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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 11-17-1994 . . . .- MINUTES CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA WORKSESSION OF CITY COUNCIL . NOVEMBER 17, 1994 4:30 P.M. - PUBliC WORKS LUNCHROOM . CALL TO ORDERlROLL CALL . Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Mayor Dennis Probst called to order the worksession of the City Council at 4:35 p.m. I Present: Mayor Dennis Probst; Councilmembers Beverly Aplikowsld, Susan Keim and Paul Malone. . Also present were: Acting Clerk/Administrator, Teny Post; Public Works Superintendent, Dan Winkel; Parks and Recreation Director Cindy Severtson . Walsh; Planning Coordinator, Brian Fritsinger; and Recording Secretary, Ruth McLaurin. I. ADOPT AGENDA . MOTION: Apllkowski moved and Malone seconded a motion to adopt the agenda for the November 17, 1994 worksession of the Oty Council as presented The motion carried unanimously (4-0). I DISCUSSION ITEMS I EVEREST DEVELOPMENT, LID-STATUS OF GATEWAY BUSINESS DISTRICf LAND ASSEMBLY EFFORTS. . Planning Coordinator Fritsinger indicated during the last month an additional party has . indicated interest in acquiring 30 acres of the land Everest is interested in developing. Representatives from Everest Development, Ltd. indicated they would lil<e to work I toward a final development agreement with the City. They suggested that the competitor does not fit the long range needs of the City and the City's desire to develop this parcel as a business park, the competitor is more interested in an industrial site. I Mayor Probst agreed that developing the land into an industrial site would create less .. desirable lots surrounding the site and this is not the goal of the City. Mayor Probst also indicated he would not like to see any extensions to this agreement, but would like to I . . . .e ,ARDEN IllLLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION- NOVEMBER 17.1994 2 move forward. . Mr. Nelson, representative for Everest, said the key issue is to obtain control of the land . and to move development forward. He indicated this acquisition of property may not happen before December 15. . Mayor Probst indicated further discussion is needed on this issue and recommended an additional worksession. I ONECOMM PROPOSAL TO LEASE SPACE ON THE SOUTH WATER TOWER . FOR ANTENNA LAND ASSEMBLY EFFORTS. A representative from OneComm informed the council of their intent and indicated he . would like the council to respond favorably with regard to their proposal. The Council's main concern was the visual impact. All concurred that they would like Ie to avoid any unsighdy antennas surrounding the tower. The representative assured the council they would work diligendy to insure that the antennas would have minimal . visual impact. Mayor Probst suggested that the correct process would be to hold discussions with staff I and proceed to the Planning Commission for proper recommendations for council approval. I TCAAP MASTER PLAN, REQUEST FOR QUAIJFICATIONS, RESPONDENT SELECTION I Mr. Fritsinger indicated applications are now being received for the planning consultant for the TCAAP project. He recommended a committee to reduce the qualified . applications to three for final council selection. I Mayor Probst inquired of council if they would like to further discuss qualification guidelines for the selection process. He indicated perhaps a worksession would help council achieve a consensus. . Councilmember Aplikowsld recommended all committees be involved in the selection .- process. . I . I- ARDEN mLLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION. NOVEMBER 17. 1994 3 I- Cormcil conCl.lITed as to Mr. Fritsinger's proposed review and reduction of applicants and I will meet further to give specific direction to the subcommittee for qualification guidelines. I VACANT CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR POSITION: APPLICATION REVIEW !POINT EVALUATION PROCESS I Acting Qerk Administrator Post indicated several applications have already been received with the deadline being November 25, 1994 and he expects additional I applications before then. I Mayor Probst inquired of the cormcil their wishes as to the process of selection, he recommended a two member committee to review applications and report to the other cormcilmembers. . Cormcilmembers Aplikowski and Keirn volrmteered to serve on this committee and would provide their guidelines for selection at the November 28, 1994, Regular City Ie Cormcil meeting. I Mayor Probst indicated at the November 28 meeting the cormcil could then comment and set a time frame for the selection process. I PAY EQUITY COMPLIANCE ISSUES AND ALTERNATIVES Mayor Probst indicated the necessity of planning the direction of the City so as to be I compliant with the regulations and to prevent penalties. . Mr. Post and Mr. Fritsinger presented information to the cormcil and indicated options. Councilmember Malone provided additional information regarding previous direction and solutions. I Discussion was held at length regarding issues and alternatives. Council indicated that I the staff proceed with the short term solution with the intention that the staff would go back to the plan strategies as set forth in 1991 for 1995 and follow through by managing the Pay Plan in the ensuing years to maintain compliance. I Mr. Fritsinger indicated an extension can be requested. Mayor Probst indicated as long .e as penalties are avoided. I I I ' I- ,ARDEN IDLLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION- NOVEMBER 17. 1994 4 ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS I Mr. Post recommended a review of the Truth in Taxation presentation materials on or I before November 28, 1994. Council concurred to hold a review at 7:00 p.m., prior to the Regular Council Meeting on November 28, 1994. I Mr. Post informed the council of various storm water management appeals. COUNCIL COMMENTS I Councilmember Aplikowski inquired as to who the City Clerk Administrator reports to. I Councilmember Malone indicated they would report or be responsible to the City Council. I Councilmember Aplikowsl<i indicated a closer review of the position on a continuing basis would perhaps help both the council and the new incoming Administrator. Council concurred. .. Mayor Probst indicated a concern regarding Arden Hills resident Steve Zilmer's mailbox I after the Dunlap Street reconstruction project and referred it to staff. Superintendent Winkel indicated he would again speak with Mr. Zilmer. I Mayor Probst indicated receiving a confidential memo from the Administrator and requested a closed session prior to the December 12, 1994 meeting. I Mayor Probst also recommended scheduling a wor1<SeSSion for December 5, 1994 at 5:00 p.m. to further discuss Everest and TCAAP. Council concurred. I MOTION: Malone moved and Aplikowsl<i seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting I at 7:05 p.m. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). I ~1~ I Terrance Post I- Acting City Administrator I