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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 05-18-1993 '- . MINUTES CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA WORKSESSION CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 18, 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 4:37 p.m. Present: Acting Mayor Hicks, Councilmembers Paul Malone, 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, Garrett Lysiak, Bill Chapman and Recording Secretary Renee' Kaulfuss. AGENDA ADOPTION MOTION: Malone moved, seconded by Probst, to adopt the May 18, 1993 worksession agenda. Motion carried unanimously (3-0), Councilmember Aplikowski arrived at 4:45 p,m, Garrett Lvsiak - ReQuestinl! Appointment to Cable TV Commission . Mr. Lysiak presented his resume to the Council and outlined his areas of expertise relating to Cable TV. Mr. Lysiak reported on items of interest relating to the 1994 regulations, and area of responsibilities of the Cable Company as it relates to the City. He is offering to be a technical consultant and assist David Sand in matters relating to the Cable. The Mayor indicated Mr. Sand was open to this assistance. The staff will bring this to the Council meeting as an appointment of Mr. Lysiak as a City volunteer technical assistant on cable matters. Mayor Tom Sather arrived at 5:05 pm and was updated on previous agenda items discussed. Update TCAAP Propertv - Councilmember Probst informed the Council he met with Mike Fix from the Department of the Army, Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant on May 12 and the lines of communications are back on track. Mike Fix had informed Mr. Probst that there seemed to be misunderstandings on the City's intent of the Concept Plan and that some felt the City had been very aggressive. Mr. Fix noted the Army is notifying the affected tenants of the need to vacate and to demolish existing buildings. Probst commented the next meeting is scheduled for May 27 with Mike Fix, Paul Kirkwold, Dorothy Person and himself. The meeting will address the issues of immediate needs, Probst will provide an update as to the progress of the City's original request from 1991-92 for an immediate lease with future purchase or turnover of the property. Probst will also attempt to speak with the new Colonel and advise the Colonel of the City's intents so no lines of communication will be misconstrued, Staff was directed to locate the Washington office address of Pat Schroeder to obtain her legislation regarding Colorado turnback of Army land. It was commented that Commissioner Sando originally agreed in principles to the motives and intent of the City. .1 . e .< MINUTES OF COUNCIL WORKSESSION OF 5/18/93 PAGE lWO There has been comment of misunderstandings through the DNR. Probst was directed to send a letter to Commissioner Sando to clear up any misunderstandings relating to intent. Review of Ramsev County Proposal of Road Turnbacks. City Engineer Terry Maurer presented the preliminary proposal from Ramsey County relating to the road tumbacks. Old Snelling would be seal coated and Lake Johanna Blvd would have State Aid Improvements. Council agrees that Maurer research what monies would be available for Stowe Avenue and County Road F for improvements. Council discussed taking County Rd F (between Lexington and Hamline Avenue) and take Lake Johanna Blvd and Old Snelling, Maurer suggests that Council direct him to make a structural site visit at the bridge area over Snelling Avenue, This bridge area was rated #56 in 1993. Council directed City Engineer to research what monies would be available for improvements on County Road F which would include checking with the Mounds View High School, (School District #621) and study the need for bridge work over Snelling Avenue, and comparing to consider a north-south turn back. Mr. Chapman requested that his concerns be heard relating to issues in the area being addressed at this time. He referred to his letter of May 17 which was included in the packets for this evening. Mr. Chapman states his work experience in the area of a Planning Consultant and after researching the Old Snelling area, suggested that the logical width for this area is 80 feet of right of way, He believes the area is currently too wide and it should be reduced when the City receives it back. Mr. Chapman suggests to leave the NE portion as is and don't touch the lower end of the area until the bridge area is addressed. Councilmember Hicks stated he would like to hear from affected residents. Hicks comments issues that would need addressing include whether the land would be given back to the residents or if it would be sold. Councilmember Probst indicated a trail improvement option should be considered. City Engineer Maurer agrees that a 80 foot ROW is sufficient for this area, but the area would need to be checked for easements. Council directed City Engineer Maurer to research the issues addressed above with the City Planner and report back to Council at a later worksession. Mr. Chapman asked to be included in the discussions. Everest Group. Revised Concept Plan of Development of Gatewav Business District. Tim Nelson, Bill Franke and Jeff Nielsen presented their proposal at this time. Mr. Nelson presented an overview of the Concept Plan showing the vision of the "Corporate Headquarters" preserving the best 12 acres for this location. The Plan is for a three (3) story Corporate structure, underground parking with a mix of office and non office use. There is approximately 70 acres with II acres for road ROW, 31.25 for open space, leaving a net of 59 acres, The proposal uses brick and glass exterior and possibly masonry block on backwall. Council indicated that a trail system possibly reaching Long Lake Regional Park and/or Round Lake maybe a future consideration. . . 4t. . MINUTES OF THE ARDEN HILLS COUNCIL WORKSESSION 5/18/93 PAGE THREE A concerned was addressed by the Council relating to potential non permitted uses and difficulty in controlling this. Council indicated that further discussion could be followed up regarding such issues relating to the non permitted uses, He further commented that there were many changes being requested and felt in certain areas the Plan was requesting too many changes. Councilmember Probst stated the GBD criteria was written on a larger scale with minimal details, Permitted uses are easier to deal with. The Council discussed the availability of lakeside office sites and related limited truck uses. The Council discussed money in escrow up front to provide for the road and possibly a bridge. Councilmember Malone stated that this area may be included in the TIF District. Mr. Nelson stated he would like to see the development take place first, then the land acquisition and public improvement and avoid putting the road in up front. Mr. Nelson questioned whether the City would consider providing the water, sewer and bridge. A question was raised whether the Development Agreement could be sold to another developer without the consent of both parties. Mr. Nelson stressed the importance of a working relationship and trust factor between the developer and the City, The Council concurred the Concept Plan overall is favorable and suggested that Mr. Nelson and his staff draft a Development Agreement and present to staff in June with Council review. Zonlnl! Enforcement and Conslstencv Update City Administrator Person requested direction from Council relating to Parking Permits. Current staff has found many inconsistencies relating to the Parking Permit Request, Special Use Permits, and Sign Permits. Many parking requests have been brought to City Hall asking for permission to park for a longer period of time than the six hour maximum, In the past, the parking permits were authorized for different period of times and for various reasons. Council directed staff to research the parking permit request with neighboring cities and to verify their policies, if they in fact have parking permit policies. Councilmember Hicks requested a "friendly living" approach to this issue. In the interim, Council directed staff to set in place a 30 day procedure and present this procedure to the Council. It had been brought to the Administrator's attention that Ryder Transportation currently has a nonconforming parking lot. A 1973 variance was denied, but the owner appears to have expanded the parking lot. Various options were discussed including allowing a time frame to comply limits set on expansion, but to clarify that the City intends to enforce ordinances. . . - , MINUTES OF THE ARDEN HILLS COUNCIL WORKSESSION 5/18/93 PAGE FOUR The Business License and Signage for Arden Hills Nursery have been renewed for many years, however, the Ordinance does not allow for this type of use on residential property. The Administrator requested direction from Council on this issue. Council indicated that the Administrator may allow for a reasonable time period to provide ordinance compliance. The Building Official Dave Kriesel indicated that tagging or ticketing of recreational vehicles would be addressed over the next few months. Kriesel indicated he plans to notify violators initially through an informational notice, through the local papers and the City newsletter, followed by warning notices with enforcement as a last step. Council agreed and concurred that this arrangement is acceptable to take place over the summer with enforcement in early fall. Administrator Comments: Administrator Person made note of a Town meeting scheduled for May 22 at 7:30 am at Irondale High School. The meeting will be conducted by Bruce Vento and the agenda will include a legislative wrap up, Council Comments: Councihnember Aplikowski would like to address the issue of an Economic Development Committee at the next Council Worksession. Adjourn: Malone moved, seconded by Hicks to adjourn at 8:05, Motion carried. (5-0), Dorothy A. Person, City Administrator