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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-25-25-R -AxQEN HILLS Approved: September 22, 2025 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 25, 2025 7:00 P.M. -ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Mayor David Grant called to order the regular City Council meeting at 7:00 p.m. Present: Mayor David Grant, Councilmembers Brenda Holden, Tena Monson, Emily Rousseau and Kurt Weber Absent: None Also present: City Administrator Jessica Jagoe; Public Works Director/City Engineer David Swearingen; Finance Director Joua Yang; and Assistant to the City Administrator/City Clerk Julie Hanson PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Councilmember Weber requested Item 8E on the Consent Agenda be pulled for discussion as Item 9A. MOTION: Councilmember Monson moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a motion to approve the meeting agenda as amended. The motion carried (5-0). 2. TCAAP/RICE CREEK COMMONS UPDATE City Administrator Jagoe stated the Joint Development Authority has not met since the last Council meeting, neither have either of the advisory committees. The next JDA meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 9lb due to the Labor Day holiday. Tentative agenda items include a land use application from Ramsey County for a preliminary and final plat for Outlot C, this parcel is often times referred to as the California Parcel, their request is to subdivide the parcel for the dedication of the public right-of-way corridor for the Spine Road. The current platting process is not associated with any specific development on the site and the two newly created outlots shown on plat documents will need to be replatted at the time of future development. Additionally, JDA staff will be presenting a draft Request for Information ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—AUGUST 25, 2025 2 document for discussion. This is a process that can be used to gauge interest from developers and gather information on market topics such as best practices, industry standards, pricing, or technology. Councilmember Holden asked how far the design plans were for the spine road. Public Works Director Swearingen reported the County was hoping to have the 90% plans completed by mid-October. Mayor Grant stated it was his understanding there was no developer for the Rice Creek Commons California parcel. He inquired if the County was intending to complete the spine road without a developer. City Administrator Jagoe explained this was the case. Mayor Grant questioned if there had been any discussion about a public process to select a new developer. City Administrator Jagoe indicated the JDA would be discussing this topic at a future meeting. 3. PUBLIC INQUIRIES/INFORMATIONAL None. 4. RESPONSE TO PUBLIC INQUIRIES None. 5. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS None. 6. STAFF COMMENTS A. Transportation Update Public Works Director Swearingen reported the 2025 Street Maintenance program was now complete. He explained staff has been receiving complaints regarding the Reclamite material tracking into residential driveways. He noted after speaking with the contractor he was assured that this material would fade in a few weeks. Councilmember Weber thanked staff for speaking about this topic, noting he did not track any material into his driveway. Councilmember Monson asked how the recycling day went. City Administrator Jagoe reported it was her understanding 50 residents attended the event during the three hour event. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—AUGUST 25, 2025 3 7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. July 28, 2025, Special City Council Work Session B. July 28, 2025, Regular City Council MOTION: Councilmember Monson moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a motion to approve the July 28, 2025, Special Citv Council Work Session meeting minutes as amended and the July 28, 2025, Regular City Council meeting minutes as amended. The motion carried (5-0). 8. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Motion to Approve Consent Agenda Item - Claims and Payroll B. Motion to Accept Resignation of Deb Fellows from the Economic Development Commission(EDC) C. Motion to Approve Resolution 2025-054 Accepting Donation from Arden Hills Foundation D. Motion to Approve Resolution 2025-055 Giving Preliminary Approval to the Issuance and Sale of Revenue Bonds or Other Obligations, and Approving a Deed Application and Scheduling a Public Hearing Regarding the Same F. Motion to Approve Appointment of Public Works Maintenance Worker MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Monson seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar as amended and to authorize execution of all necessary documents contained therein. The motion carried (5-0). 9. PULLED CONSENT ITEMS A. Motion to Approve Statement regarding Immigration Activities Councilmember Weber read the City's immigration activities statement in full for the record. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Rousseau seconded a motion to approve statement regarding immigration activities. The motion carried (5-0). 10. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. 11. NEW BUSINESS None. 12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—AUGUST 25, 2025 4 13. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Rousseau explained she received resident feedback regarding the new Arden Oaks playground equipment, stating the new equipment was well done. Councilmember Rousseau reported she recently kayaked down Rice Creek and stated this was a beautiful experience. Councilmember Weber stated he received an email from Director Ongstad at Nine North, noting their fees for service will be going up 3% next year. Councilmember Holden indicated the 751h Anniversary Committee held its first meeting. Councilmember Monson reported she attended the community picnic in Cummings Park. Mayor Grant stated he attended the community picnic as well. He thanked the Lions and the vendors in attendance for their assistance with this event. ADJOURN MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Monson seconded a motion to adiourn. The motion carried (5-0). Mayor Grant adjourned the Regular City Council Meeting at 7:15 p.m. J A'J Jul' arson David Grant Ci y Jerk Mayor