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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 12-16-1993 e MINUTES OF THE ARDEN HILLS COUNCIL WORKSESSION MEETING THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1993, 4:30 P.M. - CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM CALL TO ORDER Mayor Sather called the meeting to order at 4:42 p.m. ROLL CALL The roll being called the following members were present: Mayor Sather, councilmembers Paul Malone, Beverly Aplikowski and Dale Hicks. Absent: Councilmember Probst. Also present: city Accountant Terrance Post, Park Director Cindy Severtson, Community Planning Coordinator Brian Fritsinger, Public Works Superintendent Dan Winkel, City Administrator Dorothy Person and Recording Secretary Renee Kaulfuss. ADOPT AGENDA Malone moved, seconded by Hicks, to adopt the Worksession Agenda as revised. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) UPDATE EVEREST GROUP Community Planning Coordinator Brian Fritsinger updated the Council on the ongoing discussions he has had with Everest. Mr. . Fritsinger stated he has repeatedly requested the representatives from Everest to address their concerns with the Developers agreement in writing. Two areas of concern are: A request that the city make any necessary improvement up-front at the city's expense; and secondly they wish that no TIF funds are used for the improvements. Mr. Fritsinger asked the Council whether their direction has changed in any manner from the original discussions. The Council concurred that their direction has no changed. RAMADA INN MISCELLANEOUS PERMIT REQUEST Mr. Fritsinger commented that their had been a request to conduct an auction in one of the banquet facility rooms at the Ramada Inn. He requested Council's direction if this was an allowable use of these facilities. Council concurred with City Attorney that this an acceptable practice of the Hotel/Motel . ~ Arden Hills Council Worksession 2 December 16, 1993 industry, however, conducting such type events in the parking lot, or outside of the building is not permitted. RYDER UPDATE As Mr. Fritsinger needed to leave to attend another meeting, Councilmember Hicks requested that an update be provided on the Ryder issue as he is concerned with the neighbors' objection to a rezoning of the property. Mr. Fritsinger stated he spoke with the representatives of Reco and that Reco is not in favor of any type of amortization. Mr. Fritsinger will alternately look into a R-3 rezoning classification and a PUD. A PUD would allow for additional conditions for this use. REVIEW OF 1994 APPOINTMENTS Administrator Person reminded the Council that recommendations will be order at the first meeting of 1994 for Consultants and . Commission Chairpersons. (Planning & Human Rights) . Mayor Sather noted that since staff uses the consultants more often than Councilmembers, staff should recommend to Councilor research other available services and bring their recommendations back to Council. Administrator Person noted she may recommend that the Planner be set up for payment on a as needed basis due to current staff being able to handle most planning issues. Council concurred. STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEES Administrator Person requested Council's preference for the next step in the strategic planning process for Committees. Mayor Sather expressed his views of the role of the Chair, the members, the staff liaison and the Council liaison: The Committee Chair should represent the strength of the . . Arden Hills council worksession 3 December 16, 1993 committee, and perhaps could be the person to initiate ideas. The members as the assistants to research the idea, reach out to the residents and other resources for input. The Council liaison to inform the Councilmembers of the research and ideas currently being pursued. Staff to outline the rules to follow to research and pursue the issues, and give technical data support. Council generally concurred. It was noted that every other month, one Chairperson should be scheduled to appear at a worksession or other scheduled meeting with council, to discuss their Committee projects. TOBACCO COMPLIANCE PROJECT Administrator Person noted that a grant is currently available to research the selling of tobacco products to minors. Other neighboring cities are being requested to participate in this project. The cost to the . City would be $50.00. Council concurred that while they do not particularly like "sting" operations, they are willing to participate. Staff was directed to proceed with the project. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Malone stated he participated in a meeting with the members of the Arden View Townhome Association to discuss the Storm Water Management rate being charged to the residents of the townhomes. He further stated that the formula and math used to compute the rate may not be appropriate for this property when looking at less density, and less runoff. There is more land than other townhome properties, however maximum buildout should be a consideration. He further stated that the townhome association is researching what other cities charge for their SWM rate. Council concurred to discuss this issue with the Association at their January worksession. . . Arden Hills Council Worksession 4 December 16, 1993 Councilmember Aplikowski stated she has received the majority of the resumes from the Economic Development Committee members. A working packet was provided to the Committee members at their meeting held earlier this day. A letter will be sent to the business community after the members of the committee are appointed in January 1994. Councilmember Aplikowski provided a copy of the handout given at the Ramsey county League of Local Governments annual meeting of december 15, 1993. In addition, she provided a handout of the RCLLG action plan for the Ramsey County Gun Violence Prevention Initiative. ADJOURN Hicks moved, seconded by Malone to adjourn at 5:48 pm. Motion carried (4-0) . . .