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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 10-19-1995 . . . . .- MINUTES CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA WORKSESSION OCTOBER 19,1995 . 4:30 P.M. - CITY HALL - PUBLIC WORKS LUNCHROOM CALL TO ORDERlROLL CALL . Pursuant to due call and notice thereof Mayor Probst called to order the City Council Worksession at 4:35 p.m. Present: Councilmembers Beverly Aplikowski, Dale Hicks, and . Paul Malone; City Administrator, Brian Fritsinger; City Accountant, Terry Post; Community Development Director, Kevin Ringwald; Public Works Superintendent, . Dwayne Stafford; Planning Commission Chair, Steve Erickson; Planning Commission Members, Brent Nelson and Gregg Larson. Also present were four Arden Hills residents observing the meeting. . AGENDA ADOPTION . Councilmember Hicks moved, seconded by Councilmember Aplikowski, to adopt the agenda as presented. Motion carried 4-0. .e 3a. PLANNING COMMISSION VISIT/GOALS Council expressed their appreciation for the time, dedication and leadership put forth by . Planning Commission members on the TCAAP planning exercise. Mayor Probst identified 1996 work areas for the Planning Commission as being ongoing TCAAP . planning efforts, potential development in the Gateway Business District and, as a result of the Ogren project difficulties, revisiting information dissemination policies and procedures concerning future development cases. On this last point; notification . requirements, concept plan submission and on-site concept boards were briefly discussed for further consideration. . Other 1996 Planning Commission possible work areas included conducting a survey of existing lakeshore setbacks to develop a baseline, allowing certain retail business, wetland setbacks, Gateway District changes, updating the Shoreland Ordinance and the . Comprehensive Plan update. The idea of staggered terms for commission members was also briefly discussed. . 3b. LIVEABLE COMMUNITIES ACT Staff discussed critical dates and process issues of this legislation with Council. Staff will . provide Council further impact analysis well before Council deliberates an "opt-in or opt- out" decision at the November 13,1995 Council meeting. .e . I . 1- 3c. CODIFICATION WORK PLAN I Staff outlined a suggested work plan over the next five months for recodifying the existing city code of ordinances. Although much of the work is editing in nature, Mayor I Probst encouraged staff to consider some form of public notification of the process underway. He suggested a press release to the local newspaper might be utilized. I 3d. LIFT STATION NO.6 IMPROVEMENTS I Staff presented a brief background of this lift station including operational and safety concerns. Staff asked Council to consider modifying the 1995 sewer utility CIP plan to I include this project and postpone the controls system retrofit phase I project. This item will appear on the October 30, 1995 Council meeting consent agenda as a request to authorize the City Engineer to prepare plans and specifications for the project. I 3e. CITY HALL UPDATE I Staff asked for direction from Council regarding pursuing building improvements at City Hall. These specifically included roof modifications at the main building entry point, I~ carpeting the eastern portion of the facility and purchasing ergonomic work stations. Council directed staff to cost various improvement alternatives including renting space trailers and submit recommendations. Mayor Probst also expressed a desire to convene I Planning Commission and City Council meetings within Arden Hills city limits as soon as practical. I 3f. TCAAP UPDATE Staff advised council that Camiros Ltd. had largely completed the scope of their I contracted work activities. Staff sought direction from Council concerning the extent to which consultants should be retained as the TCAAP process moves forward. Council directed staff to formalize a scope of services contract with Larkin Daly Hoffman for the I next six to nine month time period and bring this item back to Council for consideration at a future council meeting. I 3g. AMM POLICY ADOPTION I Council discussed various policy recommendations by the orgllni7ation and selected five (I-B, II-A, III-A-3, IV-B, and V-ABC) policies as having the highest priority. Staffwill prepare a formal resolution under consent for the October 30, 1995 Council meeting. I Ie I I . I. 4a. ADMlNISTRATORIDEPARTMENT HEAD COMMENTS I Mr. Post advised Council that a water contract extension until September, 1997 between the cities of Arden Hills and Roseville would be recommended to be ratified at the I October 30, 1995 Council meeting. Mr. Stafford advised Council that he would be providing information regarding revising I the booster control alarm panel to automatically engage the pump motor gas generator to prevent the unexpected use of electricity during peak hours. I Mr. Ringwald advised Council about an inquiry for an automotive repair business at the northwest quadrant of County Road D and Cleveland A venue and the intent by staff to I bring the Ogren development items before Council at the October 30, 1995 Council meeting. I 3h. ADMINISTRATOR CONTRACT I The Council discussed the contract for services with Mr. Fritsinger. Mayor Probst reviewed each section with the Council and confirmed that things were as discussed. The I~ Council agreed to reimburse Fritsinger for his costs to purchase the new car. The rationale was these were costs the Council would have incurred if it would have bought the vehicle. The contract should be placed on the consent calendar for the October 30, 1995 meeting. I 5. COUNCll. COMMENTS I The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. I . I . . .e .