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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCWS 11-20-2000 . MEETING MINUTES CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20,2000 4:45 P.M. - CITY HALL, 4364 WEST ROUND LAKE ROAD CALL TO ORDER Acting Mayor Gregg Larson called the meeting to order at 4:53 p.m. Those present included Councilmembers Beverly Aplikowski and Lois Rem. Councilmember Grant arrived at 4:55 p.m. Mayor Probst arrived at 5:15 p.m. Staff present included Public Works Director, Dwayne Stafford; Parks and Recreation Director, Tom Moore; Planner, Jennifer Chaput; and Recording Secretary, Sheila Stowell. City Administrator Joe Lynch and City Accountant/Treasurer Terry Post were both absent. Also present was David Hammernick of the Minnesota National Guard. COUNCIL COMMENTS . Councilmember Rem reported on the most recent Operations and Finance Committee meeting, which she and Councilmember Grant had attended. A result of that meeting, at which Gene Ranieri, Executive Director of the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities was the featured guest speaker, the Committee would like to recommend that the City Council aggressively pursue legislation regarding general state aid formulas as they relate to the City of Arden Hills. Chairperson, Mark Kelliher, also would like to initiate meetings of the Task Force for the proposed Public Works/Parks Maintenance Facility. Councilmember Rem asked Planner Chaput if all Councilmembers had received a copy of the November 29, 2000 Web site informational packet. Ms. Chaput responded that only the Task Force members had received the information, as it was of a preliminary nature. Councilmember Aplikowski expressed her concerns regarding the City's existing committees and task forces in general, and a need to further expand the Communications Committee to pursue additional communication tools, exclusive of the City's newsletter. Acting Mayor Larson noted it might be beneficial for the City's Website Task Force to meet annually to review the web site content. Councilmember Grant commented and concurred with Councilmember Rem regarding recommendations of the Operations and Finance Committee and proposed lobbying . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION - NOVEMBER 20,2000 2 . efforts. Councilmember Grant also requested clarification on the Comprehensive Park Plan and the vendors being reviewed for recommendation to the City Council. Acting Mayor Larson commented on Planner Chaput's meeting with Mr. Cox the following week regarding proposed development in the Neighborhood Business District recently established along County Road D. Council discussion ensued with Planner Chaput regarding the status of the Request for Qualifications recently received for the Water Management Plan as part of the requirements of the Metropolitan Council. Ms. Chaput advised Councilmembers that three (3) firms had responded and were being reviewed by stafj'prior to making a recommendation to the City Council. Acting Mayor Larson turned the gavel over to Mayor Probst who arrived at 5: I 5 p.m. DEREK HAMES, SHIKARI DESIGN. INC.. LOGO DESIGN Derek Hames was present to present more finalized versions of the City's proposed new logo. It was the consensus of the Council that a centered logo design was preferable. After Council discussion, Mr. Hames was directed to return with paper samples with and without lines separating information by moving text to bottom; and newsletter and sign samples. Mr. Hames reminded Councilmembers of an upcoming meeting with the City . Events Task Force, and stated he would like to know the preferred logo prior to that mceting. TWIN CITIES ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT (TCAAP) Mayor Probst provided an overview and historical perspective to Councilmembers on issues related to the TCAAP property including, the Vento Re-Use Plan begun in 1994; the City's Comprehensive Plan and proposed development opportunities; and proposed development plans and licensing in existence or proposed by the Army National Guard. Existing and/or potential development considerations identified by Mayor Probst included, a MnDOT license center; MnDOT truck/maintenance site; Alliant TechSystem site(s); private development; Am1Y National Guard/Ramsey County/MnDOT and Arden Hills maintenance facility; Arden Hills City Hall; Vento trail/park; Army National Guard "license" property; federal government redevelopment; Stcinberg efforts related to the fedcral symposium; and the lack of interest from the Army Reserve at this time. Mayor Probst sought a baseline understanding by consensus of the background of the property; where the City stands now and prefers to be in the future; strategies; and the communication process to be used. Mayor Probst advised Councilmembers of past contacts being made directly through the Mayor and City Administrator, with the full City Council made aware of issues, as they became more final. Several maps were used . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION - NOVEMBER 20, 2000 3 -. for reference, including the Vento Re-Use plan; the City's Comprehensive Plan; and the Minnesota Army National Guard licensed areas. Discussion items included, the process to-date in acquiring fee title to the City Hall site; legislative etIorts to-date; comparisons of areas of interest among the maps displayed; future development of Phases 1I and 1lI; federal interest in the property; the Minnesota Department of Transportation's (MnDOT) interest in the property; and identification of contaminated areas; David Hammernick, was in attendance representing the Minnesota Army National Guard. Mayor Probst expressed concerns that all potential developers honor the integrity of the Vento Re-Use Plan. Furtber discussion ensued and it was the consensus of the City Council that the City should maintain an active role, given all the uncertainties, and at a minimum, attempt to steer events and potential development consistent with the Vento Re-Use Plan. Councilmember Aplikowski expressed concerns regarding limited staff and existing workloads, and staff s ability to become more active. Mayor Probst discussed various strategies (i.e., staff assignments; additional staff hires; outside consultants; cost identification and implications; funding; and key supporters). . It was the consensus of the City Council that statI immediately contact the legislative delegations to initiate meetings to make them aware of various Arden Hills issues and concerns, with particular emphasis on the TCAAP property as it has regional significance, not just to Arden I-Iills specifically. It was the consensus of the City Council that the Mayor and City Administrator remain as primary contacts for the TCAAP property, with Councilmembers advised, by written memorandum, in a timely, and confidential manner, as deemed appropriate. Councilmember Larson left the meeting at 6:45 p.m. due to a prior commitment. Mayor Probst advised that, as indicated by Council consensus, he would meet with City Administrator Lynch, to develop a more formal proposal or plan of action, including potential staffing, for Council review. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS Councilmember Aplikowski reviewed the proposed time guideline for the City's Fiftieth Anniversary in 2001, including Day in the Park; February 14th kick-off event recognizing the initial incorporation date; Mayor Probst advised that he had taped a holiday greeting on Cable Television Channel . 15, and that he included comments regarding the City's Fiftieth Anniversary in 2001. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION - NOVEMBER 20, 2000 4 . Councilmember Aplikowski stated that she would appreciate the ability to review the Mayor's rationale for proposed Committee Liaison assignments prior to Council ratification. ADJOURN MOTION: Councilmember Grant moved and Councilmember Rem seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:33 p.m. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). . .