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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 10-30-1995 I I. I MINUTES CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING I OCTOBER 30, 1995 7:30 P.M. - NEW BRIGHTON CITY HALL I I CALL TO ORDERlROLL 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, Paul Malone . and Susan Keirn. Absent: Councilmember Dale Hicks. . Also present were: City Administrator, Brian Fritsinger; City Accountant, Terry Post; .- Public Works Superintendent, Dwayne Stafford; Parks and Recreation Director, Cindy Walsh; Community Development Director, Kevin Ringwald; City Engineer, Greg Stonehouse; and Recording Secretary, Ruth McLaurin. . ADOPT AGENDA . MOTION: Aplikowski moved and Keirn seconded a motion to adopt the agenda for the October 30, 1995 City Council meeting as presented. The motion carried nnanimously (4-0). . APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES . October 10, 1995 Council Meeting Corrections: . Page 4: Add to paragraph three: Mr, Stonehouse indicated that the use of . photol!l'llphs were alreadv planned for use. Page 9: Paragraph seven: "",minimum oflO units." should be changed to . "",maximum ofl0 units." Page 10: Paragraph three: "... has be"," changed to "... has been"," .e . . .. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - OCTOBER 30. 1995 2 . Page 10: Paragraph second from the bottom: "Mr. Chain,.." changed to "Mr. Cha. " pm,.. . Page 11: Paragraph fifth from the bottom: "Ms. Sonya Adams,.." changed to "Ms. . Sonya Lyons,.." Paragraph third from the bottom: ",..1988,.." changed to "...1981..." I Last paragraph: "Paul rem,.." changed to "Mr, Paul Rem.,." . Page 12: Paragraph five: "..,for Bethel College selling additiona1land and more townhomes being developed in the R-I district." changed to "that Bethel College is selling this land and townhomes are being developed in the R-I . district. " Paragraph second from the bottom: Be stricken and replaced with "There . was no further public comment." .- Page 13: Paragraph seven: change paragraph to read "Councilmember Malone. in regard to the various maps. indicated the City would not have been able to designate any area that they did not own. as open space." . Page 15: In reference to condition 18: ".,.26 and,.." changed to ",..16 and,.." . October 19, 1995 Worksession Minutes No corrections. . MOTION: Malone moved and Keirn seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the October 10, 1995 regular City Council meeting as amended and the minutes of the . October 19,1995 Worksession as presented. The motion carried unanimously (4- 0). . CONSENT CALENDAR A. Resolution 95-68, Authorizing Application for Recycling Grant Funds for . 1996. B. Resolution 95-71, Adopting and Confirming Special Assessments for . Delinquent Utilities. C. Resolution 95-72, Ordering the Preparation of Plans and Specifications for .. the Retrofit to Lift Station #6. D. Resolution 95-73, Prioritizing Proposed Legislative Policies. E. Administrator Contract. . . I. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - OCTOBER 30. 1995 3, . F. CIaimslPayrolL . MOTION: Malone moved and Aplikowski seconded a motion to approve the Consent . Calendar as presented, and authorize execution of all necessary documents contained therein. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). I PUBLIC COMMENTS Mayor Probst invited the audience to address the Council at this time with any items not already I on the agenda. There was no public comment at this time. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS . RosevillelArden Hills Water Al!reement I City Administrator Fritsinger indicated the City currently purchases its water from the City of Rosevil1e, The Water Service Contract expired in September of 1992. I- Mr, Fritsinger noted City Accountant Post has been working with Attorney Filla and the City of Rosevil1e on the preparation of an Agreement to amend this Contract. . MOTION: Malone moved and Keirn seconded a motion to approve the Amendment to the Contract and authorize the Mayor to execute the Water Service Contract with the . City ofRoseville. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). Planning Case #95-05. Ogren PUD. Park Dedication . Parks and Recreation Director Walsh indicated the park dedication fee has been calculated in accordance to Section 22-9, Public Use Dedication of the City Code. . Ms, Walsh noted the park dedication fee required from the Townhomes of Lake Valentine, has been adjusted due to the decrease in number of units from 16 to 12. The development project has . been downsized to 12 units with the gross density in dwel1ing units per acre between zero and two. Thus, the percentage dedication will be 6% of the purchase price of the property, which is $8,012.52. I Ms. Walsh reported if the Council does not feel that the purchase price accurately reflects the . market value of the property. they do have the option of having the property appraised. City Attorney Filla has reviewed the purchase agreement and concluded that the price reflected in the .. purchase agreement is justified for the undeveloped land value. . . .. MillEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - OCTOBER 30, 1995 4 , . Ms. Walsh noted the cost for an appraisal can range from $800.00 - $3,000,00 based on the City's . experience with past appraisals, She noted Staff would be concerned if any increase in value due to an appraisal was minimA] it would not justify the additional cost associated with an appraisal. . Ms. Walsh indicated Staff would recommend the park dedication requirement from the Townhomes of Lake Valentine to be $8,012.52 cash in lieu ofland, based on the purchase price . of the land. Staff recommends that this be paid in a lump sum before any building permits are issued. . Mr. Craig Wilson, 1677 West County Road F, recommended the Council defer action on the park dedication fee for the lot on the corner of E2 and Old Snelling since a fair market value could not have been established for the property. The fact that the Purchase Agreement between . Mr. Ogren and Bethel was not an arms length arrangement and the property was not sold on the open market supports this point. Mr. Wilson further recommended the Council require an appraisal, because the sale of the land had not yet been recorded with Ramsey County. . Mr. Dan Ogren, 466 Old Farm Road, applicant in the case, indicated the sale of the land and .- purchase price had been recorded at Ramsey County Court. Councilmember Keirn indicated the City Attorney has reviewed the purchase agreement and felt the agreement was appropriate and in order. . MOTION: Keirn moved and Malone seconded a motion to approve park dedication . requirement of$8,012.52 from the Townhomes of Lake Valentine in lieu ofland. The motion carried nnAnimously (4-0). . Councilmember Malone indicated the determination of the park dedication fee is similar to previously accepted park dedication fees. He believed the cost of an appraisal would not benefit the City nor the applicant. . Councilmember Aplikowski indicated the purchase price of the property is known and the fee is established based on this price, and felt this to be appropriate. . Mayor Probst indicated City Attorney Filla reviewed the issue and felt all the standards had been met. Mayor Probst believed there was no reason to require an appraisal, . Proclamation of Literacv Dav . Mayor Probst read a Proclamation declaring November 4, 1995, as "Celebration of Literacy Day" .. in Arden Hills. . . .. hRDEN IDLLS CITY COUNCIL - OCTOBER 30, 1995 5 . MOTION: Malone moved and Keirn seconded a motion to approve the Proclamation of . Celebration of Literacy Day as November 4, 1995 in the City of Arden Hills. The motion carried lImmimously (4-0). . Pay Estimate #2. 1995 Street Improvements . City Engineer Stonehouse indicated based upon the work completed to date, the total amount of pay estimate number two is $139,166.56. Of this amount, $13,916,66 will be retained from the partial payment. . Mr. Stonehouse indicated if this pay estimate meets the Council's approval, it would be appropriate to make payment to Valley Paving, Inc. in amount of$125,249.90. I MOTION: Malone moved and Keim seconded the motion to approve Pay Estimate Number Two (2) to Valley Paving, Inc. in the amount of$125,249.90, The motion carried . unanimously (4-0). I- Mayor Probst indicated he was pleased with the project, with some finaI restoration still to be accomplished. . Pay Estimate #2. Peny Park Improvements City Engineer Stonehouse indicated based upon the work completed to date, the total amount of . pay estimate number two is $84,999.05, Of this amount, $8,499.91 will be retained from the partial payment. He noted this pay estimate includes turf establishment and the installation of the irrigation system, among other miscellaneous construction items. . Mr. Stonehouse indicated if this pay estimate meets with the Council's approval, it would be appropriate to make paymentto Veit, Inc. in the amount of $76,499. 14, . Mayor Probst inquired how much work was left to be done. Mr. Stonehouse indicated the project is approximately 90% done, with some minor punch list items left and minor paving I which will be done in the spring. . Mayor Probst inquired about barricades in regard to vandalism. Ms. Walsh indicated City employees continue to put up additional barricades as needed. She noted the damages from the vandalism have been repaired. I MOTION: Keirn moved and ApIikowski seconded a motion to approve Pay Estimate .- Number Two (2) in the amount of $76,499.14 to Veit, Inc. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). . I I. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - OCTOBER 30, 1995 6 I Resolution 95-74. Awarding the 1995 Storm Water Drainage Improvements. I City Engineer Stonehouse indicated the City received bids for the above project on October 26, I 1995. The low bidder, Jay Brothers, Inc., has worked with MSA on numerous projects, including various subcontracting jobs in Arden Hills. Mr. Stonehouse recommends that they be awarded the contract for the Stormwater Drainage Improvements project. I Mayor Probst expressed concern for the wide variety of bids. Mr, Stonehouse indicated he felt the bids varied because one of the bidders is not familiar with the type of work needed and the I other bidder was a subcontractor for work on County Road F and perhaps inflated the price anticipating additional costs, I MOTION: Aplikowski moved and Keirn seconded a motion to award the contract for the Stormwater Drainage Improvements project to Jay Brothers, Inc in the amount of $54,466.00. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). I TCAAP Update I- City Adminil<trator Fritsinger the TCAAP issue is basically in a "stand by" mode, since the last Vento Committee meeting. I Mayor Probst indicated it appears that certain individuals have made the City out to be the "bad guy" in this issue, He noted the City has been very open during the entire process, I Mayor Probst noted at the last public meeting held regarding TCAAP he understands many people with opposing views did not comment for fear of being ridiculed. I Mayor Probst indicated discussions are not through yet and comments will continue to be taken. I ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS Meeting Dates I City Administrator Fritsinger inquired as to the scheduled Worksession for December 21, 1995. Council concurred that the Worksession will stand as scheduled on December 21,1995. I Mr. Fritsinger requested the December 25th meeting be rescheduled for December 26, 1995. I MOTION: Malone moved and Aplikowski seconded a motion to approve setting a City Council Meeting for December 26, 1995 at 7:30 p.m, The motion carried I- nnAnimously (4-0), I I 1- e..EDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL ~ OCTOBER 30. 1995 7 I I New Caretaker at the Arsenal PropeI1;y Mr, Fritsinger informed the Council that Alliant Techsystems. Inc" is the new caretaker for the I TCAAP property. He noted the City will participate in the fence patrol of this property with the Ramsey County Sheriff's Department. I Mr. Fritsinger indicated Mr. Stafford, Mr. Post, and himself are working on a contract proposal for the operation of the water treatment plant and maintenance of the water distribution and sanitary sewer systems for the TCAAP property. November 8th is the deadline for submitting I such proposals. COUNCIL COMMENTS I Councilmember Malone investigated the anonymous letter which raised the issue regarding the Fire Department and maintenance of trucks. He noted, in review, there are not many qualified I persons able to work on emergency vehicles and a company that is owned by a member of the Fire Department, EAM, is one of the few companies capable of maintenance of these types of I- vehicles, Councilmember Malone indicated he was satisfied with the response of the Fire Chief in regard to this matter. I Councilmember Malone also indicated the Fire Department wishes to address the Council at I some future meeting. Mayor Probst encouraged the Council and audience to provide names of candidates for I outstanding citizens to the Northwest Family Youth and Services. He indicated they are looking for candidates to recognize in this area. I ADJOURN MOTION: Malone moved and Keim seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 PM. I The motion carried unanimously. (4-0) I B~~im_ I nan ntsmger, Ity or NOTICE OF MEETINGS Ie The next regular Council Meeting will be held November 13, 1995, at 7:30 PM, at New Brighton City Hall. I