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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-26-21-R - A DTEEN HILLS Approved: August 23, 2021 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 26, 2021 7:00 P.M. - ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Mayor David Grant called to order the regular City Council meeting at 7:00 p.m. Present: Mayor David Grant, Councilmembers Brenda Holden, Fran Holmes, Dave McClung(attending remotely) and Steve Scott Absent: None Also present: City Administrator Dave Perrault; Interim Public Works Director David Swearingen; Senior Planner Jessica Jagoe; Finance Director Gayle Bauman; City Attorney Joel Jamnik; and City Clerk Julie Hanson PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a motion to approve the meeting azenda as presented. A roll call vote was taken. The motion carried (5-0). 2. PUBLIC INQUIRIES/INFORMATIONAL None. 3. RESPONSE TO PUBLIC INQUIRIES None. 4. STAFF COMMENTS A. Transportation Update ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—JULY 26, 2021 2 Interim Public Works Director Swearingen reported the Arden Hills 2021 PMP project was underway. He explained utility work on Glen Paul Avenue had been completed and the street was prepared for curb and gutter. He noted the utility work on Gerald Avenue was now underway which would disturb traffic during typical working hours from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. He reported residents would continue to receive newsletters throughout the project. In addition, information regarding the 2021 PMP was available on the City's website. Interim Public Works Director Swearingen stated the Hamline Avenue crosswalk improvements project was wrapping up and a final inspection would be conducted on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. Interim Public Works Director Swearingen provided the Council with an update on the I-35W MNDOT MNPASS project. Councilmember Holden stated she has heard from several residents that live on Glen Paul Avenue and they have appreciated all of the communication from the City. B. Night to Unite Update City Clerk Hanson stated Night to Unite would be held on Tuesday, August 3, 2021. She reported the City currently has 19 events registered. She encouraged residents to consider donating school supplies at their Night to Unite event. Councilmember Holden requested staff provide the Council with talking points regarding upcoming City streets and park projects to discuss with neighborhood residents. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. June 21, 2021, City Council Work Session B. June 28, 2021 Special Executive Session(Closed) C. June 28, 2021, Regular City Council MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a motion to approve the June 21, 2021, City Council Work Session meeting minutes, June 28, 2021, Special Executive Session (Closed) meeting minutes; and June 28, 2021, Regular City Council meeting minutes as presented. A roll call vote was taken. The motion carried (5-0). 6. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Motion to Approve Consent Agenda Item - Claims and Payroll B. Motion to Approve 2021 2nd Quarter Financials C. Motion to Approve Transfer Fund Balance from General Fund to PIR Capital Fund D. Motion to Adopt Resolution 2021-040 in Support of the City of Shoreview's Bonding Request for the Lake Johanna Fire Department Station Project E. Motion to Approve Master Development Contract and Planned Unit Development Agreement—Chick-Fil-A—3855 Lexington Avenue—Planning Case 21-011 ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—JULY 26, 2021 3 F. Motion to Adopt Resolution 2021-041 for Findings of Fact and Decision Regarding Variance at 3493 Siems Court—Planning Case 20-017 G. Motion to Approve Planned Unit Development Agreement — JAB Real Estate, LLC (Lifelong Wealth Advisors)— 1150 County Road E—Planning Case 21-014 H. Motion to Approve Assignment and Assumption of Development Agreement — JAB Real Estate, LLC (Lifelong Wealth Advisors) — 1150 County Road E — Planning Case 21-014 I. Motion to Approve Professional Services Agreement Amendment for Potable Water System Risk and Resilience Assessment—HR Green J. Motion to Adopt Resolution 2021-042 Receiving Feasibility Report and Calling for a Public Hearing—Arden Oaks Street Improvement Project K. Motion to Authorize Recruitment for Community Development Director MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar as presented and to authorize execution of all necessary documents contained therein. A roll call vote was taken. The motion carried (5-0). 7. PULLED CONSENT ITEMS None. S. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. 9. NEW BUSINESS None. 10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. 11. COUNCIL COMMENTS Mayor Grant reported Crumbl Cookies would be holding a grand opening on August 6, 2021 at 7:45 am. Councilmember Scott reminded residents that the last three days of the Ramsey County Mobile Hazardous Collection site would be this Friday through Sunday. He noted information regarding the items that would be collected free of charge was available on Ramsey County s website. Councilmember Holmes stated on July 20, 2021 the Army and the US Fish and Wildlife Service held an open house where the restoration of Round Lake was discussed. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—JULY 26, 2021 4 Councilmember Holmes commented on July 29, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. there would be a neighborhood meeting at North Heights Church to discuss a potential apartment complex on the North Heights property. Councilmember Holden stated she appreciated the fact the Army and the US Fish and Wildlife Service were addressing the restoration of Round Lake. Councilmember Holden requested the Council discuss City meetings at a future work session. Interim Public Works Director Swearingen reported the City was extremely short on its seasonal workers and noted staff was doing its best to keep up with park and trail maintenance. ADJOURN MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a motion to adiourn. A roll call vote was taken. The motion carried (5-0). Mayor Grant adjourned the Regular City Council Meeting at 7:17 p.m. Ju Hanson David Grant CiV Clerk Mayor