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MINUTES OF THE ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION MEETING
MONDAY, APRIL 20, 1992, 3:30 P.M. - CITY HALL
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Mayor Sather
called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
The roll being called the following members were
present: Mayor Sather, Councilmember Dale Hicks, Paul
Malone, JoAnn Growe and Thomas Mahowald. Also present:
Public Works supervisor Dan winkel, Park Director John
Buckley and Acting Clerk Administrator Catherine Iago.
ADOPT AGENDA
Mahowald moved, seconded by Malone, to adopt the
Worksession Agenda as submitted. Motion carried
unanimously. (5-0)
DISCUSSION OF STAFFING ISSUES
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councilmembers and staff discussed options for staffing
with the resignation of the Clerk Administrator and
Accountant.
Deputy Clerk Iago expressed an interest in applying for
the position of Cle~k Administrator. Council concurred
to extend the inter~m position of Acting Administrator
to allow Iago time to consider application for the
position.
It was determined that Attorney Filla be requested to
survey other communities regarding delegating more
authority to the position of City Administrator.
Council further directed staff to prepare justification
for a part-time secretarial position and outline cost,
number of hours and tasks to be assigned to the
position.
It was further determined that temporary accounting
personnel be hired and assistance from Treasurer Frank
Green be utilized for hiring this individual.
REPORT ON ARCHITECT REFERENCES
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Staff members Iago, Winkel and Buckley reported to
Council on reference checks for the two architectural
firms BWBR and BRWi both firms received excellent
references from persons contacted.
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Council indicated that this is a difficult decision,
since both firms are highly regarded by past clients.
Based on the fact that BRW has the ability to serve as
the construction managers for the project and the
enthusiasm of Architect Dennis Probst, Council
concurred to utilize the services of BRW and directed
staff to prepare the appropriate resolution,
authorizing staff to enter into a contract for Phase I
of the city Hall project, for Council action at the
April 27 meeting.
DISCUSSION: "THE COTTAGES" PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT, JOHN ARKELL
Developer John Arkell appeared before Council to
discuss the proposed development of a parcel of land
located on Cleveland Avenue, south of County Road E-2,
known as the Milton property.
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Arkell advised the development of this parcel would be
for a Senior citizen Housing development and he would
utilize a fifteen year "pay as you go" TIF financing
(tax exempt housing revenue bonds) for this project, if
Council has an interest in the proposal. He stated he
has completed several projects of this nature in other
communities and suggested he would be willing to
discuss the terms with the City financial consultant.
Arkell noted the property has poor soils and in his
opinion this condition limits the type of developments
which would occur on this site. He advised the site
conditions will limit the number of units to
approximately 8-10 per net acre. He outlined the
requirements for rental of the units; 100 percent of
the development restricted to seniors 55 years of age
or older, 20,000-23,000.00 annual income.
Arkell suggested Councilmembers view the project he has
completed in North st. Paul and contact representatives
from other communities he has worked with on this type
of development.
Council questioned what happens to the units at the end
of the 15-year TIF; are the units sold as condominiums.
Arkell stated he would prefer to see a non-profit
organization manage the property to continue its use as
a senior project.
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council concurred to refer information to Financial
Consultant James Casserly for recommendation to Council
as to the feasibility of the project and reasons for
development of the site as indicated by the development
and report at a future meeting.
councilmembers expressed concern that a recent request
for TIF had been denied. Mayor Sather noted that this
site appears more residential in nature than the
apartment complex.
DISCUSSION: PROPOSAL FROM RTB, ROSEVILLE AREA CIRCULATOR
ROUTE #101
Council reviewed the proposed route for the circulator
bus, provided by the Regional Transit Board. Mayor
Sather indicated he would prefer to see additional
service to the Townhouse village residents. There was
discussion regarding including service for the Mobile
Horne Park, Ramsey County Library and Townhouse
Villages.
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Council directed staff to forward to the RTB a
recommendation to review possible stops at the Mobile
Horne Park, Ramsey County Library and Townhouse Villages
on the proposed circulator route #101.
DISCUSSION: CONTRACTOR PAYMENT FOR CLEVELAND AVENUE LIFT
STATION.
Council was referred to the April 16 letter from
Lametti & sons, Inc., requesting payment of contractor
fees for the Cleveland Avenue Lift station project.
There was discussion regarding responsibility of the
former consulting engineers as relates to this payment.
Council concurred to direct staff to research past
correspondence from Lametti relating to this matter and
report findings at a future meeting.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Council discussed the AMM Elected Officials Salary
Survey and proposed pay increases for Councilmembersi
noted the salaries have not been increased since 1987.
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Staff was directed to request Attorney Filla prepare an
appropriate Ordinance amendment, for action at the
4/27/92 meeting, which increases annual salaries for
elected officials, effective 1/1/93 as follows:
Councilmembers $3,180.00 and Mayor $3,600.00.
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ADJOURN
Malone moved, seconded by Growe, that the meeting
be adjourned at 6:10 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
(5-0)
Thomas R. Sather
Mayor
catherine J. Iago
Acting Clerk Administrator