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Home My WebLink About09-27-21-RAPPROVAL OF AGENDA PUBLIC INQUIRIES/INFORMATIONAL This is an opportunity for citizens to bring to the Council ’s attention any items not currently on the agenda which are relevant to the City. In addressing the Council, you must first state your name and address for the record. To allow adequate time for each person wishing to address the Council, speakers must limit their comments to three (3) minutes. Written documents may be distributed to the Council prior to the meeting to allow a more timely presentation. Speakers should not use obscene, profane, or threatening language, or make personal attacks. Matters of litigation involving the City shall not be discussed during Public Inquiry by citizens or Council. The Council may not respond to speaker comments, engage in a debate, or take any action on the issues raised by citizens, but may direct City staff to research or follow up on an issue, if desired by Council. If Council directs further review by staff, the results of that review will be presented at a following regular Council meeting. RESPONSE TO PUBLIC INQUIRIES Public Inquiry Response From August 9, 2021 City Council Meeting Dave Perrault, City Administrator MEMO.PDF STAFF COMMENTS Transportation Update David Swearingen, Interim Public Works Director MEMO.PDF Clean Up Day Update Dave Perrault, City Administrator MEMO.PDF APPROVAL OF MINUTES August 16, 2021 City Council Work Session 08 -16 -21 -WS.PDF August 23, 2021 Regular City Council 08 -23 -21 -R.PDF CONSENT CALENDAR Those items listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion under a Consent Calendar format. There will be no separate discussion of these items, unless a Councilmember so requests, in which event, the item will be removed from the general order of business and considered separately in its normal sequence on the agenda. Motion To Approve Claims And Payroll Gayle Bauman, Finance Director CLAIMS AND PAYROLL 9 -27 -21.PDF Motion To Approve Resolution 2021 -052 Accepting A Donation From The Arden Hills Foundation Joe Vaughan, Recreation Programmer MEMO.PDF ATTACHMENT A.PDF Motion To Approve Convention And Tourism Bureau Agreement With Minnesota Metro North Tourism Dave Perrault, City Administrator MEMO.PDF ATTACHMENT A.PDF Motion To Approve Payment No. 1 And Change Order No. 1 –Pember Construction –Hamline Avenue And Shorewood Drive Improvements David Swearingen, Interim Public Works Director MEMO.PDF ATTACHMENT A.PDF ATTACHMENT B.PDF Motion To Approve Appointment Of Public Works Director Dave Perrault, City Administrator MEMO.PDF PULLED CONSENT ITEMS Those items that are pulled from the Consent Calendar will be removed from the general order of business and considered separately in its normal sequence on the agenda. PUBLIC HEARINGS Quarterly Special Assessments For Delinquent Utilities Gayle Bauman, Finance Director MEMO.PDF Special Assessments For False Alarm Charges Gayle Bauman, Finance Director MEMO.PDF Planning Case 21 -020 –Planned Unit Development Amendment –Bethel University Jessica Jagoe, Senior Planner MEMO.PDF ATTACHMENT A.PDF ATTACHMENT B.PDF ATTACHMENT C.PDF ATTACHMENT D.PDF ATTACHMENT E.PDF ATTACHMENT F.PDF ATTACHMENT G.PDF ATTACHMENT H.PDF ATTACHMENT I.PDF ATTACHMENT J.PDF Planning Case 20 -022 –Zoning Code Amendment –Chapter 13 –Section 1325.07, Subd. 6A –Keeping Of Chickens Jessica Jagoe, Senior Planner MEMO.PDF ATTACHMENT A.PDF ATTACHMENT B.PDF ATTACHMENT C.PDF ATTACHMENT D.PDF ATTACHMENT E.PDF NEW BUSINESS Resolution 2021 -053 Adopting And Confirming Quarterly Special Assessments For Delinquent Utilities Gayle Bauman, Finance Director MEMO.PDF ATTACHMENT A.PDF Resolution 2021 -054 Adopting And Confirming Special Assessments For False Alarm Charges Gayle Bauman, Finance Director MEMO.PDF ATTACHMENT A.PDF Planning Case 21 -020 –Planned Unit Development Amendment –Bethel University Jessica Jagoe, Senior Planner MEMO.PDF ATTACHMENT A -WEBSITE.PDF Ordinance 2021 -008 Amending Zoning Code Chapter 13 –Section 1325.07, Subd. 6A –Planning Case 20 -022 –Keeping Of Chickens And Authorizing Publication Of Summary Ordinance Jessica Jagoe, Senior Planner MEMO.PDF ATTACHMENT A.PDF ATTACHMENT B.PDF ATTACHMENT C.PDF ATTACHMENT D.PDF Ordinance 2021 -009 Amending The 2021 Fee Schedule In Relation To Chicken License Fees And Zoning Permit (Chicken Coops) And Authorizing Publication Of Summary Ordinance Julie Hanson, City Clerk MEMO.PDF ATTACHMENT A.PDF ATTACHMENT B.PDF ATTACHMENT C.PDF UNFINISHED BUSINESS COUNCIL/STAFF COMMENTS ADJOURN Mayor: David Grant Councilmembers: Brenda Holden Fran Holmes Dave McClung Steve Scott Regular City Council Agenda September 27, 2021 7:00 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 will be streamed live on local Cable Channel 16 and available for playback on our website. CALL TO ORDER 1. 2. 3. 3.A. Documents: 4. 4.A. Documents: 4.B. Documents: 5. 5.A. Documents: 5.B. Documents: 6. 6.A. Documents: 6.B. Documents: 6.C. Documents: 6.D. Documents: 6.E. Documents: 7. 8. 8.A. Documents: 8.B. Documents: 8.C. Documents: 8.D. Documents: 9. 9.A. Documents: 9.B. Documents: 9.C. Documents: 9.D. Documents: 9.E. Documents: 10. 11. APPROVAL OF AGENDAPUBLIC INQUIRIES/INFORMATIONALThis is an opportunity for citizens to bring to the Council ’s attention any items not currently on the agenda which are relevant to the City. In addressing the Council, you must first state your name and address for the record. To allow adequate time for each person wishing to address the Council, speakers must limit their comments to three (3) minutes. Written documents may be distributed to the Council prior to the meeting to allow a more timely presentation. Speakers should not use obscene, profane, or threatening language, or make personal attacks. Matters of litigation involving the City shall not be discussed during Public Inquiry by citizens or Council. The Council may not respond to speaker comments, engage in a debate, or take any action on the issues raised by citizens, but may direct City staff to research or follow up on an issue, if desired by Council. If Council directs further review by staff, the results of that review will be presented at a following regular Council meeting.RESPONSE TO PUBLIC INQUIRIESPublic Inquiry Response From August 9, 2021 City Council Meeting Dave Perrault, City AdministratorMEMO.PDFSTAFF COMMENTS Transportation Update David Swearingen, Interim Public Works Director MEMO.PDF Clean Up Day Update Dave Perrault, City Administrator MEMO.PDF APPROVAL OF MINUTES August 16, 2021 City Council Work Session 08 -16 -21 -WS.PDF August 23, 2021 Regular City Council 08 -23 -21 -R.PDF CONSENT CALENDAR Those items listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion under a Consent Calendar format. There will be no separate discussion of these items, unless a Councilmember so requests, in which event, the item will be removed from the general order of business and considered separately in its normal sequence on the agenda. Motion To Approve Claims And Payroll Gayle Bauman, Finance Director CLAIMS AND PAYROLL 9 -27 -21.PDF Motion To Approve Resolution 2021 -052 Accepting A Donation From The Arden Hills Foundation Joe Vaughan, Recreation Programmer MEMO.PDF ATTACHMENT A.PDF Motion To Approve Convention And Tourism Bureau Agreement With Minnesota Metro North Tourism Dave Perrault, City Administrator MEMO.PDF ATTACHMENT A.PDF Motion To Approve Payment No. 1 And Change Order No. 1 –Pember Construction –Hamline Avenue And Shorewood Drive Improvements David Swearingen, Interim Public Works Director MEMO.PDF ATTACHMENT A.PDF ATTACHMENT B.PDF Motion To Approve Appointment Of Public Works Director Dave Perrault, City Administrator MEMO.PDF PULLED CONSENT ITEMS Those items that are pulled from the Consent Calendar will be removed from the general order of business and considered separately in its normal sequence on the agenda. PUBLIC HEARINGS Quarterly Special Assessments For Delinquent Utilities Gayle Bauman, Finance Director MEMO.PDF Special Assessments For False Alarm Charges Gayle Bauman, Finance Director MEMO.PDF Planning Case 21 -020 –Planned Unit Development Amendment –Bethel University Jessica Jagoe, Senior Planner MEMO.PDF ATTACHMENT A.PDF ATTACHMENT B.PDF ATTACHMENT C.PDF ATTACHMENT D.PDF ATTACHMENT E.PDF ATTACHMENT F.PDF ATTACHMENT G.PDF ATTACHMENT H.PDF ATTACHMENT I.PDF ATTACHMENT J.PDF Planning Case 20 -022 –Zoning Code Amendment –Chapter 13 –Section 1325.07, Subd. 6A –Keeping Of Chickens Jessica Jagoe, Senior Planner MEMO.PDF ATTACHMENT A.PDF ATTACHMENT B.PDF ATTACHMENT C.PDF ATTACHMENT D.PDF ATTACHMENT E.PDF NEW BUSINESS Resolution 2021 -053 Adopting And Confirming Quarterly Special Assessments For Delinquent Utilities Gayle Bauman, Finance Director MEMO.PDF ATTACHMENT A.PDF Resolution 2021 -054 Adopting And Confirming Special Assessments For False Alarm Charges Gayle Bauman, Finance Director MEMO.PDF ATTACHMENT A.PDF Planning Case 21 -020 –Planned Unit Development Amendment –Bethel University Jessica Jagoe, Senior Planner MEMO.PDF ATTACHMENT A -WEBSITE.PDF Ordinance 2021 -008 Amending Zoning Code Chapter 13 –Section 1325.07, Subd. 6A –Planning Case 20 -022 –Keeping Of Chickens And Authorizing Publication Of Summary Ordinance Jessica Jagoe, Senior Planner MEMO.PDF ATTACHMENT A.PDF ATTACHMENT B.PDF ATTACHMENT C.PDF ATTACHMENT D.PDF Ordinance 2021 -009 Amending The 2021 Fee Schedule In Relation To Chicken License Fees And Zoning Permit (Chicken Coops) And Authorizing Publication Of Summary Ordinance Julie Hanson, City Clerk MEMO.PDF ATTACHMENT A.PDF ATTACHMENT B.PDF ATTACHMENT C.PDF UNFINISHED BUSINESS COUNCIL/STAFF COMMENTS ADJOURN Mayor:David GrantCouncilmembers:Brenda HoldenFran HolmesDave McClungSteve Scott Regular City Council Agenda September 27, 2021 7:00 p.m. City Hall Address:1245 W Highway 96Arden Hills MN 55112Phone:651 -792 -7800Website:www.cityofardenhills.orgCity 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 will be streamed live on local Cable Channel 16 and available for playback on our website.CALL TO ORDER1.2.3.3.A.Documents:4. 4.A. Documents: 4.B. Documents: 5. 5.A. Documents: 5.B. Documents: 6. 6.A. Documents: 6.B. Documents: 6.C. Documents: 6.D. Documents: 6.E. Documents: 7. 8. 8.A. Documents: 8.B. Documents: 8.C. Documents: 8.D. Documents: 9. 9.A. Documents: 9.B. Documents: 9.C. Documents: 9.D. Documents: 9.E. Documents: 10. 11. APPROVAL OF AGENDAPUBLIC INQUIRIES/INFORMATIONALThis is an opportunity for citizens to bring to the Council ’s attention any items not currently on the agenda which are relevant to the City. In addressing the Council, you must first state your name and address for the record. To allow adequate time for each person wishing to address the Council, speakers must limit their comments to three (3) minutes. Written documents may be distributed to the Council prior to the meeting to allow a more timely presentation. Speakers should not use obscene, profane, or threatening language, or make personal attacks. Matters of litigation involving the City shall not be discussed during Public Inquiry by citizens or Council. The Council may not respond to speaker comments, engage in a debate, or take any action on the issues raised by citizens, but may direct City staff to research or follow up on an issue, if desired by Council. If Council directs further review by staff, the results of that review will be presented at a following regular Council meeting.RESPONSE TO PUBLIC INQUIRIESPublic Inquiry Response From August 9, 2021 City Council Meeting Dave Perrault, City AdministratorMEMO.PDFSTAFF COMMENTSTransportation UpdateDavid Swearingen, Interim Public Works DirectorMEMO.PDFClean Up Day UpdateDave Perrault, City AdministratorMEMO.PDFAPPROVAL OF MINUTESAugust 16, 2021 City Council Work Session 08 -16 -21 -WS.PDFAugust 23, 2021 Regular City Council08-23 -21 -R.PDFCONSENT CALENDARThose items listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion under a Consent Calendar format. There will be no separate discussion of these items, unless a Councilmember so requests, in which event, the item will be removed from the general order of business and considered separately in its normal sequence on the agenda.Motion To Approve Claims And PayrollGayle Bauman, Finance DirectorCLAIMS AND PAYROLL 9 -27 -21.PDFMotion To Approve Resolution 2021 -052 Accepting A Donation From The Arden Hills FoundationJoe Vaughan, Recreation Programmer MEMO.PDF ATTACHMENT A.PDF Motion To Approve Convention And Tourism Bureau Agreement With Minnesota Metro North Tourism Dave Perrault, City Administrator MEMO.PDF ATTACHMENT A.PDF Motion To Approve Payment No. 1 And Change Order No. 1 –Pember Construction –Hamline Avenue And Shorewood Drive Improvements David Swearingen, Interim Public Works Director MEMO.PDF ATTACHMENT A.PDF ATTACHMENT B.PDF Motion To Approve Appointment Of Public Works Director Dave Perrault, City Administrator MEMO.PDF PULLED CONSENT ITEMS Those items that are pulled from the Consent Calendar will be removed from the general order of business and considered separately in its normal sequence on the agenda. PUBLIC HEARINGS Quarterly Special Assessments For Delinquent Utilities Gayle Bauman, Finance Director MEMO.PDF Special Assessments For False Alarm Charges Gayle Bauman, Finance Director MEMO.PDF Planning Case 21 -020 –Planned Unit Development Amendment –Bethel University Jessica Jagoe, Senior Planner MEMO.PDF ATTACHMENT A.PDF ATTACHMENT B.PDF ATTACHMENT C.PDF ATTACHMENT D.PDF ATTACHMENT E.PDF ATTACHMENT F.PDF ATTACHMENT G.PDF ATTACHMENT H.PDF ATTACHMENT I.PDF ATTACHMENT J.PDF Planning Case 20 -022 –Zoning Code Amendment –Chapter 13 –Section 1325.07, Subd. 6A –Keeping Of Chickens Jessica Jagoe, Senior Planner MEMO.PDF ATTACHMENT A.PDF ATTACHMENT B.PDF ATTACHMENT C.PDF ATTACHMENT D.PDF ATTACHMENT E.PDF NEW BUSINESS Resolution 2021 -053 Adopting And Confirming Quarterly Special Assessments For Delinquent Utilities Gayle Bauman, Finance Director MEMO.PDF ATTACHMENT A.PDF Resolution 2021 -054 Adopting And Confirming Special Assessments For False Alarm Charges Gayle Bauman, Finance Director MEMO.PDF ATTACHMENT A.PDF Planning Case 21 -020 –Planned Unit Development Amendment –Bethel University Jessica Jagoe, Senior Planner MEMO.PDF ATTACHMENT A -WEBSITE.PDF Ordinance 2021 -008 Amending Zoning Code Chapter 13 –Section 1325.07, Subd. 6A –Planning Case 20 -022 –Keeping Of Chickens And Authorizing Publication Of Summary Ordinance Jessica Jagoe, Senior Planner MEMO.PDF ATTACHMENT A.PDF ATTACHMENT B.PDF ATTACHMENT C.PDF ATTACHMENT D.PDF Ordinance 2021 -009 Amending The 2021 Fee Schedule In Relation To Chicken License Fees And Zoning Permit (Chicken Coops) And Authorizing Publication Of Summary Ordinance Julie Hanson, City Clerk MEMO.PDF ATTACHMENT A.PDF ATTACHMENT B.PDF ATTACHMENT C.PDF UNFINISHED BUSINESS COUNCIL/STAFF COMMENTS ADJOURN Mayor:David GrantCouncilmembers:Brenda HoldenFran HolmesDave McClungSteve Scott Regular City Council Agenda September 27, 2021 7:00 p.m. City Hall Address:1245 W Highway 96Arden Hills MN 55112Phone:651 -792 -7800Website:www.cityofardenhills.orgCity 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 will be streamed live on local Cable Channel 16 and available for playback on our website.CALL TO ORDER1.2.3.3.A.Documents:4.4.A.Documents:4.B.Documents:5.5.A.Documents:5.B.Documents:6.6.A.Documents:6.B.Documents: 6.C. Documents: 6.D. Documents: 6.E. Documents: 7. 8. 8.A. Documents: 8.B. Documents: 8.C. Documents: 8.D. Documents: 9. 9.A. Documents: 9.B. Documents: 9.C. Documents: 9.D. Documents: 9.E. Documents: 10. 11. APPROVAL OF AGENDAPUBLIC INQUIRIES/INFORMATIONALThis is an opportunity for citizens to bring to the Council ’s attention any items not currently on the agenda which are relevant to the City. In addressing the Council, you must first state your name and address for the record. To allow adequate time for each person wishing to address the Council, speakers must limit their comments to three (3) minutes. Written documents may be distributed to the Council prior to the meeting to allow a more timely presentation. Speakers should not use obscene, profane, or threatening language, or make personal attacks. Matters of litigation involving the City shall not be discussed during Public Inquiry by citizens or Council. The Council may not respond to speaker comments, engage in a debate, or take any action on the issues raised by citizens, but may direct City staff to research or follow up on an issue, if desired by Council. If Council directs further review by staff, the results of that review will be presented at a following regular Council meeting.RESPONSE TO PUBLIC INQUIRIESPublic Inquiry Response From August 9, 2021 City Council Meeting Dave Perrault, City AdministratorMEMO.PDFSTAFF COMMENTSTransportation UpdateDavid Swearingen, Interim Public Works DirectorMEMO.PDFClean Up Day UpdateDave Perrault, City AdministratorMEMO.PDFAPPROVAL OF MINUTESAugust 16, 2021 City Council Work Session 08 -16 -21 -WS.PDFAugust 23, 2021 Regular City Council08-23 -21 -R.PDFCONSENT CALENDARThose items listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion under a Consent Calendar format. There will be no separate discussion of these items, unless a Councilmember so requests, in which event, the item will be removed from the general order of business and considered separately in its normal sequence on the agenda.Motion To Approve Claims And PayrollGayle Bauman, Finance DirectorCLAIMS AND PAYROLL 9 -27 -21.PDFMotion To Approve Resolution 2021 -052 Accepting A Donation From The Arden Hills FoundationJoe Vaughan, Recreation ProgrammerMEMO.PDFATTACHMENT A.PDFMotion To Approve Convention And Tourism Bureau Agreement With Minnesota Metro North TourismDave Perrault, City AdministratorMEMO.PDFATTACHMENT A.PDFMotion To Approve Payment No. 1 And Change Order No. 1 –Pember Construction –Hamline Avenue And Shorewood Drive ImprovementsDavid Swearingen, Interim Public Works DirectorMEMO.PDFATTACHMENT A.PDFATTACHMENT B.PDFMotion To Approve Appointment Of Public Works DirectorDave Perrault, City AdministratorMEMO.PDFPULLED CONSENT ITEMSThose items that are pulled from the Consent Calendar will be removed from the general order of business and considered separately in its normal sequence on the agenda.PUBLIC HEARINGSQuarterly Special Assessments For Delinquent UtilitiesGayle Bauman, Finance DirectorMEMO.PDFSpecial Assessments For False Alarm ChargesGayle Bauman, Finance Director MEMO.PDF Planning Case 21 -020 –Planned Unit Development Amendment –Bethel University Jessica Jagoe, Senior Planner MEMO.PDF ATTACHMENT A.PDF ATTACHMENT B.PDF ATTACHMENT C.PDF ATTACHMENT D.PDF ATTACHMENT E.PDF ATTACHMENT F.PDF ATTACHMENT G.PDF ATTACHMENT H.PDF ATTACHMENT I.PDF ATTACHMENT J.PDF Planning Case 20 -022 –Zoning Code Amendment –Chapter 13 –Section 1325.07, Subd. 6A –Keeping Of Chickens Jessica Jagoe, Senior Planner MEMO.PDF ATTACHMENT A.PDF ATTACHMENT B.PDF ATTACHMENT C.PDF ATTACHMENT D.PDF ATTACHMENT E.PDF NEW BUSINESS Resolution 2021 -053 Adopting And Confirming Quarterly Special Assessments For Delinquent Utilities Gayle Bauman, Finance Director MEMO.PDF ATTACHMENT A.PDF Resolution 2021 -054 Adopting And Confirming Special Assessments For False Alarm Charges Gayle Bauman, Finance Director MEMO.PDF ATTACHMENT A.PDF Planning Case 21 -020 –Planned Unit Development Amendment –Bethel University Jessica Jagoe, Senior Planner MEMO.PDF ATTACHMENT A -WEBSITE.PDF Ordinance 2021 -008 Amending Zoning Code Chapter 13 –Section 1325.07, Subd. 6A –Planning Case 20 -022 –Keeping Of Chickens And Authorizing Publication Of Summary Ordinance Jessica Jagoe, Senior Planner MEMO.PDF ATTACHMENT A.PDF ATTACHMENT B.PDF ATTACHMENT C.PDF ATTACHMENT D.PDF Ordinance 2021 -009 Amending The 2021 Fee Schedule In Relation To Chicken License Fees And Zoning Permit (Chicken Coops) And Authorizing Publication Of Summary Ordinance Julie Hanson, City Clerk MEMO.PDF ATTACHMENT A.PDF ATTACHMENT B.PDF ATTACHMENT C.PDF UNFINISHED BUSINESS COUNCIL/STAFF COMMENTS ADJOURN Mayor:David GrantCouncilmembers:Brenda HoldenFran HolmesDave McClungSteve Scott Regular City Council Agenda September 27, 2021 7:00 p.m. City Hall Address:1245 W Highway 96Arden Hills MN 55112Phone:651 -792 -7800Website:www.cityofardenhills.orgCity 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 will be streamed live on local Cable Channel 16 and available for playback on our website.CALL TO ORDER1.2.3.3.A.Documents:4.4.A.Documents:4.B.Documents:5.5.A.Documents:5.B.Documents:6.6.A.Documents:6.B.Documents:6.C.Documents:6.D.Documents:6.E.Documents:7.8.8.A.Documents:8.B. Documents: 8.C. Documents: 8.D. Documents: 9. 9.A. Documents: 9.B. Documents: 9.C. Documents: 9.D. Documents: 9.E. Documents: 10. 11. APPROVAL OF AGENDAPUBLIC INQUIRIES/INFORMATIONALThis is an opportunity for citizens to bring to the Council ’s attention any items not currently on the agenda which are relevant to the City. In addressing the Council, you must first state your name and address for the record. To allow adequate time for each person wishing to address the Council, speakers must limit their comments to three (3) minutes. Written documents may be distributed to the Council prior to the meeting to allow a more timely presentation. Speakers should not use obscene, profane, or threatening language, or make personal attacks. Matters of litigation involving the City shall not be discussed during Public Inquiry by citizens or Council. The Council may not respond to speaker comments, engage in a debate, or take any action on the issues raised by citizens, but may direct City staff to research or follow up on an issue, if desired by Council. If Council directs further review by staff, the results of that review will be presented at a following regular Council meeting.RESPONSE TO PUBLIC INQUIRIESPublic Inquiry Response From August 9, 2021 City Council Meeting Dave Perrault, City AdministratorMEMO.PDFSTAFF COMMENTSTransportation UpdateDavid Swearingen, Interim Public Works DirectorMEMO.PDFClean Up Day UpdateDave Perrault, City AdministratorMEMO.PDFAPPROVAL OF MINUTESAugust 16, 2021 City Council Work Session 08 -16 -21 -WS.PDFAugust 23, 2021 Regular City Council08-23 -21 -R.PDFCONSENT CALENDARThose items listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion under a Consent Calendar format. There will be no separate discussion of these items, unless a Councilmember so requests, in which event, the item will be removed from the general order of business and considered separately in its normal sequence on the agenda.Motion To Approve Claims And PayrollGayle Bauman, Finance DirectorCLAIMS AND PAYROLL 9 -27 -21.PDFMotion To Approve Resolution 2021 -052 Accepting A Donation From The Arden Hills FoundationJoe Vaughan, Recreation ProgrammerMEMO.PDFATTACHMENT A.PDFMotion To Approve Convention And Tourism Bureau Agreement With Minnesota Metro North TourismDave Perrault, City AdministratorMEMO.PDFATTACHMENT A.PDFMotion To Approve Payment No. 1 And Change Order No. 1 –Pember Construction –Hamline Avenue And Shorewood Drive ImprovementsDavid Swearingen, Interim Public Works DirectorMEMO.PDFATTACHMENT A.PDFATTACHMENT B.PDFMotion To Approve Appointment Of Public Works DirectorDave Perrault, City AdministratorMEMO.PDFPULLED CONSENT ITEMSThose items that are pulled from the Consent Calendar will be removed from the general order of business and considered separately in its normal sequence on the agenda.PUBLIC HEARINGSQuarterly Special Assessments For Delinquent UtilitiesGayle Bauman, Finance DirectorMEMO.PDFSpecial Assessments For False Alarm ChargesGayle Bauman, Finance DirectorMEMO.PDFPlanning Case 21 -020 –Planned Unit Development Amendment –Bethel UniversityJessica Jagoe, Senior PlannerMEMO.PDFATTACHMENT A.PDFATTACHMENT B.PDFATTACHMENT C.PDFATTACHMENT D.PDFATTACHMENT E.PDFATTACHMENT F.PDFATTACHMENT G.PDFATTACHMENT H.PDFATTACHMENT I.PDFATTACHMENT J.PDFPlanning Case 20 -022 –Zoning Code Amendment –Chapter 13 –Section 1325.07, Subd. 6A –Keeping Of ChickensJessica Jagoe, Senior PlannerMEMO.PDFATTACHMENT A.PDFATTACHMENT B.PDFATTACHMENT C.PDFATTACHMENT D.PDFATTACHMENT E.PDFNEW BUSINESSResolution 2021 -053 Adopting And Confirming Quarterly Special Assessments For Delinquent UtilitiesGayle Bauman, Finance DirectorMEMO.PDFATTACHMENT A.PDFResolution 2021 -054 Adopting And Confirming Special Assessments For False Alarm ChargesGayle Bauman, Finance Director MEMO.PDF ATTACHMENT A.PDF Planning Case 21 -020 –Planned Unit Development Amendment –Bethel University Jessica Jagoe, Senior Planner MEMO.PDF ATTACHMENT A -WEBSITE.PDF Ordinance 2021 -008 Amending Zoning Code Chapter 13 –Section 1325.07, Subd. 6A –Planning Case 20 -022 –Keeping Of Chickens And Authorizing Publication Of Summary Ordinance Jessica Jagoe, Senior Planner MEMO.PDF ATTACHMENT A.PDF ATTACHMENT B.PDF ATTACHMENT C.PDF ATTACHMENT D.PDF Ordinance 2021 -009 Amending The 2021 Fee Schedule In Relation To Chicken License Fees And Zoning Permit (Chicken Coops) And Authorizing Publication Of Summary Ordinance Julie Hanson, City Clerk MEMO.PDF ATTACHMENT A.PDF ATTACHMENT B.PDF ATTACHMENT C.PDF UNFINISHED BUSINESS COUNCIL/STAFF COMMENTS ADJOURN Mayor:David GrantCouncilmembers:Brenda HoldenFran HolmesDave McClungSteve Scott Regular City Council Agenda September 27, 2021 7:00 p.m. City Hall Address:1245 W Highway 96Arden Hills MN 55112Phone:651 -792 -7800Website:www.cityofardenhills.orgCity 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 will be streamed live on local Cable Channel 16 and available for playback on our website.CALL TO ORDER1.2.3.3.A.Documents:4.4.A.Documents:4.B.Documents:5.5.A.Documents:5.B.Documents:6.6.A.Documents:6.B.Documents:6.C.Documents:6.D.Documents:6.E.Documents:7.8.8.A.Documents:8.B.Documents:8.C.Documents:8.D.Documents:9.9.A.Documents:9.B. Documents: 9.C. Documents: 9.D. Documents: 9.E. Documents: 10. 11. Page 1 of 1 RESPONSE TO PUBLIC INQUIRIES – 3A MEMORANDUM DATE: September 27, 2021 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers FROM: Dave Perrault, City Administrator SUBJECT: Public Inquiry Response from August 9, 2021 City Council meeting Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source: $ $ $ Background At the August 9, 2021, City Council meeting, a resident inquired about the public presentation portion of the agenda. This item was tabled pending discussion at the next work session (September). A verbal response will be provided at the September 27, 2021 City Council meeting. Page 1 of 1 STAFF COMMENTS – 4A MEMORANDUM DATE: TO: FROM: September 27, 2021 Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers Dave Perrault, City Administrator David Swearingen, Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer SUBJECT: Transportation Update Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source: $ $ $ A verbal update will be provided at the City Council meeting. Page 1 of 1 STAFF COMMENTS – 4B MEMORANDUM DATE: September 27, 2021 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers FROM: Dave Perrault, City Administrator SUBJECT: Clean Up Day Update Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source: $ $ $ Background Clean Up Day will be held on Saturday, October 2 at Green Lights Recycling in Blaine. A verbal update will be provided at the City Council meeting. Approved: Approved: September 27, 2021 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION AUGUST 16, 2021 5:00 P.M. - ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Mayor Grant called to order the City Council Work Session at 5:00 p.m. Present: Mayor David Grant, Councilmembers Fran Holmes, Dave McClung (attending remotely) and Steve Scott Absent: Brenda Holden (excused) Also present: City Administrator Dave Perrault, Interim Public Works Director David Swearingen, Finance Director Gayle Bauman, Senior Planner Jessica Jagoe, Communications Coordinator Gretchen Needham, Deputy City Clerk Jolene Trauba, and HR Green Lead Scientist Shawn Tracy Mayor Grant wished to discuss Item 1E after 1A. 1. AGENDA ITEMS A.MS4 Permit Discussion HR Green Lead Scientist Tracy gave a presentation regarding the MS4 (Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System) General Permit. He reviewed Minimum Control Measures (MCM), and described the application status, workplan, new permit requirements and estimated staff time needed to fulfill permit requirements. Mr. Tracy explained there are four lakes in the workplan; Little Johanna, Long, Pike and Valentine. Long and Pike lakes aren’t in Arden Hills, but the city is connected to them via the Rice Creek Watershed. The permit describes all the things that can be done to make sure ordinances are being met, but it only requires to show that progress is being made. The permit is managed at the federal level but implemented at the local level by the MN Pollution Control Agency. Councilmember Holmes asked what was the biggest issue in Arden Hills. Mr. Tracy responded that in general the biggest issues are phosphorus, sediment, bacteria and salt. He felt the first year of the permit could require 1200-1500 hours of staff time. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – AUGUST 16, 2021 2 Councilmember Scott asked if a smaller city had a different level of compliance as a larger one. Mr. Tracy replied that some small cities that discharge into impaired or special bodies of water have to meet all the requirements of a city of 10,000 and greater. B. State of the City Update Communications Coordinator Needham stated the State of the City is scheduled for 7:30 a.m., Thursday, October 7, in the Marsden Room at the Ramsey County Public Works Facility. The event will be videotaped and broadcast by NineNorth and a link will be provided on the City website. She would like to review the list of topics. City Administrator Perrault asked with the Delta variant on the rise, if the Council would like to go back to similar format as in 2020 with the Mayor making a video recording. Mayor Grant said he would like Councilmember’s participation with everyone taking a topic, that could be edited together. Communications Coordinator Needham said they could prerecord the segments. Mayor Grant added they could ask for questions in advance. Councilmember Holmes felt it was premature to consider not having the event be live. Communications Coordinator Needham commented that the nice thing about prerecording is that if they decide they want to put it aside they can, but they would have it to use if they wanted. Mayor Grant agreed and said they could prerecord but it could be delivered live. They could make a final determination in late September and if they will prerecord they can ask for questions from the public. Councilmember Scott suggested they discuss the new pedestrian crossing on Hamline Avenue, and possibly new homes at the old fire station. Councilmember McClung said they may also want to add information about the new fire station. Councilmember Holmes mentioned discussing trails expense and TCAAP. Councilmember Holmes thanked Communications Coordinator Needham for the good job she’s done for the City and expressed good wishes for her next endeavor. C. 2022 Preliminary General Fund Budget Finance Director Bauman stated she would be reviewing information on the preliminary general fund numbers for 2022. The City is required to adopt a maximum tax levy by the end of September. For the purpose of discussion, there is a 3% tax levy increase reflected in the budget. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – AUGUST 16, 2021 3 Finance Director Bauman reviewed the overall General Fund budget summary, revenues by source, expenditures by department and by type. She discussed the tax levy history, the implications of the proposed tax levy and General Fund tax levy assumptions. She discussed budgeted amounts versus actual activity by year and other funds relying on tax levy dollars. Finance Director Bauman said the current assumption for wages and benefits is a 3% COLA, 8% health insurance increase and 3% dental increase. She asked if any of those assumptions should be changed. City Administrator Perrault commented that the health insurance increase was a preliminary number from the provider. Councilmember Holmes felt they shouldn’t be budgeting for a hypothetical project when discussing building permit fee revenue. Councilmember Scott said a placeholder would be beneficial. Councilmember McClung agreed. Finance Director Bauman said it is anticipated that $200,000 of the $240,000 set for 2021 sealcoating and resurfacing would be used. She wondered if the Council wanted to keep it at $240,000 for 2022. After a brief discussion, direction from Council was to set it at $220,000. Finance Director Bauman said the placeholder for the TCAAP budget (legal and financial consultants) is $89,400 for 2022. Should this amount be reduced? After discussion, direction from Council was to leave it as is. Finance Director Bauman said if they would like to talk about the maximum levy at another work session they could but she needed to know the range where they were comfortable. Councilmember Scott felt they shouldn’t underbudget and should move up a bit from 3%, to between 3 and 5%. Councilmember Holmes said 3-5%. Councilmember McClung was comfortable with 3%. Mayor Grant said he was probably on the lower side but staff should come back with a 3-5% range. D. City Diseased Tree Control Program Interim Public Works Director Swearingen stated they are specifically talking about he Emerald Ash Borer Management Plan. He reviewed the action steps in the current plan. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – AUGUST 16, 2021 4 Interim Public Works Director Swearingen said the last treatments of City owned trees was in 2016 and 2018. Public Works recently completed a citywide tree inspection to determine all diseased trees on public and private property. All public trees were located, privately owned trees were located only if they were diseased. There was a total of 75 ash trees located on public land and each tree was rated from very good to very poor. He asked for Council to discuss the current plan and propose modifications if necessary. Mayor Grant felt they should treat our trees, and that the cost was a small amount versus taking them down. Interim Public Works Director Swearingen said the lowest treatment quote they received was $85.50 per tree, but that could go down now that they know the actual number of trees is double what was previously treated. Councilmember Holmes felt treating the trees was well worth the expense. Mayor Grant suggested they combing treating the trees with planting a few new trees that will grow nearby the ash trees. Interim Public Works Director Swearingen said Roseville is planting “buddy” trees near ash trees that are declining. Councilmember Scott added that he has two large ash trees that he started treating twice a year in 2014, and he agreed with treating City trees. Mayor Grant suggested that he’d like to see residents be able to get the same price as the City per tree. Interim Public Works Director Swearingen asked if the Council would like to modify the current plan. Discussion ensued regarding types of treatment. City Administrator Perrault suggested that staff could create a new shorter policy and bring it for Council approval. Mayor Grant felt the policy was out of date and an updated policy could be brought back to another work session or brought for approval at a regular meeting. E. City Owned Parcel at 3588 Ridgewood Road (discussed after item 1A) Senior Planner Jagoe stated that earlier this year, the City was contacted by an interested party regarding purchasing the City owned parcel at 3588 Ridgewood Road. About a month ago there was a second inquiry from another interested party. The City Attorney was directed to begin the process of a title search, and on August 6th, the City received the completed title report which confirmed that the property came from State through County as part of turnback of the old Snelling Avenue corridor ROW. There are no deed restrictions prohibiting the City from selling ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – AUGUST 16, 2021 5 this parcel. The lot is considered nonconforming, and the City Attorney confirmed that a variance for the building of a structure on the lot would be required. Senior Planner Jagoe said the Council is being asked if there is interest in selling the parcel. If so, staff will need direction on handling the variance. The City could process a variance ahead of the listing, or disclose that as part of the listing that a potential buyer would need to have a variance applied for and approved prior to closing on the property. Interim Public Works Director Swearingen verified that water and sewer stubs do not exist for the property, so the extension of services to the property must be connected at the City mainline located within the street which is more costly as a result. This is additional information that would be beneficial to include in the listing and would be at the expense of the future buyer to install. Also, Ramsey County has the property value listed at $68,400.00. If the Council is interested in moving forward, Staff would begin the process of listing the property and allow a defined period of time for offers to be submitted. Councilmember Holmes asked if the required setbacks would allow a home to be built. Senior Planner Jagoe indicated they had run some hypothetical scenarios on GIS and felt they could, but that a Future Buyer would need to demonstrate setback compliance as part of the variance request. Councilmember Holmes didn’t like the idea of having more variances on the property, other than the variance for a nonconforming smaller lot. She would want the buyer to know that other variances wouldn’t be granted. City Administrator Perrault commented that the lot has a fairly steep slope. Councilmember McClung said his concern is selling a nonconforming lot and he is hard pressed to support it. Discussion ensued regarding the driveway of the adjoining lot. Councilmember Scott said the property doesn’t seem to have much value to the City so he was leaning toward selling it. Mayor Grant said he would be willing to grant the 500-foot variance but didn’t want to see other variances to make it work. He wondered if Council would be all right selling the lot if the City stipulated that no other variances would be granted. Councilmember McClung stated he’d still have problems with that. Mayor Grant asked what if the City were to take offers and the bidders had to submit drawings in advance of the sale? Councilmember McClung replied that would be asking them to put a lot of money into the property when they may not get the lot. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – AUGUST 16, 2021 6 City Administrator Perrault reminded Council that they could have the Council issue a variance before the listing, or they could list it for sale but clearly note on the disclosure documents that the variance needs to be approved before the closing of the property. Councilmember Holmes said she had no problem selling the lot but she was not inclined to give additional variances. City Administrator Perrault said there wasn’t a way to stop someone from applying for variances. Mayor Grant noted that a buyer should beware, they would grant the 500-foot variance but reserve the right to not sell. Staff should work with the City Attorney to determine the best way to list the property. F. Mask Discussion Mayor Grant reported that he had received emails and phone calls suggesting parents not wanting their children to go back to school without mask mandates at the school, and wanting to know what the City can do about requiring masks in public buildings. City Administrator Perrault stated the City Attorney said that because we are still under an emergency declaration so legally we can do a city-wide mask mandate, but logistically it would be difficult and suggested we wait until a broader mandate comes from Ramsey County or the State. Enforcement would be the most difficult issue. No adjoining cities have a city-wide mask mandate at this time. Masks are currently required for staff at City Hall, visitors are encouraged to wear them. There is also a jurisdictional issue between the City and the School Districts. Councilmember Scott felt they should keep the mandate at City Hall but leave it up to individual businesses and schools. Councilmember Holmes thought the mandate also should extend to visitors at City Hall. Councilmember McClung agreed with City Hall only, for everyone. Mayor Grant said it was within their purview to regulate City Hall, but he was unsure of the shared maintenance facility. It was agreed that signs would be posted and a news flash sent to notify City Hall visitors that masks must be worn inside. G. Public Comment Discussion City Administrator Perrault stated the issue is whether or not items on the agenda can be addressed during the Public Comment section of a meeting. Currently, if an item is on the agenda it cannot be addressed during the Public Comment period, with the exception of a Public Hearing. Portions of the language have been on the agenda since 1996. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – AUGUST 16, 2021 7 Mayor Grant said he thought they didn’t take public comments on everything on the agenda because not every item should be a public hearing. But they should encourage residents to call or email Council members, and perhaps they could add that to the verbiage. Councilmember Holmes felt residents should be able to comment on all agenda items. Councilmember Scott agreed that people should be able to come forward in public and address the Council about items on that night’s agenda. City Administrator Perrault noted that Councilmember Holden had brought this item up in Council Comments at a previous meeting. Councilmember McClung said he was open to hear whatever a resident had to say as long as it was within a time limit, whether it was on the agenda or not, apart from a Public Hearing. Mayor Grant suggested they wait to hear from the City Attorney and Councilmember Holden and bring the item back at another work session. H. Council Tracker After discussion, no items were deleted from the Tracker. TCAAP communications were discussed. Council directed staff to move forward with messaging but not add it to the Tracker. 2. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND STAFF UPDATES Councilmember Holmes discussed weeds in a catch basin that were cut back, someone complained they were cut down but they are willing to weed the area. City Administrator Perrault said they would need to sign a volunteer waiver form. Interim Public Works Director Swearingen said he should be able to locate a planting plan. Mayor Grant asked if PCI ratings had come in. Interim Public Works Director Swearingen replied they have been received. Staff will be reviewing them, create visuals and analyze the data. Mayor Grant noted that Boston Scientific has excavated a large area. Interim Public Works Director Swearingen thought they were creating underground storm water storage in conjunction with their building addition. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – AUGUST 16, 2021 8 ADJOURN Mayor Grant adjourned the City Council Work Session at 7:56 p.m. __________________________ __________________________ Jolene Trauba David Grant Deputy City Clerk Mayor Approved: September 27, 2021 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 23, 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 Fran Holmes, Dave McClung (attending remotely) and Steve Scott Absent: Councilmember Brenda Holden (excused) Also present: Finance Director Gayle Bauman; Interim Public Works Director David Swearingen; Senior Planner Jessica Jagoe; City Attorney Joel Jamnik; and City Clerk Julie Hanson PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Councilmember Holmes moved and Councilmember Scott seconded a motion to approve the meeting agenda. A roll call vote was taken. The motion carried (4-0). 2. PUBLIC INQUIRIES/INFORMATIONAL None. 3. RESPONSE TO PUBLIC INQUIRIES A. Public Inquiry Response from August 9, 2021 City Council Meeting Finance Director Bauman stated a question was asked about the public comment section of the agenda. She noted the Council discussed this topic at the August 16 worksession and the matter was tabled to a September work session. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – AUGUST 23, 2021 2 4. STAFF COMMENTS A. Transportation Update Interim Public Works Director Swearingen reported the 2021 PMP project was getting closer to completion. He noted the utility work that requires excavation has been completed. He explained Glen Paul Avenue, Edge Water Avenue and the Gerald cul-de-sac have been paved with the initial base course. He stated up to date information regarding the project was available on the City’s website. Interim Public Works Director Swearingen stated the Hamline Avenue crosswalk was now complete and all traffic control measures have been removed. Interim Public Works Director Swearingen explained the I-35W MNPASS project was nearing completion and the majority of the traffic control measures have been removed. He noted the temporary traffic signal has been removed at E2 and 35W. He indicated Ramsey County would be conducting a traffic study to see if this traffic signal was warranted. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. July 19, 2021, City Council Work Session B. July 26, 2021, Special City Council Work Session C. July 26, 2021, Regular City Council MOTION: Councilmember Holmes moved and Councilmember McClung seconded a motion to approve the July 19, 2021, City Council Work Session minutes, July 26, 2021, Special City Council Work Session minutes; and July 26, 2021, Regular City Council meeting minutes as presented. A roll call vote was taken. The motion carried (4-0). 6. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Motion to Approve Consent Agenda Item - Claims and Payroll B. Motion to Approve Resolution 2021-045 Accepting a Donation from the Aden Hills Foundation C. Motion to Approve Appointment of Building Inspector D. Motion to Accept Resignation of Communications Coordinator E. Motion to Approve Recruiting Communications Coordinator MOTION: Councilmember Holmes moved and Councilmember Scott 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 (4-0). 7. PULLED CONSENT ITEMS None. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – AUGUST 23, 2021 3 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Arden Oaks Street Improvement Project Larry Poppler, TKDA, stated on July 26, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution 2021-042 receiving the feasibility report and calling for a public hearing to consider proposed improvements for the Arden Oaks Street Improvements Project. Projects involving special assessments generally require two public hearings commonly known as an improvement hearing and an assessment hearing. The subject hearing for August 23 is the improvement hearing. The purpose of the improvement hearing is for the City Council to discuss a specific local improvement before ordering it done. The second public hearing is the assessment hearing which is scheduled after the project has received contractor bids to provide property owners an opportunity to express concerns about the actual special assessments. Mr. Poppler discussed the existing conditions of the Arden Oaks Street Improvement area noting it was originally constructed in the mid to late 1980’s. He noted the pavement received a rating of 30 out of 100, but the concrete curb and gutter was in good condition. He did not recommend a mill and overlay for this roadway. Rather, staff recommended a pavement reclamation be pursued. It was noted as part of the project sanitary sewer rings would be replaced. The estimated costs for the project were reviewed, along with the project timeline. The reclamation process was discussed in further detail and staff recommended the Council hold a public hearing on the Arden Oaks Street Improvement Project. Councilmember Holmes explained the City was investigating the trucks that are turning around in the neighborhood. Mayor Grant discussed the City’s assessment policy noting the expense for the street was split 50/50 between the City and the benefiting residents. Councilmember Scott asked if this project were to move forward, residents would pay approximately $65.40 per month beginning in 2023. Mayor Grant indicated residents have the ability to pay assessments up front or over time. Mayor Grant opened the public hearing at 7:30 p.m. Paul Smyth, 1453 Arden Oaks Drive, asked how residents would get in and out of the neighborhood during the project. Mr. Poppler explained this project would not be as intrusive as a full reconstruction. He discussed how long it would take for concrete work to cure and how this may require residents to park next to the curb during this time. He commented at all other times during the project, residents would have access to their driveways. Tom House, 1483 Arden Oaks Drive, requested staff include the neighbors in the cul-de-sac design. He reported the traffic that was going through the street was unacceptable. He requested further information on how garbage and mail would be handled during construction. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – AUGUST 23, 2021 4 Mr. Poppler stated the contractor will be acutely aware of when garbage, delivery trucks and mail came to ensure these services remained in place. He reported the existing mailboxes would stay in their same location. Barbara Muller, 1486 Arden Oaks Drive, stated she supported the use of rain gardens, but explained she does not want one in her front yard. Mr. Poppler explained an open house type meeting would be held in the near future where the plans would be further discussed with the neighbors. He indicated feedback would be taken at the open house meeting. Terry Paulus, 1462 Arden Oaks Drive, commented he lived right on the cul-de-sac and stated he supported the reduced circumference. He did not believe a rain garden would be feasible on his property. Dennis Foster, 1415 Arden Oaks Drive, questioned how an underground sprinkler would be handled on his property. Mr. Poppler encouraged residents with underground sprinklers to mark the heads with flags. Interim Public Works Director Swearingen stated if the heads are damaged by a contractor, the heads will be replaced. He noted invisible fences were the responsibility of the residents. Colleen Paulus, 1462 Arden Oaks Drive, discussed the amount of water that collects on her property from neighboring properties. She asked if those drainage lines should be marked. Mr. Poppler recommended residents with private drainage lines send him an email regarding this information. Councilmember Holmes commented there would be future meetings where residents can address staff regarding this project, or residents could contact staff at any time with comments or questions. Mark McCloskey, 1450 Arden Oaks Drive, stated he lived just off the cul-de-sac. He discussed how difficult it was for the snow plows to maneuver through the cul-de-sac and back to the road given the odd angle, noting chunks of street have been removed by the plow drivers. Alex Schierman, 1476 Arden Oaks Drive, asked if street lights could be considered for this street. He commented he has lived on this street for the past five years and his car has been broken into three different times. Interim Public Works Director Swearingen commented street light installation would have to be coordinated with Xcel Energy and would not be part of the street improvement project. Councilmember Scott discussed how important it was for homes to have exterior lighting in order to deter crime. With no one coming forward to speak, Mayor Grant closed the public hearing at 7:48 p.m. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – AUGUST 23, 2021 5 B. Lexington Avenue and Target Road Traffic Signal System Improvements Interim Public Works Director Swearingen stated on August 9, 2021, City Council approved Resolution 2021-044 receiving the feasibility report for the potential traffic signal system as part of the Lexington Avenue Reconstruction Project and ordering the Improvement Public Hearing. The feasibility report was prepared for the cities of Shoreview and Arden Hills to document proposed improvements, project costs, funding, and assessments for a new traffic signal system installed as part of the Ramsey County Lexington Avenue Reconstruction Project. Interim Public Works Director Swearingen explained projects involving special assessments generally require two public hearings commonly known as an improvement hearing and an assessment hearing. The subject hearing for August 23 is the improvement hearing. The purpose of the improvement hearing is for the City Council to discuss a specific local improvement before ordering it done. The second public hearing is the assessment hearing which will be scheduled after the project has been completed and the actual costs to construct the improvements have been determined. This provides property owners an opportunity to express concerns about the actual special assessments. Interim Public Works Director Swearingen reported at the improvement hearing, interested persons may voice their opinion regarding the proposed project improvements and whether or not they are in the proposed assessment area. A reasonable estimate of the total amount to be assessed and the description of the methodology used to calculate individual assessments for affected parcels is contained within the feasibility report. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, notices of the public hearing were published in the Pioneer Press on August 10, 2021 and August 17, 2021. A notice was also mailed to each property within the draft assessment roll area on August 10, 2021. Prior to opening the hearing, City staff will present general information regarding the scope of the proposed improvements, the overall cost and funding for the project, and assessments that apply for this project. Interim Public Works Director Swearingen stated the master PUD agreement states that full development of the Lexington Station commercial property will include a new access driveway aligned with Target Road to replace the current access point along Lexington Avenue. The new access is required to include the proposed traffic signal at Target Road based on a completed traffic study. The master PUD agreement further requires the developer of the Lexington Station site to pay for or accept an assessment against the project property for the cost of the access improvements, including the traffic signal. Staff commented further on the project and recommended the Council hold a public hearing. Councilmember Holmes thanked staff for the detailed staff report. She appreciated the fact that the signals along Lexington Avenue would be synchronized. She asked if Scenario 1 or Scenario 2 would be pursued. Interim Public Works Director Swearingen explained after discussions with the property owners, Scenario 2 would be brought forward at the assessment hearing. Mayor Grant opened the public hearing at 7:54 p.m. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – AUGUST 23, 2021 6 With no one coming forward to speak, Mayor Grant closed the public hearing at 7:55 p.m. C. Planning Case 21-017 – Planned Unit Development Amendment – Mounds View Public Schools Senior Planner Jagoe stated at the May 22, 2019 and subsequently amended on April 27, 2020, the City Council approved Planning Case 18-014 for a Planned Unit Development with Mounds View Public Schools for Mounds View High School. The amendment added 14 additional conditions to the 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 terms of the PUD approval require the School District to implement safety improvements on Lake Valentine Road to address traffic and increased pedestrian crossings between the school building and the north parking lot, including installation of turn lanes and other access improvements, trail and sidewalk improvements, pedestrian signal, signage and striping modifications, and drainage and utility improvements. Senior Planner Jagoe reported the Applicant originally proposed two separate phases of traffic and pedestrian safety improvements for Lake Valentine Road. Phase 1 safety improvements, installed in 2020, which 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. Senior Planner Jagoe commented 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. Staff commented further on the request and recommended the Council hold a public hearing. Councilmember Holmes discussed the history of this project and noted the change was required due to the fact the School District could not obtain land from the State of Minnesota. Senior Planner Jagoe reported this was the case and noted the School District was for this review seeking an extension of time under the PUD for completion of Phase 2 of the project. Mayor Grant opened the public hearing at 7:59 p.m. With no one coming forward to speak, Mayor Grant closed the public hearing at 8:00 p.m. D. Planning Case 21-018 – Ordinance Amendment Chapter 13, Zoning Code, Section 1330.02, Subd. 1, Classification of Lakes Senior Planner Jagoe stated earlier this year, the City Council had reviewed a variance request to construct an accessory structure near the shoreline along Lake Johanna and amended the Shoreland Regulations to permit accessory structures within the required structure setback from the ordinary high water level of up to 100 square feet in size and 8 feet in height. During that ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – AUGUST 23, 2021 7 planning case review it was discovered that there was a discrepancy between the City’s shoreland lake classification for Lake Johanna and Little Johanna from the designation of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Upon further research it was determined that action the City Council had taken in May 1985 approving Resolution 85-22 was never formally processed and approved by the DNR. This resolution had either not been submitted to the DNR or was misplaced in processing on their end. The formal request of Resolution 85-22 to the DNR was for shoreland reclassification of Lake Johanna, Little Johanna Lake, and Karth Lake from Recreational Development to General Development. Senior Planner Jagoe explained this past month City Staff contacted Dan Scollan, East Metro Area Hydrologist with the DNR, regarding next steps and available options for proceeding with Resolution 85-22. Mr. Scollan had indicated that the DNR had reviewed the 1984/85 documentation and would proceed with approval of Resolution 85-22 as submitted. Their decision in support of the reclassifications is the result of the lake classification factors having not appreciably changed since 1985. Looking at all of the classification criteria holistically, the DNR still agreed with the City’s reasoning presented in 1985 and concurred that the area development is still consistent with the 1985 Council request as outlined. At the June 7, 2021, City Council Special Work Session, staff was given direction to submit Resolution 85-22 to the DNR as approved on May 13, 1985. This action necessitated an ordinance amendment to Section 1330.02 Subd. 1, Classification of Lakes to classify Little Johanna as General Development. Staff commented further on the request and recommended the Council hold a public hearing. Councilmember McClung indicated this item was taking the actions made in 1985 and making them correct. Senior Planner Jagoe reported this was the case, noting this was a housekeeping matter. Mayor Grant opened the public hearing at 8:04 p.m. With no one coming forward to speak, Mayor Grant closed the public hearing at 8:05 p.m. E. Planning Case 21-016 – Site Plan Review – 3900 Bethel Drive – Bolton & Menk on behalf of Bethel University Senior Planner Jagoe stated Bethel University was approved a Conditional Use Permit Amendment on May 3, 2021 for stadium field upgrades which included the addition of a new track around it and practice fields to be converted into multi-purpose fields in the southern quadrant of their main campus at 3900 Bethel Drive. The CUP Amendment application noted that Bethel University was proposing changes to the scoreboard. Conditions of the CUP Amendment approval were that a separate permit shall be required for the scoreboard and that prior to replacement of sound system, Bethel University would be required to submit new sound system plans to the City Council for approval. The Applicant is proposing to convert the existing electronic scoreboard to a LED/Video capable scoreboard with a sound system fully contained within the accessory structure. Staff reviewed the Site Data and Plan Evaluation in further detail with the Council and recommended the Council hold a public hearing. Mayor Grant questioned if the distance to the property line was to the railroad. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – AUGUST 23, 2021 8 Senior Planner Jagoe explained this was to the Bethel University property line. Councilmember Holmes discussed the noise that would be generated from the new sound system and asked what the top decibel level would be. Jeff Besserman, Nevco representative, explained this was estimated to be 70 to 80 decibels. He reported at the maximum level of the system directly out of the speakers would be 135 decibels and stated this would be reduced as sound goes away from the sound speakers. He commented on the speaker design further noting it was designed to direct sound towards the bleacher area. Councilmember McClung asked how many times the scoreboard would be used each year. Mark Posner, Bethel University representative, estimated there were up to eight home football games and one possible graduation event each year. Mayor Grant opened the public hearing at 8:20 p.m. Barbara Muller, 1486 Arden Oaks Drive, commented she did not particularly appreciate the sound coming from the football games currently. She feared that the games would be even more obtrusive on the neighbors given the fact the scoreboard size would be larger. Mr. Besserman explained the existing sound system had no directional control. He reported the new sound system would direct sound towards the bleacher/field area and away from the neighborhood. He indicated this would reduce the noise and sound heard by the adjacent homes. With no one coming forward to speak, Mayor Grant closed the public hearing at 8:26 p.m. 9. NEW BUSINESS A. Resolution 2021-046 Ordering Improvements and Preparation of Plans and Specifications – Arden Oaks Street Improvements Project Interim Public Works Director Swearingen stated following the public hearing under agenda item No. 8A, the next step in the project delivery process is to approve a resolution ordering the improvements and the preparation of plans and specifications for the Arden Oaks Street Improvements Project. The resolution document would order the improvements and plans in accordance with the recommendations provided in the project feasibility report. Councilmember McClung indicated this roadway needs to be replaced. He thanked all of the residents that spoke this evening and encouraged these residents to continue to engage with the City as this project moves forward. Mayor Grant urged TKDA to address the concerns that were raised regarding the cul-de-sac. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – AUGUST 23, 2021 9 MOTION: Councilmember Holmes moved and Mayor Grant seconded a motion to adopt Resolution #2021-046 – Ordering Improvement and Preparation of Plans and Specifications for the Arden Oaks Street Improvement Project. A roll call vote was taken. The motion carried (4-0). B. Resolution 2021-047 Ordering Improvements and Preparation of Plans and Specifications – Lexington Avenue and target Road Traffic Signal System Improvements Interim Public Works Director Swearingen stated following the public hearing under agenda item No. 8B, this next step in the project delivery process is to approve a resolution ordering the improvements and the preparation of plans and specifications for Lexington Avenue and Target Rd Traffic Signal System Improvements. The resolution document would order the improvements and plans in accordance with the recommendations provided in the project feasibility report. MOTION: Councilmember McClung moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a motion to adopt Resolution #2021-047 Ordering Improvements and Preparation of Plans and Specifications for the Lexington Avenue and Target Road Traffic Signal System Improvements. A roll call vote was taken. The motion carried (4-0). C. Planning Case 21-017 – Planned Unit Development Amendment – Mounds View Public Schools Senior Planner Jagoe stated the City Council approved Planning Case 18-014 for a Planned Unit Development with Mounds View Public Schools for Mounds View High School in 2019 and subsequently amended in 2020. 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 terms of the PUD approval requires the School District to implement safety improvements on Lake Valentine Road in two phases to address traffic and increased pedestrian crossings between the school building and the north parking lot, including installation of turn lanes and other access improvements, trail and sidewalk improvements, pedestrian signal, signage and striping modifications, and drainage and utility improvements. The current schedule in the approved PUD does not allow the School District sufficient time for completion in 2021 due to design changes for realignment on school district land. The Applicant is requesting the City Council consider an extension of the deadline to 2022. Senior Planner Jagoe offered the following Findings of Fact: 1. The properties located at 1900 and 1901 Lake Valentine Road are located in the R-1 Single Family Residential District. 2. The proposed conditions when implemented will create a safer environment for pedestrian movement across Lake Valentine Road. 3. The proposed roadway improvements will improve traffic flow through the road section adjacent to the school. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – AUGUST 23, 2021 10 4. With the applied conditions, the application is not anticipated to create a negative impact on the immediate area or the community as a whole. 5. The traffic and pedestrian study was reviewed as part of the April 2020 Amended PUD application by City and School District staff. 6. The City and School District staff concur on the proposed conditions and recommended improvements. 7. A public hearing for a PUD Amendment request is required before the request can be brought before the City Council. 8. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on August 4, 2021. Senior Planner Jagoe explained the Planning Commission reviewed this application at their August 4, 2021 meeting. At that time, they recommended approval of the Mounds View Public Schools application for a Planned Unit Development Amendment by a 5-0 vote with the following conditions: 1. Extension on timeline for construction and realignment of the west parking lot entrance to align with the west school site entrance on the south side of Lake Valentine Road (Pick- up/Drop-off Access) to be completed prior to the start of the 2022-2023 school year. The School District shall submit a revised design and layout for the road and safety improvements on existing school property Site Plan Review and approval no later than December 31, 2021. 2. All other conditions of the original Planned Unit Development and Amended Planned Unit Development shall remain in full force and effect. Councilmember McClung asked if staff would have input on this project as it moves forward. Interim Public Works Director Swearingen explained staff would see this project through to completion. MOTION: Councilmember Holmes moved and Councilmember McClung seconded a motion to approve Planning Case 21-017 for a Planned Unit Development Amendment for Mounds View Public Schools for an extension for the timing of construction of road and safety improvements. A roll call vote was taken. The motion carried (4-0). D. Planning Case 21-18 – Ordinance 2021-007 Amending Chapter 13, Zoning Code, Section 1330.02, Subd. 1, Classification of Lakes and Authorizing Publication of Ordinance Senior Planner Jagoe stated the City Council was asked to hold the required public hearing for Planning Case 21-018 under Agenda Item 8D. A full evaluation of the proposed amendment and supporting documents were included in the staff report under Agenda Item 8D. The remainder of this memo focuses on the requested approvals, findings of fact and the staff recommended options and motion language. Senior Planner Jagoe offered the following Findings of Fact: ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – AUGUST 23, 2021 11 1. The City of Arden Hills is proposing amendments to the language of Chapter 13 – Zoning Code of the City Code. 2. The City of Arden Hills is proposing to classify Little Johanna as a General Development Lake. 3. Amendments to the Shoreland Regulations require approval from the Minnesota DNR. 4. Amendments to the Zoning Code regulations require a public hearing prior to action by the City Council. 5. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on August 4, 2021. Senior Planner Jagoe explained the Planning Commission reviewed this application at their August 4, 2021 meeting. At that time, they recommended approval of Planning Case 21-018 for a Zoning Code Amendment to Chapter 13 of the Arden Hills City Code to amend the lake classification for Little Johanna from a Recreational Development Lake to a General Development Lake by a 5-0 vote. MOTION: Councilmember Holmes moved and Councilmember McClung seconded a motion to approve Planning Case 21-018 for an amendment to the language Section 1330.02 Subd. 1, of the Arden Hills City Code to amend the lake classification for Little Johanna from a Recreational Development Lake to a General Development Lake. A roll call vote was taken. The motion carried (4- 0). E. Planning Case 21-016 – Resolution 2021-048 – Site Plan Review – 3900 Bethel Drive – Bolton & Menk on Behalf of Bethel University Senior Planner Jagoe stated Bethel University was approved a Conditional Use Permit Amendment on May 3, 2021 for stadium field upgrades which included the addition of a new track around it and practice fields to be converted into multi-purpose fields in the southern quadrant of their main campus at 3900 Bethel Drive. The CUP Amendment application noted that Bethel University was proposing changes to the scoreboard. Conditions of the CUP Amendment approval were that a separate permit shall be required for the scoreboard and that prior to replacement of sound system, Bethel University would be required to submit new sound system plans to the City Council for approval. The Applicant is proposing to convert the existing electronic scoreboard to a LED/Video capable scoreboard with a sound system fully contained within the accessory structure. The City Council is not required to hold a public hearing for a Site Plan Review. For this application, the public was given an opportunity to comment on Planning Case 21-016 under Agenda Item 8E. A full evaluation of the proposed site plan review and improvements are included in the staff report under Agenda Item 8E. Staff offered the following Findings of Fact: General Findings: 1. The Bethel University main campus at 3900 Bethel Drive is located in the Institutional Zoning District. 2. A Higher Education, College Campus is a Conditional Use in the Institutional District. 3. Bethel University operates under a Conditional Use Permit Master Plan. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – AUGUST 23, 2021 12 4. Athletic fields and accessory equipment are permitted under the CUP Master and Amended Plan for Bethel University. 5. Bethel University has requested Site Plan Review approval for installation of a new scoreboard and sound system in the stadium fields and track area. 6. The accessory structure and lighting would be in compliance with all provisions of the Zoning Code. 7. A public hearing is not required for Site Plan Review. 8. The proposed application meets all setback requirements. Site Plan Review Evaluation Findings: 9. The proposed plan is not anticipated to have any impact on traffic or parking conditions because the additions do not include an increase in football field seating. 10. The proposed plan includes the addition of LED lights and will within a reasonable level increase illumination around the stadium fields. 11. The proposed project is reasonable because scoreboards considered an accessory structures are addressed in the Code as reasonable uses within educational athletic facilities. 12. The proposed plan will not produce any permanent noise, odors, vibration, smoke, dust, air pollution, heat, liquid, or solid waste, and other nuisance characteristics. 13. The proposed plan will impact drainage on the site. 14. The proposed plan will not impact school population density. 15. The proposed plan is not expected to have a visual impact on surrounding properties or on land use compatibility with uses and structures on surrounding land or adjoining land values because of distance and existing foliage the new accessory structure will not be easily visible from outside the Bethel University campus. 16. Park dedication requirements are not applicable. 17. The proposed plan does not conflict with the general purpose and intent of the Zoning Code or the Comprehensive Development Plan for the City. 18. A public hearing for a Site Plan Review is not required before the request can be brought before the City Council. 19. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to allow for comment on August 4, 2021. Senior Planner Jagoe reported the Planning Commission reviewed this application at their August 4, 2021 meeting. At that time, they recommended approval of the Bethel University application for Site Plan Review by a 5-0 vote with the following conditions: 1) All conditions of the original Conditional Use Permit and Amendments shall remain in full force and effect. 2) That the project shall be completed in accordance with the plans submitted as amended by the conditions of approval. Any significant changes to these plans, as determined by the Senior Planner, shall require review and approval by the Planning Commission and City Council. 3) The proposed structure shall conform to all other regulations in the City Code. 4) A building permit shall be obtained for the proposed scoreboard. 5) That all building and setback requirements shall be met. 6) The scoreboard height shall not exceed 35 feet. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – AUGUST 23, 2021 13 7) That the sound system being installed within the scoreboard shall meet all applicable standards set by the EPA and MPCA. 8) A separate sign permit shall be required and scoreboard signage must meet all requirements of City Code Section 1250. 9) That the scoreboard shall not be used as a dynamic sign to display sponsorship advertising, messages or videos. 10) A Bethel employee shall control the lighting and sound system at the football field. 11) The use of the sound system and lights at the football field be capped at 10:00 PM, except on nights that have a Bethel University sponsored events. 12) That an automatic dimmer module shall be installed to reduce the nighttime light output of the LED lighting of the scoreboard based on ambient light levels. 13) That the applicant shall cooperate with all reasonable requests from the City to modify direction and intensity of light and sound emitted from the scoreboard to mitigate its impact. 14) The Applicant shall be required to provide photometric calculations for the stadium lighting including the LED lighting of the scoreboard at the property lines of all adjacent residential properties indicating the plan meets ordinance requirements. Councilmember McClung believed the proposed sound system would improve the sound that was going into the neighborhood. Mayor Grant commented on the scoreboard and sound system that was approved for the Mounds View High School and noted there have not been any issues with the new system. Councilmember Scott reported he lived to the north of the stadium near Boston Scientific. He explained he could hear the fans and PA system on a sunny fall day. He thanked Bethel University for being a responsive neighbor. MOTION: Councilmember Holmes moved and Councilmember McClung seconded a motion to approve Planning Case 21-016 for Site Plan Review for Bethel University to update the scoreboard and sound system adjacent to the stadium field and track located in the southern quadrant of the Bethel University Campus. Specific improvements include replacing the electronic scoreboard to an LED/Video capable scoreboard with sound system upgrade subject to the fourteen (14) conditions in the August 23, 2021 report to the City Council. A roll call vote was taken. The motion carried (4-0). 10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. 11. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember McClung reported he has recently had some medical issues noting he was immune compromised, which means he must attend City meetings remotely. He explained he was a fighter and he would continue to fight. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – AUGUST 23, 2021 14 Councilmember Scott congratulated Brandon Patterson for being appointed as the new City’s Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer. Councilmember Scott thanked Gretchen Needham for her contributions as the Communications Coordinator. Councilmember Scott discussed the mandatory water restrictions that were in place at this time. Councilmember Scott thanked the PTRC Committee for making a donation to the Arden Hills Foundation for the purchase of a park bench. Councilmember Holmes explained she served on the Communications Committee with Gretchen Needham. She wished Gretchen all the best in her new endeavors. Mayor Grant wished Gretchen Needham all the best and thanked her for her contributions to the City of Arden Hills. Mayor Grant reported staff would be moving back to regular hours at City Hall after the Labor Day holiday. ADJOURN MOTION: Mayor Grant moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a motion to adjourn. A roll call vote was taken. The motion carried (4-0). Mayor Grant adjourned the Regular City Council Meeting at 8:48 p.m. __________________________ __________________________ Julie Hanson David Grant City Clerk Mayor CONSENT ITEM 6A MEMORANDUM DATE: September 27, 2021 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers Dave Perrault, City Administrator FROM: Gayle Bauman, Finance Director Pang Silseth, Accounting Analyst SUBJECT: Claims and Payroll Listing Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source: N/A N/A N/A Council Should Consider Motion to approve, table or deny the following:  Claims and Payroll Listing All items need a simple majority for action unless otherwise noted. Background Payroll is processed biweekly and accounts payable is processed weekly. Budget Impact N/A Attachments 2021 Payroll #19 $72,766.55 Total Payroll $72,766.55 Paid Claims - 08/31/21 and 09/04/21 through 09/17/2021 (ACH Checks) $22,811.74 (Check Nos. 50314-50352 and ACH Checks) $1,134,419.62 Total Accounts Payable $1,157,231.36 Total Claims $1,229,997.91 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS PAYROLL # 19 CHECKS DATED: 09/17/21 Biweekly: 08/28/21 - 09/10/21 EMPLOYEE DEDUCTIONS AMT.Payment Method FIT 5,752.52 EFT SIT 2,525.66 EFT FICA Oasdi 3,716.33 EFT FICA Medicare 869.17 EFT TOTAL TAXES 12,863.68 Health Premium 2,041.00 A/P Check* Dental Premium 218.43 A/P Check* FSA Health Care Reimb. 0.00 A/P Check* FSA Dependent Care Reimb. 0.00 A/P Check* TOTAL FLEXIBLE SPENDING 2,259.43 HSA Health Saving 380.00 Health Care Savings Plan-Retirement 0.00 EFT Health Care Savings Plan-2% 403.97 EFT Health Care Savings Plan-4% 478.41 EFT TOTAL HEALTH SAVINGS 1,262.38 PERA 3,695.45 EFT ICMA 2,365.35 EFT Central Pension Fund-Union 614.40 A/P Check* MN State Retirement System 750.00 EFT TOTAL RETIREMENT 7,425.20 IUOE 49 Dues (Union) 140.00 A/P Check* LTD/STD Insurance 46.15 A/P Check* PERA Life Insurance 24.00 A/P Check* Life/Addl/Dep Life 33.74 A/P Check* Life/Addl non-tax 9.70 A/P Check* UNUM 19.51 A/P Check* AFLAC 22.76 EFT TOTAL VOLUNTARY 295.86 Total Employee Deductions 24,106.55 Net Payroll 0.00 Direct Deposit 39,388.78 EFT Gross Payroll Tie-Out 63,495.33 Plus City Paid Benefit 9,271.22 TOTAL PAYROLL COST 72,766.55 FICA TIE-OUT Gross Payroll 63,495.33 Less Total FSA 2,259.43 Less Total H.SA 1,262.38 Less Voluntary Ins 32.46 Net P/R Subject to FICA 59,941.06 FICA Oasdi @ 6.20% 3,716.33 FICA Medicare @ 1.45% 869.17 Note: Federal and State Payroll Tax obligations are satisfied by means of utilizing the US Bank Easy Tax Deposit Service. Transfers are typically made up to two days after the payroll date. * A/P Checks can be found on the ACCOUNTS PAYABLE Check Approval report. Checks may be paid this week or the following week. CITY BENEFIT 3,716.33 869.17 4,585.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 4,263.98 421.74 4,685.72 0.00 0.00 Accounts Payable User: Printed: pang.silseth 9/22/2021 4:11 PM Checks by Date - Detail by Check Date Check No Check DateVendor NameVendor No Check Amount Invoice No ReferenceDescription ACH001 US BANK 08/31/2021ACH ARVIM82021 THE UPS STORE 2111-postage 316.56 ARVIM82021 WILLIAMSON-DICKIE-clothing allowance 99.98 BAUMG82021 OFFICEMAX/DEPOT-keyboard & mouse 37.48 BEEBT82021 DAIRY QUEEN #11236-supplies 33.79 CHRIM82021 THE HOME DEPOT-cleaning supplies 105.29 FRIDJ82021 COSTCO WHSE Nite2Unite supplies 41.34 FRIDJ82021 AMZN MKTP US*2P1037K40-phone protection 29.97 FRIDJ82021 AGGREGATE IND NCR-Siems Court 177.84 FRIDJ82021 DULUTH TRADING STORE-clothing allowance 164.00 GEBAM82021 GANDER #662-clothing allowance 102.60 HANSJ82021 THE STAR TRIBUNE-subscription 55.77 HANSJ82021 MINNESOTA STATE COLLEGES-Advance Academy 115.00 HANSJ82021 DAVANNIS-CC Worksession 125.73 HANSJ82021 INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE-Dues 175.00 HANSJ82021 INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE -Dues 115.00 MIKAT82021 THE HOME DEPOT #2828-concrete mix 158.37 MIKAT82021 NORTHERN TOOL+EQUIP-jack lift 184.99 MIKAT82021 APPLE.COM/BILL Icloud storage 0.99 MIKAT82021 NORTHERN TOOL+EQUIP-lights 35.97 VAUGJ82021 MICHAELS STORES-playground prg supplies 9.53 VAUGJ82021 PAPA JOHN'S - penny carnival 23.62 VAUGJ82021 FUN JUMPS ENTERTAINMENT-dunk tank 345.00 VAUGJ82021 TARGETpenny carnival supplies 45.00 VAUGJ82021 TARGETBark & Rec Supplies 43.66 VAUGJ82021 TARGET-penny carnival supplies 131.30 VAUGJ82021 TARGET water day supplies 91.16 VAUGJ82021 SHOREVIEW GAS-bark & rec supplies 6.99 VAUGJ82021 TARGET Playground prg supplies 6.42 VAUGJ82021 HAPPY FACES ENTERTAI-penny carinval caricaturist 233.60 VAUGJ82021 TARGET Playground prg supplies 4.99 VAUGJ82021 MICHAELS STORES-supplies 21.43 VAUGJ82021 WAL-MART-playground prg supplies 27.85 3,066.22Total for this ACH Check for Vendor ACH001: ACH002 AFLAC 08/31/2021ACH 872664 Insurance Premiums- August 2021 45.52 45.52Total for this ACH Check for Vendor ACH002: ACH005 MINNESOTA REVENUE-SALES & USE TAX08/31/2021ACH 72021 July Sales/Use Tax 0.49 72021 July Sales/Use Tax 19,613.84 72021 July Sales/Use Tax 0.16 72021 July Sales/Use Tax 85.51 19,700.00Total for this ACH Check for Vendor ACH005: Page 1AP Checks by Date - Detail by Check Date (9/22/2021 4:11 PM) Check No Check DateVendor NameVendor No Check Amount Invoice No ReferenceDescription 22,811.74Total for 8/31/2021: Report Total (3 checks): 22,811.74 Page 2AP Checks by Date - Detail by Check Date (9/22/2021 4:11 PM) Accounts Payable User: Printed: pang.silseth 9/22/2021 4:12 PM Checks by Date - Detail by Check Date Check No Check DateVendor NameVendor No Check Amount Invoice No ReferenceDescription 0189 GOPHER STATE ONE CALL 09/10/2021ACH 1080186 August Locate 117.45 1080186 August Locate 117.45 1080186 August Locate 117.45 352.35Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 0189: 0549 ABLE HOSE & RUBBER LLC INC 09/10/2021ACH 225623-001 parts 60.61 60.61Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 0549: 0706 CERTIFIED LABORATORIES 09/10/2021ACH 7492566 pesticides 596.60 7492566 supplies 458.58 1,055.18Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 0706: 0761 ELECTRIC PUMP INC 09/10/2021ACH 0071708-IN Repair LS #9 714.45 714.45Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 0761: 1330 MN CLN SERVICES INC 09/10/2021ACH 0921NN01 Janitorial Services-August 2,005.58 2,005.58Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 1330: 5596 ASDCO CONSTRUCTION SUPPLY 09/10/2021ACH 593315 Supplies 398.00 398.00Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 5596: 5665 METERING & TECHNOLOGY SOLUTION INC09/10/2021ACH 20339 Meters 901.00 901.00Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 5665: 7501 KELLY & LEMMONS PA 09/10/2021ACH 56477 August Prosecution 3,052.02 3,052.02Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 7501: MNLI MINNESOTA NATIVE LANDSCAPES INC09/10/2021ACH 30403 Weed Control 7/7/21 220.00 220.00Total for this ACH Check for Vendor MNLI: 1199 ANCHOR SCIENTIFIC INC 09/10/202150314 254058 Supplies-EcoFloat 144.30 Page 1AP Checks by Date - Detail by Check Date (9/22/2021 4:12 PM) Check No Check DateVendor NameVendor No Check Amount Invoice No ReferenceDescription 144.30Total for Check Number 50314: 0131 BEISSWENGERS DO IT BEST 09/10/202150315 492913 misc supplies 6.00 6.00Total for Check Number 50315: 3351 HIGHLAND PRODUCTS GROUP LLC 09/10/202150316 310016166 Malibu Bench 859.00 859.00Total for Check Number 50316: 5609 IDEAL SERVICE INC 09/10/202150317 11325 Booster Station Part 507.60 507.60Total for Check Number 50317: 0257 MINNESOTA DEPT OF HEALTH 09/10/202150318 Q3-2021 Q3-2021 Water Connection 6,432.00 6,432.00Total for Check Number 50318: 10407 NATIONAL DUSTERS AND LONG & SONS CARPET CLEANING09/10/202150319 34602 Carpet and Floor Cleaning 4,516.75 4,516.75Total for Check Number 50319: 10250 PEAK STAFFING INC 09/10/202150320 47593 Office Support 8/23-8/27 37.50 47593 Office Support 8/23-8/27 150.00 47593 Office Support 8/23-8/27 112.50 47593 Office Support 8/23-8/27 112.50 47593 Office Support 8/23-8/27 150.00 47593 Office Support 8/23-8/27 825.00 47593 Office Support 8/23-8/27 112.50 1,500.00Total for Check Number 50320: 22,724.84Total for 9/10/2021: ALPI ALLEGRA PRINT & IMAGING INC 09/13/2021ACH 09132021 Postage: Aug/Sept Newsletter 833.87 833.87Total for this ACH Check for Vendor ALPI: 833.87Total for 9/13/2021: 0243 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL-WASTE WATER09/17/2021ACH 1129314 October Waste Water 70,596.57 70,596.57Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 0243: 0285 XCEL ENERGY 09/17/2021ACH 746001272 7/15/21-8/15/21 278.35 746001272 7/15/21-8/15/21 1,402.02 746001272 7/15/21-8/15/21 1,523.06 746001272 7/15/21-8/15/21 1,994.35 746001272 7/15/21-8/15/21 1,675.37 Page 2AP Checks by Date - Detail by Check Date (9/22/2021 4:12 PM) Check No Check DateVendor NameVendor No Check Amount Invoice No ReferenceDescription 746001272 7/15/21-8/15/21 265.15 746001272 7/15/21-8/15/21 54.72 7,193.02Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 0285: 0319 CITY OF ROSEVILLE 09/17/2021ACH 230324 IT Support-September 6,803.72 6,803.72Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 0319: 0327 STAPLES INC 09/17/2021ACH 3485483002 Supplies 69.99 3485483003 Supplies 37.49 3485483004 Supplies 30.79 138.27Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 0327: 0382 ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST - 106944 09/17/2021ACH PR 21-19 PR Batch 00200.09.2021 ICMA Employee Percent 401PR Batch 00200.09.2021 ICMA Employee Percent 401 365.51 PR 21-19 PR Batch 00200.09.2021 ICMA Employer Percent 401PR Batch 00200.09.2021 ICMA Employer Percent 401 421.74 787.25Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 0382: 0387 ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST #302482 09/17/2021ACH PR 21-19 PR Batch 00200.09.2021 ICMA Employee PercentPR Batch 00200.09.2021 ICMA Employee Percent 263.30 PR 21-19 PR Batch 00200.09.2021 ICMA Employee DeductionPR Batch 00200.09.2021 ICMA Employee Deduction 1,736.54 1,999.84Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 0387: 10363 MINUTE MAKER SECRETARIAL 09/17/2021ACH M1332 8/23 CC Meeting Minutes 275.00 275.00Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 10363: 10365 JENNIFER SHULL 09/17/2021ACH 9132021 Mileage Reimbursement 4.59 9132021 Expense Reimbursement 4.33 8.92Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 10365: 1115 WSB & ASSOCIATES INC 09/17/2021ACH R-010111-000-25 2018 PMP-July 85.00 R-017880-000-4 2021 GIS-July 1,536.00 1,621.00Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 1115: 1125 BOLTON & MENK INC 09/17/2021ACH 274458 2021 PMP 34,415.80 274461 2022 PMP 2,800.00 275481 Lift Station 10 Rehab 2,996.50 40,212.30Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 1125: 1223 ADAM'S PEST CONTROL - MAIN 09/17/2021ACH 3361445 Pest Control-September 71.59 71.59Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 1223: 4447 BRAUN INTERTEC CORPORATION 09/17/2021ACH B265184 2021 PMP Material Testing-August 6,523.07 6,523.07Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 4447: Page 3AP Checks by Date - Detail by Check Date (9/22/2021 4:12 PM) Check No Check DateVendor NameVendor No Check Amount Invoice No ReferenceDescription 5665 METERING & TECHNOLOGY SOLUTION INC09/17/2021ACH 20370 Gateway Receiver 6,819.01 6,819.01Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 5665: 7025 ON SITE COMPANIES -OSSTC INC 09/17/2021ACH 1193661 Pad Lock & Key-Hazelnut 6.00 6.00Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 7025: ANDL ANDERBERG LLC 09/17/2021ACH 211106-01 Fall Rec Guides 1,925.00 1,925.00Total for this ACH Check for Vendor ANDL: 10453 AIR EXPRESS INC 09/17/202150321 HVAC Pay 7 HVAC Pmt 7 -1,811.05 HVAC Pay 7 HVAC Pmt 7 36,221.00 34,409.95Total for Check Number 50321: 8371 ALLIANT ENGINEERING INC 09/17/202150322 67912 Target Rd Signal 02/23-7/31 2,785.00 2,785.00Total for Check Number 50322: 10466 C&L EXCAVATING INC 09/17/202150323 PW-21-0100 Pay3 2021 PMP Pmt 3 781,136.87 PW-21-0100 Pay3 2021 PMP Pmt 3 -39,056.85 742,080.02Total for Check Number 50323: UB*00493 Marjorie Carr 09/17/202150324 Refund Check 001606-000, 1659 Lake View Court 16.75 16.75Total for Check Number 50324: UB*00496 Patrick Charais 09/17/202150325 Refund Check 001399-000, 1703 Chatham Avenue 199.52 199.52Total for Check Number 50325: 1033 COMCAST 09/17/202150326 101030.0921 Service 9/3-10/2 108.35 98681.0921 Service 9/5-10/4 109.71 218.06Total for Check Number 50326: UB*00495 Jeff Draack 09/17/202150327 Refund Check 008489-000, 4392 Arden View Court 251.00 251.00Total for Check Number 50327: UB*00500 Paul Erickson 09/17/202150328 Refund Check 001201-000, 4057 Fairview Avenue N 314.87 314.87Total for Check Number 50328: 1193 FURTHER INC 09/17/202150329 15821251 Participant Fee-September 41.25 41.25Total for Check Number 50329: Page 4AP Checks by Date - Detail by Check Date (9/22/2021 4:12 PM) Check No Check DateVendor NameVendor No Check Amount Invoice No ReferenceDescription UB*00499 David & April Haas 09/17/202150330 Refund Check 005146-000, 1175 Amble Drive 468.04 468.04Total for Check Number 50330: 10218 HR GREEN INC 09/17/202150331 146318 Shorewood Drainage-August 5,933.00 146318 Hamline Ped Crosswalk-August 6,911.19 12,844.19Total for Check Number 50331: 0447 I.U.O.E LOCAL 49 BENEFIT FUND-INSURANCE09/17/202150332 BP3.1021 October Insurance 10,600.00 NB4.1021 October Insurance 1,527.00 12,127.00Total for Check Number 50332: 0390 INT'L UNION OPERATING ENGINEERS-UNION DUES09/17/202150333 1200.0921 September Dues 280.00 280.00Total for Check Number 50333: UB*00492 Julie Lunn 09/17/202150334 Refund Check 007991-000, 3585 Ridgewood Road 27.00 27.00Total for Check Number 50334: 10448 MARCO TECHNOLOGIES LLC 09/17/202150335 451985634 Copier Contract 8/25-9/25 200.35 451985634 Copier Contract 8/25-9/25 35.36 235.71Total for Check Number 50335: 10271 MN PEIP 09/17/202150336 1118965 October Insurance 8,267.88 8,267.88Total for Check Number 50336: 0272 MUNICI-PALS 09/17/202150337 09-142021 Municipals Workshop Registration-JH 60.00 9142021 2021 Dues 40.00 100.00Total for Check Number 50337: UB*00494 Joel Nelson 09/17/202150338 Refund Check 008863-000, 1451 Arden View Drive 233.13 233.13Total for Check Number 50338: UB*00491 Tom Palermo 09/17/202150339 Refund Check 000994-000, 4316 Colleen Court 280.09 280.09Total for Check Number 50339: 10250 PEAK STAFFING INC 09/17/202150340 47595 Office Support 8/30-9/3 104.06 47595 Office Support 8/30-9/3 34.69 47595 Office Support 8/30-9/3 138.75 47595 Office Support 8/30-9/3 104.06 47595 Office Support 8/30-9/3 104.06 47595 Office Support 8/30-9/3 138.75 47595 Office Support 8/30-9/3 763.13 Page 5AP Checks by Date - Detail by Check Date (9/22/2021 4:12 PM) Check No Check DateVendor NameVendor No Check Amount Invoice No ReferenceDescription 1,387.50Total for Check Number 50340: 1208 PREMIUM WATERS INC 09/17/202150341 610207-08-21 August Water 69.48 613317-08-21 August Water 22.98 92.46Total for Check Number 50341: 10373 QUADIENT FINANCE USA INC 09/17/202150342 6418.0821 8/5 Postage 1,000.00 1,000.00Total for Check Number 50342: 0811 RAMSEY COUNTY 09/17/202150343 EMCOM-009493 Fleet Support-August 24.96 EMCOM-009529 911 Dispatch-August 3,978.60 EMCOM-009546 CAD Services-August 544.99 SHRFL-002007 Law Enforcement-September 115,686.34 120,234.89Total for Check Number 50343: UB*00501 Mindy Richardson 09/17/202150344 Refund Check 002531-000, 1448 Arden Place 175.00 175.00Total for Check Number 50344: MISC1 ROBERT KUNZE 09/17/202150345 9132021 Refund Bolton & Menk Charge PC 21-006 #565 106.00 106.00Total for Check Number 50345: SRFC SRF CONSULTING GROUP INC 09/17/202150346 14320.00-7 MVHS Trail Improvements-August 429.58 429.58Total for Check Number 50346: 10354 ST. PAUL PIONEER PRESS 09/17/202150347 821572589 3588 Ridgewood-August 41.40 821572589 Annual Tax Disclosure-August 63.00 821572589 Notice: PC 21-019 #596-August 45.00 821572589 Notice: PC 21-017 #593-August 39.60 821572589 Notice: PC 21-021 #599-August 42.30 821572589 Shoreland Ord Update-August 220.50 821572589 Annual Tax Disclosure-August 63.00 821572589 Arden Oaks PMP-August 91.80 821572589 Chicken Ord-August 46.80 821572589 Shoreland Ord-August 45.90 821572589 Notice: PC 21-020 #603-August 45.00 821572589 Target Rd Signal-August 68.40 812.70Total for Check Number 50347: 10211 SUNRAM CONSTRUCTION INC 09/17/202150348 9132021 Mediated Settlement 22,500.00 22,500.00Total for Check Number 50348: UB*00498 Charles Supino 09/17/202150349 Refund Check 000586-000, 1292 Karth Lake Circle 227.51 227.51Total for Check Number 50349: Page 6AP Checks by Date - Detail by Check Date (9/22/2021 4:12 PM) Check No Check DateVendor NameVendor No Check Amount Invoice No ReferenceDescription 10413 ULTEIG ENGINEERS INC 09/17/202150350 110937 Karth Lake Runoff thru 8/14 618.50 110937 Floral Park thru 8/14 2,651.50 3,270.00Total for Check Number 50350: UB*00502 Jeff Vandersteen 09/17/202150351 Refund Check 006150-000, 4393 Arden View Court 28.32 28.32Total for Check Number 50351: UB*00497 Jeff Zinnecker 09/17/202150352 Refund Check 007739-000, 1136 Hunters Court 436.93 436.93Total for Check Number 50352: 1,110,860.91Total for 9/17/2021: Report Total (64 checks): 1,134,419.62 Page 7AP Checks by Date - Detail by Check Date (9/22/2021 4:12 PM) Page 1 of 1 CONSENT ITEM – 6B MEMORANDUM DATE: September 27, 2021 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers Dave Perrault, City Administrator FROM: Joe Vaughan, Recreation Programmer SUBJECT: Accepting Donation from the Arden Hills Foundation Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source: N/A $1089.00 N/A Council Should Consider Motions to approve, table, or deny the following: • City Council should consider to approve Resolution 2021-052 Accepting a Donation from the Arden Hills Foundation in the amount of $1089.00. All items need a simple majority for action unless otherwise noted. Background The Arden Hills Foundation has been established as a 501c3 organization. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 465.03 for the benefit of its citizens, cities are authorized to accept gifts and bequests for the benefits of recreational services. Discussion The Arden Hills Foundation has donated $1089.00 to the City of Arden Hills for hot coal receptacles and trash barrel lids. To comply with State Statutes, the City needs to acknowledge the donation and issue receipt of the donation to the Arden Hills Foundation. Budget Impact N/A Attachments Attachment A: Resolution 2021-052 To view the final document, access adopted Resolutions via Arden Hills Public Laserfiche Weblink by visiting cityofardenhills.org and clicking on Archived Documents under Helpful Links on our main webpage. CITY OF ARDEN HILLS COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 2021-052 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATION WHEREAS, Arden Hills (“City”) is generally authorized to accept donations of real and personal property pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 465.03 for the benefit of its citizens, and is specifically authorized to accept gifts and bequests for the benefit of recreational services pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 471.17; and WHEREAS, The following entity has offered to contribute the cash amount set forth below to the city: Name of Donor Amount Arden Hills Foundation $1089.00 WHEREAS, All such donations have been contributed to assist the City in the establishment and operation of recreational facilities and programs either alone or in cooperation with others, as allowed by law; and WHEREAS, The City Council finds that it is appropriate to accept the donations offered. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA, THAT: 1. The donation described above is accepted and shall be used to establish recreational facilities either alone or in cooperation with others, as allowed by law. 2. The city clerk is hereby directed to issue receipts to each donor acknowledging the City’s receipt of the donor’s donation. 3. The finance department is hereby authorized to complete any budget adjustments necessary to reflect this donation and corresponding expenditures. PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS THIS 27th DAY OF September, 2021. _______________________________ David Grant, Mayor ATTEST: ______________________________________ Julie Hanson, City Clerk Page 1 DATE: September 27, 2021 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers FROM: Dave Perrault, City Administrator SUBJECT: Convention and Tourism Bureau Agreement with Minnesota Metro North Tourism Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source: N/A N/A N/A Council Should Consider Motions to approve, table, or deny the following: • Convention and Tourism Bureau Agreement with Minnesota Metro North Tourism (DBA Twin Cities Gateway) All items need a simple majority for action unless otherwise noted. Discussion The City Council received a presentation from the Minnesota Metro North Tourism, or Twin Cities Gateway, at their August 9th City Council meeting. The tourism bureau promotes tourism to attract new residents, a strong workforce, new business and new development to the City. By joining this organization, Arden Hills’ businesses and attractions will be included in the bureau’s marketing materials and campaigns. Following approval of this agreement, minor updates to the City’s current hotel/lodging tax ordinance will also be brought forward for approval. This agreement will have an effective date of January 1, 2022. The two hotels that would be affected by this change have been contacted, and both are supportive of moving this forward. Budget Impact The City will expect a small increase in revenue from the administrative fees associated with this agreement. Attachment Attachment A: Convention and Tourism Bureau Agreement with Minnesota Metro North Tourism. CONSENT ITEM – 6C MEMORANDUM 1 CONVENTION AND TOURISM BUREAU AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into this ____ day of ____________________, by and between the City of____________, a Minnesota municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as “City,” and Minnesota Metro North Tourism, a Minnesota non-profit corporation referred to as the “Bureau.” WITNESSETH: The City has enacted a tax on lodging within the City to fund a convention and visitors bureau in accordance with Minnesota Statutes Section 469.190. The Bureau has the staff, facility, and experience to carry out the objectives of promoting the City as a tourist and convention center. The City desires the Bureau to provide the services of a convention and tourism bureau on behalf of the City, and the Bureau desires to provide those services. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises contained herein, sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows: 1. Term. The term of the Agreement shall commence on the 1st day of January 2022 and will continue unless terminated by one of the parties hereto in accordance with paragraph 7 of this Agreement. 2. Services Rendered by Bureau. The Bureau shall furnish the following services: a. Informational services in answering inquiries about the City via mail, telephone, personal, and electronic contacts. b. Prepare and present through websites, audio visual presentations, social networking sites information to the public and groups to attract visitors to the City. c. Provide planning, coordinating, and registration assistance to organizations and businesses. d. Supply support material including, but not limited to, City maps, accommodations list, and information in general. e. Distribute brochures, maps and guides of the city to potential visitors and meeting planners. f. Provide representation at trade shows, conventions, and exhibits to attract new visitors to the City. g. Promote the City as a convention center for Minnesota by regional and statewide advertising of the City’s hospitality industry and attractions. 3. Changes. Basic services provided pursuant to Paragraph 2 of this Agreement shall be without charge to the person or organization utilizing said services unless authorized by contractual agreement or action of the Bureau Board of Directors. 2 4. Budget. The Bureau shall submit its annual budget for review by the City on or before the first day of December of the year preceding the effective date of the budget. Such budget shall detail specifically the uses to which monies received shall be spent to provide the services described in Paragraph 2 of this Agreement. It is understood between the parties that the actual revenues being generated under Paragraph 5 may vary from the amount anticipated in the budget. For this reason, it is agreed that the budget may be modified without prior consent of the City, providing that any adjustments shall be made by a two thirds (2/3) vote of the Bureau Board of Directors. Notwithstanding any other language to the contrary the Bureau shall not expend any sums beyond its revenues. 5. Funding. On the 15th day of each month, the City shall remit to the Bureau, for funding of the Bureau, 95% of the lodging tax payments received by the City, less refunds, in the preceding month during the term of this Agreement. 6. Verification of Expenditures. The Bureau will provide the City a copy of the Bureau’s monthly financial statements, showing monthly, year to date, and budget figures, properly itemized and verified by the Director of the Bureau. The Finance Officer of the city shall have the right of access to the books and records of the Bureau at any time during normal business hours to audit any time of revenue or expenditure. 7. Termination. The city may terminate this Agreement by providing written notice to that effect by December 31st of the preceding calendar year to give at least a one year notice to the other party (i.e. notice given by December 31 2020 would mean agreement dissolves on December 31 2021. Such termination shall be effective on December 31st of the following calendar year in which notice is given. 8. Composition of Bureau’s Board of Directors. City and Bureau agree that the Bureau’s Board of Directors shall be proportionately represented, based on the percentage of lodging fee contributions contributed by the Member City during the preceding year. Each Member City shall have at least one Board Member. For each additional 10%, or portion thereof, above the initial 10% of the overall contribution will entitle the Member City to one additional representative. The first Board Member appointed by the Member City shall be an elected or appointed municipal representative of that Member City. The second Board Member selected by the Member City will be from that community’s lodging industry. Any additional representatives shall be selected at the Member City’s discretion. The term of any Board Member appointed by a Member City shall immediately cease, without further action, upon the termination of membership of that Member City in the Corporation. 9. Hold Harmless. Any and all employees of the Bureau or any other persons, while engaged in the performance of any service required by the Bureau under this Agreement, shall not be considered employees of the City, and any or all claims that may or might arise under the 3 Workers’ Compensation Act of the State of Minnesota on behalf of said employees or other persons while engaged, and any and all claims made by the third party as a consequence of any act or omission on the part of the Bureau, or its agents or employees or other persons while so engaged in any of the services provided to be rendered herein, shall in no way be the obligation or the responsibility of the city. In connection therewith, the bureau hereby agrees to indemnify, save, and hold harmless, and defend the City and all of its officers, agents, and employees from any and all claims, demands, actions, or causes of actions of whatever nature or character arising out of or by reason of the execution or performance of the services provided for in this Agreement. 10. Multiple City Participation. It is contemplated that the Bureau in addition to providing services to the City, will also provide similar services described in Paragraph 2 of this Agreement to the other communities and that all cities maybe jointly promoted as a unitary convention and visitors bureau. Therefore, it is specifically authorized that funding for such joint promotion will be financed pursuant to the Agreement. 11. Discrimination. The Bureau, in providing services hereunder shall comply with the provisions of Minnesota Statutes Section 181.59 as the same may be amended from time to time. The Bureau shall not discriminate against any person or firm in any of its activities pursuant to Minn. Stat. §181.59 which is incorporated into this agreement as through set forth in its entiret y. 12. Insurance. The Bureau shall carry insurance to cover its employees and agents while performing services pursuant to this Agreement. Such insurance shall provide comprehensive general liability and property damage coverage to the Bureau and its employees and agents in such amounts as will equal the applicable limits of liability to which the City may be held pursuant to state statute as the same may be amended from time to time. The Bureau shall also carry Workers’ Compensation as required by Minn. Stat. §176.182 and provide the City with proof of compliance with §176.182 before commencing to provide services hereunder. 13. Laws. The Bureau will comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws in the performance of its obligations hereunder. 14. Advertisements. All websites, brochures, listings, or advertisements of specific lodging facilities shall include mention of all facilities paying the lodging tax imposed by the City. 15. Integration. This document is fully integrated, in bodying the entire Agreement between the parties. Any amendment to this Agreement shall be in writing and executed in the same manner as this Agreement. 4 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the day and year first above written. CITY OF __________ By: ________________________________ __________, Mayor By: ________________________________ _____________, City Manager MINNESOTA METRO NORTH TOURISM By: ________________________________ Its: __________________________ Page 1 of 2 DATE: September 27, 2021 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers David Perrault, City Administrator FROM: David Swearingen, Interim Public Works Director SUBJECT: Hamline Avenue Crosswalks and Shorewood Drive Drainage Improvements – Payment No. 1 Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Sources: $210,000.00 $230,942.70 PIR, Ramsey County Participation & Surface Water Fund Council Should Consider Motions to approve, table, or deny the following: • Payment No. 1 for the Hamline Avenue Crosswalks and Shorewood Drive Drainage Improvements Project to Pember Companies, Inc. in the amount of $120,812.58. All items need a simple majority for action unless otherwise noted. Background/Discussion On April 12, 2021, City Council approved Resolution 2021-019 Awarding the Hamline Avenue Crosswalks and Shorewood Drive Drainage Improvements contract to Pember Companies, Inc. in the amount of $133,421.65. Pember Companies has constructed the storm sewer and structures on Shorewood Drive. The concrete flume near the bridge has also been completed and the street pavement has been graded for improved drainage and fully restored. Pember Companies also completed the concrete medians, ADA pedestrian ramps and installed the Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacons (RRFB) for the Hamline Crosswalk improvements. This project has met substantial completion with the only item remaining is acceptance from Ramsey County about the newly constructed ADA compliant pedestrian ramps. Once accepted, that work will be reflected on the next payment. Five percent of payment is being withheld from the work completed in accordance with the contract documents as retainage. Payment No. 1 is in the amount of $120,812.58. HR Green has provided a recommendation to accept Payment No. 1 (Attachment A). Staff recommends that Council approve Payment No. 1. CONSENT ITEM – 6D MEMORANDUM Page 2 of 2 Budget Impact On October 29th, 2020, the City of Arden Hills entered into a Cooperative and Maintenance Agreement PW2020-16 with Ramsey County for Pedestrian Modification Work on Hamline Avenue. Within the Agreement it describes a cost share split of 50/50 between the City and the County. Project Budget: Hamline Ave Crosswalks $120,000.00 (estimated $60,000 Ramsey County participation) Shorewood Drive Drainage $ 90,000.00 Budget Total $210,000.00 Estimated Actual Costs: Construction Contract 133,421.65$ Design 83,879.40$ Materials Testing 6,293.00$ Construction Admin 6,900.00$ Misc (Legal, Ads)448.65$ Construction Total 230,942.70$ Hamline Ave Crosswalks $121,110.13 (50% Ramsey County participation) Shorewood Drive Drainage $109,832.57 Construction Total $230,942.70 Attachments Attachment A: HR Green Letter of Recommendation Attachment B: Pay Request No.1 2550 University Avenue West | Suite 400N St. Paul, MN 55114 Main 651.644.4389 + Fax 713.965.0044 HRGREEN.COM September 21, 2021 David Swearingen, P.E. Public Works Director/City Engineer City of Arden Hills 1245 West Highway 96 Arden Hills, MN 55112-5743 Re: Hamline Ave and Shorewood Dr Pay Request #1 Dear David, In accordance with the Contract Documents, based on on-site observations and the data comprising this application, the Engineer certifies to the Owner that to the best of the Engineer’s knowledge, information, and belief the Work has progressed as indicated, the quality of the Work is in accordance with the Contract Documents, and Pember Companies, Inc. is entitled to payment of the AMOUNT REQUESTED for Pay Request #1 and HR Green recommends approval of payment #1. Sincerely, HR GREEN, INC Jordan Horejsi, PE Project Manager Menomonie, WI 54751-5436N4449 469th StreetPEMBER COMPANIES, INC.PEMBER COMPANIES, INC.REQUEST FOR PAYMENT9/2/2021Invoice date: Period ending date:12546To:From:9/22/20211245 Hwy. 96 W.Arden Hills, MN 55112Invoice:City of Arden HillsProject: 21-0232-01 ARDEN HILLS, MN - HAMLINE AVEREQUEST FOR PAYMENT:$12,609.07$0.00$6,358.57$127,171.15$133,421.65$0.00$133,421.65Less Previous Requests:Remaining Contract to Bill:Original Contract Amount:Net Change Orders:Revised Contract Amount:Contract Completed to Date:Date: ________________________________________By: __________________________________________My commission expires:Notary PublicSubscribed and sworn to before me this ______ day of _____________,__________CONTRACTOR:I hereby certify that the work performed and the materials supplied to date, as shown on the above represent the actual value of the accomplishment under the terms of theContract (and all authorized changes thereof) between the undersigned and the City of Arden Hills relating to the above referenced project. I also certify that the contractor haspaid all amounts previously billed and paid by the owner.Current Request for Payment:$120,812.58State Of WisconsinCounty Of DunnRetainage:PAYMENT RECOMMENDED:PAYMENT APPROVED :Engineer SignaturePrinted Name and TitleDate:Owner SignatureDate:Printed Name and TitleSeptember 22, 2021 Detail Page 2 of 5 PagesInvoice:AmountAmountCONTRACTEDUnit ofMeasureBidQuantityUnit PriceAmountCURRENTTOTAL TO DATEQuantity Quantity Units toFinishDescriptionItemIDREQUEST FOR PAYMENT DETAILProject: 21-0232-01 / ARDEN HILLS, MN - HAMLINE AVE12546Period Ending Date:9/2/2021 Detail Page 3 of 5 PagesInvoice:AmountAmountCONTRACTEDUnit ofMeasureBidQuantityUnit PriceAmountCURRENTTOTAL TO DATEQuantity Quantity Units toFinishDescriptionItemIDREQUEST FOR PAYMENT DETAILProject: 21-0232-01 / ARDEN HILLS, MN - HAMLINE AVE12546Period Ending Date:9/2/202110MOBILIZATION24,000.0024,000.001.00LS24,000.001.001.0024,000.0020MAINTENANCE OF HAUL ROADS100.00100.001.00LS100.001.001.00100.0030CLEARING1,500.001,500.003.00TREE500.003.003.001,500.0040GRUBBING900.00900.003.00TREE300.003.003.00900.0050PAVEMENT MARKING REMOVAL884.00208.00SF4.25208.0060REMOVE DRAINAGE STRUCTURE1,000.001,000.001.00EA1,000.001.001.001,000.0070REMOVE BITUMINOUS FLUME100.00100.001.00EA100.001.001.00100.0080REMOVE SIGN TYPE C258.00258.006.00EA43.006.006.00258.0090SAWING BIT PAVEMENT807.50807.50190.00LF4.25190.00190.00807.50100REMOVE CURB & GUTTER674.25674.2587.00LF7.7587.0087.00674.25110REMOVE BITUMINOUS CURB165.55165.5543.00LF3.8543.0043.00165.55120SALVAGE CHAIN LINK FENCE130.00130.0013.00LF10.0013.0013.00130.00130REMOVE CONCRETE WALK756.00756.0036.00SY21.0036.0036.00756.00140REMOVE BITUMINOUS PAVEMENT5,616.005,616.00312.00SY18.00312.00312.005,616.00150REMOVE & REPLACE BITUMINOUS3,153.753,153.7587.00LF36.2587.0087.003,153.75160DEWATERING500.00500.001.00LS500.001.001.00500.00170EXCAVATION - COMMON2,250.002,250.0030.00CY75.0030.0030.002,250.00180AGGREGATE BASE CLASS 53,408.002,982.00 6.0042.00CY71.0048.0042.002,982.00190DRILL & GROUT REINF BAR192.10192.1017.00EA11.3017.0017.00192.10200SP 9.5 WEARING COURSE MIX10,455.0010,455.0041.00TON255.0041.0041.0010,455.00210CONCRETE FLUME365.00365.001.00EA365.001.001.00365.0022015" RC PIPE SEWER DESIGN 30062,125.002,125.0025.00LF85.0025.0025.002,125.00230WATERMAIN INSULATION150.00150.003.00SY50.003.003.00150.00240CONST DRAINAGE STRUCTURE7,600.007,600.002.00EA3,800.002.002.007,600.00250CASTING ASSEMBLY1,490.001,490.002.00EA745.002.002.001,490.00260RANDOM RIPRAP CLASS II740.00740.004.00CY185.004.004.00740.00270CONCRETE WALK15,257.0015,257.00803.00SF19.00803.00803.0015,257.00280CURB & GUTTER DESIGN B6122,925.002,925.0065.00LF45.0065.0065.002,925.002906" CONCRETE DRIVEWAY1,564.001,564.0017.00SY92.0017.0017.001,564.00300CONCRETE CURB & GUTTER11,450.0011,450.00229.00LF50.00229.00229.0011,450.00310TRUNCATED DOMES6,386.006,386.00103.00SF62.00103.00103.006,386.00320INSTALL CHAIN LINK FENCE390.00390.0013.00LF30.0013.0013.00390.00330TRAFFIC CONTROL6,500.006,500.001.00LS6,500.001.001.006,500.00 Detail Page 4 of 5 PagesInvoice:AmountAmountCONTRACTEDUnit ofMeasureBidQuantityUnit PriceAmountCURRENTTOTAL TO DATEQuantity Quantity Units toFinishDescriptionItemIDREQUEST FOR PAYMENT DETAILProject: 21-0232-01 / ARDEN HILLS, MN - HAMLINE AVE12546Period Ending Date:9/2/2021340ALTERNATE PEDESTRIAN ROUTE1,500.001,500.001.00LS1,500.001.001.001,500.00350OBJECT MARKER TYPE X4-2640.004.00EA160.004.00360SIGN TYPE C4,200.0070.00SF60.0070.00370CROSSWALK FLASHER SYSTEM10,540.0010,540.001.00SYS10,540.001.001.0010,540.00380STORM DRAIN INLET PROTECTION840.00840.007.00EA120.007.007.00840.00390SILT FENCE TYPE HI108.0080.00 7.0020.00LF4.0027.0020.0080.00400SILT FENCE TYPE TB52.5015.00LF3.5015.00410FERTILZER TYPE 324.0024.006.00LB4.006.006.0024.00420FERTILIZER TYPE 410.001.00LB10.001.00430EROSION CONTROL BLANKET65.0065.0013.00SY5.0013.0013.0065.00440SEED MIXTUTRE 25-15140.0040.002.00LB20.002.002.0040.00450SEED MIXTURE 33-26110.000.20LB50.000.20460SITE RESTORATION1,600.001,600.004.00ea400.004.004.001,600.009000MOBILIZATION0.001.00LS 1.009010SUPERINTENDENT0.001.00LS 1.009020WARRANTY COSTS0.001.00LS 1.009910CHANGE ORDERS0.00127,171.15Totals133,421.65127,171.15 Detail Page 5 of 5 PagesInvoice:AmountAmountCONTRACTEDUnit ofMeasureBidQuantityUnit PriceAmountCURRENTTOTAL TO DATEQuantity Quantity Units toFinishDescriptionItemIDREQUEST FOR PAYMENT DETAILProject: 21-0232-01 / ARDEN HILLS, MN - HAMLINE AVE12546Period Ending Date:9/2/2021 CO CO Amount CO Item and Description1 CHANGE ORDERS 0.000.00Total Change Order amount Page 1 DATE: September 27, 2021 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers FROM: Dave Perrault, City Administrator SUBJECT: Appointment of David Swearingen to the position of Public Works Director/City Engineer Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source: N/A N/A N/A Council Should Consider Motions to approve, table, or deny the following: • Appointment of David Swearingen to the position of Public Works Director/City Engineer at Grade 20 Step 5 on the City’s pay scale, and at 109 months on the PTO scale, or 7.5 hours per pay period. All items need a simple majority for action unless otherwise noted. Discussion Following the departure of the previous director, the City has a vacancy for a Public Works Director/City Engineer. David Swearingen has been filling the role in the interim capacity, and has been recommended by the Personnel Committee for the full appointment. Budget Impact This position is a previously budgeted position and will not adversely affect the 2021 budget. Attachment N/A CONSENT ITEM – 6E MEMORANDUM Page 1 of 1 PUBLIC HEARING – 8A MEMORANDUM DATE: September 27, 2021 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers Dave Perrault., City Administrator FROM: Gayle Bauman, Finance Director SUBJECT: Public Hearing Regarding Quarterly Special Assessments for Delinquent Utilities Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source: $ $ $ Council Should Consider the Following Hold a Public Hearing regarding delinquent utilities. Background Water customers whose account is 90 days past due were informed that the City intends to certify delinquent charges to Ramsey County to be collected with property taxes. These customers have the right to a hearing in front of the City Council to discuss this matter prior to certification. Page 1 of 1 PUBLIC HEARING – 8B MEMORANDUM DATE: September 27, 2021 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers Dave Perrault, City Administrator FROM: Gayle Bauman, Finance Director SUBJECT: Public Hearing – Special Assessments for Delinquent False Alarm Charges Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source: $ $ $ Council Should Consider the Following Hold a Public Hearing regarding delinquent false alarm charges. Background Notices were mailed to property owners on August 18, 2021, informing them of their account status and the City’s intent to certify any unpaid delinquent amounts to Ramsey County for collection with property taxes. They were asked to pay the delinquent balance prior to the public hearing, which is scheduled for September 27. The public hearing allows the property owners the opportunity to address the City Council on this matter prior to certification. To date, two accounts remain unpaid. Arden Hills’ Municipal Code authorizes the certification of delinquent charges against the properties on which the alarm systems are installed. Page 1 of 6 PUBLIC HEARING – 8C MEMORANDUM DATE: September 27, 2021 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers Dave Perrault, City Administrator FROM: Jessica Jagoe, Senior Planner SUBJECT: Planning Case #21-020 – Public Hearing Required Applicant: Bethel University Property Location: Outlot A and 2 Pine Tree Drive Request: Planned Unit Development Amendment Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source: N/A N/A N/A Council Should Consider the Following: Hold the required public hearing for Planning Case 21-020 for application for a Planned Unit Development Amendment for flexibility to sign dimensional standards in order to increase the allowable sign area for the multi-tenant freestanding sign within the 2 Pine Tree North Plat. The City Council will be asked to make a formal decision regarding the application under New Business 9C. Background 1. Overview of Request Bethel University (“The Applicant”) is requesting a Planned Unit Development Amendment for a proposed project located on Outlot A (“Subject Property”) within the 2 Pine Tree North Plat for a multi-tenant freestanding sign. The subject property falls within Sign District 7. With the recent subdivision of land, the Applicant no longer owns the parcel of land where their existing multi-tenant sign is located. The existing sign exceeds the height and sign area as allowed in this sign district. With the construction of a new sign, the Applicant is subject to compliance with the applicable sign district regulations. The Applicant is seeking flexibility to Sign District 4. In 2013, Bethel University acquired the Country Financial facility at 2 Pine Tree Drive. The subject property is located within the B-2 General Business District, where higher educational Page 2 of 6 uses are permitted by Conditional Use Permit (CUP). At its November 25, 2013 meeting, the City Council approved a CUP for Bethel University to use the existing facility as higher education. The campus is referenced as their “Anderson Center” location. The approx. 227,000 square foot multi-tenant building is a mixture of higher education and office/commercial uses. The property was subdivided in 2020 and split into three lots and an outlot to be used for utilities and access drive within the plat. Bethel University retained their parcel with existing development and Outlot A. At that same time, a Master Planned Unit Development was approved. Subsequently a Planned Unit Development (PUD) was approved in January 2021 for New Perspective Senior Living to be developed on Lot 1. Lot 2 was sold to the Lake Johanna Fire Department and is currently undeveloped. Bethel University has an existing multi-tenant freestanding sign that is located along Pine Tree Drive on Lot 2. They are planning to move the multi-tenant freestanding sign to Outlot A which is owned by Bethel University. With this relocation, the Applicant is planning upgrades to the freestanding sign design and size. 2. Site Data Future Land Use Plan: Community Mixed Use Existing Land Use: Institutional and Commercial Zoning: B-2, General Business District Size: 65.12 Acres (2 Pine Tree Drive and Outlot A) Plan Evaluation Chapter 12, Sign Code The Applicant is proposing a freestanding sign that will include tenant signage for those multiple uses located at 2 Pine Tree Drive, Anderson Center and New Perspective Senior Living at 3565 Pine Tree Drive. Within the sign code an “on-premise sign” is defined as a sign who message is related to the property or the activity and use occurring on the property on which the sign is located. On-premise signs include multi-tenant identification signs that may advertise tenants on different property provided such tenants are within the same approved PUD and parking is shared between properties. Bethel University and New Perspective Senior Living have a shared parking agreement that was a condition of the PUD approval for New Perspective Senior Living. The shared parking agreement was reviewed by the City Council as part of the fully executed Development Agreement. With relocation of the sign, the Applicant is required to construct the new sign in compliance with sign standards as described under the ordinance. The Applicant is seeking flexibility on sign standards for height and sign copy area based on the size of the existing multi-tenant freestanding sign. Page 3 of 6 A. Sign District – Seeks Flexibility The property falls within Sign District 7 which is described as follows: • All properties in the I-Flex, Gateway Business, or other commercial or industrial district without frontage on a roadway designated above (i.e. County Road E, Lexington Avenue, and Highway 96). The Applicant is seeking flexibility under the PUD to allow sign standards as permitted under Sign District 4 which is described as follows: • All properties fronting on County Road E east of Highway 51 except for those properties with frontage on Lexington Avenue. The following tables illustrates the sign standards as allowed by District: Type Max. Height Total Sign Copy Area Lighting Sign District 4 M/O 10 feet 50 square feet E/I/B Sign District 7 M/P/O 8 feet 25 square feet E The proposed sign would be located on Outlot A setback five feet from the property line along Pine Tree Drive. The monument sign will feature a solid brick base with the columns wrapped in brick to match the Anderson Center building. The sign panels will feature identification for tenants of the Anderson Center building and New Perspective Senior Living. The sign area shall be allocated by the Property Owner, Bethel University, consistent with Section 1250.01, Subd 2 – Allocation of Permanent Signs on Multi-Tenant Developments and Sites. The following table identifies existing and proposed sign standards to be considered for this application: Page 4 of 6 Section 1240.02, Subd. 2, C. requires freestanding signs in Sign Districts 4 and 5 shall be monument type ground signs with the copy resting on and supported by a solid base of brick or rock-faced block in a color similar to or complimentary to the main structure on the site. The material of the base must extend at least one-half way up the sides of the sign face. The Applicant has complied with this requirement in the sign design as proposed. The PUD approval for New Perspective Senior Living includes a condition that “All signage shall meet the requirements of Sign District 4.” The Applicant is seeking flexibility in the designated Sign District for their site to be consistent with the PUD approval for New Perspective Senior Living. As shown on the proposed rendering, New Perspective Senior Living will be featured on the multi-tenant freestanding sign. This is consistent with the ordinance language for “on-premise signage”. The Applicant has indicated in their narrative that this sign does not replace the single- tenant monument sign that New Perspective Senior Living was approved on Outlot A (shown below). However, Staff has been told by New Perspective Senior Living as part of their building permit application that they do not intend to install a monument sign on Outlot A and will utilize a portion of the proposed multi-tenant sign. The approved New Perspective Senior Living sign and the proposed multi-tenant sign are shown in generally the same location on Outlot A. Outlot A is 60 feet wide along Pine Tree Drive. The Planning Commission has recommended that Outlot A be limited to only one freestanding sign and sought City Attorney review of condition language to ensure a signed agreement was sufficient regardless of who owns or has interest in Outlot A. Staff did review the recommended Existing Sign Proposed Sign Type Pole Monument Height 13 feet 10 inches 10 feet Sign Copy Area 48 square feet 48 square feet Lighting Internal External Rendering Proposed Sign: Page 5 of 6 motion with the City Attorney. The conditions as referenced under the New Business memo reflect the City Attorney comments. Application Review 1355.04 Procedural Requirements for Specific Applications A public hearing for a PUD Amendment request is required before the request can be brought before the City Council. The applicant or its representative shall be given the opportunity to appear before the Planning Commission to answer questions or give explanations regarding the proposal. Upon completion of the public hearing and its study and consideration of the application, the Planning Commission shall submit its written report, containing its findings, conclusions, and recommendations as to the application, to the City Council. Under Section 1355.06 subd.4, an application for an amendment shall be administered in the same manner as required for a new application. Any structural alteration, enlargement or intensification change in site plan, or similar change not specially permitted, shall require City Council action and all procedures shall apply as if a new application were being requested; provided, however, that when such changes are deemed to be insignificant by the Zoning Administrator, the requirements of a public hearing may be waived. Public Notice and Comments Notice was published in the Pioneer Press on September 16, 2021. Notice was prepared by the City and mailed to property owners within 1,000 feet of the subject property. The City has not received any public comments regarding this case. Page 6 of 6 Attachments A. Land Use Application B. Location Map C. Narrative D. Existing Sign E. Proposed Sign F. Site Plan G. Final Plat – 2 Pine Tree North H. Planning Commission Memo I. Draft Planning Commission Minutes J. Presentation )0>?423B,D =/09477> 4990>:?, &070;3:90 ,C BBB.4?D:1,=/093477>:=2 %( )$"- #7,99492,>0!: %@-84??,7,?0 ;;74.,?4:9:8;70?0/,?0 ..0;?0/-D $0.04;?!@8-0= :@9.470.4>4:9 :@9.470.4>4:9,?0 &&" $* $%(#* %$ ;;74.,9? //=0>> &070;3:90!: "?30= ,C!: 8,47//=0>> (%&(*- $%(#* %$ #=:;0=?D"B90= "B90=//=0>> "B90=&070;3:90!: "?30= //=0>>:1#=:;0=?D9A:7A0/ 02,70>.=4;?4:9 #=:;0=?D!: &D;0:1'>0 *:90 #=:;0=?D.=0,20 -&%'+)* :8;=0309>4A0#7,9809/809?00 >.=:B :9/4?4:9,7'>0:=9?0=48'>0#0=84? 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The property falls under Sign District 7, however Bethel is requesting an adjustment to Sign District 4. Below are the following criteria for making this adjustment per Section 1260.01 Sign Standard Adjustments – the qualifications for this site are shown in blue: x Subd. 1 – There are site conditions which require a sign adjustment to allow the sign to be reasonable visible from a street immediately adjacent to the site; Because Bethel Anderson Center is a multi-tenant building, a larger sign (meeting Sign District 4 requirements) is necessary for providing adequate space for each tenant’s name to be visible from Pine Tree Drive. The blank placards shown on the rendering will be filled with the Anderson Center tenants’ names. x Subd. 2 – The sign adjustment will allow a sign of exceptional design or a style that will enhance the area or that is more consistent with the architecture and design of the site; The design of the sign (rendering attached) will be consistent with the design of the Anderson Center building. The brick being used for the monument sign will match that of the building itself. x Subd. 3 – The sign adjustment will not result in a sign that is inconsistent with the purpose of the zoning district in which the property is located or the current land use. The current land use is Office Building – the sign adjustment will not result in a sign inconsistent with that. The sign adjustment will allow for each office space tenant to list their name on the sign, allowing for visitors to find the building off of Pine Tree Drive. The existing sign is located on property that is no longer owned by Bethel University, requiring the relocation of the sign. The existing sign dimensions are shown on the attached exhibit – it is 13’10” tall, including the landscape wall around it, and has 6’x8’ of sign area, as does the new proposed sign. Attached is a site plan showing the location of the existing monument sign and the location of the proposed monument sign. The proposed sign is to be lit using flood lights. This proposed multi-tenant sign will be the only free-standing monument sign along Pine Tree Drive for the Bethel Anderson Center. This does not replace the single-tenant sign that New Perspectives will have along their property in Outlot A. This is a completely separate sign that will be owned by Bethel and will have space for Bethel Anderson tenants. New Perspectives will also be utilizing a portion of the sign, per an agreement with Bethel, to provide direction from Attachment C Page 2 Pine Tree Drive for visitors to New Perspectives. If you have any questions, please contact me. Sincerely, Rachel Gilbert, Project Manager BKBM Engineers Direct Line: (763) 843-0481 Copy: F:\20\20348\Correspondence\Governing Agencies\Permits\City\2021-07-19 Land Use Application\2021-08-02 Updated Project Narrative.docx 6' Wide8' Tall4' Tall22" Tall13' 10" Total Height Attachment D SCALE: 1/2” = 1’FILE NAME: NEW-PERSPECTIVE-ARDEN-HILL-MULTI-TENANT-PY-V5.AIAll original designs are exclusive property of Scenic Sign Corp. BOX 881 ST. CLOUD MN 56302 (320) 252-9400 | 1320 5th AVE NE FARGO, ND 58078 1-800-486-8517The client warrants that the subject matter to be printed is not copyrighted by a third party. The client also recognizes that because subject matter does not have to bear a copyright notice in order to be protected by copyright law, absence of such notice does not necessarily assure a right to reproduce. The client further warrants that no copyright notice has been removed from any material used in preparing the subject matter for reproduction. To support these warranties, the client agrees to indemnify and hold Scenic Sign harmless for all liability, damages and attorney fees that may be incurred in any legal action connected with copyright infringement involving the work production of provided.ELECTRICAL: THIS SIGN IS INTENDED TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF ARTICLE 600 OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AND/OR OTHER APPLICABLE LOCAL CODES. 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THE BRICK TOBE INSTALLED IS SHOWN IN THE IMAGETO THE LEFT, WHICH WILL MATCH THEANDERSON CENTER BUILDING.Bethel Anderson Center Multi-Tenant Sign$WWDFKPHQW( Attachment F $WWDFKPHQW* PC Agenda Item – XX MEMORANDUM DATE: September 8, 2021 TO: Planning Commission Chair and Commissioners FROM: Jessica Jagoe, Senior Planner SUBJECT: Planning Case #21-020 – Public Hearing Required Applicant: Bethel University Property Location: Outlot A and 2 Pine Tree Drive Request: Planned Unit Development Amendment Requested Action Bethel University (“The Applicant”) is requesting a Planned Unit Development Amendment for a proposed project located on Outlot A (“Subject Property”) within the 2 Pine Tree North Plat for a multi-tenant freestanding sign. The subject property falls within Sign District 7. With the recent subdivision of land, the Applicant no longer owns the parcel of land where their existing multi-tenant sign is located. The existing sign exceeds the height and sign area as allowed in this sign district. With the construction of a new sign, the Applicant is subject to compliance with the applicable sign district regulations. The Applicant is seeking flexibility to Sign District 4. Background 1. Overview of Request In 2013, Bethel University acquired the Country Financial facility at 2 Pine Tree Drive. The subject property is located within the B-2 General Business District, where higher educational uses are permitted by Conditional Use Permit (CUP). At its November 25, 2013 meeting, the City Council approved a CUP for Bethel University to use the existing facility as higher education. The campus is referenced as their “Anderson Center” location. The approx. 227,000 square foot multi-tenant building is a mixture of higher education and office/commercial uses. The property was subdivided in 2020 and split into three lots and an outlot to be used for utilities and access drive within the plat. Bethel University retained their parcel with existing development and Outlot A. A Planned Unit Development (PUD) was approved in January 2021 for New Perspective Senior Living to be developed on Lot 1. Lot 2 was sold to the Lake Johanna Fire Department and is currently undeveloped. Bethel University has an existing multi- Attachment H tenant freestanding sign that is located along Pine Tree Drive on Lot 2. They are planning to move the multi-tenant freestanding sign to Outlot A which is owned by Bethel University. With this relocation, the Applicant is planning upgrades to the freestanding sign design and size. 2. Site Data Future Land Use Plan: Community Mixed Use Existing Land Use: Institutional and Commercial Zoning: B-2, General Business District Size: 65.12 Acres (2 Pine Tree Drive and Outlot A) Plan Evaluation Chapter 12, Sign Code The Applicant is proposing a freestanding sign that will include tenant signage for those multiple uses located at 2 Pine Tree Drive, Anderson Center and New Perspective Senior Living at 3565 Pine Tree Drive. Within the sign code an “on-premise sign” is defined as a sign who message is related to the property or the activity and use occurring on the property on which the sign is located. On-premise signs include multi-tenant identification signs that may advertise tenants on different property provided such tenants are within the same approved PUD and parking is shared between properties. Bethel University and New Perspective Senior Living have a shared parking agreement that was a condition of the PUD approval for New Perspective Senior Living. The shared parking agreement was reviewed by the City Council as part of the fully executed Development Agreement. With relocation of the sign, the Applicant is required to construct the new sign in compliance with sign standards as described under the ordinance. The Applicant is seeking flexibility on sign standards for height and sign copy area based on the size of the existing multi-tenant freestanding sign. A. Sign District – Seeks Flexibility The property falls within Sign District 7 which is described as follows: x All properties in the I-Flex, Gateway Business, or other commercial or industrial district without frontage on a roadway designated above. The Applicant is seeking flexibility under the PUD to allow sign standards as permitted under Sign District 4 which is described as follows: x All properties fronting on County Road E east of Highway 51 except for those properties with frontage on Lexington Avenue. The following tables illustrates the sign standards as allowed by District: Type Max. Height Total Sign Copy Area Lighting Sign District 4 M/O 10 feet 50 square feet E/I/B Sign District 7 M/P/O 8 feet 25 square feet E The proposed sign would be located on Outlot A setback five feet from the property line along Pine Tree Drive. The monument sign will feature a solid brick base with the columns wrapped in brick to match the Anderson Center building. The sign panels will feature identification for tenants of the Anderson Center building and New Perspective Senior Living. The sign area shall be allocated by the Property Owner, Bethel University, consistent with Section 1250.01, Subd 2 – Allocation of Permanent Signs on Multi-Tenant Developments and Sites. The following table identifies existing and proposed sign standards to be considered for this application: Existing Sign Proposed Sign Type Pole Monument Height 13 feet 10 inches 10 feet Sign Copy Area 48 square feet 48 square feet Lighting Internal Internal Rendering Proposed Sign: Section 1240.02, Subd. 2, C. requires freestanding signs in Sign Districts 4 and 5 shall be monument type ground signs with the copy resting on and supported by a solid base of brick or rock-faced block in a color similar to or complimentary to the main structure on the site. The material of the base must extend at least one-half way up the sides of the sign face. The Applicant has complied with this requirement in the sign design as proposed. The PUD approval for New Perspective Senior Living includes a condition that “All signage shall meet the requirements of Sign District 4.” The Applicant is seeking flexibility in the designated Sign District for their site to be consistent with the PUD approval for New Perspective Senior Living. As shown on the proposed rendering, New Perspective Senior Living will be featured on the multi-tenant freestanding sign. This is consistent with the ordinance language for “on-premise signage”. The Applicant has indicated in their narrative that this sign does not replace the single- tenant monument sign that New Perspective Senior Living was approved on Outlot A (shown below). However, Staff has been told by New Perspective Senior Living as part of their building permit application that they do not intend to install a monument sign on Outlot A and will utilize a portion of the proposed multi-tenant sign. The approved New Perspective Senior Living sign and the proposed multi-tenant sign are shown in generally the same location on Outlot A. Outlot A is 60 feet wide along Pine Tree Drive. This should be confirmed by the Applicant as part of the Planning Commission review as to whether or not there will be two freestanding signs on Outlot A. Application Review 1355.04 Procedural Requirements for Specific Applications A public hearing for a PUD Amendment request is required before the request can be brought before the City Council. The applicant or its representative shall be given the opportunity to appear before the Planning Commission to answer questions or give explanations regarding the proposal. Upon completion of the public hearing and its study and consideration of the application, the Planning Commission shall submit its written report, containing its findings, conclusions, and recommendations as to the application, to the City Council. Under Section 1355.06 subd.4, an application for an amendment shall be administered in the same manner as required for a new application. Any structural alteration, enlargement or intensification change in site plan, or similar change not specially permitted, shall require City Council action and all procedures shall apply as if a new application were being requested; provided, however, that when such changes are deemed to be insignificant by the Zoning Administrator, the requirements of a public hearing may be waived. Findings of Fact The Planning Commission must make a finding as to whether or not the proposed application would adversely affect the surrounding neighborhood or the community as a whole based on the aforementioned factors. Staff offers the following findings for consideration: General Findings: 1. The Applicant submitted an application for a Planned Unit Development Amendment. 2. The Subject Property is located within the B-2 General Business District and is guided as CMU, Community Mixed Use on the Land Use Plan. 3. The Subject Property is approximately 1.2 acres and is owned by the Applicant as part of the 2 Pine Tree North plat. 4. The Applicant is proposing an amendment to the approved PUD and CUP to allow a multi- tenant freestanding sign located on the subject property. 5. The Applicant and New Perspective Senior Living have an approved PUD and shared parking agreement. 6. The PUD Development Agreement for New Perspective Senior Living provides for shared access and specified utilization of the subject property. 7. The application is not anticipated to create a negative impact on the immediate area or the community as a whole. 8. The proposed plan does not conflict with the general purpose and intent of the Zoning Code or the Comprehensive Development Plan for the City. Proposed Motion Language Staff has provided the following options and motion language for this case. 1. Recommend Approval with Conditions: Motion to recommend approval of Planning Case 21- 020 for a Planned Unit Development Amendment at 2 Pine Tree Drive and Outlot A, based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans, as amended by the conditions in the September 8, 2021, Report to the Planning Commission: 1) All conditions of the original Condition Use Permit and Planned Unit Development shall remain in full force and effect. 2) A separate sign permit shall be required and multi-tenant signage must meet all requirements of City Code Chapter 12. 3) Prior to issuance of a sign permit, the Applicant shall provide City Staff with a written statement from New Perspective Senior Living of their intent to forego a single-tenant monument sign and agreeing to the placement and utilization of the on-premise multi- tenant sign under the PUD. 4) All signage shall meet the requirements of Sign District 4. 5) The Applicant, the owner of Outlot A, shall be permitted one freestanding sign on the subject property. 2. Recommend Approval as Submitted: Motion to recommend approval of Planning Case 21- 020 for a Planned Unit Development Amendment at 2 Pine Tree Drive and Outlot A, based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans in the September 8, 2021, Report to the Planning Commission. 3. Recommend Denial: Motion to recommend denial of Planning Case 21-020 for a Planned Unit Development Amendment at 2 Pine Tree Drive and Outlot A, based on the following findings of fact: findings to deny should specifically reference the reasons for denial. 4. Table: Motion to table Planning Case 21-020 for a Planned Unit Development Amendment at 2 Pine Tree Drive and Outlot A: a specific reason and/or information request should be included with a motion to table. Public Notice and Comments Notice was published in the Pioneer Press on August 26, 2021. Notice was prepared by the City and mailed to property owners within 1,000 feet of the subject property. The City has not received any public comments regarding this case. Deadline for Agency Actions The City of Arden Hills received the completed application for this request on August 16, 2021. Pursuant to Minnesota State Statute, the City must act on this request by October 15, 2021 (60 days), unless the City provides the petitioner with written reasons for an additional 60-day review period. With consent of the applicant, the City may extend the review period beyond the initial 120 days. Attachments A. Land Use Application B. Location Map C. Narrative D. Existing Sign E. Proposed Sign F. Site Plan G. Final Plat – 2 Pine Tree North ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION –September 8, 2021 11 Acting Chair Wicklund indicated this would be included in the notes that were passed along to the City Council. Councilmember Holmes stated she would appreciate the Commission summarizing the comments from the applicant. Acting Chair Wicklund explained the concerns would be included in the minutes. Councilmember Holmes indicated she would like this information summarized within the motion. Commissioner Jefferys moved and Commissioner Weber seconded a motion to amend the original motion adding the following conditions: that the Applicant change the pedestrian and bicycle circulation to go from a five foot sidewalk to a six foot sidewalk, the Applicant should consider reconfiguring site layout for ratio of landscaping to number of parking spaces, the Applicant is to review the outparcel Lexington Avenue elevation to meet Wransparency requirements, and the free standing sign copy area should meet City Code as agreed upon by the Applicant. A roll call vote was taken. The amendment carried unanimously (5-0). A roll call vote was taken. The amended motion carried unanimously (5-0). C. Planning Case 21-021; 3300 New Brighton Road and 1893 Beckman Avenue – Minor Subdivision –Public Hearing This item was removed from the agenda. D. Planning Case 21-020; 2 Pine Tree Drive –Bethel University –PUD Amendment – Public Hearing Senior Planner Jagoe stated in 2013, Bethel University acquired the Country Financial facility at 2 Pine Tree Drive. The subject property is located within the B-2 General Business District, where higher educational uses are permitted by Conditional Use Permit (CUP). At its November 25, 2013 meeting, the City Council approved a CUP for Bethel University to use the existing facility as higher education. The campus is referenced as their “Anderson Center” location. The approx. 227,000 square foot multi-tenant building is a mixture of higher education and office/commercial uses. Senior Planner Jagoe explained the property was subdivided in 2020 and split into three lots and Outlot A to be used for utilities and access drive within the plat. Bethel University retained their parcel with existing development and Outlot A. A Planned Unit Development (PUD) was approved in January 2021 for New Perspective Senior Living to be developed on Lot 1. Lot 2 was sold to the Lake Johanna Fire Department and is currently undeveloped. Bethel University has an existing multitenant freestanding sign that is located along Pine Tree Drive on Lot 2. They are planning to move the multi-tenant freestanding sign to Outlot A which is owned by Bethel University. With this relocation, the Applicant is planning upgrades to the freestanding sign design and size.Draftecon e ApplicanApplica k to a six foot sidk to a six foot o ofof landscapinglandscaping to utparcel Lexington Avenurcel Lexington A ree standing sign copy area shoing sign copy area sho dment carried unanimously (5rried unanimously (5--0).0)afamended motion carried unanimousltion carried unanimora021; 3300 New Brighton Road an0 New Brighton Road a on –Public HearingHearin oved from the agenda. oved from the agend ng ng Case 21Ca-020;2 Pine Tree Drivene Tree Drive HearingHearing stated stated in 2013, Bet13, Be he subject prophe subject prop es are pees are pe ounoun Attachment I ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION –September 8, 2021 12 Senior Planner Jagoe reviewed the surrounding area, the Plan Evaluation and provided the Findings of Fact for review: 1. The Applicant submitted an application for a Planned Unit Development Amendment. 2. The Subject Property is located within the B-2 General Business District and is guided as CMU, Community Mixed Use on the Land Use Plan. 3. The Subject Property is approximately 1.2 acres and is owned by the Applicant as part of the 2 Pine Tree North plat. 4. The Applicant is proposing an amendment to the approved PUD and CUP to allow a multitenant freestanding sign located on the subject property. 5. The Applicant and New Perspective Senior Living have an approved PUD and shared parking agreement. 6. The PUD Development Agreement for New Perspective Senior Living provides for shared access and specified utilization of the subject property. 7. The application is not anticipated to create a negative impact on the immediate area or the community as a whole. 8. The proposed plan does not conflict with the general purpose and intent of the Zoning Code or the Comprehensive Development Plan for the City. Senior Planner Jagoe stated staff recommends approval of Planning Case 21- 020 for a Planned Unit Development Amendment at 2 Pine Tree Drive and Outlot A, based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans, as amended by the conditions in the September 8, 2021, Report to the Planning Commission: 1. All conditions of the original Condition Use Permit and Planned Unit Development shall remain in full force and effect. 2. A separate sign permit shall be required and multi-tenant signage must meet all requirements of City Code Chapter 12. 3. Prior to issuance of a sign permit, the Applicant shall provide City Staff with a written statement from New Perspective Senior Living of their intent to forego a single-tenant monument sign and agreeing to the placement and utilization of the on-premise multitenant sign under the PUD. 4. All signage shall meet the requirements of Sign District 4. 5. The Applicant, the owner of Outlot A, shall be permitted one freestanding sign on the subject property. Senior Planner Jagoe reviewed the options available to the Planning Commission on this matter: 1. Recommend Approval with Conditions 2. Recommend Approval as Submitted 3. Recommend Denial 4. Table Acting Chair Wicklund opened the floor to Commissioner comments. Commissioner Weber questioned if the existing sign would now be brighter.Draftave a Perspective SenioPerspective Sen ubject property. ject property. a negative impact on the immative impact on the with the general purpose and intent oneral purpose and intent o opment Plan for the City.an for the City. ecommends approval ofs approval of Planning Case Planning Case t 2 Pine Tree Drive and Outlot A, baseDrive and Outlot A, mended by the conditions in the Septemy the conditions in the Septe of the original Condition Use Permit aof the original Condition Use Permit ull force and effect. ll force and effect. rate sign permit shall be required aate sign permit shall be required ements of City Code Chapter ments of City Code Chapter 12. issuance of a sign permit, the Aissuance of a sign permit, rom New Perspective Senrom New Perspective S gn and agreeing togn and agreeing t under the PUD.under the PUD et the reqet the req nerner ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION –September 8, 2021 13 Senior Planner Jagoe deferred this question to the applicant. Rachel Gilbert, representative for Bethel University, clarified the sign was lit by floodlights and was not lit internally. Commissioner Weber questioned if a signed agreement with New Perspectives would be sufficient to legally prohibit them from installing a monument sign. Senior Planner Jagoe stated this could be confirmed with the City Attorney prior to the City Council meeting. Acting Chair Wicklund asked why the north side has been chosen for the monument sign. Ms. Gilbert discussed the property lines and noted the road was not centered within Outlot A and for this reason, the sign would only fit on the north side. She indicated the sign would not impede sight lines any further than the trees that were in this location. Acting Chair Wicklund opened the public hearing at 8:15 p.m. Acting Chair Wicklund invited anyone for or against the application to come forward and make comment. There being no comment Acting Chair Wicklund closed the public hearing at 8:16 p.m. Commissioner Weber moved and Commissioner Subramanian seconded a motion to recommend approval of Planning Case 21-020 for a Planned Unit Development Amendment at 2 Pine Tree Drive and Outlot A based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans, as amended by the conditions in the September 8, 2021, report to the Planning Commission. A roll call vote was taken. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). E. Planning Case 21-023; City of Arden Hills –3588 Ridgewood Road –Public Hearing Not Required Senior Planner Jagoe stated earlier this year, the City was contacted by two interested parties regarding purchasing the City owned parcel at 3588 Ridgewood Road. City Staff had several internal discussions about how the City acquired the lot and development logistics in adherence to city code requirements. City Staff was unable to obtain title information from the Ramsey County Recorder’s Office document search for the subject parcel. Therefore, the City Attorney was directed to begin the process of a title search in order to obtain an Owners/Encumbrances Report. On August 6th, the City received the completed title report which confirmed that the property came from State through County as part of turnback of the old Snelling Avenue corridor ROW. There are no deed restrictions prohibiting the City from selling this parcel. Ramsey County records show the value of the parcel at $68,400. Senior Planner Jagoe reported the lot is considered a nonconforming lot. The R-1 District requires a 14,000 square foot lot with 95 ft. width and 130 ft. depth. This irregular shaped lot is about 13,500 square feet. The City Attorney has confirmed that a variance for the building of a Draftchosen for osen for the road was not centee road was not c e north side. She indicated thth side. She indicat were in this location. his loca ic hearing at at 88::151 p.m. yone for or against the application to coagainst the application to c cting Chair Wicklundr Wick closed the publicosed the publ erer moved and Commissioner moved and Comm SubSb Draroval of Planning Case 21roval of Planning Case 2 -020 Drt 2 Pine Tre2 Pin e Drive and Outlot Aive and Outlot Drans, as amended by the conditionans, as amended by the conditionDmission. mission.A roll call vote was take wDe 21e 21--00232;City of Ary of A earear Planning Case #21-020 – Public Hearing RequiredApplicant: Bethel UniversityProperty Location: 2 Pine Tree Drive and Outlot ARequest: Planned Unit Development Amendment111111111111111111111111111111111111111Attachment J AActionn too ConsiderHold a public hearing for Bethel University’s request for flexibility to sign district standards under the Planned Unit Development for a multi-tenant freestanding sign to be located on Outlot A. OOverview Request•2013 - Bethel University acquired the Country Financial facility at 2 Pine Tree Drive.•November 25, 2013 – City approves CUP for Bethel University to use the existing facility as higher education. The campus is referenced as their “Anderson Center” location. The approx. 227,000 square foot multi-tenant building is a mixture of higher education and office/commercial uses. •2020 - Property was subdivided into 3 lots and Outlot A (for utilities and access drive) and a Master Planned Unit Development was approved. •Bethel University retained their parcel with existing development and Outlot A.•January 2021 - PUD was approved for New Perspective Senior Living on Lot 1. •Lot 2 was sold to the Lake Johanna Fire Department. •Bethel University has an existing multi-tenant freestanding sign that is located along Pine Tree Drive on Lot 2. •Plan to move and construct a new multi-tenant freestanding sign on Outlot A. SSign Code Definition•“On-premise sign” is a sign who message is related to the property or the activity and use occurring on the property on which the sign is located. On-premise signs include multi-tenant identification signs that may advertise tenants on different property provided such tenants are within the same approved PUD and parking is shared between properties. •Bethel University and New Perspective Senior Living have a shared parking agreement that was a condition of the PUD approval for New Perspective Senior Living. SSign District Requirements –Flexibility RequestedType Max. Height Total Sign Copy Area LightingSign District 4M/O 10 feet 50 square feet E/I/BSign District 7M/P/O 8 feet 25 square feet E•The property falls within Sign District 7 which is described as follows:All properties in the I-Flex, Gateway Business, or other commercial or industrial district without frontage on a roadway designated in table (i.e. County Road E, Lexington Avenue, and Highway 96)•The Applicant is seeking flexibility under the PUD to allow sign standards as permitted under Sign District 4 which is described as follows:All properties fronting on County Road E east of Highway 51 except for those properties with frontage on Lexington Avenue. Existing SignProposed Sign*Sign District 4 requires monument solid base of brick or rock and must extend ½ way up sides of the sign face. *Complies with Sign District 4 dimensional and design standards. Existing SignProposed SignTypePole MonumentHeight13 feet 10 inches 10 feetSign Copy Area48 square feet 48 square feetLightingInternal External SSitee Plan PPUDD Approval•As proposed, New Perspective Senior Living will be featured on the multi-tenant freestanding sign. •The Applicant has indicated in their narrative that this sign does not replace the single-tenant monument sign that New Perspective Senior Living was approved on Outlot A. •New Perspective Senior Living indicated as part of their building permit review that they do not intend to install a monument sign on Outlot A and will utilize the proposed multi-tenant sign. PPublic Notice•Notice was published in the Pioneer Press on September 16, 2021. Notice was prepared by the City and mailed to property owners within 1,000 feet of the subject property. •No comments received. Planning Case 21-020 – Bethel University PUD Amendment10Questions? Page 1 of 3 PUBLIC HEARING – 8D MEMORANDUM DATE: September 27, 2021 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers Dave Perrault, City Administrator FROM: Jessica Jagoe, Senior Planner SUBJECT: Planning Case #21-022 – Public Hearing Required Applicant: City of Arden Hills Request: Zoning Code Amendment – Chapter 13 – Section 1325.07 Subd. 6.A Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source: N/A N/A N/A Council Should Consider • Hold the required public hearing for Planning Case 21-022, an application for an amendment to the language in Section 1325.07 Subd. 6.A of the Arden Hills City Code to add language to the ordinance to allow chickens coops as an accessory structure in the residential zoning districts. This review would include revisions to the City Code amending Section 400.01, Definitions and adding language to Section 410.01, Subd. 3, Chickens License. The City Council will be asked to make a formal decision regarding the application under Agenda Item 9E. Background Starting in 2020, the City Council began discussions on ordinance language with regards to the keeping of chickens in Arden Hills. A survey was conducted in November 2020 to garner input from residents on the relaxation of standards for the keeping of chickens. Those survey results were presented to the City Council at a work session in January. Staff was provided guidance on general parameters for consideration of a proposed chickens ordinance. That draft language was reviewed by the City Council at two work sessions on July 12th and July 26th, 2021. In preparing the draft ordinance language, the City deferred to the document that is used by a number of adjacent communities titled “Recommendations for Municipal Regulation of Urban Chickens”. This guide was the basis for development of ordinance standards and best practices for licensing requirements. Similar to the Cities of Stillwater and Falcon Heights, the proposed Page 2 of 3 language includes a requirement that a resident who intends to keep chickens shall have read the document outlining best care practices. At the July 26th special work session, Staff was directed to bring forward the proposed ordinance to the Planning Commission in September for the first review and to hold a public hearing to receive public comment on the keeping of chickens. Discussion of Ordinance Amendments Staff has prepared draft ordinance language with new language added in red font for your review (Attachment A). Language has been incorporated into the City ordinances to allow for the keeping of chickens and added requirements for the associated accessory structures/uses (i.e. coop, pen, and exercise yard). Those regulations are referenced in two Chapters of the city code. The applicable Chapters and Sections are as follows: • Municipal Code Chapter 4 – Animals and Pets o Amend - Section 400.01, Definitions o Add - Section 410.01 Subd. 3, Chickens License • Zoning Code Chapter 1325 – General Regulations o Amend – Section 1325.07 Subd. 6.A., Location for Buildings Housing Farm Animals The following are a few of the summary items of the proposed ordinance amendments: • Two year license requirement for the keeping of chickens. • Limitation on number of chickens allowed – maximum 3 hens, roosters prohibited. • Insertion of size limitations for coop, pen, and exercise yard – coop shall be 12 to 25 sq. ft., pen minimum 10 sq. ft. per bird, and exercise yard minimum 174 sq. ft. per bird. • Notification for Neighbor Consent – Initiated by licensee and responses are returned to City. • Spacing and screening requirements between adjacent parcels and the area dedicated to chickens – closer to principal dwelling than adjacent property, 6 ft. tall perimeter screening of solid fence or vegetation. • Exemption for an allowance of a third accessory structure with a single car detached garage. • Penalty and removal language for violations and/or discontinuance of chickens. The City Council under Agenda Item 9E will be asked to make a formal decision regarding the license fee as stated within the fee schedule. The City Council consensus during the work session discussion has been a license fee of $30.00. Public Notice and Comments A Zoning Code Amendment requires a public hearing. A public hearing notice for this planning case was published in the Pioneer Press on September 16, 2021. The City has not received any public comments regarding this case. Page 3 of 3 Attachments A. Draft Ordinance 2021-008 B. Recommendations for Municipal Regulation of Urban Chickens C. Planning Commission Memo D. Draft Planning Commission Minutes E. Presentation 216591v2 ORDINANCE NO. 2021- 008 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 4, ANIMALS AND PETS, SECTIONS 400 and 410; AND CHAPTER 1325, ZONING CODE, SECTION 1325 OF THE ARDEN HILLS CITY CODE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Chapter 4 – Animals and Pets, Section 400 – General Provisions, Subsection 400.01, Definitions is hereby amended by deleting strikethrough language and adding the underlined language as follows: Section 400 – General Provisions 400.01 Definitions. The following definitions shall be used in the application and interpretation of the provisions of this chapter: ∙ Animal. Any non-human mammal, reptile, amphibian, or bird. ∙ Animal Control Officer. An individual or employee of a business retained by the City for purposes of enforcing the provisions of this Chapter; or a member of the City's law enforcement agency. ∙ Animal, Domestic. Animals kept within the home as pets, such as fish, dogs, cats, household bird, and similar animals. ∙ Animal, Non-Domestic. Animals which are kept outside the home for purposes of food or pleasure such as cattle, hogs, horses, bees, sheep, goats, chickens, birds, such as falcons and pigeons, and similar animals. ∙ Animal, Wild. Any animal which is of a species not usually domesticated and of a species which, due to size, wild nature or other characteristics, is dangerous to humans and would ordinarily be confined in a zoo or found in the wild. The term includes but is not limited to: ∙ Animals and birds, the keeping of which is licensed by the state or federal government, such as wolves, raptors, and pheasants. ∙ Eagles, ocelots, jaguars, cougars, weasels, wild ferrets, badgers, monkeys, chimpanzee, deer, and bison. 216591v2 ∙ Crossbreeds of wild animals and domesticated animals such as the cross between dogs and coyotes and dogs and wolves. ∙ Any large cat of the family Felidae, such as lions, tigers, jaguars, leopards, cougars and ocelots, except commonly accepted domesticated house cats. ∙ Any member of the family Canidae, such as wolves, coyotes, dingoes, and jackals, except domesticated dogs. ∙ Any poisonous snake such as a rattlesnake, coral snake, water moccasin, puff adder, or cobra. ∙ Any snake or reptile which by its size, vicious nature or other characteristic is dangerous to human beings. ∙ Any skunk, raccoon, or fox whether captured in the wild, domestically raised, descented or not descented, vaccinated against rabies or not vaccinated against rabies. ∙ Any bear, ape, gorilla, monkey, or badger. ∙ Any other animal or reptile which is commonly considered wild. ∙ At Large. An unattended animal on public property; or an unattended animal on private property without the consent of the property owner. ∙ Cat. Any domesticated feline animal, male or female, whole or neutered. ∙ Coop. An accessory structure for the keeping or housing of chickens permitted by the ordinance. ∙ Dangerous Dog. Any dog that has committed any of the acts set forth below: ∙ Without provocation, inflicted substantial bodily harm on a human being on public or private property; ∙ Killed a domestic animal without provocation; or ∙ A potentially dangerous dog which aggressively bites, attacks, or endangers the safety of humans or domestic animals. ∙ Dog. Any canine animal, male or female, whole or neutered. ∙ Enclosure. Any structure, except a dwelling, designed to securely enclose and prevent an animal from escaping therefrom. ∙ Proper Enclosure. Proper Enclosure means securely confined indoors or in a securely enclosed and locked pen or structure suitable to prevent the animal from escaping and providing protection from the elements for the animal. A Proper Enclosure does not include a porch, patio, or any part of a house, garage or other structure that would allow the animal to exit of its volition, or any house or structure in which windows are open or in which door or window screens are the only obstacles that prevent the dog from exiting. ∙ Exercise yard. Is a larger fenced area adjacent to chicken coop and pen that provides space for exercise and foraging for the birds when supervised. ∙ Hen. Is a female chicken. ∙ Owner. Any person, firm, or corporation, organization or department possessing, harboring, keeping, having an interest in or having custody or control of an animal. ∙ Pen. A fully enclosed and covered area attached to a coop where the chickens can roam unsupervised. ∙ Potentially Dangerous Dog. Any dog that has committed any of the acts set forth below: ∙ When unprovoked, bites a human or domestic animal; 216591v2 ∙ When unprovoked, chases or approaches a person upon the streets, sidewalks or any other public property in an apparent attitude of attack; or ∙ Has a known propensity, tendency, or disposition to attack unprovoked, causing injury or otherwise threatening the safety of humans or domestic animals. ∙ Restrained. On a leash of not more than six (6) feet in length or on a leash which can be retracted to a length of six (6) feet or less, and in the custody of a person of sufficient age to adequately control the animal; in a vehicle; or confined to the owner's property by enclosure or fencing. ∙ Rooster. Is a male chicken. ∙ Substantial Bodily Harm. Bodily injury which involves a temporary but substantial disfigurement, or which causes a temporary but substantial loss or impairment of the function of any bodily member or organ, or which causes a fracture of any bodily member. SECTION 2. Chapter 4 – Animals and Pets, Section 410 – Licenses, Subsection 410.01, Licenses Required, is hereby amended by deleting strikethrough language and adding the underlined language as follows: 410.00 - Licenses 410.01 License Required. The following animal licenses shall be required within the City of Arden Hills. Subd. 1 Dog/Cat Licenses. All dogs and cats within the City of Arden Hills, except as hereinafter provided, shall be licensed. A. Application. Within thirty (30) days after acquiring possession of a dog or cat which has not been licensed by the City of Arden Hills, the owner of the dog or cat shall make application for a dog or cat license. The application shall be on forms provided by the City of Arden Hills. B. Vaccination. It shall be unlawful for any dog or cat owner to keep or maintain any dog or cat older than six (6) months of age unless it shall have been vaccinated with an anti-rabies vaccine certified to be effective by a licensed veterinarian. No license renewal shall be issued except upon compliance with this section. C. License Fee. The license fee for each dog or cat must be submitted with the application. The fee will be established by City Council Resolution. D. Duration of License. A license shall be issued for a period of time not to exceed the expiration date of the rabies vaccination. No dog or cat license shall be renewed without proof of vaccination. E. Issuance of License. Upon completion of the application form, receipt of the license fee and receipt of the proof of vaccination, the City Administrator shall cause a dog or cat license to be issued to the applicant for a particular dog or cat. F. Receipt and Tags. The City of Arden Hills shall issue a license fee receipt to the applicant along with a metallic dog or cat license tag. The applicant shall permanently affix the tag by a metal fastening device to the collar of the licensed animal in a manner that allows the tag to be easily observed. If a tag is lost, a duplicate may be issued by the City of Arden Hills 216591v2 upon presentation of a receipt showing payment of the initial license fee and upon payment of an additional fee for each duplicate tag. G. Change of Address. An applicant who has obtained a dog or cat license shall notify the City of the applicant's address changes within the corporate limits of the City within ten (10) days of any address change. H. Counterfeit Tags. No person shall counterfeit or attempt to counterfeit dog or cat license tags. I. Transfer of Tags. No person shall transfer a dog or cat tag from one dog or cat to another. J. Exceptions. The following dogs and cats are not required to be licensed: 1. Dogs and cats less than six (6) months of age. 2. Dogs and cats whose owners are temporary visitors within the City for thirty (30) days or less. 3. Dogs and cats which are brought into the City for appearance in an animal show. 4. Dogs being used by law enforcement officers Subd. 2 Wild Animal Licenses. A. General Prohibition. All wild animals except the following are prohibited within the City of Arden Hills: 1. Wild animals brought into the City for entertainment, exhibition or show purposes by persons keeping wild animals for a public zoo. 2. Wild animals which are part of a permanent display sponsored by a bona fide research institution, a veterinary hospital, public zoo or other institution. 3. Nonpoisonous snakes, birds kept indoors, hamsters, mice, rabbits, gerbils, white rats, guinea pigs, chinchillas, or lizards and similar small animals capable of being kept in cages continuously. 4. Monkeys trained as personal helpers and kept by handicapped persons. 5. Raptors owned by licensed Falconers holding valid state and federal Falconry permits so long as the conditions of such permits are being satisfied. 6. Wild animals and birds that are part of the natural habitat and environment. B. License Application. Applications for a Wild Animal License shall be submitted on forms provided by the City along with a Certificate of Insurance which indicates that applicant has $200,000 of liability coverage on the Wild Animal and which includes an endorsement indicating that the liability coverage will not be cancelled without twenty (20) days written notice to the City of Arden Hills. C. Investigation. The Animal Control Officer shall review the application, conduct such investigation as the Animal Control Officer deems necessary, and shall prepare a written recommendation regarding the issuance of a Wild Animal License. The City Administrator shall within ten (10) days mail a notice to all property owners within 350 feet of the site on which the Wild Animal will be kept. The notice shall indicate that the City has received an application for a Wild Animal License and shall request comments from such property owners. D. Review. The City Council shall review the application, the Animal Control Officer's recommendations, and the comments from property owners. The City Council may issue a Wild Animal License if it determines that the application is in compliance with the City's regulations. The City Council may attach any reasonable conditions to the issuance of a license as it determines to be necessary in order to protect the health, safety, and welfare of Arden Hills residents. 216591v2 E. Existing Wild Animals. Anyone keeping a Wild Animal in Arden Hills at the time of the adoption of this regulation shall have ninety (90) days in which to comply with the provisions of this regulation or otherwise remove the Wild Animal from the City. Extensions beyond ninety (90) days may be granted by the City Council for good cause but in no case shall such extension permanently exempt a person from the requirements of this regulation. F. Wild Animal Restrictions. 1. Confinement. No person owning or harboring or having the care or custody of a wild animal shall suffer or permit such animal to go unconfined on the premises of such person. A wild animal is "unconfined" as the term is used in this section if such animal is not securely confined indoors or confined in a secure enclosure suitably sized for the wild animal is confined therein. An "enclosure" is secure within the meaning of this section if it is constructed of heave gauge mesh steel, or other suitable material; consists of a top and sides, with the bottom of such sides fastened along their perimeter to a slab floor of concrete or other suitable material; where no slab floor is provided, the sides must be embedded into the ground no less than one foot; all access points of the enclosure must be locked when the animal is confined therein. The Animal control officer may seize a wild animal that has been declared dangerous that is unconfined. 2. Muzzling. No person owning or harboring, or having the care of a wild animal shall suffer or permit such animal to go beyond the premises of such person unless such animal is securely muzzled and restrained with a chain not exceeding three (3) feet in length, and having a tensile strength sufficient to restrain the animal. Wild animals which are actively participating in recognized local, regional or national trials, training or other such sponsored competition, need not to be muzzled while being transported to or from during such competitions. 3. Summary Destruction. Any person harboring or owning a wild animal that is found to be in violation of the City's Animal Control Regulations may be summarily destroyed. Subd. 3 Chickens License. All chickens within the City of Arden Hills, except as hereinafter provided, shall be licensed. A. Application. Within thirty (30) days after acquiring possession of a chicken which has not been licensed by the City of Arden Hills, the owner of the chicken(s) shall make application for a chickens license. The application shall be on forms provided by the City of Arden Hills. If the Applicant is a renter, the Property Owner signature shall be required on the license application form. B. Neighbor Consent. The Applicant shall be responsible for providing notification to the neighbors immediately adjacent to the property of their intent to keep chickens. This notification will be distributed in the format provided by the City. Neighbor written responses will be returned to the City. Neighbor consent from all of the immediately adjacent properties is required for issuance of the license. The failure of a neighboring Property Owner to respond does not constitute consent. C. License Fee. The license fee for each chicken must be submitted with the application. The fee will be established by City Council Resolution. D. Duration of License. A two year license shall be issued. E. Issuance of License. Upon completion of the application form and receipt of the license fee, the City Administrator shall cause a chicken license to be issued to the applicant subject to: 216591v2 (1) Leg banding of all chickens is required. The bands must identify the owner and the owner’s address and telephone number. (2) Dead chickens must be disposed of according to the Minnesota Board of Animal Health rules which require chicken carcasses to be disposed of as soon as possible after death, usually within forty-eight (48) to seventy-two (72) hours. Legal forms of chicken carcass disposal include burial, off-site incineration or rendering, or composting. (3) Prior to issuance of a license, the prospective annual license holder certifies as part of the application review that they have read “Recommendations for Municipal Regulations for Urban Chickens”. F. The following are prohibited within the City of Arden Hills for chickens: (1) Roosters are prohibited. (2) No breeding of chickens is allowed. (3) Slaughtering of chickens on the property is prohibited. SECTION 3. Chapter 13 – Zoning Code, Section 1325 – General Regulations, Subsection 1325.07, Performance Standards, is hereby amended by deleting strikethrough language and adding the underlined language as follows: 1325.00 – General Regulations 1325.07 Performance Standards. Subd. 1 Maintenance. A. Health and Safety. In all districts, all buildings and structures, including fences and required landscaping, shall be maintained so as not to be unsightly or present harmful health or safety conditions. B. Snow Removal. In all districts, it shall be the responsibility of the residential and/or business land owner to insure proper snow removal from the sidewalks within twenty-four (24) hours after the last accumulation of two (2) inches or more. Subd. 2 Refuse. A. Containment. In all districts, any waste materials, debris, refuse or garbage shall be stored and kept in accordance with the requirements of Section 660.05 of the City Municipal Code, as the same may be amended from time to time. B. Noxious Weeds and Objectionable Plant Growth. Land shall be kept free of noxious weeds and unsightly or objectionable plant growth of eight (8) inches or more in height. C. Home Interiors. Home interiors shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition free of any accumulation of rubbish and garbage in compliance with State Health Regulations. D. Compliance Deadline. Existing uses shall comply with these provisions within thirty (30) days following the effective date of this Code. Subd. 3 Exterior Storage. A. Residential Districts. 216591v2 1. Materials and Equipment. All materials and equipment shall be stored within a building or be fully screened so as not to be visible from adjoining lots, except for the following: Laundry drying and recreational equipment, construction and landscaping materials currently (within a period of twelve (12) months) being used on the premises; agricultural materials and equipment if these are used or intended for use on the premises; off-street parking of passenger cars and pickup trucks. 2. Boats, Trailers and Utility Vehicles. Exterior storage of boats, trailers and utility vehicles is not permitted in any residential district, except as regulated in Section 1325.12. B. Business and Industrial Districts. 1. Screening. All exterior storage in the business and industrial districts shall be screened from public view, except materials and equipment currently being used for on-site construction. 2. Parking. Vehicles, including but not limited to cars, trucks, buses and RV's parked and/or stored in public view for more than a period of seven (7) days shall be prohibited unless allowed by the permitted business or industrial use, except as regulated in Section 1325.12. Subd. 4 Electrical and Radiation Emissions. No activities shall be permitted that emit dangerous radioactivity beyond an enclosed area. There shall be no electrical disturbance adversely affecting the operation at any point of any equipment other than that of the creator of such disturbances. Subd. 5 Environmental Pollution. Emission or creation of noise, odors, vibrations, glare, dust, smoke, heat and toxic or noxious fumes shall conform to such standards as are from time to time established by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. None of these shall be at a level that is objectionable to surrounding properties. Subd. 6 Animals. A. Location for Buildings Housing Farm Animals. Any building in which farm animals are kept shall be located a distance of two hundred (200) feet or more from any lot line. Any open structure in which farm animals are kept shall be a distance of four hundred (400) feet or more from any lot line., except for chicken coops in the R-1, R-2, and R-3 Districts provided the following requirements are met: (1) No more than three (3) hens shall be housed or kept on any one (1) residential lot with the issuance of a City license. (2) A separate coop is required to house the chickens. Coops must be constructed and maintained to meet the following minimum a. A coop with a minimum of 12 square feet and no larger than 25 square feet is permitted as an accessory structure subject to Section 1325.01. Subd. 4 A. for Size. b. Exemption to Ordinance - A residential property with a single car detached garage and an accessory structure/shed will be allowed a third accessory structure for keeping chickens. The combined square footage of all three detached structures may not exceed 728 square feet. c. Located in the rear yard. Chicken Coop, pen, and exercise yard are not permitted in the front or side yard. d. Setbacks are subject to applicable accessory structure setbacks of the underlying zoning district. In no instance shall the coop be located in front of the rear building line of the principal structure. 216591v2 e. The outer limit of coop including pen and exercise yard shall be located closer to the principal dwelling upon the property that is issued a license than any other residential dwelling on an abutting property. f. Climate control – adequate ventilation and/or insulation to maintain the coop temperature between 45 – 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Prior to issuance of an annual license, the prospective annual license holder must provide a plan for maintaining an adequate temperature in the coop for safety of the fowl or poultry. The plan must address both extreme winter and summer temperature conditions. g. Rodent proof – coop construction and materials must be adequate to prevent access by rodents. h. Coops shall be constructed and maintained in a workmanlike manner. (3) A pen and exercise yard is required. Pen and exercise yard must be constructed and maintained to meet the following minimum standard: a. The pen and exercise yard is located adjacent to the coop and shall be fenced with adequate coverage to keep hens in and predators out of a material that can be easily raked or regularly replaced to reduce odor and flies. b. Minimum size per bird shall be: i. Pen – 10 square feet of floor space ii. Exercise yard - 174 square feet (4) Screening shall be installed around the perimeter of the area dedicated for the keeping of chickens in a manner that minimizes view from adjacent parcels. A screening plan shall be approved as part of license application subject to any additional permit requirements for installation. Acceptable forms of screening are a six (6) foot tall solid fence or vegetation that shall consist of plantings which shall provide for year round screening and installed at a minimum of six (6) feet tall. (5) Chickens must not be housed in a residential house or an attached or detached garage. (6) All premises on which hens are kept or maintained shall be kept clean from filth, garbage, and any substances which attract rodents. The coop and its surrounding must be cleaned frequently enough to control odor. Manure shall not be allowed to accumulate in a way that causes an unsanitary condition or causes odors detectible on another property. Failure to comply with these conditions may result in the officer removing chickens from the premises or revoking a chicken license. (7) All grain and food stored for the use of the hens on a premise with a chicken license shall be kept in a rodent proof container. (8) Hens, coop, pen, and exercise yard shall not be kept in such a manner as to constitute a nuisance to the occupants of adjacent property. (9) Any violation of the above conditions, (i.e. roaming chickens, uncontrolled odor), if not remedied within 10 days, may result in revocation of the homeowner’s license. (10) If the license holder discontinues having chickens, the homeowner shall have 60 days to remove the coop, pen, and exercise yard associated with the keeping of chickens in its entirety. If the coop was licensed as an allowed third accessory structure for chickens, the coop/third structure must be removed and cannot be repurposed for a storage structure. If the homeowner/license holder fails to perform either of the above, the City may 216591v2 enter upon the subject property, remove the coop, pen, and exercise yard from the homeowner’s property, and charge the amount back to the homeowner as an assessment on the property tax roll. B. Number of Animals Allowed. Up to four (4) domestic animals, excluding birds and fish, are permitted in any dwelling unit, but without a residential dog kennel license not more than two (2) may be dogs. Up to three (3) dogs are allowed with a residential dog kennel license. Dog enclosures may be located only in a rear yard in all zoning districts. C. Animals for Research. Animals for research may be kept in appropriate places by conditional use permit. D. Wild Animals. Wild animals are not permitted in any district. Subd. 7 Site Grading. A. Erosion Prevention. Earth surfaces shall be planted or stabilized to prevent erosion. B. Drainage onto Neighboring Property. Finished slopes and grades shall not cause adverse drainage effects on adjoining properties. SECTION 4. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage and publication according to law. PASSED and ADOPTED this _____ day of ____________, 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 Published in the Pioneer Press on _________________, 2021. chickenrunrescue.org Page 1 9/14/15 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MUNICIPAL REGULATION OF URBAN CHICKENS For distribution to public and permit applicants SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS (page 2) BASIC CHICKEN CARE INSTRUCTIONS (page 3-‐9) REQUIREMENTS FOR KEEPING CHICKENS (page 10) Mary Britton Clouse Chicken Run Rescue 2014 Endorsed by Chicken Run Rescue Eastern Shore Sanctuary and Education Center Farm Sanctuary The Humane Society of the United States Sunnyskies Bird and Animal Sanctuary United Poultry Concerns Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary Used by Minneapolis, MN St. Paul, MN Cottage Grove, MN Stillwater, MN Falcon Heights, MN chickenrunrescue.org Page 2 9/14/15 OVERVIEW OF RECOMMENDATIONS • Do not permit If permitted: • Permit as pets only • Do NOT prohibit roosters • Prohibit slaughter, breeding, sale or barter • Limit number of birds to 5 or fewer • Require 100% consent of neighbors • WRITTEN guidelines for care • Cap number of permits • Allot for additional administrative staff and resources • Allot for enforcement and capture training chickenrunrescue.org Page 3 9/14/15 BASIC CHICKEN CARE INSTRUCTIONS CONSIDERATIONS BEFORE ACQUIRING A CHICKEN lifespan -‐ Chickens can live as long as a dog or cat-‐ up to 14 years or longer. -‐ Egg laying for a hen generally starts at 6 months old, peaks at 18 months and declines with development of reproductive disease. cost -‐ Start Up costs for coop, maintenance, tools, cleaning, equipment, heating / cooling appliances, dishes, nets, food storage, scale, fencing, security locks, lighting, motion detectors, monitors, cameras, permit application ($2-‐3,000) -‐ Annual supplies per bird for food, bedding, nutritional supplements, hygiene supplies, permit fee, utilities ($300) -‐ Vet care per bird per service (office exam $66, fecal test $28, plus other services as needed for illness or injury). Are you able to provide the birds with proper veterinary care needed? time -‐ Average 1 hour per bird per day minimum for cleaning, parasite control, grooming, physical exam, travel time to purchase supplies, construction, repair, medication, feeding, supervise free time out of pen. -‐ Chickens need to be tended to twice daily. Will you have a person ready to substitute for you when you have reason to be absent? space At least a 6’W x 12’L x 6’H space in a yard is needed for a coop and pen for 4 birds in addition to a larger fenced area for regular exercise. location Coop and pen should be located in an area that provides shade, direct sunlight, good drainage and protection from prevailing winds and will not present a problem to neighbors. uninvited guests Chickens will attract bird mites and lice, mice, yard birds, squirrels, raccoons, dogs, coyotes, fox, mink, opossum, rats, owls, bobcats, hawks, snakes, weasels, ferrets, fisher, marten and humans. ACQUIRING A CHICKEN ADOPTION OR PURCHASE/BREEDING? The recent interest in having chickens has overwhelmed animal rescue organizations with inquiries from people wanting to give up chickens who are no longer wanted. Like all other animals surrendered to shelters, rescue organizations cannot help them all. There are never enough homes for displaced animals so adoption of birds who need homes is always the kindest choice instead of purchase from a breeder or hatchery. adoption-‐ By adopting from a rescue organization or a private individual, you can know what to expect with regard to the bird’s health, sex, behavior and personality. Reputable rescue organizations can provide advice on selecting the right bird, care information and generally have a generous return policy to insure that bird will be happy, compatible and well cared for. purchase/breeding-‐ The identification of the sex of chicks by feed stores, breeders and hatcheries is often wrong and not apparent until the bird is 6 months old. 50% of the chicks hatched are roosters who are killed or otherwise discarded of as waste. Newborn chicks shipped through the postal service are deprived of their mothers, warmth and food. The younger the bird the more fragile and difficult they are to care for. chickenrunrescue.org Page 4 9/14/15 HEALTHY BIRD CHECKLIST Eyes: clear, clean, wide open, alert Face / comb / wattle: clean, soft, blemish free, healthy deep red indicating good blood supply, (some faces are not red) Posture: head erect, good balance, stand or perch on both feet on extended legs, good grip on perch, facing activity Odor: none or slightly fermented hay Beak / nostrils: clean, uniform, shiny and solid Legs / feet: clean, shiny, uniform scales and nails, foot bottom soft and blemish free, legs and toes straight and functional Feathers; clean, bright, shiny, smooth or fluffy, free of mites or lice Wings: held close to body, symmetrical, smooth movement in joints when flexed, flight feathers intact Skin: clean, soft, pale pink and translucent (some breeds have bare red patches at shoulders and keel), free of mites or lice Droppings: 70% odorless green/ white, firm, 30% stinky brown pasty (cecal), watery if stressed Keel (sternum): Straight, good muscle mass on either side, lump free Crop (on bird’s right side of lower neck): full, contents of consumed food easily palpated Vent: petite, clean, moist, soft, pliant Respiration: 12-‐37 per min., inspiration louder and shorter than expiration, minimal chest movement, closed beak NUMBER OF BIRDS Calculating available space, time, and cost (see above) will dictate how many birds can be properly cared for: coop: 4 sq. feet of floor space minimum per bird for the interior (an area 2 ft. x 2 ft. per bird) pen: 10 sq. ft of floor space minimum per bird (an area 3 ft. x 3.3 ft per bird) range/ exercise yard: 174 sq. ft per bird (an area about 10 ft. x 17 ft per bird) A single chicken is a sad chicken. Plan to have at least 2-‐ they are flock animals and need the companionship of other chickens. Generally, 3-‐5 compatible chickens can be well maintained in a typical city environment. Individual bird’s sex, age and temperament can affect compatibility. Over crowding chickens is the most common mistake. Hens should outnumber roosters. Sometimes single birds can thrive with a human friend if they have special needs. Roosters, single or in pairs, are very sociable and can make terrific companions if handled gently and often. HANDLING & RESTRAINT Never handle a chicken by wings, feet or legs. Herd bird to corner using slow deliberate movement. Fast= predator, slow = less threat. Place hands over top part of wings (shoulders) and hold securely but do not squeeze. Pick up and hold under arm to keep wings in place. Support feet with other hand if bird will tolerate. To restrain for transport or examination, drape a towel over shoulders cape style and wrap around body. TRANSPORTATION Consider travel time and avoid extreme weather conditions. Heat exhaustion can develop quickly, interior car temps can reach fatal point 10 minutes. Medium sized hard pet carriers work well for security, safety, stress. Line with a towel, shredded paper or straw. Food is a good stress reducer. Offer wet food like greens or cucumber for long trips. chickenrunrescue.org Page 5 9/14/15 ARRIVAL If other birds are already present, a 2 week quarantine in a separate area is recommended to watch for signs of illness and parasites. Avoid noisy, high traffic areas and allow the bird to acclimate before introducing to other birds, animals and family. PROVIDING A GOOD HOME NATURAL HISTORY It is important to understand how chickens live in the wild and to provide them with an environment that meets those instinctive physical and psychological needs as closely as possible. Chickens are all descended from Tropical Jungle Fowl are adapted to living in a natural habitat that is spacious, richly vegetated, diverse and warm. This presents a particular challenge in a small urban setting in a cold climate like Minnesota. Flocks have a highly developed social structure and depend on each for companionship and security. Naturalists have observed that they can recognize and remember 180 other individual flock members. They are ground dwelling birds. Most are capable of low flight in short distances, smaller birds can fly higher and farther. In the wild they roost in trees at dusk before they sleep or to escape predators. They hide their nests in cavities in the ground. The majority of their waking hours are spent active, wide ranging, grazing, foraging for food-‐ plants, bugs and occasionally small rodents. In their natural state. They typically travel 1/2 mile from their roost each day. In the wild, they are never over crowded-‐ if the population becomes to dense, members will break off into subgroups and spread out. They move on from one area to another which allows food sources to regenerate and their waste is not concentrated in one place and it can decompose without health risk to the flock. Roosters alert the flock to danger, find food and call the hens to it and stand guard as they eat. They select and build nests and will even participate in caring for the young. They also act as peace keepers to intervene in disputes that can develop between flock members. Roosters will start to crow and display courting behaviors at about 6 months of age. It is essential to gently handle a rooster on a daily basis to establish that you are the flock leader (Alpha) and maintain a well socialized companion. The hens spend their time scratching for food, dust bathing, preening, playing and napping. Hens begin to lay eggs at about 6 months of age. Hen in the wild produce only a few clutches of eggs a year for the sole purpose of reproduction. Domesticated hens have been bred to lay one egg a day but by 18 month of age, egg laying frequency generally diminishes and many adult or senior hens stop laying altogether. Chickens are sociable, cheerful and intelligent creatures who can form lifelong bonds with each other and other species including humans, dogs and cats. Because of their keen intelligence and instinctive physical activity, they need a stimulating environment that mimics as much as possible the rich and diverse world nature designed them to enjoy. COOP, PEN, RANGE/ EXERCISE YARD “Housing and infrastructure. The primary purpose of poultry housing is to protect flocks against adverse weather and predators (coyote, fox, stray dogs, raccoons and raptors). Weather is of critical concern in the Upper Midwest, where summers can be extremely hot and winters bitterly cold. Housing must provide shade from sun and cover from rain. It must be able to withstand high winds and snow loads if it is to be used for year-‐round operation. These basic housing considerations apply to all poultry” chickenrunrescue.org Page 6 9/14/15 -‐”Poultry Your Way: A Guide to Management Alternatives for the Upper Midwest”, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, 2005 COOP: The house, closed structure or enclosed room which provides shelter from cold, heat, wind, rain, snow and predators for protected roosting, nesting, feeding and watering space. Construction & Materials – Coops can be purchased ready made or in kits, constructed within an existing structure or built from scratch. Local building codes should be followed to prevent damage from snow, wind, etc. NOTE: rabbit hutches, plastic igloos, dog houses and such are not appropriate structures. Required features: size: 4 sq. feet of floor space minimum is required per bird for the interior (an area 2 ft. x 2 ft. per bird). So 4 birds will need a coop with at least 4 feet x 4 feet inside floor space not including nest boxes. Outside dimensions should be about 5 feet by 5 feet x 6 ft. high. Overcrowding is the most common cause of behavior problems, injury and disease. Coop should be high enough for a human to stand up comfortably for cleaning, maintenance and egg collection. It also allows for additional roosting. Temperament and social structures should be taken into account, and partitions should be available for birds who are sick, injured or lower in the pecking order. access to electricity is required in free standing structures. floor – The floor should not collect and hold moisture, be easy to clean, retain heat in cold weather and exclude rodents/predators. A dirt floor draws heat away and is not easy to clean or rodents/predators proof. A wood floor is adequate provided it is at least a foot off the ground, insulated and sealed properly but is difficult to sanitize because it is porous. a concrete floor is ideal since it discourages rodents/predators and ids easy to sanitize. Regardless of the floor type, bedding strewn on the surface is needed is to absorb moist fecal matter and facilitate cleaning. Leaves or wood shavings work best and can be composted or easily bagged and disposed of as solid waste. walls-‐ Materials that are resistant to moisture and mold and easily cleaned are best. Chemically treated materials should be nontoxic. A good compound with anti fungal agents is good for humid areas. Clear varnish is also good. Everything should be treated or painted before it is assembled. Wooden structures should be draft free and built with double walls that have at least 1 1/2 inch insulated layer between them. roof: The coop roof should be made of a material that will not collect and hold heat and should be built with double walls that have at least 1 1/2 inch insulated layer between them. The roof surfaced should be covered with an insulating tar paper to protect from heavy rains. The roof should be slightly inclined, to allow water to run off and if it overhangs at the front wall it will protect from downpours. A few small openings along the eaves allow moisture to escape and provide fresh air. doors: One human-‐size door is needed for daily access. Doors for chickens should be just large enough for the largest bird and can be positioned anywhere from ground level to about 2 feet high with a stable ramp with cleats. Chickens are ground dwellers, not parrots-‐small doors at heights greater than 3 feet with flimsy, unstable ladders are not appropriate. Doors must be able to be secured against predators at night. windows: Chickens love windows and need natural light. Double glaze for warmth. Cover with 1/2” metal screen so they can be opened for ventilation in hot weather. Allow one square foot of window for each 10 square foot of floor space. roosts: Lumber or branches can be used. They should be strong enough and mounted securely enough to hold all birds. The surface should be rough for good grip with no splinters or sharp edges. For medium sized birds, 2” or 4 “ flat or 1 1/2” diameter is best for foot comfort. The longer roost the better to prevent competition. They should be set 18” from wall, 2 -‐3 feet off the floor. If mounted higher, rung steps are needed spaced 8-‐12 inches apart. The addition of a dropping board underneath and elevated roost will collect droppings and keep floor space below clean and inhabitable. climate: Shelters should be kept at a comfortable temperature for the animals. “Minimum Temperature 55°(f) , maximum temperature 70°(F)” chickenrunrescue.org Page 7 9/14/15 -‐”Poultry Your Way: A Guide to Management Alternatives for the Upper Midwest”, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, 2005 The coop should be heated to maintain a temperature above 32 degrees during the coldest part of the winter and cooled below 85 in the hottest part of the summer. Below 32 degrees birds are uncomfortable and cannot maintain body temperature. Below 15 degrees frostbite begins, and hypothermia increases. Oil or water filled safety heaters (i.e. brands Pelonis, DeLonghi, Honeywell) are completely closed and sealed systems that run on electricity. The oil is heated from within and the heat is radiant so there are no exposed heating elements that create dangerous problems even if they tip over. Heat lamps should only be used with extreme caution and be firmly attached at least 3 feet from animals and far from any flammable item, especially dry straw or bedding. Smoke alarms are highly recommended. Extra bedding should be available to keep animals warm and comfortable in cold seasons. Between 75 and 85 degrees, panting and dehydration begin, above 85 heat stress and danger of heat prostration increases. ventilation-‐ Doors, windows and vents near the ceiling supply oxygen, remove heat from breathing, remove moisture from breath and droppings, harmful gasses and dust particles, and dilute disease causing airborne organisms. Fans should be provided for hottest weather. light: Natural light from windows and/or skylights is required. Can be supplemented with full spectrum incandescent light to follow normal seasonal light cycles and for cleaning and maintenance. The minimum light intensity you should provide should be enough to clearly see the hens feed when standing over the feeder. feeders: Food receptacles should be made of non-‐corrosive material that is easily cleaned minimizes spillage, prevents contamination with droppings and keeps food dry. The containers should be large enough for all the birds to comfortably eat at once or numerous enough to prevent competition or intimidation. Large heavy rubber feed buckets work nicely. Hanging dishes or feeders work as well and should be hung at about the level of the bird’s back. If dishes are outside the coop, they should be set under an overhang to keep them dry when it rains. waterers: Water receptacles should be made of non-‐corrosive material that can be cleaned and disinfected with a solution of chlorine bleach, prevent contamination with droppings and is spill and leak proof. The containers should be large enough for all the birds to comfortably drink at once and hold enough water for all birds for an entire day. They should be slightly positioned higher than the feeder or far enough away to prevent contamination with food. nestboxes-‐ One nest box for every 3 hens. A 12”W x 12”D x 14”H is most versatile. Chickens prefer wooden nest boxes with covered opening for privacy placed on or as low to the floor as possible. If set higher they require a perch in front of the opening. They should be filled with 2-‐4 inches of straw. litter or grass. They prefer to nest in the South East corner of the structure whenever possible. PEN: The fenced area surrounding the coop that provides secure access to exercise, sunlight, earth and vegetation and is freely available to the birds when they are unsupervised. It is constructed to prevent the bird’s escape and prevents entry by intruders/predators. Construction & Materials – Kennel pens can be purchased ready made or in kits, or built from scratch. Local building codes should be followed to prevent damage from snow, wind, etc. Temperament and social structures of flock should be taken into account, and partitions should be available for birds who are sick, injured or lower in the pecking order. Required features: size: 10 sq. ft of floor space minimum per bird (an area 3 ft. x 3.3 ft per bird) is required so 4 birds will need floor space of at least 6 feet x 7 feet. If the coop is adjacent to the pen at least a 6 x 12 foot space in a yard is needed. If the coop is elevated 2 feet so the chickens can use the space underneath, the coop and pen can occupy some but not all of the same footprint. If most of the pen is in deep shade all of the time it would be conducive to unhealthy bacteria and fungal development. The pen should be chickenrunrescue.org Page 8 9/14/15 high enough for you to stand up comfortably for cleaning, maintenance, capture and also allows for additional roosting. substrate-‐ Choose a well drained area. Substrate material for the pen should be clean, non-‐toxic, biodegradable, readily available, inexpensive and replaceable. Since it will become compacted from little feet and contaminated by concentrated droppings and parasites, it will need to be raked out and replaced frequently to reduce odor and fly activity. Play sand, leaves, municipal wood chips, sod and hard wearing ground cover work well. metal fencing / predator control: The type of fencing depends on what the most likely predators are in your area. Dogs, rats, raccoons, hawks and coyotes are the most prevalent in city neighborhoods, but others include fox, mink, opossum, bobcats, snakes, weasels, ferrets, fisher and marten. Its best to build the strongest deterrents possible. Chain link panels or welded or woven fencing on a sturdy frame reinforced at the bottom with small mesh metal wire that prevents predators from tunneling under the fence will discourage most intruders. Regular inspection is key to security. gate: A gate is needed for easy human access. cover: Pen should be covered to keep birds in and predators out. The type of covering needed will depend on the type of predators. Covering part of the pen with a roof such as corrugated fiberglass can provide shade and rain shelter. windbreak: Providing a wind and snow break will give the birds a protected area to be outdoors even in winter. shade: Shade must be available and can be provided by vegetation or strategically placed materials. dustbath: Taking a dust bath is the closest thing to heaven for a chicken. They derive pleasure and contentment by bathing in the sun and in loose dry soil depressions in the dirt which cleans their feathers and rids them of parasites. Birds will usually dig their own hole for dust baths. Keep the soil in the dust bath loose and add play sand if it is a heavy clay soil. Adding a little poultry dust, diatomaceous earth or wood ash increases the effectiveness of parasite control. Large heavy rubber feed buckets filled with play sand are a welcome addition to the indoor coop in the winter. enrichment furnishings: There is nothing sadder than a barren pen when compared to the rich jungle environment chickens evolved in. Lots of large branches, stumps or platforms provide places to go and things to do and look natural and attractive in the pen. Include bushes, boxes or other objects to sit in or hide behind. Plant kale or other safe, edible vegetation around the outside of the pen for forage. Overcrowding, boredom and barren pens are the most common cause of behavior problems. RANGE/ EXERCISE YARD: The larger fenced area like a backyard that provides ample space for safe exercise, forage, sunlight, earth and vegetation that is regularly available to the birds when supervised. For regular exercise, 174 sq. ft per bird (an area about 10 ft. x 17 ft per bird) is required. 4 birds will need access to a 40 ft. x 70 ft. fenced area in the yard. If there is no access to a larger Range/ exercise yard, 16 sq. ft. of floor space minimum per bird (an area 4 ft. x 4 ft per bird) in the pen must be provided. fencing: 6 ft privacy fencing prevents or to discourage uninvited human and animal visitors. and promotes the safety and security of the birds and neighbors. nontoxic plants: Chickens are inquisitive and voracious eaters of vegetation and many ornamental garden plants can be toxic to them . Learn which of your plants might be harmful and fence them off or better yet replace them with safe and nutritious plants. security: Chickens are susceptible to theft, vandalism and predators and need to be securely shut in the coop at night. Security cameras, lights and baby monitors are also highly recommended deterrents. PROVIDING GOOD CARE FOOD / WATER Fresh food and water are required daily and should be available at all times. Hay , grain and prepared feed should be fresh-‐ less than one year old and free of mold, insects or other contaminants. Daily intake should include: 60 % nutritionally balanced prepared feed appropriate for age of bird, 20% chickenrunrescue.org Page 9 9/14/15 scratch (cracked corn, oats, black oil sunflower seeds, milo, barley) 20% fresh (nutritious foods and table scraps-‐ Caution toxic: onion, avocados, chocolate) Supplements: oyster shell or limestone for calcium, granite grit for digestion, mineral salt or ground salt licks. Chickens drink 1-‐2 cups of water a day. Feed should be stored in rodent proof containers in a cool dry area inaccessible to animals. Stored feedbags should be rotated to ensure that feed is always fresh. Food that is uneaten or spilled should be removed from animal enclosures daily. SOCIAL NEEDS Temperament and social structures of animals should be taken into account, and separate areas provided for incompatible birds. VET CARE Locate a veterinary clinic nearby that will see chickens before one is needed. preferably one that specializes in avian care. Chickens are welcome in increasing numbers of city clinics. Check vet backgrounds at http://www.vetmed.state.mn.us/Default.aspx?tabid=803 Have an isolation area or roomy carrier and heating pad for sick or injured birds. Critical/emergency first aid supplies should be kept including roll gauze, gauze pads, tape, vet wrap, blood stop powder, antibiotic ointment, antibacterial scrub and solution, and bandage scissors. SANITATION-‐ Manure and wet bedding should be removed from coop and animal feeding and lounging areas daily. Thorough, complete cleaning of walls and perches, removal of all bedding, and disinfecting of coop and furnishings should be done at least once a year. Keeping shelter areas clean and dry will help prevent bacteria, fungi, insects, rodents, etc. Rodent levels will be minimized by keeping all feed in rodent proof containers and removing spilled or uneaten food promptly. Litter can be double bagged and disposed of as solid waste or composted but must be done in an area where chickens will not scratch for at least a year. Housing animals in spacious, clean and relatively dust free environments will keep them healthy and will minimize human exposure to infectious disease. Sources: Poultry Your Way: A Guide to Management Alternatives for the Upper Midwest, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, 2005 Standards of Care for Chickens, Adapted from Standards of Care for Farmed Animals , The Association Of Sanctuaries (TAOS). 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Background Starting in 2020, the City Council began discussions on ordinance language with regards to the keeping of chickens in Arden Hills. A survey was conducted in November 2020 to garner input from residents on the relaxation of standards for the keeping of chickens. Those survey results were presented to the City Council at a work session in January. Staff was provided guidance on general parameters for consideration of a proposed chickens ordinance. That draft language was reviewed by the City Council at two work sessions on July 12th and July 26th, 2021. In preparing the draft ordinance language, the City deferred to the document that is used by a number of adjacent communities titled “Recommendations for Municipal Regulation of Urban Chickens”. This guide was the basis for development of ordinance standards and best practices for licensing requirements. Similar to the Cities of Stillwater and Falcon Heights, the proposed language includes a requirement that a resident who intends to keep chickens shall have read the document outlining best care practices. At the July 26th special work session, Staff was directed to bring forward the proposed ordinance to the Planning Commission in September for the first review and to hold a public hearing to receive public comment on the keeping of chickens. Following the public hearing, the draft ordinance language with recommendation of the Planning Commission would be brought back to the City Council at a future meeting for subsequent discussion and direction on next steps. Page 2 of 3 Overview of Ordinance Amendments Staff has prepared draft ordinance language with new language added in red font for your review (Attachment A). Language has been incorporated into the City ordinances to allow for the keeping of chickens and added requirements for the associated accessory structures/uses (i.e. coop, pen, and exercise yard). Those regulations are referenced in two Chapters of the city code. The applicable Chapters and Sections are as follows: • Municipal Code Chapter 4 – Animals and Pets o Amend - Section 400.01, Definitions o Add - Section 410.01 Subd. 3, Chickens License • Zoning Code Chapter 1325 – General Regulations o Amend – Section 1325.07 Subd. 6.A., Location for Buildings Housing Farm Animals The following are a few of the summary items of the proposed ordinance amendments: • Biannual license requirement for the keeping of chickens. • Limitation on number of chickens allowed – maximum 3 hens, roosters prohibited. • Insertion of size limitations for coop, pen, and exercise yard – coop shall be 12 to 25 sq. ft., pen minimum 10 sq. ft. per bird, and exercise yard minimum 174 sq. ft. per bird. • Notification for Neighbor Consent. • Spacing and screening requirements between adjacent parcels and the area dedicated to chickens – closer to principal dwelling than adjacent property, 6 ft. tall perimeter screening of solid fence or vegetation. • Exemption for an allowance of a third accessory structure with a single car detached garage. • Penalty and removal language for violations and/or discontinuance of chickens. The Planning Commission may notice that the proposed ordinance language refers to the fee schedule for the license amount. Changes and adoption of rates within the fee schedule does not require review of the Commission. The City Council consensus during the work session discussion has been a biannual license amount of $30.00. An ordinance amendment shall be brought forward to the City Council for the fee schedule in parallel to the ordinance review. Lastly, an ordinance amendment to the Zoning Code does require a public hearing before the Planning Commission. Additional Review N/A Findings of Fact The Planning Commission must make a finding as to whether or not the proposed application would adversely affect the surrounding neighborhood or the community as a whole based on the aforementioned factors. Staff offers the following findings for consideration: Page 3 of 3 General Findings: 1. The City of Arden Hills is proposing to amend ordinance language to allow for the keeping of chickens. 2. The proposed ordinance will include amendments to the language of Chapter 13 – Zoning Code of the City Code. 3. Amendments to the Zoning Code regulations require a public hearing prior to action by the City Council. Options and Motion Language Staff has provided the following options and motion language for this case. • Recommend Approval: Motion to recommend approval of Planning Case 21-022 as presented (or as modified by Planning Commission) for a Zoning Code Amendment to Chapter 13 of the Arden Hills City Code to add ordinance language within Location for Buildings Housing Farm Animals for requirements to allow chicken coops in residential districts including Municipal Code language as amended to Chapter 4 as presented in the September 8, 2021 Report to the Planning Commission. • Recommend Denial: Motion to recommend denial of Planning Case 21-022 for a Zoning Code Amendment to Chapter 13 of the Arden Hills City Code to add ordinance language within Location for Buildings Housing Farm Animals for requirements to allow chicken coops in residential districts including Municipal Code language as amended to Chapter 4: findings to deny should specifically reference the reasons for denial. • Table: Motion to table Planning Case 21-018 for a Zoning Code Amendment to Chapter 13 of the Arden Hills City Code to add ordinance language within Location for Buildings Housing Farm Animals for requirements to allow chicken coops in residential districts including Municipal Code language as amended to Chapter 4: the Planning Commission should identify a specific reason and/or information request should be included with a motion to table. Public Notices A Zoning Code Amendment requires a public hearing. Notice was published in the Pioneer Press on August 26, 2021. The City has not received any public comments regarding this case. Attachments A. Draft Ordinance Language B. Recommendations for Municipal Regulation of Urban Chickens Approved: CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA PLANNING COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 6:30 P.M. - ARDEN HILLS CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Acting Chair Wicklund called to order the regular Planning Commission meeting at 6:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Present were: Acting Chair Jonathan Wicklund, Commissioners Marcie Jefferys, Subbaya Subramanian, Kurtis Weber, and Clayton Zimmerman. Absent: Chair Paul Vijums and Commissioner Steven Jones. Also present were: Senior Planner Jessica Jagoe and Councilmember Fran Holmes. APPROVAL OF AGENDA – SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 Acting Chair Wicklund requested the agenda be amended to remove Item 3C. Commissioner Zimmerman moved, seconded by Commissioner Weber, to approve the agenda as amended removing Item 3C. A roll call vote was taken. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). APPROVAL OF MINUTES August 4, 2021 – Planning Commission Regular Meeting Commissioner Jefferys moved, seconded by Commissioner Weber, to approve the August 4, 2021, Planning Commission Regular Meeting as presented. A roll call vote was taken. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). PLANNING CASES A.Planning Case 21-022; City of Arden Hills – Zoning Code Amendment to Section 1325 and Municipal Code Section 400 and 410 Regarding the Keeping of Chickens – Public Hearing Draft ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – September 8, 2021 2 Senior Planner Jagoe stated starting in 2020, the City Council began discussions on ordinance language with regards to the keeping of chickens in Arden Hills. A survey was conducted in November 2020 to garner input from residents on the relaxation of standards for the keeping of chickens. Those survey results were presented to the City Council at a work session in January. Staff was provided guidance on general parameters for consideration of a proposed chickens ordinance. That draft language was reviewed by the City Council at two work sessions on July 12th and July 26th, 2021. Senior Planner Jagoe commented in preparing the draft ordinance language, the City deferred to the document that is used by a number of adjacent communities titled “Recommendations for Municipal Regulation of Urban Chickens”. This guide was the basis for development of ordinance standards and best practices for licensing requirements. Similar to the Cities of Stillwater and Falcon Heights, the proposed language includes a requirement that a resident who intends to keep chickens shall have read the document outlining best care practices. Senior Planner Jagoe explained at the July 26th special work session, Staff was directed to bring forward the proposed ordinance to the Planning Commission in September for the first review and to hold a public hearing to receive public comment on the keeping of chickens. Following the public hearing, the draft ordinance language with recommendation of the Planning Commission would be brought back to the City Council at a future meeting for subsequent discussion and direction on next steps. Senior Planner Jagoe provided the Commission with an overview on the Ordinance amendment and offered the following Findings of Fact: 1. The City of Arden Hills is proposing to amend ordinance language to allow for the keeping of chickens. 2. The proposed ordinance will include amendments to the language of Chapter 13 – Zoning Code of the City Code. 3. Amendments to the Zoning Code regulations require a public hearing prior to action by the City Council. Senior Planner Jagoe stated staff recommends approval of Planning Case 21-022 as presented (or as modified by Planning Commission) for a Zoning Code Amendment to Chapter 13 of the Arden Hills City Code to add ordinance language within Location for Buildings Housing Farm Animals for requirements to allow chicken coops in residential districts including Municipal Code language as amended to Chapter 4 as presented in the September 8, 2021 Report to the Planning Commission. Senior Planner Jagoe reviewed the options available to the Planning Commission on this matter: 1. Recommend Approval as Submitted 3. Recommend Denial 4. Table Acting Chair Wicklund opened the floor to Commissioner comments. Draft ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – September 8, 2021 3 Commissioner Jefferys questioned how the City would enforce the Ordinance and asked if the Ramsey County Sheriff was aware of the chicken keeping requirements. She also inquired what would happen if a neighbor were to move and new neighbors were to move into a home that did not support the keeping of chickens. Senior Planner Jagoe stated an animal control officer with the Sheriff’s Department would be working with the City to enforce the Ordinance. In addition, code enforcement staff may have a role and assist with enforcement complaints. She reported if a neighbor were to move, no additional approval would be required. Commissioner Subramanian asked if breeding of chickens would be allowed. Senior Planner Jagoe explained breeding of chickens would not be allowed, but rather chickens would be allowed as pets or for the laying of eggs. Commissioner Subramanian stated it would be important for the City to be able to identify avian flu symptoms and what rules would be in place to manage this situation. Senior Planner Jagoe commented if there was a nuisance complaint regarding a health or odor concern the City would respond. She reported as drafted the ordinance language did not require proof of medical records. Further discussion ensued regarding how the City would inspect coops upon receiving a complaint. Commissioner Weber questioned if the chickens would be expected to remain within the coop or enclosed pen area. Senior Planner Jagoe stated this was the case. She explained chickens would be allowed in an exercise area only when supervised. Commissioner Weber inquired why the City was only allowing three chickens given the fact these were social animals. Senior Planner Jagoe commented this was a discussion held by the City Council and noted the Commission could recommend this number be increased. Commissioner Weber stated he supported this number being increased to five. He questioned how the chickens were to be disposed of. Senior Planner Jagoe indicated the property owners would have to ensure the chickens were disposed of properly and would not be allowed to slaughter the chickens on their property. Commissioner Weber explained he did not support this recommendation. He anticipated that once a chicken was euthanized at a vets office, it would no longer be edible. Commissioner Zimmerman reported his granddaughter had chickens in Mendota Heights and noted it was important that the coop be properly built in order to keep out foxes, coyotes and other predators. Draft ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – September 8, 2021 4 Acting Chair Wicklund summarized the comments that had been made by the Commission and stated he found it interesting that the neighbors had to approve a request for chicken keeping. He commented he would rather have residents follow the rules established by the City and not leave this up to the neighbors. He feared the proposed system would increase tension in neighborhoods. Acting Chair Wicklund opened the public hearing at 6:53 p.m. Acting Chair Wicklund invited anyone for or against the application to come forward and make comment. There being no comment Acting Chair Wicklund closed the public hearing at 6:54 p.m. Commissioner Jefferys agreed that the neighbor approval was an interesting concept. Acting Chair Wicklund questioned if this language should be removed from the Ordinance. Commissioner Jefferys supported the language remaining as is. Commissioner Weber stated he supported neighbors having input on the keeping of chickens. He explained he would not personally keep chickens, but would want to know if his neighbors were keeping chickens and drawing predators onto their property. Acting Chair Wicklund thanked staff for all of their work on this Planning Case. Commissioner Zimmerman moved and Commissioner Weber seconded a motion to recommend approval of Planning Case 21-022 for a Zoning Code Amendment to Chapter 13 of the Arden Hills City Code to add ordinance language within Location for Buildings Housing Farm Animals for requirements to allow chicken coops in residential districts including Municipal Code language as amended to Chapter 4 as presented in the September 8, 2021 Report to the Planning Commission. A roll call vote was taken. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). B. Planning Case 21-019; 3737 Lexington Avenue – Launch Properties – Preliminary Plat, Final Plat, Master Planned Unit Development, and Site Plan Review – Public Hearing Senior Planner Jagoe stated the Applicant has submitted a land use application for Preliminary Plat, Final Plat, Master Planned Unit Development, and Site Plan Review, proposing to redevelop a 2.48-acre site located at 3737 Lexington Avenue N. The site is currently developed with a vacant industrial building and associated parking lot. The applicant is proposing to demolish the existing building and redevelop the site with a new +/- 19,480 square foot ALDI grocery store and an additional pad site with an +/- 5,300 square foot building purposed for a national dental tenant (~ 2,800 square feet) and Bank of America (~2,500 square feet). The property would be subdivided into two lots. Senior Planner Jagoe reported the Property is currently owned by STORE Master Funding III, LLC. The site is currently developed as a vacant industrial building with an associated parking Draft •Planning Case #21-022 –Public Hearing Required •Applicant: City of Arden Hills •Request: Zoning Code Amendment Municipal Code Chapter 4 –Animals and Pets Amend -Section 400.01, Definitions Add -Section 410.01 Subd. 3, Chickens License Zoning Code Chapter 1325 –General Regulations Amend –Section 1325.07 Subd. 6.A., Location for Buildings Housing Farm Animals *Zoning ordinance does require a public hearing. Chapters and Sections Background Guide was the basis for development of ordinance standards and best practices for licensing requirements - •Starting in 2020, the City Council began discussions on ordinance language with regards to the keeping of chickens in Arden Hills. •November 2020 –Survey completed to garner input from residents on the relaxation of standards for the keeping of chickens. •January 2021 -Survey results presented to the City Council and general discussion on parameters. •July 2021 –Two Work Sessions where draft language was reviewed. Direction to bring forward for the first review by Planning Commission and to hold a public hearing to receive public comment on the keeping of chickens. Summary of Proposed Language Amendments •Two year license requirement for the keeping of chickens. •Limitation on number of chickens allowed –maximum 3 hens, roosters prohibited. •Insertion of size limitations for coop, pen, and exercise yard –coop shall be 12 to 25 sq. ft., pen minimum 10 sq. ft. per bird, and exercise yard minimum 174 sq. ft. per bird. •Notification for Neighbor Consent –Initiated by licensee and neighbor responses returned to City. •Spacing and screening requirements between adjacent parcels and the area dedicated to chickens –closer to principal dwelling than adjacent property, 6 ft. tall perimeter screening of solid fence or vegetation. •Exemption for an allowance of a third accessory structure with a single car detached garage. •Penalty and removal language for violations and/or discontinuance of chickens. Public Notices - •Notice was published in the Pioneer Press on September 16, 2021. Notice was prepared in accordance with City policy. •No public comments received. Planning Case 21-022 –Keeping of Chickens Ordinance Amendment Questions? Page 1 of 1 NEW BUSINESS – 9A MEMORANDUM DATE: September 27, 2021 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers Dave Perrault, City Administrator FROM: Gayle Bauman. Finance Director SUBJECT: Adopting and Confirming Quarterly Special Assessments for Delinquent Utilities Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source: $ $ $ Council Should Consider Motion to approve, table or deny the following: • Resolution 2021-053 certifying delinquent utilities to Ramsey County. All items need a simple majority for action unless otherwise noted. Background Delinquent utility amounts are certified to Ramsey County quarterly. A list of utility accounts with a delinquent balance was compiled and notices dated August 11, 2021 were mailed. These customers were informed of their delinquent status and were asked to make payment of the delinquent balance by September 17, 2021. Utility accounts with an unpaid delinquent balance would be certified to Ramsey County to be added to property taxes payable in 2022. The certification amount is equal to the unpaid delinquent balance plus an eight percent penalty. The list of remaining delinquent utility accounts, as of September 21, 2021 is attached. The City will request that Ramsey County levy the delinquent balances against the respective properties. Attachments Attachment A: Resolution No. 2021-053 and Delinquent Utility Accounts List To view the final document, access adopted Resolutions via Arden Hills Public Laserfiche Weblink by visiting cityofardenhills.org and clicking on Archived Documents under Helpful Links on our main webpage. CITY OF ARDEN HILLS COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 2021-053 RESOLUTION ADOPTING AND CONFIRMING QUARTERLY SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR DELINQUENT UTILITIES WHEREAS, the amount to be specially assessed for DELINQUENT UTILITIES has been duly calculated in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code and Minnesota Statues; and WHEREAS, notices have been duly mailed as required by law; and WHEREAS, said proposed assessments have at all times since their filing been open for public inspection, and an opportunity has been given to all interested parties to present objections if any, to the proposed assessments; and WHEREAS, there were no oral or written objections received. 1. The amounts so calculated and set forth in said notices are hereby levied against the respective parcels of land described therein, and 2. The proposed assessments are hereby adopted and confirmed as special assessments for each of said parcels of land and the assessments together with an additional penalty of eight percent (8%) of the original unpaid amount, inclusive of any previous delinquency penalty, shall be a lien concurrent with general taxes upon such parcel. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Arden Hills, Minnesota, that the City Administrator be authorized and directed to transmit to the County Auditor a certified duplicate of the assessment roll to be extended upon the property tax lists of the County, and the County Auditor shall collect said special assessments with taxes levied in 2021, payable in 2022: ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS THIS 27th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2021. ____________________________________ ATTEST: DAVID GRANT, MAYOR __________________________________________ JULIE HANSON, CITY CLERK PID # Cust No Service Address Water Sewer Storm Total Arrears Fee 8% Certification Assessment Total 273023340016 001493-000 1442 Arden Oaks Drive 85.45 105.49 16.08 207.02 16.56 223.58 343023210016 001920-000 1437 Arden Place 90.10 113.30 16.08 219.48 17.56 237.04 343023230017 002369-000 1532 Arden Place 173.72 234.44 16.08 424.24 33.94 458.18 223023240347 003135-000 4322 Arden View Court 137.14 204.74 20.85 362.73 29.02 391.75 223023240216 000223-000 4361 Arden View Court 67.91 77.06 20.85 165.82 13.27 179.09 223023240326 000375-000 4370 Arden View Court 145.71 188.80 20.85 355.36 28.43 383.79 223023240240 003444-000 4412 Arden View Court 136.83 170.28 20.85 327.96 26.24 354.20 223023240239 011640-000 4413 Arden View Court 112.99 145.55 20.85 279.39 22.35 301.74 223023240248 007082-000 4416 Arden View Court 152.52 201.30 20.85 374.67 29.97 404.64 223023240275 000290-000 4442 Arden View Court 82.57 101.55 20.85 204.97 16.40 221.37 223023240322 009989-000 4478 Arden View Court 98.20 120.69 20.85 239.74 19.18 258.92 223023210007 003937-000 1343 Arden View Drive 113.94 145.02 20.85 279.81 22.38 302.19 223023210040 000398-000 1354 Arden View Drive 65.39 77.03 20.85 163.27 13.06 176.33 223023210057 000454-000 1393 Arden View Drive 62.56 71.08 20.85 154.49 12.36 166.85 223023210086 008185-000 1430 Arden View Drive 204.91 1,215.07 20.85 1,440.83 115.27 1,556.10 223023210088 006007-000 1432 Arden View Drive 124.71 159.81 20.85 305.37 24.43 329.80 223023210104 000498-000 1438 Arden View Drive 64.00 74.11 20.85 158.96 12.72 171.68 343023140051 002484-000 1168 Benton Way 80.63 96.30 16.08 193.01 15.44 208.45 213023410028 006494-000 1675 Brueberry Lane 108.52 138.85 20.85 268.22 21.46 289.68 213023410051 001584-000 1681 Brueberry Lane 57.34 64.07 20.85 142.26 11.38 153.64 343023410055 001808-000 1171 Carlton Drive 166.10 200.59 16.08 382.77 30.62 413.39 283023330032 003132-000 3670 Cleveland Avenue N 55.02 61.15 16.08 132.25 10.58 142.83 223023320026 008331-000 1469 Colleen Avenue 164.25 204.95 16.08 385.28 30.82 416.10 333023330080 002041-000 1985 County Road D W 108.93 138.86 16.08 263.87 21.11 284.98 343023210005 012664-000 1412 County Road E W 54.73 82.43 12.69 149.85 11.99 161.84 343023440085 000091-000 1174 Edgewater Avenue 57.37 64.26 16.08 137.71 11.02 148.73 223023340009 000739-000 1347 Eide Circle 0.20 11.08 1.32 12.60 1.01 13.61 343023240003 001775-000 3466 Glenarden Road 84.75 103.37 16.08 204.20 16.34 220.54 333023340067 009129-000 1927 Glenpaul Avenue 91.88 114.27 16.08 222.23 17.78 240.01 333023330057 003236-000 2015 Glenpaul Avenue 89.67 112.20 16.08 217.95 17.44 235.39 333023240027 002204-000 1840 Grant Road 114.55 145.66 16.08 276.29 22.10 298.39 333023240030 001805-000 1860 Grant Road 46.11 62.05 16.08 124.24 9.94 134.18 333023240019 008210-000 1873 Grant Road 66.29 76.22 16.08 158.59 12.69 171.28 333023240032 002096-000 1876 Grant Road 160.98 198.11 16.08 375.17 30.01 405.18 343023340012 011342-000 3150 Hamline Avenue N 92.62 141.52 16.08 250.22 20.02 270.24 223023340036 000231-000 4101 Hamline Avenue N 93.11 118.41 16.08 227.60 18.21 245.81 163023340015 001285-000 4627 Highway 10 142.35 182.70 16.08 341.13 27.29 368.42 213023430017 001534-000 1791 Janet Court 116.51 151.03 16.08 283.62 22.69 306.31 223023120013 000569-000 1307 Karth Lake Circle 154.18 200.15 16.08 370.41 29.63 400.04 223023120008 000784-000 1331 Karth Lake Circle 0.90 49.72 5.97 56.59 4.53 61.12 223023120007 000990-000 1337 Karth Lake Circle 89.48 137.06 16.08 242.62 19.41 262.03 333023110036 001551-000 1611 Lake Johanna Boulevard 116.94 145.56 16.08 278.58 22.29 300.87 333023340020 001884-000 3223 Lake Johanna Boulevard 77.43 95.56 16.08 189.07 15.13 204.20 333023240073 002692-000 1891 Lake Lane 63.62 75.23 16.08 154.93 12.39 167.32 283023120003 009894-000 1748 Lake Valentine Road 49.96 66.89 16.44 133.29 10.66 143.95 283023120052 001575-000 1761 Lake Valentine Road 104.71 133.34 16.08 254.13 20.33 274.46 223023230016 007235-000 1528 McClung Drive 96.23 119.24 16.08 231.55 18.52 250.07 223023330015 004713-000 4149 Norma Avenue 74.13 89.07 16.08 179.28 14.34 193.62 223023320013 000743-000 4283 Norma Avenue 217.58 394.23 16.08 627.89 50.23 678.12 213023140007 001276-000 4375 Old Highway 10 20.72 116.38 16.08 153.18 12.25 165.43 213023140006 001271-000 4401 Old Highway 10 20.72 116.38 16.08 153.18 12.25 165.43 343023330050 001671-000 3130 Ridgewood Road 35.76 65.11 16.08 116.95 9.36 126.31 223023220045 006806-000 4519 Royal Hills Drive 54.50 60.40 16.08 130.98 10.48 141.46 333023240094 002105-000 1873 Stowe Avenue 108.18 137.82 16.08 262.08 20.97 283.05 333023320008 005251-000 2000 Stowe Avenue 68.48 102.86 16.08 187.42 14.99 202.41 283023330011 007090-000 1971 Thom Drive 69.22 82.37 16.08 167.67 13.41 181.08 283023330012 003256-000 2023 Thom Drive 219.08 284.68 16.08 519.84 41.59 561.43 283023330013 001255-000 2027 Thom Drive 84.14 104.99 16.08 205.21 16.42 221.63 5,596.52 8,450.44 981.06 15,028.02 1,202.26 16,230.28 Page 1 of 1 NEW BUSINESS – 9B MEMORANDUM DATE: September 27, 2021 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers Dave Perrault, City Administrator FROM: Gayle Bauman. Finance Director SUBJECT: Resolution 2021-054 Adopting and Confirming Special Assessments for Delinquent False Alarm Charges Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source: $ $ $ Council Should Consider Motion to approve, table or deny the following: • Resolution 2021-054 adopting and confirming special assessments for delinquent false alarm charges. All items need a simple majority for action unless otherwise noted. Background The City Council held a public hearing earlier tonight (item 8B) regarding special assessment certification of delinquent false alarm charges. The City will request that Ramsey County levy the delinquent balances against the properties on which the alarm systems are installed. Attachments Attachment A: Resolution No. 2021-054 and Delinquent Listing CITY OF ARDEN HILLS COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 2021-054 RESOLUTION ADOPTING AND CONFIRMING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR DELINQUENT FALSE ALARM CHARGES WHEREAS, the property owners were provided notice of delinquent false alarm charges pursuant to City Regulations; and WHEREAS, the adoption of this special assessment was initiated pursuant to the City of Arden Hills Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, the Arden Hills City Council held a hearing on September 27, 2021. All persons present at said meeting were given an opportunity to be heard and present written statements. The Council also considered the recommendation of the City Staff that this special assessment be approved; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL hereby adopts Resolution 2021-054, adopting and confirming special assessments related to false alarm charges incurred at said parcels; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, in the event that the property owners do not pay any portion of the charges, that the unpaid amount together with an additional penalty of eight percent (8%) of the delinquent false alarm charge shall be collected with taxes levied in 2021, payable in 2022. ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS THIS 27th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2021. ____________________________________ David Grant, MAYOR ATTEST: _______________________________________ Julie Hanson, CITY CLERK To view the final document, access adopted Resolutions via Arden Hills Public Laserfiche Weblink by visiting cityofardenhills.org and clicking on Archived Documents under Helpful Links on our main webpage. PID Acct No Property Owner Site Address Delinquent Amount 8% Penalty Assessment Amount 273023410023 278 Potbelly Sandwich Works LLC 3833 Lexington Ave N #101 300.00 24.00 324.00 273023410024 552 Walmart Warehouse 3771 Lexington Ave N 100.00 8.00 108.00 432.00Total Assessment Page 1 of 3 NEW BUSINESS – 9C MEMORANDUM DATE: September 27, 2021 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers Dave Perrault, City Administrator FROM: Jessica Jagoe, Senior Planner SUBJECT: Planning Case #21-020 – Public Hearing Required Applicant: Bethel University Property Location: Outlot A and 2 Pine Tree Drive Request: Planned Unit Development Amendment Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source: N/A N/A N/A Council Should Consider the Following: Motions to approve, table, or deny the following: • Planning Case 21-020 for a Planned Unit Development Amendment for Bethel University for signage flexibility on a multi-tenant freestanding sign. Approval of an amended PUD requires an affirmative vote of four councilmembers. Background Bethel University (“The Applicant”) is requesting a Planned Unit Development Amendment for a proposed project located on Outlot A (“Subject Property”) within the 2 Pine Tree North Plat for a multi-tenant freestanding sign. The subject property falls within Sign District 7. With the recent subdivision of land, the Applicant no longer owns the parcel of land where their existing multi-tenant sign is located. The existing sign exceeds the height and sign area as allowed in this sign district. With the construction of a new sign, the Applicant is subject to compliance with the applicable sign district regulations. The Applicant is seeking flexibility to Sign District 4. The City Council was asked to hold the required public hearing for Planning Case 21-020 under Agenda Item 8C. A full evaluation of the proposed amendment and supporting attachments are included in the staff report under Agenda Item 8C. The remainder of this memo focuses on the Page 2 of 3 requested approvals, findings of fact and the staff recommended conditions if a motion to approve is made. Findings of Fact The Planning Commission reviewed this application at their September 8, 2021, meeting and have offered the following findings of fact for your consideration: General Findings: 1. The Applicant submitted an application for a Planned Unit Development Amendment. 2. The Subject Property is located within the B-2 General Business District and is guided as CMU, Community Mixed Use on the Land Use Plan. 3. The Subject Property is approximately 1.2 acres and is owned by the Applicant as part of the 2 Pine Tree North plat. 4. The Applicant is proposing an amendment to the approved PUD and CUP to allow a multi- tenant freestanding sign located on the subject property. 5. The Applicant and New Perspective Senior Living have an approved PUD and shared parking agreement. 6. The PUD Development Agreement for New Perspective Senior Living provides for shared access and specified utilization of the subject property. 7. The application is not anticipated to create a negative impact on the immediate area or the community as a whole. 8. The proposed plan does not conflict with the general purpose and intent of the Zoning Code or the Comprehensive Development Plan for the City. 9. A public hearing for a PUD Amendment request is required before the request can be brought before the City Council. 10. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on September 8, 2021. Proposed Motion Language The Planning Commission reviewed this application at their September 8, 2021 meeting. At that time, they recommended approval with conditions of the Bethel University application for a Planned Unit Development Amendment by a 5-0 vote. The following are motion language options for the City Council to consider. 1. Approval with Conditions: Motion to approve Planning Case 21-020 for a Planned Unit Development Amendment at 2 Pine Tree Drive and Outlot A, based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans, as amended by the conditions in the September 27, 2021, Report to the City Council: 1) All conditions of the original Condition Use Permit and Planned Unit Development shall remain in full force and effect. 2) A separate sign permit shall be required and multi-tenant signage must meet all requirements of City Code Chapter 12. 3) Prior to issuance of a sign permit, the Applicant shall provide City Staff with a written statement from New Perspective Senior Living of their intent to forego a single-tenant Page 3 of 3 monument sign and agreeing to the placement and utilization of the on-premise multi- tenant sign under the PUD. 4) All signage shall meet the requirements of Sign District 4. 5) The PUD Amendment shall limit Outlot A to only one freestanding sign, regardless of who owns or has an interest in the Outlot. 2. Approval as Submitted: Motion to approve Planning Case 21-020 for a Planned Unit Development Amendment at 2 Pine Tree Drive and Outlot A, based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans in the September 27, 2021, Report to the City Council. 3. Denial: Motion to deny Planning Case 21-020 for a Planned Unit Development Amendment at 2 Pine Tree Drive and Outlot A, based on the following findings of fact: findings to deny should specifically reference the reasons for denial. 4. Table: Motion to table Planning Case 21-020 for a Planned Unit Development Amendment at 2 Pine Tree Drive and Outlot A: a specific reason and/or information request should be included with a motion to table. Deadline for Agency Actions The City of Arden Hills received the completed application for this request on August 16, 2021. Pursuant to Minnesota State Statute, the City must act on this request by October 15, 2021 (60 days), unless the City provides the petitioner with written reasons for an additional 60-day review period. With consent of the applicant, the City may extend the review period beyond the initial 120 days. Budget Impact N/A Attachments A. Presentation Planning Case #21-020 – Public Hearing RequiredApplicant: Bethel UniversityProperty Location: 2 Pine Tree Drive and Outlot ARequest: Planned Unit Development Amendment1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111Attachment A AActionn too ConsiderMake a decision on Bethel University’s request for flexibility to sign district standards under the Planned Unit Development for a multi-tenant freestanding sign to be located on Outlot A. DDeadline for Agency Action•The City of Arden Hills received the completed application for this request on August 16, 2021. Pursuant to Minnesota State Statute, the City must act on this request by October 15, 2021 (60 days), unless the City provides the petitioner with written reasons for an additional 60-day review period. With consent of the applicant, the City may extend the review period beyond the initial 120 days. •Approval with Conditions:Motion to approvePlanning Case 21-020 for a Planned Unit Development Amendment at 2 Pine Tree Drive and Outlot A, based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans, as amended by the conditions in the September 27, 2021, Report to the City Council:1) All conditions of the original Condition Use Permit and Planned Unit Development shall remain in full force and effect. 2) A separate sign permit shall be required and multi-tenant signage must meet all requirements of City Code Chapter 12. 3) Prior to issuance of a sign permit, the Applicant shall provide City Staff with a written statement from New Perspective Senior Living of their intent to forego a single-tenant monument sign and agreeing to the placement and utilization of the on-premise multi-tenant sign under the PUD. 4) All signage shall meet the requirements of Sign District 4.5) The PUD Amendment shall limit Outlot A to only one freestanding sign, regardless of who owns or has an interest in the Outlot. •Approval as Submitted: Motion to approvePlanning Case 21-020 for a Planned Unit Development Amendment at 2 Pine Tree Drive and Outlot A, based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans in the September 27, 2021, Report to the City Council. •Denial:Motion to denyPlanning Case 21-020 for a Planned Unit Development Amendment at 2 Pine Tree Drive and Outlot A, based on the following findings of fact:findings to deny should specifically reference the reasons for denial.•Table:Motion to tablePlanning Case 21-020 for a Planned Unit Development Amendment at 2 Pine Tree Drive and Outlot A: a specific reason and/or information request should be included with a motion to table. 4OOptions and Motion Language Planning Case 21-020 – Bethel University PUD Amendment5Questions? Page 1 of 2 NEW BUSINESS – 9D MEMORANDUM DATE: September 27, 2021 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers Dave Perrault, City Administrator FROM: Jessica Jagoe, Senior Planner SUBJECT: Planning Case #21-022 – Public Hearing Required Applicant: City of Arden Hills Request: Zoning Code Amendment – Chapter 13 – Section 1325.07 Subd. 6.A Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source: N/A N/A N/A Council Should Consider Motions to approve, table, or deny the following: • Planning Case 21-022 for an amendment to the language in Section 1325.07 Subd. 6.A of the Arden Hills City Code to add language to the ordinance to allow chickens coops as an accessory structure in the residential zoning districts and revisions to the City Code amending Section 400.01, Definitions and adding language to Section 410.01, Subd. 3, Chickens License. Approval of a Zoning Code Amendment requires an affirmative vote of three councilmembers. Background The City Council was asked to hold the required public hearing for Planning Case 21-022 under Agenda Item 8E. A full evaluation of the proposed amendment and supporting attachments are included in the staff report under Agenda Item 8E. The remainder of this memo focuses on the requested approvals, findings of fact and the staff recommended options and motion language. Suggested Findings of Fact The Planning Commission reviewed this application at their September 8, 2021, meeting and have offered the following findings of fact for your consideration: General Findings: Page 2 of 2 1. The City of Arden Hills is proposing to amend ordinance language to allow for the keeping of chickens. 2. The proposed ordinance will include amendments to the language of Chapter 13 – Zoning Code of the City Code. 3. Amendments to the Zoning Code regulations require a public hearing prior to action by the City Council. 4. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on September 8, 2021. Options and Motion Language The Planning Commission reviewed this application at their September 8, 2021 meeting. At that time, they recommended approval of Planning Case 21-022 for a Zoning Code Amendment to Chapter 13 of the Arden Hills City Code to add language to the ordinance to allow chickens coops as an accessory structure in the residential zoning districts and revisions to the City Code amending Section 400.01, Definitions and adding language to Section 410.01, Subd. 3, Chickens License by a 5-0 vote. The following are motion language options for the City Council to consider. 1. Approval: Motion to approve and authorization to publish ordinance for Planning Case 21- 022 for a Zoning Code Amendment to Chapter 13 and Sections 400 and 410 of the Arden Hills City Code to allow the keeping of chickens in residential zoning districts based on the findings of fact and the September 27, 2021 Report to the City Council. 2. Approval with Amendments: Motion and authorization to publish ordinance for Planning Case 21-022 for a Zoning Code Amendment to Chapter 13 and Sections 400 and 410 of the Arden Hills City Code to allow the keeping of chickens in residential zoning districts based on the findings of fact and the September 27, 2021 Report to the City Council with amendments. 3. Denial: Motion to deny Planning Case 21-022 for a Zoning Code Amendment to Chapter 13 and Sections 400 and 410 of the Arden Hills City Code based on the findings of fact: findings to deny should specifically reference the reasons for denial and why those reasons cannot be mitigated. 4. Table: Motion to table Planning Case 21-022 for a Zoning Code Amendment to Chapter 13 and Sections 400 and 410 of the Arden Hills City Code for the following reasons: a specific reason and/or information request should be included with a motion to table. Budget Impact N/A Attachments A. Ordinance 2021-008 (Redlined) B. Ordinance 2021-008 (Clean) C. Presentation D. Summary Ordinance 2021-008 216591v2 ORDINANCE NO. 2021- 008 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 4, ANIMALS AND PETS, SECTIONS 400 and 410; AND CHAPTER 1325, ZONING CODE, SECTION 1325 OF THE ARDEN HILLS CITY CODE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Chapter 4 – Animals and Pets, Section 400 – General Provisions, Subsection 400.01, Definitions is hereby amended by deleting strikethrough language and adding the underlined language as follows: Section 400 – General Provisions 400.01 Definitions. The following definitions shall be used in the application and interpretation of the provisions of this chapter: ∙ Animal. Any non-human mammal, reptile, amphibian, or bird. ∙ Animal Control Officer. An individual or employee of a business retained by the City for purposes of enforcing the provisions of this Chapter; or a member of the City's law enforcement agency. ∙ Animal, Domestic. Animals kept within the home as pets, such as fish, dogs, cats, household bird, and similar animals. ∙ Animal, Non-Domestic. Animals which are kept outside the home for purposes of food or pleasure such as cattle, hogs, horses, bees, sheep, goats, chickens, birds, such as falcons and pigeons, and similar animals. ∙ Animal, Wild. Any animal which is of a species not usually domesticated and of a species which, due to size, wild nature or other characteristics, is dangerous to humans and would ordinarily be confined in a zoo or found in the wild. The term includes but is not limited to: ∙ Animals and birds, the keeping of which is licensed by the state or federal government, such as wolves, raptors, and pheasants. ∙ Eagles, ocelots, jaguars, cougars, weasels, wild ferrets, badgers, monkeys, chimpanzee, deer, and bison. 216591v2 ∙ Crossbreeds of wild animals and domesticated animals such as the cross between dogs and coyotes and dogs and wolves. ∙ Any large cat of the family Felidae, such as lions, tigers, jaguars, leopards, cougars and ocelots, except commonly accepted domesticated house cats. ∙ Any member of the family Canidae, such as wolves, coyotes, dingoes, and jackals, except domesticated dogs. ∙ Any poisonous snake such as a rattlesnake, coral snake, water moccasin, puff adder, or cobra. ∙ Any snake or reptile which by its size, vicious nature or other characteristic is dangerous to human beings. ∙ Any skunk, raccoon, or fox whether captured in the wild, domestically raised, descented or not descented, vaccinated against rabies or not vaccinated against rabies. ∙ Any bear, ape, gorilla, monkey, or badger. ∙ Any other animal or reptile which is commonly considered wild. ∙ At Large. An unattended animal on public property; or an unattended animal on private property without the consent of the property owner. ∙ Cat. Any domesticated feline animal, male or female, whole or neutered. ∙ Coop. An accessory structure for the keeping or housing of chickens permitted by the ordinance. ∙ Dangerous Dog. Any dog that has committed any of the acts set forth below: ∙ Without provocation, inflicted substantial bodily harm on a human being on public or private property; ∙ Killed a domestic animal without provocation; or ∙ A potentially dangerous dog which aggressively bites, attacks, or endangers the safety of humans or domestic animals. ∙ Dog. Any canine animal, male or female, whole or neutered. ∙ Enclosure. Any structure, except a dwelling, designed to securely enclose and prevent an animal from escaping therefrom. ∙ Proper Enclosure. Proper Enclosure means securely confined indoors or in a securely enclosed and locked pen or structure suitable to prevent the animal from escaping and providing protection from the elements for the animal. A Proper Enclosure does not include a porch, patio, or any part of a house, garage or other structure that would allow the animal to exit of its volition, or any house or structure in which windows are open or in which door or window screens are the only obstacles that prevent the dog from exiting. ∙ Exercise yard. Is a larger fenced area adjacent to chicken coop and pen that provides space for exercise and foraging for the birds when supervised. ∙ Hen. Is a female chicken. ∙ Owner. Any person, firm, or corporation, organization or department possessing, harboring, keeping, having an interest in or having custody or control of an animal. ∙ Pen. A fully enclosed and covered area attached to a coop where the chickens can roam unsupervised. ∙ Potentially Dangerous Dog. Any dog that has committed any of the acts set forth below: ∙ When unprovoked, bites a human or domestic animal; 216591v2 ∙ When unprovoked, chases or approaches a person upon the streets, sidewalks or any other public property in an apparent attitude of attack; or ∙ Has a known propensity, tendency, or disposition to attack unprovoked, causing injury or otherwise threatening the safety of humans or domestic animals. ∙ Restrained. On a leash of not more than six (6) feet in length or on a leash which can be retracted to a length of six (6) feet or less, and in the custody of a person of sufficient age to adequately control the animal; in a vehicle; or confined to the owner's property by enclosure or fencing. ∙ Rooster. Is a male chicken. ∙ Substantial Bodily Harm. Bodily injury which involves a temporary but substantial disfigurement, or which causes a temporary but substantial loss or impairment of the function of any bodily member or organ, or which causes a fracture of any bodily member. SECTION 2. Chapter 4 – Animals and Pets, Section 410 – Licenses, Subsection 410.01, Licenses Required, is hereby amended by deleting strikethrough language and adding the underlined language as follows: 410.00 - Licenses 410.01 License Required. The following animal licenses shall be required within the City of Arden Hills. Subd. 1 Dog/Cat Licenses. All dogs and cats within the City of Arden Hills, except as hereinafter provided, shall be licensed. A. Application. Within thirty (30) days after acquiring possession of a dog or cat which has not been licensed by the City of Arden Hills, the owner of the dog or cat shall make application for a dog or cat license. The application shall be on forms provided by the City of Arden Hills. B. Vaccination. It shall be unlawful for any dog or cat owner to keep or maintain any dog or cat older than six (6) months of age unless it shall have been vaccinated with an anti-rabies vaccine certified to be effective by a licensed veterinarian. No license renewal shall be issued except upon compliance with this section. C. License Fee. The license fee for each dog or cat must be submitted with the application. The fee will be established by City Council Resolution. D. Duration of License. A license shall be issued for a period of time not to exceed the expiration date of the rabies vaccination. No dog or cat license shall be renewed without proof of vaccination. E. Issuance of License. Upon completion of the application form, receipt of the license fee and receipt of the proof of vaccination, the City Administrator shall cause a dog or cat license to be issued to the applicant for a particular dog or cat. F. Receipt and Tags. The City of Arden Hills shall issue a license fee receipt to the applicant along with a metallic dog or cat license tag. The applicant shall permanently affix the tag by a metal fastening device to the collar of the licensed animal in a manner that allows the tag to be easily observed. If a tag is lost, a duplicate may be issued by the City of Arden Hills 216591v2 upon presentation of a receipt showing payment of the initial license fee and upon payment of an additional fee for each duplicate tag. G. Change of Address. An applicant who has obtained a dog or cat license shall notify the City of the applicant's address changes within the corporate limits of the City within ten (10) days of any address change. H. Counterfeit Tags. No person shall counterfeit or attempt to counterfeit dog or cat license tags. I. Transfer of Tags. No person shall transfer a dog or cat tag from one dog or cat to another. J. Exceptions. The following dogs and cats are not required to be licensed: 1. Dogs and cats less than six (6) months of age. 2. Dogs and cats whose owners are temporary visitors within the City for thirty (30) days or less. 3. Dogs and cats which are brought into the City for appearance in an animal show. 4. Dogs being used by law enforcement officers Subd. 2 Wild Animal Licenses. A. General Prohibition. All wild animals except the following are prohibited within the City of Arden Hills: 1. Wild animals brought into the City for entertainment, exhibition or show purposes by persons keeping wild animals for a public zoo. 2. Wild animals which are part of a permanent display sponsored by a bona fide research institution, a veterinary hospital, public zoo or other institution. 3. Nonpoisonous snakes, birds kept indoors, hamsters, mice, rabbits, gerbils, white rats, guinea pigs, chinchillas, or lizards and similar small animals capable of being kept in cages continuously. 4. Monkeys trained as personal helpers and kept by handicapped persons. 5. Raptors owned by licensed Falconers holding valid state and federal Falconry permits so long as the conditions of such permits are being satisfied. 6. Wild animals and birds that are part of the natural habitat and environment. B. License Application. Applications for a Wild Animal License shall be submitted on forms provided by the City along with a Certificate of Insurance which indicates that applicant has $200,000 of liability coverage on the Wild Animal and which includes an endorsement indicating that the liability coverage will not be cancelled without twenty (20) days written notice to the City of Arden Hills. C. Investigation. The Animal Control Officer shall review the application, conduct such investigation as the Animal Control Officer deems necessary, and shall prepare a written recommendation regarding the issuance of a Wild Animal License. The City Administrator shall within ten (10) days mail a notice to all property owners within 350 feet of the site on which the Wild Animal will be kept. The notice shall indicate that the City has received an application for a Wild Animal License and shall request comments from such property owners. D. Review. The City Council shall review the application, the Animal Control Officer's recommendations, and the comments from property owners. The City Council may issue a Wild Animal License if it determines that the application is in compliance with the City's regulations. The City Council may attach any reasonable conditions to the issuance of a license as it determines to be necessary in order to protect the health, safety, and welfare of Arden Hills residents. 216591v2 E. Existing Wild Animals. Anyone keeping a Wild Animal in Arden Hills at the time of the adoption of this regulation shall have ninety (90) days in which to comply with the provisions of this regulation or otherwise remove the Wild Animal from the City. Extensions beyond ninety (90) days may be granted by the City Council for good cause but in no case shall such extension permanently exempt a person from the requirements of this regulation. F. Wild Animal Restrictions. 1. Confinement. No person owning or harboring or having the care or custody of a wild animal shall suffer or permit such animal to go unconfined on the premises of such person. A wild animal is "unconfined" as the term is used in this section if such animal is not securely confined indoors or confined in a secure enclosure suitably sized for the wild animal is confined therein. An "enclosure" is secure within the meaning of this section if it is constructed of heave gauge mesh steel, or other suitable material; consists of a top and sides, with the bottom of such sides fastened along their perimeter to a slab floor of concrete or other suitable material; where no slab floor is provided, the sides must be embedded into the ground no less than one foot; all access points of the enclosure must be locked when the animal is confined therein. The Animal control officer may seize a wild animal that has been declared dangerous that is unconfined. 2. Muzzling. No person owning or harboring, or having the care of a wild animal shall suffer or permit such animal to go beyond the premises of such person unless such animal is securely muzzled and restrained with a chain not exceeding three (3) feet in length, and having a tensile strength sufficient to restrain the animal. Wild animals which are actively participating in recognized local, regional or national trials, training or other such sponsored competition, need not to be muzzled while being transported to or from during such competitions. 3. Summary Destruction. Any person harboring or owning a wild animal that is found to be in violation of the City's Animal Control Regulations may be summarily destroyed. Subd. 3 Chickens License. All chickens within the City of Arden Hills, except as hereinafter provided, shall be licensed. A. Application. Within thirty (30) days after acquiring possession of a chicken which has not been licensed by the City of Arden Hills, the owner of the chicken(s) shall make application for a chickens license. The application shall be on forms provided by the City of Arden Hills. If the Applicant is a renter, the Property Owner signature shall be required on the license application form. B. Neighbor Consent. The Applicant shall be responsible for providing notification to the neighbors immediately adjacent to the property of their intent to keep chickens. This notification will be distributed in the format provided by the City. Neighbor written responses will be returned to the City. Neighbor consent from all of the immediately adjacent properties is required for issuance of the license. The failure of a neighboring Property Owner to respond does not constitute consent. C. License Fee. The license fee for each chicken must be submitted with the application. The fee will be established by City Council Resolution. D. Duration of License. A two year license shall be issued. E. Issuance of License. Upon completion of the application form and receipt of the license fee, the City Administrator shall cause a chicken license to be issued to the applicant subject to: 216591v2 (1) Leg banding of all chickens is required. The bands must identify the owner and the owner’s address and telephone number. (2) Dead chickens must be disposed of according to the Minnesota Board of Animal Health rules which require chicken carcasses to be disposed of as soon as possible after death, usually within forty-eight (48) to seventy-two (72) hours. Legal forms of chicken carcass disposal include burial, off-site incineration or rendering, or composting. (3) Prior to issuance of a license, the prospective annual license holder certifies as part of the application review that they have read “Recommendations for Municipal Regulations for Urban Chickens”. F. The following are prohibited within the City of Arden Hills for chickens: (1) Roosters are prohibited. (2) No breeding of chickens is allowed. (3) Slaughtering of chickens on the property is prohibited. SECTION 3. Chapter 13 – Zoning Code, Section 1325 – General Regulations, Subsection 1325.07, Performance Standards, is hereby amended by deleting strikethrough language and adding the underlined language as follows: 1325.00 – General Regulations 1325.07 Performance Standards. Subd. 1 Maintenance. A. Health and Safety. In all districts, all buildings and structures, including fences and required landscaping, shall be maintained so as not to be unsightly or present harmful health or safety conditions. B. Snow Removal. In all districts, it shall be the responsibility of the residential and/or business land owner to insure proper snow removal from the sidewalks within twenty-four (24) hours after the last accumulation of two (2) inches or more. Subd. 2 Refuse. A. Containment. In all districts, any waste materials, debris, refuse or garbage shall be stored and kept in accordance with the requirements of Section 660.05 of the City Municipal Code, as the same may be amended from time to time. B. Noxious Weeds and Objectionable Plant Growth. Land shall be kept free of noxious weeds and unsightly or objectionable plant growth of eight (8) inches or more in height. C. Home Interiors. Home interiors shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition free of any accumulation of rubbish and garbage in compliance with State Health Regulations. D. Compliance Deadline. Existing uses shall comply with these provisions within thirty (30) days following the effective date of this Code. Subd. 3 Exterior Storage. A. Residential Districts. 216591v2 1. Materials and Equipment. All materials and equipment shall be stored within a building or be fully screened so as not to be visible from adjoining lots, except for the following: Laundry drying and recreational equipment, construction and landscaping materials currently (within a period of twelve (12) months) being used on the premises; agricultural materials and equipment if these are used or intended for use on the premises; off-street parking of passenger cars and pickup trucks. 2. Boats, Trailers and Utility Vehicles. Exterior storage of boats, trailers and utility vehicles is not permitted in any residential district, except as regulated in Section 1325.12. B. Business and Industrial Districts. 1. Screening. All exterior storage in the business and industrial districts shall be screened from public view, except materials and equipment currently being used for on-site construction. 2. Parking. Vehicles, including but not limited to cars, trucks, buses and RV's parked and/or stored in public view for more than a period of seven (7) days shall be prohibited unless allowed by the permitted business or industrial use, except as regulated in Section 1325.12. Subd. 4 Electrical and Radiation Emissions. No activities shall be permitted that emit dangerous radioactivity beyond an enclosed area. There shall be no electrical disturbance adversely affecting the operation at any point of any equipment other than that of the creator of such disturbances. Subd. 5 Environmental Pollution. Emission or creation of noise, odors, vibrations, glare, dust, smoke, heat and toxic or noxious fumes shall conform to such standards as are from time to time established by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. None of these shall be at a level that is objectionable to surrounding properties. Subd. 6 Animals. A. Location for Buildings Housing Farm Animals. Any building in which farm animals are kept shall be located a distance of two hundred (200) feet or more from any lot line. Any open structure in which farm animals are kept shall be a distance of four hundred (400) feet or more from any lot line., except for chicken coops in the R-1, R-2, and R-3 Districts provided the following requirements are met: (1) No more than three (3) hens shall be housed or kept on any one (1) residential lot with the issuance of a City license. (2) A separate coop is required to house the chickens. Coops must be constructed and maintained to meet the following minimum a. A coop with a minimum of 12 square feet and no larger than 25 square feet is permitted as an accessory structure subject to Section 1325.01. Subd. 4 A. for Size. b. Exemption to Ordinance - A residential property with a single car detached garage and an accessory structure/shed will be allowed a third accessory structure for keeping chickens. The combined square footage of all three detached structures may not exceed 728 square feet. c. Located in the rear yard. Chicken Coop, pen, and exercise yard are not permitted in the front or side yard. d. Setbacks are subject to applicable accessory structure setbacks of the underlying zoning district. In no instance shall the coop be located in front of the rear building line of the principal structure. 216591v2 e. The outer limit of coop including pen and exercise yard shall be located closer to the principal dwelling upon the property that is issued a license than any other residential dwelling on an abutting property. f. Climate control – adequate ventilation and/or insulation to maintain the coop temperature between 45 – 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Prior to issuance of an annual license, the prospective annual license holder must provide a plan for maintaining an adequate temperature in the coop for safety of the fowl or poultry. The plan must address both extreme winter and summer temperature conditions. g. Rodent proof – coop construction and materials must be adequate to prevent access by rodents. h. Coops shall be constructed and maintained in a workmanlike manner. (3) A pen and exercise yard is required. Pen and exercise yard must be constructed and maintained to meet the following minimum standard: a. The pen and exercise yard is located adjacent to the coop and shall be fenced with adequate coverage to keep hens in and predators out of a material that can be easily raked or regularly replaced to reduce odor and flies. b. Minimum size per bird shall be: i. Pen – 10 square feet of floor space ii. Exercise yard - 174 square feet (4) Screening shall be installed around the perimeter of the area dedicated for the keeping of chickens in a manner that minimizes view from adjacent parcels. A screening plan shall be approved as part of license application subject to any additional permit requirements for installation. Acceptable forms of screening are a six (6) foot tall solid fence or vegetation that shall consist of plantings which shall provide for year round screening and installed at a minimum of six (6) feet tall. (5) Chickens must not be housed in a residential house or an attached or detached garage. (6) All premises on which hens are kept or maintained shall be kept clean from filth, garbage, and any substances which attract rodents. The coop and its surrounding must be cleaned frequently enough to control odor. Manure shall not be allowed to accumulate in a way that causes an unsanitary condition or causes odors detectible on another property. Failure to comply with these conditions may result in the officer removing chickens from the premises or revoking a chicken license. (7) All grain and food stored for the use of the hens on a premise with a chicken license shall be kept in a rodent proof container. (8) Hens, coop, pen, and exercise yard shall not be kept in such a manner as to constitute a nuisance to the occupants of adjacent property. (9) Any violation of the above conditions, (i.e. roaming chickens, uncontrolled odor), if not remedied within 10 days, may result in revocation of the homeowner’s license. (10) If the license holder discontinues having chickens, the homeowner shall have 60 days to remove the coop, pen, and exercise yard associated with the keeping of chickens in its entirety. If the coop was licensed as an allowed third accessory structure for chickens, the coop/third structure must be removed and cannot be repurposed for a storage structure. If the homeowner/license holder fails to perform either of the above, the City may 216591v2 enter upon the subject property, remove the coop, pen, and exercise yard from the homeowner’s property, and charge the amount back to the homeowner as an assessment on the property tax roll. B. Number of Animals Allowed. Up to four (4) domestic animals, excluding birds and fish, are permitted in any dwelling unit, but without a residential dog kennel license not more than two (2) may be dogs. Up to three (3) dogs are allowed with a residential dog kennel license. Dog enclosures may be located only in a rear yard in all zoning districts. C. Animals for Research. Animals for research may be kept in appropriate places by conditional use permit. D. Wild Animals. Wild animals are not permitted in any district. Subd. 7 Site Grading. A. Erosion Prevention. Earth surfaces shall be planted or stabilized to prevent erosion. B. Drainage onto Neighboring Property. Finished slopes and grades shall not cause adverse drainage effects on adjoining properties. SECTION 4. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage and publication according to law. PASSED and ADOPTED this _____ day of ____________, 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 Published in the Pioneer Press on _________________, 2021. 216591v2 ORDINANCE NO. 2021- 008 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 4, ANIMALS AND PETS, SECTIONS 400 and 410; AND CHAPTER 1325, ZONING CODE, SECTION 1325 OF THE ARDEN HILLS CITY CODE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Chapter 4 – Animals and Pets, Section 400 – General Provisions, Subsection 400.01, Definitions is hereby amended as follows: Section 400 – General Provisions 400.01 Definitions. The following definitions shall be used in the application and interpretation of the provisions of this chapter: ∙ Animal. Any non-human mammal, reptile, amphibian, or bird. ∙ Animal Control Officer. An individual or employee of a business retained by the City for purposes of enforcing the provisions of this Chapter; or a member of the City's law enforcement agency. ∙ Animal, Domestic. Animals kept within the home as pets, such as fish, dogs, cats, household bird, and similar animals. ∙ Animal, Non-Domestic. Animals which are kept outside the home for purposes of food or pleasure such as cattle, hogs, horses, bees, sheep, goats, chickens, birds, such as falcons and pigeons, and similar animals. ∙ Animal, Wild. Any animal which is of a species not usually domesticated and of a species which, due to size, wild nature or other characteristics, is dangerous to humans and would ordinarily be confined in a zoo or found in the wild. The term includes but is not limited to: ∙ Animals and birds, the keeping of which is licensed by the state or federal government, such as wolves, raptors, and pheasants. ∙ Eagles, ocelots, jaguars, cougars, weasels, wild ferrets, badgers, monkeys, chimpanzee, deer, and bison. 216591v2 ∙ Crossbreeds of wild animals and domesticated animals such as the cross between dogs and coyotes and dogs and wolves. ∙ Any large cat of the family Felidae, such as lions, tigers, jaguars, leopards, cougars and ocelots, except commonly accepted domesticated house cats. ∙ Any member of the family Canidae, such as wolves, coyotes, dingoes, and jackals, except domesticated dogs. ∙ Any poisonous snake such as a rattlesnake, coral snake, water moccasin, puff adder, or cobra. ∙ Any snake or reptile which by its size, vicious nature or other characteristic is dangerous to human beings. ∙ Any skunk, raccoon, or fox whether captured in the wild, domestically raised, descented or not descented, vaccinated against rabies or not vaccinated against rabies. ∙ Any bear, ape, gorilla, monkey, or badger. ∙ Any other animal or reptile which is commonly considered wild. ∙ At Large. An unattended animal on public property; or an unattended animal on private property without the consent of the property owner. ∙ Cat. Any domesticated feline animal, male or female, whole or neutered. ∙ Coop. An accessory structure for the keeping or housing of chickens permitted by the ordinance. ∙ Dangerous Dog. Any dog that has committed any of the acts set forth below: ∙ Without provocation, inflicted substantial bodily harm on a human being on public or private property; ∙ Killed a domestic animal without provocation; or ∙ A potentially dangerous dog which aggressively bites, attacks, or endangers the safety of humans or domestic animals. ∙ Dog. Any canine animal, male or female, whole or neutered. ∙ Enclosure. Any structure, except a dwelling, designed to securely enclose and prevent an animal from escaping therefrom. ∙ Proper Enclosure. Proper Enclosure means securely confined indoors or in a securely enclosed and locked pen or structure suitable to prevent the animal from escaping and providing protection from the elements for the animal. A Proper Enclosure does not include a porch, patio, or any part of a house, garage or other structure that would allow the animal to exit of its volition, or any house or structure in which windows are open or in which door or window screens are the only obstacles that prevent the dog from exiting. ∙ Exercise yard. Is a larger fenced area adjacent to chicken coop and pen that provides space for exercise and foraging for the birds when supervised. ∙ Hen. Is a female chicken. ∙ Owner. Any person, firm, or corporation, organization or department possessing, harboring, keeping, having an interest in or having custody or control of an animal. ∙ Pen. A fully enclosed and covered area attached to a coop where the chickens can roam unsupervised. ∙ Potentially Dangerous Dog. Any dog that has committed any of the acts set forth below: ∙ When unprovoked, bites a human or domestic animal; 216591v2 ∙ When unprovoked, chases or approaches a person upon the streets, sidewalks or any other public property in an apparent attitude of attack; or ∙ Has a known propensity, tendency, or disposition to attack unprovoked, causing injury or otherwise threatening the safety of humans or domestic animals. ∙ Restrained. On a leash of not more than six (6) feet in length or on a leash which can be retracted to a length of six (6) feet or less, and in the custody of a person of sufficient age to adequately control the animal; in a vehicle; or confined to the owner's property by enclosure or fencing. ∙ Rooster. Is a male chicken. ∙ Substantial Bodily Harm. Bodily injury which involves a temporary but substantial disfigurement, or which causes a temporary but substantial loss or impairment of the function of any bodily member or organ, or which causes a fracture of any bodily member. SECTION 2. Chapter 4 – Animals and Pets, Section 410 – Licenses, Subsection 410.01, Licenses Required, is hereby amended as follows: 410.00 - Licenses 410.01 License Required. The following animal licenses shall be required within the City of Arden Hills. Subd. 1 Dog/Cat Licenses. All dogs and cats within the City of Arden Hills, except as hereinafter provided, shall be licensed. A. Application. Within thirty (30) days after acquiring possession of a dog or cat which has not been licensed by the City of Arden Hills, the owner of the dog or cat shall make application for a dog or cat license. The application shall be on forms provided by the City of Arden Hills. B. Vaccination. It shall be unlawful for any dog or cat owner to keep or maintain any dog or cat older than six (6) months of age unless it shall have been vaccinated with an anti-rabies vaccine certified to be effective by a licensed veterinarian. No license renewal shall be issued except upon compliance with this section. C. License Fee. The license fee for each dog or cat must be submitted with the application. The fee will be established by City Council Resolution. D. Duration of License. A license shall be issued for a period of time not to exceed the expiration date of the rabies vaccination. No dog or cat license shall be renewed without proof of vaccination. E. Issuance of License. Upon completion of the application form, receipt of the license fee and receipt of the proof of vaccination, the City Administrator shall cause a dog or cat license to be issued to the applicant for a particular dog or cat. F. Receipt and Tags. The City of Arden Hills shall issue a license fee receipt to the applicant along with a metallic dog or cat license tag. The applicant shall permanently affix the tag by a metal fastening device to the collar of the licensed animal in a manner that allows the tag to be easily observed. If a tag is lost, a duplicate may be issued by the City of Arden Hills 216591v2 upon presentation of a receipt showing payment of the initial license fee and upon payment of an additional fee for each duplicate tag. G. Change of Address. An applicant who has obtained a dog or cat license shall notify the City of the applicant's address changes within the corporate limits of the City within ten (10) days of any address change. H. Counterfeit Tags. No person shall counterfeit or attempt to counterfeit dog or cat license tags. I. Transfer of Tags. No person shall transfer a dog or cat tag from one dog or cat to another. J. Exceptions. The following dogs and cats are not required to be licensed: 1. Dogs and cats less than six (6) months of age. 2. Dogs and cats whose owners are temporary visitors within the City for thirty (30) days or less. 3. Dogs and cats which are brought into the City for appearance in an animal show. 4. Dogs being used by law enforcement officers Subd. 2 Wild Animal Licenses. A. General Prohibition. All wild animals except the following are prohibited within the City of Arden Hills: 1. Wild animals brought into the City for entertainment, exhibition or show purposes by persons keeping wild animals for a public zoo. 2. Wild animals which are part of a permanent display sponsored by a bona fide research institution, a veterinary hospital, public zoo or other institution. 3. Nonpoisonous snakes, birds kept indoors, hamsters, mice, rabbits, gerbils, white rats, guinea pigs, chinchillas, or lizards and similar small animals capable of being kept in cages continuously. 4. Monkeys trained as personal helpers and kept by handicapped persons. 5. Raptors owned by licensed Falconers holding valid state and federal Falconry permits so long as the conditions of such permits are being satisfied. 6. Wild animals and birds that are part of the natural habitat and environment. B. License Application. Applications for a Wild Animal License shall be submitted on forms provided by the City along with a Certificate of Insurance which indicates that applicant has $200,000 of liability coverage on the Wild Animal and which includes an endorsement indicating that the liability coverage will not be cancelled without twenty (20) days written notice to the City of Arden Hills. C. Investigation. The Animal Control Officer shall review the application, conduct such investigation as the Animal Control Officer deems necessary, and shall prepare a written recommendation regarding the issuance of a Wild Animal License. The City Administrator shall within ten (10) days mail a notice to all property owners within 350 feet of the site on which the Wild Animal will be kept. The notice shall indicate that the City has received an application for a Wild Animal License and shall request comments from such property owners. D. Review. The City Council shall review the application, the Animal Control Officer's recommendations, and the comments from property owners. The City Council may issue a Wild Animal License if it determines that the application is in compliance with the City's regulations. The City Council may attach any reasonable conditions to the issuance of a license as it determines to be necessary in order to protect the health, safety, and welfare of Arden Hills residents. 216591v2 E. Existing Wild Animals. Anyone keeping a Wild Animal in Arden Hills at the time of the adoption of this regulation shall have ninety (90) days in which to comply with the provisions of this regulation or otherwise remove the Wild Animal from the City. Extensions beyond ninety (90) days may be granted by the City Council for good cause but in no case shall such extension permanently exempt a person from the requirements of this regulation. F. Wild Animal Restrictions. 1. Confinement. No person owning or harboring or having the care or custody of a wild animal shall suffer or permit such animal to go unconfined on the premises of such person. A wild animal is "unconfined" as the term is used in this section if such animal is not securely confined indoors or confined in a secure enclosure suitably sized for the wild animal is confined therein. An "enclosure" is secure within the meaning of this section if it is constructed of heave gauge mesh steel, or other suitable material; consists of a top and sides, with the bottom of such sides fastened along their perimeter to a slab floor of concrete or other suitable material; where no slab floor is provided, the sides must be embedded into the ground no less than one foot; all access points of the enclosure must be locked when the animal is confined therein. The Animal control officer may seize a wild animal that has been declared dangerous that is unconfined. 2. Muzzling. No person owning or harboring, or having the care of a wild animal shall suffer or permit such animal to go beyond the premises of such person unless such animal is securely muzzled and restrained with a chain not exceeding three (3) feet in length, and having a tensile strength sufficient to restrain the animal. Wild animals which are actively participating in recognized local, regional or national trials, training or other such sponsored competition, need not to be muzzled while being transported to or from during such competitions. 3. Summary Destruction. Any person harboring or owning a wild animal that is found to be in violation of the City's Animal Control Regulations may be summarily destroyed. Subd. 3 Chickens License. All chickens within the City of Arden Hills, except as hereinafter provided, shall be licensed. A. Application. Within thirty (30) days after acquiring possession of a chicken which has not been licensed by the City of Arden Hills, the owner of the chicken(s) shall make application for a chickens license. The application shall be on forms provided by the City of Arden Hills. If the Applicant is a renter, the Property Owner signature shall be required on the license application form. B. Neighbor Consent. The Applicant shall be responsible for providing notification to the neighbors immediately adjacent to the property of their intent to keep chickens. This notification will be distributed in the format provided by the City. Neighbor written responses will be returned to the City. Neighbor consent from all of the immediately adjacent properties is required for issuance of the license. The failure of a neighboring Property Owner to respond does not constitute consent. C. License Fee. The license fee for each chicken must be submitted with the application. The fee will be established by City Council Resolution. D. Duration of License. A two year license shall be issued. E. Issuance of License. Upon completion of the application form and receipt of the license fee, the City Administrator shall cause a chicken license to be issued to the applicant subject to: 216591v2 (1) Leg banding of all chickens is required. The bands must identify the owner and the owner’s address and telephone number. (2) Dead chickens must be disposed of according to the Minnesota Board of Animal Health rules which require chicken carcasses to be disposed of as soon as possible after death, usually within forty-eight (48) to seventy-two (72) hours. Legal forms of chicken carcass disposal include burial, off-site incineration or rendering, or composting. (3) Prior to issuance of a license, the prospective annual license holder certifies as part of the application review that they have read “Recommendations for Municipal Regulations for Urban Chickens”. F. The following are prohibited within the City of Arden Hills for chickens: (1) Roosters are prohibited. (2) No breeding of chickens is allowed. (3) Slaughtering of chickens on the property is prohibited. SECTION 3. Chapter 13 – Zoning Code, Section 1325 – General Regulations, Subsection 1325.07, Performance Standards, is hereby amended as follows: 1325.00 – General Regulations 1325.07 Performance Standards. Subd. 1 Maintenance. A. Health and Safety. In all districts, all buildings and structures, including fences and required landscaping, shall be maintained so as not to be unsightly or present harmful health or safety conditions. B. Snow Removal. In all districts, it shall be the responsibility of the residential and/or business land owner to insure proper snow removal from the sidewalks within twenty-four (24) hours after the last accumulation of two (2) inches or more. Subd. 2 Refuse. A. Containment. In all districts, any waste materials, debris, refuse or garbage shall be stored and kept in accordance with the requirements of Section 660.05 of the City Municipal Code, as the same may be amended from time to time. B. Noxious Weeds and Objectionable Plant Growth. Land shall be kept free of noxious weeds and unsightly or objectionable plant growth of eight (8) inches or more in height. C. Home Interiors. Home interiors shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition free of any accumulation of rubbish and garbage in compliance with State Health Regulations. D. Compliance Deadline. Existing uses shall comply with these provisions within thirty (30) days following the effective date of this Code. Subd. 3 Exterior Storage. A. Residential Districts. 1. Materials and Equipment. All materials and equipment shall be stored within a building or be fully screened so as not to be visible from adjoining lots, except for the following: 216591v2 Laundry drying and recreational equipment, construction and landscaping materials currently (within a period of twelve (12) months) being used on the premises; agricultural materials and equipment if these are used or intended for use on the premises; off-street parking of passenger cars and pickup trucks. 2. Boats, Trailers and Utility Vehicles. Exterior storage of boats, trailers and utility vehicles is not permitted in any residential district, except as regulated in Section 1325.12. B. Business and Industrial Districts. 1. Screening. All exterior storage in the business and industrial districts shall be screened from public view, except materials and equipment currently being used for on-site construction. 2. Parking. Vehicles, including but not limited to cars, trucks, buses and RV's parked and/or stored in public view for more than a period of seven (7) days shall be prohibited unless allowed by the permitted business or industrial use, except as regulated in Section 1325.12. Subd. 4 Electrical and Radiation Emissions. No activities shall be permitted that emit dangerous radioactivity beyond an enclosed area. There shall be no electrical disturbance adversely affecting the operation at any point of any equipment other than that of the creator of such disturbances. Subd. 5 Environmental Pollution. Emission or creation of noise, odors, vibrations, glare, dust, smoke, heat and toxic or noxious fumes shall conform to such standards as are from time to time established by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. None of these shall be at a level that is objectionable to surrounding properties. Subd. 6 Animals. A. Location for Buildings Housing Farm Animals. Any building in which farm animals are kept shall be located a distance of two hundred (200) feet or more from any lot line. Any open structure in which farm animals are kept shall be a distance of four hundred (400) feet or more from any lot line., except for chicken coops in the R-1, R-2, and R-3 Districts provided the following requirements are met: (1) No more than three (3) hens shall be housed or kept on any one (1) residential lot with the issuance of a City license. (2) A separate coop is required to house the chickens. Coops must be constructed and maintained to meet the following minimum a. A coop with a minimum of 12 square feet and no larger than 25 square feet is permitted as an accessory structure subject to Section 1325.01. Subd. 4 A. for Size. b. Exemption to Ordinance - A residential property with a single car detached garage and an accessory structure/shed will be allowed a third accessory structure for keeping chickens. The combined square footage of all three detached structures may not exceed 728 square feet. c. Located in the rear yard. Chicken Coop, pen, and exercise yard are not permitted in the front or side yard. d. Setbacks are subject to applicable accessory structure setbacks of the underlying zoning district. In no instance shall the coop be located in front of the rear building line of the principal structure. e. The outer limit of coop including pen and exercise yard shall be located closer to the principal dwelling upon the property that is issued a license than any other residential dwelling on an abutting property. 216591v2 f. Climate control – adequate ventilation and/or insulation to maintain the coop temperature between 45 – 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Prior to issuance of an annual license, the prospective annual license holder must provide a plan for maintaining an adequate temperature in the coop for safety of the fowl or poultry. The plan must address both extreme winter and summer temperature conditions. g. Rodent proof – coop construction and materials must be adequate to prevent access by rodents. h. Coops shall be constructed and maintained in a workmanlike manner. (3) A pen and exercise yard is required. Pen and exercise yard must be constructed and maintained to meet the following minimum standard: a. The pen and exercise yard is located adjacent to the coop and shall be fenced with adequate coverage to keep hens in and predators out of a material that can be easily raked or regularly replaced to reduce odor and flies. b. Minimum size per bird shall be: i. Pen – 10 square feet of floor space ii. Exercise yard - 174 square feet (4) Screening shall be installed around the perimeter of the area dedicated for the keeping of chickens in a manner that minimizes view from adjacent parcels. A screening plan shall be approved as part of license application subject to any additional permit requirements for installation. Acceptable forms of screening are a six (6) foot tall solid fence or vegetation that shall consist of plantings which shall provide for year round screening and installed at a minimum of six (6) feet tall. (5) Chickens must not be housed in a residential house or an attached or detached garage. (6) All premises on which hens are kept or maintained shall be kept clean from filth, garbage, and any substances which attract rodents. The coop and its surrounding must be cleaned frequently enough to control odor. Manure shall not be allowed to accumulate in a way that causes an unsanitary condition or causes odors detectible on another property. Failure to comply with these conditions may result in the officer removing chickens from the premises or revoking a chicken license. (7) All grain and food stored for the use of the hens on a premise with a chicken license shall be kept in a rodent proof container. (8) Hens, coop, pen, and exercise yard shall not be kept in such a manner as to constitute a nuisance to the occupants of adjacent property. (9) Any violation of the above conditions, (i.e. roaming chickens, uncontrolled odor), if not remedied within 10 days, may result in revocation of the homeowner’s license. (10) If the license holder discontinues having chickens, the homeowner shall have 60 days to remove the coop, pen, and exercise yard associated with the keeping of chickens in its entirety. If the coop was licensed as an allowed third accessory structure for chickens, the coop/third structure must be removed and cannot be repurposed for a storage structure. If the homeowner/license holder fails to perform either of the above, the City may enter upon the subject property, remove the coop, pen, and exercise yard from the homeowner’s property, and charge the amount back to the homeowner as an assessment on the property tax roll. 216591v2 B. Number of Animals Allowed. Up to four (4) domestic animals, excluding birds and fish, are permitted in any dwelling unit, but without a residential dog kennel license not more than two (2) may be dogs. Up to three (3) dogs are allowed with a residential dog kennel license. Dog enclosures may be located only in a rear yard in all zoning districts. C. Animals for Research. Animals for research may be kept in appropriate places by conditional use permit. D. Wild Animals. Wild animals are not permitted in any district. Subd. 7 Site Grading. A. Erosion Prevention. Earth surfaces shall be planted or stabilized to prevent erosion. B. Drainage onto Neighboring Property. Finished slopes and grades shall not cause adverse drainage effects on adjoining properties. SECTION 4. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage and publication according to law. PASSED and ADOPTED this _____ day of ____________, 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 Published in the Pioneer Press on _________________, 2021. •Planning Case #21-022 –Public Hearing Required •Applicant: City of Arden Hills •Request: Zoning Code Amendment Municipal Code Chapter 4 –Animals and Pets Amend -Section 400.01, Definitions Add -Section 410.01 Subd. 3, Chickens License Zoning Code Chapter 1325 –General Regulations Amend –Section 1325.07 Subd. 6.A., Location for Buildings Housing Farm Animals Chapters and Sections Options and Motion Language - •Approval:Motion to approve and authorization to publish ordinance for Planning Case 21-022 for a Zoning Code Amendment to Chapter 13 and Sections 400 and 410 of the Arden Hills City Code to allow the keeping of chickens in residential zoning districts based on the findings of fact and the September 27, 2021 Report to the City Council. •Approval with Amendments: Motion and authorization to publish ordinance for Planning Case 21-022 for a Zoning Code Amendment to Chapter 13 and Sections 400 and 410 of the Arden Hills City Code to allow the keeping of chickens in residential zoning districts based on the findings of fact and the September 27, 2021 Report to the City Council with amendments. •Denial:Motion to deny Planning Case 21-022 for a Zoning Code Amendment to Chapter 13 and Sections 400 and 410 of the Arden Hills City Code based on the findings of fact: findings to deny should specifically reference the reasons for denial and why those reasons cannot be mitigated. •Table:Motion to table Planning Case 21-022 for a Zoning Code Amendment to Chapter 13 and Sections 400 and 410 of the Arden Hills City Code for the following reasons: a specific reason and/or information request should be included with a motion to table. Planning Case 21-022 –Keeping of Chickens Ordinance Amendment Questions? Page 1 of 2 To view the final document, access adopted Ordinances via Arden Hills Public Laserfiche Weblink by visiting cityofardenhills.org and clicking on Archived Documents under Helpful Links on our main webpage. SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 2021-008 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 4, ANIMALS AND PETS, SECTIONS 400 and 410; AND CHAPTER 1325, ZONING CODE, SECTION 1325, OF THE ARDEN HILLS CITY CODE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, on September 27, 2021, Ordinance No. 2021-008 was adopted by the City Council of the City of Arden Hills, Minnesota. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that, because of the lengthy nature of Ordinance No. 2021- 008, the following summary of the ordinance has been prepared for publication. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the ordinance adopted by the City Council provides for regulations related to the keeping of backyard chickens with in the City of Arden Hills. The ordinance adopted includes the following: FURTHER, the Ordinance requires the following: • provides additional definitions to Section 400; • requires licensing for all chickens within the City of Arden Hills; • sets forth the regulations, procedures and fees for licensing; • adds performance standards such as no more than 3 chickens shall be housed or kept on any one residential lot; • requirements of a coop for housing the chickens, not housed in a residential dwelling or detached garage; • the minimum requirements and standards for the construction of the coop, the required exercise yard, and the maintenance of the subject premise to be kept clean so as not to attract rodents and control odors; • violations of conditions housing chickens. A printed copy of the whole ordinance is available for inspection by any person during the City’s regular office hours or on the City’s website. Page 2 of 2 To view the final document, access adopted Ordinances via Arden Hills Public Laserfiche Weblink by visiting cityofardenhills.org and clicking on Archived Documents under Helpful Links on our main webpage. APPROVED for publication by the City Council of the City of Arden Hills, Minnesota, this 27th day of September, 2021. CITY OF ARDEN HILLS By __________________________________ David Grant, Mayor ATTEST: _________________________________ Julie Hanson, City Clerk Published in the Pioneer Press on September 29, 2021 Page 1 of 2 NEW BUSINESS ITEM – 9E MEMORANDUM DATE: September 27, 2021 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers Dave Perrault, City Administrator FROM: Julie Hanson, City Clerk SUBJECT: Ordinance 2021-009 Amending Appendix A - 2021 Fee Schedule Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source: $ $ Council Should Consider Motions to approve, table, or deny the following: • Ordinance 2021-009 Amending Appendix A – 2021 Fee Schedule regarding a license fee for the keeping of chickens and zoning permit (chicken coop) and Authorizing Publication of Summary Ordinance All items need a simple majority for action unless otherwise noted. Background/Discussion A public hearing was held earlier in the evening of the September 27 Council meeting relating to proposed Ordinance 2021-008 regarding the keeping of chickens. The item was presented as Public Hearing item 8E. Following the public hearing, the Council considered the proposed ordinance amendment to allow the keeping of chickens (this item was discussed as item 9E). Should the Council approve amending the Zoning Code to allow the keeping of chickens, fees for a license and construction of the chicken coop should be considered as well. The City Council may consider amending Section I. Administrative fees of the City’s 2021 Fee Schedule as outlined below: Page 2 of 2 In addition, an amendment to Section VI. Planning and Zoning of the City’s 2021 Fee Schedule regarding the chicken coop as seen below can be considered: Attachment A - redlined version (pages 1 and 5 specifically) of the 2021 Amended Fee Schedule reflects the proposed amendments. Also attached are a clean version of the proposed amended Fee Schedule (Attachment B) as well as a Summary Ordinance to be published in the Pioneer Press if approved by the City Council (Attachment C). Budget Impact N/A Attachments A: Ordinance 2021-009 – Appendix A – Amended 2021 Fee Schedule (Redlined) B: Ordinance 2021-009 – Appendix A – Amended 2021 Fee Schedule (Clean Version) C: Summary Ordinance 2021-009 Page 1 of 14 City of Arden Hills Ordinance 2021-0029 – Appendix A Amended 2021 Fee Schedule I. Administrative Chickens – Licenses Two years (Pro-rated for second year @ $15.00) $30.00 Dogs/Cats – Licenses Two years (Pro-rated for second year @ $15.00) $30.00 Dogs/Cats – Boarding $22.00 per day Dogs/Cats – Impoundment Fee $50.00 Dogs/Cats – Surrender Fee Each $25.00 Dogs – Residential Kennel License Annual $21.00 Dogs – Dangerous Dog Fee Annual $500.00 Dogs – Potentially Dangerous Dog Fee Annual $250.00 Copying – General City Material $0.25 8 ½ x 11; $0.50 large. Per Page. Add postage if mailing copies Assessment Search $53.00 per half hour Private Activity Revenue Bonds Non-refundable application fee $500.00 Annual Administrative Fee 1/8 of 1% (0.125%) of outstanding principal balance of the bonds for the life of the bonds Reimbursement of all City costs II. Building Construction (All permits are non-refundable after 90 days) Building Permits – Permit Fee Fees shall be based according to the 2020 State Statute 326B.153 and are determined by the City’s Building Official Commercial Building Permits – Plan Review Fee 65% of Building Permit Fee. Payment equaling half of this fee is due at time of permit submittal (non-refundable) Residential New Construction/Additions – Escrow $2,000 Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (CO) Escrow To be determined by Building Official Building Permits – Re-inspection $63.25 per State Statute 326B.153 Building Permits – Manufactured Home Location , $100.00 + State Surcharge fee as outlined in State Statute 326B.148 Building Permits – Demolition Permit Fee $100.00 + State Surcharge fee as outlined in Statute 326B.148 Escrow $2,000 Page 2 of 14 Building Permits – Special Investigations 100% of Permit Fee State Surcharge – based on valuation Fee based on 2020 State Statute 326B.148 State Surcharge – Fixed Fees Fee based on State Statute 326B.148 Plumbing Permits – Minimum Fee $60.00 Plumbing Permits – Residential 1.25% of Project Value Plumbing Permits – Commercial 1.25% of Project Value + $50.00 Electrical Permits – Minimum Fee $45.00 + State Surcharge Electrical Permits – Maximum Single Family Dwelling Fee $190.00 Electrical Permits – General See Exhibit “A” attached to fee schedule Mechanical Permits – Minimum Fee $60.00 Mechanical Permits – Residential 2% of Project Value Mechanical Permits – Commercial 1.25% of Project Value + $50.00 Fire Protection Permits – Permit Fee Fees shall be based according to the 2020 State Statute 326B.153 and are determined by the City’s Building Official Fire Protection Permits – Plan Review Fee 65% of Permit Fee Fire Protection Permits – Re- inspection $63.25 per State Statute 326B.153 III. Liquor Licensing On-sale 1,999 square feet (SF) or less $3,465.00 On-sale 2,000 (SF) – 2,999 (SF) $4,620.00 On-sale 3,000 (SF) – 3,999 (SF) $5,775.00 On-sale 4,000 (SF) or more $6,930.00 On-sale, Sunday $200.00 (340A.504 Subd. 3(b) limits $200 fee for Sunday sales) Off-sale $210.00 Club Fee $315.00 On-sale, Malt Beverage $126.00 Off-sale, Malt Beverage $42.00 On-sale, Wine $ 2,000.00 (340A.408 Subd. 2(c) limits fee to $2000 or half of on-sale license fee, whichever is less) Strong Beer No Charge (as part of On-Sale Wine License) Investigation Fee $158.00 Minor Consumption Violation with Server Training First Violation $105.00 Second Violation $525.00 Third Violation $1,050.00 Fourth Violation $1,575.00 Minor Consumption Violation without Server Training First Violation $525.00 Second Violation $1,050.00 Page 3 of 14 Third Violation $1,575.00 Fourth Violation $2,100.00 and may be subject to license revocation IV. Maps and Ordinances Zoning Ordinance Municipal Code Comprehensive Plan $0.25 per side Color Maps (8.5 x 11) $2.00 Color Maps (11 x 17) $4.00 Street Maps $2.00 As-Builts (11 x 17) Based on number of copies and staff time V. Parks & Recreation Youth Athletic Association Field Rental Per two hour time block $33.00 per time block + applicable tax Adult Club / Intramural Field Rental Per two hour time block $53.00 per time block + applicable tax Ball Field Rental, Unlighted Per two hour time block. Tournament fees are extra. $107.00 per time block + applicable tax Ball Field Rental, Lighted Per two hour time block. Tournament fees are extra. $132.00 per time block + applicable tax Ball Field Tournament Fee (Adult), Full Maintenance Includes all day maintenance staff on site $535.00 per day + $200.00 damage deposit + applicable tax Ball Field Tournament Fee (Adult), Minimum Maintenance Includes prep for fields and midday drag of fields $320.00 per day + $200.00 damage deposit + applicable tax Warming House Rental/Ice Rink Rental Only allowed during non-public use hours unless authorized by City staff $50.00 per hour + $200.00 damage deposit + key deposit + applicable tax Picnic Shelters - Resident Available for reservation No Charge Picnic Shelters – Non-Resident Available for reservation $30.00 Picnic Pavilions – Resident Includes up to five picnic tables $125.00 per time slot + $200.00 damage deposit + applicable tax*fee waived for Night to Unite and other public events open to all Arden Hills residents Picnic Pavilions – Non-Resident Includes up to five picnic tables $200.00 per time slot + $200.00 damage deposit + applicable tax Picnic Pavilions – Resident Non-Profit Includes up to five picnic tables $75.00 per day + $200.00 damage deposit Picnic Pavilions – Other Non-Profit Includes up to five picnic tables $100.00 per day + $200.00 damage deposit Additional Picnic Tables For every two extra tables $20.00 + applicable tax* *fee waived for Night to Unite and other public events open to all Arden Hills residents Community Garden Plot – One Plot Annual $51.00 + applicable tax Community Garden Plot – Second Plot Annual $26.00 + applicable tax Page 4 of 14 Room Rental – City Hall, Community Room (Normal business hours: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm) (Non-business hours: weekends and holidays) Per Day (Scheduling a room after regular hours is contingent upon the presence of a city employee; In the event staff is not available, the City reserves the right to deny application). Regular business hours usage: Army National Guard: No charge City Government: No charge Resident, Non- profit: $90.00 Resident, For- profit: $120.00 Non-Resident, Non-profit: $130.00 Non-Resident, For-profit: $155.00 (includes applicable tax) Non-business hours usage: Resident: $200 Non-Resident: $225 (includes applicable tax) Room Rental – City Hall, Small Conference Room (Normal business hours: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm) (Non-business hours: weekends and holidays) Per Day (Scheduling a room after regular hours is contingent upon the presence of a city employee; In the event staff is not available, the City reserves the right to deny application). Regular business hours usage: $25.00 Army National Guard: No charge City Government: No charge Resident, Non- profit: $50.00 Resident, For- profit: $60.00 Non-Resident, Non-profit: $70.00 Non-Resident, For-profit: $80.00 (includes applicable tax) Non-business hours usage: Resident: $200 Non-Resident: $225 (includes applicable tax) Room Rental – Damage Deposit Required $200.00 Equipment Rental – DVD, VCR, T.V. $20.00 + applicable tax VI. Planning and Zoning (Each separate land use request shall be charged a separate administrative fee and escrow even if submitted on the same application. Costs expended in reviewing and processing an application will be charged against the cash escrow and credited to the City. Charges to the escrow include planning and engineering staff time, City attorney and consulting fees, and mailing costs. If, at any time, a required cash escrow is depleted to less than 20% of its original amount, the applicant shall deposit additional funds in the cash escrow account as determined by the City. The escrow may be reduced or increased by the City Planner on a project by project basis.) Description: Escrow Fees: Initial Application Fees: Preliminary Plat Administrative Fee $500 Page 5 of 14 Escrow $2,500 Final Plat Administrative Fee $450 Escrow $1,000 Lot Split/Minor Subdivision (R-1 and R-2 only) Administrative Fee $350 Escrow $1,500 Rezoning or TCAAP Regulating Plan Map Amendment Administrative Fee $500 Escrow $1,500 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Administrative Fee $550 Escrow $2,500 Variance or Permitted Adjustment Administrative Fee $350 Escrow $1,000 Conditional Use or Interim Use Permit/CUP or IUP Amendment Administrative Fee $400 Escrow $1,500 Planned Unit Development Master Plan or Special Development Plan Master Plan Administrative Fee $600 Escrow $2,500 Final Planned Unit Development or Final Special Development Plan Administrative Fee $350 Escrow $2000 Planned Unit Development Amendment or Special Development Plan Amendment Administrative Fee $400 Escrow $1,500 Concept Review Administrative Fee $300 Escrow $750 Vacation of Easement Administrative Fee $150 Escrow $1,000 Site Plan Review Administrative Fee $450 Escrow $1,500 City Code Amendment Administrative Fee $350 Escrow $1,500 Zoning Code or TRC Amendment Administrative Fee $400 Escrow $1,500 Zoning Letter Administrative Fee $75 Land Use Requests – Not Already Specified Administrative Fee $150 Escrow $1,000 Zoning Permit Decks under 30”, Driveways, Fences, Sheds, and Temporary Structures, and Chicken Coops $65 Commercial Parking Lot Resurfacing $100 Recreational Vehicle Parking Permit 7 Day Permit, renewable once per 12 months $25 Home Occupation I Permit No charge Home Occupation II Permit Administrative Fee $150 Escrow $500 Commercial Outdoor Display and Sales Area Permit $100 Appeal of Administrative Zoning, Sign, or Subdivision Decisions Administrative Fee $150 Escrow $1,000 Page 6 of 14 TCCAP Development Related Professional Services Charge Any portion of the TCAAP development can prepay an amount on behalf of future parcels to be developed and that the prepayment amount will be netted out and the fee schedule will be updated annually. $2,743 per acre VII. Public Works/Engineering Right-of-Way Permit Permit Fee $155.00 Escrow To be determined by the Engineer Right-of Way Permit – Small Cell Wireless Facilities Permit for up to 15 locations; rent and maintenance per each location $150 ROW permit fee, rent $150 per year, maintenance $25 per year Grading & Erosion Control Fees Permit Fee $155.00 Escrow To be determined by the Engineer VIII. Utility Hookup Charges Water Permits – Service Installation/Repairs/Alteration Per inspection $42.00 Water Permits – Interior Plumbing, New Home $42.00 Water Permanent Disconnect $220.00 Curb Box and Service Lead, 1” Service Connection on Unsurfaced Street $168.00 Restoration of Typical Road Mix Street $105.00 Restoration of Higher-Type Street Set by Engineer Larger than 1” Service Connection Set by Engineer Water Permits – Plan Check Fee Set by Engineer Water Permits – Re-inspection $42.00 Hydrant Meter Rental $2,000 deposit, monthly rental of $30.00, water permit fee of $170.00, State surcharge of $1.00 plus applicable standard water usage rate charge for consumption Water Meter/Spacer Charges – Customer Requested Water Meter Accuracy Test Fee includes removal of meter, bench test at maintenance facility, and returning meter to residence; Fee will not be applied if the meter is found to be inaccurate to a degree exceeding three percent (3%) from the result of the bench test Based on Meter Size Contact Public Works for Quote Water Meter/Spacer Charges – 5/8” x ¾” Meter Model 25 Standard Meter $480.00 Water Meter/Spacer Charges – 3/4” x 7 ½” Meter Model 35 Contact Public Works for Quote Water Meter/Spacer Charges – 1” Meter $590.00 Page 7 of 14 Water Meter/Spacer Charges – Greater than 1” Contact Public Works for Quote Water Connection Fee – Connection fee for previously un-served or expanded lots $855.00 per acre or portion thereof Water Availability Fee – New or Additional Units The units are based on the Metropolitan Council’s formula for calculating new sewer availability charge (SAC) units $ 1,375 per unit Sewer Connection Fee – Connection fee for previously un-served or expanded lots $840.00 per acre or portion thereof Sewer Availability Fee – New or Additional Units The units are based on the Metropolitan Council’s formula for calculating new sewer availability charge (SAC) units $ 825.00 per unit Sewer Permits – Service Installation/Alternations/Repairs Per inspection $42.00 Sewer Permits – Plan Review Fee Set by Inspector Sewer Permits – Reinspections $42.00 per hour Sewer Access Charge Set by Met Council Annually $2,485.00 (Contact Met Council) Sanitary Sewer Utility Prohibited Sump Pump Connection Surcharge $100.00 per month IX. Miscellaneous/Retail Activities Boutique/Garage Sale Application/notification of City Hall required No charge Tent Permit $55.00+ State Surcharge Sidewalk Sales $53.00 Business Licensing – Amusement Facilities Includes arcade, dance hall, movie theater, pool/billiard tables, bowling alleys, indoor tennis, skating facility, outdoor tennis, driving ranges, etc. $105.00 Business Licensing – Wholesale Bulk Fuel Storage Liability insurance required $210.00 Business Licensing – Hotel/Motel $6.50 per room Business Licensing – Courtesy Bench, Non-advertising $26.00 Business Licensing – Courtesy Bench, Advertising $79.00 Business Licensing – Mechanical/Electronic Devices Includes musical devices, amusement rides, bowling alleys, etc. $15.00 per location + $15.00 per machine (MN Statute 449.15 sets maximum permit fee at $15 per location and $15 per machine) Page 8 of 14 Business Licensing – Retail Sales Includes antique shops, beauty/barber shops, boat dealers, Christmas tree sales, dry cleaning, laundry, bakery, candy, meats, wholesale foods, caterers, motor vehicle sales, optometrist, mortuary, video sales/rentals, over-the-counter tobacco sales, vending machines (excluding tobacco), & other retail goods not listed $53.00 Business Licensing – Restaurants, Cafes, Coffee Houses, etc. $21.00 up to1,000 square feet $42.00 for 1001-2000 square feet $63.00 for 2001-3000 square feet (etc.) Business Licensing – Restaurants, Drive-Thru $315.00 Business Licensing – Service Stations $105.00 Business Licensing – Grocery $21.00 up to 1,000 square feet $42.00 for 1001-2000 square feet $63.00 for 2001-3000 square feet (etc.) Business Licensing – Mobile Food Units/Food Trucks $30.00 temporary (7 days or less) or $100 annual (8 days or more) Charitable Gambling Permit – Per Minnesota State Statute, Chapter 349 Includes investigation fee Local Gambling Tax Lawful Gambling Fund $158.00 3% of organizations’ gross receipts from all lawful gambling, less prizes paid out 10% of net profits Tobacco Sales License Includes investigation fee $300.00 Fireworks Sales As part of existing business $100.00 (MN Statute 624.20 sets maximum permit fee at $100.00) Fireworks Sales Exclusive Business $350.00 (MN Statute 624.20 sets maximum permit fee at $350.00) Massage Therapist Annual Fee, Includes investigation fee $53.00 Massage Therapist Establishment Annual Fee, Includes investigation fee $158.00 Recreational Outdoor Archery Range $200 first year $50 annual renewal Solicitors, Peddlers, Transient Permit – For-Profit Organizations Please reference Section 340 of the Municipal Code for more information $158.00 background investigation + $105.00 per month permit fee Solicitors, Peddlers, Transient Permit – Non-Profit Organizations Please reference Section 340 of the Municipal Code for more information No charge Tree Contractor License $50.00 X. Signs Initial Fee Per Sign $100.00 Page 9 of 14 Permanent Signs, Annual Renewal Per Sign, 100 square feet or less (maximum allowable size) $25.00 Temporary Signs $50.00 Signs, Impoundment First Offense $50.00 Signs, Impoundment Second Offense $75.00 Signs, Impoundment Third Offense $150.00 XI. Miscellaneous Fees/Permits Rubbish Hauler Annual $158.00 Recycling Hauler Annual $158.00 Contractor License Annual $75.00 Miscellaneous Permit Fee For all other permits not listed $40.00 Staff Research $53.00 per half hour Penalties for Late Payment Failure to pay any penalty imposed shall be grounds for the suspension or termination of any license issued by the City 10% of license fee or $32.00, whichever is greater Tobacco Sales, Illegal First Offense $300.00 Tobacco Sales, Illegal Second Offense within 36 months $600.00 Tobacco Sales, Illegal Third Offense or any subsequent violation within 36 months of initial violation $1,000.00 and not less than a 7 business day suspension and may be revoked (MN Statute 461.12, Subd. 2) Candidate Filing Fee $2.00 Insufficient Funds/Returned Check Fee $35.00 Rental Registration/Renewal Fee $45.00 per rental unit Rental Renewal Late Fee For renewals received after January 31 $90.00 per rental unit Residential Contractor License Check $5.00 Business Subsidy Application Fee Required to reimburse City for full cost of review $2,100.00 + $10,500.00 escrow Construction Activity Waiver Per Waiver Application $263.00 XII. False Alarm Fees False Alarm First two alarms No charge + letter False Alarm Three through ten alarms $100.00 per alarm False Alarm Over ten alarms $300.00 per alarm XIII. Investigation Fees Tobacco, Liquor, Charitable Gambling, & Solicitor’s Permits $158.00 XIV. Utility Use Charges Water Per Quarter: Meter Charge 3/4” Meter Size or Smaller $42.77 Meter Charge 1” Meter Size $106.91 Meter Charge 1.5” Meter Size $213.83 Meter Charge 2” Meter Size $342.11 Meter Charge 3” Meter Size $641.47 Meter Charge 4” Meter Size $1,069.13 Meter Charge 6” Meter Size $2,138.26 Page 10 of 14 Meter Charge 8” Meter Size $3,421.21 Meter Charge 10” Meter Size $4,917.99 Meter Charge 12” Meter Size $9,194.50 Consumption: 1-10,000 gals. gallons $3.41 per 1,000 gallons (pro- rated) Consumption: 10,001-35,000 gals. gallons $4.38 per 1,000 gallons (pro- rated) Consumption: Over 35,000 gals. gallons $7.75 per 1,000 gallons (pro- rated) Water Test Fee set by MN State Health Dept $2.43 Sanitary Sewer Per Quarter: Base Charge – All Users per unit (except mobile homes) $60.40 Usage per gals. – Single Family/Multiple Family gallons $6.22 (per 1,000 gallons) Sanitary Sewer – Commercial Apartment/Condominium gallons $6.22 (per 1,000 gallons) Sanitary Sewer - Mobile Home per unit $166.15 A Winter Averaging minimum will be set using a standard usage of 100 gallons per day based on a 30 day month: 100 gallons x 30 days x 3 months = 9,000 gallons per quarter. For April to December quarterly sewer billings, residential usage will be based on the lesser of actual consumption or 9,000 gallons for those customers that were assigned the minimum amount. Customers that have a Winter Average amount greater than 9,000 gallons will be billed on the lesser of actual consumption or their Winter Average consumption. Customers not connected to City water will be billed on 9,000 gallons each quarter. Surface Water Per Quarter: Residential - Single Family per lot $16.08 Residential – Multiple Family per dwelling $20.85 Apartment / Condominium per acre $131.27 Industrial / Commercial per acre $204.95 Undeveloped per acre N/A Standby Per Quarter: Standby 1” Service Line or smaller $9.96 Violation of Water or Sewer Use Restrictions: Non-essential usage charge $300 per day XV. Recycling Fee Per Residential Parcel with curbside recycling Annual $57.50 Per Residential Parcel without curbside recycling Annual $3.50 XVI. Park Development Park Development Fee Per residential unit $6,500.00 Page 1 of 14 City of Arden Hills Ordinance 2021-009 – Appendix A Amended 2021 Fee Schedule I. Administrative Chickens – Licenses Two years (Pro-rated for second year @ $15.00) $30.00 Dogs/Cats – Licenses Two years (Pro-rated for second year @ $15.00) $30.00 Dogs/Cats – Boarding $22.00 per day Dogs/Cats – Impoundment Fee $50.00 Dogs/Cats – Surrender Fee Each $25.00 Dogs – Residential Kennel License Annual $21.00 Dogs – Dangerous Dog Fee Annual $500.00 Dogs – Potentially Dangerous Dog Fee Annual $250.00 Copying – General City Material $0.25 8 ½ x 11; $0.50 large. Per Page. Add postage if mailing copies Assessment Search $53.00 per half hour Private Activity Revenue Bonds Non-refundable application fee $500.00 Annual Administrative Fee 1/8 of 1% (0.125%) of outstanding principal balance of the bonds for the life of the bonds Reimbursement of all City costs II. Building Construction (All permits are non-refundable after 90 days) Building Permits – Permit Fee Fees shall be based according to the 2020 State Statute 326B.153 and are determined by the City’s Building Official Commercial Building Permits – Plan Review Fee 65% of Building Permit Fee. Payment equaling half of this fee is due at time of permit submittal (non-refundable) Residential New Construction/Additions – Escrow $2,000 Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (CO) Escrow To be determined by Building Official Building Permits – Re-inspection $63.25 per State Statute 326B.153 Building Permits – Manufactured Home Location , $100.00 + State Surcharge fee as outlined in State Statute 326B.148 Building Permits – Demolition Permit Fee $100.00 + State Surcharge fee as outlined in Statute 326B.148 Escrow $2,000 Page 2 of 14 Building Permits – Special Investigations 100% of Permit Fee State Surcharge – based on valuation Fee based on 2020 State Statute 326B.148 State Surcharge – Fixed Fees Fee based on State Statute 326B.148 Plumbing Permits – Minimum Fee $60.00 Plumbing Permits – Residential 1.25% of Project Value Plumbing Permits – Commercial 1.25% of Project Value + $50.00 Electrical Permits – Minimum Fee $45.00 + State Surcharge Electrical Permits – Maximum Single Family Dwelling Fee $190.00 Electrical Permits – General See Exhibit “A” attached to fee schedule Mechanical Permits – Minimum Fee $60.00 Mechanical Permits – Residential 2% of Project Value Mechanical Permits – Commercial 1.25% of Project Value + $50.00 Fire Protection Permits – Permit Fee Fees shall be based according to the 2020 State Statute 326B.153 and are determined by the City’s Building Official Fire Protection Permits – Plan Review Fee 65% of Permit Fee Fire Protection Permits – Re- inspection $63.25 per State Statute 326B.153 III. Liquor Licensing On-sale 1,999 square feet (SF) or less $3,465.00 On-sale 2,000 (SF) – 2,999 (SF) $4,620.00 On-sale 3,000 (SF) – 3,999 (SF) $5,775.00 On-sale 4,000 (SF) or more $6,930.00 On-sale, Sunday $200.00 (340A.504 Subd. 3(b) limits $200 fee for Sunday sales) Off-sale $210.00 Club Fee $315.00 On-sale, Malt Beverage $126.00 Off-sale, Malt Beverage $42.00 On-sale, Wine $ 2,000.00 (340A.408 Subd. 2(c) limits fee to $2000 or half of on-sale license fee, whichever is less) Strong Beer No Charge (as part of On-Sale Wine License) Investigation Fee $158.00 Minor Consumption Violation with Server Training First Violation $105.00 Second Violation $525.00 Third Violation $1,050.00 Fourth Violation $1,575.00 Minor Consumption Violation without Server Training First Violation $525.00 Second Violation $1,050.00 Page 3 of 14 Third Violation $1,575.00 Fourth Violation $2,100.00 and may be subject to license revocation IV. Maps and Ordinances Zoning Ordinance Municipal Code Comprehensive Plan $0.25 per side Color Maps (8.5 x 11) $2.00 Color Maps (11 x 17) $4.00 Street Maps $2.00 As-Builts (11 x 17) Based on number of copies and staff time V. Parks & Recreation Youth Athletic Association Field Rental Per two hour time block $33.00 per time block + applicable tax Adult Club / Intramural Field Rental Per two hour time block $53.00 per time block + applicable tax Ball Field Rental, Unlighted Per two hour time block. Tournament fees are extra. $107.00 per time block + applicable tax Ball Field Rental, Lighted Per two hour time block. Tournament fees are extra. $132.00 per time block + applicable tax Ball Field Tournament Fee (Adult), Full Maintenance Includes all day maintenance staff on site $535.00 per day + $200.00 damage deposit + applicable tax Ball Field Tournament Fee (Adult), Minimum Maintenance Includes prep for fields and midday drag of fields $320.00 per day + $200.00 damage deposit + applicable tax Warming House Rental/Ice Rink Rental Only allowed during non-public use hours unless authorized by City staff $50.00 per hour + $200.00 damage deposit + key deposit + applicable tax Picnic Shelters - Resident Available for reservation No Charge Picnic Shelters – Non-Resident Available for reservation $30.00 Picnic Pavilions – Resident Includes up to five picnic tables $125.00 per time slot + $200.00 damage deposit + applicable tax*fee waived for Night to Unite and other public events open to all Arden Hills residents Picnic Pavilions – Non-Resident Includes up to five picnic tables $200.00 per time slot + $200.00 damage deposit + applicable tax Picnic Pavilions – Resident Non-Profit Includes up to five picnic tables $75.00 per day + $200.00 damage deposit Picnic Pavilions – Other Non-Profit Includes up to five picnic tables $100.00 per day + $200.00 damage deposit Additional Picnic Tables For every two extra tables $20.00 + applicable tax* *fee waived for Night to Unite and other public events open to all Arden Hills residents Community Garden Plot – One Plot Annual $51.00 + applicable tax Community Garden Plot – Second Plot Annual $26.00 + applicable tax Page 4 of 14 Room Rental – City Hall, Community Room (Normal business hours: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm) (Non-business hours: weekends and holidays) Per Day (Scheduling a room after regular hours is contingent upon the presence of a city employee; In the event staff is not available, the City reserves the right to deny application). Regular business hours usage: Army National Guard: No charge City Government: No charge Resident, Non- profit: $90.00 Resident, For- profit: $120.00 Non-Resident, Non-profit: $130.00 Non-Resident, For-profit: $155.00 (includes applicable tax) Non-business hours usage: Resident: $200 Non-Resident: $225 (includes applicable tax) Room Rental – City Hall, Small Conference Room (Normal business hours: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm) (Non-business hours: weekends and holidays) Per Day (Scheduling a room after regular hours is contingent upon the presence of a city employee; In the event staff is not available, the City reserves the right to deny application). Regular business hours usage: $25.00 Army National Guard: No charge City Government: No charge Resident, Non- profit: $50.00 Resident, For- profit: $60.00 Non-Resident, Non-profit: $70.00 Non-Resident, For-profit: $80.00 (includes applicable tax) Non-business hours usage: Resident: $200 Non-Resident: $225 (includes applicable tax) Room Rental – Damage Deposit Required $200.00 Equipment Rental – DVD, VCR, T.V. $20.00 + applicable tax VI. Planning and Zoning (Each separate land use request shall be charged a separate administrative fee and escrow even if submitted on the same application. Costs expended in reviewing and processing an application will be charged against the cash escrow and credited to the City. Charges to the escrow include planning and engineering staff time, City attorney and consulting fees, and mailing costs. If, at any time, a required cash escrow is depleted to less than 20% of its original amount, the applicant shall deposit additional funds in the cash escrow account as determined by the City. The escrow may be reduced or increased by the City Planner on a project by project basis.) Description: Escrow Fees: Initial Application Fees: Preliminary Plat Administrative Fee $500 Escrow $2,500 Page 5 of 14 Final Plat Administrative Fee $450 Escrow $1,000 Lot Split/Minor Subdivision (R-1 and R-2 only) Administrative Fee $350 Escrow $1,500 Rezoning or TCAAP Regulating Plan Map Amendment Administrative Fee $500 Escrow $1,500 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Administrative Fee $550 Escrow $2,500 Variance or Permitted Adjustment Administrative Fee $350 Escrow $1,000 Conditional Use or Interim Use Permit/CUP or IUP Amendment Administrative Fee $400 Escrow $1,500 Planned Unit Development Master Plan or Special Development Plan Master Plan Administrative Fee $600 Escrow $2,500 Final Planned Unit Development or Final Special Development Plan Administrative Fee $350 Escrow $2000 Planned Unit Development Amendment or Special Development Plan Amendment Administrative Fee $400 Escrow $1,500 Concept Review Administrative Fee $300 Escrow $750 Vacation of Easement Administrative Fee $150 Escrow $1,000 Site Plan Review Administrative Fee $450 Escrow $1,500 City Code Amendment Administrative Fee $350 Escrow $1,500 Zoning Code or TRC Amendment Administrative Fee $400 Escrow $1,500 Zoning Letter Administrative Fee $75 Land Use Requests – Not Already Specified Administrative Fee $150 Escrow $1,000 Zoning Permit Decks under 30”, Driveways, Fences, Sheds, Temporary Structures, and Chicken Coops $65 Commercial Parking Lot Resurfacing $100 Recreational Vehicle Parking Permit 7 Day Permit, renewable once per 12 months $25 Home Occupation I Permit No charge Home Occupation II Permit Administrative Fee $150 Escrow $500 Commercial Outdoor Display and Sales Area Permit $100 Appeal of Administrative Zoning, Sign, or Subdivision Decisions Administrative Fee $150 Escrow $1,000 Page 6 of 14 TCCAP Development Related Professional Services Charge Any portion of the TCAAP development can prepay an amount on behalf of future parcels to be developed and that the prepayment amount will be netted out and the fee schedule will be updated annually. $2,743 per acre VII. Public Works/Engineering Right-of-Way Permit Permit Fee $155.00 Escrow To be determined by the Engineer Right-of Way Permit – Small Cell Wireless Facilities Permit for up to 15 locations; rent and maintenance per each location $150 ROW permit fee, rent $150 per year, maintenance $25 per year Grading & Erosion Control Fees Permit Fee $155.00 Escrow To be determined by the Engineer VIII. Utility Hookup Charges Water Permits – Service Installation/Repairs/Alteration Per inspection $42.00 Water Permits – Interior Plumbing, New Home $42.00 Water Permanent Disconnect $220.00 Curb Box and Service Lead, 1” Service Connection on Unsurfaced Street $168.00 Restoration of Typical Road Mix Street $105.00 Restoration of Higher-Type Street Set by Engineer Larger than 1” Service Connection Set by Engineer Water Permits – Plan Check Fee Set by Engineer Water Permits – Re-inspection $42.00 Hydrant Meter Rental $2,000 deposit, monthly rental of $30.00, water permit fee of $170.00, State surcharge of $1.00 plus applicable standard water usage rate charge for consumption Water Meter/Spacer Charges – Customer Requested Water Meter Accuracy Test Fee includes removal of meter, bench test at maintenance facility, and returning meter to residence; Fee will not be applied if the meter is found to be inaccurate to a degree exceeding three percent (3%) from the result of the bench test Based on Meter Size Contact Public Works for Quote Water Meter/Spacer Charges – 5/8” x ¾” Meter Model 25 Standard Meter $480.00 Water Meter/Spacer Charges – 3/4” x 7 ½” Meter Model 35 Contact Public Works for Quote Water Meter/Spacer Charges – 1” Meter $590.00 Page 7 of 14 Water Meter/Spacer Charges – Greater than 1” Contact Public Works for Quote Water Connection Fee – Connection fee for previously un-served or expanded lots $855.00 per acre or portion thereof Water Availability Fee – New or Additional Units The units are based on the Metropolitan Council’s formula for calculating new sewer availability charge (SAC) units $ 1,375 per unit Sewer Connection Fee – Connection fee for previously un-served or expanded lots $840.00 per acre or portion thereof Sewer Availability Fee – New or Additional Units The units are based on the Metropolitan Council’s formula for calculating new sewer availability charge (SAC) units $ 825.00 per unit Sewer Permits – Service Installation/Alternations/Repairs Per inspection $42.00 Sewer Permits – Plan Review Fee Set by Inspector Sewer Permits – Reinspections $42.00 per hour Sewer Access Charge Set by Met Council Annually $2,485.00 (Contact Met Council) Sanitary Sewer Utility Prohibited Sump Pump Connection Surcharge $100.00 per month IX. Miscellaneous/Retail Activities Boutique/Garage Sale Application/notification of City Hall required No charge Tent Permit $55.00+ State Surcharge Sidewalk Sales $53.00 Business Licensing – Amusement Facilities Includes arcade, dance hall, movie theater, pool/billiard tables, bowling alleys, indoor tennis, skating facility, outdoor tennis, driving ranges, etc. $105.00 Business Licensing – Wholesale Bulk Fuel Storage Liability insurance required $210.00 Business Licensing – Hotel/Motel $6.50 per room Business Licensing – Courtesy Bench, Non-advertising $26.00 Business Licensing – Courtesy Bench, Advertising $79.00 Business Licensing – Mechanical/Electronic Devices Includes musical devices, amusement rides, bowling alleys, etc. $15.00 per location + $15.00 per machine (MN Statute 449.15 sets maximum permit fee at $15 per location and $15 per machine) Page 8 of 14 Business Licensing – Retail Sales Includes antique shops, beauty/barber shops, boat dealers, Christmas tree sales, dry cleaning, laundry, bakery, candy, meats, wholesale foods, caterers, motor vehicle sales, optometrist, mortuary, video sales/rentals, over-the-counter tobacco sales, vending machines (excluding tobacco), & other retail goods not listed $53.00 Business Licensing – Restaurants, Cafes, Coffee Houses, etc. $21.00 up to1,000 square feet $42.00 for 1001-2000 square feet $63.00 for 2001-3000 square feet (etc.) Business Licensing – Restaurants, Drive-Thru $315.00 Business Licensing – Service Stations $105.00 Business Licensing – Grocery $21.00 up to 1,000 square feet $42.00 for 1001-2000 square feet $63.00 for 2001-3000 square feet (etc.) Business Licensing – Mobile Food Units/Food Trucks $30.00 temporary (7 days or less) or $100 annual (8 days or more) Charitable Gambling Permit – Per Minnesota State Statute, Chapter 349 Includes investigation fee Local Gambling Tax Lawful Gambling Fund $158.00 3% of organizations’ gross receipts from all lawful gambling, less prizes paid out 10% of net profits Tobacco Sales License Includes investigation fee $300.00 Fireworks Sales As part of existing business $100.00 (MN Statute 624.20 sets maximum permit fee at $100.00) Fireworks Sales Exclusive Business $350.00 (MN Statute 624.20 sets maximum permit fee at $350.00) Massage Therapist Annual Fee, Includes investigation fee $53.00 Massage Therapist Establishment Annual Fee, Includes investigation fee $158.00 Recreational Outdoor Archery Range $200 first year $50 annual renewal Solicitors, Peddlers, Transient Permit – For-Profit Organizations Please reference Section 340 of the Municipal Code for more information $158.00 background investigation + $105.00 per month permit fee Solicitors, Peddlers, Transient Permit – Non-Profit Organizations Please reference Section 340 of the Municipal Code for more information No charge Tree Contractor License $50.00 X. Signs Initial Fee Per Sign $100.00 Page 9 of 14 Permanent Signs, Annual Renewal Per Sign, 100 square feet or less (maximum allowable size) $25.00 Temporary Signs $50.00 Signs, Impoundment First Offense $50.00 Signs, Impoundment Second Offense $75.00 Signs, Impoundment Third Offense $150.00 XI. Miscellaneous Fees/Permits Rubbish Hauler Annual $158.00 Recycling Hauler Annual $158.00 Contractor License Annual $75.00 Miscellaneous Permit Fee For all other permits not listed $40.00 Staff Research $53.00 per half hour Penalties for Late Payment Failure to pay any penalty imposed shall be grounds for the suspension or termination of any license issued by the City 10% of license fee or $32.00, whichever is greater Tobacco Sales, Illegal First Offense $300.00 Tobacco Sales, Illegal Second Offense within 36 months $600.00 Tobacco Sales, Illegal Third Offense or any subsequent violation within 36 months of initial violation $1,000.00 and not less than a 7 business day suspension and may be revoked (MN Statute 461.12, Subd. 2) Candidate Filing Fee $2.00 Insufficient Funds/Returned Check Fee $35.00 Rental Registration/Renewal Fee $45.00 per rental unit Rental Renewal Late Fee For renewals received after January 31 $90.00 per rental unit Residential Contractor License Check $5.00 Business Subsidy Application Fee Required to reimburse City for full cost of review $2,100.00 + $10,500.00 escrow Construction Activity Waiver Per Waiver Application $263.00 XII. False Alarm Fees False Alarm First two alarms No charge + letter False Alarm Three through ten alarms $100.00 per alarm False Alarm Over ten alarms $300.00 per alarm XIII. Investigation Fees Tobacco, Liquor, Charitable Gambling, & Solicitor’s Permits $158.00 XIV. Utility Use Charges Water Per Quarter: Meter Charge 3/4” Meter Size or Smaller $42.77 Meter Charge 1” Meter Size $106.91 Meter Charge 1.5” Meter Size $213.83 Meter Charge 2” Meter Size $342.11 Meter Charge 3” Meter Size $641.47 Meter Charge 4” Meter Size $1,069.13 Meter Charge 6” Meter Size $2,138.26 Page 10 of 14 Meter Charge 8” Meter Size $3,421.21 Meter Charge 10” Meter Size $4,917.99 Meter Charge 12” Meter Size $9,194.50 Consumption: 1-10,000 gals. gallons $3.41 per 1,000 gallons (pro- rated) Consumption: 10,001-35,000 gals. gallons $4.38 per 1,000 gallons (pro- rated) Consumption: Over 35,000 gals. gallons $7.75 per 1,000 gallons (pro- rated) Water Test Fee set by MN State Health Dept $2.43 Sanitary Sewer Per Quarter: Base Charge – All Users per unit (except mobile homes) $60.40 Usage per gals. – Single Family/Multiple Family gallons $6.22 (per 1,000 gallons) Sanitary Sewer – Commercial Apartment/Condominium gallons $6.22 (per 1,000 gallons) Sanitary Sewer - Mobile Home per unit $166.15 A Winter Averaging minimum will be set using a standard usage of 100 gallons per day based on a 30 day month: 100 gallons x 30 days x 3 months = 9,000 gallons per quarter. For April to December quarterly sewer billings, residential usage will be based on the lesser of actual consumption or 9,000 gallons for those customers that were assigned the minimum amount. Customers that have a Winter Average amount greater than 9,000 gallons will be billed on the lesser of actual consumption or their Winter Average consumption. Customers not connected to City water will be billed on 9,000 gallons each quarter. Surface Water Per Quarter: Residential - Single Family per lot $16.08 Residential – Multiple Family per dwelling $20.85 Apartment / Condominium per acre $131.27 Industrial / Commercial per acre $204.95 Undeveloped per acre N/A Standby Per Quarter: Standby 1” Service Line or smaller $9.96 Violation of Water or Sewer Use Restrictions: Non-essential usage charge $300 per day XV. Recycling Fee Per Residential Parcel with curbside recycling Annual $57.50 Per Residential Parcel without curbside recycling Annual $3.50 XVI. Park Development Park Development Fee Per residential unit $6,500.00 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 2021-009 On the 27th day of September, 2021, the Arden Hills City Council adopted Appendix A of Ordinance No. 2021-009, and by five affirmative votes pursuant to Minn. Stat. §412.191, Subd. 4, directed that a summary of Appendix A of Ordinance 2021-009 be published. Appendix A of Ordinance 2021-009 entitled “Amended 2021 Fee Schedule” an Ordinance Relating to Fees Payable within the City of Arden Hills for 2021. The primary purpose of the ordinance amendment is to update the Municipal Code to reflect amended fees pertaining to the keeping of chickens as follows: • Chicken License: $30.00 (every two years) • Zoning Permit: $65.00 (chicken coops) A full copy of Appendix A of Ordinance 2021-009 is available for inspection by any person during regular business hours at the office of the City Administrator, 1245 West Highway 96, Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112. The Ordinance is also available online at http://www.cityofardenhills.com