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Food Trucks Discussion
Dave Perrault, City Administrator
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State Fair Parking
David Swearingen, Public Works Director/City Engineer
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Spring Lake Park Lions Donation Discussion
David Swearingen, Public Works Director/City Engineer
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ATTACHMENT A.PDF
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Highway 96/Old Highway 10 Speed Sign Update
David Swearingen, Public Works Director/City Engineer
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City Hall Layout Reorganization
Dave Perrault, City Administrator
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ATTACHMENT A.PDF
Council Tracker
Dave Perrault, City Administrator
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COUNCIL/STAFF COMMENTS
ADJOURN
Mayor:
David Grant
Councilmembers:
Brenda Holden
Fran Holmes
Steve Scott
David Radziej
City Council Work Session
Agenda
May 16, 2022
5:00 p.m.
City Hall
Address:
1245 W Highway 96
Arden Hills MN 55112
Phone:
651 -792 -7800
Website :
www.cityofardenhills.org
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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.
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AGENDA ITEMSFood Trucks DiscussionDave Perrault, City AdministratorMEMO.PDFATTACHMENT A.PDFATTACHMENT B.PDFState Fair ParkingDavid Swearingen, Public Works Director/City EngineerMEMO.PDFATTACHMENT A.PDFSpring Lake Park Lions Donation DiscussionDavid Swearingen, Public Works Director/City EngineerMEMO.PDF
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ATTACHMENT B.PDF
Highway 96/Old Highway 10 Speed Sign Update
David Swearingen, Public Works Director/City Engineer
MEMO.PDF
City Hall Layout Reorganization
Dave Perrault, City Administrator
MEMO.PDF
ATTACHMENT A.PDF
Council Tracker
Dave Perrault, City Administrator
MEMO.PDF
COUNCIL/STAFF COMMENTS
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AGENDA ITEM – 1A
MEMORANDUM
DATE: May 16, 2022 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers FROM: Dave Perrault, City Administrator SUBJECT: Food Truck Discussion
Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source:
N/A N/A N/A
For Council Consideration
The City Council should consider providing direction on what, if any, changes need to be made to
the existing food truck ordinance.
Background
The City Council provided the opportunity for public input at the April 18th City Council
worksession. Four residents spoke at the meeting, three thought the regulations could be loosened
for different reasons and one resident wanted to limit residential events and wanted to know how
violations were reported. The Council then briefly discussed the feedback and requested the item
be brought back to another work session for further discussion. The draft minutes from that portion
of the meeting are attached under Attachment A.
The City Council previously considered updates to its Food Truck Ordinance at its June 14, 2021
City Council meeting (full memo and attachments are included under Attachment A of this memo).
At the meeting, Council decided to table the item to a future worksession for further discussion.
The proposed updates would have imposed the following:
• Requiring the property owner/event host to obtain permit to host a food truck (similar to
garage sales)
• Limiting the number of times a residential property could host a food truck to two events
per calendar year
• Set an administrative penalty for violations of the ordinance ($100)
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As the ordinance stands today, a residential property can host a food truck, but the sales are limited
to those attending a private/catered event, such as, a wedding or graduation party. From an
enforcement perspective, it is difficult for the City to define what is considered a “private” event
versus what constitutes sales to the general public. Non-residential properties are allowed to host
food trucks and make sales to the general public, for example, Mounds View High School could
host a food truck and make sales to the general public.
In 2021, the City issued 24 food truck licenses. Of those licenses, approximately 10 were for non-
residential properties, such as, the University of Northwestern, Mounds View High School or
Valentine Hills Elementary hosting a food truck. The remaining 14 licenses were residential
properties hosting food trucks. Of those residential properties, 3 reported to be a private or catered
event, and 11 were for ongoing neighborhood gatherings.
The above numbers represent information reported to the City at the time of license application and
may not represent the full extent of where licensed trucks operated in the City thereafter. For
example, a previously licensed truck may have been subsequently hired at a different residential or
non-residential property later in the summer which did not report the event to the City, or an event
could have been later cancelled by the vendor or resident, making this difficult to track.
For reference, the Minnesota Department of Health licenses food trucks to ensure safe operation
and food preparation standards are met. The City also licenses food trucks that operate in the City
to ensure they meet City Ordinance requirements; the City also has the fire department inspect food
trucks to ensure they meet minimum fire safety standards. There is no standard on regulating food
trucks for Cities, some cities have little to no regulation while others have regulations similar to
ours.
Budget Impact
N/A
Attachment
Attachment A: Draft Food Truck Minutes from April 18, 2022 Worksession
Attachment B: June 14, 2021 Memo on Proposed Food Truck Ordinance Changes
Approved:
CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
APRIL 18, 2022
5:00 P.M. - ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
A. Food Truck Ordinance Discussion
City Administrator Perrault stated that 30 minutes had been set aside for public feedback on the
Food Truck Ordinance. The ordinance was originally passed in 2015. The City Council
considered changes to the ordinance last year but postponed action until input was received from
the public.
Mayor Grant said Council would discuss the ordinance within the 30 minute timeframe if
possible, or at a later time.
Councilmember Holden asked if Council will have an opportunity to share what other residents
have told them.
Mayor Grant said they are able to comment now or after residents have a chance to speak.
Kristine Poelzer, 1870 Indian Place, she had done research on the city website and talked with
staff and researched other communities. She felt the annual license fee is higher than other cities
but appreciated the short-term license. She would like to see where food trucks could be
expanded such as at her church that is allowing a food truck in their parking lot and gaining
revenue from renting the space to them. She felt Arden Hills should reduce the constraints on food
trucks and possibly gain revenue from renting out city park space. She felt food trucks shouldn’t
be allowed for long lengths of time in residential areas.
Urbae Hall, 1991 Edgewater, felt the city had done a good job of making the ordinance strict but
there may be some room to open it up. However, she would like to see food trucks allowed in
residential areas for only a certain amount of time and a certain number of days. She wondered
the process to report violations, and what would the fine be for violators. Also, if they allowed
food trucks in parks how would they survey people that lived around the park to see if they were
OK with it.
Councilmember Holmes said she looks at garage sales as being similar to food trucks, and
residents are allowed two garage sales per year. She asked Ms. Hall if that type of restriction
made sense to her for food trucks.
Ms. Hall responded that yes, that made sense.
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Kate Olson, 3558 Ridgewood Court, said she is the PTO president at Valentine Hills Elementary
and they wanted to have food trucks but one of the food truck owners that was contacted told
them she wouldn’t come because of Arden Hills’ requirements. She was curious as to why our
ordinance seems to be so much more difficult than other cities. She noted that the city of Blaine
eased their food truck rules in 2021.
Councilmember Holden said the ordinance reads like it always did, that there needs to be an
event and food trucks could come. What happened is a neighborhood has a food truck every
Friday night and there is about 150 people that come. Many people in the neighborhood have
been upset with traffic, smells, garbage and strangers wandering through the neighborhood every
Friday night. That’s why they’ve started to address the issue. It’s a good community thing but not
everyone wants it in their neighborhood. But the issue comes from saying there’s an event in your
front yard every Friday night.
Ms. Olson asked how that would be different from a graduation party in the neighborhood every
Friday night.
Councilmember Holmes responded that grad parties would be by invitation where the food
trucks have been open to the public with people coming in from other neighborhoods. Trucks are
lined up on the street and people are walking in the street which makes it a different environment
than graduation parties.
Mayor Grant said he wasn’t interested in food trucks in church parking lots or city parks just
because it might be profitable for the city. Possibly for special events, but not as a standing
practice.
Councilmember Holmes noted that a church could have a food truck on a regular basis because it
would be considered commercial. She felt they should look at restrictions on the food trucks
themselves because they are already regulated by the State. There are regulations on food trucks,
and then the residents. The ordinance is difficult to administrate as written and she would like to
see it akin to garage sales.
Mayor Grant felt it was the residential neighborhoods they should be concerned with. He has
heard similar points from residents as Councilmember Holden. He agreed with the idea of
limiting the number similar to garage sales but didn’t want to limit invitation only parties, it’s the
week after week party that becomes a problem. He wondered where does your neighbor’s right to
have a party start to interfere with your right to peace and quiet.
Councilmember Scott commented that his primary concern was restaurants currently in the city,
many of which cater events. He suggested residents look locally first so as not to undercut
businesses here that are paying city taxes and licensing.
City Administrator Perrault suggested the Council have further discussion at another work
session.
Marcia Cheney, 1180 Karth Lake Drive, said there are no sidewalks in her neighborhood so no
one is ever lined up on sidewalks. She felt when food trucks come everyone is respectful of the
neighbors, garbage isn’t left in others’ yards, kids don’t run wild because they are neighbors. The
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events were community building and food trucks no longer have interest because they aren’t
making enough money.
Mayor Grant thanked everyone for their input and said the topic would be discussed again at
another meeting.
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NEW BUSINESS ITEM – 9B
MEMORANDUM
DATE: June 14, 2021 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
Dave Perrault, City Administrator FROM: Julie Hanson, City Clerk SUBJECT: Consideration of Food Truck Ordinance Updates
Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source:
N/A N/A N/A
Council Should Consider
Motions to approve, table, or deny the following:
• Ordinance 2021-005 Amending Chapter 3, Section 320 - Limited, Temporary Permits,
Subsections 320.09, 320.10 and 320.12; Section 395, Subsection 395.05, Subd. 1 and
Subd. 2A; and Subsection 395.06; and Ordinance 2021-006 Amending 2021 Fee
Schedule
All items need a simple majority for action unless otherwise noted.
Background/Discussion
At its special work session on May 24, 2021 the City Council directed staff to provide draft
language amending City Code pertaining to mobile food units/food trucks to include
implementing a residential food truck permit which caps private residential properties at two
catered events per calendar year and a fee violation in the amount of $100. Attached is a copy of
the draft May 24, 2021 special work session draft minutes which are slated for consideration of
approval at this June 14, 2021 regular City Council meeting.
These items would require an amendment to City Code Chapter 3 and also the 2021 Fee
Schedule should the Council wish to move forward.
Attached for Council review and consideration are a red-lined and clean version of the amended
ordinance, a summary ordinance for publication, a red-lined and clean version of the draft 2021
Fee Schedule, and a draft residential food truck permit.
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Budget Impact
N/A
Attachments
A: Draft Ordinance 2021-005 (red-lined version)
B. Final Ordinance 2021-005 (clean version)
C. Summary Ordinance 2021-005
D. Draft Ordinance 2021-006 Fee Schedule (red-lined version – page 7)
E. Final Ordinance 2021-006 Fee Schedule (clean version – page 7)
F. Draft residential Food Truck permit
G. Draft May 24, 2021 Special Work Session minutes
ORDINANCE NO. 2021-005
CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3,
SECTION 320, SUBSECTIONS 320.09, 320.10 AND 320.12;
SECTION 395, SUBSECTION 395.05, SUBD. 1 AND SUBD. 2A;
AND SUBSECTION 395.06 OF THE ARDEN HILLS CITY CODE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 3 – Licenses and Regulations, Section 320 – Limited,
Temporary Permits, Subsections 320.09, 320.10 and 320.12 are hereby amended by deleting
strikethrough language and adding the underlined language as follows:
320.09 Businesses, Occupations, and Activities for which Permit Fee not Required.
The activities for which permit fees shall not be required, but nevertheless a permit shall be
required, are as follows:
∙ Purchase of fireworks and operation of fireworks display or program;
∙ Boutique or garage sale;
. Mobile food unit/food truck catered parties/events; and
∙ Newspaper distribution locations.
320.10 Approval.
Approval of an application for a permit to engage in the following type of activity shall be
granted by the body, department or officer of the City indicated across therefrom in the following
schedule:
∙ Circuses and carnivals: City Council;
∙ Commercial advertising distribution: City's designated law enforcement provider and City
Administrator;
∙ Installation or construction of courtesy benches or shelters: City's designated law
enforcement provider and City Administrator, if such a bench or shelter is to abut a county road,
county permission must also be obtained;
∙ Fireworks purchase and/or display: City Council;
∙ Flea markets or commercial sidewalk sales: City Council;
∙ Boutiques or garage sales at a private home: City's designated law enforcement provider
and City Administrator;
. Mobile food unit/food truck catered parties/events: City’s designated law enforcement
provider and City Administrator;
∙ Group picnics or camping: park director and City Administrator;
∙ Peddlers, solicitors and transient merchants: City Administrator;
∙ Newspaper distribution locations: City's designated law enforcement provider and City
Administrator;
∙ Outdoor concerts: City Council; and
∙ Roadside stands: City Administrator.
320.12 Limit on Occasion of Mobile Food Unit/Food Truck Catered Parties/Events on
Residential Properties.
A residential property shall be limited to no more than two (2) mobile food unit/food truck
catered events per calendar year.
SECTION 2. Chapter 3 – Licenses and Regulations, Section 395 - Mobile Food Units,
Subsection 395.05, Subd.1 and Subd. 2A, and Subsection 395.06 are hereby amended by
deleting strikethrough language and adding the underlined language as follows:
395.05 Conditions of Licensing.
A mobile food unit may only operate as set forth in the following:
Subd. 1 Locations. A mobile food unit may only operate in the locations set forth in this
paragraph and as specified in the permit. A mobile food unit may operate in a private
commercial or industrial parking lot and on private residential property, with the written consent
of the private property owner.
When operations occur on private residential property, mobile food unit sales may only be for
catering purposes (such as a private graduation party or wedding) and not open for sales or
service to the general public. Sales or service may only be made only to the applicant of the
residential mobile food unit/food truck permit, their family and guests at the catered event.
The owner of the residential property must have obtained required city permits for the event as
required by Section 320 or other provision of this Code.
A mobile food unit may only operate in a City park or on City property and or rights of way with
the prior written approval or permit by the City and as specified in the approval or permit, and
additional park or other permits may be required for such operations.
Subd. 2 Performance standards. A mobile food unit licensee is subject to the following
performance standards:
A. Any mobile food unit with an annual license may not operate on the same non-
residential propertyor commercial property for more than twenty-one (21) days total during any
calendar year, and any mobile food unit with an annual or temporary license may operate at no
more than two catered events at a residential property during any calendar year, provided the
owner of the residential property has obtained all required permits for the event and has
complied with all terms of those permits.
395.06 Suspension or Revocation of a License, Criminal Penalty.
A license may be suspended, revoked, or denied for renewal for any violations of this Code or
conditions of any license. Any violation of this Code or provisions of any license shall be a
misdemeanor. It shall be a violation for a property owner to allow a mobile food unit to operate
on their property in violation of this Code or conditions of any license, and the property owner
may be charged with a misdemeanor or administrative penalty set by the Council (see current
Fee Schedule – Appendix As/charges ordinance).
SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
publication according to law.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 14th day of June, 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
ORDINANCE NO. 2021-005
CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3,
SECTION 320, SUBSECTIONS 320.09, 320.10 AND 320.12;
SECTION 395, SUBSECTION 395.05, SUBD. 1 AND SUBD. 2A;
AND SUBSECTION 395.06 OF THE ARDEN HILLS CITY CODE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 3 – Licenses and Regulations, Section 320 – Limited,
Temporary Permits, Subsections 320.09, 320.10 and 320.12 are hereby amended as follows:
320.09 Businesses, Occupations, and Activities for which Permit Fee not Required.
The activities for which permit fees shall not be required, but nevertheless a permit shall be
required, are as follows:
∙ Purchase of fireworks and operation of fireworks display or program;
∙ Boutique or garage sale;
. Mobile food unit/food truck catered parties/events; and
∙ Newspaper distribution locations.
320.10 Approval.
Approval of an application for a permit to engage in the following type of activity shall be
granted by the body, department or officer of the City indicated across therefrom in the following
schedule:
∙ Circuses and carnivals: City Council;
∙ Commercial advertising distribution: City's designated law enforcement provider and City
Administrator;
∙ Installation or construction of courtesy benches or shelters: City's designated law
enforcement provider and City Administrator, if such a bench or shelter is to abut a county road,
county permission must also be obtained;
∙ Fireworks purchase and/or display: City Council;
∙ Flea markets or commercial sidewalk sales: City Council;
∙ Boutiques or garage sales at a private home: City's designated law enforcement provider
and City Administrator;
. Mobile food unit/food truck catered parties/events: City’s designated law enforcement
provider and City Administrator;
∙ Group picnics or camping: park director and City Administrator;
∙ Peddlers, solicitors and transient merchants: City Administrator;
∙ Newspaper distribution locations: City's designated law enforcement provider and City
Administrator;
∙ Outdoor concerts: City Council; and
∙ Roadside stands: City Administrator.
320.12 Limit on Occasion of Mobile Food Unit/Food Truck Catered Parties/Events on
Residential Properties.
A residential property shall be limited to no more than two (2) mobile food unit/food truck
catered events per calendar year.
SECTION 2. Chapter 3 – Licenses and Regulations, Section 395 - Mobile Food Units,
Subsection 395.05, Subd.1 and Subd. 2A, and Subsection 395.06 are hereby amended by as
follows:
395.05 Conditions of Licensing.
A mobile food unit may only operate as set forth in the following:
Subd. 1 Locations. A mobile food unit may only operate in the locations set forth in this
paragraph and as specified in the permit. A mobile food unit may operate in a private
commercial or industrial parking lot and on private residential property, with the written consent
of the private property owner.
When operations occur on private residential property, mobile food unit sales may only be for
catering purposes (such as a private graduation party or wedding) and not open for sales or
service to the general public. Sales or service may only be made only to the applicant of the
residential mobile food unit/food truck permit, their family and guests at the catered event.
The owner of the residential property must have obtained required city permits for the event as
required by Section 320 or other provision of this Code.
A mobile food unit may only operate in a City park or on City property or rights of way with the
prior written approval or permit by the City and as specified in the approval or permit, and
additional park or other permits may be required for such operations.
Subd. 2 Performance standards. A mobile food unit licensee is subject to the following
performance standards:
A. Any mobile food unit with an annual license may not operate on the same non-
residential or commercial property for more than twenty-one (21) days total during any calendar
year, and any mobile food unit with an annual or temporary license may operate at no more than
two catered events at a residential property during any calendar year, provided the owner of the
residential property has obtained all required permits for the event and has complied with all
terms of those permits.
395.06 Suspension or Revocation of a License, Criminal Penalty.
A license may be suspended, revoked, or denied for renewal for any violations of this Code or
conditions of any license. Any violation of this Code or provisions of any license shall be a
misdemeanor. It shall be a violation for a property owner to allow a mobile food unit to operate
on their property in violation of this Code or conditions of any license, and the property owner
may be charged with a misdemeanor or administrative penalty set by the Council (see current
Fee Schedule – Appendix A).
SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
publication according to law.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 14th day of June, 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
SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 2021-005
CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3,
SECTION 320, SUBSECTIONS 320.09, 320.10 AND 320.12;
SECTION 395, SUBSECTION 395.05, SUBD. 1 AND SUBD. 2A;
AND SUBSECTION 395.06 OF THE ARDEN HILLS CITY CODE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, on June 14, 2021, Ordinance No. 2021-005 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.
2021-005, the following summary of the ordinance has been prepared for publication.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the ordinance adopted by the City Council adds
Mobile food unit/food truck as an activity requiring a permit fee for catered parties/events. The
Ordinance requires approval from the City for Mobile food unit/food truck activities; provides that
a residential property is limited to two Mobile food unit/food truck catered events per calendar
year; and provides additional conditions of licensing regarding permit requirements and criminal
penalty.
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.
APPROVED for publication by the City Council of the City of Arden Hills, Minnesota,
this 14th day of June, 2021.
CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
By __________________________________
David Grant, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Julie Hanson, City Clerk
Published in the Pioneer Press on June 16th, 2021
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City of Arden Hills
Ordinance 2021-0026 – Appendix A
Amended 2021 Fee Schedule
I. Administrative
Dogs/Cats – Licenses Two years (Pro-rated for second
year @ $15.00)
$30.00
Dogs/Cats – Duplicate Tags Each $6.50
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
Building Permits – Special
Investigations
100% of Permit Fee
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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
Residential Mobile Food
Unit/Food Truck Permit
Application/notification of City
Hall required
$20.00 per permit (limited to 2
catered events per calendar year)
Administrative Penalty $100.00
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)
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City of Arden Hills
Ordinance 2021-006 – Appendix A
Amended 2021 Fee Schedule
I. Administrative
Dogs/Cats – Licenses Two years (Pro-rated for second
year @ $15.00)
$30.00
Dogs/Cats – Duplicate Tags Each $6.50
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
Building Permits – Special
Investigations
100% of Permit Fee
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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
Residential Mobile Food
Unit/Food Truck Permit
Application/notification of City
Hall required
$20.00 per permit (limited to 2
catered events per calendar year)
Administrative Penalty $100.00
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)
City of Arden Hills
1245 West Highway 96
Arden Hills, MN 55112
Phone 651.792.7800 * Fax 651.634.5137
RESIDENTIAL APPLICATION
MOBILE FOOD UNIT/FOOD TRUCK PERMIT
FEE - $20 per permitted catered event
(Limit of 2 catered events per calendar year)
Applicant/Property Owner Name: _______________________________________________________
Applicant/Property Owner Address: _____________________________________________________
Email Address: ________________________________________________________________
Location of Event: ________________________________________________________________
Date of Operation: ________________________________________________________________
Hours of Operation: ______________________________________
Type of Catered Event: ______________________________________________________________
Mobile Food Unit/Food Truck Vendor Name: ____________________________________________
Important Information about Residential Mobile Food Unit/Food Truck Catered Events:
• All mobile food unit/food truck vendors must obtain a City Mobile Food Unit License pursuant to
Chapter 3, Sections 320 and 395
• By signing below, residential property owners acknowledge the following:
o Per Chapter 3, Section 395.05, Subd. 1, sales or service may only be made to the
applicant of this permit and guests at the catered event.
o Per Chapter 3, Section 395.05, Subd. 2 A, a residential property is limited to no more
than two (2) mobile food unit/food truck catered events per calendar year.
I agree to the above:
_____________________________________ ________________________
Signature Date
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
OFFICE USE ONLY
_______________________________________ _______________________
Approved by City Personnel Date
Approved: June 14, 2021
CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL WORK SESSION
MAY 24, 2021
5:45 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
Special Work Session at 5:45 p.m.
Note: On March 20th, 2020 the Mayor signed a determination allowing Councilmembers to
participate in City Council meetings via telephone pursuant to State Statute 13D.021
Present: Mayor David Grant; Councilmembers Fran Holmes, Dave McClung, and
Steve Scott
Absent: Councilmember Brenda Holden (excused)
Also present: City Administrator Dave Perrault; City Clerk Julie Hanson and City
Attorney Joel Jamnik
1. AGENDA ITEMS
A. Food Truck Discussion
City Clerk Hanson stated that the City Council had directed staff to provide draft language
amending City Code pertaining to mobile food units (food trucks) and that staff was looking for
further direction. She said some points to be discussed were clarifying language regarding who
may be served, limiting food trucks on residential properties to two catered events per year,
requiring residential property owners to obtain a permit that could be similar to garage sales, and
implementing a penalty if in violation for which the Council could assign a fine or fee if it so
chooses. She indicated this draft was just a first round draft for Council discussion and depending
on the direction, amendments could involve changes to Sections 395 and 320 and also the Fee
Schedule.
Councilmember Scott asked if food trucks need a permit under the current ordinance when
serving at a one-off catered event such as a graduation party or wedding reception and asked if it
was the responsibility of the resident or the business to obtain the permit.
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City Clerk Hanson stated at this time the City holds the actual vendor responsible for obtaining
the license since they are the business operating at the event. She said that vendors must submit
the City’s application, a Certificate of Insurance, a copy of their Minnesota Department of Health
license and/Ramsey County and then also written permission from the property owner at which
the food truck would be operating.
Councilmember Scott asked for clarification of the temporary license.
City Clerk Hanson stated generally vendors have obtained a temporary license which allows
operation of 7 days or less events in a calendar year.
City Administrator Perrault indicated that the vendor is technically issued a license, not a
permit, and that a permit would be discussed later in the meeting as it pertains to residential
properties.
Councilmember Holmes asked if vendors must obtain permission from the resident in order to
have the event the on the resident’s property.
City Clerk Hanson stated that vendors must obtain written permission from the property owner
and that this applies to all locations, commercial or residential properties. She stated she has been
obtaining written permission from the host property owner prior to issuing a food truck license.
Councilmember Holmes asked about locations of neighborhoods hosting food trucks in the city.
City Clerk Hanson stated that last year the City was aware of one food truck event and
subsequently found out this year that last summer the food trucks had been extended for several
weeks. She said that so far this spring the City had been made aware of two locations in the city
hosting food trucks. She indicated one property owner was following the current ordinance and
providing written permission for trucks operating on their property but that she had not heard from
the property owner of the other location and so had reached out to the property owner via mail.
She indicated that she did not have confirmation that other location was operating and heard
nothing further since the City received a complaint regarding that area. She said that it was
confirmed food trucks were operating in the one area of the city and the vendors had been
obtaining the required license.
Councilmember Holmes asked if there were violations in the past.
City Clerk Hanson replied that potentially, yes.
Councilmember Holmes stated she wanted to discuss requiring a fee for a residential permit
versus a free permit such as is the case for garage sales.
City Administrator Perrault indicated he had spoken with Councilmember Holden who said she
supported this and recommended a fee in the range of $10 to $20.
Mayor Grant asked what a reasonable fee could be and what other similar permits’ fees are.
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City Clerk Hanson stated the City has garage sales and boutiques permits that are no fee permits.
She said there is also a miscellaneous permit application that provides for 5K races at no fee,
block parties at no fee (generally Night to Unite), sidewalk sales at $53, and solicitors/transient
merchants which also have an associated permit and background check fees. She said there are
various general rentals and then the actual business licenses that are more defined.
Councilmember McClung stated he supports the proposal to regulate a commercial health food
service activity in terms of staff time. He indicated he supports a fee be assessed to recuperate the
costs of staff receiving information, answering questions, and so forth and noted the City is not
trying to raise money but rather recuperate staff costs.
Mayor Grant said that charging a fee would enable this function to not be overlooked and
recover staff time.
A short discussion ensued and the City Council agreed to implement a fee of $20 for a residential
food truck permit.
Councilmember Holmes asked about an administrative penalty for a resident not obtaining a
permit and suggested Council discuss a fee of $100.
Mayor Grant asked what the fee was for violations such as a peddler.
City Clerk Hanson deferred to City Attorney Joel Jamnik as this type of particular fee is not
called out currently in the Fee Schedule.
City Attorney Jamnik stated that most misdemeanor violations are on a payables list and may be
reduced if it goes to court. He said that having a $100 administrative penalty could be consistent
with City Ordinance and other charges.
Mayor Grant asked if this fee is consistent with other cities that City Attorney Jamnik represents.
City Attorney Jamnik said that most cities double or triple the initial permit fee but that many do
not have such a small initial fee for a permit of $20.
The City Council agreed to propose a $100 administrative fine.
Councilmember McClung stated regarding conditions of licensing and condition, that he would
like better clarification and proposed taking the word “resident” out so there is no ambiguity as to
the definition of resident.
Mayor Grant agreed as he had attended a catered event in Shoreview, noting he was invited but
is not a resident of Shoreview.
City Attorney Jamnik indicated that the intent of the use of the word resident was to indicate a
resident of the property where the truck will be located. He said the intent is to reference that food
may be provided to the owners of property and their guests but not to the members of the general
public.
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Councilmember McClung stated he was fine with this but would like to better clarify the
language referring to resident.
City Attorney Jamnik stated that the Council can clarify that the resident is the owner of the
property where the truck is located and their guests.
Councilmember McClung stated the purpose of an amendment is to not have a resident say that
anyone they invite is a “guest” as it becomes a community event rather than a private catered
event.
City Attorney Jamnik noted that a fairly broad net can be cast if the City were to try to classify
events and thus enforcement becomes difficult. He stated that rather the City could regulate the
events as far as the number of events allowed at a property.
Councilmember Holmes also questioned the word “resident” and agreed that it is ambiguous.
She recommended that the permit indicate the type of event and thus not be a general invitation.
She said she would prefer to use the word guests as resident is too vague.
City Attorney Jamnik reiterated that limiting the number of events is being proposed just for
residential properties and not commercial establishments.
Councilmember Scott asked for clarification about temporary versus annual licenses and the
duration of such.
City Administrator Perrault stated that the maximum of no more than 21 days applies to non-
residential properties of which can operate up to 21 days at the same location, but the food truck
can operate in other locations in the city throughout the year. He reiterated the 21 days for an
annual license refers to operation at one, single commercial location.
City Attorney Jamnik concurred with the definition of the annual license as it pertains to
commercial properties and reiterated the difference between a temporary and annual license. He
said that under the proposed amendment, a residential property would be limited to two events at
a single residence.
Councilmember Holmes said yes, the food truck can operate at several residential properties as
long as it is not at the same residential property more than twice.
The City Council resumed discussion regarding locations and the reference to “residents” instead
of “guests”.
City Attorney Jamnik said his preference would be to elaborate that residents means owners or
residents of the subject property and not a broader resident of the community or neighborhood.
He suggested adding language to indicate that “resident” is referring to the resident of the
property, the owners, the tenants or other occupants.
Councilmember McClung suggested saying “sales or service may only be made to residents of
the property requesting the permit and guests at the catered event”.
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A short discussion ensued about using the word resident versus owner.
Councilmember McClung further refined the language to state “sales or service may only be
made to the applicant of the residential permit, their family and guests at the catered event”.
A discussion ensued about the ordinance being prospective or to look back in 2021. The City
Council agreed to implement a residential food truck permit capped at two catered events per year
prospective upon adoption of the ordinance and directed staff to bring the changes forward at the
next regular meeting in June.
2. COUNCIL/STAFF COMMENTS
None.
ADJOURN
Mayor Grant adjourned the Special City Council Work Session at 6:25 p.m.
_________________________________ ________________________________
Julie Hanson David Grant
City Clerk Mayor
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AGENDA ITEM – 1B
MEMORANDUM
DATE: May 16, 2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
Dave Perrault, City Administrator
FROM: David Swearingen, P.E. Public Works Director / City Engineer
SUBJECT: State Fair Parking Discussion
Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source:
$N/A $N/A N/A
Council Should Consider
Council should consider modifications to the 2022 State Fair Parking Restrictions Plan
Background
Around the City of Arden Hills there are multiple locations for park and rides to the State Fair.
People utilize City streets to park their vehicles for the day which is acceptable in some locations
but has posed an issue in others. To mitigate these issues Public Works staff has posted the state
fair parking restrictions along routes shown in Attachment A. In preparation for the 2022 State
Fair, a discussion is needed to decide if there are any changes needed to the current plan.
In 2021, the park and ride at the Trinity Lutheran Church was not made available per decision by
the State Fair. If that is still the case for 2022, staff would recommend that the no parking signs
in the Hazelnut Neighborhood be removed from the plan.
Here are a couple notes from previous years:
• In 2019 the Sheriff reported approximately 50 citations on New Brighton Rd for State
Fair parking. This road is already a no parking zone and shoulders are not wide enough
but people have been parking into the boulevard. To mitigate this issue, no parking signs
could be installed. This note can be disregarded if the Trinity Lutheran Church location is
not made available in 202
• In 2019 there was a complaint of vehicles parked in the right-hand turn lane on Pine Tree
Dr near the Wells Fargo building. Public Works staff addressed the issue by posting no
parking signs which seemed to resolve it.
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Discussion
What modifications, if any, should be made to the State Fair Parking Restrictions Plan?
Attachment
Attachment A – Preliminary 2022 State Fair Parking Restrictions Maps
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AGENDA ITEM – 1C
MEMORANDUM
DATE: May 16, 2022 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
Dave Perrault, City Administrator FROM: David Swearingen, P.E. Public Works Director / City Engineer SUBJECT: Spring Lake Park Lions Club Donation Discussion
Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source:
N/A $10,000.00 Spring Lake Park Lions Club
For Council Consideration
Council should discuss how they would like to use the funds donated by the Spring Lake Park
Lions Club.
Background
The Spring Lake Park Lions Club contacted City Staff in January about donating funds to be
used for Parks and Recreation. On March 14, 2022, through Resolution 2022-010, the City
Council accepted the donation in the amount of $10,000. On March 21, 2022, this item was
brought to Council at the Work Session for initial discussion of how to use the donation. The
Spring Lake Park Lions Club aims to help those in need within the community through various
fundraising activities. They are active in the Arden Hills’ community and wanted to see these
funds used to help the Parks and Recreation department.
Staff was directed to inquire the PTRC for input, below is a list of their ideas:
• Swinging bench at Cummings Park
• New Basketball hoops
• Pickleball lines and/or nets
• Wood chips and/or boards on trails at the Chatham loop
• Applied to Special Events for no fees for participants (e.g. Educational opportunities)
Attachment A is the Arden Hills Foundation Wish List that was created and shared with Council
last year at a previous meeting.
Staff also researched a couple options of shade structures for Perry Dog Park, see Attachment B.
The quotes received were for an 18’ x 18’ four-post structure and a 16’ x 16’ cantilever post
structure. (The cantilever image shown is 20’ x 36’) Each quote includes a concrete pad.
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Budget Impact
Discuss how to utilize the $10,000 donation from Spring Lake Park Lions Club.
Attachment
Attachment A – Arden Hills Foundation Wish List
Attachment B – Shade structure options
Arden Hills Foundation Item Wish List
• Hot Coal Receptacle
o http://www.rvparksupplies.com/p/HOTCOALRECEPTACLE/
o 300.95
• New Basketball Hoops – Cummings (First choice) or Floral Park
o https://goalsetter.com/in-ground/ss46072a1
o $2549.99
o We already have $2500 for one basketball hoop so this would add a second hoop
• Control Link Lighting – Mobile Application used to control and manage lighting
o $10,500.00 for each facility (Freeway, Hazelnut, Perry)
• “Keep our Park Clean” Sign
o https://www.smartsign.com/please-help-keep-our-park-clean-sign/sku-k2-5539 - $40
• Dog Park Equipment
o ~$5000.00 – balance beam, jump bar, hoop jump, wall jump, and fire hydrant
o Concrete pad for entrance to keep away the mud - $13 per square foot
o A barrier in the dog park to separate areas for big dogs and little dogs
• Volleyball Nets at Parks
o https://www.volleyballusa.com/complete-systems/outdoor-systems/portable-systems
$400.00
o Sand Volleyball Court at Cummings/Hazelnut/Perry/Lindey’s
https://www.volleyballusa.com/complete-systems/outdoor-
systems/permanent-semi-permanent-sets/ - ~$1,200.00; Bazooka or Monson
Slider System
80’ x 50’; Sand is 18” deep on court and 12” in free zone
• Large Refrigerator at Perry Park in kitchen and additional mini fridge
o https://www.homedepot.com/p/Magic-Chef-10-1-cu-ft-Top-Freezer-Refrigerator-in-
White-HMDR1000WE/302245066 - $400
• New signage on Anderson Memorial Trail on County Rd E Entrance
• Flowers for a butterfly garden and signage
• Snow Shoes and Cross Country skis to be used for rentals during the winter
o https://www.rei.com/product/107361/msr-shift-snowshoes-
kids?color=ELECTRIC%20POP%20PINK - $90.00
o https://www.rei.com/product/875159/msr-evo-snowshoes - $140.00
• Disc Golf Course
o https://discgolf.com/disc-golf-baskets/mach-2-portable-disc-golf-basket/ - $240.00
• Trash Cans
• https://www.gametime.com/products/Rustic-Litter-Receptacle-R4741
• General Sport Equipment for leagues
• Vendor Cost for Playground Program
o Climbing Wall, Ninja Course, Raptor Center Meet-and-Greet booth, etc.
• Cornhole Boards
o $1500.00
• Adult Fitness Equipment @Cummings or other park
• Use money to put together event for community
o Movie at the Park
Projector screen - $1500.00
Projector - $800.00
Speaker(s) - https://www.bestbuy.com/site/martinlogan-installer-series-50w-
outdoor-speakers-pair-black/5543331.p?skuId=5543331 $350
Movie Licensing - $250-$600
Cater with Food Trucks?
o Food Truck Festival
Live Music
Hold at Lake Johanna?
Partner with Foundation?
o Art in the Park Event
• Grills at other park shelters
o $400 per grill
• Shade in Dog Park
• Camera for program pictures
o https://www.bestbuy.com/site/canon-eos-rebel-t7-dslr-video-two-lens-kit-with-ef-s-18-
55mm-and-ef-75-300mm-lenses/6323759.p?skuId=6323759 - $600.00
• Start a Farmer’s Market
o Use Perry park parking lot
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AGENDA ITEM – 1D
MEMORANDUM
DATE: May 16, 2022 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers FROM: David Swearingen, P.E. Public Works Director / City Engineer SUBJECT: Speed Feedback Sign
Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source:
N/A $2,700 N/A
For Council Consideration
Council should provide direction on a potential future speed feedback sign on CR-96.
Background
In 2021, City Council directed Staff to proceed with the installation of a speed feedback sign
along southbound Highway 51 in the area of the Snelling Ave and Glenhill Rd intersections.
Staff worked with MnDOT on acquiring a permit and was able to have a sign installed. A picture
of the new sign is below.
On January 18, 2022, this discussion was brought back to Council at a Work Session. The
possibility of a sign along northbound Highway 51 was raised, and Council requested staff to not
review that area, but rather, placement on CR-96. Specifically, eastbound, between the Holiday
gas station and the TH-10 interchange.
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Since CR-96 is a Ramsey County highway, staff reached out to their traffic engineer to discuss
the process if the City wishes to have a permanent speed feedback sign installed. They stated that
if a City wishes to furnish and install a permanent speed feedback sign and there is a sound basis
for installing at a certain location, then they will work with the City through permitting.
If Council wants Staff to move forward, it should verify the preferred location and the reasoning
for a permanent speed feedback sign, then Staff can begin to work with Ramsey County on the
permitting process.
Budget Impact
If Council would like a new sign installed, it will only need to pay for the installation, a static
sign, and any applicable permit fees. Due to a pricing promotion on the first sign, the City
acquired two radar feedback signs when it purchased the first one, so we have another one in
inventory currently. The cost of the two radar feedback signs was $5,279.
Anticipated cost for a sign on CR-96:
-Installation cost: $2,500
-Static sign cost: $200
-Permit fees: TBD
Total: $2,700 + Permit Fee
Attachment
N/A
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AGENDA ITEM – 1E
MEMORANDUM
DATE: May 16, 2022 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers FROM: Dave Perrault, City Administrator SUBJECT: City Hall Work Space Discussion
Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source:
$0 $55,000 (est) Equipment/Building Fund
For Council Consideration
The City Council should consider providing direction on a future layout for City Hall work spaces.
Background
The Personnel Committee discussed the current layout of City Hall and whether or not changes
need to be made, these changes would be to organize departments so employees within a
department are located closer together and to start to plan for future staffing needs. Currently, all of
the offices in City Hall are occupied, two cubicles on the second floor are open and two cubicles
are partially utilized by either temporary staff or a consultant. Attachment A provides a current
layout (note, the configuration of cubes may be slightly different than the rendering). Three
different options were discussed: 1. Moving a whole department upstairs (Public Works), 2.
Transforming the second floor into a “c-suite”, or 3. Making changes to the lobby and/or basement
and buildout staffing areas. Option 1 was generally agreed to as the favored choice. See below for a
brief explanation of each.
Option 1: Moving a department to the second floor (recommended option)
This option was considered to be the most cost efficient and logical if the intent is to put a whole
department together. The Personnel Committee discussed which department makes sense to move
upstairs, and took into consideration factors, such as, space needs, future staffing needs, and who
interacts with the public at the front desk most often. The department that interacts most with the
public, other than admin, is Community Development, this includes working with contractors that
come in for permits and residents asking questions about zoning. Finance is likely second due to
utility billing customers and questions. Public Works does work with customers, but to a lesser
extent, furthermore Public Works is often out in the field on job sites. It is also projected that
Public Works may need two to three additional staff in the future. This option would be broken
down into two phases, the first phase starting on the second floor. The second floor could
accommodate the additional employees. However, it would require changes to the current layout,
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the first being a buildout of at least two, but ideally three to four offices. Two offices would be
needed for the existing Public Works Director/City Engineer and the Assistant Public Works
Director. The remaining offices and cubicles would be occupied by Public Works staff (this
includes recreation). It was also contemplated that a collaborative workspace could be built for
their use, too. The upstairs would look similar to the below graphic (not to scale). Note, this is not
necessarily where the office buildout will happen, but is meant for illustrative purposes.
With the Public Works Director/City Engineer and Assistant Public Works Director officing
upstairs, we would shift the Communications Coordinator downstairs, and move the Accounting
Analyst to one of the vacated offices (eventually they would need to revert to a cube in the second
phase). This also then leaves a vacant office for a future Senior Planner or Community
Development Director. Assuming future staffing increases, the second phase (when needed), would
be to shift the City Administrator to a different office, remove the wall from that office and put in
additional cubes where the office had been. See below for a proposed graphic of the first floor to
the west of the front desk (not to scale).
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While both buildouts could be done at the same time, it is assumed the relocation of a department
to the second floor would happen first and when needed the downstairs reorganization could occur.
It should be noted this has NOT been reviewed or vetted by an architect, contractor, builder, etc.,
some of these changes may not be feasible structurally or financially.
Shoreview recently went through some remodeling and building out office space, and for 31
workstations it was approximately $310,000. Assuming $10,000 to $15,000 per workspace, the
first phase is estimated at $25,000 to $35,000, and the second phase at $20,000 to $30,000. Also,
this does not take into account HVAC work should it be necessary. These estimates are pure
speculation, and could vary significantly from final cost.
Option 2: Building a c-suite
The second option discussed was moving Department Heads and the City Administrator upstairs
and building out offices, turning the second floor into a “c-suite”. The advantage of this is putting
leadership centrally located and opening up space on the first floor for additional staffing. While
this option was discussed, it was not preferred as you would be separating Department Heads from
their departments.
Option 3: Remodeling the lobby and/or basement
The third option considered was remodeling the basement and/or lobby to add additional office
space. This option would likely be the most expensive, and also impact the public facing areas of
City Hall in way or another.
Should Council want to move this discussion forward, Staff would recommend we consult with a
professional on next steps, depending on the scope and work needed, this could be an architect for
design options or a company that builds out office spaces (we have previously used Fluid
Interiors).
Budget Impact
The estimated costs are difficult to predict, but at a very high level estimate we are approximating
$55,000 to buildout option #1. The most recent CIP for Government Equipment/Buildings is
below. It shows that the fund could handle the buildout, but it is important to remember that City
Hall will likely incur unforeseen costs as the building continues to age.
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Attachment
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AGENDA ITEM – 1F
MEMORANDUM
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
May 16, 2022
Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
Dave Perrault, City Administrator
SUBJECT: Council Tracker Update
Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source:
N/A N/A N/A
Council Should Consider
The Council should provide further direction on items presented on the Council Request Tracker.
Background
City Council will receive a verbal update on items the Council has previously directed staff to
research and/or bring forward.
Discussion
N/A
Budget Impact
N/A
Attachments
N/A