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Home My WebLink AboutCCP 01-16-1996 / - ',~,; I .. AGSNDA - '" I' - . '- , '- -'~-"" ,-..... ,', ,,<: 'W ',' "Jli!.,c< ',) , ,"P.. UlftDF"":DTrrr ............,.~ ,~,:C'" ' -,':'{\i;~w, " . '~'<'; - '_.' C -yy;-~~U~.&IPO~'A.i~~ " . _ "',,;, c.."~ ,_- '<.>_,:~:-~:t~.{ _ _ "L;'-~~;:' .. ':.'." I 'i, '[' :!!!!!&1!.f~YU'1I86 4l3tD_",~'-" 'V'jo' ( if' ,:'" [ " "- ;'..- -~ ~!J., ' '-,0' -,.': ,~-, ' ..","7"". ,.~- c'~M~--': - ~'-,jo' ''K. I "lOp.\<, ;~;, "~..~~ "',' i;~'!" ,,{ '. . 4.30PJlilf" :2,." ;~Adc:i_ >" (/-,,""'* l'i>J,' I . "'v, '<~' .," :'; -';:'" 2:;:~~' , 4.lSP.M. 3. . _, " ,0,' ;;/" , ~, ~=PIoposal,; :~':~..:j$, ".~:~~< I Kiri1L8ke~PrOjectLetter~ ' ~(W'~> ,.' 4j,}' :" ~: ~~bnat""" y ~~Y)~~i~}):~~~l~;\:~ , . e. Water SystemM'oclifieatiom <ii;" ' ,~""'"l'>"':" - - . ,--" ~_- ,"- " ' _ , -' --~If';;- ;:_!{ <":}~)'~~),_~':J '~,._ , f. Oatill\Wy~..Distrlet " " "'"",-,0 it",. :< '" ' . - ' .' ... ' ,~~;':~1::.in.~;:~ , I,' ,,6:30P.M. 4. ~~"'''Ul\.avrCoGlments ",/~7'~~~~{.~ : , '" " , '~~~~~':Z,,' ~,' , I . 700PM 5 COUMil~ ''''''''"'' , _~: . . . . , , "," ;~iif;~~ ~\ ' ", 'I' ,,7:30P.M. 6. AdjOurn:: ..~C::~', '; , " ' " " .< ;;~~i~\,'~' <, !I ' - , ' .". -.j., 'I"" , .-~' :~ t -:. ,., . 'I' . ~. , ;''- 'I' 0:- : , I " -} 'I" " , le- , ,-,' , ", ,,' '. ., . ,-:t. . . '-':. 0;;'. ',]I ~, .",,, " , 'I" , ' , '"'_'~ ';. -0' ,; _-__'~_ .-f.-, '-L' ~.'i-;;_... .-;,,'.' .~, . . CITY OF ARDEN HILLS , MEMORANDUM DATE: January 12, 1996 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Brian Fritsinger, City Administrato(f~ SUBJECT: Administrator Comments for January 16, 1996, Council Worksession 1. A~enda Items a. Unisource Proposal Unisource has contacted Staff regarding a potential development in the Gateway Business District. Mr. Ringwald's memorandum provides background on the proposal and the Company. The Company would like to meet with the Council to discuss Arden Hills interest in allowing this development to occur. The proposal does not meet the current zoning regulations outlined in the GBD Zoning District. However, the Company has indicated that this location is important to its operations and is willing to discuss building and site amenities -- which would allow the building to "look" like something other than a warehouse. rd like the Council to consider discussing only the business and building design issues under this first Agenda item. Staff would like to discuss the general zoning standards of the GBD and how these standards impact Unisource under Agenda item "f'. b. Newsletter - Mr. Hoelscher has not completed a City newsletter (Town Crier) for several -~ months. Over the past week, Councilmember Aplikowski has discussed this with Mr. Hoelscher and may have some insight on his intentions. - - StatT is concerned about the lack of a Newsletter and the ability to effectively communicate to the residents. I would like the Council to review its options and - consider a new direction for the use of the Newsletter. I c. Karth Lake Pumping Project Several weeks ago the Council reminded Staff that additional follow~up was I necessary in regards to the Karth Lake Pumping Project. The idea was to send a letter to the residents describing the options available to the City and residents. Staff has prepared a letter to provide to the residents but would like further I clarification from the Council on its philosophy of project costs and history of this .' problem. . " .. e. Governors 1996 Bondin!! Bill . Staff has confirmed the inclusion of the $300,000 bonding request within Governor Carlson's bonding bill. f. 1996 Street Improvement Project Dvdate On January 9, 1996, Staff held two informational meetings on the proposed 1996 Street Improvement Project. Both meetings were very well attended by local residents, As a result of these meetings, Staff would propose that only residents abutting property identified in Alternate 2, be notified of the Public Hearing on January 29, 1996, The residents living on the streets impacted by Alternate 2, appeared to be the most responsive to the proposed projects. A number of Alternate I residents voiced opposition to the project. Others raised some valid concerns and questions about prior street improvements and the need for improvements at this time. Based on this, Staff and Councilmembers in attendance at the meeting have indicated the Alternate 2 Plan looks most feasible. CPI and CDS have voiced opposition to the reconstruction of Fernwood Avenue. As the two major property owners on this street it may warrant further discussion. The Council may also wish to add streets trom Alternate I, such as Eide Circle. If the Council is in agreement with this approach, Staff will send a letter to the - Alternate I residents explaining their streets removal from this years proposal. Staff will also notify residents of any other streets added to Alternate 2 at the same time, g. January 9. 1996. Letter to Kathv Skweres For the past year the City has received numerous complaints about the home at - 1900 Edgewater Avenue which was severely damaged by fire. Mr. Kriesel now -- believes the conditions exist to apply portions of the City Code in an attempt to - have the house demolished or repaired. Depending on how the property owner reacts, the Council should expect additional information from Staff over the next - 30-60 days. - h. January 7. 1996. Letter from Bill and Carole Mitchell I The Mitchell's have expressed their concerns about the proposed 1996 street improvements to Ridgewood Court. 1. Revised Resolution #96-06 Addressing Highwav 96 I Staff has revised Resolution #96-06 based on input from the January 8, 1996 .: Council Meeting. J. November and December 1995 Mutual Aid Firc Run Reports . -.----- . , d. Councilffiepartment Head Retreat Enclosed the Council will find a memorandum outlining some issues which should be discussed prior to scheduling the proposed Council/Department Head retreat. Once these items have been resolved, and potential schedule problems resolved, Staff will attempt to schedule the retreat in the next couple of months. e. Water System Improvements Public Works Superintendent Stafford has been investigating the water level problems experienced at the South Water Tower. Mr. Stafford has identified three key problems which he has proposed the City address and would like to briefly review these items with the Council. f. Gateway Business District The proposal from Unisource provides a good opportunity for the City to consider how the current zoning in the GBD impacts future development. It has become obvious that traffic levels from a high density office development cannot be supported. The Council may wish to discuss the impact ofrezoning on the overall vision of the GBD and how the use of other zoning techniques (ie: PUD) may accomplish the same while preserving the vision. 2. Non-Agenda Items - a. Bov Scout Stencilinl: The Council will find a request from the Boy Scouts proposing to stencil storm sewers near Lake Johanna and Josephine. Staffis supportive of the concept subject to modifying the proposed graphics. Please contact Staff with any comments you may have. b. PubliclPrivate Street Proposal - Staff has been working with an applicant on a four lot subdivision at the end of Amble Road. The applicant is proposing a private drive for these single family homes. This would be a unique situation in Arden Hills and is not permitted under general zoning standards. Mr. Ringwald will briefly review this under - Department Head comments. - c. MASC Proposed Hockev Rinks I Staff has met with the MASC to discuss the proposed four (4) rink addition to the Blaine facility. Staff is still trying to meet with the local hockey associations and schools to determine their interest in participating financially. Staff will provide I an update to the Council at the Worksession on the most current information available. :, d. Indian Oaks Pond Gift Staff has received a request to donate a lot to the City of Arden Hills. Mr. Ringwald will provide information at the Meeting and Staff would like to briefly discuss this during Department Head Comments. . . Intermediate Clerk Position , k. In reviewing the duties of this position, I have decided to reduce this from a full- time to part-time position. I hope to fill it by mid-February. \. Charitable Gambling Premises Permit Staff has received all background reports from the Ramsey County Sheriff on the named individuals from Light Brigade, Inc. and 621 Foundation. The information contained would not cause Staff to change its previous recommendation approved by Council on January 8, 1996, ~- - - - - I I ': . ~ CITY OF ARDEN HILLS . MEMORANDUM DATE: January 16, 1996 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Kevin Ringwald, Community Development Director V SUBJECT: U nisource - Gateway Business District Request The Staff wishes to facilitate a discussion between the City Council and Unisource regarding their desire to relocate into the Gateway Business District (GBD), representatives from U nisource will be attending the W orksession. Back~round The Staff has been working with Unisource, a subsidiary of A1co Standard Corporation which is a Fortune lOO company, on locating in the GBD. The staff has previously provided the City Council with a brief overview of the development issues (Exhibit A). -- The company is looking at purchasing 25 acres of land and would be constructing up to 300,000 square feet of building (250,000 square feet initially). The company would be consolidating four different operations it has in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area into this facility. 11 would employ approximately 175 to 200 people. - Overational Characteristics The company is essentially a broker in the finished paper industry, The company purchases - finished paper products from various paper mills and then supplies it to various printing companies. In approximately 60 percent of these transactions the finished paper product is - delivered directly to the printer from the paper mill, without coming to the company. The other 40 percent of these transaction requires some level of warehousing of the finished paper product. - In delivering the warehoused finished paper products the company would have ten delivery trucks, four straight vans and six pup trucks. Given that the printing industry starts operating in . the morning at least by 8:00 a.m., the company's delivery trucks leave the facility early in the morning, This delivery schedule also assists them in avoiding the morning rush hour, and would also assist them in ingressing and egressing the GBD. . The company operates on two ten hour shifts, five days per week, Approximately 2/3 of the . company's employees are located in the office portion of the facility. The company would approximate that the office would occupy 25,000 to 30,000 square feet of the building and the .' remaining 270,000 to 275,000 square feet would be warehouse space. The GBD zoning district standards would require at least 75,000 square feet of office and no more than 225,000 square feet of warehousing for a 300,000 square foot building (Exhibit B). . ... Planning Commission and Economic Develol)ment Committee The Staff has provided both the Planning Commission and the Economic Development . Committee with general information on Unisource's proposal. Generally, both were very supportive of pursuing Unisource as a tenant in the GBD. The Planning Commission, from a procedural aspect, seemed to favor the use of a Planned Unit Development versus modification of the Zoning Ordinance to deal with the proposed use. They also were very interested on the aesthetics of the structure, so as that it would not detract or inhibit the development of an Office user(s) on the remaining portiones) of the GBD, The Economic Development Committee, from a marketing perspective, favored this user so as to show some development activity in the GBD and to generate funds which could be used to facilitate other improvements or developments within the district. Recommendation None. The Staff is providing this item for discussion purposes only. e - - - - - I . . ~. . . ~61T A 1/1 . - :111 . .. . . .- iiil . . .- .. Ii . . ~ \ "'- Fortune 100 Company us,r_.WUll.fiUAVI(( Requirements: 25 Acres for up to 300tOOO SF Corporate Office and Distribution facility. - * Issues 1. Compatibility with GBD vision; 2. Access to remaining parcels, if ~ ! Butchers Street is vac~ted; i 3. TIF; ~ 4. Highway 96j and ~ " 5. Harstad property. ~ ffi Subject .. Property DEFINED PARCELS 5.1,88 AO'IESOEVacPED 8Q.;l.c ACR1:Slt~El~D ll!i.22 ACREs TOTAL I 32..2i!1; "'CRt$. POTEimAL ACc:usrt"ON (' [7'" 111.84 ACAESPOTEtffiAU.Y AVALAOlE -+ \} ..__.. TAX PAACELS lt~ES - , ..~,.,. OWNEn$lIJ' UES / ~ PAAcas WITH aL1.DtlG :t l .- .' .' 1 "meR NO. ~EL\Te TO TABLE I .' " " ..:::: ..' ,.' PARCELS. OWNERSHIP -- '.' NE 35W & 691 ARDEN HILLS. MN ~ '0'. ',' =:;~::.:......~... nn ,...-, n< , 200 ~oo 600 Boa lQ(J() 9 . . -' . t)Cl.tl6lT ---- 6 1// . 3. Allowable UJ,H. D~velopl11t:Qt witb..i.n. th~ GB District wilt includ.: use.s: th:J.t are s;pe:cifit:d 00 tbe =1 .L.a.nd Use Chart. Sc:ctioa V, E. for the GB District a.nd St.1ted purpo~ and the follol.ll\.ng development criteria: . ~ .. Office uses occupying not 1.:ss tb:tO. 25 percent nor more than SO percent of a projo:.:C's = I tot:ll floor ara. b, The mix. rel:1ILoaship and L.nt~nsity of ~ and buildings wit! b.: compatible and - I cQrnplemeat.:l.ry both intern:1l1y and with adjacent ~. - c. Ret..3.il or service busine.sse.:i offuing goods, merch3l1dis.e or pusanal S(:;rvices for sate - I pri:m.;J.rily to those employed in the GB District willlx allowed to occupy no more than - 15 ~rceot of the toul floor area of the building in wruch tbey are loc:1tc:d. d. Multi.family residential ~ is limi~ to that ar~ adjoi..ning tbe public ar.:.a surrounding ~ I Round L.a.'.::.: and shall Dot exceed 15 ~rcent of tbe. tobl land area in the. GB District exclusive ofPa.rce!s 2, 3, 4 and 5 as ideatjfi~d in the N'E I-694fI.J5W Plan. Dt:a.:5itie.5 shall aot exc~ tbose: allowed in an R4 Residential District. -, I e. Licen.se.d my CJ.re facilities will b.:: allowed either in .. building coat::r.i.niag: otber uses or in a free.s~ding building. Free-standi.ng day care fa.cilities are not required to meet . I minimum floor area or minimum lot area requiremeets otherwise requited in the GB District. f. Th~ use is in the best in~rest or the City and the GB District. The "l'pliconl sbill .' I demonstrate to the satisfaction of the City that the proposed uses, lot sizes, height, use mix, locatio a and relatioaship with other existing and proposed uses are compatible and complemenlJ.ry both int.ernaUy md with adjacent uses, and meet the inu:nt oE the City ., I as expressed in the GB District purpose and the above criteria for allowable uses. _i 4. Prohibiud Uses. Some land uses are not compatible with the staled purpose or the GB District. .. The roUov.i..ng uses are therefore prohibited: -- .. Single-family or t'W'o f:uuHy residences. .. b. Opec sales, rental or storage lots, including but not limited to cars, buses, trtlC~, motorcycles, bicycles, recreational vehicl~, trailers, boats, mobile homes, machinery, - - lumbe:r, building materials, laodsc:lpe llUtenal.:5, aod similar items. .. c. Vehicular sales, lase, renb.l or repair, including but Dot limited to tbe ite:m.s listed in (b) above. - .~ d. Truck terminals, freight terminals and freight forv.'arding services. i e, Building supply stores and yards. ., - f. Outsid~ stongo::. - --7 g. W;J.rebousi.ng and wholesaling exceeding 75 percent of the buildi..cg in which it is lQC.J.ted. - b. Mini-storage facilities. - i. Bulk stor:Ige buildi.ngs, yards and ter.n.i.o.als:, including but Dot limited to, forest, met::r.I, - concrete, agricultural and pdrol~um products. cbemic:Lls and similar products. j. M1O.ufacruri.og tb;J.[ requires out.door ston.ge. of bulk. r.l,W or finisbed. ID..:lterials used in . or resulti..cg from the tn..:LOufacruricg proc.ess. I:. ~h.r:ufacruri.:Jg or proc~i.c~ that geoerates b.a.urdous wa.su: v.rithout a valid H:u.:l.rdous . Waste G<:ne:rator's license from the Ramsey Couacy Public HaIth Departmeoc. 1. u~ thac the City may do::rermine are incompatible with its objectives or .....;th develop. ~. meot as it ID.J.Y ocrur, thereby imposing or e.stJ.blishiag new or unfor~D suociJ.rds. . ~- CITY OF ARDEN HILLS , MEMORANDUM DATE: January 12, 1996 TO: Mny.",d C;" Council ~ FROM: Brian Fritsinger, City Adminis a SUBJECT: NewsletterlTown Crier Background During 1995, the Council agreed to disband the City Newsletter and begin work with a local resident, Jon Hoelscher, on the writing of the Town Crier Newsletter. For whatever reason, Mr. Hoelscher was able to publish only one edition of this revamped newsletter. Over the past several months the City had attempted to contact Mr. Hoelscher with little response, Councilmember Aplikowski recently discussed the newsletter with Mr. Hoelscher and may have additional information at the meeting. Concerns - While the previous Newsletter had lost some of its vitality, it did provide a method to -, communicate with local residents. It has become obvious that public announcements in the newspaper and on Cable T.V. are not an adequate method for informing Arden Hills citizens. 1996 Budget The City has budgeted $18,000 in 1996 to assist with the production of the Newsletter. Options - The Council may wish to consider the following options: 1. Create a new "Newsletter" Committee 2. Continue utilizing Jon Hoelscher - 3. Advertise for a new local resident to write the Newsletter 4, Return to the old Newsletter format v5. Seek outside consultant to write a new Newsletter - 6. Prepare a "basic" Newsletter in house and include it within the Park and Recreation Guide I Recommendation I Staff would recommend the Council authorize Staff to pursue the options available to the City for producing some form of a Newsletter and report back at its earliest opportunity. :, BF:sae . DRAFT CITY OF ARDEN HILLS I 1450 WEST HIGHWAY 96 ARDEN HILLS, MN 55112-5794 January 12,1996 Dear Karth Lake Resident: This letter is being presented to inform you of the City's exploration of alternatives for an outlet to Karth Lake. As Karth Lake has required pumping in recent years, the City Council directed MSA Consulting Engineers to perform a minor feasibility study to determine the alternate long term means for lowering the lake's water level. That attached report was prepared in September, 1995 and outlines several alternatives for accomplishing the desired goal. This issue goes back to 1986, when the Council indicated that the City would no longer - participate in a short term cost sharing plan to lower the lake level. The City agreed to pump I the lake but noted a long term solution was necessary. As a resident with property abutting Karth Lake, you may recall correspondence from the City in November, 1994 which - indicated the Council's desire to determine a long term solution to the water level problems at Karth Lake. ~ It is the City Council's intention to develop a cooperative relationship with affected residents as early as possible in the capital improvement process in an effort to generate a mutually - beneficial, cooperative project. The proposed improvements consists of the installation of an outlet pipe and some form of pumping station at the lake. The main purpose of this letter was to provide you with the alternatives outlined in the feasibility study and the opportunity for - your local Homeowners Association to consider how these alternatives may be financed. - If you have any specific questions related to the Karth Lake Outlet Project, you may contact - the City's project engineer, Greg Stonehouse at 644-4389. Should the Homeowners I Association wish to meet with the Council to discuss the project in more depth, you should contact City staff at 633-5676. - Sincerely, ~ ~p . ~ JI II Dwayne Stafford Brian Fritsinger Public Works Superintendent City Administrator . PHONE: [6121 633-5676 " FAX 16121 633-7839 .. CITY OF ARDEN HILLS , MEMORANDUM DATE: January 11, 1996 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Brian Fritsinger, City Administrato~ SUBJECT: 1996 Council Department Head Retreat Over the past several months, the Council has indicated that it is prepared to hold the Council/Department Head retreat. As Staff moves forward in preparing for this meeting to discuss strategic ideas, there are several issues which need to be resolved. The past year has been a challenge for the City in many ways. The public became impatient with Arden Hills efforts to deal with several significant issues that affected the quality oflife and the community's sense of well being. The turnover of City Staff has brought many new faces to City Hall. While each of these individuals brings a great deal of experience and professionalism, it comes at the cost of a loss of history. - =, This meeting is critical to focusing the priorities of the City over the next year. The continued changing nature of the challenges and issues facing Arden Hills impacts the services provided, The meeting is not necessarily an attempt to set goals, but to become better acquainted with each other and discuss the methods of which the City provides services to its citizens. The secondary - purpose of this retreat could be to lead into a series of future meetings for future goal setting and the 1997 budget process. - In order to better facilitate discussions that can begin addressing the various issues facing the City, I would look for Council input on the following meeting criteria: 1. ~/,J.-i / f 9" - Day of Week / ~ -Weekday ~ ~~ -Weekend - - 2. Length of Mecting - -HalfDayV /Z-1? -Full Day - -Overnight - 3. Meeting Manager - -Facilitator - ,.bi"",~ ~4; -\ -No Facilitator . - ., . , 5. Anv Specific Issues of Discussion The Council May Have The following is a list of items identified by Staff which may merit discussion. These items are identified in a broader sense, but most have some level of sub- categories which may be discussed. -Bidding Contractor Work (Including Police/Fire) -Customer Service/Hours -General Service Levels/Service Delivery -Staffing Levels -Facilities -TCAAP -Committee Structure -Water Supply/Meters -Economic Development -Newsletter (Public Communications) -Public Relations/Community Service -Updating Comprehensive Plan (Park Plan, Land Use) -Environmental Issues -Innovation: Public vs. Private - - Worksession Effectiveness ~, -Communications (Internal) -Pay Plan -Assessment Policy -Use of Community Fund -CommunityN olunteer events - -Others - In considering the format of the retreat, Staff has several ideas for methods to review these items. Two of these ideas would be as follows: - 1. Assign topic to a Councilmember/Staffteam who would discuss the item first and then at some point discuss this topic with the broader group. This would require a ranking of the importance of all possible topics of discussion. Upon completion of the top rated topics, - the other issues could be addressed at random. - 2. The Council could provide a history on the topics identified and Staff could respond with - questions related to the strategic importance of each topic. - Staff will be prepared to discuss this in more depth with the City Council at the Worksesssion - meeting on January l6, 1996. - BF:sae -\ - - ---.- ~ .- << CITY OF ARDEN HILLS . MEMORANDUM DATE: January 12, 1996 TO: Brian Fritsinger, City Administrator FROM: Dwayne Stafford, Public Works Superintenden SUBJECT: Water System Modifications Back!!round: The City of Arden Hills currently has two water towers, our south tower, a one million gallon tower south ofInterstate 694 on Red Fox Road and our north tower which is north ofInterstate 694 on Fernwood Avenue. The Arden Hills south water tower is filled by Roseville pumps when water level sensors instruct the pumps to come on, The Arden Hills north tower is filled by - Arden Hills booster station pumps, when instructed, which draw water from the same lines that fill our south tower. Up until this past summer the City had never been able to completely fill the south tower. - During the past summer while Roseville was painting its water tower, Arden Hills opened by- . pass valves between Roseville's system and Arden Hills's system, allowing un-metered water to . flow back and forth between the cities. Thus, enabling Roseville to share our south water tower. Working with Barney Brion from Roseville Public Works Department and implementing the - following ideas, staff was able to overflow the south tower and keep it full of water all summer. 1. The pressure regulating valve between north and south sides of the City was found to be - defective and was then closed. This problem alone could account for 2 to 3 pounds of pressure loss, which would translate to 4 to 7 feet in tank water elevation. The valve has since been modified, by Arden Hills Public Works staff to work only manually. - 2. There are two (2) 12 inch and one (1) 16 inch feeder lines from Roseville serving Arden - Hills. All of these feeder lines are reduced down to 8 inch meters at Arden Hills three (3) metering stations. The by-pass valves were opened all summer allowing water to enter - the City, unrestricted by meters. - , Obsolete and unreliable telemetry to Roseville has since been upgraded to a state of the -'. - art system. - - -- - - . - - - ~ Problem Areas: . 1. Problem 1. On October l5, 1995, the City closed the by-pass valves at the three metering stations where Roseville water enters Arden Hills. Immediately on closing the valves the City was unable to fill the south tower again, for several days. Staff then opened the by-pass valves for scveral days. Again, the south tower filled and held to within two (2) feet of top (38' levcl). This matches the Roseville tank elevation when it is full. Staff then closed by-passed valves and they remain closed. Now again, the City is only able to maintain 32 feet of water in the south tower. a. Conclusion The two 12" lines and the 16" line reduced down to 8" meters provide a restriction, so that pressure builds up too high on the Roseville sidc shutting off their pumps before the south tank is full. This restriction amounts to a 2 to 3 pound pressure drop on the Arden Hills side. By overriding safety shut offs on thcir side of the meters, Roseville has actually blown water lines, trying to fill the Arden Hills tower. Also due to the prcssure difference, the Roseville tower is fillcd to capacity before Arden Hills, causing pumps to turn off. b. Recommendation - Arden Hills should replace the 8" disc type meter with a less restrictive 16" turbine meter on our 16" main to increase capacity and flow rate to our south . watcr tower. This should bring tower back to a higher, ifnot full level. - c. Problem 1 Costs - A preliminary cost estimate for the 16" turbine meter plus necessary valves and accessories is $21,000. The cost for the 5' x 12' pre-cast concrete metering vault is estimated to be $5,800. Labor and equipment estimates for 16 hours at $250.00 - per hour to be $4,000. This brings the total cost of the 16" metering pit installed with metcr and fittings to be $30,800. - 2. Problem 2. - The electrical sensor which transmits a signal from our south tOwer to Roseville's pumps is mounted within a few feet of the booster pumps, which fill the north tower. - a. Consequcnces When booster pump starts filling the north tower it creates a suction on the south ~ tower sensor, This in turn instructs Roseville pumps that the south tower level has - dropped approximately 8 to 12 feet and immediately kicks their variable speed ~ pumps into a higher speed unnecessarily. This causes, once again, unnecessary high pressure on the Roseville side of the metering stations as water is forced - through the restricted meters. ~- - . -- - ~ . b. Recommendation The south tank pressure sensor should be moved away from the booster pumps to . an existing pit at base of south tower where effects of booster pumps would be minimized. This is the normal area of placement on water towers. Much of this - work could be done by staff. c. Problem 2 Costs Staff has received quotes from three (3) electrical contractors on moving the south tank pressure sensor. The electric portion of this project would be by AID Electric of Fridley, Minnesota and it would be cost plus not to exceed $1,536.00. 3. Problem 3. The electric motors which run the north tower booster pumps were made in the 1960's era. These motors are not very efficient. a. Consequences The NSP rates are adjusted as to the efficiency of the motors, Therefore, we pay a higher user rate. Reviewing our electric bills over a one (l) year period we found we have been penalized over $600.00 this past year. b. Recommendation - A power factor corrector should be installed on our electric motors. This would - make our motors more efficient and lower rates even more. Expected payback on . this would be two (2) to three (3) years. - c. Problem 3 Costs Staff also received quotes from three (3) electrical contractors on the installation - of two (2) 9K V AR Capacitors, Aid Electric has the best bid on this work also at a cost plus basis not to exceed $1,711.00. - En~ineerinl:": Staff has not yet reviewed these recommendations with the City Engineer. - Recommendation: Staff recommends tllat the Council direct staff to work with the City Engineer on these proposed - modifications and upon completion of this review prepare formal action by the City Council at a future meeting. .- - - - - - . - - - - .. CITY OF ARDEN HILLS . MEMORANDUM DATE: January 16, 1996 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Brian Fritsinger, City Administrator fJ!lJ;;:- SUBJECT: MASC Proposed Ice Arenas Request The Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission (MASC) has made a request to the Cities of Arden Hills, Shoreview, New Brighton and Mounds View to create a partnership to assist in the construction of a four sheet ice arena at the National Sports Center in Blaine. Background - At the January 8, 1996, Council Meeting, Council requested an update as to the proposed four sheet ice arena at the National Sports Center in Blaine. During the past few weeks, the Parks and Recreation Director and I have met with representatives of the MASC, neighboring City - Administrators and Parks Directors. While Staff has not met with the Mounds View and . Irondale Youth Hockey Associations, they appear to be excited about this opportunity, since - there is a rapidly growing demand for indoor ice, These two Associations have contributed - $5,000 to:msure that they are part of this consortium. - Anoka County, who will be issuing the lands for this project, is requiring that cities be involved -- in the project rather than an athletic association. Once Staff has been able to meet with all the - players (ie; School District, Hockey Associations) a more detailed presentation can be provided to the Council. The following will provide some additional information, but many of the details are still unknown. - Issues 1. Timing - The construction of the building is proposed to begin in September, 1996, and last through September, 1997. At this time, Anoka County has indicated it will issue the bonds necessary to finance the project. In order to complete the issuance of bonds prior - to the proposed construction schedule, MASC has requested that the Cities willing to participate elect to do so no later than March, 1996. - 2. Financial ParticipationlDown Payment The four Cities have been asked to provide a pro-rata share of down payments, In this - case this is estimated at $500,000 or $125,000 per City. The hockey associations have indicated they have money to pay for a portion or all of this. The exact amount is . unknown until we meet with the hockey associations, sometime next week. - - . 3, Guarantee Hours The Cities are also being asked to guarantee the use of a certain number of hours of ice time each year. Initially, the City had been told this would be a total of2600 hours or 650 hours per City. MASC has since decided that it can market additional non-prime hours and has lowered this guarantee to 2080 hours or 520 hours per City, This guarantee, under a worse case scenario, would be 520 hours X $125.00 per hour, = $65,000 a year. This guarantee would be for twenty (20) years. Recommendation None. Staff will continue to gather information from the participants in the project and anticipates bringing this item back to a future Worksession meeting once more detailed financial information is available. - . - - - - - - - - - . - - I ~. CITY OF ARDEN HILLS MEMORANDUM I DATE: January 16, 1996 I TO: Mayor and City Council I FROM: Keviu Ringwald, Community Development Director ~ SUBJECT: Gateway Business District I Request I The Staff wishes to discuss with the City Council the vision and the district standards of the Gateway Business District (GBD), and the direction the City Council wishes to take on the implementation ofthose visions and standards in the GBD. I Discussion The Staff has attached to this memorandum the purpose (Exhibit A) and the district standards I (Exhibit B) for the GBD for the City Council's information. Also, the Staff is providing relevant portions of the PLANNING STUDY FOR NE 1-6941l-35W (Exhibit C). .. The Staff has received numerous inquiries as to the availability ofland within the GBD, subsequent to the City terminating negotiations with Everest Development. These inquiries have I ranged from hot to cold in terms of their interest in relocating to the GBD. These inquiries almost without exception share a common trait and that is one or more of the provisions of the current zoning district requirements prohibit them from locating in the GBD, Therefore, the I Staff wishes to discuss the GBD with the City Council to receive direction on what mayor may not be flexible in those district standards, so that Staff may focus on developments which are consistent with the City Council's intention for the GBD, I Recommendation None. The Staff is requesting City Council direction on this item. I I I I " I I 1= X1-t1f,li A I II r . 8. r .- To meet retail shopping ne.ods of the surrounding comlDunity by providing a district that r 'U accommodate a wide range of retail goods and services b. To mote business prosperity by creating an attractive and functional retail center . c. To pro an integrated retail trade center that groups compatible retail uses in one or morc multi <occupancy buildings. Free standing, single-<:>ccupancy buildings will be [ allowed if pi . and constructed as part of a unified development that contains a retail center or is develo after such a retail center is developed I d. To produce a positive I image by establishing a high standard of design and r development e. To allow transitional uses that allow an orderly phasing out of existing uses and . developmeot that are not appropriate a contemporary retail ceoter and a phasing in of L uses and development as warranted by t conditions f. To encourage grouping of uses that are rnu supportive and bave similar requite~ . meats for vehicular and pedestrian accessibility posure: g. To alleviate potential traffic congestion 00 local sCree the design of the circulation [ pattc::m and arrangement of uses h. To implemeot that part of the Arden Hills Comprehensive Plan . A venue Business Area Plan [ 9. GB Gateway Business District I a. To implement that part of Arden Hills Comprehensive Development Plan known as the e 1-694/I-35W Plan b. To promote high quality, unified, large scale development in a manner similar to a .. planned unit development L c. To take full advantage of the site's location as documented and described in the NE 1- 694/I-35W Plan I d. To allow only development that will create an attractive environment and a positive image l ~ for this site which is one of the most visible in the comlDunity and represents the City's last major development site e. To protect the site's environmental resources. I f. To promote fle<ibility in land uses and development standards to achieve the objectives I of the 1-694/I-35W Plan . g. To allow development that will insure reasonable traffic operation on the internal and I surrounding transportation systems L I ow ooly those types and intensities of industrial uses that do not detract from the I surroun ea . b. To maintain po ce standards to keep the intensity of land utilization lower than in I the general Industria ct I- I . 11. 1-2 General Industrial District . , a. To provide an area where more intensive light in . I land uses may locate , , h, To present the least deleterious effect to adjacent, less ill , . I . f' V-4 , . . - ~..- - ----. _~A_____~'-_ EXI-\ ll?tT B \ /(p i' 4. ProhilJiJed Uses. Some land uses are not compatible with the stated purpose of this district and noC be allowed. The following uses are prohibited: a. esidenrial uses, except those required for safety and security reasons in relation to the I ciple use. b. les, rental or storage uses or Jots. I c. es, lease, rental or repair. d. eigbt terminals and freigbc forwarding services. I e. Bulle storage building ards and terminals. including but not limited to forest, metal. concrete, agricultur:11 an troleum products; cbemicals and similar products. I f. ~faoufacturi.ng or processing generates hazardous waste without a valid bazardous waste gen~rato(s license from th~ .amsey County Public Health Department or otber liceasiog agencies having jurisdictio I 5. District Requirements: (The district requirements Section V.F. for tbe I-Flex District will 'pply). To furtber accomplisb the stated purpose of the lex District, developers are encouraged to plan their sites in the spirit of the purpose and inte of the Planned Unic Development I provision in Section V.1. At tbe time of submitul for the . I use permit and site plan review, the appliC.1llt sball identify modifications to the standard zoning uirements otherwise applicable to the site and the reaS<>ns wby the modifications would be in th ublic interest and would be consistent with the purpose of the district. .. 6. Building Ex/erion, Sue Features and Sue DevewpmenJ. Accomplishing the I-Flex District requires particular concern for the design of buildings, si eatures (such as I landscaping, lighting, and sign.ge) and site design. The arrangement. geo materials and color.; sb.alI be responsive to existing buildings, site fearures and s, esign OQ adjoining sices in the district and sball be coosistenc with the site design COmpone of the Lexington Avenue Business Area Plan. Tbe City Council will make the final determinat I the compatibility and consistency with this provision. I K. SPECIAL REQUIREMEN-rS FOR TEE GB GATEWAY BUSINESS DISTRICT. 1. Procedure. The .application and the administrative and review procedure establisbed in S&tion VITI Special Us<: Permits. and Appendix A. Procedural Manual, sball be followed for all I developmeot that involves new building construction, modification of a building's exterior, or modification of the site. Th.is provision is subject to any modifications Or additions set forth in this Section. The prescribed procedure may be modified by the City to allow planning flexibility I and to eocourage cooperative dialogue between the applicant and the City. I I 2. Definitions of Tenns Used Herein. I a. Gareway Business District (GB). A district establisbed specifically to provide. flexible framework: for the development of the area of the city generally located in the northeast quadrant of the intercbange at ).<;94 and I-35'N. I b, Mixed Use Projecr. A segment of the GB District that is controlled by a single developer i ,. entity, coatai..o.ing more th:lD. Oce type of use. and planned as a single development but ouy be developed in more than a single stage. V.13 I - .. --- -- 2/ro c. Single Use Project. A segment of the GB District that is controlled by a single developer entity and containing a single type of use. planned as a single development and encompassing one or more parcels but may be developed in more than a single stage. 3. A/Wwahle Uses. Development within the GB District will include uses that are specified on the Land Use Chart. Section V. E. for the GB District and stated purpose and the following development criteria: [ , a. Office uses occupying not less than 25 percent nor more than 50 percent of a project's total floor area. [I b. The mix, relationship and intensity of uses and buildings will be compatible and complementary both internally and with adjacent uses. [~ c. Retail or service businesses offering goods, merchandise or personal services for sale primarily to those employed in the GB District will be allowed to occupy no more than 15 percent of the total floor area of the building in which they are located. l' d. Multi.family residential use is limited to that area adjoining the public area surrounding Round Lake and shall not excud 15 percent of the total land area in the GB District exclusive of Parcels 2. 3, 4 and 5 as identified in the NE 1-694f!-35W Plan. Densities LI shall not excud those allowed in an R-4 Residential District. e. Licensed day care facilities will be allowed either in a building containing other uses or LI in a free-standing building. Free-standing day care facilities are not required to meet minimum floor area or minimum lot area requirements otherwise required in the GB District. " f. The use is in the best interest of the City and the GB District. The applicant shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the City that the proposed uses, lot sizes. height, use mix. location and relationship with other existing and proposed uses are compatible and , complementary both internally and with adjacent uses, and meet the intent of the City _. as expressed. in the GB District purpose and the above criteria for allowable uses. 4. Prohibited Uses. Some land uses are not compatible with the stated purpose of the GB District. , - The following uses are therefore prohibited: a. Single-family or two family residences. , ., b. Open sales, rental or storage lots. including but not limited to cars, buses. tmcle;. motorcycles, bicycles, recreational vehicles. trailers, boats. mobile homes, machinery, ~ lumber, building materials, landscape materials, and similar it~ms. .- c. Vehicular sales, lease, rental or repair, including but not limited to the items listed in (b) above. ~ . d. Tmck terminals, freight terminals and freight forwarding services. e. Building supply stores and yards. . I f. Outside storage. '. I V.14 -. I I . _.- . - , - " - ~.- . - ?:J/~ ~. g. Warebousing and wbolesaling exceeding 75 percent of the building in which it is located. , h. Mini-storage facilities. 1. Bulk storage buildings, yards and terminals. including but not limited to, forest. metal, , concrete, agricultural and petroleum products. chemicaJs and similar products. J. Manufacturing that requi.res outdoor storage of bulk. raw or finisbed materials u.=:I in , or resulting from the manufacturing process. k. Maaufaccuring or processing that generates bazardous waste 'Without a valid Hazardous Waste Generator's license from tbe Ramsey County Public Health Department. J I. Uses that the City may determine are incompatible with its objectives or with deveJop- j ment as it may occur, thereby imposing or esublishing new or unforeseen standards. I 5. Devewpmem S/andard.r. I a. Minimum project and lot si;;e. (1) Except as othelWise specifically set forth in this Se<:tion, a mixed use project I within a GB District sball contain. minimum of 20 acres. The proposed land uses in such a proje<:t and their mix, intensity and relationship may require varying lot sizes within said proje<:t, none of which lots shall b.: less than five (S) acres in size except as otherwise permitted herein. .. (2) Lots ofJess than five (5) acres within . mixed use project may b.: permitted only when the applicant bas demonstrated satisfactorily that: I (a) The lot will b.: the site of a use that will b.: C<lmpatible with and will C<lmplement and enhance existing and planned businesses. I (b) The primary business of the proposed complementary use will serve business activities within the GB District. I (3) Single use projects shall contain a minimum area of 10 acres. (4) Interior lot lines within a mixed or single use project may b.: located to allow I individual ownership of specific buildings. To allow m.a.x.imum development creativity and /lexibility, regulations sucb as side and rear yard building and parking setbacks. F.A.R., number of parking spaces, percent of landscape area, etc., may be modified for individual parcels and interior Jot lines. However. I the regulations for these same items must be met for the total mixed use or i single use project area. and exterior project lot lines. I (a) Minimum Building Size. To accomplisb the scale of development C<lnsistent witb the defined purpose of the GB District, the minimum ground /loor area of a building other than for residential uses shall b.: 20,000 sq. ft, except as otherwise regulated berein. . ,. V.15 I - -------- ~(Co - - (b) Maximum Floor Area Ratios (F.A.R.). The total F.A.R. of a Mixed Use project shall not exceed 0.5. In order to achieve the open space objectives of the OB District. mixed use projects shall conform with the following relationships, F.A.R.. building height. and landscape lot area.. - Minimum Maximum Minimum Landscape ~, Building Height Project Lot Area In Stories F.A.R. 3 0.5 35% ~, 2 0,4 35% 1 0.3 35% Proj. F.A.R. = F.A. BId.. 1 + F.A. Bid.. Bid.. 2 + ...F.A. Bid.. n ~1 A -, Where: F,A. = Total Floor Area in Square Feet n = Total Number of Buildings l' A ~ Project Area in Square Feet b. Buildillg Height and Setback. To accomplish the intensity and scale of development L, consistent with the defined purpose of the GB District, multi-story buildings will be encouraged. (t) Building height will be regulated only as it affects the safety of occupants, ~ compatibility with other uses and buildings, and other City and 0 istrict requirements. (2) The use of stepped building heights is encouraged to provide visual transition. -1 This applies to both multi.building complexes and single buildings. (3) The location of buildings relative to their heights will consider views and l, relationship from within the OB District and from public and private areas off the site. I (4) Minimum building setback requirements are SO feet from all streets and exterior ~, project property lines and 20 from all interior property lines, except that interior lot line setback requirements may be modified by the city in the project I review process if specific conditions of the project plan justify modification. LJ c. Landscapillg. Appropriate and unified landscaping is essential to effectively meet the I defined purpose of the GB District. LJ (1) A landscape plan shall be submitted as required in Appendix A, Procedure Manual. ~, (2) Special landscape enhancement of views from 1-694 and 1-35W will be required, Y - 16 -, -- - ~ " 5/(0 ~. d. Building E.rteriors. The appearance of buildings is the most important component in land devetopment. Accomplishing the sta~ purpose of the GB District requires , particular coacern for building design. (I) The ammgement, ge<>metry sod massing of individual buildings sbaIl be responsive to the arrangement, geometry sod massing of the wbole of the GB , District. (2) Exterior building treatment (wall surfaces) sbaIl be of brick. stOne, glass or acy J combination thereof, except trim .and accessories may be metal. (3) Materials acd colors selec~ for soy individual building sball be compatible with I otber buildings in the GB District. (4) All service eatr.tDce areas, mechanical equipment and trash handling devices sball be screened from adjacent building acd off-site visibility. I (5) A -campus. plan arrangement is hereby encouraged and a .signature- building is considered desirable. I e. Parking. Parking requirements contained in Section VI.F sball apply. However, these requirements may be adjus~ by the City in the project review process if the cbanges will more effectively accomplisb the sta~ purpose of the GB District. I Surface parking sball maintain a SO-foot lacdscape setback from all public streets acd a 20 foot landscaped area from exterior project property lines except for == drives that .. may cross the setback area. f. Traffic Impact Study. The City bas determined that the traffic capacity of the inten::bacge at 1-35W and State Highway 96 will impose limitations on traffic genera~ within the GB I District. In order to maintain the functional capacity of the area road system. both internal and external traffic and parking plans and traffic generation studies prepared by registered traffic engineers will be required for all project within the GB DistricL I g. Signs. Signs will be regula~ by the Arden Hills Sign Ordinance and the Table for Co=ercial and Industrial Signs, subject to acy modifications or additions contained herein. To promote the purpose of the GB District: I (I) A sign pIac sball be submit~ in C<JllJ1ection with the site pIac or PUD Master Plac that shows the location, type, size and design of the individual signs. I (2) Deviation from the staodard regulations shall be allowed ooJy after the applic.act demoDstrates, and the City concurs, tbat the deviation is essential to further the I purpose of the District. h. Lighting. Exterior lighting sball be provided for the safelY and convenience of occupacts and visitors. I (1) The source of illumination sball be booded, C<Jncealed or controlled in a manner so as Dot to be visible from a.djoining lots, streets or highways or residential areas east and south of Round Lake. I ~ V - 17 - I '4(0 -1 (2) Accent lighting of buildings and sites may be permitted by the City. ~ , (3) A lighting plan shall be suhmitted that shows location. type of illumination and ~ design. - 1. Pedestrian Circulation. All development within the District shall install pedestrian improvements in accordance with the NE H594f!-35W Plan approved by the City. Other pedestrian sidewalks and trails may be required by the City. - j, Drainage, Wetlands and Flood Plain. A water management plan must be submitted for - each project in the GB District. The plan must be approved by the Rice Cwok Watershed District, other agencies as required and by the City Engineer. - (1) On-site ponding is e:ncournged as a visual and functional amenity. - -" (2) Two or more projects may coordinate their water management plans for theic mutual beoefit. k. Utiliry Lines. Provision for underground utility lines shall be required in all development - within the GB District. un PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPJI<IENT OVERLAY DISTRICT (PUD DISTRICn. r - General Purpose. The .pun' District promotes the development ofland in a unified manner by l ring the entire development as a single entity and relaxing the strict application of standard w and subdivision requirements. pun's may be allowed in any district but are required for Multip amily Dwellings in the R-3 and R-4 Districts. 2. AppUcahi1ity. e Pun District is an overlay wning technique. whereby the basic underlying zoning district esta . hes the basic allowable uses and the general standards for development and the approved Pun pI tablishes the specific regulations for development and shall govern and take precedence over the rlying Zoning District regulations. If a wning change is required - to accommodate the uses or raI intensity of development in the pun, an application for a Zoning District change shall be concurrently with the pun application and, if approved, the r- wning map shall be changed both as e underlying wning district and designation as a PUD III district. 3. General Procedure. :1 a, Applicant meets with City Staff to clarify and e PUD requirements and discuss applicant's proposal. -I h. (Optional) Applic.ant desiring review of a Planned Unit De first applying for Concept Plan Review and then proceeding to Final Plan approval. L1 c. Applic.ant submits PUD Master Plan to City. d, Planning Commission conducts public hearing(s) On PUD Master Plan and recomme :~ action to the City Council. - I V - 18 ; ~~ I' ~l~ C 1/7 1 I I I I J, II .., ',' I ,Jlj " J .. I PART 2 I Recommendations For Development PLANNING STUDY FOR NE 1-694/1-35\111 I Arden Hills, MN PREPARED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION I IN COOPERATION WITH WEHRMAN BERGL Y ASSOCJA TES JUNE 1988 I I I i' I ,- - - ~ .~.I .--. _1--1- -I-I ! . . .. -. . . ~ I OBJECTIVES .. The Planning Commission. with CounCil authorizalion, in early 1988, established a task force and asked ils members to consider planning and development objectives for the site localed generally northeast of the inlersectionollnlerstale Highways 35W and 694. In addition, the force was I asked to determine the most ellicient means of reaching those objectives, and report its findings lathe commission. Earlyin its deliberations, the force developed the following Objectives: s_ To aUrael development 01 the enlire acreage by one developer. 1_ To remove existing uses that are likely to have an adverse impact Rationale: Having one developer deal with the site should serve I on the further developmenl of the area. 10 insure rational and coordinated uses, providing benellts to both the city and the developer. Rationale: Potential high quality development on the site is I encumbered and made unlikely by the presence of uses that 6_ To increase the potential tax return to the city. detract from the area's ambience. Rationale: It is always in the city's interest to maximize Ihe return 2_ To provide a safe, convenient and attractive entry 10 the sile lrom on its assets. Highway 96_ I 7. To prepare a development plan in a timely manner so the Rationale: Clearly, in order lor a site to develop, a means musl advantages 01 current taxing and bonding programs may be be provided for users to reach it. Further, that access must be sale, pursued. convenient, and attractive, particulary ilthe development is of high I quality. Rationale: It is believed thai development incentive plans presently available 10 the city will be rescinded in upcoming 3. To aUract high quality development that will creale a positive image legislative sessions. for the community. I B, To have developer participation in defining and planning Rationale: This site is one of the community's most visible, and improvement needs prior to the Cily making any committment 10 represents the last major developmenl area. The city should take undertaking any such improvements. lull advantage 01 this opportunity to insure that this property develops in an attractive manner. Rationale: Only those improvements actually desired should _ undertaken, and those items cannot be determined by the c 4_ To aUract a "Business Campus" development that takes full alone without engaging in t~king a significant (and unneeded) ris advantage of the site's location (Inlerslate highways, lake, etc.), size, and visibility. 9_ To develop plans and implementation strategies that will insure I thai the site remains competitive with the increasingly aggressive Rationale: Many positive features are available on this property, offering of neighboring communities. bul at this poinl exisl only as potentials. It is important that any development integrate these fealures in such a manner that lheir Rationale: Virtually every community in the northern suburbs is. or I full value may be realized. is planning to, oller, development aid for undeveloped siles. 3 ---,..~-_._--~--. ----..- -,,--~-.> -"_.._.~ I I I I I .. I I" 3/7 I . .______~_______~____.. ___._.. _____ _n _____ ----- I n -- _. "-"-'--~--.-'-- --.. --- -,~--- -----...--. -- ____no. ------ I 8 I LOT SIZES AND 1987 PROPERTY VALUES I LOTSIlE WlRKET ASSESSED lAND BullOtllG OWNER ItiACRES ~ ~ VALUE ~ {ndyklew1cz (Fee) 6.80 168,500 39,670 68,400 100,000 (4 tilxpllrcels) I Michael Investments 3.90 1,893,000 81~ ,033 92.500 1,800,500 Jeffrey Neilsen (Fee) W. W. Grainger (fee) 5.05 571,100 245,573 120.200 450,900 Scholls, Inc. 7.7!! 2,458.400 1.052,412 153,900 2,314,500 I DistrlbullngProperlies (Fee) SierraOevelopll1entCo. (Fee) 5.86 1,205.800 518.924 139.300 1,067,500 Johnson 11.51 91,300 36,500 91,300 .." J (Binger/McFarlane) I Keith 1. and Dhnne N. 9.92 324,900 90.972 26[,800 63.100 '/lIarsta.d(Fee) PARCELS" OWNERSHIP - VALUES vYrent~ir, IJlc, (Fee) 8.08 53,900 21,560 53,900 --- (9 parcels) .. The Primary Study Area: f.P-DDJtillLi .arli J ar ~ (Fee) /GordoJl Rendering Co. 6.55 383,900 155.687 95,400 288,500 . Contains a total of 85.8 acres (4 parcelS) M.arcell~ Trllhler ~nd I . Consists of 27 separate tax parcels. all of which are un- Adele Zafke (fee) 3.00 ],900 1,560 3,900 ".. developed, excepl4. ../{3parcels) ../MNOiversifiedProducts, Inc. 4,24 1.130,500 477.11S 80,400 1.050.100 Is controlled by 10 owners; the largest acreage controlled Naegele(a) {Fee) 16.74 244,900 93,844 244,900 --- I by one owner is a combination of 5 parcels owned by /(4 parcelS) Naegele Outdoor Advertising and conlaining about 20 /Naegele{b} (Fee) 3.40 33,000 13,200 33,000 --- acres. Vallghn(a} 8.85 112,900 48,547 105,100 7,800 IMPACT ....{ruhlerlZarl<:e (Fee) I Vaughn(b} 9_91 25,400 10,160 25,400 --- The number of parcels and owners and the exisiting plaiting will continue -"Winiecki {Fee) 10 be an obstacle to development due to the diverse objectives 01 the Mil TraJlsfer Co. 3.42 d. m _u .., various owners_ Appropriate timing to meet these objectives will be a - - -- I significant challenge, TOTAL5 115.22 8,712.400 3,619,757 1,569,400 7,143.0aa I r , - ~":.~ I I ~ I ----.--.-----.- ~/1 '. "m-m\Jl"""""f.~_1! ]. . - .....-.. .. V.!!._flSH6....OI.IFE$U.VICE I ..=j I / , I ROUND ~ : D~ill~: ! \ I 0 LAKE ! ~ , -- -~~- -------.--- .... i! . ---~ -,~ DEFINED PARCELS 54.88 ACRES oevaOPED I ,,,~,, ... 80.34 ACRES \J'.OEVEloPeD 1\~.22 ACSlES TOTAL om,,,,,,,,,,,,",,,,,,,,,,,,,,",,"" '-..L__. 92.64 AcnES PQTENTIALl Y AVALABLE '--=7 ,..--/ ~.__._ TAX PARCELS lNES -{J' .'."'.OWNERSHf'LtE.S I 14 v.U:U'" o:.:c:;.,; PARCRS WITH EllJUlNG ,.,.,_.,.,.,.,.,.,-.'.,.,.,.,.'. -------' 1 PARCEL NO. RELATE TO TAOlE 1 1S V.lIO'''' I . PARCELS' OWNERSHIP ....'.....tffJ..........-. ...-......... ./- '- ....---....-.. NE 35W & 61 '\11 / ARDEN HILLS. MN C","", '0'0 ._.....,~....."........ ...-,......." "'-....~~--"--. I I I .. I I' I 5/, ROUND LAKE I , ! ..,." " _(_1_1_1_ RAILROAD SPUR _STREET R.O.w. ~_/--j 1 UTILITY EASEMENTS .:mNSP~ _U.S.I>PELNE _SAN-SEWER STREET & UTILITY ENCROACHMENTS ~D~HIL~.~W & 69~ :,,;,,..:;:;::;,:~:~'."~'" nn ,...-, ni o 2QO 40{) 600 BOO \000 I ---- 13 --~- -----~ I I f' I ~- (P/7 I I --_. -. 34 . Several characteristics of this plan and the related zoning district dislin~ I guish this geographic area from other areas in Arden Hills: 1. The plan is intentionally broad to allow potential developers maxi. I mum flexibilily in shaping the development pattern. The zoning district developed especially lor this area likewise encourages de- veloper creativity within a "planned developmentW approach. I 2. To encourage a broad vision by developers, the minimum size of development projects and individual building siles will be larger lhan found in the regulations for other developmenls in Arden I Hills. 3~ Traffic generalion, landscaping, signage, pedestrian movement and building relationships 01 proposed development will all be re4 viewed carefully to ensure a high standard of function, appear- I ance, and compalibility. LAND USE AND CIRCULATION PLAN 4. Round Lake, Us surrounding open space. and the park at the south end of the lake will provide an essential transition betwll The plan below combines a number of policy decisions that evolved: the business development 10 the west and south of the lake the residential uses to the east and north. 1. Directly from the 1980 Arden Hills Comprehensive plan. 5. The development of the business area shown at the intersection I 2. During the eight years since the latest revision of Ihe Arden of Round Lake Road and Highway 96 will be particularly crucial Hills Comprehensive Plan. because of ils location. As the dominant entrance feature to the "Galeway Business Districr'. its use, appearance and access will 3~ Throughout the work of the Task Force in developing this plan4 all be significant. niog study. The landscaped, divided four-lane entry-drive will create lhe leel- I 6. 4. From discussions, proposals and development by land owners iog 01 a parkway entrance to a high-quality planned business within lhe Study Area. center. 5. During the development of implementation tools and strategies_ 7. The pathway/trail network provides pedestrian circulalion through I the business area, access to the west lake view, access to the 6~ From the public forum and hearing process used during the city park, and linkage to the proposed Old Highway 10 parkway. plan adoption procedure. Details will be resolved in development proposals. I 9 . .. .,., -""'IIIIf "<---,~--=- - -', -- , .., 'l"'" -, ~ _1 I I I .. I I' 7/7 1 I- rr-~!!S--'-'--~'--.I!-. . e - .. g,-..-- ---- - i \... Note: This Plan incorporates changes recommended by the planning commission at its meeting af 11/2/881 EXl$rnG- The delinealions 01 Jand use areasarl'd pedeslrianand 0 \ OFFICE! vehicular circulalionroules are: inlended lobea general ~ SHOwROOMI . guide tor owners and develope's wiltlin Ihespirilll'1d , 0 .....AREHOUSE regulal;ollsollheplaMingi5'ludyforl-694/1-35W, S 'I ROUND ~ ' I g LAKE I 0 z ~ lAND USE & CIRCULATION PLAN '-' NE 35W & 694 ARDEN HILLS. MN nJ \ i i /~..... " I nn \ i Ii ''''"'''' 00'. T _..~.....-.--~... ,..---, HI! -......-.-. 0 '00 '00 600800 1000 1 35 -- ---- _~._m. I I ~ I .,..- , ' I CITY OF ARDEN HILLS .- MEMORANDUM DATE: January 12, 1996 . TO: Brian Fritsinger, City Administrator I FROM: Dwayne Stafford, Public Works Superintendent SUBJECT: Follow Up on Highway 96 Resolution I Background I Since recommendations concerning the Highway 96 construction plans have been made, several questions have arose concerning costs to the City. . New Service Road connecting Old Snelling to Round Lake Road The costs ofthe segment of road connecting Old Snelling to Highway 96 would be paid by Ramsey County as Old Snelling and Highway 96 are both County Roads. I The segment eonnecting Round Lake Road to Highway 96 would be the City of Arden Hills responsibility as Round Lake Road is a City street. This could be a substantial amount of money Ie as necessary easements would have to be obtained along with engineering costs. Trails Maintenance . Trails would be maintained at no cost to the City by the Ramsey County Parks Department. Landscaping Maintenance I Mowing would be provided at a low level priority by the County Parks Department. This would only be done a few times each year to keep the weeds down. Each City may elect to provide . more than the basic care at their expense. Lighting Costs . Under the basic plan which would be two lights per signalized intersection, the County would maintain lights and pay the electric costs. . If the City decides to add lighting above the basic plan it would be the City's responsibility to maintain and cover the electric costs for additional lighting. . Traffic Signals Traffic signals will be maintained by the County and electricity paid for by the County, where a County road meets a County road. If a County road and City street intersection is signalized the I costs of electricity and maintenance would be split at this intersection. The split would be determined by whether City streets cross the County Highway. Example - A City street ending ~ in a 'T' at the County road would have a one/third (1/3) cost to the City, while a City street crossing a County road would split fifty/fifty (50/50). I - -------.- DRAFT -. ... CITY OF ARDEN HILLS . 1450 WEST HIGHWAY 96 ARDEN HILLS, MN 55112-5794 -. January 12, 1996 I Ramsey County Department of Public Works 3377 North Rice Street . SI. Paul, MN 55126 Attention: Mr. Jim Tolaas Re: Highway 96 Reconstruction I Dear Jim: I Having reviewed the latest Draft Report/Concept Study with the Arden Hills Staff and . City Council, the City of Arden Hills would like to inform you of the following recommendations for the Arden Hills segments of Highway 96 re-construction. Trails: I Staff recommends the basic IO foot wide Bituminous trail without the additional amenities such as; concrete edge bands, colored seal coat, rest areas or lighting, unless the eI additional amenities are provided at Ramsey County's expense. The trail should connect to Arden Hills trails where appropriate, would have marked crosswalks at all signalized intersections and would meet the accessibility requirements of the American's with . Disabilities Act (ADA). Sidewalk: I Staff recommends replacing the proposed sidewalk with a IO foot wide Bituminous trail on the north side of the highway at Ramsey County expense. The north trail would have one rest area by a yet to be determined entrance to the Twin Cities Army Ammunition . Plant (TCAAP). The trail should connect to Arden Hills trails where appropriate, would have marked crosswalks at all signalized intersections and would meet the accessibility I requirements of the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA). Landscaping: I Staffrecommends the highest level oflandscaping, utilizing any and all funds available. The highest level oflandscaping \vould be at least five percent of the total project cost or a tree every fifty feet along the median and the boulevards, whichever is greater. Staff I recommends pursuing landscape monies from Cities with little or no medians to be used for landscaping in Arden Hills where wider medians are being proposed. . .. PHONE: (6121 633-5676 . FAX (612) 633-7839 I I~ . .e I Mr. Jim Tolaas January 12, 1996 I Page #2 Li~hting: I Staffrecommends the basic lighting package, which would include the lighting of all signalized intersections and additional lights at the City Hall and the church entrances for special safety reasons. The additional lighting provided for safety reasons would be paid I for by Ramsey County. Ramsey County will be responsible for coordinating and maintaining lighting continuity along the corridor and between the cities. I Sil!nalization: Start' recommends signalization of all identified intersections including the proposed Arden Manor/Round Lake Road intersection when warranted and appropriate. Staff I would recommend that Ramsey County provide a progressive signal system to allow vehicles to travel in platoons at a uniform speed through the signalized intersections .. without having to stop at a red light. Staff also recommends the incorporation of an Emergency Vehicle Preemption (EVP) system into the basic package at no cost to the City. I Utilities: Staff recommends installation of the necessary stonn sewer plus one (I) 16 inch casing I for a future water main crossing at Snelling Avenue. Ramsey County should be responsible for any storm sewer costs above the $272,500 estimate for the Arden Hills segments, I Scheduling: Staff recommends that the re-construction of Segment #2 be scheduled the year following I the re-construction of Segment # I and further recommends that Segment # I be completed in 1997 with Segment #2 being completed in 1998. I Ri~ht-Of-Wav: Staffrecommends that Ramsey County consider the right-of-way requirements for a I possible overpass at the Highway 96 and Highway 10 intersection. Staff further recommends that Ramsey County and the Minnesota Department of Transportation explore the relocation of traffic from Highway 10 back onto Interstate 35W so that an I O\-erpass is not required in the future at the intersection of Highways 10 and 96_ \\"eleomefEntrv Sign ~ Staff recommends that the City develop a welcome/entry type sign at each end of the Highway 96 corridor. I __n___ '~. . -. Mr. Jim Tolaas . January 12, 1996 Page #2 Planning I Staff recommends preliminary plans for the service road and intersection connecting . Arden Manor and Round Lake Road would be completed by Ramsey County no later than February 15, 1996. This intersection would be designed at Ramsey County's expense and be designed in such a manner as to minimize the impact on the Round Lake I wetlands and be aligned with an access to Arden Manor. Approval: . Staff recommends that prior to approval of a final layout plan by Ramsey County, that Ramsey County meet with the Arden Hills City Council to review and coordinate construction recommendations. I These recommendations have not been formally approved by the City Council. A formal Resolution from the Arden Hills City Council addressing these eI recommendations is expected at the January 29, 1996 Council Meeting. A copy of this Resolution will then be fonvarded to you. Thank: you for your assistance. I Sincerely, I Brian Fritsinger I City Administrator I BF:sae I I I -- I 1- ~ CITY OF ARDEN HILLS RAMSEY COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 96-06 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE RECONSTRUCTION I OF HIGHWAY 96 AND RECOMMENDING CERTAIN . DESIGN ISSUES TO RAMSEY COUNTY. I WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota turned back Trunk Highway 96 to Ramsey County; and I WHEREAS, a Task Force Committee formed by Ramsey County has determined that Highway 96 be upgraded; and I WHEREAS, Ramsey County will receive Federal and County State Aid Highway (CSAH) turnback funds to assist in the upgrade of Highway 96; and I WHEREAS, Ramsey County has requested the affected Cities along the Highway 96 corridor provide input on their respective segments of the highway and to make recommendations as to their own needs and preferences; and I WHEREAS, the Arden Hills City Council met on January 29, 1996 to review the proposed project and consider its recommendations to Ramsey County. .. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Arden Hills, Minnesota that the following recommendations regarding the upgrade of Highway 96 be I forwarded to Ramsey County: 1. Council recommends the basic lO foot wide bituminous trail without the additional I amenities such as; concrete edge bands, colored seal coat, rest areas or lighting, unless the additional amenities are provided at Ramsey County's expense. The trail should connect I to Arden Hills trails where appropriate, would have marked crosswalks at all signalized intersections, and would meet the accessibility requirements of the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA). I 2. Council recommends replacing the proposed sidewalk with a IO foot wide bituminous trail on the north side of the highway at Ramsey County's expense. The north trail would I have one rest area by a yet to be determined entrance to the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant (TCAAP), The trail should connect to Arden Hills trails where appropriate, would have marked crosswalks at all signalized intersections, and would I meet the accessibility requirements of the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA). , Council recommends the highest level of landscaping utilizing any and all funds J, I available. The highest level of landscaping would be at least five percent of the total project cost or a tree every fifty feet along the median and the boulevards, whichever is if greater. I ~I 4. Council recommends the basic lighting package, which would include the lighting of all signalized intersections and additional lights at the City Hall and the church entrances for . special safety reasons. The additional lighting provided for safety reasons would be paid for by Ramsey County. Ramsey County will be responsible for coordinating and -. maintaining lighting continuity along the corridor and between the cities. 5. Council recommends signalization of all of the identified intersections including the I proposed Arden Manor/Round Lake Road intersection when warranted and appropriate. Council would recommend that Ramsey County provide a progressive signal system to allow vehicles to travel in platoons at a uniform speed through the signalized I intersections without having to stop at a red light. Council also recommends the incorporation of an Emergency Vehicle Preemption (EVP) system into the basic package at no cost to the City. I 6. Council recommends installation of the necessary storm sewer plus one (1) 16 inch casing for a future watermain crossing at Snelling Avenue. Ramsey County should be I responsible for any storm sewer costs above the $272,500 estimate for the Arden Hills segments. 7. Council recommends that the re-construction of segment #2 be scheduled the year I following the re-construction of segment #l, and further recommends that segment #l be I completed in 1997 with segment #2 being completed in 1998. 8. Council recommends that Ramsey County consider the right-of-way requirements for a .. possible overpass at the Highway 96 and Highway 10 intersection. Council further recommends that Ramsey County and the Minnesota Department of Transportation explore the relocation of traffic from Highway 10 back onto Interstate 35W so that an . overpass is not required in the future at the intersection of Highways 10 and 96. 9. Council recommends that the City develop a welcome/entry type sign at each end of the . Highway 96 corridor. 10. Council recommends pursuing landscape monies from Cities with little or no medians to I be used for landscaping in Arden Hills where wider medians are being proposed. 11. Council recommends preliminary plans for the service road and intersection connecting I Arden Manor to Round Lake Road be completed by Ramsey County no later than February 15, 1996. This intersection would be designed at Ramsey County's expense I and be designed in such a manner as to minimize the impact on the Round Lake wetlands and be aligned with an access to Arden Manor. 12. Council recommends that prior to the approval of a final layout plan by Ramsey County, I that Ramsey County meet with the Arden Hills City Council to review and coordinate construction recommendations. . .. I I. PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS ~ THIS 29TH DAY OF JANUARY, 1996. I DENNIS PROBST, MAYOR I ATTEST: I BRIAN FRITS INGER, CITY ADMINISTRATOR 1 I I -- I 1 1 I I 1 ~. 1 1 I~- ~ Ramsey Soil and Water Conseryation District I ,. REeF" '~o 2015 Rice Street Rosnille, M:>1 55113 Fax 612/488-3478 Jill' ;:. 35 Telephone 612/488-1476 I (. ~.~ ,....\.....1 January 8, 1996 \.\,. o. I Mr. Kevin Ringwald, City Planner I City of Arden Hills 1450 West Highway 96 Arden Hills, MN 55112 I Dear Mr. Ringwald: I Last November I spoke to you about a storm sewer stenciling project the Ramsey Soil and Water Conservation District (RSWCD) is hoping to cany-out during Earth Week 1996 I (the week of April 21st) . We would like to target storm sewers that drain to Lake Josephine and Lake Johanna. We will use Girl and Boy Scout Troops as volunteer labor. .. During the course of our conversation last November, you seemed supportive of our project and requested that I send you and Mr. Dwayne Stafford, Public Works a design prototype of the stencils we would use for your City Council's approval/endorsement. I have I enclosed the aforementioned prototypes. If your council approves of our project and the proposed stencil design, I would like to I meet with you or Mr. Stafford at your earliest convenience to select the specific streets we will stencil. If you have any questions, please call me at the District office. I Sincerely, >1. p- I Tom Petersen I District Manager cc. Dwayne Stafford, Public Works I ringwald.I08 I f' I An Equal Opportunity Employer ~ ~I I -. I ( 1. I I : -. I ~i I W I ,. "1 ~. u...J I I ~ .. ~ I ..... Cf:) I C:) i ~ : ,- 1 . ,.- :l I j I I .. I ...- , ~e I . tl I LLJ : 1 I -=- :::J:: . , el.- l LLJ I f 1 ~ . c :> J .. I LLJ ~ I C , ::s I ---- c :> ~ I I i I C > ~ I f 1 i ~ I I r ~ I ~ I - ,-.., . -. I 8 . II Ge~ . ::~" I ::) A~) ..." . . . r 1 // ........cc... ~ ~ .. , ::s ! I , . , , c: :> ~ I I ----- Cf:) I ......- I ~ , ~ I ~ 1 r ~ . I I .. . I ~ 1-- . I. I 8 LL.I I rl Ga~ ::::c I :-V ~ I :) /, tt/ ..., c:> I r 1 .. /~ ~ ~ I I ~ I ! ' x: - j I .- , c: c :> I I ........ I Cf:) ....... I c: , ~ I I r 1 r "l I I. I I I ~e CITY OF ARDEN HILLS 1450 WEST HIGHWAY 96 ARDEN HILLS, MN 55112-5794 I I January 9, 1996 I Kathy A. Shveres 1900 Edgewater Avenue I Arden Hills, MN 55112-7902 Re: NOTICE AND ORDER TO ABATE DANGEROUS BUlLDING AT 1900 I EDGEW A TER AVENUE, PIN: 33-30-23-34--0050-0, Parcel: 25-43400-060-03 I Dear Ms. Skweres: I The house at 1900 Edgewater has been inspected and found to be classified as a dangerous building and a nuisance, The following definitions of a dangerous building have been found to exist on the property: Sec. 302.4., 302.5" 302.9., 302.1., 302,14" .. 302.17., and 302.18. 4. Whenever any portion thereof has been damaged by fire, earthquake, wind, flood I or by any other cause, to such extent that the structural strength or stability thereof is materially less than it was before such catastrophe and is less than the minimum requirements of the Building Code for new buildings of similar struture, purpose I or location. 5. Whenever any portion or member or appurtenance thereof is likely to fail, or to I become detached or dislodged, or to collapse and thereby injure persons or damage property. I 9. Whenever, for any reason, the building structure, or any portion thereof, is manifestly unsafe for the purpose for which it is being used. I 11. Whenever the building or structure, exclusive of the foundation, shows 33 percent or more damage or deterioration of its supporting members, or 50 percent damage I or deterioration if its nonsupporting members, enclosing or outside walls or coverings. I 14. Whenever any building or structure which, whether or not erected in accordance with all applicable laws and ordinances, has in any nonsupporting part, member or ~ portion less than 50 percent, or in any supporting part, member or portion less than 66 percent of the (i) strength, (ii) fire-resisting qualities or characteristics, or (iii) weather-resisting qualities or characteristics required by law in the case of a newly constructed building of like area, height and occupancy in the same location. I PHONE: 16121 633-5676 " FAX (6121 633-7839 I _I I 17. Whenever any building or structure is in such a condition as to constitute a public nuisance known to the common law or in equity jurisprudence. I 18. Whenever any portion of a building or structure or whenever any building or structure is abandoned for a period in excess of six months so as to constitute such I building or portion thereof an attractive nuisance or hazard to the public. The actions required to abate this dangerous building and nuisance shall be either to repair I or demolish the building. All required permits and the work physically commenced within sixty (60) days from the date of this order and shall be completed within one I hundred and eighty (180) days from starting date. If permits and work are not commenced within sixty (60) days from the date of this order I actions will be started to remove the structure, with the costs charged to the property and owner. Any person having any record title or legal interest in the building may appeal this order I to the Board of Appeals by contacting the Building Official within thirty (30) days from the date of service of this notice and order. Failure to appeal will constitute a waiver of all .. rights to an administrative hearing and determination of this matter. Sincerely, I &-J k-/ I David W, Kriesel Building Official I I I I I .. I I . IL.......C; \I elf r1 . 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