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Planning Case 21 -003 - 3855 Lexington Ave N Redevelopment Concept Plan (Old
Perkins Site)
Jane Kansier, AICP, Planning Consultant
Corrin Beemis, Planning Consultant
MEMO.PDF
ATTACHMENT A.PDF
ATTACHMENT B.PDF
ATTACHMENT C.PDF
Boston Scientific JCF Resolution And Neighborhood Concerns
Dave Perrault, City Administrator
MEMO.PDF
ATTACHMENT A.PDF
ATTACHMENT B.PDF
2022 PMP Arden Oaks Street Improvements Feasibility Report
David Swearingen, Interm Public Works Director
MEMO.PDF
ATTACHMENT A.PDF
ATTACHMENT B.PDF
ATTACHMENT C.PDF
ATTACHMENT D.PDF
Preliminary Public Works 2021 Capital Equipment Discussion
David Swearingen, Interim Public Works Director
MEMO.PDF
ATTACHMENT A.PDF
ATTACHMENT B.PDF
ATTACHMENT C.PDF
Solicitors, Park Shelter/Pavilion Rentals, And Garage Sales Discussion
Julie Hanson, City Clerk
MEMO.PDF
Council Participation In City Planner Interviews
Dave Perrault, City Administrator
MEMO.PDF
Council Tracker
Dave Perrault, City Administrator
MEMO.PDF
COUNCIL/STAFF COMMENTS
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Mayor:
David Grant
Councilmembers:
Brenda Holden
Fran Holmes
Dave McClung
Steve Scott
City Council Work Session
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March 15, 2021
5:00 p.m.
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Address:
1245 W Highway 96
Arden Hills MN 55112
Phone:
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Website :
www.cityofardenhills.org
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AGENDA ITEMSPlanning Case 21 -003 - 3855 Lexington Ave N Redevelopment Concept Plan (Old Perkins Site)Jane Kansier, AICP, Planning ConsultantCorrin Beemis, Planning Consultant MEMO.PDFATTACHMENT A.PDFATTACHMENT B.PDFATTACHMENT C.PDFBoston Scientific JCF Resolution And Neighborhood ConcernsDave Perrault, City Administrator MEMO.PDFATTACHMENT A.PDFATTACHMENT B.PDF2022 PMP Arden Oaks Street Improvements Feasibility ReportDavid Swearingen, Interm Public Works Director MEMO.PDF
ATTACHMENT A.PDF
ATTACHMENT B.PDF
ATTACHMENT C.PDF
ATTACHMENT D.PDF
Preliminary Public Works 2021 Capital Equipment Discussion
David Swearingen, Interim Public Works Director
MEMO.PDF
ATTACHMENT A.PDF
ATTACHMENT B.PDF
ATTACHMENT C.PDF
Solicitors, Park Shelter/Pavilion Rentals, And Garage Sales Discussion
Julie Hanson, City Clerk
MEMO.PDF
Council Participation In City Planner Interviews
Dave Perrault, City Administrator
MEMO.PDF
Council Tracker
Dave Perrault, City Administrator
MEMO.PDF
COUNCIL/STAFF COMMENTS
ADJOURN
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AGENDA ITEM – 1A
MEMORANDUM
DATE: March 15, 2021
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
Dave Perrault, City Administrator
FROM: Jane Kansier, AICP, Planning Consultant
Corrin Bemis, Planning Consultant
SUBJECT: Planning Case: 21-003 – 3855 Lexington Ave N Redevelopment Concept Plan
(Old Perkins Site)
Applicant: Chick-fil-A, Inc.
Property Address: 3855 Lexington Ave N
Request: Concept Plan Review
Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source:
NA NA NA
The Concept Plan Review process is an opportunity for the City Council to provide comments and
questions regarding proposed developments. A concept review is considered advisory and is
nonbinding to the City and Applicant (Section 1320.14, Subd 4 of the Zoning Code). A formal
application will be subject to the full review process, including a public hearing with Planning
Commission and City Council review. The Applicant is seeking feedback from the City Council
on the concept plan.
Background
Chick-fil-A, Inc. (“Applicant”) has submitted an application for Concept Plan Review, proposing
to redevelop a 1.535-acre parcel located at 3855 Lexington Avenue. The site is currently developed
with an approximate 6,131 square foot restaurant building and associated parking lot. The
applicant is proposing to raze the building and redevelop the site with a new single story 4,995
square foot free-standing restaurant, dual drive-thru facility with free-standing canopies, 50-stall
parking lot, and associated utilities. The property is currently zoned B-3 (Service Business
District), which permits restaurants with drive-thru facilities via a Conditional Use Permit.
Although operating hours have not yet been defined, many Chick-fil-A restaurants are generally
open Monday through Saturday, from 6:00 AM to 10:30 PM. The applicant is anticipating a total
of 15-20 employees will be at the restaurant during the largest shift.
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Concept Plan Proposal
Existing Conditions
The Property is currently owned by the Roger J Reiling Revocable Trust. The site is currently
developed as a Perkins restaurant building with an associated parking lot. The Perkins Restaurant
is no longer in business. The Applicant is proposing to develop the lot as a Chick-fil-A restaurant
with associated drive-thru and parking lot. The Subject Property includes two access points off of
Red Fox Road.
Building Positioning
The Chick-fil-A building is proposed to be located on the west side of the site, with the storefront
facing Lexington Avenue. The applicant is choosing to face the store front towards Lexington
Avenue to attract potential new customers that are traveling along the major arterial roadway.
Positioning the building in the given layout allows the applicant to begin the drive-thru lane at the
north end of the lot and run it along the west property line. The proposed patio will feature 6 tables
for a total of 24 outdoor seats.
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Parking – Flexibility Requested
The applicant is requesting flexibility of parking requirements. Parking will be located east of the
proposed building. The City Code requires a total of 58 parking spaces for a restaurant use
containing 116 indoor and outdoor seating spaces and the applicant is proposing a total of 50
parking spaces on the site. The parking lot has been configured to maximize circulation and
minimize backups given the drive-thru facility. The City Code requires 15 stacking spaces for each
customer pickup window. The applicant is proposing 40 stacking spaces, more than what is
required in the Code. Access to the parking lot will be provided via a one-way entrance off Red
Fox Road and a one-way exit onto Red Fox Road.
Trash Pick Up
A dual bin trash enclosure has been situated at the north side of the parking lot in order to provide
maximum separation from the Red Fox Road frontage and the Lexington Avenue frontage.
Drive-Thru Facilities – Flexibility Requested
Chick-fil-A’s drive-thru operation consists of two lanes of customer ordering and two lanes of
meal fulfillment. This dual flex lane concept allows the restaurant operator to use the outer lane as
either a second meal fulfillment lane or as a by-pass lane at their discretion to properly support the
operational needs of the business. If/when the outer lane is not in use, a series of magnetic
delineators will be used to merge cars back into one lane for meal fulfillment at the window. The
pick-up window will be a multi-function door that can also function as a window. The purpose of
the drive thru door is to allow team members to stage more meals and beverages indoors while
they are delivering meals outside, directly to vehicle windows. The door allows easier access to
the meals without passing them through a small window. During non-peak times or periods of
inclement weather, the door can be closed and will function as a standard pickup window.
The applicant is requesting flexibility of setback requirements for the two canopies proposed on
the site. A dual drive-thru lane is proposed to start on the north side of the parking lot, curl around
to the west side of building, and end on the south side of the building. The drive thru lane has been
positioned in a way to promote circulation on the exterior of the site in order to prevent backups
within the parking lot. The applicant is proposing to install two free-standing canopies over the
drive-thru lane: An order point canopy to be located north of the building, setback 14.7 feet from
the property line; and an order meal delivery canopy to be located on the west side of the building,
over the pick-up window, setback 2.3 feet from the property line. The Zoning Code requires
accessory structures to be setback 10 feet from the property line in the B-3 District.
Section 1325.04 of the Zoning Code lists special requirements for drive-up facilities. One of these
requirements states no drive up facility shall be located within 1,320’ of another facility. The
nearest drive-up facility is the Starbucks, located to the south across Red Fox Road. Section
1320.09 allows this requirement to be waived if the following conditions are met:
A. The operation consists of one or more drive-up windows and is an integral part of a building
containing one or more other allowed uses, or the operation is part of an architecturally
unified complex containing two or more businesses using drive-up windows
B. Shared access drives and shared parking are utilized by all such businesses using drive-up
windows in said building or complex.
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C. Only one building or architecturally unified complex containing two or more businesses
using drive-up windows will be allowed in addition to one freestanding business using a
drive-up window.
D. The architecture and the site, grading, circulation, landscaping, screening and signage plans
shall unify the appearance and function of the complex or building.
E. An architecturally unified complex may consist of one or more buildings on one or more
parcels if the intent of providing a unified appearance and function is not compromised.
F. The applicant shall submit a circulation plan that demonstrates that the use will not interfere
or reduce the safety of non-motorized movements, specifically pedestrian and bicyclists.
Section 1325.04 also requires any electronic devices, including loudspeakers, be located at least
50’ from any lot line. The nearest order box on the west side of the site is located approximately
20’ from the west property boundary. The applicant is requesting flexibility from this
requirements.
Deliveries
Deliveries to the site will occur both after operating hours via key drops and during non-peak hours
of operating days. The semi-truck deliveries will be made overnight and would occur 1-2 times a
week with the smaller box truck type deliveries occur daily.
Landscaping – Flexibility Requested
The Chick-fil-A site will be attractively landscaped to provide year-round interest and to meet the
intent of the City Code. The percent open space will be 30.5% of the lot. The B-3 district requires
a minimum landscaped lot area of 25%.
Section 1325.04, Subdivision 2, requires landscaping on lots used for drive-up windows to the
minimum widths:
Front Lot Line 20’
Side Lot Line 10’
Rear Lot Line 15’
The applicant is requesting flexibility to these requirements. The parking and drive-thru lane on
the east side of the property will be located approximately 11’ from the property line. This is
consistent with the existing pavement. On the west side of the property, the drive thru lane is
proposed to be located about 2.3’ from the west lot line. The current parking lot is approximately
11’ from the lot line. The reduced setback will allow the dual drive lanes.
Signage
Chick-fil-A’s signage will notify potential customers that are approaching the site from multiple
directions. In an effort to assist them in locating the restaurant, signage is proposed on all four
elevations: north, south, east, & west. Additionally, the applicant is proposing the reuse of an
existing pylon sign at the northwest corner of the property. This sign will be crucial for notifying
potential customers traveling on Interstate 694. There will also be a monument sign along the Red
Fox Road frontage.
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Building Elevations
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The Chick-fil-A building has been designed with a mixture of brick veneer, prefinished metal, and
glass. The mechanical units for heating/cooling will be located on the roof and will be screened
via a parapet wall. Accent light via wall sconces are proposed around the building to provide
nighttime interest. The trash enclosure will incorporate the same colored brick veneer as the
building to maintain consistency. The dumpsters inside of the enclosure will be screened from the
front by durable double gates with prefinished plastic lumber (weathered wood). The height of the
proposed building is 21 feet and 4 inches, less than the maximum allowed height in the B-3 district.
Comprehensive Plan
The Subject Property is guided as Commercial (COM) in the Arden Hills 2040 Comprehensive
Plan Land Use Chapter. The area is designated for a broad range of retail, shopping, and services
to meet the needs of the community and region. Compatible uses such as office buildings are also
intended for this area. A development intensity of intensity of up to 0.8 FAR may be allowed.
According to the Comprehensive Plan the total area of the COM is 26 acres.
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The proposed lot is within the Red Fox/Grey Fox/Lexington Avenue Business Area with is
discussed in the Land Use Chapter. This area includes Red Fox and Grey Fox roads and is bounded
by Lexington Avenue, Highway 51, Interstate 694, and the Canadian Pacific railway. This area is
used by a number of small and large businesses for a variety of retail, manufacturing, distribution,
warehousing, and office uses. This area was largely developed between the 1950s and 1970s,
though the retail area along Lexington Avenue has had some new development and redevelopment
in the last 15 years. This area is marked as an area of possible redevelopment in 2040.
Approvals required
The proposed land use application would require the following approvals:
• A Planned Unit Development (PUD) is required for new redevelopments in the B-3 District.
In addition, a PUD would allow for performance standard flexibility (parking minimums
and minimum setback requirements).
• A Conditional Use Permit is required for drive up windows in the B-3 District
The table below provides the performance standards for the B-3 District and the preliminary
analysis for the proposed development:
Ordinance Requirements B-3 District
Standards Proposed Development
Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) 0.8 Approx. 0.07 (4,995 sf /66,853 sf)
Maximum Structure Coverage 40% Approx. 69.5%
Minimum Landscape Lot Area 25% Approx. 30.5%
Minimum Front Yard Setback 50 feet Approx. 114 feet
Minimum Rear Yard Setback 20 feet Approx. 30 inches
Minimum Side Yard Setback 20 feet (min)/40
feet (total)
Appears to comply
Ordinance Flexibility Requested B-2 District
Standards Development Proposal
Minimum Parking Requirements 58 total stalls 50 total stalls
Minimum Accessory Structure Setback 10 feet 2.3 feet from the rear property line
Council Discussion Items
The proposed use is generally permitted in the B-3 district, as a PUD. The applicant is requesting
flexibility in the following areas:
The following are some items the Council may want to discuss.
1. Parking Requirements - Flexibility requested
• Reduce the required parking from 58 to 50 spaces.
2. Drive Thru Requirements - Flexibility requested
• Reduce setback requirements for the two canopies proposed on the site from 10’ to 2.3’ on
the west property line.
• Reduce the required setback for an electronic device from 50’ to 20’ on the west lot line.
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3. Landscaping
• Reduce the required landscape width from 20’ to 11’ on the east property line, and from
10’ to 2.3’ on the west property line.
4. Other items as determined by Council.
Budget Impact
NA-
Attachments
A. Applicant’s Narrative
B. Site Plan
C. Building Elevations
DRIVETHRU
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AGENDA ITEM – 1B
MEMORANDUM
DATE: March 15, 2021
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Dave Perrault, City Administrator
SUBJECT: Boston Scientific JCF Resolution and Neighborhood Concerns
Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source:
N/A N/A N/A
For Council Consideration
Council may discuss and provide further direction on the Boston Scientific Job Creation Fund
Resolution and neighborhood concerns regarding the upcoming project.
Background
The City Council voted to table a resolution in support of Boston Scientific’s Job Creation Fund
Application at its March 8, 2021 meeting. The Council requested an opportunity to discuss the
resolution at a future work session. The original memo and resolution are attached (see
Attachment A). It is important to note that the approval of this resolution does not obligate the
City financially or otherwise to the JCF application, and is not connected to the Planning Case
(i.e. any Planning Case decisions are separate from this approval).
The City Council also requested an opportunity to speak with Boston Scientific on a letter from
nearby neighbors who expressed concerns about the upcoming project, as well as, existing
concerns (see Attachment B).
Representatives from Boston Scientific will be present to discuss both the JCF application and to
address concerns raised in the neighborhood letter.
Budget Impact
N/A
Attachments
Attachment A: Memo from March 8, 2021 Council Meeting
Attachment B: Neighborhood Concerns Regarding Boston Scientific
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CONSENT ITEM – 7F
MEMORANDUM
DATE: March 8, 2021
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
Dave Perrault, City Administrator
FROM: Jane Kansier, AICP, Planning Consultant
Corrin Bemis, Planning Consultant
SUBJECT: Planning Case #21-001
Applicant: Boston Scientific Corporation
Property Location: 4100 Hamline Ave N.
Request: Approval of the Job Creation Fund Resolution
Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source:
N/A N/A N/A
Council Should Consider
Motions to approve, table, or deny the following:
• Resolution Number 2021-014, Resolution Regarding the Support of a Job Creation
Fund Application in Connection with Boston Scientific Corporation, based on the
findings of fact and submitted Job Creation Fund application.
All items need a simple majority for action unless otherwise noted.
Background/Discussion
Boston Scientific Corporation proposes to construct an expansion of their manufacturing facility
at Building 14, in the northwest corner of the Arden Hills campus. The purpose of the facility is
the development and production of lithium batteries for use in medical devices. The primary space
in the facility is a 'dry room', a space maintained at less than 1% relative humidity, which is
required for handling lithium. Ancillary functions in the addition include office and conference
space. The proposed expansion is expected generate 150 new jobs over the next three years.
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To assist with the funding of the proposed addition to Building 14, Boston Scientific is applying
to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development’s Job Creation Fund.
The JCF provides financial incentives to new and expanding businesses that meet certain job
creation and capital investment targets. Companies deemed eligible to participate may receive up
to $1 million for creating or retaining high-paying jobs and for constructing or renovating facilities
or making other property improvements. In some cases, companies may receive awards of up to
$2 million.
Business applicants for the Job Creation Fund must apply through the city. To be eligible for
funding, DEED requires applicants obtain a resolution of support approved by the City Council.
To apply for the JCF program, Boston Scientific must complete the following steps:
1. Submit the Job Creation Fund Application Form and required supporting documents to
DEED.
2. DEED evaluates the application and notifies the city and business of approval or denial. If
approved, DEED will formally designate the business as a Job Creation Fund business and
determine an award amount. Awards in excess of $500,000 require DEED to hold a public
hearing. It is likely this project will require a public hearing.
3. After a public hearing, DEED drafts a business subsidy agreement specifying project goals
and duration for the agreement and sends it to the business for signature. The business then
returns the agreement to DEED for final signature by the DEED commissioner.
4. Through the duration of the business subsidy agreement, the city will provide assistance to
in the form of collecting required reporting information and submitting progress reports,
annual reports, requests for payment, and providing updates to the business regarding
updates to annually adjusted wages.
Adoption of the resolution of support does not obligate the City to approve development plans. It
also does not obligate the City to provide any financial incentives now or in the future. This is one
step in assisting the applicant with obtaining funding for the project.
Findings of Fact
DEED requires the City Council make findings in four specific areas as part of the Resolution of
support. The Planning Department offers the following findings of fact for consideration:
1. Finding that the project is in the public interest because it will encourage the growth
of commerce and industry, prevent the movement of current or future operations to
locations outside Minnesota, result in increased employment in Minnesota, and
preserve or enhance the state and local tax base
a. Boston Scientific currently employees 37,298 permanent, full-time employees
company-wide and 10,169 permanent, full-time employees in the state of
Minnesota. The proposed project site currently employees 4,608 permanent, full-
time employees.
b. The proposed addition to Building 14 will create one-hundred and fifty (150) new
jobs for the State of Minnesota and the City of Arden Hills.
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c. Ninety (90) of the newly created positions will be for production builders. This
position will include a total hourly compensation rate, including benefits, of
$25.20. Sixty (60) of the newly created position will be for office staff. This
position will include a total hourly compensation rate, including benefits, of
$53.90.
d. The proposed addition to Building 14 will create 150 new jobs over three years
after the opening date of the proposed addition. There will be no reduction of
positions at other company sites during the next two years, nor will there be any
hobs relocated from existing Minnesota sites to this site.
2. Finding that the proposed project, in the opinion of the city council, would not
reasonably expected to occur solely through private investment within the
reasonably foreseeable future.
a. Without funding from the Job Creation Fund, Boston Scientific may choose to
relocate the project away from their Arden Hills site. The proposed addition to
building 14 could occur at a different Boston Scientific location outside of
Minnesota.
3. Finding that the proposed project conforms to the general plan for the development
or redevelopment of the City as a whole.
a. The Boston Scientific campus is guided as Light Industrial and Office on the 2040
Comprehensive Plan land use plan. The current use is a permitted use as a
manufacturer of medical devices within this district. The changes to the Campus
Master Plan that the Applicants propose to add are entirely exterior and
complementary to the use of the Subject Property as a medical device manufacturer.
b. The City of Arden Hills aims to promote the development, redevelopment, and
maintenance of a viable, innovative, and diverse business environment serving
Arden Hills and the metropolitan area. To achieve this economic development and
redevelopment goal, the City of Arden Hills will work to create and strengthen
existing partnerships between public and private agencies and institutions, engage
the private sector to encourage development and redevelopment projects that are
beneficial to the City, and identify incentives or programs where applicable that
promote private sector investment.
c. While the City’s economic base is relatively strong, the City recognizes the need to
maintain and enhance the economic base over the long-term. The proposed addition
to Building 14 aligns will the goals of the City and contributes to the maintenance
and enhancement of the City’s economic base over the long-term.
4. Finding that the proposed project will afford maximum opportunity, consistent with
the sound needs of the City as a whole, for the redevelopment or development of the
project by private enterprise.
a. The Boston Scientific campus at 4100 Hamline Avenue North operates under a
Planned Unit Development (PUD) that was originally approved in 2002 for the
Guidant Corporation. The proposed addition to Building 14 is not shown on the
current Master Plan, but the company has submitted an application for a PUD
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amendment. This application will likely be considered by the Planning Commission
in April, 2021.
b. Boston Scientific is regulated under a PUD that permits the Subject Property to
operate medical manufacturing provided those uses maintain harmony and
compatibility with surrounding uses and are in keeping with the architectural
character and design standards of existing uses and development. The underlying
Zoning District that guides the uses allowed within the parcel is the I-1 Limited
Industrial District.
Budget Impact
N/A
Attachments
A. Job Creation Fund Resolution 2021-014
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CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NUMBER 2021-014
RESOLUTION REGARDING THE SUPPORT OF A JOB CREATION FUND
APPLICATION IN CONNECTION WITH BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
WHEREAS, the City of Arden Hills, Minnesota (the “City”), desires to assist Boston
Scientific Corporation, a medical manufacturing company, which is proposing to construct a
facility in the City; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Arden Hills understands that Boston Scientific, through and with
the support of the City, intends to submit to the Minnesota Department of Employment and
Economic Development an application for an award and/or rebate from the Job Creation Fund
Program; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Arden Hills considered this matter at a city council meeting on
March 8, 2021.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA, that, after due consideration, the City Council of the City
of Arden Hills, Minnesota, hereby adopt the following findings of fact related to the project
proposed by Boston Scientific and its application for an award and/or rebate from the Job Creation
Fund Program and express their approval.
The City Council hereby finds and adopts the reasons and facts supporting the following
findings of fact for the approval of the Job Creation Fund Program application:
1. Finding that the project is in the public interest because it will encourage the growth
of commerce and industry, prevent the movement of current or future operations to
locations outside Minnesota, result in increased employment in Minnesota, and
preserve or enhance the state and local tax base.
a. Boston Scientific currently employees 37,298 permanent, full-time employees
company-wide and 10,169 permanent, full-time employees in the state of
Minnesota. The proposed project site currently employees 4,608 permanent, full-
time employees.
b. The proposed addition to Building 14 will create one-hundred and fifty (150) new
jobs for the State of Minnesota and the City of Arden Hills.
c. Ninety (90) of the newly created positions will be for production builders. This
position will include a total hourly compensation rate, including benefits, of $25.20.
Sixty (60) of the newly created position will be for office staff. This position will
include a total hourly compensation rate, including benefits, of $53.90.
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d. The proposed addition to Building 14 will create 150 new jobs over three years
after the opening date of the proposed addition. There will be no reduction of
positions at other company sites during the next two years, nor will there be any
hobs relocated from existing Minnesota sites to this site.
2. Finding that the proposed project, in the opinion of the city council, would not
reasonably be expected to occur solely through private investment within the
reasonably foreseeable future.
a. Without funding from the Job Creation Fund, Boston Scientific may choose to
relocate the project away from their Arden Hills site. The proposed addition to
building 14 could occur at a different Boston Scientific location outside of
Minnesota.
3. Finding that the proposed project conforms to the general plan for the development
or redevelopment of the City as a whole.
a. The Boston Scientific campus is guided as Light Industrial and Office on the 2040
Comprehensive Plan land use plan. The current use is a permitted use as a
manufacturer of medical devices within this district. The changes to the Campus
Master Plan that the Applicants propose to add are entirely exterior and
complementary to the use of the Subject Property as a medical device manufacturer.
b. The City of Arden Hills aims to promote the development, redevelopment, and
maintenance of a viable, innovative, and diverse business environment serving
Arden Hills and the metropolitan area. To achieve this economic development and
redevelopment goal, the City of Arden Hills will work to create and strengthen
existing partnerships between public and private agencies and institutions, engage
the private sector to encourage development and redevelopment projects that are
beneficial to the City, and identify incentives or programs where applicable that
promote private sector investment.
c. While the City’s economic base is relatively strong, the City recognizes the need to
maintain and enhance the economic base over the long-term. The proposed addition
to Building 14 aligns will the goals of the City and contributes to the maintenance
and enhancement of the City’s economic base over the long-term.
4. Finding that the proposed project will afford maximum opportunity, consistent with
the sound needs of the City as a whole, for the redevelopment or development of the
project by private enterprise.
a. The Boston Scientific campus at 4100 Hamline Avenue North operates under a
Planned Unit Development (PUD) that was originally approved in 2002 for the
Guidant Corporation. The proposed addition to Building 14 is not shown on the
current Master Plan, but the company has submitted an application for a PUD
amendment. This application will likely be considered by the Planning Commission
in April, 2021.
b. Boston Scientific is regulated under a PUD that permits the Subject Property to
operate medical manufacturing provided those uses maintain harmony and
compatibility with surrounding uses and are in keeping with the architectural
character and design standards of existing uses and development. The underlying
Zoning District that guides the uses allowed within the parcel is the I-1 Limited
Industrial District.
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PASSED and ADOPTED this 8th day of March, 2021, by the City Council of the City of Arden
Hills, Minnesota.
CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
By _______________________________
David Grant, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Julie Hanson, City Clerk
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Bryan Mills
Sarah Mills
1280 Wynridge Drive
Arden Hills, MN 55112
February 17, 2021
Arden Hills City Council
1245 W Highway 96
Arden Hills, MN 55112
Re: Expansion of Building 14 on Boston Scientific Campus
Mr. Mayor: David Grant
City Council Members: Brenda Holden, Fran Holmes, Dave McClung, and Steve Scott
Planning Commission Members: Paul Vijums (Chair), Steven Jones, James Lambeth, Jonathan
Wicklund, Subbaya Subramanian, Clayton Zimmerman, Marcie Jefferys, Kurtis Weber
We are writing you today to raise concerns regarding the proposed Boston Scientific expansion
of Building 14. As longtime residents and community members of Arden Hills, we and you appreciate the
relatively small, quiet, and safe community we all call home. We are concerned that this proposed
expansion is inconsistent with that standard.
Boston Scientific operates on a large 93-acre campus. Tall, noisy, 24/7 operations must be located
within the central portion of campus NOT adjacent to residential family homes.
After attendance and careful evaluation of the proposal brought forward during the community
meeting on December 15th, 2020 we feel it is imperative to highlight our current and future concerns
regarding the Building 14 proposal.
1. Noise: The proposed expansion is immediately adjacent to single-family residential homes and
its direct negative impact on their lives needs to be understood. This is different than other
campus expansions due to its present and future impact on residential homeowners. As
presented, Boston Scientific plans to expand upon an already out-of-compliance 24-hour-a- day
7-day-a-week operation. Summarized below are the activities out of compliance with City of
Arden Hills code:
a. Garbage: Emptying the oversized compactor occurs daily between the hours of 5:20 – 6:00
a.m. on the north western most position of the property, a site not currently screened by
any physical structure. This is not only unsettling but an unwanted daily alarm for the closest
residents. This continues to be out of compliance for the City of Arden Hills Code: 660.04
Collection and Licensing Subd 4.
I. Subd. 4. No person, company, or corporation shall collect or remove garbage,
refuse, recyclable materials, or other mixed municipal solid waste in any residential
district or from any property sharing a property line with a residential district in
which the collection can cause a negative impact to the adjacent residential district
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(i.e., noise, odors), except between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Monday
through Saturday.
We brought this to Mike Mrosla’s attention in December 2020 and he stated it would be
immediately addressed but even after 60+ days this remains a persistent issue.
b. Commercial HVAC Equipment: Current operations entail the air handling units running
24/7. Varying degrees of noise are emitted from these pieces of equipment and that needs
to be studied in their current, future, and max-output operation for noise emission. Adding
to the current noise levels will be two and likely three additional pieces of equipment
mounted to the roof structure. The increase in noise of these running simultaneously is yet
to be understood. The new height would be unobstructed by trees and noise will surely
increase the noise level in surrounding neighborhoods.
c. Argon Gas Storage: Refills occur on a regular basis but are not uncommonly completed prior
to 6:00 AM on weekdays. The hissing sound is clearly audible during these events and is also
out of compliance of City of Arden Hills Code: 1325.06 Subd. 2
I. Off-Street Loading. Off-street loading space shall be provided in connection with
any use which requires the receipt or distribution of materials by truck. Where
noise from such loading space is audible in a residential district, the activity shall
terminate between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
d. Previous Noise Studies: Noise studies were conducted by a contracted third party due to a
previous Building 14 expansion and the data findings were conclusive; Boston Scientific was
NOT in compliance of state noise laws at time of study. Mitigation steps occurred via
plantings but some of those plantings have since died and been removed. No additional
plantings were completed to replace those trees nor have follow up noise studies been
shared with the community.
Independently contracted noise studies of a statistically significant data set should be conducted,
reviewed, and shared with the community prior to voting on any current or future proposals. The data
collection needs to occur where the noise is impacting the adjacent residents (on decks, outside 2nd or
3rd floor bedroom windows or in back yards NOT buried in the woods as proposed along the BSCI
property lines). When the study occurs, you will capture the above activities. Time stamped audio
recordings have already been captured to validate the concerns.
2. Building height/visual pollution: Building 14’s existing structure sits at a height of 21 feet. The
proposed expansion will almost double in height to a proposed height of 40 feet and sit exposed
as a visual monstrosity. It should be noted that a significant number of mature trees were
removed from the southwestern portion in the summer of 2019. These stumps can be observed
from the community trail and would have considerably obstructed the view of this proposed
expansion. A revision to the proposed building height should be made to remain consistent
with the existing Building 14 structure; the City of Arden Hills should not grant a variance to
the current zoning maximum height restriction of 35 feet.
a. City of Arden Hills Code: 1320.06 District Requirements Chart:
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As described by City of Arden Hills Planning Manager, Mike Mrosla, we see this height variance
as a “give and take” option where we will “give” the 40’ variance. We don’t see any way “taking”
additional plantings can ever screen or obstruct a 40’ building from the residentially exposed
side of the property. Additionally, these plantings will take decades to make any considerable
impact on the proposed expansion.
3. Expanded Lithium Battery Manufacturing: An environmental and safety specialist was present
during the community presentation and spoke vaguely about the current and future impact of
BSCI’s battery manufacturing operations. The vagueness of comments is concerning. Many
questions remain.
o What are the emissions from current and future operations, and do/could they impact
adjacent neighbors?
o What are the risks?
o Have environmental spills occurred in the past?
o Has the land and water been tested recently?
o What measures are taken and by whom to ensure everyone remains safe?
As City Council Members and advocates for all residents of Arden Hills, we respectfully ask that you act
on an evaluation of impact regarding the listed concerns for the community of Arden Hills. Per City of
Arden Hills Code: 1325.05 Design Standards Subd. 6 Aesthetics.
A. Evaluation of Impact. The proposed design, scale, massing, materials, height, and other
aspects of the subject matter of any permit requested hereunder shall be evaluated by the
Planning Commission and the Council with respect to structures and properties in the
surrounding area. To this end, the Planning Commission and the Council shall consider,
prior to the issuance of any permit hereunder, whether the appearance of the subject
matter is so at variance with the structures and properties in the surrounding area as to
cause a substantial depreciation in the property values in the surrounding area or to
unreasonable detract from the appearance of the area or the city.
Boston Scientific was informed of these concerns during the public hearing, indicated it would be
resolved, however, they have not been addressed. We are all advocates for adding new jobs and
foreseeable expansion of the BSCI campus, however, it needs to proceed responsibly without negatively
impacting the residential neighbors or the community. For most in this community, our homes are the
single largest investment and this expansion as proposed is a direct threat to our property values and
quality of life we have come to enjoy. We encourage all of you to take a walk along the community trail
and review the concerns.
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Sincerely,
Bryan and Sarah Mills
1280 Wynridge Drive
Gregory and Janice Groberg
1270 Wynridge Drive
Todd and Nicole Vandeberg
1266 Wynridge Drive
Scott and Alisha Hvistendahl
1258 Wynridge Drive
Pedro Urriola and Maria Pieters
1250 Wynridge Drive
Matthew and Angela Hanggi
1244 Wynridge Drive
Bob and Chrissy Christensen
1234 Wynridge Drive
Chris and Laura Bale
1263 Wynridge Drive
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AGENDA ITEM – 1C
MEMORANDUM
DATE: March 15, 2021
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
Dave Perrault, City Administrator
FROM: David Swearingen, Interim Public Works Director
SUBJECT: Feasibility Report for Arden Oaks Street Improvements
Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source:
$827,000 $542,340 PIR, Surface Water, Sanitary,
(anticipated) Water, Special Assessments
Council Should Consider
City staff is preparing a resolution ordering a feasibility study for the Arden Oaks Street
Improvements for consideration by the City Council on March 22, 2021. Staff is requesting an
opportunity to review the anticipated project scope, budget and schedule with the City Council
prior to ordering the Request for Proposal of the feasibility study to engineering consultants.
Background
The 2021-2025 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) identifies proposed street and utility
improvements within the Arden Oaks area for 2022, this can be seen in Attachment A. The value
shown in the above budgeted amount included Eide Circle, Indian Circle and Indian Place. Those
streets were rehabilitated in 2020 as part of the Public Works In-house paving project so they have
been removed. The proposed area now consists of Arden Oaks Drive and Arden Oaks Court which
includes approximately 40 single family homes and is generally referred to as the Arden Oaks
Neighborhood. A map depicting the project area is provided in Attachment B.
Residential development of Arden Oaks began in 1982, with the earliest homes shown to be built
in 1983. Along with the development, public utilities were constructed for sanitary sewer and
water main, the condition of this infrastructure is described in the Preliminary Scope of Work
section. Through City pavement management records, the latest structural project type for the
street was a mill & overlay constructed in 1996. Non-structural projects were seal coating in 2000,
another seal coat in 2012, and routine pot hole and patching maintenance to present. The typical
life cycle of a road since a structural type project is 20-25 years, which puts this area in the
category for pavement rehabilitation.
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Staff is preparing a resolution ordering a feasibility study for the Arden Oaks Street Improvements
for consideration by the City Council at the March 22, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting. The
purpose of this memorandum is to provide a general description of the preliminary scope, budget
and schedule for the project and seek any direction the Council may wish to provide as staff
prepares the feasibility report and recommended special assessment roll.
Preliminary Scope of Work
Existing infrastructure conditions within the proposed project area are as follows:
• Streets
o Current pavement condition rating is 31 out of a possible score of 100. The surface
of the streets is in poor condition covered in an extensive amount of cracking. These
streets have seen an increase in needs for pothole filling and patching, therefore
increasing the cost to maintain.
o Core samples from the Pavement Forensic Report (Attachment C) resulted in varied
conditions from good to poor but ultimately a majority of the cores were showing
signs of deterioration.
• Sanitary
o Sewer was installed in 1982 as part of the residential development. 8-inch PVC
material was used, and through televising reports, it is in good condition.
o Manhole castings and concrete rings are deteriorating and need repair.
• Water
o Water main was installed in 1982 as part of the residential development. 6-inch
ductile iron pipe was used and this area shows no history of main breaks.
• Storm Drainage
o Storm catch basin structures are deteriorating and need repair.
o Storm sewer pipe needs to be televised to report condition.
o Curb and gutter is generally in good condition but spot replacement is needed in
some areas.
o The southern curb line along Arden Oaks Drive off Snelling Ave to the cul-de-sac
has a noticeable sag, indicating poor subsurface drainage or in need of soil
correction.
Additional research regarding the age and condition of existing infrastructure will be evaluated
during preparation of the feasibility report. Based on the previous information stated, staff
anticipates the project will include the following elements:
Arden Oaks Drive (From Snelling east 400 feet including cul-de-sac): Full depth
reconstruction of streets with installation of curb, gutter and storm sewer, producing a street
width of 32 feet. Existing ductile iron water main and PVC sanitary sewer to remain in-place.
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Arden Oaks Drive (Remainder): Spot repair of damaged curb sections, repair or replace storm
structures, full-depth reclaim of existing pavement, and placement of new 4-inch bituminous
pavement mat. Existing ductile iron water main and PVC sanitary sewer to remain in-place.
Arden Oaks Circle: Spot repair of damaged curb sections, repair or replace storm structures,
full-depth reclaim of existing pavement, and placement of new 4-inch bituminous pavement
mat. Existing ductile iron water main and PVC sanitary sewer to remain in-place.
Preliminary Project Budget
A preliminary project cost estimate for proposed improvements within the Arden Oaks project area
described above is provided in Attachment D. The cost estimate was derived from the above
anticipated project elements listed. The initial cost estimate is summarized in the following table
and will be revised as part of the feasibility report. This estimate includes the anticipated costs for
engineering design, surveying, and construction administration as a 20% contingency.
* Initial estimate subject to revisions during the feasibility study
The City’s Special Assessment Policy will be used to prepare a preliminary assessment roll as part
of the feasibility report. The policy states that the City will assess fifty percent of the total cost for
street reconstruction and fifty percent of the cost of bituminous overlay for a typical residential
street section on a unit basis. The feasibility report will include a review of special assessment
rates applied to past projects in the City of Arden Hills. Staff will review anticipated special
assessments with the City Council prior to completing the feasibility report.
Preliminary Project Schedule
This project is proposed to be designed separately from the Snelling Ave Improvements but would
go out to bid during the same 2022 season to strategically bring in competitive bids. The following
is a preliminary project delivery schedule for the 2022 PMP project. A refined project schedule
will be provided within the feasibility report.
Category Estimated Cost
CIP Budget
Streets $452,978
$700,000
Storm Drainage $72,802
$60,000
Sanitary Sewer $14,400
$42,000
Water Utility $2,160
$25,000
TOTAL $542,340
$827,000
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Resolution Ordering a Feasibility Report
March 22, 2021
Issue RFP for Feasibility Report March 23, 2021
Approve Professional Services for Feasibility
April 12, 2021
Informational Meeting/Online Open House #1 May 6, 2021
Accept Feasibility Report, Call for Hearing May 24, 2021
Improvement Hearing, Order Plans & Specs June 14, 2021
Issue RFP for Engineering Design June 15, 2021
Approve Engineering Design Agreement July 12, 2021
Informational Meeting/Online Open House #2 October 14, 2021
Approve Plans, Advertisement for Bids December 27, 2021
Call for Assessment Hearing January 10, 2022
Assessment Hearing February 14, 2022
Accept Bids and Award Construction Contract February 14, 2022
Start Construction April 20, 2022
Construction Final Completion November 2, 2022
Financial Impact
The preliminary project cost estimate as provided above is approximately $300,000 less than the
current project budget provided in the 2021-2025 Capital Improvement Plan. The CIP identifies
project funding sources consisting of the PIR fund, other (assessments), sanitary sewer utility,
water utility, and surface water utility. As previously stated, the total project cost estimate and
proposed project funding sources will be further refined during preparation of the feasibility report.
Attachments
Attachment A – CIP Project Area Map
Attachment B – Arden Oaks Street Improvement Map
Attachment C – Arden Oaks Forensic Report
Attachment D – Preliminary Cost Estimate
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701 XENIA AVENUE S | SUITE 300 | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | 55416 | 763.541.4800 | WSBENG.COM Memorandum
To: Todd A. Blomstrom, PE
From: Andrea Blanchette, PE
Tom Wood
Sheue Torng Lee
Date: May 6, 2020
Re: Arden Oaks Area Forensic Report
City of Arden Hills
WSB Project No. 016063-000
WSB is pleased to submit this pavement forensics report detailing the results of the pavement
coring which was completed on May 4, 2020 in the City of Arden Hills. The various characteristics
of the pavement cores were summarized to provide information to the City to assist in
determining the appropriate pavement maintenance or rehabilitation method.
A total of 8 pavement cores were obtained within the Arden Oaks neighborhood. The locations of
the pavement cores are summarized in Figure 1. A summary of the pavement depths and
conditions for the streets are shown in Table 1. Pictures of the cores obtained can be found in
the Appendix.
Todd Blomstrom, PE
May 6, 2020
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Figure 1. Pavement core locations within the Arden Oaks area.
Core 1
Core 2
Core 3
Core 4 Core 5
Core 6
Core 7
Core 8
Core 9
Todd Blomstrom, PE
May 6, 2020
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Table 1. Pavement core location and information.
Core ID
Bituminous
Depth
(inches)
Aggregate
Depth ᵠ
(inches)
Recommended
Maintenance
Activity
Notes
1 6.25 9
Full depth
reclamation
(FDR)
Core was in good condition.
The top lift was 2.5 inches. All
layers were bonded together
well. Subgrade material was
found to be clay.
2 6.25 3
Core was in fair condition and
there was debonding between
pavement lifts. The top lift
was 2 inches. Subgrade
material was found to be
sand.
3 6 8
Mill and Overlay
Core was in fair condition and
it was starting to show signs
of deterioration, losing fines
and binder. The top lift was 2
inches. Subgrade material
was found to be sand.
4 6.5 8
Core was in poor condition
exhibiting raveling between
pavement lifts. The top lift
was 2 inches. Subgrade
material was found to be clay.
5 6 11
Core was in good condition.
The top lift was 2 inches. All
layers were bonded together
well. Subgrade material was
found to be clay.
6 6 8
Core was in fair condition and
it was starting to show signs
of deterioration, losing fines
and binder. The top lift was 2
inches. Subgrade material
was found to be clay.
7 5.75 7
Core was in good condition.
The top lift was 1.5 inches.
Subgrade material was found
to be clay.
8 N/A N/A
Core was not obtained due to
the uniformity of the roads
observed.
9 7 10
There was delamination
between pavement lifts. The
top lift was 2 inches.
Subgrade material was found
to be sand.
ᵠ Aggregate material was observed to be limestone at all core locations.
Todd Blomstrom, PE
May 6, 2020
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Summary and Recommendations
The cores obtained within the Arden Oaks area had bituminous depths ranging from 5.75 inches
to 7 inches, with at least 3 inches of underlying aggregate base. Three of the cores were in good
condition, while the others exhibit distresses such as delaminat ion or deterioration. The cores
had a top lift of 1.5 inches, 2 inches, or 2.5 inches. The surface of the streets (excluding the
segment where Core 9 was obtained) was observed to be in poor condition covered in extensive
amount of cracking and patching.
Based on the findings from pavement coring, it would be feasible to perform a partial depth mill
and overlay on Arden Oaks Drive (excluding the segment where Core 1 and Core 2 were taken).
It would be recommended to extend the milling depth beyond the depth of the top lift of the
existing bituminous pavement to ensure proper bonding between the new overlay and the
underlying existing asphalt. Core 4 showed raveling between pavement lifts, thus, we would
recommend the City to account for spots that may need additional patching.
It is important to note that a partial depth mill and overlay will not eliminate all the crack patterns
within the pavement. Cracks will reflect through the new overlay within a few years. That said, in
order to extend the service life of this preservation method, we would recommend the C ity to
conduct routine crack sealing. Crack sealing is a cost-effective method to prevent infiltration of
water and incompressible material into the cracks.
Along the segment where Core 1 and Core were taken, it would be recommended to perform a
full depth reclamation (FDR). It is our understanding that there were base issues along this
segment where water is seeping out through the bituminous pavement. An FDR would be able to
help address the base issues. This rehabilitation method would also remove all the existing
distresses, and re-blend the bituminous and a portion of the aggregate as a base to re-pave over,
essentially creating a new roadway section.
Todd Blomstrom, PE
May 6, 2020
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Appendix
Arden Oaks Area
Coring Pictures
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Core 1
Core 2
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Core 3
Core 4
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Core 5
Core 6
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Core 7
Core 8
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Core 9
Project Name: Arden Oaks Street Improvements
Arden HIlls, Minnesota
Project Number PW-21-0109
Item No.Item Unit Unit Price Est. Quantity Total Price
2021.501 MOBILIZATION LS 25,000.00
2540.602 TEMPORARY MAILBOX BANK EACH 35.00 10.00 350.00
2540.602 RELOCATE/REINSTALL MAILBOX EACH 135.00 10.00 1,350.00
2563.601 TRAFFIC CONTROL LS 15,000.00
SUBTOTAL - GENERAL AND REMOVALS 41,700$
CONTINGENCY (20%)8,340$
TOTAL - GENERAL AND REMOVALS 50,040$
2104.501 REMOVE CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER LIN FT 4.00 2,500.00 10,000.00
2104.505 REMOVE CONCRETE DRIVEWAY APRON SQ YD 10.00 200.00 2,000.00
2104.505 REMOVE CONCRETE DRIVEWAY PAVEMENT SQ YD 10.00 100.00 1,000.00
2104.505 REMOVE BITUMINOUS DRIVEWAY PAVEMENT SQ YD 6.00 100.00 600.00
2104.513 SAWING BITUMINOUS PAVEMENT (FULL DEPTH)LIN FT 4.00 80.00 320.00
2104.523 SALVAGE SIGNS EACH 50.00 5.00 250.00
2105.501 COMMON EXCAVATION (EV)(P)CU YD 20.00 2,200.00 44,000.00
2105.507 SUBGRADE EXCAVATION CU YD 13.00 200.00 2,600.00
2105.522 SELECT GRANULAR BORROW (CV)CU YD 29.00 750.00 21,750.00
2105.602 POTHOLE EXISTING UTILITIES EACH 535.00 2.00 1,070.00
2123.501 COMMON LABORERS HOUR 83.00 10.00 830.00
2123.507 3.0 CU YD SHOVEL HOUR 182.00 10.00 1,820.00
2123.61 STREET SWEEPER (WITH PICKUP BROOM)HOUR 152.00 15.00 2,280.00
2130.501 WATER FOR DUST CONTROL M GALS 34.00 50.00 1,700.00
2211.501 AGGREGATE BASE, CLASS 5 TON 18.00 500.00 9,000.00
2331.604
AGGREGATE BASE, CLASS 7, FULL DEPTH
RECYCLED PRODUCTION SQ YD 4.00 8,800.00 35,200.00
2357.502 BITUMINOUS MATERIAL FOR TACK COAT GALS 3.50 550.00 1,925.00
2360.501 TYPE SPWEB240C WEARING COURSE MIXTURE TON 80.00 950.00 76,000.00
2360.502
TYPE LVNW35030B NON WEARING COURSE
MIXTURE TON 65.00 950.00 61,750.00
2360.503
3.0 IN. WEARING COURSE MIXTURE FOR
DRIVEWAYS SQ YD 30.00 200.00 6,000.00
2531.501 CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER, DESIGN B618 LIN FT 16.00 2,000.00 32,000.00
2531.501
CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER, DESIGN B618 -
HAND FORM LIN FT 28.00 500.00 14,000.00
2531.507 6-INCH CONCRETE DRIVEWAY PAVEMENT SQ YD 61.25 100.00 6,125.00
2506.522 ADJUST FRAME AND RING CASTING EACH 1,000.00 12.00 12,000.00
2504.602 ADJUST GATE VALVE BOX EACH 150.00 12.00 1,800.00
2564.537 INSTALL SALVAGED SIGNS, TYPE "C"EACH 120.00 5.00 600.00
SUBTOTAL - STREET IMPROVEMENTS 346,620$
CONTINGENCY (20%)69,324$
TOTAL - STREET IMPROVEMENTS 415,944$
Arden Oaks
GENERAL AND REMOVAL
STREET IMPROVEMENTS
2104.509 REMOVE DRAINAGE STRUCTURE EACH 550.00 14.00 7,700.00
2502.541
4-INCH PE CORRUGATED PERFORATED PIPE DRAIN
WITH SOCK LIN FT 17.50 1,000.00 17,500.00
2502.602
CONNECT 4-INCH PVC OR PERF PE TO STORM
SEWER EACH 183.00 6.00 1,098.00
2506.501 CONSTRUCT DRAINAGE STRUCTURE, DESIGN B LIN FT 410.00 56.00 22,960.00
2506.516 CASTING ASSEMBLY R-3067-V EACH 815.00 14.00 11,410.00
SUBTOTAL - STORM SEWER 60,668$
CONTINGENCY (20%)12,134$
TOTAL - STORM SEWER 72,802$
2573.53 INLET PROTECTION - TYPE A EACH 128.00 14.00 1,792.00
2575.505 SODDING, TYPE LAWN SQ YD 3.90 300.00 1,170.00
SUBTOTAL - RESTORATION 2,962$
CONTINGENCY (20%)592$
TOTAL - RESTORATION 3,554$
TOTAL - GENERAL AND REMOVALS 50,040$
TOTAL - STREET IMPROVEMENTS 415,944$
TOTAL - STORM SEWER 72,802$
TOTAL - RESTORATION 3,554$
SEGMENT TOTAL 542,340$
RESTORATION
STORM SEWER
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DATE: March 15, 2021
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
David Perrault, City Administrator
FROM: David Swearingen, Interim Public Works Director
SUBJECT: Public Works 2021 Capital Equipment Replacement
Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Sources:
$453,960
(2021 CIP) $453,960
(Current quotes needed) Equipment Replacement Fund
Council Should Consider the Following Actions
City Council direction is requested regarding the purchase of 2021 capital equipment items
identified in the Capital Improvement Plan. With direction from Council, staff will gather
updated quotes on equipment desired.
Background/Discussion
The 2021 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) includes eight equipment items for replacement or
addition, consisting of two pickup trucks, a plow truck, three mowers and two pieces of safety
equipment. (Attachment A)
This work session item was requested by Public Works staff to discuss the equipment currently
scheduled for replacement in 2021. A brief summary of the equipment is provided below and
more specific details will be provided as requested.
Unit 210 - (Previously scheduled 2020 replacement)
Unit 210 is a 2010 Ford F350 Pickup Truck equipped with a lift gate and sign-board. The sign
board is an older model and replacements parts are no longer available. Unit 210 is used
primarily for traffic control during field operations in the summer months and applying ice
control brine on roadways in the winter months. This vehicle has reached the end of its useful
life and can be replaced with equipment that is more versatile. Maintenance costs from 2014 to
January 2020 provided in Attachment B, totaling $6,829.86. 2020 costs were $1,593.
AGENDA ITEM – 1D
MEMORANDUM
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Staff recommends replacement of Unit 210 with a Ford F-350, outfitted with a Tommy Gate
Liftgate and 8-foot v-plow. With this equipment, the truck will fulfill the duties of park
maintenance and winter plowing of sidewalks, trails and parking lots. The total estimated cost
for the vehicle and equipment, after trade, is $40,778 (2020 quote). The CIP includes a budget
of $46,000 for this vehicle in 2021.
Unit 203 (Previously approved in 2020)
Replacement of Unit 203 was previously approved on March 9, 2020, but purchasing of the
equipment was halted due to Unit 210 not being approved to replace. Both Unit 203 and 210
must be approved in order to assemble the fleet as needed for trail plowing and safe storage for
parts and tools. This was presented during a power point presentation at a Work Session last
year. Unit 203 is a 2012 F350 pickup truck equipped with a V-plow and an aluminum lift gate.
Unit 203 has been in continuous service for the past nine years and is primarily used as a service
vehicle for utility locating and maintenance in the summer months and for plowing sidewalks,
trails, and parking lots in the winter. This type of work puts excessive wear on the transmission,
transfer case and drive train. Maintenance costs from 2014 to January 2020 provided in
Attachment C, totaling $13,321.22. The past three years has shown the cost to maintain this
vehicle continues to increase.
Repair costs for parts and labor:
• 2018 - $2,134
• 2019 - $3,510
• 2020 - $6,247
Staff recommends replacement of Unit 203 with a Ford F-250, outfitted with a Knapheide 796F
Flip-Top Service Body as described in Attachment C. With this equipment, the truck will fulfill
the duties of servicing and locating city utilities while abiding by the latest OSHA safety
standards for storing loose objects. Plowing functions would transfer to Unit 210 as described
above. The total estimated cost for the vehicle and equipment, after trade, is $45,590 (2020
quote). The CIP includes a budget of $48,000 for this vehicle in 2021.
Replace International Plow Truck (Unit 120)
On March 9, 2020, Council approved the initial purchase of the cab and chassis for this
replacement. Covid caused delays in many industries, and the City was not able to obtain the
equipment in 2020 so the replacement of this unit in its entirety has been carried over to 2021.
Unit 120 is a 2011 International single axle dump truck equipped with a front plow, side wing
plow, belly scraper and salt spreader. This unit was purchased used from Ramsey County in
2014 and is used as one of the three main snow plow trucks in the winter and for material
hauling during summer months.
In January 2020, this vehicle encountered engine problems during a snow plowing event. A
cooling system manifold cracked, leaking approximately eight gallons of coolant into the intake
manifold and oil system. Ramsey County completed partial engine repairs at a cost of
approximately $4,000 in lieu of rebuilding the engine at an estimated cost of $25,000. County
mechanics recommend that the City consider replacement of the vehicle.
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Repair costs for parts and labor:
• 2018 - $5,200
• 2019 - $13,249
• 2020 – $13,115
• 2021 - $3,805.98
Staff recommends replacement of Unit 120 with 2021 Mack Single Axle Plow Truck. The
Chassis should arrive in March 2021 which has already been approved. We are seeking approval
for the build out from TowMaster. The original plan was to split this purchase between 2020 and
2021, now the plan is to make the entire purchase in 2021. The CIP includes a budget of
$243,960 for this vehicle in 2021.
Replace 1997 Toro Groundsmaster (Unit 409)
Unit 409 is used for trail and off-road mowing including climbing steep hills. This machine is
4WD, has 2929 hours of operation and replacement parts are becoming more difficult to find
with the equipment being 24 years old.
Repair cost for parts and labor:
2018 - $1,300
2019 - $325
2020 - $430
Staff recommends replacement of Unit 409 with a Rough-Cut Off-Road Machine. The CIP
includes a budget of $60,000 for this equipment in 2021. Looking at preliminary quotes,
replacement of this equipment will be well under budget.
Trade-in Program Toro “Z” Mowers (Units 458 & 459)
Units 458 & 459 trade in value of the Toro "Z" mowers is maximized if they are traded in with
warranty still remaining. Due to the amount of time these pieces of equipment are used during
the summer months, they are traded in on a three-year cycle.
Parts and labor costs:
Unit 458 (597 hours)
2018 - $850
2019 - $730
2020 - $1,225
Unit 459 (673 hours)
2018 - $1,050
2019 - $925
2020 - $985
Staff recommends replacement of Units 458 & 459 with 2021 Toro Zero Turn Mower’s. The
CIP includes a budget of $30,000 for these machines in 2021. Public Works staff also
recommends continuing replacement of these machines every 3 years to minimize down time
costs and maximize trade in value.
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Portable Message Board
The trailer mounted message board is to replace the existing truck mounted message board on
vehicle Unit 210. A trailer mounted unit would be more versatile, allowing placement of the
message board within work zones or along roadways without removing a vehicle from use as
occurs with a truck mounted message board. The existing message board is a 2006 model
purchased used from Ramsey County and parts have become very difficult to find. Staff
recommends purchasing the Portable Message Board. The CIP includes a budget of $16,000 for
this equipment.
Portable Light Tower
Public Works staff is currently working in dark conditions loading and unloading trucks during
after hour emergencies. The generator powered towable light tower would also be used on job
sights when needed. The equipment follows OSHA safe work space compliance. Staff
recommends purchasing the Portable Light Tower. The CIP includes a budget of $10,000 for this
equipment.
Financial Impact
The Capital Improvement Program for equipment purchases was restructured in 2020 to allow
for early replacement of the snow plow Unit 210 which ultimately got carried over to 2021 due
to Covid. The table provided in Attachment A provides the annual and total five-year financial
impact for the current CIP. Staff requests direction from the City Council regarding gathering
current quotes to move forward with purchasing the presented equipment and allowing the CIP
to get back on track for routine replacements.
Attachments
Attachment A: Capital Improvement Program Schedules for Equipment
Attachment B: Unit 210 Work Order Cost Summary
Attachment C: Unit 203 Work Order Cost Summary
Unit20212022202320242025TotalReplace International Plow Truck (Unit 120)$243,960$243,960Replace 2012 F-350 Truck (Unit 203)$48,000$48,000Replace 2010 F-350 Truck (Unit 210)$46,000$46,000Replace 1997 Toro Groundsmaster (Unit 409)$60,000$60,000Add Portable Light Tower$10,000$10,000Portable Message Board$16,000$16,000Trade in Program Toro Z Mowers (458 & 459)$30,000$30,000Replace 2005 Felling Trailer (Unit 414)$10,000$10,000Replace 2001 Toro Workman (Unit 411)$25,000$25,000Building Inspector Vehicle (Unit 504)$36,000$36,000Replace F-450 Truck w/hoist (Unit 211)$80,000$80,000Replace 1996 Wacker 880 Roller (Unit 106)$10,000$10,000Replace Sterling Tanker Truck (Unit 431)$160,000$160,000Replace 2012 Int'l Plow Wing Truck (Unit 115)$100,000.00$150,000.00$250,000Replace 2018 Toro Large Area Mower (Unit 457)$80,000.00$80,000TOTALS$453,960$71,000$80,000$270,000$230,000$1,104,960
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AGENDA ITEM – 1E
MEMORANDUM
DATE: March 15, 2021
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
Dave Perrault, City Administrator
FROM: Julie Hanson, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Solicitors, Park Shelter/Pavilion Rentals and Garage Sales Discussion
Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source:
$ $
For Council Consideration
The Council should consider providing direction to City staff regarding garage sales, door-to-
door soliciting, and park shelter and pavilion rentals.
Background/Discussion
Last spring due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City Council suspended garage sales, soliciting,
and all park shelter and pavilion rentals in the city. In late summer/early fall, the City Council
revisited its earlier decision and lifted the suspension on garage sales and park shelter rentals,
respectively. The suspension of door-to-door soliciting and park pavilion rentals continued for
the remainder of the season and continue to be in effect currently.
With spring upon us, staff expects to begin receiving inquiries very soon regarding these
functions and is seeking direction from the City Council on the following:
1. Garage sales – these were initially suspended in the spring of 2020 but later that
suspension was lifted. Staff is seeking confirmation from the City Council that garage
sales continue to be allowed.
2. Door-to-door soliciting – this function was suspended in the spring of 2020 and remains
suspended. Staff is seeking direction as to whether or not the Council wishes to lift this
restriction. It can be noted that neighboring cities of Shoreview, New Brighton, and
Roseville are currently allowing door-to-door soliciting.
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3. Park shelter and park pavilion rentals – all park rentals were initially suspended in the
spring of 2020 but later in the season, the suspension was lifted for park shelter rentals
only. Park shelter rentals were lifted in the fall due the Governor’s guidance and the fact
that the park shelters are located entirely outdoors. However, park pavilion rentals
continued to be suspended in the fall due to the nature of being an indoor facility with a
bathroom. This type of rental remains suspended. Staff is seeking direction from Council
as to park rentals as a whole.
Budget Impact
N/A
Attachments
N/A
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AGENDA ITEM – 1F
MEMORANDUM
DATE: March 15, 2021
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Dave Perrault, City Administrator
SUBJECT: Council Participation in Upcoming City Planner Interviews
Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source:
N/A N/A N/A
For Council Consideration
Council may discuss and provide further direction on which Councilmembers will participate in
upcoming City Planner interviews.
Background
The City Council authorized the recruitment process for a City Planner at a previous meeting; at
that meeting Council discussed the possibility of Councilmembers participating in the interview
process. Council generally agreed that they would like to have no more than two members sit in
on the interviews, but which Councilmembers was not determined. Staff is assuming that there
will be two rounds of interviews, the first round will consist of more candidates and the second
round will be from a smaller pool of finalists, and Council will only participate in the second
round. Should Council desire to change that process, they should also weigh in on that during
this discussion. Note, the application window does not close until March 19th, the interviews will
likely occur early April.
Budget Impact
N/A
Attachment
N/A
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AGENDA ITEM – 1H
MEMORANDUM
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
March 15, 2021
Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
Dave Perrault, City Administrator
SUBJECT: Council Tracker Update
Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source:
N/A N/A N/A
Council Should Consider
The Council should provide further direction on items presented on the Council Request Tracker.
Background
City Council will receive a verbal update on items the Council has previously directed staff to
research and/or bring forward.
Discussion
N/A
Budget Impact
N/A
Attachments
N/A