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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 04-17-1995 I I. I I I I I I I lit I I I I I I I .- I I MINUTES CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, APRIL 17, 1995, 4:30 PM CALL TO ORDERlROLL CALL Pursuant to due call and notice therof, Mayor Dennis Probst called to order the Special City Council meeting at 4:40 PM. Present: Mayor Dennis Probst; Councilmembers Beverly Aplikowski, Dale Hicks, Susan Keirn and Paul Malone, Also present were: Clerk! Administrator, Brian Fritsinger; Jeannie Winiecki and Steve Erickson, The Council heard presentations from RLK & Associates, Sasaki Associates, Lohan Associates and Camiros, After hearing these presentations the Council then debated the merits of each of the firms' proposals, The Council indicated it desired to discuss further the proposal with Camiros and will take formal action at its April 24, 1995, Council Meeting, Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 10:45 PM, I I. I I I I I I I Ie I I I I I I I I- I CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA COUNCn. WORKSESSION MINUTES THURSDAY, APRll.. 20, 1995,4:30 PM Call To OrderlRolI CaD Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Mayor Probst called to order the City Council Worksession at 4:40 PM. Present: CounciImembers Beverly Aplikowski, Paul Malone, Susan Keirn and Dale Hicks; City Administrator, Brian Fritsinger; City Accountant, Terry Post; ParklRecreation Supervisor; Cindy Walsh; Joyce Levine, Camiros; Peter Coyle, LHDL; and Administrative Assistant; Shirley Evenson. Adopt Agenda Motion: CouneiImember Aplikowski moved and seconded by CouneiImember Hicks to adopt the April 20, 1995 Worksession agenda as submitted. Motion carried unanimously (5-O) Agenda Item #3a a. Newsletterrrown Crier Councilmember Aplikowski indicated there is considerable interest in reinstating a Newsletter, She stated that Mr, John Hoeschler has expressed interest in compiling and editing same. CounciJmembers Malone, Hicks and Keirn, along with Mayor Probst all expressed a strong interest in the creation of a revised newsletter, After discussing the choice of subject matters of the Newsletter, editing, logo and the cost of printing, Mayor Probst indicated Mr, Hoeschler and CounciJmember Aplikowski should attend the May 18, 1995 Worksession with a more defined format and perhaps a list of other individuals who would be interested in compiling and working on the Newsletter, Agenda Item #3b, b, ROlJer Aiken Drainaee Mr, Fritsinger, City Administrator, indicated that the property in question has an elevation problem causing ponding to occur. He stated that, by initially correcting the grade elevation along with a future drainage pipe, the problem on Mr. Aikens property could be corrected at a cost of approximately $800, Mayor Probst indicated there must be a more defined procedure to prevent this type of problem from reoccuring, Councilmember Hicks stated that Mr. Wegleitner should be contacted and in turn required to pick up the cost oftbis project Mr. Fritsinger indicated that he would have the City Engineer contact Mr, Wegleitner regarding the costs. I I. I I I I I I I I- I I I I I I I I- I Agenda Item #3c, c, Pav Equitv Plan Brian Fritsinger, City Administrator indicated that with the creation of an additional step, repainting and the salary increases to the Department Secretary and Administrative Assistant positions the City would be in compliance with the Pay Equity Act Conncilmembers Aplikowski, Hicks, Keirn and Malone approved the increases, It will be placed on the April 24, 1995 Council Meeting, Union negotiations will begin shortly with the assistance of Karen Olson, LRA, whom Staffwill be recommending to the City Conncll to be hired to assist the City with this process in the near future, Agenda Item #3d. d. City Hall Renovation Mr, Fritsinger began the discussion with a list of problems that are now facing the employees at City Hall, including, the ventilation of the Public Works building, roof repair, bug infestation (carpet), furniture and lack of Conncll Chambers, The ConnciImembers conceded that there is an urgent need for improved facilities. Conncilmember Hicks suggested that a rental lease be searched out. Conncilmember Keim indicated that the working conditions are very unpleasant ConnciImember Aplikowski noted that furniture should be a priority due to the possibility of work-related injuries. The discussion continued on with the possibility of renting portable buildings, with Mayor Probst suggesting that a proposal be extended to AlliantTech Systems for leasing space, Mayor Probst indicated the issues must be addressed, but he would continue to support the construction of a new facility on a different site. Staff was directed to prepare a detailed analysis of the costs involved with the options presented. These items will be discussed at future meetings, Agenda Item#3e, e, TCAAP Reuse Mayor Probst introduced Joyce Levine of Camiros and Peter Coyle of Larkin, Hoffinan, Daly & Lindgren. Their purpose will be to guide City officials and Staff through the TCAAP reuse project, Mr, Coyle is very knowledgeable regarding local and national political processes, He indicated that the Tribal Trust propl:rty must be approved by the National Indian Gaming Board. Also, under current law, Govemor Carlson must approve a Gaming Compact He also indicated that he believed the Congressional delegation should have a direct involvement with the issue and bringing City concerns forth to the GSA. Ms, Levine and Mr, Fritsinger were designated as the Agency and Staff point spokespersons, She indicated that Camiros is there to advise in any or all projects that pertain to the Reuse Plan. I I. I I I I I I I I- I I I I I I I I- I MOTION: Councilmember Hicks moved and Councilmember Malone seconded to adjourn the Worksession. Motion carried unanimously (5-0). The Worksession adjourned at 7:15 P.M.