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AGENDA ITEMS Lifelong Wealth Advisors Concept Plan Jane Kansier, AICP, Planning Consultant Corrin Bemis, Planning Consultant MEMO.PDF ATTACHMENT A.PDF ATTACHMENT B.PDF ATTACHMENT C.PDF ATTACHMENT D.PDF ATTACHMENT E.PDF ATTACHMENT F.PDF MVHS PUD Update/Crossing Light Jane Kansier, AICP, Planning Consultant MEMO.PDF ATTACHMENT A.PDF ATTACHMENT B.PDF Speed Limits On City Streets John Horast, HR Green David Swearingen, Interim Public Works Director MEMO.PDF ATTACHMENT A.PDF State Fair Parking David Swearingen, Interim Public Works Director MEMO.PDF ATTACHMENT A.PDF PTRC Discussion Dave Perrault, City Administrator MEMO.PDF Water Meters Discussion Gayle Bauman, Finance Director MEMO.PDF ATTACHMENT A.PDF ATTACHMENT B.PDF MnDOT Highway 51 Speed Sign Dave Perrault, City Administrator MEMO.PDF ATTACHMENT A.PDF Met Council Regional Bicycle Transportation Network (RBTN) Trail Corridor Realignment David Swearingen, Interim Public Works Director MEMO.PDF ATTACHMENT A.PDF ATTACHMENT B.PDF Food Truck Ordinance Discussion Julie Hanson, City Clerk MEMO.PDF ATTACHMENT A.PDF Council Tracker Dave Perrault, City Administrator MEMO.PDF COUNCIL/STAFF COMMENTS ADJOURN Mayor: David Grant Councilmembers: Brenda Holden Fran Holmes Dave McClung Steve Scott City Council Work Session Agenda May 17, 2021 5:00 p.m. City Hall Address: 1245 W Highway 96 Arden Hills MN 55112 Phone: 651 -792 -7800 Website : www.cityofardenhills.org City Vision Arden Hills is a strong community that values its unique environmental setting, strong residential neighborhoods, vital business community, well -maintained infrastructure, fiscal soundness, and our long -standing tradition as a desirable City in which to live, work, and play. This meeting can be accessed remotely by joining via Zoom T o join the Zoom Meeting via your computer, click this link (or copy and paste it into a new browser): https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86980165195 CALL TO ORDER 1. 1.A. Documents: 1.B. Documents: 1.C. Documents: 1.D. Documents: 1.E. Documents: 1.F. Documents: 1.G. Documents: 1.H. Documents: 1.I. Documents: 1.J. Documents: 2. AGENDA ITEMSLifelong Wealth Advisors Concept PlanJane Kansier, AICP, Planning ConsultantCorrin Bemis, Planning Consultant MEMO.PDFATTACHMENT A.PDFATTACHMENT B.PDFATTACHMENT C.PDFATTACHMENT D.PDFATTACHMENT E.PDFATTACHMENT F.PDFMVHS PUD Update/Crossing LightJane Kansier, AICP, Planning Consultant MEMO.PDFATTACHMENT A.PDFATTACHMENT B.PDFSpeed Limits On City StreetsJohn Horast, HR GreenDavid Swearingen, Interim Public Works Director MEMO.PDF ATTACHMENT A.PDF State Fair Parking David Swearingen, Interim Public Works Director MEMO.PDF ATTACHMENT A.PDF PTRC Discussion Dave Perrault, City Administrator MEMO.PDF Water Meters Discussion Gayle Bauman, Finance Director MEMO.PDF ATTACHMENT A.PDF ATTACHMENT B.PDF MnDOT Highway 51 Speed Sign Dave Perrault, City Administrator MEMO.PDF ATTACHMENT A.PDF Met Council Regional Bicycle Transportation Network (RBTN) Trail Corridor Realignment David Swearingen, Interim Public Works Director MEMO.PDF ATTACHMENT A.PDF ATTACHMENT B.PDF Food Truck Ordinance Discussion Julie Hanson, City Clerk MEMO.PDF ATTACHMENT A.PDF Council Tracker Dave Perrault, City Administrator MEMO.PDF COUNCIL/STAFF COMMENTS ADJOURN Mayor:David Grant Councilmembers:Brenda Holden Fran HolmesDave McClungSteve Scott City Council Work SessionAgenda May 17, 20215:00 p.m. City Hall Address:1245 W Highway 96 Arden Hills MN 55112 Phone:651 -792 -7800 Website : www.cityofardenhills.org City VisionArden Hills is a strong community that values its unique environmental setting, strong residential neighborhoods, vital business community, well -maintained infrastructure, fiscal soundness, and our long -standing tradition as a desirable City in which to live, work, and play.This meeting can be accessed remotely by joining via ZoomTo join the Zoom Meeting via your computer, click this link (or copy and paste it into a new browser): https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86980165195CALL TO ORDER1.1.A.Documents:1.B.Documents:1.C. Documents: 1.D. Documents: 1.E. Documents: 1.F. Documents: 1.G. Documents: 1.H. Documents: 1.I. Documents: 1.J. Documents: 2. AGENDA ITEMSLifelong Wealth Advisors Concept PlanJane Kansier, AICP, Planning ConsultantCorrin Bemis, Planning Consultant MEMO.PDFATTACHMENT A.PDFATTACHMENT B.PDFATTACHMENT C.PDFATTACHMENT D.PDFATTACHMENT E.PDFATTACHMENT F.PDFMVHS PUD Update/Crossing LightJane Kansier, AICP, Planning Consultant MEMO.PDFATTACHMENT A.PDFATTACHMENT B.PDFSpeed Limits On City StreetsJohn Horast, HR GreenDavid Swearingen, Interim Public Works Director MEMO.PDFATTACHMENT A.PDFState Fair ParkingDavid Swearingen, Interim Public Works Director MEMO.PDFATTACHMENT A.PDFPTRC DiscussionDave Perrault, City Administrator MEMO.PDFWater Meters DiscussionGayle Bauman, Finance Director MEMO.PDFATTACHMENT A.PDFATTACHMENT B.PDFMnDOT Highway 51 Speed SignDave Perrault, City Administrator MEMO.PDFATTACHMENT A.PDFMet Council Regional Bicycle Transportation Network (RBTN) Trail Corridor RealignmentDavid Swearingen, Interim Public Works Director MEMO.PDFATTACHMENT A.PDFATTACHMENT B.PDFFood Truck Ordinance DiscussionJulie Hanson, City Clerk MEMO.PDF ATTACHMENT A.PDF Council Tracker Dave Perrault, City Administrator MEMO.PDF COUNCIL/STAFF COMMENTS ADJOURN Mayor:David Grant Councilmembers:Brenda Holden Fran HolmesDave McClungSteve Scott City Council Work SessionAgenda May 17, 20215:00 p.m. City Hall Address:1245 W Highway 96 Arden Hills MN 55112 Phone:651 -792 -7800 Website : www.cityofardenhills.org City VisionArden Hills is a strong community that values its unique environmental setting, strong residential neighborhoods, vital business community, well -maintained infrastructure, fiscal soundness, and our long -standing tradition as a desirable City in which to live, work, and play.This meeting can be accessed remotely by joining via ZoomTo join the Zoom Meeting via your computer, click this link (or copy and paste it into a new browser): https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86980165195CALL TO ORDER1.1.A.Documents:1.B.Documents:1.C.Documents:1.D.Documents:1.E.Documents:1.F.Documents:1.G.Documents:1.H.Documents:1.I.Documents: 1.J. Documents: 2. City of Arden Hills City Council Work Session for May 17, 2021 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2021\21-009 Lifelong Wealth Advisors Page 1 of 6 AGENDA ITEM – 1A MEMORANDUM DATE: May 17, 2021 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers Dave Perrault, City Administrator FROM: Jane Kansier, AICP, Planning Consultant Corrin Bemis, Planning Consultant SUBJECT: Planning Case: 21-009 – 1150 County Road E – Lifelong Wealth Advisors Concept Plan Applicant: U+B Architecture and Design, Inc. Property Address: 1150 County Road E 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 A Mater Plan PUD for Arden Plaza was approved in 2009. The original plan included 4 new buildings. Subsequent amendment reduced the number of new buildings to 3: Walgreens, the Tavern Grill, and a future building on Lot 2. In 2016, the City Council approved an amendment to the PUD to allow a neighborhood medical clinic on Lot 2, but the clinic chose not to build on the site. U+B Architecture and Design, Inc., on behalf of Lifelong Wealth Advisors (“Applicant”) has submitted an application for Concept Plan Review, proposing to develop the 27,853 square foot vacant parcel located at 1150 County Road E. The applicant is proposing to develop the site with a new single story 5,600 square foot building with private offices, conference rooms, and a break room. The property is currently zoned B-2 (General Business District), which permits financial institutions & services as well as offices. The facility will operate under standard 9 to 5 business hours. The applicant is anticipating a total of 12 full-time employees at the site. City of Arden Hills City Council Work Session for May 17, 2021 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2021\21-009 Lifelong Wealth Advisors Page 2 of 6 Concept Plan Proposal Existing Conditions The property owner is Arden Plaza, LLC, managed by Wellington Management. The Applicant is proposing to construct a new corporate headquarters for Financial Wealth Advisors at Arden Plaza. The Applicant is proposing to utilize the existing access road off of County Road E. An access point to the parking lot will be located on the South side of the property. Building Positioning – Flexibility Requested The applicant is requesting flexibility of design requirements for the B-2 District. The Applicant is proposing to situate the building on the North side of the parcel with the front of the building facing south, away from County Road E. Section 1325.05 Subd. 8, E of the Arden Hills City Code states “at least fifty percent (50%) of the largest building on each site shall be constructed at the front setback line.” The applicant is requesting flexibility on this requirement, as they are not proposing to place the building at either the 20 foot setback line from County Road E or the setback line from the internal property line facing Arden Plaza. City of Arden Hills City Council Work Session for May 17, 2021 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2021\21-009 Lifelong Wealth Advisors Page 3 of 6 Parking – Flexibility Requested The applicant is requesting flexibility of parking requirements. Parking will be located south of the proposed building. Section 1325.06 of the City Code requires 1 parking stall for each 250 square feet of gross floor area for a business & professional office. The proposed building will be 5,600 square feet, meaning 23 parking stalls are required. The applicant is proposing 20 parking stalls, with proof of parking for an additional 3 stalls indicated. These 3 stalls could be added in the future by reconfiguring the southwest corner of the site and parking lot. Trash Pick Up – Meets Requirements The Applicant is proposing a dual bin trash enclosure, situated at the Northeast corner of the parking lot. Section 1325.05 Subd. 8, K requires trash and recycling equipment, materials, and containers to be fully enclosed and integrated into the architecture of the building. The two trash bins will be enclosed using Burnished Block. Landscaping – Meets Requirements Section 1325.05 Subd. 1, F of the City Code requires a minimum total caliper inches required per 320 square feet of each building floor. The proposed building will be a single-story 5,600 square foot, requiring a total of 17.5 caliper inches of trees. The applicant is proposing 18 total caliper inches of River Birch trees, three trees at 2.5 caliper inches and three trees 3.5 caliper inches. The Applicant is not requesting flexibility on landscaping. Signage – Meets Requirements The Applicant is proposing two wall signs on the South and North elevations of the building. Both proposed signs are less than 25 square feet in area and will be backlit. The Subject Property is City of Arden Hills City Council Work Session for May 17, 2021 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2021\21-009 Lifelong Wealth Advisors Page 4 of 6 located in Sign District 4. Section 1240.02 of the City Codes states that the total sign copy area shall be a maximum of 50 square feet and allows wall signs to be externally lit, internally lit, or backlit. The Applicant is not requesting flexibility on signage. Building Elevations – Flexibility Requested The Applicant is requesting flexibility on Commercial Façade Transparency. Section 1325.05 Subd. 8, F of the City Code states fifty percent (50%) of all first level building facades that front a public street shall be comprised of transparent windows or doors in order to allow views of interior uses and activities. The proposed north elevation, facing County Road E, has 37% windows. As these spaces are offices and a conference room that require some level of privacy, the Applicant is requesting flexibility to allow 37% transparency. Section 1325.05 Subd. 8, D of the City Code requires at least seventy-five percent (75%) of the exterior building materials be of brick masonry, tile masonry, natural stone, decorative concrete plank, transparent glass or any combination thereof. The majority of the proposed elevations will be constructed out of patterned cement rainscreen, anchored stone masonry veneer, and transparent glass. Pedestrian and Bicycle Circulation – Flexibility Requested The Applicant is requested flexibility to maintain the existing five (5) foot bituminous pavement trail on the south side of the Subject Property. Section 1325.05 Subd. 8, P states new building construction shall include construction of a minimum of six (6) foot concrete sidewalk adjacent to or in all right-of-way. The Applicant is proposing maintain the existing trials on the Subject Property. The sidewalks on the North and West sides of the property are eight (8) foot concrete paths that conform to zoning requirements. The trial on the South side of the property is a five (5) foot bituminous pavement trail and does not conform to zoning requirements. The Applicant is proposing a bicycle rack northwest of the proposed parking lot. The proposed bike rack conforms to zoning requirements in Section 1325.05 Subd, 8, Q. Comprehensive Plan The Subject Property is guided as Community Mixed Use (CMU) in the Arden Hills 2040 Comprehensive Plan Land Use Chapter. The area is designated for a broad range of retail, shopping, services, and office space to meet the needs of the community and surrounding areas. City of Arden Hills City Council Work Session for May 17, 2021 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2021\21-009 Lifelong Wealth Advisors Page 5 of 6 This area may also include high density housing with a potential density of twelve (12) to twenty (20) units per acre. The expected share of uses within this area are as follows: 10% to 50% Light Industrial; 10% to 70% Retail; 10% to 70% Office; and 10% to 50% Residential. A development intensity of up to 0.8 FAR may be allowed. The Subject Property is falls within the Guiding Plan for the B-2 District. This includes a long- term vision for the future redevelopment of this corridor and addresses transportation issues, land uses, infrastructure improvements, landscaping, pedestrian facilities, building design, and site layout among other issues. While the primary uses along this corridor are likely to remain retail, commercial, and office, the Guiding Plan and subsequent land use changes add the possibility for multi-family residential housing in this area. Approvals required The proposed land use application would require the following approvals: • A Planned Unit Development (PUD) is required for new developments in the B-2 District. In addition, a PUD would allow for performance standard flexibility. The table below provides the performance standards for the B-2 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. 0.56 Maximum Building Height 50 feet 17 feet Maximum Structure Coverage 45% 19.9% Minimum Landscape Lot Area 20% 32.0% Minimum Front Yard Setback 20 feet 45.58 feet Minimum Rear Yard Setback 20 feet Complies – greater than 20 feet Minimum Side Yard Setback 10 feet (min)/20 feet (total) 11.06 feet (West) & 18.98 feet (East) Minimum Parking Requirements 23 total stalls 20 total stalls Building Positioning 50% constructed at the front setback line 0% Building Façade 50% transparency at front 37% Building Materials 75% brick, tile, natural stone, decorative concrete, transparent glass or any combination thereof 100% patterned cement rainscreen, anchored stone masonry veneer, and transparent glass. Sidewalks 6’ concrete 5’ bitumminous Council Discussion Items The proposed use is generally permitted in the B-2 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 23 to 20 spaces. City of Arden Hills City Council Work Session for May 17, 2021 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2021\21-009 Lifelong Wealth Advisors Page 6 of 6 2. Front Setback Line - Flexibility requested • Wave requirement that at least 50% of the largest building on each site shall be constructed at the front setback line. 3. Building Elevations - Flexibility requested • Reduce the required window area from 50% to 37%. • Allow patterned cement, anchored stone masonry veneer 4. Pedestrian and Bicycle Circulation - Flexibility requested • Reduce the minimum trail size from 6 feet to 5 feet and allow flexibility in material. 5. Other items as determined by Council. Budget Impact NA- Attachments A. Applicant’s Written Statement B. Civil and Landscaping Plans C. Architectural Plans D. Renderings of Building E. Photometric Plan F. Master PUD Site Plan 2609 Aldrich Ave. S. Suite 100 Minneapolis, MN 55408 t 612.870.2538 www.uplusb.com May 5, 2021 City of Arden Hills Attn: City Planner 1245 West Highway 96 Arden Hills, MN 55112 Dear Ms. Bemis, U+B Architecture and Design is pleased to submit the attached Planned Unit Development Application on behalf of our clients, Lifelong Wealth Advisors. The project is located in Arden Plaza at the address: 1150 County Road E. Arden Hills, MN 55112 The property owner is Arden Plaza, LLC, managed by Wellington Management. Wellington Management is located at; 1625 Energy Park Drive, Suite 100 St. Paul, MN 55108 The developer of the site is JAB Real Estate, LLC c/o Anders Haugen located at the following address: 4732 Perry Avenue North Crystal, MN 55429 Lifelong Wealth Advisors intends to construct their new corporate headquarters at Arden Plaza. The building will be a one story 5,600 square foot building with private offices, conference rooms, and break room. The city should move to approve this plan which will provide an anchoring business at the Arden Plaza entry off County Road E. and full-time employees who will take full advantage of the existing amenities at Arden Plaza. This project plan addresses the criteria in Section 1355.04 Subd 3 Paragraph B of the City’s Zoning Code in the following manor: The proposed use of the 1150 County Road E site as an office for financial advisors will have a positive effect upon the general welfare of the owners and occupants of surrounding land and the community as a whole by offering financial planning services to existing and new clients and community members and providing a development that will bring new patrons to existing businesses and services in the area. Anticipated traffic and parking conditions will serve all employees of the LLW business in addition to serving the infrequent visits from clientele. Traffic and parking uses related to the LLW business is primarily relegated to the beginning of the workday and end of workday for employees who will be the primary users of the facility, operating under standard 9 to 5 business hours. A reduction from the number of zoning-required parking stalls (while still offering proof of parking for the full amount) U+B architecture & design, inc. 2609 Aldrich Ave. S. Suite 100 Minneapolis, MN 55408 t 612.870.2538 www.uplusb.com supports a reduction in noise, glare, odors, vibration, smoke, dust, air pollution, heat, liquid or solid waste, and other nuisance characteristics of businesses that promote frequent vehicle visits, stops and continuous turnover that is characteristic of most other businesses in the development. At 5,600 square feet of building area, the parking required by the zoning code would be 23 stalls (1 per 250 square feet of gross building area). The proposed site plan provides 20 stalls, with proof of parking for an additional 3 stalls indicated. These 3 stalls could be added in the future by reconfiguring the southwest corner of the site and parking lot. A permit application for drainage and site work has been submitted to the Rice Creek Watershed District for review. Site work for the JAB Real Estate development for LLW meets or exceeds all requirements for storm water management by honoring the existing on-site bio-filtration basin on the north side of the site (Basin #4) and supplementing further development of the site with an additional rate-control basin at the southwest corner of the site. The new proposed parking lot will be managed with the new rate control basin in the southwest corner that will route to the exiting Bio-Retention Basin south of the property (Basin #2). Population density will not be affected by the development of the LLW office facility. The proposed development will have visual compatibility with surrounding structures with the use of stone veneer, decorative cement panel products and glass. The proposed development will have land use compatibility with uses and structures on surrounding land by bringing additional patronage to the surrounding businesses with the addition of 12 full-time employees to Arden Plaza every day as well as clientele who care about investment in communities. The proposed development will have positive effect on adjoining land values through the use of desirable and professionally detailed materials that elevate or complement the visual impact of adjacent properties. Finally, the proposed development promotes and protects the orderly development of the neighborhood and the city within the general purpose and intent of the Arden Hills Zoning Code and the Comprehensive Plan for the City. It does this by being in conformance with the guiding principals of the B-2 District within the Zoning Code as well as in conformance with the City’s Comprehensive Plan. The Master PUD agreement allows flexibility within the City’s regulations through a negotiated process with the developer. Flexibility requested includes: 1. Parking: 20 stalls proposed (with proof of parking indicated for an additional 3 stalls to meet the zoning-required total of 23 stalls). 2. Front Setback Line: Per 1325.05 Design Standards Subd 8 Paragraph E, at least 50% of the largest building on each site shall be constructed at the front setback line. Site constraints are such that this is not feasible. 2609 Aldrich Ave. S. Suite 100 Minneapolis, MN 55408 t 612.870.2538 www.uplusb.com 3. Glazing: Per 1325.05 Design Standards Subd 8 Paragraph F, 50% of all first level building facades that front a public street shall be comprised of transparent windows or doors in order to allow views of interior uses and activities. Transparency requirement may be waived by the City where privacy concerns warrant. The proposed north elevation, facing County Road E, has 37% windows. As these spaces are offices and a conference room that require some level of privacy, flexibility is requested to allow 37%. 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THE PROJECTMANAGER SHALL BE NOTIFIED IN WRITING OF ANY DISCREPANCIESPRIOR TO PROCEEDING WITH THE WORK.© NELSON 2015 ALL RIGHTS RESERVEDSheet Title:Designer:Seal:Consultant: Civil Engineering and Landscape Architecture1201 Marquette Avenue South, Suite 200Minneapolis, MN. 55403Phone: (612) 822-1211Fax: (612) 822-1006Project Manager:Reviewed By:Approved By:Project No:Drawn By:ARDEN HILLS, MNDescription: No: By: Date:------------------------07/6/151501 S Washington AveMinneapolis, MN 55454Phone: (612)238-2166Date: License No.I hereby certify that this plan was prepared by me or under mydirect supervision and that I am a duly licensed PROFESSIONALENGINEER under the laws of the State of Minnesota.Phone (952) 937-5150 7699 Anagram DriveFax (952) 937-5822 Eden Prairie, MN 55344(888) 937-5150City Submittal 0 PDS07/24/15City Comments 1 PDS08/14/15Watershed Comments 2 GAS7/23/2015 2:50:34 PM P:\0006682.00\dwg\Civil\0006682spPUDCS-03OVERALL PUD SITE PLANPDS/GASPDS/GASPDS/GASRAH0006682.00PDS25'0 50' 100'Scale: 1" = 50'-0"xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx4301908/14/15Gretchen A. Schroeder Attachment F AGENDA ITEM – 1B City of Arden Hills City Council Work Session for May 17, 2021 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2018\PC 18-014 - Mounds View School District - 1900 & 1901 Lake Valentine Road\CC Packet _(05-17-21)_18-014 Page 1 of 3 MEMORANDUM DATE: May 17, 2021 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members Dave Perrault, City Administrator FROM: Jane Kansier, AICP, Consulting Planner SUBJECT: Planning Case # 18-014 Applicant: City of Arden Hills/ISD #621: Mounds View Public Schools Property Location: 1900 Lake Valentine Road Request: Amendment to Road Layout and Developers Agreement Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source: N/A N/A N/A Mounds View High School is seeking City Council input on an amendment to the approved PUD, specifically as it relates to the alignment of Lake Valentine Road, and to the timing for construction. Background At its April 27, 2020, the City Council approved Planning Case 18-014 for an Amended Planned Unit Development with Mounds View Public Schools for Mounds View High School. The amendment added 14 additional conditions to the existing Planned Unit Development to address existing traffic and pedestrian safety issues based on the findings contained within the study report, an evaluation of existing site conditions, and the Planned Unit Development Agreement. The Applicant originally proposed two separate phases of traffic and pedestrian safety improvements for Lake Valentine Road. Phase 1 safety improvements, installed in 2020, included installation of a pedestrian traffic signal system, crosswalk markings, temporary painted center median, curb ramps and sidewalk pedestrian routes to the front of the school. The Phase 2 traffic and pedestrian safety improvements were scheduled for construction in 2021 in order to allow the School District to acquire additional property from the State of Minnesota. This additional property would allow the relocation of the west entrance to the north parking lot to align with the drop-off/pick-up lot on the south side of Lake Valentine Road. Additional improvements include construction of a center median at the crosswalk, modifications to the south boundary of the north parking lot, and the construction of dedicated right turn lanes for westbound City of Arden Hills City Council Work Session for May 17, 2021 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2018\PC 18-014 - Mounds View School District - 1900 & 1901 Lake Valentine Road\CC Packet _(05-17-21)_18-014 Page 2 of 3 traffic accessing the east parking lot entrance and for the eastbound traffic accessing the drop- off/pick-up lot. Proposal The School District has been working with the State on the property purchase, the State has indicated they are at another year out in considering the sale of this land. In light of that, the School District would like to discuss a revised layout for the Lake Valentine Road improvements. The revised design is shown in Attachment A. The current timing, for either the approved or revised alignment, does not allow the School District to complete this construction in 2021. The applicant is also requesting the Council consider extending this deadline to 2022. Additional Issues City Councilmembers recently mentioned some concerns they have received from area residents. These include: • In the morning MVHS staff is on Lake Valentine controlling traffic irrespective of the signal. For example, the signal could be green for traffic but a MVHS person is out there stopping cars and allowing students to continuously cross until there are no more students waiting to cross. • We have been told at the end of the day a staff member stops traffic and lets all the buses leave at once, which can also impede traffic. • Timing of school speed zone signs The applicant has been made aware these issues, and will be prepared to discuss them with the Council. Approvals required The proposed land use application would require the following approvals: • An Amendment to the Planned Unit Development (PUD) • An Amendment to the Development Agreement Council Discussion Items The following are some items the Council may want to discuss. 1. Revised road alignment 2. Extension of timing to build improvements 3. Area resident concerns about signal operation 4. Timing of installation of school speed zone City of Arden Hills City Council Work Session for May 17, 2021 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2018\PC 18-014 - Mounds View School District - 1900 & 1901 Lake Valentine Road\CC Packet _(05-17-21)_18-014 Page 3 of 3 5. Other items as determined by Council. Budget Impact NA- Attachments A.Applicant’s Written Statement/Road Realignment B. MVHS Site Observations May 11, 2021 David Swearingen Interim Public Works Director City of Arden Hills 1245 W Highway 96 Arden Hills, MN 55112 Re: Lake Valentine Road Improvements Comm: 172270 Dear David: As you know, Mounds View Public Schools has been working with the City to make modifications to Lake Valentine Road in front of Mounds View High School. Per the City of Arden Hills memo from Mike Mrosla, dated April 27, 2020 there were 12 conditions in the staff memo with 2 additional conditions as amended by the planning commission. It is the School District’s intent to fully comply with all of the conditions as the improvements to Lake Valentine Road are implemented. We are coming to the City to discuss some of the developments with condition number one. This condition focused on alignment of the parking lot driveways along Lake Valentine Road. As instructed, the District has been working to negotiate a land purchase from the State of Minnesota to allow construction of the westernmost drive on the north side of the road. After almost 2 years of discussions with the State, it does not appear that procurement of additional land is feasible. The current status is that the State would need to appraise the land, and can offer no timeline as to when their staff would have the resources to complete the appraisal. We updated Mike Mrosla on February 22nd that land negotiations were not looking favorable and an alternate solution would be advisable. It is our suggestion that the District has negotiated in good faith to procure the land as required in condition number one. Since getting the full benefit of the road improvements is in the best interest of the District as well as the larger community, we are recommending that an alternate solution be implemented. This solution would re-work the south driveways in such a manner that they would align with property already owned by the District on the north side of the road. This would allow us to accomplish the goal of aligning the driveways as requested, but with an alternate design. A diagram of the proposed solution is attached to this letter. Because these improvements will require engineering, public bidding, and construction, we are also requesting an extension to complete the project by the start of the 2022-2023 school year. If an extension of one year isn’t acceptable to the City, the District would also consider an extension to improve the road into the fall and early winter. That would make the project feasible to complete in a shorter time period, but the District shares the City’s concern that road construction during the school year would make it very challenging to manage the flow of traffic on Lake Valentine Road. Therefore, we are recommending the City allow the 1 year extension rather than constructing the road improvements this fall. If you have questions feel free to reach out to us: District Operational Questions: Chris Paquette, Director of Operations 651-621-6090 chris.paquette@moundsviewschools.org Mounds View Crosswalk Management Questions: Michael Schwartz, Associate Principal 651-621-7720 michael.schwartz@moundsviewschools.org Road Design and Engineering Questions: Paul Aplikowski, Wold Architects and Engineers 651-227-7773 paplikowski@woldae.com We look forward to a good conversation about this section of road and how best to serve the community with the improvements. 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MEDIAN, CURB & GUTTER LANDSCAPING/GREEN SPACE LEGEND GARAGE SCHOOL BUS HIGH SCHOOL MOUNDS VIEW PROPOSED ROADWAY (FULL DEPTH SECTION) BITUMINOUS TRAIL CONCRETE SIDEWALK / ADA RAMPS 2" MILL & OVERLAY 6 ' SIDEWALK 1 :101:101:60 1250'R1850'R1462'R1450'R800'RLAKE VALENTINE RD LAKE VALENT INE RDJANET CTIMPROVEMENT LAKE VALENTINE RD LIMITED IMPACTS DESIGN 12 ' 16 '11' 1 1' 1 1' 1 1' 11 ' 11 ' 11' 12.5' 11 '13 .5 '(TIE INTO EXISTING TRAIL) BITUMINOUS BLVD MIN. 2' PAVED 12.5' (285' R T L )1 2' (1 5 0' LTL )12 ' (150 ' LTL) 12.5' (100' RTL) 12' (TWLTL) 16 ' (TWLTL) AT BACK OF CURB PLACING EXISTING TRAIL RIGHT SH LD (0'-5')SHLD (0'-11') SHLD (0'-8') BE PROTECTED POWER POLES TO TO BE RELOCATED BRACING POWER POLE NEEDS PERIMETER 30 FT REM 35 SFAREA 15 SF AREA = 15 SQ'REM = 48 SQ 'PERIMETER = 30 ' PERIMETER 30 FTREM 35 SFAREA 15 SF AREA = 15 SQ'REM = 48 SQ 'PERIMETER = 30 ' PERIMETER 30 FTREM 35 SFAREA 15 SF AREA = 15 SQ'REM = 48 SQ 'PERIMETER = 30 ' PERIMETER 30 FT REM 35 SF AREA 15 SF AREA = 15 SQ'REM = 48 SQ 'PERIMETER = 30 ' CONTRUCTED BY OTHERS AREA = 15 SQ'REM = 48 SQ 'PERIMETER = 30 'AREA = 15 SQ'REM = 48 SQ 'PERIMETER = 30 'AREA = 15 SQ' REM = 48 SQ ' PERIMETER = 30 ' AREA = 15 SQ'REM = 48 SQ 'PERIMETER = 30 'AREA = 15 SQ'REM = 48 SQ 'PERIMETER = 30 'AREA = 15 SQ'REM = 48 SQ 'PERIMETER = 30 '(CONSTRUCTED FALL 2020) PEDESTRIAN SIGNAL SYSTEM INPLACE INPLACE PEDESTAL AND PUSH BUTTON INPLACE (CONSTRUCTED FALL 2020) AREA = 15 SQ'REM = 48 SQ 'PERIMETER = 30 'PROPOSED STORM SEWER INSET A AREA = 15 SQ'REM = 48 SQ 'PERIMETER = 30 'PERIMETER 30 FTREM 35 SF AREA 15 SF AREA = 15 SQ'REM = 48 SQ 'PERIMETER = 30 'PERIMETER 30 FTREM 35 SFAREA 15 SF AREA = 15 SQ'REM = 48 SQ 'PERIMETER = 30 'AREA = 15 SQ'REM = 48 SQ 'PERIMETER = 30 'AREA = 15 SQ'REM = 48 SQ 'PERIMETER = 30 'AREA = 15 SQ'REM = 48 SQ 'PERIMETER = 30 'PERIMETER 30 FTREM 35 SF AREA 15 SF AREA = 15 SQ'REM = 48 SQ 'PERIMETER = 30 ' PERIMETER 30 FT REM 35 SF AREA 15 SF INSET A AREA = 15 SQ'REM = 48 SQ 'PERIMETER = 30 'AREA = 15 SQ'REM = 48 SQ 'PERIMETER = 30 'AREA = 15 SQ'REM = 48 SQ 'PERIMETER = 30 'AREA = 15 SQ' REM = 48 SQ ' PERIMETER = 30 ' AREA = 15 SQ' REM = 48 SQ ' PERIMETER = 30 ' AREA = 15 SQ'REM = 48 SQ 'PERIMETER = 30 'AREA = 15 SQ'REM = 48 SQ ' PERIMETER = 30 ' H:\ANJOA_PR\T42121665\1_Corres\C_To Others\2021.05.12 Site Observations\2021.05.12_MVHS Site Observations.docx May 12, 2021 Paul Aplikowski RE: Pedestrian Crossing and Site Operations Moundsview High School Arden Hills, MN Dear Mr. Aplikowski, Site observations were conducted at Moundsview High School in Arden Hills, Minnesota, on 5/11 from 2:35-3:30 PM and 5/12 from 8:10-8:40 AM on what were perceived as typical school days. Observations of the operations of the pedestrian crossing signal and the interactions between the signal on Lake Valentine Road, the student parking lot, and pick-up/drop-off area were made. During the AM and PM peak periods, the pedestrian signal appeared to be operating as designed, providing safe crossing for students. The crossing time provided to pedestrians appeared to be appropriate and was not detrimental to Lake Valentine Road traffic. The signal was activated by pedestrians at least 15 times during each peak, and nearly all pedestrians complied with the signal. All vehicles complied with the signal. We were able to speak with the School Resource Officer with the Ramsey County Sheriff, he indicated that he and school staff are very pleased with the new signal and have not heard of or seen any issues with its operations. A County Sheriff squad car is typically parked near the crossing to observe traffic, but the officers have not had to direct traffic and pedestrians since the installation of the signal. Additionally, no school staff were observed guiding pedestrians, vehicles, or school buses on Lake Valentine Road during the site observations. The pick-up and drop-off site was observed to operate relatively well. Queues extended onto the EB shoulder of Lake Valentine Road before the PM release, approx. 5 vehicles, but did not block thru traffic. WB left turning queues were typically 1-2 vehicles, with a maximum queue of 4 vehicles observed during the PM release. Please let me know if you have any questions regarding these observations. Sincerely, Jacob Bongard, P.E., PTOE Michael Larson, P.E. Principal Transportation Engineer Transportation Project Engineer Bolton & Menk, Inc. Bolton & Menk, Inc. Page 1 of 2 AGENDA ITEM – 1C MEMORANDUM DATE: May 17, 2021 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers Dave Perrault, City Administrator FROM: John Morast – HR Green, Transportation David Swearingen, Interim Public Works Director SUBJECT: City Council Speed Limits Discussions Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source: $N/A $N/A Council Should Consider Council should consider presentation information and discuss if further decisions and/or actions are desired. Background Minnesota Statute 169.14 Speed Limits, Zones; Radar regulates highway and roadway speeds in Minnesota. set Statutory Speed limits on a variety of roadways in Minnesota. Subdivision 2 sets maximum speed limits on a variety of within a Municipality, such as 10 mph in alleys, 30 mph in urban districts, and 25 mph on residential roadways, if adopted by the road authority. The Statue identified the Commissioner of Transportation as the road authority. When local authorities suspected than existing speed limit was not appropriate (either too low or too high) on their local roads, they can request the commissioner to authorize an engineering and traffic investigation and to erect appropriate speed limit signs. The results of the investigation could provide speed limit changes either up or down and would be signed accordingly. In August 2019, the Minnesota Legislature changed the Statutes governing speed limits on city streets. The changes allow cities to establish speed on roads under the City’s jurisdiction, other than the statutory limits, without conducting an engineering and traffic investigation. Any speed limit changes must be implemented in a consistent and understandable manner. “The city must erect appropriate signs to display the speed limit. A city that uses the authority under this Page 2 of 2 subdivision must develop procedures to set speed limits based on the city's safety, engineering, and traffic analysis. At a minimum, the safety, engineering, and traffic analysis must consider national urban speed limit guidance and studies, local traffic crashes, and methods to effectively communicate the change to the public.” Discussion Since the changes in the law, Minneapolis, St. Paul have developed programs and reduced speed limits based on their new authority. A review of the surrounding cities found that most have at least reviewed the new authority, many have had discussions at various levels and, to date, only St. Anthony Village has acted to reduce speed limits on City streets to 25 mph. The presentation is intended to provide information on the changes to statutes, a brief over view of what other cities have done and discuss what, if any, further discussions and/or action Council would like to take. Budget Impact None at this time for this discussion Attachments Attachment A - Speed Limit Discussion Presentation ARDEN HILLS SPEED LIMIT DISCUSSIONS May 17, 2021 –Council Presentation Presented by: John Morast, PE –HR Green Regional Director 5/13/2021 1 Project Title Location Speed Limit Discussions August 2019 -Minnesota Legislature changed local road speed limit rules Minn. Statute 169.14, Subdivision 2 Minn. Statute 169.14, Subdivision 5 What does it mean for Arden Hills? Education & Enforcement Confusion & Uncertainty 5/13/2021 2 Project Title Location Speed Limit Discussions Previous Local Road Speed Limit Process New Local Road Speed Limit Process What Have Surrounding Cities Done City of Minneapolis City of St. Paul Minnesota Local Road Research Board (LRRB) Studies Options/Next Steps 5/13/2021 3 Project Title Location Speed Limit Discussions Previous Local Road Speed Limit Process Statutory Speed Limits –169.14 Subd. 2 10 mph in alleys 30 mph on streets in urban districts 55 mph on other roads All other speed limits set by Commissioner of Transportation City Requests Speed Study for a Change MnDOT Performs Speed Study 85% percentile speed, access points, crash history, geometrics, etc. Be Prepared –Could Go Either Way (Up or Down) 5/13/2021 4 Project Title Location Speed Limit Discussions 5/13/2021 5 New Local Road Speed Limit Process Minn. Statute 169.14 Subd. 5h –Speed limits on City Streets Cities now can lower speed limits ONLY on City streets Implement in a consistent and understandable manner Install appropriate signage Must develop procedures to set limits based on city’s safety, engineering and traffic analysis As a minimum, analysis must consider: national urban speed limit guidance & studies effective communications on the change local crashes Education and Enforcement Project Title Location Speed Limit Discussions What Have Surrounding Cities Done Changed/Looking at Changing St. Anthony Village Changed right away to 25 mph on city streets Public Works made and installed signs Waiting on “normalized” traffic for follow-ups Falcon Heights Looking at changing/reducing speed limits 5/13/2021 6 Project Title Location Speed Limit Discussions What Have Surrounding Cities Done Had Discussions –Waiting For Now Spring Lake Park –Council discussions, no action Roseville –Reviewed it, no actions, waiting for LRRB study results Shoreview –Reviewed issues, to Public Safety Committee then to Council Circle Pines –Been discussed, waiting to see what other actions take place 5/13/2021 7 Project Title Location Speed Limit Discussions City of Minneapolis March 2020 –Made a Decision November 2020 –Reduced Speed Limits In Effect Reduced speed limits –typically Residential = 20 mph Larger Streets (Hennepin Ave, Nicollet Ave, etc.) = 25 mph Collector Streets (Lake St., Cedar Ave, etc.) > 30 mph SLOWER IS SAFER Campaign Educate residents Consistent with City goals and policies 5/13/2021 8 Project Title Location Speed Limit Discussions City of St. Paul October 2019 Council Passed Ordinance Allow City Engineer to Reduced Speed Limits Trend of Lower Urban Speed Limits Collaborated with Minneapolis Technical Evaluation St. Paul Speed Limit Evaluation City Policies Pedestrian Plan Comprehensive Plan 5/13/2021 9 Project Title Location Speed Limit Discussions Minnesota Local Road Research Board (LRRB) Currently two studies underway Guidelines for Determining Speed Limits on Municipal Roadways Project Started March 2021 Quick reference guide for setting speeds Answering some speed limit changes questions Impact of Speed Limit Changes on Urban Streets Project Started July 2020 Evaluating impacts on driver behavior Developing guidance on when speed limit changes will achieve desired effect 5/13/2021 10 Project Title Location Speed Limit Discussions Options/Next Steps Do Nothing/No Changes Reduce City Speed Limits to 25 MPH Wait until LRRB Releases Study Results for Action Wait For Surrounding Cities To Act and Monitor Perform Safety, Engineering, and Traffic Analysis Develop Procedures to Reduce Speed Limits Other 5/13/2021 11 QUESTIONS 5/13/2021 12 Page 1 of 2 AGENDA ITEM – 1D MEMORANDUM DATE: May 17, 2021 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers Dave Perrault, City Administrator FROM: David Swearingen, Interim Public Works Director SUBJECT: State Fair Parking Discussion Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source: $N/A $N/A N/A Council Should Consider Council should consider modifications to the 2021 State Fair Parking Restrictions Plan Background Around the City of Arden Hills there are multiple locations for park and rides to the State Fair. People utilize City streets to park their vehicles for the day which is acceptable in some locations but has posed an issue in others. To mitigate these issues Public Works staff has posted the state fair parking restrictions along routes shown in Attachment A. In preparation for the 2021 State Fair, a discussion is needed to decide if there are any changes needed to the current plan. One of the primary areas for people to park is within the Hazelnut neighborhood. This year the City’s 2021 PMP project will be in full effect and parking must be restricted completely as to not interfere with construction activities. It is recommended that large signs are posted at all construction entrances specifically calling out “No State Fair Parking”. The project’s inspection staff has been informed that this will be an issue and they will be monitoring the construction site since they will be present every day. The project corridor will be fully demoed around the time of the State Fair but no parking signs can still be installed throughout as long as they are clear of construction activities. Page 2 of 2 In 2019 the Sheriff reported approximately 50 citations on New Brighton Rd for State Fair parking. This road is already a no parking zone and shoulders are not wide enough but people have been parking into the boulevard. To mitigate this issue, no parking signs could be installed. In 2019 there was a complaint of vehicles parked in the right-hand turn lane on Pine Tree Dr near the Wells Fargo building. Public Works staff addressed the issue by posting no parking signs which seemed to resolve it. Discussion What modifications, if any, should be made to the State Fair Parking Restrictions Plan? Attachments Attachment A – Preliminary 2021 State Fair Parking Restrictions Maps STOWE AVE GLEN PAU L AVE EDGEWATER AVE JERROLD AVE PRIOR AVE NKATIE LN BECKMAN AVEKATIE CT S A N D EEN R D LAKE JOHANNA BLVDK A TIE LN COU N TY R OAD D W SHOREWOODDR GLEN PAUL AVECLEVELAND AVE NN E W B R I GH T ON R DKATIE LNSource: Esri, Maxar, GeoEye, Earthstar Geographics, CNES/Airbus DS,USDA, USGS, AeroGRID, IGN, and the GIS User CommunityBeckman / Jerrold Area µ 0 360 720180 Feet Legend Temporary N o Parking State Fair Install Large "No State Fair Parking"At Construction Entrances Request for No Parking in 2019 Approximately 50 citations in 2019 TILLER LNGLENARDEN RDHARRIET AVEPINE TREE DRBENTON WAYCANNONHUNTERS CTCONNELLYAVE DUNLAP ST NHAMLINE AVE NDELLWOOD AVEWALDEN PLGLENA RDENRDSNELLING AVE NCOUN TY RO AD E W BENTON WAYAVE LEXINGTON AVE Source: Esri, Maxar, GeoEye, Earthstar Geographics, CNES/Airbus DS,USDA, USGS, AeroGRID, IGN, and the GIS User Community Pine Tree / Harriet / B enton Way Area µ 0 500 1,000250 Feet Legend Temporary N o Parking State Fair Vehicles Parked in Right-Hand Turn Lane SNELLING AVE NARDEN VIEW DRKEITHSON DRARDENVIEWCTR O YMCCLUNG DR C O LLE E N C TARDEN O L D HIG H W A Y 10 HIG H W A Y 10 COUNTY ROAD 96 W VISTA CTARDENVI EW DR KEITHSON DR AL HILLS DRSource: Esri, Maxar, GeoEye, Earthstar Geographics, CNES/Airbus DS,USDA, USGS, AeroGRID, IGN, and the GIS User Community Snelling A ve N / K eithson / Royal Hills Dr µ 0 500 1,000250 Feet Legend Temporary N o Parking State Fair Page 1 of 1 AGENDA ITEM – 1E MEMORANDUM DATE: May 17, 2021 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers FROM: Dave Perrault, City Administrator SUBJECT: PTRC Discussion Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source: N/A N/A N/A For Council Consideration Council may provide direction on ongoing items relating to the PTRC. Background A verbal update will be provided. Discussions regarding the PTRC trail priority and workplan will take place at a later meeting. Budget Impact N/A Attachment N/A AGENDA ITEM – 1F MEMORANDUM DATE: May 17, 2021 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers Dave Perrault, City Administrator FROM: Gayle Bauman, Finance Director SUBJECT: Water Meters Discussion Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source: N/A N/A Water and/or Sewer Utility Fund Council Should Consider Council should consider discussion of water meter interference issues the City has been experiencing since November 2020, and direction regarding two utility bill disputes presented to the Council during recent Public Inquiries/Informational portions of council meetings. Background Sometime around 12/31/2020, when staff was working on the 4th quarter utility billing for 2020, it became apparent that we weren’t receiving reads on about 300 of our 2600+ meters, mostly in the southern portion of the City. Staff needed to complete the billing cycle per City Code and went about estimating the 4th quarter reads for properties based on usage amounts from the past 3 years. Staff met with employees from Metering & Technology Solutions who deal with the meters, transmitters and collectors in conjunction with Badger Meter. It was determined that the collectors and meters were operating properly and that the likely cause was signal interference. Metering & Technology Solutions suggested that the city have Ancom conduct an RF Study in an attempt to locate the source of any potential interference to the automated water meter reporting system. Ancom had recently worked with another City on identifying interference issues. As staff was preparing the 1st quarter utility billing for 2021, it became apparent that we were still not getting reads on about 150 properties. A note was included in the 03/26/21 Admin Update indicating that letters were being sent out to these properties in an attempt to get accurate meter reads for the billing cycle. The City received about 95 responses to their inquiry so only about 55 accounts needed to be estimated. The Ancom Study has since been completed and it was determined that the only likely source of interference was an elevated noise floor as there were no other discernable sources of interference present during the testing. In looking back, the meter readings seemed to drop off about a week before Thanksgiving, which is also the same time the State went into lockdown again because of COVID 19. It also appears as if some of the reads came back on line, at least intermittently, in mid January. This would correspond to the time the lockdown started to be lifted. There is a possibility that some of this interference had to do with an increased use of electronic devices and companies working to increase their signal strength for their customers. Discussion The three solutions presented to the City by Ancom were to (1) replace our antennas; (2) upgrade our antennas; or (3) install a 4th collector in the City. Metering & Technology Solutions is also strongly suggesting that we upgrade our Read Center software as they no longer support the transmitters we currently use. As we need additional transmitters or the old ones start to fail, they will be replaced with ones that use a cellular signal to transmit data and the Read Center software does not work with them. Staff is currently in talks with Metering & Technology Solutions to determine our next steps. They have one of our old collectors in their warehouse which they are currently working to repair so the City can test out the effectiveness of a potential 4th collector for the City. Water bill dispute – 3182 Cleveland Ave N A customer presented this item during Public Inquiries at the 04/26/21 meeting with staff presenting a response at the 05/10/21 meeting. Council opted to discuss this during this work session. The landlord and tenants at 3182 Cleveland Ave N are disputing the water bill from 1st quarter 2021. The landlord first contacted the City the week of April 12th after receiving a copy of the 1st quarter bill. The consumption from that quarter was high. The high water usage appears to have started around November 4, 2020, and stopped around January 22, 2021. City Staff does not know what caused the high usage, but these can generally be attributed to things like a running toilet or a faulty water softener. This property is a rental property, we do not know if the tenants made the landlord aware of a water leak or fixed it themselves. Water leaks are the responsibility of the homeowner as the City still needs to pay for the water that passes through the meter. Leak letters are sent by the City as a courtesy to homeowners. This particular property did not receive a leak letter in December for their usage, but this could have been due to the fact that the leak was intermittent (leak alert was noted for a portion of 5 out of 21 days in November) or that the City was having issues receiving reads in this area of the City. Regardless of if the property received a leak letter or not, as was stated earlier, the homeowner is still responsible for the charges related to water that passes through their meter. Consumption data for the last year has been analyzed and the average daily usage is 200 gallons. The average daily usage during the leak period was 2900 gallons. Staff is looking for direction from the Council. Water bill dispute – 1400 Arden View Drive A customer presented this item during Public Inquiries at the 05/10/21 meeting. The resident at 1400 Arden View Drive (Amy Sopcinski) is disputing her water bill from 3rd quarter 2020. Amy first called the City back in October after receiving her 3rd quarter bill. Her consumption from that quarter was high and staff went through all the standard questions with her but it could not be determined what caused the high usage/readings. By October, her readings were back to more normal usage amounts. She asked that the meter be checked to see if it was faulty. Public Works went out and put in a new meter on October 27, 2020. The old meter went in for testing and the results indicate a deviation of less than 1 percent over the range of residential flow rates, which means it is okay. Consumption history by quarter for this property was as follows: Year Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 TOTAL 2015 Gallons 14,462 26,183 40,387 13,022 94,054 2016 Gallons 14,030 21,122 19,403 15,609 70,164 2017 Gallons 15,642 14,938 14,386 16,411 61,377 2018 Gallons 15,879 16,276 20,185 14,691 67,031 2019 Gallons 14,772 29,030 26,154 16,727 86,683 Average 2015-2019 14,957 21,510 24,103 15,292 75,862 Consumption for 2020 by quarter was as follows: Year Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 TOTAL 2020 Gallons 11,833 23,492 116,642 14,108 166,075 Amount $40.89 $90.44 $754.11 $50.56 In looking at the detail from read center, it appears that beginning in mid July the property started having 4 hour stretches with usage over 200 gallons per hour. By August, there were sometimes 12 hour stretches with usage over 200 gallons per hour. These high usage amounts started dropping off during the beginning of September. No leak or tamper flags were noted on this meter. Budget Impact Estimated cost to repair our old collector is $1,300. Estimated initial cost to upgrade Read Center is $3,000. Staff is moving forward with both items which will be funded from the Water Utility Fund. Staff is seeking direction on the utility bill disputes. If Council opts to reduce any part of a utility bill, the Water and Sewer Utility Funds would bear the cost. Attachments Attachment A: Ancom Report and Recommendations Attachment B: Map designating no reads due to interference Arden Hills Water Meter System Report and Recommendations 1 8 0 0 C l i f f R o a d E a s t B u r n s v i l l e , M N 5 5 3 3 7 ( 9 5 2 ) 8 0 8 -7 6 9 9 4 / 2 1 / 2 0 2 1 Contained herein is the report and recommendations based on RF study conducted in Arden Hills, MN Summary of Testing On Thursday April 8th 2021, ANCOM conducted an RF study of the area in and around Arden hills, MN to determine any potential interference to the automated water meter data collection system that is currently used by the City of Arden Hills. Test equipment used was a Viavi (formerly Aeroflex) 8800SX series Digital Radio Test Set, Anritsu S332D Spectrum Analyzer, Neon Signal Mapping Software, a Motorola XPR 7550e portable radio, and iBwave Design Enterprise software for post processing and data mapping. Testing began at the Red Fox Road collector. We documented that the noise floor in the area around Arden Hills was noticeably elevated likely due to the proximity of the Shoreview broadcast towers. There were no other discernable sources of interference present during the testing. The portable radio was set to the water meter transmit frequency of 456.7625 MHz so that we could verify that transmissions were actually coming from the water meters and not another source. Once it was determined that the only likely source of interference was the elevated noise floor itself, we began to map the level of the noise floor throughout the city and surrounding areas. At no time during the testing was any other potential source of interference identified. Conclusions Based on our test results, and signal documentation, it is our conclusion that the existing collectors are functioning. However, due to the elevated noise floor, signals coming from too far away are being "washed out" by the noise, and therefore not receivable by the collectors. Essentially, the collectors are trying to "listen" for a transmission that is being "whispered" from a mile away; while something is "screaming" right next to them. The collectors cannot separate out the water meter transmission from the noise if the water meter transmission arrives at a signal level that is below the noise floor at the collector. Based on noise floor levels and the collection data provided by the city, we have generated a diagram that illustrates the effective receive area of each collector. In areas where the noise floor is high, the water meters need to be close to the collector for reliable functionality. This leads us to make the following recommendations. Recommendations We have determined multiple courses of action we would recommend to the City of Arden Hills. They are arranged in this document in terms of Good, Better, and Best. If desired, ANCOM can provide a quote to provide any of the following solutions. First, we present the "Good" Solution: The receive antennas and collectors have been exposed to the elements for several years now, and there may be some degradation in receive capability due to this. We could replace all the receive antennas and cable assemblies with new equipment. This would rule out the possibility of equipment failure as a cause of the decreased reading, but would do nothing to change the way that the collectors function. The antennas that are in use are readily available as are the cable assemblies, so this solution could be implemented relatively soon. This would also be the lowest cost solution. However, this solution does not address that there is still an elevated noise floor present, and any interference coming in to the collector would increase along with the water meter transmissions. Next, we will discuss the "Better" Solution: Since there is collection deficiency in a defined area of the city, our "Better" solution is to replace the receive antennas with a completely different antenna system. This would involve the use of directional antennas that have higher gain. Instead of utilizing the low-profile antennas that are currently in place, we would install a set of directional Yagi antennas that would receive water meter transmissions from a set direction. Utilizing a directed array of antennas would allow us to "shape" the area of reception from a particular collector. Last, we offer, for your consideration, the Best solution: This solution is to install a 4th collector in the southern area of the city. We have determined that if available, a 4th collector utilizing the directional antennas would greatly increase the receive area of the system. We have identified Johanna Marsh Park as a viable location for the potential 4th collector. This solution would require the installation of a structure or pole that would put the collector around 40 feet above the ground. This would ensure an adequate RF pathway would exist between any potential water meter and the collector. We understand there are many logistical challenges that are present when trying to install poles in a marshland environment, and there are certainly other locations that may be available. Our recommendation is simply the most centrally located, City owned property we could find. Report Pictures Below are images of the test data collected, as well as the illustrations describing the various recommendations above: This image is the noise floor data that we collected. Areas where the colors are “warmer” means the noise floor is higher and therefor the meters need to be closer to the collectors in order to be received. This image is composite of the collector receive area over the noise floor data. Note that the red fox road collector has the smallest area due to the higher noise floor levels surrounding it. This is an image of the collector receive area only. This image is included to provide a clear distinction between the current receive area and the “better” plan receive area. (illustrated below) This is an illustration of the collector receive area if we replace the antenna systems as described in the “better” plan. Note that in this plan most of the area of the city can be included without the addition of a 4th collector, however, the very southern edge of the city may still have some marginal areas. This could be addressed by using a higher gain antenna on the Red Fox Road collector. This image illustrates the 4th collector scenario. The 4th collector would be installed with the directional antenna array from the outset to ensure that the entire southern portion of the city is within the receive area. This illustration assumes that the collector is installed at the Johanna Marsh park area. Map designating no reads due to interference. Yellow highlighted areas are from the January billing cycle. Blue/Green highlighted areas are from the April billing cycle. Page 1 of 1 AGENDA ITEM – 1G MEMORANDUM DATE: May 17, 2021 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers FROM: Dave Perrault, City Administrator SUBJECT: Highway 51 and Speed Feedback Sign Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source: N/A $5,000 Capital Equipment Fund For Council Consideration Council may provide direction on moving forward with a Speed Feedback Sign on Highway 51. Background MnDOT has been making changes to Highway 51 in Arden Hills, one notable change has been the closure of left hand turns from Glenhill Road onto northbound Highway 51. The City Council sent a letter to MnDOT regarding the changes last year (see Attachment A), and residents of the Glenhill Road area have been in contact with MnDOT and their concerns with the changes. One of the ongoing concerns of the Council and the residents is the excessive speed traveled along Highway 51. While the State Patrol has been notified of our concerns, they have limited staffing and resources and cannot constantly patrol this section of road. One item that has been brought forward by the neighborhood is the installation of a Speed Feedback Sign along Highway 51 north of Glenhill Road. MnDOT has indicated in preliminary discussions they would support such a sign, however, it would be at the cost of the City and the City would need to apply for a permit. The preliminary estimate would place the cost of the sign at roughly $5,000, including installation costs. Council should discuss and provide Staff with direction on whether or not to move forward. Budget Impact The preliminary cost of the sign, $5,000, is not in the City’s budget but would not significantly affect the budget adversely. This sign will be owned and maintained by the City, we do not have an estimate of what those costs would be long-term. Attachment Attachment A: October 7, 2021 Letter to MnDOT City of Arden Hills 1245 West Highway 96 Arden Hills Minnesota 55112 Phone 651.792.7800 Fax 651.634.5137 www.cityofardenhills.org October 7, 2020 Fay Simer MnDOT North Area Coordinator MnDOT Metro District 1500 W. County Road B-2 Roseville, MN 55113 RE: Access Closures Along Snelling Avenue Dear Ms. Simer, The City Council of the City of Arden Hills has serious concerns regarding upcoming changes MnDOT is moving forward with along Snelling Avenue (Highway 51). The changes include closing the left turn lane from southbound Snelling Avenue onto Hamline Avenue and prohibiting left turns from Glenhill Road onto northbound Snelling Avenue. The decision notification letter from MnDOT, dated September 25, 2020, describes changes to the corridor that will significantly impact access into and out of adjacent neighborhoods, and create dangerous conditions for both vehicular, pedestrian, and bicycle traffic. The letter describes MnDOT’s intent to maintain an opening in the upcoming cable median barrier that will allow bicyclists and pedestrians to continue to cross Snelling Avenue at Hamline Avenue. Maintaining such an opening will certainly put pedestrians and bicyclists in life-threatening situations when attempting to cross the road. While these changes are being done in the name of safety, the City cannot envision a situation where encouraging both pedestrians and bicycle traffic to cross Snelling Avenue at an uncontrolled intersection is a safe option, a location where speeds are often in excess of sixty miles per hour. Furthermore, these changes will direct traffic south onto Lydia Avenue, a neighborhood street that cannot sustain the surplus number of vehicles and will encourage unsafe u-turns at Lydia Avenue and Snelling Avenue. These u-turns, as with the opening in the cable media barrier, will not only allow for but encourage travelers to engage in extremely dangerous situations. As an alternative to these closures, the City Council requests that the appropriate law enforcement agencies strictly enforce the speed limits on Snelling Avenue. The lack of speed enforcement already makes it difficult and dangerous for residents on Glenhill Road to turn onto Snelling Avenue in any direction. Safe driving speeds would do more for the well-being of vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic that travel along the roadway. City of Arden Hills 1245 West Highway 96 Arden Hills Minnesota 55112 Phone 651.792.7800 Fax 651.634.5137 www.cityofardenhills.org In closing, the City cannot support the changes MnDOT is moving forward with along Snelling Avenue. The proposed changes will create a dangerous situation for all users of the road and adversely impacts the surrounding neighborhoods. Sincerely, David Grant, Mayor Attachment enclosed Cc: Brenda Holden, Councilmember Fran Holmes, Councilmember Dave McClung, Councilmember Steve Scott, Councilmember Dave Perrault, City Administrator Todd Blomstrom, Public Works Director/City Engineer Joel Jamnik, City Attorney Kelly Moller, Minnesota House of Representatives Jaimie Becker-Finn, Minnesota House of Representatives Jason Isaacson, Minnesota State Senate Margaret Kelliher, MnDOT Commissioner Melissa Barnes, MnDOT North Area Manager Peter Lindstrom, Metropolitan Council James Skoog, MnDOT Ombudsman Jeff Ramacher, Ramsey County Sheriff's Office Page 1 of 2 AGENDA ITEM – 1H MEMORANDUM DATE: May 17, 2021 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers Dave Perrault, City Administrator FROM: David Swearingen, Interim Public Works Director SUBJECT: Propose Changes to the Regional Bicycle Transportation Network (RBTN) Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source: $N/A $N/A N/A Council Should Consider Council should consider a letter of support for the proposed Regional Bicycle Transportation Network (RBTN) alignment shift. Background The City of Roseville has contacted Arden Hills staff with the proposed change in alignment for the RBTN. Attachment A is the existing RBTN map and Attachment B is the proposed revision. The pink areas shown on the maps indicate the zone in which funding will be considered. The revision allows more options to the RTBN and would give additional funding options to construct a trail on Snelling between Lydia and Old Snelling. The letter of support would allow the met council to shift the alignment of the RBTN. Shifting the alignment does not lock any city in to building a pathway now or at any time but just gives additional options. Roseville believes by changing the alignment they have a better chance of completing a trail connection along Snelling sooner which will benefit residents in both communities especially in the Asbury/Glenhill neighborhood. If the alignment is shifted, additional sources of funding become available using met council funds since this would be in a RBTN corridor. Additionally, MnDOT indicated Local Partnership Program Funds could possibly be used to partially fund a trail. Matching city funds from both cities would likely be needed for any program. Page 2 of 2 There is no current timeframe to construct the trail. MnDOT has indicated they are looking at options along Snelling since they will be doing a mill and overlay in 2026. They indicated they will likely make a connection from Lydia to Asbury with that project. If the RBTN was shifted to include this segment of Snelling, from Lydia to Old Snelling, additional funding options would be available. Timing on completing the trail would depend on funding, public input and support from both cities and MnDOT Discussion Does the Council wish to approve a letter of support for the RBTN alignment shift as proposed? If no action is done by the City of Arden Hills at this time, Roseville has indicated they will still submit for the change but it may not be approved. The deadline for support is May 28, 2021. The next application period is likely not until next year. Budget Impact None at this time. Attachments Attachment A – Existing RBTN map Attachment B – Proposed Change RBTN map SHELDON STHURON STALBERT STSNELLING AVE NSIMPSON STRIDGEWOOD RDASBURY STPASCAL STARONA STBELAIR CIRASBURY STPASCAL STWOODLYNN AVE SNELLING AVE FRT RDJUDITH AVEHAMLINE AVE NFERNWOOD STSNELLING AVE NHAMLINE AVE NSIMPSON STFERNWOOD STCENTENNIAL DRARONA STASBURY STJUDITH AVEARONA STMILLWOOD AVE HURON STDELLWOOD STL Y D I A A V E MERRILL STDELLWOOD STSHELDON STTERRACE DR JUDITH AVE CLARMAR AVE MERRILL STTERRACE DR HAMLINE AVE NPASCAL STJOSEPHINE RD CENTENNIAL DRALBERT STDELLWOOD STSNELLING AVE NLYDIA AVE COUNTY ROAD C2 HAMLINE AVE N MERRILL STFERNWOOD STBRENNER AVE GLENHILL RD COUNTY ROAD C2 APPLEWOOD CT TERRACE DRLINCOLNDRLINC O L N DRPASCALSTASBURY STE SNELLING SERVICE DRE SNELLING SERVICE DRMAPLE LN Prepared by:Engineering Department Data Sources and Contacts:* Ramsey County GIS Base Map (3/31/21)* City of Roseville Engineering DepartmentFor further information regarding the contents of this map contact:City of Roseville, Engineering Department,2660 Civic Center Drive, Roseville MN DISCLAIMER:This map is neither a legally recorded map nor a survey and is not intended to be used as one. This map is a compilation of records,information and data located in various city, county, state and federal offices and other sources regarding the area shown, and is tobe used for reference purposes only. The City does not warrant that the Geographic Information System (GIS) Data used to preparethis map are error free, and the City does not represent that the GIS Data can be used for navigational, tracking or any other purposerequiring exacting measurement of distance or direction or precision in the depiction of geographic features. If errors or discrepanciesare found please contact 651-792-7075. The preceding disclaimer is provided pursuant to Minnesota Statutes §466.03, Subd. 21 (2000),and the user of this map acknowledges that the City shall not be liable for any damages, and expressly waives all claims, and agrees todefend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City from any and all claims brought by User, its employees or agents, or third parties whicharise out of the user's access or use of data provided.´ Proposed Regional Bike Tra il Netw ork Cha nge May 11, 2021 mapdoc: RegionalBikeTrail.mxdmap: RegionalBikeTrail.pdf 0 100 200 300 400 Feet CITY OF ARDEN HILLS CITY OF ROSEVILLE Proposed Regional Bike Trail Network Change Roseville Pathway Master Plan Segment Existing Trail or Sidewalk Existing Striped Shoulder 1/4 Mile from Proposed Bike Trail Change Page 1 of 1 AGENDA ITEM – 1I MEMORANDUM DATE: May 17, 2021 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers Dave Perrault, City Administrator FROM: Julie Hanson, City Clerk SUBJECT: Food Truck Ordinance Discussion Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source: N/A N/A N/A For Council Consideration Council may provide direction on amending City Code Chapter 3, Section 395 – Mobile Food Units. Background At its April 19, 2021 work session, the City Council directed staff to provide proposed language amendments to City Code pertaining to mobile food truck units (food trucks). Any amendments would seek to clarify language pertaining to residential properties hosting a mobile food unit/food truck as well as enforcement of the ordinance. Changes could include: • Adding clarifying language regarding who may be served • Limiting food trucks on residential properties to two events per year • Requiring residential property owners to obtain a no-fee permit (similar to garage sales) • Clarifying property owners may also be subject to penalties if in violation Attachment A provides a draft for Council discussion. Upon further Council direction, staff could bring an ordinance amendment forward for final adoption at the Council’s first regular meeting in June. Budget Impact N/A Attachment A: Draft City Code Chapter 3, Section 395 Amendment (redlined copy) Section 395 – Mobile Food Units (added 12/11/17) 395.01 Purpose. This ordinance is intended to permit the reasonable use of mobile food units while preventing any adverse consequences to residents, businesses and public property. 395.02 Definitions. Mobile food unit – (1) A self-contained food service operation, located in a readily movable motorized wheeled or towed vehicle that is readily movable without disassembling and that is used to store, prepare, display, or serve food intended for individual portion service; or (2) A mobile food unit as defined in Minnesota Statutes Section 157.15, subdivision 9. 395.03 License Required. It is unlawful for any person to operate a mobile food unit in the City without first obtaining a license from the City. The owner of the mobile food unit shall file an application for a Mobile Food Vender License on forms provided by the City Clerk prior to operating within City boundaries. 395.04 License Applications. Subd. 1 License types. A temporary license allows mobile food unit operations in the City for up to seven (7) days total during any year. An annual license allows mobile food unit operations in the City for eight (8) days or more during any year. However, nothing shall prohibit a temporary licensee from applying for an annual license within the same year. All licenses shall expire on December 31 following the date of issue. Subd 2 License fees. Fees for both temporary and annual licenses are determined in the City’s fee schedule. Subd. 3 Application. An application for a mobile food unit license shall be filed, along with the required fee, with the City Clerk. The application shall be made on a form approved by the City and shall contain information requested by the City, including, but not limited to, the following: A. Written consent of each owner of private property from which mobile food unit sales will be conducted. B. A copy of each related license or permit issued by Ramsey County and the State of Minnesota required to operate a mobile food unit. C. A copy of the applicant’s state sales tax ID number. Subd. 4 Insurance. A. No license shall be granted, nor be effective, until the applicant files with the City proof a certificate of insurance by an insurance company authorized to do business in the State of Minnesota, evidencing the following forms of insurance: 1. Commercial general liability insurance, with a limit of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) each occurrence. If such insurance contains an annual aggregate limit, the annual aggregate limit shall be not less than two million dollars ($2,000,000); 2. Automobile liability insurance with a limit of not less than two million dollars ($2,000,000) combined single limit. The insurance shall cover liability arising out of any auto, including owned, hired, and non-owned vehicles; 3. Food products liability insurance, with a limit of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) each occurrence; 4. Public liability insurance, with a limit of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) each occurrence; 5. Property damage insurance, with a limit of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) each occurrence; 6. Workers compensation insurance (statutory limits) or evidence of exemption from state law; and 7. The City shall be endorsed as an additional insured on the certificate of insurance and the umbrella/excess insurance if the applicant intends to operate its mobile food unit on public property. B. The certificate of insurance must contain a provision requiring notification be sent to the City should the policy be cancelled before its stated expiration date. 395.05 Conditions of Licensing. A mobile food unit may only operate as set forth in the following: Subd. 1 Locations. A mobile food unit may only operate in the locations set forth in this paragraph and as specified in the permit. A mobile food unit may operate in a private commercial or industrial parking lot and on private residential property, with the written consent of the private property owner. When operations occur on private residential property, mobile food unit sales may only be for catering purposes (such as a private graduation party or wedding) and not open for sales or service to the general public. Sales or service may only be made to residents and guests at the catered event, and the owner of the residential property must have obtained any required city permits for the event. A mobile food unit may only operate in a City park or on City property and or rights of way with the prior written approval or permit by the City and as specified in the approval or permit, and additional park or other permits may be required for such operations. Subd. 2 Performance standards. A mobile food unit licensee is subject to the following performance standards: A. A mobile food unit with an annual license may not operate on the same non- residential property more than twenty-one (21) days during any calendar year and at no more than two catered events at a residential property during any calendar year, provided the owner of the residential property has obtained all required permits for the event and has complied with all terms of those permits. B. A mobile food unit licensee shall operate in strict compliance with the laws, rules, and regulations of the United States, State of Minnesota, Ramsey County, and the City of Arden Hills. C. A mobile food unit must dispose of its gray water daily. Gray water may not be drained into City storm water drains or disposed of in public trash cans. D. A mobile food unit shall provide and maintain at least one clearly designated waste container for customer use per each mobile food unit, and located within 5 feet of the unit. Operator is responsible for daily removal of trash, litter, recycling and refuse. E. A mobile food unit must provide an independent power supply that is screened from public view, public streets, and adjacent residential districts if not part of the vehicle and that complies with City’s noise regulations. F. Mobile food units shall not operate before 7:00 a.m. or after 10:00 p.m. except as specifically allowed in the permit, and must not create any unnecessary noise disturbances or disrupt, obstruct or interfere with customer or public vehicular or pedestrian traffic or safety in any way. G. Proof of Department of Health licensing must be provided and posted on the mobile food unit. H. A mobile food unit must comply with the National Fire Protection Association’s Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations. I. Mobile food units cannot locate within three hundred (300’) feet from the perimeter of any pre-approved festival, sporting event or civic event unless a license is issued to be part of the festival or event. J. Mobile food units may not operate within two hundred (200) feet from the public entrance to any restaurant and/or any portion of a restaurant’s outdoor dining area during that restaurant’s hours of operation unless the licensee obtains permission from restaurant owner/manager. K. Mobile food units may not operate in City-owned parking lots, except those parking lots adjacent to or inside a City park with the approval of the City. Subd. 3 License. A mobile food unit license is non-transferable. Proof of license shall be displayed at all times in the mobile food unit. Subd. 4 Practices Prohibited. It is unlawful for any person engaged in the business of a mobile food unit operation to do the following: A. Call attention to that licensee’s business by crying out, blowing a horn, ringing a bell, playing loud music or by any loud or unusual noise, or by use of any amplifying device. B. Leave the mobile food unit at an authorized location outside allowed hours of operation. C. Operate or travel in or on public sidewalks, trails or rights-of-way except as authorized in the permit. D. Obstruct the ingress or egress from property or buildings. E. Conduct business in any manner as to create a threat to the health, safety, and welfare of a specific individual or the general public, or fail to obey a lawful order of law enforcement or licensing personnel. 395.06 Suspension or Revocation of a License, Criminal Penalty. A license may be suspended, revoked, or denied for renewal for any violations of this Code or conditions of any license. Any violation of this Code or provisions of any license shall be a misdemeanor. It shall be unlawful for a property owner to allow a mobile food unit to operate on their property in violation of this Code or conditions of any license. Page 1 of 1 AGENDA ITEM – 1J MEMORANDUM DATE: TO: FROM: May 17, 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