HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-12-16 Agenda CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
Operations and Finance Committee Agenda
Thursday,December 16, 1999, 7:00 p.m.
City Hall, 4364 West Round Lake Road
1. Call to order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes,November 18, 1999 Meeting
4. Old Business
a. Sewer and Water rate evaluation
b. City Assessment Policy
c. Other Priorities as time allows
• Sharing Equipment and Services with Other Communities
• City Entry Signs (Are they needed/economical?)
• Rubbish/Recycling Schedule in City
• 5. New Business
6. Staff Update
a. Terry Post, City Finance Director
b. Dwayne Stafford, Public Works Director
7. City Council Update
a. Council Liaison, Bev Aplikowski
8. Other Business
9. Future Meeting Date/Time
10. Adjournment
Please contact Sheila at(651) 633-5676 if you are unable to attend this meeting.
Enclosures: Committee Meeting Draft Minutes,November 18, 1999
City of Maplewood Newsletter Excerpt
November 4, 1999 Letter, Ramsey County Department of Public Works
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• Call to order at 7:02 pm
Members Present: Aaron Frederickson, Mark Kelliher. Chuck Mcntensotto, Charles
Stoddard. Terry Nygaard, Ray McGraw. Clayton Zimmerman
Also Present: City Council member Beverly Aplikowski. Public Works Director Dwayne
Stafford
Absent: Terry Post (was in attendance at the Water Quality Task Force Meeting)
A. Approval of the minutes from the previous meeting with changes.
• Minutes approved with changes. Beverly Aplikowski and Dwayne Stafford
were present at the previous meeting.
B. Chairman Mark Kelliher's comments
• Stated that he intends to allow for 45 minutes of New Business discussion in
order to allow the Committee to achieve its stated objectives
C. New Business
1. "No Parking Petition"
a. The committee discussed the city's parking ordinance
(especially ¶'s (c) and (d). Some members of the
• committee felt the ordinance was ambiguous and questions
were raised as to the enforceability of the current
ordinance.
b, The committee requested that Dwayne Stafford ask the city
attorney how he would phrase the parking ordinance to
make it enforceable
c. Chairman Kelliher proposed that the committee
recommend that¶'s (c) and (d) be deleted and insert
"Parking in residential districts shall be limited to the use of
the residences and guests and shall not exceed six hours
and shall not exceed two hours for anyone not a resident of
a guest." The proposal passed by a 5-0 vote with one
abstention.
d. The committee then voted on the petition request of
Therese A, Galatowitsch of 1780 Chatham Avenue, that the
situation be remedied by erecting no parking during school
hours' signs" along the portion of Chatham Avenue
adjacent to Valentine Hills School. The proposal passed by
a 6-0 margin.
e. Dwayne Stafford said that he would be in contact with Ms.
Galatowitsch regarding the actions of the committee.
Dwayne also said that he would ask the city attorney how
he would phrase the parking ordinance to make it
enforceable.
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• f, Chairman Kelliher said that he wanted a "universal
solution" to these and other problems so that the committee
would have more time to work on their priorities.
Ray McGraw was excused from the meeting at 8,00pm.
D, Old Business
1. Continuing with Prioritized Goals
a. Sewer and Water Rates
1) There was considerable discussion on the current
sewer and water rates; especially on the "fairness"
of the current senior discount.
2) Chairman Kelliher proposed a "non-binding straw
poll" stating that the committee was philosophically
opposed to the discount and the sewer usage rate
should evenly apply to everyone, The non-binding
straw poll passed by a 6-0 margin.
ly.. Staff and Council Updates
1. Dwayne Stafford—Public Works
a. Said that the public works department discovered a hole in
a water pipeline near Arden Manor Trailer Park that was
responsible for the recent trouble of keeping the north
• water tower full. Upon discovery, the pipe was promptly
repaired,
2. Beverly Aplikowski—City Council Update
a. The council recently recognized three Public Works
Department employees for various years of service
b. The TCAAP transfer conveyance is still in progress
c. MN DOT recently presented the council with new
proposals for the Hwy./10 Hwy. 96 interchange
d. The Events Committees is starting
e. Capital Improvements Plan
f, "Truth In Taxation" meeting will be December 6`h
g. The deadline for a new city council member is Nov. 22"
Meeting Adjourned at 9:10pm
Next meeting is December 16, 1999 at 7:00pm.
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Administration
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• Public Forum on Organized Collection "."
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August 5
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I ��Ih , _ In an"organized"collection system,the City
3, ;_, would have a contract with one collector or a
group of collectors to provide specific services.It
It's been a lively topic for several years in would result in fewer,though perhaps heavier,
Maplewood—whether the City should trucks on residential streets. Prices for the range
"organize"the collection of residential refuse. of services specified by the City would be predic-
Residents are invited to comment on the subject table through the contract.In most communities i
further at a public forum on Monday,August 5. that have opted for organized collection,residents
The forum will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. pay lower prices for basic collection services than
in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, 1830 in an open system.Opponents believe that an
E.County Road B. organized system takes choice away from
Maplewood has had a"modified open residents,removes the incentive for a hauler to
hauling"system for many years.Residents are provide responsive or innovative service,and
free to choose a company licensed to collect in likely costs more in the long run.
Maplewood(currently there are 12).The City is In the community survey taken last December,
divided into four collection days,and a hauler residents favored an organized collection system
may serve customers only on the day specified by a 56 to 38 margin. In March,the City Council
for their part of town. Residents have a wide set the process in motion to consider organized
range of services and prices to choose from the collection.In June,the residential refuse collectors
companies competing for their business.Critics presented a proposal which would introduce more
• of this system note that it can result in many consumer-oriented City regulations and not move
trucks serving a single street,thus causing more to an organized collection system.
wear and tear on residential streets as well as
posing safety problems.Despite competition, The August 5 forum will give residents a •
prices for collection may be higher due to the chance to hear the haulers'proposal and have a
duplication of services among the private dialogue with the Council about what changes,if
companies. any,should be made.
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Emergency Management
FLASH FLOODS: More Than Just A Threat. ..Even in Maplewood •
Most areas in Minnesota are prone to • MOVE PERSONAL BELONGINGS, if time
the effects of flash flooding which can permits,to higher ground and turn off utilities.
440% " occur any time heavy rainfall results in DO NOT TOUCH ELECTRICAL
^,:=`4`;' excessive runoff.Every year,7 to 10 SWITCHES if they are wet or if you are
1, flash flood events occur throughout our standing in water.
State. •EVACUATE YOUR HOME if told to do so by
The most notable storms have been in 1978 officials and do not reoccupy your home until
when"back-to-back"thunderstorms dumped 9"of you've been advised it is safe.
rain over Rochester and southeastern Minnesota •HAVE PROPER INSURANCE COVERAGE,
killing 5 and causing$28 million in property a standard homeowners insurance policy does
I damage. In July 1987"back-to-back" not cover flood losses. Flood insurance is
thunderstorms again dumped as much as 16"of available through the Federal government's
rain on parts of the Twin Cities killing 2 and National Flood Insurance Program(NFIP)and
causing over$50 million in property damage.In can be purchased through any licensed
1988,8"-10"of rain fell north of Grand Rapids, property/casualty insurance agent if you live in
resulting in over 75 flood-damaged homes. a participating community.You do not need to
Of the thousands of flood victims in Minnesota, be in a floodplain to buy flood insurance.For
only a small fraction had adequate flood insurance. more information,call your insurance agent or
A standard homeowner's insurance policy will not the NFIP toll-free at 1-800-638-6620.
cover flood damages. Additional flash flood insurance facts:
Urban areas are especially prone to flash •Flood insurance is available for property in
flooding because of the potential for rapid runoff communities that have agreed to adopt and
from heavy rainfall due to the high concentration of enforce sound floodplain management
roadways,parking lots and buildings. practices.Maplewood is a participating •
Over half the people killed during flash floods community.
were trying to cross fast-flowing streams,even •While there are more than 2 million flood
with some type of vehicle.Campers are also at risk insurance policyholders,estimates are that 6-8
if they place their campsites near a stream bank or million buildings in the U.S.are exposed to the
an area that could easily flood with heavy rainfall. risk of flooding.
Loss of life from flash flooding is tragic yet often •Over a third of all flood insurance claims have
preventable.Those who have higher risks of come from outside special flood hazard areas.
flooding should develop flash flood action plans in •Almost any building with at least 2 walls and a
advance to protect life and property.Here are a few roof may be insured if it is mainly above ground
safety tips: and in a participating community.Coverage
•Keep a weather alert radio near to hear weather may also be obtained for buildings under
forecasts and emergency information. HEED construction,for renters and for businesses.
ALL WARNINGS:A Flash Flood Watch •There is normally a 5-day waiting period
means flash flooding is possible.A Flash Flood between the time flood insurance is purchased
Warning means a flash flood is imminent— and the time coverage is in force.
MOVE TO HIGHER GROUND
IMMEDIATELY! •The purchase of flood insurance may be
•PLAN AN EVACUATION ROUTE.Don't required as a condition of a mortgage.
count on roads that may be underwater or Maplewood has one floodplain located in the
washed away as an evacuation route.Know Battle Creek area on McKnight Road,however,
where high ground is and how to get there flooding has occurred throughout the City.For
quickly. example,after the storm in July 1987,nine
•ABANDON STALLED VEHICLES,they can Maplewood residents requested assistance from the
Federal government for flood damage.These
easily be swept away in rapidly rising water.
residents were spread throughout Maplewood and •
none of them lived in the floodplain area.
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rin Department of Public Works
Paul L.Kirkwold,P.E.,County Engineer
Daniel G.Schacht,P.E.,Acting Director ENGINEERING/OPERATIONS
ADMINISTRATION/LAND SURVEY 3377 N.Rice Street
60 West Kellogg Blvd.,Suite 910 Shoreview,MN 55126
RAMSEY COUNTY St.Paul,MN 55102• (651) 266-2600•Fax 266-2615 (651)484-9104 • Fax 482-5232
E-mail: Public.Works@co.ramsey.mn.us
November 4, 1999 RECEIVED
Mr.Dwayne Stafford NOV 0 8 1999
Public Works Director
City of Arden Hills CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
4364 West Round Lake Road
Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112-5794
Dear Dwayne:
The Ramsey County Public Works Department has received the request from the City of Arden
Hills to investigate and possibly change the speed limit on Old Snelling Avenue/Old Highway 10
between Highway 96 and County Road E.
The current authorized speed limits on Old Snelling Avenue are 40 mph from Highway 51 to
• County Road E, 45 mph from County Road E to 2,000 feet north of the 694 bridge and 40 mph
from 2,000 feet north of the 694 bridge to Highway 96. The speed limits were set by the
Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT)based on speed studies that were conducted
in 1971 and 1976.
All speed limits on County State Aid Highways in the State of Minnesota are set by the
Minnesota Department of Transportation as per State Statute 169.14, Subd. 5.The County does
not have the authority to change the speed limit between County Road E and 2000 feet north of
the I-694 bridge. Changing the speed limit from 45 mph to 40 mph in this section will require a
speed study and official authorization by Mn/DOT.
Because of the length of time since a speed study was last conducted on Old Snelling Avenue(23
years), it may be beneficial to request Mn/DOT to do a study. However; a speed study may also
result in an increase in the posted speed.I have included an informal speed check done by the
County in 1993 which shows the average speed of traffic south of County Road E2 at 49 mph.
If you have any questions or need any additional information please let me know.
Sincerely,
JAA
Daniel E. Soler, P.E.
Traffic Engineer
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CITY OF ARDEN FUIS
4110 MEMORANDUM
DATE: March 6, 1992
TO: Mayor and City Council
Finance Committee
FRi: Utilities Suboomnittee
SUBJECT: motions Increasing water and Sewer Rates
Recommendations -
1. Increase water rates $.44/1000 gallons beginning April 1, 1992
(This is a 35 percent increase) .
2. Increase sewer rates $.84/1000 gallons beginning April 1, 1992
(This is a 50 percent increase) .
3. Increases should be put into effect in a lump sum rather than a 2-
step process.
4. Continue senior/disabled discount.
5. During 1992, have the Finance Committee review the cash
requirements and suggest appropriate cash balance levels to the
Council.
6. Finance Committee should review water and sewer rates annually and
make recommendations which will allow for a January 1
implementation if a rate increase is needed.
7. The Council pursue various issues with the Metropolitan Waste
Control Commission (MCC) .
Water Utility -
The Utilities Subcommittee reconmiends to Council to consider increasing
water utility rates by $.44/1000 gallons beginning with the second
quarter of 1992. The current charge for water is $1.27/1000 gallons.
The current minimum charge for water is $14.50 per quarter. The
proposed $.44/1000 gallons increase, would increase these ntmrbers to
$1.61/1000 gallons and $19.58 per quarter for the minimum charge. An
individual paying the minimum charge would pay an additional $5.08 per
quarter or $20.32 per year.
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Recoannendations Increasing Water & Sewer Rates
Page Two
Based on projections, a water rate increase is necessary. At current
rates the Subcommittee projects net losses for 1992 and 1993 of $125,027
and $150,079 respectively. These losses do not include the depreciation
of the infrastructure. The depreciation of infrastructure has never
been included in the water rate increases of prior years. The
Subcommittee recommends continuation of this policy.
Based on projections of a $.44/1000 gallons increase in water rates
implementer? April 1, 1992, net losses for 1992 and 1993 would be reduced
to $15,956 and $4,651 respectively. The Subcommittee estimated a 20
percent allowance for water leakage.
Arden Hills residents have not experience a water rate increase since
July, 1987. During this 5-year time span, the cost of water and labor
have continued to increase even though the water rates have remained
constant. As a result, the cash and cash equivalents of the fund have
been gradually declining. As of December 31, 1990, the cash equivalents
balance was at $157,952. For 1991, the water fund will finish out the
year with a cash deficit of approximately $28,000. The cash equivalents
balance at the end of 1991 should fall to about $130,000.
In the event that an unforseen major repair would be needed for the
current water system, that unforseen repair could seriously deplete this
cash balance and affect the overall health of the fund.
Attachment A shows the effect of the proposed increase on the minimum
quarterly water charge for all pipe sizes. Also shown on Attachment A
are the current water rates charged by neighboring communities.
Sewer Utility -
The Utilities Subcommittee recommends to Council to consider increasing
sewer utility rates by $.84/1000 gallons beginning with the second
quarter of 1992. The current charge for sewer is $1.68/1000 gallons;
this would increase to $2.52/1000 gallons. The current residential
charge is $31.23 per quarter; this would increase to $46.85 per quarter.
Finally, the current change for senior citizens is $15.62 per quarter.
This would increase to $23.43 per quarter.
At the rates recommended, residents would pay an additional $15.62 per
quarter or $62.48 per year. Individuals on the senior/disabled discount
program would pay an additional $7.81 per quarter or $31.24 per year.
Based on projections, a sewer rate increase is needed. At current
rates, the Subcommittee projects net losses for 1992 and 1993 of
$218,638 and $277,857 respectively. Again, these losses are computed
before the depreciation of the infrastructure.
Recannendations Increasing Water & Sewer Rates
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Based on projections of a $.84/1000 gallons increase in sewer rates
implemented April 1, 1992, net losses for 1992 and 1993 would be reduced
to $12,050 and $2,405 respectively.
MWCC payments since 1988 (after the City's last sewer rate increase in
1987) have gone up 62 percent - from $309,869 to $502,744. The MWCC
charges represent 60 percent of the sewer fund's expenses. See
Attachment C. Due to the dramatic increases in the MWCC charges, the
Subcommittee is recommending Council pursue issues with MWCC in an
effort to hold down expenses in the future.
The Subcommittee recommends leaving the senior/disabled discount in
place. The lost revenue for the senior/disabled discount currently
amounts to approximately $19,306 per year which is only 3 percent of
total revenues.
Despite net losses after transfers in 1989 and 1990, the cash
equivalents balance as of December 31, 1990, was at $411,578. For 1991,
the sewer fund will finish out the year with a rash deficit of
approximately $12,000. The cash equivalents balance at the end of 1991
should fall to about $400,000.
Again, please refer to Attachment A for the current sewer rates charged
by neighboring communities. Please note that the City of Little
Canada's sewer charges would be higher than the proposed increases here.
The proposed increases for water and sewer are meant to cover the
remainder of 1992 and all of 1993. The Subcommittee recommends that
rates be looked at again in late 1993.
Utilities Subcommittee:
Joseph Corpstein
Charlotte MCNiesch
Carl Rundquist
Ramanik Shah
Thomas Steele
TJ Swanson
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Attachments
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ATTACHMENT A
ipOPOSED INCREASES IN MINIMUM OTRLY WATER CHARGES
CURRENT
MINIMUM PROPOSED
OTRLY 35%
METER SIZE WATER CHG INCREASE
5/8" 14.50 19.58
1" 28.75 38.81
I-1/2" 58.00 78.30
2" 87.00 117.45
173.25 233.89
4" 250.00 351.00
6° 433.00 584.55
8" 866.25 1169.44
10" 1299.25 1753.99
12° 1732.50 2338.88
CURRENT WATER COST IS $1.27/1000 GALLONS
PROPOSED 35% INCREASE WOULD BE $1.71/1000 GALLONS
*RENT WATER & SEWER RATES IN SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES
MWCC %
RESIDENTIAL COMMERICIAL SENIOR INCREASE
WATER/1000 SEWER SEWER SEWER FROM 91 TO 92
MOUNDSVIEW (1/92) 1.05 41.25 6%
ROSEVILLE (1/92) 1.19 28,98 1,84 17.67 10%
NEW BRIGHTON* 0.55 1.75 2%
LITTLE CANADA (1/92)** 1.57 37.00 1.85 1%
VADNAIS HEIGHTS (1/92) 1.00 6 , )0 1.85 6%
SHOREVIEW 0,90 32.05 MIN 'UM 15,000 = 13.50 7%
ARDEN HILLS (CURRENT) 1.27 31.23 1.68 15.62 15%
A.H. WATER 35% INCREASE 1.71
A.H. SEWER 50% INCREASE 46.85 2.52 23.43
* 1.75/1000 CALCULATED ON WINTER OTR & CHARGED TH SAME FOR THE OTHER 3.
** HAS A 12.00 SVC FEE FOR EVERYONE, EACH OTR BAS 1 ON SAC CHG.
THIS IS FOR MAINTENANCE.
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Da-te of 1-tepor-t To COIIII111.ttee _ 10/20/tc.39
Suomi t-ted by Raymond McGraw
I _ List of I3aulers .
2 . Memoraricluan to the Haulers
3 . Ilaul-ers respora. .
4 _ St. Paul Ord.Liriarice _
5 . Qptioris _ t3i_c3 out to two haulers _
A . Cotnirn rcial—Resider-Atial—Recycle
• 13 . North halves/South halves .
1 clay a week
C . Haulers Post Pe Jr-forina_rice I3oricl
. Haulers pay Licerice Fee to City
E _ .Tom other Cities Services
SATURDAY,MAY 30, 1998
ST. PAUL BRIEFING
Trash pickup ordinance
planned: Council member Jer-
y Blakey will introduce an ordi-
- . nance Wednesday dividing St. Paul
r into five districts.Garbage collec-
tors could pick up trash,only one
#lay a week in the district.
'' The proposal is designed to cut
down on noisy garbage,trucks go-
r' mg through an alley several days
a week. In addition, it would help
:" city inspectors spot homes that
." have not contracted with anyone .
• to pick up garbage.
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• 1999 RUBBISH HA(R LICENSES •• .
(for City Council approval 1/4/99)
LICENSE NAME ADDRESS CITY i ZIP PHONE
NUMBER CODE NUMBER
99-03 Ace Solid Waste, Inc. 3118 NW 162nd Lane c-q- °' Andover 55304 612-427-3110
99-05 Ray Anderson & Sons Co. Inc. 930 Duluth Street ck St. Paul.. 55106 651-774-2550
99-10 Aspen Waste Systems Inc. 2523 Wabash Avenue c f. St. Paul 55114 651-644-3488
99-11 BFI Waste System of North 4325 East 66th Street c-F'- (3 Inver Grove Heights 55076 651-455-8634
America Inc. c/Py
99-09 Evergreen Environmental Inc. 875 Prior Avenue North RP (- St. Paul 55114 651-644-6757
(E-Z Recycling) CAdG
99-04 Keith Krupenny & Son Disposal 1214 Hall Avenue West St. Paul 55118 651-457-3680
Service, Inc. b
99-08 Randy's Sanitation Inc. PO Box 169 Delano 55328 479-3335
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99-01 Red Arrow Waste Disposal 44 East Acker Street St. Paul 55117 651-224-2035
Service, LLP
99-06 Vasko Rubbish Removal Inc. 920 Atlantic Street C,p St. Paul 55106 651-774-0916
99-02 o V- Walter's Recycling& Refuse PO Box 67 sd�y �-R Circle Pines 55014 612-780-8464
99-07 Waste Management Inc. of 10050 Naples Street NE d-2 Blaine 55449 612-783-5464
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To Whom It May Concern:
The City of Arden Hills would like to thank you for your response to the waste collection
survey the City sent you this past May. As I indicated in the survey, the City Council is
considering standardizing waste collection days for residential customers in Arden Hills.
Currently we have thirteen companies collecting waste in Arden Hills Monday through
Friday.
• The results of the survey are as follows:
• Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Residential pick-ups 395 841 1082 295 785
Commercial pick-ups are also done daily and the City recognizes the need for this service
to continue as is.
Survey results indicate the highest number of residential pick-ups occur on Wednesday.
Wednesday is also the day Arden Hills recyclables are picked up. Therefore, it would make
sense to have Wednesday the Arden Hills pick-up day.
The City realizes this would involve major reorganizing of routes for several haulers which
could take a lot of time and effort. However, the City believes that limiting pick-up days
would be well worthwhile.
Considering all of this, and the fact that the City would like to try to implement a voluntary
change in pick-up days rather than change by an ordinance, I have the following questions
for the haulers:
1. Will your company support a voluntary change making Wednesday the only
residential pick-up day in Arden Hills? Yes No
• 2. Can this voluntary switch be made on or before January 1, 2000? Yes No
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3. If you have answered no to either#1 or#2,please explain why a voluntary
• change cannot be accomplished.
Please circle your answers and return to the City of Arden Hills at your earliest
convenience with any comments or suggestions you may have.
Once again, I want to thank you for your help on this matter. If you have any questions,
please feel free to call me at 633-5676.
Sincerely,
Dwayne Stafford
• Public Works Director
City of Arden Hills
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. CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
0 MEMORANDUM
DATE: November 24, 1998
TO: Brian Fritsinger, City Administrator
FROM: Dwayne Stafford, Public Works Director , )
SUBJECT: Garbage collection
Background
Over the past several years, Council and a number of Arden Hills residents have expressed their
desire to limit the number of garbage collection days within the City.
Currently, garbage haulers are making pick ups somewhere in the City, Monday thru Friday
resulting in garbage standing along the curb on each of these days.
The Public Safety Commission discussed this issue on at least three occasions and each time
elected not to pursue limiting pick up days due to the possible affect this could have on rates.
• Survey
In May of 1998, the Public Works Department sent letters to each of the thirteen licensed haulers
• within the City asking their help in standardizing collection days within Arden Hills.
Each hauler was asked:
• The type of service they provide (residential-commercial-dumpsters)
• The number of customers they serve in Arden Hills
• The number of customers picked up on each day of the week
• The number of trucks they have in Arden Hills on each day of the week
Nine haulers responded. Six residential and three commercial haulers.
Those six residential haulers indicated a combined total of approximately 3398 customers in
Arden Hills.
A breakdown of residential pick ups and trucks in the City is as follows:
Monday 3 trucks 395 pick ups
Tuesday 6 trucks 841 pick ups
Wednesday 4 trucks 1082 pick ups
Thursday 1 truck 295 pick ups
• Friday 3 trucks 785 pick ups
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November 24, 1998
In September of 1998, the Public Works Department sent letters again to only residential haulers.
The letter thanked those who participated in the survey and reported the results of that survey
which are indicated above.
This time haulers were asked if they would support a voluntary change to, {Wednesday only)
pick ups as one third of the residential pick ups (1082) currently occur on Wednesday as well as
the recyclables which are collected on Wednesday.
They were also asked if this change could be made by January 1, 2000.
Four haulers responded.
Of those four responding, one company, Waste Management of Blaine, (444 pick ups) indicated
they would not support a change as the Wednesday only pick ups would reflect additional costs
to the customer.
Three companies; Walters (600 pick ups), BFI (1375 Pick ups), and Evergreen (145 pick ups),
indicated they could make the change to Wednesday pick ups by January 1, 2000.
•• Two of those three companies; Walters and BFI asked if two up Y pick days would be acceptable.
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Options
These are some options that Council may consider;
• Pass an ordinance identifying Wednesday as the official residential garbage pick
up day in Arden Hills
• Pass an ordinance identifying two days as pick up days in the City (the City could
be divided into north/ south halves for example)
• Identify pick up days on City Rubbish Haulers licenses
• Ask Haulers again for voluntary compliance
Council Direction
With this information in mind Staff asks Councils direction on how to proceed with
implementing a single day or a two day residential garbage pick up policy.
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• CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
Operations and Finance Committee Agenda
Thursday,January 20,2000, 7:00 p.m.
City Hall, 4364 West Round Lake Road
1. Call to order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes, December 16, 1999 Meeting
4. Old Business
a. Sewer and Water rate evaluation
b. City Assessment Policy
c. Other Priorities as time allows
5. New Business
• 6. Staff Update
a. Terry Post, City Finance Director
b. Dwayne Stafford, Public Works Director
7. City Council Update
a. Council Liaison, Bev Aplikowski
8. Other Business
9. Future Meeting Date/Time
10. Adjournment
Please contact Sheila at (651) 633-5676 if you are unable to attend this meeting.
Enclosures: Committee Meeting Draft Minutes, December 16, 1999
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• CITY OF' ARDEN HILLS
Operations and Finance Committee Minutes
Thursdays, December 16, 1999, 7:00pm
City Hall, 4364 West Round lake Road
1. Call top Order @ 7:00pm
2. Roll Call
Members Present: Aaron Frederickson, Mark Kelliher, Ray McGraw and Clayton
Zimmerman
Also Present: 'ferry Post, Dwayne Stafford and Beverly Aplikowski
Absent: Chuck Mertensotto, Terry Nygaard and Charles Stoddard
3. The Minutes were approved
4. Old Business
a. Sewer and Water Rates
1) Terry Post explained the background on water and sewer rates to the
committee members. He explained that the last time this issue was discussed
• in committee was 1992.
a) The cities current contract with Roseville as a water vendor will he
up for renewal on December 31, 2002
h) Over the years, Roseville has been pricing their water for Arden I Iills
at their current rate of purchase
c) TCAAP currently generate water for their own purposes and sells
some to Fridley and New Brighton. However, there are some
questions about the quality of the TCAAP water because those cities
do have to provide additional treatment for human consumption
d) New Brighton, Mound View and Shoreview only have enough water
for their won resident and would not be able to provide water to
Arden Hills
e) Rate Increase generally equal to cost increase. However,
maintenance on the infrastructure is always reflected in the increases
as well.
2) Potential Vendors in the future were identified
a) Saint Paul—(however, the water would have to be piped from St.
Paul to Arden Hills, bypassing Roseville)
b) TCAAP
c) TCAAP plus a new after treatment facility
d) Joint powers with Arden Hills and another city like Roseville
3) Senior Discount
a) Terry Post
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• --Explained the three types of pricing mechanism used in various
cities: flat rate, variable rate and a hybrid rate
b) There was a considerable discussion on the issue of the senior
discount and the three pricing mechanism.
c) Chairman Kelliher suggested that due to the abscesses, it would be
better to wait until everyone is present so the committee can break
into a subcommittee and further explore the issue before any
recommendations be made.
5. No New Business at this time
6. Staff Updates
a. Dwayne Stafford—Public Works/Safety
1) Speed Limit literature piece from a conference
2) Clearing sewer easements
3) Parking issues
a) Sgt. Lady felt it would be tough to enforce the city's parking
ordinance—will be issuing warnings and a copy of Arden Hill's
parking ordinance
b) Council approved sign posting near Valentine School. School
principal said that the main culprits are the parent volunteers. Also
said he will warn them.
c) Garbage collection—Ray visited Maplewood on 12-16-99—see
• information in December package—will be discussed next week.
b. Terry Post—City Administrator
1) Truth in Taxation meeting--two residents attended the meeting. There will
be a 2.96% levy increase (mainly for inflationary reasons
2) Land conveyance process—there are still several "environmental hoops" the
city needs to jump through—hopefully there will be a groundbreaking in the
spring
c. Beverley Aplikowski—Council Update
1) David Grant was appointed to the city council. He will be sworn in January
2000, David is an systems analyst for Northwest Airlines
2) Ingerson Road project
3) I-35W coalition grant--$700,000 to study improvements to the corridor
4) Capital program print-outs—breakdown
Respectfully Submitted,
Aaron P. Frederickson
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MEMORANDUM FILE (10)
DATE: November 9, 1999
TO: Operations and Finance Committee Members
FROM: Dwayne Stafford, Public Works Director
SUBJECT: Operations and Finance Committee,November Agenda
Background
The Operations and Finance Committee reviewed a request to extend the "No Parking During
School Hours" zone past the Dondlinger residence on Gramsie Road. At its October meeting,
committee members were briefed on the attached current ordinance that the Public Works
Director indicated addresses most"on street"parking issues already.
Following discussion of the Dondlinger request, Mr. Stafford agreed to contact City Attorney
Filla for an opinion on the enforceability of the current parking ordinances as they are written. It
was Mr. Filla's opinion that Section 26-3C of the ordinance would be difficult to enforce, and the
simplest solution in the Dondlinger situation would be to add more signs.
• One additional note for committee consideration in the Dondlinger situation is that the car
parking in front of her house is actually parking on the opposite side of the street, although
technically in front of her house.
New Parking Petition Request
Enclosed is a petition from Therese Galatowitsch requesting the City to prohibit parking on
Chatham Avenue near Valentine Hills Elementary School. The petition is the result of
conversations with Ms. Galatowitsch in which I indicated that a neighborhood petition would
have more impact on the Operations and Finance Committee than only her individual request.
Policy Statement
The Operations and Finance Committee may wish to develop a comprehensive statement/policy
on addressing "No Parking' requests, which would eliminate some of the discussion and treat all
requests in a uniform manner.
Assessment Policy
Several discussions at past meetings have referred to the City's Assessment Policy, which the
committee has ranked as their number two priority to review. Attached is a copy of the policy.
City Entry Signs
Committee members have asked where City entry signs would be placed. Enclosed is a copy of
• the proposed locations from the City's Comprehensive Plan Update recently completed.
Arden Hills General Account
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Operations and Finance Committee Minutes
Thursday, October 21, 1999
City Hall, 4364 West Round Lake Road
1. Call to Order @ 7:00pm
Members Present: Aaron Frederickson, Mark Kelliher, Chuck Mertensotto, Ray
McGraw, Terry Nygaard, Charles Stoddard, Clayton Zimmerman
Also Present: Counilmember Beverly Aplikowski, Acting City Administrator
Terry Post, Public Works Director Dwayne Stafford
*Everyone introduced themselves
2. Approval of Minutes from the October 21, 1999 meeting
3. New Business
a. Signage in the City of Arden Hills-Arden View Court signage
1) Dwayne explained that he has seen a presentation on
signage from the Minnesota Department of Transportation. This video
�ncluded that evidence indicates that the more signs that are erected the
ore either people do not see the sign or ignore it (a.k.a. "Sign
Blindness")
2) Dwayne said that the cost of a sign is roughly $70,
the post roughly $12 with a 1/2 hour labor per person (2 crew members) at a
cost of roughly $25 for a grand total of roughly $107 per sign.
3) The committee discussed the issue of additional
signage on Arden View Court
a) Ray McGraw proposed that anybody who
requests a sign in their neighborhood get a sign. The proposal failed by a
6-1 margin.
b) Several members of the committee
proposed that the"Committee recommends the city adopt a policy that allows
placement of a dead end sign by petition of 75% of affected residents." The
committee adopted the proposal by a 7-0 (unanimous vote).
b. Student Parking in the Shorewood Hills area
1) The committee discussed the issue at great length
2) Dwayne Stafford offered to check with the city
attorney o the enforceability of the current parking policy, especially
subparagraph c
3) The committee decided not to tale action on the
issue until consultation with the city attorney.
c. Street light-1418 Indian Oaks Trail
1) The committee discussed the issue
a) It was determined that there are no
known costs to the city under the proposal from the resident at 1418 Indian
Oaks Trail
b) The committee reviewed the history
of the street light issue. (Council member Paul Malone provided the
committee with a brief history of the issue in the city of Arden Hills).
c) A proposal was made that the
ommittee recommends the city continue to follow current street light
actice which is to only have street lights at needed intersections." The
committee adopted the proposal by a 7-0 (unanimous vote).
4. Old Business
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• a. The committee discussed the following strategies and requested the
following information be made available to the committee to achieve their
goals as established at the August 11, 1999 meeting
1) Sewer and Water rate evaluation.
a) Need for raw numbers on current
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b) Information on the impact any change
in the current policy would have on the city
c) Information on other water vendors.
2) City Assessment Policy
a) Information on what other cities are
doing-especially neighboring cities like New Brighton and Shoreview
b) The "corner lot" policy
c) Examine whether it would be more
equitable to eliminate the current assessment policy and charge all
residents a standard flat fee.
Aaron Frederickson was excused at 9:00pm.
--A. Fred
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