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Approved: 12/11/06
CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 27, 2006; 7:00 P.M.
ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Mayor Beverly Aplikowski called to order the
regular City Council meeting at 7:03 p.m.
Present: Mayor Beverly Aplikowski, Councilmembers David Grant, Gregg Larson,
Brenda Holden (arrived 7:17 p.m.), and Vincent Pellegrin.
• Absent: None.
Also present were City Administrator, Michelle Wolfe; City Attorney, Jerry Filla; Public
Works Director, Gregory Hoag; Community Development Director, Karen Barton; City
Engineer, Kris Giga; City Planner, James Lehnhoff; Parks and Recreation Manager
Michelle Olson; and Recording Secretary, Kathleen Altman.
1. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA
MOTION: Councilmember Grant moved and Councilmember Larson seconded a
motion to approve the meeting agenda as presented. The motion carried
unanimously(4-0).
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. November 13, 2006 City Council Meeting
b. October 16, 2006 City Council Work Session
MOTION: Councilmember Grant moved and Councilmember Pellegrin seconded a
motion to approve the November 13, 2006 City Council Meeting Minutes
• as presented and the October 16, 2006 Council Work Session Minutes as
presented. The motion carried unanimously(4-0).
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• 3. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Claims and Payroll
b. Motion to Approve Payment #5 to Arnt Construction in the amount of
$237,186.36 for the 2006 PMP Ridgewood Neighborhood Project
c. Motion to Approve the 2007 Liquor Licenses
d. Resolution 06-53: Adopting the 2007 City Council Meeting Schedule
e. Motion to Approve the Payment of$70,000 to the Lake Johanna Fire Department
for the City's Contribution Toward the Purchase of a Fire Engine
fl. Motion to contract with MMKR for Auditing Services as Outlined in the Proposal
from MMKR dated July 19, 2006 and at the Annual Costs of$24,750, $25,500,
$26,300 for the Years 2007, 2008, and 2009
f2. Authorize the City Administrator to Execute the Annual Engagement Letter for
said Services for the Years ending 2006, 2007, and 2008
g. Motion to Approve Extending the Deadline for Filing the Final Plat Application
for the Preliminary Plat Approved in Planning Case 06-013, 3685 & 3695 New
Brighton Road, Until December 31, 2006, Subject to the Original 17 Conditions
and 1 additional Condition
MOTION: Councilmember Larson moved and Councilmember Grant seconded a
motion to approve the Consent Calendar and to authorize execution of all
IIII necessary documents contained therein. The motion carried unanimously
(4-0).
4. PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
None.
5. PUBLIC INQUIRIES/INFORMATIONAL
None.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. Motion to Approve Planning Case 06-033: PUD Amendment & Site Plan for Boston
Scientific at 4100 Hamline Avenue North Subject to 12 Conditions
Mr. Lehnoff stated the applicant was requesting a Master Plan PUD (8th) Amendment and Site
Plan Review to construct a 2,250 square foot addition to the north side of Building N, which is
Illlocated in the northwestern portion of the Boston Scientific campus. He noted the Planning
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• Commission reviewed the case and recommended approval of the Planned Unit Development
(8tt') Amendment and Site Plan Review based on the submitted plans and a finding that the
proposal will not have negative impact on the neighborhood or City when the twelve conditions
are met as outlined in staff's November 20, 2006 report.
MOTION: Councilmember Grant moved and Councilmember Pellegrin seconded a
motion to approve Planning Case 06-033: PUD Amendment & Site Plan
for Boston Scientific at 4100 Hamline Avenue North Subject to 12
Conditions as noted in staffs November 20, 2006 report. The motion
carried unanimously(4-0).
B. Motion to Approve Planning Case 06-028: Site Plan Review for Hien Ngo & Nguvet
Ky at 3433 Lake Johanna Blvd. Subject to 11 Conditions
Mr. Lehnhoff stated the applicants were requesting approval of the Site Plan Review at 3433
Lake Johanna Boulevard, subject to the eleven conditions as noted in staffs November 20, 2006
report. He indicated the Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the Site
Plan Review for re-landscaping based on the submitted plans and a finding that the re-
landscaping plan will work to resolve the clear-cutting violation and will work to address
screening, erosion, and stormwater concerns.
Councilmember Larson stated he believed it was unfortunate this happened, but at the same
• time he believed the owner should be commended for putting landscaping on the property. He
noted what still concerned him was they were adding vegetation, but they still had a home going
out on the lake that had a nice view to the lake because the old vegetation had been cleared out
and the vegetation that was being replaced was low vegetation. He stated he would like to see
change in the placement of the trees so they had a true restoration of the property to what was
there originally.
Councilmember Holden arrived at 7:17 p.m.
Councilmember Grant noted it was a tragedy this was clear-cut through a misunderstanding and
by the clear-cutting it certainly enhanced the property and improved the view to the lake. He
stated the fact was the property was clear-cut and it needed to be re-landscaped. He stated the
Planning Commission had approved this and he agreed with that approval. He indicated he
believed it would be somewhat punitive to require the property owner to place large trees in the
middle of his property at this point. He asked the applicant if he intended to live in this home.
Hien Ngo, applicant, stated he planned to live in the home and sell his other home in North
Oaks.
Mr. Ngo stated they were proposing four very large trees on the hills in front of the house in the
landscaping plan. He agreed they should probably move some of the trees closer to the home.
Mr. Grant stated he did not see any need to move the trees up the hill because of the natural
• grade of the lot which would screen the home better,but also block the view of the lake.
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• Mr. Ngo stated he would not have any problem with moving the trees and he believed he
probably should move the trees.
Mr. Gonzalez stated he lived next door to this property and he asked what would he be allowed
to do when he upgraded his home next year. He noted large trees were being replaced with
smaller ones, which interfered with his view and not the Ngo's view. He noted there was an
illegal act done and nothing was done to address it. He believed this action devalued his
property. Mayor Aplikowski asked why would this stop Mr. Gonzalez from doing what he
wanted to do with his yard.
Mr. Gonzalez stated the trees removed were shade trees and that affected his property. He stated
the applicant was getting what they wanted. Mayor Aplikowski stated the applicant had been
working with the City on this.
MOTION: Councilmember Larson moved and Mayor Aplikowski seconded a motion
to add one additional condition to provide for the movement of some of
the larger trees towards the center of the property both down on the lake
and on the land between Lake Johanna Boulevard and the home subject to
staffs approval.
Councilmember Holden asked how far to the center of the property was Councilmember Larson
1111 recommending. Councilmember Larson responded he believed staff could determine where the
trees are to be placed and staff understood Council's direction.
The motion carried unanimously(5-0).
MOTION: Councilmember Larson moved and Councilmember Pellegin seconded a
motion to approve the Planning Case 06-028: Site Plan Review for Hien
Ngo and Nguyet Ky, 3433 Lake Johanna Boulevard subject to the 12
conditions. The motion carried(4-1) (Councilmember Holden opposed.)
C. Motion to Authorize City Staff to Apply for a Grant through the Safe Routes to
School with the Minnesota Department of Transportation
Ms. Olson stated the Minnesota Department of Transportation has recently announced its 2007
Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Grant Program. The trail segments that County and City staff has
tentatively selected for this grant are in the Valentine Hills Elementary School area. She noted
the Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee recommended approval.
Councilmember Holden asked if this grant would pay for engineering costs also. Ms. Olson
responded that was correct.
Councilmember Holden asked if they could apply this to the high school also. Ms. Olson
responded the grant was for K-8 only at this time.
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MOTION: Councilmember Larson moved and Councilmember Grant seconded a
motion to authorize staff to apply for a Grant through the Safe Routes to
School with the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The motion
carried unanimously(5-0).
D. Motion to Approve the Revised Parks, Recreation and Community Building
Strategies for the City of Arden Hills
Ms. Olson stated at the June 21, 2006 City Council meeting, the strategies for parks, trails, and
community building for Arden Hills were approved. Since that time, the Parks, Trails, and
Recreation Committee (PTRC) have added a couple of trail segments to the approved strategies.
Both of these additions are trail segments that have current funding assistance possibilities. She
recommended Council approve the revised strategies for parks, trails, and community building.
Councilmember Holden asked what it meant to adopt a strategy. Ms. Wolfe responded the
intent of approving the strategy was to authorize the PTRC to continue to study these strategies
and have staff keep their attention focused on possible grant opportunities. She stated in a sense
it was a work plan for the PTRC.
Councilmember Grant asked if by approving this was the Council committing to anything or
authorizing any money to be spent. Ms. Olson responded they were not authorizing anything or
• committing to any funds being spent. She noted by approving this they were essentially telling
the PTRC that these things can be worked on.
MOTION: Councilmember Grant moved and Councilmember Larson seconded a
motion to approve the revised Strategies for Parks, Trails, and Community
Building for the City of Arden Hills. The motion carried unanimously (5-
0).
E. Motion to Approve Agreement for Law Enforcement Services with the Ramsey
County Sheriff's Department for the Period Commencing January 1, 2007 to
December 31, 2009
Ms. Wolfe stated the City contracts with the Ramsey County Sheriff's Department for law
enforcement services. The existing three-year agreement, which was approved December 8,
2003, expires December 31, 2007. She recommended Council approve the Agreement for Law
Enforcement Services with the Ramsey County Sheriff's Department for the period commencing
January 1, 2007 to December 31, 2009.
Councilmember Holden requested seeing the Sheriff Department logs to see how much
coverage they did in Arden Hills. Ms. Wolfe stated she would request the logs for a workshop
meeting with the Sheriff's Department in January.
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MOTION: Councilmember Larson moved and Councilmember Pellegrin seconded a
• motion to approve Agreement for Law Enforcement Services with the
Ramsey County Sheriffs Department for the period commencing January
1, 2007 to December 31, 2009. The motion carried unanimously(5-0).
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Al. Motion to Approve the Addition of the Following Streets for Consideration in the
2007 PMP Feasibility Report: Briarknoll Circle,Briarknoll Drive, Dawn Circle
East, Royal Lane, Karth Lake Circle
Ms. Giga stated at the October 30, 2006 meeting, the Council ordered the preparation of a
feasibility report for the 2007 PMP Improvement project. She recommended Council approve
the addition of the following streets for consideration in the 2007 PMP feasibility report:
Briarknoll Drive, Dawn Circle East, Royal Lane, Karth Lake Circle and approve the Resolution
ordering preparation of feasibility reports for the 2007 Pavement Management Program.
Councilmember Grant asked how comfortable was the City Engineer with getting the extended
life of seven years on the seal coating. Ms. Giga responded she believed the seal coating would
last seven years.
MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Grant seconded a
• motion to approve the addition of the following streets for consideration in
the 2007 PMP feasibility report: Briarknoll Circle, Briarknoll Drive,
Dawn Circle East, Royal Lane, Karth Lake Circle. The motion carried
unanimously(5-0).
A2. Motion to Approve Resolution 06-61: A Resolution Ordering Preparation of
Feasibility Reports for the 2007 Pavement Management Program
MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Pellegrin seconded a
motion to approve Resolution 06-61: A Resolution Ordering Preparation
of Feasibility Reports for the 2007 Pavement Management Program. The
motion carried unanimously(5-0).
B. Motion to Receive the Economic Development Strategic Plan
Ms. Barton recommended Council receive the Economic Development Strategic Plan for the
City and direct staff to prepare an implementation plan for Council review and approval.
MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Grant seconded a
motion to receive the Economic Development Strategic Plan for the City
of Arden Hills, as approved and recommended by the EDC, and refer it
back to work session for further discussion. The motion carried
unanimously(5-0).
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• C. TCAAP
Ms. Barton updated on the Council on recent TCAAP developments.
9. COUNCIL REQUESTS
A. Councilmember Holden stated she had received a call from a resident who wanted
address numbers placed on the buildings. Ms. Wolfe responded staff would look into
this.
B. Councilmember Holden requested staff invite the State Senator and State Representative
to the December workshop.
C. Mayor Aplikowski noted the Truth-in-Taxation hearing is scheduled for December 4 at
6:30 p.m.
MOTION: Councilmember Grant moved and Councilmember Pellegrin seconded a
motion to approve the Council adjourn its regular City Council meeting to
go into a closed session to discuss the Rochon Corporation/City Hall
Arbitration/Mediation Case, pursuant to MS 13D.05 SUBD 3.b.
II/ The motion carried unanimously(5-0).
Mayor Aplikowski adjourned the Regular City Council Meeting at 8:30 p.m.
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Beverly Apli owski Michelle Wolfe
Mayor City Administrator
NOTICE OF MEETINGS
The next Council Meeting will be held Monday, December 11, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. at the Arden
Hills Council Chambers.
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