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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 11-27-1995 I I ff MINUTES CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA I REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 27, 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 I City Council meeting at 7:38 p.m. Present: Mayor Dennis Probst; Councilmembers Beverly Aplikowski, Dale Hicks, I Paul Malone and Susan Keirn. Also present were: City Administrator, Brian Fritsinger; City Accountant, Terry Post; I 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. Ie ADOPT AGENDA I MOTION: Malone moved and Keirn seconded a motion to adopt the agenda for the November 27, 1995 Regular City Council meeting as presented. The motion I carried unanimously (5-0). PUBLIC HEARING I Adopt. Resolution #95-80. Sponsoring a Community Develo~ment Application to Accommodate the Consolidation and Expansion of CPI Guidant. I Community Development Director Ringwald verified Publication of Notice of the Public Hearing in the November 16, 1995 and November 23,1995 issues of the Focus. I Mayor Probst opened the Public Hearing at 7:40 p.m. He indicated the Public Hearing would begin with a presentation by Staff and then comments would be heard from the audience and I Council. I Mr. Ringwald presented a brief review of the resolution. He indicated the City Council is requested to approve Resolution #95-80 which authorizes the City to make an application to the Minnesota Department of Trade and Economic Development for a grant in the amount of . $250,000 to $300,000 to facilitate the consolidation and expansion at CPI Guidant. I I I f' ,ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - NOVEMBER 27. 1995 2 I Mr. Ringwald indicated in October of 1995, the Staff completed the Phase I application for this request and forwarded it to the Minnesota Department of Trade and Economic Development. Also, in October of 1995, the Minnesota Department of Trade and Economic Development . informed CPI that it appeared they would be eligible to receive $250,000 to $300,000 in assistance for their project. I Mr. Ringwald indicated Staff is in the process of completing the Phase II application and part of the requirement of this phase is to hold a Public Hearing. I Mr, Ringwald recommended the Council authorize the Mayor and City Adminil'ltrator to execute Resolution #95-80. I Mr. Roger Aiken, 4360 Hamline Avenue North, inquired if there was a component of the funding in this project that would be connected to the Livable Communities Act. Mr. Ringwald I indicated there is no connection, Mr, Ringwald explained that if, in the future, CPI Guidant requested "asbestos abatement funds", Ie then there would be a need for the City to participate in the Livable Communities Act program. Mr. Aiken inquired if CPI Guidant would fall into the Tax Increment Financing District. Mr. I Ringwald indicated Tax Increment Financing is not an element of this application. I Mr. Ringwald explained if the property qualified for Tax Increment Financing, CPI Guidant could apply for it, but it would still need Council approval. City Administrator Fritsinger pointed out this property is not currently in a Tax Increment Financing District and would need I to go through a Public Hearing process in order to create such a district where CPI could then apply for financing. I Mr. Aiken inquired if a Traffic Study had been done, or will be done. Mr. Ringwald indicated the expansion will occur within an existing structure. so a Traffic Study would not be required. I Mr. Aiken indicated CPI Guidant has been a good neighbor to Arden Hills and he felt it enhances the community. I Mr. Aiken expressed concern for tax relief requested by businesses and the consequence if the businesses moved. I Mr. Aiken also expressed concern once again for traffic created from this expansion and the potential traffic impact of the redevelopment ofTCAAP. II Mr. Aiken submitted an article from an issue ofFin"nce/Commerce for Council's information. I I I f' ~EN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - NOVEMBER 27. 1995 3 Mayor Probst, hearing no further public comments, closed the Public Hearing at 7:53 p.m. I Mayor Probst commented in regard to traffic studies, agreed with Mr. Ringwald and indicated the expansion will be in an existing facility and he supports approval of the resolution, I Mayor Probst indicated this is an opportunity for the City to take advantage of State-wide funds I available for development. He noted Arden Hills currently receives only $9.50 per capita in State Aid funding as compared to other communities in the nearby area receiving approximately $30 per capita in State Aid funding. He felt it only appropriate to put funding back into the City I that the residents are paying out to the State as part of its tax payments. MOTION: Aplikowski moved Keirn seconded a motion to approve Resolution #95-80, I Sponsoring a Community Development Application to Accommodate the Consolidation and Expansion of CPI Guidant. Motion carried unanimously (5-0). I APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES November 16, 1995 Worksession Ie Corrections: I Page 3: Last sentence of the page: "Mr. Malone..." should be changed to "Mavor Probst... " I MOTION: Aplikowski moved and Hicks seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the November 16,1995 Worksession City Council meeting as presented. The motion I carried nnanimously (5-0). CONSENT CALENDAR I Mayor Probst requested item 5a, Resolution #95-79, be removed from the Consent Calendar and be added to the Regular agenda under Unfinished and New Business. I A. Adopt Resolution #95-69, adopting Apportionment of Assessments Relating to Improvement (No. W-78-5.) . B. Adopt Resolution #95-70, Adopting Apportionment of Assessments Relating to Improvement (No. ST -81-2.) C. Adopt Resolution #95-81, Adopting Apportionment of Assessments Relating . to Improvement (No. W77-5W78-2.) D. Schedule Special 1996 Council Meeting for City Appointments and Oaths of II Office (Tuesday, January 2,1996). E. Larkin, Hoffman, Daly & Lindgren, LTD Contract for Services I I I , ,ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - NOVEMBER 27. 1995 4 F. Claims and Payroll. I MOTION: Hicks moved and Malone seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar as corrected, and authorize execution of all necessary documents contained therein. I The motion carried unanimously (5-0). PUBLIC COMMENTS I Mayor Probst invited the audience to address the Council in regard to any issue not already on I the agenda There were no public comments at this time, UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS I Planning Case #94-01A. United Properties. I Community Development Director Ringwald briefly reviewed the Planning Case requesting a modification of their Special Use Permit to allow the installation of two four-foot by four-foot leasing signs at Arden Plaza. Ie Mr. Ringwald indicated the applicant has provided Staff with a copy of the proposed signage and a plan showing the proposed location of the two leasing signs with the setback identified. I Mr. Ringwald reported the Planning Commission recommended approval of Planning Case 94- I OIA, SUP amendment (temporary leasing signage), subject to the following conditions: 1. Provision of detailed plans for the construction of the temporary leasing signs; . 2. Provision of a detailed map locating the temporary leasing signs, to be consistent with the setback requirements of the Sign Ordinance; 3. Provision of the temporary leasing signs in accordance with the definition of I temporary real estate signs as defined by the City Code; and 4, Removal of temporary leasing signs to occur six months after City Council approval of Planning Case 94-01A. I Councilmember Malone indicated he supported approval of the application, but noted the six month maximum will be enforced. He commented that there seem to have always been a I renta1/lease sign on the property, but encouraged Staff to vigorously enforce the time limitation of this and future sign applications. I The applicant requested if the six-month limitation could be enforced from the time that the sign is erected instead of the time of approval. Council felt there should be no problem with the ., ability to still erect the sign, but did agree to have the time limit start from the erection of the sign. I . . , ,ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - NOVEMBER 27. 1995 5 MOTION: Hicks moved Aplikowski seconded a motion to approve Plannine Case #94-01A, I United Properties, 3585 Lexington Avenue, SUP amendment subject to the stated conditions with the expansion of number four to state: . 4. Removal of temporary leasing signs to occur six months after the erection of the sign. . Planning Case #95-20. Ryder Student Transportation. 1901 W. County Road F. SUP Amendment. I Community Development Director Ringwald briefly reviewed the application requesting approval of an amendment to their Special Use Pennit to construct a canopy over their existing I gasoline pumps. Also, the applicant is requesting approval oflandscaping adjacent to County Road F which was required as part of the original Special Use Permit. I Mr. Ringwald reported the Planning Commission recommends approval of Planning Case 95-20 subject to the following conditions: Ie 1. Prohibition ofsignage on the canopy. 2, Provision of recessed luminaries under the canopy, so as the source of the illumination is not visible from adjacent properties; I 3. Provision of canopy lighting such that the lighting intensity does not exceed 0.4 foot candles at the property line, 4. Provision of a 15 foot "sight line" area adjacent to the North curb line of County I Road F; 5. Provision oflandscape enhancements adjacent to County Road F (Area 1 - one I Ash tree 2.5 inch caliper and one shrub bed with 13 medium sized shrubs, Area 2 - Four Ash trees 2.5 inch caliper and two shrub beds each with 13 medium sized shrubs, Area 3 - Five Ash trees 2.5 inch caliper and two shrub beds each with 13 I medium sized shrubs, and Area 4 - Two Ash trees 2.5 inch caliper and one shrub bed with 13 medium sized shrubs); 6. Completion of the required landscape enhancements prior to June 15, 1996; I 7. Provision of the required landscape bond (125 percent); 9. Replacement of missing evergreen trees (from the origina11andscape plan) prior to June 15, 1996; I 10. Submittal of a landscape plan for the area adjacent to Interstate 694 for City Council consideration; 11. Provision of programm.ble electric bus plug-ins prior to June 15, 1996; and I 12. Modification of the canopy color to be consistent with the exterior of the existing bnilding. II I I I MillEN IDLLS CITY COUNCIL - NOVEMBER 27. 1995 f' 6 Mr. Ringwald reported the applicant has provided Staffwith a letter dated November 17, 1995 I which states that the applicant believes that condition number ten of the Planning Commission recommendation is unreasonable and unnecessary. I Mr. Dave Brabender, the applicant, indicated they had noted they would look into landscaping the area near Highway 694, but did not indicate they would landscape the area He noted the area in question is approximately 75 feet and is sloping. He noted this would be an added I expense to a property they are leasing. He indicated they are currently adding $20,000 in landscaping. I Councilmember Hicks inquired if the area in question is adjacent to residents. Mr. Brabender indicated no, it would be screening from the freeway. I Councilmember Aplikowski inquired if this is the area where the banner advertising for drivers is normally positioned. Mr. Brabender indicated there is a sign there, at times they also hang a I banner over the sign to advertise for drivers, but would be willing to remove the banner. Councilmember Aplikowski supported the removal of condition number ten. Councilmember ~ Malone concurred and reminded Council the applicant is a provider of student transportation for the City's school children and that cost increases to student transporation is reflected in the school levy. .. MOTION: Hicks moved and Malone seconded a motion to approve Planning Case #95-20, I Ryder Transportation, 1901 West County Road F, SUP amendment, subject to the stated conditions with the elimination of condition number ten. Motion carried unanimously (5-0). I Pay Estimate #3 - County Road F Improvement Proiect I City Engineer, Greg Stonehouse reviewed Pay Estimate #3 for County Road F improvements. Mr. Stonehouse recommended total retainage to date of $41 ,874.60, keeping the Contractor still interested in the project until completion and satisfaction of the project has been established. . Mr. Stonehouse indicated if the Pay Estimate meets the Council's approval, he would recommend a payment of $113,707.24. I Mayor Probst inquired if Mr. Stonehouse was confident that there would be enough funds available should the City seek other companies to finish the work. Mr. Stonehouse indicated I there should be sufficient funds available and noted the performance bond would be made available should the City be unsatisfied with the work completed. . I I I ARDENJllLLS CITY COUNCIL - NOVEMBER 27. 1995 ~ 7 MOTION: Malone moved and Keim seconded a motion to authorize Pay Estimate #3 in the I amount of $113,707.24 to Midwest Asphalt, Inc. Motion carried unanimously (5- 0). I Resolution #95-79. Tony Schmidt Park Mayor Probst indicated Resolution #95-79 is Staffs response to the request for a resolution I requesting the County to establish the Tony Schmidt Park Improvements as a high priority on their list for upcoming improvements. I Council commented as to the language of the Resolution and directed Staff to review and present the Resolution at the next meeting. I Council encouraged Staff to be polite but use strong language to encourage the County to move ahead with keeping the Tony Schmidt Park Improvements on their priority list. I TCAAP Update Ie City Administrator, Brian Fritsinger, indicated that Staffhas been attempting to meet with State agencies such as the Department of Transportation, Department of Natural Resources, National Guard and Department of Trade and Economic Development regarding site activities and State I clean-up programs. Mr. Fritsinger explained that the Vento Committee is tentatively scheduled for December 16, I 1995. No time or location has yet been determined. Fritsinger anticipates the meeting may be the last meeting by the Vento Committee. I Fritsinger stated that a taped interview reviewing the history of TCAAP was recently taped at Meridith Cable and broadcasting is upcoming. I Mayor Probst stated that he anticipated the December 16 meeting to be at 9:00 a.m., as has been typical for past meetings, but that notice should be forthcoming. . ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS I City Administrator Fritsinger indicated the Ramsey County League of Local Governments is holding election of the executive board. I . I I I ,AlIDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - NOVEMBER 27. 1995 " & COUNCIL COMMENTS I Councilmember Hicks indicated the Public Works and Safety Committee did not feel the renaming of County Road F should fall into their jurisdiction and referred it to Council. He I noted no name has come forward as a clear suggestion. Councilmember Hicks wished to clarify the comments of the Public Works and Safety I Committee meeting minutes. He did not wish for the minutes to reflect that he was berating Staff, but was expressing a desire to explain that the process of notifying the Public in regard to I improvements is starting earlier this year in an effort make a more deliberate attempt to involve the community. I Councilmember Hicks indicated a conflict with attending the Planning Commission meeting on December 6, 1995. Councilmember Aplikowski indicated she would be happy to attend the meeting in his place. I Councilmember Malone noted he agreed with previous comments made by Councilmember Aplikowski in regard to the curve on County Road F. He noted perhaps reflector posts could be Ie added to improve safety. Councilmember Malone encouraged Staff and Council to help with the request of the parking I problem on Dellview Avenue. Councilmember Aplikowski indicated, in regard to the curve on County Road F, perhaps I reflector posts could be added, I Public Works Superintendent Stafford indicated he felt that also was a good option and would follow the direction of the Council. Mt. Fritsinger indicated Staff would work on this issue. I Councilmember Aplikowski also indicated she would like to see the suggestions for names for County Road F and perhaps the Council could review and suggest a change. I Councilmember Aplikowski expressed concem regarding the policies of Charitable Gaming, and trade area requirements in the City. She encouraged Staff to review the policies of this issue. Mt. Fritsinger noted the discussion continues in regard to the "trade area" definition. I Mayor Probst requested that Mt. Craig Wilson submit the information he has obtained in regard to renaming County Road F and the Council review and begin a process to rename that road. I Mayor Probst inquired about the Cleveland bridge, noting it had been reopened and questioned . the work that had been done. Mt. Stafford indicated he would be attending a meeting on Thursday, November 30 and would update the Council with any information he obtains. I I I ARDEN IDLLS CITY COUNCIL - NOVEMBER 27. 1995 , 9 I ADJOURN I MOTION: Malone moved and Keirn seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 p.m. The motion carried nnanimously (5-0). I I I I NOTICE OF MEETINGS The next regular Council meeting will be held December 11, 1995, at 7:30 p.m., at New Brighton Ie City Hall. I I I I I I I . I I I ~ MINUTES CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA I SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 27, 1995 7:00 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 Special I City Council meeting at 7:20 p.m. Present: Mayor Dennis Probst; Councilmembers Beverly Aplikowski, Dale Hicks, I Paul Malone and Susan Keirn. Also present were: City Administrator, Brian Fritsinger; City Accountant, Terry Post; I 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. III ADOPT AGENDA I MOTION: Keirn moved and Malone seconded a motion to adopt the agenda for the November 27, 1995 Special City Council meeting as presented. The motion I carried unanimously (5-0). NEW BUSINESS I Discuss Truth in Taxation Hearin!: Presentation Materials I City Accountant Post presented the Council with information that will be presented at the Truth in Taxation Hearing on November 30, 1995. . Mt, Post explained and reviewed each overhead that will be used during the Public Hearing. He requested the Council to comment and give direction in regard to the presentation. I Councilmember Malone suggested instead of using acronyms, words such as LGA or HACA be spelled out for the benefit of the residents. I Mayor Probst indicated the bar chart presented concerning the shift in tax capacity between ~ residential and commerciaJ/industrial property does not visually show the magnitude of the change. I I ~ ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL - NOVEMBER 27. 1995 2 I Council suggested the bar chart could be included in the information, but not used as an overhead transparency in the presentation. I Me, Post indicated the presentation will be very similar to that given last year. I Council indicated the proposed presentation would well inform the residents of the proposed payable 1996 property tax levy and 1996 Council General Fund budget. I ADJOURN MOTION: Hicks moved and Keirn seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 p.m. . The motion carried unanimously (5-0). . II BU- I City Administrator I I I I I I ~ I