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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 12-11-1995 . .. . MINUTES CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA . REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 11, 1995 . 7:30 P.M. - NEW BRIGHTON CITY HALL . CALL TO ORDERlROLL CALL I 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; Council members Beverly Aplikowski, Dale Hicks, Paul Malone and Susan Keirn. . Also present were: City Admini!<1rator, 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; City Attomey Jerry Filla; and Recording Secretary, Ruth McLaurin. . ADOPT AGENDA I MOTION: Hicks moved and Malone seconded a motion to adopt the agenda for the December 11, 1995 City Council meeting as presented. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). I APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES . November 13, 1995, Regular Council Meeting . Corrections: Page 3, paragraph proceeding motion: Add". of which the City is unlikely to . receive any at this time. Page 7, fourth paragraph rephrase: Mayor Probst expressed great concern for the I notion there was somethinl! a-miss with the protocol of this application and that there was more than simply a Planned Unit Development request involved. .- . . .. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - DECEMBER 11,J995 2 . Page 8, second paragraph under Highway 96 Improvements... Change" ...have . provide..." to "...have provided..." and change the third paragraph under the same section from "...within the city..... to "...within the County...... . November 27, 1995, Regular Council Meeting: . No corrections . November 27,1995, Special Council Meeting: No corrections . MOTION: Hicks moved and Malone seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the November 13 and November 27, 1995 regular City Council meetings and . November 27, 1995 special City Council meeting as corrected. The motion carried nn'lnimously (5-0). .- CONSENT CALENDAR A. Adopt Resolution #95-79, Supporting and Encouraging the Redevelopment . of Tony Schmidt Park. B. Claims and Payroll . MOTION: Malone moved and Keirn seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar as presented, and authorize execution of all necessary documents contained therein. I The motion carried nnHnimously (5-0). PUBLIC COMMENTS I Mayor Probst invited the audience to address the Council on any issue not already on the agenda. There were no public comments at this time. I UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS . Adoot. Resolution #95-83. ClarUYing Final Sums of Money to be Levied for Levy Year 1995. Payable in 1996. I City Accountant Post indicated this resolution is based on the request of Council to clarify the Ie final sums of money to be levied for 1995, payable in 1996. I . .. ,ARDEN IDLLS CITY COUNCIL - UECEMBER II, 1995 3 . Mr. Post briefly reviewed the proposed levy and recommended approval of the Resolution with a . final net levy of $1 ,794,320 after HACA. MOTION: Malone moved Keirn and seconded a motion to adopt Resolution Number 95-83, . Clarifying Final Sums of Money to be Levied for Levy Year 1995, Payable in 1996. Motion carried unanimously (5-0). . Adopt. Resolution #95-87. Acceptin, the 1996 Final Budget . City Accountant Post noted the only change would be an $800 reduction in General Fund expenditures due to a worker's compensation insurance premium reduction. . Mayor Probst indicated to reaffirm the most recent increase in the Sherifi's budget had already been reflected in the previous presentation. Mr. Post indicated that was correct. . MOTION: Hicks moved and Aplikowski seconded a motion to adopt Resolution Number 95- .e 87, Accepting the 1996 Final Budget. Motion was carried unanimously (5-0). Adopt. Resolution #95-82. Acceptin, the 1996 Bud~et Estimate from the Ramsey Countv Sheriff for 1996 Law Enforcement Service . City Administrator Fritsinger indicated the discussion of this Resolution is a requirement of the . contract with the Ramsey County Sherifl's Office should be approved if the Council accepts the proposed 1996 Law Enforcement Budget. . MOTION: Keirn moved and Aplikowski seconded a motion to adopt Resolution Number 95- 82, Accepting the 1996 Budget Estimate from the Ramsey County Sheriff for 1996 Law Enforcement Service. Motion carried unanimously (5-0). . Adopt. Resolution #95-84. Authorizinl! Approval of the Ramsey County Sheriff Agreement for Law Enforcement Service . City Administrator Fritsinger indicated this contract for Law Enforcement Services is between the City of Arden Hills and Ramsey County. The contract is very similar to the previous I contracts, but with four significant changes: . 1. Section ill, I-Term: The term of the agreement has been changed from three years to five years. .- 2. Section ill, 2 -Notice: The terminating notice has been changed from 180 days to 12 months written notice. . I I. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - DJ3CEMBE~ II"J 995 4; . 3. Section IV, 3 - Budget Acceptance: The date of acceptance by the City has been . changed from November 30 to December 31. 4. Section IV, 4 - Budget Acceptance: This is a new paragraph added at the County . Attorney's Office request. The purpose of this paragraph is to provide some direction in case the municipality does not accept the estimated budget as outlined I in Section IV, 3. It requires the County and City to meet prior to January 31 for the purpose of reviewing and reaching agreement on modifications service level changes to other municipalities. The City Attorney has reviewed this contract and . found everything to be in order. Council member Aplikowski indicated she realized the City has always had a good relationship . with the County, but questioned if there is a provision for recourse if the City should have difficulties. Mr. Fritsinger noted the City staff meets monthly with the County Sherift's office and concerns are usually resolved at those meetings with no problems. I MOTION: Hicks moved and Malone seconded a motion to adopt Resolution Number 95-84, .. Authorizing Approval of the Ramsey County Sheriff Agreement for Law Enforcement Service. Motion carried nnAnimously (5-0). Adopt. Resolution Number 95-86. Livable Communities Act Goals I Community Development Director Ringwald reviewed briefly the goals related to the . implementation of the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act for the calendar year of 1996. Mr. Ringwald noted in November of 1996, the City Council adopted Resolution Number 95-75, . which stated that the City of Arden Hills was electing to participate in the Local Housing Incentives Account Program under the Act for the calendar year of 1996. This was the first action required to participate in the Housing Incentives Account Program, The second action I required to participate in the Program is submitting the goals to the Metropolitan Council for action. . Mr. Ringwald indicated the general framework is as follows: 1. Given that the City of Arden Hills, South of Highway 96, is fully developed the . potential for any meaningful number of new residential units lies with the development of land North of Highway 96, within the Twin Cities Army I Ammunition Plant. The City's participation in the Program and goals are linked to the residential component of the redevelopment ofTCAAP. Ie 2. The City of Arden Hills Comprehensive Plan was adopted in 1982. A component of that plan was the Land Use Plan. The Arden Hills Task Force has been . I I. ,ARDEN HILLS CITY CO~CIL - DECEMBER II, 1995 5 I working on recommendations on revising the Land Use Plan for TCAAP. These I recommendations will ultimately be forwarded to Congressmen Vento for appropriate action. The Arden Hills Task Force and the TCAAP Re-Utilization Committee have been striving towards consensus on the two respective land use I plans. However, the existing Land Use Plan of the City is still the official document in relationship to the land use on TCAAP. Therefore, the existing Land Use Plan is the document which Staff recommends be used as a basis for I participation in the Program. This Plan should be used until a revised Land Use Plan for TCAAP is officially adopted by the Metropolitan Council and City I Council. Mr. Ringwald indicated Staff recommends that the Council adopt Resolution Number 95-86, I goals for participation in the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act for the calendar year 1996. Mayor Probst inquired as to the goals set for affordable housing and Life Cycle housing. Mr. I Ringwald indicated the numbers will move up or down with market forces playing a major role in the actual outcome of percentages. I- Mayor Probst inquired if the set of goals are approved by the City, is it a "take it or leave it" circumstance, or is there room for future modification and revision. Mr. Jack Frost, of the Metropolitan Council Staff, indicated participation in the Program is reviewed annually by the I City and revisions can be made at that time. Although, the Metropolitan Council does not encourage major changes annually, it is apparent that with the TCAAP property, Arden Hills will I have changes in the future. Mayor Probst expressed his concern for Arden Hills' sector classification. He indicated he had I hoped this would be an opportunity to re-evaluate Arden Hills' classification in regard to State legislation. Mr. Frost noted there are limited Met Council classifications including developing, fully developed, and rural. He noted as the Comprehensive Plan is updated, this will help in re- I evaluation of the City's classification. Council member Keim inquired as to how the median home value of $115,000 was established. I Mr. Frost indicated the Metropolitan Council established the number, based on various criteria, and this affordability measure will be reviewed and updated annually. I Council member Keim inquired as to how the City proves it is trying to establish the goals if the market forces are keeping the ability to establish them impossible. Mr. Frost indicated the City I will be responsible for fillfilling its action plan which will be approved by the Metropolitan Council. As long as the City follows this plan the City will not be pena1ized if the market keeps it from meeting its goals. I- I I I. .ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - DEGEMB.ERJ 1, 1995 6 I Council member Aplikowski asked how a nonsingle-family units is defined. Mr. Frost indicated I anything that is not a typical single-family detached unit. Mayor Probst inquired as to if the percentages for each of these goals we've determined by the I existing Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Ringwald indicated that was correct. The percentages for each goal was determined by evaluating small developing communities in the Metropolitan area, I not by evaluating some of the residential concepts discussed in the task force meetings. Council member Hicks indicated, based on current housing sales in Arden Hills, new housing I would most likely not qualify as affordable housing. Mr. Frost indicated that would be correct, unless perhaps it would be of a town home or multifamily construction with smaller lot sizes. I Mayor Probst indicated the affordable housing is also determined by ownership, not necessarily only single-family dwellings. Mr. Frost indicated that was correct. I Council member Hicks felt 65% was a high number to achieve in affordable housing, but given the Council can review participation after one year, he would support the resolution. I. MOTION: Keirn moved and Hicks seconded a motion to adopt Resolution Number 95-86, Livable Communities Act Goals. Motion carried lIn:mimously (5-0), I Animal Control Services. Inc, Contract I Community Development Director Ringwald indicated the increase in the contract is mostly due to the new State law requiring detaining animals for ten days. I Mr. Ringwald indicated staffs goal to continue to review the expenditures in this area and to keep the amount under control. I Mayor Probst inquired if the increase in the budget at certain times is due to more aggressive ,mimRI control. Mr. Ringwald indicated that was correct. When RnimRls are brought in, the City is required to hold them for ten days and boarding becomes expensive. I Mr. Post noted this is another example of an unfunded mandate set forth by the State. I Mr. Ringwald indicated the current system is to respond to complaints in regard to RnimRI control and less on setting live traps, etc. I Council member Aplikowski asked if the property owners could pay a portion of the cost to contain the RnimRls, such as in the mobile home park. Mr. Fritsinger indicated this could be I- reviewed as part of the codification process. I I I. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - DECEMBER 11~1995 7 I Council member Aplikowski inquired if wild RnimR Is are contained. Mr. Fritsinger indicated it I depends on the type of RnimRl. I Mayor Probst directed Staff to put the animal control officer on notice that the budget would be reviewed and increases would not be automatic. Mr. Fritsinger indicated he had communicated this to the ACSI. I Council member Keim suggested the City consider other preventative measures or proactive approaches to eliminRte some of the RnimR 1 problems rather than simple animal pickup, I MOTION: Malone moved and Hicks seconded a motion to approve the AnimaI Control Services, Inc. contract. Motion was carried nnRnimously (5-0). I Pay Estimate #3. Peny Park Reconstruction Project I City Engineer Stonehouse indicated based upon the work completed to date, the total amount of Pay Estimate Number Three is $70,702.06. Of this amount, $4,234.06 is release of excess Ie retainage previously withheld from the prior pay estimate. This pay estimate primarily includes fencing, excavation, and the installation of lighting, among other miscellaneous construction items. I Mr. Stonehouse noted r('mRining work includes final paving, miscellaneous corrective grading, and turf establishment The remRining retainage in the amount of slightly over $15,000 is a I sufficient amount to maintain positive influence over the contractor in 1996. If this pay estimate meets with the Council's approval, it would be appropriate to make payment to Veit, Inc. in the amount of $70,702.06. I MOTION: Hicks moved and Aplikowski seconded a motion to approve Pay Estimate #3, Perry Park Reconstruction Project. Motion carried nnRnimously (5-0). I 1996 Street Improvements Feasibility Study I City Engineer Stonehouse presented the Council with a feasibility report outlining the 1996 street improvements. I Mr. Stonehouse reviewed the following information for the Council: I Project Scope Pavement Management Program Femwood Avenue I- Residential Streets Project Costs I . .. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - DECEMBER 11~1995 8, . Project Financing . Assessments Project Schedule . Mr. Stonehouse indicated Staff wishes to hold neighborhood informational meetings during the month of January and also schedule the Public Hearings for January, . Mayor Probst noted Ridgewood Court was not on the lists presented and suggested this street be added to Alternate #2. . Council member Hicks inquired as to the PCI rating for Dawn Circle. Mr. Stonehouse indicated he was not sure, but believed the rating was in the forties. . Council member Hicks suggested Dawn Circle be included as a seal coat in Alternate #2. Mr. Stonehouse concurred. . Mr. Stonehouse indicated no action from the Council was required. He wanted to present this .- information to keep Council updated. TeAAP Update . City Administrator Fritsinger reviewed the announcement from the Army that there will not be a major excessing of property at TCAAP. . Mr. Fritsinger indicated the Vento Re-Utilization Committee will meet once more on Saturday December 16th. . Mr. Fritsinger noted he did not feel the Army's announcement will be a negative to Arden Hills efforts. There will still be some excess property, most likely available in smaller parcels. He . noted the work of the Arden Hills Task Force will be very useful as the property becomes available, because there will be a plan available. The fact that the City is also required to update its Comprehensive Plan by 1998 will also be benefitted by the revised plan. Finally, as this . property is fully, one third of the overall area of the City, the information we have acquired is extremely valuable. . Mr. Fritsinger indicated the current occupant, Alliant Techsystems is still working with the City and communicatious will continue. . Mr. Fritsinger pointed out that open space is still under discussion with the Army and the .- availability of open space for the public use may still be a reality, . I I. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - DECEMBER II,J 995 9 I Mayor Probst indicated he would like to reiterate the feeling that the work of the Task Force is I not in vain and will be very useful in the future. Mayor Probst noted the DNR still wants a Nature Center on the property and the Army Reserve I still wants the Public Works facility, so partnership discussions will continue. I Council member Malone pointed out the benefit of the Task Force process was to establish a plan prior to the sections of property being excessed. The City has a plan for the area and as property becomes available, there is now a game plan. He noted the last thing the City would want is to I have irrational development. ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS I City Adm;nistrator Fritsinger indicated a few items for discussion: I A letter from the DNR for Council information. I. Mr. Fritsinger reminded Council that the County will be having open houses regarding the Highway 96 improvements. Staff is drafting a resolution encouraging the County to set the Arden Hills portion as a priority section of Highway 96. I Mr. Fritsinger noted the Drug/Alcohol Policy was in the packet for Council information. The City Attomey is currently reviewing the docwnent. I Mr. Fritsinger indicated New Brighton has discussed the possibility of charging the City of Arden Hills for use of their City Hall. Mayor Probst indicated it was time for the I Council to return to the City limits. He directed Staff to continue to pursue the availability of facilities within Arden Hills, I COUNCIL COMMENTS Council member Aplikowski noted there is no review system for conditions set in Special Use I Permits. She wondered if there had been a review process followed previously by the City. Council member Malone indicated the City has previously had a choice of having a big staff or I relying on peoples good nature to do it themselves. The City has chosen a route of less Staff resources in order to keep the taxes down. It has not been his experience that enforcement was I greater in prior years. The current staff pays more attention to these items than in previous years. Therefore, there has been little in the way of an ongoing review process. I- Council member Malone inquired if the City does not specifically approve a pension benefit increase for the Fire Department, is the City liable. Mr. Filla indicated the City has to approve I I I. ARDEN IllLLS CITY COUNCIL - DECEMBER 11, 1995 lQ I the benefits package. He noted if the benefits are fully funded by the Fire Department, the City I does not have to approve the increase. If not fully funded the City needs to approve. The City needs to be aware of the funding levels. However, he did note, if the pension fund was under covered by the Fire Department, the City would be liable for some of the shortfall. I Mayor Probst indicated he received a notice from the Chamber of Commerce of the annual State I of Cities breakfast on January 10th and he wished to have someone attend in his absence. Mayor Probst indicated Minnesota Amateur Sport Committee in Blaine is looking for sponsors I for ice sheets located in Blaine. He noted the City will probably be approached, so Council could review this issue at a later date. I Mayor Probst noted also the Valentine Hills Elementary School has a playground fundraiser, and may be approaching the City for funding. I Mayor Probst inquired as to communication to the neighborhood regarding Karth Lake outflow alternatives. Pubic Works Superintendent Stafford indicated no communication had been made I. thus far. Mr. Probst encourages Staff to proceed with disseminating this information. Mayor Probst indicated the AMM has request nominations to the Board and inquired if any Council member was interested. With Mr. Malone's concurrence he would like to forward I Council member Malone's name as a nominee. I Mayor Probst indicated he felt the City must take a more outward approach to government and continue relationships within the area. I City Attorney Filla indicated the purpose of the Closed Executive Session immediately following the regular Council meeting, was to review litigation involving: I Tavernier versus the City of Arden Hills Woo versus the City of Arden Hills Wilson versus the City of Arden Hills I Jones versus the City of Arden Hills Crichton versus the City of Arden Hills Pharo versus the City of Arden Hills I . .e I I I. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - DECEMBE& 14.J995 11, I ADJOURN I MOTION: Keirn moved and Aplikowski seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:25 I p.m. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). I tic I I City Administrator I .. NOTICE OF MEETINGS I The next regular Council meeting will be held Tuesday December 26, 1995, at 7:30 p.m., at New Brighton City Hall. I I I I I I .e .