HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-25-24-WSMayor:
Address:
David Grant
1245 W Highway 96
Arden Hills MN 55112
A HILLS
Councilmembers:
EN
Phone:
Brenda Holden
651-792-7800
Emily Rousseau
City Council Work Session
Tena Monson
Website:
Tom Fabel
Agenda
www.cityofardenhills.org
November 25, 2024
7:00 p.m.
City Hall
City Vision
Arden Hills is a strong community that values its unique environmental setting, strong residential
neighborhoods, vital business community, well -maintained infrastructure, fiscal soundness, and
our long-standing tradition as a desirable City in which to live, work, and play.
Members of the public may attend a
meeting in -person at City Hall or they
may view the meeting remotely on the
City's website using the below link.
Meetings are also broadcast on Cable
Channel 16 for those that live in Arden
Hills.
https://cityofardenhills.orci/320/Watch-
City-Meetings
This meeting will be streamed live on local Cable Channel 16 and available for playback on our
website.
CALL TO ORDER
1. PUBLIC INQUIRIES/INFORMATIONAL
This is an opportunity for citizens to respectfully bring to the Council's attention any
items which are relevant to the City. In addressing the Council, you must first state
your name and address for the record. Comments shall be limited to three (3) minutes
or less. Written documents or other materials should be handed to the City Clerk for
distribution to the Council prior to or during the meeting. Council will generally not
respond at the same meeting where an issue is initially raised by a member of the
public but the Council may refer the issue to staff for further research and possible
report or action at a future Council meeting.
2. RESPONSE TO PUBLIC INQUIRIES
3. AGENDA ITEMS
3.A. 2025 Fee Schedule Follow -Up Discussion
Julie Hanson, Assistant to the City Administrator/City Clerk
Documents:
MEMO.PDF
ATTACHMENT A.PDF
ATTACHMENT B.PDF
3.13. Adult Cannabis Registration And Chapter 3 City Code Amendments
Julie Hanson, Assistant to the City Administrator/City Clerk
Documents:
MEMO.PDF
ATTACHMENT A.PDF
3.C. 2025 PTRC Work Plan Discussion
Jill Anderson and Kate Olson, PTRC Chair and Co -Chair
Documents:
MEMO.PDF
ATTACHMENT A.PDF
ATTACHMENT B.PDF
3.D. Rice Creek Commons/TCAAP Discussion
Jessica Jagoe, Interim City Administrator
Documents:
MEMO.PDF
3.E. Agenda Planning
Jessica Jagoe, Interim City Administrator
Documents:
MEMO.PDF
ATTACHMENT A.PDF
ATTACHMENT B.PDF
4. COUNCIL/STAFF COMMENTS
ADJOURN
AGENDA ITEM - 3A
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: November 25, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
Jessica Jagoe, Interim City Administrator
FROM: Julie Hanson, Assistant to the City Administrator/City Clerk
SUBJECT: 2025 Fee Schedule Follow-up Discussion
Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source:
Council Should Consider
Council should consider providing additional guidance regarding the proposed 2025 Fee Schedule.
Background/Discussion
At its work session on November 12, the City Council discussed the draft 2025 Fee Schedule that
included changes as proposed by staff (see Attachment A).
With the exception of addressing the topic of adult cannabis business registration and violation fees,
and a question regarding pet licensing, Council generally expressed approval of moving forward with
the fee scheduled as presented. Please note that the reference to Mobile Food Units/Food Trucks
(Vendor License) on page 8 under Miscellaneous/retail Activities (Sec. IX) was inadvertently
included in that draft, and that item has been removed from the attached revised draft.
Adult Cannabis Registration
Staff is seeking Council direction regarding the initial and renewal fees for adult cannabis registration
(see Section IX Miscellaneous/Retail Activities on page 8 of Attachment B) as well as the penalty fee
for a violation (see Section XI Miscellaneous Fees/Permits on page 9 of Attachment B).
State Statute 342.22 provides limits on what a City can charge for the initial and renewal fees as well
as penalties as follows:
Registration Initial fee - $500 or up to half the fee charged by the OCM (whatever is less)
Registration Renewal fee - $1,000 or up to half the fee charged by the OCM (whatever is less)
Penalty for violation — a City can require any amount up to a maximum of $2,000 for each
violation
Staff requests the Council provide feedback and guidance on the above fees.
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Pet Licensing
Currently the City licenses dogs and cats on a two-year cycle with an associated fee of $30 for the
license ($15 prorated for second year of cycle). Staff reached out to surrounding cities regarding
whether or not they license pets, below are the results:
City
License
Falcon Heights
No
Fridley
Yes
Lauderdale
Yes
Little Canada
Yes
Mounds View
No
New Brighton
No
Roseville
Yes
Shoreview
No
Vadnais Heights
Yes
White Bear Lake
Yes
The following illustrates revenues received for pet licensing over the past 12 years:
Year
Revenue
2012
$2,158.50
2013
$1,392.00
2014
$2,457.50
2015
$2,058.00
2016
$1,906.00
2017
$2,212.00
2018
$1,532.50
2019
$1,917.00
2020
$1,877.00
2021
$2,373.00
2022
$857.00
2023
$2,642.00
2024
$750.00
Staff is seeking Council feedback regarding pet licensing.
Staff is also requesting that the Council provide any other general feedback regarding the proposed fee
schedule, noting the 2025 Fee Schedule will be brought forward at the December 9 meeting for final
approval.
Attachments
Attachment A: 11/12/24 work session memo
Attachment B: Revised Redlined Draft Ordinance 2024-OXX — Appendix A — 2025 Fee
Schedule
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AGE Attachment A
-ARVE_-HILLS
MEMORANDUM
DATE: November 12, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
Jessica Jagoe, Interim City Administrator
FROM: Julie Hanson, Assistant to the City Administrator/City Clerk
SUBJECT: Draft 2025 Fee Schedule
Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source:
Council Should Consider
Council should consider providing feedback and direction on the proposed 2025 draft fee schedule.
Background/Discussion
The City Council annually establishes a fee schedule for administrative, building construction,
engineering fees, liquor licensing, park and recreation facility usage, planning and zoning, utilities,
business licenses, utility fees, and other miscellaneous permits and penalties that are enforced by the
City.
The following recaps the fee schedule changes that were made in 2024:
• Building permit and plan review fees — Fees were based on 2023 Minnesota State Statutes
326B.153 and 326B.148.
• Parks and Recreation — Minor language clarification changes related to sales tax were made in
order to be more uniform within that section.
• Planning and Zoning — There were no changes in 2024.
• Public Works/Engineering — There were no changes in 2024.
• Utility Hookup Charges — Minor changes made related to redundant language, so this section
was cleaned up. There were no changes to hydrant or water meters in 2024.
• Miscellaneous Fees/Permits — Tobacco violation fees were increased for 2024.
• Utility Use Charges — Increases in 2023 were as follows: 3% sanitary sewer rates and 5%
surface water rates. No changes to water fees were made.
• Recycling — Fees for curbside recycling increased from $58 to $60 for residential parcels with
curbside service and the fee for those without curbside recycling remained the same as 2023
at $3.50 per residential unit.
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The below information outlines changes recommended to the fee schedule for 2025. Proposed
changes to the fee schedule are noted in red print on the attached draft 2025 Fee Schedule
(Attachment A). Explanations for these proposed changes are provided below.
Building Construction (Sec. II)
Building fees will be based on Minnesota State Statutes 326B.153 and 326B.148. Since the City
adopts the State Building Code related to these fees and is standard from year to year, staff
recommends removing reference to the Statute year simply for housekeeping purposes as the section
is not consistent in noting the year along with the Statute number. Please note pages 12-14 of
Attachment A reference 2023 Statute due to timing of this memo and the fact it has not been updated
to reflect the year 2024. The 2024 Statute information should be available within the next few weeks
and will be included in the final fee schedule in December.
Pete Tokle has proposed changes to the commercial fee structure for electrical permits that will
ensure permit fees are proportional to the project. The proposed structure has already been adopted
by many cities, some which include Roseville, New Brighton, Little Canada, Vadnais Heights, and
White Bear Lake.
No changes are proposed to the resident fee structure for electrical permits and remain the same as
2023 and 2024.
Parks & Recreation (Sec. V)
Staff recommends increasing the fee for youth athletic association field rentals from $38.00 to $40.00
and is also requesting that the established damage deposit of $200 for park pavilion rentals also be
applicable to Arden Hills residents that reserve a pavilion for public events such as Night to Unite.
The City currently waives all fees for residents that reserve a pavilion. We have experienced issues
with the condition of the pavilion following a Night to Unite event that would in any other typical
rental result in the City retaining the deposit due to the restoration required by Public Works staff
following the event. Staff also recommends removing the option to rent additional picnic tables due
to potential staff unavailability in accommodating this item.
Planninz and Zoninz (Sec. VI)
There are no proposed changes to this section.
Public Works/Enzineerinm (Sec. VII)
Staff proposes a $5 increase to right-of-way, right-of-way small cell wireless facilities and grading
and erosion permit fees as well as clarifying call -out fees related to weekdays and weekends.
Utility Hookup Charmes (Sec. VIII)
Staff proposes clarifying re -inspection fees that include weekdays and weekends, increasing the fee
for a 1" water meter from $590 to $650 to align with the actual cost for this particular meter, and also
increasing the hydrant rental fee from $32 to $33.
Miscellaneous/Retail Activities (Sec. IX)
On September 9, 2024 Council amended City Code and added an event center as a new business
license type. Council may wish to discuss if it would like a completely new category for an event
center business license and corresponding fee; however, Staff is requesting Council consider
including an event center in a current business license category: Business Licensing - Amusement
Facilities (which includes similar business functions such as arcades, dance halls, movie theaters,
bowling alleys, etc.) and renaming the category to Business Licensing — Amusement and Event
Facilities. Please note the fee for this business license type is $105.00.
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Miscellaneous Fees/Permits (Sec. XI)
On September 9, 2024 Council amended City Code related to tobacco which included capping the
number of licenses issued at six (6) and increasing the violation fees for 2025 as follows:
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Please note that Council direction was to have the license fee itself remain at $300.
Utility Use Charges (Sec. XIV)
An increase to the sanitary sewer base and usage charges (9.0%) and surface water (3%) fees are
recommended. The increase to sanitary sewer is driven by the increase in Met Council's wastewater
charge to the City, which is an increase of approximately $96,000 or 10.6% over 2024. No changes to
water fees are proposed.
Recyclinz Fee (Sec. XV)
This item will be brought forward upon completion of the RFP process and approval of the new
recycling carrier for the city.
Attachments
Attachment A: Redlined Version of Draft Ordinance 2024-OXX — Appendix A — 2025 Fee Schedule
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Attachment B
City of Arden Hills
Ordinance 2024-015 — Appendix A
2025 Fee Schedule
I. Administrative
Chickens — Licenses
Two years (Pro -rated for second year
$30.00
$15.00
Dogs/Cats — Licenses
Two years (Pro -rated for second year
$30.00
$15.00
Dogs/Cats — Boarding
$22.00 per day
Dogs/Cats —
$50.00
Impoundment Fee
Dogs/Cats — Surrender Fee
Each
$25.00
Dogs — Residential
Annual
$21.00
Kennel License
Dogs — Dangerous Dog Fee
Annual
$500.00
Dogs — Potentially
Annual
$250.00
Dangerous Dog Fee
Copying —
$0.25 8 1/2 x 11 and Legal; $0.50
General City Material
large. Per
Page. Add osta e if mailing copies
Assessment Search
$53.00 per half hour
Private Activity Revenue
Non-refundable application fee
$500.00
Annual Administrative Fee
1/8 of 1% (0.125%) of
Bonds
outstanding principal balance of the
bonds for the life of the bonds
Reimbursement of all City costs
II. Building Construction (All permits are non-refundable after 90 days)
Building Permits —
Fees shall be based according to
Permit and Plan Review
*'��TState Statute 326B.153
Fees
and are determined by the City's
Building Official
Commercial Building
65% of Building Permit Fee.
Permits —
Payment equaling half of this fee is
Plan Review Fee
due at time of permit submittal
(non-refundable)
Residential New
Escrow
To be determined by Building
Construction/Additions
Official
Temporary Certificate of
Escrow
To be determined by Building
Occupancy (CO)
Official
Building Permits —
$63.25 per State Statute
Re -inspection
326B.153
Building Permits —
$100.00 + State Surcharge fee as
Manufactured Home
outlined in State Statute 326B.148
Location
Building Permits —
Permit Fee
$100.00 + State Surcharge fee as
Demolition
outlined in Statute 326B.148
Escrow
$2,000
Building Permits —
100% of Permit Fee
Special Inv esti ations
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State Surcharge —
based on valuation
Fee based an 2023-State Statute
326B.148
State Surcharge —
Fixed Fees
Fee based on State Statute
326B.148
Plumbing Permits —
Minimum Fee
$60.00
Plumbing Permits —
Residential
1.25% of Project Value
Plumbing Permits —
Commercial
1.25% of Project Value + $50.00
Electrical Permits —
General
See Exhibit "A" attached to fee
schedule
Mechanical Permits —
Minimum Fee
$75.00
Mechanical Permits —
Residential
2% of Project Value
Mechanical Permits —
Commercial
1.25% of Project Value + $50.00
Fire Protection Permits —
Permit Fee
Fees shall be based according to
+'��TState Statute 326B.153
and are determined by the City's
Building Official
Fire Protection Permits —
Plan Review Fee
65% of Permit Fee
Fire Protection Permits —
Re- inspection
$63.25 per State Statute
326B.153
III. Liquor Licensing
On -sale
1,999 square feet (SF) or less
$3,465.00
On -sale
2,000 (SF) — 2,999 (SF)
$4,620.00
On -sale
3,000 (SF) — 3,999 (SF)
$5,775.00
On -sale
4,000 (SF) or more
$6,930.00
On -sale, Sunday
$200.00 (340A.504 Subd. 3(b)
limits $200 fee for Sunday sales)
Off -sale
$210.00
Club Fee
$315.00
On -sale, Malt Beverage
$126.00
Off -sale, Malt Beverage
$42.00
On -sale, Wine
$ 2,000.00
(340A.408 Subd. 2(c) limits fee
to $2000 or half of on -sale
license fee, whichever is less)
Strong Beer
When part of On -Sale Wine License
No Charge
Investigation Fee
$158.00
Minor Consumption
Violation with Server
Training
First Violation
$105.00
Second Violation
$525.00
Third Violation
$1,050.00
Fourth Violation
$1,575.00
Minor Consumption
Violation without Server
Training
First Violation
$525.00
Second Violation
$1,050.00
Third Violation
$1,575.00
Fourth Violation
$2,100.00 and may be subject to
license revocation
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IV. Maps and Ordinances
Zoning Ordinance
Municipal Code
$0.25 per side
Comprehensive Plan
Color Maps (8.5 x 11)
$2.00
Color Maps (I I x 17)
$4.00
Street Maps
$2.00
As-Builts (11 x 17)
Based on number of copies
and staff time
Parks & Recreation
Youth Athletic Association
Per two hour time block
$$40.00 per time block
Field Rental - including
+ 8.375% applicable tax
Non -Profit
Adult Club / Intramural
Per two hour time block
$55.00 per time block
Field Rental
+ 8.375% applicable tax
Ball Field Rental,
Per two hour time block.
$110.00 per time block
Unlighted
Tournament fees are extra.
+ 8.375% applicable tax
Ball Field Rental,
Per two hour time block. Tournament
$135.00 per time block
Lighted
fees are extra.
+ 8.375% applicable tax
Ball Field Tournament
Includes all day maintenance staff on
$535.00 per day + $200.00
Fee (Adult), Full
site
damage deposit + 8.375% applicable
Maintenance
tax
Ball Field Tournament Fee
Includes prep for fields and
$320.00 per day + $200.00
(Adult), Minimum
Maintenance
midday drag of fields
damage deposit + 8.375%
applicable tax
Warming House Rental/
Only allowed during non-public use
$55.00 per hour +
Ice Rink Rental
hours unless authorized by City staff
$200.00 damage deposit + key
deposit + 8.375% applicable tax
Picnic Shelters - Resident
Available for reservation
No Charge
Picnic Shelters -
Available for reservation
$30.00 + 8.375% applicable tax
Non -Resident
Picnic Pavilions - Resident
Includes up to five picnic tables
$125.00 per time slot + $200.00
damage deposit + 8.375%
applicable tax
*Rental Fee is waived for Night to
Unite and otherpublic events
open to
all Arden Hills residents. The $200
damage deposit is applicable.
Picnic Pavilions -
Includes up to five picnic tables
$200.00 per time slot + $200.00
Non -Resident
damage deposit + 8.375% applicable
tax
Picnic Pavilions -
Includes up to five picnic tables
$85.00 per day + 8.375% applicable
Resident Non -Profit
tax + $200.00 damage
deposit
Picnic Pavilions -
Includes up to five picnic tables
$110.00 per day +
Other Non -Profit
8.375%applicable tax + $200.00
damage deposit
Additional Pienie Tables
For- &vefy two &itfa tables
$20.00 =� 9.375-% *-A*-*
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Community Garden Plot
Annual
$55.00 + 8.375% applicable tax
One Plot
Community Garden Plot
Annual
$25.00 + 8.375% applicable tax
Second Plot
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Room Rental —
City Hall/
Community Room
(Normal business hours:
8:00 am — 4:30 pm)
(Non -business hours:
weekends and holidays)
Room Rental —
City Hall/Small
Conference Room
(Normal business hours:
8:00 am — 4:30 pm)
(Non -business hours:
weekends and holidays)
Room Rental —
Per Day (Scheduling a room after
regular hours is contingent upon the
presence of a city employee; In the
event staff is not available, the City
reserves the right to deny
application).
Per Day (Scheduling a room after
regular hours is contingent upon the
presence of a city employee; In the
event staff is not available, the City
reserves the right to deny
application).
Required
Regular business
hours usage:
Army National
Guard: No
charge
City
Government: No
charge
Resident,
Non-profit:
$90.00
Resident,
For -profit:
$120.00
Non -Resident,
Non-profit:
$130.00
Non -Resident,
For -profit:
$155.00
(+ 8.375%
Regular business
hours usage:
Army National
Guard: No
charge
City
Government: No
charge
Resident,
Non- profit:
$50.00
Resident,
For -profit:
$60.00
Non -Resident,
Non-profit:
$70.00
Non -Resident,
For -profit:
$80.00
(+ 8.375%
Non -business
hours usage:
Resident:
$200
Non -Resident:
$225
(+ 8.375%
applicable tax)
Non -business
hours usage:
Resident:
$200
Non -Resident:
$225
(+ 8.375%
applicable tax)
$200.00
Equipment Rental — DVD, $20.00 + 8.375% applicable tax
VCR, T.V.
VI. Planning and Zoning (Each separate land use request shall be charged a separate administrative
fee and escrow even if submitted on the same application. Costs expended in reviewing and processing
an application will be charged against the cash escrow and credited to the City. Charges to the escrow
include planning and engineering staff time, City attorney and consulting fees, and mailing costs. If, at
any time, a required cash escrow is depleted to less than 20% of its original amount, the applicant shall
deposit additional funds in the cash escrow account as determined by the City. The escrow may be
reduced or increased by the City Planner on a project by project basis.)
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Description:
Escrow Fees:
Initial Application Fees:
Preliminary Plat
Administrative Fee
$500
Escrow
$2,500
Final Plat
Administrative Fee
$450
Escrow
$1,000
Lot Split/Minor
Subdivision (R-1 and R-2
only)
Administrative Fee
$350
Escrow
$1,500
Rezoning or TCAAP
Regulating Plan Map
Amendment
Administrative Fee
$500
Escrow
$1,500
Comprehensive Plan
Amendment
Administrative Fee
$550
Escrow
$2,500
Variance or Permitted
Adjustment
Administrative Fee
$350
Escrow
$1,000
Conditional Use or Interim
Use Permit/CUP or IUP
Amendment
Administrative Fee
$400
Escrow
$1,500
Planned Unit Development
Master Plan or Special
Development Plan Master
Plan
Administrative Fee
$600
Escrow
$2,500
Final Planned Unit
Development or Final
Special Development
Plan
Administrative Fee
$350
Escrow
$2000
Planned Unit Development
Amendment or Special
Development Plan
Amendment
Administrative Fee
$400
Escrow
$1,500
Concept Review
Administrative Fee
$300
Escrow
$750
Vacation of Easement
Administrative Fee
$150
Escrow
$1,000
Site Plan Review
Administrative Fee
$450
Escrow
$1,500
City Code Amendment
Administrative Fee
$350
Escrow
$1,500
Zoning Code or TRC
Amendment
Administrative Fee
$400
Escrow
$1,500
Zoning Letter
Administrative Fee
$75
Land Use Requests — Not
Already Specified
Administrative Fee
$150
Escrow
$1,000
Zoning Permit
Decks under 30", Driveways, Fences,
Sheds, Temporary Structures, and
Chicken Coops
$65
Commercial Parking Lot
Resurfacing
$100
Recreational Vehicle
Parking Permit
7 Day Permit, renewable once per 12
months
$25
Home Occupation I Permit
No charge
Home Occupation II Permit
Administrative Fee
$150
Escrow
$500
Commercial Outdoor
Display and Sales Area
Permit
$100
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Commercial Recreation
$100
Outdoor Permit
Appeal of Administrative
Administrative Fee
$150
Zoning, Sign, or
Subdivision Decisions
Escrow
$1,000
Any portion of the TCAAP
TCAAP Development
development can prepay an amount
$2,743 per acre
Related Professional
on behalf of future parcels to be
Services Charge
developed and that the prepayment
amount will be
netted out and the fee schedule will be
updated annually.
VH. Public Works/Engineering
Right -of -Way Permit
Permit Fee
$17-580.00
Escrow
To be determined by Engineer
Right -of Way Permit — Small Cell
Permit for up to 15 locations;
$17-580.00 ROW permit fee, rent
Wireless Facilities
rent and maintenance per
$17-580.00 per year, maintenance
each location
$2-627.00 per year
Grading & Erosion Control
Permit Fee
$17-580.00
Escrow
To be determined by Engineer
FeesPermit
Conducted outside normal
After Hours Call -out -(Weekdays)
business hours, minimum of 2
$100 per hour
hours
Holiday or Weekend Call -out Minimum of 2 hours $150.00 per hour
VIII. Utility Hookup Charges
Water Permits — Service
Per inspection
$60.00
Installation/Repairs/Alteration/Re-
inspection (Regular Business
Hours)
Water Permits — Interior
$45.00
Plumbing, New Home
Water Permanent Disconnect
$230.00
Curb Box and Service Lead, 1"
Service Connection on
$175.00
Unsurfaced Street
Larger than 1" Service
Set by Engineer
Connection
Water Permits — Plan Check Fee
Set by Inspector
Water Permits — After Hours
Call -out rate per visit,
$100.00 per hour
(Weekdays) -Inspection or Re-
minimum of 2 hours
inspection
Water Permits — Holiday or
Call -out rate per visit,
$150.00 per hour
Weekend
minimum
Inspection or Re -inspection
of 2 hours
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Hydrant Meter Rental
$2,000 deposit, monthly rental of
$3-23.00, water permit fee of
$180.00, State surcharge of $1.00
plus applicable standard water
usage rate charge for consumption
Water Meter/Spacer Charges —
Fee includes removal of
Based on Meter Size Contact
Customer Requested Water Meter
meter, bench test at
Public Works for Quote
Accuracy Test
maintenance facility, and
returning meter to residence;
Fee will not be applied if the
meter is found to be
inaccurate to a degree
exceeding three percent (3%)
from the result of the bench
test
Water Meter/Spacer Charges —
Standard Meter
$480.00
5/8" x 3/4" Meter Model 25
Water Meter/Spacer Charges —
Contact Public Works for Quote
3/4" x 7 %2" Meter Model 35
Water Meter/Spacer Charges —1"
$590.00
Meter
Water Meter/Spacer Charges —
Contact Public Works for Quote
Greater than I"
Water Connection Fee —
$855.00 per acre or portion
Connection fee for previously un-
thereof
served or expanded lots
Water Availability Fee —
The units are based on the
New or Additional Units
Metropolitan Council's
$ 1,375 per unit
formula for calculating new
sewer
availability charge SAC units
Sewer Connection Fee —
$840.00 per acre or portion
Connection fee for previously un-
thereof
served or expanded lots
Sewer Availability Fee —
The units are based on the
New or Additional Units
Metropolitan Council's
$ 825.00 per unit
formula
for calculating new sewer
availability charge SAC units
Sewer Permits — Service
Per inspection
$60.00
Installation/Alternations/Repairs/Re
-sinspection (Regular Business
Hours)
Sewer Permits — Plan Review Fee
Set by Inspector
Sewer Permits — After Hours
Call -out rate per visit,
$100.00 per hour
(Weekdays) Inspection or Re-
minimum of 2 hours
inspection
Sewer Permits — Holiday or
Call -out rate per visit,
$150.00 per hour
Weekend
minimum
Inspection or Re -inspection
of 2 hours
Sewer Access Charge
Set by Met Council Annually
$2,485.00 (Contact Met Council)
Sanitary Sewer Utility Prohibited
Sump Pump Connection
$100.00 per month
Surcharge
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IX. Miscellaneous/Retail Activities
Boutique/Garage Sales
Application/notification of City
No charge
Hall required
Tent Permit
$55.00+ State Surcharge
Sidewalk Sales
$53.00
Adult Cannabis Retail Sales
$XXXXX (Initial registration)
$XXXXX Renewal
Business Licensing — Amusement
Includes arcade, dance hall,
and Event Facilities
event center, movie theater,
$105.00
pool/billiard tables, bowling
alleys, indoor
tennis, skating facility, outdoor
tennis, driving ranges, etc.
Business Licensing — Wholesale
Liability insurance required
$210.00
Bulk Fuel Storage
Business Licensing — Hotel/Motel
$6.50 per room
Business Licensing — Courtesy
$26.00
Bench, Non -advertising
Business Licensing — Courtesy
$79.00
Bench, Advertising
Business Licensing —
Includes musical devices,
$15.00 per location + $15.00 per
Mechanical/Electronic Devices
amusement rides, bowling
machine
alleys, etc.
(MN Statute 449.15 sets
maximum permit fee at $15 per
location and $15 per machine
Business Licensing — Retail Sales
Includes antique shops,
beauty/barber shops, boat
$53.00
dealers, Christmas tree sales,
dry cleaning, laundry, bakery,
candy, meats, wholesale
foods, caterers, motor vehicle
sales, optometrist, mortuary,
video sales/rentals, over-the-
counter tobacco sales,
vending machines (excluding
tobacco), & other
retail goods not listed
Business Licensing — Restaurants,
$21.00 up to1,000 square feet
Cafes, Coffee Houses, etc.
$42.00 for 1001-2000 square feet
$63.00 for 2001-3000 square feet
(etc.
Business Licensing — Restaurants,
$315.00
Drive-Thru
Business Licensing — Service
$105.00
Stations
Business Licensing — Grocery
$21.00 up to 1,000 square feet
$42.00 for 1001-2000 square feet
$63.00 for 2001-3000 square feet
etc.
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Charitable Gambling Permit — Per
Includes investigation fee
$158.00
Minnesota State Statute, Chapter
349
3% of organizations' gross
Local Gambling Tax
receipts from all lawful
gambling, less prizes paid out
Lawful Gambling Fund
10% of net profits
Tobacco Sales License
Includes investigation fee
$300.00
Fireworks Sales
As part of existing business
$100.00 (MN Statute 624.20 sets
maximum permit fee at $100.00
Fireworks Sales
Exclusive Business
$350.00 (MN Statute 624.20 sets
maximum permit fee at $350.00
Massage Therapist
Annual Fee, Includes
$53.00
investigation fee
Massage Therapist Establishment
Annual Fee, Includes
$158.00
investigation fee
Recreational Outdoor Archery
$200 first year
Range
$50 annual renewal
Solicitors, Peddlers, Transient
Please reference Section 340
$158.00 background
Permit — For -Profit Organizations
of the Municipal Code for
investigation + $105.00 per
more information
month permit fee
Solicitors, Peddlers, Transient
Please reference Section 340
Permit — Non -Profit
of the Municipal Code for
No charge
Organizations
more
information
Tree Contractor License
$50.00
X. Signs
Initial Fee
Per Sign
$100.00
Permanent Signs, Annual
Per Sign, 100 square feet or
$25.00
Renewal
less maximum allowable size
Temporary Signs
$50.00
Signs, Impoundment
First Offense
$50.00
Signs, Impoundment
Second Offense
$75.00
Signs, Impoundment
Third Offense
$150.00
XAM Miscellaneous Fees/Permit WW
Rubbish Hauler
Annual
$158.00
Recycling Hauler
Annual
$158.00
Contractor License
Annual
$75.00
Miscellaneous Permit Fee
For all other permits not listed
$40.00
Staff Research
$53.00 per half hour
Penalties for Late Payment
Failure to pay any penalty
imposed shall be grounds for
10% of license fee or $32.00,
the
whichever is greater
suspension or termination of
any license issued by the City
Adult Cannabis Sales, Illegal
Violation
$XXXXX
Tobacco Sales, Illegal
First Ofk-weViolation
$600 001,000.00
Tobacco Sales, Illegal
Second Owe -Violation
$1,200:002,000.00 plus 3-day
within 36 months
license suspension
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Tobacco Sales, Illegal
Third O£feftse-Violation o
•' • �Wie within 36
months of initial viel
$2,000.00 and not less than -plus a
7 business -day license
be
id ma-y revoked
Tobacco Sales, Illegal
Fourth Violation within 36
Revocation
months
Candidate Filing Fee
$2.00
Insufficient Funds/
Returned Check Fee
$35.00
Rental Registration/Renewal Fee
$45.00 per rental unit
Rental Renewal Late Fee
For renewals received after
January 31
$90.00 per rental unit
Residential Contractor License
Check
$5.00
Business Subsidy Application Fee
Required to reimburse City
for full cost of review
$2,100.00 + $10,500.00 escrow
Construction Activity Waiver
Per Waiver Application
$263.00
XH. False Alarm Fees
False Alarm
First two alarms
No charge + letter
False Alarm
Three through ten alarms
$100.00 per alarm
False Alarm
Over ten alarms
$300.00 per alarm
XIII. Investigation Fees
Tobacco, Liquor, Charitable
Gambling, & Solicitor's Permits
$158.00
XIV. Utility Use Charges
Water Per Quarter:
Meter Charge
3/4" Meter Size or Smaller
$44.69
Meter Charge
1" Meter Size
$111.72
Meter Charge
1.5" Meter Size
$223.45
Meter Charge
2" Meter Size
$357.50
Meter Charge
3" Meter Size
$670.34
Meter Charge
4" Meter Size
$1,117.24
Meter Charge
6" Meter Size
$2,234.48
Meter Charge
8" Meter Size
$3,575.16
Meter Charge
10" Meter Size
$5,139.30
Meter Charge
12" Meter Size
$9,608.25
Consumption: 1-10,000 gals.
gallons
$3.56 per 1,000 gallons (pro- rated)
Consumption: 10,001-35,000
gals.
gallons
$4.58 per 1,000 gallons (pro -
rated
Consumption: Over 35,000 gals.
gallons
$8.10 per 1,000 gallons (pro-
rated)
Water Test
e t et by MN State Health
Fee
$2.43 per quarter
Sanitary Sewer Per Quarter:
Base Charge — All Users
per unit (with the exception of
mobile homes
$72.99
Usage per gals. —Single
Family/Multiple Family
gallons
$6, 07.52 (per 1,000 gallons)
Sanitary Sewer —Commercial
Apartment/Condominium
gallons
$6-907.52 (per 1,000 gallons)
Sanitary Sewer - Mobile Home
per unit
$194.26189.79
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A Winter Averaging minimum will be set using a standard usage of 100 gallons per day based on a 30 day
month: 100 gallons x 30 days x 3 months = 9,000 gallons per quarter. For April to December quarterly
sewer billings, residential usage will be based on the lesser of actual consumption or 9,000 gallons for those
customers that were assigned the minimum amount. Customers that have a Winter Average amount greater
than 9,000 gallons will be billed on the lesser of actual consumption or their Winter Average consumption.
Customers not connected to City water will be billed on 9,000 gallons each quarter.
Surface Water Per Quarter:
Residential - Single Family
per lot
$4q-.3917.91
Residential — Multiple Family
per dwelling
$22L.-5,523.23
Apartment / Condominium
per acre
$141.97146.23
Industrial / Commercial
per acre
$224-.66,6228.31
Undeveloped
per acre
N/A
Standby Per Quarter:
Standby 1" Service Line or smaller $10.41
Violation of Water or Sewer Use
Restrictions:
Non -essential usage charge
$300 per day
XV. Recycling Fee
Per Residential Parcel with
Annual
$60.00
curbside recycling
Per Residential Parcel without
Annual
$3.50
curbside recycling
XVI. Park Development
Park Development Fee
Per residential unit
$6,500.00
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AGENDA ITEM - 3B
-ARVE_-HILLS
MEMORANDUM
DATE: November 25, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
Jessica Jagoe, Interim City Administrator
FROM: Julie Hanson, Assistant to the City Administrator/City Clerk
SUBJECT: Draft Ordinance Amending Chapter 3 Related to Adult Cannabis Registration
Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source:
Council Should Consider
Council should consider providing feedback regarding the attached draft ordinance amending Chapter
3 and establishing a City registration for adult cannabis sales.
Backaround/Discussion
At the October 14 work session, Council discussed zoning and reviewed an initial draft ordinance
amendment of Chapter 13 related to adult use cannabis businesses in the city. Following Council
direction, staff made the requested changes to the draft, which was then brought forward to the
Planning Commission at its November 6 meeting. Please note the Council will be considering the
proposed draft ordinance related to adult use cannabis and zoning at tonight's regular Council
meeting (agenda items IOB (Public Hearing) and I I (New Business)).
Chapter 342.22 of Minnesota law requires local governments to register a cannabis business
following verification of a valid license or license preapproval by the Office of Cannabis
Management (OCM), that is in compliance with Chapter 342 as well as local ordinances, is current
on all property taxes and assessment for the proposed retail location (if applicable), and that has paid
the registration and renewal fees to the local government for such.
Staff has worked with the City Attorney regarding the attached proposed draft ordinance related to
amending Chapter 3 to include the addition of a new section addressing the registration of adult use
cannabis retail sales as well as addressing cannabis events.
Staff requests that Council provide feedback regarding the attached draft ordinance. Please note
associated fees for the initial registration, registration renewal, and a penalty violation were presented
to Council under item 3A (proposed draft 2025 Fee Schedule).
Attachments
Attachment A: Draft Ordinance 2024-OXX Amending Chapter 3
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It Attachment A
�R�EN HILLS
ORDINANCE NO.2024-OXX
CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3, LICENSES AND REGULATIONS,
SECTION 310.01 AND ENACTING SECTION 396 OF THE ARDEN HILLS CITY
CODE REGARDING CANNABIS BUSINESS REGISTRATION
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 3, Licenses and Regulations, Section 310 — Fees, Subsection 310.01 is
hereby amended by adding the underlined language as follows:
• Adult Cannabis Registrations
SECTION 2. ENACTMENT. Chapter 3, Section 396 of the Arden Hills City Code is hereby
enacted as follows:
SECTION 396 — CANNABIS AND LOWER -POTENCY HEMP EDIBLES
396.1. — Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to implement the provisions of Minnesota Statutes Chapter
342, which authorizes cities to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of residents by
regulating cannabis and lower -potency hemp edible businesses within its jurisdiction.
396.2. — Definitions.
Unless otherwise noted in this section, words, terms, and phrases found in the definitions
of Minnesota Statutes Section 342.01, or as amended, apply, unless otherwise noted or except
where the context clearly indicates a different meaning. In addition, the following definitions
apply:
CANNABIS EVENT. A temporary event organized by a Cannabis Event Organizer at
which cannabis products or lower -potency hemp edible products are sold by vendors. Such
Cannabis Event may be comprised solely of cannabis and lower -potency hemp edible vendors or
may be part of a larger event at which cannabis and lower -potency hemp edible vendors wish to
participate.
OFFICE OF CANNABIS MANAGEMENT or OCM. The Minnesota Office of Cannabis
Management.
STATE LICENSE. An approved license issued by the Minnesota Office of Cannabis
Management to a cannabis and lower -potency hemp edible business.
396.3. — Registration Required.
Before operating a business licensed by OCM the business must register with the City,
except for businesses with an OCM issued license for lower -potency hemp edible retailer, which
is exempt from City registration requirements under this Section 396Applications shall be
submitted on the forms provided by the City Clerk, and all applicants shall comply with the
process below. All applications shall be considered and approved or denied by the City Council.
396.4. — Cap on Registrations.
The City will not issue more than one (1) cannabis retail registration per 12,500 residents,
as determined by the most recent state demographer's estimate. This cap on registrations does
not apply to a medical cannabis combination business with a retail endorsement or a lower -
potency hemp edible retailer.
396.5. — Application Process and Fees.
All applicants must:
(a) Complete the registration form provided by the City;
(b) Pay the non-refundable registration fee for each type of retail license for
which the business is applying; and
(c) Provide a copy of all State Licenses issued by OCM.
2. No registration shall be issued under this chapter until the appropriate fees are
paid in full. The fee for a registration under this chapter shall be set by ordinance.
All fees are nonrefundable and shall not be pro -rated.
4. At the time of the initial registration, the initial registration fee and the renewal
fee shall be due and payable.
5. For the first renewal of the registration, no additional registration fee shall be
required. Beginning with the second renewal, and each subsequent renewal thereafter, the
renewal registration fee shall be paid at the time of renewal.
396.6. — Approval.
The City Council must take action on each new and renewal registration application
within a reasonable time following receipt of the recommendation from City staff regarding the
application. At the City Council meeting at which the application is considered, the registration
will be approved by the City Council if the applicant:
(a) Is in compliance with this chapter and all zoning requirements;
(b) Has paid the registration fee;
(c) Is current on all property taxes and assessments;
(d) Has a State License Issued by OCM for the retail business being
negotiated; and
(e) Is current on payment for all other City fees and charges.
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396.7. — Exceptions — Cannabis Event Organizer.
No registration shall be required for an Event Organizer licensed by OCM who intends to
conduct a Cannabis Event within the City; however, each Cannabis Event must be approved by
the City Council through a Cannabis Event permit. The Event Organizer shall submit an
application as provided by the City Clerk. The cannabis event permit application shall include:
(a) A copy of the Event Organizer's license by OCM or a copy of the license
application submitted to OCM;
(b) Payment of the permit fee and escrow fee;
(c) The location, including address, Property Identification Numbers and
ownership information of the property upon which the Cannabis Event is
proposed to take place and whether the activity is proposed indoors or
outdoors, including a diagram of the physical layout of the event which
includes consumption areas, and retail sales areas.
(d) The dates and number of days requested for the Cannabis Event;
(e) If the Cannabis Event is part of a larger event, signed consent from the
organization sponsoring the larger event;
(f) A security plan that has been approved by Chief Law Enforcement
Agency, including the name of the contracted licensed security personnel
that complies with Minn. Stat. Section 342.40 Subd. 3;
(g) If on -site consumption is proposed, a detailed plan for complying with
Minn. Stat. Section 342.40 Subd. 8 regarding such activity. The City
Council may approve or deny on -site consumption of cannabis as part of
the permit in its sole discretion, based on the circumstances of the specific
cannabis event requested;
(h) Payment of an escrow fee for any expenses that may be incurred by the
city during the Cannabis Event. Any unused escrow will be returned to the
applicant following an accounting of expenses incurred during the
Cannabis Event. The applicant shall be responsible for any costs incurred
by the city that exceed the escrow amount;
(i) The printed names and signatures of the Event Organizer and the property
owner.
No Cannabis Event will be permitted on public property or in a public park. The Council may
add reasonable conditions to the permit, may reduce the number of days for the event, prohibit
outdoor activity and/or restrict or prohibit on -site consumption, in order to protect the public
health, safety, and general welfare.
396.8. — Renewal Process.
(a) Registration renewals are issued in the same manner and subject to the
same conditions as a new registration application. A cannabis retail
business shall apply to renew its registration on a form established by the
City.
(b) Before renewing a registration, the City may enter and inspect the
cannabis business to ensure that the cannabis business is in compliance
with this chapter, the zoning ordinance, and state laws.
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396.9. — Registration Term.
The registration term begins on January 1 and ends on December 31.
396.10. — Premises Covered by Registration.
Unless otherwise authorized by this Code, the registration for the business is only effective for
the compact and contiguous space specified in the approved registration application.
396.11. — No transfer or Assignment of Registration or Location.
A registered business shall not transfer or assign a registration to another person or entity or
move to a different location without completing a new application and paying the appropriate
fees.
396.12. — Prohibited Acts.
The owner or operator of a registered business is responsible for the conduct of their place of
business and the conditions of order in it. The act of an employee of the premises is deemed the
act of the owner or operator as well, and the owner or operator is responsible for all penalties
provided by this chapter equally with the employee.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to sell, purchase, obtain or otherwise
provide any cannabis or lower -potency hemp edible product to any person
under the age of twenty-one (21), including cannabinoids derived from
hemp.
(b) It shall be unlawful for any person under the age of twenty-one (21) to
possess any cannabis or lower -potency hemp edible product. This chapter
shall not apply to persons under the age of twenty-one (21) lawfully
involved in a compliance check, including cannabinoids derived from
hemp.
(c) It shall be unlawful for any person under the age of twenty-one (21) to use
or consume any cannabis or lower -potency hemp edible product unless it
is legally authorized medical cannabis.
(d) It shall be unlawful for any person under the age of twenty-one (21) to
attempt to disguise the person's true age by the use of a false form of
identification, whether the identification is that of another person or one in
which the age of the person has been modified or tampered with, to
represent an age older than the actual age of the person, in order to
purchase any cannabis or lower -potency hemp edible product.
(e) No cannabis or lower -potency hemp edible product may be sold to an
obviously intoxicated person or a person under the influence of a
controlled substance.
(f) No one under the age of twenty-one (21) shall sell cannabis or lower -
potency hemp edibles.
(g) Cannabis and lower -potency hemp edibles cannot be sold in vending
machines, through a drive -through window or as part of a home
occupation.
(h) On -site consumption is prohibited at lower -potency hemp edible retail and
cannabis retail businesses, except for lower -potency hemp products that
are consumed as a beverage at an on -sale liquor establishment.
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(i) It shall be unlawful to sell, purchase, obtain, or otherwise provide products
with Delta-10 THC unless it is derived from industrial hemp and contains
not more than 0.3 percent THC.
(j) No retail cannabis or lower -potency hemp edible product shall be visible
from the exterior of the building.
396.13. — Compliance Checks and Inspections.
(a) Inspections. All registered business premises must be open to inspection
by the local law enforcement or other authorized City official during
regular business hours.
(b) Compliance Checks. From time to time, but at least once per year, the City
will conduct compliance checks on registered retail businesses by
engaging persons between the ages of sixteen (16) and twenty-one (21)
years, to enter the premises to attempt to purchase cannabis products.
Persons used for compliance checks are not guilty of the unlawful
purchase or attempted purchase, nor the unlawful possession of cannabis
products when the items are obtained or attempted to be obtained as a part
of the compliance check. No person used in compliance checks may
attempt to use a false identification misrepresenting the person's age, and
all persons lawfully engaged in a compliance check may answer all
questions about the person's age and shall produce any identification, if
any exists, for which he or she is asked. Nothing in this section prohibits
compliance checks authorized by State or Federal laws for educational,
research or training purposes, or required for the enforcement of a
particular State or Federal law.
396.14. — Violations.
(a) Civil Penalties. If the City determines that a registered business made a
sale to a customer or patient without a valid retail registration, the City
may impose a civil penalty of up to $1,000 for each violation.
(b) Suspension. If the City determines that a business with a registration is not
operating in compliance with the City Code or zoning ordinance, or that
the operation of the business poses an immediate threat to the health or
safety of the public, the City, through the Chief Law Enforcement officer,
may immediately suspend the registration for up to thirty (30) days. The
City will notify the business and the OCM in writing of the suspension,
stating the grounds for the suspension. The OCM will investigate and may
extend the period of suspension, revoke the registration, or order the
reinstatement of the registration, or take any other action described in
Minnesota Statutes Section 342.19 or 342.21
SECTION 3. SUMMARY PUBLICATION. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 412.191,
in the case of a lengthy ordinance, a summary may be published. While a copy of the entire
ordinance is available without cost at the office of the City Clerk, the following summary is
approved by the City Council and shall be published in lieu of publishing the entire ordinance.
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The text amendment adopted by the Arden Hills City Council on
2024 enacts the City's policies on Cannabis Business registrations to reflect
Minnesota State Statutes Sections 342 and 151.72.
SECTION 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be effective after its passage and
publication according to law.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of December, 2024, by the City Council of
the City of Arden Hills, Minnesota.
ATTEST:
Julie Hanson, City Clerk
CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
David Grant, Mayor
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AGENDA ITEM - 3C
-AII�)E_N HILLS
MEMORANDUM
DATE: November 25, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
Jessica Jagoe, Interim City Administrator
FROM: Jill Anderson and Kate Olson, Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee Co -Chairs
SUBJECT: PTRC - 2024 Work Plan Review and 2025 Work Plan Goals
Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source:
NA NA NA
Background
Following the discussion of its members, the Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee for the
City of Arden Hills has prepared their goals and priorities for 2025 to present to the City Council
for final determination, plus a summary of the goals accomplished in 2024. The Council will
make the final determination as to what the goals and priorities are for the upcoming year. The
joint meeting will be an opportunity for the PTRC to present their goals, priorities, discuss
current issues, and receive Council Feedback.
A detailed outline of the 2024 goals accomplished and future 2025 goals are attached.
Discussion
Discuss goals and work plan priorities and provide feedback.
Budget Impact
There are no budget impacts requested at this time.
AttarhmPntc
Attachment A - PTRC 2024 Work Plan Accomplishment Review
Attachment B - PTRC 2025 Work Plan
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Attachment A
Arden Hills Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee
2024 Goals and Work Plan - Year in Review
Created 2024 work plan, including a new structure and strategic plan.
I. Strategic Planning.
A. At the recommendation of Councilmember Rousseau and City Staff, Chair's of
the PTRC have worked to implement a new planning structure to be implemented
within the PTRC. The new structure incorporates work groups, composed of
members of the PTRC, whose focus is to further a specific goal or priority of the
PTRC. Work groups are tasked with identifying specific goals and projects to
further larger goals as determined by the PTRC and City Council.
B. For 2024, PTRC has identified four primary work groups, which include:
1. Community/Accessibility
2. Land Management, including habitat restoration projects and City
beautification.
3. Future Planning
4. Volunteer coordination
Under each work group category, the PTRC has identified potential action steps
the work group may choose to focus their efforts for 2024. Those proposed action
steps are outlined in more detail below.
C. In addition to furthering current, on -going, and new projects for 2024, work
groups are tasked with identifying a more long term plan to be incorporated into
future work plans.
PTRC implemented this plan and saw some mprovement with project management and
efficiency.
II. Community and Accessibility
A. Goal: Increase accessibility around Arden Hills.
1. Trail Advocacy. PTRC to review and update a trails priority list.
2. Park Building Accessibility. PTRC moved to recommend automatic door
locks on the bathrooms at Perry Park for the purpose of increasing
community accessibility to public buildings. Automatic door locks were
installed in Perry Park.
3. Maximize and prioritize ADA compliant facilities when and where
possible. PTRC recommended ADA compliance to the council as part
of a "wish list' provided for Arden Oak and Freeway Parks.
B. Goal: Community Outreach and solicitation of public input.
1. Increasing opportunities for community members to provide feedback
through the use of QR codes, input on trial priorities and school
engagement. PTRC members spent time asking community members
for feedback on updates to Arden Oak and Freeway Parks.
2. PTRC to host an Open House or similar event for the purpose of educating
the community on current projects and soliciting comments from the
public on upcoming projects.
3. City to host one free community event. PTRC teamed up with Lions
club to host a free city wide event. PTRC secured a hot dog stand at
Touch a Truck.
4. Organize an Earth Day clean up event.
C. Goal: Community Education.
1. Outdoor resource library that contains resources about plants and the
environment.
2. Create an outdoor classroom in one of the parks.
3. Educate the community on how to make requests.
D. Goal: Increase communication with the community.
1. Provide updates and timelines about big projects to the community.
2. Educate the community on how to make requests.
III. Land Management, including habitat restoration projects and City beautification.
A. Goal: Continue working to remove invasive species.
1. Continue to work with Great River Greening on opportunities to partner
for purposes of habitat restoration within our parks and green space.
PTRC advocated coordination with GRG. A contract between GRG
and the city was signed and work has begun. PTRC members and
resident volunteers at Chatham have been assisting GRG as needed
and will continue to do so.
2. Implement controlled burns into land management. We hope to address
this item through recommendations provided by GRG.
3. Create a plan for removing and managing buckthorn. PTRC facilitated a
relationship with GRG to assist with land management and removal
of invasives throughout city property.
4. Create and maintain rain gardens throughout the community. PTRC
members implemented a plan to provide education to residents at
National Night Out and an inventory of rain gardens throughout the
community.
IV. Future Planning
A. Goal: Remain up to date on upcoming and future projects to ensure PTRC is able
to give feedback at the front of projects.
1. Create an early priority list for planning RCC.
2. PTRC liaison to attend planning meetings and keep up to date on
upcoming and future projects.
PTRC members attended planning meetings throughout the year and shared information
with the PTRC.
V. Volunteer Coordination.
A. Provide information on the City's website for volunteer opportunities with the city.
B. Maintain a database of volunteers.
C. Assist with volunteer recruitment as needed to further PTRC goals as determined
by the City Council.
Spring Egg Hunt - PTRC member(s) created and managed a Sign Up Genius to get
volunteer help, also helped with registration at the event
Crepeau Nature Preserve - PTRC member(s) coordinated between Public Works and a
group from Boston Scientific to spread wood chips along the trail.
Cummings Park - PTRC member(s) coordinated with another group from Boston
Scientific and Public Works to pick up trash
Flashlight Pumpkin Hunt - PTRC member(s) created and managed the Sign Up Genius to
get volunteers and also helped with registration at the event
Floral Park - PTRC member(s) helped spread the news and coordinate volunteers to come
help weed flower beds and spread wood chips on trails.
Hazelnut Park - PTRC member(s) helped spread the news about a weeding and planting
day
Other:
Coordinated planting project with Eagle Scout in Sampson
Established a relationship with Arden Hills - Shoreview Rotary who intends to adopt Floral
Park as a pilot Adopt a Park program. PTRC liaisons will help to coordinate and assess
pilot project for potential city wide Adopt a Park program to be implemented in the future.
Attachment B
Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee (PTRC)
2025 Work Plan
PTRC Purpose and Mission
Parks, trails, recreation and natural resources in Arden Hills increase the desirability of the city
as a place to live, work, play, enhance the health and well-being of citizens and guests, and
improve the value of residents' property.
The Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee (PTRC) represents the interests of Arden Hills
citizens in leading the continuing development, expansion, and improvement of those resources.
The PTRC recommends to the City Council actions that support those interests; monitors the use
of and the improvements in parks, trails, and recreation; and collaborates with other City
committees and commissions in improving parks and trails.
Main Duties
• Review and evaluate city parks, trails, and recreational services
• Advise staff and City Council of ways to maintain and improve these amenities
Meetings
• Third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m.
2025 Goals
1. PTRC Initiative Projects
• Rain Gardens
• Enhance and Increase Community events
o Summer Parks Passport
o City-wide Garage Sale
o Fall Soccer Scrimmage
• PTRC Handbook/process/procedure/welcome packet
o review/update PTRC scope/purpose/mission/charter
2. Park Improvements the PTRC would like to see City work on (in order of priority)
• Freeway Park (upper area) - improve the upper part of park to make it more aesthetically
appealing and year round use.
o Communicating to the council that PTRC recommends this park as a priority.
• Cummings Invasive species removal/Replacement (specifically NW corner)
• Lindey's Round -a -bout & Park - monitor and communicate with community members
about the status of this project and recommend enhancements as needed.
• Consider a dedicated pickleball court/courts somewhere
• Explore bringing back backstop for tennis/pickleball practice @ Cummings
3. Identify Future Trail Projects (beyond LJB & Old Hwy 10)
• Survey residents
• Find missing links between trails
• Volunteer led Trail walks
4. Invasive Species Initiatives
• Continue and maintain relationship with Great River Greening
• Encourage city to prioritize removal of invasive species
• Create relationship with Arden Hills Greening
5. Creating suggested guidelines for planting on areas encroaching city property.
6. Support creation of a Parks, Trails and Recreation Master Plan.
• A master plan will improve the efficacy of the PTRC.
• A master plan will improve the efficiency of the PTRC by providing a roadmap of
upcoming projects that can be addressed in a timely manner.
• A master plan will guide the PTRC's yearly goals.
• A master plan will assist PTRC in planning and making recommendations to City
Council within the parameters of the master plan and allotted budget.
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: November 25, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Jessica Jagoe, Interim City Administrator
SUBJECT: Rice Creek Commons/TCAAP Discussion
Budgeted Amount:
N/A
For Council Consideration
Actual Amount:
N/A
AGENDA ITEM - 3D
Funding Source:
N/A
Council will have the opportunity to comment on any TCAAP related items they so choose.
Background
N/A
Budget Impact
N/A
Attachment
N/A
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: November 25, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Jessica Jagoe, Interim City Administrator
SUBJECT: Agenda Planning
Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source:
N/A N/A N/A
Council Should Consider
Council should discuss its next work session agenda.
Background
Per Council's adopted policy on agenda setting, please find proposed agendas below for
upcoming meetings.
December 9th Work session
• Freeway Park Barrier Discussion (time sensitive)
• Committee/Commission Appointments Discussion (time sensitive)
• TBD
• RCC/TCAAP Discussion (not time sensitive)
• Agenda Planning (time sensitive)
January 13th Work session
• State of the City (time sensitive)
• TBD
• RCC/TCAAP Discussion (not time sensitive)
• Agenda Planning (time sensitive)
Attached is the list of topics that have yet to be discussed by Council. Council may want to
discuss if any items need to be added to this list for future discussion or assign a future meeting
for some of these items. This would need to be done by a majority consensus of Council.
Below is a running list of things Staff brings forward to work session annually, in recent years,
we have shifted away from bringing some items forward unless needed, such as, the Pavement
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Management Update from Public Works. Note, these timelines may shift year to year. Most
items discussed at work sessions are one-off items that may require multiple meetings but are
usually not reoccurring.
• January
o Legislative priorities
• February
o None
• March
o Initial guidance on next year's Public Works projects
• April
o None
• May
o None
• June
o Follow up on next year's Public Works projects
• July
o Capital improvement planning
• August
o Operating budgets
• September
o Operating budget and levy discussion
• October
o State of the City (if planned for early following year)
• November
o City-wide budget and fee schedule
o Follow up on next year's Public Works projects
• December
o Committee and commission appointments
Budget Impact
N/A
Attachment
Attachment A: Council Priorities
Attachment B: Agenda Setting Policy
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CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
Agenda Setting Policy
The purpose of this policy is to establish a method for agenda setting that allows for Council to
review and have control over its agendas and decide as a Council how it wants items for
consideration to be brought forward.
For regular worksession agendas:
• Prior to concluding each regularly scheduled worksession, the City Council shall review
its next regularly scheduled worksession agenda and direct Staff on any changes.
• Should an individual Councilmember want to raise an item for discussion at the next
meeting or in the future, they would do so during this review period. The item would
need at least one other Councilmember to agree to having the item considered for future
discussion, and then Council, by majority, would direct to have it placed on a future
agenda or not.
Staff will have flexibility to add or remove items to the worksession as needed to
maintain operational efficacy.
For regular City Council meeting agendas:
• Agendas will be largely Staff driven based on approvals needed for normal operations.
• Items coming from the City Council shall first be discussed at a worksession and can
direct Staff at said worksession to bring items forward for formal approval if needed.
• In rare instances, if a Councilmember brings forward an item that needs approval prior to
going to a worksession, they may request the City Administrator add the item to the
agenda. The City Administrator shall have the discretion to determine if the issue should
be added or not, but Councilmembers will make every effort to having the item first
discussed at a worksession.
Special meetings and emergency meetings:
• Special meetings and emergency meetings may still be called at the discretion of the
Mayor or any two Councilmembers, and the members calling the meeting shall set the
agenda.