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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCP 01-10-1994 AGENDA . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL MEETING NEW BRIGHTON CITY HALL , MONDAY, JANUARY 10, 1994, 6:00 P.M. 6:00 PM City Council Worksession to review the Committees/Commission appointments for 1994. 7:30 PM 1. Call to order/roll call 7:30 PM 2. Agenda adoption 7:30 PM 3. Public Hearing - Continuance of the Assessment Hearing relating to the 1993 Arden Place Drainage Improvement project, and Revised Assessment for property located at 1553 Arden Place. 7:35 PM 4. Approval of minutes: a. December 27, 1993, Regular Council Meeting b. January 3, 1994, Special Council Meeting 7:40 PM 5. Consent calendar: a. Approve Resolution #94-09 authorizing execution of proxy in favor of certain amendments to the declaration of trust of the Minnesota . Municipal Money Market fund. b. Approve List of Claims. 7:45 PM 6. Public Comments 7;50 PM 7. Unfinished and New Business ;. Review request for a Class A Premise Permit at Pot Q'Gold Bingo Hall from 621 Foundation and approval of Resolution #94-05, approving Bingo Hall License Application. ) Review request for a Class A Premise Permit at Pot Q'Gold Bingo Hall from Light Brigade and approval of Resolution #94-06, approving Bingo Hall License Renewal Application. c. Review request for a Class B Premise Permit at Blue Fox, 3833 ! Lexington Avenue North from Light Brigade and approval of J Resolution #94-07, approving Premise Permit Renewal Application. d. Review request for a Class B Premises Permit at Big 10 Supper Club, '~. 4703 N. Highway 10 from Climb Inc. and approval of Resolution #94- c0 08, approving Premise Permit Application. n. Appeal - Planning Case #94-2, appeal of administrative decision for sign at 4061 N Lexington Avenue Thatcher ChiropracticlFirstar. 8:00 PM 8. Administrator Comments . 8:05 PM 9. Council comments 8:15 PM 10. Adjourn The above times may vary depending upon length of issue discussion. ~ . CITY OF ARDEN HILLS MEKlRANIlOM TO: Mayor and eounci l~ FRCIf.: Dorothy A. Person, city }Irlmini..trator DATE: January 7, 1994 SUBJECT: 1\dministrator n.....,.>nts for 1-10-94 eouncil Meetillg ** Worksession - 6:00 pm - Review Calmnittee and commission structure. Asa convenience, another copy of the current list of members is attached. I. Public Hearing - Arden Place Update - The contractor was not able to maneuver his equipment between houses (the adjoining propertyowner will not give consent). The access will be the frozen lake when safe. The two propertyowners (Bongard and Noyed) still want to proceed with this contractor and continue to believe that this is viable. The Monday hearing could be continued at this point. II. Consent Calendar: See memo attached outlining a request from the 4M Fun:l. Board of Trustees . to recommend that the City vote in favor of certain amendments to the Declaration of Trust. III. Unfinished and New Business: a thru d. Gambling City Appointment Reconunenclations: Pot Q'Gold Binao Hall (Class A) Received Replace ci tv AIlProval 12/13 Lions Concordia 12-27-93 1/5/94 621 Foundation Turners 1/10 (anticipated) 1/6/94 Light Brigade Renewal 1/10 (anticipated) Biq 10 SUoPer Club (Class B) 12/13/93 Climb, Inc. Lions 1/10 (anticipated) Blue Fox 1/6/94 Light Brigade Renewal 1/10 (anticipated) The new groups 621 Foundation and Climb, Inc. are not investigated by the state until they receive a full package (including the City's approval of the premise permit). Staff has verified the criminal backgrourrl, leases, references, as well as accounting has discussed the reporting requirements. The resolutions for these two include a statement "pending approval by the state Charitable Gambling Board and compliance with all state and Local regulations." IV. Updates: . A. 'Ihe January 20, 1994 worksession is planned to include an infonnal . Administrator Comments 2 January 7, 1994 infonnational session regarding the 1994 Pavement Maintenance Ilrprovement program. Included in this program is propose::1 reconstruction of Bussard Court, Dunlap Avenue, Amble Drive and Keithson Drive. It will be held in the Public Works Garage in order to acconunodate the number of possible residents who :may atten:i. B. Keithson Drive - It has been unclear whether the COuncil wishes to continue this project in the 1994 Pavement Management program, and if so, whether assessments are expected. 'Ihe anticipated cost of the road for cold in place recycling is $22,800 (plus approxill'ately 130 feet of =b which is considered a maintenance item) . 'Ihe road has been patched in 1992 and in 1993 the utility connection area was repaired foll""'ing a water leak. 1992 had patches to level dips in the road in the area where water and sewer service was installed. Clarification is request as to whether your intent is to include Keithson Drive in the 1994 Pavement Management program and whether assessments are to be made. V. Planning A. Recycling - 'Ihe 1993 recycling program was $7,000 under budget, recycling 700 tons. . B. Recreational Vehicle ordinance - 75 complaint calls have been received out of the 220 letters mailed recently referring to enforcement of the city ordinance relating to storage. Of the calls, ltlOSt s~ly needed clarification that this letter was only a reminder and did not indicate to them that they were in violation. Only a few continued voicing disagreement with the ordinance. A few actually voice support of the ordinance. c. Planning Corrnnission Recommendations for Council review at their 1- 31-94 Council meeting: (minutes to foll"", at worksession) 1. Ryder /Reco public hearing regarding amendment to all"", bus terminals in R-1 District - 4-2 vote to deny. 2. Ryder/Reco public hearing regarding special use permit to operate a bus terminal at 1910 W. County Road F - 3-3 vote (tie) 3. 'Ihatcher Chiropractic/Firstar - sign request at 4061 North Lexington Avenue - appeal of administrative decision to deny. 6-0 vote to uphold administrative review. Mr. 'Ihatcher is requesting that his appeal be heard by Council at their January 10, 1994 COuncil meeting. See memo fram Brian Fritsinger for more infornation. . A summary of 1993 planning activities has been prepared for Council infornation and is attached. . Administrator Comments 3 January 7, 1994 Miscellaneous : VI. a. lMC has optional accident insurance available f= City elected officials, boards, committees and commissions. Please advise Dorothy if you wish to have this option pursued. (copy attached). b. lMC 1994 Iegislative policies have been forwarded f= city review. since this is a booklet, the Table of COntents is attached. Please let Renee know if you would like more information. c. '!be Toba= Compliance Project which Council was earlier requested to have the City participate in, has foum itself with too many cities interested in the project. It is dropping Arden Hills and lilniting those involved to the original applicants which were Falcon Heights, North st. Paul, Roseville, Shoreview and White Bear Lake. We will not be involved at this ti.1ne. VII. Attachments : a. Letter from the city of st. Paul regarding I=al Goverrnnent Energy Conservation Project. DJ\P:rk . . DRAFT . MINUTES CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING December 27, 1993 7:30 P.M. - New Brighton 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; Mayor Sather. Absent: Dennis Probst. Also present were: city Engineer, Terry Maurer; City Accountant, Terry Post; Community Planning coordinator, Brian Fritsinger; Public Works Superintendent, Dan Winkel; City Administrator, Dorothy Person; and Recording Secretary, Renee Kaulfuss. ADOPT AGENDA MOTION: Hicks moved, seconded by Malone, to adopt the December . 27, 1993 agenda as revised. Motion carried unanimously (4-0) . APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES Malone moved, seconded by Hicks, to approve the minutes of the December 13, 1993 Regular Council Meeting, and the December 16, 1993 Worksession Meeting as prepared. Motion carried unanimously (4-0) . PUBLIC HEARING - CONTINUANCE OF ASSESSMENT HEARING REGARDING 1993 ARDEN PLACE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT and PUBLIC HEARING - FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL & COST ALLOCATION IN THE MATTER OF 1993 ARDEN PLACE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Mayor Sather advised the Council that the cost sharing agreement between Noyed, Bauer, and Bongard and the city has not been finalized as of this date. Staff will continue to work with all parties to resolve the issues that remain outstanding. Mayor Sather commented that since the cost . sharing agreement for the Arden Place private/public Arden Hills Council 2 December 27, 1993 . drainage improvement had not yet been finalized, it would be prudent to continue both public hearings that had been scheduled to take place this evening. council concurred. MOTION: Malone moved, seconded by Hicks, to continue both the public hearing regarding assessments and the public hearing regarding the final assessment roll and cost allocation in the matter of the 1993 Arden Place Drainage Improvement Project until 7:30 p.m., January 10, 1994. Motion carried unanimously (4-0) . CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION: Hicks moved, seconded by Malone, to approve the Consent Calendar and authorize execution of all necessary documents contained therein. Motion carried unanimously (4-0) . a. Approve 1994 Liquor License Renewals (applications on file in the Administrator's office). b. Approve 1994 Rubbish Hauler License Renewals (applications on file in the Administrator's office) . c. Approve expenditure of $25,000 to Independent . School District #621 for Mounds View High School tennis court renovation project. d. Approve final payment (retainage of $6,238.59) to T.A. Schifsky & Sons Inc. for sealcoating in conjunction with the 1993 Pavement Management Improvement project. e. Approve 1993 Operating Transfers per attached recommendation of City Accountant: 1) $18,000 from 225 (Community Services) to 226 (Program Fund). 2) $29,000 from 225 (Community Services) to 408 (Municipal Land & Buildings). 3) $5,500 from 101 (General Fund) to 224 (Diseased Trees). 4) $20,000 from 225 (Community Services) to 101 (General Fund). f. Designate the January 20, 1994 Worksession as a public informational meeting regarding the 1994 Pavement Management Program and notification to affected homeowners. g. Approve List of Claims/Payroll. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. . . Arden Hills Council 3 December 27, 1993 UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS CASE #93-24 SPECIAL USE PERMIT THOMAS GOSERUD 4350 HAMLINE AVENUE Community Planning Coordinator Fritsinger stated that Tom Goserud was requested by the city staff to apply for a Special Use Permit to operate a nursery at 4350 Hamline Avenue. Staff had identified the lack of a SUP for the operation of a nursery at this address. Mr. Fritsinger explained that the applicant has been operating a nursery at this location since 1973. The business consists of the retailing of spring flowers and vegetables, Christmas trees, and associated accessories. This business has operated under an approved retail sales license and sign permit since 1973. Mr. Fritsinger outlined the following findings of fact: The business operates during the months of May, June, November and December; There is one approved sign which is displayed only during the months mentioned above; Parking is provided . on this lot as well as the vacant lot to the South; The business meets the definition of a Nursery which is "any land used to raise trees, shrubs, flowers, and other live plants for sale and commerce; A curb cut onto Hamline Avenue is present on the vacant lot. Fritsinger reported that staff and the Planning commission have recommended approval of the Special Use Permit with the following conditions: A. No parking shall be permitted on Hamline Avenue. Parking shall be limited to a minimum of two spaces on the property. Parking shall be encouraged on the vacant lot (4340 Hamline Avenue) . However, in order to keep the residential appearance of the property, no asphalting shall be undertaken. B. All signage needs to be approved through the city's Sign Ordinance/Permit process. C. All sales/caSh transactions are to occur within the primary structure located on the site (home/garage) . D. Any City/County/State business licenses be secured. . Arden Hills Council 4 December 27, 1993 . E. Sales be limited to perennial, related plants, and container grown plants and shrubs except during the holiday season when Christmas trees may be sold. F. No permanent accessory structure be added for the use of the nursery (ie: greenhouse) or sales (ie: sales barn). G. Excess Christmas trees be removed from the site by January 15 of each year. MOTION: Malone moved, seconded by Aplikowski to approve the Special Use Permit to operate a Nursery at 4350 Hamline Avenue North with the following conditions: A. No parking shall be permitted on Hamline Avenue. Parking shall be limited to a minimum of two spaces on the property. Parking shall be encouraged on the vacant lot (4340 Hamline Avenue). However, in order to keep the residential appearance of the property, no asphalting shall be undertaken. B. All signage needs to be approved through the 4It City'S Sign Ordinance/Permit process. C. All sales/cash transactions are to occur within the primary structure located on the site (home/garage) . D. Any City/County/State business licenses be secured. E. Sales be limited to perennial, related plants, and container grown plants and shrubs except during the holiday season when Christmas trees may be sold. F. No permanent accessory structure be added for the use of the nursery (ie: greenhouse) or sales (ie: sales barn). G. Excess Christmas trees be removed from the site by January 15 of each year. In addition, councilmember Malone motioned to include the amendment to condition (B) to limit the size of the sign to a maximum of 4' x 8' with no illumination. . . Arden Hills council 5 December 27, 1993 Motion carried unanimously (4-0) . SURFACE WATER UTILITY APPEALS MRS. C. E. SHEEHY Mrs. C. E. Sheehy, resident of 1505 Edgewater Avenue, is requesting an appeal of the Surface Water Management charge being assessed to her for property she owns on Ridgewood Road. This 8.57 acre property is currently zoned R-l, and the appropriate rate is being assessed for undeveloped property in a R-1 district. Engineer Terry Maurer and Public Works Superintendent, Dan Winkel presented an overview of this property. This land is currently undeveloped, except for a tennis court (owner developed) in the southwest corner of the property. A ditch traverses the property from the north end to the northwest corner where it flows directly into Lake Johanna. This ditch has contained some amount of water, indicating either that the swamp is discharging to the lake or that the swamp is acting as a "backwater" for the lakes drainage system. Staff and the Engineer is in concurrence that the property owner should be assessed a fee. . Mr. Sheehy commented that this property is unbuildable. There is a tremendous amount of water surrounding the tennis court area after a heavy rainfall. Councilmember Hicks questioned Mr. Sheehy whether the ponding effect is temporary after a heavy rainfall, or if there is always some ponding on this property. Mrs. Sheehy stated there is currently a pond on this property, and in fact the children are using it as a skating rink. Councilmember Malone stated based on the information received, the Surface Water Management rate assessed for this property was applied correctly. MOTION: Malone moved, seconded by HiCks to deny the request for any reduction in the Surface Water Management rate or any exemption from the Surface Water Management ordinance for the undeveloped parcel located on Ridgewood Road, (PIN #34-30-23-33-0003-4), Mrs. C.E. Sheehy, Arden Hills, Minnesota. Motion carried unanimously (4-0) . ALPO PETFOODS. INC. 4251 FERNWOOD AVENUE . Arden Hills Council 6 December 27, 1993 . Mayor Sather referred to a letter received from Harvey stewart, General Manger of ALPO Pet Foods, Inc. Mr. stewart is appealing the classification used to determine the rate for the Surface Water Management fee. Engineer Terry Maurer and Public Works Superintendent Dan Winkel presented an overview of this property. This 6.73 acre parcel is currently zoned I-I and is developed property, however, it may not be developed to its fullest and highest use. There is a small wetland area within this property Which does receive greater than 20% of the property's runoff. This small wetland overflows onto adjacent properties on a regular basis based upon standard storm drainage calculation practices. Based upon the regular overflow, staff concurs that this small wetland does not qualify for the reduction allowed in the Surface Water Management ordinance. eouncilmember Malone stated based on the information received, the Surface Water Management rate assessed for this property was applied correctly_ MOTION: Malone moved, seconded by Hicks to deny the request for . any reduction in the Surface Water Management rate or any exemption from the Surface Water Management ordinance for the 6.73 acre parcel located at 4251 Fernwood Avenue, ALPO Petfoods, Inc, Arden Hills, Minnesota. Motion carried unanimously (4-0) . ARDEN VIEW TOWNHOME ASSOCIATION Mayor Sather stated that the representatives from the Townhome Association have requested a continuance of their appeal hearing. The representatives would like to attend the January 20 Council worksession to have their appeal heard. TRUTH-IN TAXATION UPDATE Mayor Sather stated that based on public input, the taxpayers of Arden Hills did not appear to be angry with the funds proposed to be levied in 1994. The residents recognized that the Council was not proposing any changes in 1994. . . Arden Hills Council 7 December 27, 1993 Councilmember Aplikowski concurred with Mayor Sather and stated after the hearing she heard no further comments from residents. All Councilmembers concurred. MOTION: Malone moved, seconded by Aplikowski to adopt Resolution #93-70 Clarifying Final Sums of Money to be levied for levy year 1993 payable in 1994, and authorize execution of all necessary documents contained therein. Motion carried unanimously (4-0) . ADOPTING 1994 BUDGET MOTION: Hicks moved, seconded by Aplikowski to adopt Resolution #93-71 Adopting the 1994 Budget. Motion carried unanimously (4-0) . BINGO HALL LICENSE APPLICATION SHOREVIEW ARDEN HILLS LIONS CLUB city Administrator Person stated that staff has received an application from the Shoreview Arden Hills Lions Club requesting approval of their Bingo Hall License application . for Pot O'Gold Bingo Hall in Arden Hills. She further commented that this group will be replacing one of the two current applications which are expected to vacate this premises. All necessary documents have been received and verified. MOTION: Malone moved, seconded by Hicks to approve Resolution #93-75, approving the Bingo Hall License Application for Shoreview Arden Hills Lions Club at the Pot O'Gold Bingo Hall in Arden Hills at such time a vacancy exists. BUILDING INSPECTION SERVIeES Ms. Person stated that staff received a request from the city of New Brighton to participate in a study to determine the best approach to building inspection services with Arden Hills and other neighboring cities. She further commented that while Arden Hills has been satisfied with the current arrangement of building inspection services, a study would be beneficial to ensure this is the best approach. There would be no commitment for Arden Hills to contribute costs or matching funds or time. Staff is recommending approval of the request to participate in this study. . ____n____ ---- Arden Hills council 8 December 27, 1993 . Councilmember Malone commented that the Lake Johanna Volunteer Fire Department is considering a similar study be conducted to determine the best approach to a shared fulltime Fire Marshall and is in favor of this type of study. Councilmember Hicks questioned whether this $25,000 proposal is only for the cost to study the process of joint inspections. Ms. Person stated this is correct. Councilmember Hicks commented that he supports the concept, however, this was a fairly large sum of money for this study. MOTION: Hicks moved, seconded by Malone to approve Resolution #93-72 supporting the city of New Brighton to apply for a $25,000 cooperation planning grant for the purpose of assessing the feasibility of shared building inspection services with Arden Hills and other neighboring cities. Motion carried unanimously (4-0) . UNFUNDED MANDATES Ms. Person stated that in the past the Legislature has . mandated that cities and counties are required to fulfill certain requirements, but these mandates are not accompanied by funding. The League of Minnesota cities is asking the City to consider a resolution which will be used to send a message to the 1994 Legislature that unfunded mandates create additional tax burden on the taxpayers. Staff is recommending approval of the resolution. MOTION: Hicks moved, seconded by Malone to approve Resolution #93-74, relating to Unfunded Mandates. Motion carried unanimously (4-0) . ADOPTION OF 1994 COMPENSATION PLAN FOR NON-UNION CITY EMPLOYEES Councilmember Malone requested clarification that the agenda should read the same as the actual resolution. Mayor Sather clarified that the intent of the Compensation Plan is to be based on both the performance of an employee, and the study on Comparable Worth. MOTION: Malone moved, seconded by Aplikowski to adopt Resolution #93-73 relating to the 1994 Compensation Plan for Non-Union City Employees. Motion carried unanimously (4-0) . . . Arden Hills Council 9 December 27, 1.993 ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS: Ms. Person reminded the Council that the Special council meeting is January 3, 1.994 at 5:00 pm at New Brighton City Council Chambers. She further noted that the AMM board is seeking nominations and if anyone had a nomination to submit, to let her know. COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilmember Hicks requested staff to contact Paul Kirkwold, Ramsey County Engineer and ask when the speed limit sign will be posted and stripping of County Road E west of Hwy. 51. will be completed. Councilmember Malone elaborated on his earlier comment regarding the request of a fulltime Fire Marshall. The cost would be approximately $80,000 for the fulltime position and a part-time secretary. The assessed cost to the cities are proposed at $38,000 to Shoreview, $37,000 to Arden Hills and $5,000 to North Oaks. These figures were determined by the assess value and population of the cities. . Other options noted were to rent services from New Brighton, spread the services to include further cities such as Centennial, or self liquidating. Self liquidating could include charging for fire inspections and investigations, charging fines, ie: illegal fires such as arson. Mayor Sather noted that a Fire Marshall may be a needed function, however, how much the City can afford to pay for these services is uncertain. Councilmember Aplikowski commented that fire protection is a service provided to residents, and she would want to further discuss any charges that may be implemented at some future date. Mayor Sather wished everyone a Happy New Year. ADJOURN: MOTION: Hicks moved, seconded by Malone, to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 p.m. Motion carried unanimously (4-0) . Thomas R. Sather, Mayor Dorothy A. Person, City Administrator . .. DRAFT . MINUTES OF THE ARDEN HILLS COUNCIL SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, JANUARY 3, 1994, 5:00 P.M. - NEW BRIGHTON CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER Mayor Sather called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. ROLL CALL The roll being called the following members were present: Mayor Sather, councilmembers Paul Malone, Beverly Aplikowski, Dale HiCks, and Dennis Probst. Also present: City Accountant Terrance Post, Park Director Cindy Severtson, Community Planning Coordinator Brian Fritsinger, City Administrator Dorothy Person and Recording Secretary Renee Kaulfuss. ADOPT AGENDA Hicks moved, seconded by Aplikowski, to adopt the Agenda as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) eONSENT CALENDAR MOTION: Malone moved, seconded by Aplikowski, to approve the Consent Calendar and authorize execution of all necessary documents . contained therein. Motion carried unanimously (5-0) . a. Adopt Res. No. 94-01, Designating Depositories and Corporation Authorization. b. Adopt Res. No. 94-02, Designating Additional Depositories for Investment purposes. c. Adopt Res. No. 94-03, Designating Brokerage Firms for Investment in Federal Government Instruments. d. Adopt Res. No. 94-04, Transfer of Funds by Telephonic Instructions. e. Designation of Official Newspaper for 1994. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS APPROVAL OF CITY APPOINTMENTS: . -------- ----- -------- .. Arden Hills Special council Meeting 2 January 3, 1994 . MOTION: Hicks moved, seconded by Malone to approve and ratify the City appointments as outlined in the Administrator's report dated December 30, 1993, including professional consultants and inspectors. Motion carried unanimously (5-0) . city Administrator Dorothy A. Person City Treasurer Terrance R. Post city Attorney Peterson, Fram & Bergman Jerry Filla Prosecuting Atty Peterson, Fram & Bergman Jerry Filla AUditor Abdo, Abdo, & Eick Gary Groen Consulting Engineer Maier Stewart & Assoc. Terry Maurer Health Officer Ramsey County Code Enforcement David Kriesel, Inc. Heating Inspector Gene Pakoy Electrical Inspector Metropolitan Inspections, Gunnar Pettersen Landscape Inspector David Kriesel, Inc. Plumbing, Water, . Sewer & Sign Permits David Kriesel, Inc. Newsletter Editor Huebsch Ink, Kate Huebsch Labor Relations Madden & Associates Pam Galanter Official Newspaper Focus APPOINTMENT OF ACTING MAYOR FOR 1994 Mayor Sather explained that past practice has been to rotate the duty of Acting Mayor each year. As Councilmember Probst was appointed to the Council in 1993, Mayor Sather recommends approval of Councilmember Probst as Acting Mayor for 1994. MOTION: Malone moved, seconded by Hicks to appoint Councilmember Dennis Probst as Acting Mayor for 1994. Motion carried unanimously (5-0) . APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL COMMITTEE LIAISONS FOR 1994 Mayor Sather commented that a great number of the committee members have been involved with the same committee for many years, and perhaps it would be more beneficial in approaching these members and suggesting they serve on a different committee. . ------ . . Arden Hills Special council Meeting 3 January 3, 1994 Mayor Sather further stated he has no definite suggestions at this time, and perhaps the Council could discuss further at the January 20 worksession. Mayor Sather stated he is certain there would be new enthusiasm and energy with some positive changes. He further commented that these committee members might not be utilizing their talents to the best of their ability in their current committee. Councilmember Aplikowski commented that various committees will be meeting in January before the worksession and the timing is off to suggest changes at this time. Councilmember Probst commented that Council is not dictating which committee a member should serve on, however, members should take a proactive approach to view all aspects of the city. Mayor Sather recommended that liaison appointments to various city committees and commissions, as well as, committee appointments, should remain the . same as in 1993 until a further review is conducted. MOTION: Malone moved, seconded by Hicks, to approve and ratify that all council Committee Liaisons, Chairpersons and Representatives for 1994 remain the same as in 1993. Motion carried unanimously (5-0) . ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS Administrator Person informed the Council that the warming houses are open, and outlined the hours of operations and conditions in which the warming houses would close. She further noted that the League of Minnesota Cities conference is scheduled for March 12 - 15, 1994. ADJOURN MOTION: Probst moved, seconded by Hicks, to adjourn the meeting at 5:20 p.m. Motion carried unanimously (5-0) . . -- . Arden Hills Special council Meeting 4 January 3, 1994 . Thomas R. Sather, Mayor Dorothy A. Person, City Administrator NOTICE OF MEETINGS: The next regular Council meeting will be held January 10, 1994 at 7:30 p.m. at New Brighton City Hall. Council Worksession, January 20, 1994 at 4:30 p.m. at the Arden Hills Conference room. . . .. . CITY OF ARDEN HILLS MEMJRANDtJM DATE: January 06, 1994 'ro: Dorothy A. Person, City Administrator FRCM:@ T~ Post, City Accountant stJBJECr: Proposed Amendments to the Minnesota Municipal M:mev Market FUnd (4M FUnd) Declaration of Trust Overview The 4M Fund Board of Trustees has reccmneru:led that fund participants (The City of Arden Hills is a participant) vote in favor of certain arrendrrents to the Declaration of Trust. . If a participant agrees with the proposed arrendments, a resolution should be adopted that approves the arrendments and designates an individual to vote or execute a proxy. Pro=sed Amenclrrents l. Principal change eml:xx:lied in the arrendments is authority permitting the Board of Trustees to create multiple investment p::lrtfolios within the Fund. Investments w:JUld continue to be restricted to those instruments in which Minnesota rrnmicipalities can lawfully invest. 2. Several other changes are reccrnnended which will give the 4M Fund slightly greater investment flexibility. They include (a) amending the restriction of investments not having a maturity date later than one year; and (b) allowing the p::lrtfolio manager authority to use reverse repurchase agreements in the fund for up to 25% of total assets. Vote Reouirement The affimtive vote of a majority of the participants entitled to vote at the meeting is required for the adoption and approval of the am2I1clrrent . . .. . Discussion 1.. In exchange for reduced liquidity, the proposed change to allow additional portfolios longer average maturities would offer participants the potential of slightly higher yields as portfolio maturities rrove out a little further on the yield curve. 2a. The reccmrendation to allow investments of rrore than one year dovetails with point #1 discussed above. It would also allow the Fund. to invest in new govemrrent agency se=ities (e.g. maturities of less than three years with a 397 day coup:lIl reset provision) . 2b. Reverse repoe can re consezvative strategy elements to accarrn:xJate fluctuating liquidy needs without necessarily selling portfolio se=ities at inopportune titres. Conclusion I relieve the thrust of these arrendrrents is to make the 4M Fund rrore ccmpetitive * vis-a-vis other 11OI1ey market funds. I further relieve that the ircpact of these changes will allow participants rrore risk/reward options as individual l'lU.lIlicipalities may wish to rrove out on . the yield CUl:Ve. Reccmrenclation Staff reccmnend.s that Council adopt Resolution No. 94-09, "Resolution Authorizing Execution of Proxy in Favor of eertain Arnendrrents to the Declaration of Trust of the Minnesota Municipal M:lney Market Fund" and that the eity Administrator re authorized to execute a proxy and forward it to the proxy agent to be voted accordingly. * The Declaration of Trust was =eated in January, 1987. TRP/sjl . A;4MRN) .M-c ---.- '" . CITY OF ARDEN HILLS RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 94-09 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PROXY IN FAVOR OF CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO THE DECLARATION OF TRUST OF THE MINNESOTA MUNICIPAL MONEY MARKET FUND. BE IT RESOLVED, by the city council of the city of Arden Hills, Minnesota as follows: Section 1. Backqround. 1. 01 The City of Arden Hills is a participant in the Minnesota Municipal Money Market Fund (4M Fund) , by reason of its approval of a joint powers agreement in the form of a Declaration of Trust. 1. 02 The City has been asked to consider certain amendments to the Declaration of Trust of the 4M Fund. 1. 03 The City has reviewed and considered the proposed amendments to the Declaration of Trust as described in the attached proxy statement and amended Declaration of Trust. Section 2. Authorization .2.01 The City of Arden Hills approves the proposed amendments described in the proxy statement and amended Declaration of Trust. 2.02 At a meeting of the 4M Fund participants to be held on February 2, 1994, Dorothy A. Person is authorized to attend and vote on behalf of the-City in favor of the proposed amendments, or in the alternative, is authorized to execute the attached proxy in favor of the amendments and forward it to the proxy agent to be voted accordingly. Adopted by the Arden Hills City Council this loth day of January, 1994. Thomas R. Sather, Mayor ATTEST Dorothy A. Person City Administrator . . ~ . PROXY MINNESOTA MUNICIPAL MONEY MARKET FUND The undersigned Participant of the Minnesota Municipal Money Market Fund hereby constitutes and appoints Mr. David DuBord the Proxy Agent of the undersigned Participant (with full power of substitution) on all matters which may be voted on at the Meeting of Participants to be held at 2:00 p.m., on Wednesday, February 2, 1994, at the League of Minnesota Cities' offices, 3490 Lexington Avenue North, Shoreview, Minnesota, and at any and all adjournments thereof, all in accordance with the Fund'S Notice and Proxy statement dated December 10, 1993, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, as follows: 1- Amendment of Declaration of Trust. ( ) YES Shall the amendment of the Declaration of Trust be adopted in the form proposed in the Proxy Statement and the appendix thereto? . ( ) NO . , . . WHEN PROPERLY EXECUTED, THIS PROXY WILL BE VOTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS SPECIFIED ABOVE. IN THE ABSENCE OF INSTRUCTIONS, THIS PROXY WILL BE VOTED IN FAVOR OF THE PROPOSITION SPECIFIED ABOVE. Participant's Name: Signature of Representative of Participant: Dated: Please mark, sign, date and return this proxy card promptly using the accompanying envelope. This Proxy is solicited on behalf of the Board of Trustees of the Minnesota Municipal Money Market Fund. . Please mail to: Mr. David DuBord League of Minnesota cities 3490 Lexington Avenue North Shoreview, MN 55126-8044 : proxy . . CITY OF ARDEN HILLS RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 94-05 RESOLUTION APPROVING BINGO HALL LICENSE APPLICATION BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that the city of Arden Hills agrees to approve the Bingo Hall License Renewal Application for the Arden Hills Bingo Hall (pot-a-Gold) from Light Brigade at 3776 Connelly, Arden Hills, Minnesota. Adopted by the Arden Hills City Council this 10th day of January, 1994. CITY COUNCIL CITY OF ARDEN HILLS Thomas R. Sather, Mayor ATTEST: . Dorothy A. Person, City Administrator Councilmember moved adoption of the foregoing resolution and the same was declared adopted upon unanimous yes vote of all member present. witness my hand and seal of office at Arden Hills, Minnesota, this day of , 1994. . . CITY OF ARDEN HILLS RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 94-06 RESOLUTION APPROVING BINGO HALL LICENSE APPLICATION BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that the City of Arden Hills agrees to approve the Bingo Hall License Application for the Arden Hills Bingo Hall (Pot-O-Gold) from 621 Foundation at 3776 Connelly, Arden Hills, Minnesota, pending approval by the state Charitable Gambling Board and compliance with all state and Local regulations. Adopted by the Arden Hills city Council this 10th day of January, 1994. CITY COUNCIL CITY OF ARDEN HILLS . Thomas R. Sather, Mayor ATTEST: Dorothy A. Person, City Administrator Councilmember moved adoption of the foregoing resolution and the same was declared adopted upon unanimous yes vote of all member present. witness my hand and seal of office at Arden Hills, Minnesota, this day of , 1994. . . CITY OF ARDEN HILLS RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 94-07 RESOLUTION APPROVING CHARITABLE GAMBLING PREMISE PERMIT APPLICATION BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that the City of Arden Hills agrees to approve the premise permit renewal application for Light Brigade for a Class B Pull Tabs operation at Blue Fox, 3833 Lexington Avenue North, Arden Hills, Minnesota. Adopted by the Arden Hills city Council this 10th day of January, 1994. CITY COUNCIL CITY OF ARDEN HILLS . Thomas R. Sather, Mayor ATTEST: Dorothy A. Person, City Administrator Councilmember moved adoption of the foregoing resolution and the same was declared adopted upon unanimous yes vote of all members present. Witness my hand and seal of office at Arden Hills, Minnesota, this day of , 1994. . -.--- --- . CITY OF ARDEN HILLS RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 94-08 RESOLUTION APPROVING CHARITABLE GAMBLING PREMISE PERMIT APPLICATION BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that the City of Arden Hills agrees to approve the premise permit application for Climb Inc. for a Class B Pull Tabs operation at Big 10 Supper Club, 4703 N. Highway 10, Arden Hills, Minnesota, pending approval by the State Charitable Gambling Board and compliance with all State and Local regulations. Adopted by the Arden Hills City Council this 10th day of January, 1994. CITY COUNCIL CITY OF ARDEN HILLS . Thomas R. Sather, Mayor ATTEST: Dorothy A. Person, City Administrator Councilmember moved adoption of the foregoing resolution and the same was declared adopted upon unanimous yes vote of all members present. Witness my hand and seal of office at Arden Hills, Minnesota, this day of , 1994. . . BUSSARD COURT - Bussard Addition Raymond V and Frieda R McGraw 1427 Bussard Court Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112-3628 Ramanik and Sushila R Shah 1435 Bussard Court Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112-3628 Glen H and Joanne M Growe 1443 Bussard Court Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112-3628 Roman Wand Donna J Turbes 1455 Bussard Court Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112-3628 Jerald F and Coral J Moehnke . 1463 Bussard Court Arden Hills, Minnesota 55]]2-3628 H Gregory and Jacqueline D Schmitz 1471 Bussard Court " Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112-3628 Elmer L and Eleanor Anderson 1483 Bussard Court Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112-3628 Robert H Carlson 1489 Bussard Court Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112-3628 Robert H and Nancy A Carlson 1482 Bussard Court Arden Hills, Minnesota 55]]2-3628 Nancy A Carlson 1482 Bussard Court Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112-3628 . ,. Douglas H and Marie E Hanson 1462 Bussard Court Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112-3628 Thomas N and Delores J Lahr 1454 Bussard Court Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112-3628 Richard Wand Celia G Smith 1442 Bussard Court Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112-3628 John A and R A Patterson 1434 Bussard Court Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112-3628 Clifford A and Ruth C Boyum 1426 Bussard Court Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112-3628 DUNLAP STREET - JoseDhine Hills No. Three . William D and Christine M Knutson 3390 Dunlap Street North Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112-3736 .. Jon R and Jennifer K Handlos 3380 Dunlap Street North Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112-3736 Richard C and Shirley R Tufte 3370 Dunlap Street North Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112-3736 Thomas N and Jane P Charbonneau 3360 Dunlap Street North Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112-3736 Patrick E and Monette G Brown 1301 Cannon Avenue Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112-3722 Steven N Zilmer and Carlos S Perkins . 3363 Dunlap Street North Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112-3723 . Joseohine Hills No. Two William H Hite 1271 Tiller Lane Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112-3701 Delores I Johnson 1291 Tiller Lane Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112-3769 Betty J F arT 3327 Dunlap Street North Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112-3704 Keith D and Judith A Tekautz 3319 Dunlap Street North Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112-3704 Jacqueline A Smith 3311 Dunlap Street North Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112-3704 . David J. Neuberger 3330 Dunlap Street North Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112-3704 .. Stephen Prager 3320 Dunlap Street North Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112-3709 David ] and Miriam P Mattson 3310 Dunlap Street North Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112-3709 Harry L and A Allison Cedarholm 1271 Ingerson Road Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112-3714 James F and Debra D Cox 1287 Ingerson Road Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112-3787 . . KEITHSON DRIVE - Keithson Addition John E, Jr. and Evelyn V Lawyer 4539 Keithson Drive Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112-5785 Richard W and Margaret V Foster 4527 Keithson Drive Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112-5785 Mark B Magers and Toni Tredal 4521 Keithson Drive Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112-5785 George Wand Jean M Crimmins 4509 Keithson Drive Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112-5785 Rainer G and Carol J Rocheleau 4503 Keithson Drive Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112-5785 . Truoc Nhu Do and Kim Lang Thi Tran 4550 Keithson Drive Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112-5785 " Jamaluddin F Bharmal 4540 Keithson Drive Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112-5785 Michael T and Teresa D Giel 4534 Keithson Drive Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112-5785 Robert H and Anne K Hill 4528 Keithson Drive Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112-5785 James C and Joan Anderson 4522 Keithson Drive Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112-5785 Kurt F and Susan C Lawrence . 4516 Keithson Drive Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112-5785 . Ronald J and Nancy M Horwath 4510 Keithson Drive Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112-5785 Ronald M and Ana M Nelson 4504 Keithson Drive Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112-5785 AMBLE DRIVE - Karth Lake Estates David F and Vicki D Ylkanen 1148 Amble Drive Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112-5713 Michael A and Carol J Johnson 1152 Amble Drive Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112-5713 David C Yauch and Elaine M Francis 1156 Amble Drive . Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112-5713 Albert L and Janet L Nienaber 1160 Amble Drive Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112-5713 .. Daniel McCulloch & Marylyn Couture 1164 Amble Drive Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112-5713 Arthur J and Carol J Bourgeois 1168 Amble Drive Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112-5713 Spyridon VogIis and Eleni Vogli 1172 Amble Drive Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112-5713 Gilbert H and Linda K Smith 1176 Amble Drive Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112-5713 . ---- . Marvin Wand Ann Marie Anderson 1180 Amble Drive Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112-5713 Theron B and Constance Barnes 1145 Amble Drive Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112-5747 P Dobson and Katherine G West 1149 Amble Drive Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112-5747 Mason M and Rose W Chen 1153 Amble Drive Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112-5747 Russel F and Jean M Bey 1157 Amble Drive Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112-5747 Cheng-Hsien and Kelty Hsin Tsai 1161 Amble Drive . Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112-5747 Michael J and Nancy E Einan 1165 Amble Drive Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112-5763 " Timothy M Dougher! and Nita L Andrea 1169 Amble Drive Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112-5747 David R and Alice A Cepek 1175 Amble Drive Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112-5747 Gregory A and Pamel P Clifford 4422 Pleasant Drive Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112-5716 Karth Lake Second Addition Cesar and Dora H Farell 1144 Amble Drive . Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112-5713 . Thomas E and Lois E Heideman 1142 Amble Drive Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112-5713 Ronald D and Lynette C Lindmark 1140 Amble Drive Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112-5713 Karth Lake Hills C Gregory and Jean M Peterson 1105 Amble Drive Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112-5779 Charles E and Dorothy F Hohn 1113 Amble Drive Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112-5779 Jerome K and Rita J Pearson 1121 Amble Drive Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112-5748 . Stephen Wand Marcia G Schultz 1127 Amble Drive Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112-5748 " Howard E Hanson 1131 Amble Drive Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112-5748 Rohit K and Seema Mehta 1137 Amble Drive Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112-5748 Leonard E and MaIjorie F Gallus 1104 Amble Drive Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112-57 John P and Margaret A Holdahl 1108 Amble Drive Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112-5713 Carl V and Bridget T Reynolds . 1112 Amble Drive Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112-5713 . Shih-Pau and Iness H Yen 1116 Amble Drive Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112-5713 Keith V and Linda A Emooth 1120 Amble Drive Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112-5713 Jerald L and Charlene C Scott 1124 Amble Drive Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112-5713 Den-Hsiang and Paulina W Li 1128 Amble Drive Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112-5713 Edmund L Jr. and Gloria G Fuller 1132 Amble Drive Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112-5713 Violet EKern . 7664 Clinton Street East Scottsdale, Arizona 85260-5580 . . ----- - SUMMARY OF 1993 PLANNING ACTIVITIES . I. Residential A. Planning Commission and Council Actions 1. Edgewater Estates - Approved amended SUP. 2. William Chapman - No action on proposed lot split. 3. Bernard Ortt - Approved variance for side yard setback. 4. Stephen Nelson - Vacation of easement, no action. 5. George Weiss - Approved SUP for nursery in R-1. 6. Warren Hanson - Approve extension of Shoreline Lane, no action of sewer request. 7. Ned & Julie VanHamm - Approve variance for front yard set back. 8. Robert & Barbara Lechner - Approve variance for rear and side yard setbacks. 9. Hunters Park Apartments - Denied variance for sign. 10. Stephen Anderson - Denied side yard variance. 11. Presbyterian Homes - Approved SUP and site plan for building addition. 12. Tom Goserud - Approved SUP for Nursery in R-1. 13. James Hamton - Approved vacation of easement. B. Building Permits 1. Single Family (11) - Total -2,650,860 Average -240,987 2. Townhomes (12) - Total - 284,000 Average -142,000 . II. Non-Residential A. Planning Commission and Council Actions 1. Grainger, Inc - Special Use Permit for expansion of building. 2. Mounds View High School - Approved site plan ratification for tennis courts and parking/service area. 3. Arden Tower - Denied amendment to SUP to add antennas to Vaughn Tower. 4, Valentine Hills School - Approved site plan modifications for a building addition. 5. Ramada - Approved building and site plan review. 6. CPI - Approval of Signage Plan. 7. Ryder Student Transportation Rezoning and SUP, no action. 8. Bethel College - Approval amended SUP and site plan. 9. Packaging Store - Approve Special Use Permit for UHAUL. 10. Scott Roberts - Denied Site Plan review for new curb cut. B. Major Non-residential Building Permits 1. There were 40 commercial/industrial permits issued III. Miscellaneous A. A total of 229 building permits were issued for the various construction projects. . The total valuation of these were estimated at $7,966,820. B. Zoning and Sign Ordinance revisions were completed and approved. - ------------..----- SUMMARY OF 1993 PLANNING ACTIVITIES . I. Residential A. Planning Commission and Council Actions 1. Edgewater Estates. Approved amended SUP. 2. William Chapman - No action on proposed lot split. 3. Bernard Ortt - Approved variance for side yard setback. 4. Stephen Nelson - Vacation of easement, no action. 5. George Weiss - Approved SUP for nursery in R-1. 6. Warren Hanson - Approve extension of Shoreline Lane, no action of sewer request. 7. Ned & Julie VanHamm - Approve variance for front yard set back. 8. Robert & Barbara Lechner - Approve variance for rear and side yard setbacks. 9. Hunters Park Apartments - Denied variance for sign. 10. Stephen Anderson - Denied side yard variance. 11. Presbyterian Homes - Approved SUP and site plan for building addition. 12. Tom Goserud - Approved SUP for Nursery in R-l. 13. James Hamton - Approved vacation of easement. B. Building Permits 1. Single Family (11) - Total -2,650,860 Average -240,987 2. Townhomes (12) - Total - 284,000 Average -142,000 . II. Non-Residential A. Planning Commission and Council Actions 1. Grainger, Inc - Special Use Permit for expansion of building, 2. Mounds View High School - Approved site plan ratification for .. tennis courts and parking/service area. 3, Arden Tower - Denied amendment to SUP to add antennas to Vaughn Tower. 4. Valentine Hills School - Approved site plan modifications for a building addition. 5. Ramada - Approved building and site plan review. 6. CPI - Approval of Signage Plan. 7. Ryder Student Transportation Rezoning and SUP, no action. 8. Bethel College - Approval amended SUP and site plan. 9. Packaging Store - Approve Special Use Permit for UHAUL. 10. Scott Roberts - Denied Site Plan review for new curb cut. . . B. Major Non-residential Building Permits 1. There were 40 commercial/industrial permits issued III. Miscellaneous A. A total of 229 building permits were issued for the various construction projects. . The total valuation of these were estimated at $7,966,820. B. Zoning and Sign Ordinance revisions were completed and approved. SUMMARY OF 1993 PLANNING ACTIVITIES .. I. Residential- A. Planning Commission and Council Actions 1. Edgewater Estates - Approved amended SUP. 2. William Chapman - No action on proposed lot split. 3. Bernard Ortt - Approved variance for side yard setback. 4. Stephen Nelson - Vacation of easement, no action. 5. George Weiss - Approved SUP for nursery in R-1. 6. Warren Hanson - Approve extension of Shoreline Lane, no action of sewer request. 7. Ned & Julie VanHamm - Approve variance for front yard set back. 8. Robert & Barbara Lechner - Approve variance for rear and side yard setbacks. 9. Hunters Park Apartments - Denied variance for sign. 10. Stephen Anderson - Denied side yard variance. 11. Presbyterian Homes - Approved SUP and site plan for building addition. 12. Tom Goserud - Approved SUP for Nursery in R-1. 13. James Hamton - Approved vacation of easement. B. Building Permits 1. Single Family (11) - Total - 2,650,860 Average -240,987 2. Townhomes (12) - Total - 284,000 Average -142,000 . II. Non-Residential A. Planning Commission and Council Actions 1. Grainger, Inc - Special Use Permit for expansion of building. 2. Mounds View High School - Approved site plan ratification for " tennis courts and parking/service area. 3. Arden Tower - Denied amendment to SUP to add antennas to Vaughn Tower. 4. Valentine Hills School - Approved site plan modifications for a building addition. 5. Ramada - Approved building and site plan review. 6. CPI - Approval of Signage Plan. 7. Ryder Student Transportation Rezoning and SUP, no action. 8. Bethel College - Approval amended SUP and site plan. 9. Packaging Store - Approve Special Use Permit for UHAUL. 10. Scott Roberts - Denied Site Plan review for new curb cut. B, Major Non-residential Building Permits 1. There were 40 commercial/industrial permits issued III. Miscellaneous A. A total of 229 building permits were issued for the various construction projects. . The total valuation of these were estimated at $7,966,820. B. Zoning and Sign Ordinance revisions were completed and approved. SUMMARY OF 1993 PLANNING ACTIVITIES . I. Residential A. Planning Commission and Council Actions 1. Edgewater Estates - Approved amended SUP. 2. William Chapman - No action on proposed lot split. 3. Bernard Ortt - Approved variance for side yard setback. 4. Stephen Nelson - Vacation of easement, no action. 5. George Weiss - Approved SUP for nursery in R-1. 6. Warren Hanson - Approve extension of Shoreline Lane, no action of sewer request. 7. Ned & Julie VanHamm - Approve variance for front yard set back. 8. Robert & Barbara Lechner - Approve variance for rear and side yard setbacks. 9. Hunters Park Apartments - Denied variance for sign. 10. Stephen Anderson - Denied side yard variance, 11. Presbyterian Homes - Approved SUP and site plan for building addition. 12. Tom Goserud - Approved SUP for Nursery in R-l. 13. James Hamton - Approved vacation of easement. B, Building Permits 1. Single Family (11) - Total -2,650,860 Average - 240,987 2. Townhomes (12)-Total- 284,000 Average -142,000 . II. Non-Residential A. Planning Commission and Council Actions 1. Grainger, Inc - Special Use Permit for expansion of building. 2. Mounds View High School - Approved site plan ratification for " tennis courts and parking/service area. 3. Arden Tower - Denied amendment to SUP to add antennas to Vaughn Tower. 4. Valentine Hills School - Approved site plan modifications for a building addition. 5. Ramada - Approved building and site plan review. 6. CPI - Approval of Signage Plan. 7. Ryder Student Transportation Rezoning and SUP, no action. 8. Bethel College - Approval amended SUP and site plan. 9. Packaging Store - Approve Special Use Permit for UHAUL. 10. Scott Roberts - Denied Site Plan review for new curb cut. B. Major Non-residential Building Permits 1. There were 40 commercial/industrial permits issued III. Miscellaneous A. A total of 229 building permits were issued for the various construction projects. . The total valuation of these were estimated at $7,966,820. B. Zoning and Sign Ordinance revisions were completed and approved. SUMMARY OF 1993 PLANNING ACTIVITIES . I. Residential A. Planning Commission and Council Actions 1. Edgewater Estates - Approved amended SUP. 2. William Chapman - No action on proposed lot split. 3. Bernard Ortt - Approved variance for side yard setback. 4. Stephen Nelson - Vacation of easement, no action. 5. George Weiss - Approved SUP for nursery in R-1. 6. Warren Hanson - Approve extension of Shoreline Lane, no action of sewer request. 7. Ned & Julie VanHamm - Approve variance for front yard set back. 8. Robert & Barbara Lechner - Approve variance for rear and side yard setbacks. 9. Hunters Park Apartments - Denied variance for sign. 10. Stephen Anderson - Denied side yard variance. 11. Presbyterian Homes - Approved SUP and site plan for building addition. 12. Tom Goserud - Approved SUP for Nursery in R-1. 13. James Hamton - Approved vacation of easement. B. Building Permits 1. Single Family (11) - Total - 2,650,860 Average -240,987 2. Townhomes (12) - Total - 284,000 Average -142,000 . II. Non-Residential A. Planning Commission and Council Actions 1. Grainger, Inc - Special Use Permit for expansion of building. 2. Mounds View High School - Approved site plan ratification for .. tennis courts and parking/service area. 3. Arden Tower - Denied amendment to SUP to add antennas to Vaughn Tower. 4. Valentine Hills School - Approved site plan modifications for a building addition. 5. Ramada - Approved building and site plan review. 6. CPI - Approval of Signage Plan. 7. Ryder Student Transportation Rezoning and SUP, no action. 8. Bethel College - Approval amended SUP and site plan. 9. Packaging Store - Approve Special Use Permit for UHAUL. 10. Scott Roberts - Denied Site Plan review for new curb cut. B. Major Non-residential Building Permits 1. There were 40 commercial/industrial permits issued III. Miscellaneous A. A total of 229 building permits were issued for the various construction projects. . The total valuation of these were estimated at $7,966,820. B. Zoning and Sign Ordinance revisions were completed and approved. SUMMARY OF 1993 PLANNING ACTIVITIES .. I. Residential A. Planning Commission and Council Actions 1. Edgewater Estates - Approved amended SUP. 2. William Chapman - No action on proposed lot split. 3. Bernard Ortt - Approved variance for side yard setback. 4. Stephen Nelson - Vacation of easement, no action. 5. George Weiss - Approved SUP for nursery in R-1. 6. Warren Hanson - Approve extension of Shoreline Lane, no action of sewer request. 7. Ned & Julie VanHamm - Approve variance for front yard set back. 8. Robert & Barbara Lechner - Approve variance for rear and side yard setbacks. 9. Hunters Park Apartments - Denied variance for sign. 10. Stephen Anderson - Denied side yard variance. 11, Presbyterian Homes - Approved SUP and site plan for building addition. 12. Tom Goserud - Approved SUP for Nursery in R-1. 13. James Hamton - Approved vacation of easement. B. Building Permits 1. Single Family (11) - Total -2,650,860 Average -240,987 2. Townhomes (12) - Total - 284,000 Average -142,000 . II. Non-Residential A. Planning Commission and Council Actions 1. Grainger, Inc - Special Use Permit for expansion of building. 2. Mounds View High School - Approved site plan ratification for " tennis courts and parking/service area. 3. Arden Tower - Denied amendment to SUP to add antennas to Vaughn Tower. 4. Valentine Hills School - Approved site plan modifications for a building addition. 5. Ramada - Approved building and site plan review. 6, CPI - Approval of Signage Plan. 7. Ryder Student Transportation Rezoning and SUP, no action. 8. Bethel College - Approval amended SUP and site plan. 9. Packaging Store - Approve Special Use Permit for UHAUL. 10. Scott Roberts - Denied Site Plan review for new curb cut. B. Major Non-residential Building Permits 1. There were 40 commercial/industrial permits issued III. Miscellaneous A. A total of 229 building permits were issued for the various construction projects. . The total valuation of these were estimated at $7,966,820. B. Zoning and Sign Ordinance revisions were completed and approved. , , SUMMARY OF 1993 PLANNING ACTIVITIES . I, Residential A. Planning Commission and Council Actions 1. Edgewater Estates - Approved amended SUP. 2. William Chapman - No action on proposed lot split. 3. Bernard Ort! - Approved variance for side yard setback. 4. Stephen Nelson - Vacation of easement, no action. 5. George Weiss - Approved SUP for nursery in R-1. 6. Warren Hanson - Approve extension of Shoreline Lane, no action of sewer request. 7. Ned & Julie VanHamm - Approve variance for front yard set back. 8. Robert & Barbara Lechner - Approve variance for rear and side yard setbacks. 9. Hunters Park Apartments - Denied variance for sign. 10. Stephen Anderson - Denied side yard variance. 11. Presbyterian Homes - Approved SUP and site plan for building addition. 12. Tom Goserud - Approved SUP for Nursery in R-1. 13. James Hamton - Approved vacation of easement. B. Building Permits 1. Single Family (11) - Total -2,650,860 Average -240,987 2. Townhomes (12) - Total - 284,000 Average -142,000 . II. Non-Residential A. Planning Commission and Council Actions 1. Grainger, Inc - Special Use Permit for expansion of building. 2. Mounds View High School - Approved site plan ratification for .. tennis courts and parking/service area. 3, Arden Tower - Denied amendment to SUP to add antennas to Vaughn Tower. 4. Valentine Hills School - Approved site plan modifications for a building addition. 5. Ramada - Approved building and site plan review. 6. CPI - Approval of Signage Plan. 7. Ryder Student Transportation Rezoning and SUP, no action. 8. Bethel College - Approval amended SUP and site plan. 9. Packaging Store - Approve Special Use Permit for UHAUL. 10. Scott Roberts - Denied Site Plan review for new curb cut. B. Major Non-residential Building Permits 1. There were 40 commercial/industrial permits issued III, Miscellaneous A. A total of 229 building permits were issued for the various construction projects. . The total valuation of these were estimated at $7,966,820. B. Zoning and Sign Ordinance revisions were completed and approved. \ 3490 IaiDgtDnAvenue North St. Paul, MN 55126-8044 League of Minnesota Cities (612) 490-5600 December, 1993 TO: Managers or Clerks FROM: Duke Addicks, Director of Intergovernmental Relations ~ RE: League of Minnesota Cities' 1994 Legislative Policies . Enclosed is a copy of the 1994 Legislative Policies of the League of Minnesota Cities as adopted by the membership at the Policy Adoption Conference on November 18, 1993. Please review these policies and bring what you consider to be the most important for your City to the attention of your Mayor and Council members. On the inside cover of the policies is a list of the current Intergovernment Relations Department staff of the League, as well as other staff members who assist in our lobbying effort. Their areas of responsibility are listed after their names. Please call us if you have questions or need more information. We rely on you and your elected officials to stress to your legislators the importance of working with the League of Minnesota Cities on these important legislative issues during the upcoming session. . , CONfENTS . Legislative Policy Committee Members ............................................... . General Policy Statement .............. .',........................ .-................ Mandates Policy , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES DS-1. Tax Increment Financing A'" .............................................. . DS-2. Job Creation Through Manufacturing Districts A . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . , . . . . . . . . OS-3. Development of Polluted Property B ......................................... . OS-4. Abatement Authority B . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . DS-5. Housing B ......................................................... . DS-6. State and l.ocaI Development B ........................................... . I DS-7. Economic Development Authorities B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . , I DS-8. Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Programs B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 DS-9. Building Permit Surcharge Fees C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ; DS-1O. Development Financing C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I .....",..:. OS-II Municipal Service Districts C . . . , . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I ;':"":.,;'S;~ DS-12. Tax-Exempt Status of Land Cities Hold for Development C . . . , . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 f., .. -~.!t~ ELECTIONS AND ETHICS ,-:..i:' .';;541 :.~i,:" EE-l. Absentee V oling A ................................................... . 1 EE-2. Consolidating Local Elections A ............................... . I: EE-3. Recording Votes for Write-In Candidates B ........ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I. 7. EE-4. Retaining Local Authority to Govern B . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1: EE-5. Structure of City Government B .........,...........................,...... I . EE-6. Reimbursement for State Elections B ....... ................................... J, EE-7. Term Limits B . . . . . . . , . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . r EE-8. All Mail-in Ballot Elections C ............................................ . 1- EE-9. Lobbyist Reporting Requirements C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1: EE-l0, Precinct Boundaries C ................................................. . 18 EE-ll. Presidential Primary C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 EE-12. Voter Fraud C . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l' GENERAL LEGISLATION AND PERSONNEL GLP-l. Minnesota Public Employment Labor Relations Act (PELRA) A * ...................... . 2( , GLP-2. Open Meetings and Data Practices A * ....................................... . 2C i , GLP-3, Utility Service Territories A ............................................. . 21 1 GLP-4. Comparable Worth B , . . . . , . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 GLP-5. Employee Training and Education Requirements B . . . . . . . . . . . , . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 GLP-6. Employee Wages and Benefits B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2: GLP-7. Local Police and Paid Fire Relief Associations B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.1 GLP-8, Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) Benefits, Financing, and Administration B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 GLP-9. Tort Liability and Insurance B ............................................ . 24 GLP-IO, Veteran's Preference B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 GLP-ll. Volunteer Firefighters' Pensions B . , . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 GLP-12. Liquor Issues C ..................................................... . 26 GLP-13. Prevailing Wage C ................................................... . 27 GLP-14. Recovery of State Program Administration Costs C ............................... . 27 4 League of Minnesota Cities LAND USE, ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT, AND TRANSPORTATION ".. LUEET-!. Annexation A* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ . . . . . . . . 28 LUEET-2. Intergovernmental and Jurisdictional Governance A ............................... . 28 . . . . 3 LUEET-3, Solid and Hazardous Waste Management A* . -... -,_............................. 30 . . . . 6 LUEET-4, Transportation Systems Funding A * . . . . . . . ' , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 LUEET-5. Transportation Utility Fee A ............................................. . 32 LUEET-6. Bridge Funding B . , . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ' . . . . . . . . . . . 33 LUEET-7. Municipal State Aid System B ............................................ . 33 . . . 7 LUEET-8. Railroad Right-of-Way Preservation B ....................................... . 33 . . . 7 LUEET-9. Transportation Services Fund B ........................................... . 34 . ., 8 LUEET-to. Wastewater Treatment B . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 , . . . 8 LUEET-II. Water Conservation and Preservalion B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . , . . . . 35 . . . . 9 LUEET-12. Wetlands Conservation B ............................................... . 36 .. . 10 LUEET-13. Zoning, Subdivision, and Planning Statutes B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .'. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 . . 11 LUEET-14. Energy Conservation C ................................................ . 37 . . 11 LUEET-15. Environmental Trust Fund C ................................,... . . . . . . . . . . 37 12 .. . 12 j REVENUE SOURCES .. . 12 . . 13 RS-!. State Aid to Cities A* ................................................. . 39 RS-2, Local Government Trust Fund A * . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 RS.3. Service Duplication Taxation Exclusion A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4(J RS-4. Property Tax Rcform B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 .. . 14 RS-5. State Unallotment Autbority B ............................................ . 41 .. . 15 RS-6. Property Tax Administration B . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 .. , 15 RS-7. City Fund Balances B ................................................. . 42 ... RS-8. City Financial Reporting Requirements B ..................................... . 43 .. . RS-9. Cooperation, Collaboration, and Consolidation B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . 43 .. . 16 RS-IO. Service Fees for Government-Owned Property B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 .. . 17 RS-ll. State Administrative Costs C ............................................. . 44 .. . 17 RS-12. Taxation Hearing and Notification Law C ..................................... . 44 ., . 18 RS-13. Local Property Tax Autbority C ... . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 .. . 18 RS-14, Referendum Levies C ................................................. . 45 .. . 18 RS-15, License Fees C ..................................................... . 46 .. . 19 A* policies have been selected by the Legislative Committee as the highest priority issues for the 1994 legislative .. . 20 session. .. . 20 .. . 21 .. . 22 .. . 23 .. . 23 .. . 24 .. . 24 .. . 24 .. . 25 .. . 26, .. . 26 ; ::.' 1 I . Cities ' 1994 City Policies and Priorities I 5 - CITY OF SAINT PAUL OFFICE OF THE CITY COUNCIL . 808 LONG Councilmember December 23, 1993 Dorothy A Person, Admr. 1450 W. Hwy. 96. Arden Hills, MN. 55112-5794 Dear Dorothy: Good News! As one local government official to another, I'd like to invite you to investigate a very worthwhile program, one that saves taxpayers money and furthers the environmental protection at the same time. In Saint Paul we will save $750,000 annually by reducing our government energy costs by at least 20 percent through this program. Where would you re-direct those dollars--more staff; expanded program services; or reduced taxation? I am writing today to inform you of this new NSP program that can help your bottom line. The Local Government Ener~ Conservation Project can positively . impact each and every one of your facilities. lighting savings alone save 20% of the energy bill! NSP is offering a no interest loan for building energy upgrades. The loan is repaid with monthly energy savings. The project significantly differs from other NSP programs in these ways: 1. Indirect costs (energy audits, engineering, and construction management) are paid by the program. 2. A cash incentive "bounty" replaces the traditional NSP rebate programs. The Bounty (10 cents/Kwh saved) is a cash reward paid to the local government The Bounty is typically used to pay the salary of your program administrator. In Saint Paul, we are the first government to sign on. Our first building saved significant energy. The project won a Statewide "Energy Savers" award. We have assembled an aggressive team of individuals from the City, NSP, and a nonprofit energy services company called the Environment & Energy Resource Center. The NSP funds have been secured and we expect to "energize" all 200 of our facilities. This program is readily available to you. Because I am so happy with the success we have had with it here in Saint Paul, I invite you to learn more. Feel free to call me at 266-8630 or speak directly to Mr. Valdi Stefanson, the Executive Director of the Environment & Energy Resource Center at 227- 7847. ~~\~ . Bob Long \ Councilmember CITY HALL SEVENTH FLOOR SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 55102 612/298-4473 s.....u Printed at! Recycled Paper . CITY OF ARDEN HILLS M:EH:lIU\NOOM DATE: January 10, 1994 TO: Mayor and Oounc; l--.rs F:llCK: Dorothy A. Person, City 1\dmi.nistrator ~: Charitable Gambling Premises Pel:IlIi.t Awlic::ation - climb, me. The documents for verification of non-profit status, premises penuit application, lease and financial preli.1ninary report seem to be in order. During the investigative research, it was found that the "trade area spending requirement" that Climb, Inc. utilizes is different than previously seen in Arden Hills. Due to the nature of the business, Climb reports its theatre presentations as the basis for trade area spending. Some believe that a traditional exchange of money, rather than services (such as Climb does) is the fair measurement for 50% trade area spending. Another City who . does business with Climb, Inc. has received negative feedback frOlll other non-profit groups who believe that this is not the proper understanding and application of trade area spending. These groups indicate the charges to schools differ and thus reporting of expenses and income differ; however, these statements have not been verified. Climb, Inc. also states that "grants" are given to those who need to cover a portion of the '!beatre's costs. These costs are shown as an expense. Per the City Attoxney, schools and non profit educational groups are a lawful spending use under MS349.12 subd 25.a. DAP:rk .