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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 04-29-1996 . . .- . . . . . . I. . . . . . . . .e . MINUTES CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 29, 1996 7:30 P.M. - NEW BRIGHTON COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Mayor Probst called to order the regular City Council meeting at 7:31 p.m. Present: Mayor Dennis Probst, Councilmembers Beverly Aplikowski, Susan Keirn, Paul Malone, Dale Hicks. Absent: None. Also present were: City Administrator, Brian Fritsinger; City Accountant, Terry Post; Public Works Superintendent, Dwayne Stafford; Community Development Director, Kevin Ringwald; Parks and Recreation Director, Cindy Walsh; City Engineer, Greg Stonehouse; and Recording Secretary, Cathy Sorensen. ADOPT AGENDA MOTION: Keirn moved and Aplikowski seconded a motion to adopt the agenda for the April 29, 1996, Regular City Council meeting as amended. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). APPROVAL OF MINUTES April 8, 1996, Regular City Council Meeting: Page 6, Paragraph 5, add "Council discussed lot sizes at length, and determined that Lot 19 was uubuildable and should not be subdivided in the future based upon its smaller size." April 15, 1996, Council Worksession Meeting: No corrections. I I I- I I I I I I I. I I I I I I I .e I ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - APRIL 29.1996 2 MOTION: Keirn moved and Hicks seconded a motion to approve the April 8, 1996, Regular Council Meeting and April 15, 1996, Council Worksession Meeting minutes as corrected. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Probst requested that Item A, Committee Appointment, be removed from the Consent Calendar as three applications have been received for two position openings, and he would like more time to review them. A. 1996 Operating Transfer B. 1995 Fund Closings/Operating Transfer C. Claims and Payroll MOTION: Malone moved and Hicks seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar as amended, and authorize execution of all necessary documents contained therein. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). PUBLIC COMMENTS Mayor Probst invited the audience to address the Council on any issue not already on the agenda. There were no public comments at this time. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS A. Resolution #96-25. Receiving the Feasibility Report and Ordering a Public Hearing on the Improvement in the Matter of the Old Highwav 10 Watermain Improvement of 1996 Greg Stonehouse, City Engineer, stated an information meeting was held earlier this evening to overview the watermain installation project of Old Highway 10. He stated the residents were concerned about the possible bike trail location along Old Highway 10, deferring assessments until connection, and any interest accruing during the deferral. Mr. Stonehouse stated he would share the trail location comments with the Parks and Recreation Department. Mayor Probst clarified that the proposal adds six new fire hydrants, spaced about 500 feet apart, from Wedgewood Circle to Lakeshore Place. I I I- I I I I I I I. I I I I I I I Ie I ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - APRIL 29. 1996 3 Councilmember Malone stated that he and Councilmember Aplikowski attended the information meeting earlier, and a concern was raised that if the watermain is installed, assessments would occur as ifboth sides of the street are affected, not just one. He stated the watermain is for a public purpose, and a interest-free deferral should be explored since there is no benefit to the resident until hook-up. He stated a bike trail around the west side of Round Lake should be explored, as it was originally part of the Gateway Plan. Councilmember Hicks clarified that a number of homes are ready to hook-up now. Mayor Probst invited the audience to comment further on this issue. No further comments were offered. Councilmember Aplikowski stated she agreed with Councilmember Malone's assessment of the meeting, and recommended a deferred assessment plan. Mayor Probst stated the new loop is an asset to the City for fire protection, and should be assessed as iftwo sides of the street were involved, and deferred without interest until hook-up. MOTION: Keirn moved and Aplikowski seconded a motion to adopt Resolution #96-25, Receiving the Feasibility Report and Ordering a Public Hearing on the Improvement in the Matter of the Old Highway 10 Watermain Improvement of 1996. The motion carried (5-0). B. Plannin~ Case #96-22. International Paner - Site Plan. 1300 Red Fox Road Kevin Ringwald, Community Development Director, reviewed for the Council that the applicant is requesting approval of a site plan to facilitate a 49,047 square foot expansion to their facility on a 12.151 acre parcel zoned I-Flex. Mayor Probst inquired if there were any lot coverage issues. Mr. Ringwald replied that all code required setbacks, parking, and lot coverage were met by the applicant's proposal. Mayor Probst inquired ifthe exterior would be of brick. Mr. Ringwald replied that the office portion would be a brick exterior, and the manufacturing portion of the building would be a ribbed-concrete material. Ryan Stein, Mapager for International Paper, stated he had nothing further to add to Mr. Ringwald's report. Councilmember Hicks clarified that a total of 105 employees would be employed with this expansion, an increase 25 employees, split over three shifts. I I I- I I I I I I I. I I I I I I I I. I ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - APRIL 29 1996 4 Mr. Ringwald stated that staff recommends approval of the planning case based on the following conditions: I. Provision of the required landscape performance bond as required by the Zoning Ordinance; 2. Provision of the required silt fencing adjacent to all areas that are to be distributed by the proposed expansion; 3. Approval of the grading, drainage, and sediment/erosion control plan by the Rice Creek Watershed District; and 4. Compliance with the City Engineer's letter dated March 4, 1996, prior to consideration of this case by the City Council. Mr. Ringwald noted modifications subsequent to the Planning Commission recommendation: Condition 2. The applicant's revised drainage and erosion plan (dated March 26, 1996) provides for silt fence required by this condition. Condition 3. The applicant received approval of the Rice Creek Watershed District on March 27, 1996. Condition 4. The applicant has complied with the City Engineer's letter dated March 4, 1996 (Exhibit B). MOTION: Hicks moved and Malone seconded a motion to adopt Planning Case #96-22, International Paper - Site Plan, 1300 Red Fox, subject to the conditions stated above. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). C. Resolution No. 96-28. Requesting Ramsey Countv to Restrict Parking: Along: a Portion of County Road D Dwayne Stafford, Public Works Superintendent, reviewed for the Council that Ramsey County has requested the City to restrict parking along the north side of County Road D and Cleveland A venue, 350 feet east of the intersection, due to widening of the street in this area. He stated this condition would have no impact to the corner commercial lot, but would impact the residents on the first lot to the east of the corner commercial lot. Mayor Probst clarified that two motions must be made; one to approve the project, and one to approve the parking restriction. MOTION: Hicks moved and Malone seconded a motion to approve the concept plan for Reconstruction of County Road D. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). . . .e . . . . . . I. . . . . . . I .e . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - APRIL 29.1996 5 MOTION: Hicks moved and Keim seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 96-28, Requesting Ramsey County to Restrict Parking Along a Portion of County Road D. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). D. Resolution No. 96-27. Determining Assessed Costs ofImvrovement and Orderinl!: Preparation of Proposed Assessment Roll in the Matter ofthe Street Improvements Project of 1996 Mr. Stonehouse stated the bid opening for the 1996 street improvement project was held on April 26, 1996, and that four bids were received. He stated the low bid of$379,973.43 was received from T.A. Schifsky, and a high bid of $434,008.05 from Ashbach Construction. Councilmember Hicks inquired how the $121,591.50 City cost estimate was determined. Mr. Stonehouse replied that it was calculated as part ofthe assessment policy of projected contract costs plus 32 percent for overhead, legal, and contract management costs. Councilmember Malone stated the engineer had previous preliminary calculations on lots for assessments, and will use these updated cost figures to prepare the final assessment roll. MOTION: Malone moved and Aplikowski seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 96- 27, Determining Assessed Costs ofImprovement and Ordering Preparation of Proposed Assessment Roll in the Matter of the Street Improvements Project of 1996. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). E. Discussion and Recommendation to Approve 1996 Local #49 Contract Settlement Mr. Fritsinger stated a final proposal had been presented by the City and ratified by Local #49. He stated a bench handout was distributed from Karen Olson, Labor Relations Associates, clarifying the proposal for the Council. Mr. Fritsinger stated Statf felt it was a good contract, and allows the City to stay within state mandated pay equity requirements. Mr. Fritsinger stated work rule language still needs to be addressed, and a meeting will be held with the union representative, Dwayne Stafford, Public Works Superintendent, and himselfto discuss this item. Mr. Fritsinger stated a re-draft of the contract will then be completed and forwarded to the Council for signature. Councilmember Aplikowski stated that 12 holidays seems excessive. Councilmember Hicks stated the contract was long in coming, and was good for both the Union and the City. . . .. . . . . . . .e . . . . . . . .e . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - APRIL 29.1996 6 MOTION: Hicks moved and Aplikowski seconded a motion to approve the 1996 Local #49 Contract Settlement as presented, and authorize execution of all necessary documents contained therein. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). F. Resolution #96-07. Adoption 1996 Compensation Plan for City Employees Mr. Fritsinger stated the intent of the 1996 Compensation Plan was to develop a pay structure that was linear in nature and met all state mandated pay equity requirements. He noted the plan contains no general percentage range increase. Rather, ranges were specifically adjusted and went down in some cases. He stated the objective was to have all employees in pay compliance relative to job point values. MOTION: Malone moved and Keirn seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 96-07, Adopting 1996 Compensation Plan for City Employees. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS Mr. Fritsinger stated the Cleveland A venue bridge had been repaired and is open again. Councilmember Keirn inquired jf the weight restriction had been changed. Mr. Fritsinger replied the weight restriction is 6,000 pounds. Mr. Fritsinger noted that County Road F bridge will be closed for road construction in New Brighton, and that Staff has requested New Brighton place a sign on Old Highway 10 to notify the residents. Councilmember Aplikowski noted that a barricade had been placed before the bridge, with no notice to traffic. Mr. Fritsinger stated that several residents had expressed concern about Northern States Power (NSP) potentially doing work in the area that would require tearing up portions of County Road F. He stated Mr. Stafford contacted NSP, and they indicated they have no plans to do work of this nature in the area this summer. Mayor Probst inquired if the hot mix was now being delivered. Mr. Stafford replied that the asphalt plants would be open by the second or third week in May, and material would be readily available at that time. Mr. Fritsinger stated staff is working on creating a system of performance areas for the Local Performance Aid Program required by the State. He stated a plan must be presented in 1997, but efforts must be made towards the project in 1996. Mr. Fritsinger stated a resolution was being drafted regarding the joint State Highway 35W corridor group. He stated a number of issues will affect the neighboring cities of Arden Hills, I I I- I I I I I I I. I I I I I I I Ie I ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - APRIL 29.1996 7 Shoreview, Roseville, Mounds View, and New Brighton, and that the cities would benefit working together on this project. He stated a formal resolution would be brought to the May 13, 1996, City Council meeting, and would like any comments on the draft before that date. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Keirn inquired where the May 28th regular Council meeting will be held. Mr. Fritsinger stated it would be held at the New Brighton City Hall, and he did not believe New Brighton is having their Council meeting that same evening. Councilmember Aplikowski inquired ifthat was the same night as the Parks and Recreation meeting. Ms. Walsh replied that meeting was rescheduled for May 21 st. Councilmember Aplikowski inquired if the Planning Commission meeting should be scheduled for June 5th, not June 7th, and if the Parks and Recreation Committee meeting on June 27th should be at a different time than 4:30 p.m. Mr. Fritsinger stated he will verify the dates and times. Councilmember Aplikowski stated the lot on Lake Johanna Boulevard described in the McFarland letter is unsightly. Mr. Fritsinger stated Staff has notified the owners. He stated that procedurally staff has historically waited until a complaint is received before taking action in such cases. Councilmember Malone stated that this year's HACA aid is $87,600; while he expected next year's amount to drop to about $60,000. He commented on the State's reverse revenue sharing, and indicated he did not want more time spent on paperwork than what the City would get out of the Local Performance Aid program. Councilmember Hicks stated the neighborhood consensus is to re-stripe the segment of County Road E with a center left-turn lane, and felt the 35 mph speed limit was dangerous. Mr. Stafford stated he has written the County to re-stripe the segment in the same fashion as in 1995 as soon as possible. Mayor Probst stated he was receiving updates on the ice arena project in Blaine. He stated the City has not yet been officially approached to be a part of the project, but that other cities are having doubts about joining the project. Mayor Probst reviewed for the audience that Anoka County has agreed to issue the bonds to pay the capital costs for the ice arena project and in turn, ice time will be purchased by the surrounding cities to pay for the revenue bonds. He stated the issue is how the ice time will be split in the event all of it is not purchased. . . .- . . I I . I I. . I . . . I I .e . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - APRIL 29. 1996 8 Mr. Fritsinger stated a joint city council meeting is being proposed for all cities involved to discuss the project. He stated that each area is being asked for $500,000, and the local hockey association will front the $500,000. He stated no city money is being requested, just guaranteeing the revenue funds over 20 years. He stated a drafting committee meeting will be held Wednesday, May 1, 1996, and Ms. Walsh will be attending. Mayor Probst stated the League of Minnesota Cities is looking for a Policy Committee member if anyone was interested. Mayor Probst stated the Legislative Review Sessions updates will be held in Brooklyn Center. Mayor Probst stated the Mounds View Community EducationlVision Committee meeting will be held Thursday, May 2,1996 at 7:00 a.m. Mayor Probst stated that Ramsey County and St. Paul are proposing to combine their Human Services Department into one entity. I-Ie stated he is concerned about the potential to cause suburban residents to finance city projects, and that a number of meetings will be held to discuss this. He stated the Council should offer their comments at the upcoming meetings. ADJOURN MOTION: Hicks moved and Malone seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 p.m. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). Brian Fritsin City Administrator NOTICE OF MEETINGS The next regular City Council meeting will be held May 13, 1996, at 7:30 p.m. at New Brighton City Hall.