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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 05-28-1996 . . .- . I I I I . " . . . . lIIl - - - MINUTES CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 28,1996 7:30 P.M. - NEW BRIGHTON FAMILY SERVICE CENTER CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Mayor Probst called to order the regular City Council meeting at 7:30 p.m. Present: Mayor Dennis Probst, Councilmembers Beverly Aplikowski, Dale Hicks, Susan Keirn, Paul Malone. Also present were: City Administrator, Brian Fritsinger; City Accountant, Terry Post; Public Works Superintendent, Dwayne Stafford; Community Development Director, Kevin Ringwald; Recreation Director, Cindy Walsh; City Attorney, Jerry Filla; Consulting City Engineer, Greg Stonehouse; and Recording Secretary, Cathy Sorensen. ADOPT AGENDA MOTION: Malone moved and Keirn seconded a motion to adopt the agenda for the May 28, 1996, Regular City Council meeting, The motion carried unanimously (5-0), PUBLIC HEARING - OLD HIGHWAY 10 WATERMAIN PROJECT A. Resolution #96-35, Ordering the Improvement and Preparation of Plans and Specifications in the Matter of the Old Highway 10 Watermain Improvement of 1996 Mayor Probst opened the public hearing at 7:32 p.m. Greg Stonehouse, City Engineer, reported that the City held an informational meeting on April 29, 1996, to discuss the Old Highway 10 Watermain Project. He stated a number of questions were raised at this meeting relating to the future bike trail, method of assessments, and the project's impact on existing landscaping, I I I- I I I I I I I. I I I I I . I .e I ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL- MAY 28.1996 2 He stated that five fire hydrants are proposed to be installed, in the Old Highway 10 area, serving 19 residents. He stated the total project cost would be approximately $91,300, paid for with a combination of the City's water utility fund and property assessments. Mr. Stonehouse stated the cost of the watermain installation is estimated to be $28.60 per front foot. He stated it was proposed at the informational meeting that assessments be calculated as if both sides of the street were being assessed, therefore reducing the cost to $22.50 per front foot or $4,100 per lot. Mr. Stonehouse stated the work is proposed to correspond with the Ramsey County resurfacing project of Old Highway 10. He stated the County also wants to pave four feet beyond the existing pavement edge for shoulders. He stated there is sufficient room in the right-of-way to do this. He has also determined that the water line will be ten feet closer to the homes than originally proposed. This is due to the location of the existing sanitary sewer line. He stated that sod will be placed over the areas once construction is complete. Mr. Stonehouse stated if the project is approved, plans and specifications would be determined by June 6th, bidding beginning on July 8th, construction beginning July 15th, with completion scheduled by August 16th. Mayor Probst verified that publication of the public hearing occurred. He also eXplained that the resolution before the Council was ordering the improvement and preparation of plans and specifications for the watermain project, and that assessments would be due and payable when individual homes are connected. He stated another public hearing would be scheduled for the assessment portion of the project, but this hearing has not been established yet. Mr. John Grudnoske, 4439 Highway 10, inquired about the trail. Mr. Stonehouse replied that the four-foot paved shoulder will be striped up to the lawn, and is not a trail, only a shoulder. Mr. Gerald Grudnoske, 4405 Highway 10, inquired about the proposed trail. Mayor Probst replied that the trail is a long-term project and no funding is available now to complete it. Ms. Jeanne Winiecki, 4471 Highway 10, inquired if the new ten-foot setback included for the watermain would affect the utility poles. Mr. Stonehouse replied that the utility poles would either be supported or moved, but the utilities would not be placed underground. Hearing no further comments, Mayor Probst closed the public hearing at 7:43 p.m. I I I. I I I I I I I. I I I I I . . .e . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MAY 28. 1996 3 MOTION: Malone moved and Aplikowski seconded a motion to approve Resolution #96- 35, Ordering the Improvement and Preparation of Plans and Specifications in the Matter of the Old Highway 10 Watermain Improvement of 1996. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). Mayor Probst stated that notices will be sent to residents regarding the public hearing for assessments once it is scheduled. PUBLIC HEARING - 1996 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT A. Resolution #96-34, Adopting Final Assessment Roll (5 Year) B. Resolution #96-36, Adopting Final Assessment Roll (8 Year) Mayor Probst opened the public hearing at 7:45 p.m. He verified publication and notice of this public hearing. Mr. Stonehouse explained that the 1996 street improvement project included street reconstruction of Oak Avenue, Pascal Avenue, and Eide Circle, repavement of McCracken Lane, and recycling of Ridgewood Court. Mr. Stonehouse gave an overview, including Minnesota State Statute 429, application of the City's Assessment Policy, and typical residential assessments. He stated that property owners are assessed for improvements adjacent to their property, based on the benefit to their property. Mr. Stonehouse explained that the City portion of the street improvement project is funded by ad valorem taxes, MSA funds, County turnback funds and utilility funds. He cited recent street improvement projects at Old Snelling Avenue, Tiller Lane, Bussard Court, and County Road F. Mr. Stonehouse stated a typical assessment would be approximately $3,250, payable over five or eight years at eight percent interest. Mr. Stonehouse stated the estimated construction bid amount was $371,000, with the actual bid being $377,500. He stated based on that amount, the resulting assessment would be $30.32 per front foot for Oak Avenue, Pascal Avenue, and Eide Circle. He stated that McCracken Lane rehabilitation would be assessed at $16.44 per front foot, Ridgewood Court recycling assessment would be $8,80 per front foot, and the routine bituminous overlays would be assessed at $5.42 per front foot. I I Ie I I I I I I I. I I I I I . I 'e I ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MAY 28. 1996 4 Mayor Probst eXplained the public hearing process to the audience. He stated that staff provided an overview of the assessment policy in the letters sent to the residents affected, and noted that a resident's portion of property taxes would have to be increased by approximately 25 percent if the City did not have an Assessment Policy. Walter Benjamin, 1605 Oak Avenue, stated his assessment cost was based on 114.23 front feet. He inquired if a performance bond is required of the construction company, and if a rebate could be applied to the assessment if the company does not complete the project on time. Mr. Stonehouse stated a performance bond is required by the City for project completion, and a liquidated damage clause is included for approximately $450 per day if the project is not completed on time. Mr. Boyd Paulu, 3782 McCracken Lane, stated he supported the need for the project, but noted that McCracken Lane is 32 feet wide with curb and gutter, is 20 years old, and should have had a longer life. He stated the rest of the neighborhood received a street overlay years ago, while McCracken Lane did not. He stated the benefit from reconstruction is a benefit to the City in reduced maintenance costs, not to the individual property owners. Mr. Stonehouse replied that street overlays are part of the Pavement Management Program, and the rest of the neighborhood is paying $5.42 per front foot for this improvement. Mr. Paulu stated the City's pavement management program is costing benefiting property owners 25 percent more in assessments, while it would only increase their total tax bill by three percent if included as part of a comprehensive street maintenance program. He stated the City should levy for all the costs of overlay projects and should not assess for this type of work. Ms. Rhonda Behr, 1401 West County Road E, stated her property front foot calculation is on the side, not the front, and that she consented in 1986 to pay an assessment to avoid an eight percent interest cost. She stated that as a result of a lawsuit, the City reimbursed her for the assessment cost, and therefore is contesting the current assessment. She stated she has a corner lot, and an appraiser informed her that there is no increased value to her for a corner lot, but is getting assessed higher because of it. Mr. Stonehouse stated Ms. Behr's home straddles both lots and subdivision is not possible. Mr. Bernard Levander, 3550 Siems Court, stated Dwayne Stafford, Public Works Superintendent, answered his question prior to the meeting regarding improved water drainage, I I Ie I I I I I I I. I I I I I . . .e . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL- MAY 28.1996 5 Mr. Levander also inquired about street access during the construction period. Mr. Stonehouse replied that construction will include grinding of the existing bituminous, rolling, and packing. He stated there will be brief times during the day when there will be no access, but will always be access at the beginning and end of the day and 24-hour emergency access. Ronald Christianson, 1438 Arden Oaks Court, submitted a letter objecting to the assessment because he is being assessed for the street portion that his back yard borders on Pascal Avenue, which is of no benefit to him. Mayor Probst explained that Mr. Christianson's total assessment cost was not calculated as a gross amount of all property borders but was a net figure and then adjusted. He noted that part of the construction will include a significant improvement to the drainage problem, and will benefit Mr. Christianson. Mr. Stonehouse explained that Mr. Christianson's assessment was calculated as a weighted difference, combined, then reduced. Mr. Steve Herbst, 3799 McCracken Lane, submitted a letter for the record to Mr. Fritsinger. He stated he objected to the front foot calculation of 127 feet, He stated he lives on the corner of McCracken Lane, and his front footage is really 91.4 feet. He stated the majority of his neighbors were assessed a lesser amount. Mr. Herbst showed a graphic of his lot with easements over 30 percent of his lot, rendering it unusable. Mr. Andrew Kuehn, 3581 Ridgewood Road, stated that due to the position of his home he is being assessed higher than his neighbors, but has no objection if the drainage problem is corrected. Mr. Stonehouse stated the drainage problem will indeed be corrected. David Barnier, 1624 Chatham Avenue, inquired if the 135.76 front foot calculation is the entire lot. He stated he has already paid the Chatham Avenue assessment. Mr. Stonehouse replied that this calculation is the McCracken assessment. Mr. Barnier stated there is no storm drainage outside of the right-of-way, only subsurface drainage. Mr. Stonehouse stated he would have to review and see if something can be done to correct the drainage problem there, as he was unaware of it. Mr. Jim Johnson, 1535 Lake Johanna Boulevard, read a letter into the record stating his objection to the assessment. Mr. Charlie Roach, 1628 Oak Avenue, inquired about the method of calculation of front footage. He stated he is being assessed at 155 feet, while his lot is actually 115. Mr. Stonehouse stated that a recalculation had already been done for Mr. Roach's lot at 148.75, which decreased the assessment amount by $200. I . .. . I I I I I I. I I . I I . . .e I ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MAY 28. 1996 6 Mr. Roach inquired how the front footage was calculated. Mr. Stonehouse stated it varied in different areas, but that his particular lot was calculated by the deep lot method. Mr. Roach inquired about the construction period. Mr. Stonehouse stated construction would begin by late June and be completed by September. Mr. Gene Schmidt, 1628 Chatham Avenue, inquired if McCracken Lane was overlayed five years ago as Chatham Avenue was, would residents be assessed today at the amount they are. Councilmember Malone stated the City was out of funds at the time and could not overlay McCracken Lane. He stated he could not say if the assessment cost would be less or not if an overlay had occurred. Mr. Schmidt stated it would be a large penalty for the residents to pay if overlaying was a mistake five years ago. Mr. Ochiaga, 1539 Oak Avenue, inquired if parking alternatives could be arranged for Oak Avenue. Mr. Stonehouse stated there is more construction planned for Oak Avenue, include sub-cutting of sections beneath the pavement. He stated there would be periods during the day where no access will be possible, but there will be emergency access 24-hours per day, and access at the beginning and end of each day in all types of weather. Mayor Probst stated that Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Albjerg of 1680 Oak Avenue had previously submitted a letter of objection to the Council. Mr. Fritsinger stated there were no other formal assessment objections. Mayor Probst inquired of the process of addressing the several objections identified. Jerry Filla, City Attorney, stated that state statute requires that each objection be responded to. Mr. Filla reiterated each individual objection. Mayor Probst inquired if each objection must be resolved before closing the public hearing. Mayor Probst noted a letter was submitted from Steve Flanagan of 1469 Arden Oaks Drive objecting to the assessment. He stated that the west two-thirds of the Flanagan property is located within the Rice Creek Watershed easement. Mr. Schmidt noted that his is a corner property on both Chatham Avenue and McCracken Lane. Mr. Herbst asked for clarification of the 30-day appeal process. Mr. Filla stated that in order to reserve one's right to appeal the assessment, an objection must be filed this evening. Mayor Probst clarified that the 3D-day appeal is through the court system. Councilmember Hicks noted that the Schmidt property driveway is on Chatham Avenue, similar to the Barnier property. I I Ie I I I I I I I. I I I I I I I . - ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MAY 28.1996 7 Mayor Probst closed the public hearing at 8:39 p.m. Mayor Probst inquired if the Council should attempt to resolve each of the nine objections filed or direct that staff try to resolve before the next Council meeting. Brian and Jane Hecht, 1620 Oak Avenue, stated they would like to file an objection to the assessment as well, based on the fact that part of their lot is unusable. Ms. Hecht stated she did not understand that an objection must be filed this evening, and was stating after the public hearing had been closed. Mayor Probst stated he would accept the objection. Councilmember Malone inquired if the Roach property (1628 Oak Avenue) front footage had been adjusted. Mr. Stonehouse stated the current assessment roll did reflect the adjustment, along with the Flanagan (1469 Arden Oaks Drive) property. Councilmember Malone stated that the Christianson (1438 Arden Oaks Court) property front footage had already been adjusted, and was appropriate in his opinion. Councilmember Malone stated the Albjerg (1680 Oak Avenue) property does benefit from the street, and that the original assessment was 220 feet, calculating to $6,300 assessment cost. He stated the adjusted assessment cost of $3,700 was appropriate in his opinion. Councilmember Hicks inquired if the Barnier (1624 Chatham Avenue) and Smith (1644 Oak Avenue) properties had been credited for the previous assessments. Mr. Post replied that they had been credited. Mr. Barnier stated he would appreciate any assistance the City could give in eliminating the drainage problem. Mr. Stonehouse stated he would review the area. Councilmember Hicks inquired if the Johanson, Barnier, and Hecht properties could be split. Mr. Stonehouse stated that based on the topography, steep side slope, and extensive landscaping, it would not be possible. Councilmember Hicks noted that the Barnier (1624 Chatham Avenue) property does not use the street to access, but if there is no assessment than the taxes would be increased. He stated the two properties have a valid case in his opinion. Council member Hicks stated the Hecht property (1620 Oak Avenue) is similar to the Roach property (1628 Oak Avenue) with a narrow front and rear lot width. Mr. Stonehouse stated the weighted average calculation had been applied to this property, and the lesser assessment calculation had been applied. Councilmember Hicks stated that the Hecht property assessment was then fair in his opinion. I I Ie I I I I I I I. I I I I I I I . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MAY 28. 1996 8 Councilmember Keirn suggested discussing each objection and coming to a conclusion this evening. Mayor Probst stated he was concerned about discussing each one among the Council, and suggested staff work with each individual and come back to the next Council meeting. He stated he did not agree with Councilmember Hicks to eliminate the Johnson (1535 Lake Johanna Boulevard) and Behr (1401 West County Road E) properties from the assessment rolL MOTION: Malone moved and Hicks seconded a motion to approve Resolution #96-36, Adopting Final Assessment Roll-8 Years, with the following properties tabled until the June 10, 1996, Regular City Council Meeting: Roach, 1628 Oak Avenue Johanson, 1535 Lake Johanna Boulevard The motion carried unanimously (5-0). MOTION: Malone moved and Hicks seconded a motion to approve Resolution #96-34, Adopting Final Assessment Roll-5 Years, with the following properties tabled until the June 10, 1996, Regular City Council Meeting: Schmidt, 1628 Chatham Avenue Herbst, 3799 McCracken Lane Barnier, 1624 Chatham Avenue Behr, 1401 County Road E Christianson, 1438 Arden Oaks Drive The motion carried unanimously (5-0). Mayor Probst stated that staff will be contacting the individual property owners identified to address the issues raised before the June 10th Council meeting. Mayor Probst stated the three objections that were denied can appeal through the court system. Greg Smith, 1644 Oak Avenue, inquired what the difference was between the contract price and total estimated project costs. Mr. Stonehouse replied that the additional costs were from engineering and administrative overages, and were reflected in the assessment rolL I . .e . . I 1 . I I. . I . . . I I . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MAY 28. 1996 9 AFFROV AL OF MINUTES May 13, 1996, Regular City Council Meeting: Page 9, paragraph 3, change "AMM" to "Metropolitan Council and Builders Association of the Twin Cities". May 20, 1996, Council W orksession Meeting: Page 1, letter a, paragraph 3, change "Northwest Youth's Family Services" to "Northwest Youth and Family Services". Page 2, letter b, paragraph 3, change "Mr. Stafford updated Council on issues not moving forward..." to "Mr. Stafford updated Council on issues now moving forward... " . Page 2, letter b, paragraph 3, change "...to accommodate off-peak requirements." to "...to accommodate off-peak filling requirements." Page 2, last paragraph, change "...impact of a property freeze..." to "...impact of a property tax freeze...". Page 3, first line, change "to review the size of the existing City vehicle fleet..." to "to review the size of the existing City vehicle and equipment fleet...". Page 3, letter a, last line, change" ...highest priorities from the earlier strategic off- site meeting." to "...highest priorities from the earlier off-site strategic planning meeting." MOTION: Keirn moved and Aplikowski seconded a motion to approve the May 13 and May 20,1996, Regular Council Meeting and Council Worksession minutes as corrected. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). CONSENT CALENDAR A. Committee Appointments Mayor Probst noted that there will be three Finance Committee appointments; Mr. Roger Aiken, Mr. Dan Knutson, and Mr. Terry Nygaard. B. Receive 1995 External Audit Report from Abdo, Abdo & Eick I I Ie I I I I I I I~ I I I I I I I . ARDEN HIT,LS CITY COUNCIL - MAY 28. 1996 10 C. Claims and Payroll MOTION: Malone moved and Aplikowski seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar as presented, 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 #96-29. Accepting Bid and Authorizing Execution of Contract in the Matter of the 1996 Street Improvement Project Greg Stonehouse, City Engineer, reported to the Council that staff is recommending accepting the bid and authorizing execution of a contract in the matter of the 1996 street improvement project to T.A. Shifsky & Sons. He stated that bids received were in the range of $380,000 to $434,000, with T.A. Shifsky & Sons' bid at $379,973.43. Councilmember Aplikowski inquired if the City has used T.A. Shifsky & Sons in the past. Mr. Stonehouse stated they had done satisfactory work for the City in 1991, and have done projects in Roseville and other surrounding cities. Councilmember Malone concurred with Mr. Stonehouse, and stated T.A. Shifsky & Sons did the milling work for the City a few years ago, and he was personally very pleased with the work they did. MOTION: Hicks moved and Malone seconded a motion to approve Resolution #96-29, Accepting Bid and Authorizing Execution of Contract in the Matter of the 1996 Street Improvement Project. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). B. Planning Case #96.04. Bethel College Site Plan Review and SUP Kevin Ringwald, Community Development Director, reported for the Council that the petitioner is requesting approval of an amendment to their Master Plan to provide for an expansion to an existing parking lot adjacent to the Seminary Village at the Bethel Campus. He stated the proposal would increase the total number of parking spaces in this parking lot to 138, from the existing 76 parking spaces. . . .- . I . I I I I~ I I I I I . . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MA Y 28. 1996 11 Mr. Ringwald stated the Planning Commission recommended approval of the amendment to the Master Plan with the following conditions: 1. Modification of the parking lot design by eliminating the western most parking space on the southern row of parking; and 2. Provision of the parking spaces consistent with Exhibit A, page 1 of 1, as attached to Mr. Ringwald's May 8,1996, supplemental memorandum. Mr. Ringwald noted that several members of the Planning Commission were displeased with Bethel College for choosing to amend their Master Plan and not update it. He stated this displeasure prompted the Planning Commission to unanimously forward the following resolution for the City Council's consideration: WHEREAS, the original Master Plan for Bethel College was generated in 1978; and WHEREAS, several amendments to the Master Plan have been requested by Bethel College in the immediate past; and WHEREAS, as previously stated to the City of Arden Hills Planning Commission by Bethel College, the student population has significantly changed since the original Master Plan was generated; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that all future proposals will be reviewed in strict conformance with the Master Plan and the City should strongly encourage Bethel College to update its Master Plan. Mr. Craig Hjelle, Bethel College, stated the college recognizes the need to update its Master Plan, and will begin doing so this summer. He stated they need more definition of how the Master Plan conforms to the Special Use Permit (SUP), and want to serve the students in the best way possible. Mr. Hjelle stated the college has seen a significant shift in the number of vehicles that are parking on campus in the last several years, therefore the need for the amendment to increase the parking spaces. He stated the college will likely have to restrict cars on campus at some point. He also stated he was unable to attend the Planning Commission meeting due to the date change of that meeting by the Planning Commission and would have been able to address the Commission's concerns at that time had he attended. MOTION: Malone moved and Keirn seconded a motion to approve Planning Case #96-04, Bethel College Site Plan Review and SUP, based on the conditions outlined by the Planning Commission. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). . . .e I I I I I I I. I I . I I . - . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MAY 28. 1996 12 C. Planning Case #96-01. Amble Final Plat and Variance. 1211 West Amble Road Mr. Ringwald reported to the Council that the applicant is requesting approval of a final plat consisting of four lots on a 2.99 acre parcel zoned R-1 Single Family Residential District. He stated the request also includes a variance to allow the use of a private drive rather than a public street. Mr. Ringwald stated the Planning Commission recommended approval of the preliminary plat on March 6, 1996, and was approved by the Council on March 25, 1996 based on the following conditions: 1. Provision of the required driveway easement prior to final plat approval; 2. Provision of adequate sediment and erosion control measures; 3. Payment of the appropriate park dedication fee; 4. Provision of a driveway which is consistent with the requirements of the Fire Code; and 5. Provision of signage at the southerly edge of the driveway (West Amble Road) which identify the addresses located on the private driveway. Mr. Paul Amble, 1209 West Amble Road, read into the record the attached letter to the City Council, expressing the family's objection to the required six percent park dedication fee. Mayor Probst stated he understood the applicant's position, but stated that once the final plat is approved, the lots created are lots of record and could be sold. He stated that historically park dedication has consistently been applied to lots based on six percent of their value, and that is how the park dedication fee has been determined for these lots. Councilmember Hicks stated he agreed with Mayor Probst that the policy has been uniformly applied. Councilmember Aplikowski inquired when park dedication fees are due and payable when no money is being transferred as in this case. Mayor Probst replied that park dedication fees are payable before a building permit is issued. Mr. Amble stated that only one home will be built at this time, as the other home has not been planned as of yet. . . .e . . . . . . I. . . . . I I . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MAY 28. 1996 13 Councilmember Malone stated he appreciated the Amble's position, but that park dedication has been uniformly applied. He suggested placing a lien on the property requiring park dedication fees to be paid to the City prior to any sale of any property on the plat. Mayor Probst stated another option is to pay park dedication on the parcel being constructed on. Councilmember Keirn stated a lien may cause problems for the applicant when they apply for any construction loans from the bank. Mr. Filla stated the City had the option of a payment plan, but suggested over a limited period of time, such as 18 months. Mayor Probst inquired if the applicant felt that nO park dedication was due. Mr. Amble replied they were willing to pay their portion, but since the family members were not new residents to the City the full fee should not be required. Councilmember Malone inquired if the park dedication fee has consistently been applied. Mr. Filla stated that since 1988 the park dedication fee has been consistently applied, with six percent being expressed as a maximum for the gross dwelling units within the 0-2 range per acre. Councilmember Aplikowski inquired if the fee could be decreased. Mr. Filla replied it could be decreased at the Council's discretion, anywhere from zero to six percent. Mr. Fritsinger referred the Council to the memo from Cindy Walsh, Parks and Recreation Director, for her recommendation on park dedication fee calculations. Mayor Probst stated if the plat were a new development, the City would require a six percent park dedication fee for each lot. Mayor Probst inquired if the final plat could be approved and require any building permits subject to payment of the park dedication fee. Mr. Ringwald stated the value of the land is determined before utilities are installed, and he estimates an approximate value of $82,000 per lot. Mr. Filla stated utility costs may be approximately $15,000 to $20,000 per lot. I I Ie I I I I I I I. I I I I . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MAY 28. 1996 14 MOTION: Malone moved and Keirn seconded a motion to approve Planning Case #96-01, Amble Final Plat and Variance, 1211 West Amble Road. Councilmember Hicks amended the motion including subject to resolving the park dedication fee before any building permits are issued, the staff to work with the applicant to determine an appropriate value for the lots. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS Mr. Fritsinger clarified that the Oak Grove Trust reimbursement will not be $26,000, but instead 68 percent of the total amount. Mayor Probst stated the reimbursement would be paid over time with zero interest, with two payments in 1996 and one payment in 1997. Mr. Fritsinger stated the County has notified the City that its portion of paving of the shoulders for the Highway 10 resurfacing project will be between $14,000 and $19,000. He stated he is working with Mr. Stonehouse on this issue, as the City was unaware that it would be responsible for any portion of paving at this time, and had not budgeted for this expense. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Malone inquired if the City was aware of the shoulder paving cost participation. Dwayne Stafford, Public Works Superintendent, stated it was presented as an option at first, but the County is proposing it be completed now. Mayor Probst inquired if the concrete shoulders will be removed. Mr. Stafford stated the concrete will be smashed on site. Council member Malone stated the Metropolitan Council has formulated a growth option policy and has disagreed with the Builder's Association. He stated he has a draft policy and would welcome any comments from the Council. Councilmember Hicks stated there should be no option to make payments on the Oak Grove Trust reimbursement amount, and that the amount should not be 68 percent but the entire amount. He stated that the City should consider writing Congress and protesting this decision. Mr. Fritsinger stated the reimbursement would be coming from the State, not the Federal Government, and that the City may not see any reimbursement depending on future legislative changes. . . .e . I I I I I .~ I I I - . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MAY 28. 1996 15 Mayor Probst stated he attended the Congressman Vento press conference, and re-emphasized that activities are occurring on the Twin City Armory Ammunition plant site. He stated it may be five to ten years before it is complete, but strong partnerships are being built with many groups. Mayor Probst requested that Staff have the task force begin modifying the Comprehensive Plan based on this activity. Mayor Probst and Council extended its congratulations to Ms. Walsh on completing her Master's Degree. Mayor Probst stated the re-opening of Perry Park will be on Saturday, June 1, 1996. He stated the park is a first-class facility, and thanked all those involved for their contributions to the park. He stated that contributions have thus far totaled approximately $166,000. Mayor Probst stated the Northwest Youth and Family Services' fundraising event is scheduled for Wednesday, June 5, 1996, at 7:00 a.m. Mayor Probst stated Mr. Fritsinger and he will be meeting representatives from Bethel College to discuss a cash donation at this event. Mayor Probst stated developers are now actively acquiring property at the Gateway Business Park, and that the City should begin seeing activity within the Park. Mayor Probst noted that the Minneapolis Star and Tribune recently had articles about two former Arden Hills mayors, highlighting their activities and appointments. Councilmember Hicks inquired if it would be possible to publish donation amounts from the individuals and businesses who contributed to the Perry Park project. Ms. Walsh stated that Staff had intended to do so. Mayor Probst noted that permission must first be received to release the dollar amounts before publication. ADJOURN Malone moved and Hicks seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:45 p. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). Mayor NOTICE OF MEETINGS The next regular City Council meeting will be held June 10, 1996, at 7:30 p.m. at Army Reserve Center, Arden Hills.