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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCP 01-24-1995 I DRAFT DRAFT ~ AGENDA ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING ARDEN HILLS CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM I TUESDAY JANUARY 24, 1995,1:30 P.M. 1:30PM 1. Call to order/roll call I 1:30PM 2. Agenda adoption I 1:30PM 3. Interview Clerk\Administrator candidate - Thomas Melena 2:30 PM 4. lnterview Clerk\Adrninistrator candidate - Brian Fritsinger I 3:30 PM 5. Council comments I 3:45 PM 6. Adjourn I 811 I I I I I I t: I -- I ~ CITY OF ARDEN Hn.LS MEMJ.RANDUM I DATE: January 18, 1995 TO: Mayor & Council I ~:@) Terrance R. Post, Acting City Administrator I SUBJECT : Administrator Ccmnents for 1/19/95 Work Session I L Everes t RedevelOJ;lll8llt Both the City of Arden Hills and the redeveloper have engaged I Financial Consultants (Ehlers and Associates, Inc. and Casserly Molzahn, respectively) to assist in the presentation, understanding and analysis of this project. Based upon this I review, staff has prepared recarmendations conce:ming the project for cOilllcil consideration. The recomnendations are directly ..- related to staff's understanding of the "vision" for the Gateway Development District. 2. 1995 Legislative Session I Representative Phil Krinkie and Senator Linda Runbeck will be available to discuss legislative issues. At the last council I meeting, Councilmeml:er Malone rrentioned t=: unfunded lTI3Ildates and the use of sales tax trust funds for uses other than municipal aid. I 3. TCAAP Stratecries Although Mr. Fritsinger will not be in attendance at the =rk I session, he has ccmnitted his thoughts on this subject to writing. The intent is to use them as a discussion springboard led by Mayor Probst. I I Cf)N \Y';rs ~ '~.CL4 e I I ~ ~~ CITY OF ARDEN mLLS ty\.\~ \ MEM)RANDtlM \>>4~ ~ ~dJ I DATE: January 18, 1995 TO: Mayor & COl1IlCil I FRCM:@ Te=ance R. Post, Acting City 1\dministrator Brian Fritsinger, Cc:mmmi.ty Planning Coordinator I SUBJECT : Staff Recalll1eDdatians Concerning Everest Developnent Prop. I Backcround As staff has evaluated the tIl3.terials presented by Everest Development, various issues have emerged that staff believes require further I resolution before staff =uld be willing to suppJrt this project. They include the following: I 1- No CaD an TIF Assistance Aside from the reimbursrrent to the city for its acquisition costs 111 of the former Kern Milling site and ongoing administrative =sts, the redeveloper is essentially asking for all TIF generated by the project for the life of the district. Staff's concerns are 1) from a public policy standpoint and; 2) no linkage with the ongoing I need for public assistance for the duration of the project. On this point staff is not comfortable that all analysis items have bee.'1 provided to derronstrate the sensitivity and required degree I of public assistance. on this project. 2. Hiahwav 96 Access T1mro\TE!lIelt Costs I Although the redeveloper has been tIl3.Cle aware of staff's concerns of the lack of these improvement costs in the proposal for over a I year, they retll3.in absent fran the last proforma. Staff believes that the =ent Round Lake Rd. /Hwy 96 intersection will be required to be uwraded because of this development and should I therefore, be funded by the tax increme.'1t provided fran the development. I 3. Office Bui1dina Incentives The way in which the redeveloper proposal is =ently structured, there is no differentiation between available TIF fran an ~ industrial versus an office building. Staff would suppJrt a reduced TIF payout on industrial buildings that could be "recaptured" upon the ccmpletion of the signature office building. I I This concern is rooted in council's earlier expressed vision for ~ the developrent as docurrented in the zoning mix requirements. Recc:mnendation I Staff relieves the resolution of these three issues are critical enough to reccmnend not proceeding to the developrent agreerrent stage until I they are resolved. I I I I III I I I I I I t: I . :'e CITY OF ARDEN HILLS MEMORANDUM . DATE: November 17, 1994 . TO: Mayor & City Council Brian Fritsinger, Community Planning coordinat@ FROM: . SUBJECT: TCAAP Master Plan . Attached is the original draft request for proposal prepared for the Arsenal project. My . intention is to refine this proposal after meeting with other municipal representatives in Washington D.C. . I would appreciate any preliminary feedback on this RFP at your convenience. The critical item to review is the scope of services. The level of the services to be provided will .. obviously impact the cost estimates of the submitting firms. 1 would initially suggest the following time table: l. January 30 - Final RFP scope of services approval . 2. March 6 - Submittal ofRFP's by firms ~ March 13 - Interviews ~. 4. March 27 - Selection of consultant . 1 would also like to briefly comment on the intended plan of attack for this project. I have . not had an opportunity to discuss this at length with the Mayor or City Council, but I wanted to provide my thoughts. . It has become apparent that even though Arden Hills has the planning responsibility for this property, other organizations do not intend to allow the City to utilize these legal rights. I would suggest that the City formalize its strategy at its earliest opportunity and present this . to the reutilization committee. From what I have been able to determine from the other cities experiencing base closures, the local jurisdiction was given authority to appoint the reutilization committee. With Congressman Vento taking it upon himself to do this, it has . created a perception problem as to who should control the process. :.. . ------ I ~ 2 I would suggest a strategy which would recognize Arden Hills as the lead agency and focus I all planning activities, including the Master Plan Consultant/at City Hall. The initial process I would suggest is as follows: I 1. Inform the Reutilization Committee that the City will be hiring a consultant to assist in the preparation of a Master Plan for Arden Hills. This consultant I would be available to coordinate the efforts of the Reutilization Committee and City. 2. Form a local committee which would be primarily made up of Planning I Commission members and other committees to act as key liaison to consultant and ReutiIization Committee. , Hire consultant. ~. I 4. Pursue funding sources (including CDBG funds). 5. Pursue special legislation. I .. BF\jt I I I I I I ~ I I :'- x' ~~ ~ I I REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE PREPARATION OF A I MASTER PLAN FOR THE TWIN CITY ARMY I AMMUNITION PLANT (TCAAP) I I . By: III The City of Arden Hills 1450 West Highway 96 I Arden Hills, l\1N 55112 I I I I I ~ I I :'- REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR CONSULTING SERVICES TO DESIGN AND ASSIST IN THE PREPARATION OF A MASTER PLAN FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE TWIN CITY ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT (TCAAP). I Section 1: Statement of Purpose I The City of Arden Hills, Minnesota is releasing a request for proposals for consulting services to assist the City in preparing a Master Plan for the redevelopment of the Twin I City Army Ammunition Plant (TCAAP). The US Army is in the process of declaring this land as excess, and the City desires to be in the position to address the future development of this property. I The services sought include the development of a series of plans including land use, transportation, utilities, and environmental. These plans will guide the long term I development of this property. The services should also include providing direction as to coordinating the review of these plans by the Metropolitan Council and other entities as necessary. I Applicants will be rated on experience and success in working with other communities to .. achieve started objectives, ability to present complex issues to decision making bodies and familiarity with land use issues. I Section 2: Proposal Guideleines and Content I A. PROPOSED DEADLINE: (5jPlication deadline for responding to the request for proposals is (?) , 9~. . Faxed or late proposals will not be accepted under no conditions. I Please submit two (2) copies to: I Brian Fritsinger, Community Planning Coordinator City of Arden Hills 1450 West Highway 96 I Arden Hills, MN 55112 (612) 633-5676 I B. PROJECT START DATE @ :. The projected start date is (?). 1 91..s I - I . :-. C. SCOPE OF SERVlCES The services required of the consultant include the following: 1. To design and develop a land Use Plan: a. Meet with various advisory committee. I 2. To design and develop a Throughfare plan. I 3. To design traffic compatibility plan. I 4. To design and develop a utilities plan. 5. To design and develop an environmental impact plan. I 6. A plan revising, if necessary, appropriate building and development codes and ordinances. I 7. A neighborhood economic development plan including potential funding sources. I D. SUBMISSION ELEMENTS REQUIRED FROM DEVELOPERS. .. Proposal shall be written and presented in the following format, utilizing the headings presented below for the organization of responses. Respondents shall address all questions asked and provide a sufficient level of detail to enable evaluation of the proposal. I 1. Firm I Indicate the name, address and telephone number of the firm. Provide the name of two (2) contact persons who can speak for the firm. Resume outlining the consultants professional qualifications and experience on I comparable projects. 2. Overview of Pro oosa I I Present a statement of the proposal which provides a clear identification understanding of the desired results. lf the proposal deviates from the stated goals and objectives presented within the scope of services section I of this RFP, explain, in detail, the deviation and stated the reasons for the deviation. I 3. Cost Breakdown A breakdown (hourly rates and estimated distribution of hours per task), work plan, and project schedule that identifies major risks to be ~ accomplished and methods to complete tasks. I I :-. E. SECTION CRlTERIA The City Council will select a firm based on the review of the applications received. the applicants qualifications, approach to the project and fees. The City may find it necessary after a review of these applications to conduct oral presentations. I Applicants will also be rated on experience and succession working with the communities to achieve stated objectives, ability to present complex issues to decision making bodies I and familiarity with land use issues. I A ward of the project is contingent upon the availability of funds. This solicitation for proposals does not obligate the City to complete these projects, and the City reserves the right to cancel the solicitation if it is considered to be in the City's best interests. The I City also reserves the right to reject or accept any or all proposal and to waive any irregularities therein. I I .. I I I I I I ~ I . . . l . . . March 17, 1995MINUTES CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA WORKSESSION . PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING LUNCHROOM THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 19954:30 PM . CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Councilmember Paul Malone called to order the . Worksession hearing at 4:30PM. Present: Mayor Dennis Probst; Councilmembers Beverly Aplikowski, Dale Hicks, and Paul . Malone. Also present were: City Administrator Brian Fritsinger, City Accountant Terrance Post, . Cynthia Sivertson, Park and Recreation Director, and Shirley Evenson, Administrative Assistant. .- ADOPT AGENDA . MOTION: Malone moved and Hicks seconded a motion to adopt the agenda for the March 16,1995 Work Session hearing as presented. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). . MEETING WITH NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVES Donald E. Erickson, Ed. D., of Northwestern College spoke regarding the feasibility of an . additional building on campus. The enrollment is increasing on a regular basis and Dr. Erickson indicated that he wished to make the City of Arden Hills aware of the college's future plans. There was discussion regarding the parking and security problems that may . exist if this reaches fruition. Councilmember Malone indicated that a "special use" permit would be considered upon further discussion. . DISCUSSION OF ROGER AIKEN DRAINAGE REOUEST City Administrator, Brian Fritsinger, indicated that because of the sub-division of that . property in question and new construction of homes, the drainage in this area is causing flooding and other terrain problems for the residents. Re-grading and additional landscaping may be in order to prevent further erosion. The Councilmembers and staff agreed that there . should be some final solution to this kind of problem, due to the fact that it occurs quite frequently. .- Mayor Probst suggested that photos be taken of the construction during each project to make sure they are up to code and that engineering problems are kept at a minimum. There will be . . . . l . . . 2 a continuation of this discussion in April. . DISCUSSION OF PAY EOUITY COMPLIANCE . City Administrator, Brian Fritsinger, opened with three (3) different scenerios regarding the Pay Equity issue, with Councilmember Malone furnishing his graphs as well. This is an issue that has been developing for some time, and must be resolved by April 1 , 1995, as we . are out of compliance. The value of points, performance pay, steps within each position, back pay and also, if in fact the Park Department and Public Works should be combined. Councilmember Hicks indicated that perhaps there should be a organizational restructuriog. . All of the issues were discussed at great length and the Council requested that the final solution be included in the Council Packet dated March 27,1995. . COUNCIL COMMENTS .e Councilmember Apilkowski expressed an interest in reinstating the "Town Crier". Mayor Probst shared her interest but indicated that a disclaimer should be noted indicating it is not "the voice of the City." Councilmember Apilkowski also expressed concern regarding the posted speed on County Road F. . Councilmember Malone had attended a Park Committee meeting in which he said the . residents who attended had some concerns regarding the lighting at Perry Park. Cindy will followup on this problem. . Mayor Probst discussed the TCAAP project indicating that he was attending a meeting on Saturday and discussed with the group his presentation thoughts and plans. They agreed on his proposal. . Mayor Probst also requested that business cards be printed for the Councilmembers and himself. . City Manager, Brian Fritsinger, indicated that he had been in contact with a group of people who were interested in bringing a Super Valu store to Arden Hills. The Councilmembers . and Mayor were enthuised about the pending project. ADJOURNMENT . The Meeting was adjourned at 7:50 PM .e .