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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 08-09-1999 . . . MINUTES CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 9, 1999 6:45 P.M. - ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDERlROLL CALL Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Mayor Dennis Probst called to order regular City Council meeting at 6:40 p.m. Present: Mayor Dennis Probst, Councilmembers Beverly Aplikowski, Gregg Larson, Paul Malone, and Lois Rem. Absent: None Also present were City Administrator, Brian Fritsinger; Public Works Director, Dwayne Stafford; City Accountant, Terrance Post; Parks and Recreation Director, Tom Moore; Associate Planner, Nancy Randall; City Engineer, Greg Brown, BRW; and Recording Secretary, Sheila Stowell. ADOPT AGENDA Mayor Probst requested that item number 4B under the Consent Calendar, Operations and Finance Committee Appointment, be considered under Unfinished and New Business as item number 6A. Mayor Probst stated that the Council would review the 2000 Budget/Capital Improvement Plan (ClP) until 7:25 p.m., at which time it would recess for a Special Economic Development Authority meeting. Ifnecessary, budget discussions would continue when the regular Council meeting was reconvened following the Special Economic Development Authority meeting. MOTION: Councilmember Malone moved and Councilmember Larson seconded a motion to adopt the agenda for the August 9, 1999, regular City Council meeting, as amended. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). 2000 BUDGET/CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN (CIP) DISCUSSION Mr. Post provided a summary comparison of General Fund Revenues, Expenditures and Operating Transfers. Mr. Post reviewed the summary and various staff assumptions for Council comment, along with a bench handout entitled, "Comparison of General Fund Revenue with Prior Years/2000 Budget." Mr. Post and Councilmember Larson requested Council comment on several items related to the upcoming Fire Board meeting, at which they would be representing the City. Those items involved amortization of buildings and their actual ownership; Reserve Fund usage for buildings; and direct acquisition of equipment and/or vehicles. . . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - AUGUST 9 1999 , 2 Mr. Post reminded Councilmembers that the Preliminary 2000 Levy was to be adopted and submitted to Ramsey County by September 15, 1999, and he had targeted the September 13, 1999 regular City Council meeting for adoption of the Preliminary Levy. RECESS MOTION: Councilmember Malone moved and Councilmember Larson seconded a motion to recess the regular meeting and 2000 Budget/CIP discussion meeting at 7:28p.m. to open the Special Economic Development Authority meeting. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). RECONVENE Mayor Probst reconvened the regular City Council meeting at 7:31 p.m., following the adjournment of the Special meeting of the Economic Development Authority. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. July 12, 1999 Regular Council Meeting Councilmember Malone requested the amount on page 5, second paragraph, from "$0,000" to "$70,000." Mayor Probst requested the following changes: page 12, third paragraph from the bottom, third sentence should read, ".. .this is NOT true." Also, at the end of the third sentence, add "... and there are wetland replacement options available to the college." Mayor Probst also stated that on page 12, the last paragraph needed clarification regarding the proposed City Hall site. Staff was directed to eliminate the first sentence and modifY the remainder of the paragraph to accurately reflect the timing issue as follows: "Once staff has better information regarding the land transfer status, it will be brought to the City Council in order to decide how to proceed. The City will not proceed with construction bids until the status of the land transfer is known and related paperwork is completed. B. July 26, 1999 Regular Council Meeting Councilmember Malone requested the following changes: page 6, top paragraph, the statement was made by Mr. Ringwald, not Councilmember Malone; page 11, the fragment paragraph at the top, second line, change to ".... the engineering firm that specified the product is no longer contracting with the City...."; page 12, spelling correction of "rationale." Councilmember Rem requested the following changes: page 10, paragraph 5, add "Counci1member Rem requested confirmation that the City's policy is that roads are scheduled for sealcoating every 4 - 5 years, and Lake Valentine is on schedule for 1999, which is only 3 years after its reconstruction. Mr. Brown confirmed this." . . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - AUGUST 9, 1999 3 Additional corrections included, Page 5, correct "Bruce" to "Brian" Humphries; and on the same page, fourth paragraph from bottom, third sentence, "... he did not believe that the City SHOULD permit this."; page 8, top paragraph, spelling correction to "withdrawal"; page 16, last paragraph, first sentence, revise to read, "Mayor Probst stated that he had pursued a number of alternatives with Mr. Woodhouse, including ideas such as starting work without authorized right- of-entry"; page 19, lourth paragraph, remove punctuation after "Mayor"; and the third sentence in sixth paragraph, identify the "organization" as the '1-35W Corridor Coalition." MOTION: Councilmember Larson moved and Councilmember Malone seconded a motion to approve the meeting minutes of the June 12 and July 26, 1999 regular Council meetings, as amended. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). CONSENT CALENDAR A. Claims and Payroll B. Accept Resignation, City Administrator, Brian Fritsinger C. Appoint Interim City Administrator, Terrance R. Post D. Res. #99-24, Resolution Changing Corporate Authorization E. Res. #99-25, Resolution for Transfer of Funds by Telephonic Instructions F. Hazelnut Park, Resurface of the Hardcourt Play Areas G. Maintenance Facility Fence MOTION: Councilmember Malone 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). 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. Planning Cases 1. Case #99-03, Josephine East LLC, Development Agreement Ms. Randall explained that the applicant was requesting approval of the Developers Agreement for the final plat (Josephine East) on a 2.47 acre parcel zoned R-2, Single Family Residential District. At the May 31,1999, Regular City Council meeting, the applicant was granted Final Plat approval, including the variances lor: lot width 80 feet where 85 feet is required for Block I, lots I, 2 Block 2, lots 1, 2; based on the findings of the variance section of the May 31, 1999, staff memo. Ms. Randall reviewed the status of those conditions, as outlined in her staff . . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - AUGUST 9, 1999 4 memorandum of August 5, 1999. Ms. Randall stated the following condition have not been fully resolved: 1. Title information. 2. Construction specification for street utilities must be approved. 3. Right-ot:way from the south be required. Councilmember Malone suggested that, in reference to Condition II, the City Council might wish to consider an incentive to the developer by stipulating a willingness by the City Council to consider condemnation at the end of the 24 month period, were the condition not met. John Miller, City Attorney representing the City for this planning case, reviewed the status of the last conditions to be met for COlmcil approval of the Developer's Agreement, stating the appropriate process to be followed by the developer with respect to the title and easements, and the need to include those revisions on the final plat, with actual indication of the County's recording document number, prior to its approval by the City Council. Mr. Frank Rekuski, developer representing Josephine East, LLC, expressed his concern with the City requiring the 12-inch stormsewer pipe, when the lO-inch had already been installed. and requested that the City waive this construction standard requirement. Councilmember Malone asked for clarification as to why the pipe had already been installed. Councilmember Larson expressed his concerns regarding Councilmember Malone's suggestion for an additional clause in the developer's agreement regarding initiation of condemnation proceedings ifthe developer did not meet the 24 month stipulation. Mr. Rekuski replied that the Rice Creek Watershed District had approved the 10 inch pipe, and he was unaware at the time of installation, that the City had a more stringent pipe size requirement. Mr. Rekuski intimated that there was a delay in response time between the City Engineer, staff and the developer on plan approval. Councilmember Aplikowski expressed her desire to work with the developer, but stated that the Council had been more than patient and lenient with the requests ofthe developer, and she was not interested in entertaining any additional waivers from City process or construction standards. Councilmember Rem stated she was still wavering on the size of the pipe, and agreed with Councilmember Larson's concerns regarding negotiations between property owners being unduly influenced were the City to require a clause in the developer's agreement regarding condemnation proceedings being initiated if the developer did not meet the 24 month stipulation. Councilmember Malone clarified that his intent was not that the proposed condemnation be part of the motion, only that the Council stipulate, for the public record, that discussions had taken place regarding the possibility of condemnation as a possible legal option if needed, not that it would be the only recourse available, but in order to motivate the developer to finalize property negotiations for the required easements. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - AUGUST 9 1999 , 5 . Mr. Greg Brown, the City's consulting engineer with BRW, reviewed the City's construction standards for storn1 sewer drainage and orifices several times during the discussion. Mr. Brown also addressed grading of the cul-de-sac, and the existing swale. Mr. Brown stated that a 12-inch pipe is usually used in order to reduce clogging. MOTION: Councilmember Malone moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a motion to approve the developer's agreement for Planning Case #99-03, Josephine East LLC as presented by staff, subject to any last revisions to the agreement by the City Attorney, and subject to the outstanding conditions as set forth in the staff memorandum dated August 5,1999 regarding the infrastructure construction specifications being met, with the exception that the requirement for a standard 12 inch drainage pipe be waived, to accept a non-standard 10 inch drainage pipe stormwater drainage. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). B. Planning Case #99-10, Bethel College, East Gate Ms. Randall explained that the Petitioner was requesting approval of a site plan for Bethel College, located at 3900 Bethel Drive, to allow a gate at the east entrance (STH 51). The City Council, at their July 26, 1999 regular meeting, approved construction of the west entrance monument and sign portion of Planning Case 99-10, Site Plan Review, subject to compliance with the lighting standards of the Zoning Ordinance, and tabled the east entrance gate portion of Planning Case 99-10, to allow the applicant to modifY the plan. . Ms. Randall reviewed the revised plan submitted by Bethel College, which showed the access further to the north with an angled entrance. She stated this resolved some of the concerns; however, it did not deal with potential stacking of cars, nor did it align itself with Hwy. 51 South. Ms. Randall introduced an alternative plan, designed by staff, that showed the entrance at a 90- degree angle to Snelling Avenue, with a 24- foot width. Staff recommends approval of Planning Case 99-10, Site Plan Review, for the construction of the east entrance gate as presented by staff in their memorandwn dated August 9, 1999, Exhibit D, with one (I) condition allowing for construction ofa second entrance into the existing parking lot off the service drive. Mr. Bruce Kunkel, 3452 Glenarden Road, and Facilities Director for Bethel College, stated that the college preferred Plan C to Plan D, due to the significant impact of the road grade and mature tree stand. Mr. Kunkel stated that, it would be Bethel's desire to have the Council approve Plan C, provided it accomplished those concerns of staff, yet providing for the grove of trees to remain, and without a significant grade change. Mr. Marty Weber, Stanley Consultants, Bethel Consulting Engineer, stated that with Plan D, more contours would be lost, thus requiring more costly and invasive earthwork, as well as temporary or permanent re-siting of an existing power pole. . . . ~ ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - AUGUST 9 1999 , 6 Ms. Randall again reviewed staff's concerns, and recommendations for the college to conform to the ninety-degree angle as recommended by staff, for safety issues, and improved turning movements. Mr. Weber provided site photos for City Council review. Councilmembers expressed various concerns, including; exiting traffic onto Highway 51; distractions to cars on Highway 51 from exiting traffic from the college campus; security issues; actual location of the proposed roadway, and staff rationale for the recommended location. After further discussion, it was the consensus of Councilmembers, staff and college representatives, that a compromise of Plan C and Plan D would be possible, and would accomplish the objectives of all parties. MOTION: Councilmember Malone moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a motion to approve part two of Planning Case #99-10, Site Plan, for the alignment and construction of the east entrance gate, as consistent with the compromise plan providing for a combination of Plans C and D, as outlined by staff. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). B. Draft Ordinance, Sump Pumps, Call for Informational Meeting Mr. Stafford reviewed a proposed ordinance allowing for sump pump inspections as part of the upcoming residential water meter replacement project. Mr. Stafford recommended that the City Council hold an informational meeting for residents at the August 30, 1999 City Council meeting. Mr. Stafford stated that a draft ordinance bad been included for Council review, but another draft would need to be prepared to correspond with the City's existing municipal code, as the draft presented was prepared for inclusion in the City's recodified utility chapter. Councilmember Malone noted that the City's existing municipal code provided recourse for illegal sump pump connections, but the new ordinance would simply clarify the City's requirements, and make the ruling more specific. Councilmembers Larson and Aplikowski expressed concerns regarding the thirty-day compliance period before penalties were incurred, or whether the City needed to allow more time for extenuating circumstances. Several Councilmembers suggested that the City allow sixty days, and allow for the City to use its discretion for compliance. Councilmember Malone clarified that the proposed ordinance states "shall", not "will," so the City would be allowed to use its discretion. Councilmember Larson requested staff to remove the fee portion of the ordinance, allowing for adoption by resolution, consistent with other fees. . . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - AUGUST 9, 1999 7 City Administrator Fritsinger clarified that tonight's requested action was only for the City Council to approve a date for the public informational meeting, and that staff would be revising the ordinance prior to presentation for final adoption. Councilmember Rem suggested that staff prepare sufficient public notice to make the average homeowner aware of the meeting, and the existence of the ordinance, to allow residents time to react accordingly. Mr. Stafford stated that he had done preliminary notices in the City's most recent newsletters, and was preparing a "Letter to the Editor" for publication in the City's official newspaper prior to the scheduled meeting. MOTION: Councilmember Malone moved and Councilmember Rem seconded a motion to authorize a public information meeting at the regular City Council meeting scheduled for Monday, August 30, 1999. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). Councilmember Aplikowski rescinded her suggestion that the compliance period be changed from thirty to sixty days; reserving the privilege to amend the proposed ordinance at the time of adoption. C. Sanitary Sewer, Approve Increased Budget for Drainage Mr. Stafford reviewed several budgeted sanitary sewer repairs projected for 1999 and 2000, as previously identified by televising of the system, for work on Old Highway 10 and County Road E-2. These repairs would be pipe lining technology, not replacement. Mr. Post clarified that the 2000 Budget was still proposed, not adopted, even though the expenditure was identified as a projected 2000 expense. MOTION: Councilmember Malone moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a motion to authorize staff to combine two (2) referenced repairs to the City's sanitary sewer system, using budgeted 1999 and proposed 2000 monies for the combined project. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). D. Payment Request #4, Forest Lake Contracting, West Round Lake Road, Phase I Mr. Brown explained that the City of Arden Hills awarded Forest Lake Contracting the West Round Lake Road Improvement Project Phase I on March 8, 1999. Mr. Brown recommended City Council approval of Payment #4 and further stated that the request included payment for excavation, roadway, trail and sidewalk construction work completed through July 30, 1999, and that their firm was still holding a five percent (5%) retainage until completion of the project. Mr. Stafford concurred with Mr. Brown, and stated that, to-date, no problems had been encountered with this contractor, and the project remained ahead of schedule. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - AUGUST 9 1999 , 8 MOTION: Councilmember Malone moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a motion to approve Pay Estimate #4 to Forest Lake Contracting in the amount of $134,578.09. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). . E. Change Order #2, Forest Lake Contracting, West Round Lake Road, Phase I Mr. Brown explained that the City of Arden Hills awarded Forest Lake Contracting the West Round Lake Road Improvement Project Phase I on March 8, 1999. Mr. Brown reviewed the work proposed to be incorporated in Change Order #2, including Highway 96/West Round Lake Road intersection modifications at an estimated amount of$17,000; additional Nott Company grading, with a temporary construction easement granted to the City at no cost, with the work itself estimated at $6,000; and West Round Lake road reclamation between Gateway Court and the Minnesota Commercial railroad crossing, at an estimated cost of $20,000. Mr. Brown recommended Council approval of Change Order #2, increasing the contract with Forest Lake Contracting by $43,970 from $762,725.05 to $806,695.05. Discussion ensued regarding signals provided by Ramsey County to the City at a reduced cost; cost-sharing between the City and Ramsey County for Highway 96 construction, and the City's responsibility for the signalization costs; MOTION: Councilmember Larson moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a motion to approve Change Order #2, increasing the contract amount with Forest Lake Contracting by $43,970 from $762,725.05 to $806,695.05. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). . F. Res. #99-23, Arden Manor Park, Plans and Specifications Mr. Fritsinger provided an overview of the proposed drainage improvements at Arden Manor Park and the McClung ditch areas. Mr. Brown further reviewed the recommended drainage improvements respectively, and stated that the proposed improvements had been combined into one project more favorable bids. Mr. Post, at Mayor Probst's request, reviewed the status of anticipated special assessments and negotiations with Mr. Francis Husnik, owner of the Arden Manor Mobile Home Park. Mr. Post stated that in a verbal offer from Mr. Husnik, he had committed $10,000 toward the drainage improvements at Arden Manor Park, but was unwilling to commit additional funds without the City's willingness to remove requirements under the property's Planned Unit Development regarding the swimming pool on the property. Mr. Post anticipated legal action would be forthcoming from Mr. Husnik as the City pursued special assessments to the property. Council member Malone reiterated his unwillingness to consider using City taxpayer monies for short-term drainage issues on private property. . Councilmember Larson stated that he shared Councilmember Malone's concerns; however, he also felt strongly that the City was obligated to provide a safe play environment for the children residing in the mobile home park, due to their lack of proximity to other community parks. . . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - AUGUST 9, 1999 9 Councilmembers discussed potential soil contamination at the site. Mr. Fritsinger stated that while staff had held conversations with Department of Army personnel regarding possible contamination of the area and they were aware of none, no soil borings had been completed near the adjacent pond. Mr. Fritsinger stated that if the Council were concerned about potential contamination, soil borings would be appropriate. Mayor Probst expressed his interest in proceeding with both projects, with the full understanding that the City's intent would be to assess the full portion applicable for the Arden Manor Mobile Home Park, and to pursue additional contributions from area charitable gambling organizations, thereby reducing the City's financial exposure. Councilmember Malone suggested that staff continue negotiations with Mr. Husnik regarding a "land in lieu of cash" transaction and public dedication of roads, to accommodate future work at the Round Lake intersection. Councilmember Rem questioned if soil borings at Arden Manor Mobile Home Park would affect both the cost and timing of the project. Mr. Fritsinger responded affirmatively, stating that, due to the specific borings required, they would require laboratory analysis and thereby increase overall proj ect costs. MOTION: Councilmember Malone moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a motion to adopt Resolution #99-23 entitled, "A Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bids for Arden Manor Park Improvements and 1999 Surface Water Management Utility Ditch Cleaning Project." The motion carried unanimously (5-0). G. City Administrator Hiring Process Mayor Probst referred to the previous information provided to the City Council for their review in determining the process for advertising and hiring for the City Administrator position. Mr. Fritsinger stated that, in accordance with previous Council direction, an advertisement had been placed in the August 8, 1999 Minneapolis Star/Tribune newspaper, with additional advertising forthcoming. Mr. Fritsinger state that he and Interim City Administrator, :Mr. Post, were seeking additional Council direction on the application packet to be provided to prospective applicants; clarification of educational requirements and/or experience in lieu of education; the application review process; and supplemental application timing and process. Mr. Post concurred with Mr. Fritsinger, stating staff had an obligation to respond to applicants with packet materials in timely manner. Councilmember Malone expressed his position to accept experience in lieu of education, and supported including several supplemental questions as part of the initial application process. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - AUGUST 9, 1999 10 . Councilmembers Aplikowski and Rem concurred with Councilmember Malone's experience in lieu of education recommendation. However, Mayor Probst and Councilmember Larson felt strongly that a Bachelor's Degree, at a minimum, should be required. MOTION: Council member Aplikowski moved and Councilmember Malone seconded a motion to authorize staff to revise all future advertisements for the City Administrator's position to include a phrase that experience may be substituted for education. After further discussion, the motion carried (3-2), with Mayor Probst and Councilmember Larson voting nay. Councilmembers reviewed other components of the hiring process, including establishment of a sub-committee for initial review of applications. Councilmembers Aplikowski and Larson expressed their willingness to serve on the application review subcommittee, with Mayor Probst also expressing an interest in his continued involvement in the process. It was the consensus of the Council that Councilmembers Aplikowski and Larson do the initial review and pass on their recommendations to Mayor Probst, with bim reserving the right to review all applications. Staff was directed to prepare two (2) questions to be included as a supplemental application as . identified by the City Council, to provide for consistency with all candidates. H. Municipal Code Codification, Chapters 9 and 12 Mr. Fritsinger stated that the City's Building Inspector, Dave Scherbel, believed the current code still required significant changes as a result of recent changes in the Minnesota State Building Code reviewed Chapter 9, the Building Code chapter. Mr. Fritsinger stated that, due to the number of changes, staff would suggest holding any Council comments until after a revised version can be provided to the City Council. Mr. Scherbel's suggestions will be forwarded to the League of Minnesota Cities for them to draft a revised version for presentation to the City Council for review. Mr. Fritsinger and Councilmembers reviewed a number of comments and suggestions related to Chapter 12 of the City's proposed municipal code. Mr. Fritsinger advised Councilmembers that both the City's current and former consulting engineers, in addition to staff~ had reviewed and provided comment on Chapter 12. Staff was directed to provide these corporate comments to the League of Minnesota Cities for incorporation into a final draft. Mr. Fritsinger advised Councilmembers that he and Mr. Ringwald, in concurrence with City Attorney Filla, bad concurred that several existing municipal code chapters, including mobile homes; flood plains; shoreland management; and excavations; as well as the sign ordinance should be codified into the City's Zoning ordinance, while the subdivision and building chapters should be part of the regular code. . . . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - AUGUST 9, 1999 II I. League of Minnesota Cities (LMC) Policy Adoption Discussion Councilmember Aplikowski, in consideration of her service on the League of Minnesota Cities Improving Service Delivery Policy Committee, sought any Council comments regarding policy priorities to be presented to the League. Discussion ensued, with no action taken. J. Proclamation, City Employee, Kevin Ringwald Mayor Probst read a Proclamation honoring former Community Development Director, and Assistant to the City Administrator, Kevin Ringwald. Mayor Probst expressed his personal appreciation to Mr. Ringwald's service to the City of Arden Hills. MOTION: Councilmember Larson moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a motion approving the proclamation, and directing staff to forward the proclamation to Mr. Ringwald. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS Councilmembers, Mr. Fritsinger and Mr. Post reviewed several additional procedural issues during the administrator transition process. It was the consensus of the Council that Mr. Post seek consulting assistance from Mr. Fritsinger on an hourly basis, prior to his employment with the City of Cloquet, or from other appropriate consultants, at his discretion. Mr. Post stated that, at the next Council W orksession, he would be asking the Council for their direction in outlining the priorities they wanted staffto pursue during the transition period. Mr. Fritsinger expressed his appreciation to Mayor Probst and Councilmembers for the opportunities provide to him during his tenure with the City of Arden Hills. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE LIAISON ACTIVITY REPORTS Councilmember Larson asked Mayor Probst and Councilmembers about the timing. given recent staff changes, of this fall's proposed task force appointment, and suggested notifying those applicants to the task forces of another potential delay. No action was taken. Councilmember Larson, in consideration of his association with Mr. Frilsinger on Planning Commission and City Council projects, expressed his appreciation to Mr. Fritsinger, and wished him well in his new position with the City of Cloque!. Councilmember Malone expressed his appreciation of Mr. Fritsinger, stating that the community had benefited greatly by Mr. Fritsinger's involvement in the community and his service to the City of Arden Hills. Councilmember Malone stated that Mr. Fritsinger's expertise and dedication would be hard to replace. . . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - AUGUST 9, 1999 12 Councilmember Aplikowski reiterated her desire to immediately appoint a City Events Task Force, due to the time-consuming nature of the planning, particularly related to the City's upcoming 50th anniversary in 2001. Councilmember Aplikowski advised Mayor Probst and Councilmembers that she would be unavailable for the Council's Worksession, scheduled for Monday, August 16, 1999. Councilmember Aplikowski expressed her appreciate of Mr. Fritsinger, specifically stating his diplomacy in relating to Councilmembers, residents and staff. She personally thanked Mr. Fritsinger for his diligence in reinstating the City's newsletter. Councilmember Rem expressed her appreciation ofMr. Fritsinger, both as a resident and a Councilmember, and stated that she was aware that numerous residents of the community shared this sentiment. Mayor Probst brought to the attention of the Council the request by Mr. Post for several salary and benefit adjustments during his service as Interim City Administrator. MOTION: Councilmember Malone moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a motion to make the requested adjustments, as outlined in Mr. Post's memorandum to the City Council, for pay augmentation; car allowance allocations; and one- time vacation accrual, to become effective with Payroll #17, and continue until the position is filled. The motion also included the provision for the City to payout Mr. Fritsinger's unused vacation and applicable benefits to September 3, 1999. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). Mayor Probst stated that, through the many hours spent with Mr. Fritsinger working on numerous issues for the City, he appreciated Mr. Fritsinger's professionalism, and valued him as a professional acquaintance and personal friend. Mayor Probst, on behalf of the City Council and the City of Arden Hills, read and presented a service plaque to Mr. Fritsinger. ADJOURN MOTION: Councilmember Larson moved and Councilmember Malone seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:10 p.m. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). Mayor Probst and the City Council, along with former Councilmembers Dale Hicks and Susan Keirn hosted a farewell reception, in honor of City Administrator Fritsinger. ~lJp Terrance R. Post Interim City Administrator . . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - AUGUST 9, 1999 13 NOTICE OF MEETINGS The next regular City Council meeting will be held Monday, August 30,1999 at 7:30 p.m. at the Arden Hills Council Chambers.