HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-13-24-RMayor:
Address:
David Grant
1245 W Highway 96
Arden Hills MN 55112
HILLS
Councilmembers:
DEN
Phone:
Brenda Holden
651-792-7800
Emily Rousseau
Regular City Council
Tena Monson
Website:
Tom Fabel
Agenda
www.cityofardenhills.org
May 13, 2024
7:00 p.m.
City Hall
City Vision
Arden Hills is a strong community that values its unique environmental setting, strong residential
neighborhoods, vital business community, well -maintained infrastructure, fiscal soundness, and
our long-standing tradition as a desirable City in which to live, work, and play.
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CALL TO ORDER
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
2. TCAAP/Rice Creek Commons Update
Dave Perrault
3. PUBLIC INQUIRIES/INFORMATIONAL
This is an opportunity for citizens to respectfully bring to the Council's attention any
items which are relevant to the City. In addressing the Council, you must first state
your name and address for the record. Comments shall be limited to three (3) minutes
or less. Written documents or other materials should be handed to the City Clerk for
distribution to the Council prior to or during the meeting. Council will generally not
respond at the same meeting where an issue is initially raised by a member of the
public but the Council may refer the issue to staff for further research and possible
report or action at a future Council meeting.
4. RESPONSE TO PUBLIC INQUIRIES
5. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
5.A. Proclamation Recognizing May 12-18, 2024 As National Police Week
Mayor Grant
Documents:
MEMO.PDF
ATTACHMENT A.PDF
5.B. Proclamation Recognizing May 19-25, 2024 As National Public Works Week
Mayor Grant
Documents:
MEMO.PDF
ATTACHMENT A.PDF
6. STAFF COMMENTS
6.A. Transportation Update
David Swearingen, Public Works Director/City Engineer
Documents:
MEMO.PDF
7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
7.A. April 15, 2024 Special City Council Work Session
Documents:
04-15-24-WS.PDF
7.13. April 22, 2024 City Council Work Session
Documents:
04-22-24-WS.PDF
7.C. April 22, 2024 Regular City Council
Documents:
04-22-24-R.PDF
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
Those items listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the
City Council and will be enacted by one motion under a Consent Calendar format.
There will be no separate discussion of these items, unless a Councilmember so
requests, in which event, the item will be removed from the general order of business
and considered separately in its normal sequence on the agenda.
8.A. Motion To Approve Claims And Payroll
Joua Yang, Finance Director
Pang Silseth, Accounting Analyst
Documents:
MEMO.PDF
8.13. Motion To Approve Resolution 2024-027 Accepting Donation From The Spring
Lake Park Lions Club
Matthew Johnson, Recreation Supervisor
Documents:
MEMO.PDF
ATTACHMENT A.PDF
ATTACHMENT B.PDF
9. PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
Those items that are pulled from the Consent Calendar will be removed from the
general order of business and considered separately in its normal sequence on the
agenda.
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.A. Special Assessment Hearing - 1570 McClung Drive - 2024 PMP Street And
Utility Improvements Project
David Swearingen, Public Works Director/City Engineer
Documents:
MEMO.PDF
ATTACHMENT A.PDF
ATTACHMENT B.PDF
11. NEW BUSINESS
11.A. Resolution 2024-025 Adopting Special Assessment Roll For The 2024 PMP Street
And Utility Improvements Project - 1570 McClung Drive
David Swearingen, Public Works Director/City Engineer
Documents:
MEMO.PDF
ATTACHMENT A.PDF
ATTACHMENT B.PDF
11.13. Resolution 2024-026 Declaring Costs To Be Assessed And Ordering The
Preparation Of The Proposed Assessments And Calling For A Public Hearing On
Proposed Assessments For 1370 Colleen Avenue - 2024 PMP Street And Utility
Improvements Project
David Swearingen, Public Works Director/City Engineer
Documents:
MEMO.PDF
ATTACHMENT A.PDF
ATTACHMENT B.PDF
ATTACHMENT C.PDF
12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
13. COUNCIL/STAFF COMMENTS
ADJOURN
PUBLIC PRESENTATION — 5A
,iI�EN HILLS
MEMORANDUM
DATE: May 13, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Dave Perrault, City Administrator
SUBJECT: Proclamation in Recognition of National Police Week 2024
Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source:
N/A N/A N/A
Council Should Consider
• Adopting a Proclamation formally designating May 12-18, 2024 as National Police Week
in Arden Hills.
Background/Discussion
Each year the City Council is requested to recognize National Police Week by adopting a
proclamation as provided by the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office. This proclamation honors the
service and recognizes the sacrifice of law enforcement officers everywhere as they protect our
communities.
Budget Impact
None
Attachment
Attachment A: Proclamation
Attachment A
' t
-AL� HILLS
CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
PROCLAMATION
To recognize National Police Week 2024
and to honor the service and sacrifice
of those law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty
while protecting our communities and safeguarding our democracy
WHEREAS, In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers
Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15 falls, as National Police Week; and
WHEREAS, National Police Week was established by a joint resolution of the United
States Congress in 1962; and
WHEREAS, There are approximately 800,000 law enforcement officers serving in
communities across the United States, including the dedicated members of the Ramsey County
Sheriff's Office; and
WHEREAS, Everyday law enforcement officers are the first to be on the scene to help
those in need and are dedicated to serving the community; and
WHEREAS, National Police Week pays special recognition to law enforcement officers
who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others; and
WHEREAS, Over 43,000 assaults against law enforcement officers are reported each
year, resulting in approximately 15,000 injuries, and assaults against officers in Minnesota have
increased by over 120% in the last two years; and
WHEREAS, Since the first recorded death in 1786, over 23,000 law enforcement
officers in the United States have made the ultimate sacrifice and been killed in the line of duty,
including members of the Ramsey County Sheriff s Office; and
WHEREAS, The names of these dedicated public servants are engraved on the walls of
the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C.; and
WHEREAS, In 2023, 136 officers were killed nationwide in the line of duty and their
names will be added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial this spring; and
WHEREAS, The service and sacrifice of all officers killed in the line of duty will be
honored during the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund's Candlelight Vigil on
May 13, 2024; and
WHEREAS, On May 15, 2024, the service and sacrifice of all officers billed in the line
of duty will be honored by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund and the
Minnesota Law Enforcement Memorial Association; and
WHEREAS, The service and sacrifice of Ramsey County suburban law enforcement
officers killed in the line of duty will be honored during the Ramsey County Suburban Law
Enforcement Memorial Ceremony on May 16th, 2024.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL
formally designates May 12-18, 2024, as Police Week in THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS,
and publicly salutes the service of law enforcement officers in our community and in
communities across the nation.
i
David Grant, Mayor
Emily Rousseau, Councilmember
Thomas Fabel, Councilmember
Brenda Holden, Councilmember
Tena Monson, Councilmember
PUBLIC PRESENTATION — 5B
,iI�EN HILLS
MEMORANDUM
DATE: May 13, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
Dave Perrault, City Administrator
FROM: David Swearingen, Public Works Director/City Engineer
SUBJECT: Proclamation Recognizing May 19-25, 2024 as National Public Works Week
Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source:
N/A N/A N/A
Council Should Consider
• Adopting a Proclamation recognizing May 19-25, 2024 as National Public Works Week
in Arden Hills.
Background/Discussion
National Public Works Week is a celebration of thousands of men and women in North America
who provide and maintain the infrastructure and services collectively known as public works.
Instituted as a public education campaign by the American Public Works Association in 1960,
the weeklong celebration calls attention to the importance of public works.
This year's theme is "Advancing Quality of Life for All" for the National Public Works Week
poster. This year's poster illustrates how public works professionals contribute to and enhance
the quality of life in all the communities they proudly serve.
Our Public Works employees take great pride in their work. The week of May 19-25, 2024
honors these professionals who serve the public good every day with quiet dedication.
Budget Impact
None
AttarhmPnte
Attachment A: Proclamation
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--ARQEN,H1LLS
CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
PROCLAMATION
Attachment A
To recognize May 19-25, 2024 as National Public Works Week
WHEREAS, public works services provided in our community are an integral part of
our citizens' everyday lives; and
WHEREAS, the support of an understanding and informed citizenry is vital to the
efficient operation of public works systems and programs such as water, sewers, streets and
highways, public buildings, and solid waste collection; and
WHEREAS, the health, safety and comfort of this community greatly depends on these
facilities and services; and
WHEREAS, the quality and effectiveness of these facilities, as well as their planning,
design, and construction, are vitally dependent upon the efforts and skill of public works
officials; and
WHEREAS, the efficiency of the qualified and dedicated personnel who staff public
works departments is materially influenced by the people's attitude and understanding of the
importance of the work they perform,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL
formally designates May 19-25, 2024, as National Public Works Week in THE CITY OF
ARDEN HILLS, and calls upon all citizens and civic organizations to acquaint themselves with
the issues involved in providing our public works and to recognize the contributions which
public works officials make every day to our health, safety, comfort, and quality of life.
David Grant, Mayor Brenda Holden, Councilmember
Emily Rousseau, Councilmember Tena Monson, Councilmember
Thomas Fabel, Councilmember
STAFF COMMENTS — 6A
,-A1�EN HILLS
MEMORANDUM
DATE: May 13, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
Dave Perrault, City Administrator
FROM: David Swearingen, Public Works Director/City Engineer
SUBJECT: Transportation Update
Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source:
A verbal update will be provided at the City Council meeting.
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DRAFT
-ADEN HILLS
Approved: May 13, 2024
CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
APRIL 15, 2024
5:00 P.M. - ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Mayor Grant called to order the Special City
Council Work Session at 5:00 p.m.
Present: Mayor David Grant; Councilmembers Tom Fabel, Brenda Holden (excused
herself from meeting at 6:33 p.m.), Tena Monson and Emily Rousseau
Absent: None
Also present: City Administrator Dave Perrault
1. PUBLIC INQUIRIES/INFORMATIONAL
Linda Swanson, 1124 Ingerson Road, addressed Councilmember Rousseau noting she would
continue to exercise her rights in attending City Council meetings and she would express her
opinions, questions, concerns and recommendations.
Mark Kelliher, 3712 Chatham Court, stated he was pleased the Council would be formally
defining the role of Council liaison. He explained he could not offer any feedback on the
effectiveness of Councilmember Holden or Mayor Grant as a liaison because the slate has chosen
to exclude them from participating in any committee assignments. He offered firsthand feedback
on how Councilmember Rousseau conducted herself as a Council liaison, which was the epitome
of how not to be a liaison. He stated having residents serve on committees gives the Council fresh
perspectives and generates new ideas, but only if there is a liaison willing to listen. Instead of
listening, Councilmember Rousseau spends a good deal of time talking and interjecting her
opinions into the meetings and of course she is a legend when it comes to behind the scenes
maneuvers. For proof, look at the minutes from any PTRC meeting. Every third entry is
Councilmember Rousseau opining or interrupting the proceedings. He encouraged the public to
listen to the February PTRC meeting. At that meeting, there was a resident expressing a concern
and given Councilmember Rousseau's behavior at the meeting you would have thought she and
not the PTRC Chair, was in charge of the meeting. He explained Councilmember Rousseau's
model of actively micromanaging the committees she oversees is not effective and in fact,
counterproductive. He noted the PTRC was still waiting for the Councilmember to bring forward
the PTRC's motion to install remote locks at the bathroom at Perry Park, this has been over two
ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — APRIL 15, 2024 2
years. He recommended that as the Council formally defines the role of liaison, he urged the
Council to mandate the liaisons spend less time talking and more time listening as this would
bring about a better result for the City.
2. RESPONSE TO PUBLIC INQUIRIES
None.
3. AGENDA ITEMS
A. Work Session Scheduling
City Administrator Perrault stated Council recently changed its worksession schedule from the
third Monday of the month to putting the worksession prior to regular meetings. Now, the
worksessions start at 5:30 PM and the regular Council meeting starts at 7:00 PM. Should Council
want to make a change to the worksession start -time permanently it would require an ordinance
change. Should Council want to consider alternative start times on a temporary basis it could be
done by having a special worksession, however, this would limit the flexibility of the agenda.
Councilmember Rousseau indicated she would be interested in moving the worksession meeting
start time to 5:00 p.m.
Councilmember Holden commented she may not be able to attend worksession meetings at 5:00
p.m. She explained she would be willing to move back to the original meeting schedule holding
worksessions on the third Monday of each month.
Councilmember Fabel stated he supported holding the worksessions at 5:00 p.m. on the second
and fourth Mondays of the month.
Mayor Grant supported the Council staying the course with worksessions beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Councilmember Holden questioned when worksessions would begin at 5:00 p.m.
Councilmember Rousseau indicated she was willing to change the schedule around to 5:00 p.m.
sooner rather than later and holding special meetings when agendas get too long. She
recommended the start time for worksessions be permanently changed to 5:00 p.m.
Councilmember Holden commented this change would take her out of each worksession
meeting for 30 minutes.
Councilmember Rousseau stated she could support making the change to 5:00 p.m. for just the
summer months.
Councilmember Holden indicated as soon as school was out, there was extra aides that were
available.
Mayor Grant questioned if the worksession time could be adjusted just for the summer months.
Councilmember Rousseau agreed to this change.
ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — APRIL 15, 2024 3
Councilmember Monson stated there was a problem trying to get through all the meeting topics
on the agenda. She indicated she would rather keep worksessions at 5:30 p.m. and pick up the
slack with a special worksession when necessary.
Councilmember Fabel explained he was hearing the worksessions would be moving to 5:00 p.m.
for the summer months and if the work does not get done a special worksession would be
scheduled for that month. He stated this schedule would be fine for him.
Mayor Grant questioned if the Council would support holding worksessions during the summer
months at 5:00 p.m.
Councilmember Monson indicated this would generally work for her. She stated all of these
changes were not generally good for the public. However, she noted she could make this work for
the summer months.
Mayor Grant asked if staff could support holding worksessions at 5:00 p.m. for the months of
June, July and August.
City Administrator Perrault stated he could make this work.
Councilmember Holden reported it would be difficult for her to attend a special worksession
without having at least a three week notice. She indicated she would be unable to find an aide in a
week and suggested the special meetings be scheduled with at least a three week notice.
Council agreed to hold the June, July and August worksession at 5:00 PM
B. Legislative Priorities and Goal Setting
City Administrator Perrault stated the City Council should discuss how to approach future
legislative priorities. For 2024, the City has two bonding requests for consideration, these were
worked on by different Councilmembers and Staff. This legislative session is expected to end late
Spring. It is not anticipated that the State will accept funding requests for 2025 this year; the next
typical request would be for 2026 but would start in late Spring of 2025. Prior to this year's
requests, Staff worked with members of the Council on existing capital projects, such as the
Lexington Avenue Watermain or the County Road E Utility replacement. Council may want to
consider planned capital projects, such as, water meter replacement ($1,500,000) or water/sewer
force main work ($240,000). Council could also consider projects that we have discussed, but
may be waiting on a funding source, such as the Old Highway 10 Trail ($2,800,000). Should
Council want to refine this process, Council should direct how it wants to approach the process,
either by designating one or two Councilmembers to work with Staff to bring back a
recommendation for Council consideration or discussing the priorities with the full Council at a
worksession. Council may also want to consider outside assistance to guide Staff and the Council
through the process, i.e. utilizing a lobbyist.
Councilmember Monson supported the Council having a process in place when considering how
the Council decides MMB. She wanted to hear from Councilmember Holden and Mayor Grant on
how the Council addressed lobbyists.
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Mayor Grant explained the Council had time to draft priorities for the 2026 bonding request. He
questioned how the Council wanted to proceed.
Councilmember Rousseau suggested the Council discuss its priorities at a future worksession.
She indicated the Council could then make a decision to branch off and target several issues.
Councilmember Holden commented she was shocked when the trail project came up and Mr.
Swearingen had only put a few slides together. She explained she then spent three days with Mr.
Swearingen putting together a presentation two days before the legislative bus came. She
indicated the Council needs to have plans in place and noted she has explained bonding to Mr.
Perrault over the years. She also stated the legislature likes a city's mayor to present requests.
Mayor Grant agreed the legislature does appreciate seeing mayors, especially returning mayors.
Councilmember Holden discussed how the Mayor has built up trust with legislators over the
years.
Mayor Grant commented in his case he has been around for a decade and he has answers to
questions.
Councilmember Monson thanked Councilmember Holden for helping staff prepare for the bond
hearing. She believed it would be appropriate for the Council to have a list of items for staff to
work on and Councilmembers assigned to each item. She explained this would provide staff with
more clear direction on the Council's bonding priorities. She indicated the difficulty with this
Council was that Councilmember Holden had a lot of experience in working with the legislature,
while there were newer members of the Council that had expertise and connections in certain
areas. She was of the opinion the Council was not organized enough this year and she would like
this to improve going forward. She supported the Council further reviewing the MMB process.
Mayor Grant stated the Council would have to decide on what requests it wants to move forward
versus bringing a grocery list forward.
Councilmember Fabel commented it may benefit the Council to speak with a legislator who can
speak about legislative responses to bonding requests.
Councilmember Holden reported the legislature announces their priorities at the beginning of
each session. She explained the City has received $4 million in funding for utilities in the past 10
years. She indicated water quality and I&I have been very important to the legislature due to the
impact both have on the environment. She wanted to make sure if the City was going through this
exercise that the City would be receiving funding. She feared having all members of the Council
going to testify would not be as effective as having the Mayor testify.
Councilmember Rousseau stated Senator Marty mentioned Shoreview was interested in
receiving an update on the legislative session. She anticipated Senator Marty could provide a
similar update to Arden Hills and questions could be asked at that time.
Councilmember Holden reported legislators have always been invited to provide the Council
with an update and she was uncertain why they did not address the Council in 2023.
ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — APRIL 15, 2024 5
Councilmember Monson agreed with Councilmember Holden noting the goal would be for the
City to receive grant funding. She encouraged the Council to address the MMB process prior to
2025 and consider who would be testifying.
Councilmember Rousseau stated she liked how it was. She suggested assignments be made
based on the topic.
Mayor Grant commented the force main was thoroughly documented as a City priority, along
with the Old Highway 10 trail. He reported if the City did not receive funding for these, he
believed the City may want to try again in the next bonding session.
Councilmember Holden asked if staff had a report from the County on Lake Johanna Boulevard.
City Administrator Perrault stated he would follow up with Public Works Director Swearingen
and would report back to the Council.
Councilmember Monson suggested the items on the list be worked on by the Mayor plus one
Councilmember. She indicated she did believe there was weight of value in having the Mayor
testify at the Capitol.
Councilmember Rousseau questioned if the City applied for sewer funding in 2024.
Mayor Grant explained the City applied for funding for the force main, which was a sewer line.
Councilmember Rousseau asked where this matter was with the State legislature.
City Administrator Perrault stated the City did not get a hearing and the bill was not introduced
yet.
Councilmember Holden indicated requests do not always have to have a hearing as sometimes
the requests go straight through the Governor's office. She requested that all items or requests be
brought before the entire Council for comment and consideration and not that they only be
considered by the Mayor plus one Councilmember.
Councilmember Monson discussed how items could be addressed in the future noting it was her
hope the process could be laid out so the Council knew what to expect.
Mayor Grant indicated he hoped the Council could all work together, with several
Councilmembers working on a matter while still bringing the remainder of the Council and staff
along.
Councilmember Rousseau stated she liked this proposal.
Councilmember Fabel commented he supported the proposal as well. He asked that a legislator
be brought in to provide the Council with a summary of this session.
Councilmember Holden indicated she supported the proposal.
ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — APRIL 15, 2024 6
City Administrator Perrault summarized the Mayor would be testifying and noted the Council
would revisit this topic in January of 2025.
Councilmember Monson spoke to the pros and cons of having a lobbyist working on behalf of
the City. She indicated it was a lot of work to follow bills but she believed Representative Moller
and Senator Marty were very accessible to the City Council. However, when the Council had to
go broader, it may be more difficult to get access.
Councilmember Fabel asked if the League of Minnesota Cities did a good job tracking the
broader issues.
Mayor Grant commented the League of Minnesota Cities would keep track of broader issues but
would not track issues for Arden Hills.
Councilmember Holden discussed how it was a negative to have a lobbyist because it was
assumed if the City had funding for a lobbyist, it had funding for its projects.
Councilmember Monson questioned if the cost of a lobbyist would be worth it because the City
would receive more funding.
Councilmember Holden did not believe this would be the case, because this lobbyist would be
working on behalf of 40 other cities. She believed the best bet was for the Council to do the work
themselves, or to work through the local legislators.
Mayor Grant indicated the City has received $7.2 million for smaller projects and all of this
funding was received without a lobbyist.
Councilmember Rousseau was of the opinion Representative Moller does a great job
shepherding projects. She stated it may be a different story if she and Senator Marty were not
responsive to the City.
Consensus of the Council was to not pursue a lobbyist at this time.
C. Strategic Goal Setting
City Administrator Perrault stated as part of the LMCIT meeting earlier in the year, Council
discussed Strategic Goal setting as a priority. Council should discuss how it wants to approach
strategic goal setting, and a path to move forward. One option would be to engage with a
consultant. Last year, the Council considered Ethical Leaders in Action (ELA) but opted not to
move forward. The 2024 budget does have $10,000 included for such services.
Councilmember Holden indicated she didn't understand the difference between a goal session
and the retreat.
City Administrator Perrault stated the retreat would be more all encompassing and goal setting
could be a part of it. He explained a goal setting session would define timelines for goals with the
Council working with staff to implement the goals with metrics or some other form of tracking.
ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — APRIL 15, 2024 7
Mayor Grant reported the staff memo says strategic goal setting. He stated the definition of a
strategic goal is one that was longer in terms of timeframe. He indicated if the goal was to set
strategic goals, he would think the Council could nail down some of its top strategic goals in
pretty short order. He did not believe the Council would disagree with a strategic goal of
completing TCAAP. He explained another strategic goal would be to complete certain trail
segments. He anticipated the Council could have secondary goals in place under its strategic
goals. He questioned how many strategic goals the Council should have in place. He suggested
the Council have two more strategic goals in place for the five year time horizon.
Councilmember Rousseau supported the Council using a consultant to assist with holding a
strategic goal setting. She understood a consultant was reached out to several years ago.
City Administrator Perrault stated the City has engaged with a consultant on two different
occasions for proposals for a Council retreat.
Councilmember Rousseau was in favor of the Council holding a goal setting retreat to set long
term goals and then to meet back each year to revisit these goals. She believed land management
was an interest in the City and she wanted to understand how staff resources could address this
matter. She questioned if rain gardens could be invested in.
Councilmember Monson discussed a goal setting session would be one focused session within a
Council retreat. She supported the Council setting goals, both short term and long term. She
believed it would greatly benefit the Council to hold a cohesive discussion in order to drive the
City towards a vision and improvements that the residents in the community want. She indicated
she was supportive of bringing in a third party to assist with the goal setting session that
addressed both short term and long term goals for the City.
Mayor Grant commented he did not believe spending $10,000 on this was not a wise investment.
He believed the Council could come together with staff and discuss its strategic goals. He was of
the opinion the City did not have to pay $10,000 in order to accomplish his. He stated that was his
faith in this Council.
Councilmember Rousseau indicated her understanding was this money was budgeted and may
not all be spent. She commented on how the public was asking this Council to work together
more cohesively and this would provide an opportunity to set standards going forward.
Councilmember Holden stated there has been many opportunities for the Council to work
together and the Committee assignments has been a slap in the face and there was no intention of
the Council working together.
Councilmember Fabel commented on how a third party would bring to the Council visions that
were encountered by other municipal areas. He discussed how changes were needed for housing
and zoning. He supported the Council bringing in a third party in order to bring a larger picture
than the Council's regular day to day operations.
Councilmember Holden anticipated a lot of this could come from the Met Council. She
indicated she was uncertain what would happen with public works, their building or equipment.
She commented on how she fought for maintenance of the equipment, streets and trails. She was
uncertain if the Council had to split its goals between basic needs versus wants and changes.
ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — APRIL 15, 2024 8
Mayor Grant stated in terms of education and trends that were out there, the Council could invite
the League of Minnesota Cities and Met Council in for presentations. He explained when it
comes to strategic goals this should be determined by what the community wants. He questioned
if these should be determined by a consultant that was brought in from outside the community. It
was his hope these goals could be set by the Council. He suggested each Councilmember come up
with a list of five strategic goals and that they then be ranked.
Councilmember Monson indicated she wouldn't generally be opposed to the Council trying to
do this themselves, but the Council has had a difficult time scheduling a retreat and meeting with
the LMCIT. She hoped the goals could be in place prior to June when the Council began
addressing the budget for 2025.
Mayor Grant proposed each Councilmember write up their top five strategic goals for the City
and staff could then compile the list for the Council to review at its next worksession meeting. He
understood the citizens of Arden Hills wanted the Council to work together and he hoped the
Council could come together on this.
Councilmember Rousseau stated she supported the Council holding a goal setting session with a
consultant.
Councilmember Holden indicated the retreat did fade away, rather two Councilmembers voted it
down.
Mayor Grant believed the Council could come up with strategic goals without bringing in a
consultant.
Councilmember Fabel explained someone from the Met Council or LMCIT could come in and
provide broader visions. He stated the Council needed to consider being leaders while also being
responsive. He supported the City bringing in ideas from outside.
Councilmember Holden questioned why the Council needed someone to come in and tell them
what leadership was. She indicated she read the LMCIT newsletters and there were thousands of
ideas on their website. She commented on how Councilmember Rousseau was interested in land
management and Councilmember Monson was interested in energy and sustainability. She didn't
believe the Council had to bring in someone else to point this out.
Councilmember Monson indicated the question before the Council may not be just about the
content, but rather was about the process and putting what should be followed in order to put the
goals into action. She discussed how a professional would help the Council determine what the
community wants and how to implement this into a plan. She stated her concern about doing the
goal setting without a consultant was that this would put more work on staff, while a third party
would take this work off of staff.
Councilmember Holden suggested the Council pursue a hybrid by coming up with its criteria
first and that a consultant then be brought in to assist with moving a plan forward.
Mayor Grant stated this would make sense.
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Councilmember Monson indicated she could support the Council moving forward in this
direction.
Mayor Grant requested each Councilmember provide staff with their top five strategic goals for
the City and the Council would discuss these goals at the April 22 worksession.
City Administrator Perrault commented the Council could provide staff with 25 goals and these
could be honed down. He stated his concern would then be how a consultant would work with
the City on a plan moving forward. He discussed how important it would be to work with a
consultant through the entire process.
Councilmember Holden recommended the goals drafted by the Council be focused. She
anticipated a professional in this field would be able to help the City address its goals and maize a
plan to move the goals forward.
Mayor Grant stated the Council would come up with 20+ goals that would be honed down to
five or six goals. It was his hope that a consultant could then be brought in to assist the Council
with defining how to move forward on these goals and to assist the City with putting a plan in
place to reach these goals.
Councilmember Rousseau indicated her goals would have to do with an improved canopy and
rain gardens. She questioned how she would get buy -in from the Public Works Department.
Councilmember Holden stated if this was the goal the City wanted to go, then the Council would
have to address staffing and costs.
Mayor Grant recommended a discussion be held regarding strategic goals on April 22 and the
Council could then determine if there would be staffing or budgeting needs.
Councilmember Monson explained she could support the Council going down this path, but she
anticipated the Council would only be able to go so far before hitting a roadblock and staff would
have to be asked to do a great deal of work, or a third party would have to be brought in to assist
with finishing this process. She indicated the Council had budgeted $10,000 for this process.
Mayor Grant requested the Council review goals on April 22 and see how much commonality
was in place.
Councilmember Fabel questioned how the Council defined a strategic goal. He recommended
these be broad issues.
Councilmember Monson stated this was a good point. She noted the Council's strategic goals
should be something that could be accomplished in the next five years.
Councilmember Holden explained the Council may want to look longer than five years given
the fact the City has some major projects coming up such as the fire station, fire equipment, water
meters, and Lake Johanna Boulevard, which were massive undertakings.
D. Committee/Commission Youth Membership
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City Administrator Perrault stated last year, Council approved ordinance changes allowing for
youth members to the Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee (PTRC) and the Economic
Development Commission (EDC). Both committees have designated youth members, members
were also appointed to the committee/commissions that were considered "youth" but appointed as
regular members due to the youth position being filled. A Councilmember had requested this
topic be brought for discussion.
Councilmember Holden indicated she requested this item be placed on the agenda because she
did not want committees to be represented three -fourth or one-third by youth that were 16 or
under.
Councilmember Rousseau commented on the openings on the PTRC and EDC.
Councilmember Monson questioned how many youth were serving at this time.
Councilmember Rousseau reported there were two youth members serving on the PTRC and
two youth members on the EDC. It was her understanding each of the youth members was a
senior in high school.
City Administrator Perrault clarified there was only one youth position and the other youth
member was serving as a regular sitting member.
Mayor Grant commented if there was a number of open positions, the City could have a number
of youth coming in to serve.
Councilmember Monson indicated she expected the Council liaison could balance the positions.
While she didn't want too many youth serving on these committees, she appreciated the fact the
City had interest from youth in the community to serve.
Councilmember Holden reported she did not believe the Council liaison should be responsible
for managing this. She feared there was a concern with exclusiveness and who people want on or
not on a committee. She indicated she could support limiting the number of youth to two. She
recommended the Council have a policy in place on how to address this matter going forward.
Councilmember Monson stated she could support this recommendation.
Councilmember Rousseau suggested the language read no more than two youth commissioners
per committee.
Councilmember Monson stated if there was no age limit on commission members and youth
only served for one year, this seemed complicated.
Councilmember Rousseau indicated the applications for the youth members came in under the
youth membership.
Councilmember Fabel commented the commissions were organic in nature and no person would
come onto the commission that they were not looking for. He supported the liaison bringing
names forward. He suggested up to two youth commissioners be allowed on the commissions.
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City Administrator Perrault questioned if the Council wanted to set an age limit for youth
commissioners.
Councilmember Monson recommended only an age minimum be set for youth commissioners.
Councilmember Rousseau indicated she was not interested in pursuing this type of language.
She was of the opinion two youth commissioners seemed appropriate on the PTRC given the fact
this group has 13 members. She also believed the EDC could support two youth members.
City Administrator Perrault stated the committee/commission language currently states one
youth commissioner was allowed. He requested further direction from the Council on how to
address the additional youth commissioner.
Councilmember Monson questioned what the criteria was for the youth commissioners.
City Administrator Perrault stated the youth commissioners had to be enrolled as a high school
sophomore, junior or senior.
Council directed the City Administrator to work with the City Attorney on ordinance language
allowing for only up to two members that could qualify as Youth Members.
E. Committee/Commission Liaison Roles and Responsibilities
City Administrator Perrault stated as part of the earlier LMCIT discussion, Council requested
to discuss the roles and responsibilities of Council Liaisons. The role of the liaison has not been
formally discussed in the past, below is the applicable ordinance that pertains to the liaisons.
Subd. 14 Council Liaison. The City Council shall appoint a council member to serve as a
liaison to each Board, Committee, Commission or other Appointed Body.
City Administrator Perrault explained Council may want to discuss how it defines the liaison
role, possible expectations and if a formal policy needs to be approved and/or ordinance changes
need to be made. Council could also discuss how it wants updates from its
committees/commissions and their workplans/projects. As part of the previous discussion,
Council discussed adding formal reports from Council Liaisons to agendas; however, this was put
on hold pending a discussion on what the expectations are regarding updates. Council may want
to discuss and direct Staff on this.
Councilmember Rousseau indicated she was looking for direction on how to bring items back to
the City Council from the PTRC/EDC/Planning Commission. She explained the PTRC has
created a road map for future projects and they want to inventory all rain gardens in Arden Hills
in order to create a renovation program. She commented she would like buy -in from the Council
on this matter before the PTRC moves forward with this project.
Councilmember Holden reported all rain gardens have to be reported to the Rice Creek
Watershed District and the City has contracts with everyone who has a rain garden.
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Mayor Grant drew the focus back to the topic at hand. He noted the role of the liaison was to
liaise by providing Council with updates during Council Comments. He indicated liaisons do not
vote on items at committee/commission meetings and they do not set agendas.
Councilmember Rousseau questioned how the Council wanted to receive information from the
PTRC such as on the buckthorn removal plan.
Mayor Grant stated any items that need Council involvement could be brought to a worksession
for comment and direction.
Councilmember Holden stated in the past the Council liaisons sat back, let the committees move
through their agenda and when plans came forward the Council could then vote the plan up or
down. She reported the Council liaison was not interjecting throughout the committee/
commission meetings.
Mayor Grant indicated he saw the role of the Council liaison as one that communicates from the
committee/commission to the Council and from the Council to the committee/commission.
Councilmember Monson explained she did not believe this was working very well for the
Commissions. She was hearing that they want to do good work, but they don't want to have a no
at the end. She questioned how the Council could engage with the committees/commissions to
assist with their planning before projects get too deep.
Councilmember Holden stated for the past year she has been trying to address the liaisons'
responsibility to make sure the committees do not get ahead of the Council. She appreciated their
great ideas, but she wanted to make it clear that work plans should be brought before the Council
for discussion and input before work begins on projects.
Mayor Grant asked if this meeting was to adjourn by 6:30 p.m.
City Administrator Perrault explained he viewed the City's website calendar and a 6:30 p.m.
end time was entered in error on the website. He indicated the special notice itself does not call
for the meeting to adjourn at 6:30 p.m., nor does the agenda.
Councilmember Holden reported when she responded for this meeting, she explained she could
only attend until 6:30 p.m. She provided staff with her comments regarding proclamations and
then excused herself from the meeting.
Councilmember Rousseau asked if the Mayor wanted her to set an agenda topic at a future
worksession regarding the PTRC's plans regarding rain gardens. She stated the PTRC was also
interested in pursuing grants with Great River Greening for buckthorn removal.
Mayor Grant believed these items had to come before the Council.
Councilmember Monson agreed. She understood buckthorn removal was important to the
PTRC, but when money started getting involved this matter should come before the Council.
City Administrator Perrault stated the Great River Greening matter would be coming before the
Council at the April 22 worksession.
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Mayor Grant stated it was unfortunate that the full Council could not be in attendance to discuss
the last item on the agenda, but he understood Councilmember Holden was only available until
6:30 p.m.
F. Proclamation Policy
City Administrator Perrault stated in 2023, Council discussed creating a proclamation policy,
and at the time it chose to wait on creating a policy. In the past, the Council has generally only
considered proclamations regarding Public Works Week, Police Week, and Night to Unite. An
additional proclamation regarding fair housing was passed last year. Should Council want to
create a formal policy on proclamations it should discuss how they are brought forward, do all
requested proclamations receive consideration, is there any type of discussion or vetting done by
the entire Council prior to consideration, what happens if the entire Council is not supportive?
Some possible direction is below:
• Proclamations need to be brought forward for consideration by a City Councilmember for
discussion at a worksession (this could conflict with how Council sets their agenda)
• Proclamations need to have full Council support to be brought forward for approval
Councilmember Fabel stated the Council recently observed how Minneapolis and St. Paul got
into a long, heated and publicized debate on how to address the cease fire in Israel. He did not
believe it would be helpful for Arden Hills to get into these discussions. On the other hand, he
believed proclamations that addressed life in the city were fine for the Council to consider.
Mayor Grant commented he liked the way the City handled proclamations. He discussed how he
did not want to be receiving outrageously wrong proclamations that would then have to be
publicized because the Council did not have a policy in place. He stated once the door was open
and all groups were allowed to have their proclamation read, he questioned if this was the manner
in which the Council wanted to proceed. In addition, he did not support the City getting into
political proclamations.
Councilmember Rousseau stated she was not interested in micromanaging this process. She
indicated there does not appear to be an issue at this time. She reported as new Councilmembers
come on, she recommended they be made aware of the legacy proclamations.
Councilmember Monson explained generally this was not a problem. She did not believe the
Council should have to spend time talking about proclamations that don't impact the City. She
supported leaving proclamations as is and if a problem arises, the Council could address this
matter again in the future.
Councilmember Fabel commented he did not want to slam the door on future proclamations.
Mayor Grant discussed how he has signed certificates recognizing certain individuals instead of
offering a proclamation on behalf of the City.
Councilmember Monson spoke to how doing more proclamations the less value they have.
Mayor Grant stated the Council was in general agreement after talking about proclamations.
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4. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND STAFF UPDATES
Councilmember Fabel asked if the Council would be setting or discussing the agenda topics for
the April 22 worksession.
City Administrator Perrault stated he sent the Council information on the proposed policy and
noted worksession topics would be discussed at regular worksessions.
Mayor Grant reported the City had a resignation from the Twin Cities Gateway board. He
indicated bylaws state one of the members from the City had to be a Councilmember and the
other a hotelier. He commented on the process that must be followed for the position noting the
Chamber president or local business owner could be considered for the hotelier seat. He suggested
the Chamber president be considered for this position.
Councilmember Rousseau asked if John Connelly supported this appointment.
Mayor Grant stated he did.
Councilmember Fabel questioned if a member of the EDC should be appointed to this position.
Mayor Grant commented the bylaws were specific about who could and could not be appointed.
The Council consensus was to support this appointment.
Mayor Grant stated Councilmember Fabel brought up a request regarding pickleball practice
boards. He suggested the PTRC look into practice boards for the pickleball courts.
Councilmember Fabel stated pickleball participation was exploding. He encouraged the PTRC
and the City to consider how to add more pickleball courts to the community.
Councilmember Fabel commented on the trail encroachment issue. He stated he recently rode
his bike past this property and broader overview be considered with respect to the encroachment
at a future meeting.
Councilmember Rousseau explained the PTRC was interested in a land management plan and
the PTRC was looking for guidance with respect to encroachments. She indicated the PTRC has a
big list of goals and may not get to this item until 2025.
City Administrator Perrault reported the Council would be addressing the encroachment issue
at their first worksession in May.
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Mayor Grant adjourned the City Council Work Session at 6:57 p.m.
Julie Hanson
City Clerk
David Grant
Mayor
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Approved: May 13, 2024
CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
APRIL 22, 2024
5:30 P.M. - ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
DRAFT
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Mayor Grant called to order the City Council
Work Session at 5:31 p.m.
Present: Mayor David Grant; Councilmembers Tom Fabel, Brenda Holden, Tena
Monson and Emily Rousseau
Absent: None
Also present: City Administrator Dave Perrault; Public Works Director/City Engineer
David Swearingen; Community Development Director Jessica Jagoe; Finance Director
Joua Yang and Assistant to the City Administrator/City Clerk Julie Hanson
1. PUBLIC INQUIRIES/INFORMATIONAL
Donna Wiemann, 1406 Arden View Drive, stated she would like an explanation or
understanding of why the traffic findings show that a discount retail superstore would not have an
adverse effect on traffic operations. She reported Costco would create 1,000,000 more cars per
year and she wanted to understand how this would impact traffic for the surrounding area.
2. RESPONSE TO PUBLIC INQUIRIES
None.
3. AGENDA ITEMS
A. AUAR Update
Community Development Director Jagoe stated the City Council authorized Kimley Hoare to
conduct the AUAR update, this meeting will provide Council the opportunity to provide any
feedback on the draft update prior to being disseminated for outside comments. It was noted the
draft update found does not include the appendices for the traffic report.
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Rachel Haase, Kimley Horn, provided the Council with a summary on the draft TCAAP AUAR.
She explained an AUAR was a hybrid of an environmental assessment worksheet and
environmental impact statement. She stated what makes an AUAR was that an AUAR evaluates
development scenarios versus a specific development proposal. She reported an AUAR was a
planning tool that could help the City understand how different developmental scenarios will
affect the environment of the community so the City can identify potential impacts and mitigation
strategies. She explained AUAR's must be completed every five years until all development in
the area has been approved. She provided an overview of the historical AUAR's which were
completed in 2014 and 2019. She noted the study covered five major intersections which included
Mounds View Boulevard and County Road H, CSAH 96 and US Highway 10, CSAH 96 and
Northern Heights, County Road H and I-35W SB ramp and County Road H & I-35W NB ramp.
She reported the AUAR evaluated a variation of the maximum development scenario with a
discount retail superstore.
Ms. Haase commented on the differences between the traffic analyses between the 2024 AUAR
and the County's traffic study. She explained different intersections were studied and the studies
had different horizon years (2030 versus 2040). She reported overall, the two traffic analyses'
findings were consistent. The trip generation results were reviewed with the Council.
Councilmember Holden asked if the trip generation numbers included the big box retail.
Jacob Rojer, Kimley Horn, stated this was included in a separate scenario and would bring the
maximum daily trips up to 50,000.
Ms. Haase reviewed the capacity analysis findings with the Council. She reported Mounds View
Boulevard and County Road H would operate at Level E during the PM peak hour under both
development scenarios. She explained all other intersections that were evaluated would operate at
Level C or better under both development scenarios, including the maximum development
scenario with the discount retail superstore.
Mayor Grant asked if there was a concern with any of the turning movements.
Mr. Rojer reported several of the minor turning movements had a lower rating, but the overall
intersection as a whole would operate properly. He stated with only one movement at a Level F,
he would not be proposing mitigation measures.
Councilmember Monson recalled from the Ramsey County traffic study presentation that one
left hand turn had an F rating. She asked if the AUAR would identify the Level F areas within an
intersection.
Mr. Rojer indicated this would be identified within the AUAR.
Councilmember Holden questioned how many of the intersections were categorized at a Level
C. She was of the opinion the City should not be happy with a Level C when there were
opportunities to make things better with this new development.
Mr. Rojer stated building appropriate infrastructure would be the key to supporting this
development. He indicated expanding Highway 96 to six or eight lanes would assist with
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improving traffic flow, but this was not reasonable. He explained Level C would require a 30 to
45 second delay at traffic signals. He stated this was not anything he was concerned about.
Councilmember Holden inquired how many of the intersections were at Level C and how many
were better.
Ms. Haase stated there was a mixture between AM and PM peaks. She explained County Road H
and I 35-W southbound and northbound ramps were anticipated at Level A in both the AM and
PM peaks under both scenarios. She indicated the CSAH 96 and the Northern Heights access
point would be Level C. She stated the CSAH 96 and Highway 10 southbound ramp would be
Level C and for the maximum development scenario would be Level D for the AM peak and
Level C for the PM peak.
Councilmember Holden reported Ramsey County owns the traffic signals. She asked if this had
been taken into consideration.
Mr. Rojer stated he had coordinated with Ramsey County and they provided the initial signal
timing.
Councilmember Monson pointed out the information for the intersection grading was on Page
13 of the packet. She appreciated the Kimley Horn staff speaking to the cost of getting each
intersection to Level A.
Mr. Rojer commented that with roadways and developments, it was all about right sizing.
Mayor Grant reported back in 2014 when a roundabout was being proposed, he recalled an ADT
of 29,000 was discussed and CSAH 96/Northern Heights would support 9,700 ADT. He
questioned if the roundabout would support a greater ADT than 29,000.
Mr. Rojer stated this was evaluated and commented on how traffic would be spread out
throughout the day. He indicated he was not seeing anything in his updated analysis that shows
the roundabout would be over capacity throughout the day.
Mayor Grant asked what the turn signal at CSAH 96/Parkway would support.
Mr. Rojer anticipated 23,000 cars per day would be added and noted this intersection would
operate effectively. He stated the development would have 46,000 trips per day and with the
general distribution, half would use the north entrance and half would use the south entrance.
Councilmember Fabel inquired if the analysis had considered the cultural change of decreased
commuting because more people were working from home.
Mr. Rojer reported the AM and PM peak were analyzed pre-COVID and since then, daily traffic
volumes have returned to normal. He explained the AM and PM peaks were not as significant
because commuters were allowed to have more flexible hours.
Councilmember Fabel asked if judgements were made about people cutting back on trips in 10
years or so.
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Mr. Rojer indicated he did make some assumptions, based on Ramsey County's 2040 plan. He
then commented further on the assumptions that were made for the development scenario that
included the retail superstore.
Councilmember Monson stated Costco is one of the potential users and they produce 1,000,000
car trips per year. She asked if this number was used within the AUAR.
Mr. Rojer described how the AUAR was calculated in trips per day and not per year. He
indicated 1,000,000 trips per year equates to 3,000 additional trips per day.
Ms. Haase reported there were no new mitigation measures that were identified for cover types,
land use, water resources, contamination/hazardous materials and visual. She stated additional
mitigation measures were recommended by the DNR for sensitive ecological resources. In
addition, new mitigation measures were recommended for transportation which required the
intersection of Mounds View Boulevard/County Road H to be monitored and for the southbound
lanes of CSAH 96 & Northern Heights to be restriped. She reviewed the next steps for the AUAR
along with the anticipated timeline for adoption.
Councilmember Monson asked when the building heights within Campus Commercial and
Town Center changed from seven stories to 15 and 10 stories, respectably. She reported to date,
the City had only discussed seven stories.
City Administrator Perrault stated the seven stories was what Alatus had presented previously,
but the maximum the developer could build to was 10 and 15 stories, which was part of an
amendment that was approved in 2016.
Councilmember Holden indicated this property was a superfund site due to the water and she
believed this should be stated within the AUAR. She reported the Met Council had a problem
with modeling used within the last AUAR model. She questioned how the modeling was fixed.
Ms. Haase stated she did not recall this comment from 2019. She indicated the traffic analysis
was not changed in 2019 from the 2014 AUAR. She explained if the Met Council made
comments in 2014, she had no recollection but this was something she could look into.
Councilmember Holden reported Maplewood was getting over 1.5 million trips to their Costco
per year. She questioned if this should be the number used within the AUAR.
Mr. Rojer explained with the adjustments made to retail, he anticipated the ATD was closer to
1.5 million total.
Mayor Grant thanked the representatives from Kimley Horn for the detailed presentation.
B. Park Habitat Management with Great River Greening
Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen stated at the April 24, 2023 Work Session,
this topic was first presented to the City Council. Direction was received to partner with Great
River Greening to apply for state funding to go towards buckthorn and general habitat
management projects at selected parks in Arden Hills. Some of the parks discussed were Hazelnut
Park, Chatham Open Space, Floral Park and Perry Park. Since then, Great River Greening has
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been successful at attaining available funds for the City of Arden Hills through the Outdoor
Heritage Fund grant program. On April 16, 2024, the PTRC discussed the project proposals from
Great River Greening. The PTRC voted to approve the projects as proposed and move it to the
City Council for discussion and further direction. A presentation will be given by members of the
PTRC and Great River Greening. It is the understanding of Public Works that there is a minimum
10-year maintenance requirement through the Outdoor Heritage Fund Grant program. Staff
commented on the Invasive Species and Noxious Plant Management Protocols guide provided by
Great River Greening. What is required for long-term maintenance of these specific spaces (26.03
acres) is beyond the Public Works Department's current standard procedures. If the project is
approved to move forward, City staff will need to determine supplemental resources and create
new maintenance programs.
Becca Tucker, Great River Greening, introduced herself to the Council and noted she has been
working with the PTRC for the last year on several different park projects. She commented on the
habitat restoration work her organization does all throughout the State. She stated this work
includes the removal of invasive species and the reestablishment of native species.
Mayor Grant stated he understood Arden Hills had $270,000 available for parks projects. He
asked how this funding could be utilized by Great River Greening.
Ms. Tucker discussed the grants that were available to the City and noted she was proposing to
do work at Hazelnut Park and Chatham Park. She explained if given approval by the Council, she
had grant funding in place for these two parks and could move forward with these projects. She
stated the project would provide habitat enhancement at Hazelnut Park which would include
removal of invasive species and the reestablishment of native species. In July, similar work would
be completed in Floral Park.
Mayor Grant questioned what the City's obligation would be financially and long-term for these
projects.
Ms. Tucker outlined what the Outdoor Heritage funding would cover. She explained the financial
request to the City would balance or provide for a cash match for the labor budget.
Councilmember Holden stated when this was originally presented to the Council, the City could
use volunteer hours to offset the labor costs.
Ms. Tucker commented she could provide a more definitive answer on this as she works through
the cooperative agreement. She indicated there was an in -kind match that could assist with this
project, but this does not balance their labor funds.
Mayor Grant asked what the cash contribution would be for the proposed projects.
Ms. Tucker stated the current request for Hazelnut Park and Chatham Park would be $12,000
over three years or $4,000 per year with $54,000 being brought to the City from State grant funds.
She indicated the larger project at Floral Park had a request of $26,000 over five years to balance
the $215,000 from the State.
Mayor Grant clarified that the request before the City was for $38,000.
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Ms. Tucker reported this would be the City contribution over the life of the proposed projects.
Councilmember Rousseau asked if the ICWC work crew could be used as in -kind labor for this
work.
Ms. Tucker explained this would be allowed as the in -kind match.
Councilmember Rousseau inquired what the long-term maintenance commitment would be for
these projects.
Ms. Tucker reported Outdoor Heritage funds came with a 10-year maintenance commitment for
the benefiting landowners. She discussed the guidelines that were in place with respect to invasive
species noting the City would have to maintain the work that has been done for 10 years.
Councilmember Fabel asked if the long-term maintenance would be done by the City in good
faith.
Ms. Tucker stated the maintenance work would be outlined in the documentation that would be
provided to the City. She noted an estimate for the maintenance work would be included in the
documentation. She commented her goal with all projects would be to leave a park in a more
maintainable state than the upfront work.
Councilmember Holden expressed concern that the cost to maintain the park after the up -front
work would be too significant for the City. She questioned how much the City spent to maintain
the prairie grass at City Hall on an annual basis.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen reported the City spent $1,400 last year to
maintain the half acre of City Hall property.
Councilmember Holden commented she was uncertain what species would have to be
maintained long term, noting this maintenance could become quite costly for the City. She
reported the City did not have anyone on staff that was an expert in this field.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen stated it would be his recommendation that
a consultant be brought in to assist the City with this work going forward.
Councilmember Holden questioned when the City had to determine what species would be
eradicated and maintained.
Councilmember Monson inquired when the City would see a maintenance agreement.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen stated the timing for this may have to be
with the grant funding. He questioned if an amendment could be considered for the cooperative
agreement. He explained the Council wanted to see the maintenance agreement prior to fully
committing to the project.
Ms. Tucker explained she would have to consult with her staff and could get back to the City
Council and staff.
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Councilmember Monson stated she fully supported the proposed projects, noting the City would
be making a great investment in its parks. She appreciated the State grant funding that would
assist the City in making these projects possible. While she understood there would be a long-
term maintenance cost, she supported the City taking advantage of the grant funding.
Councilmember Rousseau questioned what timeline was to approve this project in order to
secure grant funding.
Ms. Tucker stated the opportunity for grant funding was not time sensitive. She indicated the
City had time to further discuss the maintenance costs prior to approving the projects.
Councilmember Rousseau requested Ms. Tucker provide the Council with an example of a plan
that was utilized in another community.
Ms. Tucker reported she had a number of natural resource management plans that could be
provided to the Council that would provide cost estimates for maintenance as well as the type of
information that would be provided at the start of the project.
Councilmember Rousseau stated this would be beneficial information for the Council.
Councilmember Holden indicated she really needed to know how much the maintenance cost
would be for the City for the next 10 years. While she supported these projects moving forward,
she also understood the City had other parks that needed maintenance as well.
Councilmember Fabel stated these projects made a lot of sense. He appreciated the fact the City
could make some great improvements to its parks through the assistance of professionals and
State grant funding. He believed it would be in the City's best interest to properly maintain these
parks once the initial work was done.
Councilmember Rousseau commented the entire PTRC recommended the City Council move
forward with these projects.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen explained he would work with staff from
Great River Greening and provide Council with documentation on the long-term maintenance
estimates.
Mayor Grant adjourned the worksession at 6:54 p.m.
Mayor Grant reconvened the worksession 8:00 p.m.
C. Recycling Discussion
City Administrator Perrault stated the City Council entered into a recycling contract with
Republic Services in 2015, and since then the City has elected to exercise its right to renew the
contract with the final renewal being exercised last year. The current contract is set to expire in
April 2025. City Staff has engaged with Foth Infrastructure and Environment LLC to assist the
City in its renewal process. Foth has a contract with Ramsey County to provide technical
assistance to cities when it comes to garbage and recycling services. Foth is preparing a memo for
the City Council to review regarding its options, the memo will be made available at the meeting.
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Following review of the memo, he noted Council would need to decide on a course of action
regarding its recycling contract.
Councilmember Holden asked how the City utilized the SCORE Grant.
City Administrator Perrault reported these funds were used to offset administrative fees, fund
clean up days and provide capital for recycling bins.
Councilmember Holden stated it was not important to her who provided the recycling service,
but rather how much of the material gathered was recycled. She asked if the City was receiving
complaints regarding Republic.
City Administrator Perrault indicated by and large residents have been happy with Republic.
Councilmember Holden requested staff provide the Council with more information on the
percentage of recycling that was actually recycled by Republic.
City Administrator Perrault stated he would have to look into this further and would report
back to the Council.
Councilmember Monson commented on how the waste site in Ramsey County was working to
sort out metals, plastics and glass from the trash. She stated she would be interested in getting
economic information from across the City to see if there were cost disparities from providers to
see if it was worth the Council's time to explore having a single hauler.
Councilmember Fabel asked why the City would not do an RFP.
City Administrator Perrault stated Foth indicated Republic was providing very reasonable rates
without going out for RFPs.
Mayor Grant commented he did not have a problem renegotiating with Republic.
Councilmember Rousseau reported if the City were to negotiate with Republic and they came
back with a rate of $10, would the City have enough time to go out for an RFP.
City Administrator Perrault discussed the proposed timeline and stated negotiations would
have to begin fairly quickly.
Councilmember Rousseau indicated she supported staff pursuing negotiations with Republic.
Councilmember Holden explained most of the time RFPs were a matter of public record and
Republic would be able to see what other people were bidding.
City Administrator Perrault questioned if the Council wanted to consider offering curbside
bulky item pickup or having Republic hosting a cleanup day. He noted these items could be
included as an addendum to the contract. He anticipated the curbside pickup would be quite
expensive, but anticipated a cleanup day would be more palatable.
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Mayor Grant stated he has heard complaints from residents about how the City manages its
clean up day. He anticipated residents would appreciate having a clean up day in the community.
Councilmember Fabel reported it was expensive to have items picked up at the curb.
Councilmember Holden supported the City asking Republic for an addendum for a clean up day
in Arden Hills.
Councilmember Monson agreed.
Mayor Grant suggested staff get a number for both options and report back to the Council at a
future worksession meeting. He noted Mounds View was going through the single hauler process
right now. He suggested the City see what can be learned from this process.
Councilmember Holden commented on the horrible experience St. Paul had with moving to a
single trash hauler. She reported if the City were to consider going with a single hauler, she
recommended a communication person be brought on board to assist with the process.
Councilmember Monson supported staff speaking with Mounds View to learn more about the
process they have undergone with respect to having a single hauler.
Councilmember Fabel questioned how the City was proceeding with the recycling matter. He
stated he supported the City pursuing an RFP.
Mayor Grant commented the consensus of the Council was to direct staff to renegotiate with
Republic.
D. Rice Creek Commons/TCAAP Discussion
City Administrator Perrault stated this was an opportunity for the Council to comment on any
TCAAP related items.
Mayor Grant stated this item was discussed at length during the City Council meeting.
E. Strategic Goals
City Administrator Perrault stated at the April 15 Special Worksession, Council decided to
submit its individual goals to staff for future discussion. Council was supposed to submit the
goals by April 19, pending submission of goals, staff will compile them and provide them at this
meeting for further discussion.
Councilmember Holden requested resident communication be added to the list.
Councilmember Fabel supported the City's housing provisions being revisited.
Mayor Grant asked if staff could revisit the goals from each Councilmember to see where there
was alignment. He noted the list could then be brought back to the Council in a revised manner
for the Council to talk through the commonalities.
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Councilmember Rousseau stated she would still like to use an outside consultant to help guide
the Council through this process.
Councilmember Holden indicated she did not object to that, but she thought the first process was
to create a list and choose top priorities to move forward. She stated this was what was previously
discussed by the Council.
Councilmember Monson appreciated looking at each of the Councilmembers' priorities. She
indicated there was not a lot of alignment, but there were some areas that overlapped. She
commented on how each Councilmember approached this assignment in a different manner,
which would make it difficult for the Council to work through this. She stated her main focus
was on sustainability and clean energy. She wanted the City to approach all tasks with a
sustainable eye. She noted her other main priority was the development of TCAAP. Given how
different each of the Council's priorities were, it may be difficult for the Council to work through
this process without bringing in a third party consultant.
Councilmember Rousseau stated she generally saw this process as being tied back into pillars,
the City's mission, vision statement or core values to ensure there is alignment.
Councilmember Monson reported staff could line the goals up or the Council could give priority
to the listed goals.
Councilmember Holden commented her list was for goals she wanted to be achieved. She stated
one way to approach this task would be to create five large groups with smaller subsections. She
commented on how I&I fell into the priority of protecting the City's natural resources.
Councilmember Monson inquired if the Council could circle around major themes or should this
task be completed by staff.
Councilmember Holden supported the Council doing this now.
Further discussion ensued regarding how the Council would define its themes and sub themes.
The major themes the Council agreed upon were as follows:
• Natural Resources
• Organized Collection
• Sustainability
• Rice Creek Commons
• Public Safety
• Development
• Housing
• Quality of Life
• Communication
City Administrator Perrault explained he would revise the strategic goals into the proposed
themes and would pass this information along to the City Council.
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F. Agenda Planning
City Administrator Perrault stated Council passed a process for setting agendas at its April 8th
City Council meeting. At that meeting, it called for Council to review upcoming agenda items and
decide if items should be added, removed, or pushed for future discussion. The intent is to give
Council control of its agenda and priorities. Below are topics Staff has planned for the May 13th
Worksession and the May 28th Worksession (note: items are tentative):
May 13th Worksession
• Compensation Study Update
• Capital Funding Follow Up
• Tobacco Moratorium Update
• Rain Garden Discussion
• RCC/TCAAP Discussion
• Agenda Planning
May 28th Worksession
• TH Highway 10 and Highway 96 Maintenance
• Old Highway 10 Trail Design Discussion
• Encroachment Discussion Update
• RCC/TCAAP Discussion
• Agenda Planning
City Administrator Perrault reviewed a list of topics that have yet to be discussed by Council, it
reflects the removal of items that have recently been discussed or are ongoing, such as, strategic
goal setting, proclamation policy and the encroachment discussion. Council may want to discuss
if any items need to be added to this list for future discussion or assign a future meeting for some
of these items. This would need to be done by a majority consensus of Council.
Councilmember Holden stated she would like to have Committees discussed at a future
worksession.
City Administrator Perrault stated he would be adding Role of the Committee/Commission
liaisons and Proclamations to a future worksession agenda.
Councilmember Holden asked how items could be added to a worksession agenda.
City Administrator Perrault explained per the consensus of the Council this would be
determined at the end of a worksession.
Councilmember Rousseau questioned if the May 13 worksession would begin at 5:00 p.m.
City Administrator Perrault reported the May 13 meeting would begin at 5:30 p.m. He stated
the June, July and August meetings be special worksessions and begin at 5:00 p.m.
Mayor Grant suggested the Twin Cities Gateway funding be discussed on either May 13 or May
28.
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Councilmember Rousseau asked if the Council would be available to hold a special worksession
on May 20 to discuss some of these items.
Councilmember Monson recalled that the four Councilmembers provided staff with direction to
leave proclamations as is.
Councilmember Rousseau agreed.
Councilmember Holden questioned what this meant. She asked if there was then no policy when
it came to proclamations.
Mayor Grant requested staff draw up a policy regarding proclamations for the Council to review
at an upcoming worksession.
Councilmember Monson stated she would like to leave the practice as is.
Mayor Grant stated this may well be the case but noted there was not a written policy in place at
this time.
Councilmember Monson commented she did not believe this was important enough to waste
staff time on. She recommended the number that was approved come forward, along with the fair
housing proclamation. She suggested if there was a lull, staff could draft up a policy for how to
address proclamations and it could be discussed at a future worksession meeting if there was a
light agenda.
Councilmember Rousseau stated she was not interested in having a written policy for
proclamations.
Councilmember Fabel concurred.
Councilmember Holden stated with no policy in place, this meant any proclamation could come
before the City Council.
Councilmember Monson asked if each of the items on the May 13 agenda were time sensitive.
City Administrator Perrault stated the tobacco moratorium item could be pushed to a future
worksession agenda.
Councilmember Rousseau indicated the rain garden item would be a high-level discussion and
should not take a great deal of time.
Councilmember Monson suggested in the future each Councilmember should come with ideas
of what items should be added to a worksession and the Council could then discuss these ideas.
She noted she did support the Council discussing the Gateway funding at the May 13 meeting.
She also supported the Council speaking with Mounds View City Council about organized trash.
Mayor Grant requested staff speak with the Mounds View City Council to see if they were
available to meet with the Council in June.
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Councilmember Rousseau recommended strategic planning be added to the agenda to allow the
Council to continue discussing this topic.
Councilmember Monson and Mayor Grant supported this recommendation.
Councilmember Holden expressed concern with the amount of time that was being spent on
planning future agenda topics. She questioned how items were added to a future agenda, because
it appeared there were restrictions. She asked that staff provide the Council with a policy.
City Administrator Perrault indicated staff provided the Council with the policy last week.
Councilmember Monson stated this was the first time this was being done. She suggested next
time the Council come with ideas on what topics need to be discussed in order to move the
process along.
City Administrator Perrault commented at this time the Commission Liaison Role would not be
brought back to the May 13 meeting nor would the Code of Conduct.
Mayor Grant stated he would like the Council to discuss the Code of Conduct.
Councilmember Holden again questioned how proclamations could be added to the list for
future consideration by the Council. She asked that staff mark items with dates for future
worksessions so the Council understood which items were time sensitive.
Councilmember Monson explained she could support this item being added to the list of future
items to be considered, but noted this item would not be addressed on May 13 or May 28. She
stated future items to consider included code of conduct, proclamation policy, Mounds View
Trash, encroachments, strategic goals (on -going), commission/committee liaison role.
4. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND STAFF UPDATES
None.
"111me no
Mayor Grant adjourned the City Council Work Session at 9:15 p.m.
Julie Hanson
City Clerk
David Grant
Mayor
DRAFT
-ADEN HILLS
Approved: May 13, 2024
CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 22, 2024
7:00 P.M. - ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Mayor David Grant called to order the regular City
Council meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Present: Mayor David Grant, Councilmembers Tom Fabel, Brenda Holden, Tena
Monson and Emily Rousseau
Absent: None
Also present: City Administrator Dave Perrault; Public Works Director/City Engineer
David Swearingen; Community Development Director Jessica Jagoe; Finance Director
Joua Yang; and Assistant to the City Administrator/City Clerk Julie Hanson
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilmember Holden requested Item 8I be pulled from the Consent Agenda to be discussed
as Item 9A.
MOTION: Councilmember Monson moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a
motion to approve the meeting agenda as amended. The motion carried (5-0).
2. TCAAP/RICE CREEK COMMONS UPDATE
City Administrator Perrault stated the Joint Development Authority has not met since the last
Council meeting, nor have any of the advisory committees. There are no new updates to report
since the last City Council meeting.
Councilmember Holden asked who was working to ensure the City's deficit of $5.5 million is
being taken care of.
City Administrator Perrault explained the financing pieces of this project have yet to be
reviewed by the City Council. He reported the Council has reviewed proforinas and estimates, but
ultimately the Council will have to review the finances and decide if it was agreeable. He
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indicated the Council will be seeing the profonmas at some point before any formal agreements
move forward.
Councilmember Holden stated according to the Arden Hills spreadsheet, the City will be in a
$5.5 million deficit in 20 years. She questioned if this spreadsheet took into account the fact that
affordable housing properties would only be paying 25% in property taxes.
City Administrator Perrault stated he would have to double check on this, but it was his
understanding the affordable housing was not included in the proforma.
Councilmember Holden indicated this meant the deficit would be even larger than $5.5 million.
She commented on how she had spoken to representatives from Ramsey County and that they
were talking about how bad the soil was on TCAAP and that the site may be redesigned by the
developer. She inquired if these concerns were valid.
City Administrator Perrault explained there was significant soil correction that had to be done.
He reported Alatus had engaged with a few consultants to determine if it would be feasible to
move the soil onsite or do a redesign. He indicated it was his understanding Alatus was looking at
the same plan that has been around for years and they were not looking to redesign the project.
Councilmember Holden asked if tax credits were built into the horizontal build out.
City Administrator Perrault reported the horizontal build out does not include tax credits.
Councilmember Holden stated after reviewing the horizontal build out analysis, it appears
Alatus would be receiving a 30% profit margin. She questioned if this was what the JDA was
planning to give the developer.
City Administrator Perrault commented with respect to the horizontal infrastructure, there was
a gap that had to be filled. In recent conversations, the County's financial advisor has asked
Alatus what they could bring to the table. Alatus has stated they could bring $10 to $15 million.
In return for bringing this money to the table, Alatus was looping for a 2X or 3X return on this
investment.
Councilmember Holden asked if it would cost an additional $30,000 to make each home electric
only within TCAAP. She inquired if this additional fee was built into the proformas and financial
proj ections.
City Administrator Perrault stated he did not recall this number being discussed by Alatus.
Councilmember Holden reported Todd made this statement.
City Administrator Perrault explained the additional $30,000 to make each home electric -only
was not built into the proforma.
Councilmember Holden questioned if staff had verified what the developer would be donating
or putting in -kind to the development.
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City Administrator Perrault indicated Alatus would be putting somewhere between $10 and
$15 million into the horizontal infrastructure within the development.
Councilmember Holden asked if the plans for TCAAP includes a public works structure for
Arden Hills.
City Administrator Perrault stated this was not included in the plans.
Councilmember Holden reported on March 11 she inquired what the City was allowed to bill the
JDA for. She asked if staff had any information on the agreement between the City and the JDA.
City Administrator Perrault stated Stacie Kvilvang would be paid for by the City and Bruce
Kimmelwould be paid for by the County. He explained it was his understanding the JDA would
be billed for meeting services which included AV and minutes.
Councilmember Holden discussed how the grading expenses for TCAAP had gone up
significantly due to the soil corrections that were required. She questioned why the grading in the
south had changed significantly and requested that these expenses not be borne by the Arden Hills
taxpayers. She inquired if Alatus was trying to avoid the need for wetland credits.
City Administrator Perrault reported without knowing the full scope of the soil corrections, he
did not believe the scope of the mass grading had changed. He explained he had provided the
Council with the plans Bolander had drafted for the site in 2018 and it appears there were some
areas where 5 to 15 feet would have to be cut off of certain areas and would be moved to other
areas. He believed this was still the same plan for the site. He understood the only major change
since 2018 was where the funding for the grading would come from. He stated in the past, the
assumption was that the County would pay for the mass grading and would be reimbursed
through land sales or property tax revenue and today the County was not willing to fund the mass
grading for the site. He indicated these expenditures make up the majority of the gap that was in
place today.
Councilmember Holden commented previously Alatus had stated they wanted to do the grading
since they were completing the development.
City Administrator Perrault explained Alatus would have preferred to do the grading in-house
had it been financially feasible and they could have done this less expensively, but they are
finding it is financially not possible.
Councilmember Holden requested staff follow up regarding the mass grading because maybe
something else needs to be looked at.
City Administrator Perrault stated it was his understanding the majority of the soil in the Town
Center area was muck and could not be built on as is. He reported in order to build in this area,
soil has to be brought in from somewhere, which was why soil would be brought from one end of
the site to the Town Center site.
Mayor Grant indicated the financials for this project were far from resolved. He asked if the
water tower and trunk utilities would still be financed by the developer and billed back as fees.
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City Administrator Perrault explained this was not the plan going forward. He reported the City
had an independent MOU with the developer previously. He stated he would be open to similar
terms, but he did not know if this would be feasible today. He commented it was his
understanding the trunk utilities and water tower would be financed through assessments and
charges.
Mayor Grant questioned if the water tower/utility MOU was not enforced, would this mean the
parks MOU would also not be enforced.
City Administrator Perrault stated it was his understanding the developer intends to honor the
parks MOU. He discussed how the developer was working through the horizontal infrastructure
first and then would move down the different facets of the development agreement. He indicated
it was his understanding the developer intends to honor the parks MOU.
Mayor Grant asked if the civic center MOU would be honored.
City Administrator Perrault explained he has not had any conversations with the developer
regarding the civic center MOU. He reported discussions have not reached this point but would be
discussed more in depth after the horizontal infrastructure was determined.
Mayor Grant expressed frustration with the fact the City had agreements in place and now it did
not.
Councilmember Rousseau asked what year the MOUs were executed.
City Administrator Perrault stated the parks and civic center space MOU was executed in 2017
or thereabouts. He indicated the utility/water tower MOU was executed in 2022.
Councilmember Rousseau questioned when the MOUs expired.
City Administrator Perrault explained he did not believe the MOUs had an expiration date
attached to them.
Councilmember Monson addressed the comments regarding the financial questions. She stated
she appreciated how staff responded to the questions. She reported the JDA was working through
the horizontal infrastructure costs and would answer these additional questions in the future. She
commented the first piece had to be done before moving to the next piece. She indicated time has
not been in favor for this project and costs have increased significantly. She reported the County
may have been in favor of covering certain costs in the past, but this was no longer the case. She
indicated there were other macro issues, such as interest rates, that were impacting the project.
She reported the numbers were not set in stone but rather discussions were taking place and the
JDA was working through how to proceed with the project. She stated the JDA would continue to
work to find a path forward. She commented it was her understanding the energy costs would be
on top of the proposed numbers. She reported the proposed numbers do not have the energy
vision incorporated.
Councilmember Holden understood the group had to work through the first piece in order to
move on to the next. She discussed how the project's financials were not simple years ago and
things have not changed. She reported the location of the spine road has not changed, the County
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could have put this infrastructure in place and still sued the City, but this was not done. She
indicated she had to ask these questions because discussions were being held behind closed doors
and she was not receiving any feedback except that the finances were being worked on. She stated
she would continue to ask questions about TCAAP because this project would bring significant
costs to the City.
3. PUBLIC INQUIRIES/INFORMATIONAL
George Winiecki, 4175 Old Highway 10, addressed the costs for TCAAP and stated he had
concerns with transparency. He explained it appears there were some sort of inter discussions
regarding procedures the Council should follow. He understood there were five Councilmembers
and each member represented the residents of Arden Hills. He stated when there was talk about
TCAAP costs, he was glad that information was finally coming out. He was of the opinion the
City Council should have some general idea how much this project would cost. He discussed how
property taxes, utility costs and general maintenance expenditures were all going up. He
encouraged the Council to find some general idea on the costs for TCAAP and that this
information be shared with the public. He understood TCAAP would have 1,960 units and some
would be rented while others were owner -occupied. He discussed how seniors in the community
were seeking rental assistance and other aid due to rising costs. He indicated there was bad dirt
and bad water on TCAAP and there could be enormous hidden costs. He urged the Council to
look into this further so large expenditures were not handed onto Arden Hills' residents.
4. RESPONSE TO PUBLIC INQUIRIES
City Administrator Perrault reviewed staff s response to the public inquiries that were made at
the April 8, 2024 City Council meeting.
5. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
None.
6. STAFF COMMENTS
A. Transportation Update
Public Works Director Swearingen reported construction at the roundabout at Old Snelling and
County Road E resumed last week. He noted the contractor has some concrete work, final paving
and restoration work to finish up this spring. He indicated the goal would be to have this project
completed by early June.
Councilmember Holden questioned how long the tube snakes would remain in place along Lake
Johanna Boulevard.
Public Works Director Swearingen stated those were sediment catch devices until the grass
grows back along this roadway.
7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. April 8, 2024, City Council Work Session
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B. April 8, 2024, Regular City Council
MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Monson seconded a
motion to approve the April 8, 2024, City Council Work Session minutes as
amended and the April 8, 2024, Regular City Council meeting minutes as
amended. The motion carried (5-0).
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Motion to Approve Consent Agenda Item - Claims and Payroll
B. Motion To Approve 2025 Budget Calendar
C. Motion To Approve Hiring Of Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer
D. Motion To Authorize City Staff To Begin Summer Work Hours Beginning
Tuesday, May 28, 2024, And Concluding On Friday, August 30, 2024
F. Motion To Approve Ordinance 2024-003 Amending Chapter 3, Licenses And
Regulations, Section 320 Limited/Temporary Permits And Section 395 Mobile
Food Units/Food Trucks And Authorization To Approve Summary Ordinance
Publication
F. Motion To Approve Resolution 2024-024 Approving A Conditional Use Permit
For Lower -Potency Hemp Edible Sales At 3717 Lexington Avenue N (Cub
Discount Liquor) — Planning Case 24-007
G. Motion To Approve Proposal For Professional Services For Materials Testing —
Braun Intertec — 2024 PMP Street And Utility Improvements Project
H. Motion To Approvement Appointment Of John Connelly As Board Representative
To Twin Cities Gateway Visitors Bureau
MOTION: Councilmember Monson moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a
motion to approve the Consent Calendar as amended and to authorize
execution of all necessary documents contained therein. The motion carried
(5-0).
9. PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
A. Motion To Authorize City Administrator To Submit Letter Of Support For
Federal Funding — Lake Johanna Fire Department Headquarters Project
Councilmember Holden stated she did not believe this item was appropriate. She recommended
this letter of support be signed by the Mayor and City Councilmembers and not the City
Administrator.
Councilmember Rousseau questioned what other cities were doing.
Mayor Grant commented on the differences between cities that had a city manager versus a city
administrator.
City Administrator Perrault stated he was uncertain what other cities were doing. He reported it
was not uncommon to have letters of support come from the City Council or the City
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Administrator. He explained his intention was to have the Council's signatures on this letter, and
he would handle this matter however the Council would like.
Councilmember Monson indicated staff was seeking support from Council to submit a letter of
support for federal funding. She noted there was a very short timeframe to draft and send this
letter. She agreed the Council should sign the letter.
Councilmember Holden appreciated the fact the Council would be signing the letter.
Mayor Grant agreed noting the signatures would show the document had unanimous Council
support.
Councilmember Monson questioned if another meeting would have to be held to approve the
letter.
Councilmember Holden reported she was not making this request. Rather, she was asking that
the Council sign the letter of support.
MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Monson seconded a
motion to Authorize City Administrator To Draft a Letter Of Support For
Federal Funding — Lake Johanna Fire Department Headquarters Proiect to
be Signed by the City Council. The motion carried (5-0).
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
11. NEW BUSINESS
None.
12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
13. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Rousseau commented the City received an $18,000 grant from Twin Cities
Gateway. She suggested the City reach out to the Mounds View School District and Bethel
University to see if they were hosting any events where this funding could be utilized.
Councilmember Holden agreed with this recommendation and suggested the City also reach out
to Beyond the Yellow Ribbon to see if the National Guard could be supported.
Councilmember Holden explained the City used to have thank you notes though the card had an
old City Hall number printed on it. She questioned if staff still had these thank you notes available
for the Council to use.
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Assistant to the City Administrator/City Clerk Hanson agreed the City used to have thank you
notes and stated she would check on this. She indicated more could be ordered.
Councilmember Holden requested this item be brought up at a worksession to ensure thank you
notes could be printed for Council use.
Councilmember Holden reported she watched the last Council worksession because she had to
leave at 6:30 p.m. She stated it was her understanding a policy for proclamations or commissions
was not agreed upon. She indicated she was uncertain what the policy was for this and asked that
this item be brought back for further discussion at a future worksession.
Councilmember Holden explained she recalled the Council had discussed the proclamation
policy in February. She stated the Council talks about working together but she was uncertain
when the proclamation policy was to be discussed and how this could be done when the new
Councilmembers were taking away duties from the Mayor, or when all of the non -slate
Councilmembers were removed from committees, or not even allowing the existing
Councilmembers to place items on the agenda.
Councilmember Holden reported last week she was at the Capitol speaking with a friend about
House File 4010 and stated the City would have to send a letter in. Her friend, Matt, responded
that Arden Hills had already sent a letter in. She explained she did not understand this but had
learned City staff had reviewed the House File and submitted something on behalf of the City
Council. She wished she would have known that because now it appeared the Council was losing
the trust of the legislature. She indicated she never saw the letter that was sent to the legislature,
nor was this matter discussed. She expressed frustration and said actions like this was not
"working together".
Councilmember Monson explained at the last meeting Councilmember Holden asked about
earmarking federal funding for the fire station. She reported Betty McCollum's office had been
contacted and the earmark process had not opened as of yet, but the City was waiting.
Councilmember Monson thanked the members of the public who attended the franchise fee open
house last Saturday.
Councilmember Monson reported she was open to finding alternative uses for the Twin Cities
Gateway funding. She supported the City offering these funds to the high school and the National
Guard.
Mayor Grant stated the military has a fun run that was open to military families and the public.
He indicated this event may be a good option for the Twin Cities Gateway funding where the City
could partner with the National Guard.
Mayor Grant explained it was his understanding kayaks could be rented at Tony Schmidt Park
by an outside organization and this organization wants to build a locker vending machine for the
kayaks. He reported Tony Schmidt Park was not a City park and this could not be authorized by
the City.
Mayor Grant stated the proclamation discussion never did get ironed out by the City Council at
their last worksession.
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Mayor Grant explained Ramsey County's 911 Dispatch Policy Committee met last week where
the group elected him Vice Chair. He commented further on the appropriate response initiative
that was being pursued by Ramsey County.
City Administrator Perrault stated staff did not receive direction to draft anything regarding
support for the middle housing. He indicated it was his understanding the Council has not taken
an opinion on this matter and nothing from staff was sent directly to legislators that would
represent the City Council's opinion on the matter.
City Administrator Perrault encouraged the Council, under the new procedures that were in
place, to add the discussed worksession agenda items at the subsequent worksession meeting that
will be held after the adjournment of this meeting.
ADJOURN
MOTION: Mavor Grant moved and Councilmember Monson seconded a motion to
adiourn. The motion carried (5-0).
Mayor Grant adjourned the Regular City Council Meeting at 7:52 p.m.
Julie Hanson
City Clerk
David Grant
Mayor
CONSENT ITEM 8A
-ARPEN HILLS
MEMORANDUM
DATE: May 13, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
Dave Perrault, City Administrator
FROM: Joua Yang, Finance Director
Pang Silseth, Accounting Analyst
SUBJECT: Claims and Payroll Listing
Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source:
N/A N/A N/A
Council Should Consider
Motion to approve, table or deny the following:
• Claims and Payroll Listing
All items need a simple majority for action unless otherwise noted.
Background
Payroll is processed biweekly and accounts payable is processed weekly.
Budget Impact
N/A
Attachments
2024 Payroll #09
2024 Payroll #10
Paid Claims - 04/13/2024-05/03/2024
(Check Nos. 52570-52608 and ACH Checks)
Total Payroll
$100,712.51
$145,028.60
$245,741.11
$459,113.85
Total Accounts Payable $459,113.85
Total Claims $704,854.96
CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
PAYROLL # 9
CHECKS DATED: 04/26/24
Biweekly: 04/06/24 - 04/19/24
EMPLOYEE DEDUCTIONS
AMT.
CITY BENEFIT
Payment Method
FIT
7,974.13
EFT
EFT
EFT
EFT
A/P Check*
A/P Check*
A/P Check*
A/P Check*
FICA Oasdi
5,205.06
5,205.06
FICA Medicare
1,217.29
1,217.29
SIT
3,460.64
TOTAL TAXES
1 17,857.121
6,422.35
Health Premium
2,065.50
0.00
Dental Premium
158.11
0.00
FSA Health Care Reimb.
133.33
FSA Dependent Care Reimb.
208.33
HSA Health Saving
1,172.031
0.00
EFT
TOTAL HEALTH SAVINGS
1,172,03F
0.00
EFT
EFT
A/P Check*
EFT
ERA
5,291.28
6,105.31
:�MA
1,513.69
460.86
'entral Pension Fund -Union
1,536.00
IN State Retirement System
1,314.48
'OTAL RETIREMENT
1 9.655.451
6.566.17
ffLAC
22.76
EFT
A/P Check*
A/P Check*
A/P Check*
A/P Check*
A/P Check*
,ife/Addl/Dep Life
42.49
0.00
,ife/Addl non -tax
11.50
,TD/STD Insurance
0.00
'ERA Life Insurance
40.00
UOE 49 Dues Union
140.00
'OTAL VOLUNTARY
1 256.75
0.00
Total Employee Deductions
31,506.62
Net Payroll
0.00
Direct Deposit
56,217.37
Gross Payroll Tie -Out
87,723.99
Plus City Paid Benefit
12,988.52
TOTAL PAYROLL COST
100,712,5111
FICA TIE -OUT
Gross Payroll
87,723.99
Less Total FSA
2,565.27
Less Total H.SA
1,172.03
Less Voluntary Ins
34.26
Net P/R Subject to FICA
83,952.43
FICA Oasdi @ 6.20%
5,205.06
FICA Medicare @ 1.45%
1,217.29
EFT
Note: Federal and State Payroll Tax obligations are satisfied by means of utilizing the US Bank Easy Tax
Deposit Service. Transfers are typically made up to two days after the payroll date.
A/P Checks can be found on the ACCOUNTS PAYABLE Check Approval report.
Checks may be paid this week or the following week.
CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
PAYROLL # 10
CHECKS DATED: 05/10/24
Biweekly: 04/20/24 - 05/03/24
EMPLOYEE DEDUCTIONS
AMT.
CITY BENEFIT
9,132.04
EFT
k Oasdi
5,997.82
5,997.82
EFT
k Medicare
1,402.72
1,402.72
EFT
3,888.02
EFT
CAL TAXES
1 20.420.601
7.400.54
Health Premium
2,223.001
27,495.19
Dental Premium
186.69
789.90
FSA Health Care Reimb.
133.33
FSA Dependent Care Reimb.
208.33
TOTAL FLEXIBLE SPENDING
1 2,751.351
28.285.09
aving
1 1,172.031
1,375.00
TOTAL HEALTH SAVINGS
1 1,172.031
1,375.00
EFT
Check*
Check*
Check*
Check*
EFT
EFT
A/P Check*
EFT
A
5,423.15
6,257.46
A
1,478,77
460.86
ral Pension Fund -Union
1,536.00
State Retirement System
2,314.48
FAL RETIREMENT
1 10.752.401
6.718.32
FLAC
22.76
EFT
A/P Check*
A/P Check*
A/P Check*
A/P Check*
A/P Check*
ife/Addl/Dep Life
42.49
103.20
ife/Addl non -tax
11.50
TD/STD Insurance
1,425.24
ERA Life Insurance
40.00
JOE 49 Dues (Union)
1 140.001
OTAL VOLUNTARY
1 1.681.99
] 03.20
Total Employee Deductions
36,778.37
Net Payroll
0.00
Direct Deposit
64,368.08
Gross Payroll Tie -Out
101,146.45
Plus City Paid Benefit
43,882.15
TOTAL PAYROLL COST
145,028.60
FICA TIE -OUT
Gross Payroll
101,146.45
Less Total FSA
2,751.35
Less Total H.SA
1,172.03
Less Voluntary Ins
34.26
Less Non Taxable Tech Reimb
450.00
Net P/R Subject to FICA
96,738.81
FICA Oasdi g 6.20%
5,997.82
FTCA Medicare @ 1.45%
1,402.72
EFT
Method
Note: Federal and State Payroll Tax obligations are satisfied by means of utilizing the US Bank Easy Tax
Deposit Service. Transfers are typically made up to two days after the payroll date.
* A/P Checks can be found on the ACCOUNTS PAYABLE Check Approval report.
Checks may be paid this week or the following week.
Accounts Payable
Checks by Date - Detail by Check Date
User: pang.silseth
Printed: 5/8/2024 3:03 PM
-AR)2EN H]ILLS
Check No Vendor No
Vendor Name
Check Date
Check Amount
Invoice No
Description
Reference
ACH 0327
STAPLES INC
04/19/2024
6000612334
Supplies
45.49
6000612334
Supplies
13.98
6000612336
Supplies
53.98
6000859620
Supplies
16.38
6001032792
Supplies
21.48
Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 0327:
151.31
ACH 0922
NINENORTH
04/19/2024
2024-039
Audio/Visual-March
763.65
Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 0922: 763.65
ACH 10363 MINUTE MAKER SECRETARIAL 04/19/2024
M 1857 4/1 JDA Meeting Minutes 167.00
M 1857 4/3 PC Meeting Minutes 167.00
M1857 4/8 CC Meeting Minutes 532.00
Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 10363: 866.00
ACH 10497 CINTAS CORP 04/19/2024
4189233869 April Mats 105.39
Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 10497: 105.39
ACH 1125 BOLTON & MENK INC 04/19/2024
0332530 2024 PMP 10,721.55
0332531 Lift Station 5 4,442.40
Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 1125: 15,163.95
ACH 1252
CAMPBELL KNUTSON - ATTORNEYS f 04/19/2024
3231G-0324
March Legal
1,019.14
3231G-0324
March Legal
396.00
3231G-0324
March Legal PC 23-024 #730
875.00
3231G-0324
March Legal
2,671.37
3231G-0324
March Legal PC 24-004 #743
180.00
Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 1252:
5,141.51
ACH 5593
AMERICAN LEGAL PUBLISHING COR 04/19/2024
33166
Internet Renewal 05/2024-05/2025
550.00
Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 5593: 550.00
ACH 8029
MMKR & CORP PA 04/19/2024
55813
2023 Audit Services
618.00
55813
2023 Audit Services
699.00
55813
2023 Audit Services
324.00
55813
2023 Audit Services
618.00
AP Checks by Date - Detail by Check Date (5/8/2024 3:03 PM) Page 1
Check No
Vendor No
Vendor Name
Check Date
Check Amount
Invoice No
Description
Reference
55813
2023 Audit Services
618.00
55813
2023 Audit Services
618.00
Total for
this ACH Check for Vendor 8029:
3,495.00
ACH
ALPI
ALLEGRA PRINT & IMAGING INC
04/19/2024
171546
March Newsletter
2,792.96
Total for this
ACH Check for Vendor ALPI:
2,792.96
52570
2597
AARP
04/19/2024
022724
2/27 AARP Driver Safety
40.00
Total for Check Number 52570:
40.00
52571
10244
COMCAST BUSINESS INC
04/19/2024
198737660
April Service
505.41
Total for Check Number 52571:
505.41
52572
0841
EHLERS & ASSOCIATES INC.
04/19/2024
97210
TCAAP Services -March
2,015.00
Total for Check Number 52572:
2,015.00
52573
0390
tNT'L UNION OPERATING ENGINEERS 04/19/2024
1200.0424
April Dues
280.00
Total for Check Number 52573:
280.00
52574
5138
LEAGUE OF MN CITIES INS TRUST
04/19/2024
40002626-23 WCA
2023 WC Audit
17,814.00
Total for Check Number 52574:
17,814.00
52575
10523
METRO-tNET
04/19/2024
1819
IT Support -April
9,526.00
Total for Check Number 52575:
9,526.00
52576
0422
MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL
A 04/19/2024
041824
Wastewater Certificate Renewal #SD-1371
23.00
Total for Check Number 52576:
23.00
52577
0600
NCPERS GROUP LIFE INS
04/19/2024
31580052024
May Insurance
80.00
Total for Check Number 52577:
80.00
52578
0155
OFFICE OF MN IT SERVICES
04/19/2024
W24030603
March Phones
668.59
Total for Check Number 52578:
668.59
52579
1208
PREMIUM WATERS INC
04/19/2024
610207-03-24
March Water
55.20
613317-03-24
March Water
91.26
Total for Check Number 52579:
146.46
Total for 4/19/2024:
60,128.23
AP Checks by Date - Detail by Check Date (5/8/2024 3:03 PM)
Page 2
Check No
Vendor No
Vendor Name
Check Date
Check Amount
Invoice No
Description
Reference
ACH
0192
GRAINGER INC
04/26/2024
9077152420
Supplies
13.04
Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 0192:
13.04
ACH
0243
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL -WASTE % 04/26/2024
0001171542
2024 Industrial Discharge Permit
450.00
Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 0243:
450.00
ACH
0327
STAPLES INC
04/26/2024
6001118790
6001118790
6001118791
6001118793
6001239146
6001239146
ACH 0339
0526229
ACH 0382
PR 24-09
PR 24-09
ACH 0387
PR 24-09
PR 24-09
ACH 0731
610959
822651
ACH 0750
9961337122
ACH 0761
0077912-IN
ACH 10497
5206656132
ACH 12018
34931 Document Shredding 3/5/24
AP Checks by Date - Detail by Check Date (5/8/2024 3:03 PM)
Supplies
Supplies
Supplies
Supplies
Supplies
Supplies
Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 0327:
FERGUSON WATERWORKS #2518
04/26/2024
Surface Water Structure Repair
Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 0339:
MISSIONSQUARE #106944
04/26/2024
PR Batch 00200.04.20241CMA Employer Perce
PR Batch 00200.04.20241CN
PR Batch 00200.04.20241CMA Employee Perce
PR Batch 00200.04.20241CN
Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 0382:
MISSIONSQUARE #302482
04/26/2024
PR Batch 00200.04.2024 ICMA Employee Perce
PR Batch 00200.04.2024 ICN
PR Batch 00200.04.2024 ICMA Employee Dedu
PR Batch 00200.04.2024 ICN
Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 0387:
MIDWAY FORD
04/26/2024
Align Front Suspension # 85215
Lamp Assembly # 85215
Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 0731:
VERIZON WIRELESS
04/26/2024
Service 4/11-5/10
Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 0750:
ELECTRIC PUMP INC
04/26/2024
Flygt Flush Valves
Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 0761:
CINTAS CORP
04/26/2024
First Aid Supplies
Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 10497:
ACHIEVE SERVICES
04/26/2024
72.74
27.57
10.99
16.58
13.98
460.86
399.41
860.27
264.28
79.95
78.00
Page 3
Check No
Vendor No
Vendor Name Check Date
Check Amount
Invoice No
Description Reference
Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 12018:
78.00
ACH
6077
CIVICPLUS 04/26/2024
290133
2024 CivicHR Subscription Renewal
548.15
Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 6077:
548.15
ACH
6555
TKDA INC 04/26/2024
002024001519
2024 CIPP Lining 2/25-3/30
1,106.19
Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 6555:
1,106.19
ACH
7025
ON SITE COMPANIES -OSSTC INC 04/26/2024
0001698384
Restrooms 4/13-5/10
706.00
Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 7025:
706.00
ACH
8870
CHET'S SHOES INC 04/26/2024
RW501183
Boots -MG
195.49
Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 8870:
195.49
ACH
ALPI
ALLEGRA PRINT & IMAGING INC 04/26/2024
042424
May Newsletter Postage
1,000.00
Total for this ACH Check for Vendor ALPI:
1,000.00
52580
2597
AARP 04/26/2024
042324
AARP Driver Safety- 04/23/24
180.00
Total for Check Number 52580:
180.00
52581
10507
ANIMAL HUMANE SOCIETY 04/26/2024
39463
Animal Control Q1 2024
225.00
Total for Check Number 52581:
225.00
52582
10387
ATHLETIC OUTFITTERS 04/26/2024
105586
Screenprinting/Embroidery-Seasonal Workers
103.62
Total for Check Number 52582:
103.62
52583
0131
BEISSWENGERS DO IT BEST 04/26/2024
834482
Supplies
12.49
Total for Check Number 52583:
12.49
52584
1033
COMCAST 04/26/2024
44271.0524
Set -vice 4/21-5/20
6.51
Total for Check Number 52584:
6.51
52585
1193
FURTHER INC 04/26/2024
16875213
Participation Fees -April
64.10
Total for Check Number 52585:
64.10
52586
10372
HEARTCERT 04/26/2024
INV-001832
CPR/AED/FA Training-4/11/24
1,125.00
Total for Check Number 52586:
1,125.00
AP Checks by Date - Detail by Check Date (5/8/2024 3:03 PM)
Page 4
Check No Vendor No Vendor Name Check Date Check Amount
Invoice No Description Reference
52587 0495 LAKE JOHANNA FIRE DEPARTMENT I 04/26/2024
912 Reimb 2024 Cap Equipment-Lexipol 5,972.33
52588 0778 MCFOA
041924 Athenian Dialogue
Total for Check Number 52587:
04/26/2024
Total for Check Number 52588:
52589 0422 MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL A 04/26/2024
9900069877 One Day Pump Workshop x4
52590 10559
23-2515-1*
52591 0811
FLEET-000891
FLEET-000891
PRRRV-002592
PRRRV-002592
PRRRV-002592
PRRRV-002592
PRRRV-002592
PRRRV-002614
PRRRV-002618
PRRRV-002618
PRRRV-002618
PRRRV-002618
PRRRV-002618
PRRRV-002638
PUBW-020998
52592 10354
0324572589
0324572589
0324572589
0324572589
0324572589
52593 6748
GL154938.0524
MINNESOTA ROOFING COMPANY
Perry Park Pavilion Roof 2nd Payment
RAMSEY COUNTY
Equipment Service -February
Equipment Parts -February
2023 Special Assessment Billing
2023 Special Assessment Billing
2023 Special Assessment Billing
2023 Special Assessment Billing
2023 Special Assessment Billing
SA 2023 Recycling Billing
2024 Special Assessment Billing
2024 Special Assessment Billing
2024 Special Assessment Billing
2024 Special Assessment Billing
2024 Special Assessment Billing
SA 2024 Recycling Billing
Bridge inspection
ST. PAUL PIONEER PRESS
2024 PMP
PC 24-007 3717 Lexington Ave #742
PC 24-003 & 24-006
Delinquent UB
PC 24-003 & 24-006
RELIANCE STANDARD
May Insurance
ACH ACH001
US BANK
ARVIM42024
MN Pollution Control Agency
ARVTM42024
MN Pollution Control Agency
ARVTM42024
CHETS SHOES - Circle Pines - Boots
BAARS42024
SiTEONE LANDSCAPE SUPPLY -Herbicide
Total for Check Number 52589:
04/26/2024
Total for Check Number 52590:
04/26/2024
Total for Check Number 52591:
04/26/2024
Total for Check Number 52592:
04/26/2024
Total for Check Number 52593:
Total for 4/26/2024:
04/30/2024
J,12.JJ
50.00
50.00
520.00
520.00
24,150.50
24,150.50
1,098.20
192.53
71.54
751.13
71.54
19.25
71.54
1,302.50
2.49
643.15
75.62
75.62
75.62
1,302.50
190.00
J,Y4i.13
92.56
50.96
50.44
33.80
50.44
278.20
1,699.00
1,699.00
54,041.41
23.00
0.49
20.99
408.52
AP Checks by Date - Detail by Check Date (5/8/2024 3:03 PM) Page 5
Check No Vendor No
Vendor Name
Check Date
Check Amount
Invoice No
Description
Reference
CHRIM42024
Gopher Plumbing Supply -Cummings Sink
42.20
CHRIM42024
FLEET FARM 3 1 00-Clothing
57.00
CHRIM42024
MENARDS 3385-Perry Ballfield
32.27
CHRIM42024
CHETS SHOES - Circle Pines -Clothing
221.72
FRIDJ42024
FLEET FARM 3100-Clothing
119.98
FRIDJ42024
AMAZON. COM*RHOGRI XHO-supplies
43.98
FRIDJ42024
MN Pollution Control Agency
520.00
FRIDJ42024
AMZN MKTP US*R63JN1KM1
65.16
FRIDJ42024
AMAZON RET* 111-332804-supplies
43.92
FRIDJ42024
WWW.APWA.NET-Posters
27.00
FRIDJ42024
PSN*MINNESOTA RWA MN -Refund
-125.00
FRIDJ42024
LEAGUE OF MN CITIES -Workshop
20.00
FRIDJ42024
AMZN MKTP US*RN7U33R81-supplies
61.61
FRIDJ42024
MN Pollution Control Agency
11.18
GEBAM42024
MENARDS BLAINE MN -Floral Park Sign
34.59
HANSJ42024
FMCSA D&A CLEARINGHOUSE -DOT Querie
25.00
HANSJ42024
AMZN MKTP US*RH9Y131M1-Standup Desk-
529.97
HANSJ42024
LEAGUE OF MN CITIES-LMC Conference
520.00
HANSJ42024
SP SCHWAAB INC-Notary Stamp -SD
41.40
HANSJ42024
LEAGUE OF MN CITIES-LMC Conference
490.00
HANSJ42024
LEAGUE OF MN CITIES-LMC Conference
425.00
HANSJ42024
BEST WESTERN ST CLOUD-MCFOA Confers
647.43
HANSJ42024
DAVANNIS 410 ARDEN HILLS-Worksession
116.00
JOHNM42024
SAMSCLUB 96309-Egg Hunt
-15.82
JOHNM42024
AMZN MKTP US*R64SZ4W00-Egg Hunt
91.15
JOHNM42024
FUN EXPRESS -Egg Hunt
305.64
JOHNM42024
CANVA* 104115-49786749-Subscription
74.95
JOHNM42024
TARGET 00006197-Egg Hunt
103.39
JOHNM42024
SAMS CLUB#6309-Egg Hunt
203.41
JOHNM42024
CANVA* i04115-49786749-Subscription
74.95
JOHNM42024
PARTY CITY 1148-Egg Hunt
12.50
JOHNM42024
TARGET 00006197-Egg Hunt
38.00
JOHNM42024
TARGET 00006197-Egg Hunt
45.35
JOHNM42024
SAMSCLUB 46309-Egg Hunt
-59.10
JOHNM42024
TARGET 00006197-Egg Hunt
-45.35
JOHNM42024
SAMS CLUB #6309-Egg Hunt
126.72
MIKAT42024
HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS -folding lights
48.75
MIKAT42024
MENARDS 3385-Miss Supplies
144.95
MIKAT42024
MENARDS BLAINE MN -Supplies
48.56
MIKAT42024
FLEET FARM 3100-Mist Supplies
101.24
MIKAT42024
APPLFCOM/BILL
0.99
PERRD42024
WILLSCOT MOBILE MINI -Hazelnut WH
496.10
SWEAD42024
WWW.APWA.NET
150.00
SWEAD42024
WPY*AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS-Conferer
620.99
SWEAD42024
GRAND VIEW LODGE -Conference
326.42
SWEAD42024
GRAND VIEW LODGE -Conference
326.42
SWEAD42024
WPY*AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS-Confercr
620.99
SWEAD42024
BOARD OF AELSLAGID-License Renewal
122.50
Total for this ACH
Check for Vendor ACHOO1 :
8,387.11
ACH ACH002
AFLAC
04/30/2024
324016
Insurance Premiums -March 2024
45.52
669187
Insurance Premiums -April 2024
45.52
Total for this ACH Check for Vendor ACH002:
91.04
ACH ACH005
MINNESOTA REVENUE- SALES & USE
04/30/2024
41624
March Sales/Use Tax
83.33
41624
March Sales/Use Tax
-0.33
AP Checks by Date - Detail by Check Date (5/8/2024 3:03 PM)
Page 6
Check No
Vendor No
Vendor Name
Check Date
Check Amount
Invoice No
Description
Reference
Total for this ACH Check for Vendor ACH005:
83.00
ACH
ACH006
MINNESOTA DEPT OF LABOR-BLDG
P 04/30/2024
40824
Ql Building Surcharge
-70.37
40824
Ql Building Surcharge
1,759.16
Total for this ACH Check for Vendor ACH006:
1,688.79
ACH
ACH007
QUADIENT FINANCE USA INC 04/30/2024
6418.0324
Postage 4/16/2024
999.71
Total for this ACH Check for Vendor ACH007:
999.71
Total for 4/30/2024:
11,249.65
ACH
0192
GRAINGER INC
05/03/2024
9085634708
Supplies
18.29
9088638953
LED Bulb
528.40
Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 0192:
546.69
ACH
0319
CITY OF ROSEVILLE
05/03/2024
0242052
Q12024 Water Purchase
265,640.84
Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 0319:
265,640.84
ACH
0761
ELECTRIC PUMP INC
05/03/2024
0078017-1N
Or niSite Part
144.87
Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 0761:
144.87
ACH
5180
THE TESSMAN COMPANY LLC 05/03/2024
S3922874N
Grass Seeds
435.00
Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 5180:
435.00
ACH
5587
CES IMAGING INC
05/03/2024
INVI61887
Supplies
10.95
INV 161887
April Rental
60.00
Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 5587: 70.95
ACH
6060
BATTERIES PLUS 05/03/2024
P71683408
Batteries Return
-223.30
P71683408
Batteries
126.75
P71770982
Batteries
228.15
Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 6060:
131.60
ACH
8032
PACE ANALYTICAL FIELD SVCINC 05/03/2024
12241396
April Drinking Water Survey
1,210.25
Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 8032:
1,210.25
ACH
8870
CHET'S SHOES INC 05/03/2024
RNV50144
Boots -MA
200.00
Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 8870:
200.00
ACH
ALPI
ALLEGRA PRINT & IMAGING INC 05/03/2024
AP Checks by Date - Detail by Check Date (5/8/2024 3:03 PM) Page 7
Check No
Vendor No
Vendor Name
Check Date
Check Amount
Invoice No
Description
Reference
171778
April Newsletter Postage
-27.77
171778
April Newsletter
2,792.96
Total for this
ACH Check for Vendor ALPI:
2,765.19
ACH
FPTC
FLEXIBLE PIPE TOOLS AND EQUIPME 05/03/2024
29911
Aries #85324 Repair
1,739.65
Total for this
ACH Check for Vendor FPTC:
1,739.65
52594
0146
BRYAN ROCK PRODUCTS INC
05/03/2024
63359
Purchase 4/15/24
1,040.06
Total for Check Number 52594:
1,040.06
52595
10483
CENTRAL PENSION FUND
05/03/2024
401333.0424
Apprenticeship -April
384.00
Total for Check Number 52595:
384.00
52596
CPF1
CENTRAL PENSION FUND SOURCE
05/03/2024
184503.0424
April Pension
3,072.00
Total for Check Number 52596:
3,072.00
52597
10203
CERES ENVIRONMENTAL INC
05/03/2024
34000081
Mulch
1,787.50
34000082
Mulch
1,787.50
Total for Check Number 52597:
3,575.00
52598
0849
FRA-DOR INC
05/03/2024
2404006
Disposal Fee
250.00
Total for Check Number 52598:
250.00
52599
0176
FRATTALLONES HARDWARE INC
05/03/2024
C63039/Z
Supplies
32.78
D90870/A
Supplies
24.99
Total for Check Number 52599:
57.77
52600
0447
I.U.O.E LOCAL 49 BENEFIT FUND-INSI
05/03/2024
BP3.0624
June Insurance
11,800.00
N134.0624
June Insurance
1,682.00
Total for Check Number 52600:
13,482.00
52601
10330
KLEIN UNDERGROUND LLC
05/03/2024
57690
Watermain Repair-1134 Hunters Ct
6,047.00
57691
Watermain Repair-3499 Lexington
4,349.50
Total for Check Number 52601:
10,396.50
52602
10362
MARCO TECHNOLOGIES LLC
05/03/2024
INV I2423191
Service 4/25-5/24
13.62
INV I2423191
Service 4/25-5/24
77.18
Total for Check Number 52602: 90.80
52603 10486 MINNESOTA METRO NORTH TOURISTV 05/03/2024
041524 SpringHitl Suites March 2024 Lodging Tax 7,347.17
042924 Quality Inn March 2024 Lodging Tax 1,558.80
AP Checks by Date - Detail by Check Date (5/8/2024 3:03 PM) Page 8
Check No
Vendor No
Vendor Name
Check Date
Check Amount
Invoice No
Description
Reference
Total for Check Number 52603:
8,905.97
52604
0811
RAMSEY COUNTY
05/03/2024
FLEET-000893
Brine Purchase Jan -Mar
366.83
FLEET-000899
Fuel Purchase -March
3,558.42
PRK-002341
Soil Water Inspections Q1 2024
887.47
PRMG-005402
PW Rental Space -May
5,843.55
PRMG-005402
PW Rental Space -May
2,921.77
PRMG-005402
PW Rental Space -May
1,298.57
PRMG-005402
PW Rental Space -May
2,921.77
Total for Check Number 52604:
17,798.38
52605
5576
SCHINDLER ELEVATOR CORP
05/03/2024
8106547917
Annual Elevator Inspection
1,354.44
Total for Check Number 52605:
1,354.44
52606
10369
SORENSEN CONSULTING
05/03/2024
AH:1:24
City Administrator Assessment
300.00
Total for Check Number 52606:
300.00
52607
10495
TENET
05/03/2024
788638
Silt Sock
84.00
Total for Check Number 52607:
84.00
52608
1081
UTILITY LOGIC
05/03/2024
14599
Battery Holder
18.60
Total for Check Number 52608:
18.60
Total for 5/3/2024: 333,694.56
Report Total (79 checks): 459,113.85
AP Checks by Date - Detail by Check Date (5/8/2024 3:03 PM) Page 9
CONSENT ITEM — 8B
,-ARZEN HILLS
MEMORANDUM
DATE: May 13, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
Dave Perrault, City Administrator
FROM: Matthew Johnson, Recreation Supervisor
SUBJECT: Accepting Donation from the Spring Lake Park Lions Club
Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source:
N/A $15,000.00 N/A
Council Should Consider
Motions to approve, table, or deny the following:
• Resolution 2024-027 Accepting a Donation from the Spring Lake Park Lions Club in the
amount of $15,000.00.
Back2round/Discussion
Since 1986, the SLP Lions Club has been one of Minnesota's Largest Charitable Gambling
Organizations, and they run a pull -tab booth in the City. The Spring Lake Park Lions Club has
donated $15,000.00 to the City of Arden Hills for Parks and Recreation. To comply with State
Statutes, the City needs to acknowledge the donation and issue receipt of the donation to the
Spring Lake Park Lions Club.
It should be noted that City staff will bring this item forward for discussion at a future City
Council worksession.
Budget Impact
N/A
Attachments
Attachment A: Resolution 2024-027
Attachment B: Form LG555
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-zS DIEN HILLS
CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO.2024-027
Attachment A
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATION
WHEREAS, Arden Hills ("City") is generally authorized to accept donations of real and
personal property pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 465.03 for the benefit of its citizens, and is
specifically authorized to accept gifts and bequests for the benefit of recreational services pursuant to
Minnesota Statutes Section 471.17; and
WHEREAS, the following entity has offered to contribute the cash amount set forth below to
the city:
Name of Donor
Spring Lake Park Lions Club
Amount
$15,000.00
WHEREAS, all such donations have been contributed to assist the City in the establishment
and operation of recreational facilities and programs either alone or in cooperation with others, as
allowed by law; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it is appropriate to accept the donations offered.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA, THAT:
1. The donation described above is accepted and shall be used to establish recreational
facilities either alone or in cooperation with others, as allowed by law.
2. The city clerk is hereby directed to issue receipts to each donor acknowledging the
City's receipt of the donor's donation.
3. The finance department is hereby authorized to complete any budget adjustments
necessary to reflect this donation and corresponding expenditures.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARDEN
HILLS THIS 13th DAY OF MAY, 2024.
David Grant, Mayor
ATTEST:
Julie Hanson, City Clerk
To view the final document, access adopted Resolutions via Arden Hi11s Puhlic Laserfiche Wehlink by visiting citygfardenhills. org and
clicking on Archived Documents under Helpful Links on our main wehpage.
MINNESOTA LAWFUL GAMBLING
Attachment B
02/16
LG555 Government Approval or Acknowledgment for Use of Gambling Funds
Keep this completed form attached to the LG100C in your organization's records. You do not need to submit this form to the
Gambling Control Board or the Department of Revenue.
ORGANIZATION AND EXPENDITURE INFORMATION (attach additional sheets if necessary)
Organization
License
Name: Spring Lake Park Lions Club
Number: 00584
Address: 8433 Center Drive
Spring Lake Park MN 55432
(City/State/Zip:
1. Amount of proposed lawful purpose expenditure: $
2. Check one expenditure category:
VA. Contribution to a unit of government —United States, state of Minnesota, or any of its subdivisions, agencies, or
instrumentalities.
❑ B. Wildlife management project or activity that benefits the public at large, with approval by the Minnesota
Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
❑ C. Grooming and maintaining snowmobile or all -terrain vehicle trails established under Minnesota Statutes,
Sections 84.83 and 84.927, including purchase or lease of equipment, with approval by the DNR. All trails must be
open to public use.
D. Supplies and materials for safety training and educational programs coordinated by the DNR, including the
Enforcement Division.
E. Citizen monitoring of surface water quality testing for public waters by individuals or nongovernmental
organizations, with Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) guidance on monitoring procedures, quality assurance
protocols, and data management, providing that data is submitted to the MPCA.
3. Describe the proposed expenditure, including vendors:
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• NO FINANCIAL OR OTHER BENEFIT: I affirm that the contribution or expenditure does not result in any monetary,
economic, financial, or material benefit to our organization, in compliance with Minn. Rule 7861.0320, subp. 17, para. C.
• FOR DNR-RELATED PROJECTS: I affirm that when lawful gambling funds are used for grooming and maintaining snowmobile
or ail -ter raln vehicle trailb or fur any wildlife management project for wnlcn reimbursement Is received from a unit of
government, the reimbursement funds must be deposited in our lawful gambling account and recorded on form LG100C.
• FOR SURFACE WATER QUALITY TESTING: I affirm that the MPCA has been consulted in developing the monitoring plan and
that the data collected will be submitted to the MPCA. Send form for signature to: Manager, Water Monitoring Section,
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, 520 Lafayette Road North, St. Paul, MN 55155. Website: www.pca.state.mn.us
Chief Executive Officer's Signature Date
Print Name Daytime Phone
GOVERNMENT APPROVAL/ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Contribution amount: $i's I o 6 D . Government use of contribution (check one):
QWildlife—DNR approves the wildlife management project or activity.
QTrails—DNR approves the grooming/maintaining of snowmobile and/or all -terrain vehicle trails.
Safety training—DNR approves the supplies/materials for DNR safety training and educational programs.
Water quality testing—MPCA approves the surface water quality testing project.
nDonation to other unit of government (city, county, state, federal, or any of their subdivisions) provided the funds will not
`— be used for a pension or retirement fund.
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Unit of Government: V
Phone:
Address: 4.
City/State/Zip:
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By signature below, the repr s tative of the unit of government acknowledges and approves the contribution amount for the use
as listed above.
Signature Date
Print Name Title
Questions? Contact the Minnesota Gambling Control Board at 651-539-1900, This form will be made available in alternative format (i.e. large print, braille) upon request.
The information requested on this form will become public information, when requested by the Board, and will be used to determine your compliance with Minnesota statutes
and rules governing lawful gambling activities.
Bench Handout
BENCH HANDOUT CONSENT ITEM — 8C
EN HILLS
MEMORANDUM
DATE: May 13, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Dave Perrault, City Administrator
SUBJECT: Authorization to Execute a Separation Agreement
Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source:
N/A N/A N/A
Council Should Consider
Motions to approve, table, or deny the following:
• Authorizing the Mayor and City Administrator to execute a separation agreement with the
Deputy Clerk per the City Attorney's recommendation.
Background
The City Attorney has drafted a separation agreement with the Deputy Clerk for consideration by
the City Council.
Budget Impact
N/A
Attachment
N/A
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PUBLIC HEARING —10A
,iI�EN HILLS
MEMORANDUM
DATE: May 13, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
David Perrault, City Administrator
FROM: David Swearingen, P.E. Public Works Director/City Engineer
SUBJECT: 2024 PMP Street & Utility Improvement Project— Special Assessment Hearing
for 1570 McClung Drive
Council Should Consider
Motions to approve, table, or deny the following:
• Hold a Special Assessment Hearing for 1570 McClung Drive related to the 2024 PMP
Street & Utility Improvement Project for public comment.
Background/Discussion
On February 12, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution 2024-008 Approving the Plans and
Specifications and Ordering the Advertisement for Bids for the 2024 PMP Street & Utility
Improvement Project. Bids were solicited and opened on March 6, 2024.
A portion of the costs for the 2024 PMP Street & Utility Improvement Project are proposed to be
assessed against the benefitting properties according to the City's Assessment Policy. In order to
assess these costs, the City must follow the process outlined in State Statute 429. On March 11, 2024,
after the bids were opened, the City Council adopted Resolution 2024-012 Declaring Costs to be
Assessed and the Assessment Hearing was held on April 8, 2024
The Assessment Roll related to Resolution 2024-012 was then amended to remove the property at
1570 McClung Drive. City staff was notified of an error with the property owner information from
the Ramsey County recorder's office. Per advice from the City Attorney, the assessment process must
be redone for the actual property owner. On April 8, 2024 City Council adopted Resolution 2024-023
Declaring Costs to be Assessed and Ordering the Preparation of the Proposed Assessments and
Calling for a Public Hearing on the Proposed Assessments for the 2024 PMP Street & Utility
Improvement Project related to 1570 McClung Dr. A public hearing prior to adopting the assessments
is a requirement of State Statute 429.
Page 1 of 3
The project is proposed to be assessed consistent with the City's Assessment Policy and past practices,
which states that 50% of the costs for roadway improvements will be assessed in residential areas,
with the remaining portion financed by City funds. Financing for the project is consistent with City
policy and past practice and is summarized below. The current assessment policy states that the
typical overhead rate for a public improvement project is 37% of the construction costs. Staff believes
this percentage is higher than necessary and recommends that approximately 27% of the construction
costs be used as overhead when calculating the assessment rates. Staff has made this recommendation
on the past PMPs since 2021 and was applied to the 2024 PMP assessments on April 8, 2024. The
breakdown of the overhead costs can be found below.
Also, the Council must establish the interest rate at tonight's Council Meeting. Many cities set their
interest rate for assessments at two (2) percentage points over the bond interest rate. The City's
assessment policy states that the interest rate used for the assessment shall be designated at the prime
rate plus two (2) percentage points. For the past four PMPs, the assessment interest rates were set at
two (2) percentage points over the assumed bond interest rates which were based on current market
conditions at the time, the City's AAA bond rating, plus 15 basis points.
2022 PMP - Snelling Ave N.: 5.5%
2022 PMP - Arden Oaks: 5.5%
2021 PMP: 3.15%
2018 PMP: 5%
Our current assumed bond interest rate is 2.75% and the prime rate is 8.50%. Staff would recommend
following the City's assessment policy and setting the assessment rate at 4.75%, which is also the rate
that was set at the April 8, 2024 assessment hearing for the 2024 PMP.
The total project costs were analyzed for the assessable cost. The calculation of the amount to be
assessed as approved by Council Resolution 2024-023 is shown below. The assessments related to
the project are calculated in accordance with the City's Assessment policy, is half of the street project
cost for residential properties and dependent on the type of pavement rehabilitation. The assessment
roll is shown in Attachment A.
Mill & Overlay Areas
Total Mill & Overlay Street Project Costs = $396,612
50% Estimated Street Project Costs = $198,306
Residential Equivalent Units (REUs) = 69
Estimated Assessment Rate ($396,612 divided by 69 REUs) = $2,874
As provided for in State Statute, no appeal may be taken as to the amount of any assessment adopted
unless a written objection signed by the affected property owner is filed with the City at or prior to
the assessment hearing. After the adoption of the assessment roll, property owners who have
submitted an objection in writing have 30 days to serve notice of an appeal to the City, and within 10
days after serving notice to file with the District Court.
Recommendation
The Council should hold the Assessment Hearing first. After the Assessment Hearing is closed and
as part of New Business, Council should consider adopting Resolution 2024-025 Adopting the
Assessment Roll for the 2024 PMP Street & Utility Improvement Project with any changes they deem
appropriate.
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If questions or concerns are received at the assessment hearing that require further investigation, staff
recommends that Council amend the proposed assessment roll to remove the property or properties,
then approve the Resolution as amended. This will allow staff time to research questions and
objections raised at the hearing before bringing discussion back at a later Council meeting.
Attachments
Attachment A: Assessment Roll — 1570 McClung Dr.
Attachment B: PowerPoint Presentation
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Attachment A
AS -BID ASSESSMENT ROLL - 1570 MCCLUNG DRIVE
2024 PUP STREET 6 UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS
CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: May 13, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
David Perrault, City Administrator
FROM: David Swearingen, P.E. Public Works Director / City Engineer
SUBJECT: 2024 PMP Street & Utility Improvement Project — Adopt Assessment Roll for
1570 McClung Drive
Council Should Consider
Motions to approve, table, or deny the following:
• Approving Resolution 2024-025 Adopting Assessment Roll for the 2024 PMP Street
& Utility Improvement Project related to 1570 McClung Drive
Background/Discussion
On February 12, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution 2024-008 Approving the Plans and
Specifications and Ordering the Advertisement for Bids for the 2024 PMP Street & Utility
Improvement Project. Bids were solicited and opened on March 6, 2024.
A portion of the costs for the 2024 PMP Street & Utility Improvement Project are proposed to be
assessed against the benefitting properties according to the City's Assessment Policy. In order to
assess these costs, the City must follow the process outlined in State Statute 429. On March 11,
2024, after the bids were opened, the City Council adopted Resolution 2024-012 Declaring Costs
to be Assessed and the Assessment Hearing was held on April 8, 2024
The Assessment Roll related to Resolution 2024-012 was then amended to remove the property at
1570 McClung Drive. City staff was notified of an error with the property owner information from
the Ramsey County recorder's office. Per advice from the City Attorney, the assessment process
must be redone for the actual property owner. On April 8, 2024 City Council adopted Resolution
2024-023 Declaring Costs to be Assessed and Ordering the Preparation of the Proposed
Assessments and Calling for a Public Hearing on the Proposed Assessments for the 2024 PMP
Street & Utility Improvement Project related to 1570 McClung Dr. A public hearing prior to
adopting the assessments is a requirement of State Statute 429.
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The project is proposed to be assessed consistent with the City's Assessment Policy and past
practices, which states that 50% of the costs for roadway improvements will be assessed in
residential areas, with the remaining portion financed by City funds. Financing for the project is
consistent with City policy and past practice and is summarized below. The current assessment
policy states that the typical overhead rate for a public improvement project is 37% of the
construction costs. Staff believes this percentage is higher than necessary and recommends that
approximately 27% of the construction costs be used as overhead when calculating the assessment
rates. Staff has made this recommendation on the past PMPs since 2021 and was applied to the
2024 PMP assessments on April 8, 2024. The breakdown of the overhead costs can be found
below.
Also, the Council must establish the interest rate at tonight's Council Meeting. Many cities set
their interest rate for assessments at two (2) percentage points over the bond interest rate. The
City's assessment policy states that the interest rate used for the assessment shall be designated at
the prime rate plus two (2) percentage points. For the past four PMPs, the assessment interest rates
were set at two (2) percentage points over the assumed bond interest rates which were based on
current market conditions at the time, the City's AAA bond rating, plus 15 basis points.
2022 PMP - Snelling Ave N.: 5.5%
2022 PMP - Arden Oaks: 5.5%
2021 PMP: 3.15%
2018 PMP: 5%
Our current assumed bond interest rate is 2.75% and the prime rate is 8.50%. Staff would
recommend following the City's assessment policy and setting the assessment rate at 4.75%, which
is also the rate that was set at the April 8, 2024 assessment hearing for the 2024 PMP.
The total project costs were analyzed for the assessable cost. The calculation of the amount to be
assessed as approved by Council Resolution 2024-023 is shown below. The assessments related
to the project are calculated in accordance with the City's Assessment policy, is half of the street
project cost for residential properties and dependent on the type of pavement rehabilitation. The
assessment roll is shown in Attachment A.
Mill & Overlay Areas
Total Mill & Overlay Street Project Costs = $396,612
50% Estimated Street Project Costs = $198,306
Residential Equivalent Units (REUs) = 69
Estimated Assessment Rate ($396,612 divided by 69 REUs) = $2,874
Recommendation
Council should consider adopting Resolution 2024-025 Adopting the Assessment Roll for the 2024
PMP Street & Utility Improvement Project as it relates to 1570 McClung Drive with any changes
they deem appropriate.
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If questions or concerns are received at the assessment hearing that require further investigation,
staff recommends that Council amend the proposed assessment roll to remove the property or
properties, then approve the Resolution as amended. This will allow staff time to research
questions and objections raised at the hearing before bringing discussion back at a later Council
meeting.
Attachments
Attachment A: Assessment Roll — 1570 McClung Dr.
Attachment B: Resolution 2024-025
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Attachment A
AS -BID ASSESSMENT ROLL - 1570 MCCLUNG DRIVE
2024 PIMP STREET 6 UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS
CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA
BMI PROJECT NO. DT1.130168
APRIL, 2D24
Pa -1 # Single -Family Proposed Total
on Map Parcel ID SU Address Owner N-1 Owner N-2 Owner Address City/State/Zip Code REU Assess-1
TOTAL ASSESSMENT
um
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fiIZEN�HILLS
CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO.2024-025
Attachment B
RESOLUTION ADOPTING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL
FOR THE 2024 PMP STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
WHEREAS, pursuant to proper notice duly given as required by law, the City Council has met
and heard and passed upon all objections to the 2024 PMP Street Improvement Project, the
improvement of:
• Keithson Drive from County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 96 West to 800 feet south of CSAH 96
West;
• Royal Hills Drive from Snelling Avenue North to Arden View Drive;
• Colleen Avenue from McClung Drive to Hamline Avenue North;
• Norma Avenue from Dawn Circle to Briarknoll Drive;
• Norma Avenue from Briarknoll Drive to Colleen Avenue;
• James Avenue from Indian Oaks Trail to Colleen Avenue;
• Briarknoll Circle;
• Briarknoll Drive from Snelling Avenue North to Norma Avenue;
• Royal Lane from Norma Avenue to Floral Drive West;
• McClung Drive from Snelling Avenue North to Colleen Avenue;
• Colleen Circle;
• Arden Vista Court;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF ARDEN
HILLS, MINNESOTA:
1. Such proposed assessment, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, is
hereby accepted and shall constitute the special assessment against the lands named therein,
and each tract of land therein included is hereby found to be benefited by the proposed
improvement in the amount of the assessment levied against it.
2. Such assessment is proposed to be payable in equal annual installments extending over a
period of 10 years, the first of the installments to be payable on or before the first Monday
in January 2025 and will bear interest at the rate of 4.75% percent per annum from the date
of the adoption of the assessment resolution. To the first installment shall be added interest
on the entire assessment from the date of the assessment resolution until December 31,
2024. To each subsequent installment when due shall be added interest for one year on all
unpaid installments.
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3. The owner of any property so assessed may, at any time prior to certification of the
assessment to the County Auditor, pay the whole of the assessment on such property, with
interest accrued to the date of payment, to the City, except that no interest shall be charged
if the entire assessment is paid within 30 days from the adoption of the assessment. The
owner may at any time thereafter, pay to the City the entire amount of the assessment
remaining unpaid, with interest accrued to December 31 of the year in which such payment
is made. Such payment must be made before November 15 or interest will be charged
through December 31 of the succeeding year.
4. The clerk shall forthwith transmit a certified duplicate of this assessment to the county auditor
to be extended on the property tax lists of the county. Such assessments shall be collected and
paid over in the same manner as other municipal taxes.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS THIS 13TH
DAY OF MAY, 2024.
ATTEST:
Julie Hanson, City Clerk
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David Grant, Mayor
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NEW BUSINESS —1III
,-AI�EN HILLS
MEMORANDUM
DATE: May 13, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
David Perrault, City Administrator
FROM: David Swearingen, P.E. Public Works Director / City Engineer
SUBJECT: 2024 PMP Street & Utility Improvement Project —
Declaring Costs to be Assessed and Order Assessment Hearing for 1370 Colleen
Avenue
Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source:
$3,001,100 $2,842,791.05 PIR, Special Assessments,
Utility Funds
Council Should Consider
Motion to approve, table, or deny the following:
• Resolution 2024-026 Declaring Costs to be Assessed and Ordering the Preparation of the
Proposed Assessments and Calling for a Public Hearing on the Proposed Assessments for
1370 Colleen Avenue related to the 2024 PMP Street & Utility Improvement Project.
Background
On February 12, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution 2024-008 Approving the Plans and
Specifications and Ordering the Advertisement for Bids for the 2024 PMP Street & Utility
Improvement Project. Bids were solicited and opened on March 6, 2024.
A portion of the costs for the 2024 PMP Street & Utility Improvement Project are proposed to be
assessed against the benefitting properties according to the City's Assessment Policy. In order to
assess these costs, the City must follow the process outlined in State Statute 429. On March 11,
2024, after the bids were opened, the City Council adopted Resolution 2024-012 Declaring Costs
to be Assessed and the Assessment Hearing was held on April 8, 2024.
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The Assessment Roll related to Resolution 2024-012 was then amended to remove the property
at 1370 Colleen Avenue. City staff and Council received an objection of the proposed
assessment amount from the property owner and Council gave direction to review the objection
at a later meeting, which is the intention of this public hearing on May 13, 2024.
The project is proposed to be assessed consistent with the City's Assessment Policy, which states
that 50% of the costs for roadway improvements will be assessed in residential areas, with the
remaining portion financed by City funds. The assessment rate shall be computed on a per -lot
unit basis, with a lot being defined as a platted single-family residential lot or equivalent, which,
according to the current Arden Hills Municipal Code cannot be further subdivided for R-1 and
R-2 residential use.
The 1370 Colleen Avenue property consists of 2 lots as platted (Briarknoll plat as Attachment
A, Block 6 Lots 2 & 3), per the assessment policy, this property is proposed to receive 2
assessment units.
Ultimately, the residential equivalent assessment rate shall be determined by the City Council.
The 1370 Colleen Avenue property assessment relates to the Full -Depth Reclamation (FDR)
rate. FDR consists of grinding the existing pavement, shaping the generated aggregate material
to raise the center crown to improve pavement drainage and repaving the roadway with 4-inches
of bituminous pavement.
The as -bid total project costs are used to calculate the assessable cost which, as described in the
City's Assessment Policy, is half of the street project cost for residential properties with the
addition of overhead. The results of this analysis are as follows:
Reclamation Areas:
50% Estimated Street Project Costs = $519,870
Residential Equivalent Units = 86
Assessment Rate per Unit = $6,045
Proposed assessment for 1370 Colleen Avenue = $6,045 x 2 REUs = $12,090
Discussion
Council should discuss the assessment objection from the 1370 Colleen Avenue property owner
and choose to approve the assessment amount as it is proposed, or the City Council may choose
to approve a different assessment amount.
Attachment C, Resolution 2024-02 declares the costs to be assessed and orders the Assessment
Hearing which would be held on May 28, 2024 at the Regular City Council meeting. Following
any Council revisions to the proposed assessment amount and formal approval of Resolution
2024-026, a notice will be sent to 1370 Colleen Avenue and published accordingly.
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Budget Impact
The estimated total project cost and funding sources based on the final plans and specifications
are summarized below.
Total As -Bid EXDenses
Construction:
$ 2,238,418.15
Engineering Feasibility & Design: $
213,457.00
Construction Mgmt:
$
128.299.00
Gen Admin & Legal:
$
8,775.08
Material Testing:
$
30,000.00
Const. Contingency:
$
223,841.82
Total Project Cost:
$ 2,842,791.05
Proposed project funding sources are a combination of the City's Permanent Improvement
Revolving (PIR) fund, utility funds, special assessments, the Rice Creek Watershed District
Stormwater Grant and Ramsey County for street and utility improvements summarized in the
following table:
Total Estimated Fundin
PIR Fund:
$ 1,010,113
Special Assessments:
$
718,176
Water Utility:
$
260,304
Sanitary Sewer Utility:
$
177,548
Surface Water Utility:
$
581,233
RCWD Stormwater Grant:
$
70,000
Ramsev Countv (Surface Water):
$
25,417
TOTAL FUNDING: $ 2,842,791
Attachments
Attachment A: Plat - Briarknoll
Attachment B: Proposed Assessment Roll — 1370 Colleen Ave
Attachment C: Resolution 2024-026
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Attachment B
AS -BID ASSESSMENT ROLL - 1370 Colleen Avenue
2024 PMP STREET & UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS
CITY OF ARDEN HILLS. MINNESOTA
BMI PROJECT NO. OT1. 130168
May 13, 2D24
664
1 2-3 110 1
-1. Colleen Ave
I——AR INSON
RETYA R-NSON 1—Colleen Ave
ARDEN HILLS MN 55112- 11 2 $
12,090.00
TOTAL ASSESSMENT $
12,U90.00
HM
Attachment C
CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO.2024-026
RESOLUTION DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED AND
ORDERING PREPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS AND
CALLING FOR HEARING ON THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS
WHEREAS, the construction bids have been received for the proposed 2024 PMP Street
and Utility Improvements Project, the improvement of:
• Keithson Drive from County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 96 West to 800 feet south of CSAH
96 West;
• Royal Hills Drive from Snelling Avenue North to Arden View Drive;
• Colleen Avenue from McClung Drive to Hamline Avenue North;
• Norma Avenue from Dawn Circle to Briarknoll Drive;
• Norma Avenue from Briarknoll Drive to Colleen Avenue;
• James Avenue from Indian Oaks Trail to Colleen Avenue;
• Briarknoll Circle;
• Briarknoll Drive from Snelling Avenue North to Norma Avenue;
• Royal Lane from Norma Avenue to Floral Drive West;
• McClung Drive from Snelling Avenue North to Colleen Avenue;
• Colleen Circle;
• Arden Vista Court;
and the contract bid price for such improvement is $2,238,418.15, and the expenses incurred or to
be incurred in the making of such improvement amount to $604,372.90 so that the total cost of the
improvement will be $2,842,791.05; and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk has prepared a proposed assessment of the cost of the
improvement; and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk has notified the City Council that such proposed assessment
has been completed and filed at City Hall for public inspection.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ARDEN HILLS:
1. The portion of the cost of such improvement to be paid by the City is hereby declared to
be $2,124,615.05 The portion of the cost to be assessed against benefited property owners
is declared to be $718,176.
2. Assessments shall be payable in equal annual installments extending over a period of 10
years, the first of the installments to be payable with property taxes for the year 2024, and
shall bear an interest rate to be determine from date of the adoption of the assessment
resolution.
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3. The City Clerk, with the assistance of the City Engineer shall forthwith calculate the proper
amount to be specially assessed for such improvement against every assessable lot, piece
or parcel of land within the district affected, without regard to cash valuation, as provided
by law, and shall file a copy of such proposed assessment in her office for public inspection;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF ARDEN HILLS,
MINNESOTA:
1. A hearing shall be held on May 28, 2024, in the Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m. or as soon
thereafter as possible, to pass upon such proposed assessment and at such time and place
all persons owning property affected by such improvement will be given an opportunity to
be heard with reference to such assessment.
2. Publication by the City Clerk is hereby directed to cause notice of the hearing on the
proposed assessment once in the official newspaper at least two weeks prior to the hearing,
stating in the notice the total cost of the improvement is hereby approved. Notice shall be
mailed to the owner of each parcel described in the assessment roll not less than two weeks
prior to the hearings is also approved.
3. The owner of any property so assessed may, at any time prior to certification of the
assessment to the County Auditor, pay the whole of the assessment on such property, with
interest accrued to the date of payment, to the City, except that no interest shall be charged
if the entire assessment is paid within 30 days from the adoption of the assessment. The
owner may at any time thereafter, pay to the City the entire amount of the assessment
remaining unpaid, with interest accrued to December 31 of the year in which such payment
is made. Such payment must be made before November 15 or interest will be charged
through December 31 of the succeeding year.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
THIS 131' DAY OF MAY 2024.
Attest:
Julie Hanson, City Clerk
David Grant, Mayor
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