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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 10-29-2001 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 29, 2001 . 7:30 P.M. - ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Mayor Dennis Probst called to order the regular City Council meeting at 7:32 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; City Accountant, Terrance Post; Interim Public Works Director and Parks & Recreation Director, Thomas Moore; City Planner, Aaron Parrish; City Attorney, Jerry Filla; City Engineer, Greg Brown, BRW; and Recording Secretary, Nancy Czajkowski. APPROV AL OF MEETING AGENDA . Councilmember Rem requested Consent Calendar Agenda Item 4 E be moved to Unfinished and New Business. Mayor Probst responded it would become Agenda Item 6 A 5, Councilmember Grant requested Consent Calendar Agenda Item 4 G be moved. Mayor Probst responded it would become Agenda Item 6 A 6. MOTION: Councilmember Aplikowski moved and Councilmember Larson seconded a motion to adopt the agenda for the October 29,2001, regular City Council meeting, as amended, The motion carried unanimously (5-0). APPROV AL OF MINUTES A. September 24,2001 Regular Council Meeting B. October 25,2001 Council Worksession Minutes Councilmember Grant requested the following change to the September 24,2001 Regular Council Meeting minutes: on page 11, in Section D, in the third paragraph, replace the first sentence with "Councilmember Grant asked how many people were not impacted by the change," MOTION: Councilmember Aplikowski moved and Councilmember Rem seconded a motion to approve the September 24, 2001 Regular Council Meeting minutes as . corrected, and the October 25,2001 Council Worksession Minutes as presented. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - OCTOBER 29, 2001 2 CONSENT CALENDAR . A. Claims and Payroll B. Pavement Management Plan (PMP) Standards, Definition of "Neighborhood" Street Width C. Res. #01-19, Resolution Adopting and Confirming Annual Special Assessments for Delinquent Utilities D, Residential Recycling Program 1. Res. #01-20, Resolution Establishing Rate for 2002 Curbside Recycling Program 2. Res. #01-21, Resolution Authorizing Application for Recycling Grant Funds for 2002 E. Removed F, Shoreline Lane, Josephine East LLC, Acceptance of Dedicated Street G, Removed MOTION: Councilmember Larson moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar and authorize execution of all necessary documents contained therein. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). PUBLIC COMMENTS Mayor Probst invited those present to come forward and address the Council on any items not already on the agenda. . No public comments were made. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS A. Plannimr Cases 1. Case #01-25, Guidant Corporation, 4201 - 4233 North Lexington Avenue, Sign Ordinance Variance (Water Tower Signage) Mr. Parrish explained this case dealt with a variance to the sign ordinance to put the words "Guidant Corporation" on their water tower. He stated staff developed a revised recommendation. MOTION: Councilmember Aplikowski moved and Councilmember Grant seconded a motion to approve Planning Case #01-25, the proposed water tower signage, subject to the two conditions contained in the staff report, as recommended by Staff The motion carried unanimously (5-0). 2. Case #01-26, McKinley Companies, 4420 Hamline Avenue North, Minor Subdivision/Lot Split Parcel . Mr. Parrish explained this case was continued from last month's meeting. He noted it involves a variance from the minimum lot width requirement. He added the parcel meets all other ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - OCTOBER 29,2001 3 applicable requirements. He stated he recommended splitting the lot into equal 90- foot wide . parcels. He noted it would require reduction of an existing patio. Councilmember Larson explained that he had spoken to the owner of this property at the site, He stated one concern he had regarding the split was the likelihood of redevelopment of the surrounding parcels in the future. He noted after looking at the homes, it is unlikely they would be replaced any time soon. He added there is not any likelihood that the parcels would be combined. He stated the adjacent lot owner would be unlikely to sell 13 feet. He noted the proposed lot would be able to handle a very nice home and go onto the tax rolls in the future. He added he is not sure what would be gained by denying this request. He stated the City Planner's suggestion is reasonable and would work well there. He noted there would only be a five-foot variance for each of the lots. Mayor Probst stated the Planning Commission was unanimous in recommending denial. He asked for clarification. Councilmember Aplikowski responded the main issue was the Commission could not make a hardship finding. Mr. David Venessey stated part of the reason for the unanimous decision at the Planning Commission meeting was that the applicant was not prepared. He noted the applicant did not expect any problems. He added the assumption of the applicant when he purchased the property from his parents was that it was able to be split. He stated the applicant was comfortable with . two 90- foot wide lots. He noted even if the applicant acquired the additional 13 feet, no one would want him to take that tree line down. He added the tree line was a protective buffer to the south. Councilmember Aplikowski stated she did not have a problem with the other proposal, so she had no problem with two 90- foot parcels. Councilmember Rem asked if there was no hardship for one variance, what would there be for two variances. Mayor Probst responded there had always been some anticipation of this split. He stated the timing of the split is such that it does not meet the current ordinance requirements, He noted there are other lots that have similar dimensions. Mr. Parrish stated the staff report incorrectly states the variance criteria. He noted under the subdivision ordinance, there is no requirement for hardship. He added the request should be evaluated in its totality of circumstances. Mr. Filla stated although the subdivision does not require a hardship to approve substandard lots, the Council would also be approving a setback variance for the existing home. He noted there would be a sideyard setback variance if the applicant uses the two 90- foot wide lot configurations. He added a variance would be needed for a sideyard setback. He noted the state regulations look at three factors. He stated one of these factors would be to find a hardship, He added it appears that in the past the city treated this as a divisible lot by allowing sewer and water . stubs. He stated someone at the city offices thought the reasonable use of the parcel was for a new home. He noted there was reasonable reliance on the buyer's part because of the stubbing for sewer and water. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - OCTOBER 29,2001 4 . Councilmember Larson stated he thought a 95-foot lot and an 85-foot lot split was a better solution. He noted the alternative would make both lots non-conforming, Mr. Filla stated that in the event the Council was inclined to go that route, they should attach as a condition a requirement that any structure should be located so as to not require additional sideyard setbacks. Mayor Probst stated he would approve it subject to the fact that no one would be able to seek further variances. Councilmember Aplikowski stated often when there was one lot left in the neighborhood, it became a water problem. She noted some people are already concerned about the water on their property. She added they should require the home to be placed so as to not cause a swale effect. Councilmember Grant stated at one point this was a buildable lot and then the city changed its standards. He noted the owner did not change anything, the city did. He added there needed to be a condition that no one could come back to request more variances. MOTION: Councilmember Larson moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a motion to approve in Planning Case #01-26, a minor subdivision creating two parcels: Parcel A would be 95 feet wide and Parcel B would be 85 feet wide, . subject to the following conditions: 1) No further variances would be granted to Parcel B, 2) Payment of park dedications fees, 3) Patio on Parcel A shall conform to the setback requirements, and 4) Grading and Drainage plan approval needed prior to building permit approval. The motion carried unanimously (5-0), 3. Case # 01-22, Beacon Construction, County Road E-2 and Cleveland, Rezoning, Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Master and Final Planned Unit Development Mr. Parrish explained this was a series of actions oriented toward approval of a 30-unit apartment building. He stated there was a request for a rezoning from Neighborhood Business District to R-4, He noted there would be a Comprehensive Plan Amendment. He added there might be a concern with the building height depending on how it was measured. Councilmember Grant asked about the additional traffic. Mr. Parrish responded there was not a formal traffic study. He stated the Applicant would have a better indication of any impact He noted there would be bus service between Bethel College and the apartment to alleviate some of the traffic. He added traffic from this site would be an offset since it was spread out more than in a traditional development. Mr. Bruce Kunkle, of Bethel College, stated the school currently runs a shuttle from a New Brighton housing development, which runs every 20 minutes. He noted this stop would . complete the loop. He added there was a very high student participation rate. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - OCTOBER 29, 2001 5 Councilmember Grant asked if this complex would only be used for a period of years and then . turned over for public housing. Mr. Kunkle responded the property would not be owned by Bethel College. He stated the College would have a lease for a total of 11 years including the option periods. Councilmember Rem stated her concern about traffic. She asked about parking restrictions on campus. Mr. Kunkle responded all students must have parking permits. He stated the permits are color coded to allow parking on campus during certain hours. He noted there are instances where appeals may be made. Councilmember Rem stated after Bethel College's lease expires, there would be no controls on the traffic. She noted this could be an ongoing concern for the city and its residents, Mr. Loren Kjersten, President of Beacon Construction, stated that with the current business zoning the property could potentially have a more intense use than what is proposed. He noted that after the Bethel College lease, this would become market rate housing. He added that housing would require only two parking stalls per unit. He stated the owner could plow under the extra 30 spots. Councilmember Rem stated a business like Ken's Market generates a lot of traffic. She noted however, a neighborhood business zone contemplates a smaller amount of traffic since it would be a neighborhood business. She questioned whether someone would want to remove parking, . Mr. Kjersten responded the only way to continue with that density was if Bethel College continues to lease it or the owner rents directly to Bethel students. He stated that if the Bethel College use does not continue the typical apartment use would require two parking stalls per unit. He noted he would rather plow the additional spaces under than to continue to maintain the extra spots at his expense. Mayor Probst stated he was not concerned about traffic. He noted he did feel this was too much for this site. He added the proposal would strip away most of the trees on the site. Mr. Kjersten oriented the Council on the site in response to the concern. He stated his goal here was to leave the biggest trees right along E2. He noted internal to the site the bigger trees were at the bottom of the slope, He added they would remove the junk trees. He stated they would leave any trees that they could. Mayor Probst asked for clarification. Mr. Kjersten responded that if this was a neighborhood commercial site, he would seek to remove more trees because visibility was important. He stated he thought it was a great fit, because visibility was not an issue. Mayor Probst stated his concern was that it would radically affect the neighborhood and not be invisible, Councilmember Larson stated he wanted the College to flourish, but always assumed it would do it within the bounds of its campus. He noted if the College grows too large, the infrastructure of . Arden Hills could not handle the traffic. He added he would like to think Bethel College expands based on its ability to house its students on campus. He stated one of the resident's ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - OCTOBER 29,2001 6 concerns is having homes turned into rental housing. He noted he did not think it was a good . thing for Bethel College even temporarily to build facilities off the campus. Mr. Kunkle stated the issue is one of incremental growth. He noted the Bethel College Master Plan has one residence hall yet to be built. He added this could happen within the next five years. He stated this was just an incremental step to the College. He noted they see it as a reasonable choice. He added it was difficult for the College to take that leap. He stated it was difficult to build a facility to add 130 students one year and another 130 students the next year. Councilmember Rem asked about the property in New Brighton. Mr. Kunkle responded the College has owned it since 1977. He stated he did not envision them selling it. Councilmember Larson asked if the College envisioned growing within the confines of its campus. Mr. Konkel responded the nature of higher education is changing dramatically. He stated one element of it is the impact of distance education. He noted Bethel College is now doing adult education and more distance education. He added they also have campuses in San Diego, Boston, Philadelphia, and Baltimore. Mayor Probst stated he needed a better understanding of how this structure fits with the topography and landscaping on the site. Councilmember Aplikowski stated this was not a Bethel College issue. She noted she would . hate to penalize the College for being successful. She added they should be proud to have the College in the City, She stated she is concerned with what happens after the Bethel College use ends, She congratulated them on their success. Mr. Kjersten responded the current zoning would involve more traffic. He stated lights are brighter in retail uses and have more of an opportunity for mischief than if it is a residential area. He noted this is a great place for an apartment building. He added Bethel College envisions this housing for upperclassman who have internships and are not always on campus. Councilmember Aplikowski stated the issue then becomes one of height and the loss of trees, Mr. Kjersten responded the trees are soft wood trees that would die in five years anyway. He stated they could put some more trees in along County Road E2. He noted he had to deliver the building by August of next year or there was no deal. Councilmember Aplikowski asked about the viability of the project without Bethel College, Mr. Kjersten responded Bethel College's involvement was the only thing that makes it financeable for an apartment. He stated without Bethel College, he would go back to a commercial proposaL He noted the market rate has been limited to ultra high-end townhouses. He added no one was going after the family housing market Councilmember Rem stated traffic was a major concern for her. She noted that without a discussion with the County, she did not feel ready to approve putting in an apartment building. Mr. Kjersten responded they were trying to minimize the traffic impact with this proposal. . Councilmember Grant stated if these were 30 units of market rate apartments, they would average four round trips a day. He noted that would involve 240 - 300 trips a day. He added it is ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - OCTOBER 29, 2001 7 zoned neighborhood business. He asked how this traffic would be reduced. Mr. Kjersten . responded the bus service would reduce traffic. He also stated patterns for student commuters do not typically mirror workforce commuter times. Ms, Liz Modesette, 3743 New Brighton Road, stated the project seems to be moving ahead so quickly. She noted her neighborhood sees a significant environmental impact from the project. She added she had a keen interest in seeing the grading plan. She stated if an environmental worksheet was completed, she would like to see it shared with the neighborhood. She noted she would like to see some time spend studying the impact on her neighborhood. She added her understanding of the PUD process was that it was in exchange for some public purpose. She stated she sees only benefits for Bethel College and the contractor. She noted that as recently as June, the contractor proposed a two-story office building on the same site. She added the neighborhood is prepared to send a petition to the state. She stated they were not against the development of the property. She noted only Bethel College and the contractor would benefit from an expedited process. She added the intersection is a major concern. She stated there were many issues including the height and the size of the parking. She noted her concern about the wetlands, She added traffic was a significant concern. She stated a traffic light would not solve the problem on County Road E2. She noted that perhaps the city could leverage its position, to move up the reconstruction of the bridge Mr. Parrish stated an EA W was not required. He noted the Applicant did receive a Development Permit from Rice Creek Watershed District. . Ms. Barb Piatrowski, 3766 Brighton Way, stated she spoke against this project. She noted that when she was on the Planning Commission, she fought against an office building on this site. She added she wanted a softer use for that site. She stated she wanted a business that would be more appropriate for the neighborhood, like a medical clinic or hair salon. She noted her sense was that the Planning Commission accepted the plan because it was not in their backyard. She added they stood to lose a lot of green space. She stated she did not see anything left there. She noted traffic on the bridge was problematic. She added it has had many accidents for years, She added by adding15% more cars per day to County Road E2 and Cleveland Avenue, they would be adding 10, 600 cars there. She gave revised average daily traffics (ADT's) for each of the streets. She stated she understood the responsibility from the Metropolitan Council to provide affordable housing. She noted she sees more of a traffic problem after five years. She added the city had the TCAAP site. She added the city would have more federal housing mandated at that time then they would be able to handle. She stated she beseeched the Council not to approve this use, She noted the time has come that citizens would accept something on that site. She added she apologized for not making it to the Planning Commission meeting. She complained that she was denied the names and phone numbers of the Planning Commission members. Mr. Parrish stated the traffic numbers in the area he quoted were based on 1997 numbers, He stated he did not know the protocol regarding releasing home phone numbers of the Planning Commission members. He noted he asked the Commissioners and they were not comfortable with that. He added the Commissioners preferred comments come through staff via letter or . email. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - OCTOBER 29, 2001 8 Ms. Jan Bergman, 379 1 Brighton Way, stated she spoke at the Planning Commission meeting. . She noted she was in agreement with her two neighbors. She added the neighborhood would be affected by the additional vehicle and foot traffic. She stated Bethel College would be leaving. She noted she was not in favor of the size of the proposed structure. Councilmember Rem asked about the source of the resident's traffic figures. Ms. Piotrowski responded her traffic numbers came from the County this afternoon. Mr. Filla stated the Council had several options. He noted the Council could act upon the recommendation of the Planning Commission and staff. He added the Council could request more time to review this application as long as it provides notice to the Applicant by November 14,2001. Mr. Parrish noted the application was submitted in August and the applicant waived the statutory obligation for timely review. Mr. Filla stated the City could deny the plan. He noted the city had more discretion in denying the changes in the Comprehensive Plan. He added if the Council did not think it an appropriate time to amend the Comprehensive Plan, it could turn it down in its discretion. He stated if the Council does not approve an amendment for the Comprehensive Plan, then none of the other approvals are legal. He noted four votes were necessary for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Rezoning, and a Master Plan PUD. . Councilmember Larson stated he continued to have concerns about turns onto Cleveland A venue out of the parking lot during rush hour. He noted he could see cars stacked up on County Road E2. He added there is a planning issue as a city regarding whether or not they feel comfortable about Bethel College expanding its campus outside of the area designated on the Comprehensive Plan for Bethel College development. He stated he was not saying whether it was a good or bad thing. He noted it should be considered because of all kinds of considerations. Councilmember Aplikowski stated she could not concur with Councilmember Larson, She noted the issue was whether they wanted an apartment building on that parcel or not. She added she was personally in favor of changing the zoning on this parcel. She stated a gas station was the only thing that came across the desk on this site before. She noted the office complex never went any place. She added it made sense to change the zoning. Councilmember Rem stated she was not convinced the Council had to change the zoning at this time. She noted it had only been established as a Neighborhood Business Zone for a few years. She added that in addition to traffic concerns, she had concerns about environmental issues, She stated that ifthe Mayor, with his experience, had concerns about this site working, then she also had concerns. She noted traffic was still a major concern. She added that if they were considering an apartment building, she might be more inclined to see a smaller one. She would like to see it on a smaller scale. . Mr. Parrish stated this project was originally 60 units. He noted the applicant worked with staff to reduce the plan to meet the allowed density (12 units per acre). He added this density was fairly low compared to the metropolitan level. He stated the Planning Commission grappled with ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL- OCTOBER 29, 2001 9 I the same issues. He noted that ultimately in light ofthe previous applications, the Planning . Commission felt this was probably the highest and best use given previous development scenanos. Councilmember Grant stated they need to remove Bethel College as an issue in the consideration. He noted this parcel was a gateway to the community. He asked if this type of development was what the Council wanted on the site. He stated the issue was how it fits and looks on the property. He noted he was not sure from the plans provided how this would work. He added aesthetics would be key given the location. He stated traffic was also a concern. He noted there were mature trees on the site and it was not clear if those trees would remain. Councilmember Aplikowski asked if the property had been staked out. Mr. Kjersten responded it could be done. Mayor Probst stated he was supportive of seeing something there. He noted he was struggling with the fact that this parcel was zoned two years ago as a Neighborhood Business District. He added he was prepared to look at another option if he thought it was better. He stated he felt that ten pounds were being put in a five pound container. He noted he appreciated the comments about the existing trees, but could not tell if they were accurate. He added he would have to see an existing tree inventory and what trees would be eliminated. He stated he was concerned the building area was too much for the parcel. He noted he would like further discussion on what might fit on the property. He added this might be too many units for that property. He stated he . could not support the proposal tonight because it was not clear how the plan fits the property. Councilmember Larson stated when he looked at the building plan, Bethel College did affect it. He noted there was a larger runoff area because it was accommodating students with more cars. He added the fact that it was student housing would have an affect. He stated he was not convinced this building would ever be used for anything besides Bethel College housing. He noted it was very possible it would remain student housing. Councilmember Aplikowski stated the main issue was whether they wanted to change the zoning from neighborhood business to residential. Mayor Probst stated this required four votes and he did not feel there were four votes. He asked the applicant how he felt about more time for the Council to receive additional information. Mr. Kjersten responded timing was a huge issue. He stated quantifying the amount of time needed would help them answer the question. Mayor Probst stated it would be a function of how quickly the applicant could put information in front of the Council. Mr. Kjersten responded it would only take a week to do a tree inventory and stake the building. Mayor Probst stated there was a worksession in three weeks. . Councilmember Larson stated a professional analysis of the traffic impact would be helpful. Mr. Kjersten stated a traffic study would be at least a month out. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - OCTOBER 29,2001 10 . Mr. Parrish stated based on the level of information the Council has asked for, he did not think there was anything available short of a traffic study. Councilmember Grant stated it seemed reasonable to holdover this over until the worksession. He noted to deny the application tonight would delay the developer even further. Mr. Lynch stated that two years ago the City Council thought it appropriate to zone this neighborhood business. He asked if any of the factors would change the Councilmembers' minds in three weeks. He stated the Comprehensive Plan was a 20-year window on the city. He noted ifit was not the Council's intent to go down that path, it should deny this application tonight. Councilmember Rem stated she wanted to see information on whether this plan would fit the site and how it would impact the neighborhood. She noted she was still willing to look at this plan for that parcel. Councilmember Aplikowski stated there was going to be traffic there if the zoning stays the way it currently is. She noted if the site remains Neighborhood Business, a developer would propose two exits. She added in her opinion traffic would not get any better if the property remains Neighborhood Business. She asked if the Council wanted to change that corner. She stated traffic should be number six on the list since there would always be traffic on the site unless they . left the property the way it is now. Mr. Kjersten stated he could reduce the roofline to make it fit as to height. He noted he did not want to do that since that would be a 1970s style. Councilmember Grant stated if two of the Councilmembers did not feel it should be rezoned, then it did not matter what additional information is given. . Mayor Probst stated if the application was not going anywhere, it was not fair to ask the developer to continue to spend money on the site. Councilmember Grant stated he was willing to entertain this plan as a viable option. He asked whether there were three others who felt that way. Mayor Probst stated the Developer would be spending the money at his risk. Councilmember Rem stated if she knew what she would vote in three weeks, she would state it now. She noted in her mind it was worth the risk. Councilmember Larson stated he was not going to give his opinion right now. Councilmember Rem asked if there was any possibility of scaling down the size of project. Mr. . Kjersten responded he could not scale it down. He stated the land was too expensive to do this project without Bethel College. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - OCTOBER 29,2001 II Mayor Probst adjourned the meeting for a five-minute recess at 9:44 p.m. . Mayor Probst reconvened the session at 9:51 p.m. Mr. Kjersten requested that the matter be on the agenda for the November 19,2001 worksession. He stated he would use his best efforts to get the staking and the tree inventory done. He noted he would like everyone to come out at one time so they could explain the staking. Mayor Probst stated Mr. Kjersten should work with staff to try to schedule a meeting on the site. 4. Case #01-15, City of Arden Hills, Flood Plain Ordinance. Mr. Parrish explained this ordinance was part of the ongoing effort to pick up the loose ends of the codification process. He stated this ordinance would be attached as an appendix to forthcoming codification. He noted the two changes recommended by the City Attorney. He added the city had always had flood plain regulations. MOTION: Councilmember Larson moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a motion to approve the first reading of the Ordinance #331, adopting flood plain management standards within the City of Arden Hills, as recommended by Staff. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). 5. Res. #01-22, Resolution Electing to Continue Participation in the local . Housing Incentives Account Program Under the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act, Calendar Year 2002 Councilmember Rem asked for clarification on what the benefits are to the city. She stated she wanted a better sense of where the livable communities program fits in with the City's Comprehensive Plan. She noted this was especially of concern now the city was considering some multi-family structures. She added some residents had difficulty with anything other than single family, detached residential units going into Arden Hills. She questioned what the commitment was. Mayor Probst responded there are some minor funding issues that the city remains eligible for by participating in this program. He stated there has been an annual action to keep the city eligible for those funds. Mr. Parrish stated this program was established by legislation five years ago. He noted instead of penalties for not meeting the goals, the legislation has provided incentives. He added that as the Metropolitan Council has evolved, transportation funding also became involved. He stated this area is becoming more complex. He noted there were no specific requirements to meet these goals. He added the Council does monitor the city's progress. He stated the city does receive some funding from the Metropolitan Council through its participation in the I-35W Corridor Coalition. Mr. Lynch stated the city receives directly about $1,600 on an annual basis. . Mayor Probst stated he thought the grant money, which paid for the Comprehensive plan, was tied to this program. -- ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - OCTOBER 29, 2001 12 . Councilmember Rem asked about the housing component goals. Councilmember Aplikowski responded in the real world, a mobile home was used in home ownership and rental numbers. She stated the city comes very close to these goals. She noted if the city develops the Arsenal property, the Metropolitan Council would be encouraging that mix to be more diverse than the Council had discussed. She added participation makes the city a player. She stated it did not mean the city had to change its quality or style ofliving. She noted it meant keeping the status quo. Mayor Probst stated that the 35W coalition had tried to build the argument to look beyond the community boundaries. MOTION: Councilmember Grant moved and Councilmember Larson seconded a motion to adopt Resolution # 01-22, electing to continue participation in the Local Housing Incentives Account Program under the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act, Calendar Year 2002 as recommended by Staff. The motion carried unanimously ( 5-0). 6. Res. #01-18, Resolution Relating to the Restrictions on the Use and Sale of Phosphorous Lawn Fertilizers, Calendar Year 2002 Fertilizer/Legislation Councilmember Grant stated the minutes from the Council worksession indicated this matter . would be brought back to council for discussion. He noted Resolution #01-18 is simply endorsing the concept of reducing the sale of phosphorus fertilizers. He asked if this was tied in with the Stormwater Management Plan. Mr. Lynch noted there was a petition by the City of Shorewood to consider support of a state resolution. He added this resolution is in response to the request to gain metro-wide support for a statewide reduction of phosphorus fertilizer. He stated the City of Arden Hills could pass an ordinance more restrictive than the state regulations. He noted such an ordinance could be included in the Stormwater Management Plan. Councilmember Grant requested the following change: in the second to last paragraph, in the second line, replace "liquor" with "liquid". MOTION: Councilmember Grant moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a motion to adopt Resolution #01-18, relating to the restrictions on the use and sale of phosphorous lawn fertilizers as recommended by Staff. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). B. City Hall Proiect. 1. Purchase Order #16934, T. A. Schifsky and Sons, Inc. (Right Turn Lane) . Mr. Lynch explained the purchase order to extend the right hand turn lane. He noted Rochon Construction's bid was high for this work, so the city went with another contractor. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL- OCTOBER 29,2001 13 Mr. Brown stated it was very minor work and all work had been complete. He recommended . approval. MOTION: Councilmember Grant moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a motion to extend the meeting until 10:30 p.m. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). MOTION: Councilmember Grant moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a motion to approve purchase order #16934 T. A. Schifsky and Sons, Inc. as recommended by Staff. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). 2. Pay Request #12, Rochon Construction Mr. Lynch explained Pay Request #12 from Rochon Construction. He noted it had been reviewed by Mr. Post, himself, and the Building Inspector. MOTION: Councilmember Larson moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a motion to approve payment of Pay Request #12, Rochon Construction as recommended by Staff. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS Mr. Lynch stated the Councilmembers should have received a request for information regarding what they wanted on their business cards. He asked that the information be returned to him. He . further requested the Councilmembers turn in any keys to the old facility. Mr. Lynch noted staff seeks authorization to advertise openings for the Park, Trails, and Recreation Committee due to a resignation. He added the Vice-Chairman would take over for the last two months of the year until the Council appoints a new Chairman. MOTION: Councilmember Larson moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a motion to authorize staff to advertise the openings on the Park, Trails, and Recreation Committee, as recommended by Staff. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Grant stated the Operations and Finance Committee met this month to discuss a few items with regard to the Public Works Maintenance Facility. Councilmember Grant noted in the minutes of October 15,2001 Worksession it indicated that staff was directed to include further discussion of the Public Works Maintenance Facility. He added no update was available tonight. Mayor Probst responded he was to contact Commissioner Bennett at the County regarding the . Ramsey County Public Works facility. He noted he did not make that contact yet. __________m_ _ ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - OCTOBER 29,2001 14 Councilmember Aplikowski stated she had heard from a contact that the County was moving . forward. Councilmember Grant requested staff look at the City Emergency Response Management Plan given the recent events of September 11, 2001. He stated he agreed there might be some additional items that could be added or changed. He noted there are a number of emergencies that are more involved than natural disasters. Councilmember Rem stated the Newsletter Committee was meeting this Wednesday to wrap up this month's issue. She noted additional persons and entities that had requested the City Newsletter, which were Senator Reiter, Representative Krinkie, Commissioner Bennett, Arden Hills/Shoreview Bulletin, Northwestern College, Bethel College, and Presbyterian Homes. She added she wanted the Council to be aware of the request. She stated they had assumed the local businesses were getting the Newsletter. Mayor Probst stated he concurred it was in the city's best interest to send the Newsletter to the persons and entities indicated. Councilmember Larson thanked the Council for the cards and condolences received after the death of his father. Councilmember Larson stated there was no edge marker on the part of old Snelling that was . repaved. He noted this made it very difficult for cars and pedestrians. Mr. Moore responded he had called Mr. Vince Schwartz several times and was only able to leave voice mail messages. He stated Mr. Schwartz, Ramsey County Department of Public Works and Highway Maintenance Supervisor of signs and pavement markings. He noted he would continue to try to reach Mr. Schwartz. Councilmember Aplikowski stated the City used to send about 25 newsletters over to Presbyterian Homes. She noted the Events Committee has not met recently. Mayor Probst stated he met with a party representing another company wanting to discus the TCAAP project. He noted he had indicated to the representative that if the company was interested, the representatives should make a presentation to the entire City Council. He added he anticipates that they might want to come to the November 19,20001 Worksession to discuss an approach. He stated he had been approached several months ago by a consulting firm about another entity. He noted he has had no further contact. He added he was not sure if this meant a lack of interest. He stated there were four parties that had approached the City regarding a proposed transaction. He noted the Council could elevate the Arsenal property discussion. He added the Council should address how it wished to proceed along that path, not only as it relates to development, but to get the Maintenance facility back on track. He stated the entities had a strong interest in the City making a decision on how it wants to proceed. Councilmember Grant stated he appreciated the work the staff had done in terms of the new City . Hall. He noted every staff member had been involved in bringing the building to the point where they could have a Council meeting. He added he wanted to express his appreciation for all that work. ------ ---- ---- ..- - --------- ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - OCTOBER 29,2001 15 . Mayor Probst stated that every time he comes in the new City Hall he feels just as he did during the Anniversary parade. He noted he hopes others take the same pleasure and pride in the building. He added this is a very significant achievement for Arden Hills. He stated there have been some issues, but it was his understanding staffwas currently enjoying the facility. He noted the Councilmembers probably agree to wait for a formal event until spring due to weather concerns. He added it would be nice to have the landscaping in and the sign installed. ADJOURN MOTION: Councilmember Aplikowski moved and Councilmember Rem seconded a motion to ad' urn the meeting at 10:32 p.m. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). NOTICE OF MEETINGS The next Council Meeting will be held Tuesday, November 13, 2001 at 7:30 p.m. at the Arden Hills Council chambers. . .