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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCP 07-21-1994 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE AGENDA . July 21, 1994 8:00 3.m. Army Reserve Center 4655 North Lexington Avenue I. Call to order. 2. Approve minutes from June 9, 1994 Meeting. 3. Review any business contacts, 4, Discuss Marketing Packet 5. Monthly report 6. Adjournment. . . Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes . ,rune 9, 1994 8:00 am Army Reserve Center 1. The meeting was called to order at 8:00 a.m, 2, Present were: Steve Freimuth, Mary Miller, Jerry Moehnke, Arnold Lindberg, Trygve Egge, Community Planning Coordinator Fritsinger, Finance Liason Thomas Steele and Planning Liason Raymond McGraw. Absent were Dan McCallum, Tom Goblirsch, Rob Carlson JR, and Council liason Apilowski. 3, Mav 19, 1994 Minutes. Egge moved and Miller seconded the motion to approve the minutes with one correction. Item number 6 be deleted in it's entirety, Motion carried unanimously. 4, Business Contacts Mr, Moehnke indicated that no follow up had occurred on the 18 businesses identified as needing follow up, The . committee should be sure to divide up the 18 businesses between the committee members and follow up, Mr. Lindberg updated the committee on his contact with United Properties, There is the potential for a Deli to occupy the former Hauser's space in the Arden Plaza by this fall, The Deli would occupy only a portion of the space. Ace Hardware is considering leasing the remainder of the space for a garden center. Mr, Freimuth brought up the issue of a cooperative grocery store at the plaza, He indicated that it could possibly be tied into a business like Group Health. Mr. Moehnke discussed his contact with Northco. Northco sent him a list of available property in Arden Hills, Mr. Fritsinger indicated that he receives an updated list from the Real Estate Journal on available property. Staff will prepare a list for the committee members. Mr. Fritsinger reviewed the history of the 18 . businesses identified as having concerns, , . The Committee further discussed the concept of having'a meeting with someone with cooperative grocery experience. It was agreed upon that a representative of United Properties should be included in this meeting. This should be scheduled later this summer, The Committee asked the status of business cards, Staff indicated that it did not have an answer but that it would look into it. The Committee preferred blank business cards where their names could be typed in, A question was also raised about the possible use of name tags by the committee which identify them as part of the Committee, 5. Miscellaneous The Committee requested that a City map be brought to future meetings. Mr. McGraw reviewed the relationship between the Planning Commission and Economic Development Committee. The Economic Development Committee would like to . receive a copy of the Planning Commission Minutes, The Committee would also like an updated list of the members of the Committee. The next meeting will be July 21, 1994 at 8: 00, The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 am. . .. Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes May 19, 199-4 Army Reserve Center 1- The meeting was called to order at 8:08 a,m, 2, Present were: Tom Goblirsch, Steve Freimuth, Mary Miller, Jerry Moehnke, Arnold Lindberg, Dan McCallum, Councilmember Aplikowski and Rob Carlson, Absent was Trygve Egge and Community Planning Coordinator Fritsinger. 3. April 21, 1994 minutes were approved. 4. Business Survey The Economic Development Committee had 18 possible concerns from businesses that should be follow up. S, Arden Plaza Maybe since United Properties is taking over things will change for the better. . 6. Council member Aplikowski updated the Committee on Ryder Student Transportation. There are strong neighborhood groups which are opposing them. The neighbors don't want the buses to go east on County Road F. Jerry Moehnke suggested when this issue retur::1S to the Council a member from the Committee should be there. Councilmember Aplikowski stated June .1 1994 is the next meeting on the bus issue, - , 7. Mr. Fritsinger will go to Cardiac Pacemakers, They seemed to be a major concern, There are six major businesses that really needed our attention. Jerry Moehnke is going to get a list of rental property in Arden Hills, 8. ,Dan McCallum will go see O~l Engineering and East Side Beverage. 9 . The Ro~nd Lake area is still available, Everest will, know this monch. . ~ . . 10, Councilmember Aplikowski informed the Committee that at the next election the City will have two new Councilmembers and a new Mayor, 11, Rob Carlson said he will help on the committee and is willing to go out and talk to businesses, He has a heavy sales and marketing background, 12. Council member Aplikowski asked if the committee wants business cards? She would investigate the issues further on her computer. 13. Meeting was adjourned at 9:17 a,m. . . I. -. CITY OF ARDEN HILLS . MEM)RAN[J{N DA:I'E : July 7, 1994 TO : Econanic Developnent Ccmnittee FRCM: Brian Fritsinger, Ccnmmity Planning Coordinato@ SUBJECT : July M:lIlthly Report Here are my activities for this past rronth: L Arroco - SUP This was reviewed and approved by City Council on June 13, 1994. The Ccrnnittee rray recall this included the conversion of the existi."l9' station into a convenience store ar>.d the former Great Lakes Restaurant into an Ar1=0 Certicare, 2. Davarmi 's - SUP This was reviewed and approved by City Council on June 27, 1994, . This included a signage change for the expanded Davanni's, 3, Ramada - Patio This was reviewed and approved by City Council on June 27, 1994. The Ccrnnittee rray J:::e interested to note that the Hotel is converting to a Holiday Inn. 4, Ryder - Zonina Ordinance AmE>..ndment/sup The City Council reviewed and approved the Zoning OrUinance Amendrre.11t on June 27, 1994. The Plarming Catmission reviewed and approved the SUP at their July 6 lreeting, The SUP will J:::e reviewed by the City Council on July 25, 1994, If the conditions of the SUP are approved, the te:mri.nal rray continue to operate at this site, . . July Report Page 2 07/07/94 5. McCluno 4th ~rlrlition The City Council revi8'l8i and approved the Preliminary Plat on June 13, 1994. The Planning O::mnission revi8'l8i and approved the Final Plat on July 6, 1994. Staff is \>Drking with Mr, McClung on the preparation of a developrent contract and plans/specifications, If these can be ccmpleted on a tirrel y basis, the Final Plat will be reviewed by the City Council on July 25, 1994. This is a nine lot single family sub:livision, 6, cpr - Site Plan Review The PlanJ:1ing O::mnission reviewed and approved the plans for the expansion to Building D at their July 6 rreeting, This will be reviewed by the City Council on July 25, 1994. Staff followed up with representatives of CPI to discuss the business retention survey. The rreeting was very successful and will hopefully lead to better dialcgue in the future, 7, ~ . The Planning Ccmnission has continued discussions on the long- te!:11l use and developrent of TCAAP, I will l:e preparing serre information for their review arout fOssible land use consultants to assist in the preparation of a master plan, and a request for a ProfOsal (RFP). 8. Cottaoe Lifestvles I understand that Mr, Arkell has scheduled ground breaking ceremonies for July 15, 1994, The project is a 60 unit senior high rise ccmplex which will l:e built on a parcel near Cleveland and E2, 9. Econcmic Developrent Ccmnittee I have secured sore blank business cards for the Ccmnittee to use in their business retention efforts, These should be included in your packets, If you need additional cards let rre know. 10, Everest The City Council approved a preli11\i.r1.ary redeveloprent agreerrent on June 27, 1994. I will keep you updated as things move . forward on this project proposed for the Round Lake Area, . " .. July Report Page 3 07/07/94 . 11. Leaaue of Minnesota Ci t i P.S I have once again teen appointed to serve on one of the League of Minnesota Cities Policy Committees, I will l:e serving on the Improving LJcal Econanies Committee and will l:e attendiIJg meetings at the I.MC offices on the following dates: July 12 9:30-12:00 August 9 9:30-12:00 August 30 9:30-12:00 September 13 9:30-2:30 12, Miscellaneous I attended EDAM's annual sum:rer conference, The focus of the conference was on telecarrnunications and its future in econcmic developrent. It was sarewhat interesting, especially when they discussed a project I "-Drked on in NY Mills, I attended a meeting with Metro East to learn rrore about . developrent prcgrarns available through their office. Upccming meetings: I nuy l:e out of the office on July 25 for a Chamt:er function, and July 22 for a Public Finance Issues seminar, BF:dg . . AGENDA ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION MEETING PUBLIC WORKS LUNCHROOM THURSDAY,JULY211994,4:30P.M. 4:30 PM 1. Call to order/roll call 2. Agenda adoption 4:30 PM 3. Miscellaneous items/discussions a. Transient Merchant; open air sales issue update b. TCAAP update c. Amble Drive Storm Sewer 6:00 PM d. Budget review and discussion 8:30 PM 4. Council Comments 8:45PM 5. Adjourn . ) The above times may vary depending upon length of issue discussion, . . CITY OF ARDEN HILLS MEMJRANDUM DATE: July 18, 1994 TO: Mayor and City Council _-.., :./7 FRaoI: Dorothy A. Person, City Administrator folf~ '. SOEJECl' : Administrator's r. ...,-'lts Enclosed in your v.orksession packet please find the following informational items for your review: a. Transient Merchants - please refer to earlier information f= Brian Fritsinger dated May 13. 1994 where the open air lots in included in the Zoning Ordinance but not in the City Code. b, 'I'O\AP - Denny Probst will be updating the City OJuncil on this issue. c. Amble Drive Stom Sewer - Please see the enclosed 11EffO . fran ran winkel giving additional information of costs. Staff will be forwarding this information to the appropriate property owners, d, Budget Review and discussion - Please see the enclosed J:ud::Jet agenda fran Terry Post. Also enclosed is my 1995 Budget Highlights for discussion, . ~ . CITY OF ARDEN HILtS MEMJRANDOM DATE : J'Uly 13, 1994 TO: Dorothy Person, City Administrator FRCM: Dan W:i:nke1, Public \>brks Superint=n=t I) 1.~). SUBJEX:.'T : A1IiJ1e Drive St= Sewer Enclosed in a rrerro fran Engineer Terry Mauer regarding the additional storm sewer for Amble Drive. As noted, the actual cost for the Amble Drive portion of the irrpraverrent is $27, 500 , The rerainder of the project would be ccnpleted when a street project is required on Pleasant Drive, The estinated costs for the Pleasant Drive project is $42,500, It should also be noted that the calculated nm-off fran Amble Drive into Karth lake is less than 10% of the total drainage that enters the . lake, It would be my opinion that there llI3.y be a rrore cost efficient way to spend the $70,000 estinated project costs. I would like to include this issue on the agenda for the July 21, 1994 Council Worksession. I would like feed back frun the Council on how to proceed with this issue. DW:to . . . . MS~ , .. . .. July 7, 1994 to.\SILTI\GEIGIIEEIlS File: 520-047-30 Mr. Dan Winkel City of Arden Hills 1450 West Highway 96 Arden HiIls, MN 55112-5794 RE: AMBLE DRIVE STORM SEWER '::-.'. Ee.,'~',\,::~,,\,'c, D~ ~1r. '.".Finkel: :: ,,'.,"C\".'E .-_~., As requested, I have further researched the issue of diverting the Amble Drive storm sewer away from Karth Lake. In my previous memo, dated June 20, 1994, I had estimated the cost '.\ ,r';~. to accomplish this diversion at $70,000. The break down of this is that approximately $27,500 worth of storm sewer would need to be added to the current Amble Drive project .,.,",~ The remaining $42,500 would be for storm sewer and street restoration along the Pleasant -" ,,,:; Drive alignment .'..,,,.,' ), ~:""_J L). .~.l As you requested, we have also analyzed the total tributary area to Karth Lake relative to s~; !f(!t,'G how much area we would be diverting away with this storm sewer installation, From the City's aerial topography is appears that there is approximately one hundred acres of tributary .~. ",.,.. area to Karth Lake. The Amble Drive area in question represents less than eight acres of this area. Therefore, the $70,000 expenditure would divert away approximately 8 % of the entire ~~,~ \'SF'OF,:" :.:'\, area. As you and I have previously discussed, this may not be the most efficient way to spend money on the lowering of the water level in Karth Lake, It would seem that $70,000 would be better spend toward a lift station, which could have the effect of lowering the lake level based on the tributary area. We. have. Ilot estimated the cost nor the method of diversion utilizing a lift station, The one issue a lift station would not deal with would be the quality of the water in Karth Lake since the entire tributary area would run off and get there prior to being pumped out of the lake. 1326 Energy Pock D"", HopefuIly this information is helpful. If you have any questions, or need additional St. Paul, MN 55108 information, please call. 612.64404389 Sincerel y, Fox: 612.64.<-94.46 MSA, CONSULTING ENGINEERS . 9800 Shelacd Parkway .:::u-u,ptZk'U Minneapolis, MN 55441 Terry J. aurer, P.E, 612.5,6.0432 047-0708.jul Fox 612.5446398 . CITY OF ARDEN HILLS MEM:lRANOOM DATE: JUly 18, 1994 TO: Dorothy Person, City Administrator FRCM: @ Teny Post, City AcCOImtant SUB.JECT : Preliminary 1995 Budget Discussion Materials for 7/21/94 Council W:lrksession Meeting. As you have concluded the 1995 budget review sessions with each of the departrrent heads in the last week, I have St.1lTm3rized the data presented and identified issues to be discussed before Council, I v.ulld anticipate that the worksession ll'eeting v.ulld flCM in the follcwing lI'aIlIler: L Intrcductory remarks, global assurrptions, S1.lIlIll3.ry materials, (T. Post) 2, Cepartrrent Head Presentations: a. Administration (D, Person) b. Planning/Economic Developrent (B. Fritsinger) . c. Public W:>rks (D. Winkel) d, Parks/Recreation (C. Severtson) e, Revenue Assurrptions (T,Post) 3. Identification of action items/alternatives fran alxwe discussion to incorporate into materials for 7/25/94 budget rreeting. (T,Post) . . CITY OF ARDEN HILLS MEM:>RANDUM DATE: July 18, 1994 roo Mayor and City Council ,( . /" :/ FRCM: Dorothy A. Person, City Administrator/-/ SUBJECT : Major Ita:ns/Highl.ights of 1995 Budget Requests Proposed 1995 Budget Administration Citizen Survey $ 10,000 Facilities Improverrent 1,300 Managerrent Training 1,000 . Tax base decreasing incane/City business Public Works Sewer System update 1,500 study Co. Rd, F Improverrent Water Meter Replace:rent 60,000 (annually) CO. Rd. E & 51 -- 25,000 Lanes striping and (Turn lime) Light changes, 2,400 (Light changes) Park/Recreation Perry Park - rratching $ 200,000 park funds; Hazelnut t as replacerrent, . 1 Ju.(} /3, Iff i ~ UMNh7 /ls h-,b 4. 1-"t7 Ih fly lh-lfi ~ )d (![~7 CoIh1r.d i J),c&H Ii/(s; .j rd ")- /J&Sfj -!o 11<1;>> ^ f""^ oj/V- C&k.t- Il/~ I Pu{fle I~ML/1v,17 (}~tf~, . J h~ ~~r,( /iAJ ;;ptu~~-f hi o ~J ~Y4ff:.eu ~l ~F -tv fMl/~:rI.L QO d.~~ vt-f Sf-YI1.i- tJ-!k'1L- JI/~ , S~~W:1: I c1~ ~ b;3 . . " . MINUTES CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA PLANNING COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, 1994 7:30 P.M. - NEW BRIGHTON CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER Vice Chair Piotrowski called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m, ROLL CALL Present were Vice Chair Piotrowski, Dave Carlson, Marty Rye, Ray McGraw, Steve Erickson, Councilmember Hicks and Councilmember Aplikowski, Also present were Brian Fritsinger, Community Planning Coordinator; and Tammy Olson, Recording Secretary, Absent was Chair Winiecki, . APPROVE MINUTES McGraw moved seconded by Erickson to approve the June 1, 1994 minutes, All voted in favor (5-0) , CASE #94-16: NORTHERN STATES POWER - SPECIAL USE PERMIT. 4251 FERNWOOD AVENUE. Vice Chair Piotrowski opened the public hearing for NSP at 7:32 p.m. Recording Secretary, Tammy Olson, confirmed the publication of the Notice of Hearing in the Focus on Tuesday, June 21, 1994, and mailing to affected property owners on the same date, Vice Chair Piotrowski proceeded to explain the hearing procedures to the attending residents. Mr. Fritsinger stated the NSP antenna will be mounted .on an existing mount which Cellular One has previously placed on the water tower, This site was chosen, as one of twenty (20) sites, for a program which monitors electrical service. The City Council has briefly reviewed this case. The Council requested, as with Cellular One, Case #94-13, the . antenna not exceed 12' in height, and the color of the . Planning Minutes Page 2 07/06/94 antenna must match the tower and tank, No screening of the antenna is being requested. NSP also needs a transmitting station which will be enclosed within Cellular One's transmitting station, NSP will need to come to an agreement with Cellular One as to the use of this transmitting system, Staff recommends approval of this SUP application, There were no comments from the Commission. Mike Mazatello, Cellular One representative, stated this is a network system used to monitor the power flow to customers. It relays information back to NSP with what is happening in the field and detects power outages faster and more efficiently. NSP requires twenty (20) radio sites throughout the Metro Area. Carlson asked what the antenna was used for, Mr. Mazatello explained the antenna is used to communicate . with mechanical apparatus throughout the neighborhoods, It relays voltage information and supervises control, Mr. Carlson asked how big the monitoring system is physically, Mr. Mazatello stated 600 pounds, The dimensions are four (4) feet square sixteen (16) inches deep. Typically, the antennas are mounted to a pole or post. Mr. Carlson asked about the maintenance on the box, Mr. Mazatello stated once a year there will be maintenance tests run on the transmitting station, Cellular One will be contacted when these tests need to be run. vice Chair piotrowski questioned whether NSP will,pay rent to two (2) parties. Mazatello stated the details of the lease will be determined with the City of Arden Hills. . Mr. Fritsinger stated the final details of this agreement . Planning Minutes Page 3 07/06/94 haven't been discussed with the City Council and Cellular One, Mr. Rye asked if part of a lease agreement could stipulate NSP's liability for any damage to the water tower and tank, Mr. Fritsinger stated he isn't aware of any stipulations, but he will investigate further, Mr. Erickson asked if NSP sees any plans of expansion in the future. Mr. Mazatello stated NSP doesn't see any expansion in the future. The amount of stress on the system isn't the same as Cellular One's system. If another transmitting box is needed, NSP will find a spot in between two existing antennas, The pole is eleven (11) feet high, and it is made of fiberglass. . No comments from the audience were made, Hearing no further comments, Vice Chair piotrowski closed the public hearing at 7:48 p,m, Mr. Carlson stated the issue isn't the lease with the City but rather the antennas, He has driven by the tower every day and has never seen them. He asked Mr, Fritsinger if there is a limitation of the number of devices which could be placed on the tower, Mr, Fritsinger stated the discussions with the City Council have indicated that the City has about reached this limitation, Mr. McGraw stated the antenna is needed, It provides safety for the users, and there are no negative drawbacks for the community. The company isn't making any money off the deal. Vice Chair piotrowski stated she is in favor of the antenna. Mr, Erickson motioned, seconded by McGraw, to approve . Case #94-16 including the following conditions: .. Planning Minutes Page 4 07/06/94 1- No additional screening as required by the zoning ordinance shall be necessary. 2, The antenna and all mounts shall be painted to match the color of the tower, 3, No welding shall be done on the water tower tank or shell. 4, The antenna shall not exceed twelve (12) feet in height and/or the height of the existing Cellular One antenna. 5 . The antenna shall be placed and operate so as not to create any interference or problems to the existing Cellular One antennas. 6 , To ensure the least amount of work on the water tower, the placement of the antenna and associated equipment shall be reviewed and approved by ;1. Cellular One and the City Public Works IL. /) Superintendent prior to entering into a lease '~'vl( agreement. i, ;Wr;~I, \ v'.J .~, 7, A lease agreement shall be maintained with the . t1 . City of Arden Hills which details rent payments and other specific requirements of the City, If at any time the lease shall terminate or be opened for negotiation, the SUP shall be reviewed and the City may impose other restrictions or conditions as warranted, 8 , The lease agreement be reviewed by the City Attorney to insure the City isn't responsible for any liabilities, The motion passed unanimously, (5-0) CASE #93-15A, RYDER STUDENT TRANSPORTATION/RECO. INC - SPECIAL USE PERMIT. 1901 WEST COUNTY ROAD F. Vice Chair Piotrowski opened the public hearing for Ryder Student Transportation at 7:53 p.m. Recording Secretary, Tammy Olson, confirmed the publication of the Notice of Hearing in the Focus on Tuesday, June 21, 1994, and mailing to affected property owners on the same date. Vice Chair . Piotrowski proceeded to explain the hearing procedures to the attending residents, . Planning Minutes Page 5 07/06/94 Mr, Fritsinger stated the applicant is seeking the SUP to address those concerns identified by the City and neighbors, These include: asphalting of the lot, landscaping and removal of underground fuel tanks, The lot is approximately nine (9) acres in size. Presently, the building sits in the center of the lot. The existing building is primarily metal with overhead doors on the south and north side of the building, Ryder Student Transportation services primarily the Mounds View School District and some small private schools in the area. The size of the lot occupied by the terminal has increased over the years, Currently, 150 buses and twenty (20 ) vans are operated by Ryder. The service runs from 5:30 a.m. in the morning to 6:30 p,m, at night, The major neighborhood concern is the traffic, Both staff and the applicant conducted informal traffic studies. These studies were conducted on randomly selected days and only included the average number of vehicles during the peak traffic hours. No long term study was completed, These findings concurred that over 90% of the traffic was cars and . non-bus related traffic. Less than 10% of the traffic on the road was buses from Ryder. Accidents and safety issues were also discussed with the Ramsey County Sheriff, who was contacted, and stated no major problems have been reported in that area, In undertaking these counts, an observation from staff was made in that a large number of traffic was from the school itself, including students and parents who drop the students off. The site plan indicates there are 175 parking stalls for buses and 195 stalls for empl~y~~ Staff believes there is adequate parking on ~Iot~ The Ordinance itself doesn't identify any parking requirement for this type of use. This requirement is left for the determination by the Planning Commission and the City Council. Mr. Fritsinger stated the Site Plan improvements have been reviewed by the City Attorney, Rice Creek Watershed District and MN DOT. These site plans were approved by all parties, Mr. Fritsinger stated some exterior painting has occurred on the site. The fuel tanks will be removed and brought up to . the standards required by the State of Minnesota, . Planning Minutes Page 6 07/06/94 Originally, the tracking of mud onto County Road F was the neighborhoods primary concern. Ryder Student Transportation plans to landscape the area with 21 eight (8) foot high Norway Pines, No landscaping has been planned on County Road F. Because of the anticipated reconstruction on County Road F, the landscaping efforts would be futile, The Ordinance requested 60% opacity between a business and residential area, The Ordinance states no off street parking should be located within twenty (20) feet of the right of way. The applicant requested the Planning Commission to allow the parking to continue in this area until/the County Road F construction project takes place, At wh~~~time, the applicant will cease the parking. Ryder rental vehicles are maintained year round on the site with the most of the repair work occurring during the off peak school season. These vehicles are now required to be parked inside the building. Staff and Commissioner Carlson met with the applicant and owner to develop the conditions included in the staff report, These conditions were an attempt to . address the concerns identified by the neighbors, City and applicant, Staff recommends approval of the SUP with the 16 conditions in the report, Dave Brabender, applicant, stated the process of painting the building has begun, Ryder would like to see this request responded to as otherwise the improvements will need to wait until next spring, There is a time window working against them. They need to have the parking lot resurfaced before school starts, Mr. Erickson asked if a September date was realistic. Mr. Brabender stated the asphalting is the biggest issue, and if the proposal was approved under the timelines provided by staff, the work could be done this fall. Mr. Carlson asked how the City came to determine the number of buses which would be allowed at this site. Mr. Fritsinger stated a number of buses could be moved and stored at other facilities. The difficulty was to determine . what number of buses this site could handle and be operated ------------ . Planning Minutes Page 7 07/06/94 efficiently by Ryder, Mr. Carlson asked if the numbers to service Mounds View School District included in the report were accurate, Mr. Brabender stated the number needed is 100 buses and twenty (20) buses are needed to be unscheduled and on call as part of the contract with the School District, Special education buses are needed because of the growing special education facilities the school district is now offering, Mr. Erickson stated his primary concern is the capacity of the bus terminal to serve the Mounds View School District. Mr, Rye stated the landscaPi~nd trees be maintained if some should die, He also a. he Commission to request a report by Ryder Student Trans rtation to the neighbors and the City which discussed the issues looked into and the plan of action. . Mr. Brabender stated these issues have been addressed and bids are being taken to determine the cost of these activities to determine if they are financially feasible. Mr. Carlson stated he is pleased with the outcome of the meetings with Ryder and the neighbors. Vice Chair piotrowski asked if there would be landscaping against Highway 694, Mr. Brabender stated there isn't a lot of space in that location to plant trees, but the issue will definitely be researched. Ryder is willing to contact MN DOT and ask permission, Jim Borg, 1812 Janet Court, stated he smells the fumes in the house. The bus terminal is unsightly. He asked the Commission to ask for the electrical outlets to prevent the pollution. In closing, he stated the site is noisy and the traffic goes to the east. He would like to see the traffic . go to the west. . Planning Minutes Page 8 07/06/94 Don Ciske, l708 W County Rd F, asked Mr. Fritsinger when the traffic counts were done. Mr. Fritsinger stated l:30-2:40 p,m, and 6:35-7:45 a.m. The dates were January 5, 1994 and in April, Don Ciske, l708 W County Rd F, stated there are buses at other times of the days such as kindergarten buses, He asked if these counts were taken, Mr, Fritsinger stated the traffic counts available at City Hall provided by Ramsey County were outdated~ The City only counted traffic at peak hours on the days identified. It does not represent an overall study, Don Ciske, l708 W County Rd F, asked if accidents meant only bus accidents because he is aware of many vehicular accidents. . Mr. Fritsinger stated he asked the Ramsey County Sheriff's office about accidents, and he was told accidents are not a significant problem in this area. Don Ciske, l708 W County Rd F, asked who would police the SUP terms, Mr. Fritsinger stated City staff and the Code Enforcement Officer. Don Ciske, l708 W County Rd F, stated he has heard comments from Mounds View students about the fumes in the school, {( \ Sean Regan, Reco, Inc, representative, stated he is happy to finally see the lssue come -':0 all ena.' He is pleased with all the discussion between the neighbors and the City, Hearing no further comments, Vice Chair Piotrowski closed the public hearing closed at 8:45 p,m, Mr. McGraw stated the structure of the agreement should appease most of the disagreements of the neighbors, He . further stated the monitoring of this agreement, by the Code . Planning Minutes Page 9 07/06/94 Enforcement Officer, will be critical to respond to complaints, A deadline should be set for item number 9 which states: 9. At such time that County Road F is improved by Ramsey County or the City of Arden Hills, the property owner/tenant shall submi t, within 90 days of notification of the road improvement project, a plan for approval and undertake improvements required by the zoning ordinance concerning landscaping, screening and parking setbacks along County Road F. Mr. McGraw further stated the landscaping ordinances should be enforced, Whether the City or the County fix the road, a deadline should be set, The Planning Commission can require Ryder to correct their fume problem, but the Commission can't tell Ryder how this should be done, Mr. McGraw stated item #12 which details emission control . must be monitored, corrected and enforced, Mr. McGraw referred to item #15 which states: 15. The company will investigate options in the area of engine warmers and electrical plug-ins or other options which will reduce the need for the vehicles to run extended periods of time, He stated if Ryder investigates the option of electrical outlets and finds out this option isn't possible, they still face the issue of fumes, This problem needs to be corrected, The City can't make Ryder install electrical outlets, but rather the City can force Ryder to correct the fume problem, Mr. Rye stated a copy of the license tab registration could be checked on. Metropolitan Pollution Agency and the Pollution Control Agency issues permits for emission control. He asked if one was required for the bus terminal, Mr. Brabender stated none was required, . . Planning Minutes Page 10 07/06/94 Mr. McGraw stated the Code Enforcement Officer has been told to enforce the agreement. vice Chair piotrowski asked if Mr, McGraw wanted to place a time limit to the landscaping improvements. Mr. McGraw stated if in one year the road isn't fixed, the parking on the side of the road should cease, and the landscaping should be done. Mr. Erickson asked if the County has reviewed this plan for the accesses on County Road F. Mr. Fritsinger stated the County hasn't reviewed the accesses. Mr. Erickson stated maybe the applicant could consolidate the drive access, The ordinance states the total width of the curb cut shouldn't exceed 32 feet. He would like to see . the staff work with the applicant on this issue, Mr, Fritsinger stated one concern of the landscape area is that no specific plans of the reconstruction project are available. The area could include a sid~~alk which would only create additional problems for any improvements made now, Mr. Erickson asked if one access would be a problem for the facility, Mr. Brabender stated anytime you have cars and buses utilizing the same access, there becomes a potential traffic hazard. (' Mr. Erickson asked fot "staff to look into this issue, If the emissions~d(jany control problems from the MPCA, then the fumes also heed to be looked into. He asked for strict enforcement of condition #13. 13. Emission or creation of noise, odors, vibrations, glare, dust, heat, and toxic or noxious fumes shall . conform to such standards as are from time to time . Planning Minutes Page 11 07/06/94 established by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Mr. Rye asked if the item could state investigate and report the findings to the City. A plan of action could then be presented to the City and the neighborhood. A date should be tied to this item, Vice Chair piotrowski stated this was a good idea~ / McGraw motioned, seconded by Erickson, to recollUUend approval to the City Council for the SUP with the following conditions: 1. All signage needs to be approved through the City of Arden Hills Sign Ordinance/Permit process. 2, The underground fuel tank is to be replaced and upgraded to meet the Minnesota Uniform Fire Code and federal pollution requirements by the year 2000 or no . later than required by local, state or Federal law. At which time this is undertaken, the tanks should be properly screened per City Code. 3, All parking in the east lot, from approximately thirty (30) feet south of the northern most edges of the building south to the property line, shall be terminated. The lot should be barricaded and landscaped from traffic use by September 5, 1994, 4. The abandoned east parking lot shall be maintained as a buffer area between the current business and neighboring residential district. By September 5, 1994, this ar~a shall be landscaped with the use of top soil, grass, seeding, trees and shrubs as identified in the landscape plan. The landscaping improvements shall be maintained by the applicant, 5 , All parking areas, but not limited to the parking lot north of the building, shall be asphalted and striped for parking stalls by September 5, 1994. . 6. The maintenance and/or storage of rental vehicles and . Planning Minutes Page 12 07/06/94 equipment owned or leased by Ryder Student Transportation, not associated with the bus operation, shall be allowed only as long as Ryder Student Transportation is the primary tenant at 1901 West County Road F. No major overhauls will be allowed on this equipment, and all vehicles must be parked within the existing building and removed from the site within seventy-two (72) hours. 7. The number of buses allowed to operate and park at this location is limited to one hundred and fifty (150) buses and twenty (20) vans from September 1 through June 15 and one hundred and twenty five (125) buses and twenty (20) vans during the remainder of the year. S , All site plan improvements are approved by Rice Creek Watershed District and a copy of this approval permit be provided to the City, . 9 , At such time that County Road F is improved by Ramsey County or the City of Arden Hills, the property owner/tenant shall submit, within 90 days of notification of the road improvement project, a plan for approval and undertake improvements required by the zoning ordinance concerning landscaping, screening and parking setbacks along County Road F. If within one year the County Road F improvements aren't undertaken, the on street parking shall cease, and the landscaping improvements shall be made. 10. The bus terminal provides to the City a copy of all approved applicable County and State permits for the area of hazardous waste. 11. The property owner and tenants shall begin a process of making improvements and continue an ongoing maintenance program to the building to improve upon the appearance of the building, so the building shall not detract from the visual appearance of the area. These improvements shall include painting, landscaping or other improvements as undertaken and approved by the City of . Arden Hills. . Planning Minutes Page 13 07/06/94 12, A performance bond for 125% of the estimated costs for the proposed landscaping improvements shall be provided to the City, 13 , Emission or creation of noise, odors, vibrations, glare, dust, heat, and toxic or noxious fumes shall conform to such standards as are from time to time established by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. 14, The bus terminal will provide occasional reminders through maps, internal memorandums, and staff meetings to encourage its employees to reduce travel along County Road F in the neighboring residential districts. The terminal shall monitor the bus traffic travelling east and take appropriate actions to ensure that only those buses which need to travel east are allowed to do so, 15, The company will investigate options in the area of . engine warmers and electrical plug-ins or other options which will r~duce the. need for the vehicles to run . :/it.'- extended per:l.Ods of tJ.me. ~'v, . li;.(:. "J ' '" , " Ct' (jc t1'1/J \ 16. The Special Use Permit will be subject to review~ the C above conditions are not met, other concE;!J::.l1.s are observed or a change in the bus~terITl~~1 operator 'oc~-- Staff will work with the applicant on the realignment or removal of a curb cut to encourage a two entrance plan. The motioned carried, 4-1- (McGraw, Piotrowski, Carlson and Erickson voted in favor, Mr. Rye opposed the motion,) Vice Chair piotrowski asked if after one year, the Commission finds the road to be improved two months later, could the period of time be extended. Mr. Fritsinger stated at that time, the SUP could be reopened for review and possible amendment. . Mr. Rye stated for the minutes, he disagreed with Mr. . Planning Minutes Page 14 07/06/94 McGraw's option to not include a mandatory report to the City with plan of action as it relates to condition #15, CASE #94-19: ZONING ORDINANCE - OPEN SALES LOT. Vice Chair Piotrowski opened the public hearing for the Zoning Ordinance Amendment at 9:10 p.m, Recording Secretary, Tammy Olson, confirmed the publication of the Notice of Hearing in the FOCllS on Tuesday, June 21, 1994, Mr. Fritsinger stated this past winter the City Council had adopted a new ordinance for transient merchants and peddlers, There was still a question as to what was allowed by the Zoning Ordinance. The City is trying to clarify what is allowed and what isn't. The City attorney has proposed to add language to retail sales and services, It would read as follows; " . . . motor vehicle sales, motor vehicle leasing and rentals, exterior equipment rental and sales lots, repair garages and open sales lots are not included in this . definition of retail sales." Mr. Erickson asked if the City was eliminating the function of open sales lot, Mr. Fritsinger stated the City isn't eliminating the open sales lot, but the City wants to regulate them more closely. The Ordinance currently does not permit open sales lots in any district. Vice Chair Piotrowski asked for comments from the audience in favor of the change. Hearing none, she asked for comments from the audience in opposition of the change, Hearing no further comments, Vice Chair Piotrowski closed at 9:14 p,m, Mr. Fritsinger clarified a transient merchant can come to the City and rent a space in the Ramada or a mall but are prohibited from selling on the street corner. Mr. McGraw stated home grown produce can be sold on the . corner, . Planning Minutes Page 15 07/06/94 piotrowski moved, seconded by Erickson, to recommend approval to the City Council of the Zoning Amendment to Open Lot Sales as presented by the City Attorney, Motioned passed. (5-0) CASE 94-17; CARDIAC PACEMAKERS INC - SITE PLAN REVIEW. 4100 HAMLINE AVENUE, Mr. Fritsinger explained the site plan presented has been informally reviewed by the Commission, There is currently a curb cut access out to Fernwood Ave,. This will be closed. There will be a number of trees planted on the site, A proposed four (4) inch face brick will be used that will closely match the current building facades, New doors will be added in a bronze color which will also match the building. There will be a small access drive to the north which will be used for trash removal and deliveries, This will remove four (4) parking spaces and shouldn't affect the overall parking space requirements. . The applicant stated the brick used on the existing building isn't made any more. CPI plans to use a brick with a color that will compliment both the existing colors. Mr, Erickson asked what the function of the building was, The applicant answered research and development, McGraw moved, seconded by Carlson, to recommend approval to the City Council of the site plan review for Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc. The motion passed unanimously, (5-0) CASE #94-18; JOHN MCCLUNG - FINAL PLAT, Mr. Fritsinger stated the applicant is requesting approval of the nine (9) lot subdivision of the addition. The proposed name is Colleen Court, The Code Enforcement officer has assured Mr. Fritsinger that this numbering configuration won't conflict with the surrounding addresses, Rice Creek Watershed District and the City Council have . approved the preliminary plat, The City attorney and staff . Planning Minutes Page 16 07/06/94 are currently working with the applicant on a development contract, Staff recommends approval of the final plat as submitted with the condition that the applicant provides the data detailed in the staff report for review prior to City Council review, Mr. Rye asked if the wetland line on lot four (4) was the same. Mr, Fritsinger stated the line took a slight curve, but it is very close to the original line. The Commission made no comments, McGraw moved, seconded by Erickson, to recommend to the City Council approval of Case #94-18 McClung Fourth Addition with the recommendations as follows: The applicant shall provide an updated abstract of title, legal description on the park dedication, development . contract and plans and specification for infrastructure improvements to the City prior to review of the final plat by the City Council, The motion carried 4-1, (Piotrowski, Carlson, McGraw and Erickson voted in favor. Rye opposed the motion.) Mr. Rye, for the minutes, stated it is a bad precedent for the City to build homes on the drainage /wetland areas, OTHER PLANNING RELATED ISSUES T.C.A.A.P. Mr. McGraw toured T,C,A,A,P. and provide a brief report to the Commission, He stated there are at least 300 buildi~~_ left on the T,C.A,A,P, area. The Army is trYing tCl(1emolish the buildings as fast as possible. They are also undertaking environmental clean up on a number of sites. On the very top of the hill, there is a one million gallon water reservoir, Mr. McGraw presented to the Commission a draft land use plan prepared by himself after touring the site. Mike Fix left an impression with Mr, McGraw that the . property will be released sooner than previously thought, McGraw thought the City didn't need to buy the land. Since . Planning Minutes Page 17 07/06/94 the land is in the vicinity of Arden Hills, the developers should buy the land, and the City will develop it. -~ ~- ............-----..-..- ( Mr. Carlson asked if a development moratorium could be placed on the area to prevent any quick decisions if it is released.. Mr. McGraw though that wouldn't be a bad idea and directed staff to look into the legal ramifications of a moratorium. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Hicks stated the Council approved all the Planning Commission recommendations without any changes. The City has entered into a preliminary development agreement with Everest for the Gateway Business District. Councilmember Probst has been the Council's contact with T.C.A,A.P. and lately he seems to be more positive about the . T.C.A,A.P. area, Mayor Sather has resigned, Dennis Probst is now mayor and Beverly Aplikowski is the acting mayor. At the July 25, 1994 Council meeting, three (3 ) applicants will be interviewed for the Planning Commission seat, Mr, Fritsinger stated if Arden Manor presents other amenities to be offered to the tenants, then a public hearing and SUP process will be before the Planning Commission at the next meeting, McGraw would like to see the Council direct the Planning Commission as to what the next action should be with T,C,A.A.P. If there are areas that Councilor staff would Like to see researched further, he would like to be advised, McGraw asked that legal provisions be made to protect the City.' Later, the City can make the decision how to zone the property. Soil samples will need to be taken to determine the soil content. . . ' . Planning Minutes Page 18 07/06/94 Mr. Fritsinger stated he would investigate a development moratorium, Mr. Rye suggested checking with T,C,A,A,P, on a moratorium, Councilmember Hicks stated Mayor Probst had discussions with the County on a lobbyist consultant, This will cost the City $35,000-$40,000 over a two year period, This cost will be split with the County, Mr. Fritsinger stated if the Planning Commission desires, he can verify the budget and compile a list of local planning consultant firms. He can prepare a report and submit it to the Planning Commission, Rye motioned, seconded by McGraw to adjourn the meeting at 10:33 p,m, The All voted in favor, (5-0) . . , .. CITY OF ARDEN HILLS . MEMJRl\NOOM DATE: July 21, 1994 TO: Dorothy Person, City 1\rlm;n;strator FRCM: Dan Winkel, Public Works SuperintPnrlPnt ti.Jt/. stJB.JEX:.T : SuI:p1us Sal.e Update Staff has reviewed the sealed bids that were sul:rnitted for the surplus sale held on Saturday, July 9, Enclosed is the corrplete list of equiprent that was for sale. Staff is reccmrending that the itans rrarked with an asterisk be sold for the sul:rnitted bid price, It should be noted that the S-10 Chevrolet pick-up had two bids with the highest being a reasonable bid for the truck, I had the Public Works staff bring this truck to three local used truck dealers to solicit bids and received the following offers: . Polar Chevrolet $6,650 Rosedale Chevrolet $6,500 Viking/Friendly Chevrolet $6,000 The O1evrolet Cut-Away chasis with bo::ly or water van received only one bid of $5,900. I do not think this is a reasonable bid and should not be accepted. I =rently have two individuals who saw the van parked in our lot and will be offering bids by the end of the day tcxlay, or possibly early t=rrow, Both were info:t:1lEd that the mininum asked price is $13,500, and that any bids received will need to be sarewhat close to the asking price. Staff is investigating the possibility of selling the rerraining itans at a State hosted auction. Staff has learned the State has auction sales at different tines throughout the year, and that Ramsey County participates in these auctions on a regular basis. As soon as the details of the auctions are available, staff will 1l'ake plans to participate if allowed to do so. rn: to . . , . 1994 Equipment Sale (Sealed Bids) . I , Eauioment I Bid Royfax Bond Copy Machine Homelite - Cut Off Saw '* $ 27.50 1991 S-10 Pick-up '* $6675.99 $4975 I.B.M. Computer ,$ 20 I (for both) Amdek Computer Monitor 1990 Chevrolet Cut-Awav Chassis with body $5900 Copy Machine Stand/Storage Cabinet Misc. Light bars from police vehicles Weed Eater (2) '* $ 26 each Whizz Which - Weed Eater (1) '* i$ 26 Fischer New York Piano . Taro 3 wheel work master '* $ 325 I Taro Workmaster Sprayer '* $ 75 Taro Commercial TV500z '* $ 105 $ 45 I Bunton Side Walk Edqer Jacobson Heavy Duty 2 Stage Snow Blower '* $ 125 $ 101 .50 ,$ 55 4 H.P, Jari Mower '* $ 20 $ 35 Green Machine Blower I Line Sprayer , , , Hole Digger '* $ 15 '* - Items recommended by staff to be sold. . " , " " ~-, ! r ' PETERSON, ~:U j;(.: 10 ! (; it' ! ~ ' , r" -'I) Lao.t fifth Sired D;,I1:vl\'!! I:,,,, FRAM BERGMAN s! Feil' , t-.\:-.J 'i~) I (j! -I ! U7 ,,--;ii'I1'1 '. 8("_"11'-,:- 1()11i 101-.'-;'-1")') eiOh'I\li\I"i-;('\'L;::'_. ~~,="~=C~<:3:]'_i.:.:c~,:2};:fJ2?13;,JJIEIT~LiJjF:l~~L I!.i 21 !:;K-17S'~ facsimile Tir,l';'::l\ I H,>-,,'T. \\!cl1.,t"11 '.">_": ~";~'!\'in i :,iiver, Of Counsel Kt'n:","ti, -\ . ", ;,;111 ..~, ':'.Jr- ", ,-.~. !~-~ .. - . . - , ~. ; -. June 23, 1994 .jlJ! /P " Dan Winkel Public Works Superintendent j, ",I. City of Arden Hills 1450 West Highway 96 Arden Hills, MN 55112 RE: Proposed Arden Hills Traffic Sign Policy Our File No.: 10450/920001 Dan: As requested by the City Council, I have reviewed the proposed Street Sign Policy. The Council had raised a question regarding the delegation of discretionary authority. As a general rule, the City is liable for the consequences of its decisions. There is a narrowly construed exception to the general rule which states that the City is immune from liability e for the results of discretionary acts. Discretionary acts are generally policy making level decisions. Non-discretionary acts are generally operation level decisions, As it relates to the City's proposed Traffic Sign Policy, a decision to adopt the policy and to locate a sign in a particular area would be a discretionary decision. The mechanics of installing the sign would involve some non-discretionary acts. The negligent installation of the sign could subject the City to liability. In this particular case, there are some additional laws which should be considered by the City in formulating its Traffic Sign Policy. Since those individuals who do not obey the direction of a sign can be prosecuted, the installation of the sign must be approved by the City Council (Minnesota Statutes 169,06, Subd. 3 and 412,221, Subd. 6, 7, and 18). Therefore, the City Council must be the agent that exercises discretion in determining whether a sign is to be installed in a certain location. e. ~ .' . Dan Winkel June 23, 1994 Page 2 I would recommend that the proposed traffic sign policy be amended so that you or the public works/safety committee make recommendations to the, City Council, The City Council would then make a final determination as to the placement of a traffic sign on a City street. If you have any questions, please contact me. Very truly yours, JPF:bap cc: Dorothy Person . .