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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 06-15-1993 l , MINUTES CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA WORKSESSION CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 15, 1993 4:30 p.m. - CITY HALL . CALL TO ORDERIROLL CALL Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Acting Mayor Hicks called to order the Worksession City Council meeting at 4:35 p.m. Present: Acting Mayor Hicks, Councilmembers Paul Malone, Beverly Aplikowski and Dennis Probst. Also present were: City Administrator Dorothy Person; City Accountant Terry Post; Public Works Superintendent Dan Winkel, Building Official David Kriesel, City Engineer Terry Maurer, Bill Chapman and Recording Secretary Renee' Kaulfuss. AGENDA ADOPTION MOTION: Malone moved, seconded by Aplikowski, to adopt the revised June 15, 1993 worksession agenda. Motion carried unanimously (4-0). Stratelrlc Plannine Update - Set 1994 Budeet Goals . City Administrator updated the Council and Staff on the major budget impacts and stated the budget process is on target. She suggested that all departments breakdown their budget request needs into the correct funds. Council reviewed departmental suggestions of budget changes and indicated Council's primary concurrence with Department Head goals and with budget changes including: Discussion followed regarding the Public Works major budget impacts. Council requested an update of a 5-10 year plan for street improvements, and basic street information and long term planning. Discussion followed regarding implementation of a new meter reading procedure. The Public Works 1994 plan includes a synopsis of water meter needs, computer needs and costs and other related time spent on the meter process. Ms. Person requested Council and Staff to have budget information to her by early July with the final review to be completed by August 30. Update of desien plan for City Hall - Jeff Oertel . Jeff Oertel indicated that he had previously met with all Department Heads and presented to Councilmembers the issues and concerns addressed by the department heads. In addition, since the proposal in 1992 was presented, there has been a change in Councilmembers. The key areas discussed were: whether the Community Room is sufficient (accommodates 80 people); small conference room in the office area; additional storage area in the office area; possibly down sizing kitchen area; open question of whether the Park & Rec Director and Program SupeIVisor offices be located in City Hall or in the Public Works facility; cost items that may be reviewed is the patio area and sky lights important or should the funds for these items be used to accommodate additional working space. . . . '. . , l\~INUTES OF COUNCIL WORKSESSION OF 6/15/93 PAGE TWO Mr. Oertel informed the Council and Staff that the lumber costs have skyrocketed in the past year and Council should be aware of the need to review potential costs for the City Hall and Public Works facility. Review of Snellinl!: Avenue Ril!:ht-of-Wav Vacation City Engineer Teny Maurer provided Councilmembers and Staff with a handout outlining the issues of city utilities, other utilities and the vacation process. He also presented a map prepared by the Planner John Bergly which illustrates the impact on properties abutting Snelling Avenue. Mr. Chapman owns land adjacient to the ROWand would like the turnback of the ROW, and made note that the City's Comprehensive Plan shows 80 feet for ROW. Currently Old Snelling has a 200 ROW. Mr. Chapman suggested to the Council to amend the Comprehensive Plan to change the ROW to 200 feet. their intention is to this issue. Councilmembers and Staff were presented with a petition from residents in the area stating their opposition to the Old Snelling Avenue turnback. Review of Ramsev County Turnbacks Terry Maurer informed the Councilmembers that Ramsey County has approximately $800,000 to do improvements on turnback roads. Ramsey County would consider cold recycling of County Road F in 1994 or 1995. The road would then be in an acceptable condition for approximately 10 years. The County would also consider sealcoating Old Snelling Avenue. Mr. Maurer will write a letter to Ramsey County and Municipal State Aid offices to address current turnback questions. Everest Group - Review proposed Developer's Al!I"eement of Gatewav Business District Bill Franke and Rob Davidson presented their proposal of a Developer's Agreement. Mr. Franke believes the agreement is consistent with the Concept Plan with modification of the Gateway Business District zoning issues. He believes the City would have full control of the 12 acres. Councilmember Malone questioned Article IV relating to Tax Increment financing and stating there seems to be no limitations addressed regarding the amount of financing available. Mr. Franke stated basically it is a "pay as you go" concept. The limitations are set by the value of the improvement which would only generate so many dollars. Councilmember Malone also questioned III-6 and asked for clarification of why City representatives could inspect progress only after receiving permission from the Developer and needing to give the Developer prior notice. Mr. Franke stated this statement broadens the rights of the City, it does not limit their rights. Councilmember Malone referred to the last paragraph and Article V which states that during the term of this agreement, the City will not create TIF for other developments. Councilmembers Malone and Probst adamantly disagreed with this statement. The Lexington/Fox area could be developed, as well as possibly the Control Data area. Mr. Franke explained that these areas would be non-competition areas, but if the arsenal property would become available for development, it would be in direct competition with - . . , . 'l\fINUTES OF THE ARDEN HILLS COUNCIL WORKSESSION 6/15/93 PAGE THREE their development plan. Councilmember Malone asked if Everest had the City of Mounds View agree to this arrangement. Mr. Franke stated no, they did not think it would be applicable in that City. All Councilmembers were in consensus that there were definitely issues that would need to be discussed. The Council has not had a chance to speak with each other and learn of concerns each of the Councilmember have with this Developer Agreement as presented this evening. Councilmembers agreed to hold a special meeting after the regular Council meeting of June 28, 1993 to discuss the Developer Agreement further. Mayor Tom Sather arrived at 7:15 pm and was updated on previous agenda items discussed. Discussion of an Economic Development Committee Councilmember Aplikowski referred to the memo provided in the Council packet requesting direction from the Council to establish a Economic Development Committee. All Councilmembers agreed that forming this Committee would be a positive step to enhance the economic development of the City. Councilmembers Malone and Probst offered additional names of people to communicate in the community who might be interested to serve on this Committee. Councihnember Aplikowski commented that this Committee would be advisory in nature to the Council. Councilmember Aplikowski suggested that she would make first contact with the persons suggested to call on. If interested in serving, a letter would then be sent on behalf of the Mayor and entire Council. MOTION: Probst moved, seconded by Hicks to establish an Economic Development Committee. Motion carried. (5-0). Council Comments: Councilmember Probst briefed the Councilmembers on a meeting being scheduled on July 13 to work out a compromise with parties involved in the TCAAP property. Mike Fix from TCAAP will be extending an invitation to the City, Ramsey County Public Works, the DNR, Ramsey County Parks, Environmental Groups, the National Guard and Representative Bruce Vento. All invited parties will receive a map of the arsenal. All parties should be prepared to make revisions to include more open space. Councilmember Probst asked Council if they would be in agreement to allow Councilmember Probst to pursue approximately 40% of open space. All Councilmembers agreed to allow Councilmember Probst to assist in coming to a fairly quick compromise. Adjourn: Malone moved, seconded by Hicks to adjourn at 7:30 pm. Motion carried. (5-0). Dorothy A. Person, City Administrator