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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 01-16-2001 . . . MEETING MINUTES CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION TUESDAY, JANUARY 16,2001 4:45 P.M. - CITY HALL, 4364 WEST ROUND LAKE ROAD CALL TO ORDER Mayor Probst called the meeting to order at 4:50 p.m. Those present included Councilmembers Beverly Aplikowski, Gregg Larson, and Lois Rem. Councilmember David Grant had previously informed the City Council of his inability to attend tonight's meeting. Staff present included City Administrator, Joe Lynch; Public Works Director, Dwayne Stafford; Parks and Recreation Director, Tom Moore; Planner, Jennifer Chaput; and Recording Secretary, Sheila Stowell. STAFF COMMENTS I-35W Noise Wall City Administrator Lynch provided an overview of the request from the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) for the proposed noise wall along 1-35W adjacent to Arden Manor Mobile Home Park. Mayor Probst requested whether or not MnDOT was notifying residents regarding their preference for the noise wall aesthetics, or whether or not they were interested in the noise walls. Staff was directed to provide more information to the City Council and pursue several issues with MnDOT, prior to future City Council action adopting a resolution of support. Staff was also directed to request a representative of MnDOT to attend a future Council meeting. County Road D Development Planner Chaput provided an overview of the recent meeting with potential developers regarding the triangular piece of property in the area zoned Neighborhood Business District along Count Road D. Arden Hills Notes Readership Survey City Administrator Lynch referred to the survey recently conducted by Mary Nosek, also a volunteer of the Communications Committee. Mr. Lynch advised that the Committee might need to review the future of the avenues used by the City for communication purposes. Councilmembers discussed various options for the future of the newsletter. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION - JANUARY 16, 2001 2 . STAFF COMMENTS Public Works Director Stafford advised that he and his maintenance staff would be attending various courses for continuing education requirements as needed. Planner Chaput reviewed various upcoming planning cases (i.e., Walgreens; Corporate Express; and CPI Guidant). Ms. Chaput also advised that a Concept Planned Unit Development (PUD) would be coming before the Council at the end of January for comment for Chesapeake for a potential development in the Gateway Business District. Parks and Recreation Director Moore provided an overview of the recreation programs; upcoming training and continuing education; and other activities of his department. City Administrator Lynch referred to the speed zone study on Old Snelling. Mr. Stafford provided input from his conversations with City Attorney Filla. Mr. Lynch also advised that the City Hall contractor had assured him that the City could be in their new facility by June 23, 2001. Mr. Lynch briefly reviewed a meeting held earlier today with MnDOT consultants and planners regarding future cooperative maintenance facility ventures; and next week's meeting with Ramsey County Commissioners along the same subject. . COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Rem reported that she would be taking Councilmember Grant's place as Council Liaison at the Operations and Finance Committee meeting. Councilmember Larson advised that he had recently attended the annual Fire Relief Association meeting. Councilmember Aplikowski reported on an interview held earlier today regarding the City Events Task Force plans for the Fiftieth Anniversary events, beginning with the February lih kick-off meeting. Mayor Probst discussed potential dates for the Council/Department Head Retreat, stating that he preferred not to use the weekend ofthe President's day holiday. Mr. Lynch sought further Council direction regarding a facilitator for the Retreat. Councilmember Aplikowski expressed concerns regarding Salverda and Brimeyer, and the advantages of using a past facilitator (i.e., Benke) for continuity. Councilmembers Larson and Rem had no preference, other than that Councilmember Larson was glad we were pursuing other options for a facilitator to allow for change. It was the consensus of the City Councilmembers that the Retreat be held as soon as possible. . Mayor Probst advised Councilmembers that Mr. Lynch's review needed to be completed in the near future. Councilmember Larson commented on the review format, and stated . . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION - JANUARY 16, 2001 3 that the questions were difficult to determine. Councilmember Aplikowski spoke to the need for staff input in the review process. Mayor Probst and Councilmember Aplikowski were designated to perform the annual review of City Administrator Lynch. Mayor Probst asked Councilmembers to provide feedback as soon as possible to facilitate the review. Mayor Probst reminded Councilmembers ofthe need for memorials for two former mayors (i.e., tree, flagpole) at the new City Hall facility. Councilmember Larson asked for the Council's intent regarding a revised Pavement Management Program for the City. Mr. Lynch advised that staff had tentatively scheduled this item on the February Worksession agenda. ADJOURN MOTION: Councilmember Larson moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:20 p.m. The motion carried unanimously (4-0).