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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 01-03-2000 , . . MINUTES CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 3, 2000 7:30 P.M. - ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDERJROLL CALL Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Mayor Dennis Probst called to order the regular City Council meeting at 7:30 p.m. Present: Mayor Delmis Probst, Councilmembers Beverly Aplikowski, David Grant, Gregg Larson, and Lois Rem. Absent: None. Also present were City Administrator, Joe Lynch and City Accountant, Terrance Post; and Recording Secretary, Lori Rolfson. ADOPT AGENDA MOTION: Councilmember Aplikowski moved and Councilmember Rem seconded a motion to adopt the agenda for the January 3, 2000, regular City Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). OATH OF OFFICE Mayor Probst administered the Oath of Office to the following individuals: . David Grant, Councilmember . Joe Lynch, City Clerk/Administrator . Terrance Post, City Treasurer CONSENT CALENDAR A. Claims and Payroll B. Resolution #2000-01, Designating Depositories and Corporate Authorization C. Resolution #2000-02, Designating Additional Money Market Depositories for Investment Purposes D. Resolution #2000-03, Designating Brokerage Firms for Investment in Financial Instruments Authorized by State Statute Consistent with City Investment Policy E. Resolution #2000-04, Transfer of Funds by Telephonic Instructions F. Designation of 2000 Oflicial Newspaper MOTION: Councilmember Larson moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar and authorize execution of all necessary documents contained therein. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). ~ . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - JANUARY 3 2000 , 2 PUBLIC COMMENTS Mayor Probst invited those present to come forward and address the Council on any items not already on the agenda. There were no public comments. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS A. Appointment of Acting Mayor, Council Liaisons, Professional Consultants and Others for 2000 B. Statutory Appointment of Planning Commission Members for 2000 Mayor Probst stated that includcd in the meeting packet was a memorandum outlining his proposed Council Liaison appointments for 2000, and the respective appointments for consulting services, depositories, and official purposes. Included in the memorandum was the list of Planning Commission members, which could be acted upon in conjunction with the other appointments. In talking with staff, Mayor Probst stated that the decision was made to list all of the current committee appointees in order to officially re-appoint these members. Mayor Probst noted that the appointments to the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities and the Restoration Advisory Board for TCAAP were left open. If any of the Councilmembers were intcrested in being appointed, he felt it would be beneficial for the City of Arden Hills to continue participation. With regard to the Restoration Advisory Board for TCAAP, Mayor Probst stated that he was not certain of Councilmember Rem's participation level at this time. He noted tllat Mr. Fritsinger had previously scrved as the official City representative to this Board. Councilmember Rem stated that she would continue participating in the Restoration Advisory Board for TCAAP. Mayor Probst suggested that Councilmember Rem be appointed to the Board and indicated that he had not yet discussed with Mr. Lynch his interest in serving as thc official City rcpresentative to this Board. Mayor Probst requested that the City Council consider ratification of the appointments identified in his memo dated December 29, 1999. Councilmember Aplikowski stated that she had two additional members to be added to the Events Committee, Mr. Tom Mulcahy and Ms. Sid Jensen, and that she would provide Mr. Lynch with these names. Councilmember Rcm noted that illlder the list of Parks and Recreation Committee members, the name "Lois Speggen" should be changed to "Louis Speggen." She also requested confirmation that she would be replacing Ms. Sushila Shah as Human Rights Liaison to State of Minnesota Human Rights Commission. Councilmember Rem noted that Ms. Shah had previously served in this position. Mayor Probst stated tllat he had not spoken with Ms. Shah, however, he had been under the impression that Councilmember Rem would serve as the Human Rights Liaison. Councilmember Rem stated that she would speak with Ms. Shah regarding her interest in this appointment. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - JANUARY 3, 2000 o J .4 MOTION: Councilmember Larson moved and Councilmember Grant seconded a motion to ratify the City appointments for 2000, as outlined in Mayor Probst's memorandum dated December 29, 1999, including Committee/Task Force, COilllcil Liaison and Planning Commission appointments. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS There were no Administrator comments. COUNCIL COMMENTS Council member Larson stated that Mr. Lynch, Mr. Post and himself met with representatives of the Lake Johanna Volunteer Fire Department (L.JVFD) to discuss several ongoing issues. One issue that was resolved was an agreement to include the capital expenditures recommended by the L.JVFD in the City of Arden Hills 2000-2004 Capital Improvement Plan. The L.JFVD and cities have agreed to support the policy that the Fire Board would control the budget of the department, including the capital budget, and there would be no off-line spending from other funds. The Fire Board must first approve any money that the department wants to spend on capital assets. . Councilmember Aplikowski stated that the Events Committee would hold their first meeting on Wednesday, January] 2,2000 at 6:30 p.m. She indicated that the Committee has some ideas for the Anniversary party and asked that the Council provide her with any ideas they may have for this event. She stated that the upcoming meeting would be a brainstorming session among the 18 current members. Councilmember Rem invited Councilmember Grant to the Parks and Recreation Committee work session being held Saturday, January 8, 2000 from 9:00 until noon. Since the Committee has a number of new members, the worksession will be an opportunity for the Committee to discLlss current issLles and futurc plans. Councilmember Grant stated that he would be available to attend the Parks and Recreation Committee worksession. ADJOURN Councilmember Rem moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a motion to urn the meeting at 7:44 p.m. The motion carr'ed unanimously (5-0). NOTICE OF MEETINGS . Thc next regular City Council meeting will be held Monday, January 10,2000 at 7:30 p.m. at the Arden Hills Council Chambers.