, Special City Council Executive Session(Closed) Councilmember Holden noted she spoke with staff regarding several corrections she would like to the July 22 City Council meeting minutes. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a motion to approve the July 15, 2019, City Council Work Session meeting minutes, July 22, 2019, Special City Council Executive Session (Closed) meeting minutes, July 22, 2019, Regular City Council meeting minutes; and August 5, 2019, Special City Council Executive Session (Closed) meeting minutes as amended. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). 6. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Motion to Approve Consent Agenda Item - Claims and Payroll B. Motion to Approve Resignation of Public Works Maintenance Worker C. Motion to Authorize Recruitment for Public Works Maintenance Worker D. Motion to Approve AUAR Update E. Motion to Approve Resolution 2019-026 Ordering the Preparation of Feasibility Report—2020 Pavement Management Program (PMP) F. Motion to Approve Estimated Expenditures for Resurfacing of Oak Avenue 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 (5-0). 7. PULLED CONSENT ITEMS None. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. 9. NEW BUSINESS None. 10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. 11. COUNCIL COMMENTS ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—AUGUST 26, 2019 4 Councilmember Scott stated he attended several Night to Unite events on Tuesday, August 6. He welcomed the new families he had met to Arden Hills. He thanked the Lake Johanna Fire Department, Public Works, and Ramsey County Sheriff's Department for their presence during Night to Unite. Councilmember Scott reported the Ramsey County League of Local Government met and discussed transportation. Councilmember Scott explained the 834th Aviation Support Battalion at AHATS had 800 soldiers and 700 of them would be deployed this fall. Councilmember McClung thanked the Public Works Department for having a presence during National Night Out. Councilmember McClung stated he appreciated the new high definition audio/visual equipment in the Council Chambers. Councilmember Holmes encouraged residents to remember school would be back in session on Tuesday, September 3. She commented on the new traffic patterns that would occur around some of the schools in the community and encouraged residents to drive safely. Councilmember Holden asked who would be constructing the Old Snelling roundabout. Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom explained the City would be constructing this project in cooperation with Ramsey County. He indicated the City would be leading the design and construction efforts. Further discussion ensued regarding the proposals for this project. Councilmember Holden expressed concern with the fact the City had to pay for 25% of this project when this was a County roadway. She wanted to better understand why the County was pushing their costs onto the City. Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom indicated he could have the project costs numbers for the Council to review by Friday. Councilmember Holden reported she attended several National Night Out parties that were very successful. She noted she talked many people and all were in support of the Council regarding TCAAP litigation. Mayor Grant stated he too was able to attend a number of National Night Out parties. He stated he appreciated hearing positive comments about neighborhoods and the City. Mayor Grant thanked CTV for the work they completed in the Council Chambers. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—AUGUST 26, 2019 5 ADJOURN MOTION: Councilmember McClung moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a motion to adiourn. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). Mayor Grant ad'ourned the Regular City Council Meeting at 7:37 .m. JUN Hanson David Grant Ci Clerk Mayor