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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 01-09-1995 I I Ie I I I I I I I_ I I I I I I I Ie I MINUTES CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 9, 1995 7:30 P.M. . NEW BRIGHTON CITY HALL CAT T TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Mayor Dennis Probst called to order the regular City Council meeting at 7:30 p.m. Present: Mayor Dennis Probst; Councilmembers Beverly Aplikowski, Dale Hicks, Paul Malone and Susan Keim. Also present were: Acting Clerk! Administrator, Terry Post; Public Works Superintendent, Dan Winkel; Parks and Recreation Director, Cindy Severtson Walsh; Planning Coordinator, Brian Fritsinger; and Recording Secretary, Ruth McLaurin. ADOPT AGENDA MOTION: Aplikowski moved and Hicks seconded a motion to adopt the agenda for the January 9, 1995 City Council meeting as presented. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES MOTION: Malone moved and Hicks seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the December 28, 1994 regular City Council meeting as presented. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). CONSENT CALENDAR A. Accept Planning Commission Subcommittee recommendation for TCAAP Master Plan consultant candidates as a result of RFQ evaluation process. B. Direct staff to prepare specifications for TCAAP Master Plan consultant RFP. C. Approve list of 1995 Rubbish Hauler Licenses. D. Approve Claims. MOTION: Malone moved and Keirn seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar as presented, and authorize execution of all necessary documents contained therein. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). PUBLIC COMMENTS Mayor Probst invited the audience to address Council with any matters of concern during this portion of the meeting. No one stepped forward at this time. I I Ie I I I I I I Ie I I I I I I I Ie I ARD-EN HTT.LS CITY COUNCIL - TANUARY 9. 1995 2 UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. 95-05: RECEIVING THE FEASffiILITY REPORT AND ORDERING A PUBLIC HEARING IN THE MATrER OF THE COUNTY ROAD F RECONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT OF 1995. Mr. Terry Maurer and Mr. Gregory Stonehouse were in attendance and presented a brief review of the Feasibility Report for the reconstruction improvement for 1995 of County Road F. Mr. Stonehouse indicated this is the first of three resolutions that will be presented. Mr. Stonehouse indicated Resolution #95-05 is regarding the receiving the Feasibility Report and calling a public hearing that would be set for February 27, 1995. Mr. Stonehouse noted the proposed total cost is $1,024,000 of which $400,000 is available from Ramsey County funding. Mr. Stonehouse indicated proposed construction would be June 15, 1995 with completion of August 15, 1995. Mayor Probst inquired regarding the curb cuts along the Ryder property. Mr. Stonehouse reviewed the road width and rationale for the accesses along the Ryder property. Mayor Probst inquired as to the cost, was it based on the most expensive option. Mr. Stonehouse indicated the cost was based on exhibit 4a with 3 access points along Ryder, which would be the most expensive alternative. Councilmember Aplikowski inquired regarding the sidewalk, would this also be bike path. Mr. Maurer indicated in preparing the feasibility report, this was not addressed in detail and was done by regarding to pedestrian traffic only, but could be reviewed with bicycles included. Councilmember Malone inquired if the underlying surfaces would be able to support the roads with no foreseen problems. Mr. Stonehouse indicated this to be correct. Councilmember Malone inquired as to the location of the sewer main. Mr. Stonehouse indicate this to be on the north side. Councilmember Malone inquired as to tree removal. Superintendent Winkel indicated some trees would have to be removed, but not very many. I I I- I I I . I . .e I I I I I I I Ie I ,ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - TANUARY 9. 1995 3 Councilmember Malone inquired if with these improvements, are previous flooding problems on Valentine Drive addressed. Superintendent Winkel assured Council these issues will be addressed. Councilmember Hicks inquired as to Minnesota State Aid funds. Mr. Stonehouse indicated if the grade change provides a change in the water main, that portion can be funded by State Aid funds. Mr. Maurer indicated funds that have been set aside for State Aid roadways should be used or those funds will be eventually unavailable. Mr. Maurer suggested once the City has control of the money it will be easier to access for projects. Mayor Probst indicated concern that additional projects will also require the MSA funding, he wished to move forward with caution regarding MSA funds. Mayor Probst identified various other projects that perhaps would use these funds. Mayor Probst inquired, regarding storm water problems, if the smaller pipe being replaced is the main issue for the work. Mr. Maurer indicated the smaller pipe is one issue, but additional run off is also the reasoning behind upsizing these improvements. Councilmember Keirn questioned regarding the assessments to the residents, would the assessment be 50% of the total value of the improvement, or 50% of the value of the improvement after receiving funds from the County. Councilmember Malone indicated outside funds are not included in the equation, and the assessment would be based on the total value of the improvement of which 50% is typically assessed to the resident. However, no assessments have been determined for this case, at this time. MOTION: Hicks moved and Aplikowski seconded a motion to adopt Resolution #95-05; Receiving the Feasibility Report and ordering a Public Hearing for February 27, 1995 at 7:30 p.m. in the matter of the County Road F Reconstruction Improvement of 1995. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). RESOLUTION NO. 95-06: ORDERING THE PRFPARATTON OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS IN THE MAlTER OF THE COUNTY ROAD F RECONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT OF 1995. MOTION: Hicks moved and Keim seconded a motion to adopt Resolution #95-06; Ordering the preparation of plans and specifications in the matter of County Road F Reconstruction Improvement of 1995. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). RESOLUTION NO. 95.07: ESTABLISHING COUNTY ROAD F AS A MINNESOTA STATE Am STREET. I I Ie I I I I I I Ie I I I I I I I Ie I ARDEN HTT LS CITY COUNCIL=-lANUARY 9. 1995 4 MOTION: Hicks moved and Keirn seconded a motion to adopt Resolution #95-07; Establishing County Road F as a Minnesota State Aid Street. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). MINNESOTA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD UTILITY CONNECTION REQUEST. Superintendent Winkel presented a brief background to the request of from the Army National Guard Reserve for permission to connect to the Arden Hills sanitary sewer and water systems. Mr. Winkel indicated the proposed connections are in the area of I-Tamline Avenue and Highway 96. Mr. Winkel indicated staff has various issues that need further review prior to final report to Council. Mr. Winkel presented the Council with the following issues: A. Staff is discussing a connection agreement with City Attorney Filla that will be presented to the National Guard Reserve for approval. The agreement should include future ownership and maintenance responsibilities. B. The proposed plans indicated that only one jacking would be done under Highway. 96, and that both the sewer and water pipes be installed in one 30 inch casing. Staff proposes that two jackings be done, one each for sewer and water. C. The current proposal shows a 10 inch water main extended to the National Guard facility. Staff reco=ends that 12 inch water main be used. This will muimi71' the amount of available water to the site. D. The proposal also has two options for the sanitary sewer connection. The National guard prefers option n A n which would require the sewage to flow into a City lift station in the Karch Lake area. Staff prefers Option "B n that empties the sewage directly into a gravity flow manhole, and will not need additional pumpmg. E. Staff will also review the proposed lift station and force main sizes. In order to mayimi71' the amount of sewage that could be discharged from the TCAAP property, both the lift station and force sizes could be increased. F. An alternate sewer discharge site is also being reviewed. There are manholes available at Old Snelling and Highway 96 that may be capable of handling higher flow rates. I I I- I I I I I I Ie I I I I I I I I- I ,ARDEN HILLIi CITY COUNCIL - lANUARY 9. 1995 5 Mr. Winkel indicated that although staff is not prepared to make a final recommendation at this time, it appears that the sewer and water connections are feasible and could be completed if Council approves this request. Mr. Winkel recommended that the concept of the sanitary sewer and water connections be approved subject to a final report outlining the outcome of the issues listed above. MOTION: Malone moved and Hicks seconded a motion to approve the concept of the sanitary sewer and water connections, subject to a final report outlining the outcome of the noted issues. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS Acting Clerk Administrator Post noted a few items: A reminder of the breakfast meeting to be held on Wednesday January 11, 1995 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at the North Oaks Country Club, with the Suburban Area Chamber of Commerce. A request from the offices of Senator Linda Runbeck and Representative Krinkie that they . would like to address Council at an upcoming meeting to discuss with elected officials issues regarding the current legislative session. It was by consensus that the Council indicated the worksession on January 19 will be a good time to meet with the legislators. COUNCIl. COMMENTS Councilmember Keim inquired if a sign stating Child at Play could be posted near Hazelnut Park at the comer of Stowe and New Brighton. Councilmember Keim indicated there are two day care centers located near this comer with six to eight children attending each day care. Mayor Probst indicated normally all such sign requests are forwarded to the Public Works and Safety Committee. Superintendent Winkel indicated the request will be brought up at the next meeting of the Public Works and Safety Committee and will also be discussed also with the County. Councilmember Aplikowski inquired regarding the Maintenance Materials Recycling Grant award. Superintendent Winkel indicated a $90,000 grant had been received, but now the participants are meeting to review sites and equipment alternatives. I I I- I I I I I . .e I . I I I I I Ie I .ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - JANUARY 9.1995 6 Councilmember Aplikowski inquired if there was a representative for the MetCouncil Waste Water Management Division meetings. Superintendent Winkel indicated he and Mr. Post have attended these meetings in the past. Councilmember Aplikowski inquired if there was representation for the MetCouncil Transportation meetings. Superintendent Winkel indicated he was not aware of anyone attending those meetings. Mayor Probst indicated if there are various residents or committee members who perhaps would be interested in participating as members of the Metropolitan Council Committees that have vacancies, if anyone is aware of those who would be interested, please notify City Hall. Councilmember Malone indicated the Met Council is proposing municipalities to change their Comprehensive Plans to supersede their Zoning ordinances and to be the legally immune document instead of visa versa. Councilmember Malone indicated the Met Council is also proposing an unfunded mandate to prepare this document which would cost approximately $5,000,000 for the Metro area and for Arden Hills approximately $50,000. Councilmember Malone indicated AMM is carefully reviewing this issue and will not accept unfunded mandates. Councilmember Malone indicated another issue to review with legislators, is the possible appropriation of sale tax dollars regarding the last half percent increase to be returned to the State General Fund, instead of continuing as Municipal aid. Councilmember Hicks inquired if the striping on County Road E between old Highway 10 and 51 is a priority as soon as the weather permits. Superintendent Winkel noted that is what had been indicated to him, but will also follow up with a reminder letter to the County. Superintendent Winkel also noted perhaps parking signs could be placed along the street by Freeway Park. Councilmember Hicks indicated concern for the increase in traffic speed along County Road E, he suggested better monitoring of this traffic. Mayor Probst indicated sending the concern along to the Public Works and Safety meeting this month. Mayor Probst congratulated Parks and Recreation Director Walsh for her grant writing and obtaining the State grant for Perry Park. I I I- I I I I I I I. I I I I I I I Ie I ,ARDENHILLS CITY COUNG.ILdANUARY 9. 1995 7 Mayor Probst indicated he wished staff to seriously review the issue of rubbish haulers and the ~ous days garbage is collected. Mayor Probst indicated it could perhaps even be a public safety Issue. Mayor Probst indicated concern for an article in the January 4, 1995 issue of the BullE'tin regarding the American Indian Housing Corporation. Mayor Probst was concerned that the article's author had not contacted Arden Hills City Hall regarding the property noted, and he did not believe it was a fair evaluation of the issues. Mayor Probst indicated the property has no City water or sewer service, nor police or fire protection services. He indicated the proposed use as described in the newspaper article would not be beneficial to anyone, the incoming residents or the City of Arden Hills. Mayor Probst indicated there are issues that need to be discussed and no one has contacted the City to do so. Mayor Probst would hate to have families move into situations such as these. Mayor Probst indicated the interviews held for City Aclmin;otrator held on January 7, 1995 went very well. MOTION: Aplikowski moved and Keim seconded a motion to call a brief recess. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). Recess called at 8:40 p.m. Council reconvened at 8:50 p.m. Extensive discussion was held regarding the interview process for City A clmini<trator. Council indicated all applicants were very impressive. Council agreed to two finalists that would attend an additional interview, these finalists were: Mr. Thomas Melena and Mr. Brian Fritsinger. Council indicated a luncheon meeting would be held at 12:30 p.m. on January 24, 1995 with interviews to follow at 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. at City Hall. The date originally scheduled was January 19, 1995 and was subsequently changed to January 24, 1995. I I I- I I I I I I Ie I I I I I I I Ie I .ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - TANUARY 9, 1995 8 ADJOURN MOTION: Keirn moved and Hicks seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:32 p.m. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). ~/{~ Terrance R. Post Acting City Atlmini<trator NOTICE OF MEETINGS The next regular Council meeting will be held January 30,1995, at 7:30 p.m., at New Brighton City Hall.