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** REVISED AGENDA **
ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
. COUNCIL CHAMBERS
, MONDAY, OCTOBER 25, 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 October 12
7:35 PM 4. Consent calendar
a. Approve Resolution #93-55, Investment policy deviation request.
b. Approve City Administrator salary change to 100% of current Pay Plan
effective 10-1-93, following successful twelve (12) month performance
review.
c. Approve Resolution #93-53, Accepting bid and authorizing execution
of contract in the matter of the City Hall renovation.
d. Approve Resolution #93-54, City Council meeting location change.
e. Approve List of Claims{payroll.
** f. Approve Christmas Tree Joint Recycling Project for 1993/94 with the
Cities of New Brighton and Mounds View and approve expenditure of
$500 for this project.
. 7:36 PM 5. Flower Power - Volunteer recognition
7:45 PM 6. Public comments
8:00 PM 7. Unfinished and New business
a. Planning Commission:
1. Case #93-16; Recommendation to deny variance request,
Stephen & Christine Anderson, 1361 W Floral Drive.
2. Case #93-23; Recommendation to deny Site Plan Review
request, Scott W. Roberts, Roberts Development.
3. Case #93-21; Recommendation to approve Special Use Permit,
The Packaging Store, 3771 North Lexington Avenue.
4. Case #93-19; Recommendation to approve Site Plan Review
Amendment to Special Use Permit, Bethel College.
** 5. Update - Arden Place Improvement potential agreement.
8:45 PM 8. Council comments
9:00 PM 9. Adjourn
The above times may vary depending upon length of issue discussion.
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. CITY OF ARDEN HILIS
MEHCRANDtlM
TO: Mayor and CouIlci '""""ho>rs
FRCH: Dorothy A. Person, City 1\dmi.nist.rator
MTE: ~ 22, 1993
SUBJECl': J\dm:inistrator O'...,...l'\ts for 10-25 council Meeting
1. Consent Calendar -
a. The revised invesbnent policy for funds of a new City Hall is
approved.
b. The Council has =npleted a successful performance review of the
Administrator. A pay increase to 100% of the 1993 pay scale is
recormnended effective 10-1-93.
c. The low bid received for the city Hall remodeling needs was
Pleasant View Homes, Inc. This contractor should be approved by
council. Three quotes were received from local contractors. They
are Hass Construction (14,344), cirks Construction (15,142.33),
and Pleasant View Hames, Inc. (12,436) . It is recormnended that
the low bid of Pleasant view Homes - Merl lensing be accepted and
. awarded.
d. Attached is a resolution to document in writing the reasons and
background for the Council moving its meetin;Js to the New Brighton
City Hall chambers.
2. Flower Power Recognition - OUr summer volunteers are recognized for
their assistance in planting and maintaining the flower beds during the
spring and sumrner. This year's rains also helped to provide
exceptionally beautiful gardens.
3. Planning Cases: See your October 6, 1993 planning packets and the
October 6 planning minutes that have previously been provided to you.
Also enclosed are mem:>s to update the Council on issues relating to
these cases that have been presented to the staff this past week.
4. Anticipated November Plarming Cases:
Presbyterian Homes - Continuation from October meeting
Ryder Student Transportation - Continuation from October meeting
James Hanton - Vacation of easement
5. The City has been fully re:i1nbursed by the state of Minnesota, Department
of Transportation, $9,531.00 for engineering costs on the TH51 crossing.
Personnel Items:
1. OUr Department SecretaJ:y, Jackie Knowlton and family are moving out of
. state, back to their homeland. We will miss her and hope everything
goes well. The vacancy is advertised.
2. Darlene Scott, our ACcounting Clerk is out on a medical leave of al:sence .
for six weeks.
With these two people missing, staff is doing great at backing up each
other and giving assistance where needed. The utility billings are
coming in fast and furious, therefore the teamwork is critical and thus
far is working well. No t.enpmrry staffing is planned at this time.
3. Section 125 - During the past months, investigated Sec. 125 options,
reviewed different providers of service, including costs, level of
service and a=acy of their infornation. We have tentatively
identified DCA as the reconunended provider of service. This benefit of
pre-tax deductions will include: dependent care, out of pocket medical
(up to $2,000 per year) and premi\llTl deductions. Each employee will
discuss the possibilities with a representative of DCA. It is
anticipated that there will be a group employee meeting in early
Decerober. The cost of this service of $100.00 per month to the City, is
~ed to be recouped through FICA savings if anticipated enrollment
is met. Additional infornation will be forwarded to the Council in
November.
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CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
October 12, 1993
7:30 P.M. - City Hall
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Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Mayor Sather called
to order the regular City Council meeting at 7:40 p.m.
Present: Councilmembers Dale Hie ks , Paul Malone, Dennis
Probst; Mayor Sather. Absent: Councilmember Aplikowski.
Also present were: City Engineer, Terry Maurer; Public Works
Superintendent, Dan Winkel; City Accountant, T er r y Post;
Community Planning Coordi nator , Brian Fritsinger;
Administrative Secretary, Renee Kaulfuss; City Administrator,
Dorothy Person; and Recording Secretary, Shar Foster.
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Note was made that this evening's agenda was revised to
include Consent Calendar items lieU, l'e'l, "f" and llgU.
MOTION: Malone moved, seconded by Probst, to adopt the October
. 12, 1993 agenda. Motion carried unanimously (4-0).
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Mayor Sather read aloud Consent Calendar item "fit .
MOTION: Malone moved, seconded by Probst, to approve the Consent
Calendar and authorize execution of all necessary
documents contained therein. Motion carried unanimously
( 4-0 ).
a. Approve execution of two-year contract with EZ
Recycling to provide recycling services to the City
of Arden Hills.
b. Approve request for door-to-door canvassing by
Greenpeace.
c. Approve request for door-to-door informational
canvassing for a new business venture in Arden
Hills - Trevor M. Hall.
d. Approve expenditure of $1,700 to purchase the Skid-
Steer Loader as budgeted for in 1993.
e. Approve wor ksess ion minutes of August & September
1993.
L Approve Resolution #93-51 Designating October 1993
as International Alpha Delta Kappa Month.
. g. Approve Resolution #93-52 Designating October 18
through 22, 1993 as Manufacturer's Week in Arden
Hills.
h. Approve list of claims/payroll.
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Arden Hills Council 2 october 12, 1993 .
PUBLIC HEARINGS
RECEIVE PUBLIC INPUT REGARDING 1993
ARDEN PLACE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
and
RECEIVE PUBLIC INPUT REGARDING FINAL
ASSESSMENT ROLL AND COST ALLOCATION
FOR 1993 ARDEN PLACE DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Mayor Sather opened the public hearing regarding the proposed
Arden place Drainage Improvement at 7:44 p.m. Administrator
Person verified that notice of this meeting was published in
the New Brighton Bulletin on both September 29 and October 6,
1993. Mayor Sather explained that the process for this public
hearing would involve a review of the background of this
issue, a presentation by City Engineer Maurer, and then
receipt of public input from residents who have listed their .
name on the guest register.
Public Works Superintendent Winkel outlined the background of
the Arden Place drainage issue as follows:
1982 Lot split approved to create separate property
at 1553 Arden place
Spring 1991 Residents reported problems with poor drainage
in Arden Place neighborhood and its affect on
both newly constructed home at 1553 Arden
place and 3505 Ridgewood Road
Summer 1991 Council directed preparation of feasibility
report for improvement project
Fall 1991 Council accepted feasibility report and
conducted public hearings where issues of
easement and acquisition arose - discussions
continued through summer 1992
Summer 1992 Continued public hearing, Council ordered
plans and specifications for route alignment
necessary to circumvent easement and
acquisition issues .
Fall 1992 Assessment hearing conducted - objections
raised which deferred the project
Spring 1993 Residents continue to seek assistance and
accept original route alignment for project
Summer 1993 Bids for project taken and accepted .
Present Public hearing for improvement and assessments
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. Arden Hills Council 3 October 12, 1993
City Engineer Maurer explained that the most recent proposal
actually is the same as the original plan and calls for the
installation of a storm water inlet which originates at
approximately half the depth of the 1553 Arden Place property
and a drainage system which runs souther! y across the Arden
Place street and between properties at 1548 and 1540 Arden
place to eventually flow to Lake Johanna. He stated that
when this plan was originally presented, there was resistance
by the property owner at 1540 Arden Place to provide the
necessary easement, but that matter has since been resolved.
Maurer reported that the low bid for this project was from F.
F. Jedlicki in the amount of $22,510, and overhead is
estimated at $5,627.50, for a total estimated project cost of
$28,137.50. He added that eight properties have been
identified as contributing storm water run-off to the existing
drainage problem. He noted that two options for payment of
the project are under consideration.
Maurer explained that Option 1 would consist of all eight
. contributing property owners paying an equal share of the
total cost of the project ($3,517.19per property). He stated
that Option 2 would involve each of the eight contributing
properties paying an assessment relative to the amount of
their respective run-off contribution. He added that he has
determined that if Option 2 were used, 1553 Arden Place would
be 100% contributor, 3517 Ridgewood Court would be 25%
contributor, and the other six properties (3487,3505 and 3511
Ridgewood Road and 3510, 3520 and 3530 Siems Court) would be
50% contributors.
Councilmember Hicks cormnented that the estimated overhead
figure of $5,627.50 reflects only overhead for the actual
project, but does not cover any of the engineering or legal
work that has been done in the past to try to resolve this
drainage problem. Administrator Person concurred, adding
that, to date, the City had already expended $7,354 in 1992
and 1993 toward work involving the Arden place drainage issue.
Councilmember Probst cormnented that the property at 1553 Arden
place obviously would benefit the most from the drainage
improvement project. He asked what procedure would have to be
followed if that owner were to be levied a larger assessment
than $3,517.19. Administrator Person stated that the notices
for this public hearing stated that the maximum possible
assessment would be $3,517.19 per property; if any property
. owners were to be considered for an assessment higher than
that amount, a new public hearing would be required with
appropriate notice of new potential maximum assessment
figures.
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Arden Hills Council 4 october 12, 1993 .
Mayor Sather invited public comments. He noted that written
correspondence had been received from Ron Bongard, prospective
buyer of property at 1553 Arden Place. The comments of
speakers are summarized as follows (not verbatim):
Arnold Lindberg, 3520 Siems Court: The proposed improvement
project would not be needed if the City would have proper! y
maintained the existing drainage pipe in the area. Although
owners of the affected properties are sympathetic toward the
plight of the owners of the properties at 1553 Arden place and
3505 Ridgewood Road, we do not wish to share in the cost of
solving their problem.
Ron Bongard: My wife and I are attempting to purchase the
property at 1553 Arden Place, previously owned by Warren
McGuire. Our mortgage broker has advised that our mortgage is
in jeopardy if this drainage issue is not resolved. I believe
the City has been negligent in the handling of this matter and
the City should pay 100% of the cost to resolve the problem.
The existing pipe was apparently inadequate and not properly
maintained. In 1982 the City approved a lot split which .
created 1553 Arden Place, and City records indicate that the
City Engineer at that time advised that the property was
buildable and no drainage problems would be created by
constructing a house there. The City later issued building
permits to allow 1553 Arden Place to be built.
Tom Mulcahy, 3530 Siems Court: I have 1 i ved in my home at
3530 Siems Court for over 25 years and have not altered the
natural flow of drainage whatsoever. My property would not
benefit at all from the proposed project, therefore, an
assessment to my property is not justified. If the Option 2
assessment alternative were used, my property would be
assessed as a 50% contributor. In fact, my lot drains almost
completely to Siems Court, not to the area where the project
is proposed to be installed.
Bill Thornton, 3510 Siems Court: The City Engineer has stated
that the Option 2 assessment alternative would base
assessments on storm water contribution. I question the
accuracy of the topographical maps from which "contribution"
is being determined.
Maurer stated that the 25%, 50% or 100% contributor
designation was determined based on topographical maps (which
he considers quite accurate) and visual survey of the
properties involved. .
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. Arden Hills Council 5 October 12, 1993
John Halvorsen, 3517 Ridgewood Road: Six of the eight
affected property owners expressed concerns and objections to
being assessed when this matter was discussed last fall.
Before 1553 Arden Place and 3505 Ridgewood Road were built,
the other six properties involved in this evening's public
hearing had no drainage problems. I recall the City Attorney
saying that if the City had known the facts that have now come
to light, the City would not have allowed the properties which
are now plagued with drainage problems to be buil t . I also
dispute the accuracy of the topographical maps being used to
determine "contribution".
One of the neighbors mentioned that there is an easement along
the east property line of 1553 Arden Place which should be
used to resolve this issue.
Dale Noyed, 3505 Ridgewood Road - (submitted and read aloud
his letter which made the following points) : The wet
conditions on my property and the property at 1553 Arden Place
not only create an inconvenience for us but also create a
safety hazard from the standpoint of possible drowning or
. electrocution. Electrical pumps have, for some time, been
used to pump water from my property. The developer of my
home, Wally Bauer, was given City permission to build on the
property, he has assisted me in the continued pumping of water
from my property, and he has indicated willingness to
contribute toward a project to solve the drainage problem.
I believe that if the City were to approach Mr. Bauer, he
would make a financial contribution toward resolution of the
drainage problem. The City's former engineering firm, who
gave their blessing to the development of my property and the
property at 1553 Arden Place, should bear some of the burden
to resolve the drainage issues.
J . Lundgren, 3487 Ridgewood Road: This project definitely
needs to be done. I would prefer to welcome the Bongards as
potential new neighbors in a more positive way than through
this meeting here tonight. I have no drainage problem on my
property and would receive no benefi t from the proposed
project and am, therefore, opposed to paying any share of the
cost of an improvement project.
Esther Dant, 3511 Ridgewood Road: I am submitting my written
objection to any assessment. This situation has not changed
since this neighborhood expressed their objections last fall.
There is no way to fill in the property which is experiencing
. the drainage problems enough to compensate for the fact that
surrounding properties are hills.
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Arden Hills council 6 october 12, 1993 .
Additional input was invited; hearing no response, the public
hearing on the proposed Arden place improvement project was
closed at 8:22 p.m.
The public hearing regarding assessments and cost allocation
for the proposed Arden place drainage project was opened at
8:23 p.m. Administrator Person verified that notice of this
public hearing was published in the New Brighton Bulletin on
both September 29 and October 6, 1993.
Several persons who had signed the guest register were invited
to speak and they deferred their comments until after Bi 11
Thornton had spoken.
Bill Thornton, 3510 Siems Court: My neighbors and I thought
consideration of an assessable Arden place drainage project
was disposed of last fall. A proposal was made <;Iuite some
time ago for a drainage improvement and that proposal was
abandoned, only to be presented again as a new proposal. In
actuality, this proposal is simply a restatement of the old
proposal. My neighbors and I believe the City is attempting .
to avoid its responsibility after not having properl y
maintained the existing drainage pipe in the past. We object
to contributing any funds toward the City's storm water
management utility if those funds are not used for matters
such as these. six of the eight properties proposed to be
assessed would receive no benefi t from the proposed project
and, therefore. cannot justifiably be assessed. The test for
whether a property receives "benefit" is whether the
property's valuation increases at least to the extent of the
assessment. Real estate experts have advised that the six
objecting properties would not realize increased valuation due
to this project. There are laws which give property owners
the right to discharge storm water run-off onto lower land.
My neighbors and I realize it is unfortunate that the
properties at 3505 Ridgewood and 1553 Arden Place are plagued
with drainage problems, but we do not believe it is
appropriate for us to share in the cost of correcting their
problems.
John Halvorsen, 3517 Ridgewood Road: I echo Thornton's
comments. I also question the method of assessment used in
Option 2. My property does not drain to the problem area to
the extent determined by the City Engineer using Option 2.
The City allowed a house to be built in a swamp; the City
should bear the largest portion of the cost of corrective
action, and the two benefi ting property owners should also .
contribute to that cost.
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Dale Noyed, 3505 Ridgewood Road: I was pleased to see the
Ci ty set up the storm water management uti! i ty. In other
cities, this fund is established for the purpose of solving
problems such as the Arden Place drainage issue and it should
be used in this case.
J. Lundgren, 3487 Ridgewood Road: It 1S clear that the
property owners at 1553 Arden place and 3505 Ridgewood Road
are not responsible for this drainage problem. Initially,
the developer of those properties, Wally Bauer, verbally
promised to accept responsibility for the drainage problem.
It is not appropriate for the City to punish property owners
who have had the good sense to build their homes on higher
ground.
Arnold Lindberg, 3520 Siems Court: Mr. Johnson, the property
owner at 1540 Arden Place, was initially opposed to the
proposed project but he has since changed his mind and would
allow the alignment being proposed. There is no benefit to
the six higher ground neighbors and during heavy rain events,
the six higher ground neighbors do not experience drainage
. problems. What is being proposed is not a new improvement,
but replacement of existing pipe which is not operational.
MaryAnne Lindberg, 3520 Siems Court: Since nothing has
changed for the properties on higher ground, it is difficult
to understand how the City could even consider asking us to
share the cost of the proposed project, I am fond of and
proud of my City and my neighborhood and I do think this
probl em needs to be addressed, but not paid for by the
neighbors who would not benefit.
Ron Bongard, prospective buyer of 1553 Arden Place: There is
obvious anger and animosity displayed here this evening. The
Council should recognize there is value in appeasing residents
not only in the interest of goodwill in the City, but also to
eliminate the possibility of potential litigation.
Tom Mul cahy, 3530 Siems Court: When an assessment notice
arrives in the mail, there is a feeling of hopelessness. It
is a chilling experience to be forced to accept an unfair
assessment. The City must bring this matter to a close.
Additional public input was invited; hearing no response,
Mayor Sather said he would entertain a motion to close the
public hearing regarding assessments and cost allocation
. relative to the Arden Place Drainage Improvement.
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Arden Hills Council 8 october 12, 1993 .
Administrator Person advised that the City Attorney's
recornmendati on was not to close the assessment publ ic hearing,
but to continue the hearing to allow the City time to
investigate possible legal or engineering options relative to
the Arden place drainage issue.
Council noted that the October 25 Council meeting agenda was
quite full making it appropriate to continue the assessment
public hearing to the November 8 regular Council meeting.
Councilmember Malone commented that this matter has been
discussed at length and appears to still be at an impasse. He
added that the toughest issue is that of whether the
resolution to this problem should be a public or a private
improvement. He noted that there is really no impact on the
overall public so he does not believe it is appropriate for
the overall public to pay for such a project. He suggested
the possibility of a private project with a development
agreement be investigated.
Councilmember Probst expressed concern regarding comments made .
by the public to the affect that the City warranted the
buildability of the properties which are now plagued with
drainage problems. He added that it is the responsibility of
the developer, not the City, to assure property is buildable.
He responded to comments heard this evening with regard to the
City's poor maintenance of the existing pipe by saying that it
is still une! ear how the City was involved with the initial
installation of the existing pipe and who was actually
responsible to maintain the pipe. He objected to the taxpayer
at large paying for a project which would benefit only a
specific neighborhood. He favored an arrangement whereby the
one or two most severely impacted property owners bear a
larger share of the cost of the proposed project, perhaps
double the $3,517.19 amount that was reflected in the public
hearing notices. He emphasized that this issue must not only
be brought to a close but it must also be resolved in a
reasonable and equitable manner.
Councilmember Hicks said he is troubled by allegations of City
negligence in the maintenance of the existing pipe because he
does not believe it was the responsibility of the City to
maintain that pipe. He added that if there had been a
mechanism in place to assure the developer had addressed the
drainage issue prior to building the homes, there would not be
this problem now.
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. Arden Hills Council 9 october 12, 1993
Mayor Sather commented that local government has an obligation
to be sensitive to individual resident needs, but also to
protect the taxpayers' dollar. He stated that the Arden
Place drainage problem is clearly a neighborhood problem and
there seems to be agreement that an improvement is necessary
to solve the problem. He added that the entire City should
not pay to resolve this issue because there is not
contributing storm water run-off from the entire City;
however, there is storm water run-off contributed by certain
properties in this neighborhood, therefore, the neighborhood
should share the burden of paying for the project.
MOTION: Probst moved, seconded by Hicks, to:
1} Table action with regard to ordering the 1993 Arden Place
Drainage Improvement, and
2} Table action with regard to adopting the final assessment
roll for the 1993 Arden Place Improvement Project, and
3) Continue the public hearing regarding assessments and
cost allocation in the matter of the 1993 Arden Place
Drainage Improvement Project until November 8, 1993 at
. 7: 30 p.m. Prior to November 8, staff is directed to take
the following action and provide back to Council:
A) Meet with developer Wally Bauer to discuss the
matter of financial contribution to resolution of
the Arden place drainage problem, and
B} Meet with the principals of the 1553 Arden Place
and 3505 Ridgewood Road properties to discuss the
possibility of a private drainage improvement
rather than a public project, and
C} Formally notify the 1553 Arden place and 3505
Ridgewood Road principals as to the potential for
up to a $7,034.38 assessment for the proposed Arden
Place Drainage Improvement Project.
Motion carried unanimously (4-0).
APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES
MOTION: Probst moved, seconded by Malone, to approve the minutes
of the September 27, 1993 Regular Council Meeting as
prepared. Motion carried unanimously (4-0).
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
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A~den Hills Council 10 October 12, 1993 .
UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTION #93-49 ORDERING IMPROVEMENT -
1993 ARDEN PLACE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
This agenda item was tabled as part of action taken earlie~
this evening under "Public Hearings".
RESOLUTION #93-50 FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL -
1993 ARDEN PLACE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
This agenda item was tabled as pa~t of action taken earlie~
this evening under "Public Hearings".
SUPPORT OF GRANT APPLICATION -
RAMSEY COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Councilmembers were in receipt of a sample resolution, which
if adopted, would lend support to Ramsey County Sheriffs
Department in thei~ submittal of a grant application seeking
funding for hiring of additional police officers. Mayor .
Sather commented that the Mayor of Shoreview had recently
contacted him encouraging Arden Hills support of the grant
application.
Councilmember Malone expressed concern that the funding being
sought through this grant application would pay only a portion
of the cost of the additional police officers and only for a
fini te period of time, after which, the cities contracting
with Ramsey County She~iff's Department would be responsible
to accept the continued financial commitment to pay for the
additional hires.
Councilmember Probst said that while he is not opposed to
other contract cities supporting the grant application and
making that future financial commitment, he cannot support
Arden Hills making that future financial commitment, with its
al~eady tight budget.
Consensus of Council was to take no action on this item.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
TCAAP PROPERTY
Councilmember p~obst reported that he and Administrator Person
continue to prepare for upcoming informational meetings .
rega~ding the Twin Cities Army Ammunitions Plant p~operty. He
added that the focus is to assure that citizens receive
accu~ate information with ~egard to the TCAAP property.
. Arden Hills Council 11 october 12, 1993
Probst added that coverage in the City newsletter and the
local press is crucial in disseminating accurate information,
and estimated newsletter costs may be as high as $1,950.
Council concurred with the use of this resource.
TRAIL SIGNS
Councilmember Probst reported that the Parks and Recreation
Director is working on trail signage and has invited feedback.
AMM
Mayor Sather announced that the Association of Metropolitan
Municipalities is hosting its annual meeting on November 4,
1993 at the Ramada Inn in Arden Hills. He encouraged Council
attendance.
ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS
USE OF NEW BRIGHTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS
. Administrator Person drew attention to the proposed agreement
with the City of New Brighton for use of their Council
Chambers. She asked Council to review the document and
advise of any suggested revisions.
ADJOURN
MOTION: Probst moved, seconded by Hicks, to adjourn the meeting
at 9:23 p.m. Motion carried unanimously (4-0).
Thomas R. Sather, Mayor Dorothy A. Person, Administrator
NOTICE OF MEETINGS:
Oct. 21 4:30 pm Council Worksession AH Council Chambers
Oct. 21 7:30 pm Public Works/Safety AH Council Chambers
Oct. 25 7:30 pm Counci I Meeting AH Counci 1 .Chambers
Oct. 26 7:30 pm Parks & Recreation PW Conference Room
Oct. 28 7:30 pm Finance Committee PW Conference Room
Nov. 3 7:30 pm Planning commission New Brighton Chambers
Nov. a 7:30 pm Counci 1 Meeting New Brighton Chambers
Note: Renovation of Arden Hills City Hall will begin October
. 26. After October 26, Council Meetings and Planning
Commission Meetings wi 11 be conducted at the New Brighton
Council Chambers and other meetings will be conducted at
the Arden Hills Public Works Conference Room.
CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
.. RESOLUTION NO. 93-55
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A TEMPORARY REVISION
TO THE INVESTMENT POLICY
WHEREAS, the city formally adopted an Investment Policy
(Resolution #91-29) on April 8, 1991; and
WHEREAS, the diversification portion of the safekeeping section
of the policy requires that "the City will diversify
its investments by security type and institution"; and
WHEREAS, diversification operating policy has been to limit
mutual fund investments to no more than 15% of the
Investment portfolio; and
WHEREAS, the City has contemplated reducing the investment
portfolio for possible new City facility construction
funding requirements in 1996 or 1997; and
WHEREAS, modifications to the Investment Policy must be
approved by the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City council of the City
of Arden Hills, Minnesota:
. 1. The Treasurer be authorized to temporarily increase the
amount of allowable Mutual Fund investments to 30% of the
Investment Portfolio until December 31, 1997 or such time
as new facility construction financing is needed.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARDEN
HILLS THIS 25TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 1993.
THOMAS R. SATHER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
DOROTHY A. PERSON, CITY ADMINISTRATOR
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CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
. RESOLUTION NO. 93-53
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AUTHORIZING
EXECUTION OF CONTRACT IN THE MATTER OF
THE CITY HALL REMODELING PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City Council approved on September 27, 1993, the
remodeling of city Hall for staff space needs; and
WHEREAS, three quotes have been received for this remodeling
project and the following list of contractors and
their quotes were received by the city of Arden Hills
on September 27, 1993:
Pleasant view Homes, Inc. $12,436
Hass Construction 14,344
Cirks Construction 15,142
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the city Council of the city
of Arden Hills, Minnesota:
1. The Mayor and city Administrator are authorized and
directed to execute, on behalf of the City, such contract
with Pleasant View Homes, Inc. for the remodeling of City
Hall.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARDEN
HILLS THIS 25TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 1993.
THOMAS R. SATHER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
DOROTHY A. PERSON, CITY ADMINISTRATOR
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CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
. RESOLUTION NO. 93-54
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE USE OF THE
NEW BRIGHTON CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
TO HOLD THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS'
CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS
WHEREAS, the city has experienced a serious shortage of space
for staff, files, records and public meetings; and
WHEREAS, this space shortage has caused the city to commence
planning for a site acquisition and the construction
for new City Hall and Public Works buildings, which
process may not be finalized for approximately 2+
years; and
WHEREAS, the City has investigated optional public and private
locations within the City limits in which to hold
meetings; and
WHEREAS, these locations are unacceptable due to capacity;
scheduling difficulties; handicap accessibility;
parking availability; and/or lack of public cable
access;
. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Arden Hills, Minnesota:
1. The Mayor and city council approves the temporary use of
the New Brighton city council Chambers for City council and
Planning Commission meetings beginning in November 1993.
2. That the City of Arden Hills has notified the public of
this change through a legal notice placed in the New
Brighton Bulletin, the official newspaper on October 6 and
October 20, 1993, and as a general block ad in the New
Brighton Bulletin and the Focus of Lillie Suburban
Newspaper on October 27, 1993.
3. That the City of Arden Hills will continue to abide by
Minnesota Statutes in advising the public of the correct
location of City Council and Planning commission meetings,
and will post such changes on the entrance of the current
City Hall facility.
4. By adoption of this Resolution it is the intent of the
Arden Hills' City council to fully comply with all Public
Access Regulations of the Minnesota Open Meeting law.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARDEN
HILLS THIS 25TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 1993.
. THOMAS R. SATHER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
DOROTHY A. PERSON, CITY ADMINISTRATOR
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CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLAIMS REPORT
TO BE APPROVED AT 10/25/93 COUNCIL MEETING
CLAIMS PAID SINCE I.AST COUNCIL MEETING 110/12193)
CK.# CK. DATE VENDOR AMOUNT COMMENTS
6192 10108193 BRIAN FRITSINGER 50.72 REIMB.. MIlEAGE & MEETING.
6193 10108193 RENEE' KAULFUSS 15.92 REIMB., MILEAGE & PARKING
6194 10/15193 MINNESOTA DEPT. OF REVENUE 3,124.66 SALES TAX - 3093
6195 10/11.193 DAVID M. WINKEL 54.80 REIMB. - CLOTHING
6196 CHECK VOIDED
6197 10112193 EUGENE F. PAKOY 1,581.60 HEATING INSP. - 3093
6198 10112193 FRATIALLONE'S HDWR. STORES 28.39 SEPIEMBER INVOICES
6258 10/14193 SUBURBBANAREACHAMBER 45.DO LUNCHEON - 10/21193 (3)
6259 10/15193 USWEST COMMUNICATIONS 296.81 PAYMENT DUE 10/21193
6260 10122193 PUBUC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT ASS! 2,022.92 SECOND OcrOBER PAYROLL
6261 10122193 ICMARETIREMENTTRUST - 457 570.00 SECOND OcrOBER PAYROLL
6262 10122193 STATE CAPITOL CREDIT UNION 2,799.49 SECOND OcrOBER PAYROLL
6263 10122193 INTL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEEF 163.00 OcrOBER PAYROLLS
6264 10122193 P.E.R.A. - INSURANCE nDO NOVEMBER INSURANCE
. 6265 10122193 UNITED WAY OF1BE ST. PAUL AREA 69.DO OcrOBER PAYROLLS
6266 10122193 TERRANCE R. POST 90.48 MIlEAGE REIMBURSEMENTS
6267 10/19193 OUTSIDE SERVICES, INe 705.00 DISEASED TREE REMOVAL
6268 10120193 HARDEE'S 46.64 LUNCH - 22/$2.12, 1O/21!93
6269 10120193 FAIR LANES 66.DO BOWLING - 22/$3.00, 10121.193
6270 10120193 MINNESOTA HARVEST 66.DO TRANSPORTATION - 10121193
11,868.46
ADD: UNPAID (TI-T39), PAGE 2 OF2 -- H19_'181.11
TOTAL ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CI.AIMS
FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL, 10/25/93 121,249.57
NOTE: ACCOUNTS PAYABlE CHECKS ISSUED ON 10113193 AFTER APPROVAL AT 1BE 10/12193
COUNCIL MEETING, WERE CHECK NUMBERS 6201 TO 6257. TIfIS SEQUENCE CORRE-
SPONDS TO UNPAID TEMPORARY NUMBERS Tl- T57. CHECKS 6199 AND 6200 WERE
USED FOR ALIGNMENT.
CLAIMS2.WKl
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PAGE 2 OF 2
22 Oct 1993 Unpaid Summary Check Register
Fri 11: 13 AM CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
. Check
Number Date Vendor Amount
------------------------------------------------------------------------
T00001 00433 ACCURATE ENGRAVING 15.98
T00002 00466 ALLIED BLACKTOP COMPANY 160.86
T00003 00132 BLAINE OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION 2,302.25
T00004 00144 BRIGHTON EXCAVATING CO. 69.23
T00005 00146 BRYAN ROCK PRODUCTS 1,098.44
T00006 06009 BUSINESS FORMS & ACCOUNTING 561.48
T00007 00153 CELLULAR ONE 11.98
T00008 00154 CEMSTONE PRODUCTS COMPANY 451.67
T00009 06099 CYNTHIA WHEELER 26.00
T00010 00165 DANA COMMERCIAL CREDIT 315.10
T00011 00166 DAVIES WATER EQUIPMENT CO. 31.65
T00012 06039 DAY-TIMERS, INC. 22.19
T00013 00175 FOSTER, SHARLA 240.00
T00014 06013 FRANK MADDEN & ASSOCIATES 448.74
T00015 00189 GOPHER STATE ONE-CALL, INC. 94.50
T00016 00438 HALVORSON CONCRETE, INC. 1,152.00
T00017 00465 HUDSON MAP COMPANY 32.05
T00018 06012 IPMA - MINNESOTA CHAPTER 12.00
T00019 00211 KNOX COMMERCIAL CREDIT 86.81
T00020 00213 KRIESEL, DAVID W., INC. 3,312.50
T00021 00221 LAWSON PRODUCTS, INC. 334.62
. T00022 00225 LILLIE SUBURBAN NEWSPAPERS 107.20
T00023 00242 METRO WASTE CONTROL COMM. 45,501.00
T00024 00246 MIDWEST ASPHALT CORP. 264.08
T00025 00248 MIDWEST BUSINESS PRODUCTS 152.94
T00026 00263 MINNESOTA MUTUAL LIFE 327.32
T00027 00268 MINNESOTA UC FUND 13.14
T00028 00419 MN RECREATION & PARKS ASSOC. 180.00
T00029 00270 MODERN FENCE & MFG., INC. 1,300.00
T00030 00286 NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY 8.00
T00031 00452 ON SITE SANITATION 101.30
T00032 00292 OXYGEN SERVICE COMPANY, INC. 4.50
T00033 00173 PETERSON,FRAM & BERGMAN P.A. 5,136.15
T00034 00300 POSTMASTER - ST.PAUL 648.89
T00035 00308 RAMSEY COUNTY 43,503.03
T00036 00333 SANDERS,WACKER,WEHRMAN,BERGLY 210.00
T00037 00347 STEICHEN'S SPORTING GOODS 319.44
T00038 00192 W.W. GRAINGER, INC. 35.97
T00039 06103 WATERPRO 788.10
Grand Total 109381.11
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. CITY OF 1IRDEN HILLS
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ro: Dorothy Person, City Mministrator
FRCM: Brian Fritsinqer, ~.,rrmnY1ity p''''nn;,~ CKJordiIJa~
DATE: october 21, 1993
st:JB.nXlT : Anderson variance Update - Planning case #93-16
'Ihe applicant's request for a six foot side yard variance was denied at the
October 6th Planning Commission meeting. SUl:sequent to this meeting, the
applicant has revised its plans and is requesting a four foot side yard
variance.
Attached you will find a new letter of request and revised building plans.
within this letter of request, the applicant addresses those issues and
options present in this case.
After reviewing the new proposal, I would add only a few comments. The
. proposed revision does lessen the encroachment on the neighboring property.
It also reduces the potential impact on the elln trees located to the east of
the garage. However, the proposal does not change the fact that none of the
corxlitions necessary to grant a variance are present on this site.
The question remaining is "reasonable use of the property". staff believes
that the applicant =ently has reasonable use of the property. Should the
finding be made that this request is a reasonable use of the property, staff
would suggest that a revision to the side yard setback portion of the
ordinance be considered. A nUlllber of 85 foot lots do exist in Arden Hills and
the impact of this variance on those lots should be considered.
In closing, staff would like to reco:pti.ze the fact that the applicant has
investigated every option available to them. 'Ihey have atterrq;>ted to
=promise and develop a proposal which they feel is the most reasonable in
this case. However, the property does not have con:iitions present in regards
to dimensions, topography, etc. that are not present on any similar sized lots
in the zoning district. Based on this fact, staff would still recormnend
denial of this request.
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. 10/20/93
Revision to the sideyard setback variance (Case #93-16) request at 1361 West
Floral Drive, Arden Hills.
After meeting with the Arden Hills planning commission, as well as Brian
Fritzinger, we have modified the remodling plans for our property by reducing the
side yard setback variance request from 6' to 4'. We have researched the following
Planning Commission alternatives voiced during the discussion at the 10/6/93
Planning Commission meeting as indicated below:
1) Moving the front of the garage to the west, eliminating the the need for a side
variance.
a) The only width that would be achieved is 6' deep into the garage, beyond
which is the front wall of the living room. Other than acquiring additional
storage space, we would stilI be left with 18'; too narrow for a double garage to
supply adequate parking for two full-size vehicles, bikes, lawn mower,
snowblower, etc.
b) The mature ash tIee in the front yard would need to be sacrificed to allow
access to drive into the west or left stall of the garage. The remodeling plan as
we have revised it does not affect the tIee (which is our primary source of shade
. for our home during summer months).
c) Constructing the entire width of the double garage ahead of the house would
severely disrupt the visual alignment of houses along Floral Drive, as well as
require a front yard setback variance of 12' - 15'. This would also require
removal of the healthy mature ash tree referred to earlier.
2) Not adding a double garage, but only adding a driveway and a side parking area:
a) The two closest and most visually impacted neighbors were told of this
suggestion and both individuals strongly object to this alternative since it does
nothing to remove the necessity of vehicles being constantly parked in front of
the house.
b) Also, this type of stopgap measure would only deter from the appearance of
the area, achieving a "parking lot" appearance rather than an attractive, updated
as well as totally functional driveway and garage area.
3) Make no changes to the garage as 'reasonable use of the property is being made
with the situation as it is.'
As defined by "The American College" Dictionary:
Reasonable: 1. Agreeable to reason or sound judgement
2. Not exceeding the limit prescribed by reason; not excessive
3. Moderate, or moderate in price
In this case, reasonable use of the property is subject to individual
. interpretation, and we do not have reasonable use of our property as it is
currently constructed. Frequently having to move one vehicle to have access to
. another (juggling cars), needing to move the vehicle out of the garage to allow
children access to their bikes, then driving it back in so the children can safely
play in our front yard driveway rather than the street, or parking a vehicle to the
east side of the existing garage (in the grass or mud) to allow for space to ride
bicycles and toys safely or parking access to the garage for the second vehicle.
Yes, reasonable use of the property was a single stall garage 10 to IS years ago.
However, by today's standards and needs, a double garage is reasonable and not
excessive or frivolous. When we purchased the home 8 years ago we owned a '72
Chevelle and had 3 small children. Now we have 5 children, ages 13 to 3, and by
necessity have purchased a station wagon and mini van. After 8 years in a
community and children enrolled in 3 local schools, is it reasonable to be forced
to relocate out of concern for your children's safety and lack of a decent place to
park your cars? We feel that building and maintaining a solid community starts
fiISt with attracting and maintaining good people who have a long-tenn
committment to the quality of life in the community.
4) Reducing the requested side yard setback variance from (i to 4'.
This is the most reasonable alternative, based on discussion by Planning
Commission members in the meeting and needs of our family for use of the
property. This solution yields a 22 foot exterior width garage with an 18' door.
. We have taken these dimensions to our building designer. He has updated the
plans to these specifications and they are included with this packet.
.
.
. We feel that granting a variance in this case is justified since hardship does
eXist, given the following pre-existing conditions.
1) The lot is 10' under the minimum lot width for Arden Hills. This house was
constructed without a garage 33 years ago (one of the earliest built in this area).
Current zoning and side setback ordinances were added since that time.
Minimum front lot width of 95' was also added. Side setbacks were established
to maintain safety and visual openess in the community.
This point is further confirmed by the planning commission discussion. Steve
Erickson questioned the definition of hardship, asking 'doesn't the 85' width
limit their development on the lot?'
Barbara Piotrowski said 'I can see hardship here, but 1 would still say nay, until
they look at narrowing the garage'.
Scott Peterson asked 'what was the setback when the home was constructed?
Surely there would not have been less than a 5 foot side setback'. No records
appear to be available to determine these facts.
2) The sharply sloping terrain of the backyard prohibits a garage in the backyard.
. This condition is further highlighted by the standing water problems witnessed
during the 8 years we have lived here.
At the planning commission meeting, Brian stated, 'There is enough hardship
here that would not allow a garage to be built to the back of the house.'
3) Constructing the double garage ahead of the house severely disrupts the visual
alignment of homes along West Floral Drive.
Additional Concerns:
From a purely financial viewpoint, proceding on building any addition without a
double garage would not be a sensible expenditure.
Safety of our children - With our cars parked on the driveway, as well as other cars
frequently parked along West Floral Drive (in front of our home) we have had
. serious problems with keeping our children off Floral Drive and out of 30 MPH (or
more) traffic. In order to ride their bikes, hot wheels, roller blades, etc. they daily
must share the space with vehicles parked in the driveway. Because of this driveway
congestion, we repeatedly find them in the street, where the temptation of wide
open spaces is hard for 3-,5-, and 7- year aids to resist.
. To allow safe, reasonable use of either the garage or the driveway, we have to park
a car on the east side of the driveway - in fact encroaching much more on the grassy
. area beside the drive than the request asking for 4' would effect. After 8 years of
this type of "parking space juggling", and daily stress of wondering if our 3, 5 or 7
year olds are in the driveway or street, we feel we should be allowed to make
reasonable use of our property.
Summary:
We have attempted in good faith to minimize the impact on the sideyard setback
ordinance. We have worked this issue every way possible. The neighbors are highly
supportive. They would like to see us stay in the neighborhood. They feel that this
project would update one of the older homes in the neighborhood.
We understand the important issues of maintaining setbacks, keeping distance
between buildings, not favoring one property owner over another, and staying
within the ordinance for future property owners.
What we do not understand is why our situation does not constitute hardship. In
our situation, with a family of7, we can not make reasonable use of the property
(and our land) with the existing conditions. The double garage is not a luxury; it is
a necessity.
Without the variance, we need to relocate. This feels like hardship to us.
.
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. Date: October 21,1993
To: Arden Hills Planning Commission Members
cc: Arden Hills City Council MembeIs
From: Stephen and Christine Anderson
1361 West Floral Drive
RE: Case #93-16 Variance Request for Garage Improvement
We appreciated the Planning Commission providing us with a discussion of
alternatives fOI Case # 93-16 in the October 6 Planning Commission meeting. We
understand and appreciate your concerns with the 6' variance. Based on feedback
from the Planning Commission members, we have modified the plan to include a 4'
variance, resulting in a 6' side setback. This change results in the minimum space
required for a double garage.
After Iesearching the alternatives, we have pIesented our findings to the
Community Planning Coordinator, Brian Fritzinger. Brian and several City Council
members who have been out to our home have suggested that you review the
. revisions we have made prior to the October 25 City Council meeting. To save time,
we agreed to deliver to you a copy of the packet being sent to the City Council
members.
It is not our intention to bypass the Planning Commission process and push this
modified request through the City Council. If it is the consensus of the Planning
Commission members that this modification is significant enough to require another
Planning Commission meeting and discussion, that is what we will do.
We are facing a serious time crunch, with time needed for completion of blueprints,
requesting bids, etc. We are doing our best to meet City requirements as well as
address concerns over the tIees involved (Larry's and ours). Based on Chris'
horticulture training thru the U of M, and a Nursery Management degree (AAS), we
are aware that a fall construction period would minimize stress on our neighbor's
trees and our Ash tree, while a spIing construction start would cause the most stress
and disease susceptibility.
Please Ieview the attached information with a reduced variance request, and call
Brian by Monday afternoon with your views on the subject.
If you have additional questions, please call us at 633-7613. Thank you for your
time and consideIation.
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MEXIIANOOM
TO: Dorothy Person, City 1\dministrator
FRCII: Brian Fritsinqer, lhmnmity pl"nnil1g Ooordi.na.~
DATE: October 21, 1993
SUBJECT: Bethel College Update, case 93-19
At the October 6 Planning Conunission meeting a rn.nnber of issues were
identified for additional study. The Commission requested submission of a
fonnal landscaping plan, existing =nditions plan, a grac:li.n;J, drainage,
erosion =ntrol and irrigation plan. These plans have J:een subnitted and
reviewed by staff.
Iandscaping
In regards to landscape s=eening the college has addressed these concerns in
the area of the athletic fields and maintenance facility. In the area of the
maintenance builc:li.n;J a berm of approximately 60 feet in length will be
. =nstructed with five CXlttonwood planted on and adjacent to the berm. West of
this berm, five willow trees are proposed to further s=een the builc:li.n;J and
shed frOl\\ neighOOrs to the south.
In the area of the football fields a number of plantings are proposed. to
further scr-een this site. It is proposed that this planting be grouped to
present a more naturalized affect. These plantings include the following
clusters; 12 scotch pine, 3 colorado blue spruce, 15 amur maple and in a
separate cluster further to the south; 12 russian olive, and 16 amur maple.
As these plantings have some encroachment into the existing easements, they
have not been finalized. The College is in the process of =ntacting NSP and
the railroad about R.O.W. issues.
The Planning Conunission had also questioned staff in regards to Section VI, E,
4, i of the Zoning Ordinance. The 60% opacity shall apply to this case.
Based on the location of a fence along this south property line and the
proposed. plantings, staff believes that Bethel has met this requirement.
Drainage
The applicant has submitted the documentation requested by the Planning
Commission. Rice Creek Watershed has reviewed the final plans and has
approved them as subnitted. Staff found no other areas of =ncern.
In SlnlIITary, the applicant has submitted the required documentation and
addressed the =ncerns of the Planning Conunission. Staff would once again
. recommend approval of the amendment subject to the included documentation.
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CITY OJ! ARDEN HILI8
mnmNDllM
. DATE: october 20, 1993
TO: Dorothy A. Person, City JIrlm;ni..trator
FRCM: Brian Fritsi.nger, Chrmrmity Planning Coordinator ~
SUBJEX:T: Packaging store update, case #93-21
Following the October 6 Planning Conunission meeting, staff met with Ron
& Paul Sockness at the Packaging store. At this meeting, we discussed
those issues of con=n identified by the Planning Ccmuni.ssion.
Attached you will find a site plan of the proposed storage area.
Detailed on this plan are several of the issues identified by the
Planning Commission. You should note that the area is approxilnately 40'
x 80' in size. This is larger than presented to the Planning Ccmuni.ssion
as the scale was not a=ate at that time. The parking area will be
delineated by a paint stripe. Individuals renting from this site will
be instructed in writing that upon returning vehicles they be driven
directly to this area. A buzzer will be provided at the rear entrance
for customer access.
The applicant has indicated a parking design/layout for the area. This
is based on U-Hauls experience for demand on the various units. They
. have indicated that depending on the type of units requested this may
change somewhat. It is canunon for the trailer units to be parked two
deep at other locations. The applicant is also proposing to have the
employees park in this area and three spaces have been identified. The
applicant indicated that he is considering some minor modifications to
the entry area which would allow one additional vehicle to park in this
area.
The Planning Commission directed staff to work with the applicant on
in=eased landscaping. In considering how to appropriately landscape
this area, staff took into consideration a number of issues.
1.. Compliance of current site plan with landscaping
re:jUirements .
2. Lack of visibility of area to the general public.
3. Type of landscaping required at properties located to the
south. One of these uses, Goodyear, has a number of
vehicles which are continually parked in an adjacent lot.
In considering these issues, staff recognized a need for some additional
landscaping . However, the location of this lot, in staff's opinion,.
does not appear to necessitate a full blown screening. CUrrently, 3 ash
trees are present along the berm which exists in this area. Staff would
propose that four (4) six foot evergreens by planted along this area.
These trees would provide some additional screening from the adjacent
property.
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TO: Dorothy person, City 1\dministrator
li'RCM: Brian Fritsinger, r'Nmnmity Planning CDordmaw@j
D1d'E: october 21, 1993
SUBJECT: Roberts site Plan ReView, case #93-23
On October 6, the Planning connnission denied the request for an additional
curb cut onto lJaxington Avenue in this case. One of the arguments of the
applicant for support of the request was the 1990 Lexington/Fox Business
Center Study.
nus study completed by Welmnan, Bergly Associates looked at this area fram
several inter-related purposes inCluding age, use, function, appearance, value
and quality. A large ~ of the study was based on the considerable
change experienced on Lexington Avenue over the last ten years.
. nus study showed a number of alternatives for upgrading the traffic
circulation of this area. Several of which included a potential access to
Lexington Avenue at a location very close to that proposed by the applicant in
this case.
Recently, staff had considered the likelihood of proceeding with some
discussions on this area over the winter. As part of the review of this
request from the applicant, the City Council may want to consider directing
the Planning Commission/staff to undertake additional discussions. In fact, I
would expect the applicant to make such a request at the time of the Morday 's
hearing .
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october 22, 1993
Mr. Brian Fritsinger
Community planning Coordinator
City of Arden Hills
1450 West Highway 96
Arden HillS, Minnesota 55112-5794
RE: Roberts Development
Zeos Property
Dear Mr. Fritsinger,
Thank you all of your assistance to date for the proposed modifi-
cations to the Zeos Property.
. we appreciate and understand all of the concerns being ex-
pressed by the City of Arden Hills. Unfortunately, these are
still the same concerns expressed over four years ago when our
first proposal was retracted to allow the city time to complete
the comprehensive plan for the Lexington Fox Business Center. We
are prepared to, once again, table our plans for this improvement
until May 15, 1994, if the city would commit to reinvestigating
the options discussed in the comprehensive plan for the Lexington
Fox Business Center (June 1990) and arrive at some conclusions.
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Again, thank m~r standing in this effort.
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GENERAL FUND (101) BUDGE)' SUMMARY
FOR 9 MONTIlS ENDED SEPTEMBER 1993
REVENUE
l'I>Q~f~!1g'MW@'@llhti,W2.'iM'Wl'+N;{t;kWil hMllUDmrmWI r;;eIIl!;WnM i:\YlltllH')_i hUAtlUICS'il fllIWnll~'
TAXES $1,382,850 $0 $715.749 $667,101 52%
UCENSES & PERMITS 145,200 18,757 131,229 13.971 90%
INTERGOVERNMENTAL 199,145 104,263 188,606 10.539 95%
CHGES FOR SERVICE 23,000 2,052 21,467 1,533 03%
FINES" FOAFErTS 25,750 2,344 16,765 8.985 65%
MISCElLANEOUS RECEIPTS 1>>,745 440 6,807 56,938 11%
INTEREST INCOME 2,700 1,582 1,582 1,118 59%
INTERNAL REVENUE 26,400 6,600 19,800 6,600 75%
lllANSFER IN FROM 225(COMM. SVCS) 9,315 0 0 9,315 0%
"TRANSFER IN FROM 602 (SEWER) ... 0 0 468 0%
TRANSFER IN FROM 604 (SWM) 0 0 0 0 0%
TOTAL REVENUE $1.878,573 $136 038 $1102 005 $776.568 59%
EXPENDllURES
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MAYOR & COUNCIL $56,600 $9,742 $49.493 $7,107 87%
MUNICIPAL COURT 40,100 4,345 30,387 9,713 76%
B.ECll0NS 200 0 30 170 15%
ADMINIS1RAllVE <>FACE 266,965 17,861 237,223 29,742 89%
LEGAL 37,750 1,114 15.191 22,559 40%
. PlANING & ZONING 31,930 0 23,Sg4 8,536 73%
GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS 44,860 2,611 28.059 16,801 63%
HUMAN RIGHTS 200 0 0 200 0%
PROTECllVEINSPE~N 50,355 4,401 39,845 10,510 79%
fla..ICE PROTECl10N 473,340 43,023 39S,SQS 77,745 84%
FIRE PROTEcnON 284,475 104,263 277,263 7,212 97%
STREET MAINTENANCE 314,685 139,521 224,821 89,864 71%
STORM SEWER MAINTENANCE 23,nS 361 21,095 2,1380 89%
SUMMER PLAYGROUND 12,832 59 11,331 1,501 88%
SKATING RINKS 41,5025 1,878 31,868 9,657 77%
PARK MAINTENANCE 182,260 11,291 121,601 54,659 70%
TRANSFER OllT TO 224 (DIS TREES) 8,372 0 0 8,372
TRANSFER our TO 226 (PROGRAM) 0 0 0 0
TRANSFER our TO 406 (MUN B1.DGS) 0 0 0 0
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $1 870,2:24 $340 490 $1,513,196 $357,028 61%
REVENUE LESS
EXPENDITURES $6.349 ($204 452\ ($411191) $419.540
,.. IF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURES OCCURED EVENLY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE YTD PERCENTAGE WOULD BE 75%
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CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO ANALYSIS
SEPTEMBER 30, 1993
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MONEY MARKET ACCOUNTS (MMAI
NORWEST FUNDS (U.S GOVT. FUND) $689,899 $251,736 $149,298 $149,650
4M (MN MUNICIPAL MM FUND) 638,781 1,209,946 1,550,796 1,276,061
SMITH BARNEY SHEARSON ( DAILY DIV FUND) 21 ,031 18,104 25 37,649
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PIPER (MONEY MKT FUND) 1,029 1,036 1,084 1,0861
TOTAL MONEY MARKET 1,350,7401 1,480,822 1,701,203 1,464,446
% OF TOTAL 15% 29.0%' 30.3% 34.6% 31.5%
FIXED RATE INSTRUMENTS (FAil
4M (CD'S) 1,200,000 1,200,000 800,000 800,000
SHEARSON (CD'S) 810,000, 900,000 995,000 965,000 '
TOTAL FRI 2,010,000 : 2,100,000 1,795,000 I 1,765,000
% OF TOTAL 50% 43.2%1 43.0% 36.5% 37.9%
MUTUAL FUNDS
PIPER JAFFRAY INSTlT GOVT 549,461 , 561,217 606,816 611,0831
% OF TOTAL 15% 11.8% 11.5%, 12.3% 13.0%
ZERO COUPON INSTRUMENTS
PIPER (TREASURY STRIPS) 299,103 299,103 299,103 299,103
. SHEARSON (RES FOG STRIPS/CD 441,835 441,840 516,140 516,140
TOTAL ZEROS 740,938 740,943 815,243 815,243
% OF TOTAL 20% 15.9%1 15.2% 15.1% 17.5%
TOTAL INVESTMENTS 100% U6511391 u882 982 ~4 918 262 u655772
RECAP OF 1993 ACTIVITY:
BALANCE 09/30/93 $4,655,772 RECONCILIATION OF 1993 YTD
BALANCE 1/1/93 $4.882,982 COMPOSITION CHANGE:
DECREASE IN MMA'S ($16,376)
DECREASE IN FRI (335,000)
DECREASE IN PORTFOLIO ($227.2101 INCREASE IN MUTUAL FUND 49,866
INCREASE IN ZERO INSTRUMENTS 74,300
($227,2101
INFLOW FROM INTERE~T REC'D,
DIVIDEND REINVESTMENT,
& CAPITAL GAINS $167,887 *
NET OUTFLOW TO CHECKING (395,0971
($227,2101
. .. EXCLUDES IMPACT OF REVERSING 12/31/92 ACCRUED INTEREST ($33,681)
AND 1993 ACCRETION OF $43,355 IN ACCRUED ZERO COUPON INTEREST INCOME RECEIVABLE.
93PORTFO
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To: Arden Hills City Council
. From: Walt Witzke
Subject.: Tri City Residential Christmas Tree Recycling Project
The New Brighton Environmental Quality Commission (EQC) in conjunction with the city forester
(Rick Wriskey) has developed a Christmas tree recycling program that includes the refuse haulers
for New Brighton, Moundsview and Arden Hills.
Suggested Conditions:
I. The hauler would!lQ1 charge their customers for pick-up of Christmas trees during the
second week of January 1994 (January 9th -15th). Outside of this time frame their regular
pricing policies apply.
2. The trees which are now picked up with a special trip and hauled to Anoka would be
diverted to the New Brighton Driving Range off Old Hwy 8.
Some haulers have a low customer base in the three cities. Another trip to pick-up lhe
Christmas trees separately would I!Ql be economically feasible. Those haulers would
continue to recycle or process their trees as usual. We still have requested lhe haulers!l.Ql
to charge their customers for recycling Christmas trees during the second week of January
1994, even if they don't use the New Brighton site.
3. The city forester has requested the hauler to create wind row when dumping the trees.
4. The cities of Moundsview and Arden Hills will each make a donation to New Brighton
of $500 to help defer the processing costs to shred and chip the Christmas trees. The
. haulers are being asked to make voluntary donations based on their saving realized from
using the New Brighton Driving Range site. All donations are to be written to the City of
New Brighton and send to the attention of Rick Wriskey, City Forester, Park and
Recreation Dept, 1975 Silver Lake Road, New Brighton M..N 55112.
5. Each hauler using the recycling site has been asked to provide an estimate of the number
of trees collected from each city. These numbers would be used in the future for a more
equitable allocation of costs between cities.
6. The haulers have been asked to advertise the recycling plan through CUstomer bill
inserts, if applicable, or any olher melhods the hauler feel would be effective.
What Will New BrigMon Do?
1. If a hauler decides not to be included in the project, they will be listed as not
participating in the newspaper articles and inserts. Residents of those haulers will be
invited to bring lheir trees to the driving range during the second week of January ~.
2. The city forester will contract a Sepi mower and tub grinder for up to three days at $175
per hour. This rate includes the operator. We estimate 4000 - 6000 trees can be shredded
and mulched during that time. Some volunteers will be needed. If Arden Hills could
supply people, please call Rick at 633-8907.
3. Advertising for the Christmas tree recycling project will include a minimum of two
newspaper anicles, an article in the November New Brighton newsletter and maybe an
insert in two-thirds of the New Brighton resident water bills. We also encourage Arden
Hills and Moundsview to do the same.
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We would also like to video tape the operation from collection to shredding to final use of
pin~ chips. The tape would be available for schools and other cities wishing to try the
project.
4. After the final cost are determined, New Brighton will decide if we continue the
program and share our results with other cities or shutdown the project.