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. AGENDA
ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION
ARMY RESERVE CENTER - 4655 LEXINGTON A VENUE NORTH
MONDAY, APRIL 20,1998, 4:45 P.M.
4:45 P.M. 1. Call to Order
4:45 P.M. 2. Approval of Meeting Agenda
4:50 P.M. 3. City Issues - Short Term
a. City HaIl Lease Update
b. Northwest Youth & Family Services, Contract Discussion
c. Maintenance Facility, Fencing
d. Retreat Summary, Philosophy Statement
e. Staffing EvaIuation/Restructuring
5:30 P.M. 4. City Issues - Long Term
a. Lindey's Triangle Park, Renaming
. b. Retrocession of the Twin City Army Ammunition Plat
c. TCAAP; Water and Sewer System
6:45 P.M. 5. Miscellaneous Items
7:30 P.M. 6. Adjourn
The above times may vary depending upon length of issue discussion.
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Aprill3 Business Relations 4:00 P.M. May 11 Council Meeting 7:30 P.M.
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May 18 Council Worksession 4:45 P.M.
April 13 Council Meeting 7:30 P.M.
May 19 Parks & Recreation 7:00 P.M.
April 15 Business Development 8:00 A.M. Commission
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April 16 Finance Committee 7:30 P.M. Committee
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Commission Commission
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April 27 Economic Development 7:00 P.M. May 26 Economic Development 7:00 P.M.
Authority Authority
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April 28 Parks & Recreation 7:00 P.M.
Commission NOT Newsletter Committee 6:00 P.M.
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CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
. MEMORANDUM
DATE: April 17, 1998
TO: Mayor and City Council Q)
FROM: Brian Fritsinger, City Administrator '1
SUBJECT: Administrator Comments for the April 20, 1998 Council Worksession
1. City Issues - Short Term
a. Cit)'. Hall Lease Update
Staff will provide a brief update on the status oflease negotiations on the
proposed lease space.
b. Northwest Youth and Family Services, Contract Discussion
The City Council is asked to consider whether or not a change from a Joint
Powers Agreement to a contract affects Arden Hills' election not to formally join
the NYFS.
. c. Maintenance Facility, Fencing
The City Council is asked to consider the construction of security fencing around
the Public Works and Parks maintenance building.
d. Retreat Summary, Philosophy Statement
Staff would like to discuss issues related to the recently held Retreat and receive
direction on how this information should be promoted and/or released.
e. Staffing EvaluationfRestructuring
Staff will have available several suggestions related to the reorganization of City
staff. This is a result of direction from the City Council at the 1998 Retreat.
2. City Issues - I ,ong Term
a. Lindey's Triangle Park, Renaming
The City Council is asked to consider the request to rename Lindey's Triangle
Park.
b. Retrocession ofTCAAP
The City Council is asked to discuss the City's position related to a request to
retrocede the legislative jurisdiction at TCAAP.
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Administrator Comments for the April 20, 1998 Council Meeting
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April 20, 1998
c. TCAAP, Water and Sewer System
The City Council is asked to consider options related to a request from the
Department of Army that Arden Hills assume responsibility for the current water
infrastructure system at TCAAP.
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. CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
MEMORANDUM
DATE: April 17, 1998
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Brian Fritsinger, City Administrator ~
SUBJECT: Northwest Youth and Family Services Contract
Request
The City Council is asked to consider the contract for services with Northwest Youth and Family
Services (NYFS).
Background
During 1997, representatives of the communities that contract for services with NYFS began
working on a revised Joint Powers Agreement (JPA), which reflected current arrangements with
the cities. As a result of these discussions, it was determined that contracts between individual
cities and NYFS would be the most appropriate. As a result, the previous JP A has been
rescinded and the contract is being adopted by other cities.
. In October of 1997, the City Council continued to elect not to formalize participation in this JP A.
It indicated that the continuing public demand for essential local government services was a
significant reason for not formally participating. It did, however, indicate that it would continue
to encourage contributions by our local charitable gambling organizations to fund our share of
servIces.
Proposed Contract Terms
There are three (3) main areas of the contract that would be of particular interest to Arden Hills.
1. Board of Directors
Participation in the contract would provide the City with a designated seat on the
Board of Directors.
2. Term
The agreement is for an indefinite term unless a six (6) month written notice is
provided.
3. Distribution of Assets
Language has been included that details how assets will be distributed should
NYFS be dissolved. These assets will be given to firms doing similar social
services or a new foundation.
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Memorandum, Northwest Youth and Family Services Contract .
Page Two
April 17, 1998
Rnd~etin~ Inpnt
The key point for discussion at the Worksession is whether or not the City would like to
formalize its relationship with NYFS through this contract, rather than the JP A. With the 1999
Budget process beginning, it is appropriate that this issue be addressed now.
Should the City Council elect to pursue the contract, I will place it on a future agenda for more
detailed discussion. If not, I will notify NYFS that the City intends to continue the working
relationship in the same manner we have held in the past.
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TO: Brian Fritsinger, City Administrator
City of Arden Hills "
FROM: Kay Andrews, Executive Director
Northwest Youth & Family Services
SUBJECT: The Contract
After a year of many hours of discussion, various drafts and proposals, I think we have a
Contract. As I hope you understand, this Contract will replace the present Joint Powers
Agreement. The same Contract is being used by all cities, therefore preserving the sense
of a collective effort to insure the provision of social services in the northwest suburbs of
Ramsey County. This version has been approved by the Roseville City Council and will
be approved by our Board at their April 9, 1998 meeting. I do not anticipate any problem
arising around its approval.
This leaves the next step up to you and your Council. They will need to examine the
Contract, discuss it and hopefully agree to it. I would encourage you to take action on this
. as soon as reasonable so we can all put this matter to rest. After positive action has
occurred, pleased execute the appropriate signatures and return it to me. I will than get
the Contract signed here and return one original to you.
You can expect to receive quarterly reports as indicated in the Contract. The NYFS
board is presently working on a by law revision. When that is completed I will send to you
the other materials indicated in the Contract. If you have any questions about any of this,
please give me a call. I will however be on vacation until April 6. If you need assistance
while I am gone please ask for David Evertz.
One housekeeping matter - if you paid your city allotment only for the first quarter, please
remit the remainder.
Again, thanks for all the time and cooperation you have given to making this transition
become a reality. I do believe this Contract allows us to move smoothly into the future
and continue our collaborative relationship with you.
Thank you.
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. Kay Andrews, L1CSW
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AGREEMENT
I. PARTIES. .
This Agreement is made and entered into by and between the City of Arden Hills,
Minnesota ("City") and Northwest Youth and Family Services ("NYFS").
II. RECITALS.
A. NYFS is a non-profit social service agency whose mission is to meet the
unmet developmental needs of at-risk youth and families within their
community environment with emphasis on providing services through
collaboration and coordination with existing community resources. These
services are available to youth and families residing in the northwest
suburbs of Ramsey County, including, but not limited to, the municipalities
which are signatory to agreements which are identical to this Agreement
("participating municipalities") and students and families from Independent
School Districts 621,623 and 282.
B. Through this Agreement the City intends to contract with NYFS to provide
such services to its residents and to act as a sponsor of NYFS by
providing financial support, a method to establish appropriate services to
be provided and policy guidance for its activities.
C. This Agreement shall be used as the form agreement between NYFS and .
each of the participating municipalities. This Agreement replaces a Joint
Powers Agreement and is intended to continue the spirit of cooperation
and collaboration in the provision of social services between the City and
NYFS.
III. TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
In consideration of the mutual understandings of this Agreement, the parties
hereby agree as follows:
A. Prior AQreements Cancelled. By execution of this Agreement any
prior agreements and amendments thereto between the parties
are hereby cancelled.
B. Services Provided. NYFS shall provide the City and its residents with
youth and family counseling and programs set forth in the Addendum
Attached hereto.
C. Principles of Services and ProQram Establishment and Operations.
On a yearly basis and prior to submission of its annual budget, as
provided for hereafter, NYFS shall: .
1. Report regarding proposed changes in services and programs
to the City; and
2. Establish a fair and open bidding/request for proposal (RFP)
. process to contract, manage or provide such services and
programs which are not directly provided by NYFS staff.
D. FundinQ.
1. In addition to the participating municipalities share of the Annual
budget, funds for the operation of NYFS will be raised By NYFS
endeavoring to secure user fees, grants and appropriations from
private organizations, the State of Minnesota, Federal and County
agencies, and other legal and appropriate sources.
2. The City shall pay annually to NYFS an amount equal to $1.20
per capita ("Per Capita Payment") based upon City's population
in Ramsey County. The City's population shall be determined
by using the most recent Metropolitan Council population data.
the Per Capita Payment may be adjusted annually for inflation/
deflation using the Implicit Price Deflation index with 1997 as
the base year. Such adjustment shall not exceed plus or minus
5% in any year. Any adjustment in the Per Capita Payment
beyond those indicated by reference to the Implicit Price
Deflation index shall require approval of each of the participating
municipalities.
. 3. Amounts payable by the City shall be paid to NYFS on or before
January 3D, of each year to cover the City's share for that year.
E. Board of Directors. This Agreement is contingent upon the City having a
designated seat on the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors shall
be limited to not more than 20 Board members.
F. Further ObliQations of the NYFS. In addition to the obligations set forth
elsewhere in this Agreement, this Agreement is further contingent upon
NYFS doing the following:
1. The Bylaws of NYFS shall be amended to add provisions requiring
an open process for contracting services as provided for in
paragraph C.2., above, and prohibiting NYFS from supporting or
opposing individual candidates for election to public office in any
of the participating municipalities; and adding the requirement that
IRS 501.C3 status be maintained.
2. On or before June 30, of any year NYFS shall submit a written
report to the City including an Annual Report, the audited
financial statement, a program specific summary of services
provided to the municipality, and the proposed city budgeted
. amount for the subsequent year; in addition, 30 days from the
end of each calendar quarter, NYFS shall submit a written report to
the participating municipality.
3. Periodically advising the City of services available through NYFS
To the City's residents: .
4. Establishing a sliding scale for counseling services available
through NYFS to the City's residents and periodically advising
the City of such fees:
5. Providing other reasonable information requested by the City;
6. Purchasing a policy of iiability insurance in the amount of at
least $1,000,000.00, naming the City as an additional insured
and providing a copy of the insurance certificate evidencing such
policy to the City, annually;
7. Provide the City with a copy of its Articles of Incorporation,
Bylaws, Amendments thereto, and the IRS tax exempt status
letter;
6. NYFS shall defend and indemnify the City from any and all
claims or causes of actions brought against the City of any
matter arising out of this Agreement or the services provided
pursuant to this Agreement; and,
7. Without the written approval of the City, NYFS will not enter into
any agreement with any other city which differs from the terms .
and conditions of this Agreement.
G. Term. This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect for an
indefinite term unless any party gives the other party at least 6
months written notice of its intent to cancel this Agreement
effective December 31, of the year in which the notice is made.
H. (A) Distribution of Assets UDon Dissolution.
If NYFS ceases to operate, the Board of Directors will do one of the
following:
1. Give the assets to one or more non-profit agencies providing similar
social services in the northern suburbs of Ramsey County; or,
2. Form a new Foundation to fund appropriate social service
programming in the northern suburbs of Ramsey County.
The final Distribution of Assets Plan must be approved by the Ramsey
County District Court.
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e (B) Deviation from the Mission.
If the City Council determines that NYFS has materially deviated
from its mission (See II. Recitals, A), the City Council may ask
the NYFS Board of Directors to consider dissolving the agency
and liquidating the assets. The Board will do one of the
following:
1. Consider the request and by a majority vote deny it.
2. Consider the request and by a majority vote agree to modify
the programs to be consistent with the mission.
3. Consider the request and by a majority vote agree with the
request and move to dissolve the agency and liquidate
the assets.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement on this
date set forth below.
CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
. By:
Mayor
Its:
Clerk/Manager
Dated:
NORTHWEST YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES
By:
Executive Director
Its:
Chairman of Board of Directors
Dated:
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CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
. MEMORANDUM
DATE: April 14, 1998
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Cindy S. Walsh, Parks and Recreation Director f5;
SUBJECT: Security Fencing around the City Maintenance Building
Background
Because of limited space inside the City Maintenance Building, vehicles and equipment are
routinely parked outside over night and on weekends. As the City Council is aware, the
Maintenance Building does not currently have any method of securing equipment outside the
building. Staff has discussed the issue of securing the area for protecting our equipment.
Fencing in the area seems to be the best method of providing both a visual and physical barrier.
Since the construction of a new Maintenance Facility seems to be 3-5 years away, staff would
like the City Council to consider fencing the area this Spring or Summer.
Reasons for Securing the area around the Maintenance Building
. The City did have a new Wood Chipper stolen during the summer of 1996. Staff fears that
additional pieces of equipment; such as, trailers, generators, and pieces of play ground equipment
not yet assembled may also be stolen at any time. Providing a fenced, gated, and locked area
would make theft much more difficult.
Fencing the area would also give the perception that the area within the fence is accessible to
employees only. The area would be signed accordingly. At the present time, vendors and
contractors often drive around the building looking for an open door. Anyone is able to access
the building and equipment day or night.
When soliciting price quotes for this potential fencing project, we requested that the prices
include privacy slats along the south side of the building. This would provide some visual buffer
for the residents in the abutting town homes. The trees that currently exist in this area are dying
because of old age and run off from the City salt and sand storage. The existing fence is in dire
need of repair. One of the residents has contacted the City Administrator repeatedly about
repairing the existing fence. The existing fence is beyond repair and needs to be replaced.
Fencing in the area for security would also provide some visual barrier.
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Price Ouotes
Prices were solicited from three companies that are know to have a good reputation. The prices .
are as follows:
Company Pri ce
Town and Country Fence $7,950
Century Fence Company $8,879
Modem Fence and Construction, Inc. $9,800
Recommendation
Staff recommends fencing in the area referenced by the attached sketch. We propose that the
south side of the fenced area include wood or vinyl slats for the privacy of the residents. The
project would be awarded to Town and Country Fence for $7,950.
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. CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
MEMORANDUM
DATE: April 17,1998
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Brian Fritsinger, City Administrato~
SUBJECT: 1998 Retreat Summary/Philosophy Statement
Background
The City Council, as part of its April 10, 1998 Non-Agenda packet, received the draft report
from the City Council/Department Head Retreat. At that time, I had asked the City Council for
any feedback related to this document. I was not made aware of any suggested changes to this
document, nor has the draft been reviewed by the Department Heads.
What's Next?
The City Council and Department Heads should now review this information, and discuss how it
intcnds to use and/or promote the philosophy statement and/or goals. In addition, I will have
. Team Works provide a final bound copy to the City which can then be distributed to everyone.
I would propose that the Department Heads and Council begin by reviewing together the final
actions that were discussed on the final day of the Retreat. Upon conclusion of this conversation,
staff will be solicited for input on how these affect the budget, goals, workload, etc.
While there are many components of the Retreat that could warrant future public discussion, the
philosophy statement is the most obvious result of the Retreat that needs to be discussed first.
The report prepared by TeamWorks identifies the philosophy statement, but does not necessarily
provide some of the support information which should accompany this statement as it is
promoted by the City.
Once the message to be delivered is clarified, staff will begin using the statement in several
different arenas. These would include press releases, newsletter, and other media opportunities.
We will then begin using this philosophy as we develop our 1999 Budget and associated
materials.
Requested Action
The City Council is asked to review the 1998 Retreat summary with the Department Heads, and
clarify the intended use of the philosophy statement.
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Report
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City of Arden Hills
. 1998 City Council/Staff Retreat
March 13 and 14, 1998
by
INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Crtati11g Cullu,..es of Participation for In.dJviduals and G,.oups
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1998 City CouncillStaff Retreat .
Cootents oCReport
o Executive Summary page 2-3
o Participation Basics and Envirorunent page 4
o Initial Expectations/Objectives page . 5
o 1997: Year in Review page 6
o Philosophy of Governance, Trends and Influences page 7
o Philosophy of Governance Statement page 8
o Programs/Services Assessment page 9
o Major Projects Assessment page 10
o 1998 Projects PrioritizationlExpectations page 11 .
o 1998 Key Staff Directions page 12
o Overall CommitteesfConunissions Directions page 13
o City Facilities Options page 14
o New Views for Effective Leadership page 15 - 16
o Final Reflections page 17
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. 1998 City CounciVStatT Retreat
Exe\:utive Summary
The City of Arden Hills City Council and Staff department heads met on March 13 and 14, 1998 to
address the following specific goals and objectives;
o Develop consensus around a conunon Philosophy of Govemance for Arden Hills in 1998
o Develop Key Projects, Priorities and Expectations
o Develop Key Directions for Departments
o Assess CUrrent Core Services and Pro~ams
The City CouncillStaffteam were able to accomplish the goals and more. The key aCcomplishments of
the retreat were seen as;
o Philosophy of Governance for Arden Hills in 1998;
"To Provide Basic and Necessary Scope ofQuatity Services Through
the Innovative and Purposeful Use of Physical, Fin.mcial and Human Resources"
"Basic" is defined as those services required for citizen's health, safety and general welfare.
"Necessary" is defined as those limited services beyond basic services that are deemed as
requirements unique to Arden Hills.
. o Key Prioritized Proiects for 1998:
- City facilities; City Hall and Public Works
- TCAAP
- Highway 96 corridor
- Gateway II - IV
o Key Decisions or Directions for 1998
- To develop a Human Resources and Organizational Desigp. proposal that will:
· Optimize efficiency, effectiveness and productivity
. Add one full time, sunsetted position for key priority and projects in economic
development
· Add one part time building inspection position to address needs
· Consider adding support staff position with key priority projects position
- Adopt a more proactive role and action on key projects of:
· City facilities; create a temporary, leased space proposal and take control of new
construction issues
· TCAAP; council to finalize decision approach, staff to become more proactive
and strategic
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<> Key Staff Directions for 1998
In addition to the above key accomplislunents, the retreatants addressed the following issues: .
.1997; Year in Review, Key Accomplishment, Challenges and Questions
. Assessed all areas of core services/programs in the frame of the philosophy of Governance
Statement
. Were presented with New Views for Effective Leadership of Social Process, Left HandlRight
Hand ThinkinglDoing; Power of Perception
. Discussed the conflict area of "Are public officials to generally provide for constituency
representation or provide intellectual capital for thinking, assessment and discernment?"
. Discussed the range of commonalities and differences with respect to philosophy of governance
. Engaged in ongoing conversation that the City of Arden Hills is growing and expanding. A
minimalist, conservation philosophy of governance is not to be misinterpreted as no-growth in
staff, progrlUIl5 and COre services
. Reaffirmed the dedication, competency and professionalism of staff and acknowledged the issues
of too many hours, "burn-out" and confusion that are possible
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1998 City Council/Staff Retreat
Participation Basics
Wisdom of the group
Diversity is a source of creativity and energy
Affirmation, honor, respect
Quiet listening
Civil dialogue, decision making
Environment of Participation
. What behaviors and attitudes, ifpresent, would allow you to morejUlly participate?
· Realism
. Honesty
· Acceptance without judgment/put down
. Be specific
. Try not to be defensive
. Be open
. Listening
. Effective mediation: ability to stop, reflect
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1998 City Council/Staff Retreat
Expectations/O bj ectives
Did We Dellcription of Initial ExpectationslObjectwes
Achieve/Address?
y - Develop a sense/understanding of philosophy affecting issues
y - A lot of participation from everyone
N - People vs. book-type governing, gain a better understanding
N - PR Attitude, why not more people - people PR?
y - Public Works - all departments - direction for future develop relationship with
council .
Y/N - More trusting relationship, but skeptical
Y - Identifying, agreeing on 1998 key issues
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1998 City CounciI/Staff Retreat
1997: Year in Review
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Kev Accomplishments: Effects and Influences:
- Design of City Hall - Increased excitement
- Another year in black (3) - Informal celebrations
- Gateway development agreement - Freeing up P/Q employees times
- Continuing strong staff development - Accomplishment/priority setting and resources
- Improved newsletter (work the plan)
- Increased public acceptance of City Hall
- TS in planning stage
- Progress "'/ith TCAAP
- Community water meter replacement program
start
- Survived another year (staff, environment)
- Credibility of leadership
Key Challenges: Effects and Influences:
- Communications with residents -B,S.U.
- Government/city apathy (+/-) - Stretched resources on staff
e - Keeping up with workload - Credibility of council questioned
- Keeping quality staff - Sorting facts from fiction
- Highway 96 project
- Gateway
- City facility issues
- Saying no to residents
- Liaison to committees (dialogue/expectations)
- Committees structure
- Internal personnel issues (daily)
Key Questions Emerlrinl.! from 1997:
- What happens iflease is not accepted? What's plan?
- Who is responsible for issue?
- What happens if current workload is increased trend?
- Where do we go; operational vs. project?
- Are we on the same team?
- What is P/w facility plan?
- When will staff be comfortable with workload?
- How do we balance diverse citizen expectations?
- Redefinition of staff roles/responsibilities, boundaries?
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. City of Arden Hills
1998 City Council/Staff Retreat
Philosophy of Governance
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To Provide Basic and Necessary
Scope of Quality Services
Through the Innovative
and Purposeful Use of
Physical, Financial and
. Human Resources.
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City of Arden Hills .
1998 City CounciJJStaff Retreat
Programs/Services Assessment
. City clerk is inadequate and fragmented (records, licensing)
. Park maintenance is adequate
. Parks facilities is adequate, expectations are increased, linkages is inadequate
. Recreation is adequate "a little bit more" and increased expectations
. Economic development is "necesSlIl)' a little bit more" - TCAAP, "damage control"
inadequate
. Planning and zoning is adequate
· Protective inspections is adequate, but tentative
· Code enforcement is not adequate - related resource
. Animal control is adequate but costly but Goose population
. Recycling is adequate
. Elections is adequate, wasteful
. General operations is adequate
. Finance is generally just there
· Street reconstruction is adequate but facing economic pressures .
. Police is adequate
. Fire suppression is adequate, prevention is lacking
. Snowplowing is adequate
. Street maintenance is adequate with current program
. Water is good but expensive, little hassles
. Sanitary/sewer is adequate, aging
. SWM is lacking in areas, inadequate
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. City of Arden Hills
1998 City CouncillStaffRetreat
Major Projects Assessment
. Comp Plan update is necessary, mandated, Hwnan Resource pressure
· Joint athletic facilities is "necessary" and purposeful
. 35W coalition is necessary and purposeful
. Gateway Phases II - IV is not basic, but necessary, but an innovative and purposeful
use
· TCAAP grows the size of the City and decisions of how and why have not been made
and present decisions can be reversed today
· HWY 96 corridor is necessary for purposeful use
· Economic development (like office expansion) is necessary but requires focus dialogue
. and awareness
· City facilities are inadequate, obtaining site/timing is key issue
· Residential water meter replacement is basic infrastnIcture service, budget impact
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City of Arden Hills .
1998 City Council/Staff Retreat
1998 Projects PrioritizationlExpectations
. Development of leased facilities plan option!
implementation is chosen
. Land lease completion, construction begins
. Proactive, take control, plan, interact
. Engage in proactively addressing Public Works
Facilities 0 tions
. TCAAP . PreserVe options
. Council decision on approach
. Address strong internal/external influences and
forces
. Proactive stance, strategize, plan, interact
. Highway 96 Corridor . Proactive, strategize, plan, interact
. Active relationship with MNDOT design and
Gatewa im lications
. Gateway II . IV . Contractual obligations to be fulfilled
. Land acquisition, road issues, Highway 96, .
economic develo ent
~;R: '~ "~~"~:;~:!'Jj~!fE?:)-Y;Nj'if(~:_~ _~~~W{:::~:'~*-~~~~~1t~;~,-
. City Comprehensive Plan . Complete in quality, timely manner
. 35W Coalition . T.B.D.
;~.Ji~_~~~'~~'T...'.:~.". .
. Joint Athletic Facilities
. Residential Water Meters
.. . Add at least 1/2 time Building Inspector position to address needs
. Add one full time major project position reporting to Economic Development Department head
· Consider adding support staff position to Economic Development Department
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. City of Arden Hills
1998 City Council/Staff Retreat
1998 Key Staff Directions
Brian . Assure overall operations, efficiency, effective, quality
. Lead city facility issues
· Evaluate/develop city staffing design
· Lead 1998 priority projects
Terry . Provide assistance to all operation areas
· Provide assistance to all project areas
· Continue the innovative, creative thinking roles
· Take on increased administrative responsibilities
Kevin . Assure overall economic development operations, efficiency, effectiveness, quality
. To broaden/raise leadership style and skills
· Understand council commitment to add staff and participate fully in implementation
. Lead 1998 priority projects
. · Continue the role and style of interactions with outside entities
Cindy . Complete plan and leadership role for joint Athletic Facility
. Assure efficiency, effectiveness, quality overall parks and recreation overall operations
· Recognition that the "meat and potatoes" are the focus of efforts
· Participation in major projects for future implications, the image of being "on-deck"
Dwayne · Assure overall Public Works operations, efficiency, effectiveness, quality
· Provide leadership in Residential Water Meter Replacement project
. Provide leadership in lift station upgrade planning
· Participate in major projects for future implications, the image of being "on-deck"
· Utilize effective team work with city engineer for COre services planning and project
implication
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City of Arden Hills .
1998 City CounciVStafT Retreat
Overall Committees/Commissions Directions
· Communicate and assess implications of Philosophy of
Governance Statement
· Define Roles, Responsibilities and Boundaries
(Who we are, What we do, What we don't do)
. Defme 1998 Key Projects/Expectations
. Define Key Staff Role and Interactions
.
. Identify Key Future Role and Projects envisioned for
Committees/Commissions
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. City of Arden Hills
1998 City CounciJ/Staff Retreat
City Facilities Options
· 30 days decision
- Alternate site
- Temporary facilities
· No date certain time of transfer
· Earliest occupation date of December 1998
· Alternate space option:
. - $12.00 NET/NET/NET
- Upgraded env.
- Control Data Security System
- Two year lease with sublet option
- Associated facilitieslbenefits
- 5000 square feet = 15 month lease
- Rent $61M for 15 months
- Demolition $20M
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City of Arden Hills
1998 City CounciJ/StaffRetreat .
New Views for Effective Leadership
Left HandlRiaht Hand Tbinkine:/Doinll:
Left Hand Riaht Hand
. What I Say to Myself . What I Say to Others
Chris Argoyis 1997
. High difference between LH/RH leads to individual and group tension and conflict
. New leadership view is to be intentional to reduce the difference through asking questions and
creative dialogue
Power of Perception .
. Recognition: We "ftlter out" the new details and new ideas, rush to judgment,
or only see the "familiar"
. Interpretation: We "bend" data to fit existing patterns or beliefs
. Expectadun: Reality is strongly shaped by what we expect
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City of Arden HiDs .
1998 City CounciJ/Staff Retreat
Final Reflections
What did we do or accomplish?
. Created a Philosophy of Governance Statement
. Developed 1998-99 plans/directions
· Developed overview of staff planning and aligrnnent with projects
· Conducted programs and projects review
- Increased common understanding
· Created consensus on some key issues
What res paise or association did you experience?
. Retreat was productive, thoughtful
.
What new key awareness points or understandings emerged?
. COIUlci1 is more of one mind than we thought of...
. There still is a matter of distrust present within council
. Getting whole picture "on the wall" increases understanding, clarity
. There will always be time for council to interactlreaffl!ll1 staff
. Increased appreciation of number of staff hours given in service to Arden Hills
What can yOll, individually or as a group, choose or have chosen to do?
. Investigate lease of space
. Add staff for project priorities
. Approach TCAAP with discretion
. Be more aggressive on TeAAP
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. CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
MEMORANDUM
DATE: April 17 , 1998
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Brian Fritsinger, City Administrat~
SUBJECT: Staff Reorganization
Back~round
At the 1998 City Council/Department Head Retreat, the City Council directed the Administrator
to re-evaluate the organizational framework, and consider adding additional staff to assist with
the current and projected workload. The City Council conceptually discussed the addition of a
proj ects manager, half-time building official, and support staff.
The Administrator has had an opportunity to evaluate the organization and will present more
details at the Worksession.
Requested Action
. The City Council is asked to consider authorizing changes to the existing organizational
structure, including the creation of additional staff positions.
BF/sls
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CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
. MEMORANDUM
DATE: April 14, 1998
TO: Mayor and City Council
i
FROM: Cindy S. Walsh, Parks and Recreation Director ~(!J
L. ;:;
SUBJECT: Renaming Lindey's Park to Arden Meaduws
Background
The City Council requested that Lindey's Park be renamed since the name Lindey's was never
officially adopted by the City Council. Possible name choices were solicited from the
neighborhood around the park, the City Newsletter, and the City Recreation Guide.
Name Suggestions for the Park
The following names were submitted to me:
Arden Meadows
Arden Greens
Arden Yard
. Don Stecker Park (Mr. Stecker owned the Wagon Wheel restaurant before Lindey's steakhouse)
Wagon Wheel Park (same reason as above)
Joseph Hackney Park (Mr. Hackney was a former State Senator who once owned the property)
Arden Farms (the area used to be a farm)
Recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Commission
At their March 24, 1998 meeting, the Parks and Recreation Commission discussed the possible
name choices. They decided not to name the park after a person and voted unanimously to name
the park Arden Meadows Park. Staff concurs with this recommendation. If the Council agrees,
staff will inform residents through the newsletter and future park and trail maps.
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. CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
MEMORANDUM
DATE: April 17, 1998
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Brian Fritsinger, City Administrato@
SUB,mCT: Department of Army Rcquest for Rctroccssion
Retrocession
The City of Arden Hills has received documentation requesting comments regarding the efforts
of the Department of Army to retrocede the legislative jurisdiction at TCAAP to the State of
Minnesota.
Background
The City of Arden Hills previously responded to a similar request from the U.S. Army Reserve
Center. This request was resolved in 1995 after almost five (5) years of discussion and
negotiation. This request included the 29.04 acres associated with the Army Reserve Center.
. The current request from the Department of Army includes jurisdiction over 2,180.81 acres of
the arsenal property. This is the remainder of the site, excluding the Army Reserve Center,
Archery Range, and MnDOT property.
Request Sllecifics
The Army has indicated the City of Arden Hills ceded ownership ofTCAAP property to the
federal government during World War II. Currently, federal laws preclude the City or State from
asserting control over TCAAP property.
Related to providing services, the primary responsibility of the City will be to provide police and
fire protection services. The City \vill need to meet with Ramsey County and the Lake Johanna
Volunteer Fire Department (LJVFD) to negotiate the costs associated for providing these
services. The Council might recall that one of the problems with providing these services is that
the arsenal does not offset the costs through property taxes and United States Code specifically
prohibits the contracting for performance ofthese duties.
Suggested Action
The City Council should discuss the pro's and con's of agreeing to the retrocession. Should the
Council elect to respond positively to the request, various issues related to the process should be
identified.
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1.02 SOVEREIGNTY, JURISDICTION 2
in civil and criminal cases upon those waters concurrently with the courts and officers
of other states bordering on them, to the extent any of them forms a common boundary
between this state and any other state.
History: (2) 1905 c 242 s 1; 1943 c 349 s 1; 1984 c 628 art 1 s 1
1.03 WATERS INCLUDED.
The concurrent jurisdiction of a county and of courts and officers exercising juris-
diction throughout it extends over the water area that would be included if the bound-
ary lines of the county were produced in the direction of their approach and extended "il"
across the waters to the opposite shore. ,,~(j..
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History: (3) 1905 c 242 s 2; 1943 c 349 s 2; 1984 c 628 ar/1 s 1 '-f'
CONCURRENf JURISDICTION OF STATE AND UNITED STATES. .,.i.'
1.041 ,,~
Subdivision 1. Rights of state. Except as otherwise expressly provided, thejurisdic- <"~
....-s.
tion of the United States over any land or other property in this state owned for national .
!
purposes is concurrent with and subject to the jurisdiction and right of the state to cause . ::-~~
its civil and criminal process to be executed there, to punish offenses against its laws ~>*
;-""\t
committed there, and to protect, regulate, control, and dispose of any property of the . ::.~_.1:'
'~}{
state there. d
Subd. 2. Land exchange commission may concur. In any case not otherwise pro- "1;}.
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vided for, the consent of the state to the acquisition by the United States of any land .""-
or right or interest in land in this state, desired for any authorized national purpose, .,
with concurrent jurisdiction as defIned in subdivision I, may be given by concurrence -.'1-
of a majority of the members of the Land Exchange Commission created by the Consti- 'i'~
tution of Minnesota, Article Xl, Section 10, upon fInding that the acquisition and the ..
methods of the acquisition and the exercise of the jurisdiction are consistent with the
best interests of the state, if application for the state's consent is made by an authorized
officer of the United States, setting forth a description of the property, with a map when
necessary for its proper identification, and the authority for, purpose of, and method
used or to be used in acquiring it. The commission may specify the method of acquisi-
tion as a condition of its consent. ','"
In case of acquisition by. purchase or gift, the state's consent shall be obtained ,.-0-
before the execution of any instrument conveying the lands involved or any interest in
them to the United States. In case of condemnation, consent shall be ohtained before
the commencement of a condemnation proceeding.
History: 1943 c 343 s 1; 1965 c 51 s 1; 1976 c 2 s 172; 1984 c 628 art 1 s 1
1.042 CONSENf OF STATE.
Subdivision I. Given for certain purposes. The consent of the State of Minnesota
is given in accordance with the Constitution of the United States, Article I, Section 8,
Clause 17, to the acquisition by the United States in any manner of any land or right
or interest in land in this state required for sites for customs houses, courthouses, hospi-
tals, sanitariums, post offices, prisons, reformatories, jails, forestry depots, supply "
houses, or offices, aviation fields or stations, radio stations, military or naval camps,
bases, stations. arsenals, depots, terminals, cantonments, storage places, target ranges,
or any other military or naval purpose of the United States. -
Subd. 2. Jurisdiction ceded to United States. So far as jurisdiction, exclusive or ..
partial, in or over any land or place in Minnesota acquired by the United States for any
purpose specified in subdivision 1 is accepted by the head or other authorized officer ,
of any department or independent establishment or agency of the United States as pro-
vided by the laws of the United States, the jurisdiction is ceded to the United States,
subject to the conditions and reservations of subdivision 3. When the premises abut
upon the navigable waters of Minnesota, the jurisdiction shall include the underwater
lands adjacent to them lying between the line of low-water mark and the bulkhead or
pierhead line as now or hereafter established.
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2 ~, J SOVEREIGNlY, JUlUSDlcnON 1.044
. and officers % Subd. 3. Conditions and reservations. The right of the state to cause its civil and .
on boundary :$; criminal process to be executed in any ceded land or place is reserved to the state. The
" state also reserves the right to impose the following taJI:es:
. f:~ (A) an income taX on persons residing in the land or place or receiving income
~,'
;.~ from transactions occurring or services performed there;
,i..~ (B) a sales or use taJI: levied on or measured by sales, receipts from sales, purchases,
rcising juris- storage, or use of tangible personal propeny in the land or place;
f the bound- ~ (C) a taJI: on personal propeny situated in the land or place, or on the use of per-
od extended sonal propeny by a private individual, association, or corporation there, except per-
sonal propeny owned by the United States or by law exempt from taXation; and
(D) a taX on the use of real propeny within the land or place by a private individ-
ual, association, or corporation.
TATES. Histor)': 1943 c 343 s 2; Ex1959 c 85 s 3,4; 1984 c 628 art 1 s 1
thejurisdic- NOTE: Extra Session Laws 1959, Chapter 85, Section S, relating [0 subdivisions 2 and 3 reads: ~Sections 3 and 4
shall not be construed as validating any purponed ceding of jurisdiction hert:tofore made:, induding any ceding ofjurisdic-
for national tioo where such jurisdiction was oot required by or under the constitution or laws of the United States,"
tate to cause
ins! its laws 1.043 JURISDICTION, WHEN TO VEST,
peny of the The jurisdiction granted or ceded to the United States over any place in the state
under sections 1.041 or 1.042 shall not vest until the United States has acquired the
1 efWlSe pro- title to or right of possession of the premises affected, and shall continue only while the
of any land United States owns or occupies them for the purposes to which the jurisdiction apper-
la1 purpose, tains as specified in those sections or until the United States relinquishes to the state
~onCllrrence full or partial jurisdiction under section 1.0431.
the Consti- History: 1943 c 343 s 3; 1977 c 125 s 1; 1984 c 628 art 1 s 1
ion and the
ont with the 1.0431 RETROCESSION.
authorized Subdivision 1. General power. Notwithstanding any other law, all or any part of
1 map when the jurisdiction acquired by the United States over any land or place in the state under .
md method section 1.041 or 1.042 or any other statute may be retroceded to the state in the manner
l of acquisi~ provided in this section.
,e obtained Subd. 2. Offer; acceptance; recording. Retrocession of jurisdiction shall be initi-
ated by written offer to the governor by an authorized officer of the United States
" interest in agency having supervision over the land. Retrocession shall not take effect until
toed before (a) the governor, after consulting with the governing bodies of counties or munici-
palities where all or pan of the federal lands are situated, has accepted jurisdiction on
Is 1 behalf of the state,
(b) a cenificate evidencing acceptance is filed with the secretary of state, and
Minnesota (c) a duplicate is recorded in the office ofthe county recorder of each county where
the lands or any pan of them are situated.
, Section 8, Subd. 3. State and local jurisdiction. The jurisdiction ceded to the state under sub-
cnd or right division I shall be exercised by the appropriate state authorities and by the local gov-
uses, hospi- ernmental units where all or pan of the affected federal lands are situated.
ots, supply History: 1977 c 125 s 2; 1984 c 628 art 1 s 1
. val camps,
eget ranges, 1.044 UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER WILD UFE AND FISH REFUGE.
xc1usive or Consent ufthe State of Minnesota is given to the acquisition by the United States
ltes for any by purchase, gift, or lease of the areas of land or water, or both, in this stale as the
Lzed officer United States deems necessary for the establishment of the Upper Mississippi River
Wild Life and Fish Refuge in accordance with and for the purposes of the act of Con-
ates as pro- gress approved June 7, 1924, entitled ~An act to establish the Upper Mississippi River
ited States,
mises abut Wild Life and Fish Refuge: reserving to the state full and complete jurisdiction and
mdenvater authority over the areas compatible with their maintenance and control by the United
ulkhead or States for the purposes and under the terms of that act of Congress.
History: 1943 C 343 s 4; 1984 c 628 art 1 s 1
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY pc-;..--;. '-:;-y
TWIN CmES ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT
4700 HWY 10 - SUITE A
ARDEN H'US, MN 66112-3928 ;\ 1 7 1098
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REPlY TO April 16, 1998 (Ii'" "..,..',
ATTENTION Of ... j....! ':,,'.1' ,,-:'l ll! l)~~
SIOTC-CO
SUBJECT: Request for Comments on the Retrocession of Legislative
Jurisdiction of Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant (TCMP)
Mr. Terry Shutten
Ramsey County
15 W Kellogg Blvd
220 Court House
~ St. Paul, Minnesota 55102
Mr. Brian Fritsinger
City of Arden Hills
1450 West Hwy 96
Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112-5794
Matthew Fulton
City of New Brighton
803-5th Avenue NW
. New Brighton Minnesota 55112-2731
Dear Sirs:
The enclosed copies of correspondence document the efforts
of the Department of Army (DA) to retrocede the legislative
jurisdiction at TCMP to the State of Minnesota. At this
juncture I have been requested to solicit comments from the local
governments regarding the retrocession.
Since it is the State of Minnesota that would accept the
jurisdiction and the local governments' comments that are
required to progress to eventual retrocession, it is requested
that you furnish your comments to:
Ms. Lesley L. Hinz
Assistance to Legal Council
Office of the Governor
130 State Capitol
Saint Paul, MN 55155
Please furnish a copy of your comments to me as well. Thank
you in advance for your attention to this matter.
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The point of contact is Mr. Michael Fix, SIOTC-CO, (612) 633-
2301, X1661.
Sincerely,
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Michael R. Fix
Commander's Representative
Enclosures
Copy Furnished:
Department of Army, OASA(I,L&E) , ATTN: Ms. Karen Bowen
Cmdr Industrial Operations Command, ATTN: AMSIO-ISR (Ms. Beck)
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OffICE OF THI! AS1IlITMT IECMTAlIV
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Honorable Arne H, Carlson
Governor of Minnesota
130 State Capitol
St. Paul, Minnesota 55155
Dear Governor Carlson;
The United States exercises exclusive Iegis~ jurisdiction over 2,180.81 acres
t of land. more or less, at the Twin Cities Army Ammurition Plant (TeMP), Minnesota.
This land area is described in the legal description enclosed as Exhibit A. and outlined
In red on the map enclosed as Exhibit B.
The United states proposes to relinquish such jurisdiction. as necessary, to permit
the State of Minnesota to exercise concurrent legislative jurisdiction over this land area.
Acceptance of this request will empower the State of Minnesota and its political
subdivisions with the authority to enforce its laws for activities occurring on this Federal
enclave .
. PUf$Uant to Title 10. United States Code, Section 2683. notice Is given that the
United StatN retrocedes to the State of Minnesota such jurisdiction as neoessary to
permit the State to exercise concurrent legislative jurisdiction over this area.
We would appreciate your accepting our request on behalf of the State of
Minnesota by signing the duplicate copy of the Act and Acceptance of Rttb.......,:>Sion.
PUf$Uant to MINN. STAT. Section 1.0431 and returning It to this office.
Sincei'ely .
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Pau W, J n
Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army
(Instal1ation6 and Housing)
OASA(I,L&E)
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COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA )
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COUNTY OF ARLINGTON )
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1. the undersipd. a Nowy Public in and for the commonwealth of Vir&inia. Counl)' of
Allington. whose commission as sw::h expires on _ day of . 199..--. do
hereby certify thai this day personally ~cd befo~ me in the state and county afo=aid.
. Deputy AssiSWII Seaet.arY for the ArmY (Iostallations and Housin&;), OASA
(l.L&E) for and on behalf of the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, whose name: is signed to the
fo~going document daled the _ day of .199__ and lICknow1edged that he
signed said document with knowled&e of its contents.
Given under m)' hand and seal this _ day of .199_.
Nolai)' Public
My Commission expires:
ACCEPTED this _ day of ,199_.
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HONORABLE ARNE H CARLSON
Oo...emOr
State ofMinnewta
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Paul \\'. Joho><!n
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Dear Mr, .Ie""",,,,:
Thoe Office: ':Jf 'j-..e '3o.....e.rnOI" of M:~o!.a >>as: l'E'C'e'i~~ ,!o"oor f"C'!Les: iegztdint. the rct."enic.,j of
. jurisdiction of::,! 30.Sl oem;;f 1a.14 II L'l< Twin Cities Army A.'11",ulliti",n Ploiiit (TCAAPJ, MinneSOl.,
y Ollr requ~st is under- consjd~r.ltion at thi.i ~!nl;""
Pu",u.,., to MIN';. STAT. s..clb" i .04j I, tetr')CC:'5$ion canr.c: w.. .t"e<:: unti) 11,. !'''ercing tOOi... of
cowlti~s Or mt.:nic:ip3lbe:s ""I],e(e an orpa.,. cf!:1c !C<!c::a1 Sand,.arc S.\l~t~d have beea ~':rnSt:lteci. In the
recent p.s!, th. Depar-.mcr.t "fthe Army &.~!lli<er. tho iuit..he in CQlblllti'l! wiro the Iocol gov..nrnclllS
Would yOt.: plet..~ ci~t:ie t!'$ whether tfur It:1i ~ me ca.;~ in UUS inStz1ic~?
If you h.ve ""Y QUC1'tio:::;, p;e:e,o feel IT.. 16 0.11 meat 5]2.2%-0927.
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OEPARTlIlENT OF THE ARMY
OFFICE Of' '!ME ASSISTANT SECIlETARV
_lALLATlONS L()G1STIetI AHll EIIVllIO....ENT
119 AIl"1Y PENTAGON .
wASHINGTON DC 29tlo-ml0
october29,1997
Ms. Lesley L Hinz
Assistant to Legal Counsel
State of Minnesota
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130 State Capitol
_ Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155
Dear Ms. Hinz:
T!'lis is in reference to your letter of September 9, 1997, concerning the
proposed retrocession of jurisdiction of 2,180.81 acres of land at Twin Cities
Army Ammunition Plant (TCMP). In your letter, you ask whether the
Department of the Army has taken the initiative in consulting ~ith the local
governments, as required by Minnesota statute.
We !'lave been informed by the installation and the Omaha District, U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers. that the Commander's representative at TCMP has .
notified the City of Arden Hil\$ (Mayor and City Administrator). as well as the
City of New Brighton and Ramsey County (Sheriffs Department) concerning
the proposed retrocession of legislative jurisdiction to the State. We will be
happy to cooperate with the Governor's office in the consultation process
required by MINN, STAT. Section 1.0431.
__ ,__.___' _ PleaSe call Ms. Karen Bowen, 202-761-1746. at Headquarters. U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers, if you-tiiveadditionalquestlomr.- ,.' m. - ------ -.......
Sincerely .
JY~.tJo n
Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army .'
(Installations and Housing)
OASA(I,L&E)
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: April IS, 1998
TO: Brian Fritsinger, City Administrator
FROM: Terrance Post, City Accountant@
SUBJECT: TCAAP Water System Considerations
On March 19, 1998, you and I met with Commander Fix of the Twin City Army Ammunition
Plant (TCAAP) at Mr. Fix's invitation to discuss the facility water system. I believe the basic
purpose of the meeting was to gauge the level of interest on behalf of the City of Arden Hills in
assuming operating responsibility for the current water infrastructure system. During the course
of the discussion, a number of issues surfaced. Following is a list of them in no particular
pri 0 ri ty 0 rder.
1. The existing infrastructure system is approximately sixty (60) years old. This aging
watermain layout is not necessarily supportive of future TCAAP development locations.
. 2. Maintaining the existing system is extremely costly for the facility budget. In addition to
low volume and maintenance cost factors, infrastructure repair and replacement capital
costs are increasing annually.
~ From the facility's point of view, the best outcome would be to sell the existing water
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system to an outside vendor, purchase water at or below current costs from the vendor,
and absolve itself from all future infrastructure replacement liability issues by having the
vendor own the sixty-year old system.
4. From the City's point of view, the best outcome would be to add TCAAP to the existing
City water distribution system and have TCAAP be responsible for the capital costs of
the new watermains by means of a connection fee.
5. By means of a prior agreement with the City of Mounds View, once the City of Arden
Hills begins supplying water to the facility, TCAAP transfers from a Mounds View
sanitary sewer customer to an Arden Hills sanitary sewer customer.
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Memorandum, TCAAP Water System Considerations .
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April 15, 1998
6. Assuming the sixty (60) acre, "Officer Housing" tract opens for development in the near
future, the issue of supplying water and sanitary sewer utilities to the site will need to be
resolved.
7. Perhaps some sort of compromise position between what is best for TCAAP (Item #3
above) and what is best for the City (Item #4 above) can be developed that is acceptable
to both parties.
The purpose of this memorandum has been to document issues discussed at an earlier meeting in
order to facilitate discussion for the April 20, 1998 City Council W orksession agenda item.
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Comprehensive Plan Meeting
Wednesday, April 15, 1998
7:00 p.m.
U.S. Army Reserve Center
Corner of Highway #96 and Lexington
Agenda:
1. Review Revised Goals and Policies 7:00
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2. Review Land Use Plan Issues 7:30
3. Adjourn 9:00
. McCombs Frank Roos Associates
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