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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1992, 4:30 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDERIROLL CALL. 4:30 P.M.
2. AGENDA ADOPTION.
3. REFERENDUM PLANNING REPORT OF CITIZEN COMMITIEES.
A. Tirnelines for Meetings (See attached)
B. Review Video Tape and Critique
C. TCAAP Property Update (See attached letter)
. D. Information Sheets - Attached are those currently being circulated. Proposed from
Huebsch for special Newsletter and utility billing insert is also attached.
E. . News Releases - Hirnle Horner to provide each week. Article preferred; block ad as
needed. Budget for ads.
F. Phone Campaign - discussion.
G. Distribution to City Businesses and Employers - Has been ongoing by CSO.
H. Other Information
4. APPOINTMENT OF ELECTION JUDGES.
5. COUNCIL COMMENTS.
6. ADJOURN.
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LIST OF CITIZENS
. TO ATIEND WORKSESSION
Bev ApIikowski
Dan Ashbach
Kathy Brown
Dan Christianson, Treas. of Citizens' Comm.
Arnie Delger
Fran HoImes
Kate Huebsch
Gloria Kuehn
Ray McGraw
Charlotte McNeisch
. Tommy Merickle, Pres. of Citizens' Comm.
Denny Probst
Eugene Richter
Freddie Schutten
Jeanne Winiecki
Mary Beth, Himle Horner
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A. MEETING TIMELINES - CITY HALL IS OPEN:
. Mon, October 12 - open
Wed, October 14 - open
Thu, October 15 - early (at Pres Homes 7:00)
- (7:30 Public Works)
Fri, October 16
Mon, October 19 - (7:30 LWV)
Tue, October 20
Thu, October 22 - (7:30 Finance)
Fri, October 23
Sat,
Tue, October 27 - (7:30 Parks)
Wed, October 28
Thu, October 29
Fri, October 30
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CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
1450 WEST HIGHWAY 96
. ARDEN HILLS, MN 55112-5794
September 25, 1992
Theodore E. Schulte VIA DELIVERY
Commander's Representative
Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant
New Brighton, MN 55112
RE: Arden Hills City Hall/Public Works/Parks Facility
TCAAP Land Acquisition
. . Dear Mr. Schulte:
Please accept this correspondence as a re-affirmation by the City of Arden Hills of our very
strong interest in gaining access to TCAAP property at Sunfish Lake for new City Hall/Public
Works/Parks facilities. Preliminary design drawings for the proposed facilities are attached for
your information and review. We have also attached our previous correspondence - 6.26.92 and
7.2292 - to assure that your files are complete.
The City of Arden Hills wishes to obtain a lease with TCAAP for the property necessary to
construct the proposed facilities. Simultaneous with this exercise, we would like to pursue
outright release of all TCAAP property east of the extension of Hamline to Arden Hills. The
City's immediate need is the land area necessary for the new City Hall and Public Works/Parks
facilities. We understand the environmental contamination issues associated with Site H on the
north side of Sunfish lake and with the M-550 Grenade Area on the north end of the larger
parcel. Fortunately, we do not need those site areas for the proposed facilities (see attached
exhibits for illustration of the proposed buildings and their locations).
Finally, in response to the letter from Don E. lappin, Chief, General law /Congressional Affairs.
Division to Anne Crowther of Senator Dave Durenberger's Office (also attached), we hereby
request that the installation commander determine whether or not the property can be declared
excess Utem 1) and, secondly, state that the City of Arden Hills is prepared to undertake the
environmental assessment (Item 2), at its cost, to facilitate this proposed land transfer.
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PHONE: 16121 633-5676 . FAX 16121 633.7839
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Theodore E. Schulte
. Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant
September 23, 1992
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In closing, we cannot overstate our interest in the property, as outlined herein, or the need to
bring this matter to some resolution and/or identified direction as soon as possible. The City
of Arden Hills is prepared to hand carry the necessary paperwork through the chain of
command all the way to Washington to facilitate this request.
Thank you for your attention and assistance.
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Thomas R. Sather
Mayor
cc. Lt. Co!. Joseph A. Daves Via Express Mail
Senator Dave Durenberger Via Express Mail
. Senator Paul Wellstone Via Express Mail
Congressman Bruce Vento Via Express Mail
City Council
City Staff
Dennis Probst/BRW Architects, Inc.
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ARDEN HILLS REFERENDUM FACT SHEET
. November 3, Arden Hills Residents will be asked 00 WHAT WILL THE NEW FACILITIES
approve bonds for a new public works facility. COST RESIDENTS?
CITY NEEDS HAVE OUTGROWN The city is seeking approval 00 issue no more than $2.8 mil.
CAPACITY OF CURRENT FACILITY lion in general obligation bonds 00 finance the construction.
The current public works facility was built in 1951 when the The public works facility would cost taxpayers less than $5
per month per household. The cost is being kept down by an
population of Arden Hills was 916. Since then, the popula- efficient building design, the city's excellent financial rating
tion of Arden Hills has increased ten times that figure. In the (due 00 its strong record of conservative financial manage-
last 15 years alone, the city has added 1,180 single family ment) and the availability of very favorable interest rates,
dwellings and more than 16 miles of new roads, Arden Hills Arden Hills is also planning 00 build a new city hall in the
has outgrown the existing public works facility. same complex as the public works facility. However, resi-
CAN'T THE EXISTING FACILITY BE dents will not pay additional taxes 00 finance the new city
EXPANDED OR REPAIRED? hall. The facility will be /iJl~nced out of existing funds and
proceeds from the sale of the current city hall-public works
Fixing the building would be costly. The building has numer- facility. The city has been fiscally responsible in planning for
oUB safety problems, it is not accessible 00 disabled people and the new city hall- anticipating the need by saving money.
it is in generally poor repair. The cost of repairs would be WHERE WOULD THE NEW BUILDING
$740,000. An expansion would cost an additional $1.2 million
for a ootal of almost $2 million. And even with that invest- BE LOCATED?
ment, it would still be too small 00 provide the level of Ber- The preferred site is the eastern edge of the Twin Cities Army
vices Arden Hills residents expect. Ammunition Plant. The 500-acre parcel is between Highway
WHAT ARE SOME OF THE PROBLEMS 96 on County Road I and the extension of Hamline Avenue 00
~~:~~~t~~~~~~ :~~~~m Lexington Avenue.
The public works facility would be constructed on a site west
of Sunfish Lake and immediately north of the U.S. Army
. The lack of space forces the city 00 soore salt and sand out- Reserve Center. The proposed city hall site is on Highway 96
side. Among other problems, this creates environmental con- BOuth of Sunfish Lake.
cerns as rain washes away some of the materials even though WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS TO
they are covered
. The building itself is not up 00 code. The cost of improving ARDEN HILLS RESIDENTS?
the facility would cost more than building a new, more effi. . In addition 00 a more efficient use of taxpayer dollars, the
cient building. plan calls for converting the existing city property inoo pri.
. Lack of space has resulted in a decrease of security for vate ownership for development, generating additional tax
expensive public works vehicles. Vehicles have been broken revenue for the city.
inoo and soolen. Gas and diesel fuel have been sUllen from . There would be land available at the new site for new ball-
vehicles parked outside. fields, and recreation and nature areas, easing the overuse
. City vehicles are soored outside, even during harsh Minne- currently being experienced in Arden Hills' recreational
sots winters. Limited parking space also forces city employ. areas.
ees 00 spend at least 700 hours a year simply moving vehicles
around in order 00 get the ones they need. This amounts 00
more than $12,000 in wasted taxpayer money per year.
ARCHITECT'S
SCHEMATIC OF
THE PROPOSED
NEW ARDEN
HILLS PUBLIC
WORKS FACILITY
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HUEBSCH INK
. EFffCTIVE WRITINC . CREATIVE MARKETING
DATE: 10.5,92
TO: Dorothy Person
FROM: Kate Huebsch
RE: Referendum Awareness Campaign
Dorothy,
As we discussed Friday, I have outlined a few ways to better
inform the Arden Hills community about the proposed public works
. and city hall facilities,
Also, as we discussed today, Grant Pound and I will stop by on
Wednesday to finalize the details of the projects and provide
quotes, both for our time and for the printing.
Please call if you have any questions. My number is 426-4012,
days and evenings. I look forward to seeing you on Wednesday
at 11~30,
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10.6.92
Page One
Referendum Awareness Campaign
UTILITY BILL ENCLOSURE
Description: This piece is sized to fit inside the utility
bill envelope. (8-1/2" x 11" , letter-fold)
Topics include:
- general description of both projects and
reasons why both are needed
- explanation of how both are to be funded
(through savings and bond issue)
- listing of the ways residents will directly
benefit from the new facilities
The utility bill envelopes themselves will be
. printed with one of the following teasers (or
something similar):
Bond Issue Referendum:
MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION
Details insi.de
OPEN IMMEDIATELY:
Bond Referendum
Information Enclosed
SELF-MAILER
Description: This piece is much like the utility bill
enclosure, but it is mailed separately.
(8-1/2" x lIlt, letter-fold)
Like the utility enclosure, the piece
provides general information about the
proposed city hall and public works
facilities.
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10.5.92
Page Two
Referendum Awareness Campaign
HEADLINES NEWSLETTER/SPECIAL EDITION
Description: This special edition of the newsletter
provides in-depth information in a familiar
format. Topics include:
- detailed description of the proposed
buildings
- benefits of the facilities
- money-saving aspects of the new designs
- map of the preferred site
- schematics of the two buildings
- significant features of the two buildings
- the City's financial rating
. In addition, general voting information will
be provided such as where to vote and who to
call if a resident is unable to get to the
voting site.
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