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Home My WebLink AboutCCP 08-09-1993 AGENDA ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL MEETING . COUNCIL CHAMBERS MONDAY, AUGUST 9, 1993, 7:30 P.M. 7:30 pm 1. Call to order/roll call 7:30 pm 2. Agenda adoption 7:30 pm 3. Approval of minutes for meeting of July 26 7:31 pm 4. Consent Calendar a. Approve request for door-to-door solicitation from Citizens for a Better Environment. b. Approve request to correct minutes from May 10 Council meeting. c. Approve List of ClaimslPayroll. 7:31 pm 5. Public comments 7:35 pm 6. Unfinished and New Business A. Update - Steve Nelson, 3280 Sandeen Road - Sewer easement vacation and sewer reconnection/extension request. B. Request for refund of retail sales fee of $50.00 - Victor Scevers . 8:00 pm 7. Administrator Comments 8:05 pm 8. Council Comments 8:10 pm 9. Adjourn AUGUST MEETINGS SEPTEMBER MEETINGS August 9 - Council Meeting, 7:30 pm September 1 - Planning Comm, 7:30 pm August 11- Human Rights, 7:30 pm September 6 - HOLIDA YlLabor Day August 17- CC Worksession, 4:30 pm September 8 - Human Rights, 7:30 pm August 19- Public Saf/Wks, 7:30 pm September 13- Council Meeting, 7:30 pm August 26- Finance Comm, 7:30 pm September 16- Public Saf/Wks, 7:30 pm August 30- Council Meeting, 7:30 pm September 21- CC Worksession, 4:30 pm September 23- Finance Comm, 7:30 pm September 27- Council Meeting, 7:30 pm September 28- ParklRec Comm, 7:30 pm . ----- - -- AGENDA ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL MEETING . COUNCIL CHAMBERS MONDAY, AUGUST 9,1993,7:30 P.M. 7:30 pm 1. Call to order/roll call 7:30 pm 2. Agenda adoption 7:30 pm 3. Approval of minutes for meeting of July 26 7;31 pm 4. Consent Calendar a. Approve request for door-to-door solicitation from Citizens for a Better Environment. b. Approve request to correct minutes from May 10 Council meeting. c. Approve List of Claims/PayrolJ. 7;31 pm 5. Public comments 7:35 pm 6. Unfinished and New Business A. Update - Steve Nelson, 3280 Sandeen Road - Sewer easement vacation and sewer reconnection/extension request. B. Request for refund of retail sales fee of $50.00 - Victor Scevers . 8:00 pm 7. Administrator Comments 8:05 pm 8. Council Comments 8:10 pm 9. Adjourn AUGUST MEETINGS SEPTEMBER MEETINGS August 9 - Council Meeting, 7:30 pm September 1 - Planning Comm, 7;30 pm August 11- Human Rights, 7:30 pm September 6 - HOLIDA Y/Labor Day August 17- CC Worksession, 4:30 pm September 8 - Human Rights, 7:30 pm August 19- Public Saf/Wks, 7:30 pm September 13- Council Meeting, 7:30 pm August 26- Finance Comm, 7:30 pm September 16- Public Saf/Wks, 7:30 pm August 30- Council Meeting, 7:30 pm September 21- CC Worksession, 4:30 pm September 23- Finance Comm, 7:30 pm September 27- Council Meeting, 7:30 pm September 28- ParklRec Comm, 7:30 pm . , ,~1- ,;, CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA ""';,~ _ -----, t:l... , BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS~...' ,._~. ~:--;BERNlli R. BULLERT DINO GUERIN PRESIDENT ".' ., DIVISION MANAGERt 'I!:',General. Manager . JANICE RETTMAN:VICE PRES~.DENT. ...... i ROGER A. MOHROR ;. ." , ,,~!"~" "'""",..J CentralServlc8s J .'''- C{-TI ~,' S.USAN SCHMIDT ~':- . DAViD MORRIS':':"L;;, JAMES L. HAUGEN "t.~~~.;:~.~u ... ---.. - ...~~_. --;..):;;~1. ~~i:~GR.x,1 ,. L, .... _.,- . .' './ .,.... iJ.'JlI ..bO n..'II~"_' ,~,-; '- . ," _ ";.,;r_._- "'-.:'" _ , '~I :.'-<,:', - ....... ." - '. .. ' .' . IJ ;:-Mi~SI~~]PPI RIVER . ----.7;J;:AKES - .--.... TREAT~Et:lL"'00,J PUMPING . r:.~'"~~..~. Augus t 10, 1993 The Honorable Thomas Sather, Mayor - City of Arden Hills 1450 West Highway 96 Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112 Dear Mayor Sather: I'm writing you in regard to two subjects about your water supply from the Saint Paul Water Utility. The budget as submitted for 1994 includes a rate increase of 6 cents in the first step residential rates both in summer and in winter. There is no structural rate change. The budget and rate . increase will now be reviewed by the Board of Water Commissioners. You can use this number as a preliminary number on how your contract will be affected. A final Board recommendation to Council will be in October. The second issue I'm writing about is strategic planning. The Water Utility will be preparing a strategic plan. The initial phase will be a one-day session on September 23rd. The time and place will be determined at a later date. I believe it would be valuable for you to have a representative' at this session. If you can send someone, please send me a name by August 25th or call me at 298-4100. Sincerely, g i~y~ ,( j;.<-~t Bernie R. Bullert General Manager BRB/saj cc: Dorothy Person Clerk/Administrator 0 Ce.: T~r~ ~.../../.,.,..,.'~..7 F'YI-~ (.;,+4' ~ \",.;;fr>~ ~ 4TH FLOOR CITY HAll ANNEX-ST. PAUL. MINNESOTA 55102 , \~." . - v ,<;u-=--=-~0' '-~ ------- -103...- '. ".......>. /'f"T... .' ?^-. ~ . . . \~} "="" ..,. .' ~PoIuhon " _ CoomaI'qOrCf . PUBLIC MEETINGI . COM1\llENT SOUGHT The u.s. ~omeutaJ PrNcIiDaAcmq <E1'A) O<ld the MUm..... _ Coalnll . . I . Aceacr (MPCA) sed: hb6c Co.mea& aD a . Pn>posed CleoDup Plaa t.. 0p0nIlIe UBi'l a' NII!"'lII' Brip&oDIArde:a BiDs S P 1-4 Site. 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WHEREAS, The 1993 Legislature created a Joint property Tax Advisory Committee comprised of the Mayor of St. Paul, three City Council members, the Ramsey County Manager, three County Board members, and the Superintendent and three members of Independent School District *625, and WHEREAS, The Committee is to make recommendations for the efficient and effective use of property tax dollars, and WHEREAS, They are to identify trends and factors likely to be driving budget outcomes over the next five years with recommendations for how the jurisdictions should manage those . trends and factors to increase efficiency and effectiveness, and WHEREAS, They are to plan for the Joint Truth-in-Taxation hearing, which will be held on December 14, 1993, and WHEREAS, They are to identify by December 31 of each year, areas of the budget to be targeted in the coming year for joint review to improve services or achieve efficiency, and WHEREAS, The Committee is to agree by August 1 of each year, on the appropriate level of overall property tax levy for the three jurisdictions and publicly report such to the governing body of each jurisdiction for ratification or . modification by resolution; and WHEREAS, The Committee has conducted an initial review of . factors influencing increases in proposed levies for all three jurisdictions; and WHEREAS, Following are some of the levy drivers for the three jurisdictions: 1 ) St. Paul School District -- a change in State law that requires City taxpayers to contribute more to the district's general education budget (from 30.7% to 35.4%); an increase in student enrollment of more that 1000 pupils; increasing numbers of students with special needs, including learning disabilities and students who speak English as a second language. . 2 ) County -- growing demands for mental health, chemical and drug dependency programs; escalating costs for out-of-home placements for youth; increases in demand for criminal justice programs, including the need for constructing a new workhouse addition; and increases in wage and benefit settlements for County employees. 3 ) City -- wage and benefit increases for employees; and increased police and fire costs. WHEREAS, Estimated levy increases to finance existing and new programs are currently projected at 9.1% for the three . jurisdictions; Now, Therefore, Be It --..---- RESOLVED, That the Joint Property Tax Advisory Committee . for taxes payable in 1994, recommends that the overall property tax levy for the three jurisdictions not exceed 9.1% and encourages the three jurisdictions to seek ways to reduce their individual levies so that the total combined increase may be less than 9.1%; and Be It Further RESOLVED, That the members of the advisory committee agree to identify and jointly review proposals that will increase efficiency and effectiveness and reduce property tax increases in the coming years. . . . t <- . SAINT PAUL PIONEER PRESS FRIDAY. AUGUST 6.1993.. School officials defend:.. I -~ , -- proposed tax (Increase : MATTllEW G. DAVIS STAFF WRIWl raiSed by no more than 3 percent.: to 5 percent. ~: 5 But school board member Mary " t. Paul public school officials Thornton Phillips argued that an: On Thursday deleoded a proposed ulcreasing enrollment gives the' 14.8 percent property tax in- ktrict no other choice. . crease, saying anything less would "When children come into the not allow the schools to adequate- 001 dlstrict, they must. be ly educate a growing number 01 served:' she said. "We've conimit- . students. ted ourselves to excellence. Excel- The proposed school tax in- lence has a price. Ally number crease and smaller increases pro-f that approaches .3 to 5 says we posed by Ramsey County and the. may be doing things in St. Paul city mean property taxes would go: schools, but it's not excellence." :: . up by about 9.1 percent lor St The county's proposed tax in- : Paul residents. crease is 5.3 percent; the city's is The possible increase was made 4.4 percent. .:. . public last mooth during the first Scheihel said it is possihle the : meeting 01 the new Joint Property city eventually will approve a tax Tax Advisory Conimittee. The increase lower than the 4.4 per: committee met again Thursday cent now proposed. ." . . aod approved a resolution saying Though many olllcials at the.. the total tax impact will not be meeting Thursday called the 9.1:. more than the 9.1 percent. percent ligure unacceptable, no. St. Paul Mayor Jim Scheibel la- one except Rettman and Scheiber vored a resolution capping the to- estimated how mnch the total in,: tal tax increase at 8 percent, but crease- should be. . ::. he couldn't get a second lor his Rep. Howard Orenstein, DFL-S\,: motion. Paul. whose legislation created the . The resolution setting the 9.1 committee. said the group should-. percent limit has no binding legal have sought more public input be':":. power. but it is a benchmark lrom lore voting Thursday. = which the three taxing bodies will "1 think it was a slap in the face- prepare their budgets lor the com. to the public that there was noC. ing year. time allotted on the schedule foC St. Paul City Council Member public testimony." he said. "Thr Janice Rettman. 5th Ward, argued law requires public input, and thaI- vehemently against the resolution. input should have come before: . She said total taxes should be votes were taken. .... = - . - . CITY OF ARDEN HILlS MEMJRANDUM DATE: August 10, 1993 ill: Dorothy Person, City Administrator FROM:@ Terry Post, City A=untant ~: Real Property Fst:i1nated Market Value (EMIl) and Net Tax Caoacity INTe) Reductions-Update In =njunction with analyzin:)' preli1ninary property valuation information for the 1994 budget process, I have observed that the EMIl and NTe for real property =ntinues to decline for the City of Arden Hills. The followin:)' table summarizes this trend for the last three tax payable years (dollars in millions): 1992 1993 1994 EMIl $466.0020 $464.3719 $457.296 . - $ change -- ($1. 6301) ($7.0759) - % change - ( .35%) ( 1.52%) NTC 12.726235 12.096468 11. 450863 - $ change - ($.62977) ($.64561) - % change -- ( 4.95%) ( 5.34%) Of prilnary =ncern in interpretin:)' this data is the erosion of approx:i1nately $8,710,000 in market valuation in the last two (1993-1994) years. Of this net total decrease, commercial parcels have declined $20,260,900 in valuation. The decline is 19.5% of the 1992 conunercial EMIl payable base. This deterioration in =mnercial valuation results in IllOre of the tax burden bein:)' shifted to residential property. The followin:)' table shows how the relative Net Tax Capacity (NTe) mix is shiftin:)': 1993 1994 Residential % of total -- EMIl 63.18% 64.98% -- NTC 35.60% 37.78% Conunercial % of Total -- EMIl 20.18 % 18.34% -- NTC 35.89% 33.13% . . Page 2 EMV /NTC Meiro ObseJ:vations For 1994 preliminary J::udget purposes (assuming no material changes in personal property valuation, HACA aid, Fiscal Disparities, and having =P3X'able debt levies) two preliminary points can be made: l. To generate the same spread levy dollars as 1993, $1,390,370 (ie: a 0% increase in expenditures), the City's Net Capacity Rate would have to increase approxiJnately 5.34% (.14382 * 1.0534 = .15150). 2. Again, assuming the same spread levy dollars in 1994 as in 1993, residential property owners would pay approxi.nately 2.2% more ($30,600) in 1994 of the spread levy "pie" than they paid in 1993. TP/sl . . - . . > ~ 0 I- ::c WCf) (!:l a: CO >-~ ~ w z I-co (/) '<t I ~ (j) 0::<( (j) ..... w - - w wO:: > ::c (/) (/) 0...0: Cl - Z <( :;) Z O~ o 0 ~ ;g; ceO [gl o...() . - ~ ~ Cf) <( w () - ..J--.J > w W I , ...J a: <(~ I i I- 0 a: I !:: ::c <( WI ...J (/) w >- 10 (/) cez C'? :;) (j) (/) 0 W (j) ...J > ..... ...J w w ~O - ...J ::c ...J a: z > a.. _ 0:: w w ~ ..J<( o (/) 0 a: 0 a: W <( a: u.. l[g w ce (!:l z <( 0... ::c l() '<t C'? (\J T"" 0 ..... (\J () I I I- () a.. . . > oQ L0 ~ '7 W C0 --.J 0 W 0 W [['7 <(L[) Z CLL[) ~ 0 Of'- Wffi (/)- Z ...Jt:: 0 - ...JI- f- - -W f- Ia.. w CL Z...J ~ W<( (j) z CI) 0- 000 0_0: 0:0: 01-0 . <(I- z <: (,) cR _::>~ (/) L[) ~...J lL.:::> L() ~~~ 00 0 "'I-Z w 0') W ::J >-~ Z~ ~:::.::::O 00 w a:: (,) 1-........... -LD _ ...J f-OJ ...J <( u. f-OJ CO~O 0<( Wffi >!= C $: - CL 1:1: w!:!! 0 1-> 0: Z ..... <:w ~o: W 0 1-_", ~ Z ~I-o> C/) C/) 0> ~ C/) W ;:0 <(.0 0 C\I > 0: 0 O')~w ~Wc.. . CITY OF ARDEN HILLS . MEMORANDUM TO: Dorothy Person, city Administrator Arden Hills City Council FROM: Brian Fritsinger DATE: August 16, 1993 SUBJECT: Ryder Student Transportation services Ryder Student Transportation Services has submitted an application for a Special Use Permit/Variance to make improvements to its site. These improvements are primarily in response to the concerns expressed by neighboring residents. However, they also need to make some improvements to their fuel tanks to meet current environmental regulations. In reviewing the history of this property, the city has become aware of issues related to the use and zoning. In fact the efforts now under way with Ryder appear to stem from the complaints received from neighbors on the noise and . mud/dust issues. I understand that the Council is somewhat familiar with the issues involved in this case. The Council is also familiar with the area of our ordinance which discusses a business being an illegal or legal non-conforming use. 1. Non-conforminq Use It is agreed upon that Ryder is currently a legal non- conforming use. As a non-conforming use, the city's ordinance states that the intent of the City will not be to encourage its survival because of incompatibility with permitted uses in the zoning district in which it is located. As such, the ordinance also does not allow a non- conforming use to be enlarged, intensified, increased or extended to occupy a greater area of the lot on which it is now located. Attached you will find a letter from Mr. Filla on expanding a non-conforming use. The consensus of staff is that the City would be best served by amortizing the life of this use. In other words, encourage the closure of the non- conforming use (business) by providing them a . window of time, S years minimum, to cease operations. If the City believes that in the . Page Two Ryder Transport August 16, 1993 best interest of the community, the property should conform with the current ordinance, it should consider developing an amortization agreement. It may also interest the Council that this location has been a center for maintenance performance of Ryder rental vehicles. This is an illegal expansion of the operation and has been documented by the city within the past month. The Planner/Consultant had addressed this issue with Ryder and no response to this concern has been noted. Staff is currently investigating options for enforcement. 2. Rezoninq The City needs to decide if the highest and best use of the property is a bus terminal. The business does provide convenience and service to the school and city. Its location next to the freeway and school make it less desirable for single family homes. Staff would suggest that the property's only alternative use would be as multiple family housing. . If the city believes that this is the highest and best use of the property and that improvements to the site would make it more compatible with the surrounding land uses, it could consider rezoning. The property would be rezoned to a B-2 or B-3 district and the owner would be required to obtain a SUP to continue operating. The negative to this action is that the site is then opened up to any use permitted within that zoning designation. The Council should be aware that within the Comprehensive Plan, the Lane Use Plan identifies this property and neighboring properties as "industrial". 3. Variance Based on the assumption that the improvements are considered an expansion of the use, the city could consider granting a variance to Ryder. This is also detailed in Mr. Filla's letter. This variance could include granting all or just a portion of the request. As a non-conforming use, I would find it difficult to prove hardship for this request. . . Page Three Ryder Transport August 16, 1993 4. Miscellaneous As a side note, one of the issues facing this area is the lack of parking space for students and staff at Mounds View High School. If the Council were to consider amortizing Ryder, it may wish to investigate how or if the school district could work with Ryder on utilizing this parking area. Staff will be contacting the school to get some reaction to these options discussed above. SUMMARY In conclusion, the planning staff is in consensus that the city should look at an amortization of this use. However, there are a number of other issues which would warrant the consideration of the options listed above. Staff requests some additional input from the Council before proceeding with the request. . . ---------- . \hlr'fCII J: 1'<..'1 ('r'-;(\l1 PETERSON, 111() i\lidwC5f Federull:)uilding IcronlL'I'.I-'jlld ,0 Ea::;[ Filth Street Ildrlicl \ViI t Fr;1I~1 FRAM BERGMAN St P.:nd. Mi\ ,0;101-11<.)7 (~:.:IlJ1 i\. I)('f!!m:lli Il'l ~I 2lJ I-I'll)')'i eIOh"\1".ik'Oi'lillco ~:'1l:,~'(I..";]flG~,:VI~."'~"';1'1:*!I";'fIijjH.H1WI i(ll2-1 2:.::':;-1-;-;, facsimile C<.lf\' \\' Becker' ril110thv I. Ha-;<;l'!t" i\'\clvin ). Silver. 01 Counsel \lich,lCI 1'.ObL'rk' f'.ennt..'fh 1\,>\rncL:d,' July 30, 1993 Dorothy Person City Administrator City of Arden Hills 1450 West Highway 96 Arden Hills, MN 55112 HE: Ryder Bus Terminal Our File No.: 10460/930005 Dorothy: I have reviewed Mr. Bergly's correspondence of July 28, 1993. For purposes of discussion, I will assume that the City considers the Ryder Bus Terminal Site to be a legal nonconforming use. As a nonconforming use, it could not be expanded without the granting of a variance by the City Council. e I do not know if the site currently has an above ground fuel storage tank nor do I know the dimensions of any pump islands currently on site. If an above ground storage tank does not currently exist on the site, or if the above ground storage tank is substantially smaller than a 10,000 gallon tank, a new above ground storage tank would be an expansion of a nonconforming use. If the proposal is to substantially enlarge the pump islands, this would also be an expansion of a nonconforming use. If you have any questions, please contact me. Very truly yours, ~ , / ~-Z~/J . ~'..'.Fi11a JPF:bap ~ .. / / cc: John Bergly e . CONSULTING ENGINEERS . Maier Stewart & Associates Inc. August 17, 1993 File: 520-026-20 Ms. Dorothy Person City Administrator City of Arden Hills 1450 West Highway 96 Arden Hills, MN 55112 RE: ARDEN PLACE DRAINAGE PROJECT Dear Ms. Person: On August 5, 1993, Dan Winkel and I met with Mr. Ray Johnson and Mr. Dale Noyed regarding the Arden Place drainage issue. As you are aw.rre, the proposal for storm drainage from north of Arden Place to the lake requires an easement from Mr. Johnson and his neighbor. In our discussion, Mr. Johnson indicated a willingness to provide such an easement given five conditions. These conditions are as follows: 1. The City provide a legal format of an easement to be signed and recorded. . 2. A couple of trees on Mr. Johnson's property that may potentially be damaged by construction be removed as part of the project. 3. The City be required to get all necessary permits and approvals from agencies such as the DNR and Rice Creek Watershed. 4. The storm sewer line be cons~ructed. al~ the h' l? 12: l~ not outlet directly o~,i~;0' __ Johnson's property. J/ vILe.' t1,f:lij- . /; 'j/te, .;0: te-.. {/?.1$",yJ ;:~.. '1;./~ 5. ' ~ " .... "' "r' '5 -.e. ~--- The City committoassistiiZ inclea,ning"'of the channel should that become necessary In. the future. jJCc,d .d/I Cpd3J"j ~vU" , , In addition, Mr. Johnson would expect the City to make him whole relative to his out-of-pocket attorney costs which he has estimated to be $200-$300 at this point. These costs may be slightly higher if he utilizes his attorney for reviewing the easement document prior to executing it. At this point we have not made contact with Mr. Johnson's neighbor relative to their willingness to provide an easement. However, Mr. Johnson indicated he did not feel there would be any problem obtaining such an easement. We have reviewed the design from 1991 and have revised the construction cost estimate to reflect the extension of the line all the way to the lake and current pricing. Based on our review, we would estimate the construction cost at $20,000. Of course, the issue facing the City would be how to finance such an improvement. Mr. Noyed in our discussion indicated that Wally Bauer may be . willing to participate to some degree in the cost of the storm sewer outlet. 1959 SLOAN PLACE. SUITE 200. ST. PAUL. MINNESOTA 55117 612.774-6021 9800 SHELARD PARKWAY. SUITE 102. MINNEAPOLIS. MINNESOTA 55441 612.546-0432 . Equal Opportunity Employer . , . . Ms. Dorothy Person August 17, 1993 P.lge Two Other options the City has would be assessment to benefitted properties, utilization of the recently created Storm Water Utility Fund, or City funding. At this point, if the City Council desires to move forward with the project, we would recommend that staff be given direction to revise the plans, obtain the necessary permits and agency approvals, prepare the necessary easement documents, including contacting Mr. Johnson's neighbor, and, finally, if the Council desires to utilize assessments, prepare a brief updated feasibility study for the improvement. If you have any questions or comments regarding this, please call. Sincerely, MAIER STEWARr & ASSOCIATES, INC. ~~~ . Thrry J. Maurer, P.E. TIM:tp 026.1704.aug . . CITY 01i' 1\ROEN HILLS MEKIU\NDtlM mTE: August 18, 1993 ro:@ Dorothy Person, City Mministrator nICK: Terry Post, city 1\coountant SOBJD::T: Reduced Valuation of Cc:mnercial and Industrial Real Propertv in Arden Hills - nnn..ct on 1994 Budqet Process BACKGROUND 1993 marked the beginning of a negative trend for the City of Arden Hills. Est:iJnated Market Valuation (EMV) for Real Property declined from 1992. The decline was $1,630,100 or .35% of the 1992 base. Preliminary Real Property Vaulation figures from the County show a sharper decline ($8,705,700 or 1.87% of the 1993 base) for taxes payable in 1994. 1993 results also contained an un=mnon variance item related to market . valuation. 1993 General Fund =ent property tax receipts were reduced approxillately $23,000 in abatements paid out to commerical property amers that had successfully petitioned in court to have their property valuations reduced. INVESTIGATION /FINDlllGS Analysis of County Real Property Valuation records has revealed the following: / l. The 1994 decline in EMV is not evenly distributed between property classes. Residential EMV is up $3,787,000 (1.29% of 1993 base) while Commercial and Industrial is down $11,000,000 (6.87%). 2. Since the highest 1994 tax capacity class rate for commercialj industrial is 4. 60% and the highest rate for residential is 2.00%, each $1000 lost in commericaljindustrial valuation translates into $46 less tax capacity 1rIhereas $1000 less in residential valuation .would result in $20 less tax capacity. 3. The decline in EMV is not evenly distributed among neighboring communities (see attached "Prelim Real Property EMV-Arden Hills Corrparables" chart). It is interesting to note that Arden Hills is the only East Metro Community showing EMV declines in 1993 and 1994 as well as the only . city with a EMV decline in 1994. . Page 2 Valuation Memo INVFSI'IGATION (FINDINGS CON 'T 4. It is apparent that l:usinesses have become very aggressive in challenging real property valuations as determined by the Ramsey County Assessor. See the enclosed table which highlights representative valuation chan;es for taxes payable in 1993 am 1994. 5. In addition to reduced valuations affecting the City's next year net tax capacity base, successful petitioners are also entitled to repayment of tax overpayments in the petition year. 'Ihrough the date of this memo, estilnated abatement refund amounts have not been made available from Ramsey County . However, it can be stated that the City's 1993 October tax settlement will be less that the 1993 May tax settlement because of these pending abatements. 1994 BUCGEr IMPAcr l. The 1993 certified levy was $1,590,000. 'Ihis levy was applied against an adjusted total tax capacity of $10,552,328. Assuming that personal property, tax . increment, am fiscal disparity factors remain constant, prelilninary 1994 adjusted total tax capacity could be estimated at $9,979,000. '!his estilnate represents a 5.43% reduction in tax capacity compared to 1993. 2. The reduction in tax capacity results from two sources: a) . '!he legislatively driven reduction in property class rates (eg.: Commercial property had a 4.70% class rate in 1993 vs. a 4.60% class rate in 1994-a 2.13% reduction). In theory, this reduction is offset by higher 1994 HACA aid (a $18,395 increase per Department of Revenue intornation) . b) . '!he reduction in net EMV results in corresponding reduced net tax capacity. This reduction can be offset by reduced City Tax rates or by having individual property tax bill increases exceed the levy (spending) in=ease. c) . It should also be noted that reduced commerical property valuation causes residential property owners to shoulder an increasingly greater proportionate share of the overall property tax burden . . . Page 3 Valuation Memo 3. Budaet Scenarios: a). obiective - Hold 1994 property tax increases to 2.99%. Irnoact - Reduce 1994 Expendures in absolute terms by $67,942 over 1993 expenditures (4.3%). Calculations: $1,590,000 * .0543 :{$86,337 less higher HACA -r (18.3951 .... $67.942 b) . Obiective - Freeze 1994 expenditures at 1993 levels (0% increase). Irnoact - Property taxes would increase at least 7.3%. Calculations: 4.3 + 2.99 = 7.3+ c) . Obiective - Increase 1994 expenditures by 2.99%. Irnoact - Property taxes would increase by at least 10.3%. .. . Calculations: 1,590,000 * .0299 = 47,541 3.0 + Net Capacity Shortfall 67.942 L.11 115.483 10.3 ~ 1994 BUCGEI' OPI'IONS / ALTERNATIVES / S'l'RA'I'El3IES 1- 1994 Debt Service Levies could drop from $108,528 in 1993 to a nriILUmnn of $40,000 in 1994 (Aerial Platform Truck $13,932, Certificate of Indebtedness #1 $26,068). Is this potential drop of $68,528 an opportunity to contract spending due to decreasing revenues? Or are future capital expenditure needs (fire equipment, facility lease payments, etc...) so strong that maintaining or even increaSing debt levies is the most prudent action? 2. 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PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT TO: Dorothy Person, City Administrator Arden Hills CitY~Cil FROM: Brian Fritsinger DATE: August 18, 1993 SUBJECT: Recommendation: Case #93-11, George's Garden, 1371 Eide Circle - SUP RECOMMENDATION: The Planning commission unanimously recommended the approval of the Special Use Permit for George's Garden (Case #93-11) with the following conditions: 1. Parking be limited to a minimum of two spaces in the driveway to reduce on-street parking. 2. All signage needs to be approved through the City's sign ordinance/permit process. Directional signs located on Hamline Avenue need to be removed. 3. All sales/cash transactions are to occur within the primary structure located on the site. (home/garage) . 4. Any City/County/state business licenses be secured. 5. Sales be limited to perennial and related plants. (No woody type plants like trees or shrubs.) 6. No accessory structure be added for the use of the nursery (ie: greenhouse) . 7. The Special Use Permit will be subject to review if the above conditions are not met, other concerns are observed, or a change in ownership occurs. BACKGROUND: This property is currently located within an R-l zoning district. Arden Hills zoning ordinance requires that a nursery operating in an R-l District secure a special use permit. George's Garden has been in operation for approximately four years at its current location. It consists of the planting, growing and retail sales of perennial flowers and other plants. As a disabled individual, Mr. Weiss's doctor encouraged him to undertake this activity several years ago. It has gro~n from a hobby to a part-time business with gross sales of $5,000. This action is in front of the City Council as a result of staff's efforts to enforce our current zoning ordinance. Our primary concern is the safety issues which arise from neighborhood businesses. No complaints from neighbors have been received. In our general review of local businesses, we found . that George's Garden did not have a special use permit. A similar business will also be seeking a SUP at a future meeting. Page Two . George's Garden August 18, 1993 PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS A public hearing was held by the Planning Commission on this application and the only public comment received was favorable. The only concern identified by the Commission was on-street parking. The Commission incorporated this concern into its motion. EXISTING CONDITIONS l. OPERATIONS The business currently operates during the spring and summer months (April-September). The bulk of potted perennial sales takes place in May and June. The remainder of the summer sales consists primarily of digging plants and peony sales in September. 2. SIGNS The applicant has no business or sales signs located on the property. The ordinance would allow the business . one identification sign. A directional sign is located on the public right-of-way of Hamline Avenue. This is in violation of Section V, E of the Arden Hills sign ordinance. Signs in conjunction with a home business and any sign located within the public right- of-way are prohibited. 3 . PARKING/TRAFFIC One parking space is maintained in the driveway at all times. On-street parking consists of 3-4 spaces within the Cul-de-sac. The applicant states that over the last year's season, an average of 2 2/3 cars per day were present. The maximum per day was expressed to be four. The zoning ordinance does not specify the required amount of park~ng for a nursery. 4. HOME OCCUPATION Home occupations are allowed by a special use permit if they meet the conditions for home occupations listed in Section VI(B,3) and Section VIII(D,3). This business must also comply with those conditions necessary for a Class II Special Accessory Home Occupation. Staff . believes that this business meets all of these requirements. . CITY OF ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT TO: Dorothy Person, City Administrator Arden Hills Ci~ncil FROM: Brian Fritsinq ~ DATE: AUgust 18, 1993 SUBJECT: Recommendation: Case #93-13, Ned , Julie VanHamm, 1448 Indian Oaks Trail - Front Yard Variance RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission unanimously recommends approval of a 5 foot front yard variance for 1448 Indian Oaks Trail. The consultant/planner had recommended to the Planning Commission a 2 foot variance to the front yard setback. BACKGROUND: . The applicant requested a variance to allow construction of a 6 foot wide roofed deck or open porch across the main portion of the house (43.5 feet long). The house is at the end of a cul-de- sac with the actual setback to the house varying from 38.5' on the south, 38' at the nearest point and 43' on the north end. The provision of the ordinance which would apply in this case is section VI,c,2,a, Permitted Encroachments (to the minimum requirements). A 3 foot encroachment into a required yard is allowed for eaves, cantilevered areas, cornices, canopies, awnings, decks, balconies, steps, ramps, fire escapes and chimneys, if they are part of the principal structure. The variance requested would therefore be 5 feet (the difference between the required setback of 40' and the least actual setback to the house, minus 6 feet, plus 3 feet for the allowable encroachment) . The consultant/planner concluded that none of the lot configuration conditions required by the ordinance for approval of a variance were found to exist' on the property. Some of the issues presented by the applicant (environmental, safety and reasonableness) are supported by the intent and purpose of the Zoning Ordinance, however, they do not meet the requirements for granting a variance. In visiting the site to study the drainage concern, the staff did not find a situation that reflected a . great deal of run-off entering the VanHamm property. . . Page Two VanHamm August 18, 1993 GROUNDS FOR VARIANCE PER ZONING ORDINANCE 1. The variance procedure in the Zoning Ordinance (Section VIII, D, 4) has several conditions regarding the configuration of a parcel that must exist in order to grant a variance. a. The condition shall not have been created by the landowner. b. The shape, dimensions or unusual terrain of a lot do not allow reasonable development that would be permitted on a similar sized lot in the same district that does not have unusual conditions. c. Economic conditions alone shall not be grounds for a variance. d. The variance, if granted, shall not impair the . health, safety, comfort and general welfare of the public. e. The variance shall not be contrary to the intent and purpose of the Comprehensive Plan, Official Map, or this or any other Ordinance of the city. APPLICANTS STATEMENT The applicant indicates that the variance is needed to: 1. Provide a covered entrance. 2. It would improve the aesthetic value of the home. 3. It would keep water from entering the basement. 4. The concrete steps are pulling away from the house and need to be replaced. 5. The addition of the entry deck will enhance the value of the house as well as the value of the adjoining homes. 6. The home is on the circle end of the cul-de-sac so the addition will not extend into the uniform front yard situation found on straight streets. 7. The plans are supported by all neighbors on the cul-de- sac turnaround. . . . . Pag!? Three VanHamm August 18, 1993 COMMISSION COMMENTS The Planning commission supported the claims made by the Van Hamms and neighbors who were present at the meeting for the following reasons: 1. The hardship of drainage from the street into the front yard causing run-off problems. 2. The safety issue with the existing sidewalk and no railings at the entry. 3 . The location of the house is at the end of the cul-de-sac so there is no front yard alignment issue with the neighboring houses. 4. Reasonable variance request. The neighbors totally support this request as the renovation of the house would improve . the value of the neighborhood. No adverse affect on anyone. . -- --- , ~; .' CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA '<'~,----, t~~~~.t~:- ~,~~>, BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS'_',,_ . '~.~ fE=-7~ DIND GUERIN PRESIDENT . ',' " DIVISION MANAGERS JANICE RETTMAN:VICE PRESIDENT i ROGER A. MOHROR :.:. ..i .J ~ i " -... ;. . ;;.4 Central Services ... "'- ri'T" .,...... :-~ -.'" -. :"i"\ . -O':,::::;':~~ '1 ?~ _ --...:lI't-i '" l ; ! .S.USAN SCHMIDT ,-., DAVID MORRIS ~.,..., JAMES L. HAUGEN .-- . ,',).;., ,~*~ Production ,'_' t-.'fI'fI1~'~~~..;..;.:;.~k"~,~'" .. ~;.,-........_'-~ ~.,'...' -"'-~ .-'-., L":" -' 1 ,;~~~~'II i -'-'Mi~SIIl~,~PPI R:VER /' '/'.. .' , - ---,,,", ~ -'- ,,,/': - ,:. ~-' 'OJ r"!-"r- . ,.---,- - - _.~.i:;,~~'~ TREATf.i~,.~.-'i;!.;;j -- ~--. :;~KES - PUMPING I _.....~~~?:~=c ~ August 10, 1993 The Honorable Thomas Sather, Mayor - City of Arden Hills 1450 West Highway 96 Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112 Dear Mayor Sather: r'm writing you in regard to two subjects about your water supply from the Saint Paul Water Util ity. The budget as submitted for 1994 includes a rate increase of 6 cents in the first step residential rates both in summer and in winter. There is no structural rate change. The budget and rate . increase wi 11 now be reviewed by the Board of Water Commissioners, You can use this number as a preliminary number on how your contract will be affected. A final Board recommendation to Council will be in October. 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WHEREAS, The 1993 Legislature created a Joint property Tax Advisory Committee comprised of the Mayor of St. Paul, three City Council members, the Ramsey County Manager, three County Board members, and the Superintendent and three members of Independent School District *625, and WHEREAS, The Committee is to make recommendations for the efficient and effective use of property tax dollars, and WHEREAS, They are to identify trends and factors likely to be driving budget outcomes over the next five years with recommendations for how the jurisdictions should manage those . trends and factors to increase efficiency and effectiveness, and WHEREAS, They are to plan for the Joint Truth-in-Taxation hearing, which will be held on December 14, 1993, and WHEREAS, They are to identify by December 31 of each year, areas of the budget to be targeted in the coming year for joint review to improve services or achieve efficiency, and WHEREAS, The Committee is to agree by August 1 of each year, on the appropriate level of overall property tax levy for the three jurisdictions and publicly report such to the governing body of each jurisdiction for ratification or . modification by resolution; and WHEREAS, The Committee has conducted an initial review of . factors influencing increases in proposed levies for all three jurisdictions; and WHEREAS, Following are some of the levy drivers for the three jurisdictions: 1 ) St. Paul School District -- a change in State law that requires City taxpayers to contribute more to the district's general education budget (from 30.7% to 35.4%); an increase in student enrollment of more that 1000 pupils; increasing numbers of students with special needs, including learning disabilities and students who speak English as a second language. . 2 ) County -- growing demands for mental health, chemical and drug dependency programs, escalating costs for out-of-home placements for youth, increases in demand for criminal justice programs, including the need for constructing a new workhouse addition; and increases in wage and benefit settlements for County employees. 3 ) City -- wage and benefit increases for employees; and increased police and fire costs. WHEREAS, Estimated levy increases to finance existing and new programs are currently projected at 9.1% for the three jurisdictions; Now, Therefore, Be It . ----_..._----~- RESOLVED, That the Joint Property Tax Advisory Committee . for taxes payable in 1994, recommends that the overall property tax levy for the three jurisdictions not exceed 9.1% and encourages the three jurisdictions to seek ways to reduce their individual levies so that the total combined increase may be less than 9.1%; and Be It Further RESOLVED, That the members of the advisory committee agree to identify and jointly review proposals that will increase efficiency and effectiveness and reduce property tax increases in the coming years. . . < . SAINT PAUL PIONEER PRESS FRIDAY. AUGUST 6. 1993: School officials defend:. l ....' , -- proposed tax (Increase : MATTlfEW G. DAVIS STAFF WRrTER raised by no more than 3 percent : to 5 percent . .-;: S But scllool board member Mary . t Paul public school officials Thornton Phillips argued thaf an : on Thursday defended a proposed iIlcreasing enrollment gives the : 14.8 percent property tax in- met no other choice. . crease, saying anything less would "When children come into the not allow the scllools to adequate- 001 district, they must.. be ly educate a growing number of served." she said. "We've conimit- . students. ted ourselves to excellence. Excel- The proposed school tax in. lence has a price. Any number crease and smaller increases pro- that approaches '3 to 5 says we posed by Ramsey County and the may be doing things in St Paul city mean property taxes would go: schools, but it's not excellence.";'- _ up by ahout 9.1 percent for Sl The county's proposed tax. in- : Paul residents. : crease is 5.3 percent; the city's is . The possihle increase was made 4.4 percent. ;.. . puhlic last month during the first Scheibel said it is possihle the : meeting of the new Joint Property city eventually will approve a tax Tax Advisory Committee. The increase lower than the 4.4 per- .committee met again Thursday cent now proposed. '-" . and approved a resolution saying Though many officials at the. the total tax impact will not be meeting Thursday called the 9.1:. more than the 9.1 percent. percent figure unacceptable, no- St Paul Mayor Jim Scheibel fa- one except Rettman and Scheiber vored a resolution capping the to- estimated how much the total m< tal tax increase at 8 percent, but creas.. should be. . :. he couldn't get a second for his Rep. Howard Orenstein, DFL-Sl" motion. Paul, whose legislation created the~ The resolution setting the 9.1 committee. said the group should-.. percent limit has no hinding legal have sought more public input h.,..:.:. power, hut it is a benchmark from fore voting Thursday. ::: which the three taxing bodies will "1 think it was a slap in the face- prepare their budgets for the com- to the public that there was nOC. ing year. time allotted on the sclledule fnC SI. Paul City Council Member public testimony," he said. "T~ Janice Rettman. 5th Ward. argued law requires public input, and that- . vehemently against the resolution. input should have come before: , She said total taxes should be vutes were taken." :':.. ::: - . . CITY OF ARDEN HILLS MEH:llANOOM DATE : August 18, 1993 ro:@ Dorothy Person, City ]ld1'niniRtrator FRCH: Terry Post, city .l\CCOUntant SUBJECT: Reduced valuation of ccmnercial and Industrial Real Property in Arden Hills - Tlnn;o"j- on 1994 B1ldr.1et Process BACKGROUND 1993 marked the beginning of a negative trend for the city of Arden Hills. Estbnated Market Valuation (EMV) for Real Property declined from 1992. The decline was $1,630,100 or .35% of the 1992 base. Preliminary Real Property Vaulation figures from the County sha;v a sharper decline ($8,705,700 or 1.87% of the 1993 base) for taxes payable in 1994. 1993 results also contained an uncommon variance item related to market . valuation. 1993 General Fund =rent property tax receipts were reduced approximately $23,000 in abatements paid out to connnerical property owners that had suo::essfully petitioned in court to have their property valuations reduced. INVESTIGATION IFINDlNGS Analysis of County Real Property Valuation records has revealed the following: - l. The 1994 decline in EMV is not evenly distributed between property classes. Residential EMV is up $3,787,000 (1.29% of 1993 base) while Commercial and Industrial is down $11,000,000 (6.87%). 2. since the highest 1994 tax capacity class rate for corrnnercialj industrial is 4.60% and the highest rate for residential is 2.00%, each $1000 lost in corrnnericaljindustrial valuation translates into $46 less tax capacity whereas $1000 less in residential valuation would result in $20 less tax capacity. 3. The decline in EMV is not evenly distributed among neighboring =rnmunities (see attached "Prelim Real Property EMV-Arden Hills Camparables" chart). It is interesting to note that Arden Hills is the only East Metro connnunity showing EMV declines in 1993 and 1994 as well as the only city with a EMV decline in 1994. . . Page 2 Valuation Memo DlVESTIGATION (FINDINGS CON 'T 4. It is apparent that businesses have become very aggressive in challengin:J real property valuations as determined by the Ramsey County As!;~sor. See the enclosed table which highlights representative valuation changes for taxes payable in 1993 and 1994. 5. In addition to reduced valuations affectin:J the City's next year net tax capacity base, successful petitioners are also entitled to repayment of tax overpayments in the petition year. 'Ihrough the date of this memo, est:i1nated abatement refund amounts have not been made available from Ramsey County . However, it can be stated that the city's 1993 October tax settlement will be less that the 1993 May tax settlement because of these pendin:J abatements. 1994 BUIXiEI' ll1PACT L The 1993 certified levy was $1,590,000. This levy was applied against an adjusted total tax capacity Qf $10,552,328. Assuming that personal property, tax . increment, and fiscal disparity factors remain constant, prelilninary 1994 adjusted total tax capacity could be estimated at $9,979,000. This estimate represents a 5.43% reduction in tax capacity coropared to 1993. 2. 'Il1e reduction in tax capacity results from two sources: a) . '!he legislatively driven reduction in property class rates (eg.: Commercial property had a 4.70% class rate in 1993 vs. a 4.60% class rate in 1994-a 2.13% reduction). In theory, this reduction is offset by higher 1994 HACA aid (a $18,395 increase per Department of Revenue information) . b). 'Il1e reduction in net EMV results in corresponding reduced net tax capacity. 'lhis reduction can be offset by reduced City Tax rates or by havin:J individual property tax bill increases exceed the levy (spen<:iin:J) increase. c) . It should also be noted that reduced cornmerical property valuation causes residential property owners to shoulder an increasin:Jly greater proportionate share of the overall property tax burden . . . Page 3 Valuation Memo 3. Bl1nnet SCenarios: a). obiective - Hold 1994 property tax increases to 2.99%. Illlcact - Reduce 1994 Experxl:ures in absolute terms by $67,942 over 1993 expenditures (4.3%). Calculations: $1,590,000 * .0543 = $86,337 Less higher HACA 118.395) $67,942 b) . Obiective - Freeze 1994 expenditures at 1993 levels (0% increase). Illlcact - Property taxes would increase at least 7.3%. Calculations : 4.3 + 2.99 = 7.3+ c) . Obiective - Increase 1994 expenditures by 2.99%. Illlcact - Property taxes would increase by at least 10.3%. ,. . calculations: 1,590,000 * .0299 = 47,541 3.0 + Net Capacity Shortfall 67.942 7.3% 115,483 ~ 1994 BUDGE!' OPI'IONS/ALTERNATIVES/SI'RATEXiIES 1- 1994 Debt Service Levies could drop from $108,528 in 1993 to a minimum of $40,000 in 1994 (Aerial Platform Truck $13,932, Certificate of Indebtedness #1 $26, 068) . Is this potential drop of $68,528 an opportunity to contract spending due to decreasing revenues? or are future capital expenditure needs (fire equipment, facility lease payments, etc...) so strong that maintaining or even increasing debt levies is the most prudent action? 2. Is there a preference alOClng Mayor or Council to focus on property tax o;ercentage increases = on expenditure percentage increases? 3. Is there a story to tell that the City's =unercial tax base is shrinking and, to deliver the same level of services, homeowners .will be asked to pay a higher proportionate share than they have in the past? 4. How would significant expenditure reductions :i.l!Ipact accomplishment of long range goal objectives? v . 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[III .:." ,>,-;: '" "N, ':';" ,.>:<. ~? ~W: ,." :.,.:., ::\~i lt~: . n wr " - . . . ---- - - - . CITY' OF ARDEN HILLS MEMJRANDUM DATE: August 10, 1993 TO: Dorothy Person, City Administrator FRCXoI:@ Terry Post, City A=untant SOBJECr : Real Prooertv Estimated Market Value (EMIl) and Net Tax Capacitv (NTCl Reductions-Uodate In conjunction with analyzing preliminary property valuation infonnation for the 1994 budget process, I have observed that the EMIl and NTC for real property continues to decline for the city of Arden Hills. '!he following table summarizes this trend for the last three tax payable years (dollars in millions) : 1992 1993 1994 EMV $466.0020 $464.3719 $457.296 . - $ change - ($1. 6301) ($7.0759) - % change - ( .35%) ( 1.52%) NI'C 12.726235 12.096468 11.450863 - $ change - ($.62977) ($.64561) - % change - ( 4.95%) ( 5.34%) Of pri1nary concern in interpreting this data is the erosion of approximately $8,710,000 in market valuation in the last two (1993-1994) years. Of this net total decrease, commercial parcels have declined $20,260,900 in valuation. '!he decline is 19.5% of the 1992 commercial EMV payable base. This deterioration in commercial valuation results in IOOre of the tax burden being shifted to residential property. The following table shows how the relative Net Tax Capacity (NTC) mix is shifting: 1993 1994 Residential % of total -- EMIl 63.18% 64.98% -- NTC 35.60% 37.78% Commercial % of Total -- EMIl 20.18 % 18.34% - NTC 35.89% 33.13% . . Page 2 EMIT INTC Memo Observations For 1994 preliminary budget purposes (assuming no material changes in personal property valuation, HACA aid, Fiscal Disparities, and having comparable debt levies) two preliminary points can be made: l. To generate the ~ spread levy dollars as 1993, $1,390,370 (ie: a 0% increase in expenlitures), the City's Net Capacity Rate would have to increase approxilnately 5.34% (. 14382 * 1.0534 = .15150). 2. Again, assuming the same spread levy dollars in 1994 as in 1993, residential property owners would pay approximately 2.2% more ($30,600) in 1994 of the spread levy "pie" than they paid in 1993. TP/sl . . --------- . . > ~ 0 ..... :J: WC/) (.!) a: m >-~ 3 w Z I en ...-m '<t I ~ Ol a::<( Ol ..... W - - w Wa: > J: (LO: en (/J c - z <( ~ z 02 o c 2 :;; 0::0 ruB (Lo I , ~ 3 I . C/) <( W a - -1-1 > w w <(::::! -l a: a: ..... 0 !:: :J: <( w WI -l en >- 10 en o::z I C') ~ Ol en 0 W Ol -l > ..... -l W W ~O I - -l :J: -l a: z > c.. _ a: W W 2 -1<( c en 0 a: 0 a: W <( a: u. 10 W 0:: (.!) z <( (L :J: LO '<t C') C\J T"" 0 ..... C\J a I I ..... a c.. . to . CITY OF ARDEN HILLS MEMORANDUM TO: Dorothy Person, city Administrator Arden Hills city council FROM: Brian Fritsinger DATE: AUgust 16, 1993 SUBJECT: Ryder Student Transportation services Ryder Student Transportation Services has submitted an application for a Special Use Permit/Variance to make improvements to its site. These improvements are primarily in response to the concerns expressed by neighboring residents. However, they also need to make some improvements to their fuel tanks to meet current environmental regulations. In reviewing the history of this property, the City has become aware of issues related to the use and zoning. In fact the efforts now under way with Ryder appear to stem from the complaints received from neighbors on the noise and . mud/dust issues. I understand that the Council is somewhat familiar with the issues involved in this case. The Council is also familiar with the area of our ordinance which discusses a business being an illegal or legal non-conforming use. 1. Non-conforminq Use It is agreed upon that Ryder is currently a legal non- conforming use. As a non-conforming use, the City's ordinance states that the intent of the City will not be to encourage its survival because of incompatibility with permitted uses in the zoning district in which it is located. As such, the ordinance also does not allow a non- conforming use to be enlarged, intensified, increased or extended to occupy a greater area of the lot on which it is now located. Attached you will find a letter from Mr. Filla on expanding a non-conforming use. The consensus of staff is that the city would be best served by amortizing the life of this use. In other words, encourage the closure of the non- conforming use (business) by providing them a . window of time, 5 years minimum, to cease operations. If the City believes that in the . Page Two Ryder Transport August 16, 1993 best interest of the community, the property should conform with the current ordinance, it should consider developing an amortization agreement. It may also interest the Council that this location has been a center for maintenance performance of Ryder rental vehicles. This is an illegal expansion of the operation and has been documented by the City within the past month. The Planner/Consultant had addressed this issue with Ryder and no response to this concern has been noted. Staff is currently investigating options for enforcement. 2. Rezoninq The city needs to decide if the highest and best use of the property is a bus terminal. The business does provide convenience and service to the school and city. Its location next to the freeway and school make it less desirable for single family homes. Staff would suggest that the property's only alternative use would be as multiple family housing. . If the city believes that this is the highest and best use of the property and that improvements to the site would make it more compatible with the surrounding land uses, it could consider rezoning. The property would be rezoned to a B-2 or B-3 district and the owner would be required to obtain a SUP to continue operating. The negative to this action is that the site is then opened up to any use permitted within that zoning designation. The Council should be aware that within the Comprehensive Plan, the Lane Use Plan identifies this property and neighboring properties as "industrial". 3 . Variance Based on the assumption that the improvements are considered an expansion of the use, the City could consider granting a variance to Ryder. This is also detailed in Mr. Filla's letter. This variance could include granting all or just a portion of the request. As a non-conforming use, I would find it difficult to prove hardship for this request. . . Page Three Ryder Transport August 16, 1993 4. Miscellaneous As a side note, one of the issues facing this area is the lack of parking space for students and staff at Mounds View High School. If the Council were to consider amortizing Ryder, it may wish to investigate how or if the school district could work with Ryder on utilizing this parking area. Staff will be contacting the school to get some reaction to these options discussed above. SUMMARY In conclusion, the planning staff is in consensus that the City should look at an amortization of this use. However, there are a number of other issues which would warrant the consideration of the options listed above. Staff requests some additional input from the Council before proceeding with the request. . . \\,lrtCIl E I'C!l'r"Or1 PETERSON. WI) \lid\\c"" Feder.J1 Building klome P Fill;] 'i0 EJst Fifth Street D"niL'1 \Virt Fl,Wr FRAM BERGMAN 51. PJlll. :\-IN ,)'iIOH 197 L;k'IlII\, f)<:I'g:lld!1 ioI212111-1'iQ')') lohn Michaell\\iiil'l j ~_:j >'I1 ,;] :;.1 ~t;.:';].. "1J !'It !~WfJ"';)!I:iW';'" ~""'J)!!~!I'.llI iliIiU~ll Illl21 '2:!g-i7"d fJcsimile .l~arv \V Beckcl" lirllolhv I. H.J,>sL'n" ,\le!Yinj, Silver. 01 Counsel .\\;Ch,l(:'1 T Obclk i-.:ennelh i\_ ,\mcbhl JUly 30, 1993 Dorothy Person City Administrator City of Arden Hills 1450 West Highway 96 Arden Hills, MN 55112 RE: Ryder Bus Terminal Our File No.: 10460/930005 Dorothy: I have reviewed Mr. Bergly's correspondence of July 28, 1993. For purposes of discussion, I will assume that the City considers the Ryder Bus Terminal Site to be a legal nonconforming use. As a nonconforming use, it could not be expanded without the granting of a variance by the City Council. . I do not know if the site currently has an above ground fuel storage tank nor do I know the dimensions of any pump islands currently on site. If an above ground storage tank does not currently exist on the site, or if the above ground storage tank is substantially smaller than a 10,000 gallon tank, a new above ground storage tank would be an expansion of a nonconforming use. If the proposal is to substantially enlarge the pump islands, this would also be an expansion of a nonconforming use. If you have any questions, please contact me. Very truly yours, ~i ./ JPF:bap ~ cc: John Bergly . "'.!", .]'\,.., . CITY OF ARDEN H:II.U3 MIHJlWlOOM IllI1'E : ~ 27, 1993 TO: Dorothy Person, City 1\dmi.nist.rator FIlCH: Tarry Post, City Accountant SUBJECT: 1994 Budcret Proc:ess-Sianificant General FUnd (101) Revenue/ExDenditure Chancres. A. REVENUE: 1. Property Taxes - 1993 Est:ilnate assumes a $62,500 reduction for pending valuation abatements. 2. Licenses - 1994 proposed license revenue reduced because of "Charley Chung/Great Lakes" business failure. 3. Misc. Receipts - 1994 proposed substantially reduced because of reduced asset sales. . B. EXPENDITURES : 1. Mavor & Council - 1993 est:ilnate assumes $9,000 in IRA Fees (only $2,000 was tudgeted) . - 1994 proPJSal has a training expense in=ease of $1,000 for Council and Conuni tte members. 2. Elections - None scheduled in 1993; two in 1994. 3. Administrative Office - 1993 est:ilnate includes $28,940 in costs related to fonner Park Director severance pay. - 1993 est:ilnate includes unbudgeted headcount in=ease for Intermediate Clerk (approx. $10,175) - 1994 proPJSal includes $11,000 in Capital for purchase of four (4) PC Workstations, Laser Printer, and Multi-user Software. 4. I.eqal - 1993 est:ilnate includes $26,700 in unbudgeted costs relating to the Oak Grove settlement. . - 1994 proposed City Attorney Fees will J::e 95% of 1993 budget. . Page 'IWo 1994 Budget Me1ro 5. Plannina & Zorrim" - 1993 estimate and 1994 proposed assumes the Connnunity Planning Coordinator will cause an approximate 50% reduction in fees billed by the City Planner. - 1994 proposed assumes a $2,700 increase in Training/Conferences (from $300 to $3(000). 6. Street Maintenance - 1994 proposed ass\.mleS an in=eased financial commitment to the Pavement Management Program from $105,000 to $180,000, with $45,000 of the in=ease "funded" by usage of MSA Maintenance monies. - 1994 proposed Public Works labor allocation is reduced by 1% (26% to 25%) to reflect Street Sweeping being a service of the SUrface Water Management utility. - 1994 proposed capital is down $53,070 from 1993 estimate. . 7. storm Sewer - It is assumed that the rraintenance costs in this department will move to the storm Water Management utility in 1994. 8. SUmmer Playqound & Skatina Rinks - Essentially status quo from 1993 although, rinks has $1,000 more in rink attendant costs that reflect increased planned hours of operation in 1994 (ie: open holidays and "school off" days). 9. Park Maintenance - Estirnated 1993 has $7,075 in paid vacation and sick pay benefits for a terminated employee. - Proposed 1994 assumes Park Maintenance Labor costs formerly charged to the Park Fund (227) will now reside in this department (2% salary irrpact). - Proposed 1994 assumes a shift in spending from capital to refurbishing the Perry Park 'parking lot (approx. $12k). SUMMARY At this prelllninary point in the 1994 budget process, the proposed departmental b.Jdgets and revenue produce an excess of revenue over expenditures of $9,152 (.5%). 'Ibis is essentially a balanced baseline . with no allowances for the following: a) . A contingency reserve. b). Funding any significant level for uncompensated obsences. c) . Any funding for GIS software. TRP/sl -- . . . CONSULTING ENGINEERS Maier Stewart & Associates Inc. August 18, 1993 File No. 520-047.10 Mr. Dan Winkel City of Arden Hills 1450 West Highway 96 Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112 RE: 1994 STREET IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS Dear Mr. Winkel: Please find enclosed the American Engineering & Testing, Inc. (AET) geotechnical report regarding the referenced project. As noted in our previous discussions, the report addresses the possible and recommended means of restoring or reconstructing several streets within Arden . Hills. According to the report, (enclosed) Kiethson Drive appears to have an acceptable base to support cold in-place recycling as a viable means of restoration. The recommended means of restoring Bussard Court, Amble Drive and Dunlap Avenue, is reconstruction. Based upon the subsurface conditions along these streets, overlaying or recycling with an overlay would only provide a temporary fix to an on-going problem. In order to properly facilitate repairs to these streets, the streets should be removed and subcut to a depth of approximately one-foot below the existing base. Select granular borrow should then be placed to provide adequate drainage from the subsurface. This would prevent the excessive frost and drainage problems which currently exist in those streets. Based upon these recommendations, the costs for the various recommended repairs! reconstruction are as follows: Street ReDair Cost Bussard Court Reconstruct $72,300 Dunlap Avenue Reconstruct $110,000 Amble Drive Reconstruct $186,100 . Kiethson Drive In-place Recycle $22,800 1959 SLOAN PLACE. SUITE 200, ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 55117 612-774';;021 9800 SHELARD PARKWAY. SUITE 102, MINNEAPOLIS. MINNESOTA 55441 612.546-0432 . Equal Opportunity Employer . . Page Two City of Arden Hills August 18, 1993 The total cost of the recommended street maintenance and repairs for 1994 is $391,200. Please review the AET report enclosed and inform us of your intentions or any additional requirements you may have in organizing this issue for 1994 construction. Please contact our office if you have further questions or require further information regarding the 1994 street maintenance and repairs recommendations. Sincerely, MAIER STEWART & ASSOCIATES, INC. . . , ~ . CITY OF 1IRDEN HILLS MEMEANOOM Dl\TE: August 19, 1993 TO: Dorothy Person FR(J(: Dan winkel, Public Works SUperintendent $i, LJ , stlBJEC'I': TWO HOUR PARKIN:; NEl\R MOUNDS VIEW HIGH SCHOOL I have reviewed the parking situation in the Sherwood Hills neighborhood located near Mounds view High School. Mounds view High School does not have enough on-site parking for all faculty and students. 'Ibe current on-site parking is by permit only. I was told by the high school office staff that the permits will cost $40.00 per semester and are available to seniors first, then to juniors and sophomores. Apparently there are more and more students who desire to drive to school rather than ride on the !::us. 'Ihe overflow parking tends to migrate to the Shorewood Hills and . Valentine Hills neighborhoods. 'Ibis can cause a hardship for some of the residents who would not have access to on-street parking in front of their homes. The parking situation and the unwanted pedestrian traffic in private yards are the reasons for concern by the residents. I have enclosed a map with the streets marked in blue that are currently posted "1Wo Hour Parking Between 8;00 am and 4;00 pm, Monday thru Friday". Once a street has been posted, the tendency is for the students to siITg:lly move to another street not yet posted. My recommendation would be to monitor the parking when school starts this fall. 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There are also many miscellaneous repairs completed on an "as needed" basis. The General Fund will be reimbursed for the 1993 projects. Please see attached list of other Capital Fund projects. 1993 Proposed Projects -- Rebuild catch basin outlet - Janet Court. -- Rebuild the spillway - Norma Circle. -- Build a new spillway - Gale Circle. . - Clean ditches and drainage areas at Valentine Park. -- Clean ditch alon;J the east side of Floral Park - also attempt to clean same of the holding pond north and east of the park. - Rebuild and repair catch basins that were included in the 1993 Pavement Management street overlays. - Clean and inspect all City catch basins and storm sewer outlets. 1994 Proposed Projects - Clean ditch - Red Fox Road frontage drive. - Clean channel between Little Lake Johanna and Lake Johanna. - Install erosion control for storm sewer outlets from Venus Avenue and Fairview Avenue. - Clean all city catch basins and storm sewer outlets. - Clean ditch - City property at County Road E2 and Old Hwy. 10. - Repair miscellaneous catch basins as needed. - Clean ditch along west side of Fernwood Court. - Clean and repair spillway at Ridgewood Road & Fdgewater. -- SWeep all City streets, Spring, SUmmer and Fall to help prevent sand and debris run-off. - Continue to monitor drainage and water flow patterns for all drainage areas within the City. Same are under jurisdiction of other agencies. -- Repair driveway at 1680 Oak Avenue - settlement from previous storm water project. -- Repair and/or replace sections of =b and gutter that have . settled or broken at various locations. J , 5- YEAR BUDGET PLAN FOR ARDEN HILLS STORM WATER UTILITY FILE: 520-042-70 AUGUsr 19, 1993 . ANTICIPATED EARNlNGS THROUGH ASSESSMENTS: $ 42,500/Quarrer $170,000/Year 1993 (Estimated Revenue $85,000) . Kiethson Pond (112 of non-assessed cost) $ 32,000 . Arden Place 20,000 . Valentine Avenue Culvert 2,000 . Curb Replacement for 1993 2,000 Pavement Management Imp. . Catch Basin Repair 1,000 . Repair/Maintenance of Existing Facilities 10.000 " ) $67,000 ',9"~ 0 1994 ' '\lYV! ;' \}../ . Ki,ili,,, Po,d (In of '''~~'''''''.''') ~ .,. IV,~ ~ $ 32,000 . Reparr/Mamtenance of ExistIng Facilil1es \ :V ,<\J;~ J^ 10,000 . 509 Report ~J !V"';v (,'!P 35,000 . Participation in .Street Projects \1 uf;J\ ,0" 25,000 . Seasonal Sweepmg + ,} ,j>'v 15,600 . Perry Park Storm Sewer , 1\: . rf 9000 [',y. ~ $126,600 !*~\J;\ ~ " yo,) ~' \ ' 1222 /' 'i , " .'. . . Street Sweeper $110,000 . Repair/Maintenance of Existing Facilities 19,400 . Participation in Street Projects 25 ,000 . Seasonal Sweeping 15.600 $170,000 1996 . Seasonal Sweeping $ 15,600 . Street Project Participation 25 ,000 . Repair/Maintenance of Existing Facilities 25 ,000 . Curb Repairs 30,000 . Pond Maintenance 40.000 $135,600 l221 . Seasonal Sweeping $ 15,600 . Street Project Participation 25 ,000 . Repair/Maintenance of Existing Facilities 25,000 . Curb Repairs 30,000 . Pond Maintenance 40.000 $135,600 1998 . . Seasonal Sweeping $ 15,600 . Street Project Participation 25,000 . Repair/Maintenance of Existing Facilities 25,000 . Curb Repairs 30,000 . Pond Maintenance 40000 $135,600 -- " . CITY OF ARDEN HILLS MDUWlOOM TO: Mayor and counci '''''''''''''--rs FR(J(: Dorothy A. person, city 1ldmini.strator Dl\TE: AUgUSt 20, 1993 SUBJECT: 1\dministrator ('\ .......nts <n!MUNITY PLANNIl'I> Enclosed is a memo from Brian Fritsinger identifying options of pursuing the Ryder Transportation issue. This issue will be discussed at the August 24 worksession. If you have any conunents, please let me know or be prepared to bring them to this meeting. E-Z Recycling - Review of the 2 year contract is being conducted to pursue a 2 year extension. This extension can include magazines and nonhazardous aerosol cans at a cost of $100 per month. 'Ibe contractor also has suggested a possible purchase of =bside bins, cost would be shared between the City, hauler and any other source. ~er review is being conducted to increase recycling, however, if the fees continue to be based on tonnage, this could increase the costs. More information upcoming. If you would like to see the magazine and aerosol can option pursued, please call Brian or let me know. As the City staff will now be preparing all Planning Connnission reports, a change in packet procedure is being undertaken. Enclosed in the worksession packet you will find the Planning Connnission recommendations and reports to be considered at the August 30 Council meeting. In the future, as a courtesy to the council, all Planning recommendations and reports will be provided with each worksession packet. This will allow council to consider the issues prior to making their considerations and recommendations at the last Council meeting of the month. n ACO:XlNl'lNG Budget: 1. A budget worksession is requested for August 31 at 4:30 pm to coordinate previous budget discussions with any new items. (Maximum levy 1994 must be set by September 15). 2. A considerable decrease in valuation is affecting the 1994 budget in a loss of revenue. An increase in HACA to the City helps to offset this, however minimal. Attached is a memo from Terry Post providing further information with several options outlined on page 3. We have to date limited the levy increase to 2.9%, and have already reduced some expenditures. However, this valuation reduction/loss of tax revenue needs to be addressed by feedback from the council.