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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 04-24-1995 I I. I I I I I I I I. I I I I I I I. I f MINUTES CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 24, 1995 7:30 P.M. - NEW BRIGHTON CITY HALL CALL TO ORDERlROLL CALL Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Mayor Dennis Probst called to order the regular City Council meeting at 7:31 p.m. Present: Mayor Dennis Probst; CounciImembers Beverly Aplikowski, Dale Hicks, Paul Malone and Susan Keirn. Also present were: City Administrator, Brian Fritsinger; City Accountant, Terry Post; and Recording Secretary, Ruth McLaurin. ADOPT AGENDA MOTION: Hicks moved and Aplikowski seconded a motion to adopt the revised agenda for the April 24, 1995 City Council meeting as presented. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES April 10, 1995 City Administrator Fritsinger noted a change on page two, seventh paragraph, the last sentence should state ... Mayor Probst noted recently the bids have been coming in lower than the estimated cost. Mr. Fritsinger also noted on page three, paragraph one, the portion of the sentence "difficult at times. a 24 hour emergency access is mandatoIY and the contractor will" is repetitive and should be stricken. April 17, 1995 No changes. MOTION: Aplikowski moved and Hicks seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the April 10, 1994 regular City Council and April 17, 1995 Special Council meetings as corrected. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). I I~ I I I I I I I Ie I I I I I I I Ie I ARDEN IllLLS CITY COUNCIL - APRIL 24, 1994 2 CONSENT CALENDAR A. Claims and PayrolL MOTION: Hicks moved and Malone 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 at this time invited the audience to address the Council with any concerns not already on the agenda. No one stepped forward at this time. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS Proclamation of Thanks to C.E. SheehylMr. Shacker Mayor Probst read a proclamation recognizing Mr. C.E. Sheehy and Mr. James Shacker for the donation of their wetland area on Ridgewood Road to the City. MOTION: Malone moved and Aplikowski seconded a motion to approve the proclamation of thanh to Mr. Sheehy and Mr. James Shacker, recognizing their donation. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). Adopt Resolution #95-27 Recogroizlng Arden Hills V oluntecr Committees Mayor Probst indicated with April 23-29 designated as National Volunteer Week, staff has prepared an appropriate resolution recognizing the Volunteers of its Committees and Commission for their dedication to the City of Arden Hills. Mayor Probst read the list of members of all the volunteer Committees and Commissions. MOTION: Keirn moved and Aplikowski seconded a motion to adopt Resolution #95-27, Recognizing Arden Hills Volunteer Committees. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). P1annine- Case #95-11. Control Data - Minor Subdivision Mr. Fritsinger briefly reviewed the request of Control Data proposing to divide a 6.28 acre tract (parcel B) from the main Control Data site now containing 41.57 acres. The remaining 35.29 acre portion of the site (parcel A) contains the north part of the Control Data building as well as the Dynamark building. I I.' I I I I I I I I. I I I I I I I I- I ,8.R1)EN IllLLS CITY COUNCIL - APlUL 24, 1994 3 Mr. Fritsinger indicated the Council should note Section 3.0(A) of the Development Agreement. Previously the consultant planner recommended approval of this proposal subject to a joint PUD application on the overall site by CSM, Control Data and Dynamark:. Further negotiations between representatives of these finns and the City Attorney have resulted in language which does not require a joint application. Mr. Fritsinger indicated additional information is also found in the April 5, 1995 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes. Councilmember Keim inquired if the road accessing the properly will be a private road. Mr. Fritsinger indicated this would be correct. Councilmember Keim asked if the City would be creating a land locked parcel. Mr. Fritsinger indicated this would not be the case, there is still access to Lexington Avenue and access easements will also be created. Mayor Probst asked if there will still be an easement for access to Cnmmings Park. Mr. Fritsinger stated yes, there would still be an easement. MOTION: Malone moved and Aplikowski seconded a motion to approve Planning Case #95-11, Control Data - Minor Subdivision with the stated conditions. The motion carried nnanimously (5-0). Planning Case #95-09. CSM - Site Plan Review Mr. Fritsinger referred to the Planning Commission meeting minutes of April 5, 1995, and indicated the concern regarding the NURP Pond. Mr. Fritsinger said it was his understanding that after a meeting with Rice Creek Watershed District and CSM, Mr. Bergly, the Planning Consultant stated there is no requirement for a holding pond. Mr. Fritsinger indicated the applicant is sti11 planning on installing a fence. Councilmember Hicks asked what the elevation of the pond would be. Mr. Fritsinger indicated the pond will hold only minimal water, unlike a sediment or holding pond. Ms. Lori Johnson, civil engineer for the project, indicated the volume of the pond would be for two to two and one-half inches of rainfall. She indicated this amount could fluctuate with the weather. CounciImember Aplikowski inqnired as to where the fencing would be. Mr. Fritsinger pointed out the fencing would surround the pond area. Mayor Probst asked if the future building would have docking areas for trucks. Mr. Dave Carland from CSM Corp. indicated the second building will look virtually like the first building. I I. I I I I I I I Ie I I I I I I I Ie I .ARDEN IllLLS CITY COUNCIL - APRIL 24, 1994 4: CounciImember Hicks referred to the Planning Commission minutes, and inquired if safety issues regarding the pond, had been addressed. Mr. Fritsinger indicated Mr. Bergly felt the issues had been resolved. Councilmember Hicks inquired as to the depth of the pond after a two and one-half inch rainfall. Ms. Johnson indicated it was a difficult question to answer, due to variables before and after the rainfall, but indicated the depth would be approxinIately eight feet. MOTION: Hicks moved and Malone seconded a motion to approve Planning Case #95-09, CSM - Site Plan Review with stated conditions, and with the understanding that approval of this stage does not in any way assure approval of the second stage. The motion carried nnanimously (5-0). Adoption of Pay Equity Plan Mr. Fritsinger indicated the Plan is similar to that reviewed by the Council at a recent W orksession. The Plan includes a 2.5% range increase that had been budgeted for 1995. CounciImember Malone indicated in the next few years adjustments will have to be made to make the plan more linear than it is. He noted this plan must conform with the spirit of the pay equity laws and it is staffs responsibility to properly administer the Pay Equity Plan. MOTION: Malone moved and Aplikowski seconded the motion adopting the Pay Equity Plan. The motion carried nnanimously (5-0). Approve TCAAP Master Reuse Plan Consultant Mr. Fritsinger indicated on April 18, 1995 the City Council conducted interviews offour firms in an effort to select one which could assist the City in its efforts to develop a Master Reuse Plan for the Arsenal property. Mr. Fritsinger stated staff would recommend the Council move to approve Camiros, Ltd. as the consulting firm to assist the City in its planning efforts at TCAAP. MOTION: Hicks moved and Aplikowski seconded a motion to approve the team lead by Camiros, Ltd., to be hired to assist the City in its planning efforts at TCAAP and directed staff to prepare a detailed scope of services and contract documentation. The motion carried .maniTTlously (5-0). I I. I I I I I I I Ie I I I I I I I Ie I ,ARDEN IllLLS CITY COUNCIL - APRIL 24,J 994 5 Approve TCAAP Special Fund and Operating Transfer City Accountant Post indicated there is no existing centralized account/department or fund to account for the activities of a TCAAP Consultant nor are such activities presently funded. Mr. Post stated it would be prudent for Council to consider authorizing a $100,000 1994 operating transfer from the General Fund to a newly created TCAAP Special Revenue Fund. He noted this amount is conservatively based upon anticipated first phase costs of known grant commitments and an assumption that no additional grant revenues are forthcoming. He anticipated an operating transfer back to the General Fund in the future if all of tl1e special revenue funds were not used. MOTION: Malone moved and Hicks seconded a motion to direct the City Accountant to establish a TCAAP Special Revenue Fund and a 1994 $100,000 operating transfer from the General Fund to the newly created TCAAP Fund. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS City Administrator Fritsinger indicated a few items for discussion. Mr. Fritsinger stated there had been discussion with Mr. Roger Aiken regarding his drainage problems. Mr. Fritsinger noted he had briefly spoken with Engineer Stonehouse regarding this issue. Mr. Fritsinger indicated the neighbors would prefer drainage to flow into the wetland. Mr. Fritsinger indicated tl1ere are still outstanding issues to be resolved, and discussions will continue. CounciImember Hicks encouraged staff to resolve the problem so future problems will not occur. Mr. Roger Aiken of 4360 HamIine Avenue, indicated there is no outlet, but the water would have to rise to the 200 year flood level. Mr. Aiken indicated his proposal would be to fill his property raising it approximately one and one- half feet to two feet. Mr. Aiken believed this would be the solution with the least irnpact on the neighbors. He did note he would have to essentially agree to no future complaints. Councilmember Hicks indicated he would like the problem solved to the neighbor's desires, but he wants the solution to be functional also. CounciImember Malone noted some concerns and believes Mr. Stonehouse should review. Mr. Fritsinger indicated another item for discussion was a Caretakers Contract for the Arsenal. He believed the City would be in the position to be the subcontractor, this is under review. I I. I I I I I I I Ie I I I I I I I Ie I ,ARDEN IllLLS CITY COUNCIL - APRIL 24,J 994 6 Mr. Fritsinger updated the Council regarding the Environmental Assessment Worksheet on the Ogren Townhome property. He indicated after speaking with five firms the lowest bid was between $8,000 and $10,000. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Hicks referred to the memo from Parks and Recreation Director Cindy Walsh, he inquired if the City had fee title to other Parks and ifnot, should they. CounciImember Hicks indicated if the developer used the land to fulfill Park Dedication, the City should have fee title for Kenna Park. He requested staff to review these issues. CounciImember Hicks expressed concern and confusion at Mr. Filla's opinion regarding Lindy's Park and requested Mr. Filla review a previous court decision in favor of the City. CounciImember Hicks indicated for the record that Lindy's Triangle is not the name of the Park, the Park should have an appropriate name. Mayor Probst indicated if the City has no record of fee title, this issue should be pursued and directed staff to investigate this issue. CounciImember Hicks expressed concern regarding a news release about TCAAP. He believed the City should make a stronger statement indicating it is the City of Arden Hills who is held responsible for the planning of the TCAAP property. Mayor Probst concurred with Councilmember Hicks and indicated he would like future agendas to have a TCAAP update to convey information to the citizens. CounciImember Aplikowski inquired if the City had a City Flag. Mr. Fritsinger stated no, not at this time. Councilmember Aplikowski stated she is in agreement with the petition from the citizens along County Road F, regarding sidewalks. Mr. Craig Wilson, for clarification, noted the residents are concerned with the sidewalks only in front of the homes, and not regarding walks in front of the school. Councilmember Aplikowski indicated in talking with residents regarding tlle County Road E2 development, they appreciated the manner in which the Council and City Staffhandled themselves. The residents appreciated Mr. Fritsinger's courteous behavior. CounciImember Aplikowski indicated Mr. John Hoelscher has stated he would like to edit a City newsletter and will be presenting the Council with a draft in the near future. I I. I I I I I I I Ie I I I I I I I Ie I ,ARDENJ:Ill,LS CITY COUNCIL - APRIL 24. 1994 7 Mayor Probst congratulated Mr. Post for his contribution in representing the City regarding Water Utilities, the City's decision was upheld. Mayor Probst announced the League of Minnesota Cities' Conference and encouraged other Councilmembers to attend. He is planning on attending and believed it would be an opportunity to meet and work with cities in the northern metro area. Mayor Probst noted Northwest Youth and Family Services has a program on May 2, 1995 and has invited area Mayors and County Commissioners. If anyone is interested, please attend. Mayor Probst updated the Council regarding the recent TCAAP meeting. He believes after safety issues are addressed there will be 30% to 40% of the property available as excess. He noted this will impact the City's reuse plan. Mayor Probst indicated there are rumors regarding a Casino on the property and he wished to clarify for the record, the City of Arden Hills has no information regarding this. There has been no proposal for a Casino brought to the City, no property has been bought and no new construction has begun. Mayor Probst indicated the City's intent is to have our Planning Team establish a Comprehensive Plan that is in the best interest of Arden Hills. Mayor Probst indicated he is confident in 45-60 days the City will be leading the process and providing its plan to the Re1Jfili7J1tion Committee. He noted the City is vigilant at doing what is best for the community. ADJOURN MOTION: Hicks moved and Aplikowski seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 p.m. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). ~:k- B' F" nan ntsmger City Administrator NOTICE OF MEETINGS The next regular Council meeting will be held May 8, 1995, at 7:30 p.m., at New Brighton City Hall.