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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCP 11-08-1993 W1e.e.. AGENDA ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL MEETING . NEW BRIGHTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1993, 7:30 P.M. 7:30 PM 1. Call to order/roll call 7:30 PM 2. Agenda adoption 7:30 PM 3. Introduction of a private/public cost share agreement relating to the 1993 Arden Place Drainage Improvement project. 7:45 PM 4. Public Hearing - Continuance of the Assessment Hearing relating to the 1993 Arden Place Drainage Improvement project. 8:00 PM 5. Public Hearing - Final Assessment roll and cost allocation in the matter of the 1993 Arden Place Drainage Improvement project. 8:15 PM 6. Approval of minutes for Worksession Meeting of October 21; and, approval of minutes of Council Meeting of October 25 8:16 PM 7. Consent calendar a. Approve Resolution #93-57, Recycling Grant Fund. b. Execute the acceptance of final easement extension agreement . from the 6th & final parcel on the East Shore of Lake Johanna relating to the Sanitary Sewer Improvement project. c. Approve Resolution #93-58, establishing license and permit fees relating to Dog License fees and Liquor Investigation fees. d. Approve use of Bradley & Deike, P.A. for legal assistance in land use and economic development issues. e. Approve List of Clairns/Payroll. 8:17 PM 8. Public comments Robert Bainbridge 8:30 PM 9. Unfinished and New Business a. A Resolution #93-59, - ordering a Preliminary Feasibility Study in the matter of the 1994 Pavement Management Improvement. b. 1993-94 Storm Water Maintenance project review. c. Discussion of request by employees to increase short term group disability coverage on a self paid basis. d. Discussion to approve a Section 125 pre-tax benefit program for employees. e. A Resolution #93-61, - creating a City Economic Development Committee. . 9:00 PM 10. Council comments Administrator comments 9:15 PM 11. Adjourn The above times may vary depending upon length of issue discussion. ---- - CITY OF ARDEN HILLS . MEHE\NOOM TO: Mayor and eounci , """"-.rs FRCH: Dorothy A. Person, city Mministrator DATE: NoveIDber 5, 1993 ~: 1ldministrator ('.........nts for 11-8 Council Heetinq 1. Discussion continues on the matter of the Arden Place Drainage project f= a private/public agreement between the City, Noyed, Bongard and Bauer. It appears that this agreement will be final or near final prior to the hearings scheduled for the Council meeting. Enclosed with your packet is a copy of a letter sent to the 10 property owners previously proposed to l:e affected by this ilnprovernent. '!his letter mentions that if the agreement is accepted, the Public Hearings may be continued to the November 29 meeting or may not need to be conducted on November 8 - see attached proposed agreement and CJ:Ner fram City Attorney. 2. Consent Calendar - a. Score funding Grant in #93-57 - Annual renewal for receipt of . funds from RaInsey County, is anticipated to be $19,408 for 1994. The 1994 budget is $75,205, with the remainder of funds l:eing received from a per parcel charge of $24.86. b. Sanitary Sewer Improvement, East Shore lake Johanna - last of the six easements to be acquired for this project. Previous five were accepted by the Council a few meetings ago. c. Per the last w=ksession discussion, the Council concurred with staff recommendations to increase the fee for a dog license to $15.00/2 years (fram $10.00/2 years) and the Liquor Investigation fee to $150 in 1994 and $200 in 1995 (from $100 in 1993). d. staff reconunerrls that Council approve an attorney who specializes in economic development and tax in=ernent financing to assist staff in specialized cases such as the Gateway Business District. Bradley & Deike, P.A. is the recormnended choice. 'Ihese attorneys have had experience with nl.lIllerous cities and developers in cases involving TIF. Brian has worked with these attorneys in several cities and highly reconmends them. Carolyn Drude at Ehlers & Assoc. has also confirmed their abilities. 3. Enclosed is a letter fram Robert Bainbridge requesting to l:e put on the agenda to express his concerns regarding the Anderson variance application which was addressed at the last Council meeting. It was explained to him that the Anderson issue will not be coming to Council per their request. He still indicated his desire to attend and be heard. . - 4. 1994 Street IIrprovement Projects - The reconstruction is planned for . A1nble Road, Bussard Court, and Dunlap; .with Keithson Drive cold in place recycling - see attached Resolution #93-59 for p::lSsible adoption. 5. A discussion item f= Council review is the proposed 1993/94 stann Water budget. 'Ibis J:udget is in accordance with earlier discussions. It is anticipated that a 20% reserve balance in the stcmn water utility fund be maintained as a contingency f= any unanticipated future projects. Resolution #93-60 has been prepared for p::lSsible adoption. 6. Short Tenn Disability - All of the public works union employees are requesting an additional $100 weekly short term disability benefit. 'Ibis additional $100 weekly benefit would be paid by the employees at a rate of $4.50 per month. There is 100% enrollment participation fram the union group, which is acceptable to the insurance company. A 100% participation was not received by the non union employees, therefore the non union group is not eligible to participate. While it is generally not the best situation to differentiate benefits between employees, this group has asked to obtain this benefit on a self pay basis. The other non union employees are not 100% interested and therefore not eligible. I would reconnnend that this benefit be exterrled to the union employees on a self paid basis. 7. Section 125 - See attached meJOC) outlining the findings to reconnnend to . Council effective 1-1-94 to institute a Section 125 pre tax benefit f= employees including insurance premiums, child care costs, and out-of- pocket medical costs, with DCA as a third party administrator. 8. Economic Development Cormnittee - Attached is Resolution #93-61 which authorizes the =eation of this Cormnittee. The Cormnittee hq)es to be getting started as soon as possible on an infonnal basis with official appointments being made in 1994. other Infornational Items: 1- Attached is a copy of a proposed agenda for the November 18 discussions with city corrnnittees. Please feel free to make any comments to Dorothy. This outline will be the basis of discussions for the meeting_ 2. With the remodeling of City Hall, the p:>lling location for 1994 elections will need to be addressed. There has been an on;)"oing discussion as to whether the polling places should continue as is or whether there should be some changes. since the City Hall will not be available, a decision needs to be made by mid December by Council regarding designated polling places. 'Ibis deadline is needed for staff to report to the County on location designations. Please advise Dorothy of your thoughts by November 18 so that our infornational gathering phase is complete and a report and recommendation to Council can be made by the first part of December. . . ".. 3. In preparing the calendar for 1994 Council meetings, it was noted that . December 26. is the last Monday meeting of the year (December 1994). This is a designated holiday, as December 25 falls on SUnday. By ordinance, if a Council meetings falls on a holiday, the meeting will take place the following 'I\.1esday. New Brighton city Council is anticipated to meet on that Tuesday. Please advise Dorothy whether it is desired to meet on Wednesday, December 28 or if you prefer another option. 4. 'Ihe Engineer is notifying Ramsey County of possible turnback of roadways within a ten year period, J:::e brought to the level 90 at County expense, am turned back to the City. 'Ihe City tmder this and a maintenance agreement would agree to turnback of County Road F from New Brighton border to Snelling Ave. in exchange f= the turnback of County Road F between Lexin;Jt.on and HaInline Avenues from the City to the County. This completion requires approval to the State Aid Engineer to allow the city to put County Road F J:::etween the New Brighton border and Snelling Ave. on the Municipal State Aid System, with the County agreeing to facilitate reconstruction of County Road F. 5. Appeals of the storm Water Maintenance Fee have been received from Alpo Foods and Mrs. C.E. Sheehy (1505 Edgewater Ave.). It is anticipated that these appeals will J:::e heard by the CoW1Cil on November 29. Miscellaneous . 1- Attached is a request for nominations for an opening in the Rice Creek Watershed District Board of Managers. This vacancy is for a three year term. In the event you have a nomination, please let me !mow as fonns are available at the City Hall. 2. It is interesting to note the newspaper article re: bingo at the Newport City CoW1Cil - Turners Auxiliary and anticipated Turner's Gymnastics. 3. Tam Mulcahy from the Rotary has asked f= City participation in this group. He has indicated that they are a public service group, non profit. 'lhey meet once a week with a $550 - $600 year fee. AsI tmderstand the city has not had memberships in many civic groups. CUrrently the City has membership in the North Suburban ChaInber of Conunerce. I request the Council to =nsider the opportunities in which different community outreach can J:::e accomplished. If the Council wishes to identify these opportunities, some groundrules may need to J:::e set. Some potential =nsiderations include: non profit, community based, service based, multi use/networking for City projects, =ntacts, volunteer base, etc. It would J:::e appreciated if the Council would =nsider this and advise Dorothy in a few weeks. 4. 'lhe letter that was sent to Senator Linda Runbeck from the Office of the State Auditor Mark Dayton, has been forwarded by her to the city in the event that the City is interested in applying for a grant from the state . Board of Government Innovation and Cooperation. Ramsey County has asked the City to J:::e a part of an application for the Joint Project for the ..~ . shared public works facilities. 1he Administrator has signed the . necessary d=ument to pursue the application with RaInsey county f= a Joint Project, as the deadline was November 5. 5. Attached is a copy of a letter received fran Jane E. larson of the Arden view Townhouse Association. She is questioning why the City has not responded to the Association's request for a SWM appeal. She made reference to the July 17 letter the city received from Denise piper, Business Manager of the Townhouse AsSOCiation. Council and staff had previously discussed this letter, and agreed that this was not an actual request for an appeal. Please let Dorothy know your thoughts on how to address her =cerns. 6. Both staff vacancies have been filled. Tracy Petersen has been hired as Recr"eation SUpervisor effective November 8. She has worked 5 years in various partti1ne positions in another city and has a degree in Business Administration from Bethel College. During the past year she has worked partti1ne in various recreation positions in Arden Hills. Tammy Olson has been appointed as Department Secretary effective November 29, 1993. She has experience in both public and private employment. DAP:rk . . . - . MINUTES CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 25, 1993 7:30 P.M. - City Hall CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Mayor Sather called to order the regular City Council meeting at 7:30 p.m. Present: Councilmembers Beverly Aplikowski, Dale Hicks, Paul Malone, Dennis Probst; Mayor Sather. Also present were: City Accountant, Terry Post; Community Planning Coordinator, Brian Fritsinger; Administrative Secretary, Renee Kaulfuss; City Administrator, Dorothy Person; and Recording Secretary, Shar Foster. ADOPT AGENDA Note was made that the October 25, 1993 Council meeting agenda had been revised to inc1 ude Consent Calendar item Iff" and Unfinished and New Business item "Update - Arden Place Improvement Potential Agreement". . MOTION: Hicks moved, seconded by Aplikowski, to adopt the October 25, 1993 agenda as revised. Motion carried unanimously (5-0). APPROVAL OF COONCIL MINUTES MOTION: Probst moved, seconded by Aplikowski, to approve the minutes of the October 12, 1993 Regular Council Meeting as prepared. Motion carried unanimously (5-0). CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION: Malone moved, seconded by Probst, to approve the Consent Calendar and authorize execution of all necessary documents contained therein. Motion carried unanimously (5-0) . a. Adopt Resolution 93-55 Approving a Temporary Revision to the Investment Policy. b. Approve City Administrator Salary Change to 100% of Current Pay plan Effecti ve 10/1/93 Following Successful Twelve (12) Month Performance Review. c. Adopt Resolution 93-53 Accepting Bid and Authorizing Execution of Contract in the Matter of the ci ty Hall Remodeling Project. . d. Adopt Resolution 93-54 Approving the Use of the New Brighton City Hall Council Chambers for City of Arden Hills' City Council and Planning commission Meetings. . Arden Hills Council 2 October 25, 1993 . 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 Expenditure of $500 for this Project. FLOWER POWER VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION David Sand, of the Parks and Recreation Commission, explained that Flower Power is a program in which flowers, provided by the City, are planted and maintained by private or area business volunteers to beautify various locations throughout the City. The following persons/businesses were recognized and those vol unteers in at tendance recei ved certifi cates of appreciation and Arden Hill s lapel pins: Percy Johnson John Nelson - Norwest Bank Mary F10r Pam Coty - st. Paul Book Cathy Olmscheid Ron Lemke - Ramada Inn Cori 1 ee Ski ldum Dave Isakson - Arden Hills Amoco . Lynette Kreidler Marg Jambor - Dept. of Corrections Megan Ricke Kathy & Tom Goserud - AH Nursery Don & Jan Messerly Renee Kaulfuss & Family Tracy Tobin - MSI Carol & Jerry Moehnke & Family Terry Post & Family Boy Scout Troop 200 Debby Andrews & Family Mary & Bill Gillies Mr. & Mrs. Mootz PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS CASE #93-16 VARIANCE REOUEST STEPHEN & CHRISTINE ANDERSON 1361 WEST FLORAL DRIVE Community Planning CQordinator Fritsinger stated that Stephen and Christine Anderson originall y requested a six-foot side yard variance to accommodate a new garage on their property at 1361 West Floral Drive, and the Planning commission reviewed the request at their october 6 meeting and recommended denial. . . Arden Hills Council 3 October 2S, 1993 Fritsinger explained that the Anderson property has an as-foot frontage, is approximately 200 feet deep, and is located in an Rl zoning district which requires a minimum lO-foot sideyard setback. He noted that after the Planning Commission review and recommendation for denial, the applicants revised their proposal by reducing the size of the garage, and are now requesting a four-foot sideyard setback variance to accommodate the revised garage proposal. Fritsinger reported that consideration was given to placing the garage further to the rear of the Anderson's property, but that option was eliminated due to the topography of the property, use of the property and drainage issues. Fritsinger noted that just east of the proposed garage are two elm trees and there is concern that further encroachment on the dripline of these trees may result in damage to the trees. Fritsinger reported that staff and the Planning commission have recommended denial of the variance on the basis that the hardship required for the granting of a variance has not been . demonstrated. He added that the Planning Commission has not had the opportunity to review the revised proposal, however, the revised proposal does not appear to demonstrate the hardship needed for the granting of a variance. Councilmember Aplikowski commented that the proposal would improve the appearance of this residence and it does not appear to pose any adverse affect on the surrounding neighbors. She asked why those factors were not more heavily weighed. Fritsinger replied that the Planning Commission and staff are concerned that, since there are many other properties in the City with similar frontage widths, granting a variance may set a regrettable precedent. Mayor Sather pointed out that the Planning Commission had not had an opportunity to review the revised plan; he preferred not to make a hasty decision without the Planning Commission's involvement, insight and input and recommended that the revised proposal be referred back to the Planning Commission for their review prior to Council action. Councilmember Aplikowski questioned what new information could be made available to the Council by further Planning Commission review. She said it appears the applicants have prepared their case and have reduced the size of the original proposal to the extent possible, therefore, she thought the . Council should address the request. ------. -- Arden Hi 11 s Counci 1 4 October 25, 1993 .. Councilmembers Probst and Malone concurred with Mayor Sather's commen ts . Counci Imember Ma lone added that the Council has delegated review of these types of cases to the Planning Commission, therefore, it is appropriate to return the case to the Planning Commission since a revision has taken place since their review. Malone said that neither the original proposal or the revised proposal clearly demonstrates a hardship necessary for the granting of a variance. MOTION: Probst moved, seconded by Hicks, to refer Case 93-16, a variance request and revised proposal submitted by Stephen and Christine Anderson to the Planning Commission for their review and reconunendation. Motion carried (4-1 [Aplikowski voted nay; all others voted aye.]). CASE #93-23 SITE PLAN REVIEW SCOTT ROBERTS, ROBERTS DEVELOPMENT Community Planning Coordinator Fritsinger stated that Scott Roberts representing the Roberts Development originally submitted a request for a new curb cut from Lexington Avenue . to provide access to the building commonly known as the Zeos building. He noted that an October 22 letter from Roberts' architect had been received withdrawing the curb cut request until the City completed the comprehensive plan for the Lexington Fox Business Center. Fritsinger suggested that Council direct the Planning Commission and staff to investigate options for improving the traffic situation along this area of Lexington Avenue. Councilmember Malone recalled that in the past, as a means of addressing the traffic situation and other issues, the subject area was rezoned with the intent of directing traffic to Red Fox or Grey Fox Roads. Fritsinger said that records indicate that consideration was once given to a frontage, alley or rear access road, and it may be appropriate to reconsider that possibility. The applicant stated that a 1990 study indicated that ap. all eyway was possibl e, and the engineering fi I'm of SEH studied the curb cut idea and found that the potential existed for a traffic signal at the location in question. He stated that he had a permit from the County to make the curb cut provided the City gives approval to do so. He said that new and prospective tenants are expected to create mostly off peak traffic, therefore, he would prefer to table the curb cut . request at this time and consider it when long-term full tenancy exists in the building. . Arden Hills Council 5 October 25, 1993 Councilmember Probst commented that tenants with creating primarily off-peak traffic seems to defeat the argument for an additional curb cut along Lexington Avenue. He emphasized that the use of the facility has continually changed for the past few years. He expressed concern relative to multipl e curb cuts in such a busy area. Fritsinger stated that the County was contacted regarding the issuance of the curb cut permit, and during that discussion, the County reinforced their desire to minimize curb cuts along Lexington Avenue. MOTION: Probst moved, seconded by Hicks, to table Case 93-23 at the request of the applicant, Scott Roberts, and to direct the Planning Commission to investigate options to improve the access situation in the area of the Roberts development. Motion carried unanimously (5-0). CASE #93-21 SPECIAL USE PERMIT THE PACKAGING STORE 3771 NORTH LEXINGTON AVENUE . Community Planning Coordinator Fritsinger stated that the Packaging Store at 3771 North Lexington Avenue submitted a request for a Special Use Permit (SUP) to accommodate aU-Haul rental/leasing use to compliment the other services provided by the Packaging Store. Fritsinger reported that the City's zoning ordinance requires an SUP be granted for this type of use, and the Planning Commission reviewed the request and recommended approval of an SUP with the following conditions: - Vehicles and trailers shall be stored only in the southwest corner of the rear lot extension of lease line (40 X 60 feet), which is to be delineated by some method such as paint stripping. - Vehicles, trucks, trailers or other equipment shall not be displayed in front of the building along Lexington Av~nue. - Maintenance of lease units is not to be undertaken on site. - Additional landscaping is to be provided as approved by the City Planner. Fritsinger explained that he has worked with the applicant and the U-Haul vendor and identified the number of rental/lease . units likely to be stored at the site. He displayed a sketch, acceptable to the applicant, which outlined how the units would fit in the southwest corner of the rear lot. Arden Hills Council 6 October 25, 1993 . With regard to parking requirements, Fritsinger pointed out that customer parking needs are addressed as part of the multi-tenant building. He noted that three employee parking spaces were identified at the rear entrance to the building. with regard to landscaping, Fritsinger explained that three ash trees currently exist and four addi tional six-foot evergreens are recommended south of the rear parking area. Councilmember Aplikowski noted that the conditions recommended for the SUP include that maintenance of the rental/lease units is not to take place on site. She asked if washing of the units would be performed on site; the applicant answered no. Councilmember Probst said he was not opposed to the recommendations which had been made for this case, however, he was concerned that part of the intent of the rezoning of this area and the recent revisions to the zoning ordinance was to address the need for improvement as properties change. He said that issue will eventually need to be revisited. Councilmember Malone concurred with Probst's comments but . added that although this may be part of a piecemeal approach, this case does appear to be an attempt to make improvement. He emphasized that the expectation of the City is that the U- Haul units always be stored only in the rear of the building, and though he anticipates the applicant's cooperation in this regard, that condition will be monitored by the City. The applicant indicated that he understands that condition. MOTION: Hicks moved, seconded by Probst, to approve the issuance of a Special Use Permit for the Packaging Store at 3771 North Lexington Avenue (Case 93-21) subject to the following conditions: - Vehicles and trailers sha 11 be stored only in the southwest corner of the rear lot extension of lease line (40 X 60 feet), which is to be delineated by some method such as paint stripping. - Vehicles, trucks, trailers or other equipment shall not be displayed in front of the building along Lexington Avenue. - Maintenance of rental/lease units and equipment is not to be undertaken on site. - Additional landscaping, including but limited to the addition of four six-foot evergreens on the south of the rear parking areal is to be provided . as approved by the City Planner. Motion carried unanimously (5-0) . . Arden Hills Council 7 October 25, 1993 CASE #93-19 SITE PLAN REVIEW & AMENDMENT TO SPECIAL USE PERMIT - BETHEL COLLEGE Community Planning Coordinator Fritsinger stated that Bethel College is seeking an amendment to their Special Use Permit (SUP) for the purpose of reconfiguring and constructing a permanent football/soccer field, stadium, baseball field and practice football fields. He explained that an SUP was granted for the college's Master Plan in 1981 with the stipulation that development proposals that are consistent with the approved Master Plan require only site plan approval. He noted that the proposed improvements involve changes to the Master Plan, therefore, both an SUP amendment and a site plan review are required. Fri tsinger reported that the pI anning Commission reviewed this case at their October 6, 1993 meeting and recommended approval of the amendment to the SUP and site plan provided acceptable 1 andscaping, drainage, grading, erosion control and irrigation plans were submitted to the City. He noted that Planning Commission specifically recommended the following be required: . - Additional screening of the maintenance area - The 60% opacity screening standard be observed - Trees along the railroad track be retained - The location of the silt screen be reviewed - The chain link fence along the south and east side of the athletic fields be retained - Wetland areas boundaries be determined by Rice Creek Watershed District, and applicable wetland restrictions be observed Fritsinger reported that the Rice Creek watershed District reviewed and approved the proposal relative to drainage issues. He added that realignment of the football field may improve the existing parking situation. He noted that no additional field lighting was included within this proposal. Fritsinger recalled that neighbors of the college expressed concern regarding debris around the maintenance bu~lding and the potential for noise. He stated that noise studies were conducted indicating that anticipated noise should not adversely impact neighbors and landscaping/screening should help absorb noise. He relayed staff's belief that the landscaping plan satisfies the City's landscaping requirements and meets the 60% opacity standard. . ----- -- Arden Hills Council 8 October 25, 1993 . Carl Nelson, 1399 Arden Oaks Drive, stated that he lives south of the college and has concerns regarding additional foot traffic and increased parking that may result from the proposal. He added that Bethel's fence does not adequately contain users/visitors of Bethel facilities and he experiences foot traffic trespassing on his property. He added that foot traffic along the railroad tracks also presents a safety hazard. Scott Gilbert, 1401 Arden Oaks Drive, reported that he also experiences foot traffic trespassing on his property enroute to Bethel facilities and the park. He added that there is inadequate parking for Bethel events and the rear gate entrance to Bethel property encourages the types of problems he has experienced. He showed pictures of the condition of the maintenance building which illustrated his concern for screening around the maintenance building. Vicky Johnson, 1401 Arden Oaks Drive, said she is concerned for her safety with the high level of foot traffic in the area and also the safety of foot traffic traveling so close to the . railroad tracks. She said not only is there noise from sporting events, but oftentimes noise from other gatherings or parties in this area of Bethel property. She added that trees along the south of the college property appear brown or dead. Councilmember Malone noted that the landscaping plan calls for some cottonwood trees to be planted. He questioned whether this is a good variety. Craig Hjelle, representing Bethel College, apologized for the past appearance around the maintenance building and stated that the appearance has improved recently by removal of debris, etc. He assured that the appearance around the maintenance building will continue to be monitored. Hjelle stated that Bethel College held an Open House and the Planning Commission held a public hearing to invite public input regarding the proposal and comments heard this evening were not raised at tpose forums. He said that, without having considered the concerns regarding foot traffic, he is not prepared to offer solutions for control of foot traffic at this time. He stated that the variety of trees to be planted is limited because of the wet conditions of the area, and the problem with dead trees can hopefully be addressed by planting varieties that tolerate wet conditions. Councilmember Malone commented that the concerns raised this . evening by af fected neighbors are 1 egi timate and he encouraged Bethel to address those concerns and work with the concerned . Arden Hills Council 9 October 25, 1993 citizens toward solutions. He encouraged concerned citizens to report problems to Bethel's administration, noting that Bethel has a history of being a cooperative neighbor. Councilmember Probst concurred with Malone's conunents and added that unfortunately the council is not in a position to remedy the foot traffic concerns expressed this evening. At Councilmember Aplikowski's suggestion, staff was directed to alert the Sheriff's Department as to the foot traffic concerns expressed by the neighbors in an attempt to minimize that problem through additional patrolling. MOTION: Hicks moved, seconded by Malone, to approve the Site Plan and Amendment to Special Use Permit/Master Plan for Bethel College (Case 93-19) with the following conditions: - Landscaping, drainage, grading, erosion control and irrigation plans be approved by the City planner which incorporate, but are not limited to, the . following: - Additional screening of the maintenance area - Observance of 60% opacity screen requirement - Retention of trees along the railroad tracks - Review of the location of the silt screen - Retention of the chain link fence along the south and east side of the athletic fields - Wetland areas boundaries be determined by Rice Creek Watershed District and applicable wetland restrictions be observed Motion carried unanimously (5-0). UPDATE REGARDING ARDEN PLACE IMPROVEMENT POTENTIAL AGREEMENT With regard to the matter of the Arden Place Drainage Improvement issue, Administrator Person reported that she had discussed the matter of the improvement and funding for the improvement with developer Wally Bauer and affected property owners/prospective owners McGuire, Bongard, Noyed and Johnson and it appears that an agreement may be forthcoming, in which case there woul d be no need for the schedul ed November 8 publ ic hearing on this matter. She said she woul d keep Council abreast of further developments regarding this matter. . ------ __ ____u__ ~-----~--- Arden Hills Council 10 October 25, 1993 . Bill Kaplan, 1556 Arden Place, questioned the legality of directing storm water directly into a lake without first passing through a settling pond. Person stated that staff had been working wi th Rice Creek watershed District regarding this matter and any improvement would be subject to their approval. COUNCIL COMMENTS UPDATES FROM COMMITTEES. ETC. Councilmember Aplikowski advised that the Public Works/Safety Committee had been working on developing new policies which will likely come before the Council in the near future. Councilmember Aplikowski reported that the establishment of the Business Development Task Force is nearing completion. Councilmember Hicks said he would be attending the upcoming Ramsey County meeting regarding violence. Councilmember Hicks reminded Council and staff that he would . not be in attendance at the next Council meeting. PROCESS FOR PLANNING CASES COMING BEFORE COUNCIL Council discussed how best to handle Planning cases that are revised after the Planning commission has conducted their review and provided their recommendation. Mayor Sather commented that, on occasion, when planning cases have been acted on by the Council without the Planning Commission reviewing revised proposals, the Council action has been later regretted. In fairness to staff, applicants, and the Planning Commission, and in an effort to assure thorough review of planning items, the following procedure was established by Council: - when substantive changes are made to a planning case after the Planning Commission has performed a review and formulated a recommendation on that case, the following procedure is to be followed: - The applicant is to be advised by staff that the Council prefers that the substantially revised proposal be revisited by the Planning Commission prior to Council consideration. . ----------- . - . Arden Hills Council 11 October 25, 1993 - If the applicant insists, the substantially revised proposal may be forwarded to Council, without further review by the Planning Commission, to assure due process is provided to the applicant. In this case, the applicant is to be advised by staff of the possibility that Council action may be to refer the case back to the Planning commission. - When minor changes are made to a planning case after the Planning Commission has performed a review and formulated a recommendation on that case, the case may proceed directly to Council for consideration. Minor changes would be defined as those which would not likely affect the recommendation of the Planning Commission. FAREWELL TO COUNCIL CHAMBERS In observance of the fact that this would be the final meeting in the Arden Hills Council Chambers, Mayor Sather recalled many positive memories and many frustrating memories in this facil ity. He expressed his pleasure that the City staff would . soon have more space in which to work with the Council Chambers converted to office space. Councilmember Aplikowski thanked staff for the displays and other preparations for this final meeting in the Council Chamber. The public was advised that future Council and Planning Commission meetings will be conducted at the New Brighton Council Chambers, 803 5th Avenue NW, New Brighton, Minnesota. ADJOURN MOTION: Malone moved, seconded by Aplikowski, to adjourn the meeting at 9:15 p.m. Motion carried unanimously (5-0). Thomas R. Sather, Mayor Dorothy A. Person, Administrator NOTICE OF MEE~INGS: The next Council meeting will be held at the New Brighton Council Chambers at 7:30 p.m., November 8, 1993. The next Council worksession will be held in the Public Works Conference Room at 4:30 p.m., November 18, 1993. . _._----~- - .. " MINUTES . CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA WORKSESSION CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 21, 1993 4:30 p.m. - CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Mayor Sather called to order the Worksession City Council meeting at 4:38 p.m. Present: Mayor Sather, Councilmembers Paul Malone, Dale Hicks and Beverly Aplikowski. Also present were: City Administrator, Dorothy Person, City Accountant Terry Post, Community Planning Coordinator Brian Fritsinger and Public Works Superintendent Dan Winkel. AGENDA ADOPTION MOTION: Hicks moved, seconded by Aplikowski, to adopt the October 21, 1993 worksession agenda. Motion carried unanimously (4-0) . city Emplovees' Benefit Update Ms Person informed the Council that the Public Works employees are requesting coverage for short term disability. If the Council is open to this request, Ms Person would like to offer this benefit to all employees. Councilmember Malone stated he . would suggest the city offer both short term and long term disability benefits. Employees would be requested to pay for the coverage, but it would be available. Further details will be pursued. Investment POlicy Review: city Accountant Post informed the Council that currently funds invested in Money Market accounts (31.5% at 9-30-93) exceed the investment portfolio goal for this category (15%). These monies have been invested in this manner because of the prospect of needing these funds for the construction of a new city Hall. Since it now looks like the construction will not take place for a minimum of 2 years, Post is suggesting, as Treasurer, that he be allowed to move some of these funds currently in Money Market accounts to a mutual fund investment. The City has other monies invested in Mutual Funds (13% of total portfolio). The current return on the city's mutual fund investments is approximately 8.3%. Councilmember Hicks is in favor of rethinking the amount of monies in CD's and Mutual Funds. Post suggested that this issue be brought before Council at their meeting and that a resolution be submitted for review of temporary changes to the Investment policy. Fund Identification of remodelinq costs . There have been various opinions from staff members Person and Post as to which is the appropriate fund use for costs related to the remodeling of City Hall. It was agreed that the improvements are an expense and that the use of the community services fund is ~ .. - MINUTES OF COUNCIL WORKSESSION OF 10/21/93 . PAGE TWO the correct fund. city licenses review Mr Fritsinger referred to his memo directed to Ms Person regarding the staff recommendation of increasing the dog license fees to $15 for a 2 year period. council concurred. In reviewing the business license fees there was discussion regarding the General license fee concept vs the Retail Sales fee concept. Staff's intent is to simplify the implementation of collecting fees. certain establishments such as Flaherty's, Arden Hills Amoco and Total Mart should continue to be charged for the additional services they provide to the public. In the discussion process, it was suggested that the general business license be presented to area businesses or possibly the Economic Development Committee for input. It was not determined how to treat small home businesses. Staff also suggested using hours of operation to determine the fee amount rather than using square footage. Council agreed with the hours of operation concept with some threshold incorporating square footage. Staff will look at appropriate formulas. . Staff was directed to continue their review and incorporate appropriate fees over a period of time as major changes are needed. Staff was directed to research the definition of "value" of prizes received relating to amusement devices. Regarding the SAC and WAC charges, Mr. Fritsinger pointed out if the City was giving a developer TIF for infrastructure improvements, the city would be financing these charges within the project. Council concurred, however, they suggested no changes at this time. Discussion followed regarding the implementation of a cat license. Council concurred that at this time it is not necessary. Any ordinance change is to be considered in early 1994, along with other animal related items. Discussion followed regarding the Liquor License fee. Currently, the City charges $100.00 for this fee for background check, Fire Marshall site inspection, and on site inspection. Council concurred to increase the fee to $150.00 in 1994 and $200.00 in 1995. \ Discussion followed regarding prorating of fees and minimum fees. . Staff is suggesting to eliminate this section from the ordinance. Council concurred that a flat rate is appropriate. . MINUTES OF COUNCIL WORKSESSION OF 10/21/93 . PAGE THREE Christmas Tree Recvclinq/DisDosal Joint Proqram Mr. witzke reviewed the tree recycling program currently being used in New Brighton. After the trees are collected, they are chipped and the chips are distributed in the various parks. Councilmember Malone stated he is not aware of residents requesting this type of service. council concurred to try this recycling project on a trial basis for one year. This recycling program should take place for one week, January 9 - January 15. It was noted that the recycling fund will be used for the cost of this program ($500) . 1994 fundinq for Dro;ects for Storm Water utility Mr. Winkel updated the council on possible storm water projects for 1994. Councilmember Malone questioned whether funding was available in the 1993 budget for engineering costs. It was answered that the projects will be completed as dollars are available. It was suggested to consider keeping a reserve account of 20-30%, (see attached) rather than spending all of the monies budgeted. Until the City catches up on all the problem areas, there should . be a minimal amount in reserve, possibly even 20%. It was agreed that the major items need to be completed first, then the smaller items while keeping a reserve. The 509 plan should be adhered to. Staff stated that Chatham walking trail and bridge is in need of repair and should be possibly added to the 1994 budget. Council stated that this problem was caused by runoff and needs repair before falling apart. Valentine Crest Road is in need of repair, and it was suggested to repair this road at the same time County Road F is being improved. Post agrred that it was the intent to eliminate the storm Saver fund and transfer to the Storm Water fund. Ms Person updated the Council on the Storm water appeal process. Council was in agreement with her approach to this process. Finalize 1994 Street ImDrovement Dro;ects: It is anticipated that the City will be able to fund all of the proposed projects for 1994 plus some additional projects with the assumption that there will be a 50% assessment to affected . property owners as past practice has dictated (see attached). Staff would like to see an increase in sealcoating and less in overlays. It was noted that Dr. Alberg's driveway on Oak Avenue continued to be a problem. Staff recommends permanent repair of this driveway and include it in the 1994 plan. --- -- -- --- -- ------ , MINUTES OF COUNCIL WORKSESSION OF 10/21/93 . ( PAGE FOUR Staff would like to see a portion of sweeping be incorporated into the Storm Water fund, although the Council sees this item as not having yet been finalized. Therefore these dollars should be held until then. Staff would like to include Keithson Drive north to Arden Place in the proposed projects in 1994. Mayor Sather questioned whether all the costs should be taken out of the Storm Water fund. This fund should possibly be split into street/public works salaries. If the 1994 street improvement projects are acceptable, a resolution would be in order to request a feasibility study to be brought to Council on November 8, 1993. Ramsey County Functional Consolidations (turnbacksl Engineer Terry Maurer stated he feels this is probably the best offer the city will receive from the County. Mayor Sather stated the Engineer should talk with Commissioner Wedell if we need further assistance in meeting City needs. The recommendation was to trade County Road F between Lexington and Hamline Avenue for County Road F from County Road E2 past the Mounds View High School to be constructed over a 10 year period . as per the letter from Engineer Maurer on September. The city would retain Hamline Avenue. Councilmember Malone as well as Mayor Sather were in favor of this arrangement. This issue should be put on the November Council agenda. A concern was voiced to address the issues and speed and restriping along Snelling Avenue and Hwy. #51. Comments Councilmember Hicks reminded staff that park dedication fees on the Warren Hanson property should be enforced and that the potential homeowners should be told about the 10% fee. ADJOURN MOTION: Malone moved, seconded by Hicks, to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) . -L d2;;a~,,---- n, City Administrator I . \ \Varren E. relt..""'JIl PETERSON, ;11" \:I'j'.\I..'...., ~'I..'<ier,1j Building Il.;'rorT'e P FillJ :;,) E.bt Filth Street , Duniel Wit( ~r.)m FRAM BERGMAN ')1 I';wi. \\,\; ::;::; 101-1 jl,li Glenn A, Bergmcln l('12) :!\)I-sqs'} lorn Michael ,\-liller ~1;-'1o:~'.1,;Pt J, V.:.';'lf::J.-'!-~4n1P>if2].~~~1 ,1,1 Inl'::) 22;:-;.17'}{ )<Jcsimile Gary W Becker' . Timothy). Hass.ett". \lclvin L Sil\er. Of Counsel Michael.T Oberle Kenneth A. AmdJhl November 3, 1993 Dorothy Person City Administrator City of Arden Hills 1450 West Highway 96 Arden Hills, MN 55112 BY FACSIMILE AND U.S. MAIL RE: Arden Place Improvement Project Costs Sharing Agreement Our File No.: 10470/910006 Dorothy: Attached is the Cost Sharing Agreement which has been revised pursuant to Our telephone conversation of November 3, 1993. I offer the fOllowing suggestions: l- It would be better to have the revised agreement signed by Bongard, Noyed and Bauer before it is presented to the City Council. 2. It would be better to have the easements for all appropriate parties signed and presented to the City . Council with the Cost Sharing Agreement. 3. The City Council may wish to consider the Cost Sharing Agreement before it concludes the continued Special Assessment Hearing on the Noyed et al. special assessment roll and before it conducts the new public hearing on the Bongard property. 4. If the City Council acts favorably on the Cost Sharing Agreement, it would not be necessary to actually complete or conduct the Special Assessment Hearing. 5. You may want to notify the neighborhood that an additional solution for the financing of the improvement project will be discussed at the Council Meeting before the public hearings are concluded. If you have any questions, please contact me. Very truly yours, b?~ Jerome P. Filla JPF: bap . __._ _. '_0_-'--. _ _nn_ ___._ COST SHARING AGREEMENT . ARDEN PLACE STORM SEWER 1. Part:ies. Th:is Agreement dated the day of -' 1993 :is entered into by and between Ronald Bongard and Patricia Bongard (hereinafter "Bongardff) , Dale H. Noyed and Nancy Noyed (here1nafter "Hayed"), Walter Bauer (hereinaEter "Bauer") and the City of Arden Hills, a political subdivision and municipal corporat:ion oE the state of Minnesota (hereinafter "City"). 2. Recitals. 2.1 Bongard represents that they are the fee owners of property located at 1553 Arden Place which is legally described as follows (hereinafter "Bongard Property"): The easterly 95 feet of Lots 14, 15, and 16, Block 1, Arden Hills. 2.2 Noyed represents that he is the fee owner of property located at 3505 Ridgewood Road which is legally described as follows (hereinafter "Noyed Property"): Lots 11 and 12, Block 1, Arden Hills. . 2.3 Bongard and Noyed have requested that the City allow the construction of a storm sewer improvement project (hereinafter "Improvement project") which upon completion would be accepted by the City for maintenance as part of the City's sto= water collection system and which Improvement Project is generally described as follows: a. Identification of a storm sewer improvement easement area on portions of the Bongard and Noyed Property as required by the City's consulting engineer (hereinafter respectively the "Bongard Easement" and "Noyed Easement"). b. Identification of storm sewer improvement easement areas on a portion of property owned by Raymond E. JohnSon located at 1548 Arden Place (hereinafter the "Johnson property") which property is legally described as follOWS: Lot 29, Block 2, Arden Hills. and the conveyance of such easement area to the City at no cost on forms approved the City's attorney subject to the following conditions: . 1. Approval of Improvement Project by Rice Creek Watershed District. ---- ~L\l ol,rcu::..r\..:)v:\ rI'\.....Ul CCt'\.u.H.-l".\ .11- -t-;:.hJ . -t..:::or.l] .rC1Ci\.:)\.).\ f1'\..-1..\1 DC.I':.U.H_-1.- -- oJi 'J 2. Storm sewer main to be located . underground on the Johnson Property provided that manholes, as required by the City's consulting engineer, may be located at surface level of the Johnson property. 3. Two trees currently located within the easement area shall be removed at the cost of the City. 4. The City shall maintain the outlet of a storm water pipe on the Johnson property so as to remove any drainage silt that may be deposited from the storm water pipe into the channel water course adjacent to the Johnson Property. 5. The project shall be constructed at no cost to Johnson and the City shall save Johnson harmless from the payment of any and all costs or assessments related to the Improvement Project. c. Identification and acquisition of additional storm sewer improvement easements from Mr. and Mrs. . Lundgren and Mr. and Mrs. Lis at no cost to the City. d. The construction of the Improvement project within the easQment area pursuant to plans and spec:if:icatlons approved by the City's consulting engineer which are attached as Exhibit A (hereinafter "Approved Plans and Specifications"). 3. Bongard and Noyed have received a quote from the Plymouth Plumbing Company (hereinafter "Contractor") which indicates that the Improvement Project can be constructed according to the Approved Plans and Specifications for the estimated cost -of $14,000.00. 4. In reliance upon the above representations and in consideration of the mutual undertakings herein expressed, the parties agree as follows: 4.1 Cqnstruction Contract.. Bongard and Noyed agree to contract with the contractor for the construction of the Improvement projeot. The Contractor shall provide proof of liability insurance, a performance bond and a payment bond in a form acceptable to the City's attorney. . 2 ~-- 5E\T BY:PETER50~ fR~~ BERG~A\ :11- ~-93 : ~:~9P~ :PETER50\ FRA~ BERG~~- := ~! 3 . 4.2 Easements. . Bongard shall convey the Bongard Easement to the City at no cost. Noyed shall convey the Noyed Easement to the City at no cost. 4.3 Change Orders. Bongard. Noyed and the City must approve any change orders which add to the cost of the Improvement projec~ Change orders which decrease the cost of the Improvement CUJ~ Project can be approved by the City. ~ /, 4.4 A 'q 'oymont of '<ojoct Cooto. ~ ~ ~: The City shall pay one-half of the Improvement Project costs plus any legal or engineering fees incurred by the ~ ~ City. The remainder of the Improvement Project costs, ~ shall be divided in the following manner: CjrYc " q 0 tJot a. Bauer shall pay $1,000; ~J , ~ b. Noyed shall pay $2,500 of the remaining Improvement j.'t ~ ~l Project costs. c. Bongard shall pay up to $4,000 of the Improvement . Project costs remaining after receipt of payments by Bauer and Noyed. 4.5 Paying Agent. The City shall act as the paying agent for the purpose of the administration of the Construction Contract. The following procedure shall apply to contract payments: 8. Contractor requests for payments shall be submitted to the City's consulting engineer who shall verify that the work for which payment is being requested has been completed pursuant to the Approved Plans and Specifications. b. Payment of verified claims shall be made within thirty (30) days of receipt of claim. o. Bongard and Noyed shall remit Twenty Percent (20%) of their required payment to the' City before construction of the Improvement Project and shall remit the balance, except as hereinafter provided, within fifteen (15) days after final inspection and acceptance of the Improvement Project by the City. Bauer shall pay the City $1,000 upon approval of this Agreement by the City's Council. . 3 ---.---.- - SE\T BY;PETERSO\ fRA~ BERG~A\ ;11- i-93 : i;29P~ :PETERSO\ fRA~ BERG~A- ;;:;: 5/ .s . d. The City shall pay Contractor in full after final . inspection by the City's consulting engineer and verification that the Improvement Project has been completed pursuant to Approved Plans and Specifications. e. Upon request for final payment, Bongard and Noyed may, collectively, or individually, request that the City adopt the appropriate resolution certifying final payments to real estate tax rolls in equal installments for the tax years 1994 and 1995 which installments shall bear interest at the rate of Eight Percent (8.0%) per annum. If it is not possible to certify payments for the 1994 tax rolls, the payments shall be certified for the tax rolls in 1995 and 1996. Interest shall accrue from the date of the adoption of the taxing resolution. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunder executed this Agreement. Pursuant to authorization CITY OF ARDEN HILLS granted by City Council on the _ day of _ . , 1993. By: Its: Mayor . By: Its: City Administrator Dated the _ day of , By: 1993. Walter Bauer Dated the _ day of , By: 1993. Ronald Bongard Dated the _ day of , By: 1993. pntricia Bongard Dated the _ day of , By: 1993. Dale H. Noyed Dated the _ day of , 1993. By: U\n\J\AH-ARDEN.AG~ Nancy Nayad 11/4/93 . 4 -' . CITY OF ARDEN HILLS 1450 WEST HIGHWAY 96 ARDEN HILLS, MN 55112-5794 November 3, 1993. Mr. & Mrs. Dale Noyed 3505 Ridgewocrl Road Arden Hills, MN 55112 '!his notice is l::eing sent to you as a courtesy to advise you that =ently there is a private/public cost share agreement being proposed between the city of Arden Hills, Bongards, Noyeds and Wally Bauer. It appears that this agreement could be final prior to the hearings scheduled for the Council meeting of November 8th. 'Ihe discussion of this agreement will take place prior to the Public Hearing on November 8 at 7:30 pm. If the agreement is accepted, the Public Hearings may l::e continued or may not l::e needed at all. . If you have any questions, please feel free to give me a call at 633- 5676. Again, as a remin:ier, the Council meeting will l::e held at the Neil Brighton city Hall, 803 5th Avenue., Sincerely, ~?~ Dorothy A. iPefson City Administrator Cc ' /{/;/I; .J'#-t/t'?- 77H-Pd!- CG & U.11 C-i / /)je.;J..-tF . PHONE: [612J 633-5676 . FAX [612J 633-7839 ----.--- . CITY OF ARDEN HILLS RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 93-57 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR RECYCLING GRANT FUND FOR 1994 WHEREAS, the City of Arden Hills is eligible to apply for $19,408.00 in SCORE recycling grant funds; and WHEREAS, such funds would assist in continuing and improving the City'S recycling program for 1994. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the city Council of the City of Arden Hills, Minnesota, that the City Administrator be authorized to apply for such grant funds for the year 1994. ADOPTED BY THE ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL THIS 8TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1993. . THOMAS R. SATHER, MAYOR ATTEST: DOROTHY A. PERSON, CITY ADMINISTRATOR . t . . . (' (' (U.~~L \Varren E. Peterson PETERSON ~oo 1\1idwest Federal Building lerome P Filla _.__._._......._._ .__..._._.......______......_._......_........._....1..__...,.''',.____.__ ')0 Eust Fifth Street Daniel Witt Fram FRAM BERGMAN St. Paul, MN "i5101-] 197 Glenn ;\. Bergman Ib12) 2QI-R9S,) lohn Michael Miller Ei..tllfJ3:l11:ft,:tl lit .{:J~~ ....~e. .......iI.....;'jj liIIJilUIWI 16121 221:H 7'5-~ facsimile . Garv \V_ Becker- Timothy J. Hassett*' Melvin I. SlIver, Of Counsel Michael T. Oberle Kenneth A. Amdahl October 19, 1993 Dorothy Person City Administrator City of Arden Hills 1450 West Highway 96 Arden Hills, MN 55112 RE: Sanitary Sewer Improvement East Shore Lake Johanna Our File No.: 10450/930002 Dorothy: Enclosed is the original of a Grant of Easement from Mr. and Mrs. Brockway to the City of Arden Hills for a sanitary sewer project. This easement is the last of six easements to be acquired by the City for this project. The previous five easements have . already been reviewed and accepted by the City Council. Please place this on the Council Agenda for review and acceptance. After the easement has been accepted, it should be signed by Mayor Sather and yourself. The date on which the City Council accepts the easement should be added to the paragraph above the Mayor's signature line. After the Council has taken action and the document has been signed by the Mayor, please return it to me and I will record it along with the other five easements. If you have any questions, please contact me. Very truly yours, JPF:bap enc. . ,1\,' ho" \":O'.'c'iY-',"-, ~ . 010450 . 930002 SS No. 6 GRANT OF PERMANENT EASEMENT Brian P. Brockway and Janet R. Brockway, husband and wife, (herein "Grantor" ) are the fee owners of the following described real estate situated in Ramsey County, Minnesota: Tract "All Registered Land Survey No. 281, files of Registrar of Titles, County of Ramsey. In consideration of the acceptance of the following described permanent easement by the City of Arden Hills, a municipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of Minnesota (herein "City") and the City's agreement to continually maintain the Sanitary Sewer Improvements located therein, Grantor hereby conveys to the City, its successors and assigns, a permanent easement for the construction, maintenance, operation, inspection, and repair of a sanitary sewer and public utilities; together with a permanent easement for ingress and egress at any and all times with all machinery, tools, equipment, vehicles and materials necessary for the aforesaid purposes, over, under and across that part of Tract A, Registered Land Survey Number 281, Ramsey County, Minnesota which lies within the following area: . Commencing at the Southeast Corner of Tract "A" Registered Land Survey Number 306, Ramsey County, Minnesota; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West on an assumed bearing along the South line of said Tract A, a distance of 21.61 feet to the actual point of beginning of the easement to be hereinafter described; thence North 16 degrees 26 minutes 47.3 seconds West a distance of 12.95; thence South 73 degrees 33 minutes 12.7 seconds West a distance of 20.00 feet; thence South 16 degrees 26 minutes 47.3 seconds East a distance of 103.24 feet; thence South 03 degrees 12 minutes 34.5 seconds West a distance 57.12 feet; thence South 86 degrees 47 minutes 25.5 seconds East a distance of 5.00 feet; thence South 03 degrees 12 minutes 34.5 seconds West a distance of 20.00 feet; thence South 85 degrees 07 minutes 06.7 seconds West a distance of 97.48 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West a distance of 104.57 feet; thence South 16 degrees 25 minutes 27.1 seconds West a distance of 47.23 feet; thence South 73 degrees 34 minutes 32.9 seconds East a distance of 20.00 feet; thence North 16 degrees 25 minutes 27.1 seconds East a distance of 50.12 feet; thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West distance of 94.11 feet; thence North 85 degrees 07 minutes 06.7 seconds East a distance of 91.70 feet; thence North 03 degrees 12 minutes 34.5 seconds East a distance of 93.61 feet; thence North 16 degrees 26 . minutes 47.3 seconds West a distance of 110.41 feet to the point of beginning. 1 . ,tl IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Grantors has hereunto set their hands the . -A day of 0* , 1993. By: Q Brian P. Brockway By: ''i)<:. \:Z ~"OC""- Jan t R. Brockway , STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) ss. COUNTY OF ~"V\ "'9" IV, ) On this \yv--. day of Oc."Ic'nl.( , 1993, before me, a notary public within and for said county, personally appeared Brian P. Brockway and Janet R. Brockway, husband and wife, to me known to be the persons described herein and they executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged that they executed the same as their own free act and deed. KP5'EN VAN EVERY tt::~ft~:~~.~~~rt~~c2~~~r~TA ?: . '{ .....:'V..<K .:>:-c !r..".' ~"".j".'~i"" ""7_r-r;: :\ tli ........,~.....~'''''"I~t:.JU ",~,J:;r "';; i; The above captioned permanent easement is hereby accepted by the . City of Arden Hills pursuant to authorization of the City Council granted on the day of , 1993. Mayor ATTEST: City Manager Instrument Drafted By: Jerome P. Filla PETERSON, FRAM & BERGMAN, P.A. 300 Midwest Federal Building 50 East Fifth Street St. Paul, MN 55101 (612) 291-8955 Attorney Reg. #29166 b\projects\10450932.006 . 9/27/93 2 ----.--.-...---- . CITY OF ARDEN HILLS RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 93-58 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING LICENSE AND PERMIT FEES AND ELIMINATION OF SECTIONS 3-26 & 3-27 OF THE ARDEN HILLS CITY CODE WHEREAS SECTION 13-24 of the Arden Hills Code provides that permit/license fees be established/amended from time-to-time by Resolution adopted by the City Council; and WHEREAS, staff had viewed and after careful consideration, recommended changes in the present fee schedule; and WHEREAS, the Council has reviewed the staff recommendations and determined at its regular meeting of November 8, 1993 that the Dog License fees and Liquor Investigation fees be increased; and WHEREAS, the Council has reviewed sections 13-26 and 13-27 of the Arden Hills Code and has determined that these sections of the Code be eliminated; . NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the following fees are hereby established: Doqs Even Years (2 Years) $15.00 Odd Year (1 Year) $ 7.50 Investiqation Fee Liquor License Applicants - 1994 $150.00 Liquor License Applicants - 1995 $200.00 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the above fees and changes to the Arden Hills Code shall be effective January 1, 1994. PASSED BY THE ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL THIS 8TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1993. THOMAS R. SATHER, MAYOR ATTEST: . DOROTHY A. PERSON, CITY ADMINISTRATOR PAGE 1 OF2 ; CITY OF ARDEN HILLS . ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLAIMS REPORT TO BE APPROVED AT 11/08/93 COUNCIL MEETING CLAIMS PAID SINCE lAST COUNCIL MEETING 110125193) CK.# CK.DAlE VENDOR AMOUNT COMMENTS 6271 10,25!93 PRYOR RESOURCES. INe. 199.00 SEMINAR 11111193. DAN WINKEL 6313 10m193 METROPOLITAN INSPECTION SERVICE 1,387.60 ElEcrRICAL INSPECTIONS - OCT. 6314 10i28/93 MIDWAY NATIONAL BANK 293.45 REFUND - 3Q93 UTILITY B[LLING 6315 1Oi28!93 CITY OF ROSEVlUE 110,836.39 WATER CHARGES - 3093 6316 11/01/93 E-Z RECYCLING, INe. 4,938.50 OCTOBER SERVICE 6317 11/05/93 PUBUC EMPLOYEES RET. ASSN. 2.003.70 FIRST NOVEMBER PAYROLL 6318 11/05/93 ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST - 457 570.00 FIRST NOVEMBER PAYROLL 6319 11/05/93 STATE CAPITOL CREDIT UNION 2.199.49 FIRST NOVEMBER PAYROLL 122,428.13 ADD: UNPAID (TI-T50),PAGE2 OF2 -- 109,672.88 . TOTAL ACCOUNTS PAYAIlLE CLAIMS FOR COUNCIL AFPROY AL. 11/08193 232.101.01 NOlE: ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECKS ISSUED ON 10126/93 AFrER APPROVAL AT TIlE 10125193 COUNCIL MEETING. WERE CHECK NUMBERS 6274 TO 63[2 TIllS SEQUENCE CORRE- SPONDS TO UNPAID lEMPORARY NUMBERS Tl- 1"39. CHECKS 6272 AND 6273 WERE USED FOR AUGNMENT. CU,tMS,.WKl . , PAGE 2 OF 2 '5 Nov 1993 Unpaid Summary Check Register Ft'i 1:09 PM CITY OF ARDEN HILLS . Check Number Date Vendor Amount ------------------------------------------------------------------------ T00001 00100 A-1 HYDRAULIC SALES & SERVICE 293.40 T00002 00470 ADVANCED HUNTER EDUCATION, DNR 70.00 T00003 00471 AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION 164.00 T00004 00430 ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES, INC. 654.38 T00005 06108 APA 26.95 T00006 00131 BEISSWENGER'S HARDWARE 157.23 T00007 00128 BRW ELNESS ARCHITECTS, INC. 127.50 T00008 00150 CADY COMMUNICATIONS, INC. 84.38 T00009 00153 CELLULAR ONE 6.55 T00010 06054 CIRCLE PINES CERAMICS 49.26 T00011 00342 CITY OF SHOREVIEW 81,765.44 T00012 00197 D.C. HEY 193.23 T00013 00472 DAYBRIDGE LEARNING CENTER #025 606.84 T00014 00224 DCA HEALTHCARE MGMT GROUP 2,879.10 T00015 00417 FIRSTLINE TOURS, INC. 84.00 T00016 00175 FOSTER, SHARLA 120.00 T00017 06013 FRANK MADDEN & ASSOCIATES 714.40 T00018 00176 FRATTALLONE'S HARDWARE STORES 41.79 T00019 00180 GALLAGHER'S SERVICE, INC. 287.97 T00020 00187 GOPHER SIGN COMPANY 961.41 T00021 00425 H V JOHNSTON CULVERT COMPANY 417.52 . T00022 06106 HUNT ELECTRIC CORPORATION 15.00 T00023 06109 JOAN H. CIMINSKI 25.00 T00024 00216 LABOR RELATIONS ASSOCIATES,INC 85.00 T00025 00222 LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES 40.00 T00026 00225 LILLIE SUBURBAN NEWSPAPERS 155.18 T00027 00235 MAIER STEWART & ASSOC. INC. 9,641.84 T00028 00237 MCDONALD BATTERY COMPANY 28.33 T00029 00240 METRO AREA MGMT ASSOCIATION 11.00 T00030 00246 MIDWEST ASPHALT CORP. 998.17 T00031 00248 MIDWEST BUSINESS PRODUCTS 98.99 T00032 00253 MINNESOTA CONWAY 151.00 T00033 06105 MINNESOTA TAXPAYERS ASSN. 15.00 T00034 00396 MUNICILITE COMPANY 2,702.44 T00035 00467 NORLAB, INC. 56.80 T00036 00469 NORTH STAR FENCE, INC. 125.00 T00037 00286 NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY 2,965.09 T00038 00287 NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY 1,050.51 T00039 00299 POSTAGE BY PHONE 400.00 T00040 00324 SAFETY-KLEEN CORPORATION 84.14 T00041 00335 SCHERER BROS. LUMBER COMPANY 72.37 T00042 00338 SCHUTTA'S HARDWARE INC. 27.49 T00043 00340 SERCO LABORATORIES 309.00 T00044 00016 SEVERTSON, CYNTHIA 90.10 T00045 00325 ST. JOSEPH'S EQUIPMENT, INC. 110.97 T00046 00346 STATE TREASURER 39.41 T00047 00441 T.A. SCHIFSKY AND SONS, INC. 41.28 . T00048 00360 US WEST COMMUNICATIONS 500.93 T00049 00468 WALTER S. 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Robert Bainbridge tC;'~~ 4113 James Circle Arden Hills, MN 55112 November 1, 1993 Dorothy Person, City Administrator Mayor City Council Members City of Arden Hills 1450 West Highway 96 Arden Hills, MN 55112 Re: Request to address the city council at next council meeting To Whom it May Concern: . I would like to address the city council at the next council meeting. Please initiate whatever administrative steps are necessary to put me on the agenda so that I have an opportunity to discuss my concerns with the council. The topic relates to the recent Anderson request for a variance that was apparently sent back to committee at the last meeting. If anyone wishes to discuss this topic with me prior to the meeting I can be reached at ... 612/638-7564 work 612/628-4034 evenings 612/638-7328 fax Please provide a confirmation concerning this request including the time and place of the meeting. Thank you in advance for your consideration of my request. . CITY OF ARDEN HILLS RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA . RESOLUTION NO. 93-59 A RESOLUTION ORDERING A PRELIMINARY FEASIBILITY REPORT IN THE MATTER OF THE 1994 PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT IMPROVEMENT WHEREAS, the City has determined that it should consider improving certain property by reviewing a 1994 Pavement Management Improvement; and WHEREAS, the City has conducted a geotechnical study to determine that Amble Road from Lexington to Karth Lake Drive, Bussard Court from Old Snelling west to the cul-de-sac, and Dunlap Street from Ingerson Road to Cannon Avenue need to be reconstructed; and WHEREAS, it has also been determined that Keithson Drive from Hwy. 96 South to the dead end should have a cold-in- place recycling project completed; and WHEREAS, alternate plans will be outlined if for any reason the reconstruction projects or recycling project cannot be completed; and WHEREAS, Council must first secure a preliminary feasibility . study in order to consider making the improvements; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Arden Hills, Minnesota: This matter shall be referred to Maier Stewart and Associates, Inc. who is requested to provide to the city Council a report advising, in a preliminary manner, whether the proposed improvements are feasible and whether the improvements should thus be made as proposed or in connection with some other improvements and the estimated cost of the improvements as recommended. PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS THIS 8TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1993. THOMAS R. SATHER, MAYOR ATTEST: DOROTHY A. PERSON, CITY ADMINISTRATOR . CITY OF ARDEN HILLS RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA . RESOLUTION NO. 93-60 A RESOLUTION ORDERING A PRELIMINARY FEASIBILITY REPORT IN THE MATTER OF THE 1993/1994 STORM WATER MANAGEMENT IMPROVEMENT WHEREAS, the city has implemented a storm Water Management Plan that will assist with identifying storm water improvements and maintenance; and WHEREAS, the City has determined that the storm water utility fees collected will be used to fund storm water related costs which have accrued during 1992 and 1993; and WHEREAS, a reserve account will be established to fund future large scale storm water projects by escrowing approximately 20% to 30% of the annual storm water utility fees collected; and WHEREAS, the city has determined that it should consider improving certain property by reviewing a 1993 and 1994 Storm Water Management Plan; and WHEREAS, the 1994 Storm Water Management Plan has identified . two improvement projects, one at Perry Park and the second consists of replacing an existing storm sewer system that drains water from the pond located between Valentine Crest Road and County Road F to Valentine Lake; and WHEREAS, the Council must first secure a feasibility study in order to consider making the improvement; N~, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the city of Arden Hills, Minnesota: This matter shall be referred to Maier stewart and Associates, Inc. who is requested to provide to the City Council a report advising, in a preliminary manner, whether the proposed improvements are feasible and whether the improvements should thus be made as proposed or in connection with some other improvements and the estimated cost of the improvements as recommended. PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS THIS 8TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1993. THOMAS R. SATHER, MAYOR ATTEST: . DOROTHY A. PERSON, CITY ADMINISTRATOR CITY OF ARDEN HILLS . MEMlJRANOOM DATE: November 04, 1993 TO: Dorothy A. Person, City 1\dmi.nistrator FRCH: Dan winkel, Public works SUperintendent SUBJECT: Revised 1993 and 1994 stonn water TIm" uvement and Maintenance Proiects. The following revised project lists reflect the changes as discussed at the October Council Worksession. The est:iJnated revenues are based on year-t~te billings. 1993 Estimated Cash Receipts $100.000 Keithson Porrl* (100% of non-assessed costs) $64,000 Arden Place-1993 Engineering and "z =nst:ruction costs 15,000 Engineering-Stonn Water utility (planning/setup) 3,000 Admin. Salaries & Benefits (unbudgeted in General Fund) 7 .300 . Total $89.300 EstilTlated 12/31/93 Fund 604 cash Balance ($100,000 - $89,300) = $10.700 The 1993 Stonn Sewer Maintenance Department of the General Fund (101- 43150) adopted OOdget has $10,000 for utility maintenance and engineering fees. The $10,000 planned expendibJre will be used for various smaller maintenance projects. The 1993 and 1994 stonn Water utility budgets do not anticipate engineering fee reimbursements to the General Fund for the aborted 1992 Arden Place project ($7,000), or the preparation of the stonn Water 509 Plan ($32,000). The Council may wish to =nsider such reimbursement at a later date. H94 Est:iJnated Revenue $200,000 1/01/94 EstilTlated Cash Balance 10.700 1994 Est:iJnated Available Funding $210.700 Participation in 1994 Street Reconstruction Projects(25% of =sts) $ 74,000 Perry Park Drainage Proj ect 9,000 Previous General Fund Operating Dept. ** (SWM) 37,000 Co Rd F /Valentine Crest J<<l-*** stonn Sewer (509 Identified Capital Project) 60.000 Total Est:iJnated 1994 expenses $180.000 . Estimated 12/31/94 Fund 604 Cash Balance = $ 30.700 -------------- * A 509 Plan identifie.::l. capital :inq;lrovement project.. . ** Includes administration salaries, public IoIOrts salaries, storm sewer maintenance, engineering fees, an:i also one half of street sweeper maintenance costs. *** '!his project is =ently listed in the 509 Storm Water Management plan f= repair work. 'lbe Council may decide to do this project in =njunction with work of County Road F. OW/sl . . . CITY OF ARDEN HILLS MEKlRANDUM ~: NovelIIber 05, 1993 TO: Mayor and city Council FRCH: Dorothy A. Person, City Mministrator 0f SUBJ:EX:T : section 125 As you know, the city has reviewed Section 125 plans. Potential third party providers of this service and the various pre-tax deductions have been reviewed to the employee I s needs. It is recommended that the City contract provide a Section 125 plan of pre-tax deductions which include insurance premiums, child/dependent care ($5,000 a year maximum), and out-of-pocket medical (to a $2, 000 a year maximum) . The savings to employees results in a reduced taxes payable to IRS. It is anticipated that the average number of employees t.aJd..m part in child care and out-of-pocket medical and insurance premium deductions will be . met. DCA, Inc. is the third party administrator re=mnended by staff. DCA is service oriented, very conscious of the IRS rules and statutes that apply, has gcxx:1 recammendations, and is local (at IMC). DCA would be responsible f= servicing the contact, preparing IRS documents and reports and reporting to the City. The savings to the City is through reduction in our FICA due to the pre- tax deductions. DCA will charge a $100 per month flat rate fee for this service. The savings received in the ares of FICA are expected to be enough to =ver our fee to DCA. The real savings are with the employees. nus type of program under the national health reform plan and other programs may be affected. However, at this time, it is unknown as to what changes are yet to come or what date any changes would be effective. It does appear, based on published reports, that the reform would not become effective for six (6) years or more. It is recommended that the Council approve a Section 125 plan for City employees effective 1-01-94. This plan would include insurance premiums paid by the employee, out-of-pocket medical up to $2,000 a year, and child care expenses up to $5,000 per year. DCA, Inc. is recommended as the third party plan administrator. . DP/sl . CITY OF ARDEN HILLS RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 93-6J. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE WHEREAS, the city council of the City of Arden Hills has determined that the preservation of its tax base, creation of jobs and general welfare of its citizens is in its best interest; and WHEREAS, the City has the ability from time to time to create Committees which shall report to the City Council; and WHEREAS, the city has considered the recommendations from the Economic Development Task Force NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, 1. An Economic Development Committee is hereby established in and for the City. The mission of this committee shall be to represent the community, assist local business, and . to advise the City Council and Planning commission. This would be accomplished through: * Working to provide a favorable climate for development and redevelopment. * Retention and expansion of existing businesses. * Attraction of new business activities. 2. The Economic Development Committee will be governed by a board of seven (7) members appointed by the City Council. The Committee will be staffed by the Community Planning Coordinator and one ( 1) Council liaison. 3. The Economic Development Committee be appointed under staggered terms of 1, 2, and 3 years. ADOPTED BY THE ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL THIS 8th DAY OF NOVEMBER, J.993. THOMAS R. SATHER, MAYOR ATTEST: . DOROTHY A. PERSON, CITY ADMINISTRATOR . DRAFT CITY OF ARDEN HILLS MEK:RANOOM IllITE: October 29, 1993 TO: Mayor and City Council FRCH: Dorothy A. Person, city 1ldmini.stra.tor SUBJECl': strateqic P1anni:nq Please review the following for the November 18, 1993 meeting. If you have any changes or comments, please call me. 1. Why does this Committee exist? What is its purpose? 2. I.oaking ahead five years, what do you see this Committee looking like? What will be its legacy and future? . 3. Goals for 1994: What special projects are :in1portant to the City Council and Committee? How do these fit with the City's goals previously established? 4. What do you see as the duties and responsibilities of this Committee? 5. How should the Council relate to this Committee? 6. What are the expectations of the Council's rep? 7. What is the role of staff to this Conunittee? 8. What length of time of Committee membership is ideal to give ultimate service to the Conunittee and the City? 9. Does this Conunittee meet often enough? Not enough? Too Imlc:h? . DP/sl --------- STEl.....ART 8, AS~:;;OC_ P.02 NO'.."- 2-93 TUE 1~3:~32 r'1 A I ER ec~ . c,~' Off . November 1, 1993 Mr, Paul Kirkwold, P.E. Director and County Engineer Administration/Land Survey 50 West Kellogg Blvd., Suite 910 St. Paul, MN 55102 RE: CITY OF ARDEN HILLS FUNCTIONAL CONSOLIDATION Dear Mr. Kirkwold: After our meeting on Friday, September 10, 1993, we have had an opportunity to once again present the issue of the functional consolidation study to the Arden Hills City Council at their workshop on October 21, 1993. After a lengthy discussion, the City Council agreed by consensus to the turnback of the roadways outlined in the functional consolidation study given the following proposed conditions: 1. On any of the roadways proposed to be turned back from Ramsey County to the City . of Arden Hills, the City could undertake a reconstruction of the roadway to meet current State Aid standards. If a reconstruction project were undertaken, Ramsey County would agree to participate in the cost of construction in accordance with their current funding participation policy, including the cost of design and construction engineering. 2. Ramsey County would allow the City of Arden Hills a lO-year period within which time the City could undertake the reconstruction of any or all roads to be turned back. At the end of the 1O-year period of time, any roadways which are scheduled for turn back and have not been reconstructed would be brought to level 90 at the County's expense and then turned back to the City. 3. The City of Arden Hills would agree to take on the long term maintenance and operation of the roads scheduled to be turned back at one of three trigger points. It would be as follows: a. At the completion of a reconstruction project. b. At the point in time that the State Aid system allows additional mileage to the City of Arden Hills for the purpose of putting all turnback roads on the City's Municipal State Aid system. c. At the end of the 1O-year window of opportunity when the roads are brought . to level 90. - 1121 : 10::; MAIER STEWART & ASSOC. P."",=, N ().....- ;2-93 TUE . . . 4. The City of Arden Hills would agree to an immediate turnback of County Road F from the New Brighton border to Snelling A venue in exchange for the turnback of County Road F between Lexington and Hamline Avenues from the City to the County. Completion of l!lis turnback of County Road F would require approval of the State Aid Engineer allowing the City of Arden Hills to put County Road F between the New Brighton border and Snelling Avenue on their Municipal State Aid system. 5. Ramsey County would agree to provide the City a one-time lump sum cash distribution in the amount of $ to help facilitate reconstruction of County Road F beyond the normal County participation. We would be happy to schedule a time that is mutually convenient for YOII to discuss these issues with our City Council. In the meantime, if you have any questiO:Js regarding this proposal, please call. Yours truly, . Dorothy Person City Administrator . ~,a.j l Newport bin,go hall plan hi,t~ .' te-- to l.. snag with its traffic proposal L01/; . By Judy Spooner code. ~ I''''' Staff Writer There will be.lraffic conjestion at arrival and depar. ture times. suid Carlson. A special meeting is expected 10 be held this week by To' avoid "staCking" at Glen Road, "where there is the Newport City Council 10 approve a uaffic plan for a already a problem," it was suggested at the planning bingo hall that's expected to open in January, " commission meeting thatuaffic could be directed north The bingo hall will be located in the fonner site of . from High Street. Cars could go north on Highway 61 Fisher Foods, which is going out of business infiewport . from High SlICet or go north 10 21st Street 10 turn south Center. . ,. ,,,' on Highway 61. ' The special meeting was also to include naming the This would. be done with the anendants directing Newport Athletic Association as a non-profit orglllliza- traffic. There is also a plan to have an off-duty police. tion and approve them as charitable benefactors of some officer at the bingo operation. Carlson said. of lhc bingo sessions. .. Sawyer soid the three city intersections ontO Highway However, the council changed its mind and decided to 61 are already difficult for residents to drive through. A approve lhe request by the athletic ass~iation at last . Sugll!'stion 10 direct uaflic to the north would work, he week'S meeting, even though it was not an official agen- said, if drivers were "lemmings," and would follow each . da itrm. ,_" _,' ,: . -: ". other. He snid they would also go through the Super- /'_ The operation will have seven sessions of bingo Oi America parking lot. . week for the Turner's Auxiliary. It's expected that Tor-! "Most people won't go one.half mile north to go ner's Gymnastics. the parent orgamzal1on. Will add. south," said Sawyer. ._ scvcn scss~ons in April:wh~ICi!':ir ICas.....IS up at the Pot I . He said he was n".~'!Y!~g ~()::~~~_",.ct blanket" o~ the ,~O_Qgld 10 Arden Hills, _ - _I. bmgohiilf,DutS31dtriifficdlrectlOnwouldPuta"Senous , The gymnaSUcs school is located in McndotaHeights. . burden" on the' deparunent's manpower. ,J The council originally approved the license applica. Citizens who arc not police officers are not authorized tion for the bingo hall with the stipulation that a parking to direct traffic. he said. ." and traffic plan be submitted 10 the council for approval Council member Basil Loveland said the. session, at a later time. - times would }lot coincide with "gridlock" at11lSh hour. . At last week's meeting. the council approved the . . Patterson said SuperAmerica modified its site plan. at . parking plan. but said an acceptable traffic pian had an: .its own expense. at lhe inlersection of Glen Road and been submiued. . 'Hastings Avenue, knowing that it might be three years Bill Beard. represcnting Tu..".r', 'IUd Dave and Mary . before any traffic improvement project could' be done.: North, owners of Newport Center, said he thought he . Carlson said SuperAmerica doesn't add traffic 10 the was submilling a plan. intersection !hat isn't already there uaveling)n and' Phil Carlson. Newport city planner. said the draw,ng through the., city. ,.' , submitted 10 the council was not a traffic plan. He said he Beard said people who come 10 the early evening ses- agreed with the suggestion by Gary Pallerson, city admi. sion typically stay for the next session as welL Tempor- nislrJtor, that. a traffic engineer. and Steve Sawyer, ary barricades would be placed at shoPping center exits police chief, be consulted. to direct traffic 10 the north._ Carlson said 38 parking spaces will be added 10 the Beard asked that the council approve the traffic plan existing parking, most of it in back of the shopping ceo.. and that two sessions of bingo that might add to rush. ter on land owned by the North's. hour traffic.. would be removed from the plan. Ninty.:wo parking spaces arc needed per session, he Sharon Marko. council member,' said she didn't said. A parking lot attendant will dircct bingo patrons 10 object 10th e. parking ps.-;x of the plan. \ park 111 back of lhe ccnlcr. ' . There are plans to pave the new spaces with asphalt, BI ngo . , :...Cr-' _I . 1 -r'-_ _nrV;~"" nl!1n confonns 10 the city. Continued on Page 4A Bjn gO. . . ,"We know wc can't solvc a1llhe traflic problcms.:- SOld Patterson. Continued from Page IA "But we don't have lO make it worse." said Marko. .' . Beard said $45,000 worth of paving needs to be done "Again, I raise the objection of not addressing the full and it was pUlting the project in peril if they had to wait plan," said Marko. . twO weeks until the next council meeting to get She said current tramC was al "critical mass" without approval. addmg more traffic, Fritz Knaak. city altOmey. said a "clever lawyer. and Beard saJd he left the planning commission meeting there are two or three out there." would sue the city, on a . lhmklng they had a lraflic plan. He SOld a delay III client's behalf. if there was an accident and city didn't approval could forcc them lO abandon the bingo hall have an approved traffic plan. project. Dave North said other businesses in town has come in "It's not ncw to uS lhat there is 'ltraffic problem," said' and they had not been trealed as the bingo project had Loveland. . been. He snid there was a lot of traffic when Fisher He asked if the problem was prejudice against bingo '. Foods was in business. an~,ir lhat was the reason obstacles were being "thrown' "We're concerned abeutlraffic," snid North. "If it's up:", '. ......._......b.cJ.p<;epje.won.tcomeback."... " . We ";,,ked,ror a par!,mg pl"I.'~?~d a traf~<;.~l~~.,",~d;;"".:;'c1:l~~~d,~~:aclion:;'l)r.rne~b,tY:foi;')c~ ,c!l.,!lq ~.c?n.; MLlI ko. .We re halfway there. -~w:~..',.t,\i~ "~' '-'.~ ..~'stru~.::as. ~u-~usmess.':'" .,~...".,.~:,,~;., '.i,- ','~ :. /:./ ,'~ ., ".;.' ;' 1'.\ - , ttCJ~ - Office of the County Manager II/~ Terry SChutten, County Manager . ~ 250 Court House 15 West Kellogg Boulevard Tel: 612.266.8000 RAMSEY COUNTY St. Paul, MN 55102 Fax: 612.266.8039 October 29, 1993 City Managers/Administrators Cities of white Bear Lake, White Bear Township, Blaine, Arden Hills, Lauderdale, Shoreview, Falcon Heights, Roseville, St. Anthony, Mounds View, New Brighton, spring Lake Park SUBJECT: Rice Creek watershed District Nominations One vacancy exists on the Rice Creek watershed District Board of Managers. The three year term appointment will be begin on January 17, 1994. Municipalities have a unique opportunity to make recommendations to the . Board of Ramsey County Commissioners for selection of watershed district board members. A news release has been mailed to a list of approximately 200 groups and individuals. I have enclosed a copy of this release for your information. Also enclosed is a copy of the County application form for your use in recruiting. Please feel free to duplicate it as needed. Further information on the nature of the duties involved may be obtained from the watershed district office. Thank you for your assistance in filling this important Ramsey County position. Bonnie C. Ja k len Chief Clerk - Ramsey County Board Enclosures cc: Rice Creek Watershed District . Minnesota's First Home Rule County printed on ft'CYf'IMl plPPf witllt ml~;;r.om Ilf 10li ~",'(-('M$uml'r rolHpnl ""::' --.-- --------- ------------- msey County News Bonnie Jackelen ~ 266-8014 Suite 250 15 W. Kellogg Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55102 Applicants Sought For vacancy on the Rice Creek watershed District Board FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 25, 1993 The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants for one vacancy on the Rice Creek watershed District Board. The individual selected will serve a three-year term beginning January 17, 1994. . Members of the Board must be voting residents of Ramsey County and the watershed district, and may not be public officers of county, state or federal governments, except that Soil and Water District supervisors may serve as managers. The Rice Creek Watershed District includes portions of Arden Hills, Blaine, Falcon Heights, Lauderdale, Mounds View, New Brighton, Roseville, St. Anthony, Shoreview, Spring Lake Park, white Bear Lake and the Town of White Bear. Applications are,available by calling Bobbie Schleper at 266-8001. Completed applications are due by November 19, 1993, and should be' mailed to Bonnie Jackelen, Chief Clerk to the Ramsey County Board, Suite 250, 15 West Kellogg Blvd., st. paul, MN 55102. For more information, please call the District office at 483-0634. . . PLEASE USE TYPIDIRITER OR BLACK INK ONLY APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO A RAMSEY COUNTY COMMITTEE . Rice Creek qatershed District DATE: NAME: ADDRESS: (Home) City & Zip EMPLOYER: ADDRESS: (Business) City & Zip TELEPHONE: (Home) (Business) Please send official correspondence to my: Home Business Please state your reasons for wishing to serve on this committee: Please state your applicable background for service on this commi ttee. List qualifications for membership if applicable (Le. employ men t, education and/or related volunteer experience): . Your response to any of the above may be continued on the back. and you may attach any other materials which you may want the County to consider. Please list names, addresses and telephone numbers of two persons who would be able to confirm your qualifications for this particular committee service: 1. 2. Are you available for a personal interview should the County desire? Applications must be returned to: Bonnie Jackelen, Chief Clerk - County Board Suite 250 15 ~est Kellogg Boulevard St. Paul, MN 55102 Applications must be postmarked by: November 19, 1993 For more information, please contact Bonita Torpe, Rice Creek ~a tershed District, at .483-0634. Signature of Applicant CG' J C04flO''JfO ~&:~;:';;~~ STATE OF MIN~ESOTA fit /1- ~ OFFICE OF THE STATE AUDITOR . " ~."'_z. ~:l:~~~~.~i:~ SlnE .j()1) ~i;'-.. ~ :{,~.~.:;.~ ~~;? .\2.\ PARK STREET SAI'iT P.ALL .\511)3 \-IARK B. DAYTO'i lfl12J 2Yn-25:, \ STATE ALDlTOR October 13, 1993 The Honorable Linda C. Runbeck 107 State Office Building Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155 Dear Linda: During the 1993 legislative session, Representative Irv Anderson and Senator Ember Reichgott sponsored legislation creating the State Board of Government Innovation and Cooperation. The Board was given $1.2 million and broad authority to enable it to serve as a catalyst for improving the effectiveness and efficiency of local government services. As a member and current chair of the Board, I want to update you on the Board's progress and ask your assistance to encourage local officials within your district to take advantage of the three grant programs of the Board and the authority of the Board to waive administrative . rules and procedural laws that may be barriers to innovation and more effective services at the local government level. The Board is now accepting applications from local governments for all of its statutorily-authorized programs. Through its programs, the Board will be able to offer local governments meaningful incentives and authority to experiment with more innovative ways of providing essential public services. These programs offer incentives to local officials who are willing to develop new strategies which foster more effective and efficient public services. The specific programs of the Board include three grant programs and the authority to waive administrative rules and temporarily exempt applicants from the enforcement of procedural laws. The Board is now accepting applications for all programs. Initial applications for the three competitive grant programs must be submitted by Friday, November 5, 1993. The Sen'ice Budget Management Model Grant Program is designed to assist local governments develop alternative models for the delivery of specific public services. Recipients of the grants will be asked to involve the clients of specific services in the design of an alternative service delivery concept that will improve both the effectiveness and efficiency of the service. Once several successful models are developed, the Board will encourage other local governments to replicate the models within their communities. - The Cooperation Planning Grant Program is designed to promote planning efforts - for shared services by two or more local units of government. While there are thousands of intergovernmental cooperative ventures already in place throughout the state, the Board will target grant resources to local governments that are willing to break new ground in the r. delivery of services through multi-government ventures. ~,,~ ~ c/~ Pnn[;:J "11 R-:,,:~~'kJ f\lj!\.:r -\n ELju:iI (Jrr,'r.U!l;1\ Lil1pl\'~cr Wrf SUBURBAN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ..l.o_~..; .:z,t . -=-..'t 4" 2489 Rice Street. Roseville, Minnesota 55113.612/483.1313 November 5, 1993 Mayor Thomas Sather City of Arden Hills 1450 West Highway 96 Arden Hills, MN 55112 Dear Mayor Sather: The Board of Trustees of the Arden Hills/Shoreview/North Oaks/Mounds View Chapter, Suburban Area Chamber of Commerce invite you to be our guest speaker at our Annual State of the Cities Breakfast Network meeting on Wednesday, January . 12, 1994. Mayors Ecklund, Linke, and Chalmers have also been invited to attend. We have allowed ten minutes for you to "sell" your city at our membership meeting. This is an excellent opportunity to update the business co=unity on happenings in your city, as well as future plans. We will have a question and answer period following the presentations. This luncheon meeting will be held at the Holiday Inn, 1000 Grarnsie Road in Shoreview from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. Please call the Chamber office, 483-1313, and let us know if you can make this important meeting. Sincerely, ~ll<t u(U)~.u- MarilynneWright Director of Operations . s -'"". , ' g. ,~. ~ " ., .. .... .",-. '.1, '.',t;" <).1 ~ -,j d ;.. :,(' (" ,-. "' ,'i,)" ---- . 4370 Arden View Court Arden Hills, MN 55112 October 31, 1993 The Honorable Thomas Sather, Mayor City of Arden Hills 1450 West Highway 96 Arden Hills, MN 55112-5794 Dear Mayor Sather: On July 17, 1993, you were sent a letter from the business manager of Townhouse Village of Arden Hills Homes Association. We asked you and the council members to consider our views on the surface water runoff utility fee. This was our appeal to the surface water runoff fees voted on by the council earlier this year. My name and number were on the letter. I have received no response to the surface water runoff fee charged for townhouses in Arden Hills. Our business manager did get a phone call from Terry Post, who is an accountant for the city, stating that this is the way it ... is done in Roseville. Roseville has no townhome communities in Roseville that are as low density as ours. We have less than 5 homes per acre, the average home size is considerably smaller than the neighboring single family homes, our shared driveways have less paving per acre than single family homes, and we already have four privately owned ponds for retaining rain water. We do have private roadways that are paved but, if we were single family units, the roadway acreage would be subtracted from the formula. Do we pay city engineers to determine what Arden Hills should do by calling up Roseville? The townhouses in my community are being charged 77% more than families in single family homes. We do not have the time and money to make an appeal as outlined in your ordinance concerning these charges. It is plain to see if the engineers or someone on the council would take the time to look. I would be glad to show you and/or other members of the board what I am talking about. I have lived in my home for 16 years. This fee schedule is of particular concern to me because townhome residents are a minority in this community. I can't help but think this would not happen if we were a larger, more vocal group. It also bothers me that the townhomes have a higher percentage of people on fixed incomes, single parent households and lower income families - yet we are . asked to pay more than other city residents. . I request that the fee be changed to more equitably reflect the need for surface water management services where I 'live. I have enclosed a copy of information I have obtained from other communities. I did not include Roseville which bases its fee for townhouses by the acre. The use of a charge per acre penalizes low density developments that do not contribute as much runoff as a high density development. I am aware that requests for fee changes are to be made prior to the end of October. I consider the letter sent on July 17, 1993, to be that request. This letter is a follow-up to that letter. Please call me at 636-7303 if you have questions or would like to meet to discuss my request. SinCerelYq ~ MM/ J ne E. Larson 'c: Council Members: Beverly Aplikowski Dale Hicks Paul Malone Dennis Probst . P.S. There are two townhome associations at the southwest corner of Highway 96 and Hamline. For purposes of the street overlay and this new fee we are treated as one. Technically, this is not correct and charges should be reallocated. . - . . Additional Information on Fees Charged Single family homes will be charged $3.98/unit per quarter. Residents of the Townhouse villages of Arden Hills Homes Association and Arden Hills North Homes Association will pay $7.03/unit per quarter. Residents in these cOllll1luni ties pay seventy- seven percent more than residents of single family homes. Each year we will pay $3733.20 more than if we lived in a development of single family homes. The following is a utility cost comparison with other communities in this area: Single Townhome Dollar Percent Family (per unit) Difference Difference Bloomington 5.50 2.53 -2.97 -54.00% Burnsville 3.00 2.40 -0.60 -20.00% Eagan 5.00 4.00 -1.00 -20.00% Shoreview 4.95 5.25 0.30 6.06% Vadnais 4.50 4.50 0.00 0.00% Heights . Woodbury 7.50 6.00 -1.50 -20.00% Average 5.08 4.11 -0.96 -17.99% Most communities we contacted have established a flat fee for townhome units. Arden Hills has set a rate per acre for townhome developments; this means that lower density developments will pay a much higher rate per unit. Roseville and North st. Paul also use a rate per acre. However, it is doubtful that townhome residents in those cities pay as much as we do; we could not find a townhome community that has less than five homes per acre as we do. The fee is based on the volume of storm water runoff and the formula used includes the approximate percentage of impervious surface on the property; impervious surface includes the roof area of each home and paved areas. We were told that the fee for townhouses is greater because of the greater percentage of impervious surface on the property used for drives and parking areas. It seems reasonable that a per unit fee would be more appropriate since lower density housing would mean a lesser percentage of impervious surface. .