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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 03-18-2002 . . . ~ ~!-lILLS lVlEETIl'IG MINUTES CITY 01< ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2002,4:45 P.M. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 1245 WEST HIGHWAY 96 CAI L TO ORDER Mayor Probst called the meeting to order at 5 :34 p.m. Councilmcmbers present were Beverly Aplikowski, Gregg Larson, and Lois Rem. Staff present included City Administrator, Joe Lynch; Recrcation Supervisor, Michelle Olson; City PlatUler, Aaron Parrish; City Treasurer, Terry Post; and Recording Secretary, Jackie Gritz. The following PTRC members were present: Roberta Thompson, Jim Crassweller, Cindy Garrctson, and Rich StraUmatUl. The new Deputy Clerk, Cynthia Young, was introduced by Joe Lynch. STAFF DISCUSSION ITEMS Administration Day In the Park 1,'unding - Aplikowski summarized the latest mceting of the City Events Task Force last week regarding thc Day In the Park. She indicated their group is asking thc city to dedicate roughly $30,000 for the day. This year's Day In the Park wi]] start with a paradc at 1 :00 p.m. and end with lircworks at 10:00 p.m. She indicated if Council did not want to dcsignate money toward this ycar's event, we can go to the community and ask for money. Post noted last year we raised $33,000 from community sponsors. Mayor Probst indicated bis confidcnce the money needed for this day can be raised by donations and the Council would be willing to fill in where moncy is short. Lynch reminded all that we currently have an operating surplus of $200,000 that still has not be been designatcd for expenditure. Olson notcd the imp0l1ance "fthe City Events Task Force to movc quickly with plans for this year's Day In the Park. Aplikowski also noted Council would need to dedicatc money toward paying for staff time. She indicated wc probably don't need as many staff as last year but if they wanted staff to work, they should be paid. . . . ARDE:\f IIILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION MINUTES MARCH 18, 2002 2 Mayor Probst again reaClirnled his confidencc the money could be raised and what wasn't raised would be funded by the City. Community Development Planning/Zoning - TCAAP Developer Discussion - Probst recapped which developcrs to date have made a presentation to Council for TCAAP redcvclopment. He also indicated he has received calls from Weis Builders and Ryan Companies but both companics havc sincc changcd thcir minds. Council agreed their next regular session on April 8, 2002, would be the last time companies can present their redevelopment plans to Council for possible pm1nering. Council agreed they would make a decision by the end of April as to which developer they would partncr with for TCAAP redevelopment with the understanding with the developer that they would not have sole right to develop every acre of lmld. He indicatcd if a developer was chosen and turned out to not meet the nccds of the City, a different developer Catl be sought. Lynch reminded Council of the list they developed of the prefelTed outcomcs of the TCAAP property and wondered ifthey would want to review this list again and confirm these wcrc truly thc dcsircd outcomes. Council could then use this list when choosing a developer. Lynch wi]] distribute this list to Council for their review. Parrish will ask potential developers for past examples 0 f redevelopmcnt proj ects and also contact communitics who have had public hearings on developmental projccts. Rem voiced her concern that the TCAAP propel1y would truly be released. Probst indicated his confidence is so strong because similar properties arc being released around the country already which is setting the precedent. He also has confidcnce in the developers bccause two developers have already put real money on the table. Parrish notcd hc belicvcd somc type of a public hearing where the residents could provide some kind of input was a good idea. He indicatcd when Apache was remodeled the residents were brought together for their input and we could do something similar. Parrish was requested to contact other cities that have been in similar situations and. Operations & Maintenance Department Comp Parks, Trails, & Open Space Plan and CIP Recommendation - Grcgg Ingraham ofIngraham and Associates highlighted the current version orthc Park Comp Plan and indicated the PTRC is asking for input from the Council for final approval and direction. The Park Comp Plan listed a $6.5 million figure for fix up, fit up, and expansion of parks and trail. Mayor Probst asked the committee how that figured was arrivcd. Crassweller . . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION MINUTES MARCH 18, 2002 o .) indicated that figure is based on the recommendations listed in the plan. Olson indicated there was not a prioritized list because the group did not want to focus solely on the doJlar amount. Probst askcd what percentage of the money was for trails north and south of 96. Ingraham indicated is very elose to a 50/50 split. Post notcd the City has a very "rock solid" commitmcnt from CSM Corporation and the committee should be aware of possible funding from their corporation. Mayor requested a 5 year plan be developed which lists the items the group thought were priorities. Crassweller asked for some type of funding parameters they could use when dcveloping this 5-year plan. Probst said he believcs he cannot give doJlar ligurcs until the new Public Works Facility funding has been settled. COUI\CIL COMMENTS No comments were made. ADJOURN Mayor Probst moved and all Councilmembers agreed to adjourn the meeting at 8: 13 p.m.