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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 04-02-2001 . . . MEETING MINUTES SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, APRIL 02, 2001 5:00 P.M. ARDEN HILLS CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Mayor Dennis Probst called to order the special City Council meeting at 5 :05 p.m. Present: Mayor Dennis Probst, Councilmembers Beverly Aplikowski, Lois Rem, Gregg Larson, and David Grant. Absent: None Also present were City Administrator, Joe Lynch; Building Official, Dave Scherbel; City Accountant, Terry Post; and Park & Recreation and Interim Public Works Director, Tom Moore. ADOPT AGENDA MOTION: A motion to adopt the agenda for April 2, 2001, special City Council meeting, was passed. PROPOSAL OF STAFF REORGANIZATION Mr. Lynch presented two charts and gave a small presentation of the current staff organization and the proposed staff reorganization. A brief discussion included: new titles and what responsibilities go with each title; how the new organization would have fewer employees reporting directly to the City Administrator, allotting the City Administrator more time to focus on current issues; how each new position or each reorganized position will create a smoother transition of customer service to the residents. It was requested by the Councilmembers that another presentation be given with more specific details regarding the estimated cost value of the staff reorganization, where the money would be taken from, would we promote from within, and a general outline for all new positions. RECESS n to recess the meeting was passed at 6:52 p.m. . . . CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 9, 2001 6:30 P.M. - ARDEN HILLS CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Mayor Dennis Probst called to order the regular City Council meeting at 6:40 p.m. Present: Mayor Dennis Probst, Councilmembers Beverly Aplikowski, David Grant, Gregg Larson, and Lois Rem. Absent: None. Also present were City Administrator, Joe Lynch; Parks & Recreation and Interim Public Works Director, Tom Moore; and Planner, Jennifer Chaput. TWIN CITIES ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT (TCAAP) DISCUSSION Mayor Probst reviewed the meeting discussion from the March 12, 2001 meeting. Staff was directed to obtain the completed, finished product of the TCAAP reutilization document prepared by Camiros, Inc. The City Council discussed the proposed maintenance facility on the Ramsey County property. Discussion included determining the need for the facility at this location, the desire to move ahead with the design, and planning for a joint facility. The City Council also discussed the development of a Joint Powers Agreement (JP A) with Ramsey County that would allow both parties to go down the road of exploring the design of a building, while providing language that would allow either party to opt out under certain conditions. The City Council directed staff to proceed with the drafting of a Joint Powers Agreement with Ramsey County to be reviewed by the Operations and Finance Committee for language opportunities for Arden Hills to opt out of the joint facility. Staff was also directed to proceed with the development of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and Request for Proposals (RFP) for design services of the joint maintenance facility. RECESS At 7:30 p.m., Mayor Probst recessed the meeting and reconvened the regular meeting in e ity H ouncil Chambers.