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Approved: January 11, 2021
CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 23,2020
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.
Note: On March 201 the Mayor signed a determination allowing Councilmembers to participate
in City Council meetings via telephone pursuant to State Statute 13D.021
Present: Mayor David Grant, Councilmembers Brenda Holden, Fran Holmes, Dave
McClung and Steve Scott
Absent: None
Also present: City Administrator Dave Perrault; Public Works Director/City Engineer
Todd Blomstrom; Finance Director Gayle Bauman; City Attorney Joel Jamnik; and City
Clerk Julie Hanson; via telephone Community Development Manager/City Planner Mike
Mrosla
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a
motion to approve the meeting agenda as presented. A roll call vote was
taken. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).
2. PUBLIC INQUIRIES/INFORMATIONAL
None.
3. RESPONSE TO PUBLIC INQUIRIES
None.
4. STAFF COMMENTS
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A. COVID-19 Update
City Administrator Perrault provided the Council with an update on how the City was
responding to COVID-19. He encouraged residents to visit the City's website for the most current
and up to date information regarding COVID-19. He reported the Minnesota Department of
Health and CDC also had websites with current guidelines and recommendations. He explained
City Hall will remain closed until further notice. He indicated City staff remains operational and
can be reached via phone or email. He commented on the restrictions the Governor recently put in
place due to the rise in COVID cases.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. October 19, 2020, City Council Work Session
B. October 26, 2020, Special City Council Executive Work Session(Closed)
C. October 26, 2020, Regular City Council
MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a
motion to approve the October 19, 2020, City Council Work Session meeting
minutes, October 26, 2020, Special City Council Executive Work Session
(Closed) meeting minutes; and October 26, 2020, Regular City Council
meeting minutes as presented. A roll call vote was taken. The motion carried
unanimously (5-0).
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Motion to Approve Consent Agenda Item - Claims and Payroll
B. Motion to Approve Resolution 2020-060 Accepting the Liability Coverage Limits
from the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust(LMCIT)
C. Motion to Approve Resolution 2020-061 — 2021 Curbside and Non-Curbside
Recycling Fees
D. Motion to Approve Cooperative and Maintenance Agreement with Ramsey County
for Reconstruction of County State Aid Highway 51 (Lexington Avenue) between
County Road E and 1-694
E. Motion to Approve Agreement for Maintenance of Traffic Control Signals and
EVP System with Ramsey County and City of Shoreview at Lexington Avenue at
Target Road
F. Motion to Approve Development Agreement—Ecko Estates — 3246 New Brighton
Road—Planning Case 20-003
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. A roll call vote was
taken. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).
7. PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
None.
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8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
9. NEW BUSINESS
None.
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
11. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Scott encouraged residents to consider registering their holiday lights display on
the City's website. He explained all homes registered would be placed on a map and residents
would be able to vote for the best light display.
Councilmember Scott stated the Ramsey County League of Local Government would be holding
their Annual Meeting on Friday, December 4 at 7:30 a.m. He reported David Schultz would be
the guest speaker.
Councilmember McClung commented he had fairly serious medical concerns in early November
and he spent a week in Regions Hospital. He thanked all those who had reached out to him with
well wishes. He indicated he was feeling much better now. He stated after spending time in the
hospital, the COVID issue was serious. He encouraged residents to take precautions in order to
slow the spread of COVID.
Councilmember McClung explained he appreciated the residents of Arden Hills for reelecting
him to another term on the City Council. He looked forward to serving the community for
another four years. He invited residents to contact him with comments, questions or concerns.
Councilmember Holmes thanked Todd Blomstrom for coordinating with neighboring cities on
the holiday light display map. She indicated this would be a great community event for residents
to participate in.
Councilmember Holmes recommended the City hold the holiday light recycling program again
this year.
Mayor Grant discussed Round 3 of the Ramsey County business relief program. He explained
businesses with 1 to 75 employees were eligible. He encouraged staff to reach out to local
businesses to make them aware of this funding.
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ADJOURN
MOTION: Mayor Grant moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a motion to
adiourn. A roll call vote was taken. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).
Mayor Grant adjourned the Regular City Council Meeting at 7:15 p.m.
Julie Vlanson David Grant
City Clerk Mayor