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. AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NEW BRIGHTON COUNCn. CHAMBERS
MONDAY, JUNE 13,1994, 7:30 PM.
7:30 PM 1. Call to order/roD call
7;30 PM 2, Agenda adoption
7:35 PM 3, Approval of minutes
a. May 19, 1994 Worksession Meeting
b. May 23, 1994 Regular Council Meeting
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a, Approve HUD Grant/County Community Development Block: Grant
b, Approve payment of claims and payroll
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7:45 PM 5, Public comments
7:50 PM 6, Unfinished and New BllsUms.
. a. Planning items:
1. George WlIliecki, 4471 Old Highway 10 - Request to use temporary
housiDg (travel trailer) on his property during remodeliDg.
2. Planning Commission recomendations
a. McClung 4th Addition - PrP.liminllry Plat
b. Amoco Certicare - SUP
Amoco Convemence Store Amended - SUP
c. Cellular One - SUP
3, Planning Commission vacancies.
b. Dicussion of Human Rights Commission status
8:45 PM 7, Administrator COllll'l1eDtS
8:50PM 8. Council comments
9:00 PM 9, Adjourn
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The above times may vary depending upon length ofissue discussion,
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. MINUTES
CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
June 13, 1994
7:30 P.M. - City Hall
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Mayor Sather called to order the regular City
Council meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Present: Mayor Thomas Sather; Councilmembers Dale Hicks, Paul Malone, Dennis
Probst.
Councilmember Beverly Aplikowski was absent.
Also present were: Brian Fritsinger, Community Planning Coordinator; Dan Winkel,
Public Works Superintendent; Dorothy Person, City Administrator; Terry Post, City
Accountant; Cindy Severtson, Park and Rec Director; and Recording Secretary,
Deanne Gueblaoui.
. ADOPr AGENDA
Under New Business, No. 6C was added: Discussion of Traffic Sign Policy.
MOTION: Malone moved, seconded by Probst, to adopt the June 13, 1994 agenda as
revised. Motion carried unanimously (4-0).
APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES
MOTION: Malone moved, seconded by Probst that approval of the minutes of the May
19, 1994 Council work session, and the regular Council meeting of May 23,
1994, be postponed to the next regular Council meeting of June 27, 1994, for
further review and correction. Motion carried unanimously (4-0).
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION: Hicks moved, seconded by Malone to approve the Consent Calendar and
authorize execution of all necessary documents contained therein. Motion
carried unanimously (4-0).
. a. Approve HUD Grant/County Community Development Block Grant
b. Approve payment of claims and payroll
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Sather opened the meeting to public comment on items not on the agenda for the
meeting. There were no public comments,
UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS
1. PLANNING ITEMS
REOUEST TO USE TEMPORARY HOUSING CTRA VEL TRAILER) ON HIS
PROPERTY DURING REMODELING/GEORGE WINIECKI. 4471 OLD
HIGHWAY 10
Fritsinger stated that Mr. George Winiecki has requested to use his travel trailer as a
temporary residence on his property during extensive exterior remodeling construction
to his home. After discussing the request with a Code official, it is his opinion that
under the zoning ordinance the request could be allowed with a temporary use permit
approved by the Council. Staff is recommending Council approval of the temporary
permit.
. Probst expressed concern for setting a precedent of allowing trailer use under
remodeling circumstances. If this application is approved, he would request that it be
with the clear understanding that there are special circumstances in terms of lot size
and the location of the trailer which allow for a temporary use permit. Probst stated
that he would not want such requests to become standard procedure for remodeling or
for residents to expect to set up trailer homes in front yards for accommodation
during renovation.
MOTION: Hicks moved, seconded by Malone to approve a 90-day temporary permit to
allow Mr. George Winiecki the use of his trailer for housing on the basis that
the uniqueness, size and location of his lot is such that the location of the
trailer will not be close to other residences. Motion carried unanimously (4-
0).
2. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
MCCLUNG 4TH ADDmON - PRELIMINARY PLAT
Fritsinger distributed a set of plans to Councilmembers for the McClung 4th Addition
preliminary plat, including a wetland delineation as required by the Planning
. Commission.
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Fritsinger stated that the applicant is requesting approval of the preliminary plat for a
9-10t residential subdivision known as McClung 4th Addition. The applicant has had
three previous subdivisions in this area approved by the City Council. This is the
remainder of the land to be developed in the area. The area in question is zoned R-l,
single family homes and consists of approximately 4.5 acres. The lots do meet the
minimum l4,000-square-foot lot requirement of the R-l zoning district. The
applicant is anticipating lot prices to be in the $70,000 range. Subsequently, the
homes that will be built will be in the price range of $200,000 to $250,000.
Fritsinger stated that the Planning Commission reviewed the proposed plan at its
March meeting, and a number of issues were raised. The applicant was requested to
have the plan approved by the Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) before
presenting it to the City Council. The applicant has completed the wetland
delineation, and the watershed district has granted approval to the preliminary plat as
submitted. One of the key questions is the width of the 4Q-foot setback. All nine lots
conform with the 95-foot lot width. The plat identifies utility and drainage easements
on the front 10 feet of the lots, and on Lot Nos. 1-6, where additional drainage
easements are located in the back of the lots. The applicant has provided a drainage
plan. The Assistant Engineer anticipates that with the street improvement and
addition of homes, runoff should be reduced in the area. Substantial cutting and fill
. will be required to make the area developable. Fritsinger stated that the street width
and radiuses do meet all requirements. The park dedication will provide a connection
between two existing trails. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the
plat, subject to the review of the drainage and RCWD approval.
Malone noted that in looking at the plans for the street, the City did upgrade
standards with the construction of Woodbury and Keithson. He asked if utilities will
be under the streets.
Fritsinger answered, yes.
Malone recommended that the utility ditch be fllled with new material as a long term
investment. He also recommended that steps be taken to build a quality road that will
last as long as possible. He urged staff to particularly pay attention to the quality of
street construction.
Hicks asked about the drainage easement identification on Lot Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4.
He asked if the drainage flows from the lots to the low areas.
Fritsinger responded that Lot Nos. 1-4 and part of Lot 5 drain from the low area to
Colleen Avenue and McClung Drive.
. Hicks asked if there is a drainage easement on Lot Nos. 1 and 2 of the 2nd Addition.
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Winkel answered that the drainage easement is in the back of those lots. The
drainage flows north and west to Snelling Avenue.
Hicks asked who is responsible and what is required for maintenance of the drainage
ditch. He expressed concern about taking on additional responsibility for drainage
maintenance when it is not known what development will occur on the other lots. He
asked if the drainage will be open water or a sodded swale.
Winkel stated that it is the City's responsibility and noted that the ditch needs to be
cleaned, which will be done. The ditch is 8 to 10 feet deep in places. It is not full of
water, but the ditch is deep.
MOTION: Hicks moved and Malone seconded approval of the McClung 4th Addition,
Case No. 94-04, preliminary plat as presented. Motion carried unanimously
(4-0).
AMOCO CERnCARE - SUP/AMOCO CONVENIENCE STORE AMENDED
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Fritsinger stated that two applications for development have been received from
. AMOCO. The first is in regard to the relationship to the conversion of the existing
Great Lakes Restaurant into an 8-bay AMOCO Certicare service center. At the
present time, the service station has two bays within it and a small area for a
convenience store.
The applicant is proposing to convert two bays within the existing service station into
a convenience store and convert the restaurant into an 8-bay AMOCO Certicare.
Under the zoning ordinance, the service station requires a special use permit (SUP),
and an amended SUP must be approved for the proposed conversion. The existing
service station is owned by American Oil Company and leased to the applicant. Mr.
Brausen will own the new station, not AMOCO. The building is a non-confonning
building due to a variance granted a number of years ago. The proposal does not
change the foot print of the lot, as the same building will be used. All Code
requirements for parking are met. Refuse will be located to the east of the proposed
station with new enclosures for all trash and tires. The existing curb line, which will
be straightened, follows shrubs along the south property line. A new landscaped
island is proposed. The island will provide screening from the adjacent clinic with 6-
foot spruce trees and a berm area to reduce visibility of the station. The benn would
partially be on the neighboring clinic property. The Clinic has indicated that this
proposal will be agreeable and with their neighboring green space, the plan confonns
to the 25 percent requirement for landscaping.
. Fritsinger stated that there are two different ways to access the site. One is off
County Road E on the west side of the site and off of County Road E on the clinic
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property. There is an existing easement with the property owner of the clinic which
will continue. If that access easement would ever be withdrawn, staff recommends
that the SUP be reviewed by the City.
Fritsinger stated that there are no changes to the parking lot or drainage. The existing
drainage would flow from the southwest corner into the ditch along the highway. The
design of the building does meet Code requirements, and the colors will be the
existing AMOCO colors. The Planning Commission did request the applicant to add
smaller shrubs along the freeway on the west side of the property to prnvide
additional screening from the freeway. The Planning Commission did not review the
signage plan and has requested that once completed, the Commission have the
opportunity to review and approve it. The Planning Commission recommended
approval of the proposal, subject to the screening conditions.
Fritsinger stated that the applicant maintains all local, state and federal permits.
There will be no parking of damaged, inoperable or unlicensed vehicles outside of the
service bays. As detailed in the staff report, no exterior storage will be permitted.
Hicks asked what the existing setback conditions are that cause the building to be non-
conforming.
. Fritsinger stated that there is a City requirement that the parking lot abut the property
line and the building be set back 10 feet. In this instance, the building is on the
property line. When this building was approved there were some issues of frontage
and setback requirements. The Council at that time ultimately granted a variance to
allow the building to sit in its present location.
Hicks noted that the green space is the required 25 percent only with the portion of
berm on the adjacent property.
Mr. Ted Brausen stated that he would be willing to enlarge the berm three feet onto
the AMOCO property to meet the 25 percent landscape requirement and also maintain
the portion of berm on the adjacent property. That would increase the landscaping to
slightly greater than 25 percent.
Hicks noted that the Planning Commission minutes state conditions for the amended
special use permit contingent upon maintaining the existing parking agreement with
the former restaurant. He asked if Mr. Brausen will own both properties.
Mr. Brausen stated that he is in the process of negotiating to purchase the AMOCO
station. There is no problem with maintaining the parking easement with the
restaurant. It goes with the property and will need to be transferred.
. Hicks noted, as a point of information, the concern of the property owner to the east
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who has expressed concern about the lease arrangements not having been paid by the
owner of the old restaurant. He would not want that to jeopardize Mr. Brausen's
opportunity in successfully negotiating a lease arrangement. He asked if anything is
being done to get the previous owner to settle that debt.
Mr. Brausen stated that it is his understanding that the bank took over the property
and sold it to Mr. Dave Sturgard who has offered to settle the issue. However, the
offer was lower than what was expected. The property is now in foreclosure to clean
the title.
MOTION: Hicks moved, seconded by Malone to approve Case No. 94-05 for a SUP to
operate on the new AMOCO Certicare station site at the old Great Lakes
Restaurant site, and amend the Special Use Permit issued and amended in
connection with City Case Nos. 76-36, 83-20, 86-27 and 92-06 for a gas
convenience store facility at 1306 West County Road E, Case No. 94-14,
subject to all staff and Planning Commission recommendations. Motion
carried unanimously (4-0).
CELLULAR ONE - SUP
. Fritsinger stated that the Planning Commission has reviewed and approved the SUP
for Cellular One subject to conditions in the staff report.
Probst noted that the conditions are identical to the ones presented at the earlier
discussion.
Malone asked if the antennas are all in place.
Winkel answered, yes.
MOTION: Hicks moved, seconded by Malone to approve the Cellular One Special Use
Permit, subject to the conditions of the Planning Commission. Motion carried
unanimously (4-0).
PLANNING COMMISSION VACANCIES
City Administrator Person stated that the Council has received two applications for
one vacancy on the Planning Commission. Two more letters of interest are
anticipated. The Council can fill one or two vacancies. One is being requested at
this time pending receipt of further applications.
Probst suggested that those who are interested be encouraged to submit their
. applications by the next Council meeting so they can all be reviewed at the same
time.
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Mayor Sather noted that the Planning Commission is not meeting until July, and by
consensus of the Council it was agreed to postpone filling vacancies to the next
Council meeting.
DISCUSSION OF HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION ST A TUS
Mayor Sather stated that considerable time has been spent deliberating the status of
the Human Rights Commission over the last several Council work sessions. At one
time the City was required by state law to have a Human Rights Commission. That
requirement is no longer in effect. The Council has discussed changing the
commission to a committee that would serve at the pleasure of the Council. The
question to be decided is whether to take formal action to abolish the Human Rights
Commission and reinstate it as a committee.
Probst stated that he has had the opportunity to serve as Council liaison to that
commission, and it is appropriate to redefine its role. With the changes in state
statutes regarding mediation of human rights cases, the need no longer exists for this
commission to continue as a statutory commission of the City. He recommended that
the City Administrator submit a formalized resolution for Council approval.
. MOTION: Hicks moved, seconded by Malone to adopt Resolution No. 94-38. Motion
carried unanimously (4-0).
ARDEN HILLS TRAFFIC SIGN POLICY
Mayor Sather stated that the proposed traffic sign policy would formalize a procedure
for traffic signs, When residents express concern about various intersections or
traffic problems, a process would be in place to pursue the issue.
Probst stated that the proposed policy reflects ideas from prior discussion of the City
Council and the Public Works Committee, who solidly supports the policy. It defmes
a clear process for adding or removing a traffic sign.
MOTION: Probst moved, seconded by Malone to adopt the Traffic Sign Policy as
presented.
Discussion: Malone stated that the policy addresses locations where traffic signs are
required by law. In order to put up a traffic sign, the location must meet state
criteria that warrant it, which can be very stringent. He asked if a certain
location does not meet the warrants, would that mean automatic denial for
placement of a traffic sign.
. Winkel responded that the City can evaluate each situation, and there are
sometimes special circumstances for exceptions to be made to the rule.
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Malone noted that the first step in the procedure refers to the Minnesota
Traffic Sign Manual. If the situation does not meet the warrants specified in
the manual, MNIDOT will not approve the traffic sign.
Winkel agreed that is correct. If the City would wish to pursue the
issue, the appeal process would be used.
Hicks noted that the Public Works Superintendent decides individual
situations based on the warrants specified in the Minnesota Manual. If the
resident is not satisfied, the Public Work Superintendent's decision can be
appealed to the Public Works/Safety Committee. The Public Works
Superintendent submits to the Committee verification of the warrants and the
reasons for the decision that was made.
Winkel added that if the resident is not satisfied with the Public
Works/Safety Committee decision, the issue would be appealed before the City
CounciL
Hicks noted that the issue is not brought before the Council until an
appeal is made.
. Malone asked if City Attorney Filla has seen the policy. By having
this decision delegated to the Public Works Superintendent and Public
Works/Safety Committee, would the City loses immunity from discretionary
action because the line of responsibility has changed.
Winkel stated that Mr. Filla has not seen the policy.
Person stated that the Public Works Superintendent's decision is very limited
and based on specific rules stated in the manual.
Malone recommended the policy be reviewed by City Attorney Filla
and suggested tabling approval of this policy until the next Council meeting.
Probst accepted Malone's recommendation and agreed to table the
motion.
ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS
Person stated that a resolution has been submitted for Council review from the City of
Afton. Afton is involved in litigation regarding the Open Meeting Law with the
. League of Minnesota Cities. The League of Minnesota Cities offered additional
coverage for Cities for liability expenses. Afton has requested retroactive costs to be
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paid for a time when there was no coverage. The case has been appealed to the
Minnesota Court of Appeals and is now being appealed to the Minnesota Supreme
Court. The City of Afton would like to stop the appeal due to the cost and has
requested support from other cities.
Malone stated that City Council members are dependent on the League of Minnesota
Cities for legal expenses. It is the Council's responsibility to maintain the League
of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust. The League is defending itself from others who
may try to collect on retroactive coverage. It is like claiming an insurance company
should pay claims that were not insured. Malone stated he could not support the
resolution. It is not clear why the League is appealing the decision rendered in their
favor and charging Afton legal expenses, when Afton did not want to pursue an
appeal. It is confusing. However, it is important to keep the League of Minnesota
Cities whole, and he proposed no action be taken.
By consensus of the Council, it was agreed to take no action on the matter.
Person referred Councilmembers to the water loss report submitted by the Public
Works Superintendent. This item is expected to be on the July work session agenda.
. Hicks stated that he assumes that staff have responded to the resident with the
question about water utility bill recently received in the packet to Council from Mr.
Gene Yates.
City Accountant, Terry Post, stated that his recollection is that he responded to the
resident in writing. He will verify that for the Council.
Malone stated that if the City has to replace watermains, the smartest technology
should be purchased. It is a matter of how to finance the project.
Person noted that the Council discussion on the 1995 budget will be taken up at the
July work session.
Person referred Councilmembers to the memo from Mr. Terry Maurer, MSA
Consulting Engineers, regarding the Ramsey County Turnback Proposal as a point of
information.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Malone noted the two proposed changes to the animal ordinance from the Animal
Control that appear to be sensible mechanical details.
. Probst asked if there was an update from the Army Reserve regarding retrocession.
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Person responded that the Fire Department has had no response. A report will be
submitted as soon as they are contacted. Their opinion is that they still contract
through Arden Hills in order to provide services. The Sheriff's Department has
Probst noted the good bit of financial news with the TIF payback.
Post stated that there is a sunset law on TIF districts. If there is no action for five
years, TIF districts are decertified on a pin number basis within the district. As there
has been very little action, except the renovation of the rendering plant, that number
from the redevelopment district. It is expected that the income will go down
significantly when the amount of activity is reviewed.
Fritsinger stated that the three or four parcels from the rendering plant will remain in
a TIF district. If any developers apply to develop on the property, the City can notify
the County for the parcels to be recertified as a TIF district.
Probst stated that the lift station seems to be in need of ongoing repairs. He
suggested that an overall review of need be held at a future date. Probst requested
that a separate record be kept of the City's costs for repairs to the lift station.
. Mayor Sather stated that he is formally offering his resignation, as he and his wife
have sold their home and will be moving July to, 1994. His resignation will be
effective June 30, 1994. He expressed sincere thanks and appreciation to each
Councilmember and staff person for their willingness to work hard for the City. The
successes enjoyed could never have happened without the work of the Council and
staff. There have been tough times, but actually he can only recall two failures in his
ten years of City service: 1) he Council was unsuccessful in attempting to secure
property from TCAAP, and 2) the referendum failed for a new City Hall and public
works facility. The lasting impact that will be felt by this community is that this
Council has been very successful. He requested that the Council accept his
resignation and proceed with naming an interim successor. His term would have
expired December 31, 1994. He thanked each person most sincerely for the help they
have been to him in his career. He stated that he has been able to serve on the Park
Commission, Planning Commission, City Council and now as Mayor. The reason he
has been able to grow in these capacities is because of the encouragement he has
received.
Probst stated that he takes no pleasure in participating to accept Mayor Sather's
resignation. He will be a big loss to the City. It is due to the Mayor's
encouragement that he has become a Councilmember. He will be missed by the
Council and it is unfortunate for Arden Hills that Mayor Sather is leaving. The
Council concurred.
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MOTION: Hicks moved, seconded by Malone to accept with regret the resignation of
Mayor Sather effective June 30, 1994, and declare vacant the Office of Mayor
of Arden Hills, as of July 1, 1994. Motion carried unanimously (4-0).
ADJOURN
MOTION: Malone moved, seconded by Hicks to adjourn the meeting at 8:40
p.m. Motion carried unanimously (4-0).
Thomas R. Sather, Mayor Dorothy A. Person,
City Administrator
NOTICE OF MEETINGS:
The next regular Council meeting will be held June 27, 1994, at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall.
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. CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
RAMSEY COUNTY
RESOLUTION NO. 94-38
RESOLUTION ALLOWING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A VOLUNTARY
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMfITEE
WHEREAS, the City of Arden Hills existing Ord, No, 105, Div, 2 of the City Code of
Ordinances; Human Rights requires a commission establishment for the purpose
of addressing human rights concerns within the City of Arden Hills;
WHEREAS, the workload of the Human Rights Committee over the years has been minimal,
and interest in membership on the Committee has been minimal;
WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota has removed the role of the commission to mediate
settlement of identified individual cases;
WHEREAS, the Council wishes to allow for volunteerism in the community in critical areas;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Arden Hills,
. Minnesota:
L That Ord, No, 105, Div, 2 of the, City Code of Ordinances be repealed
2, That the City Council reserves the right to establish an ad hoc human rights advisory
committee from time to time as issues arise,
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE ~lY lUNCfL OF CITY OF ARDEN lIlLLS
THIS 13TH DAY OF JUNE, 1994. L
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THOMAS R, SA R, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
. RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 94-39
A RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER TWO 1994 PAVEMENT
MANAGEMENT ASSESSED PROPERTIES FROM ASSESSMENT
ROLL (1994 RECON. 8 YEAR)-AODITOR
NO. 6418 TO ASSESSMENT ROLL (1994 RECON.
5 YEAR)-AODITOR NO. 6408
WHEREAS, the City Council has established three different
Assessment Rolls per County Auditor instructions for
the 1994 Pavement Management Improvement; and
WHEREAS, the final Assessment Rolls for reconstruction streets
are established according to a five year or eight year
payment plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that two assessed
properties shall move from Assessment Roll (1994 Recon.
. 8 year)-Auditor No., 6418 to Assessment Roll (1994
Recon. S year)-Auditor No. 6408; and
WHEREAS, Resolutions 94-36 and 94-37 be amended to show the
transfer of properties from Assessment Roll (1994
Recon. 8 year)-Auditor No., 6418 to Assessment Roll
(1994 Recon. S year)-Auditor No. 6408; and
WHEREAS, the City Administrator shall transmit to the County
Auditor a certified duplicate of the attached amended
Assessment Rolls to be extended on the property tax
lists of the County; and
WHEREAS, Such assessments shall be collected and paid in the
same manner as other municipal taxes; and
. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Arden Hills, Minnesota:
l. That two properties with the P.I.N. numbers of 33-20-23-13-
0004 and also 34-30-23-13-0008 transfer from Assessment Roll
. (1994 Recon. 8 year)-Auditor No., 6418 to Assessment Roll
(1994 Recon. S year)-Auditor No. 6408.
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. PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
ARDEN HILLS THIS 27TH DAY OF JUNE, 1994.
Thomas R. Sather, Mayor
ATTEST:
Dorothy A. Person, City Administrator
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D~ar Shar~h()IJ~rs:
I am wriciIl!: ro inform you that Institutional Governm~nt In~om~ Portfolio has b~~n dosed to n~w
shareh()ld~rs, df~~,iv~ at th~ dos~ of business, June 14.
In my May 20 letter to shareholJers, I indi~ated that we would dose the fund to new investors on the
date when it rea~hed $650 million in net assets or on June 20, whi~hever o~~urred first. A[ that time,
[h~ fund had approximately $593 million in n~t assets.
In the paS[ few w~~b, approximately $-'3 million in new money has been invested in the Institutional
Government Incom~ Portfolio, including a $10 million investment by Piper Jaffray Companies. In
addition, the value of se~urities in th~ portfolio has risen $7 million, bringing the fund to
approximately $653 million in net assets.
We hav~ tak~n this a~,ion becaus~ W~ are committed ro th~ best interests of our current shareholders.
By closing th~ fund, w~ hope to ensure that you hav~ the maximum opportunity to benefit from any
. potential recovery in the fund. If we had allowed an unlimited number of new shareholders to invest
in the fund, any future gains would be divided among a greater number of shares, thereby diluting the
impa~, of [hose gains.
As a ~urr~nt shar~holder, you retain the right to purchase additional shares and to reinvest your
dividends. To maintain your status as a current shareholder, the value of your investment in the fund
must r~main above $5llll. For more information about your rights and privileges as a sharehold~r,
pl~ase couta~, your broker or call I>iper Capital Management at 1-800-866-7778-
Once again I want ro tak. [his opportunity to thank you for your commitm~nt to your investment in
the fund, It is markets su~h as these that remind us of the importanc~ of maintaining a long-term
perspe~,iv~. Speaking for all of us at Piper Capital, we value the trust you have placed in us, and we
will ~olltinue to do our best to manage your fund through this difficult market.
Sincerely,
Pip~r Capiral Maml!:~m~nt
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. June 14, 1994 RI~
Dear City Official,
Over the past year the City ofRoseville has been in the process of updating its comprehensive
plan, There have been eleven study meetings and three hearings in which the Planning
Commission, VISTA 2000 members and city staffhave analyzed and discussed various changes to
the plan,
This letter is to inform you of additional public hearings that will take place regarding the
recommended changes to the comprehensive plan, There are three meetings scheduled and all
will be held at city hall. The dates for the meetings are as follows;
L June 29, 7:00 p,m,
2, July 13, 7:30 p,m, (Regular Planning Commission meeting)
3, July 27, 7:00 p,m,
Enclosed you will find a map' of proposed changes and corrections to the comprehensive plan,
Also attached is an index/description of each change, Some of these changes are merely
corrections that make the comprehensive plan designation consistent with the current zoning or
use of the parcel. Some of the changes also deal with labeling parcels as water ponding areas and
. park/open space, There are also changes that reflect new thoughts and directions to the plan that
involve specific neighborhoods. These meetings will serve as an opportunity for residents to
provide input on the proposed changes, The meetings will also be televised live on cable station
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If you would like additional information about the changes and corrections before the June 29
meeting, please feel free to contact city staff at 490-2219,
Sincerely,
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Dennis Welsch
Community Development Director
Attachments:
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1450 WEST HIGHWAY 96
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June 15, 1994
Northridge Emerald Inn
George 1. Reiling, Interim General Manager
1125 Red Fox; Road
Arden Hills, MN 55112
RE: Letter of 6/9/94 to Terrance R. Post, City Accountant
Dear Mr, Reiling: ..
. The purpose of this letter is to document our telephone conversation of yesterday afternoon
concerning utility billing late fees charged to the Emerald Inn Utility Account Number 2118, The
charge for the fourth quarter of 1993 was $246,10 and the charge for the first quarter of 1994
was $215,63,
Your position was that, because the property owners did not realize that the previous hotel
general manager had allowed various vendor accounts to become past due, a waiver of utility late
charges is appropriate and is now being requested.
My response is that such a waiver request is not appropriate and therefore, denied, While it is
, true that this utility customer account has a history of paying quarterly charges on a timely basis, I
feel the responsibility for maintaining this credit record is a management function of Emerald Inn
and not to be shared with other utility customers,
Very truly yours,
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Terrance R. Post, City Accountant
cc: Dorothy A. Person, City Administrator
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City of Arden Hills
1450 W. Highway 96
Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112
Attention: Mr. Terry Post, City Treasurer
Dear Terry:
I am George John Reiling, the interim General Manager
of the Northridge Emerald Inn, 1125 Red Fox Road, Arden Hills,
Minnesota 55112. I have been at the property about 3 weeks, and
yesterday (Wednesday, June 8), I was reviewing our accounts payable
and found the utility bill for the first time. I apologize for the
bill being overdue, but due to a change in management I am finding
our accounts were not brought up to date by the former General Manager
I apologize for this and assure you our billings will be timely paid.
. I have enclosed a check in the amount of $ 2722.07 for
the current billing from 1-1-94 to 3-31-94. I would desire to request
a waiver of the late fee for this quarter since I just discovered the
billing. I would also like to speak with you about a late fee of
$ 246.18 which was assessed on 3-3-94. Please telephone me at
484-6557 to discuss this matter.
Thank you very much.
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Interim General Manager
Northridge Emerald Inn
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June 15, 1994
Dear Fellow LMCIT member:
Many of you recently received a letter from the City of Afton,
asking you to urge the LMCIT Board of Trustees to drop a pending
appeal and to reimburse three Afton council members for legal
costs they incurred in defending themselves against the charges
that they violated the open meeting law. A number of city
officials have asked about this matter, so we thought it might
be useful to outline how LMCIT has approached the issue and why.
Three members of the Afton city council were charged with
violating the open meeting law. The city submitted the claim
under the city's LMCIT liability coverage, and LMCIT disclaimed
coverage. The reason is that the LMCIT liability coverage
provides that LMCIT will cover and provide a defense for claims
seeking "damages". The coverage document provides that
"damages" does not include fines or penalties. This definition
of "damages" was modeled after typical language found in
commercial liability insurance policies.
. The open meeting law at the time provided for a $100 "civil
penalty" , and for removal from office after three violations.
Litigation under the open meeting law is therefor by definition
an action seeking a pena1ty - not a claim for "damages." since
it is not a claim for damages, LMCIT's position is and has
always been that these defense costs are not covered by the
LMCIT liability coverage.
The council members sued LMCIT, challenging LMCIT's disclaimer
of coverage. The trial court ruled that there was no coverage.
The city officials appealed this ruling to the Court of Appeals,
which ruled that there was coverage. The Appeals Court first
ruled that the city had the legal authority to reimburse the
officials' legal costs; and then simply said that because the
city was authorized to reimburse the city officials for these
costs, LMCIT was required to do so.
We believe that the Court of Appeals decision is incorrect and
misreads what the LMCIT liability coverage document actually
says. LMCIT therefor asked the Supreme Court to review the
Appeals Court's decision. The Supreme Court agreed to do so,
and the appeal is proceeding.
The City of Afton's letter suggests that LMCIT should drop this
appeal and reimburse the city officials for their legal costs.
. But because LMCIT is a cooperative organization of cities, the
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funds which LMCIT uses to pay claims are really the joint
property of all of LMCIT's member cities. The purpose of the
coverage document is to spell out which claims will be paid with .
those funds. LMCIT therefor has a duty to all of its member
cities to payout those funds only in accordance with the
coverage document, and to make sure that the coverage document
is being properly interpreted. To pay a claim which we believe
is excluded by the language of the coverage document would
amount to using the member cities' funds to make a gift.
This is not the first time LMCIT has found itself in the
position of having to disclaim coverage for a member city's
claim. The claims arising out of the alleged air quality
problems in the city of Coon Rapids' ice arena several years
ago, which fell under the coverage's "pollution" exclusion; and
the recent claims against the member cities of the Minnesota
police Recruitment system, which fell under the "joint powers"
exclusion, are two other examples. In both of those instances, .
the LMCIT Board reviewed the issues and developed ways to
cover similar situations in the future - just as LMCIT has done
by developing the optional open meeting law defense coverage
that is now available.
In short, we believe that in fairness to the member cities,
LMCIT must continue to make coverage decisions based on what the
coverage document actually says and what it actually covers -
not on what we may later decide it should have said or should
have covered. This appeal is simply one more step in the
process that assures that the coverage document is being .
interpreted and applied correctly.
The members of the LMCIT Board are very interested in hearing
your views on this or any other issue involving LMCIT. Please
feel free to contact any of the Trustees, or Pete Tritz or Tom
Grundhoefer at the League office, with any comments, questions,
or suggestions you may have.
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Chairman, LMCIT Board of Trustees
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Mayor and City Council
CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
1450 West Highway 96
Arden Hills MN 55112
RE: Arden Manor Mobi Ie Home Park
Dear Mayor and Members of the City Council:
The undersigned owners of Arden Manor Mobi Ie Home Park respectfully request
the City of Arden Hills to provide us with an estimate of the cost to the
mobile home park to connect to City water on a standby basis. Currently
park residents are being serviced by an 847 foot well installed in approxi-
mately 1983. The park's other well was used as a standby until approximately
a year ago when the Department of Health informed the park that the standby
well was not an acceptable source of potable water. Accordingly, it has
become necessary for the park to obtain a standby source of water for those
rare occasions when the main well needs maintenance or repair.
. We have met with Dan Winkel, Public Works Superintendent, to discuss this
proposal. He indicated the City may be willing to consider connection on a
standby basis. It is our understanding that connection on a standby basis
would require construction of a meter pit and reducer station in the vicinity
of the existing water main stub. We hereby respectfully request the City to
provide an estimate for those costs and any other costs anticipated in
connecting to the City water supply on a standby basis.
For your information, we are currently having discussions with the Army
regarding its responsibility to pay for a standby source of water for the
park residents. We intend to request the Army to reimburse us for any costs
we incur in providing a standy source of water for our park residents.
Thank you in advance for your consideration of our request. If you have any
questions, please contact the undersigned.
Yours truly, ~ ,
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Raymond Dykema
3570 North Lexington Ave
Suite 321
St Paul MN 55126
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City of Arden .HiII-s
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CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
PUBLIC WORKS & SAFETY COMMITTEE
WATEB USAGE STUDY REPORT
Charter:
The Arden Hills Public Works and Safety Committee was chartered by the Public
Works Department to assist in a Water Usage study chartered to examine the 1990
discrepancy between the volume of water purchased from Roseville and the volume of
water billed to Arden Hills consumers.
PW & S Committee ResDonse:
. The PW & S Committee agreed to participate in the Water Usage study. A
Subcommittee was formed and participants agreed to submit a report to the Public
Works Superintendent and to the City Administrator, Dick Fregeau, Bill Gillies, Leslie
Goldsmith and Dick Roessler served on the subcommittee. Dan Winkel, Public Works
Superintendent provided staff support to the subcommittee.
Subcommittee Study Objectives:
0 To determine cost effective alternatives for improving water meter service
considering technical advances, ease of system upgrade, capital and
maintenance costs, and expected service life.
0 To determine the format, style and content of a subcommittee report as
anticipated by the Public Works Superintendent and the City
Administrator.
0 To make a Water Usage recommendation to the City Council via the
Public Works Superintendent and the City Administrator.
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. Subcommittee Study Process:
0 Determine the positive and negative factors with the present water meter
system. Consider the adequacies and inadequacies of the present
technology, maintenance costs, and time and resources to read meters
& to process quarterly billings.
0 Examine the technical and cost implications of off-the-shelf water
metering systems considering acquisition, installation & maintenance
costs; market availability; and cost effectiveness of meter reading and
billing labor. Explore all alternative technologies.
0 Conduct a User Survey of existing system users to determine customer
satisfaction.
0 Develop an Implementation Plan which would consider:
1. Purchase Cost
2. Installation Cost
3. Maintenance Cost
4. Procurement and Installation/In-Service Schedule,
5. Budget and Funding alternatives.
. Evaluation of Audit of Residential Water Meterino Svstem:
The subcommittee reviewed the Residential Water Usage data collected by the Public
Works Department. The staff found the following conditions:
0 A random sample testing of residential meters indicated over 50%
did not meet minimum standards for proper operation. The older
style meters are an average age of 15 years and are being used
beyond their life expectancy.
0 Mail in cards from customers revealed that in most instances the
meters were understating actual usage.
0 The present meter reading and billing process is very labor
intensive and can be improved.
The subcommittee determined that with the recent history of water utility revenue loss
with the City of Roseville and with the Public Works random test findings of meter
errors, it would be appropriate for us to recommend to the council that it would be
cost effective to upgrade the present Water Metering System. .
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Evaluation of Water Meterinq Svstems:
The Public Works Department provided the Water Usage Subcommittee with technical
information on the Water Metering Systems available on the market. The strongest
recommendation from satisfied customers in the metro area is with Sensus
Technologies System. Supporting rationale includes:
0 Good reputation for metering accuracy.
0 Has a basic TouchRead System which can be upgraded to a
RadloRead System or to a Phon Read System,
0 Technology is off-the-shelf and industry application proven.
Subcommittee Recommendation:
The subcommittee makes the following recommendations-- (See the recommendation
made by the PW Superintendent to the City Administrator, dated May 19, 1994.)
0 TOUCHREAD SYSTEM: Upgrade the present Water Metering
system by procurement of the Sensus Technologies TouchRead
System. In a residential application the Water Meter encoder, on
. the exterior of the residence, is read with a hand held Touch Gun
and interrogator controlled by the meter reader. At the end of the
day the interrogator is down-loaded to a PC in the City office.
Preloaded software can immediately begin to prepare utility bills.
(NOTE: Even though either the RadioRead or the Phon Read
Systems would provide improved meter reading and billing labor
costs, it is felt that the purchase price at this time is too great to
justify the savings in labor. It is also believed that the costs of
upgrading the TouchRead will be dropping in the future.)
0 SYSTEM COST:
1, Sensus TOl.lchRead: The Sensus 3/4" SR II TouchRead
residential meter with remote touch pad is $96.00 per meter
(based on 500 units). The price would be $90.00 per meter
if a quantity of 2,400 to 2,500 were purchased.
Cost of TouchRead System including 2,400 meters @ $90,
six (6) touchguns and computer hardware and software
would be $225.075.
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Sensus RadioRead: A RadloRead System with 2,400
meters @ $90, with one (1) hand held interrogator,
computer hardware and software and mobile vehicle
transceiver would be $550.500.
Sensus PhonRead: A Phon Read System with 2,400
meters @ $90, and computer hardware and software
would be $469.050.
0 INSTALLATION OPTION:
The above costs do not include installation costs. New
Brighton used an independent contractor to install their
TouchRead system at a cost of $39 per meter.
0 FUTURE UPGRADE:
It is believed the upgrade costs from the TouchRead to
RadioRead or PhonRead will drop in the future due to
write off of development costs for hardware and software.
. And as neighboring communities upgrade their systems,
perhaps purchase costs of systems can be reduced by
equipment sharing.
Summarv:
The subcommittee recommends that:
1. The Sensus TouchRead System be the system of choice.
2. A working session of members of the City Council, City Staff, Finance
and Public Works/Safety Committee be held with representation from
Sensus Technologies to make a product demonstration and to address
questions and concerns.
3. The subcommittee stands ready to further support the movement toward
an upgraded Water Metering System and to assist in the development of
an Implementation Plan.
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TO: Dorothy A. Person, City Administrator
FRO~ Terrance R, Post, City Accountant
DATE: June 15, 1994
RE: Finance Department Discussion Items for 6/16/94 Council Work Session
The purpose of this memorandum is to document planned finance discussion items for tomorrow's
work session meeting,
A. City Investment in Piper Jaffray Institutional Government Mutual Fund
1. The City invested $500,000 in late summer 1991, for this investment, The
. investment was made about the same time as the City's formal investment policy
was being implemented, The policy recommended a broadening of investment
categories - specifically into zero coupon and mutual fund investments,
2, Since the dates of the original investment, it has been the Treasury operating
practice to reinvest dividends and capital gains into additional shares of the fund,
As the attached schedule indicates, approximately $164,955,15 was reinvested into
additional shares and $74,516,72 was sold into cash instruments in late 1993, The
cost basis in this investment is therefore $590,438.43, ($500,000 + $164,955,15 -
$74,516,72 = $590,438.43),
3, The net asset value, (NA V), of the fund has dropped 25% in the last three months,
(i.e" from a NAV of$1 1.34 on 3/3/94 to a NAV of$8,50 on 6/3/94), Given the
55,708,701 shares the City owns and a 6/14/94 market NA V of$8,68 per share,
the 6/14/94 market value of this investment is $483,551.53, Compared to the cost
basis, thereis an unrealized loss of $106,886,90, (18,1 % of cost basis),
4, Options for dealing with this unrealized loss situation are to sell and realize the
loss, (hoping to prevent further losses) or to hold the investment in the belief that
the NA V will rise to the cost basis,
. My recommendation is to stay in the fund for the following reasons: (1) The underlying
fund investments are obligations of the U.S, Government or its agencies; (2) the
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. My recommendation is to stay in the fund for the following reasons: (1) The underlying
fund investments are obligations of the U,S, Government or its agencies; (2) the
investment represents a "long-term" portion of the City's investment portfolio; (3) the
fund continues to generate $,075 dividends per share, (a 10.4% yield on the current $8_68
NA V), with a substantial dividend reserve; (4) Piper Jaffray continues to insist that the
underlying NAVis close to $10,60 per share at par and; (5) the fund is being closed on
6/20/94 to preserve the NA V appreciation to existing investors in the fund as investments
mature at par,
B. Development I Redevelopment Fund (No. 522) Payback to PIR Fund
(No. 501) Update
1. The TIP tax capacity analysis schedule distributed to the Council in their 6/1 0/94
packet is misleading in light of the decertification information Mr, Fritsinger has
provided to Ramsey County for the parcels in the 4C Round Lake Office Park
District. Specifically, most of the $21,940 from District 4C will go away
beginning in 1995, However, it should be noted that the construction of very few
new buildings in this area and the recertification process will more than restore this
revenue loss,
Attached please find a revised TIF analysis schedule assuming a District 4C worse case
scenario,
. C. 1995 Proposed Capital Improvement Budget
1. Staff has received Council input from the 5/18/94 Strategic Planning meeting and
has revised capital plans accordingly, Attached is a revised 1995-1999 Capital
Plan, Staff would ask Council to review these schedules and either concur or
identify further requested changes,
D. Other I MisceUaneous Updates
1. 1994 Pavement Management Program Preoavrnents:
Thus far, through 6/14/94, only two residents (prager, 3320 Dunlap - $3035; and
Moehnke, 1463 Bussard - $2950) have made street assessment prepayments, This
level of participation is substantially lower than previous years,
2, Underground Storage Tank ruST) Contaminated Soil Refund:
On 6/14/94, the City received a check in the amount of$15,491.93 from the State
of Minnesota Department of Commerce for UST Leak No, 6037, The City had
requested a claim in the amount of $17,575 from the Minnesota Petroleum Tank
Release Compensation Board, The Board disallowed $2,083 in engineering costs,
These disallowed costs were accrued as of 12/31/93, The $15,492 receipt will
not be recorded as revenue because it was originally booked in 1993 as a
balance sbeet receivable item.
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Mayor and City Council
CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
1450 West Highway 96
Arden Hi 11 s MN 55112
RE: Arden Manor Mobile Home Park
Dea r Mayor and Members of the City Counc i 1 :
The undersigned owners of Arden Manor Mobile Home Park respectfully request
the City of Arden Hills to provide us with an estimate of the cost to the
mobile home park to connect to City water on a standby basis. Current! y
park residents are being serviced by an 847 foot well installed in approxi-
mate ly 1983. The park I s other well was used as a standby unti 1 approximate ly
a year ago when the Department of Health infonned the park that the standby
well was not an acceptable source of potable water. Accordingly, it has
become necessary for the park to obtain a standby source of water for those
rare occasions when the main well needs maintenance or repair.
. We have met with Dan Winkel, Public Works Superintendent, to discuss this
proposal. He indicated the City may be willing to consider connection on a
standby basis. It is our understanding that connection on a standby basis
would require construction of a meter pit and reducer station in the vicinity
of the ex i st i ng water ma i n stub. We hereby respectfu lly request the City to
provide an estimate for those costs and any other costs anticipated in
connecting to the City water supply on a standby basis.
For your infonnation, we are currently having discussions with the Army
regarding its responsibility to pay for a standby source of water for the
park res idents. We intend to request the Army to reimburse us for any costs
we incur in providing a standy source of water for our park residents.
Thank you in advance for your consideration of our request. If you have any
questions, please contact the undersigned.
Yours truly, ~ ^
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Raymond Dykema
3570 North Lexington Ave
Suite 321
St Paul MN 55126
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. 1711 West County Road 8
Suite 300N, Roseville, MN 55113
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MINNESOTA ASSOCIATION OF Fox: (612) 635-0307
CABLE TELEVISION ADMINISTRATORS
June 16. 1994
Dear MACfA Member:
The Minnesota Association of Cable Television Administrators is actively interested in state legislative matters
regarding telecommunications policy. Members of MACfA's Legislative Committee successfully lobbied
against proposed legislation submitted by the telephone industry which would have allowed phone companies
to provide voice. video and data services and develop new electronic information systems with liule. if any.
state involvement - and no local regulation. The efforts of the Legislative Committee. coupled with the rapid
advancement of telecommunications technology, has convinced the MACfA Board of Directors that it must
take a pro-active role and initiate efforts in the 1995 state legislature to protect local public access,
programming and regulatory authority. The Board believes that.MACfA must act now to ensure that any
state regulatory scheme will adequately protects local interests and afford municipalities a voice in the
delivery of information services.
To encourage discussion among its members and debate of the appropriate governmental role in regulation of
new and expanded information technology. the MACfA Board of Directors commissioned Thomas D.
Creighton of Bernick & Lifson to draft a Communications White Paper. A copy of this draft is enclosed.
Please review it. and take the opportunity to consider the important issues it raises. Please bear in mind that
. the ideas and concepts articulated in the Communications White Paper have not been officially adopted by
MACfA and do not necessarily represent MACfA's position on these issues.
I encourage you to reproduce this paper and provide copies to elected and appointed officials within your
jurisdiction, such as city managezs, administrators, library directors. community and economic development
officials. so that divezse viewpoints can be brought back to MACfA and used to draft revisions to existing
state legislation.
An Advisory Committee has been appointed to further study the issues identified in the Communications
White Paper. This Committee will review all comments received and report back to the MACfA Board of
Directors with recommendations and proposed legislation. Your comments and input are encouraged and
welcomed. Please address your written comments and recommendations by July IS. to:
MACfA
1711 West County Road B, Suite 300 North
Roseville. MN 55113-4036
FAX 612 635-0307
You may also contact any MACfA Board Member or Legislative Committee member (listed on the reverse
of this letter) with any comments or suggestions you wish to have considered.
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Enclosure
The Minnesota State Chapter of NATOA - The National Associalion of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors
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1994 MACTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Denny Kemp, President Jim Froehle, Vice President Ann Higgins .
MankatofN, Mankato Cable TV City of Fridley League of Minnesota Cities
507-625-6771 572-3505 490-5600
507-625-7844 Fax 571-1287 Fax 490-0072 Fax
James Denno Tom Gould Garrett Lysiak, P .E,
Suburban Community Channels City of Savage Cable Corom. Owl Engineering, Ine.
800-243-6245,,6464 631-1338
Tim Finnerty, Treasurer 882-0191 Fax 631-3502 Fax
RlWCSCC
779-7144 Brian Grogan, Secretary Susan Rester Miles
779-8990 Fax Moss & Barnett Hessian, McKasy & Soderberg
347-0340 330-3007
339-6686 Fax 371-0653 Fax
1994 LEGISLATIVE/PUBLIC POLICY COMMrrrEE
MACTA
Timothy Finnerty, Chair Melanie Hendrickson Jodie Miller
RlWCSCC City of Duluth Northern Dakota Cable Commission
779-7144 218-723-3343 450-9429 Fax
779-8990 Fax 218-723-3701 Fax
Greg Moore
Tamara B1aschko Adrian Herbst Northwest Suburbs CCC .
Minneapolis Television Network Fredrickson & Byron 533-8196
331-8575 347-7053 533-1346 Fax
331-8578 Fax 347-7077 Fax
Bruce Nawrocki
Tom Creighton Ann Higgins City of Columbia Heights
Bemick & Lifson League of Minnesota Cities 789-8477
546-1200 490-5600 788-1194 Fax
548-1003 Fax 490-0072 Fax
Mike Reardon
Mike Cusick Terri McCausland BurnsvillelEagan Cable Co.
North Central Suburban Cable Marshall Cable Commission 681-4608
Comm. 507-532-2337 681-4612 Fax
780-8241 507-537'6830 Fax
780-8242 Fax Pat Reichert
Mike McHugh Bloomington Cable Commission
Jim Daniels Southwest State University 885-6293
Lake Minnetonka Cable Comm, 507-537-7203 835-5064 Fax
4745539 507-537-7154 Fax
474-0430 Fax Bob Vase
Susan Rester Miles Bernick & Lifson
James Denno Hessian, McKasy & 546-1200
Suburban Community Channels Soderberg 546-1003 Fax
330-3007
Brian Grogan 371-0653 Fax Coralie Wilson
Moss & Barnett North Suburban Cable Comm, .
347-0340 482-1261
339-6686 Fax 482-1262 Fax
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. MINUTES
CITY OF ARDENHILLS,MlNNESOTA
WORKSESSION
JUNE 16,1994
4:30 P.M. . CITY HALL - CONFERENCE ROOM
CALL TO ORDERlROLL CALL
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Mayor Sather called to order the City Council
worksession at 4:30P,M, Present: Councilmembers Beverly Aplikowski, Paul Malone,
Dennis Probst and Dale Hicks; City Administrator Dorothy A. Person; City Accountant,
Teny Post; Community Planning Coordinator, Brian Fritsinger; Park &Recreation
Director, Cynthia Severtson; Public Works Superintendent, Dan Winkel; Recording
Secretary, Kim Moore-Sykes; Guest, John McClung,
ADOPT AGENDA
MOTION: Councilmember Hicks moved and seconded by Councilmember Malone to
adopt the June 16, 1994 work session agenda as submitted. Motion carried
unanimously (5-0).
. REOUEST BY McCLUNG DEVELOPMENT FOR COUNCIL FEEDBACK REGARDING THE OPTION
OF TEMPORARY CITY FINANCING OF INFRASTRUcruRE:
Mr, John McClung of McClung Development requested Council feedback regarding
whether a development agreement for his fourth addition is necessary at the 125% rate,
One option discussed was that the City would do all of the work, including engineering,
construction and inspection of the project, McClung would then be assessed those costs
by the City and he would make the payments, Mr, McClung felt this would give him more
flexibility in being able to market the properties, If the City can't agree with this idea, he
then wanted to know what his options would be, The City Administrator advised that
before there could be a change to an ordinance, the Council would nonna1ly make a
change in policy, Councilmember Malone stated that the City would be very reluctant to
make that kind of a change to the City ordinance, but suggested that the ordinance did
allow the City to advance time and money on a project like this provided that the owner,
in this case, Mr, McClung, could arrange for a security deposit or escrow account, It was
also suggested to him that his bank provide a letter of credit for him, A letter of credit
could be structured such that it would diminish as Mr, McClung pays the assessments on
those lots, McClung asked what responsibility he has to the City ifhe decides to finance
this himself It was stated that if he does finance the project himself, other than inspection
and review of the plans and the specs from the project, the City would not be involved in
the financing of the project from another source, Mr, McClung would be responsible for
the up front (soft) costs incurred by the City for the inspection of the project, i.e, legal
. costs and any other related costs, Mr, McClung thanked the Council for its time and
advice,
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NSP'S REOUEST FOR ANTENNA PLACEMENT
NSP has requested that they be allowed to put an antenna on top of the water tower,
Councilmember Malone advised staff that it should be communicated to NSP that if their
request for an antenna is approved, that it is not be placed higher than the Cellular One
antenna that currently exists on the water tower. Dan Winkel, Public Works
Superintlllldent, reported that there is enough space for the placement ofNSP's antenna
and that it would not cause any maintenance problems for the water tower, The Council
agreed that NSP should proceed with the normal installation scheduling procedure
through the planning commission, based on the condition that the antenna remain at the
same height as the one currently in place on the tower,
TCAAP - DISCUSSION OF COMMITMENT
Councilmember Probst presented a report regarding the possibility of requesting
assistance for the City of Arden Hills in following through with discussions on City Hall
and Public Works location at TCAAP, Sarah Janecek could perform these
responsibilities in coordinating with the City, the County and other entities on various
related issues, Councilrnember Probst said that Sarah Janecek would be working directly
. with the City and he believed that she had a good grasp of these issues, Counci1member
Malone agreed that having an individual who is qualified to deal with the follow-up and
details of the City's space needs would be extremely helpful. The Council agreed to
pursue this option,
PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT UPDATE
L The Council reviewed Public Work's update of 1994 County and State projects,
Councilmember Hicks asked about the County Road E bridge resurfacing project,
He went on to say that he feels that a walkway is needed because there are many
people who walk along the bridge and it is potentially a dangerous situation, He
would like to look into the prospect of adding an auxiliary walkway that could be
attached to the bridge, Council believed this was an important issue and should
look into its possibility with the County, It has become a big safety issue since the
closing of old Snelling, It was agreed that Bethel College may also be in
agreement and support a pedestrian walkway,
2, 1994 Pavement Program: Dan Winkel reported that the contract is expected to let
on 7/24, NSP has inquired about the possibility of starting early on the project.
Two Arden Hills residents, Mr, Brown and Mr, Byrne, have been communicating
with Dan regarding their assessments for the street reconstruction project, Dan
will write to these individuals regarding their adjusted assessments; he will plan
. on the construction agreement being signed after June 22, 1994 and will also notify
NSP,
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Terry Post also reported that the pre-payments on the special assessments for the
1994 Pavement Management are coming in very slowly,
REOUEST BY ARDEN MANOR MOBn ,F. HOME PARK FOR EMERGENCYW ATER HOOK-UP
Dan informed the council that he had received an inquiry from the mobile home park
owner about the possibility of hooking up to City water on a 'stand-by' basis, Apparently
the owner is concerned that at some point he may need water and would like to be able to
have access to City water in the event of an emergency, He has two wells, one of which
has become contaminated and not useable, The Council voiced concerns about the
possibility of City water becoming contaminated as the result of hooking up to his water
lines, They directed Dan to contact the State Department of Health about the possibility
of the City Engineer doing this, It was verified that the Park owner has been notified to
attend the June 27 Council Meeting,
SURPLUS EOUIPMENT SALE UPDATE
The Council advised staff to require minimum bids for City vehicles as the upcoming
surplus equipment sale, Any office furniture or office equipment of lesser value can be
sold for best offer. The information was otherwise acceptable,
. FLORAL PARK PARKING
Cindy Severtson reported to the Council about the parking situation that exists around
Floral Park during the softball season, Cars are reported to be parking around the
neighborhood, on both sides of the street disregarding the 'no parking' signs and causing
hazardous conditions for children crossing the street to get to the Park, Compounding the
problem, some of these children dart out from between cars into the street. Severtson was
asking the City to consider posting a 'watch for children' sign on the park side and also
painting the curb yellow to further discourage parking there, The Council agreed to
consider posting a 'no parking sign' and painting the curb at the next Council Meeting,
They directed staff to put it on the consent agenda, Councilmember Hicks also said that
the staff should send a letter to the Little League Association asking them to ask the
children in their program not to walk or leave litter on the lawns, Also let the association
know that their cooperation would be appreciated in helping with this and the street
crossing situation, The Public Safety Committee should also be advised by Dan Winkel,
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EMPLOYEE INSURANCE CHANGE OPTIONS: DISCUSSION
The City Administrator reported that employee health insurance premium rates did not go
. up this year. She advised them ofthe options presented to the City by LMCIT for the
coming enrollment period beginning July I, They are offering employee-paid long term
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disability insurance as well as continuing short term disability insurance; a network
option was added to their health care policy that is cheaper to provide and; a family ortho
dental program is being offered as wen, The City Administer reported that while the
health care premium did not increase, dental premiums were up 4%, Mayor Sather said
that the staff recommendations based on employee feedback should be scheduled for the
next Council Meeting, Councilmember Malone said he felt that the employees should
decide what option they want, Person also reported that LMCIT was also offering the
ability to buy additional life insurance for employee dependents,
REVIEW OF PIPER JAFFRA Y PUBLIC FUND EXPERIENCE
Terry Post reported on the status of the Piper Institutional Fund and the impact of the
recent down turn, In his report, he stated that the City funds that are in this public fund
are for investment only; they do not impact the City's cash flow, Post said that Piper
Jaffray is closing this fund to other investors as ofJune 20 so as to protect the investments
that are already being serviced by this fund, He recommended to the Council that they not
pull the money out as the funds continue to earn interest, He also said that he expects the
net asset value, (NA V), to stabilize, The Council agreed to leave the City funds in this
public fund investment.
. REOUEST TO CHANGE EXOTIC ANIMAL ORDINANCE
The City Administrator reported on a request she had received from a woman who is
interested in moving into Arden Hills, She has a small monkey (four and one half pounds),
and would like to have the City change its ordinance to allow for her pet. The request
stated that there are cats larger than her monkey, The Council was not supportive of
changing the ordinance because of public health issues that are related to having exotic
animals as pets,
DOG CLUBS ORDINANCE - KENNELS ISSUE
The Council directed staff to review the information from Dave Kriesel and the animal
control contractor about this issue and report back.
MOTION: Councilmember Malone moved and seconded by Councilmember Hicks to
postpone discussion regarding the performance issue of the Public Works
Superintendent. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).
. Further discussion followed with Council and the Administrator regarding staff team
work. The Council agreed that they will work with staff to address issues and to help
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coordinate team building sessions within the next few weeks,
MOTION: Councilmember Malone moved and seconded by Councilmember Probst to
adjourn the work session. Motion carried unanimously (5-0). The work
session adjourned at 8:30PM
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Thomas R Sather, Mayor Dorothy A. Person, City Administrator
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June 17, 1994
Dorothy A Person
City Administrator
City Of Arden Hills
1450 Hwy 96
Arden Hills, MN 55112-5740
Dear Ms, Person:
1be Metropolitan Council staff has prepared a preliminary population and household
estimate (April 1, 1993) for your community. Enclosed for your review is a 1993
worksheet which includes 1990 Census background data.
The estimates are used by the Council to monitor population and household change in the
region. We strive to provide estimates that are accurate and that treat each municipality
consistently. If you have questions about the estimates, please contact Kathy Johnson at
291-6332. If you prefer to submit written comments, please direct these to Ms. Johnson as
. well.
We would like to send the estimates to the State Department of Revenue by mid-July for
use in their local aids formulas, If you have questions about how local aids are calculated,
please address them to Rich Gardner, Minnesota Department of Revenue, 2%-3155. If
possible, we'd like to finalize the numbers before submitting them to the Department of
Revenue. To do so, we need to hear from you by July 8, 1994. Thank you for your
prompt attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
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Dottie Rietow
Chair
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PROVISIONAL POPULATION ESTIMATE
. APRIL 1, 1993
City or Township: Arden Hills
Single-Family 2,072 2,095 2,062
Multifamily (incl. Townhouse) 583 608 589
Mobile Home 303 296 285
TOTAL ~ 2,958 2,999 2,936
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1990 Census Total Population 9,199
1990 Group Quarters Population 1,025
1990 Population in Households 8,174
1993 Population Estimate 9,493
1993 Group Quarters Population 1,325
1993 Population in Households 8,168
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1990 Census Persons per Household 281
1993 Persons per Household 2.78
All numbers are as of April 1 of each year.
· This total includes 8 units listed in "other" housing in the 1990 Census data. The Census defines these units as
. those not fitting the defined housing categories, such as houseboats, railroad cars, campers and vans, Since no
information on "other" units is available between censuses, for purposes of 1993 population and household estimation,
these units have been allocated to the single and multiple family categories, This was done based on persons per
"other" household and the ratio of single-family to multifamily housing in the jurisdiction.
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CITY
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ARDEN HILLS
Public Works & Safety Committee
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oMISSION
o 1994 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
o 1994 OBJECTIVES
June 17, 1994
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CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
PUBLIC WORKS & SAEJ:TY COMMITTEE
Mission:
The Public Works & Safety Committee in the City of Arden Hills is
comprised of Citizen volunteers committed to providing:
0 A service to the community on matters relating to public
works and safety.
. 0 A talent and resource pool providing technical and
administrative support to the City Administrator and to Public
Works Superintendent.
0 Citizen representation for the Mayor and the City Council on
recommended policies and processes relative to matters of
public works and safety,
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June 17, 1994
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PUBLIC WORKS & SAFETY COMMITTEE
1994 Accomplishments:
1. City Traffic Control Sign age: Developed policy and process
guidelines for the Mayor and the City Council on management of
City Traffic Control Signage. (Sub-committee formed; Committee
developed Policy & Process; Council approved and sent to Staff for
minor language clarification. City Attorney looking at legal
implications of Public Works department involvement.)
2. Mission Statement: Mission statement drafted and submitted to
Mayor and City Council for review. Final submitted June 17, 1994.
3. 1994 Objectives: 1994 Objectives drafted and submitted to Mayor
and City Council for review. Final submitted June 17, 1994.
. 4. Water Usage Study;. A Subcommittee was formed to respond to a
request to study the Water Usage issue. The subcommittee found
that part of the discrepancy between the volume of water purchased
from Roseville and the volume of water billed to Arden Hills
consumers was due to aged/defective residential meters
understating water usage. A subcommittee report was issued June
15, 1994 and presented to the City Public Works Department and to
the City Administrator recommending that the Water Meter System
be upgraded with procurement of a Sensus Technologies
TouchRead System.
1994 Objectives:
1. Snow Removal of City Sidewalks and Trails: Develop a policy
and process for snow removal of City Sidewalks and Trails. (In
progress. Subcommittee in final phases of preparing lts
recommendation to Mayor and Council.)
2. Public Safety Trends: Participate in a continuous review of Public
. Safety reports; monitor and act on unfavorable trends in Fire, Police
and Civil Defense.
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1994 Objectives: (Continued)
3. Police and Fire Protection Service Contracts: Participate, as
required, in on-going evaluation of annual Police and Fire Protection
Service Contracts. (In Progress. A joint meeting of the Safety
Committees of Shoreview, Vadnais Heights, White Bear Township
and Arden Hills is planned for July 20 to meet with Ramsey County
Sheriff candidates to determine their position on Cost of Police
Protection in the suburbs and other topics.)
4. Public Safety Audits: Consider and study the need for Public
Safety audits in the City.
pther Considerations:
1. Recycling & Waste Management Issues
. 2. Public Service Communications on Safety
3. Joint Committee Meetings
4. Recruiting and Use of Volunteer Resources
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June, 1994
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CONSULmGEIGlN'EERS June 20 1994
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File: 520-047-30
Mr. Dan Winkel
City of Arden Hills
1450 West Highway 96
Arden Hills, MN 55112-5794
RE: AMBLE DRIVE STORM SEWER
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Dear Mr. Winkel:
f'\'i',:;ON,'/EN!:':
As requested at the public hearing for the 1994 Street Improvement project, we have
N,~!NiC:Pt.i investigated the possibility of rerouting the Amble Drive storm sewer to divert the outlet
away from Karth Lake. Our analysis of the existing storm sewer elevation has indicated it
PiA,Vr-.,'iNG would be possible to divert the two low points on Amble Drive toward the intersection of
Pleasant Drive and then extend storm sewer along Pleasant Drive to an existing manhole near
_TRueTuRAl the intersection of Pleasant Circle. We have estimated that to accomplish this would involve
over 1,000 additional feet of IS-inch pipe on Amble Drive plus approximately 900 linear feet
SU~\lEYING of IS-inch pipe on Pleasant Drive. Of course, Pleasant Drive is not included in the street
reconstruction program, so if this were to be undertaken without street reconstruction, it
T~Amc would involve the restoration of at least half the existing street. Given this assumption, we
have estimated the cost of this rerouting at approximately $70,000, including typical City
TRA,'J$Po.~TATlON overhead costs.
We have also done a cursory analysis of the total amount of tributary area to Karth Lake and
the amount that is represented by the Amble Drive area, OUf review indicates that rerouting
Amble Drive away from Karth Lake would remove a very small portion of the tributary area.
It appears there is a large area from the south that outlets to Karth Lake and also a fairly
large area east of Lexington that outlets to Karth Lake.
Please let me know how you would like us to proceed on this issue.
1326 Energy pork Drive Sincerely,
SI. Paul, MN 55108 MSA, CONSULTING ENGINEERS
612-64.404389
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CMSULTINGESGLm:RS File No: 109-001-30
Mr. Donald S. Bluhm
Metropolitan Waste
Control Commission
Mears Park Centre
230 East Fifth Street
CIVIL ENGINEE~ING: St. Paul, MN 55lO1
RE: TWIN CITIES ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT
ENVIRONMENTAl (TCAAP) INTERCEPTOR
MUNiCiPAL Dear Don:
illANNING Construction of the TCAAP Interceptor is now underway. Bonine Excavating of Elk River
is the contractor. The new interceptor should be in service on or about September 1, 1994.
SHUCTURA( After the interceptor sewer is constructed, the U.S. Army intends to convey the interceptor
, sewer to the City of Arden Hills who, in turn, will ask the MWCC to acquire the interceptor
SUIIH1NG sewer as a Metropolitan Facility.
;~MF!C Per our earlier meetings and telephone conversations, the interceptor sewer can be acquired
by the MWCC if it is large enough to meet the 50 year needs of its service area.
;l~NS?O~rJnc~.;
During a past telephone conversation, you indicated that the following charges to the original
design were necessary to make the interceptor sewer "acquirable":
. Construct an additional manhole on the interceptor sewer at the east right-of-way line
of Interstate 35W. This additional manhole was to be added to make maintenance
easier.
. Increase the pipe diameter of the pipe from the east right-of-way line of Interstate
35W to the Mounds View receiving manhole (northeast comer of the U.S. Highway
1326 Energy Perl< Drive lO/Ramsey County Road H intersection) from 18"0 to 24"0. The pipe size was to
Sf, Paul, MN 55108 be increased to provide for the 50-year needs of the interceptor sewer's service area.
612-6AH389 These changes were incorporated into the original design by addendum. The bid price for
Fox: 612-644-9446 these changes was $20,600,00. At their Council meeting of Apri125, 1994, the Arden Hills
City Council voted unanimously to fund the over-sizing and the additional manhole. On
. 9800 Sholord Portv.ay April 26, 1994, the City of Arden Hills remitted a check to Federal Cartridge Company for
the over-sizing.
MiM""poIi., MN 55441
612-546.0432
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MEM:>RANDtlM
DATE: June 22, 1994
TO: Dorothy Person, City Administrator
FRCM: Brian Fritsinger, C'rrr...",u.ty Planning Coordina~)
SUBJECT : Everest Proposal
Attached you will find a draft copy of a preliminary developrent
agreement and proposal outline from Everest r::eveloprent. These
documents are part of the proposed developrent of the Arden Hills
Business Park,
l. PrP.] iminarv ~vp.1or:t'1"1Pnt ~~nt.
This doct.1rrent is the result of discussions with the developer to
make a fonnal proposal to the City of Arden Hills. This
agreement requires the developer to fonnalize the proposal and
. assemble all the necessazy doct.1rrentation within the next 90
days.
Upon receipt of this infonnation, the City shall then have an
opport1IDity to review the proposal and rrake a detennination
whether it desires to pr=eed to work with the developer or
=nsider other options.
The ongoing discussions with Everest have extended. into a very
lengthy pericd of time, The intent of this agreement is to
place sare time restriction on the developer and City to attempt
to make scme progress on the discussions.
2. Outline of PrcJoosal
TI1e outline proposal is not much different than the one staff
briefly outlined in a merro sent to you on May 10, 1994. TI1e
lxlttom line is that the developer is l=king for a combination
of TIF bonding and pay-as-you-go. The crucial part of this
proposal is two fold.
l. ean the developer provide adequate security to the
. City to reduce the risk associated with the issuance
of public lxlnds?
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2. Can the proposed project provide the financial
support necessary to l1\3ke the project feasible?
These two questions should 1::e answered upon sutmittal of the
docurrentation detailed in the preliminary agreement. Staff
would reccmrend approval of a rrotion which would direct staff to
execute the preliminary developrent agreemant with Everest
Developrent.
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. PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this _ day of , 1994, by and
between the City of Arden Hills (the "City"), a political subdivision under the laws of the State
of Minnesota, with its principal office at 1450 West Highway 96, Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112,
and Everest Development, Ltd" a Minnesota corporation (referred to herein as the "Developer"),
with its principal office at 2685 Long Lake Road, Roseville, Minnesota 55113,
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, sections 469.124-469.134 (the "Act"), the
City has undertaken a program to encourage and assist the development of certain real property
located within the City's Municipal Development District No, I (the "Project"); and
WHEREAS, the Developer has presented to the City a proposal for the development of a
multi-phased office\warehouse development within the Project (the "Development''): and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City has reviewed the Developer's development
proposal and desires to enter into this Preliminary Development Agreement to allow the
Developer to further refine its proposal and to negotiate with the City concerning public
. participation in and approval of the proposed Development; and
WHEREAS, the City and the Developer desire to undertake the Development if: (i) a
satisfactory agreement can be reached regarding the City's commitment for public financial
assistance necessary for the Development; (ii) satisfactory mortgage and equity financing for the
Development can be secured; and (iii) the economic feasibility and soundness of the
Development and other necessary preconditions have been determined to the satisfaction of the
parties,
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants and obligations of the parties
hereto, the City and the Developer hereby agree as follows:
Section 1, Preliminary Nature of Allreement. The City and the Developer agree that this
Agreement is intended to be preliminary in nature, Before the City and the Developer can make
a decision on whether to proceed with the implementation of the Developer's development
proposal, it will be necessary to assemble and consider infonnation relative to the design,
economics and other aspects of the Development. The purpose of this Agreement is to allow the
Developer an opportunity to assemble such necessary infonnation, to refine the above referenced
development proposal, and to negotiate with the City concerning the execution of a
Redevelopment Contract (the "Contract") which, if executed, will set forth the rights and
responsibilities of the City and the Developer with respect to such development,
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. Section 2, Present Intent of Parties, It is the intention of the parties that this Agreement
document the present understanding and commitments of the parties and that negotiations
between the parties will proceed in an attempt to fonnulate a mutually satisfactory Contract
based upon the following:
(a) the Developer's current proposal which details the scope of the proposed
Development in its latest fonn as of the date of this Agreement, together with any
changes or modifications required by the City;
(b) such documentation regarding the economic feasibility of the Development as the
City may wish to obtain or undertake during the term of this Agreement;
(c) the completion of all undertakings required by this Agreement in a satisfactory and
timely manner; and
(d) other terms and conditions contained in this Agreement or as determined to be
appropriate by either party,
The Contract (together with any other agreements entered into between the parties hereto
contemporaneously therewith) when executed will supersede all obligations of the parties
hereunder,
. Section 3, DevelQper Undertakings, During the term of this Agreement the Developer
shall do the following:
(a) Within thirty (30) days of the date of this Agreement, identify all real property that
must be acquired to undertake and complete the Development, Within sixty (60)
days from the date of this Agreement, the Developer shall communicate with the
owners of such property concerning the Developer's purchase thereof and notify the
City as to the response of the owners and the estimated prices for which the
property may be purchased,
(b) Within sixty (60) days of the date of this Agreement, submit to the City a proposed
schedule for all phases of the Development, including without limitation, the timing
of the procurement of financing and the various stages of construction,
(c) Within thirty (30) days of the date of this Agreement, submit to the City a
preliminary site plan for the Development showing the size, nature and location of
the proposed Development, including parking, landscaping and other exterior
improvements and within sixty (60) days of the date hereof, submit to the City a
design framework for the Development showing the relationship of the
Development to the City's zoning ordinance,
. (d) Within sixty (60) days of the date of this Agreement, submit to the City a project
proforma detailing all costs of the Development and the sources and uses of all
,
. funds to be raised to finance the Development, including any public financial
participation required, If public financial participation is anticipated for the
Development, the proforma shall be accompanied by a plan detailing the means by
which such participation will be financed by the public.
(e) At least every month, commencing one month after the date of this Agreement,
provide the City with written reports as to the Developer's progress in assembling
the information and third-party commitments necessary to comply with the terms of
this Agreement and proceed with the Development.
All of the information described above shall be prepared or collected at the sole expense of
the Developer,
Section 4, Negotiation of Contract. Upon receipt of all information and documentation
required to be provided pursuant to Section 3 of this Agreement, and any additional or
supplementary information the City may require, the City shall review the same and determine
whether it desires to proceed to work with the Developer to negotiate a Contract relative to the
Development. Such determination shall be in the sole discretion of the City, If the City
determines, in its sole discretion, that based upon the information provided or based upon a
failure by Developer to provide required information, to make satisfactory progress toward the
implementation of the Development, or to otherwise perform its obligations hereunder, it is not
. in its best interests to continue to work with the Developer, it shall so notify the Developer,
whereupon this Agreement shall terminate and, subject to Section 7, neither party shall have any
rights or obligations, including, without limitation, any obligation for reimbursements for costs
incurred hereunder, to the other or to any third party under or with respect to this Agreement, If
after receiving and reviewing all requested information, the City determines to continue to work
with the Developer, the Developer and the City will proceed to attempt to negotiate the Contract
within the next thirty(30) days, The parties agree that the execution of the Contract shall be
subj ect to:
(a) A determination by the City, in its sole discretion, that its undertakings are
financially feasible and in its best interests; and
(b) A determination by the Developer, in its sole discretion, that its undertakings are
financially feasible and in its best interest.
Section 5, Effect of ApJlrovals, No approval given by the City hereunder or in connection
herewith shall be deemed to constitute an approval of the development for any purpose other
than as stated herein and the process outlined in this Agreement shall not be deemed to supersede
any concept review, conditional use permit, vacation, subdivision, or other zoning or planning
approval process of the City relative to the development of real estate,
Section 6, Exclusive Ne!!otiations, The City agrees that during the term of this Agreement
. or unless this Agreement is terminated in accordance with its terms, the City will not negotiate
with or enter into an agreement with any third party concerning the City's providing of financial
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. assistance in connection with such party's undertaking of development of the subject property,
The Developer understands, however, that the real property is owned by third parties and that the
City can not preclude the development thereof by its owners,
Section 7, Ci1;y Costs, In consideration of the City's covenants and agreements set forth
herein, the Developer agrees that it will pay the costs incurred by the City in connection with the
preparation of this Agreement and the negotiation, preparation and implementation of the
Contract. The Developer has previously paid to the City $2,500 and has deposited another
$2,500 with the City upon execution of this Agreement. The City shall have the right to draw
upon such amounts to pay its costs. If the amount on deposit becomes depleted, the City shall
have the right to request that the Developer replenish such funds upon which the Developer shall
remit to the City additional funds to be held on deposit, unless the City has terminated this
Agreement as provided in Section 4, If this Agreement is terminated in accordance with the
terms hereof, any sums remaining on deposit with the City, after the City pays or reimburses
itself for costs incurred to the date of termination, shall be returned to the Developer, No other
financial obligations shall exist between the parties, other than those that may be negotiated and
contained in the Contract.
Section 8, Modifications, This Agreement may be modified and the term hereof may be
extended only through written amendments hereto signed by all parties to this Agreement. Staff
of the City shall have the authority to agree to written extensions of time to perform activities
. hereunder if staff believe that such extensions are reasonable and necessary,
Section 9, Termination, This Agreement shall be effective for a term of ninety (90) days
from the date hereof. If for any reason a Contract has not been entered into by the parties within
the term of this Agreement or any mutually approved extension thereof, this Agreement shall be
null and void and, subject to Section 7, neither party shall have any liability or obligations to the
other,
Section I 0, Severabilitv, If any portion of this Agreement is held invalid by a court of
competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of any remaining portion of this
Agreement,
Section I L Notices, Notice, demand, or other communication from one party to the other
shall be deemed effective if sent by certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested or
delivered personally to a party at its address in the first paragraph of this Agreement, or at such
other address as such party may designate in writing to the other party,
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. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City has caused this Agreement to be duly executed in its
name and behalf and the Developer has caused this Agreement to be duly executed in its name
and behalf on or as of the date fIrst above written,
CITY OF ARDEN IDLLS
By
By
STATE OF MINNESOTA)
)SS,
COUNTY OF )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of ,
19-, by and , the and
of the City of Arden Hills, a political subdivision under the law of the state of
Minnesota, on behalf of the City,
Notary Public
. EVEREST DEVELOPMENT, L TD,
By
STATE OF MINNESOTA)
)SS.
COUNTY OF )
The foregoing instrwnent was acknowledged before me this day of ,
19 _, by ,the of Everest Development, Ltd" a Minnesota
corporation, on behalf of the corporation,
Notary Public
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. To: Arden Hills City Officials
From: Christine D. Anderson
Subject: Arden Hills Planning Commission
Date 6/22/94
To Whom It May Concern:
This letter is an appication for appointment to the Arden Hills Planning
Commission. As a resident of Arden Hills and Ramsey County for 8 years, I
have gained an interest in and have been involved in a number of areas
which the Planning Commission deals with on an ongoing basis,
Raised on a North Dakota farm where I was involved (hands on) with
building silos, air tight grain bins, as well as foundation of buildings, feed
bunks, storage buildings,etc. I developed an interest in construction,
After graduating from high school, I attended North Dakota State College of
Science in Architectural Drafting, learning more about construction
terminology, procedures and materials, A few years later I also earned an
AAS degree in Garden Center and Nursery Management majoring in
Landscape Design. During that time I had a number of technical classes
. including Woody Plant Materials classes where we studied trees and shrubs
in landscaping as well as forestry situations. Plantings for screening,
erosion control, commercial landscape uses, water and sewer root invasion,
as well as effects on plants by poor landscape planning and location were
all parts of our studies, I started my own landscape consulting service in
Fargo, North Dakota before we moved here. Since moving here I have
continued my horticultural involvement by working for Bachman's for 2
seasons as a part-time supervisor, working as a Ramsey County Master
Gardener, and teaching a variety of community education classes in
horticulture,
Also, while in Fargo I was Executive Secretary to the General Manager and
owner of Lavelle Lumber Company, a wholesale lumber and building
products sales company. As part of my responsibilities, I assisted Ev
Bjerke, the Sales Manager, to develop training programs for new employees
to learn about all the products we sold...learning even more about building
materials in the process.
I am interested in joining the Planning Commission because of an interest in
the community and the quality of life here. I am a voracious reader with a
strong inclination towards common sense and logic. If I don't understand
something, I find out ,..if not at the library, then at the book stores.
. "Because we've always done it that way" or "I guess that's the only way to
do it" are not phrases I accept passively,..and I ask lots of questions when
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. something isn't clear. I feel that both my knowledge and inquisitiveness will
be a benefit to the Arden Hills Planning Commission.
Respectively submitted,
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Christine D. Anderson
1 361 W, Floral Drive
Arden Hills, MN 55112
633-7613
EDUCATION: North Dakota State College of Science 1971-1973
Wahpeton, North Dakota
Architectural Drafting
9-Month Secretarial & Steno
University of Minnesota - Waseca 1975-1976
Waseca, Minnesota
. Part-time Horticulture while employed fulltime
as University Relations Secretary
Kirkwood Community College 1 980-1982
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Garden Center/Nursery Mgmt.
Associate in Applied Science with
major in Landscape Design
Ongoing horticulture training through University of
Minnesota Master Gardener training and updates.
EMPLOYMENT: North Dakota State College of Science 1973-1974
Duplicating Center Technician - Developing camera-ready
originals, operating and maintaining various equipement
including floor model offset presses.
University of Minnesota -Waseca 1974-1976
University Relations Secretary - working with college
staff, students and community for use of college
facilities, coordinating responsibilities of food service and
facilities staff for all "outside" groups using facilities,
and conducting tours for all non-student visitors to the
. campus, Coordinating student Ambassadors group, and
secretarial duties for the University Relations Supervisor,
...
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. Lavelle Lumber Company 1976-1979
Fargo, North Dakota
Executive Secretary to the Owner & Manager, George
Lavelle, Also responsible to Robert Gowin, Admini-
strative Manager and other Managers as needed,
Bachman's Garden Center, Roseville 1985/1986
Part-time Supervisor (evenings & weekends) as well as
sales & plant consultant for customers
Fridley School District, Centennial School District, &
Moundsview School District Community Ed Programs -
Since 1987 I have been teaching Community Ed
programs in Horticulture classes such as: Herbaceous
Perennials, Pruning, Roses, Vegetable Gardening,
Landscape Design, Flowerbed Planning, etc.
Except for the seasonal positions with Bachman's and Comm. Ed Classes, I
left all earlier positions due to changes in my husband, Steve's career
(returning to college, changes in job locations). We have been in Arden Hills
since 1985.
. REFERENCES:
David Whiting, Ramsey County Extension Agent 777-8156
Ralph Thrane, Ramsey Co. Master Gardener 227-7692
Diane Carigiet, James Circle, Arden Hills 631-2041
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. CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
MEHlRANDllM
TO: Mayor and Courlcil.....,~-'S
FR(M: Dorothy A. Person, City Administrator
DATE: June 23, 1994
S1JBoJECT : Administrator Cam1ents f= 6-27-94 Council Meeting
1. Miscellaneous
1. 1994 Pavement Maintenance Irrproverrent Project: Dan Winkel has
discussed with the New Brighton engineer their plans for
reconstmction of Co, Rd. F and Stowe Avenue. They indicated that
Co. Rd. F can be planned for 1995; Stowe Avenue between New
Brighton and Arden Hills is planned for 1998.
2. Arden Manor stand-by water request: The Health Dept. has
determined that the back-up well on the nobile hcrre site is
unusable, The Park owner is asking for Council discussion
. regarding the possibility of using the City system as a back-up.
Please see the merro frc:m the Public ;o.orks Superintendent.
3, Ramsey County will be meeting July 12 to discuss their new
thoughts regarding tUI11ba.cks and the effect of Municipal State Aid
as approved by the legislature, Co. Rd. F and Stowe Avenue are of
particular irrp:lrtance and priority to Arden Hills, Dorothy and
Dan will l::oth attend this meeting.
4. Water Meters: Dan has been invited to the Finance Ccmnittee
meeting in June to discuss the financing options. Staff will be
reviewing internal sources prior to that meeting,
5. jlibunds View Ccmnunity Theatre: They have asked for a verification
of interest frc:m the Council by participating at $15.00 each. I
have understCXJd that the Council will be participating
individually. Please advise if this inpression is not co=ect.
6. Mayor Vacancy: City Attorney Filla indicates that the City has
fulfilled rrost of the requirements of filling a vacancy by
accepting the Mayor's resignation with an effective date listed,
declaring the vacancy and describing the appointrrent process to
fill the vacancy. If there is an internal appointment that
results in a second vacancy, this new vacancy mayor may not be
filled depending on the results of the election.
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. 7, Floral Park I No parking I rec:cnm=ndation: park & Recreation
Director, Cindy Severtson has received ccmplaints regarding the
safety of children and pedestrians crossing to Floral Park. Based
on the discussion at the w::Jrksession and Cindy's rec:orrrrendation,
Council is asked to approve the placenent of stop signs and curb
painting along the Park side of Floral Drive.
8. Employee Insurance Plan: Please see my notes at II.1. a.
9. The City and Cotmty contract for project management of 'K7\AP: The
City and Cotmty project for the rranagement of locating joint
facilities was identified as a need for coordinating the follow-up
of various pieces of this project, Sarah Janecek is prq:osed to
be the contractor for this project.
10. Unfinished Business and New Business:
a. Arden Man= owner has requested a stand-by =nnection to
City water. The Health Dept. sees no negative issue. The
owner rray be in attendance of the June 27th Council meeting.
Please see the enclosed merro from Dan regarding the sam:.
Staff has agreed to the owner w::Jrking through this issue at
the June 27th or July 11th meeting in which they will be
dealing with the Planning issue regarding the SUP and the
swirnning pool.
. b. Accounting : Teny has enclosed a merro regarding prepayment
and a =ent status of the receipts received to date fran
the special assessrrent for the 1994 Street Improvement
project.
II. AI:MINISI'RATION :
1. Employee Insurance: 'I11e enployees have recc::mnended to Council the
7-1-94 to 6-30-95 health plan as follows:
a. Health Insurance; the question is whether to change
deductibles, to go with the Netw::JD< or stay with the
o=ent Standard plan. Rates are lower for the
Netw::Jrk plan. The enployees reccmrend the Netw::Jrk,
specifically the Select Care plan, which has aa $150
deductible at premium rates of $145. 74/rronth for
single and $376.30 for family. This is a 10% savings
for health insurance.
b. Dental Insurance: The premium has increased 4% for
dental insurance. This year the plan is intrcducing
an Orthcdantics option, but requires all family dental
enrollees to take part. The employees reccmrend
taking part in orthodontics at additional cost of
. $8.44 for those with family dental. Proposed rates
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. for dental inst.1rance are $23.47/ single and
$74.92/family. Currently, the rates ares
$22.51/single and $72.04/family.
c. Life Insurance: The life insurance rate has increased
from $3.40 to $3.80/month for $10,000 worth of
coverage. Accidental death and disability rates are
$.03/$1,000 worth of life insurance purchased.
REC.'CHmIDATICN: It is ..ec.......-..rl...,:) that Council "*,,,ove (1) the cha:cge of
health insurance to the neblork plan of Select Care; (2)approlle dental
care insurance. including the family ortho plan; and (3)aw.<:.:we the life
insurance plan.
d. 8hort Tem Disability: There is no rate change for
this benefit. It will continue to be $4.50/$100
weekly coverage or $9.00/$200 weekly coverage. An
additional $100 of coverage will cost $13 .50 for $300
weekly coverage. This is an option if approved by the
Council. It is suggested that this increase to $300
weekly coverage be reviewed at the same time as the
lDng Tem Disability plan.
e. lDng Term Disability: This is a new coverage that can
be offered to employees upon approval of O:luncil. It
is canpletely employee paid, but at least 12 employees
. must enroll. The cost to the employee is based on
age. This discussion is not necessary irrmediately.
The Union is also reviewing the plan for a mid-year
contract amendrrent.
III. PIANNIJ:iIG :
l. Enclosed is infortl'ation from Everest with a merro from Brian. In
the merro, he discusses deadlines, canbinations of 'pay-as-you-go'
and TIF bonds, As Brian points out, the City faces the question
of reduction of risk for bonds with Everest providing Bare
financial support. It is recarmended that Council agree to ask
staff to execute a preliminary developnent agreement.
IV, PARKS & RECREATICN:
l. A part of the trail and a stom sewer that drains under the trail
between Curnnings Park and Lexington Avenue was closed due to a
washout of the area. Our staff from the Parks and the Public
Works departtrents W,')rked together and quickly repaired the area.
The repairs included installing culverts, filling and resurfacing.
Drainage has been irrproved, making it a safe crossing at that
point of the trail.
2. The City Surplus Equi:pnent Sale was reviewed at the Jtme 16th
worksession. The sale listing included the Public Work's 8-10
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.' pick-up truck. There was no ccmrent specifically regarding this
item. Please advise. Dan = Ire if there is any reason not to
include this item in the sale,
3. The players I benches at r.buncls View High School and Valentine
Elerrentary School are to be installed in a joint arrangerrent with
the school district in an on-going coq::erative effort. The sch=l
district purchased the benches and the City staff installed them.
4. Arden Manor Park has been closed. We rem::wed concrete pieces
which appear to have been part of the old foundation. l?erm3nent
trees and shrubs have been planted at the Iexington and Co, Rd. E
gateway, The Parks Ccmnittee will be visiting the City parks with
an eye tCMard facilitating the needs of the City parts and 1995
priorities.
V. PUBLIC WJRKS:
1. Enclosed is a response frcm MSA. regarding the estirrated cost of
re-routing Amble Drive storm sewer. It has been estirrated by the
street irrprovement assessrrent hearing to approxirrately $70,000.
2, Cottage Villas: A building pexmit has been issued for the
senior housing area. The fee charged was $29,000. The timing was
such that the approved plan would have been out of date.
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. crlY OF ARDEN HII.I8
MIK&lANIJt1(
DATE: .J\me 23, 1994
'1'0: Dorothy Perscm., City JIrlm;n; strator
@ Dan Winkel, Public tklrks SUperint......rl......t
FRCM j ttf Terrance R. Post, City 1lc=tant
SlJBJECl' : 1994 Street Ii:tprovement Project Prepaid Assessments
At the close of business on June 23, 1994, the City had received street
improverrent assessm:nt prepayments fran benefiting property owners as
follows:
AIJDlmR NJ, IMPROVEMENI' AS~'1.'M<NT' PRFPAYMENTS PC!' PREPAID
mIME EQlL
6407 94 KEI'IH CIP $ 14,821.60 $ 1,947.50 13.1%
. 6407 94 REXll'l' 5YR 157,917.63* 45,207.58 28.6%
6418 94 RE<XN 8YR 43,183.28* 5,118.25 11.9%
PROORAM $215,922.51* $ 52,273.33 24.2%
'lOlm.
The enclosed set of schedules documents the prepayment activity, It is
interesting to note that seven of the 36 property owners who signed the
Amble Drive "Notice of Objection to Assessrrent" rrade assessrrent
prepayments.
Also, three of the 13 prq:lerty owners who signed the Dunlap Street North
"Petition to cancel prq;x:>sed Street improvenent" have rrade assessrrent
payments.
*AS ~ED FOR PINS 34-30-23-13-004 (Byrne) AND 34-30-23-13-008 (Brown)
M: \0623TP.MEM
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. CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
MEM:>RANDtN
TO: Mayor and CounciJmeubers
FRCM: Dorothy A. Person, City Administrator
DATE: June 23, 1994
SlJB.JECl' : Administrator Cam1ents for 6-27-94 Council Meeting
1. Miscellaneous
l. 1994 Paverrent Maintenance Improverrent Project: Dan Winkel has
discussed with the New Brighton engineer their plans for
reconst:ruction of Co, Rd. F and Stowe Avenue. They indicated that
Co. Rd, F can be planned for 1995; Stowe Avenue between New
Brighton and Arden Hills is planned for 1998.
2. Arden Manor stand-by water request: The Health Dept, has
determined that the tack-up well on the trobile hare site is
unusable. The Park owner is asking for Council discussion
. regarding the possibility of using the City system as a tack-up.
Please see the rrerro from the Public works SUperintendent.
3, Ramsey County will be rreeting July 12 to discuss their new
thoughts regarding turnbacks and the effect of Municipal State Aid
as approved by the legislature, Co. Rd. F and Stowe Avenue are of
particular irrportance and priority to Arden Hills, D:Jrothy and
Dan will roth attend this meeting,
4. Water Meters: Dan has been invited to the Finance Ccmnittee
meeting in June to discuss the financing options. Staff will be
reviewing internal sources prior to that rreeting.
5. JVbunds View Ccmnunity Theatre: They have asked for a verification
of interest from the Council by participating at $15.00 each. I
have understocx:i that the Council will be participating
individually, Please advise if this impression is not correct,
6. Mayor Vacancy: City Attorney Filla indicates that the City has
fulfilled rrost of the requirements of filling a vacancy by
accepting the Mayor's resignation with an effective date listed,
declaring the vacancy and describing the appointment pr=ess to
fill the vacancy. If there is an internal appointment that
results in a second vacancy, this new vacancy mayor may not be
filled depending on the results of the election,
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. 7, Floral Park 'No parking' recarmendation: Park & Recreation
Director, Cindy Severtson has received ccmplaints regarding the
safety of children and pedestrians crossing to Floral Park. Based
on the discussion at the worksession and Cindy's recorrrnendation,
Council is asked to approve the placerrent of stop signs and =b
painting along the Park side of Floral Drive.
8. Errployee Insurance Plan: Please see my notes at II.1.a.
9. The City and County =tract for p=ject ffi3I1ageIrel1t of TCI\AP: The
City and County p=ject for the ffi3I1agement of locating joint
facilities was identified as a need for coordinating the follow-up
of various pieces of this p=j ect . Sarah Janecek is proposed to
be the contractor for this p=ject,
10, Unfinished Business and New Business:
a, Arden Manor owner has requested a stand-by camection to
City water, The Health Dept. sees no negative issue. The
owner may be in attendance of the June 27th Council treeting.
Please see the enclosed merro from Dan regarding the sarre.
Staff has agreed to the owner working through this issue at
the June 27th or July 11th treeting in which they will be
dealing with the Plaruring issue regarding the SUP and the
swirrming p:ol.
. b. Accounting: Terry has enclosed a trerro regarding prepayment
and a =ent status of the receipts received to date from
the special assessment for the 1994 Street Irrp=veIrel1t
p=ject.
II. AIMINISI'RATION :
1. Errployee Insurance: The errployees have recorrrrended to Council the
7-1-94 to 6-30-95 health plan as follows:
a, Health Insurance; the question is whether to change
deductibles, to go with the Network or stay with the
=rent Standard plan. Rates are lower for the
Network plan. The errployees reCOllTl'el1d the Network,
specifically the Select Care plan, which has aa $150
deductible at premium rates of $145. 74/=th for
single and $376.30 for family. This is a 10% savings
for health insurance.
b, Dental Insurance: The premium has increased 4% for
dental insurance. This year the plan is introducing
an Orthodontics option, but requires all family dental
enrollees to take part. The errployees recarmend
taking part in orthodontics at additional =at of
. $8.44 for those with family dental. Proposed rates
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. for dental insurance are $23.47/ single and
$74,92/family. Currently, the rates ares
$22,51/single and $72.04/family.
c, Life Insurance: The life insurance rate has increased
from $3.40 to $3.80/month for $10,000 worth of
=verage. Accidental death and disability rates are
$.03/$1,000 worth of life insurance purchased.
~TIClN: It is recc::umended that Council approve (1) the change of
health insurance to the network plan of Select Care; (2)~1fe dental
care insurance, including the family ortho plan; and (3)a,w.o.ulfe the life
insurance plan.
d. Short Tem Disability: There is no rate change for
this benefit. It will continue to be $4,50/$100
weekly coverage or $9.00/$200 weekly coverage. An
additional $100 of coverage will cost $13.50 for $300
weekly coverage. This is an option if approved by the
Council. It is suggested that this increase to $300
weekly coverage be reviewed at the same time as the
LDng Tem Disability plan,
e. LDng Tem Disability: This is a new coverage that can
be offered to ~loyees upon approval of Council. It
is ccmpletely errployee paid, but at least 12 ~loyees
. must enroll. The cost to the ~loyee is based on
age. This discussion is not necessary imnediatel y.
The Union is also reviewing the plan for a mid-year
contract amenclment.
III. PLI\NNING:
1. Enclosed is information fran Everest with a merro from Brian. In
the merro, he discusses deadlines, canbinations of 'pay-as-you-go'
and TIF bonds. As Brian points out, the City faces the question
of reduction of risk for bonds with Everest providing some
financial supp:>rt. It is reca:nrended that Council agree to ask
staff to execute a preliminary development agreement.
IV, PARKS & RECREATION:
1. A part of the trail and a stom sewer that drains under the trail
between CUrrrnings Park and Lexington Avenue was closed due to a
washout of the area, Our staff fran the Parks and the Public
Works departments worked together and quickly repaired the area,
The repairs included installing culverts, filling and resurfacing.
Drainage has been irrproved, making it a safe crossing at that
point of the trail.
2. The City Surplus Equipment Sale was reviewed at the June 16th
. worksession. The sale listing included the Public Work's 8-10
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. pick-up truck, 'Ihere was no cament specifically regarding this
item. Please advise, Dan or me if there is any reason not to
include this item in the sale.
3, The players' benches at Mounds view High Sch=l and Valentine
Elementary School are to be installed in a joint arrangement with
the school district in an on-going cooperative effort. The school
district purchased the benches and the City staff installed them.
4. Arden Manor Park has been closed. We rerroved =crete pieces
which appear to have been part of the old foundation. Pennanent
trees and shrubs have been planted at the Lexington and Co. Rd. E
gateway, 'Ihe Parks Ccmnittee will be visiting the City parks with
an eye toward facilitating the needs of the City parks and 1995
priorities.
V. PUBLIC w::JRKS:
1. Enclosed is a response frcm MSA regarding the estimated oost of
re-routing Amble Drive storm sewer. It has been estimated by the
street inprovement assessrrent hearing to approximately $70, 000 ,
2. Cottage villas: A building pennit has been issued for the
senior housing area. The fee charged was $29,000. The timing was
such that the approved plan WDuld have been out of date.
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. CITY OF ARDEN HIIUl
MEMJRANDtIM
DATE: June 24, 1994
TO: Dorothy Person, City Administrator
FRCM: Dan Winkel, Public W:lrks SUperint:eDdent ~u/.
SUBJECT: Arden Manor Mobile Halle Park Water CoonectiOl1
Today, I had a discussion with Mr. Bassam Banat, fran the Minnesota
Department of Health, regarding a stand-by water connection for the
Arden Manor Mj)ile Heme Parlc Mr. Banat stated the Department of
Health ~d not be opposed to a stand-by connection; in fact, he is
very supportive of the idea. TIle =ss connection between two water
systems ~d not be an issue as long as the private well is not
operating at the sarre time the City system is tw:ned on to the park.
Health Department standards would clearly be violated if both systems
were on at the sarre ti.rre.
. Mr. Banat has worked with the park in the past regarding the
=ntaminated well issue and is very aware of the water needs of the
pari;: . Any plans and specifications for a water cormection project
will need to be reviewed by the Department of Health, Mr. Banat has
previously =tacted the owner of the park and advised him to search
for an alternate water source as s=n as possible. TIle back-up well
in the park cannot be used to supply potable water to the park
residents.
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With Council approval, I would recamend staff advise the Arden Manor
Park owner to have plans and specifications prepared for the stand-by
water connection. All plans and specifications shall be reviewed by
staff prior to approval for the work to begin. TIle Minnesota
Department of Health will also review plans for the project.
A secarl alternative, if Council so chooses, is to have the =nsu1ting
engineers for Arden Hills prepare plans and specifications to be paid
in full by the l'bbile Heme Park, Greg Stonehouse, fran M.S.A, has
estimated the cost of the stand-by connection to be approximately
$4,400.
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