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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCP 02-22-1993 REVISED AGENDA ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL MEETING . COUNCIL CHAMBERS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1993, 7:30 P.M. 7:30 1. CALL TO ORDERlROLL CALL 7:30 P.M. 7:33 2. AGENDA ADOPTION 7:35 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 8 7:40 4. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Adopt Res. No. 93-09 Appointing Dennis P. Probst to Fill Council Vacancy. b. Appointment of Council Liaison for Park & Recreation and Human Rights Committees. c. Adopt Res. No. 93-10 Increased Water Utility rates effective 411192 and 111193. d. Adopt Res. No. 93-11 Increased Sewer Utility rates effective 4/1192 and 111193. e. Adopt Res. No. 93-12 Approving one additional Clerical Staff employee. f. Approve List of Claims/Payrol1. 7:45 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS . 7:55 6. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS A. Appointment of Planning Commission Chair B. Parks & Recreation Director-Fishing Contest Update C. Review and Adopt Res. No. 93-13 Regarding Joint Public Facilities that would be shared with the City of Arden Hills, Ramsey County, the State of Minnesota and Other Public Agencies D. Section 125 Pre-tax Deduction Correction 8:15 7. COUNCIL COMMENTS 8:30 8. ADJOURN The above times may be subject to discussion of the issue. FEBRUARY MEETINGS March 18- Public SaflWks, 7:30 pm February 23- Parks/Rec Comm, 7:30 pm March 23- ParkslRec Comm, 7:30 pm February 25- Finance Comm, 7:30 pm March 25- Finance Comm, 7:30 pm . MARCH MEETINGS March 29- Council Meeting, 7:30 pm March 3 - Planning Comm, 7:30 pm . March 8 - Council Meeting, 7:30 pm APRIL MEETINGS March 10- Human Rights, 7:30 pm April 7 - Planning Comm, 7:30 pm March 16- CC Worksession, 4:30 pm April 12- Council Meeting, 7:30 pm AGENDA ARDEN HILLS CIlY COUNCIL MEETING . COUNCIL CHAMBERS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22,1993,7:30 P.M. 7:30 1. CALL TO ORDERlROLL CALL 7:30 P.M. 7:33 2. AGENDA ADOPTION 7:35 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 8 7:40 4. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Adopt Res. No. 93-09 Appointing Dennis P. Probst to Fill Council Vacancy. b. Appointment of Council Liaison for Park & Recreation and Human Rights Committees. c. Adopt Res. No. 93-10 Increased Water Utility rates effective 4/1/92 and 1/1/93. d. Adopt Res. No. 93-11 Increased Sewer Utility rates effective 4/1/92 and 1/1/93. e. Adopt Res. No. 93-12 Approving one additional Clerical Staff employee. f. Approve List of ClairnslPayroll. 7:45 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS 7:55 6. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS . A. Appointment of Planning Commission Chair B. Parks & Recreation Director-Fishing Contest Update 8:15 7. COUNCIL COMMENTS 8:30 8. ADJOURN 8:30 9. CLOSED SESSION REGARDING UNION NEGOTIATIONS The above times may be subject to discussion of the issue. FEBRUARY MEETINGS APRIL MEETINGS February 23- Parks/Rec Comm, 7:30 pm April 7 - Planning Comm, 7:30 pm February 25- Finance Comm, 7:30 pm April 12- Council Meeting, 7:30 pm MARCH MEETINGS April 14- Human Rights, 7:30 pm March 3 - Planning Comm. 7:30 pm April 15- Public SafIWks, 7:30 pm March 8 - Council Meeting, 7:30 pm April 20- CC Worksession, 4:30 pm March 10- Human Rights, 7:30 pm April 22- Finance Comm, 7:30 pm . March 16- CC Worksession, 4:30 pm April 26- Council Meeting, 7:30 pm March 18- Public Saf/Wks, 7:30 pm April 27- ParklRec Comm, 7:30 pm March 23- Parks/Rec Comm, 7:30 pm March 25- Finance Comm. 7:30 pm March 29- Council Meeting, 7:30 pm , , DRAFT . MINUTES CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 8, 1993 7:30 P.M. - City Hall CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Mayor Sather called to order the regular City Council meeting at 7:30 p.m. Present: Mayor Thomas Sather; Councilmembers Beverly Aplikowski, Dale Hicks, Paul Malone. Also present were: City Attorney, Jerry Filla; City Planner, John Bergly; Public Works Superintendent, Dan Winkel; City Accountant, Terry Post; Deputy Clerk/Zoning Administrator, Catherine Iago; Recording Secretary, Shar Foster. ADOPT AGENDA Note was made that a revised agenda was printed on February 5, 1993. Accountant Post asked that the following additional changes be made to the agenda: . - The item "Request Authorization to Expend Additional Funds on Underground Tank Removal Project" be added under "Unfinished and New Business", Item as 6c. - Consent Calendar item 4c "Approve Business Licenses and Rubbish Haulers" incorporate the revised list of business licenses and haulers as amended February 8, 1993, and - Consent Calendar item 4g "Approve List of Claims/Payroll" incorporate the revised list of accounts payable as amended February 8, 1993. MOTION: Malone moved, seconded by Hicks, to adopt the revised February 8, 1993 agenda including the additional changes noted above. Motion carried unanimously (4-0) . APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES MOTION: Aplikowski moved, seconded by Hicks, to approve the minutes of the January 25, 1993 Regular Council Meeting as prepared. Motion carried unanimously (4-0) . CONSENT CALENDAR Counci1me~ber Malone referred to Consent Calendar item b, . relating to the 1993 Pavement Management Improvements; he did not pull that item from the Consent Calendar item 4b, but asked that Council discuss the 1993 Pavement Management Improvements under "Council Comments". ------.----.-...-.---- - , , . Arden Hills Council 2 February 8, 1993 MOTION: Malone moved, seconded by Hicks, to approve the Consent Calendar and authorize execution of all necessary documents contained therein. Motion carried unanimously (4-0). a. Discussion of Ramsey County Turnback Issues. b. Adopt Resolution No. 93-10 Approving Plans and Specifications and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids for 1993 Pavement Management Improvements (NOTE: SEE DISCUSSION UNDER "COUNCIL COMMENTS"). c. Approve Business Licenses and Rubbish Haulers (incorporating amended list of haulers dated 2/8/93) d. Adopt Resolution No. 93-08 In Support Of The Application For A Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) by Northwest Youth and Family Services (NYFS) . e. Approve Agreement Between Ramsey County and the City regarding SCORE Funding Recycling Grant. f. Proclamation Declaring the Week of February 8 - 14, 1993 as Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week. . g. Approve List of Claims/Payroll (incorporating amended list of accounts payable dated 2/8/93). PUBLIC COMMENTS Jean Lemberg, 1401 Skiles Lane, asked Council whether it may be appropriate to check into the possibi 1 ity of reducing the speed 1 imit for Old Snelling. She added that there have been comments received regarding the difficulty of crossing the street and other concerns relating to the posted speed 1 imit on the street. She said apparently the State determines speed 1 imits and if they are unable to reduce the speed of the entire street, perhaps they would consider at 1 eas t a portion of the street. Mayor Sather said it may be appropriate to forward this issue to the Public Works/Safety Committee. Lemberg said she has discussed this request with that committee. Staff was directed to forward to the Public Works/Safety Committee the request to investigate a possible speed reduction for old Snelling. counci1member Malone commented that the State sets speed limits in accordance with specific standards. He called attention to the fact that when these types of matters are . investigated by staff or consultants, even if the requests are legitimate, there is a cost involved. He added that the cost of dealing with the Old Snelling issue has already amounted to quite a large expenditure. . Arden Hills Council 3 February 8, 1993 Councilmember Aplikowski commented that it is particularly dangerous to travel Old Snelling north of County Road E and F in the dark night hours, so she would support checking into the possibility of reducing the speed limit. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS CASE 93-01 - EDGEWATER ESTATES SUPPLEMENTAL PUD Planner Bergly stated that Case 93-01 involves a request to amend the PUD for Edgewater Estates by adding two units on the property which was previously the old City lift station site. He explained that Edgewater Estates was originally approved as a 31-unit development, and there are currently 29 existing units. Bergly illustrated preliminary plans as to the placement of the units and berming on the site. He noted that a two foot reduction in the height of the westerly berm would be appropriate. He advised that the Planning Commission . reviewed this case and recommended 1) Waiving the development moratorium, 2) Approving the Concept Plan, and 3) Approving the preliminary Plat. Bergly added that the issues which need to be addressed later in the General Development plan include 1) Final grading plan and approval by Rice Creek watershed District, 2 ) A rezoning of the property from R-1 to R-3, 3) A revised landscaping plan, and 4) A final plat. Attorney Filla suggested that Council wait to waive the development moratorium until the final plat stage of approval. Councilmember Malone asked what specifics are known with regard to berming plans on the old lift station site. Bergly explained that the matter of berming is still not resolved, as residents have not come to a consensus on that issue, however, the matter woul? need to be resolved prior to final approval. Councilmember Hicks expressed concern with regard to an existing outlet pipe, measuring approximately 4" in diameter, on the property. He commented that he would prefer not to depend on that outlet pipe for drainage purposes. Berg1y noted Hicks' concern and said that matter . would be examined. . Arden Hills council 4 February 8, 1993 MOTION: Malone moved, seconded by Hicks, with regard to Case 93-01, to approve the Concept Plan Amendment and the Preliminary Plat for two additional units in the Edgewater Estates Development. Motion carried unanimously (4-0). Councilmember Malone advised the developer that concept plan and preliminary plat approval does not commit the City to final approval. OAK GROVE LANDFILL UPDATE As background and status report on the Oak Grove Landfill issue, City Attorney stated that in October 1992, the Oak Grove "hauler group" filed a lawsuit with Federal District Court against the parties involved in the Oak Grove Landfill hazardous waste clean up matter (including Arden Hills and other cities). At that time, Federal District Court granted the hauler group a time period in which to compile their case and serve notice on the parties they were suing. Filla added that, at the request of the hauler group, Federal District Court recently granted a time extension. . In the meantime, Filla explained, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been persuaded to try to avoid litigation and has been negotiating with certain parties (included a group of cities) for settlement. He described the settlement which has been negotiated between cities and the EPA as a sort of "insurance policy", which for a cost of $26,000 would avoid the cities' involvement in future claims, and assure that neither the EPA nor the hauler group could sue the cities. Filla noted that the only contributions that Arden Hills is aware of ever having made to the Oak Grove landfill were four pick-up truckloads of damaged tree materials. He stated that while a $26,000 settlement would be a very high price to pay for such an insignificant contribution to the landfill, it may well prove to be much less expensive than continuing a legal defense in this case. He added that continuing in a legal defense would mean continued exposure to lawsuits and c1aims. Counci1member Malone commented that this situation is clearly unreasonable from the City's standpoint, but it appears that there may be no other choice than to accept the $26,000 cost. Filla reiterated that there is now additional time in which to decide what action the City will take. . . Arden Hills Council 5 February 8, 1993 ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR UNDERGROUND TANK REMOVAL Accountant Post reported that in November 1992, Council approved a quote to remove an underground fuel tank, and at that time, the City was aware that there may be additional costs should there be contamination concerns related to the removal of the tank. Post explained that the tank and surrounding soils were physically removed during December 1992 and January 1993. It now appears that additional costs will be incurred for soil remediation, related engineering and reporting costs, and Council is being asked to approve that expenditure. He advised that a portion of these costs are eligible for a Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's "petrofund" refund. Councilmember Hicks asked what portion of costs are eligible for refund. Post advised that his understanding is that 90% of all contaminated soil remediation costs (excl uding tank removal costs) are eligible for refund. Post added that there is some final analysis work which needs to be . accomplished, which could possibly result in even more cost, but at this point it is anticipated that $19,400 will be adequate to complete all contaminated soil work expected. MOTION: Hicks moved, seconded by Malone, to authorize the expenditure of $19,400 for costs related to the remediation of contaminated soils, upon receipt of documentation that no additional remedial work is required, and direct the contractor's engineering firm to submit documentation for reimbursement to the Minnesota pollution Control Agency. Motion carried unanimously (4-0). COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Hicks advised that he will be absent from the February 22, 1993 Council meeting. 1993 PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT Councilmember Malone referred to recent news that the City will have $50,000 in MSA funds which were unexpected, and a memorandum from Public Works Superintendent Winkel reporting that there are more street improvement needs than earlier identified. He suggested Council consider expanding the 1993 Pavement Management Program to include more streets. . Public Works Superintendent Winkel stated that he has talked to the City Engineer about this issue. He added that he was notified only last week of the unexpected MSA funds. ------..---- . Arden Hills Council 6 February 8, 1993 Malone expressed frustration that the information regarding unexpected MSA funds was not known earlier, in light of the fact that the City has already ordered a public hearing for March 8, 1993 on the 1993 Pavement Management Program. He suggested delaying the March 8 public hearing and requesting the City Engineer prepare documentation for an expanded 1993 program, and then reschedule a public hearing to handle the expanded program as one complete package. Council Ap1ikowski expressed concerns about postponing publ ic hearings that are already published, and the possibility that engineering work completed thus far might be wasted. Attorney Filla said that Council has the authority to postpone and readvertise public hearings if they so desire. Counci1member Hicks speculated that engineering work done thus far would not be wasted because it would be incorporated into an expanded program. Malone stated that since it is typical for some streets to be cut from the program after public hearings are held, he would propose the City Engineer expand the 1993 Pavement Management program to include about 20% more than can . actually be accomplished to allow for potential elimination of some streets prior to final approval. Mayor Sather commented that it may be efficient to process a revised, expanded 1993 program rather than have two separate processes for two smaller projects. Counci1member Hicks commented that the intent in getting the 1993 program prepared early in the year was to hopefully receive better bid prices early in the construction season. He realized, however, that perhaps bid prices might be better for one large project than two sma 11 projects. He said he had no strong preference as to whether the 1993 program should be expanded, but wanted to strive for the best possible bid prices. MOTION: Malone moved, seconded by Hicks, to: 1) Res cind the following Resolutions: Resolution No. 93-10 "Approving plans and Specifications and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids for 1993 Pavement Management Improvements" (this action was originally taken as part of the February 8, 1993 Consent Calendar), Resolution No. 93-08 . "Receiving The Feasibility Report And Ordering A Public Hearing On March 8, 1993 at 7:30 p.m. On The Improvement In The Matter Of The 1993 Pavement Maintenance Improvement" . Arden Hills Council 7 February 8, 1993 (this action was originally taken at January 25, 1993 Regular Council Meeting) , and Resolution No. 93 -0 9 "Ordering Preparation of plans And Specifications In The Matter Of The 1993 Pavement Maintenance Improvements" (this action was originally taken at January 25, 1993 Regular Council Meeting) ; and 2 ) Direct the City Engineer to prepare a revised 1993 Pavement Management Program Feasibility Report to include more streets, in light of the availability of unexpected MSA funding. Motion carried unanimously (4-0). Councilmember Malone directed staff to notify the City Engineer to prepare for about 20% more than can actually be accomplished in the 1993 program to allow for possible cuts. . BUDGET PLANNING Councilmember Malone asked if a budget document would be available soon for Council review. Accountant Post replied that he expected the document to be ready prior to the end of the month. CITY CHECKS Councilmember Malone asked if the checks now being used by the City could have some other identifying code other than reusable temporary check numbers because the check numbering sequence is confusing. Accountant Post agreed and said the check numbering sequence before Council this evening is unusual in that it represents the claims detail for both the 1/25/93 and 2/8/93 Council meetings. WATER TOWER LIGHTS Councilmember Malone reported that the light on the south side of the water tower is not operating. Public Works Superintendent said he would see that the light is replaced. COUNCILMEMBER TRAINING Councilmember Ap1ikowski reported that she has completed . Councilmember training offered through the Government Training Center and the League of Minnesota Cities. She thanked the City for the opportunity to attend the training stating she found it very helpful. ---------- --------- . Arden Hills Council 8 February 8, 1993 ARSENAL PROPERTY UPDATE Mayor Sather reported that he recently met with Ramsey County officials regarding pursuing joint use of the arsenal property. He stated that although it does not appear that needs coordinate, it may be possible and cost effective to share such items as sand/salt storage, maintenance space, etc. , and there is money available through the State to help facilitate these kinds of joint efforts. He provided an update as to what further steps are being taken to pursue the possibility of joint efforts. RESCHEDULE WORKSESSION DAY Mayor Sather requested Council consider changing the regular day for Council worksessions from the third Monday to the third Tuesday of every month, in order to accommodate a scheduling conflict he has. Council agreed to this change. MOTION: Malone moved, seconded by Hicks, to amend the 1993 City Meeting Calendar for the remainder of 1993 to reflect regular Council worksessions on the 3rd Tuesday of each . month rather than the 3rd Monday of each month. Motion carried unanimously (4-0). COUNCIL SEAT CAND IDATES Counci1member Malone asked how many candidates have applied for the unexpired term of former Councilmember Growe. Deputy Clerk Iago reported there are two candidates, the deadline for application has passed, and she understood discussion on this matter would take place at the next Council worksession. Counci1member Hicks asked if Council would like to invite the two candidates to the next Council worksession for interviewing purposes. Mayor Sather stated that he already has a strong preference to select the candidate who has a long history of service to the City. Council Ap1H;owski asked what process has traditionally been used to appoint a candidate to a vacant unexpired Council seat, stating that inviting the candidates for interviews would be a nice gesture. Sather said there is no tradition; that a variety of processes have been used in the past. Counci1member Hicks and Malone supported Sather's philosophy of preference for the candidate with a long history of . service to the City despite the fact that the other candidate may have good qualifications. . . . Arden Hills Council 9 February 8, 1993 Sather recommended the appointment of Dennis Probst to fill the unexpired term of former councilmember Growe effective the next Council worksession, February 16, 1993. MOTION: Malone moved, seconded by Ap1ikowski, to ratify the appointment of Dennis Probst to the unexpired term of former Councilmember Growe effective February 16, 1993. Motion carried unanimously (4-0). Council discussed how to replace Mr. Probst on the Planning Commission, both as a member and as Chairperson. Councilmember Hicks recalled that there is one application on file with the City from a citizen who has expressed interest in serving on the Planning Commission, and that applicant should be notified to see if they are still interested in the position. Council consensus was to seek Mr. Probst' recommendation with regard to a new Planning Commission Chairperson. ADJOURN . MOTION: Hicks moved, seconded by Malone, to adjourn the meeting at 8:31 p.m. Motion carried unanimously (4-0). Thomas R. Sather, Mayor Dorothy A. Person, Clerk Administrator NOTICE OF MEETINGS: REMINDER: Monday, February 15, 1993 is President's Day holiday. City Hall will be closed. The next Council worksession will be held Tuesday, February 16, 1993 at 4:30 p.m. The next regular Council meeting will be held February 22, 1993 at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall. . . CITY OF ARDEN HILLS RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 93-09 RESOLUTION APPOINTING DENNIS P. PROBST TO FILL COUNCIL VACANCY WHEREAS, a vacancy exists on the Arden Hills City council, due to the resignation of an elected Councilmember; and WHEREAS, the City Council received letters of application of qualified persons interested in serving in this capacity; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to fill the vacancy by appointment of an Arden Hills resident; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council hereby appoints DENNIS P. PROBST , to serve as councilmember of the city of Arden Hills, until the next City Election held on the first Tuesday, after the first Monday in November, 1994. PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS THIS 22ND DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1993. . THOMAS R. SATHER MAYOR ATTEST: DOROTHY A. PERSON CITY ADMINISTRATOR . -- --- CITY OF ARDEN HILLS RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA . RESOLUTION NO. 93-10 RESOLUTION REVISING WATER UTILITY RATES EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 1992 AND JANUARY 1, 1993 WHEREAS, City water utility rates have not been increased since July 1, 1987, and; WHEREAS, the Finance Committee has reviewed the water utility rate structure and determined that, since operating costs, as well as the cost of water purchased from st. Paul, have increased significantly since that time, an increase in rates to consumers is necessary to enable the utility to remain self-supporting, and; WHEREAS, the Finance Committee has recommended that the Council increase water rates to meet actual operating costs; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that effective April 1, 1992 and January 1, 1993, water utility rates be revised as follows: Water Rates will be increased from $1.27 per thousand qallons to $1.49 per thousand qallons effective April 1. 1992 and then be increased to $1.79 per thousand qallons effective January 1, 1993. Ouarterlv minimum charqes will be adiusted as follows: . Meter Size Old Ouarterlv Revised OuarterlY Minimum Charqe Minimum Charqe Eff 4/1/92 Eff 1/1/93 5j8inch $ 14.50 $ 17.95 $ 19.95 1 inch 28.75 34.95 39.95 1 1/2 inch 58.00 69.95 79.95 2 inch 87.00 99.95 124.95 3 inch 173.25 209.95 249.95 4 inch 260.00 309.95 369.95 6 inch 433.00 519.95 609.95 8 inch 866.25 1,029.95 1,229.95 10 inch 1,299.25 1,459.95 1,739.95 12 inch 1,732.50 2,059.95 2,449.95 The Standby rates will not be increased. The city will continue it's policy of having no minimum charge for senior and totally disabled citizens. Passed by the Arden Hills City Council this 22nd day of February, 1993. Thomas R. Sather, Mayor ATTEST . Dorothy A. Person City Administrator . CITY OF ARDEN RILLS RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 93-11 RESOLUTION REVISING SEWER UTILITY RATES EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 1992 AND JANUARY 1, 1993 WHEREAS, city sewer utility rates have not been increased since July 1, 1987, and WHEREAS, the Finance committee and city staff have reviewed the utility rate structure and has recommended that the Arden Hills city council increase sewer utility rates, and WHEREAS, this review has determined that the rate increase is necessary to enable the utility to remain self- supporting, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that effective April 1, 1992 and January 1, 1993, sewer utility rates be revised as follows: Class of User Old Rate Revised Rate Per Ouarter Per Ouarter Effective 7/1/87 Eft 4/1/92 Eff 1/1/93 . Residential $31.23 $39.95 $49.95 Senior Citizen/ $15.62 $19.95 $24.95 Totally Disabled All Others/1,OOO Gallons $1. 68 $ 2.09 $ 2.59 Passed by the Arden Hills city Council this 22nd day of February, 1993. Thomas R. Sather, Mayor ATTEST Dorothy A. Person city Administrator . --...-- . CITY OF ARDEN HILLS RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 93-12 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADDITION OF FULLTIME INTERMEDIATE CLERK POSITION WHEREAS, the city Administrator has reviewed council and Community expectations and needs and thus has resulted in staffing organizational changes with which the City council unanimously concurs; WHEREAS, these changes result in a high level of staff expectations and priorities; WHEREAS, the City Council unanimously recognizes the Administrator's abilities, commitment and foresightj WHEREAS FURTHER, the Council wishes to recognize it's full and unwavering support to the Administratorj NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the city Council of Arden Hills approve the addition of a fulltime permanent clerical position of intermediate level in . administration to assist in implementation of the City'S reorganization. Passed by the Arden Hills city Council this 22nd day of February, 1993. Thomas R. Sather, Mayor ATTEST Dorothy A. Person City Administrator . . . . CITY OF ARDEN HILLS MEHl!lANDlJM DATE: February 18, 1993 '1U: Dorothy Person, City ].mnini..trator :E'RCM: John T. Buckley, Parks , ReCreation Director ~: Weekly Report WINTER FROLICS ICE FISHING CXJNI'EST The Arden Hills Sportsman Club Fishing Contest was expanded to two days of events this year. Saturday, February 13 - Pancake Breakfast, Medallion Hunt, Family Sleigh Rides, Ice Skating, Chili Feed, an::i Bonfire/storytelling were scheduled. 40th Armual Kids Free Ice Fishing was scheduled for Sunday, February 14. On both days the weather was mild for winter and the sun was warm and bright. 'Ihe activities for both days were planned for families. Many families with yOl.IDg and older children, a=npani.ed by parents an::i grandparents, participated. . EstilIlated participation: Pancake Breakfast - 80 - 100 people MOOal.lion Hunt - 300 - 350 people Family Sleigh Rides - 150 - 200 people Chili Feed - 380 - 400 people Ice Skating on L3ke - 25 - 40 people Bonfire/storytelling - 40 - 50 people Ice Fishing Contest - 950 - 1,200 people The m:JSt: cammon feedback frcm many participants was: "'lhis is so :much fun. I hope this is scheduled every year. II Elq;lenses - Family Hay Rides $200.00 Bonfire/storytelling 175.00 straw Bails for Event 47.93 Film/Miscellaneoos Expense 11.57 Total : $434.50 Income - Family Hay Rides $ 98.00 Balance - (-$336.50) will cane fran the Park 1993 Budget. . . . , . - .' - .- - ---~..- '-t ~~- ,;::,., ,--, -",,~..-.- 0- ,,~~,. .............-. ." ...._ ...;...~;...__._..... ..'_'.h-..... _____...'._..._.," .- - ;;;SHOREVn:Wi: ;~RDEN'HILI "r-;,; I DI-:N'" 0.:15 GI<^MSTE IWAD " ~ ,', :",) S'l' PAUL I1N 5512G 11'1 vpmlOn...............yage 4 ....... "'ie,::',':"" Police Reports....Page 9 "'tV Sports...................Page 10 ;.'-<, t~<:: A Lillie Suburban Newspaper Volume 18, Number 16 Phone: 633-2777 Editorial. 633-0753 Want Ads. 63J..3846 FAX. 771-8800 Circulation Wed.. February 17, 1993 , , I , '~\ L,' ':\!4"'., "\\,J,rrr: , , - . . Fishergirls our.yeer-old Ellen Blaha 01 51. Paul, right, fished to the linish with sister Emily, nine, and Iriend Lea Bentzlin 01 Maplewood, lour, at the 40th annual kids' Ice fishing contest held on lake Johanna last weekend. Hundreds of families came out for the sunny Valentine's Day afternoon of fun. food, hot chocolate and prizes. The winter weekend activities Included a medallion hunt, pancake breakfast, family hayrides, chili feed, bonfire and more - all sponsored by VFW Post 2609, the Auxiliary and the Arden Hills Parks and Recreation Department. (Bulletin photo by Laura Towle)