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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 02-17-1994 I I .' I I I I I I I' I I I I I I I MINUTES CJ:'l'Y OF ARDEN BJ:LLS, MINBESOTA WORKSESSJ:ON February 17, 1994 4:30 P.M. - city Hall - Conference Room CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Acting Mayor Probst called to order the City Council worksession at 5:15 p.m. Present: Councilmembers Beverly Aplikowski, and Paul Malone. Mayor Sather arrived at 5:20 p.m and presided over the remainder of the meeting. Absent: councilmember Dale Hicks. Also present were: City Accountant, Terry Post; Community Planning Coordinator, Brian Fritsinger; Park & Recreation Director, Cynthia Severtson, City Administrator, Dorothy Person; and Recording Secretary, Renee Kaulfuss. ADOPT AGENDA MOTJ:ON: Aplikowski moved, seconded by Malone, to adopt the February 17, 1994 worksession agenda as submitted. Motion carried unanimously (3-0). AND4AL CONTROL UPDATE Staff reviewed the proposed changes to the ordinance and pointed out that the city Attorney had not yet reviewed the draft ordinance. The key areas added were in regards to cats, exotic animals and kennels. Councilmember Malone questioned the wording and meaning of Section 5-33. The question being the definition of a public place and how it applies to animals in the yard of the owner. He further offered the suggestion to use different terminology such as domestic animals rather than the words dog and cat. The Council was supportive of adding cats to the ordinance. A brief discussion on the number of cats per household was held, however, no specific number was offered or action taken. In Division 6 Kennels; the Council discussed the issue of the number of dogs and the age of the dogs. Staff indicated the number of dogs are limited to three (3) per household. I I ~ I I I I I I I. I I I I I I I Ie I Arden Hills Council 2 February 17, 1994 Discussion followed regarding section 5-74 (c) and the zoning requirement for kennels. The Council indicated that the R-2 zoning district be added to this definition. The council considered it acceptable and directed staff to review the ordinance with the City Attorney. No specific date was established for review at a Council meeting. D:ISCUSS:ION - TRANS:IENT MERCJm:NTS Staff reviewed the proposed changes and pointed out that the city Attorney had not yet reviewed these proposed changes. The Council questioned the effect of the ordinance on non-profit organizations, such as, the Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, and other related associations. Staff will check with the city Attorney. They also asked how this ordinance would effect religious groups canvassing in the area. Discussion followed regarding the "No Sunday" solicitation. Council indicated that Sundays should be allowed. Staff will include Sunday solicitation. The idea of charging a fee was discussed. The Council indicated that, as long as, the fees are directly associated with the costs for a background check, it would be appropriate to charge a fee. A question was raised as to Section 18.11 and it's impact under the Sign Ordinance. Staff will review and report back to Council at a later date. Council concurred to have the City Attorney review the proposed changes and directed staff to bring back to them the Attorney's recommendation. EVEREST GROUP UPDATE Staff outlined the anticipated contents of the agreement from Everest. Staff discussed some possible methods of reducing the risk to the city through letters of credits, guaranteed construction, etc. Discussion followed relating to TIF financing, improvement costs, bond issue costs, and future development in general of Arden Hills including the TCAAP property. Further discussion took place pertaining to the possibility of consolidating with a neighboring city and the use of citizen surveys. I I fI I I I I I I Ie I I I I I I I I" I Arden Hills Council 3 February 17, 1994 The proposal from C G Hill was also discussed. It was agreed it would not be prudent to encourage this development through the use of TIF. There was concern expressed about the future development of this area. Control Data Corporation is splitting these parcels off and the city has not had an opportunity to consider the long range planning. Until this has been completed, the use of TIF in this area is difficult. Discussion on the loss of HACA aid due to the creation of the new district was held. The loss of $13,000-$14,000 per year in HACA aid would require over 10 years to return any funding to the City. With the budget as it is, this return did not appear feasible. staff was directed to inform C G Hill that due to the costs to the city including HACA aid and need for long range planning, the City would not use TIF assistance in this project. COMlUTTEE/COMlUSSJ:OH REVJ:EW OF STRUCTURE AND GUJ:DELJ:HES The City Administrator referred to the information previously provided, outlining the format for the committee structure. This is in draft form and the Administrator is looking for any comments from Council pertaining to the draft format. Council concurred the packet as submitted was appropriate. They further noted that their committees are continuing to work on their goals and mission statement. The implementation of these changes is expected to be year end 1994. REVJ:EW AND UPDATE OF 1994 POLJ:CJ:HG HEEDS AND ALTERNATJ:VES Council concurred that the 1994 police and fire protection needs continue to be reviewed, however, no critical or immediate needs had been identified. Discussion followed and it was agreed that an overall city survey form should be developed to incorporate citizen input. 1994 BUDGET DOCtJMEH'l' The Council concurred that the 1994 budget document was very clear and readable and staff should be commended on their efforts. I I rf' I I I I I I I. I I I I I I I .- I Arden Hills Council 4 February 17, 1994 COUllCXL COMKENTS Councilmember Malone asked about a proposed radio tower location and requested a job evaluation study be reviewed. councilmember Probst reminded the Council of the Community meeting scheduled that evening at 7:30 pm at TCAAP. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m. Thomas R. Sather, Mayor Dorothy A. Person, city Administrator