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Pet licenses, empty houses, and more What's new in Arden Hills for 2011?
I Lindey's earns award
d The City now can ticket you for minor traffic offenses Nick Tamble appointed
Catholic Aid Association renamed rivers who commit minor traffic Malfunctioning vehicle equipment, to City Council
e D infractions in Arden Hills now could such as a broken headlight or loud On January 31 the City Council appointed
receive a$60 administrative citation muffler Nick Tamble to fill the opening created
in lieu of a traditional traffic ticket. In Failure to obey a stop or yield sign when David Grant became mayor in the
November the Arden Hills City Council and/or line middle of his City
authorized the Ramsey County Sheriff's Hitching a bike, sled,or other illegal Council term.Nick
Office to issue new administrative cita- object behind a vehicle Tamble and his wife
tions in Arden Hills.The Council also ap- Kimberly are seven-
proved an ordinance establishing issuance Recipients have 14 days to pay the fine year residents of Arden
Notes from the City Council procedures. or file a protest.Contested citations are Hills.After running
decided by an independent administrative for City Council last
A new State law allows cities to issue hearing officer.Citation recipients also can fall and applying for
As we start 2011,I look back at what This year I would like us to keep our use. As many of you their own citations for certain traffic decline the citation and receive a tradi- the vacant seat in
we have accomplished and look focus on the existing City and its needs. know,the City has been violations.The citations have a$60 fine, tional traffic ticket,which they can contest December,Nick gladly
forward to what we can accomplish this I want us to work efficiently and cost planning actively and which is much less than a regular State in regular District Court.The Sheriff's accepted the appoint-
year. Now I view things from the perspec- effectively in meeting our needs. As you working for more than citation.The new administrative citations Office provides a pamphlet with detailed ment to City Council and looks forward to
tive of being your Mayor. I am honored may know,the City will turn 60 years of 15 years to bring this also aren't recorded on recipients'driving instructions.If an offender fails to pay the working together with the Council,staff
to have been elected as your Mayor and age this year. Our infrastructure—roads, about.Due to its size and location,this records.All other cities which contract administrative citation fine,a State ticket and residents. Nick will be the liaison
I look forward to serving the residents sewers,water towers,and more—needs area has importance to the future of Arden with the Sheriff's Office also are partici- will be issued. to the Communications Committee and
and businesses of the City. While on the ongoing maintenance. Failure to maintain Hills and our neighboring cities. pating."It's another tool for our deputies brings 20 years of business operations
campaign I met many people and talked our infrastructure today will cost all of us to address traffic complaints in our com- With traditional tickets,most of the fine experience to the table. Some of Nick's in-
over a lot of issues which the Council will more in later years. I would also like us to It is an honor to be your Mayor,and I munity,"Sheriff's Office Commander Joe revenue goes to the State.With adminis- terests include: fishing,gardening,travel,
address this year. go beyond maintenance projects and make thank you for the privilege. I look forward Paget told the Council. trative citations,the State gets one-third renewable energy,and fine art.
improvements in the City and the services to serving you in this new capacity. If you and the municipality gets two-thirds.
With my election as Mayor a vacant posi- we offer. have an issue or concern,please contact Administrative citations can be issued According to State law,half of the city's "The warm welcome I am receiving is
tion was created on the Council. This is me by phone or e-mail. only for the few infractions pre- revenues must be spent on law enforce- appreciated,and I would like to acknowl-
because a seated Councilmember cannot While I believe that TCAAP should not n scribed by State law.They include: ment initiatives.The Sheriff's Office is- edge all who voted and supported me.
also serve as Mayor. In January the City be our primary focus,we need to continue JIL � Speeding,if it's less than 10 sued nearly 1,100 administrative citations Thank you so much!„he said.
Council conducted interviews and selected to work on TCAAP and the land transfer, GGGVVV miles per hour over the limit in our neighboring communities in the first
Nick Tamble to assume the last two years clean-up,and development of 535 acres of David Grant three quarters of 2010. Share with Nick at nick.tamble@ci.arden-
of m term. Man of you may remember land from Arm to public and/or private hills.mn.us or 612-819-7995.
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Nick as a candidate for Councilmember in ---
this past elution. Red Cross donation center opens in Arden Hills
Catholic Aid Association renamed
The American Red Cross North Sub- the convenient location and accessibility the lining of blood vessels.Platelets are
In February the new Council will hold a atholic Aid Association has a new president of the association since 1 urban Blood Donation Center has of the relocated North Suburban Blood essential to cancer patients,who often rely
retreat to establish goals for this year. I C name.As of January 1,the Ar- 1998."Catholic is who we are.United moved from Shoreview to 1160 West Donation Center,"said Geoff Kaufmann, on transfusions following chemotherapy
encourage you to contact your Council- den Hills-based organization is called is what we are.Financial is what we County Road E,Arden Hills(the former CEO of the North Central Blood Services and radiation.Donors can give platelets
members with your ideas and concerns. Catholic United Financial."While our do.It makes sense." Delegates at the Mr.Movies store next to TCF Bank).The Region of the American Red Cross."This up to 24 times per year.Donors can give
Contact information can be found in the name has changed,we remain the same association's 2010 Annual Convention move to a larger facility allows the Red new site will also allow for more platelet blood up to six times per year and can give
Service Directory on page two of this member-based company with the same adopted the new name in August.A Cross to also collect platelet donations,in donors to help meet the growing need of red cells up to three times per year.
newsletter. Hearing from you helps us to safe and secure portfolio of life insur- celebratory open house was held addition to collecting blood and red cells. patients."
better understand the issues and represent ance and financial products like annui- January 6. For information about how to donate,visit
your interests. ties and IRAs,"said Michael McGovern, "Red Cross blood and platelet donors in Platelets are small blood components that www.redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED
the northern suburbs will be pleased with help the clotting process by sticking to CROSS(1-800-733-2767).
Arden Hills Service Directory Benchmarks: a review of recent City Council action Benchmarks: a review of recent City Council action
1245 West Highway 96
Arden Hills, MN55112-5734 November 29, 2010 -Approved Ordinance 2010-014 establish- -Tabled a motion authorizing a mural ment Management Program(includes: and establishing Tax Increment Financing
•Approved change order No. 1 and pay- ing procedures for the administrative cita- contest for the new CP Rail Trail Cross- Amble Road,Arden View Court,Arden (TIF)District No.4 therein and adopting
Office Hours ment No.3 to Blackstone Contractors in tion of traffic offenses;approved Resolu- ing on Old Snelling Avenue for additional View Drive,Colleen Court,Dellwood a TIF plan thereof(Presbyterian Homes
8 a.m.to 4:30 p.m. the amount of$142,074(CP rail bridge tion 2010-068 authorizing administrative information(4-1 Grant) Street,Janet Court,Nursery Hill Court, redevelopment project)(5-0)
Monday to Friday trail improvement project)(5-0) citations for certain traffic offenses(5-0) -Approved award of the 2011 tree removal Nursery Hill Lane,Wyncrest Court,Wyn- .Approved Resolution 2010-083 autho-
•Approved revised job description for -Approved a finance analyst position.(4-1 services to Precision Landscape and Tree crest Lane,and Wynridge Drive)(5-0) rizing an interfund loan for advance of
651-792-7800 Deputy Clerk,and revised job description McClung);approved the finance analyst at the 2010 rate schedule(5-0) -Approved Resolution 2010-070 order- costs in connection with TIF District No.
www.ci.arden-hills.mn.us and title for Finance Director Position job description(5-0)and appointed Kyle ing abatement of public nuisance at 1926 4(Presbyterian Homes redevelopment
Sheriff and Fire Emergency Approved Resolution 2010-076 approv-
g Y (new title Director of Finance and Admin- Howard to the position at grade 7,step 1 ing an agency agreement for the non- Stowe Ave(removal of a tree with oak project)(5-0)
911 istrative Services)(5-0) (3-2 Harpstead,McClung) wilt disease)(5-0)
infrastructure portion of the Safe Routes to January 10 2011
Sheriff(non-emergency) -Approved the amended Organizational g Motion failed to appoint Ashley Bertrand School grant(5-0) Approved the 2011-2015 Capital Im- one Council position vacant
651-484-3366 Chart for the Cityof Arden Hills 5-0 p )
( ) to the accounting analyst position at grade provement Plan (amount for 2011 is
Fire(non-emergency) •Approved Resolution 2010-077 adopting •Approved Rice Creek Watershed District
651-633-2404 -Approved Resolution 2010-062 authoriz- 7,step 1 (1-4 Holden aye);approved mo- and confirming annual special assessments $4,054,254)(5-0);adopted Resolution Maintenance Agreements for 2007 Pave-
Water and Sewer Problems ing the application for Recycling SCORE tion for staff to follow a formal recruit- 2010-078 setting the proposed 2011 bud-
for delinquent utilities(5-0) ment Management Program and 2010
Pave-
(During non-business hours Grant Funds from RamseyCounty for ment process,advertise and interview for get in the amount of$13,060,056(5-0);
( g ) ty •Approved Resolution 2010-063 adopt- and adopted Resolution 2010-079 setting Pavement Management Program(4-0)
651-484-3366 2011 in the amount$20,846 (5-0) the accounting analyst position(5-0) p g
ing and confirming special assessment the final levy for taxes payable in 2011 -Approved Resolution 2011-003 awarding
Mayor: •Approved the Public Sector Labor Con- December' 6, 2010 for abatement of a public nuisance tree at 040,964 for a.08% the Indian Oaks Court Pond Maintenance
David Grant 651-538-0747 in the amount of$3,
sulting Services proposal from Midwest -Approved Resolution 2010-071 regarding 3223 Lake Johanna Blvd.(5-0) increase over 2010(4-1 McClung) Project to Belair Excavating,Inc.,in the
Councilmembers: Government Advisors in the amount of no-waiver of the statutory liability limits
•A roved Resolution 2010-074 ado tm amount of$18,713(4-0)
Brenda Holden 651-636-2987 $2,500(5-0) and accepting the liability coverage limits pp p g Authorized staff to submit comments on
Fran Holmes 651-631-1866 from the League of Minnesota Cities and confirming special assessment for ex- the US IO/Highway 96 environmental as- •Approved Lake Johanna Fire Department
Ed Werner 651-636-2546 -Approved adding the City Engineer title Insurance Trust for 2011 (5-0) cessive vegetative growth at 1960 County sessment to Ramsey County(5-0) Capital Expenditures payment of$55,975
Nick Tamble 612-819-7995 and responsibilities to the Public Works Road E2(5-0) (final payment for fire truck)(4-0)
Director Position(5-0) •Approved Resolution 2010-069 support- •Approved motion to fine Arden Hills To-
ing Resolution 2010-075 adopt- bacco for two separate violations of sales -Amended Sections 1305.04 and 1320 in
ing the application for a Metropolitan p
-Approved Resolution 2010-065 for the ing and confirming special assessment to minors 4-1 Holmes the Zoning Code for clan and consis-
Council Environmental Services Munici- ( ) g �'
City Administrator: Presbyterian Homes Addition of Arden for excessive vegetative growth at 4108 tency(4-0)
Patrick Klaers 651-792-7810 Hills preliminary and final plat;approved Pal inflow and infiltration grant(5-0) Valentine Crest Rd.(5-0) -Approved the 2011 tobacco license re-
Resolution 2010-066 for amendments to -Approved the emergency management newal applications as submitted(5-0) -Approved Resolution 2011-002 making
Communications Committee: existing conditional use permits at 3120 plan contract with Lance Ross from Emer- -Adopted Resolution 2010-072 setting appointments to the Commissions and
Arlene Mitchell,editor;Kristine &3220 Lake Johanna Blvd.;approved gency Preparedness Resource Group in an the 2011 City contribution to employee December 20, 2010 Committees of the City(4-0)benefits
Goodrich;Brenda Holden Resolution 2010-067 for the Presbyterian amount not to exceed$7,500(5-0) monthly (5-0) -Approved Ordinance 2010-016 to amend .Adopted the 2011 Organizational Resolu-
Council Liaison: Nick Tamble Homes master and final planned unit •Approved Resolution 2010-073 setting the the utility use charges for 2011 (5-0) tion for the City of Arden Hills(4-0)
December 13, 2010 2011 curbside recycling fee 5 0
Staff Liaison.' Becky Brazys development;approved Resolution 2010- Y g ( - ) -Approved Resolution 2010-081 approv- .Appointed Stan Harpstead to Appeal
Desktop Publisher: Mary Nosek 064 for the rezoning of the Presbyterian •Approved cancellation of the December -Approved a two- ear extension of the ing the process for issuing$1,115,000 Tax
Y Board for I-694/TH 51 Improvement
Homes Addition of Arden Hills from R-2 27 regular City Council meeting(5-0) City's contract for curbside recycling ser- Increment Revenue note (for Presbyte- Project(4-0)
Council meetings are held at City Hall to R-4;approved the development agree- -Approved 2011 liquor license renewal vices with Eureka Recycling (5-0) rian Homes redevelopment project)(4-1
on the second and last Monday of the ment between the City of Arden Hills Holden
applications(5-0) -Adopted Resolution 2010-080 ordering )
month at 7 p.m.Meetings are televised and Presbyterian Homes outlining the public improvement and preparation of -Approved Resolution 2010-082 adopt-
live on Cable Channel 16.Meetings of conditions for approval for planning case Tabled a motion to approve Ordinance p p p p
2010-015 adopting the 2011 fee schedule plans and specifications for the 2011 Pave- ing a modification to the Development
the Planning Commission are televised 10-012(5-0) p g Pro p am for Development District No. 1 Inform the City about vacant
at 6:30 p.m.on the first Wednesday (4-1 McClung) Continued on page 3 neighborhood houses
after the first Monday of the month.
Playbacks of City meetings begin the It's time to register your pets Lindey's earns Beef Council Award I Y Y
Y h' g g f you know of a vacant house in our
morning after the meeting and continue Tt is now time to renew your dog and License renewal neighborhood,please contact City Hall
every day until the next City meeting. lcat licenses,as all licenses expired at can be done by T indey's Prime Steak House recently the Minnesota Beef Council and Minne- so that staff can determine whether water
Playbacks are at 3 a.m., 11 a.m.,and the end of 2010. Every dog and cat in coming to City > Lreceived the 2011 Minnesota Beef sota Farm Network. shutoff is necessary.
7 p.m.Monday through Friday,and 7 the City over three months old must be Hall or through Backer Award.The award is given to one
a.m.,2 p.m.,and 10 p.m.on Saturday licensed according to City Ordinance. The the mail. For restaurant annually by the Minnesota Beef Lindey's was opened in 1958 by Lewis Winter's fury can be especially difficult
and Sunday.For web casts,visit license is good for two years,2011-2012, each pet,pro- Council.Beef Backer honorees showcase Walter Lindemer,and now is operated by for homes,particularly for vacant homes
www.ctvl5.org. and costs$25. The money collected from vide an application form(available at City outstanding creativity and leadership in his sons.The restaurant at Old Snelling where damage from frozen pipes and
license fees is used to pay for animal con- Hall and on the City's web site),a signed several areas including innovative beef Avenue and County Road E recently storms can go unnoticed. In order to
Arden Hills Notes is the official news- trol services,including reuniting owners Certificate of Rabies Vaccination,and the menu applications,utilization of new beef established an online store and now mails prevent extensive damage,the City has a
letter of the City of Arden Hills,an and their lost pets. $25 fee. If you choose to submit your cuts,wait staff beef training,and effec- steaks all over the country.Lindey's also policy to shut off water to homes that are
equal-opportunity employer. registration(s)by mail,the license tag(s) tive beef promotion.Lindey's received the recently was voted the Twin Cities Best vacant and/or where the heat may have
will be mailed to you upon receipt of a award in a January 12 ceremony attended Steak House on www.citybest.com. been shut off.
2 completed application. by local officials and representatives from 3