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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCP 05-24-1999 . CITY OF ARDEN HILL~ I LE 4364 WEST ROUND LAKE ROAD ARDEN HILLS, MN 55112-5794 AGENDA CITY COUNCIL MEETING, CITY HALL MONDAY, MAY 24,1999,7:30 P.M. THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA) HAS BEEN CANCELED 7:30 P.M. 1. 7:30 P.M, 2. 7:30 P.M. 3. . 7:30 P.M. 7:35 P.M, . Call to Order Approval of Meeting Agenda Approval of Minutes a. May 10, 1999 Regular Council Meeting b. May 17, 1999 Council W orksession 4. Consent Calendar Those items listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion under a Consent Calendar fonnat. There will be no separate discussion of these items, unless a Council member so requests, in which event, the item will be removed from the general order of business and considered separately in its normal sequence on the agenda. a. Claims and Payroll b. Probationary Appointment, Michelle Olson, Recreation Program Supervisor 5. Public Comments This is an opportunity for citizens to bring to the Council's attention any items not currently on the agenda. In addressing the Council, please state your name and address for the record, and a brief summary of the specific item being addressed to the Council. To allow adequate time for each person wishing to address the Council, we ask that individuals limit their comments to three (3) minutes, Written documents may be distributed to the Council prior to the meeting, or as bench copies, to allow a more timely presentation, PHONE: (812) 833-5878 · FAX (812) 833.7839 ....~'~; ( . ..."'" " - . ~' " ...,.,J _' , ~ AGENDA - PAGE TWO . CITY COUNCIL MEETING, CITY HALL MONDAY, MAY 24,1999, 7:30 P.M. 7:40 P.M. 6. Unfinished and New Business a. Receive 1998 Audit Report, Abdo, Abdo, Eick & Meyers b. Metro East Development Partnership Presentation, David Piggott c. Planninl! Cases 1. Case #99-07, Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc. (Guidant), 4100 Hamline Avenue N, PUD (Master Plan) 2. Case #99-03, Josephine East L.L.C., 3183 Lexington Avenue, Preliminary and Final Plat and Variance d. Purchase Authorization, Sewer Easement Machine in Conjunction with White Bear Lake e. 1999 Committee Appointments f. Res. #99-16, Resolution Calling for a Public Hearing on the Issuance of Revenue Bonds to Finance Housing and Health Care Facilities and 11 Proposed Housing Program, and Authorizing the Publication of a Notice of the Hearing (presbyterian Homes Housing and Assisted Living, Inc. Project) . g. Sewer Infiltration Inspection Alternate, Residential Water Meter Replacement Project Discussion 9:30 P.M. 7. Administrator Comments 9:45 P.M. 8. Council Comments and CommitteelDepartment Activity Reports 10:00 P.M. 9. Adjourn The above times may vary depending upon length of issue discussion. Tentative JaIN: M-*,_ Sehllllull! Teatative JuIv MeRUit.' Sdledule Meeting ~ times .... _OIlS are subject to <bauge. Meeting dates, times, and locatious ... subj"'" to <bllllg" Please contact City Hall for the most eurrent schedule. Please contact City Hall for the most current schedule. lune2 Pllinning Commission 7:30 P,M, luly7 Planning Commission 7:30 P,M. June 1.. Coundl Meeting 7:30 P.M. July 12 Council Meeting 7:30 P.M. June 21 CouneD WorksessloD 4:45 P.M. July 19 CODDeIl WorbessloD 4:45 P.M. lune 22 Parks &: Recreation 7:00P.M. July 26 Economic Development 7:00 P.M. Committee Authority lune 28 Economic Development 7:00P,M. Authority July 26 Counetl Meeting 7:30 P.M. JUDe 28 Council MeednC 7:30 P.M. July 27 Parks .I: Re=atiou 7:00P.M. , Committee Juue 30 Communications 6:00 P.M., 101y28 CommUDicatious Committee 6:00 P.M. Committee . . . MRY 24 '99 02'31PM ~3 $/d.'-fI<7"[ RC,Iol"tT M,'T.,/loIlYN,ll>KE M~1r "'". wU"l'):l^ ';=MiNl... K("'I\~h DENNIS J. TRf'.(II~~ ll;CO'tTlAa'l'O...I'M)O\&Orl l".IlUL.1.."-o\TalJi. a~C>>IVT.&f\oIolJ ClEAN I#., I MONliIOI\I t::ARVC.i:lCloSDIoI Ii'Yl,CE:,,.,,....T JUOITH It KflOW IiTQ'lJaj"", ME\.CHCJ'l 1\4';l'IoRIl1l,lU, JaIISEN m"\UfltJ.TUCei Cl1.......a...i.:N1I1:NrER.111 fABYANSKE. WeSTRA &. HART A rRORSSIQI'tI.ll.L ASl'\IIC'JAT10M t. ,;iii "."",.,.: r"'TA,C...",~!'I1W{ Ml(;wIlF().II'J~ JOOl!l"",,,l. KN~~l. STElItNr: r"'l( RRlAWl-.l'lIjl.lWlC!l JUUE;A.DOJ.WIrv ~vtE~. e,...~fp, MJ\OI>/".Ul:1IN JOIoIIol"l"lIr,)U'!' kllnHCI,I'lIl'fT.... t.:AF.~n U~I WI'i 'nA>l"l'.C-'l 'l1tlJItltC~H, lAD;\'Sl; DEr:l~'.A,aFlOWl:n SUIT. 1 100 920 SECOND AVEf\ltJf- Slll.lTI-j MJNNIiI\POLIS, MINNCGOTA 554Clz TfLE"I'1UN~ 5' '.::I.~09-011!5 TliiL.ECOPiS,. 612-J3B.se!5' j .: -".,~ May24,1999 oPCtll~~' 1l0~~ Y ^. 1'1. "MT VTA FAXIlTS MAlL (65'1) 633-7m Honorable M"yur Dennis ProbSI and Members ofCily Council City of Ardcn IIill. 4364 W. RoundlakeRoiill Arden Hills, MN 55 [ 12 Re: Arden Hills Planning C".., 99-03 Jo.cphine Ea.t, LLC (3183 aDd 3171 LexiDllton A~'enu.) Concern. ofMr, William Bllchmllll, 3187 Nortb Lexingtoll Avenue IIolloriih!. Mayor and C~ty Council Member,s: OUI' firm r.ondnues 10 represent tile William Bachman family in connection with lheir property locateel .1 3187 North Lexington Avenue, which property borders on the J(I.cphine Ea" prOperty, We undersIJ<TIl1 that you will be reviewing the .In''phiue East development plan at your council meeting tonight. Unfortunately, the Bachmans arc wlll!>!e to attend Ibis meeting. In lieu of their personal appearance, w" 8eM this letter to you o.nd ask that it be presented at your meeting this evening when YOll di.eu", tl,,, .ll1"q>hine East development proposal, A. you shOUld already be aw..e, Mr, Bachman's driveway to Lcxi"glcm AvenUe traverses I,h. Jos"Phine East property. I ulldersta",ll'hat me, driveway e:!Semon!, in part,> C~lU",e, the portion oftl.. dHveloper's property which is to be c10dkaled on lhe plat a.s the men.ioll of::ibore1ine Lane. It appears ilillllhe driveway milS! be relooated i" nmer for the Josephme East develop".en! Lo work as proposed, W H have beeu ;11 contact ....-Jth Gooff Miller, Josephine East's attorney, in oider It> work toward all a'TangeIllent between the Bachman. 81101 Jnsephine East to provide for the rolneat.jOli liE that driveway a.lld cerl"in other associated details, Gener',lly said, the 81TG.llgemcnt would pmv ide for Mr, Bachman's driveway to be relocated so as to "",it 01110 Ihe new Shoreline Lone (South) eul de sac once eon,truotcd vlIl,h.. Josephlnc E88t property, Wo a.re )'opeful that an agreement con be strUck but no agreemcnt ha., yet b= reached, 'l:\PL\CQC\!)j!).J.3117.wpd MAY 24 '99 02:31PM Honorable M.yor Dennis Probst ond Mcmbef5 ofrify Connell City Qt'Arden IIiIls May 24, 1~99 Page 2 We request ilia( any City approval siven to [he: Josephine Basi plat be made subjCC;llu the foHowing additional "ondilion providing lor an ea.omenl agreement with Mr. .I:ladunan: "Do!ivel'Y 10 The City of a mutually execntco.l written easement agreement hd ween tbe owners of tbe Daehman propeny and the development l'rnp~~y wbich provides for the rel':>l",lion of the existing Boehm an dri vaway which e\U"fentlytraverslOS ti,e developer'. propeny." Tlllwk you in advance for your attention to the Bachman.' conCCIrul, To the =(ent you have any quesl.ions in regard to the lorego,ng, 1'1....88 UU not hesitaTe to contact me, Thank YOlL v cry truly yours, (~~- CGC:srnh c,,, William Bachman David Bachm.on GeoffMiDer Charles G. Carpenter N:\PJ,\'CCC\9J9ZJ I 17.W1XI P.3/3 . . . . .- _.._-- ~~ , s-C/11i r: RESOLUTION NO. 99-_ !.t' ~~~ RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON TIlE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS TO FINANCE HOUSING AND HEAL TIl CARE FACILITIES AND A PROPOSED HOUSING PROGRAM, AND AUTIlORIZING TIlE PUBLICATION OF A NOTICE OF THE HEARING (pRESBYTERIAN HOMES HOUSING AND ASSISTED LIVING, INC. PROJECT) . This redlined draft, generated by CompareRite (T,M') - The Instant Redliner, shows the differences between - original document : I:\DMS\GRAJEN\MG9501 !.WPD and revised document: I:\DMS\GRAJEN\MG9502!.WPD CompareRite found 10 change(s) in the text Deletions appear as Strikethrough text Additions appear as Double Underline text . . Municipality Meetings Dates Arden Hills, 2nd & last 5/24, 6/14, 6/28 Minnesota Mondays Little Canada, 2nd & 4th 5/26, 6/9, 6/23 Minnesota Wednesdays Spring Park, 1st & 3rd 5/17,6/7,6/21 Minnesota Mondays . Bloomington, 2 Minnesota Mondays/month Ankeny, Iowa . MAY 24 1999 17:14 FR TO 211500 P.03/17 ~ ,,',0 .. ::",,-.0- ,,-:'" ';IIIk ~- RESOLUTION NO. 99-_ RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS TO FINANCE HOUSING AND HEAL TII CARE FACILITIES AND A PROPOSED HOUSING PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZING THE PUBLICATION OF A NOTICE OF THE HEARING (pRESBYTERIAN HOMES HOUSING AND ASSIS1ED LIVING, INC. PROJECT) . (a) WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462C (the "Housing Program Act"), confers upon cities, the power to issue revenue bonds to finance multifamily housing developments within the bOWldaries of the city; and (b) WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.152 through 469.165, relating to municipal industrial development (the "Industrial Development Act"), gives municipalities the power to issue revenue bonds for the purpose of the encouragement and development of economically sound industry and commerce to prevent so far as possible the emergence of blighted and marginal lands and areas of chronic Wlemployment; and (c) 'WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Arden Hills, MiImesota (the "City"), has received from Presbyterian Homes Housing and Assisted Living, Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization (the "Developer"), a proposal that the City Wldertake a program to assist in finanCing. a Project hereinafter described, through the issuance of revenue bonds or obligations (in one or more series) (the "Bonds") pursuant to the Housing Program Act and the Industrial Development Act; and (c) WHEREAS, before proceeding with consideration of the request of the Developer it is necessary for the City to hold a public hearing on the housing finance program and proposal pursuant to the Housing Program Act and the Industrial Development Act: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Arden Hills, Minnesota, as follows; 1. A public hearing on the proposal of the Developer will be held at the time and place set forth in the Notice of Public Hearing hereto attached. 2. The housing finance program and general nature of the proposal and an estimate of the principal amoWlt of Bonds to be issued to finance the proposal are described in the attached form of Notice of Public Hearing. 3. A draft copy of the housing finance program with proposed forms of all attachments and exhibits is will be on file in the office of the Administrator on or before the date . the Notice of Public Hearing is published. I048521,RBD V2 Ie VI; 05124199 1 . . . . 1"IMI o:::.""t .L~~~ ..I. I...L...... 11"\. 4. A draft copy of the proposed application to the Commissioner of the Department of Trade and Economic Development, State ofMinnesota, for approval of the project, together with proposed forms of all attachments and exhibits thereto, is will be on file in the: office of the Administrator on or before the date the Notice of Public Hearinll is DubJjshed. 5. The Administrator is hereby authorized and directed to cause notice: of the hearing to be given one publication in the official newspaper of the City and also in a newspaper of general circulation available: in the City, not less than 15 days nor more than 30 days prior to the date fixed for the hearing, substantially in the fonn of the attached Notice of Public Hearing. MAY 24 1999 17:15 FR TO 211500 P.05/17 Adopted by the City Council of the City of Arden Hills, Minnesota, this 24th day of May, 1999. Mayor . ATIEST: Administrator NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS TO FINANCE . HOUSING AND HEALTH CARE FACILITIES AND A PROPOSED HOUSING PROGRAM (PRESBYTERIAN HOMES HOVSING AND .^.SSISTED LIVING, INC. OBLIGATED GROUP PROJECT) TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Arden Hills, Minnesota, will meet in the City Council Chambers at the Arden Hills City Hall, in the City of Arden Hills, Minnesota, at 7:30 p,m. on Monday, June 28, 1999, to consider (i) the proposal of Presbyterian Homes Housing and Assisted Living, Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization (the "Developer") that the City finance the projects hereinafter described, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462C and Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.152 to 469.1651, by the issuance of revenue obligations and (ii) the adoption of a housing program with respect to the housing projects described below. Description of the Project: The project consists of the refinancing, acquisition, construction or renovation by the Developer of housing and/or health care facilities as more particularly described below: Municipality . Name of in which the Use of Bond Proceeds Existing Nature of Facility Address Development is located Facility Arden Hills, Refund outstanding City of McKnight 3220 Lake Minnesota Arden Hills, Minnesota Housing Care Center: 208 bed nursing Johanna and Health Care Facilities home facility Boulevard, Revenue Bonds (The and and Arden Hills, Presbyterian Homes of Lakeview: 177 unit assisted Minnesota Minnesota, Inc. Project), Series living facility and 1995 and finance the renovation 19 unit independent and improvement of the facilities living facility all including financing working designed for elderly capital costs and costs of issuance persons Little Canada, Refund outstanding City of Little The 93 rental unit 2850 Market Minnesota Canada, Minnesota Housing Mayfield independent living Place Drive, Facilities Revenue Bonds (The facility designed Little Canada, Presbyterian Homes of for elderly persons Minnesota Minnesota, Inc. Project), Series 1992 . 1047497,RED V2 to VI: OS/24/99 . e e e Municipality in which the Development is located Spring Park, Minnesota Bloomington, Minnesota Ankeny, Iowa Name of Use of Bond Proceeds Existing Nature of Facility Address Facility Refund outstanding City of Presbyterian 192 bed skilled 4527 Spring Park, Minnesota Health Homes on nursing facility Shoreline Care Facility Revenue Bonds Lake designed for elderly Drive, (Twin Birch Health Care Center Minnetonka persons Spring Park, Project), Series 1991 and finance Minnesota the renovation and improvement ofthe facility including financing working capital costs and costs of issuance Discharge existing indebtedness Bloomington 80 bed nursing 401 West 95th related to the acquisition of the Care Center home facility Street, facility and finance the designed for elderly Bloomington, renovation and improvement of persons Minnesota the facility including financing costs 0 f issuance Refund outstanding City of Little Gardens of 86 rental unit 10030 Canada, Minnesota Health Care Gideon Pond assisted living Newton Facilities Revenue Bonds (The facility designed Avenue Presbyterian Homes of for elderly persons South, Minnesota, Inc. Project), Series Bloomington, 1992, finance renovation and Minnesota improvement of facility including financing working capital costs and costs of issuance Finance the acquisition, renovation and improvement of the facility including financing working capital costs and costs of issuance Mill Pond Care Center 60 bed nursing home facility and 49 rental unit assisted living facility designed for elderly persons 1201 Southeast Mill Pond Court, Ankeny, Iowa The maximum aggregate estimated principal amount of bonds or other obligations to be issued by the City to finance the Project will be $30,000,000. It is anticioated that ut> to three series of Bonds will be issued to finance the Proiect. The Developer will be the initial owner and operator of The Mayfield and the Gardens of Gideon Pond; McKnight Care Center and Lakeview will be initially owned and ooerated by Presbyterian Homes of Arden Hills, Inc.; Presbyterian Homes on Lake Minnetonka, will be initially owned and ot>erated by Presbyterian Homes Care Centers; Bloomington Care Center will be initially owned by Presbyterian Homes Bloomington Care Center, Inc.; and Mill Pond Care Center will be initially owned and operated by Presbyterian Homes Mill Pond Care Center, 1047497,RED V2 to VI; OS/24/99 Inc. The Developer and/or one or more or all of the foregoin2: entities will be the obligors under the Bonds (the "Obligated Groun"), All facilities will be initially operated mana2:ed by Presbyterian Homes _ Management and Services, Inc. _ The bonds or other obligations, as and when issued, will not constitute a charge, lien or encumbrance upon any property of the City or the Cities of Little Canada, Spring Park, or Bloomington, Minnesota or Ankeny, Iowa, except the Project and the revenues to be derived from the Project. Such bonds or obligations will not be a charge against the general credit or taxing powers of the City or the Cities of Little Canada, Spring Park, or Bloomington, Minnesota or Ankeny, Iowa, but are payable from sums to be paid by the Deyeloper Obligated Group pursuant to a revenue agreement. A draft copy of the proposed application to the Commissioner of the Department of Trade and Economic Development, State of Minnesota, for approval of the project, together with all attachments and exhibits thereto, is available for public inspection during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, at the City Hall in the City. At the time and place fixed for the public hearing, the City Council of the City will give all persons who appear at the hearing an opportunity to express their views with respect to the financing of the Project pursuant to the housing finance program. Written comments will be considered if submitted at the above City office on or before the date of the hearing. Further information concerning the housing finance program, the application to the Department ,. of Trade and Economic Development, and the Project may be obtained from the City Administrator - during normal business hours. Dated: May _,1999. BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA By Brian Fritsinger Its City Administrator e l047497,RED V2 to VI; OS/24/99 e CITY OF ARDEN HILLS COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA ~\50 JlOtUY\i'\.WT RESOLUTION NO. 99-16 RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS TO FINANCE HOUSING AND HEALTH CARE FACILITIES, AND A PROPOSED HOUSING PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZING THE PUBLICATION OF A NOTICE OF THE HEARING (PRESBYTERIAN HOMES OBGLIGATED GROUP PROJECT) WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462C (the "Housing Program Act"), confers upon cities, the power to issue Revenue Bonds to finance multi-family housing developments within the boundaries of the city; and WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.152 through 469.165, relating to municipal industrial development (the "Industrial Development Act"), gives municipalities the power to issue Revenue Bonds for the purpose of the encouragement and development of economically sound industry and commerce to prevent, so far as possible, the emergence of blighted and marginal lands and areas of chronic unemployment; and e WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Arden Hills, Minnesota (the "City"), has received from Presbyterian Homes Housing and Assisted Living, Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization (the "Developer"), a proposal that the City undertake a program to assist in financing a Project hereinafter described, through the issuance of Revenue Bonds or obligations (in one or more series) (the "Bonds") pursuant to the Housing Program Act and the Industrial Development Act; and WHEREAS, before proceeding with consideration of the request of the Developer, it is necessary for the City to hold a public hearing on the housing finance program and proposal, pursuant to the Housing Program Act and the Industrial Development Act: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of Arden Hills, Minnesota as follows: I. A public hearing on the proposal of the Developer will be held at the time and place set forth in the Notice of Public Hearing hereto attached. 2. The housing finance program and general nature of the proposal and an estimate of the principal amount of Bonds to be issued to finance the proposal are described in the attached form of Notice of Public Hearing. 3. A draft copy of the housing finance program, with proposed forms of all attachments and exhibits will be on file in the office of the Administrator on or before the date the Notice of e Public Hearing is published, Resolution No. 99-16 Page Two May 24, 1999 4, A draft copy of the proposed application to the Commissioner of the Department of Trade and Economic Development, State of Minnesota, for approval of the project, together with proposed forms of all attachments and exhibits thereto, will be on file in the office of the City Administrator on or before the date of the Notice of Public Hearing is published. 5, The Administrator is hereby authorized and directed to cause notice of the hearing to be given one publication in the official newspaper of the City, and also in a newspaper of general circulation available in the City, not less than fifteen (15) days nor more than thirty (30) days prior to the date fixed for the hearing, substantially in the form of the attached Notice of Public Hearing. PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS THIS 24th DAY OF MAY, 1999. DENNIS PROBST, MAYOR ATTEST: BRIAN FRITSINGER, CITY ADMINISTRATOR e e . e . . NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS TO FINANCE HOUSING AND HEALTH CARE FACILITES AND A PROPOSED HOUSING PROGRAM (PRESBYTERIAN HOMES OBLIGATED GROUP PROJECT) TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Arden Hills, Minnesota, will meet in the City Council Chambers at the Arden Hills City Hall, in the City of Arden Hills, Minnesota, at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, June 28,1999, to consider (i) the proposal of Presbyterian Homes Housing and Assisted Living, Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization (the "Developer") that the City finance the projects hereinafter described, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462C and Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.152 to 469.1651, by the issuance of revenue obligations and (ii) the adoption of a housing program with respect to the housing projects described below. Description of the Project: The project consists ofthe refinancing, acquisition, construction or renovation by the Developer of housing and/or health care facilities as more particularly described below: Municipality In which the Development Is located Use of Bond Proceeds Arden Hills, :MN Refund outstanding City of Arden Hills, MN Housing and Health Care Facilities Revenue Bonds (The Presbyterian Homes of Minnesota, Inc. Project), Series 1995 and finance the renovation and improvement of the facilities including financing working capital costs and costs of Issuance Little Canada, Refund outstanding City of :MN Little Canada, Minnesota Housing Facilities Revenue Bonds (The Presbyterian Homes of Minnesota, Inc. Project), Series 1992 Name of Existing Facilitv Nature of Facilitv McKnight Care Center: 208 bed nursing home facility and 177 unit assisted living facility and 19 unit independent living facility all designed for elderly persons and Lakeview: The Mayfield 93 rental unit independent living facility designed for elderly persons Address 3220 Lake Johanna Boulevard, Arden Hills, :MN 2850 Market Place Drive, Little Canada, :MN Resolution No. 99-16 Notice, Page Two May 24,1999 . Municipality In which the Name of Development Existing Is located Use of Bond Proceeds F acilitv Nature ofFacilitv Address Spring Park, Refund outstanding City of Presbyterian 192 bed skilled 4527 :MN Spring Park, Minnesota Homes on nursing facility Shoreline Health Care Facility Lake designed for Drive, Revenue Bonds (Twin Minnetonka elderly persons Spring Park, Birch Health Care Center MN Project), Series 1991 and finance the renovation and improvement of the facility working capital costs and costs of issuance Bloomington, Discharge existing Bloomington 80 bed nursing home 401 West 95th :MN indebtedness related to the Care Center facility designed for Street, acquisition of the facility elderly persons Bloomington, and finance the renovation :MN and improvement of the . facility including financing costs of issuance Refund outstanding City of Gardens of 86 rental unit 10030 Newton Little Canada, Minnesota Gideon Pond assisted living Avenue S, Health Care Facilities facility designed Bloomington, Revenue Bonds (The for elderly persons :MN Presbyterian Homes of Minnesota, Inc. Project), Series 1992, finance renovation and improvement offacility, including financing working capital costs and costs of issuance Ankeny, Finance the acquisition, Mill Pond 60 bed nursing home 1201 IA renovation and improvement Care Center facility and 49 rental Southeast Mill of the facility including unit assisted living Pond Court, financing working capital facility designed for Ankeny, IA costs and costs of issuance elderly persons . . . . Resolution No. 99-16 Notice, Page Three May 24, 1999 The maximum aggregate estimated principal amount of bonds or other obligations to be issued by the City to finance the Project would be $30,000,000. It is anticipated that up to three series of Bonds will be issued to finance the Project. The Developer will be the initial owner and operator of The Mayfield and the Gardens of Gideon Pond; McKnight Care Center and Lakeview will be initially owned and operated by Presbyterian Homes of Arden Hills, Inc.; Presbyterian Homes on Lake Minnetonka, will be initially owned and operated by Presbyterian Homes Care Centers; Bloomington Care Center will be initially owned by Presbyterian Homes Bloomington Care Center, Inc.; and Mill Pond Care Center will be initially owned by Presbyterian Homes Mill Pond Care Center, Inc, The Developer and/or one or more or all of the foregoing entities will be the obligators under the Bonds (the "Obligated Group"). Presbyterian Homes Management and Services, Inc will initially manage all facilities. The bonds or other obligations, as and when issued, will not constitute a charge, lien or encumbrance upon any property of the City or the Cities of Little Canada, Spring Park, or Bloomington,:MN or Ankeny, IA, except the Project and the revenues to be derived from the Project. Such bonds or obligations will not be a charge against the general credit or taxing powers of the City or the Cities of LittIe Canada, Spring Park, or Bloomington, MN or Ankeny, IA, but are payable from sums to be paid by the Obligated Group pursuant to a revenue agreement. A draft copy of the proposed application to the Commissioner of the Department of Trade and Economic Development, State of Minnesota, for approval of the project, together with all attachments and exhibits thereto, is available for public inspection during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, at the City Hall in the City. At the time and place fixed for the public hearing, the City Council of the City will give all persons who appear at the hearing an opportunity to express their views with respect to the financing of the Project, pursuant to the housing financing program. Written comments will be considered if submitted at the above City office on or before the date of the hearing. Further information concerning the housing financing program, the application to the Department of Trade and Economic Development, and the Project may be obtained from the City Administrator during normal business hours. DATED: BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, :MN May 25, 1999 By: BRIAN FRITS INGER ITS: CITY ADMINISTRATOR EXTRACT OF MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MN . Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Arden Hills,:MN, was duly held at the City Hall in said City on Monday, the 24th day of May, 1999, at 7:30 o'clock P.M. The following members were present: and the following were absent: Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 99-16 .a RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON _ THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS TO FINANCE HOUSING AND HEALTH CARE FACILITIES, AND A PROPOSED HOUSING PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZING THE PUBLICATION OF A NOTICE OF THE HEARING (PRESBYTERIAN HOMES OBLIGATED GROUP PROJECT) Member duly seconded the motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution , and after full discussion thereof and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: and the following voted against the same: whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. . . . . CITY OF ARDEN HILLS COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA I, the undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting Administrator of the City of Arden Hills, :MN, DO HEREBY CERTIFY, that I have compared the attached and foregoing extract of minutes with the original thereof on file in my office, and that the same is a full, true and complete transcript of the minutes ofa meeting of the City Council of said City duly called and held on the date therein indicated, insofar as such minutes relate to the calling for a public hearing on the issuance of revenue obligations. WITNESS my hand this 24th day of May, 1999. 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TX REPORT ... ********************* 3936 6122279371 OS/22 10:50 01'01 2 OK OS/22/99 SAT 10:52 FAX 6126337839 TRANSMISSION OK TXlRX NO CONNECTION TEL CONNECTION ID ST, TIME USAGE T PGS, SENT RESULT . . City of Arden Hills ~001 ********************* *** TX REPORT *** ********************* 3937 4821262 OS/22 10:51 01'00 2 OK 4 e e e CITY OF ARDEN HILLS MEMORANDUM DATE: May 21, 1999 Mayor and City Council ~ Brian Fritsinger, City Administrat~ TO: FROM: SUBJECT: Administrator Comments for the May 24, 1999 Council Meeting THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA) HAS BEEN CANCELED 1. Approval of Minutes The City Council is asked to approve the Minutes of the May 10, 1999 and the May 17, 1999 Council W orksession. 2. Consent Calendar a. Claims and Pavroll The City Council is asked to approve vendor claims in the amount of $137,609.17, and payroll for the period most recently ended. The Council should note payment to Forest Lake Contracting in the amount of$55,254.37 for Pay Estimate #1; to MCES in the amount of $36,627.49 for June sewer charges; and to Architectural Alliance in the amount of $7,588.11 for professional services. b. Probationarv Appointment. Michelle Olson. Recreation Prol!ram Supervisor The City Council is asked to approve the six (6) month probationary appointment ofMs, Michelle Olson as Recreation Program Supervisor for the City of Arden Hills, effective May 27, 1999. 3, Unfinisbed and New Business a. Receive 1998 Audit Rcport. Abdo. Abdo. Eick & Mevers The City Council is asked to receive the 1998 Audit Report. A representative of Abdo, Abdo, Eick & Meyers will be in attendance to present the Report. b. Metro East Development Partnership Presentation. David Pil!l!ott David Piggott will be in attendance to provide a brief presentation about the Metro East Development Partnership Strategic Plan, . Administrator Comments for the May 21, 1999 Council Meeting Page Two May 21, 1999 e c. P1anninl!: Cases 1. Case #99-07. Cardiac Pacemakers. Inc.. 4100 Hamline Avenue N. PUD (Master Plan) The Planning Commission is recommending approval of Planning Case #99-07, Master PlanIPlanned Unit Development amendment, subject to conditions. The applicant is proposing to update their Master Plan to incorporate recent additions to its campus, and also future buildings and parking lots. 2. Case #99-03, Josephine East L.L.C.. 3183 Lexinl!ton Avenue. Preliminary and Final Plat and Variance The Planning Commission is recommending approval of Planning Case #99-03, Preliminary and Final Plat including variances, subject to conditions. The applicant is proposing a Preliminary and Final Plat for four (4) lots in the area of Shoreline Lane. d. Purchase Authorization. Sewer Easement Machine The City Council is asked to approve the Joint Purchase Agreement with the City of White Bear Lake, and authorize the purchase of one (1) easement machine, following the execution of the Joint Purchase Agreement. The cost to the City of Arden Hills for the easement machine and trailer package should not exceed $9,247.66. e e. 1999 Committee Appointments The City Council is asked to provide direction on the committee and task force appointments for the remainder of 1999. f. Res. 99-16. Callinl!: for Public Hearinl!: for Presbvterian Homes Bond Issue The City Council is asked to adopt Resolution #99-16, calling for a public hearing on the issuance of Revenue Bonds to finance housing and health care facilities and a proposed housing program, and authorizing the publication of a notice of the hearing. The adoption of this resolution would schedule a public hearing for June 14, 1999. g. Sewer Infiltration Inspection Alternate. Residential Water Meter Replacement Proiect The City Council is asked to discuss and consider the idea of adding an alternate to the water meter replacement/upgrade specifications that would include the inspection of sump pump/drain tile discharge connections. e . e . . Administrator Comments for the May 21, 1999 Council Meeting Page Three May 21,1999 4. Department Report The City Council will find the department report enclosed for each of the various City Departments. Activities related to the Administration Department include: . General Administration . 1999 Committee Restructurin!!: Staff worked with the City Council on finalizing the various changes to the 1999 committee structure, This included the creation of new committees and task forces, clarification of the role of the committees and all participants, and the process to be followed on the transition. . Human Ri!!:hts State Meetin!!: Staff facilitated the City's hosting of the State Human Rights Board at City Hall on Saturday, May 22nd, Sushila Shah continues as the City's representative on this board. . Newsletter Committee The committee is currently working on the June, 1999 edition. The Committee prepared and delivered the May edition. . Community Representations As City Administrator, I've attended a variety of meetings representing the City this past month, including the League of Minnesota Cities (LMC) Loss Control Workshop; Parks and Recreation Committee meetings; Bethel College; Minnesota National Guard; Springstead; County Managers; County Leaders; MnDOT; Ramsey County Public Works Department; Minnesota City and County Managers Association Annual Conference; Ramsey County Sherrifs Contract Group; North Suburban Cable Commission; and I-35W Corridor Coalition; Rotary; and MnDOT. . Miscellaneous Activities The Administrator worked on a variety of issues this past month. These included, City Hall design and audio/visual design for City Hall; land transfer for City Hall; future design of Highway 96/Highway 10; County Road I design; Lake Johanna Boulevard turnback; hiring of Recreation Program Supervisor; various Parks Development projects; and Presbyterian Homes bond sale. . . . DRAFT CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 10, 1999 7:30 P.M. - ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDERlROLL CALL Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Mayor Dennis Probst called to order the regular City Council meeting at 7:30 p.m. Present: Mayor Dennis Probst, Councilmembers Beverly Aplikowski, Gregg Larson, Paul Malone and Lois Rem. Absent: None. Also present were City Administrator, Brian Fritsinger; Assistant to the City Administrator, Kevin Ringwald; Public Works Director, Dwayne Stafford; City Accountant, Terrance Post; City Engineer, Greg Brown, BRW; Associate Planner, Nancy Randall; and Recording Secretary, Lori Rolfson. ADOPT AGENDA MOTION: Councilmember Aplikowski moved and Councilmember Rem seconded a motion to adopt the agenda for the May 10, 1999, regular City Council meeting, as submitted. The motion carried unanimously (S-O). APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. April 26, 1999 Regular Council Meeting Mr. Fritsinger requested the following changes: On page five, third paragraph from the bottom, the second line should read, "... being proposed is needed and the projected costs...". On page 19, last paragraph, second line, the words "City of' should be stricken. Councilmember Larson requested the following changes: On page 12, last paragraph, the third sentence should read, "When weighing the evidence of smoking, smoking appears to contribute to health effects." In the second line of the same paragraph, the word affect should be changed to !effect. Councilmember Malone requested the following changes: On page four, last paragraph, the third sentence should end, "...he had been concerned about the cost of the project from the beginning." On page eight, third paragraph from the bottom, the last line should read, "...the park dedication fee is based on a land value of only $2.00 per square foot." In the second paragraph from the bottom, the last line should also read, "...the park dedication fee basis is only $1.S0 per square foot." Mayor Probst requested the following change: On page three, third paragraph from the bottom, the name Mr. Steward should be changed to Mr. Stewar!, ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MAY 10, 1999 DRAFT 2 MOTION: Councilmember Malone moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a motion to approve the meeting minutes of the April 26, Regular Council Meeting, as amended. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). . CONSENT CALENDAR A. Claims and Payroll MOTION: Councilmember Malone moved and Councilmember Larson seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar and authorize execution of all necessary documents contained therein. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). PUBLIC COMMENTS Mayor Probst invited those present to come forward and address the Council on any items not already on the agenda. Mr, BoydPaulu3782 McCracken Lane, expressed concern regarding the request by Bethel College to construct an additional parking lot. He and other neighbors are concerned that the issues with Bethel College are being brought to the City in a piece-meal manner and are not being considered in a comprehensive manner. There is concern that the proposed parking lot, and another roadway on the College Master Plan, off Highway 51, will have serious grade issues. The relocation of the tennis is also a concern. These items all tie together and the neighborhood feels that they should be considered as a package. Approving the parking lot in the location of the tennis courts does not resolve the impact of where the tennis courts will be relocated. The College has proposed possible locations, however, the existing location, next to the athletic complex makes the most sense, It does not make sense to relocate them to another area on campus. . Mr. Paulu stated that comments had been made at the Planning Commission meeting regarding the need for major soil corrections if the tennis courts were to remain in place. He expressed his belief that major soil corrections will need to be made regardless of where the tennis courts are located. There were no other public comments. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS A. Resolution #99-14, Requesting Approval of Charitable Gambling Premises Permit Application for ABW A Lady Slipper Chapter at Flaherty's Arden Bowl Mr. Post explained that the Council had before it a memo that supports the staff's recommendation to approve Resolution #99-14. The Resolution is a two-year premises permit . renewal for the American Business Women's Association (ABW A) Lady Slipper Chapter to conduct Class B gambling activity (i.e., paddle wheels, pull-tabs, tipboards) at Flaherty's Arden . . . DRAFT ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MAY 10, 1999 3 Bowl. Their current premises permit license will expire on July 31, 1999. The State Charitable Gambling Board requires the Premises Permit renewal applications and supporting City resolutions be reviewed and approved 60 days prior to license expiration date. Staff has obtained background checks for all individuals with check signing authority of the charitable gambling organization and noted no irregularities. A review of compliance with the ordinances 50 percent trade area spending requirements has resulted in a finding that the organization has met this City requirement by expending a higher percentage in the trade area. Mr, Post referred to Exhibit C, page two of two, and noted that the schedule indicates that the organization has given more than 100 percent of net profits, which is not possible. The state has allowed organizations with multiple sites to pool their lawful purpose spending, which had been site by site. Therefore, this organization has pooled the results with their Roseville operation. Mr. Post stated that he spoke with the organization and they have agreed to go back to the old way of designating which of the contributions are from Arden Hills net profits, as if it where a stand-alone operation. Exhibit D presents the by-laws of the organization and the mission statement of how the donations are considered. Mr. Post advised that staff recommends that the City Council consider approving Resolution #99-14, Approving ABW A Class B Charitable Gambling Premises Permit Renewal Application at Flaherty's Arden Bowl. With regard to the resolution itself, Mr. Fritsinger suggested the following change: In the first paragraph, the word "REQUESTING" should be changed to "GRANTING". Additionally, in the fifth paragraph, first line, the word "approve" should be changed to "grant". Councilmember Malone noted that the State of Minnesota, not the City of Arden Hills, actually makes the final approval ofthe request. Mr. Post stated that the City approves the Premises Permit and the State of Minnesota will not approve the license unless there is a locally approved Premises Permit. Councilmember Malone stated that, since the City cannot actually grant the permit, the wording ofthe Resolution is correct. MOTION: Councilmember Malone moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a motion to approve Resolution #99-14, Approving ABW A Class B Charitable Gambling Premises Permit Renewal Application at Flaherty's Arden Bowl. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). B. Planning Case #99-05, Bethel College, 3900 Bethel Drive, Site Plan Review Ms. Randall explained that the applicant was requesting approval of a site plan to allow for a parking lot expansion at the Bethel College campus located at 3900 Bethel Drive. Bethel College is currently operating under a Special Use Permit, which was issued in March of 1978. In September 1980, the Master Plan was updated to allow for site plan approval of those requests that are in conformance with the Master Plan. The Master Plan was last updated in 1996. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MAY 10, 1999 DRAFT 4 The proposed parking lot is shown as tennis courts on the Master Plan. Staff has determined the parking lot to be similar in nature to the approved tennis courts. However, if the tennis courts are . to be reintroduced, either now or in the future, then this would require an amendment to the Master Plan. The applicant currently has a parking demand of 1,511 parking spaces and has 1,806 parking spaces on site. Therefore, the site contains sufficient parking spaces to meet the minimwu requirements of the Special Use Permit. However, students, visitors, and staff have been having difficulty finding parking during peak times, due to the location of the parking spaces. In addition to adding to the parking lot, the College is taking several steps to reduce the parking problem: . Freshmen will not be allowed to have cars on campus. For special needs, a small nwuber of spaces will be allotted and available by appeal. . Shuttle service will be expanded to allow for increased student needs. . Car pooling incentives are being implemented for faculty and staff. . A vehicle registration fee of $40 per semester will be implemented for all students. This registration fee will be used for purposes such as increased shuttle service, lot security, and the construction and maintenance of new and existing parking lots. The applicant is proposing to add additional lighting adjacent to the parking lot. There currently is lighting along the west side of the tennis courts for the trail. The applicant is proposing four, . 400 watt high pressure sodiwu fixtures on two, 25 foot poles. When the site plan was brought before the Planning Commission, the applicant had proposed a different layout for the parking lot. The Planning Commission and staff had noted several potential problem areas. The applicant has revised their plan to accommodate some of the concerns with the parking lot design, handicap parking, and roadway grade, The concerns expressed about the original layout were: Area 1, traffic will have to circulate to the rear of the parking lot to exit. Area 2 may be difficult for vehicles exiting the stall to see cars moving towards the exit. Area 3 three may be confusing due to vehicles entering from both directions, Vehicles backing out of Area 4 will be going against traffic. The layout was modified by moving some parking down, and removing some parking spaces at the south end of the parking lot. Area 3 is still a minor issue with traffic from both sides of the parking lot meeting in the middle and there is no indication of which lane has the right-of-way, however, the cars will be face-to-face when converging on this area. At the Planning Commission meeting, the steep grade of the entrance to the parking lot had been discussed. The roadway grade approaching the parking lot has been reduced to a seven percent grade from a 10 percent grade, as recommended by the City Engineer. The proposed parking stalls are nine feet by 16 feet when the Code requires that the stalls be nine . feet by 18 feet, Bethel College has an existing parking lot with a similar layout just south of Chalberg Residence. Staff has taken several photographs of the parking lot and would find that e e e ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MAY 10, 1999 DRAFT 5 the layout functions safely. However, this lot is not used as heavily as the proposed lot and several cars were parking beyond the markings along the exterior of the lot. Staff received a letter from Mark Nagel, 1459 Arden Oaks Drive, prior to the Planning Commission meeting with concerns about the relocation of the tennis courts. The applicant has provided a couple proposed locations, however, they have not made a final decision. One proposed location would be in the area of the current baseball field, the other would be in the area of the joint effort across Highway 10. Ms, Randall advised that the Planning Commission recommended approval of Planning Case #99-05, Site Plan, to create additional parking, subject to the following conditions: 1. If the relocation of the tennis courts is to be located on the Bethel Campus, under a special use permit, an amendment to the Master Plan be acquired. 2. Review of the parking lot layout by the applicant's engineer, and either modifying the parking lots design or supplying a statement that it can operate safely. Ms. Randall stated that the applicant has attempted to satisfy condition number two. 3. Compliance with the letter from Bethel College dated December 10, 1998. 4. Rice Creek Watershed District approval. 5. Maintenance of the vegetative buffer on the west side of this parking lot in accordance with the Shoreland Ordinance. 6. Compliance with the Lighting Standards of the Zoning Ordinance. 7, Confirmation that handicap spaces will be provided. Ms. Randall stated that handicap spaces had been added to the layout. 8. A finding that the grade of the roadway is acceptable. Ms. Randall stated that condition number eight had been accomplished. Councilmember Larson requested the number of parking spaces that this parking lot would contain. Ms. Randall stated that this lot would contain approximately 106 parking spaces. Councilmember Rem stated that page two of the staff memo indicates that the campus currently has 295 more parking spaces than it has a demand for. The letter from Bethel College dated December 10, 1998 indicated that there was a need for 40 to 60 additional parking spaces during peak times. At that time, steps were implemented by the campus to introduce new parking initiatives that will begin in the fall of 1999. With these steps, it would seem that the College has dealt with the need for additional parking spaces, and there is other excess parking on campus. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MAY 10, 1999 DRAFT 6 The construction of a new parking lot is a large expense and will have an effect on the remaining campus property. e Council member Rem requested additional information regarding the statement that, if the tennis courts where to remain, major soil corrections would be required. Ms. Randall explained that the tennis courts are in disrepair and would need to be fixed if they were to remain. In order to repair the tennis courts, soil corrections would have to be performed. Councilmember Rem asked if soil corrections will need to be made if the parking lot is constructed. Ms. Randall stated that soil corrections would need to be made for the parking lot as well. Councilmember Rem asked if the parking lot at the north end of the campus was existing or proposed. Ms. Randall stated that the parking lot has been partially built. Councilmember Rem asked if the Code allows for a maximum number of parking spaces. Ms. Randall explained that there is no maximum limit for the number of parking spaces. Parking lots are limited by the total lot coverage requirements. Councilmember Malone requested confirmation that the parcel is zoned B-2, Ms. Randall stated that this was correct. Councilmember Malone noted that this zoning district would allow up to 75 percent lot coverage by building, parking lots, and other impervious surfaces. Ms. Randall agreed. Councilmember Malone stated that the Bethel College Master Plan limits the total lot coverage to 25 percent and this proposal is within this coverage limitation. He noted that if the property were being used to the full extent of the zoning district there would be three times the lot coverage. Therefore, he was not concerned about the request for an additional parking lot because the land use is much less intensive than it could be. e With regard to Mr.Paulu's comments, Councilmember Malone stated that the City Council does review the requests by the College as a total package. He noted that one condition for approval by the Planning Commission had been that relocation of the tennis courts would require an amendment to the Master Plan. Councilmember Malone stated that he was in favor of the request. Councilmember Aplikowski expressed concern regarding the proposed length of the parking stalls. She has experienced problems with the other parking lots that do not meet the code- required length, particularly in the winter when the snow piles up. Mr. Ringwald stated that, in the summer time, when the parking lot is more intensely used, the cars do tend to overhang the edges of the parking spaces. The reason the length ofthe proposed parking spaces may work is due to the 16 foot travel isle, when a typical travel aisle is 12 foot in width. Therefore there would be an additional four feet added into the travel aisle of the proposed parking lot to allow extra space. Councilmember Larson stated that he had questions for the Bethel College representative. With regard to the comment by Councilmember Rem of the extra parking spaces on campus, Mr. e Bruce Kunkel, Vice President of Campus Services, stated that these parking spaces are located at e e e ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MAY 10, 1999 DRAFT 7 the north end of the campus and are not near the residence hall. Additionally, the demographics of the College have changed since the northern building was built in 1965. Students had once generally been young and single or recently married without families. The students now tend to be in the mid-thirty's to mid forty's with families and additional vehicles. Additional parking had been built in the northern location with these demographic issues in mind, The parking near the Great Hall is a challenge and, with the new residence hall, the proposed parking lot is considered a very important addition to the campus. Mr. Kunkel noted that in both the 1991 and 1996 amendments to the Master Plan, the acreage across Old Highway 10 was requested to not be included in the campus Master Plan. This is why this area had not been considered. Councilmember Larson asked, when the new policies where implemented to address the current parking issues, had there been an estimate of how much demand for parking on campus would be reduced. Mr. Kunkel stated that there are approximately 140 Freshmen on campus with vehicles and the new policy should free up approximately that number parking spaces, When considering the other incentives being implemented, it would not be possible to estimate what the impact of the shuttle service and car pooling would be. Councilmember Larson asked when the project would begin if the Planning Case were approved. Mr. Kunkel stated that the College hopes to have the parking lot completed by the fall of 1999 and lias a projected start date of August 15, 1999. Councilmember Larson asked where the students will play tennis on campus if the tennis courts are removed. Mr. Kunkel explained that the students utilize the sports and recreation center to play tennis. The varsity has not used the tennis courts for a number of years due to the condition ofthe courts. Councilmember Larson shared the concerns of Councilmember Rem. He had served on the Planning Commission prior to the City Council and could recall at least three other times when the Commission had acted on requests for additions to parking lots on campus. He felt then, and continues to feel, that the College has not performed a comprehensive assessment of enrollment projections and the demand for future parking. He was also concerned that within the College campus there are a number of ditches along Bethel Drive which are experiencing ditch erosion from the amount of water running through them. Additionally, the construction fences for the new construction on the north side ofthe major east-west road are down in places on the north and south sides. Councilmember Larson stated that he understands that the campus is developed well below what would be allowed according to the zoning district. However, the roads off campus are impacted by the traffic on campus. Mr. Kunkel stated that the restrictions being placed on the Freshman on campus have not been taken lightly. It is assumed that this act will have an impact on the enrollment as there are certain students who will choose a different college in order to be allowed a vehicle on campus. The ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MAY 10, 1999 D~(AfT 8 College acknowledges that it needs to manage parking and it will continue to do so. He does not envision coming back to the City to request additional parking. . Councilmember Larson stated that he believes that Mr. Kunkel sincerely believes that the College will not request additional parking, however, he has heard this statement from other College officials in the past. He asked what the College's intentions are with regard to future enrollment. Mr. Kunkel stated that enrollment projections are not an exact science. For the traditional college, enrollment numbers are approximately 2,400 to 2,500 each year, Bethel College anticipates enrollment in excess of2,350 this fall that is relatively close to traditional enrollment figures. Councilmember Larson noted there is the possibility of an additional 150 students if the college reaches the traditional enrollment figures. He wondered what plans there may be in the future for more parking and how these additional students will be accommodated. Mr. Kunkel stated that the College has reached a point where it is not interested in adding more parking lots, The College is interested in managing the number of cars allowed on campus. Councilmember Larson asked Mr. Kunkel to look into the construction silt fences that are down on campus. Mr. Kunkel stated that he would. Mayor Probst stated that he supports the recommendation of the Planning Commission. He indicated that over the years the College has expressed concern for moving the Master Plan along. The College has been before the Planning Commission a number of times over the last 12 . to 15 years and they have been very forthright with their requests in terms of the logic behind the requests. He indicated that the proposed parking lot is an appropriate location to serve the new residents hall, and the College has been up front about the issue of the tennis courts. Although the issue is not resolved, there are opportunities for the issue to be dealt with and the College will have to request an amendment to their Master Plan in order to relocate the tennis courts Mayor Probst noted that the College has been respectful to the City in not incorporating the land west of Old Snelling Avenue in their Master Plan. He indicated that the process of dealing with this parcel has been slowed down due to the departure ofMr. Hjelle. He did not want the neighborhood to assume that these two issues are connected. He expressed his confidence that the issue of the tennis courts will be dealt with by the College and he stated that he would support approval of the request as recommended. Councilmember Rem thanked Mr. Kunkel for being present at the meeting to answer questions. She realizes that the campus is private property and she wanted Mr. Kunkel to understand that Bethel College is not the only one who may feel that private property is being restricted. Councilmember Aplikowski agreed that the campus is private property and stated that the City does not want to penalize the College for being successful. She suggested that the City should petition for rapid transit. Many students would prefer to use rapid transit rather than driving cars. She stated that she too would support the request as recommended. . . . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MAY 10, 1999 DRAFT 9 Councilmember Larson stated that he would support the request assuming that this would be the last time Bethel College will request additional parking under their current enrollment. MOTION: Councilmember Malone moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a motion to approve Planning Case #99-05, Site Plan, to create additional parking, subject to the following conditions: 1. If the relocation of the tennis courts is to be located on the Bethel Campus, under a special use permit, an amendment to the Master Plan be acquired. 2. Compliance with the letter from Bethel College dated December 10, 1998. 3, Rice Creek Watershed District approval. 4. Maintenance of the vegetative buffer on the west side of this parking lot in accordance with the Shoreland Ordinance. 5. Compliance with the Lighting Standards of the Zoning Ordinance. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). C. Pay Estimate #1, Forest Lake Contracting, West Round Lake Road (Phase I) Mr. Brown explained that the City of Arden Hills awarded Forest Lake Contracting the West Round Lake Road Improvement Project Phase 1 on March 8, 1999. Change Order #1 was approved by the City Council on April 12, 1999, reducing the contract amount by $32,000.00 from $794,725,05 to $762,725,05. The Contractor has mobilized and placed the mobile field office. All the topsoil has been removed from the pond location and the proposed right-of-way and the Contractor has begun to haul some of the topsoil material off site. Most of the tree removal for this project has been completed, the house has been removed from the site and grading for the pond is underway. Mr. Brown advised that the City Engineer recommends the Council approve Pay Estimate #1 for Forest Lake Contracting in the amount of$55,254.37. A retainage of5% is being held for the proj ect. MOTION: Councilmember Malone moved and Councilmember Larson seconded a motion to approve Pay Estimate #1 for Forest Lake Contracting, Inc. of Forest Lake, Minnesota in the amount of$55,254.37, The motion carried unanimously (5-0). D. Accept Drainage Survey and Report Mr. Brown explained that BRW and the Public Works Director have completed a comprehensive, city wide drainage survey. The survey was performed to document existing and potential problem areas and develop a scope of work for future maintenance activities. The ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MAY 10, 1999 If'~" '1";; 17':, ~ I "';, '-i",c-<.;:I' P<1 t ~ >, ", ...>, , .,.,'~"" [~ 10 report provides an overview of existing drainage ways within the City, highlights areas that need maintenance, provides estimated budgeted costs for the maintenance work and lays out a e schedule. The report also details potential locations for regional pond construction throughout the City to help improve the water quality of City lakes and wetlands. The newly formed Water Quality Task Force is expected to provide further direction regarding the construction of regional ponds within the City. A detailed graphical map, illustrating City lakes, wetlands and storm drainage infrastructure, along with the recommended maintenance work, was attached to the report. Mr. Brown advised that the City Engineer recommends that the City Council accept the Drainage Survey and Report and direct staffto begin preparing plans and specifications for the 1999 Drainage Improvement Project. Councilmember Malone asked if the work being proposed is in addition to 509 Plan projects and if these projects are still outstanding. Mr. Post stated that all 509 projects had been completed with the exception of the Red Fox/Grey Fox frontage road project which has been deferred until future road reconstruction. Councilmember Malone noted that drainage improvement projects were the intended use for the Service Water Management Utility. He stated that it was unfortunate that not all the resources of this utility could not be used for the new drainage projects because they were previously spent on road reconstruction work. He stated that he is comfortable with the report as submitted. Mayor Probst noted that the cost estimates are gross and asked if there is a degree of confidence that the figures are relatively accurate. Mr. Brown stated that with the scope of work being identified, staff is comfortable with the proposed cost estimates. He indicated that the figures are based on a five year program. $50,000 per year has been allocated to the first two years and $25,000 per year thereafter. Depending upon the results of the first two years, it may be suggested to consolidate a couple of the remaining years of work. None of the areas identified are life or property threatening so if, for some reason, some of the work is not accomplished as scheduled, it will not cause a dire situation. e Mayor Probst confirmed that some of the adjacent road projects would utilize funds beyond the road reconstruction expenditures. Mr. Brown agreed and stated that it made sense to include some of the maintenance work with the road projects. The storm sewer costs will be included in the road projects. Mayor Probst indicated that he wanted a clear understanding of what dollars are being committed, since over the last few years stormwater funds have been utilized to fund some street projects. He also noted that the costs associated with the regional ponds had not been included in the estimate and would be above and beyond the proposed cost estimate. Mr. Brown concurred. Mayor Probst asked if all the regional ponds would be located on public property. Mr. Brown stated that some pond areas would be within Ramsey County's jurisdiction and most others . would be adjacent to existing wetlands. Mayor Probst confirmed that there would be no private . . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MAY 10, 1999 r'':): t\ ~T ~- - - - ~~ 11 land acquisition. Mr. Brown stated that the intent was to avoid private land acquisition as it would be hard to justify the acquisition of improved property, Mayor Probst asked that when the map is updated, references be made in the text to the existing grit chambers. Councilmember Larson noted that staff s recommendation is that the Council accept the Drainage Survey and Report and direct staff to begin preparing plans and specifications for the 1999 Drainage Improvement Project. He asked if staff had determined what projects would be included in the 1999 project. Mr. Brown stated that the first two projects to be proposed would be McClung Drive and Siems Court, With regard to the Siems Court project, staff is waiting to see how the street grading turns out and this project is directly connected to the street improvement projects. The McClung Drive project is a stand-alone. Councilmember Larson asked, if the Siems Court project does not move forward this year, would the the Karth Lake project take its place. Mr. Brown stated that this would be a logical step and noted that the Karth Lake project was another stand-alone project. MOTION: Councilmember Larson moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a motion to accept the Drainage Survey and Report and direct staff to begin preparing plans and specifications for the 1999 Drainage Improvement Project. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). E. Purchase of Sewer Maintenance Machine Mr. Stafford explained that the City currently has the capability to clean sewer lines, however it does not have the means to remove the sludge and debris from the sewer manholes. Currently, Public Works employees insert a shop-made screen in the downstream manhole while cleaning the lines. This screen collects sand and debris that is then removed by hand. Beyond the physical demands of this type of work, OSHA classifies any entry into a manhole or lift station as a confined space entry. To legally perform this entry, the following steps must be taken: . Confined space entry permit must be filled out . Air quality tests must be continuously performed . Blowers must be provided to circulate fresh air . An additional spotter person must be present while any worker occupies a confined space The truck mounted vacuum machine is designed to vacuum sludge and debris from sewer manholes as lines are cleaned, thus eliminating most personnel entries into a confined space area. Mr. Stafford indicated that here are other uses for the sewer vacuum machine as well. During water main, sewer main and force main repairs, other cities use their vacuum machines to draw the saturated soils away from the area to be repaired. This allows the dry soils to be returned and compacted in the repair excavation. When all the soils are excavated with a backhoe, often the entire excavation is hauled away and replaced with dry, compactable material. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MAY 10, 1999 DriR ~A.=. F. T ~'.~ t1 of:!: ",! ' 12 Another use that may be realized, where access is possible, is the ability to remove some of the deltas forming at storm sewer outlets into various lakes, ponds and streams, Vacuum machines . have the ability to draw the delta material directly into the truck, eliminating the need for a backhoe or dump truck with little restoration required. The most important other use for the Public Works Department is the ability to clean grit chambers. To this point, the grit chambers have been cleaned with demonstration vacuum equipment. Staff has looked at three different brands of sewer vacuum machines, and is most confident with the Vactor brand of machine. Vactor currently has the State of Minnesota contract to provide vacuum machines to members of the State of Minnesota Cooperative Purchasing Venture. The State of Minnesota employs specification writers to author specifications for nearly all major state purchases, The state asks that suppliers bid on the prescribed equipment and include pricing for common options, Purchases made under this agreement also meet state bidding requirements for purchases over $25,000, thus eliminating the need of preparing specifications and advertising for bids, and the chance of ending up with an unknown product by taking the lowest bid. There are basically two sizes of machines with typical prices ranging from $120,000 to $250,000. Staff has reviewed available options for the unit, and the total cost for the recommended Sewer Vactor is $147,677.16, including sales tax. Staff had budgeted $145,000 . for the vacuum machine purchase in 1999. Costs for the machine, plus the additional $2,677.16 would be paid for from sewer funds. Staff does feel that the machine would be enough of an asset to the City to justify the extra cost. Mr. Stafford advised that the Public Works Director recommended that the City Council authorize staff to purchase one Vactor brand sewer maintenance machine, per specifications, through the State of Minnesota Cooperative Purchasing Venture at a total cost not to exceed $147,677.16. Mr. Stafford stated that he had specifications and photographs of the vacuum machine available for the Council's review. Mayor Probst stated that the purchase of the vacuum machine has been on the City's agenda for a number of years and had been continuously deferred. He agreed that the City should move forward with the purchase of the vacuum machine this year. He asked staff the status of the sales tax repeal. Mr. Fritsinger stated that the League of Minnesota Cities had indicated that the sales tax repeal was not moving forward. The repeal would result in an annual reduction of $80 million dollars worth of revenue and the legislature was unwilling to support this cut. Councilmember Aplikowski stated that it would be interesting to approach Vactor and inform them that the City can only pay $145,000 for the vacuum machine. . . . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MAY 10, 1999 Dl1' A" fT .f~ -,.,; , Ii;;;: ',,_~ :;'"--' ; 13 Mr. Stafford noted that once the new vacuum machine is in service, staff intends to have the existing equipment appraised and either sold at a public auction, or advertise in the League of Minnesota City magazine. He felt certain that at least one of the two pieces of cleaning equipment would be dispensable. Councilmember Malone asked if both the rodder and the jetter would be sold. Mr. Stafford felt certain that the rodder would be sold and that the jetter may be sold. If the City were not offered enough money for the jetter, it may be decided to keep it as it is in good shape. MOTION: Councilmember Malone moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a motion to authorize staff to purchase one Vactor brand sewer maintenance machine, per specifications, through the State of Minnesota Cooperative Purchasing Venture at a total cost not to exceed $138,664,00, excluding Minnesota sales tax of$9013.16, for a total capital expenditure of $147,677.16. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). With regard to the suggestion of using the vacuum machine to remove deltas, Mayor Probst asked what the regulations are regarding doing this work before having to perform dredging. Mr. Fritsinger stated that the City would have to be in contact with the Rice Creek Watershed District. Although it may be an issue for the Water Quality Task Force, Mayor Probst noted that there is a level of debris in Lake Johanna that was not there 15 years ago and has grown significantly over the last five years. Councilmember Larson asked where the material collected out of the sewers is taken. Mr. Stafford stated that MCES has various places, depending upon the type of material. F. Agreement for Installation and Maintenance of Traffic Control Signal Mr. Stafford explained that as part of the Ramsey County reconstruction plan for Highway 96, signalization of the Highway 96/West Round Lake Road intersection was not included. Ramsey County officials had indicated that signalization could be introduced, however, at Arden Hills' expense, as warrants for signalizations have not been met at the present time. As a result of increased traffic from the Gateway Development to date, and more traffic expected as development continues, the City included signalization with streetlights for that intersection as part of the West Round Lake Road Phase I improvement project. Ramsey County Public Works has asked that the City enter into an agreement with the County whereby the City provides the installation of the traffic control signals and signs, at the City's cost. The County, upon completion of the installation, will then take ownership and maintain the signals and signs. The City will retain responsibility for the electricity costs for the streetlights and signals. Staff had looked for other similar agreements and could not find one that compares exactly to this agreement. However, it does appear to be typical for the County to take ownership and ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MAY 10, 1999 [I .~ , ,,' .'& '11" ~ 14 maintain the equipment, although some maintenance is charged back to the City. It is also typical for the City to provide electricity to the lights and signals. . Mr. Stafford advised that Staff recommends Council authorize the Mayor and City Administrator to execute Agreement No, 99002 with Ramsey County, relating to the installation and maintenance of traffic signals, street lights and signs at the Highway 96/West Round Lake Road intersection. Councilmember Aplikowski stated that she did not understand why this intersection would need signalization at this time. She asked if traffic counts were provided to the City from Ramsey County, Mr. Fritsinger stated that the City had not worked with Ramsey County to determine the timing of the signalization. As part of the work with Welsh to develop the Gateway District, there was a specific traffic analysis performed that warranted the need for signalization as the area developed. As an employee working on West Round Lake Road, Mr. Fritsinger stated that a traffic signal is needed, both in the morning and in the afternoon, Councilmember Aplikowski asked if the signal is needed now or in the future. Mr. Fritsinger stated that the signal is needed now. With regard to Ramsey County gaining ownership of the signals, lights and signs, Mayor Probst asked if the County would be allowed to remove the signal since the intersection does not meet the warrants for Ramsey County, Mr. Fritsinger stated that Ramsey County could not remove the traffic signals. Mayor Probst asked if, once the intersection reaches the point where it meets the warrants for a .. traffic signal, could the City expect some cost participation on the part of Ramsey County at that time, Mr. Fritsinger stated that this is the first traffic signal that the City has built as part of its own project. Other signals within the community have been built by Ramsey County as part of County projects. Over time this signal would have been installed in the same manner. Mr. Fritsinger indicated that he would not expect a cost share for this signal with the County in the future, MOTION: Councilmember Malone moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a motion to authorize the Mayor and City Administrator to execute Agreement No. 99002 with Ramsey County, relating to the installation and maintenance of traffic signals, street lights and signs at the Highway 96/West Round Lake Road intersection. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). G. County Road F Trail Discussion Mr. Fritsinger explained that the City Council is asked to provide direction as to the completion of plans and specifications for the County Road F Trail project. During the month of April, staff held a meeting with the Minnesota Department of Transportation and Ramsey County officials to discuss, not only the potential signalization of County Road F and Hamline A venue, but also Minnesota Department of Transportation's design for improvements being proposed to the I-694 _ area between I-35E and I-35W. At this meeting, it became obvious to City staff that the .. improvements being proposed in this area might have a significant impact on the proposed trail. e e e ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MAY 10, 1999 """""'""'A" F' T ~ ~~' i= ~-.,f_ ~'\., ' 15 In 1998, the City was awarded a $50,000 grant from the Cooperative Trails Grant Program sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. This grant was to partially fund the construction of a section of trail along County Road P, between Hamline and Lexington Avenues, The total project cost was estimated at approximately $115,000. At the time of the application to the State for the grant, the City had jurisdictional control over County Road P. The City subsequently turned back County Road P to Ramsey County. As a result, the City would need to obtain authorization from Ramsey County in order to construct the trail along both County Road P and Hamline Avenue. While the Minnesota Department of Transportation does not have a specific design completed for this area, it did share some of its options for the various improvements that could be made. It was the consensus of staff and Ramsey County officials that, at such time when the Minnesota Department of Transportation completed its improvements, County Road P would most likely need additional improvements, such as widening. With the trail to be constructed immediately behind the curb, any widening would require the trail to be removed. The improvements to 1-694 are currently scheduled for 2004, but will most likely be delayed due to design and funding Issues. Staff had been concerned by the idea of installing a trail that will most likely be removed in the future and, depending upon the grant agreement with the state, the City, the County, or both may be responsible for reimbursing the state for the grant money, The Parks and Recreation Committee discussed this issue briefly at its April meeting and unanimously recommend the City proceed with the project. It was the opinion of the Committee that neither Ramsey County or Minnesota Department of Transportation have a record of completing projects in a timely manner and that, even if the improvements were completed by the State or County in 2004, it would allow for the trail to be used for five years. In addition to the timing issue, the Committee found the area to be highly used by pedestrians and the need to improve pedestrian safety is significant. Staff did contact the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to determine what options the City had. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources representative had indicated that the City would have the opportunity to present a similar design option. One suggestion was a pedestrian trail along County Road E over Highway 51. This option was found to be too far outside the boundaries of the grant project. Mr. Pritsinger stated that if the project is to move forward, it must be completed early in the year 2000, so the decision whether or not to proceed must be made quickly. With regard to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources' willingness to allow the money to be used elsewhere, Mayor Probst asked how far away from the County Road P trail would the City be allowed to go. Mr. Pritsinger indicated that the City would not be allowed to use the money very far from the original site, otherwise it would change the intent of the application. Mayor Probst asked if the Round Lake area would be too far away from the original project site. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MAY 10, 1999 T 16 Mr. Fritsinger stated that it would be. He stated that the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources representative had referred to the same type of project in the same general area, such e as acquisition of easements through private property or bringing the trail up Femwood Avenue in a different way. Councilmember Larson asked if Guidant Corporation owns all the property on the west side of Femwood Avenue. Mr. Fritsinger stated that they own all but the very north end of the property. Councilmember Larson asked if there would be any possibility of cutting across the Guidant Corporation property. Mr. Fritsinger stated that it would depend upon the location. He noted that Guidant Corporation had not been supportive ofthe trail being constructed along County Road F. Councilmember Malone stated that Guidant Corporation has gates across their property and he doubted that they would allow this use of their property. Councilmember Aplikowski requested confirmation that if the trail is not constructed within the next few years, the City will lose the grant money. Mr. Fritsinger stated that if the City elects not to proceed with the project, he would be contacting the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and informing them that the funds would not be used. Councilmember Aplikowski confirmed that the amount of money that would be lost was $50,000. Mr. Fritsinger stated that this was correct. The amount of grant money was based on a match of slightly less than 50 percent of the project cost and the project was estimated at approximately $115,000. Councilmember Malone stated that he could not see how a trail, only a couple blocks long, could cost so much. e Councilmember Larson asked if the City is committed to spending $65,000, or is the state contribution based on a percentage where, if the City spends less, the contribution would be less. Mr. Fritsinger stated that the City would have to spend at least a matching amount, or a total project cost of $100,000. Councilmember Larson confirmed that if the City builds the trail, Ramsey County has no obligation to replace the trail if it is removed. Mr. Fritsinger stated that this was correct. He noted that at the meeting, Ramsey County had indicated that if County Road F were widened, the trail or sidewalk would be partially funded by approximately 25 percent. Councilmember Malone asked if there was a timeline for when the money would have to be returned to the state. Mr. Fritsinger stated that he was not sure and indicated that he would have to look at the agreement. He noted that the agreement also states how long the City must continue to maintain trails year-round. Councilmember Larson asked what the average lifetime is of a trail before needing to be resurfaced. Mr, Brown stated that the average lifetime of a trail if 15 to 20 years. Mayor Probst noted that the City has been seal coating the trails to extend their life. Mr. Fritsinger indicated that the lifetime of the trail depends upon its location and some current trails are in bad shape. Councilmember Larson stated that, aside from the grant money, the City has $65,000 that could e be used for a trail elsewhere to serve the residents longer than five years. e e e ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MAY 10, 1999 D"""j" F T .... ''',J':--'''-.'., '''0 '. . ~ "(",;, .,' ',- . , ".... '~;i;:, '"/ ~,,~ . '--i 17 Councilmember Malone stated that he did not like the idea of constructing a trail that may be tom down in the future, particularly when the grant money may have to be paid back to the state. Councilmember Aplikowski concurred. She asked if the proposed trail along Snelling Avenue would be a candidate for the grant money. Mr. Fritsinger stated that the grant money could not be applied to this trail area. Mayor Probst stated that he respects the Parks and Recreation Committee's logic and belief that it would be a long time before the trail would have to be removed. However, the City's Park funds are so limited that, when funds are expended on a project such as the County Road F trail, the City needs to know that it will have the trail for a number of years, He recommended that the if Parks and Recreation Committee intends to construct a trail segment this year, they identify another site to utilize the funds. Mr. Fritsinger asked, if the money were not required to be paid back to the state, would this change the Council's view point. Mayor Probst stated that it may to some extent. However, he would not trust Ramsey County to replace the trail when County Road F is modified. If the City had some ability to lock the County into an agreement to replace the trail he may be supportive. He reiterated, however, that he would not trust the County replace the trail. Councilmember Larson stated that if this were the only place left within the City where a trail is needed it would be a different situation. However, staff has identified so many other areas where trails are planned, there are other places where the money could be better spent. Councilmember Rem stated that the Parks and Recreation Committee had felt strongly about the amount of pedestrian traffic in the area and the need for the County Road F trail. Since many other Minnesota Department of Transportation projects have been put off in the past, the Parks and Recreation Committee believed that the City would have use ofthe trail for as long as 10 years. Councilmember Malone stated that the Minnesota Department of Transportation would move forward with the I-694 improvements soon and this will undoubtedly affect the County Road F trail. He stated that another area should be found for use of the trail money. MOTION: Councilmember Malone moved and Councilmember Larson seconded a motion to direct staff to find an alternate use of the City's trail money and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources grant money, or to inform the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources that the grant money will not be used. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS Mr. Fritsinger stated that included in the bench handouts was a copy of the 1999 Budget Book. He indicated that if the Council had any questions regarding the Budget Book to contact either Mr. Post or himself. ["" ,c= .~ Y,'i :~,!~ If'A. rF; ~ : B',""''''' b .0;< '",= ~ '-,_,,~'!i ~; \;~ if"~ ~ I 18 ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MAY 10, 1999 Mr. Fritsinger stated that the preliminary audit report from 1998 was also included in the bench handout. The auditor will be at the Council Work session to present the report to the Council. . Mayor Probst asked ifthe audit was similar to previous years. Mr. Post stated that one change was that a new accounting standard requires the City to book the market value of investments. Mr. Fritsinger stated that another new item that must be included in the audit opinion is commentary on Y2K issues. Mr. Fritsinger reminded the Council that the League of Minnesota Cities meeting in Rochester is approaching and if any Councilmembers where interested in attending they should contact either Ms. Stowell or himself. Mr. Fritsinger stated that included in the bench handouts was a note from Mr. Stafford regarding a tour of some of the Public Works operations. Mr. Stafford has suggested a date and time and Mr. Fritsinger asked that the Councilmembers inform Mr. Stafford if the date and time are acceptable, and who may be interested in attending. With regard to the Council's meeting with the Committees on Monday, May 17, 1999, Mr. Fritsinger stated that he sent out notification of the meeting and asked the Councilmembers if they had any anything they wanted staff to prepare for this meeting. Councilmember Malone asked if an application for the Task Forces was included in the packet that was sent to prospective members. Mr, Fritsinger stated that an application had been included. He asked if there was any presentation material he should prepare. . Councilmember Aplikowski suggested that photos of prior events, such as Day in the Park, should be included. Mr. Fritsinger stated that photographs were not available, He indicated that Ms. Walsh might have kept some newspaper clippings in the files. Councilmember Aplikowski expressed concern for providing direction and focus to the new Task Forces. Mr. Fritsinger noted that the only Task Force being formed at this time is the Maintenance Facility Task Force. He asked if the Council intended to get into detail regarding the other three Task Forces. Councilmember Aplikowski thought that the Events Task Force was being formed at this time as well. Mr, Fritsinger stated that the direction ofthe Council had been that the other three Task Forces would not be formed until this fall. Councilmember Larson stated that it would be helpful for the prospective Committee and Task Force members if the staff and Council where to be as specific as possible regarding what the Task Forces will do and when they will be established. Mr. Fritsinger deferred back to the Council with regard to when they want to start the Task Forces. Councilmember Aplikowski expressed concern that the prospective members have been on hold for the last several months. These people have been told that they are wanted for the various Task Forces, however, they have not been told when the selections will occur. She had . assumed that the meeting on May 17, 1999 was to get the new members signed up. Mr. Fritsinger reiterated that the direction given by the Council was that the City would be looking e e e ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MAY 10, 1999 F: ~~~ Art 19 for people to join the various Committees and Task Forces which were created. However, the only Task Force that would actually start working at this point would be the Maintenance Facility Task Force. The others would start in the fall. Mr. Fritsinger stated that it was his understanding that the intent was to wait to get through summer, when people would be least likely to participate. Once fall arrived and most people have more time available, the Task Forces would be formed and there would likely be better participation. Councilmember Rem agreed that the meeting on May 17, 1999, would be to touch base with the prospective members and let them know that the Task Forces would begin in fall. She expressed her belief that the responsibilities of each Task Force would be self evident. It was her impression that the meeting on May 17, 1999 would be a chance to ask questions and get organized. Councilmember Aplikowski stated that the Task Forces should not wait until fall to get organized. The Task Forces should get organized and be in place now so they can begin work in the fall, according to their various tasks. With her experience in organizing groups, she would prefer for the format to not be so loose. She agreed that the Task Forces do not need to begin meeting until fall, however, they should be formed now so they know what their responsibilities will be come September. Mayor Probst agreed that the intent of the Council is to get Task Force members identified now so they will be ready to begin work in September. Appointments should not be taking place in September as some may lose interest by that point. With regard to Mr. Fritsinger's question of what sort of material should be prepared for the meeting, he suggested that an agenda and script be prepared in order to determine the format of the meeting and address the intent ofthe Committees and Task Forces, Councilmember Malone stated that the intent of the Committees and Task Forces was well described in the Resolution. Mayor Probst suggested that the information provided at the meeting should go beyond what's included in the Resolution, such as providing a better understanding of the budget process. Mr. Fritsinger stated that it had been his understanding that this information would come later and the meeting was simply to inform the prospective members of the changes that had taken place. Councilmember Larson stated that if the intent is to establish the remaining Task Forces to begin work in September, the appointments should be made now in order for the Task Forces to be ready to begin meeting by the deadline in September. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Larson stated that he had attended a Shoreview City meeting regarding lakeshore issues. Ms. Carol Henderson, author of a book on lake shore restoration, gave a presentation which provided ways to improve the quality of shore land. He indicated that the ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MAY 10, 1999 t~:t~ t~~ '{ 20 information had some relevance to lake water quality issues. He believed that a copy of the book was available at the City. . Councilmember Malone referred to a letter in the non-agenda packet from a resident expressing concern regarding the installation of television cable in their front yard. He noted that this is a public utility being installed in a public right-of-way. Mr. Fritsinger stated that staff would be responding to the resident with a letter. He had been searching for specific language from the FCC that allows this installation in a public right-of-way. He noted that at times the cable company does not do a good job of restoring areas in which they dig and Media One has been contacted and requested that they do a better job. Mayor Probst stated that it would help if the cable company were to announce to the residents when they intend to install cable. Mr. Fritsinger stated that they do inform the residen1s ahead of time and this was what prompted the complaint. Councilmember Larson asked if the cable company was obligated to restore the areas in which they install cable. Mr. Fritsinger stated that Mr. Stafford has put together a certain agreement with all public utilities informing them of what the City's expectations are for restoration. However, there is no clear cut right-of-way ordinance spelling out the expectations, and one may be forth coming. Councilmember Aplikowski noted that the letter sent out the residents informs them that the utility company will try to inconvenience them as little as possible. She indicated that the letter is often sent out so far in advance that the residents sometimes forget. . Councilmember Rem stated that she attended the Pilgrim House Church Open House dedication on Sunday, May 9,1999. She indicated that one of the members, an architect, had made a point that Arden Hills staff has been very helpful and courteous and wanted to thank the City staff. Mayor Probst stated that correspondence had been received two weeks ago regarding the under- grounding of electric lines, He asked that staff look into this information in order for the City to position itself to direct NSP to install lines underground wherever possible. Mayor Probst commended the Public Works staff for the clean up of the sanitary sewer forcemain break which occurred two weeks ago. Mayor Probst stated that, on May 19, 1999, the I-35W Corridor Coalition will be recognized for its cooperative efforts with the Governor's commendation. Mayor Probst stated that an anonymous letter had been received regarding the Parks and Recreation programming. He noted that it would be difficult to respond to this letter as it is unknown who sent it. Mr. Fritsinger stated that staff has had some discussions with the School District and this is an issue that the City will have to work through. Mayor Probst noted that the Clarks on Lake Johanna Boulevard had circulated a letter which . advocates that the City consider maintaining control over what happens on that roadway. He had e e . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MAY 10, 1999 ~."", P'",,!' I' F T ' 1}_<",iJ f'\\ - - '~~ ~.~ - "~ 21 thought that the letter would have included a petition, however, it appears as though the residents are assuming that the petitions would be submitted individually, Mr. Fritsinger stated that the residents had called and spoken with Mr. Stafford prior to the letter being sent out. The residents had decided to use this approach to express their opinions. Mr. Fritsinger stated that he had spoken with another resident on Lake Johanna Boulevard and they were just as adamant that this roadway be the last street turned back to Ramsey County. Mr. Fritsinger indicated that the Ramsey County right-of-way individual sent him information regarding Lake Johanna Boulevard, However, the information was generic enough that he had indicated it was not enough information to discuss with the City Council. He expects Ramsey County to provide additional information related to what opportunities the City would have to use the right-of-way, Ramsey County had indicated that there is a prescriptive easement that has been developed over the years. The County has the right to rebuild the road using a typical right- of-way that would be 35 feet on either side of the center line for maintenance purposes. He asked that more information be provided on paper in order for the City to determine if the roadway would be part of the turn-back program. Councilmember Malone noted that NSP has been installing poles on the Arsenal along I-35W. He wondered if these poles would be for above ground high voltage lines. Mayor Probst asked staffto find out what these poles are for. Mr. Fritsinger stated that he would be attending the City Managers Conference and will be unavailable for the remainder of the week. ADJOURN MOTION: Councilmember Malone moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 p.m, The motion carried unanimously (5- 0). Dennis Probst Mayor Brian Fritsinger City Administrator NOTICE OF MEETINGS The next regular City Council meeting will be held Monday, May 24,1999 at 7:30 p.m. at the Arden Hills Council chambers, T . . . DRAFT MINUTES CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA WORKSESSION MONDAY, MAY 17, 1999 4:45 P.M. - CITY HALL, 4364 WEST ROUND LAKE ROAD CALL TO ORDER Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Mayor Deruris Probst called to order the City Council Worksession at 4:54 p.m. Present were Councilmembers Beverly Aplikowski, Gregg Larson, and Lois Rem; City Administrator, Brian Fritsinger; Assistant to the City Administrator, Kevin Ringwald; Public Works Director, Dwayne Stafford; City Accountant, Terrance Post; Parks and Recreation Director, Thomas J. Moore; and Administrative Secretary, Sheila Stowell. Councilmember Malone had previously notified staff that he may not be available for the meeting. Councilmember Rem arrived at 5:02 p.m. DISCUSSION ITEMS a. Morris Property Acquisition Mr. Ringwald reviewed the background and possible Morris Communications property (fka, Naegele property) acquisition located within the Gateway Business District. Staff and Morris have held several meetings to-date, regarding the status ofthe marketing of the property. Morris Communications, notified staff that they are soon approaching a point where they will be making a long-term decision on what to do with the property. The options identified by the company included: 1. Removing the property from the market and not considering further development of the parcels; 2. Selling the property to a developer who wishes to do something less than office; or 3. Selling the property to the City/EDA, Items discussed included those three options and their respective budget impacts; the City's maintenance of development in this area; purchasing the property on a deferred basis; the Council's vision for development of this property; and the possible relocation of ATS Steel. Staff was directed to continue pursuing a more formal approach to the potential acquisition of the property, provided it was possible to do so on an installment sale purchase arrangement with Morris Communications and that the price paid matched up with the EDA's revenues. Staff was further directed to return to the Council with more firm details and a projected time frame for purchase that would relate to the City's revenue sources and future development and tax increment fmancing opportunities. , ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION - MAY 17, 1999 2 b. City Hall, AudioNisual Desi!w/Budl!:et Revisions . Mr. Fritsinger introduced Kate O'Reilly and Kyle Moorhead of Electronic Interiors, Inc" design consultants for the proposed audio/visual component of the new City Hall facility. The City Council was asked to provide direction to City staff, the design consultant and architect, on the recommended final design for this component of the new City Council chambers. Mr. Fritsinger reviewed the history of how staff and the City Council had arrived at this design; the original survey of Councilmembers for their requested design and amenities; Council and staff visits to other City Halls and the Metropolitan Airports Commission followed by further and more detailed discussion of those various amenities; meetings of the design subcommittee consisting of Mayor Probst, Councilmember Aplikowski and himself; and the continued paring of the original estimate as provided by Electronic Interiors to provide a basic design for the audio/visual needs. Ms. O'Reilly and Mr. Moorhead reviewed cost comparisons of other City Halls and the budgets of those audio/visual systems; the various components of the design, including the sound system; presentation tools; video display; video processing; cable casting/ITV system; the control system; and a summary of the entire package. Discussion items included each of the various components as follows: Sound svstem . It was the consensus of the Council to incorporate the addition of several speakers to the hallway to facilitate potential overflow crowds. Presentation Tools Councilmember Larson expressed concerns regarding the need for the extensive presentation equipment outlined by the design consultants, and questioned whether it would be more prudent to concentrate on installation of the infrastructure, with additional equipment installed at a later date, particularly as it related to the rear-screen projection screen. The Council indicated it would like a pull down screen and overhead projector added to the project. Video Displav Discussion items included the potential need for, and cost effects, of redesigning the Council Chambers if the rear-projection screen design were eliminated; ceiling height availability if design were to instead include an overhead-mounted projector and projection screen; and the desired quality of projections for audience, Council and home audience via cab1ecast. Video Processing The design consultants were directed to include a screen on ceiling and overhead capabilities, as addressed in the last page of their presentation. . r . . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION -MAY 17, 1999 3 Cable Casting/ITV Svstem Specifications call for a two camera system. The design consultants stated that this was a basic system, and that the elimination of many graphics and other amenities had been completed when reductions had first been requested in the original proposal and budget. Discussion included various options of removing cablecast capabilities altogether; available cable dollars for that purpose; incorporation of existing equipment in the new facility; and current and future expectations of residents for a quality system in the new facility. Control Svstem Discussion related to the actual location of the control panel and contrast between a wireless or hard wired system. It was the consensus of the Council that the design consultants proceed with the hard wired system. Related overall project discussion included whether the City wanted to increase future cable casts to include the Planning Commission meetings. Mr. Fritsinger asked for specific direction from those Councilmembers present regarding their support ofthe current budget and program as outlined and refined in the Electronic Media Technology Budget Description dated May 10, 1999, as prepared by Electronic Interiors, Inc. After extensive review and discussion, Mayor Probst and Councilmembers Aplikowski and Rem were supportive, with reservations, of those elements as presented by the design consultants and staff, at an estimated system total of$119,210. Councilmember Larson expressed his concern regarding the necessity for installation of the rear-projection screen and amenities at this time, provided the infrastructure was included in the initial design. Mr. Fritsinger sought further Council direction as staff was attempting to put the finishing touches on the overall City Hall design program, and the audio/visual component affected the design timing and status of the overall project. Mr, Fritsinger stated that staff and the design consultants were seeking direction from the Council on whether or not to proceed with the design as laid out by the consultants, and the projected costs, or whether redesign of the Council Chambers and the ultimate redesign of the audio/visual component would be necessary. With the absence of Councilmember Malone at this meeting, and the uncertainty of how the overall City Hall project would or would not proceed depending on the timing of the land transfer process, it was the consensus of those Councilmembers present that staff be directed to bring this component of the City Hall project back to the Council at the May 24,1999 meeting or future meeting, for a formal decision on whether to proceed with the $120,000 audio/visual package as presented, depending upon the status of the overall project. It was the consensus of the Council that the projected addition of a third camera at an estimated additional cost of $11,780; and the addition of a bulletin board system for cable audience at an estimated additional cost of $5,553 were not necessary at this time, provided the infrastructure capabilities were included in the original design. , DRAFT ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION - MAY 17, 1999 4 c, Preliminary Bude:et Review . Mr. Fritsinger and Mr. Post presented an outline ofthe proposed process to be used as part ofthe 2000 budget process. The City Council was asked to provide feedback and/or direction to staff on the calendar and proposed process. Staff was directed to prepare for the preliminary 2000 budget process, using a zero" tax levy increase as a baseline, and to prepare for presentation the various ramifications for the June Council Worksession of implementing such a baseline. d. 1998 External Audit Mr. Steve McDonald, of Abdo, Abdo, Eick & Meyers, was in attendance and provided a brief preliminary review of the 1998 external audit and management letter, prior to formal presentation at the May 24, 1999 City Council meeting. Mr. McDonald and staff were directed to proceed with preparation of the formal presentation, as planned, at the May 24,1999 Regular City Council meeting, 1999 COMMITTEE STRUCTURE OVERVIEW At approximately 7:10 p,m., Mayor Probst welcomed thirteen (13) existing and potential committee members related to the City's various advisory committees and task forces. Those interested potential committee members present included: e Aaron Frederickson Chuck Mertensotto Fred Baude Don Messerley Marty Rye Tom Steele A. Clayton Zimmerman Ray McGraw Rich Straumann Roger Aiken Arnie Delger Megan Ricke Chuck Stoddard Written interest and comments on serving from those not able to attend the meeting included: Sue Schroeder James David Smith Steve Zilmer Mark Kelliher Following Councilmember, staff and audience introductions, Mayor Probst gave a brief review of recent committee reorganization, which had been in process over the last few years by the City Council. Mayor Probst stated the purpose for the meeting tonight was to introduce some of the Council's objectives and goals for committees and task forces on a more personal basis, and to encourage continued participation of existing committee members, and enlist new residents to serve in their various areas of interest in the new committee structure. Mayor Probst stated the purpose of the restructure was to better utilize limited staff and fmancial . resources, and provide closure on various projects for volunteers serving, in addition to allowing . . . DRJ~r;:T ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION - MAY 17, 1999 5 for more community involvement, which in turn allowed the City to receive many opinions and views, and provided a means of advocacy back into the community. Mayor Probst reviewed the memorandum distributed by mail to existing and potential committee members, specifying the creation of four standing committees and the proposed task forces planned for implementation. Councilmembers, respectively, reviewed the purpose of holding off on appointments to task forces until after Labor Day, to accommodate summer vacations and schedules. Mayor Probst advised those present that Councilmembers were anticipating meeting individually with standing committees and task forces to allow for more individual concentration on the City's philosophy, budgeting, committee/Council process, and other issues of interest to the committees, in the form of a "training" session, as they receive their charge from Councilmembers. Various members of the audience, Mayor Probst, and Councilmembers discussed various issues, in open forum, regarding timing of task force creation; purpose of standing committees and how they related to day-to-day operations; cross-over liaisons by committee members; the need for direct involvement between committees and Councilmembers to allow for more timely interaction and input; roles of Council and staff Liaisons; the historical nature of some of the committees; the communication of information and research by committee members to the Council and community; the unique identify of each committee and their specific needs of staff and financial resources; the changing personality of the community and interest from citizens; and the need for the Council to look at the global picture in making decisions as related to the recommendations of the various committees. ADJOURN MOTION: Councilmember Aplikowski moved and Councilmember Rem seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 p.m. The motion carried unanimously (3-0), with Councilmember Larson having left the meeting. ~ e e . CITY OF ARDEN HILLS ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLAIMS REPORT TO BE APPROVED AT OS/24/99 COUNCIL MEETING CLAIMS PAID SINCE LAST COUNCIL MEETING (05/101991 PAGE 1 OF2 iii1KMi ...);KII",,,;I() 15913 15914 15915 15916 15917 15918 15919 15920 15921 15922 15923 15924 05/1 0/99 05/10/99 05/1 0/99 05/11/99 05/11/99 05/11/99 05/11/99 05113/99 05113/99 05/18/99 05/18/99 05/18/99 leMA Retirement Trust - 457 State Ca ito! Credit Union Public Em lovees Retirement Assoc. DCA lnc, Forest Lake Contractin FortisBenefits FonisBenefits :MN De t of Revenue IRS Lea ue ofMN Cities - Finance De 1. EDAM Shimon, Geor e 1,760.58 5328,18 3167,01 202,28 55,254.37 425,10 194,92 1 376,00 172.30 425,00 160,00 274.35 Subtotal - Paid Claims 68,740,09 Paid Claims From Above - 68,740,09 Add Unpaid Claims, Page 2 of 2 . 68,869,08 Total Accounts Payable Claims for Council Approval, 05124/99- 137609.17 Note: Checks for unpaid claims totaling $150,817.20 were mailed on May 11, 1999 after approval at the May 10, 1999 Council Meeting. They were check numbers 15847 - 15912. This sequence corresponds to unpaid temporary numbers TI - T66, Check numbers 15845. 15846 were used for alignment. First Ma Pa 011 First Ma Pa 011 First Ma Pa 011 Medical Reimbursement - PR# 1 0 Pa Est. #1 -W. Round Lake Rd. 1m rav.-Phase I A ri1&Ma SID Ma LID Sales Tax . A ril1999 PR #5 - Federal Tax Penal Late P t Conference 6/15 - 6/18 A likowski & Rem Summer Conference - Rill aid Refund-Overchar ed Utilities Account #01-1228 ...,.tyi..........poyoblo"Olai""l CITY OF ARDEN HILLS ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLAIMS REPORT TO BE APPROVED AT OS/24/99 COUNCIL MEETING PAGE20F2 UNPAID CLAIMS REGISTER: iA1\l,jIDjrti TOl OS/25/99 A & L Suuerior Sod 92,97 97 Y ds Sod - Renair due to Watermain Break T02 OS/25/99 Abdo Abdo Eick & Mevers 5,000,00 1998 YE Audit T03 OS/25/99 Accurate Press 485,64 1999 Budllet Books/Scherbel Business Cards T04 OS/25/99 Anderburg-Lund Printing Co. 3,247,19 Summer '99 Rec Guide (Otv 5758) T05 OS/25/99 Architectural Alliance 7,588,]] Prof Services 2/27 - 3/26 New Citv Hall T06 OS/25/99 AT&T 29,97 PW Long Distance T07 OS/25/99 Berres Sandra 14,39 Milealle Reimbursement T08 OS/25/99 Bh:H!:S AU 27,00 Refund-Kids Soccer Club T09 OS/25/99 Carlson EQuipment Co. 164,42 Shovels/Soil Comnactor Rental TlO OS/25/99 Davies Water Eouioment Co. 240,79 Sewer/Water Hook-u~ Sunnlies Tll OS/25/99 DCA, Inc, 3]0,00 Administration Fees 2099 Tl2 OS/25/99 Electronic Interiors, Inc. 1793.50 Prof Services New City Hall T13 OS/25/99 Forest Lake Contractine: 223,65 7 Loads Ton Soil T14 OS/25/99 Frattallone's Hardware Inc. 65,31 Mav Purchases Tl5 OS/25/99 Galeton Gloves 132.50 12" PVC Dinned Gloves T16 OS/25/99 Gerten Tammv 9,00 Refund-SoccerfT -Ball Enroll-Soccer Mini T17 OS/25/99 Glenwood Imdewood 46,89 30 Gallons Surina Water Citv Hall Tl8 OS/25/99 Gooher State One-Call 134,75 Amil Service T19 OS/25/99 GrainQer, Inc. 19,77 Safetv Gloves T20 OS/25/99 Hanzalik, Sharon 187,50 Mav Newsletter T2! OS/25/99 High Point Creative LLC 2,499,60 Summer '99 Rec Guide T22 OS/25/99 Hvdro Suonlv Cornoanv 1285,36 I 1/2" & 20 Meter T23 OS/25/99 Indenendent Snorts Network 712,25 Urnoire 4/27.5/13 38,5 Games T24 OS/25/99 ryes Konva 80,00 Refund-Ovemavrnent for Women's Softball T25 OS/25/99 Kath Auto Parts 360,58 Mav Purchases T26 OS/25/99 League ofMN Cities 31.32 1999 Directorv MN Citv Officials T27 OS/25/99 L TO Power Eauinment 206,52 Bushint?s, BearLnt?s & Blades - Parks T28 OS/25/99 MECA Sports 2551.80 T-Shirts & Screenino T29 OS/25/99 Medtox Laboratories 46,00 Testine. 4/22 TJO OS/25/99 Met Council Envirotunental Services 36627,49 June Sewer Chart?es TJl OS/25/99 Midwest Asnhalt Cornoration 343,60 Road Reoair Materials TJ2 OS/25/99 MN Dent of Natural Resources 20,00 Publication-Landscanint? for Wildlife TJ3 OS/25/99 MN Sun Publications 300,00 Seasonal Emnlovrnent Ad TJ4 OS/25/99 Nott Cornnanv 38,82 Hvdraulic Hose TJ5 OS/25/99 ProD Rec & Rev - Revenue 1227,37 1998 TlF Admin Fee/Fuel Purchases T36 OS/25/99 Rvbak. Excavatinl! & Contractinl!, Inc. 1273.98 Contaminated Soil Disnosal - Indvkiewicz TJ7 OS/25/99 Sam's Club 129,08 Pcopram Sunnlies T38 OS/25/99 Svfko, Ccline 13,64 Milea2e Reimbursement T39 OS/25/99 Tessman Seed Cornnanv 542,65 Fertilizer & Preen T40 OS/25/99 TirneSaver Off~Site Secretarial 394,50 Recordi.. Sec -PC 5/05-CC 5/10 T41 OS/25/99 Waste Mana2ement ~ Blaine 371.17 Waste Removal n Total- UnDaid Claims-- 68 869.08 U undyl"""""."po.)'ObW,loinI.1 ". e e . ~ e e e is - .. ~ en en ~ - in o c w ~ 1II ll: o W J: o a; en .....;:: .....E! 0'" a:'i' >-9: <~ o..!:! >-;! <,;; :;;:;;: I- " Ul " a: 1: u::!!!. Ul ...J ...J :i: z w c a: < u.. o ~ o s 0 0 ~ 0 * 0 0 ~, ~, '" I 0 0 <3 0: ill ~ ~ M ~ a ti '.~,.' :.:." "- '" ~ ~ ~ 5 ~ ~ '" '" " m "- ~ 0 ~ ~ ~ .. m ..; - '" ~ " ".W :j;jIi: m Ii ;~.,~ .w. e .'-.'. :j;OS . .~ .~ '- u ~ '6 ." .~ ~ " 0 ;:;: Ii! oil! -< -< 5 :~- f-< f-< U u Ii: EO Ii: ill~ . . . . :.,:;'::.:::::;: <::':''::::::;' <"".::.,.,.: :1,'.' "":Q. :v'>:<" "." .,"0" il ;tl '.' 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E .8' .2:- . . .. 00" 0 iH l ~ ~ ~'O.:l ~ Z 1 1 , e e e CITY OF ARDEN HILLS MEMORANDUM DATE: May 20, 1999 Mayor and City Council ~ Brian Fritsinger, City Administrator~ Probationary Appointment TO: FROM: SUBJECT: Backl!:round With the resignation of Tracy Petersen as Recreation Program Supervisor effective April 2, 1999, our new Parks and Recreation Director has been handling those programming responsibilities for the City, in addition to learning the responsibilities of his new position. Staff has posted, advertised, evaluated and interviewed a number of applicants for the vacant Recreation Program Supervisor position. After completing the appropriate background, criminal and reference checks, staff has offered the position to Ms. Michelle Olson. Section 19-5 of Arden Hills Municipal Code states that the City Council shall make all appointments to municipal service. As a result, the City Council is asked to make the formal probationary appointment beginning May 27,1999, Recommendation Staffrecommends the City Council approve the six (6) month probationary appointment of Ms. Michelle Olson as Recreation Program Supervisor for the City of Arden Hills effective May 27, 1999. BF/sls I I. I I I I I I I Ie I I I I I I I f' I ,-;;' ;-,:>,.:-:'"...... -;."""" _>~u~,,::Y_j CITY OF ARDEN fiLLS ARDEN fiLLS, MINNESOTA ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998 I I. I I I I I I I I. I I I I I I I I. I CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA TABLE OF CONTENTS DECEMBER 31, 1998 Pa~e No, I. INTRODUCTORY SECTION Elected and Appointed Officials II. FINANCIAL SECTION Independent Auditor's Report 2 General Purpose Financial Statements Combined Balance Sheet - All Fund Types and Account Groups Combined Statement of Revenue, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance- All Governmental Fund Types Combined Statement of Revenue, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance- Budget and Actual - General and Special Revenue Funds Combined Statement of Revenue, Expenses and Changes in Retained Earnings - All Proprietary Fund Types Combined Statement of Cash Flows - All Proprietary Fund Types Notes to Financial Statements 3-4 5-6 7-8 9 10 11 - 23 Combining and Individual Fund Statements General Fund Comparative Balance Sheets Statement of Revenue, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance - Budget and Actual Special Revenue Funds Combining Balance Sheet Combining Statement of Revenue, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance (Deficit) Debt Service Funds Combining Balance Sheet Combining Statement of Revenue, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance Capital Projects Funds Combining Balance Sheet Combining Statement of Revenue, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance Enterprise Funds Combining Balance Sheet Combining Statement of Revenue, Expenses and Changes in Retained Earnings Combining Statement of Cash Flows Required Supplementary Information (Unaudited) Tax Capacity, Tax Levies and Tax Capacity Rates 24 25 - 29 30 - 31 32 - 33 34 - 35 36 - 37 38 - 39 40 -41 42 -43 44-45 46-47 48 49 III. OTHER REPORTS Report on Compliance and on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting Based on an Audit of Financial Statements Performed in Accordance with Government Auditing Standards Independent Auditor's Report on Legal Compliance 50 - 51 52 I I. I I I I I I I I. I I I I I I I I. I INTRODUCTORY SECTION CITY OF ARDEN HILLS ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA YEAR ENDED DECEMBER3!,1998 . CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS .. DECEMBER3!,1998 . ELECTED . Term of . Office Expires December 3 1. Mayor: Dennis Probst 2002 . Council Members: Beverly Ap!ikowski 2000 Paul Malone 2000 . Gregg Larson 2002 . Lois Rem 2002 . .. APPOINTED City Administrator Brian Fritsinger . Treasurer Terrance Post . Attorney Jerome Filla . . . . . .. -I- . I I. I I I I I I I I. I I I I I I I I. I FINANCIAL SECTION CITY OF ARDEN HILLS ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998 I I. I I I I I I I I. I I I I I I I I. Certified Public Acmuntan1s & c.m.,ultallls 7241 Ohms Lane Suite 200 Minneapolis, MN 55439 INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT Honorable Mayor and City Council City of Arden Hills, Minnesota We have audited the accompanying general purpose [mancial statements of the City of Arden Hills, Minnesota, as of and for the year ended December 31, 1998 as listed in the table of contents, These general purpose [mancial statements are the responsibility of the City of Arden Hills, Minnesota's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these general purpose [mancial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States, Those standards require we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the [mancia] statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the general purpose [mancial statements, An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall general purpose [mancial statement presentation, We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the general purpose financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the City of Arden Hills, Minnesota at December 31, 1998 and the results of its operations and cash flows of the Proprietary Fund Type for the year then ended, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. In accordance with Government Auditing Standards, we have also issued a report dated April 8, 1999 on our consideration of the City's internal control over financial reporting and our tests of its compliance with certain provisions oflaws, regulations, contracts and grants. Our audit was performed for the purpose of forming an opinion on the general purpose [mancial statements taken as a whole. The combining and individual fund [mancial statements listed in the table of contents are presented for the purpose of additional analysis and are not a required part of the general purpose financial statements of the City of Arden Hills, Minnesota, Such information has been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the general purpose financial statements and, in our opinion, is fairly stated in all material respects in relation to the general purpose financial statements taken as a whole. Apri] 8, 1999 Minneapolis, Minnesota , QJ,k)1J~/~ ~.JLLP ABDO, ABDO, EICK & MEYERS, LLP Certified Public Accountants I 612.8.3S.9090 . Fax 612.835.3261 I I. I I I I I I I I. I I I I I I I I. I GENERAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CITY OF ARDEN HILLS ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA YEAR ENDED CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA . COMBINED BALANCE SHEET ALL FUND TYPES AND ACCOUNT GROUPS .. DECEMBER 31, 1998 (With comparative totals for December 31, 1997) Governmental Fund Types . Special Debt . General Revenue Service ASSETS AND OTHER DEBITS ASSETS . Cash and temporary investments $ 709,608 $ 2,637,865 $ 1,315,418 Receivables Interest 14,374 6,991 Taxes 32,661 879 . Accounts 788 45,888 Loans 593,789 Special assessments 18,847 . Due from other funds Due from other governments 63,792 Inventory Prepaid items 5,259 . Fixed assets - net OTHER DEBITS Amount available for compensated absences . Amount available for debt service Amount to be provided for long-term debt TOTAL ASSETS AND OTHER DEBITS $ 812,108 $ 3,292,795 $ 1,341,256 .. LIABILITIES, EQUITY AND OTHER CREDITS LIABILITIES . Accounts and contracts payable $ 162,065 $ 24,101 $ Accrued salaries and compensated absences payable 16,902 2,441 Due to other funds 499,000 Due to other governments 3,102 . Bonds payable Deferred revenue 54,816 593,789 18,847 TOTAL LIABILITIES 236,885 1,119,331 18,847 . EQUITY AND OTHER CREDITS . Investment in general fixed assets Contributed capital Retained earnings Unreserved . Fund balance Reserved 21,652 194,555 Unreserved . Designated 553,571 Undesignated 2,173,464 1,127,854 TOTAL EQUITY AND OTHER CREDITS 575,223 2,173,464 1,322,409 . TOTAL LIABILITIES, EQUITY .. AND OTHER CREDITS $ 812,108 $ 3,292,795 $ 1,341,256 See Notes to Financial Statements, -3- . ----- I I. I Proprietary Totals (continued) Fund Types Account Groups (Memorandum Only) General General I Capital Fixed Long-term Projects Enterprise Assets Debt 1998 1997 I $ 7,675,537 $ 2,416,745 $ $ $ 14,755,173 $ 11,419,939 I 34,069 13,308 68,742 90,730 33,540 26,530 6,120 509,466 562,262 582,507 593,789 300,000 I 509,272 76,682 604,80 I 703,784 499,000 499,000 485,000 62,079 125,871 64,169 I 2,777 5,259 11,840 7,422,064 16,383,389 23,805,453 22,613,482 I 21,652 21,652 21,681 1,322,409 1,322,409 1,793,766 1,793,766 19,058 I. $ 8,786,077 $ 10,438,265 $ 16,383,389 $ 3,137,827 $ 44,191,717 $ 36,341,497 I $ 97,552 $ 10,643 $ $ $ 294,361 $ 170,641 28,946 37,827 86,116 93,428 I 499,000 485,000 1,067 108,661 112,830 112,206 3,100,000 3,100,000 476,476 74,429 1,218,357 1,049,746 I 575,095 222,679 3,137,827 5,310,664 1,911,021 I 16,383,389 16,383,389 15,537,824 6,936,70] 6,936,701 6,544,144 I 3,278,885 3,278,885 2,866,943 499,000 7] 5,207 513,374 I 553,571 596,214 7,711,982 11,013,300 8,371,977 I 8,210,982 10,215,586 16,383,389 38,881,053 34,430,476 I. $ 8,786,077 $ 10,438,265 $ 16,383,389 $ 3,137,827 $ 44,191,717 $ 36,341,497 I -4- CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA I COMBINED STATEMENT OF REVENUE, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE ALL GOVERNMENTAL FUND TYPES .1 YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998 (With comparative totals for the year ended Decemher 31, 1997) Special Debt I General Revenue Service REVENUE I General property taxes $ 1,854,986 $ $ Tax increments 109,944 Licenses and permits 358,918 I Intergovernmental 345,896 Charges for services 29,793 103,279 Fines and forfeitures 32,096 Special assessments 26,744 I Interest on investments 17,956 160,339 68,821 Miscellaneous 66,405 178,366 14,151 TOTAL REVENUE 2,706,050 551,928 109,716 I EXPENDITURES I Current General government 609,636 Public safety 964,759 Public works 397,235 I Culture and recreation 247,475 185,047 Economic Development 255,408 Miscellaneous 23,546 .1 Capital outlay 182,621 1,363,836 Debt service Principal Interest and other 83,293 I TOTAL EXPENDITURES 2,401,726 1,827,837 83,293 EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUE OVER I EXPENDITURES 304,324 (1,275,909) 26,423 OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES) I Operating transfers in 238,500 Bond Proceeds 2,826,814 273,186 Operating transfers out (302,450) (102,300) I TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES) (302,450) 2,963,014 273,186 EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUE AND I OTHER FINANCING SOURCES OVER EXPENDITURES AND OTHER FINANCING USES 1,874 1,687,105 299,609 FUND BALANCE, JANUARY I 573,349 486,359 1,022,800 I FUND EQUITY TRANSFER OUT FUND EQUITY TRANSFER IN - I FUND BALANCE, DECEMBER 31 $ $ $ 575,223 2,173,464 1,322,409. I See Notes to Financial Statements. -5- I I I. I Totals Capital (Memorandum Only) Projects 1998 1997 I $ $ 1,854,986 $ 1,862,129 109,944 126,356 I 358,918 384,876 192,426 538,322 618,723 133,072 165,584 I 32,096 28,994 372,017 398,761 356,739 463,824 710,940 537,088 60,673 319,595 310,485 I 1,088,940 4,456,634 4,390,974 I 609,636 537,285 964,759 950,019 I 397,235 374,404 432,522 401,006 255,408 I. 86,132 109,678 610,424 431,255 1,977,712 495,902 I 83,293 517,387 4,830,243 3,369,040 I 571,553 (373,609) 1,021,934 I 240,372 478,872 535,898 3,100,000 I (404,750) (463,300) 240,372 3,174,122 72,598 I 811,925 2,800,513 1,094,532 I 7,399,057 9,481,565 8,387,033 (323,484) I 323,484 I. $ 8,210,982 $ 12,282,078 $ 9,481,565 I -6- CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA . COMBINED STATEMENT OF REVENUE, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE BUDGET AND ACTUAL .. GENERAL AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUND TYPES YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998 General . Variance - Favorable . Budget Actual (Unfavorable) REVENUE Property taxes $ 1,836,035 $ 1,854,986 $ 18,951 . Tax increments Licenses and permits 196,850 358,918 162,068 Intergovernmental 325,490 345,896 20,406 . Charges for services 30,100 29,793 (307) Fines and forfeitures 26,000 32,096 6,096 Special assessments . Interest on investments 20,000 17,956 (2,044) Miscellaneous 56,970 66,405 9,435 TOTAL REVENUE 2,491,445 2,706,050 214,605 . EXPENDITURES Current . General government 532,600 609,636 (77,036) Public safety 960,675 964,759 (4,084) Public works 429,955 397,235 32,720 .. Culture and recreation 256,450 247,475 8,975 Economic Development Miscellaneous . Capital outlay 175,500 182,621 (7,121) TOTAL EXPENDITURES 2,355,180 2,401,726 (46,546) . EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUE OVER EXPENDITURES 136,265 304,324 168,059 . OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES) Operating transfers in 49,000 (49,000) . Bond Proceeds Operating transfers out (182,550) (302,450) (119,900) TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES) (133,550) (302,450) (168,900) . EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUE AND OTHER FINANCING SOURCES OVER . EXPENDITURES AND OTHER FINANCING USES $ 2,715 1,874 $ (841) FUND BALANCE, JANUARY 1 573,349 . FUND BALANCE, DECEMBER 31 $ 575,223 .. See Notes to Financial Statements, -7- . I I. I Special Revenue Variance - I Favorable Budget Actual (Unfavorable) I $ $ $ 106,600 109,944 3,344 I 300,000 (300,000) 98,600 103,279 4,679 I 49,250 160,339 111,089 141,125 178,366 37,241 I 695,575 551,928 (143,647) I I. 166,615 185,047 (18,432) 667,287 255,408 411,879 I 26,775 23,546 3,229 2,738,000 1,363,836 1,374,164 I 3,598,677 1,827,837 1,770,840 I (2,903,102) (1,275,909) 1,627,193 I 59,715 238,500 178,785 3,050,000 2,826,814 (223,186) (194,415) (102,300) 92,115 I 2,915,300 2,963,014 47,714 I $ 12,198 1,687,105 $ 1,674,907 I 486,359 $ 2,173,464 I. -8- I OPERATING REVENUE Charges for services Permit fees Recycling grant Miscellaneous SAC administrative fee $ 2,198,169 19,850 19,514 67,620 86,900 . .. . . . . . . . CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA COMBINED STATEMENT OF REVENUE, EXPENSES AND CHANGES IN RETAINED EARNINGS ALL PROPRIETARY FUND TYPES YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 3 1,1998 Enterprise TOTAL OPERATING REVENUE 2,392,053 OPERATING EXPENSES Personal services Supplies Other services and charges Insurance Utilities Purchased services Purchased water Recycling charges Sewer charges Depreciation TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 325,400 123,147 313 ,345 39,590 26,396 16,814 514,507 56,568 576,346 152,773 .. 2,144,886 (74,122) . . . . . . . .. . OPERATING INCOME 247,167 NONOPERATING INCOME Interest on investments 132,886 NET INCOME BEFORE OPERATING TRANSFERS 380,053 OPERATING TRANSFERS OUT NET INCOME 305,931 CREDIT ARISING FROM REDISTRIBUTION OF DEPRECIATION ON CONTRIBUTED ASSETS 106,01l RETAINED EARNINGS, JANUARY I 2,866,943 RETAINED EARNINGS, DECEMBER 31 $ 3,278,885 See Notes to Financial Statements. -9- I Ie I I . I . I . .e I I I I I I . .e I CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA COMBINED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS ALL PROPRIETARY FUND TYPES YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Operating income Adjustments to reconcile operating income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation (increase) decrease in assets: Accounts receivable Special assessments receivable Due from other governments Inventory Prepaid items Increase (decrease) in liabilities: Accounts payable Accrued saJaries Accrued interest payable Customer deposits payable Enterprise $ 247,167 152,773 27,156 6,955 5,000 2,777 365 (5,035) 1,758 (1,514) (6,701) 430,701 (74,122) (611) 139,475 495,443 1,921,302 $ 2,416,745 $ 498,568 NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES CASH FLOWS FROM NONCAPITAL FINANCING ACTIVITIES Operating transfers to other funds CASH FLOWS FROM CAPITAL AND RELATED FINANCING ACTIVITIES Acquisition offixed assets CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Interest on investments NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, JANUARY I CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, DECEMBER 31 SCHEDULE OF NONCASH CAPITAL ACTIVITIES Fixed asset acquired by donation from other funds See Notes to Financial Statements. -10- CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 1998 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES I A. Reporting Entity .1 I Note 1: The City of Arden Hills operates under the "Optional Plan A" form of government as defined in the State of Minnesota Statutes. Under this plan, the government of the City is directed by a Council composed of an elected Mayor and four elected Council Members. The Council exercises legislative authority and determines all matters of policy. The Council appoints personnel responsible for the proper administration of all affairs relating to the City. As required by generaJly accepted accounting principles, the fmancial statements present the City and its component units, entities for which the City is considered to be fmancially accountable. I Blended component units, although legally separate entities, are, in substance, part of the City's operations and so data from these units are combined with data of the primary government. The blended component unit has a December 31 year end. I Blended Component Units I The Economic Development Authority of the City was created pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 469.090 through 469.108 to carry out economic and industriaJ development and redevelopment consistent with policies established by the City Council. The EDA activities are blended and reported in a separate Special Revenue Fund. Separate fmancial statements are not issued for this component unit. I B. Measurement Focus, Basis of Accounting and Basis of Presentation I The accounts of the City are organized and operated on the basis of funds and account groups. A fund is an independent fiscal and accounting entity with a self-balancing set of accounts. Fund accounting segregates funds I according to their intended purpose and is used to aid management in demonstrating compliance with fmance- related legal and contractual provisions. The minimum number of funds are maintained consistent with legal and manageriaJ requirements. Account groups are a reporting device to account for certain assets and liabilities I of the governmental funds not recorded directly in those funds. . The City has the following fund types and account groups: Governmentalfunds are used to account for the City's general government activities. GovernmentaJ fund types use the flow of current fmanciaJ resources measurement focus and the modified accrual basis of accounting. Under the modified accrual basis of accounting, revenues are recognized when susceptible to accrual (i.e., when they are "measurable and available"). "Measurable" means the amount of the transaction can be determined, and "available" means collectible within the current period or soon enough thereafter to pay liabilities ofthe current period. The City considers all revenues available if they are collected within 60 days after year end. Expenditures are recorded when the related fund liability is incurred, except for unmatured interest on general long-term debt which is recognized when due, and certain compensated absences and claims and judgments which are recognized when the obligations are expected to be liquidated with expendable available fmancial resources. I I I Property taxes, franchise taxes, licenses, interest and special assessments are susceptible to accrua1. Other receipts and taxes become measurable and available when cash is received by the government and are recognized as revenue at that time. I The preparation of general purpose fmancial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect certain reported amounts and disclosures. Accordingly, actual results could differ from those estimates. . Entitlements and shared revenues are recorded at the time of receipt or earlier if the susceptible to accrual criteria are met. Expenditure driven grants are recognized as revenue when the qualifYing expenditures have been incurred and all other grant requirements have been met. . GovernmentaJ funds include the following fund types: The Generalfundis the City's primary operating fund. those required to be accounted for in another fund. . It accounts for all fmancial resources of the City, exce_. -11- I I I. Note 1: I I I I I I I I. I I I I I . I .. I CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31,1998 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - CONTINUED The Special Revenue funds account for revenue sources that are legally restricted to expenditures for specified purposes (not including major capital projects). The Debt Service fund accounts for the servicing of general long-term debt not being financed by proprietary funds. The Capital Projects funds account for the acquisition of fixed assets or construction of major capital projects not being financed by proprietary funds. Proprietary funds are accounted for on the flow of economic resources measurement focus and use the accrual basis of accounting. Under this method, revenues are recorded when earned and expenses are recorded at the time liabilities are incurred. The City applies all applicable F ASB pronouncements issued on or before November 30, 1989 in accounting and reporting for its proprietary operations. Proprietary funds include the following fund type; Enterprise funds and used to account for those operations that are financed and operated in a manner similar to private business or where the Council has decided that the determination of revenues earned, costs incurred and/or net income is necessary for management accountability. Account Groups. The general fIXed assets account group is used to account for fixed assets not accounted for in proprietary funds. The general long-term debt account group is used to account for general long-term debt and certain other liabilities that are not specific liabilities of proprietary funds. C. Assets, Liabilities and Equity Deposits and Investments The City's cash and cash equivalents are considered to be cash on hand, demand deposits and short-term investments with original maturities of three months or less from the date of acquisition. State statutes authorize the City to invest in obligations ofthe U.S. Treasury, commercial paper, corporate bonds, repurchase agreements and shares of investment companies registered under the Federal investment Company Act of 1940 and whose only investments are obligations guaranteed by the United States or its agencies. Investments are stated at fair value. Earnings on investments are allocated to the individual funds based upon the average of month-end cash and investment balances. Property Taxes The Council annuaJly adopts a tax levy and certifies it to the County for collection. The County is responsible for collecting all property taxes for the City. These taxes attach an enforceable lien on taxable property within the City on January I and are payable by the property owners in two installments. The taxes are collected by the County Auditor - Treasurer and tax settlements are made to the City during January, July and December each year. Taxes payable on homestead property, as defmed by State statutes, are partially reduced by a homestead and agricultural credit aid. The credit is paid to the City by the State of Minnesota in lieu of taxes levied against homestead property. The State remits this credit in two equal instaJlments in July and December each year. Delinquent taxes receivable include the past six years' uncollected taxes. Delinquent taxes have been offset by a deferred revenue liability for delinquent taxes not received within 60 days after year end. -12- CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 1998 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - CONTINUED I Special Assessments .1 I Note 1: Special assessments represent the financing for public improvements paid for by benefiting property owners. These assessments are recorded as receivable upon certification to the County. Special assessments are recognized as revenue when they are received in cash or within 60 days after year end. All special assessments receivable are offset by a deferred revenue liability. . Receivables and Payables I Transactions between funds that are representative of lendinglborrowing arrangements outstanding at the end of the fiscal year are referred to as either "interfund receivables/payables" (i.e., the current portion of interfund loans) or "advances to/from other funds" (i.e., the non-current portion of interfund loans). All other outstanding balances between funds are reported as "due to/from other funds". I Inventories and Prepaid ItemsIDeferred Charges The inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market on the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. I Certain payments to vendors reflect costs applicable to future accounting periods and are recorded as prepaid items or deferred charges. I Fixed Assets Fixed assets used in governmental fund types of the City are recorded in the general fixed assets account group at cost or estimated historical cost if purchased or constructed. Donated fixed assets are recorded at their estimated fair value at the date of donation. Assets in the general fixed assets account group are not depreciated. Interest incurred during construction is not capitalized on general fixed assets. I Public domain (infrastructure) general fixed assets (e.g., roads, bridges, sidewalks and other assets that are immovable and of value only to the City) are not capitalized. .1 I The cost of normal maintenance and repairs that do not add to the value of the asset or materially extend assets' lives are not included in the general fixed assets group or capitalized in the proprietary funds. Property, plant and equipment in the proprietary funds of the City are recorded at cost. Property, plant and I equipment donated to these proprietary fund type operations are recorded at their estimated fair value at the date of donation. Major outlays for capital assets and improvements are capitalized in proprietary funds as projects are I constructed. Interest incurred during the construction phase of proprietary fund fixed assets is reflected in the capitalized value of the asset constructed, net of interest earned on the invested proceeds over the same period. Property, plant and equipment are depreciated in the proprietary funds of the City using the straight-line method I over the following estimated useful lives: Assets Estimated Useful Lives I Furniture and equipment Sewer and collection system Water distribution system 5 - 10 years 80 years 100 years I I .1 -13- I I I. Note 1: I I I I I I I I. I I I I Note 2: I I I I. I CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 1998 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - CONTINUED Compensated Absences Employees with at least ten years of service are entitled to receive one-third of their unused sick leave up to a maximum of 800 hours upon termination in addition to any unused vacation and compensatory time. The accrual of these benefits is recorded as a liability in the enterprise funds and expensed. The liability for the governmental funds is recorded in the general long-term debt account group and recorded as an expenditure when paid. Long-term Obligations The City reports long-term debt of governmental funds at face value in the general long-term deht account group. Long-term debt and other obligations fmanced by proprietary funds are reported as liabilities in the appropriate funds. For governmental fund types, oond premiums and discounts, as well as issuance costs, are recognized during the current period. Bond proceeds are reported as another fmancing source net of the applicable premium or discount. Issuance costs, other than those withheld from the actual net proceeds received, are reported as debt service expenditures. For proprietary fund types, bond discounts are deferred and amortized over the life of the bonds using the straight-line method. Discounts are reported as deferred charges. Fund Equity Reservations of fund balance represent amounts that are not appropriable or are legally segregated for a specific purpose. Reservations of retained earnings are limited to outside third-party restrictions. Designations of fund balance represent tentative management plans that are subject to change. The proprietary fund's contributed capital represents equity acquired through capital grants and capital contributions from developers, customers or other funds. Memorandum Only - Total Columns Total columns on the general purpose fmancial statements are captioned as "memorandum only" because they do not represent consolidated flflancial information and are presented only to facilitate financial analysis. The colunms do not present information that reflects fmancial position, results of operations or cash flows in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Interfund eliminations have not been made in the aggregation of this data. Comparative DatalReclassifications Comparative total data for the prior year have been presented in the selected sections of the accompanying financial statements in order to provide an understanding of changes in the City's fmancial position and operations. Also, certain amounts presented in the prior year data have been reclassified in order to be consistent with the current year's presentation. STEWARDSHIP, COMPLIANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY A. Budgetary Information Annual budgets are adopted on a basis consistent with generally accepted accounting principles for all the general and special revenue funds. The capital projects funds adopt project length budgets. All annual appropriations lapse at fiscal year end. -14- Note 2: CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 1998 STEWARDSHIP, COMPLIANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY - CONTINUED I In August of each year, all departments of the City submit requests for appropriations to the City Administrator el so that a budget may be prepared. Before September 15, the proposed budget is presented to the Council for review. The Council holds public hearings and a final budget is prepared and adopted in December. I The appropriated budget is prepared by fund, function and department. The City's department heads, with the I approval of the City Administrator, may make transfers of appropriations within a department. Transfers of appropriations between departments require the approvaJ of the Council. The legal level of budgetary control is the fund level. Budgeted amounts are as originally adopted, or as amended by the Council. Budget amendments were made during the year within the budget which resulted in no increase in appropriations. I B. Excess of Expenditures over Appropriations For the year ended December 31, 1998, expenditures exceeded appropriations in the following funds: I Fund Budget Actual Excess General Fund $2,355,] 80 $2,401,726 $ 46,546 Special Revenue Funds Recreation Program 159,315 161,283 ],968 Park 90,500 43,182 47,318 Insurance Deductible 7,863 7,863 Cable TV 17,275 20,535 3,260 I I The excess expenditure over appropriations were funded by revenue in excess of budget and available fund balance. I Fund Amount el I C. Deficit Fund Equity The following funds had fund equity deficits at December 31, 1998: Special Revenue Fund Recreation Program $ 757 I This deficit will be eliminated with future revenue sources. I Note 3: DETAILED NOTES ON ACCOUNTS A. Deposits and Investments I Cash balances of the City's funds are combined (pooled) and invested to the extent available in various investments authorized by Minnesota State Statutes. Each fund's portion of this pool (or pools) is displayed on the fmancial statements as "cash and temporary investments". For purposes of identifYing the risk of investing public funds, the balances are categorized as follows: I Deposits I In accordance with Minnesota Statutes and as authorized by the Council, the City maintains deposits at those depository banks, all of which are members of the Federal Reserve System. I el -15- I I I. I I I I I I I Ie I I I I I I I Ie I CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 1998 Note 3: DETAILED NOTES ON ACCOUNTS - CONTINUED Minnesota Statutes require that all City deposits be protected by insurance, surety bond or collateral. The market value of collateral pledged must equal 110% of the deposits not covered by insurance or bonds (140% in the case of mortgage notes pledged). Authorized collateral includes the legal investments described below, as well as certain frrst mortgage notes, and certain other State or local government obligations. Minnesota Statutes require that securities pledged as collateral be held in safekeeping by the City or in a financial institution other than that furnishing the collateral. At year end, the City's carrying amount of deposits was $1,219,503 and the bank balance was SI,309,505. The bank balance was covered by federal depository insurance. Investments Investments are categorized into these three categories of credit risk: I. Insured or registered, or securities held by the City or its agent in the City's name. 2. Uninsured and unregistered, with securities held by the counterparty's trust department or agent in the City's name. 3. Uninsured and unregistered, with securities held by the counterparty, or by its trust department or agent but not in the City's name. At year end, the City's investment balances were as follows: Categorv 2 Canying and Faiir Value 3 U.S. Government Securities $ 6.020.770 $ - $ $ 6,020,770 Investments not subjected to categorization: Broker money markets 7.514.575 $ 13.535.345 Total investments A reconciliation of cash and temporary investments as shown on the Combined Balance Sheet for the City follows: Total deposits Investments Petty cash $ 1,219,503 13,535,345 325 Total cash and temporary investments $ 14.755.173 B. Loans Receivable In 1997, the City entered into an agreement with Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc. and the Minnesota Department of Trade and Economic Development (MNDTED). The agreement with the MNDTED is for a $300,000 Minnesota Investment Fund Grant that will provide funds for a forgivable loan to Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc. The loan is deferred over five years through August 12, 2001 at interest of 3%. If Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc. meets certain employment criteria, the loan will be forgiven. The balance outstanding at year end is :$300,000. In 1998, the City entered into another agreement with Cardiac Pacemaker, Inc. and the MNDTED. This agreement provides a $300,000 loan to Cardiac pacemaker, Inc. That has a $200,000 forgivable component and a $100,000 loan component at 3% payable over 60 months. The forgivable component remains forgivahle if Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc. meets certain employment criteria over a five year period beginning September 1998 through August 2003. The outstanding balance at year end for the forgivable component is $200,000 and for the loan component is $93,789. -16- Note 3: CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31,1998 DETAILED NOTES ON ACCOUNTS - CONTINUED C. Accounts Receivable Accounts receivable include amounts billed for services provided before year end. Unbilled utility enterprise fund receivables are also included for services provided in 1998. D. Due From Other Governments The amount due from Ramsey County as of December 31, 1998 in the General Fund is $63,792. The Permanent Improvements Revolving Capital Projects Fund has $62,079 due from the City of New Brighton. E. Fixed Assets A summary of changes in general fixed assets for the year ended December 31, 1998 is as follows: Balance Balance Januarv I Additions Deletions December 31 Land $ 829,712 $ $ $ 829,712 Buildings and structures 558,595 558,595 Furniture, fixtures and office equipment 261,913 12,882 274,795 Machinery and equipment 855,630 161,871 69,627 947,874 Other improvements 13.03 1.974 740.439 13.772.413 Total $ 15.537.824 $ 915.192 $ 69.627 $ 16.383.389 The following is a summary of proprietary fund type fixed assets at December 31, 1998: Surface Water Water Sewer Management TotaJ Furniture and equipment $ 124,665 $ 361,532 $ 50,075 $ 536,272 Distributions and collection system 5.808.612 4.359.604 10.168.216 Total 5,933,277 4,721,136 50,075 10,704,488 Less accumulated depreciation (1.322.242 ) (1.942.487) (17.695) 13.282.424 ) Net $ 4.61 1.035 $2.778.649 $ 32.380 $ 7.422.064 F. Interfund Receivables and Payables The composition of interfund balances at December 31, 1998 are as follows: Receivable Fund Pavable Fund Amount Capital Projects Fund Permanent Improvement Revolving Special Revenue Fund Economic Development Fund $ 499.000 -17- I .1 I I I I I I I el I I I I I I I el I I Ie I I I I I I I Ie I I I I I I I .e I CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 1998 Note 3: DETAILED NOTES ON ACCOUNTS - CONTINUED G. Operating Lease On April 30, 1998 the City entered into a lease for office space. The lease calls for monthly payments and began May I, 1998 and ends on April 30, 200 I. In addition to rent, the City is also responsible for its share of common area costs. Rent expense for 1998 was $25,024. The commitments for the next three years are as follows: 1999 2000 2001 $ 37,536 37,536 12.512 87.584 Total $ H. Deferred Revenue Deferred revenue at December 31, 1998 is comprised ofthe following: Special Debt Capital General Revenue Service Projects Enterorise Total Delinquent taxes $ 14,301 $ $ $ $ $ ]4,301 Special assessments Delinquent 226 7,665 4,078 1l,969 Deferred 18,621 468,811 70,351 557,783 Other 40.515 593.789 634.304 Total $ 54.816 $ 593.789 $ 18.847 $ 476.476 $ 74.429 $ 1.218.357 I. Long-term Debt General Obligation Bonds. The City issues general obligation bonds to provide funds for the acquisition and construction of major capital facilities. General obligation bonds have been issued for general government activities. General obligation bonds are direct obligations and pledge the full faith and credit of the government and bonds currently outstanding are as follows: General Long-Term Debt General Obligation Tax Increment Bonds The following bonds were issued for redevelopment projects. The additional tax increments resulting from increased tax capacity of the redeveloped properties will be used to retire the related debt. Authorized and Issued Issue Date Maturity Date Balance at Year End Interest Rate G.O. Tax Increment Bonds, Series 1998A $3,100,000 3.80 - 4.75 3/1/98 2/1/15 $3,100,000 Other Long-term Debt Compensated Ahsences This liability represents vested benefits earned by employees through the end of the year $ 37,827 -18- el Changes in General Long-term Liabilities I During the year ended December 31, 1998, the following changes occurred in liabilities reported in the General Long-Term Debt Account Group: CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, ]998 Note 3: DETAILED NOTES ON ACCOUNTS - CONTINUED BaJance Januarv I Additions Reductions Compensated absences General obligation tax Increment debt $ $ $ 40,739 3.1 00,000 3.100.000 $ Total $ $ 40.739 I Balance December 31 I 2,912 $ 37,827 I 3.100,000 $ 3.137,827 I 2,912 The annual requirements to amortize all debt (excluding compensated absences) outstanding as of December 31, 1998 are as follows: I Year G.O. Tax Increment 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 Thereafter $ 136,996 136,996 205,667 286,315 285,092 3,541.098 $ 4,592,164 (1.492.164) $ 3.100,000 Total Less interest Principal I I el I Amounts Availablefor Long-term Debt. Available fund balance in the debt service funds for repayment of bonds totaled $1,322,409 at year end. The General fund has $21,652 available to pay compensated absences I Amounts to be Providedfor Long-term Debt. This represents future revenue to be generated for debt payments, generally including interest earnings, tax increments, scheduled tax levies and deferred (future) special assessment levies. I Tax increment districts. The City of Arden Hills is the administering authority for the following tax increment fmancing districts. District No. #2 Type of District Year established Duration of District Current tax capacity (payable 1998) Original tax capacity Captured tax capacity retained by authority Redevelopment 1989 25 years $ 18,561 16,056 $ 2505 $ 3,100,000 $ 3.100,000 Total bonds issued Amounts redeemed Outstanding bonds/loans at December 31,1998 -19- I #3 I Housing 1993 15 years $ 56,413 3,095 $ 53.318 I $ $ I el I I Ie I I I I I I I Ie I I I I I I I Ie I CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER31,1998 Note 3: DETAILED NOTES ON ACCOUNTS - CONTINUED J. Fund Equity Reservations and Designations The components of fund equity are described in Note I. Certain reserves and designations have been made in the following funds: Puroose Amount $ 21,652 194.555 $ 715.207 $ 553.571 Reserved General Fund Debt Service Fund Total Compensated absences Payment oflong-term debt Designated General Fund Working capital K. Contributed Capital The changes in the City's contributed capital accounts of its proprietary funds were as follows: Sources Water Sewer Total $4,217,879 $2,326,265 $6,544,144 117,620 380,948 498,568 (49.432) (56.579) (106.01 J) $4.286.067 $2.650.634 $6.936.701 Beginning balance, contributed capital Contributions from other funds Less depreciation on contributed assets Ending balance, contributed capital Note 4: DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLANS - STATEWIDE A. Plan Description All full-time and certain part-time employees of the City are covered by defmed benefit plans administered by the Public Employees Retirement Association of Minnesota (PERA). PERA administers the Public Employees Retirement Fund (PERF) which is a cost-sharing, multiple-employer retirement plan. This plan is established and administered in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Chapters 353 and 356. PERF members belong to either the Coordinated Plan or the Basic Plan. Coordinated Plan members are covered by Social Security and Basic Plan members are not. All new members must participate in the Coordinated Plan. PERA provides retirement benefits as well as disability benefits to members, and benefits to survivors upon death of eligible members. Benefits are established by State Statute and vest after three years of credited service. The defmed retirement benefits are based on a member's highest average salary for any five successive years of allowable service, age and years of credit at termination of service. Two methods are used to compute benefits for PERF's Coordinated and Basic Plan members. The retiring member receives the higher ofthe step-rate benefit accrual formula (Method I) or a level accrual formula (Method 2). Under Method I, the annuity accrual rate for a Basic Plan member who retired before July I, 1997 is 2.0 percent of average salary for each of the first 10 years of service and 2.5 percent for each remaining year. The annuity accrual rate for Basic members who retire on or after July I, 1997 is 2.2 percent of average salary for each of the first 10 years of service and 2.7 percent for each remaining year. For a Coordinated Plan member who retired before July I, 1997, the annuity accrual rate is 1.0 percent of average salary for each of the years and 1.7 percent for each remaining year). Under Method 2, the annuity accrual rate is 2.5 percent of average salary for Basic Plan members and 1.5 percent for Coordinated Plan members who retired before first 10 years and 1.5 percent for each remaining year. For Coordinated members who retire on or after July I, 1997, the annuity -20- CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 1998 DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLANS - STATEWIDE - CONTINUED I accrual rates increase by 0.2 percent (to 1.2 percent of average salary for each of the fIrst 10 July I, 1997. Annuity accrual rates increase 0.2 percent for members who retire on or after July I, 1997. For all PERF members whose annuity is calculated using Method I, a full annuity is available when age plus years of service equal 90. A reduced retirement annuity is also available to eligible members seeking early retirement. .1 I Note 4: There are different types of annuities available to members upon retirement. A normal annuity is a lifetime annuity that ceases upon the death of the retiree -- no survivor annuity is payahle. There are also various types of joint and survivor annuity options available which will reduce the monthly normal annuity amount, because the annuity is payable over joint lives. Members may also leave their contributions in the fund upon termination of public service in order to qualify for a deferred annuity at retirement age. Refunds of contributions are available at any time to members who leave public service, but before retirement benefIts begin. I I The benefit provisions stated in the previous paragraphs of this section are current provisions and apply to active plan participants. Vested, terminated employees who are entitled to benefIts but are not receiving them yet are bound by the provisions in effect at the time they last terminated their public service. I PERA issues a publicly available fmancial report that includes fInancial statements and required supplementary information for PERF. That report may be obtained by writing to PERA, 514 St. Peter Street, #200, St. Paul, Minnesota 55102 or by calling (612) 296-7460 or 1-800-652-9026. I I B. Funding Policy Minnesota Statutes Chapter 353 sets the rates for employer and employee contributions. These statutes are established and amended by the state legislature. The City makes annual contributions to the pension plans equal to the amount required by state statutes. PERF Basic Plan members and Coordinated Plan members are required to contribute 8.75 and 4.75 percent, respectively, of their annual covered salary. The City is required to I contribute the following percentages of annual covered payroll; I 1.43 percent for Basic Plan PERF members e and 5.18 percent for Coordinated Plan PERF members. The City's contributions to the Public Employees Retirement Fund for the years ending December 3], 1998, 1997 and 1996 were $39,552, $33,671 and $28,578, respectively. The City's contributions were equal to the contractually required contributions for each year as set by state statute. I I Note 5: OTHER INFORMATION A. Risk Management I The City is exposed to various risks of loss related to torts; theft of, damage to and destruction of assets; errors and omissions; injuries to employees; and natural disasters for which the City carries insurance The City obtains I insurance through participation in the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT) which is a risk sharing pool with approximately 800 other governmental units. The City pays an annual premium to LMCIT for its workers compensation and property and casualty insurance. The LMCIT is self sustaining through member premiums and will reinsure for claims above a prescribed dollar amount for each insurance event. Settled claims I have not exceeded the City's coverage in any of the past three fiscal years. Liabilities are reported when it is probable that a loss has occurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably I estimated. An excess coverage insurance policy covers individual claims in excess of $1,000,000. Liabilities, if any, include an amount for claims that have been incurred but not reported (IBNRs). The City's management is not aware of any incurred but not reported claims. I I el -21- I I Ie I I I I I I I Ie I I I I I I I Ie I CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 1998 Note 5: OTHER INFORMATION - CONTINUED B. Segment Information for Proprietary Funds The City provides services which are accounted for in the Enterprise Funds. The segment information for these Enterprise Funds for the year ended December 31, 1998 is as follows: Surface Water Water Sewer Recvcling Manal!ement Total Operating revenue $ 1,043,989 $ 1,091,586 $ 71,394 $ 185,084 $ 2,392,053 Depreciation expense 75,299 67,459 10,015 152,773 Operating income 142,1l7 85,728 2,646 16,676 247,167 Net income before transfers 206,166 163,934 4,591 23,800 398,491 Operating transfers out (74,122) (74,122) Acquisition of fixed assets (641) 30 (611) Net working capital 1,112,370 1,483,315 44,616 153,221 2,793,522 Total assets 5,862,474 4,290,186 97 ,320 188,285 10,438,265 Total equity 5,723,405 4,261,964 44,6]6 185,601 10,215,586 C. Water Tower Funding As of December 31,1989, the City had incurred expenditures of approximately $843,000 to build a water tower. Also, in 1993 the City incurred additional expenditures of $300,775 for the repair of another water tower. interim fmancing was provided by the Permanent Improvement Revolving Capital Projects Fund (PIR) for both projects. It is the intention of the City to provide permanent fmancing for these projects from the Water Enterprise Fund. To date, $1,057,026 has been transferred to the PIR from the Water Fund. D. Legal Debt Margin The City's statutory debt limit is computed as two percent ofthe taxable market value of property within the City. Long-term debt issued and fmanced partially or entirely by special assessments or the net revenues of enterprise fund operations is excluded from the debt limit computation. There is no outstanding debt at year end which is applied against the statutory debt limit. Note 6: COMMITTMENTS Ice Arena Financing The City, along with three other cities and Ramsey County, entered into an agreement January I, 1997 with the Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission (MASC) to provide financing of a four sheet ice arena. The agreement provides for rental income to cover principal, interest and operating expenses. In the case of default, each City will be responsible for a specific portion of the debt. Arden Hills' percentage is 15.5% of one of the four sheets and the amount ofthe debt will not exceed $9,000,000 for all four sheets in the complex. No expenditures were incurred for this commitment in 1998. Construction Contracts The City has commitments for two construction contracts at December 31, 1998. Any amount earned on the contracts has been accrued in the appropriate fund. The unearned amount on both contracts totaled $112,370 at year end. -22- CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 1998 LAKE JOHANNA VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT, INC. I The City receives fire protection under a contract with the Lake Johanna Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. The contract calls for annual payments and expires December 31, 1998. The contract was renewed effective January I, 1999 through December 31, 2003 and allows renewal for three additional five year periods. The contract cost will be based on the budget submitted by the fIre department and approved by the City. The amount expended under the contract was $161,000 in 1998. .1 I Note 7: I Note 8: CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLE In 1998, the City implemented Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statement #31, Accounting and Financial Repartingfor Certain investments andfor ExtemalInvestment Pools. This statement required the City to value its investments at fair value. The effect of the statement was to restate the prior year interest from investments for the change in market value. The following summarizes the restatement of prior year cash and investment and interest income by fund type based on the excess of fair value above cost. I I Increase in Prior Year Cash and Interest Income I General Fund Special Revenue Fund Debt Service Fund Capital Projects Fund Enterprise Fund $ 4,106 6,288 6,693 38,258 12.712 68,057 I I Total $ el I I I I I I I el -23- I I Ie I I I I I I I Ie I I I I I I I Ie I ASSETS Cash and temporary investments Receivables Interest Taxes Accounts Due from other governments Prepaid items CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA GENERAL FUND COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEETS DECEMBER 31, 1998 AND 1997 1998 1997 $ 709,608 $ 631,823 2,614 32,661 26,025 788 228 63,792 59,169 5,259 11,475 $ 812,108 $ 731,334 TOTAL ASSETS LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE LIABILITIES Accounts payable $ 162,065 $ 74,382 Accrued saJaries payable 16,902 23,105 Due to other governments 3,102 532 Deferred revenue 54,816 59,966 TOTAL LIABILITIES 236,885 157,985 FUND BALANCE Reserved for compensated absences 21,652 21,681 Unreserved Designated for working capital 553,571 551,668 TOTAL FUND BALANCE 575,223 573,349 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE $ 812,108 $ 731,334 -24- CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MlNNESOT A I GENERAL FUND STATEMENT OF REVENUE, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE - el BUDGET AND ACTUAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998 (With comparative actual amounts for the year ended December 31, 1997) I 1998 1997 Variance - I Favorable Budget ActuaJ (Unfavorable) Actual REVENUE I General properly taxes $ 1,836,035 $ 1,854,986 $ 18,951 $ 1,859,353 Licenses and permits I Business 48,650 53,211 4,561 50,333 Nonbusiness 148,200 305,707 157,507 334,543 Total 196,850 358,918 162,068 384,876 I Intergovernmental revenue I State Street aid 57,500 63,118 5,618 58,856 Property tax credits 95,683 100,715 5,032 95,572 I Fireman's relief aid 146,000 151,293 5,293 145,767 Other 26,107 30,439 4,332 18,162 County Other 200 331 131 366 .1 Total 325,490 345,896 20,406 318,723 Charges for ser0ces I General government 25,800 22,190 (3,610) 23,754 Public safety 4,000 7,488 3,488 9,835 I Culture and recreation 300 115 (185) 5,439 Total 30,100 29,793 (307) 39,028 I Fines and forfeitures 26,000 32,096 6,096 28,994 I Other Interest on investtnents 20,000 17,956 (2,044) 22,261 I State building code surcharges 7,500 12,458 4,958 7,494 City building code surcharges 500 820 320 695 Refunds and reimbursements 970 5,937 4,967 5,454 I SaJe of assets 19,000 18,190 (810) 36,208 Building rent 29,000 29,000 28,700 Total 76,970 84,36 I 7,391 100,812 I TOTAL REVENUE 2,491,445 2,706,050 214,605 2,731,786 e I -25- I I CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MlNNESOT A Ie GENERAL FUND STATEMENT OF REVENUE, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE - BUDGET AND ACTUAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998 I (With comparative actuaJ amounts for the year ended December 31, 1997) 1998 1997 I Variance - Favorable Budget Actual (Unfavorable) ActuaJ I EXPENDITURES Current Expenditures GeneraJ Government I Mayor and council Personal services $ 17,570 $ 17,568 $ 2 $ 17,568 Supplies 3,175 2,970 205 1,721 I Other services and charges 43,100 37,969 5,131 42,068 Total 63,845 58,507 5,338 61,357 I Elections and voter registration Personal services 7,000 4,563 2,437 I Supplies 850 593 257 532 Other services and charges 3,005 3,204 (199) Ie Total 10,855 8,360 2,495 532 Administration I Personal services 185,350 188,160 (2,810) 180,807 Supplies 3,750 4,564 (814) 7,460 Other services and charges 39,850 60,363 (20,513) 40,073 I Total 228,950 253,087 (24,137) 228,340 LegaJ I Other services 63,500 67,345 (3,845) 59,348 Planning and zoning I PersonaJ services 53,915 58,509 (4,594) 46,432 Supplies 1,900 2,400 (500) 1,708 Other services and charges 28,650 22,498 6,152 53,218 I Total 84,465 83,407 1,058 101,358 I Bnilding Personal services 15,015 17,690 (2,675) 16,964 Supplies 3,125 5,318 (2,193) 3,562 I Other services and changes 35,360 85,424 (50,064) 36,956 Total Ie 53,500 108,432 (54,932) 57,482 I -26- CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA I GENERAL FUND STATEMENT OF REVENUE, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE- el BUDGET AND ACTUAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998 (With comparative actual amounts for the year ended December 3 I, 1997) I 1998 1997 Variance - I Favorable Budget ActuaJ (Unfavorable) Actual EXPENDITURES - CONTINUED I Current Expenditures - Continued GeneraJ Government - Continued Economic development I PersonaJ services $ 16,535 $ 18,871 $ (2,336) $ 18,676 Supplies 3,000 ],942 1,058 1,415 Other services and charges 7,950 9,685 (1,735) 8,777 I TotaJ 27,485 30,498 (3,013) 28,868 TotaJ GeneraJ Government 532,600 609,636 (77,036) 537,285 I Public Safety Police and animaJ control I Other services and charges 565,770 560,006 5,764 554,383 TotaJ 565,770 560,006 5,764 554,383 el Fire protection 2 % Fire Relief aid 146,000 151,293 (5,293) 145,767 I Other services and charges 163,750 161,000 2,750 161,000 TotaJ 309,750 312,293 (2,543) 306,767 I Protective inspection Personal services 63,205 57,951 5,254 48,872 I Supplies 1,050 1,094 (44) 2,019 Other services and charges 20,900 33,415 (12,515) 37,978 TotaJ 85,155 92,460 (7,305) 88,869 I TotaJ Public Safety 960,675 964,759 (4,084) 950,019 I Public Works Streets Personal services 102,355 95,860 6,495 97,301 I Supplies 30,875 30,365 510 24,018 Other services and charges 296,725 271,010 25,715 253,085 TotaJ Public Works 429,955 397,235 32,720 374,404 I -I -27- I I CITY OF ARDEN HILLS. MINNESOTA Ie GENERAL FUND STATEMENT OF REVENUE, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE - BUDGET AND ACTUAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998 I (With comparative actuaJ amounts for the year ended December 3 I, 1997) 1998 1997 I Variance - Favorable Budget Actual (Unfavorable) Actual I EXPENDITURES - CONTINUED Current Expenditures - Continued Culture and Recreation I Summer playground program PersonaJ services $ $ $ $ 8,342 Supplies 3,073 I Other services and charges 189 Total 11,604 I Skating rinks PersonaJ services 36,488 I Supplies 1,215 Other services and charges 4,989 Ie Total 42,692 Park maintenance I Personal services 194,710 179,935 14,775 146,991 Supplies 37,510 35,813 1,697 25,690 Other services and charges 24,230 31,727 (7,497) 22,697 I Total 256,450 247,475 8,975 195,378 Total Culture and Recreation 256,450 247,475 8,975 249,674 I Total Current Expenditures 2,179,680 2,219,105 (39,425) 2,111,382 I Capital Outlay General government 14,500 25,786 (11,286) 32,702 Public safety I Public works 105,000 101,897 3,103 65,229 Culture and Recreation 56,000 54,938 1,062 49,690 I Total Capital Outlay 175,500 182,621 (7,121) 147,621 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 2,355,180 2,401,726 (46,546) 2,259,003 I Ie I -28- INTENTIONALLY I el I I I I I I I el I I I I I I I el I THIS PAGE IS LEFT BLANK I Ie I I I I I I I Ie I I I I I I I Ie I CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA GENERAL FUND STATEMENT OF REVENUE, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE- BUDGET AND ACTUAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998 (With comparative actuaJ amounts for the year ended December 31, 1997) 1998 1997 Variance - Favorable Budget Actual (Unfavorable) Actual EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUE OVER EXPENDITURES $ 136,265 $ 304,324 $ 168,059 $ 472,783 OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES) Operating transfers in 49,000 (49,000) Operating transfers out (182,550) (302,450) (119,900) (440,300) TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES) (133,550) (302,450) (168,900) (440,300) EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUE AND OTHER FINANCING SOURCES OVER EXPENDITURES AND OTHER USES $ 2,715 1,874 $ (841) 32,483 FUND BALANCE, JANUARY I 573,349 540,866 FUND BALANCE, DECEMBER 31 $ 575,223 $ 573,349 -29- ASSETS Cash and temporary investments Receivables Interest Taxes Accounts Loans TOTAL ASSETS CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS COMBINING BALANCE SHEET DECEMBER 31, 1998 (With comparative totals for December 3 I, 1997) Community Service $ 230,855 8,334 $ 239,189 LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE (DEFICIT) LIABILITIES Accounts payable Accrued salaries payable Due to other funds Due to other governments Deferred revenue TOTAL LIABILITIES FUND BALANCE (DEFICIT) Unreserved Undesignated TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE (Deficit) $ 239,189 $ 239,189 -30- Recreation Program $ 1,945 $ 1,945 $ 323 2,379 2,702 (757) $ 1,945 I el I Park 464,389 I 3,045 I 467,434 I I I I el 467,434 I 467,434 I I I I I I el I $ $ $ $ I I. I Economic Insurance Development Totals Cable TV TCAAP Deductible Authority 1998 1997 I $ 181,759 $ 194,457 $ 91,956 $ 1,472,504 $ 2,637,865 $ 950,258 I 11,329 14,374 9,338 879 879 505 37,554 45,888 45,657 I 593,789 593,789 300,000 $ 219,313 $ 194,457 $ 91,956 $ 2,078,50 I $ 3,292,795 $ 1,305,758 I I $ $ $ $ 23,778 $ 24,101 $ 30,504 62 2,441 2,396 499,000 499,000 485,000 I 1,499 593,789 593,789 300,000 Ie 62 1,1l6,567 1,119,331 819,399 I 219,251 194,457 91,956 961,934 2,173,464 486,359 I $ 219,313 $ 194,457 $ 91,956 $ 2,078,501 $ 3,292,795 $ 1,305,758 I I I I I Ie I -31- --------- -..----- CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA I SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS COMBINING STATEMENT OF REVENUE, EXPENDITURES AND el CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE (DEFICIT) YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998 (With comparative totals for the year ended December 31, 1997) I Community Recreation I Services Program Park REVENUE Tax increments $ $ $ I Intergovernmental - state Charges for services 103,279 Park dedication fees 10,634 I Interest on investments 14,706 15 27,823 Miscellaneous 75,549 2,100 4,079 TOTAL REVENUE 90,255 105,394 42,536 I EXPENDITURES Current I Personal services 84,838 Supplies 1I,610 Other services and charges 584 64,835 23,180 I Capital outlay 20,002 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 584 161,283 43,182 el EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUE OVER EXPENDITURES 89,671 (55,889) (646) I OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES) Operating transfers in 54,800 I Bond Proceeds Operating transfers out (102,300) TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES I (USES) (102,300) 54,800 EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUE AND OTHER I SOURCES OVER EXPENDITURES AND OTHER USES (12,629) (1,089) (646) FUND BALANCE (DEFICIT), JANUARY I 251,818 332 468,080 I FUND EQUITY TRANSFER IN I FUND BALANCE (DEFICIT), DECEMBER 31 $ 239,189 $ (757) $ 467,434 I -I -32- I CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA DEBT SERVICE FUNDS COMBINING BALANCE SHEET DECEMBER 31, 1998 (With comparative total amounts as of December 31,1997) ASSETS Cash and temporary investments Receivables Interest Special assessments Delinquent Deferred TOTAL ASSETS LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE LIABILITIES Deferred revenue FUND BALANCE Reserved Unreserved - undesignated TOTAL FUND BALANCE TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE -34- Advance Refunding of 1985 $ 1,120,863 6,991 226 18,621 $ 1,146,701 $ 18,847 1,127,854 1,127,854 $ 1,146,701 I el I I Tax Increment Bonds of 1998A $ 194,555 I I I I I $ 194,555 $ 194,555 $ ] 94,55e I 194,555 I I I I I I I el I I Ie I I Totals 1998 1997 I $ 1,315,418 $ 1,012,239 6,991 10,561 I 226 284 18,621 41,808 I $ 1,341,256 $ 1,064,892 I $ 18,847 $ 42,092 I 194,555 1,127,854 1,022,800 Ie 1,322,409 1,022,800 I $ 1,341,256 $ 1,064,892 I I I I I I Ie I -35- 4,662 I el I I I I I I I CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA DEBT SERVICE FUNDS COMBINING STATEMENT OF REVENUE, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998 (With comparative totals for the year ended December 31, 1997) Advance Refunding of 1985 Tax Increment Bonds of 1998A REVENUE Special assessments interest on investments Miscellaneous $ 26,744 64,159 14,151 $ TOTAL REVENUE 105,054 4,662 EXPENDITURES Debt Service Interest and other 83,293 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 83,293 EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUE OVER EXPENDITURES 105,054 (78,631 ) OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES) Bond proceeds 273,I86el EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUE AND OTHER SOURCES OVER EXPENDITURES 105,054 194,555 I I I I I I I el I FUND BALANCE, JANUARY I 1,022,800 FUND BALANCE, DECEMBER 31 $ 1,232,908 $ 389,1l0 -36- I I. I I Totals 1998 1997 I $ 26,744 $ 61,756 68,821 62,657 14,151 I 109,716 124,413 I I 83,293 83,293 I 26,423 117,720 Ie 273,186 I 299,609 117,720 I I 1,022,800 898,387 $ 1,322,409 $ 1,022,800 I I I I I- I -37- CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA I CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDS COMBINING BALANCE SHEET el DECEMBER 31, 1998 (With comparative totals for December 31, 1997) Municipal Non-J\ssessable Capital I Land and Road Eqniprnent Buildings Improvements Sinking I ASSETS Cash and temporary investments $ 1,079,391 $ 1,264,874 $ 135,936 Receivables I Interest 6,544 8,057 Accounts Special assessments I Delinquent Deferred Due from other funds I Due from other governments TOTAL ASSETS $ 1,085,935 $ 1,272,931 $ 135,936 I LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE LIABILITIES I Accounts and contracts payable $ 12,413 $ $ Due to other governments Deferred revenue el TOTAL LIABILITIES 12,413 FUND BALANCE I Reserved for interfund receivable Unreserved I Undesignated 1,073,522 1,272,93 I 135,936 TOTAL FUND BALANCE 1,073,522 1,272,931 135,936 I TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE $ 1,085,935 $ 1,272,93 I $ 135,936 I I I I -I -38- I CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA I CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDS COMBINING STATEMENT OF REVENUE, EXPENDITURES AND el CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,1998 (With comparative totals for the year ended December 31, 1997) I Municipal Non-Assessable Capital Land and Road Equipment I Buildings Improvements Sinking REVENUE General property taxes $ $ $ I Intergovernmental County City I Special assessments Interest on investments 62,504 73,103 7,242 Miscellaneous I TOTAL REVENUE 62,504 73,103 7,242 EXPENDITURES I Current Other services and charges 86,132 Capital outlay I Streets and highways 5,426 Miscellaneous TOTAL EXPENDITURES 86,132 5,426 .1 EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUE OVER I EXPENDITURES (23,628) 67,677 7,242 OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES) I Operating transfers in 118,750 EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUE AND OTHER I FINANCING SOURCES OVER (UNDER) EXPENDITURES AND OTHER USES 95,122 67,677 7,242 FUND BALANCE, JANUARY I 978,400 1,205,254 128,694 I FUND EQUITY TRANSFER OUT I FUND BALANCE, DECEMBER 31 $ 1,073,522 $ 1,272,931 $ 135,936 I I el -40- I I Ie I Fire Permanent I Equipment Improvement Totals Sinking Revolving 1998 1997 I $ $ $ $ 2,776 50,000 50,000 I 142,426 142,426 372,017 372,017 294,983 9,400 311,575 463,824 422,344 I 60,673 60,673 9,400 936,691 1,088,940 681,845 I I 86,132 20,638 425,190 430,616 260,899 Ie 639 639 425,829 517,387 281,537 I 9,400 510,862 571,553 400,308 I 47,500 74,122 240,372 496,598 I 56,900 584,984 811,925 896,906 I 154,405 4,932,304 7,399,057 6,140,409 I 323,484 $ 211,305 $ 5,517,288 $ 8,210,982 $ 7,399,057 I I Ie I -41- ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS Cash and temporary investments Interest receivable Accounts receivable Special assessments receivable Due from other governments Inventory Prepaids items TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS FIXED ASSETS Furniture and equipment Collection and distribution system CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA ENTERPRISE FUNDS COMBINING BALANCE SHEET DECEMBER 31, 1998 (With comparative totals for December 31, 1997) TOTAL FIXED ASSETS LESS ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION TOTAL FIXED ASSETS, NET TOTAL ASSETS LIABILITIES AND FUND EQUITY LIABILITIES Accounts payable Accrued salaries and compensated absences payable Due to other governments Deferred revenue TOTAL LIABILITIES FUND EQUITY Contributed capital Retained earnings Umeserved TOTAL FUND EQUITY TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND EQUITY -42- I e- - Water Sewer I $ 1,011,084 $ 1,253,245 I 5,843 7,465 222,489 238,803 12,023 12,024 - I 1,251,439 1,511,537 I 124,665 361,532 5,808,612 4,359,604 I 5,933,277 4,721,136 (J ,322,242) (1,942,487).1 4,611,035 2,778,649 $ 5,862,474 $ 4,290,186 I $ 5,268 $ 5,375 I 14,117 1l,708 I 108,603 58 1l,081 11,081 139,069 28,222 I 4,286,067 2,650,634 I 1,437,338 1,611,330 5,723,405 4,261,964 I $ 5,862,474 $ 4,290,186 I el I I Ie I Surface Water Totals I Recycling Management 1998 1997 I $ 44,685 $ 107,731 $ 2,416,745 $ 1,921,302 13,308 19,897 48,174 509,466 536,622 I 52,635 76,682 83,637 5,000 2,777 I 365 97,320 155,905 3,016,201 2,556,888 I 50,075 536,272 559,134 I 10,168,216 9,646,175 50,075 10,704,488 10,205,309 Ie (17,695) (3,282,424) (3,129,651) 32,380 7,422,064 7,075,658 I $ 97,320 $ 188,285 $ 10,438,265 $ 9,632,546 I $ $ $ 10,643 $ 15,678 I 437 2,684 28,946 27,188 108,661 110,175 52,267 74,429 81,130 I 52,704 2,684 222,679 234,171 I 6,936,701 6,544,144 44,616 185,601 3,278,885 2,866,943 I 44,616 185,601 10,215,586 9,398,375 I $ 97,320 $ 188,285 $ 10,438,265 $ 9,632,546 Ie I -43- CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA I ENTERPRISE FUNDS COMBINING STATEMENT OF REVENUE, EXPENSES AND CHANGES IN RETAINED EARNINGS e- YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998 (With comparative totals for the year ended December 31, 1997) I Water Sewer I OPERATING REVENUE Charges for services $ 989,516 $ 972,199 Permit fees 19,206 644 I Recycling grant Miscellaneous 35,267 31,843 Meter deposits, less cost I SAC administration fee 86,900 TOTAL OPERATING REVENUE 1,043,989 1,091,586 I OPERATING EXPENSES . Personal services 156,251 132,836 I Supplies and maintenance 28,016 92,444 Other services and charges 73,330 79,442 Rent 14,500 14,500 I insurance 19,795 19,795 Utilities 4,435 21,961 Purchased services 15,739 1,075 I Purchased water 514,507 ~e Recycling charges Sewer charges 576,346 I Depreciation 75,299 67,459 TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 901,872 1,005,858 OPERATING INCOME 142,1I7 85,728 I NONOPERATING INCOME I Interest on investments 53,952 69,218 NET INCOME BEFORE OPERATING TRANSFERS 196,069 154,946 I OPERATING TRANSFER OUT (74,122) NET INCOME 121,947 154,946 I CREDIT ARISING FROM REDISTRIBUTION OF I DEPRECIATION ON CONTRIBUTED ASSETS 49,432 56,579 INCREASE IN RETAINED EARNINGS 171,379 211,525 - RETAINED EARNINGS, JANUARY I 1,265,959 1,399,805 RETAINED EARNINGS, DECEMBER 31 $ 1,437,338 $ 1,611,330 el -44- I CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 1998 I YEAR 2000 ISSUE (UNAUDITED e The year 2000 issue is the result of shortcomings in many electronic data processing systems and other electronic equipment that I may adversely affect the government's operations as early as fiscal year 1999. I The City has completed an inventory of computer systems and other electronic systems that may be affected by the year 2000 issue and that are necessary to conducting City operations. The City has assessed the areas that are critical to operations and is in I the process of obtaining assurances from their vendors. Because of the unprecedented nature of the year 2000 issue, its effects and the success of related remediation efforts will not be fully determinable until the year 2000 and thereafter. Management cannot assure that the City is or will be year 2000 ready, that I the City's remediation efforts will be successful in whole or in part, or that parties with whom the City does business will be year 2000 ready. I I I I el I I I I I I I el -48- I I Ie I I I I I I I Ie I I I I I I I I- I TAX CAPACITY ReaJ estate Personal property TOTAL CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA TAX CAPACITY, TAX LEVIES AND TAX CAPACITY RATES (Shown by year of tax collectibility) 1998 1997 $ 10,491,695 $ 11,224,384 268,004 300,571 10,759,699 11,524,955 (1,915,804) (2,045,561 ) 858,174 834,476 $ 9,702,069 $ 10,313,870 FISCAL DISPARITY ADJUSTMENT Contribution Distribution ADJUSTED TOTAL TAX LEVIES General fund TAX CAPACITY RATES General fund $ 1,864,338 $ 1,829,404 19.100 17.748 -49- INTENTIONALLY I .1 I I I I I I I el I I I I I I I -I I THIS PAGE IS LEFT BLANK I I. I I I I I I I Ie I I I I I I I I- I OTHER REPORTS CITY OF ARDEN HILLS ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998 I Ie I I I I I I I Ie I I I I I I I Ie I Certified Public AccountanL'i & (.omwtants 7241 Ohms Lane Suitp 200 .Minneapolis, MN 55439 REPORT ON COMPLIANCE AND ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING BASED ON AN AUDIT OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT AUDITING STANDARDS Honorable Mayor and City Council City of Arden Hills, Minnesota We have audited the general purpose fmancial statements of the City of Arden Hills, Minnesota as of and for the year ended December 31, 1998 and have issued our report thereon dated April 8, 1999. We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and the standards applicable to fmancial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States. Compliance As part of obtaining reasonable assurance about whether the City's financial statements are free of material misstatement, we performed tests of its compliance with certain provisions of laws, regulations, contracts and grants, noncompliance with which could have a direct and material effect on the determination of fmancial statement amounts. However, providing an opinion on compliance with those provisions was not an objective of our audit and, accordingly, we do not express such an opinion. The results of our tests disclosed no instances of noncompliance that are required to be reported under Government Auditing Standards. Internal Control Over Financial Reporting In planning and performing our audit, we considered the City's internal control over fmancial reporting in order to determine our auditing procedures for the purpose of expressing our opinion on the fmancial statements and not to provide assurance on the internal control over fmancial reporting. However, we noted certain matters involving the internaJ control over fmancial reporting and its operation that we consider to be reportable conditions. Reportable conditions involve matters coming to our attention relating to significant deficiencies in the design or operation of the internal control over fmancial reporting that, in our judgment, could adversely affect the City's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data consistent with the assertions of management in the fmancial statements. We noted certain matters involving the internal control structure and its operation that we consider to be reportable conditions under standards established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Reportable conditions involve matters coming to our attention relating to significant deficiencies in the design or operation of the internal control structure that, in our judgment, could adversely affect the Utilities' ability to record, process, summarize and report fmancial data consistent with the assertions of management in the general purpose financial statements. Our study and evaluation disclosed that because of the limited size of your office staff, your organization has limited segregation of duties. Good internal control contemplates an adequate segregation of duties so that no one individual handles a transaction from inception to completion. While we recognize that your organization is not large enough to permit an adequate segregation of duties in all respects, it is important, however, that you be aware of this reportable condition. -50- 612.835.9090 . Fax 612.835.3261 I Ie I I I I I I I Ie I I I I I I I Ie I Page Two A material weakness is a condition in which the design or operation of one or more of the internal control components does not reduce to a relatively low level the risk that misstatements in amounts that would be material in relation to the fmancial statements being audited may occur and not be detected within a timely period by employees in the normal course of performing their assigned functions. Our consideration of the internal control over financial reporting would not necessarily disclose all matters in the internal control that might be reportable conditions and, accordingly, would not necessarily disclose all reportable conditions that are also considered to be material weaknesses. However, we believe the reportable condition described above is not a material weakness. We also noted other matters involving the internal control over fmancial reporting that we have reported to management ofthe City in a separate letter dated April 8, 1999. This report is intended for the information of the City Council, management and the Office of the State Auditor. However, this report is a matter of public record and its distribution is not limited. April 8, 1999 Minneapolis, Minnesota CLtn1JuJk JiJ. ~~ iLl ABDO, ABDO, EICK & ME~E~RL~P Certified Public Accountants -51- I I I I I I Ie I I I I I I I I- I Certified PUblic .4ccoumams & ConsullanlJ 7241 Ohms lane Suite 200 Minneapolis. MN 55439 INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT ON LEGAL COMPLIANCE Honorable Mayor and City Council City of Arden Hills, Minnesota We have audited the general purpose financial statements ofthe City of Arden Hills, Minnesota as of and for the year ended December 31, 1998, and have issued ourreport thereon dated April 8, 1999. We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and the provisions of the Minnesota LegaJ Compliance Audit Guide for Local Government promulgated by the Legal Compliance Task Force pursuant to Minnesota Statute Sec. 6.65. Accordingly, the audit included such tests of the accounting records and such other auditing procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. The Minnesota Legal Compliance Audit Guide for Local Government covers five main categories of compliance to be tested: contracting and bidding, deposits and investments, conflicts of interest, public indebtedness, claims and disbursements. Our study included all of the listed categories. The results of our tests indicate that for the items tested, the City complied with the material terms and conditions of applicahle legal provisions. Further, for the items not tested, based on our audit and the procedures referred to above, nothing came to our attention to indicate that the City had not complied with such legal provisions. This report is intended solely for the use of the City Council, management and the Office of the State Auditor and should not be used for any other purpose. This restriction is not intended to limit the distribution of this report, which is a matter of public record. April 8, 1999 Minneapolis, Minnesota r ClInL> J o..vk} fuh ~ m~ JlI' ABDO, ABDO, EICK & MEYERS, LLP Certified Public Accountants -52- 612.835.9090 . F~ 612.835.3261 Metro East Development Partnership .n May 11, 1999 City of Arden Hills Attn: Sheila 4364 West Round Lake Road Arden Hills MN 55112-5794 Dear Sheila: Enclosed is the 1998 Annual Report for MEDP that you requested for the City Council Meeting on May 24. David Piggott will be in attendance at that meeting to present the Strategic Plan. 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"1 III ....... -.,0 -.,0 -.,0 t'fj ~ (b n = l"'t' .... < (b (") o 8 8 .... l"'t' l"'t' (b (b S!:: (ll ... '"l GJo O~ >... ~~ rJ};S (")0 ::r:"O t'fj~ tla e;r ~::+ t'fj~ '"l '" ::r .... "0 . ~ FINANCIAL OVERVIEW e Preliminary Balance Sheet for Period Ending December 31, 1998 ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS Cash - General..................................................... 123,827.62 Prepaid Expenses.................................................. 10,654.70 Total Current Assets.............................. ........ ...................... $134,482.32 Office Equipment, at cosl............................................. 53,721.82 Less Accumulated Depreciation .......................... (34,602.55) Net Office Equipment............................................................. $ 19,119.27 TOTAL ASSETS. ......... ............ ............................ ........................ $153,601.59 LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS . CURRENT LIABILITIES Accounts Payable...................................................... 1,200.00 Accrued Expenses..................................................... 5,156.12 Deferred Dues Revenue.......................................... 45,750.00 Total Current Liabilities................................... $ 52,106.12 NET ASSETS .... ..... ....................................................................... TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS ............................. $101,495.47 $153,601.59 1999 PRELIMINARY BUDGET MEDP In-Kind Contributors: Minnesota Technology Northern States Power Company Olsen, Thielen & Company, Ltd Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce Saint Paul Pioneer Press REVENUE Memberships $329,000 Interest 7,000 Other Income 5,000 In-kind Contributions 30,000 TOTAL $371.000 EXPENSES Personnel $204,000 Operations 71 ,000 Administration 16,000 Programs 40,000 . Capital Expenditures 2,000 In-kind Contributions 30,000 TOTAL $363.000 MEDP Affiliations: Advantage Minnesota BOMA - Saint Paul Council of Urban Economic Development EDAM IDRC Organization of Commercial Realtors TC Web Twin Cities-Metro SCOREBOARD January 1 - December 21,1998 PROSPECT ACTIVITY Total Active Prospects........................................................................... 62 1998 Prospects......... ........ .................................... .................................. 73 Metro Area Prospects ............................................................................ 56 Out of State Prospects ........................................................................... 16 Foreign Prospects ................................................................................... I Site Tours................................. ............................................................... 32 Files Closed........................................................................................... 74 SITE LOCATION ASSISTANCE Deals Completed ................................................................................... 13 Capital Investment.............................. .................................... $49,009,000 Property Tax Revenue Increase................................................ $1,715,000 Total Jobs (Retained: 633, New: 1370)............................................ 2003 MARKETING ACTIVITIES Ad Placements .......................................................................................... 6 Articles Placed...................... ................................ ...... .............................. 2 Trade Shows ............................................................................................. I PARTNER PARTICIPATION Advanced Resources for Development - Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik & Associates - Business Resource Center - CB Richard Ellis - Corporate Real Estate - City of Cottage Grove - City of Eagan - Kraus-Anderson Construction - McGough Construction - Oakdale Crossing - Minnesota Department of Trade and Economic Development - Minnesota Technology - Northern States Power Company - Ramsey County - City of Roseville - City of Saint Paul - Saint Paul Port Authority - City of Shore view - US Bank - City of Vadnais Heights - Washington County - Welsh Companies - City of White Bear Lake - White Bear Township . . e . . ~ , . . . MINUTES CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA PLANNING COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 1999 7:30 P.M. - ARDEN HILLS CITY HALL DRAFT CALL TO ORDER Chair Steve Erickson called the meeting to order at 7:32 p.m. ROLL CALL Present were Chair Steve Erickson, Commissioners Stephen Baker, Terri Duchenes, Brent Nelson, and Dave Sand. Absent were Commissioners Therese Galatowitsch and Marty Rye. Also present were Councilmember Paul Malone, Associate Planner Nancy Randall, Assistant to the City Administrator Kevin Ringwald and Recording Secretary Lori Rolfson. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON APRIL 7.1999 Commissioner Sand moved, seconded by Commissioner Baker, to approve the April 7, 1999 minutes. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). PLANNING CASE #99-03 _ JOSEPHINE EAST LLC - 3183 LEXINGTON AVENUE- PRELIMINARY PLAT AND VARIANCE - PUBLIC HEARING Chair Erickson confirmed that the Planning Case was announced in the April 21, 1999 publication of the Bulletin and opened the public hearing at 7:33 p.m. Ms. Randall explained that the applicant was requesting approval of a preliminary plat consisting of four lots on a 2.47 acre parcel zoned R-2 Single Family Residential District. The parcel is located off Lexington A venue between the northern and southern portions of Shoreline Lane. The request also includes lot width variances for all four proposed lots of 80 feet where 85 feet is required. At the February 3,1999, Planning Commission meeting, the applicant withdrew an application for preliminary plat and variances to pursue a change to the Official Map. The Planning Commission and City Council reviewed the proposed change to the Official Map in March. The City Council voted to deny the applicant's request to change the Official Map on March 29, 1999. However, the City Council did endorse the concept of providing a temporary cul-de-sac at this projects north property line. The future extension of Shoreline Lane would occur with the development of the Bachman property which is to the north of this site. The existing Official Map was approved in July of 1993, showing the connection of Shoreline Lane via a straight through alignment. ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - MAY 7, 1999 DRAFT 2 The City Attorney has provided the City with some guidance, which deals with the ownership of Shoreline Lane adjacent to the Rushenberg and Wesslund properties, Bachman access, and future _ street construction escrow. The road across the RushenberglWesslund properties has been .- maintained by the City for a long period of time; however, the City does not own this portion of the road. According to the City Attorney, there are several ways the City could pursue gaining proper title to this segment of Shoreline Lane, Prescriptive Easement, Purchase/Gift, or Eminent Domain. . The Bachman property is currently accessed via a private drive, which runs through the property. The applicant has taken steps to provide an easement in Lot 2, Block 2 along the property line in order to allow Mr. Bachman access to the right-of-way. The applicant also plans to construct a small driveway to the proposed cul-de-sac to satisfY access for Mr. Bachman. Staff recommends there be an escrow for the approximately 75 feet from the cul-de-sac to the northern property line. In the future, when the Bachman property develops, this would provide the City with the money to change the road from a cul-de-sac to a straight through street. The applicant had provided information pertaining to a section of State Statute that would allow the City to take the right-of-way faster than those outlined by Attorney Filla. Attorney Filla has reviewed this and believes this would not be the best alternative due to the fact that it is unclear as to the method of establishing interest of record and it would only cover the improved surface. A purchase/gift would probably be the least expensive and time-consuming method. Additionally, the current property owners (WesslandlRushenberg) could challenge this method of acquiring the road and the City could wind up in court. e With the last two Planning Cases (98-33 and 99-01) related to this site, staff received letters from neighboring property owners, which were included in the staffreport. No new letters have been received; however, some of the letters appear to apply to this Planning Case. The Subdivision Ordinance requires easements, at least 12 feet wide centered on lot lines, for utilities which shall be dedicated to the City. The original plat did not show these required easements. A revised plan was provided to the Planning Commission, which does show the easements to satisfY this requirement. Also included in the new plan was grading information, which had not originally been submitted. This information was submitted to the City Engineer for review. The preliminary plat provides for no dedication of park land thus, park dedication fees are required for the preliminary plat. With regard to the variance request, staff would conclude that several lots in the neighborhood are of similar nature being 80 feet wide where 85 feet is required. Ms. Randall advised that staff recommends that Planning Case 99-03, preliminary plat including the variances for a lot width of 80 feet provided where 85 feet is required for Block I lots I and 2, and Block 2 lots I and 2, be approved, based on the findings of the variance section of the Staff report dated May 5,1999, subject to the following conditions: 1. Title information be submitted to the City for review by the City Attorney. e Ms. Randall stated that the title information has been submitted and is being reviewed by the City Attorney. DRAFT 3 ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - MAY 7,1999 . 2. 3. Extension of Shoreline Lane through the subject property be deeded to the City. Provide staff with proposed grading and sediment and erosion control measures that are to be used on this project for staff approval. Ms. Randall stated that staff had received submittals related to this information and is in the process of reviewing it. 4. Payment of appropriate Park Dedication, as determined by the City Council, as provided for by the Subdivision Ordinance ofthe City Code. S. Payment of an Escrow for future extension of Shoreline Lane to the north property line. 6. Approval by Rice Creek Watershed District. 7. Basement elevations not be below 887.8 feet. 8. Utility and drainage easements be provided per the Subdivision Ordinance ofthe City Code. Ms. Randall stated that these easements were provided on the updated plan. . 9. Construction specifications for street and utilities be submitted with the final plat submittal. 10. Easements in a form acceptable to the City Engineer and City Attorney be granted to the City for temporary cul-de-sac, and the documents be submitted with the final plat application. 11. Right-of-way from the south property be acquired prior to final plat approval for access to the property. 12. Outstanding fee for attorney fees in the amount of$1,118.80 be paid in full prior to final . plat approval. If the Planning Commission makes a recommendation on this Planning Case, then it would be heard at the May 24, 1999, regular meeting of the City Council. Mr. Don Evertz, 1442 Arden Oaks Drive, stated that he would like to have this Planning Case moved on to the City Council as it has taken six to seven months to get to this point in the process. The intent is to work out a situation, which works for the City, the neighborhood and the developer. Mr. Evertz stated that he had objections to some of the conditions for approval. He indicated that he would work with the City Council in resolving these objections. Chair Erickson asked what the objections to the conditions were. Mr. Evertz stated that one objection is the payment of escrow for the future extension of Shoreline Lane to the north property line. The other is the outstanding attorney fees. He explained that he had just received the break down ofthe outstanding fees for the attorney's work and these numbers have not been verified with his attorney. There is a $20,000 performance bond, which the City has held back the $1,118.80 needed to pay the outstanding attorney fees. . With regard to acquiring the right-of-way from the southern property owners, Mr. Evertz indicated that the City must have known how this would be accomplished when the Master Plan was created. He suggested that stafflook into how this had originally been planned. DRAFT ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - MAY 7, 1999 4 Mr. Bob Wessland, 3167 Shoreline Lane, expressed his concern that the ponding area north of his property is used to hold the run-off from the property, which is being developed. Depending _ on how the property is developed, there could be severe problems with water overflowing to ., adjacent properties. A one-inch rain creates a one to two foot depth in the ponding area. The record rain a few years ago caused the pond to over flow and a river was flowing over his and other properties. He expressed his hope that the drainage will be taken into consideration when the property is developed. Ms. Diane Rushenberg, 3168 Shoreline Lane, echoed the concerns of Mr. Wessland regarding the run-off of water from the property behind her property. She indicated that she had not received any information from the developer as to how this drainage will be dealt with. She was concerned by the possibility of her basement being flooded if the run-off path is blocked by the proposed development. Additionally, she had not been approached regarding the acquisition of the portion of road needed for access. Mr. Evertz stated that an Engineer had just worked up new numbers for hydrological calculations for the proposed development and that the City Engineer will review these. The calculations must work out so they are at least as good, or better than the current situation. He expects the calculations to improve the drainage. Chair Erickson asked if the grading shown in the plan is the existing grade. Mr. Evertz explained that the new plan depicts the current grading. With regard to the land acquisition, Mr. Evertz stated that he has not yet spoken with Ms. Rushenberg, as she is difficult to contact. He has spoken with Mr. Wessland; however, Mr. Wessland has not made up his mind what he wants to do. e Chair Erickson closed the public hearing at 7:49 p.m., as no one else wished to address the Planning Commission. Chair Erickson asked Ms. Randall to elaborate on the recent submittals. Ms. Randall explained that staff received information today regarding the drainage for review by the City Engineer. Some modifications were made to the plan for how the drainage will be changed. Chair Erickson requested confirmation that the escrow, which the applicant is opposed to, would be used to cover the cost ofthe future extension of Shoreline Lane to the north property line of this plat. Ms. Randall stated that this was correct. She indicated that the utilities are in place. The escrow would be to remove the land between the two cul-de-sacs and bring the road to the north property line, if, and when the Bachman property were to develop. With regard to condition number I I, acquiring right-of-way to the south, Chair Erickson stated that it seems logical that the additional right-of-way be acquired prior to development. He noted that this issue is primarily between the applicant and the property owners and asked what the City's role is in acquiring this right-of-way. Ms. Randall explained that the applicant could request the City to acquire the right-of-way through its policing powers. In this case, the applicant is working with the neighbors, however, they are asking that the City to also get involved. There are different ways in which to acquire the property and Attorney Filla has indicated that having the applicant acquire the right-of-way might be the simplest and least time consuming method. . . . . DRAFT ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - MAY 7, 1999 5 Chair Erickson stated that the condition was appropriate and noted that, if the right-of-way is not acquired, the development could not occur. Commissioner Nelson asked if the right-of-way must be acquired prior to the City Council's review of the preliminary plat. Ms. Randall stated that, since this is only a preliminary plat, the acquisition would not be necessary prior to City Council review. The City Council may approve the preliminary plat with a condition that the right-of-way be acquired prior to final plat approval. Commissioner Nelson requested confirmation that, if the City were to be involved in acquiring the right-of-way it could take up to six months to accomplish this. Ms. Randall stated that this was correct. Commissioner Nelson requested confirmation that, when the revised grading plan is submitted, the City Engineer will review this revised plan. Ms. Randall confirmed that this was correct. Chair Erickson suggested that a condition should be included that the revised grading plan and calculations be approved by the City Engineer prior to approval. Ms. Randall stated that condition number three addresses this issue; however, there have been some revisions. Chair Erickson stated that he would prefer language be included which deals specifically with the site and the drainage onto adjacent properties. He noted that the City must ensure that any future development does not alter the natural run-off of the different parcels. Commissioner Baker asked if the issue ofthe existing accessory building had been resolved. Ms. Randall explained that the tuck under garage on proposed Block 2, Lot 2 was previously unsecured. This building has since been secured. The garage is currently a non-conforming structure because it is an accessory without a principal structure on the site. The Zoning Ordinance requires a principal structure to be constructed prior to the construction of an accessory structure. Staff believes a primary structure will be built on the property in the near future and felt that the garage could remain provided that it remain secured from vandalism and unauthorized access. Mr. Ringwald noted that the accessory structure meets the setback requirements for the proposed property. Chair Erickson asked if the property owner to the north had agreed to the easements and accesses. Ms. Randall stated that staff had not received any response from Mr. Bachman as to his preferences. Chair Erickson requested confirmation that the Bachman property was currently land locked, unless they extend access to Lexington Avenue. Ms. Randall stated that this was correct. Chair Erickson indicated that the proposal would clean up the access to the Bachman property and noted that it would be possible for the property to access Shoreline Lane as well. Ms. Randall agreed and noted that access could also be made to the cul-de-sac. Chair Erickson stated that the possible variables to the proposal had been thoroughly covered by the conditions of approval for recommendation. He asked if the final plat would be brought to the Planning Commission for recommendation. Ms. Randall stated that the final plat would not be brought before the Planning Commission unless major changes were made by the City Council. ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - MAY 7, 1999 DRAFT 6 , Commissioner Sand asked if the final grading plan must be submitted prior to review of the fmal plat. Mr. Ringwald stated that final grading plans would be provided and reviewed when the . requests for building permits are submitted. Commissioner Duchenes noted that the easement along the north side of the property for access to the Bachman property ends at a dead end street, which will not be brought straight through for an undetermined period of time. She asked if the access would be a temporary driveway. Ms. Randall stated that the access would be temporary. She indicated that it would be a situation similar to a driveway crossing a right-of-way to access the pavement. Commissioner Duchenes asked if staff had planned on a formal agreement for who will maintain the road. Mr. Ringwald stated that a formal agreement would not be needed at this situation is similar to a driveway crossing a boulevard. Commissioner Nelson moved, seconded by Commissioner Duchenes to recommend approval of Planning Case #99-03, preliminary plat including the variances for a lot width of 80 feet where 85 feet is required for Block 1 lots 1 and 2, and Block 2 lots 1 and 2, be approved, based on the findings of the variance section of the Staff report dated May 5,1999, subject to the following conditions: 1. Title information be submitted to the City for review by the City Attorney. 2. Extension of Shoreline Lane through the subject property be deeded to the City. 3. Provide staff with proposed grading and sediment and erosion control measures that are proposed to be used on this project for staff approval, and the revised grading plan be submitted for approval. . 4. Payment of appropriate Park Dedication as determined by the City Council as provided for by the Subdivision Ordinance in Section 22-9 of the City Code. 5. Payment ofan Escrow for future extension of Shoreline Lane to the north property line. 6. Approval by Rice Creek Watershed District. 7. Basement elevations not be below 887.8 feet. 8. Utility and drainage easements be provided per the Subdivision Ordinance Section 22-8 of the City Code. 9. Construction specifications for street and utilities be submitted with the final plat submittal. 10. Easements in a form acceptable to the City Engineer and City Attorney be granted to the City for temporary cul-de-sac, and the documents be submitted with the final plat application. . 11. Right-of-way from the south property be acquired prior to final plat for access to the property. . . . DRAFT ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - MAY 7,1999 7 12. Outstanding fee for attorney fees in the amount of$I,118.80 be paid in full prior to final plat approval. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). This Planning Case will be reviewed at the Monday, May 24, 1999, City Council meeting. PLANNING CASE #99-07 - CARDIAC PACEMAKERS. INC. (GUIDANT) - 4100 HAMLINE A VENUE - PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (MASTER PLAN) - PUBLIC HEARING Chair Erickson confirmed that the Planning Case was announced in the April 21, 1999, publication of the Bulletin and opened the public hearing at 8:05 p.m. Ms. Randall explained that the applicant was proposing to update their Master Plan to include the recent addition between buildings A and B, the future proposed addition to Building B, the addition to Building E, and future parking lots to the north and east. The applicant was also requesting approval of an amendment to their previously approved Planned Unit Development to allow for the expansion of Building E and 221 additional parking spaces at their campus. The property is located at the intersection of County Road F and Hamline Avenue. The complex runs to F ernwood Avenue. The applicant also owns a portion of property between Lexington Avenue and Fernwood Avenue along the Control Data private drive. The existing Master Plan, approved with Planning Case 97-03, included the expansion to Building E. There was a recent expansion performed between Buildings A and B. At thattime the expansion was considered small enough to be accomplished under a site plan. However, with the current proposed expansion, staff recommended that a request for a Planned Unit Development amendment be made. The Planned Unit Development depicts several different expansions. One is the building that is currently under construction. This addition had been included in the previous Master Plan. A small addition is being made to the dining center at the front ofthe building, as well as an additional expansion to Building E. Additional parking areas are being proposed on two adjacent parcels, which are owned by the applicant. With this application, the applicant plans to do a site plan as well as the Planned Unit Development amendment for the addition to Building E and the parking areas. The other additions shown on the Master Plan are future additions. The building meets the current requirements for setback as well as height. The building exterior will match the existing building. The applicant is proposing to eliminate 82 parking spaces shown on the Master Plan to place the addition onto Building E. Because these parking spaces were eliminated, there was a need to relocate those spaces to another area, as well as add the needed parking spaces for the new expansion. The applicant has chosen to add this parking across Fernwood A venue with a sidewalk to cross the street, and to the parcel to the north. Handicap spaces will be provided as well as short-term parking. DRAFT ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - MAY 7, 1999 8 Ms. Randall indicated that the plan included in the agenda packets depicted an entrance on the Control Data private drive. Staff had noted in the staff report that they wanted proof that the . applicant had rights to access off this private drive. Staff had since been informed that the applicant does have an agreement with Control Data for access from this location. However, the applicant has modified their plans to access off the public street. The applicant has kept the curb cut as far to the south as possible, keeping it away from the intersection of Fernwood Avenue and Control Data's private road. This change does not impact the parking lot and, in fact, creates a better situation. The building would have some rooftop mechanicals, which will be screened to prevent direct viewing of this equipment. Lighting will be added to the parking lot area as well as locating some lighting in front of the proposed new building. These lights are proposed to meet the current lighting Ordinance. Ms. Randall advised that staff recommends approval of Planning Case 99-07, Master Plan/Planned Unit Development amendment, subject to the following conditions: 1. Show documentation of access to the private drive or relocate the parking lot entrance. Ms. Randall stated that condition number one could be stricken as this had been satisfied with the change in access. 2. Applicant provide documentation for permanent easement for the parking lot for review by the City Attorney, or some other alternative. . Ms. Randall explained that because the parcel with the buildings and the parcel to the north for the proposed parking lot are separate parcels, staff had a concern that in the future the northern parcel may be sold off or changed in some way which would result in the campus not having adequate parking. The applicant is working on a solution to satisfY this condition. One solution, which the applicant had discussed with staff, was to combine the two parcels to provide proof of parking for the future. Staff was agreeable to this suggestion. 3. Provide erosion control in the area that will be disturbed. 4. Lighting meet the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance Section. 5. Rice Creek Watershed approval. If the Planning Commission makes a recommendation on this Planning Case, then it would be heard at the May 24, 1999, regular meeting of the City Council. Mr. Dave Reimer of Guidant Corporation stated that he was available to answer questions. With regard to condition number two, Chair Erickson asked if the amount of parking, demonstrated in the revised Master Plan, accounted for all the parking needs of the development. Ms. Randall stated that the parking needs of the development are dealt more with the parking ramps. The original Master Plan did not show the two proposed parking areas, however, there was parking in the location of the proposed addition to Building E. For the addition to Building . E, the plan is showing two additional alternate parking locations. Chair Erickson asked Ms. Randall to further explain the statement regarding the parking ramps. Ms. Randall explained that, because the site is nearing a completely developed site, in order to e e e ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMM:ISSION - MAY 7,1999 DRAFT 9 construct additional buildings and maintain the parking requirements, the applicant might have to build a parking ramp structure for more parking. Staff wanted to ensure that the applicant was aware ofthis. Chair Erickson requested confirmation that the future proposed Building H would not meet the required setback from the property line. Ms. Randall eXplained that if the two parcels were combined as suggested, the setback would not be required. Chair Erickson asked if there had been a plan for a future variance request ifthe parcels were not combined. Ms. Randall stated that there was. Commissioner Nelson asked, ifthe property is not combined with the property to the north, what would the easement requirements be. Ms. Randall stated that the easement would be granted from the eastern property to the western property to give parking rights. This would require that if the property were sold, the new owner would be required to maintain the parking rights. Commissioner Nelson noted that the parking requirements for the property are 1,897 parking spaces and the proposal is for a total of 1,454 parking spaces. He asked how these numbers work out and how they tie in with the future parking. Commissioner Sand noted that the chart in the staff report shows that only 1,387 parking spaces are required. Mr. Ringwald explained that the 1,897 parking spaces are required for when the campus is completely built out and this is the reason behind the potential need for a parking ramp. With the current expansion, the parking requirement is 1,387 spaces and the applicant is proposing to provide 1,454 parking spaces. Commissioner Baker asked if, when the campus is built to maximum, would a parking ramp fit within the lot coverage requirements. Ms. Randall stated that it would. Commissioner Baker asked why a trail easement was not being recommended. Mr. Ringwald stated that the construction plan for the trail includes two alternatives and both could occur within the right-of-way whether it was on the north or the south side of the road. Commissioner Baker noted that the last time Guidant had been before the Planning Commission, a neighboring resident had expressed concern for overflow parking on the streets when annual events are held on campus. Mr. Reimer explained that a quality celebration is held every July. Commissioner Baker asked if it would be appropriate for the Planning Commission to include language in the conditions for approval providing guidance for the parking during this event. Mr. Ringwald stated that this event is no different from another celebration. StafIwill work with the applicant and the property owners to ensure this issue is satisfied and mail can be delivered. He noted that parking on the street is legal in the area. Commissioner Sand confirmed that condition number one can be removed because of the relocation of the parking lot entrance. Ms. Randall stated that this was correct. Commissioner Nelson suggested a statement be added to condition number two to allow the applicant to combine this parcel with the parcel to the north. Ms. Randall concurred. Commissioner Sand moved, seconded by Commissioner Baker to recommend approval of Planning Case 99-07, Master PlanlPlanned Unit Development amendment, subject to the following conditions: DRAFT ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - MAY 7,1999 10 1. Applicant provide documentation for permanent easement for the parking lot for review by the City Attorney, or provide proof of parking by joining this property with the property to the north. e 2. Provide erosion control in the area that will be disturbed. 3. Lighting meet the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance Section. 4. Rice Creek Watershed approval. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). This Planning Case will be reviewed at the Monday, May 24, 1999, City Council meeting. Chair Erickson reported that the Public Hearing for the Bethel College Planning Case had been canceled as the applicant had withdrawn their application before the public notice was sent. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Malone stated that Planning Cases 99-02 and 99-06 were approved by the City Council at the April 26,1999 Council meeting. CounciImember Malone stated that the reconstruction project of West Round Lake Road had begun. He reported that the City Council authorized a change order, which reduced the contract tit by $32,000 for the removal of the dirt. He stated that the City received approximately $68,000 for the equipment on the Indykiewicz property at the on-site auction. With regard to the County Road F trail, Councilmember Malone stated that the City received a Department of Natural Resources grant for the construction of this trail. The Minnesota Department of Transportation has major plans for reconstruction of the intersection. The Council is concerned that ifthe trail is built using Department of Natural Resources money, and the trail is removed by the reconstruction of the intersection, the City would have to pay back the money to the Department of Natural Resources. Councilmember Malone stated that the City Council passed an Emergency Plan, which the City had not previously had. Councilmember Malone stated that an agreement was made between the City of Arden Hills and the City Shoreview to share a Building Inspector position. This will provide the City with one full-time and one half-time Building Inspectors. CounciImember Malone stated that the City Council has approved a plan to replace the residential water meters. The commercial water meters had been replaced with radio readers and these will be used for the residential meters as well. He noted that many residential meters are old and these tend to read slowly. . Commissioner Sand asked if all the residential water meters would be replaced regardless of age. CounciImember Malone explained that only the reading portion of the meter would be replaced on the newer meters. . . . . DRAFT ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - MAY 7,1999 11 Councilmember Malone stated that the Public Works Department had first considered replacing the meters with telephone reading meters, which are cheaper and have been used by some of the adjacent communities. However, some households are switching to cellular phones and the telephone reads will not work when the telephone lines are discollllected. Councilmember Malone stated that the City would be re-rating its roads in the year 2000. The City numerically rates the roads according to their physical condition. This is done every few years in order to determine which roads need to be rebuilt. Councilmember Malone stated that the City Committees have been restructured. The new structure will include a Planning Commission, a Parks Commission and a Communication Commission. The remainder of the individuals who were interested in working with the City will be assigned to Task Forces. These Task Forces include Public Works and Maintenance Facility, Special Event, Water Quality, Web Site and Operations. Councilmember Malone stated that the City Council passed a Tobacco Control Ordinance to comply with the State Law. COMMISSION COMMENTS Commissioner Sand asked Councilmember Malone for an update to the status of the Army National Guard land transfer. Councilmember Malone stated that problems have arisen with the land transfer. The City is currently working with Ramsey County and a letter is being hand carried by General LeBlanc to Congress for support. Commissioner Nelson requested additional information regarding the concerns the City Council has regarding the County Road F trail. Councilmember Malone explained that the Council is concerned that it would be using a State grant to build the trail and the State is planning to perform a major revision of the intersection which may cause the trail to be removed. If the trail is not replaced, the City may have the pay the grant money back to the State. Mr. Ringwald noted that the major reconstruction would be from I35E to I35W up to County Road F. Mr. Ringwald noted that the City is not sure what the final configuration of this project will be. There is a major convergence of traffic and, depending upon how traffic is accommodated, the corridor could grow and impact the entire row of cul-de-sacs to the west of Lake Johanna. Commissioner Nelson asked if the money could be required to be returned even if the trail is in place for a number of years prior to the road reconstruction. Councilmember Malone indicated that this was the concern ofthe City Council. Mr. Ringwald noted that the City could evaluate other projects to use the grant money for, depending upon what happens with the State's reconstruction plan. One option would be for a hang-on pedestrian bridge at County Road E. This may have a larger impact to the public and there may be other options to consider cOllllecting the neighborhoods. Commissioner Baker confirmed that the City has not lost the grant money. Mr. Ringwald stated that the City would not lose the money since it did not cause the issue with the proposed County Road F trail. The Department of Natural Resources may allow the money to be applied elsewhere. DRAFT ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - MAY 7, 1999 12 Commissioner Nelson asked if information was available regarding Mr. Roger Williams. Counci1member Malone stated that Mr. Williams currently works for the State of Minnesota and tit had previously served on the New Brighton City Council. He had previously facilitated one of the City of Arden Hills' past Council retreats. Commissioner Sand asked if there was information regarding the redesign of the Highway 96 and I35W. Mr. Ringwald stated that staff is meeting with the Minnesota Department of Transportation and Ramsey County next week to discuss this issue. At this point there is no information as to the plans for this reconstruction. Commissioner Sand noted that the County has indicated that it does not want to work on Highway 96 until the State's reconstruction plans are known. Counci1member Malone noted that he had heard that Roseville plans to build an exit off of Highway 36 directly into Rosedale Mall. Mr. Ringwald confirmed that this was correct. Councilmember Malone stated that it would not be a good plan to add more intersections to a major roadway. Commissioner Sand asked that the Planning Commission be informed when an update regarding the land transfer is received. Mr. Ringwald stated that staff would provide the Planning Commission with this update. Chair Erickson asked if staff had information regarding the construction schedule of the Lake Johanna beach project. Mr. Ringwald stated that there had been no update from Ramsey County on this project. Commissioner Sand indicated that the goal was to construct the boat landing and a parking lot first. .. Chair Erickson noted that he had seen people on the north side of Lake Johanna taking pictures to document the removal oftrees. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Sand moved, seconded by Commissioner Nelson to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 p.m. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). tit . e . . , CITY OF ARDEN HILLS MEMORANDUM DATE: May 24, 1999 , .' TO: Mayor and City Council/ t;?~ Nancy Randall, Associate pfu6~er/ FROM: SUBJECT: 99-07 Planned Unit Development and Master Plan Amendment Cardiac Pacemakers Inc., 4100 Hamline Avenue Request. The applicant is proposing to update their master plan to include the recent addition between building A and B, future proposed addition to building B, addition to building E, and future parking lots to the north and east (Exhibit A, pages 1 and 2 of 2). Secondly, the applicant is requesting approval of an amendment to their previously approved Planned Unit Development (Planning Case 97-03) to allow for the expansion of Building E and 221 additional parking spaces at their campus which is located at 4100 Hamline Avenue. The proposed parking is on the east side of Femwood Avenue (Exhibit B). Background. Building E is primarily research and development. The existing master plan shows expansion to the campus by adding Buildings G and H. These are primarily manufacturing facilities. The applicant is proposing to expand onto Building E due to the growth of the research and development area of the company. The exterior of the proposed addition is designed to match the existing exterior of Building E. With the expansion of Building E, additional parking is required. The applicant is proposing a 221 stall parking lot, on a separate parcel across F emwood Avenue, to meet the requirements. It is recommended that the applicant establish a permanent easement for parking or show proof of parking on the existing site. The applicant wishes to combine the parcel to the north of Building E with the campus and use the proposed parking lot as proof of parking. As is evident by reviewing the parking capacity after the expansion to Building E (52 "extra" parking spaces), or reviewing the master plan, the need for a parking structure is not too far into the future, given the growth CPI has been experiencing. The applicant and the City will need to be mindful of this fact as future development scenarios are proposed on the CPI campus. The proposed parking lot across Femwood Avenue may cause for some pedestrian traffic problems. There are currently only two stop signs at this intersection. The north bound traffic does not have to stop. The City will need to evaluate the need for a three way stop at this intersection. Future Buildings G and H are shown as three story buildings. The Zoning Ordinance in Section V, F, 4, states that the height of a structure in the I-I zoning district shall not exceed 35 feet. If the proposed buildings G and H will be taller then 35 feet in height a . variance will be required. The proposed addition to Building E has a height of 26.4 feet, meeting the ordinance requirements. e The Zoning Ordinance in Section V, F, 8, prescribes the minimum building setback for the parcel in the I-I zoning district. The proposed buildings will meet the required setbacks except for future Building H, where 40 feet is proposed when 100 feet is required from the property line. For constmction of this building, the two CPI parcels will need to be combined or a variance will need to be obtained. Deadline for Al!encv Actions The City of Arden Hills received the complete application for this request on April 20, 1999. Pursuant to Minnesota State Statue the City must act on this request by Friday, June 18, 1999. (60 days), unless the City provides the petitioner with written reasons for an additional 60 day review period. The additional review period would extend to Tuesday, August 17, 1999. The City may, with the petitioner's consent, extend the review period beyond the Tuesday, August 17, 1999 date. Lastly, if the City denies the petitioner's request, "... it must state in writing the reason for the denial at the time that it denies the request." Recommendation. The Planning Commission recommends approval of Planning Case #99-07, Master PlanlPlanned Unit Development amendment, subject to the following conditions: . I. Applicant provide documentation for permanent easement for the parking lot for review by the City Attorney, or provide proof ofparking by joining this property with the property to the north. 2. Provide erosion control in the area that will be disturbed. 3. Lighting meet the requirernents of the Zoning Ordinance Section V,E,3,a,b, c, and d. 4. Rice Creek Watershed approval. Notes. 1. Pursuant to Section V, L, 5, d, of the Zoning Ordinance a four/fifths (4/5's) majority of the full City Council is required to approve (modify) a Planned Unit Development. 2. Pursuant to Section VIII, E, 4, ofthe Zoning Ordinance no application which has been denied wholly or in part shall be resubmitted for a period of six (6) months from the date of denial. Updates. The applicant modified the entrance to the proposed parking lot just prior to the Planning Commission meeting. The originally proposed plan entered onto Control Data's private drive. 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Need to see a site drainage plan showing existing ponds/wetlands and ultimate site developrnent with ponds aud wetlands to better evaluate irnpacts to natural water bodies and the city's storm sewer systern. The site plans subrnitted do not indicate any ponding even though large areas of natural ground are shown to be paved over for parking lots. If you have any further questions please give me a call. RECEIVED APR 3 0 1999 CITY OF ARDiN HILLS U:\WPDOCS\ARDENHIL\PLANNING\GUlDANT.MEM t;)l.VI\'o;t t. '" e . ~~n" s"':u I . . ~ I . t I i VI ~ :,:. d .. !\... 01 p l , ;.' '" - . :0 " " ;:: 0 ~ ~ 0(.......00 Z . g~ g -zO ... Z 'Tl. ~ ~ .C;O(fJ _ ",,,, n s:: OJ ~ ~ z::E;=;. ~ It .'OO~J I -=- ~ ~ I i .' e Michael), Plautz, AlA. Stephen J. Fautsch, A.IA Jim Fitzhugh, AI.A. Robert M. Lucius, A.I.A. David C. Norback, AlA. Pat Parrish Richard Varda, A.IA., A.S.L.A Terry Wobken, A.I.A e e ~JP El~~b;t F ~~ 3 May 1999 ~Ms. Nancy Randall City of Arden Hills 4364 West Round Lake Road Arden Hills, MN 55112-5794 RE: Curb Cut Location for New Parking Lot Guidant-Building E East Addition RSP Cornm. No. 6131.012.03 Dear Nancy: Enclosed is a revised Site Plan for the proposed parking lot on the east side ofFemwood Street. As you had told us last week, the road on the north side of the site is a private road owned by Control Data. Although Guidant does have an agreement with Control Data to use the private road for access into the new parking lot, Guidant would prefer to have access directly onto a public street (Femwood Street). As we discussed earlier today in our phone conversation, we've kept the curb cut as far to the south as was possible, keeping it away from the intersection of Femwood Street and Control Data's private road. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns. ~~ Lora Grgich Project Architect Enclosure Copy: File LJG/ljg:pjp cpi\bldge\10503nr.doc RECEIVED MAY - 4 1999 C1lY OF AKU\:N hillS RSP Architects Ltd. 120 First Avenue North Minne<3polis, MN 55401 http://vw.tw.rsparch.com FAX 612.339.6760 612 . 339 . 0313 . . . ~ rllif/JllJll~n,.. ."......... I m-I -tttttttttH ~1i9 Ii9 Ii9 ~ 1i9- I I I c r= =1 =J I OJ :3 c r j I (J z (;\ I m .- ~ ~ ; ;I I l I o ~ z (;\ eFJ_ Ii9 ~eFJ . 1i9~ \B'fl ~~ _a_~_tlL__~_J1__ -ii_ _ LJ ~ ~ li9eFJ~\BeFJ ~ ____L_____~. __ """""""0""" .1 I, ~ ~ Ul ~ I, , -, ~ I , I """ ~ ~ ::;:t :IJ = s: m ...... =< 0 I > "'" I m c , M"- II>- :2: < , ~ I ::r <.0 m ;:=: <.0 , c;;:; <.0 0 , I ~ i I { !Hljlil q I ~! G~~ @, I Illj f l:l 11" I , ~ ! , l!llj, , 1111 " > lll~ i~ - I .. 111!.Jill !! D 'tt P l 0 i'i~ ~:si - > i:l ) f!~l . ~ ! ,!I"III e -jo IIII - ~ j Ih1!1l ! lll~ z lwilu ~~ .. m! L ..J ---------- . CITY OF ARDEN HILLS MEMORANDUM SUBJECT: May 24, 1999 Mayor and City Council / Nancy Randall, Associate ~~ Planning Case 99-03 Preliminary and Final Plat with Variances Josephine East LLC, 3171 Lexington Avenue DATE: TO: FROM: Request The applicant is requesting approval of a preliminary and final plat consisting of four (4) lots on a 2.47 acre parcel zoned R-2 Single Family Residential District (Exhibit A). The request also includes variances: lot width 80 feet is provided where 85 feet is required for all four proposed lots. . Backe:round At the February 3,1999, Planning Commission meeting the applicant withdrew an application for preliminary plat and variances to pursue a change to the Official Map. The City Council voted to deny the applicant's request to change the Official Map on March 29, 1999. However the City Council endorsed the concept of providing a temporary cul-de-sac at this projects north property line. The future extension of Shoreline Lane would occur with the development of the Bachman property, which is located to the north of this site. The existing official map was approved in July of 1993, showing the connection of Shoreline Lane via a straight through alignment (Exhibit B). This was approved after the City of Arden Hills conducted a study of this area (Distributed with 2/3/99 Planning Commission packet item 98-33). The proposed lots exceed the depth and area the code requires, however, they do not meet the required lot width. The lot width is proposed at 80 feet where 85 feet is required. The official map plan adopted by the City Council shows Block 1, Lot 1 and 2 as being split into four parcels two having access onto Shoreline Lane and the other two having access onto Lexington Avenue. Ifthe City were to receive a request to split these lots in the future it would require a lot width variance (80 feet provided when 85 feet is required) and a lot area variance (10,000 square feet provided when 11,000 square feet is required). . Currently the property is accessed from Lexington Avenue. The proposal would extend Shoreline Lane from the south midway through the property. The applicant is proposing to deed the right-of-way to the city for Shoreline Lane to extend through the property Page 2 however, they intend to build a temporary cul-de-sac on the south side of the property. The proposed temporary cul-de-sac is 50 foot with 40 foot diameter of pavement. The Subdivision Code Section 22-8 (c) requires a minimum dimension of 60 feet. Staff is comfortable with a 50 foot diameter cul-de-sac because it is temporary in nature and impact on the existing condition. They are proposing to dedicate this to the city in the form ofa temporary easement. The placement of the cul-de-sac causes a large boulevard for Lot 2, Block 1, Lot 2, Block 2, and Mr. Bachman. tit With this plat there has been a large amount of discussion regarding the ownership of Shoreline Lane adjacent to Mr. Rushenberg and Wess1and (south of the proposed plat). The road has been constructed and maintained by the City for a long period of time. Currently the City does not have ownership of Shoreline Lane adjacent to the Rushenberg and Wessland property. The applicant has requested the City assist them in gaining the property. The City Attorney has provided the City with some guidance that deal with the ownership of Shoreline Lane, Bachman Access, and escrow for future street construction (Exhibit C). There are several ways the City could pursue gaining proper title to this segment of Shoreline Lane; Prescriptive Easement, Purchase/Gift, or Eminent Domain. A purchase or gift would probably be the least expensive and time consuming. A prescriptive easement could take between 6 months to a year and a possible $3,000- $5,000 in expenses according to the City Attorney. The applicant has provided information pertaining to a section of State Statue that would allow the City to immediately take the right of way adjacent to the Rushenberg and Wessland property. Mr. Filla has reviewed this and concludes that this would not be an appropriate alternative due to the fact that the statute is unclear as to the method of establishing interest of record and it would only cover the improved surface. This would leave the City with a less than standard right of way. The City Council will need to determine the appropriate method they would like to pursue to resolve this issue. e Currently, two homes to the north (3187 Lexington Avenue and 3191 Lake Lane) utilize a driveway that cross through the property. Staffis not aware of any recorded easements for this driveway that would perfect these two property owner's rights to the driveway. The applicant is proposing to connect this driveway to the proposed cul-de-sac at Shoreline Lane. The new access would provide for a shorter connection to a public street. The plat provides for no dedication of parkland. The Park and Trails map from the comprehensive plan does not show a need for a park on this site. Therefore, the Parks and Recreation Director is recommending payment of a park dedication fee in-lieu of the dedication of park land in the amount of$14,184 to be paid in full prior to the issuance of any building permits on the property (Exhibit G). There is an existing tuck under garage on proposed Lot 3. The Zoning Ordinance in Section VI, A, I, requires a principal structure to be constructed prior to the construction of an accessory structure. The garage is currently a legal non-conforming structure. The e Page 3 e Staff is comfortable with the structure remaining, given that it is structurally sound, could be integrated into the proposed lot, and would meet the setbacks on the new lot. The applicant is maintaining a 10 foot wide easement along the north property line of the plat in conjunction with a 10 foot easement on the Bachman property, which accommodate the property owner at 3187 Lexington Avenue (Mr. Bachman) with access to Shoreline Lane using his existing driveway to the proposed right-of-way. The City and the property owner entered into an agreement on September 26,1998 related to various code enforcement matters on this property. The property owner agreed to remedy all of these issues prior to Wednesday, November 25, 1998 (60 days from September 26, 1998). All code enforcement issues have been resolved however, a $1,118.80 fee for legal fees remains. Final plat approval should be conditioned on payment of those fees. The Subdivision Ordinance in Section 22-12, (a), ofthe City Code discusses the grounds for granting a variance from the subdivision regulations. Section 22-12, (a), of the City Code states: The City Council may grant a variance from these regulations following a finding that all the following conditions exist: tit (1) There are special circumstances or conditions affection said property such that the strict application of the provisions of this chapter would deprive the applicant of the reasonable use of his land; (2) The variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant; and (3) The granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public welfare in injurious to other property in the territory in which said property is situated. In making this finding the Council shall consider the nature of the proposed use of land and the existing use of land in the vicinity, the number of persons to reside or work in the proposed subdivision and the probable effect ofthe proposed subdivision upon traffic conditions in the vicinity. In granting a variance as herein provided the Council shall prescribe only such conditions that it deems desirable or necessary to the public interest. The lots in the neighboring area (South of Edgewater Avenue and North of County Road D) have lot widths that range from 45 feet to 149 feet in width. Staff would conclude numerous lots in the neighborhood are of similar nature being 80 foot wide where 85 feet is required and that the proposed lots would comfortably fit into the wide range of lot widths in this neighborhood. With the last two planning cases (98-33 and 99-01) related to this site, staff received several letters from residents. These letters seem to apply to this Planning Case as well (Exhibit D). e Page 4 Deadline for Al!encv Actions .- The City of Arden Hills received the complete application for this (Preliminary Plat) .. request on April 14, 1999. Pursuant to Minnesota State Statue the City must act on this request by Friday, June 11, 1999. (60 days), unless the City provides the petitioner with written reasons for an additional 60 day review period. The additional review period would extend to Tuesday, August 10, 1999. The City may with the petitioner's consent extend the review period beyond the Tuesday, August 10, 1999 date. Lastly, if the City denies the petitioner's request, "... it must state in writing the reason for the denial at the time that it denies the request." Options I. Recommend approval as submitted. 2. Recommend approval with conditions. 3. Recommend denial with reasons for denial. 4. Table for additional information. Recommendation The Planning Commission recommends approval of Planning Case 99-03, preliminary and final pial including the variances for: lot width 80 feet is provided where 85 feet is required for Block 1, Lots 1, 2, and Block 2, Lots 1, 2; be approved, based on the finding of the variance section ofthe Staff report dated May 5, 1999 with the following conditions: e 1. Title information be submitted to the City for review by the City Attorney. 2. Extension of Shoreline Lane through the subject property be deeded to the City. 3. Provide staff with proposed grading and sediment and erosion control measures that are proposed to be used on this project for staff approval. 4. Payment of appropriate Park Dedication as determined by City Council as provided for by the Subdivision Ordinance in Section 22-9 of the City Code. 5. Payment of Escrow for future extension of Shoreline Lane to the north property line. 6. Approval by Rice Creek Watershed District. 7. Basement elevations not be below 887.8 feet 8. Utility and drainage easements be provided per Subdivision Ordinance Section 22-8 (17)(e). 9. Construction specifications for street and utilities be submitted with the final plat submittal. 10. Easements in a form acceptable to the City Engineer and City Attorney be granted to the City for the temporary cul-de-sac, and the documents be submitted with the final plat application. 11. Right-of-way from the south (Rushenberg and Wessland Property) be acquired prior to final plat for access to the property. 12. Outstanding fee for attorney fees in the amount of$1,118.80 be paid in full prior to final plat approval. e Page 5 e Update. The applicant has submitted additional information pertaining to some of the above conditions below is the status of each condition: Condition 1. At this time the City Attorney is awaiting additional information to satisfy this condition. This condition needs to be satisfied prior to recording the final plat. Condition 2. The applicant is adequately showing this on the plat to satisfy this condition. e Condition 3. The applicant has satisfied this condition. The City Engineer has reviewed information pertaining to drainage and found the plans submitted will substantially improve existing drainage. However, there is an existing 4" pipe that is on Mr. Wessland's property that is not adequate to handle high discharge rates. The City Engineer is recommending the placement of an orifice on the outlet of the pond to restrict high flows. It should also be noted if the Wessland pipe were to become clogged drainage in the area may be altered, this condition exists with or without the plat. Also the outlet pipe from the proposed pond should be increased from 10" to 12" to meet Arden Hill's minimum pipe size requirements. He also noted a possible condition of a wetland delineation for the area referred to as pond 2 be completed to determine if it is a wetland. Rice Creek Watershed District has reviewed this area and determined a wetland delineation is not needed. It is Staffs recommendations that the basement elevations for this plat not be constructed below an elevation of 887.8 feet and that the plans for the subdivision be modified to accommodate the City Engineers comments. Condition 4. The applicant has been informed of the recommended park dedication amount. Staff has not received a response, thus we assume they agree with the recommended fee. Condition 5. Staff has received a letter from Geoffrey A. Miller, Attorney representing the applicant. (Exhibit I) In response, staff offers the following comments pertaining to this condition: . "Our biggest concern is the proposed requirement that we make an escrow payment for future extension of Shoreline Lane to the north property line." The City Code Section 22-10 (3) requires a sum equal to one hundred twenty five percent (125%) of the estimated cost of improvements to be constructed and furnished within the subdivision as determined by the city engineer. City Code Section 22-10 (3), b, 1 states "all streets shall be improved with pavement constructed to specifications of the City Engineer...." e First, an escrow (equal to 125% of improvements to be constructed) will be required for the whole project (i.e. construction of cul-de-sac and future extension of Shoreline Lane to north property line). This is determined by the applicant sending out their roadway detail plan set for bids. The City Engineer then uses the bids to determine Page 6 the escrow amount for the proposed work which is attached to the development agreement. e Staffis recommending that the portion ofthe escrow for the removal of the cul-de-sac and extension of roadway to the Bachman in the amount calculated by the City Engineer be held until the extension is constructed to the Bachman property. The City Engineer has preliminarily calculated a total of$21,750.00 in escrow based on a standard street reconstruction cost the City has experienced (Exhibit F). The applicant has stated their opposition to the requirement for an escrow for the future street extension to their north property line. Several other developments have been required to construct the road to the edge of their property in the event of future development. In the Hanson Addition and Keithson Addition the property adjacent was portrayed by adjacent property owners as "never going to develop". It is the Staffs opinion that the code requires the developer to construct the road across the entire length ofthe plat. It is also staffs opinion that the purpose to construct the temporary cul-de-sac short of the north property line is acceptable, as long as funding (i.e., escrow) is in place to extend the road in the future. . "The City Staffs desire (which runs contrary to the unanimous wishes of the neighborhood) is that the road eventually be completed through Josephine East's property and through Mr. Bachman's property." The City Code Section 22-8 (a) states the proposed subdivision shall conform to the city plan. The "official map" shows Shoreline Lane extending through the property. . . "Due to the demands of the City Staff, Josephine East, LLC has already scaled back its project from five lots to four lots to accommodate the cul-de-sac." And "The loss of the fifth lot costs Josephine East, LLC, approximately $40,000. The "official map" study showed six lots on the Josephine East property. The applicant forwarded out the idea of four lots at the March 29, 1999 City Council meeting in order to accommodate a cul-de-sac and that they believed that two lots east of Shoreline Lane were more valuable than four lots. Condition 6. They are close to finalizing approval with the Rice Creek Watershed District. Condition 7. The applicant has not commented on this condition thus, we assume the applicant agrees. Condition 8. The applicant has modified their plan to show the required easements. Condition 9. The applicant was given a sample set of requirements that the City Engineer requires to review the roadway details. The applicant has submitted back to the . Page 7 . City the details however, the City Engineer requests the applicant create a plan set showing the roadway detail signed by a registered engineer be submitted for review prior to recording the subdivision. This needs to be provided to the City Engineer for his approval prior to the recording ofthe final plat. Condition 10. The applicant has submitted the required documentation acceptable to the City Engineer and City Attorney (Exhibit J). This document needs to be recorded with the plat. Condition 11. Staff has received a letter from Geoffrey A. Miller, Attorney representing the applicant. (Exhibit I) In response staff offers the following comments pertaining to this condition: . "the City has indicated that it would cooperate with Josephine East LLC, in using its condemnation powers to obtain the right-of-way easement." Both the City Council and City Staff have not stated they would cooperate with Josephine East LLC, in using its condemnation powers. City Council has endorsed the concept of a plat showing a cul-de-sac from the south. City Staff has stated that one of the possible methods of obtaining the property may be through condemnation. . . ".. .the final plat be approved even if the access issue through the Rushenberg and Wessland property is not resolved..." and ".. .the two lakeshore lots could use the existing private driveway. .... This would be acceptable only if temporary easement access were granted over the other two lots (i.e., Lots 1 and 2 of Block One) restricting building permits on these lots until such time as Shoreline Lane was open for travel as determined by the City Engineer. This easement needs to be recorded with the plat. Condition 12. This issue has not been resolved. The applicant made no mention of this in their letter, so staff is assuming they agree with the amount. This issue needs to be resolved before the plat can be filed. Council may also wish to add a condition that the applicant, inform buyers of conditions which affect their property. 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Lots 1, 2 and 3 could be changed to two 2- family lots with a slight area variance. 250 lineal feet of new street (41.66 feet per new building site) Both property owners are impacted equally in terms of loss and benefit. Lots 7, 8 and 9 remain as large lots with little impact from new street or new homes. Either property owner could develop his property without coordinating development with other owner. Dead-end streets would be continued until both properties were developed. With full street in place, both existing dead- ends would be eliminated. Provides street frontage for two lots directly south of subject lots. Provides alternate access point to Lexington for subdivision to the south. 5. 6. 2. street will likely be opposed by the neighborhood to the south. Three new private access points to Lexington Avenue (two with 2-family homes - these could possibly be combined into one). Lots 1 through 6 are slightly under size - 80 foot wide and 10,400 sq. ft. in area (85 ft. . ' . w~dth and 11,000 sq. ft. area requ~red) . Traffic from 6 lots would be oriented to north or south. Driveways to lots 7 and 8 would have to be changed (or present easement could be used). 3. 4. 5. 12 SENT BY:FETERSON PRAM BERGMAN 4-28-88 ;lO:27AM ;FETERSON PRAM BERGMA~ Warren E. Pek~on Je-fOr"nC' I~ Filla Dan!,,1 Witt Fr~m Glenn ^. BcrGMilon <<0111\ Mil.:nad Miller ichClo=l T Ob(:d~ Kcnnnrh A. Amduhl Slt:"'~!n H. tsruns. Paul W. F~hninoH t:t.tne-r E. Ml.:Ginni~ PETERSCN .... FRAM BERGMAN . "', ::".':::::'I<XiAf-!fJ.nnt 6126337838;# 2/ 2 EX'kibH: (SUil"j~{7 50 L::aS( Fifth Streel St. PnlJl, MN ;')IOH Jln 1(51) :l\Il..'l,9'iS Ill') 1) 22B. I 7,)~ ta(si mile Mtllvin I. Silver, of C;Quns~1 Direct Dial #(651) 290-6907 April 29, 1999 Ms. Nancy Randall Associate Planner City of Arden Hills 4364 W. Round Lake Road Arden Hills MN 55112 RE: Josephine East LLC PF&B File No. 10460.990001 Planning Case #99-03 Dear Nancy: . I have reviewed Attorney Miller's correspondence of April 26, 1999, and I have spoken to him regarding the applicable regulations. The section which he refers to (M.S. 160.05, Subd. 1) does indicate that the City acquires certain rights if they continuously maintain a road for six or more years. However, the Statute only would apply to the improved portion of the right of way. In addition, there is nothing in the Statute which indicates how the City would go about establishing its interest of record. I indicated to Mr. Miller that he needs to discuss these issues with the adjoining property owners and determine if they are willing to dedicate additional right of way to the City. I also indicated to him that he needed to speak to you regarding this matter. If you have any questions, please contact me. Very truly yours, /,\ , .., .. '), /. -;) ._' _..(<~ 'c,,'C: /1...,1< ,- J\'rome P. Filla / '<J/t' J ~ , -(,.,/.1;/1-., I' ./ "'(' . ".' /"" ./ -," - .....- JPF:lk ,. / cc: Robert J. Miller . -"'"'.'1''' t'I.... :Sl::NI~ BY: t'tTt:K:SON t'KAM Bt:KUMAN ~-2I-33 ; 3:02AM ;FETERSON FRAM BERGMA~ 6126337833;# 2/ 4 E)(h;b:~ C W:\lrn'~n E. PeterSOfl Jerome P. f<"lUa D<.mid Will from .~:Illl ^. B(:rgm')n Mich~~1 M11J~r hilel1: Oberle ellneth A. Amdahl SLc\lcn H. Brur,s" ['.uJI w. Fj,lhnin~ P$thN r.. M((:;innil:i PETERSa'J; FRAM BERGMAN ;:"vjE::l5g:~~.m~~~~~~il~ 1"~ I Suik'iiJO 0/ :;0 E~st Fifth StreeL /,..-'J St. POIuL MN 5'iIOl~llt,l7 t6~1J 29]...8955 fh'>1l2::.!1\-17'l'J f(lC'~o:;:imile Melvin I. Silv(:r, Of CQIJn5el Direct Dial #(651) 290-6907 April 21, 1999 Ms. Nancy Randall Associate Planner City of Arden Hills 4364 W. Round Lake Road Arden Hills MN 55112 RE: Josephine Ease LLC PF&B File No. 10460.990001 Planning Case # 99-03 Dear Nancy: I am enclosing a copy of my correspondence of January 29, 1999 which broadly addresses some of the issues raised in your April 15, 1999 Memo. In addition, I would respond jn the . following manner: 1. Ownership of Shoreline Drive adiacent to Rushenbere: and Wessland propertv. A. Prescriptive Easement. It is my understanding that this road segment was constructed and has been maintained by the City for a long period of time. Consequently the City may have acquired a prescriptive easement through use and maintenance similar to the manner in which a person might acquire adverse possession of a piece of land. Unfortunately it would be necessary for the City to commence an action to quiet title in order to document the prescriptive easement rights of the City. The adjacent property owners would be parties to the lawsuit. Due to congested court calendars, it could take 6 months to one year to complete the litigation and the estimated cost would be $3,000.00 to $5,000.00. B. Purchase/Gift. The abutting property owners may be willing to convey the right-of-way to the City by deed or permanent easement. They apparently have benefitted from the City's improvement and maintenance over the years. If this type of acquisition is possible, it would avoid the necessity for an action to quiet title and presumably would be far less expensive. e -^LSn ^nMrrmll IN Wr~ONSJN SENT BY:PETERSON FRAM BERGMAN 4-21-33 3:03AM ;PETERSON FRAM BERGMA~ 6126337833;# 31 4 5/7 April 21, 1999 Page 2 C. Eminent Domain. The City always has the authority to exercise its power of eminent domain in order to acquire a public right-ot-way. This proceeding is as cumbersome as an action to quiet title and is more expensive. However, the City could obtain the right to occupy the property for improvement purposes within 90 to 120 days of filing the petition for condemnation. 2. Bachman Access. This is a private matter between the developer and the owners of the Bachman property. It would have to be resolved before the City could issue building permits for Lots 1 or 2, Block 1 of the proposed subdivision. 3. Escrow For Future Imorovements. In my opinion, the City has the authority to require escrow for future improvements as a condition of subdivision appfoval. The appropfiate language would need to be added to the development contract between the City and the developer. The escrow would need to be placed in a restricted fund and the City would not be able to levy assessments for road improvement costs in the future 4. Size of Escrow. Extending the cul-de-sac to the developer's north property line would embroil the City in the Bachman access issue. Why not extend the cul- de-sac northerly to a point just south of the point where the Bachman access crosses the proposed right-of-way and require a smaller escrow? As part of its review of this development, the City should require the developer to provide title information in the form of a currently certified abstract of title or title insurance commitment. Either of these documents should contain information indicating the origin of the Bachman access easement. e e e SENT,BY:PETERSON FRAM BERGMAN 4-21-33 3:03AM ;PETERSON FRAM BERGMA~ . . . 6126337833;# 41 4 Lfh April 21, 1999 Page 3 If you have any questions, please contact me. JPF:lk cc: Kevin Ringwald Brian Fritsinger ';'[:.1'\11 DI 'lL.JU'\."'VI, ll'U'l."l L..'L.................... , ... ....... ...... , .............'-'~6... ,..L..._.._...... ~~__.~ __,......_. W<:Im:n E. PE!terson Jerome P. rilla . llanlrel Will Fr~m Clcnrl A. B4;!f@:man .hn Mid1i;IfL'!1 MiIIC=:1 "r.:hael T. Obel'le (":nnl'lth A, f"tmdohl Steven H. Bruns" Paul W. Fahnlng Esther 1::. McGinnl!;. PETEDc:nT\.T FRAM BERGMAN ~JJtl,:I'-D~~ $UH<,E:oh '5() F.a:s[ Fifth ::iLrcd St. F'JuL MN '5'5101-1 197 16'51) 291-W,I')"j l6~1l11~17'5':J facsImile Melvin J. Sll'o'cr. of' COl.ln~1 Direct Dial #(651) 290-6907 January 29, 1999 Nancy Randall, Associate Planner City of Arden Hills 4364 W. Round Lake Road Arden Hills MN 55112 VIA FACSIMlLE633-5676 RE: Acquisition of Right-of-Way Shoreline Lane PF&B File: 10450.920001 Dear Nancy: e The John Sanders memo of January 1992 accurately describes the process which needs. to be followed by a City in order to adopt an Official Street Map and the consequences of following this procedure. An Official Street Map guides future development and gives the City a chance to acquire property before buildings are constructed within proposed street rights-of- way. I will comment briefly on the methods of acquiring a right-of-way (Subdivision Dedication, Negotiation, Condemnation) and the use of special assessments to recover the cost of pUblic improvements. Subdivision Dedication As part ot the platting process the City has the authority to require that a Developer dedicate a reasonable portion of the proposed subdivision for public roads, utilities and storm water ponding areas. Obviously, this type ot right-at-way acquisition does not cost the City anything and the Developer pays forthe cost of the improvements. Presumably, the Developer passes 100% of the costs on to the parties who purchase the platted lots. In effect, the cost of the improvements are paid for by the benefitted property owners. Except when a City constructs trunk utility improvements, there is no authority which would permit a statutory city to require a Developer to pay for improvements located beyond the boundaries of a proposed subdivision. Recently, the Minnesota Supreme Court has determined that it is illegal for cities to impose "impact" fees. Conversely, the City Council has the discretionary authority to decide when public improvements should be constructed. e 'AI.SO AI)Mrrfll.l) IN w'~c.:ONSJN January 29, 1999 Page 2 Negotiation The City has the authority to negotiate the acquisition of private property which would be used for public purposes. The City could either acquire fee title to property which would allow the City to use the property for any public purpose, or, it could acquire an easement which would allow the City to use the property for the specific public purpose described in the easement. The purchase price for the right-of-way would be determined by market factors. Condemnation If the City is unable to acquire an interest in property through subdivision dedication or by negotiation, it can use its power of eminent dom<lin to acquire right-of-w<lY by condemnation. A condemnation proceeding involves appraisers, attorneys and court appointed commissioners. It is an expensive process that may result in antagonism between a City and its residents. Therefore. this type of acquisition is usually avoided. In a condemnation proceeding the value of the right-of-way is determined by court appointed appraisers and, it the parties are unhappy with the award of the court appointed appraisers, by a jury. Special Assessments The remaining link of Shoreline Drive could be acquired through some combination of subdivision dedication, negotiation or condemnation. I suppose It is also possible. but unli kely. that the property owners would give the right-ot-way to the City. In any event, based upon the illustrations contained in the Sanders report, it appears that the completion of Shoreline Drive would financially benefit several property owners. This is the kind of improvement that cities construct because the City has the ability to apportion the cost of the improvement in Some equitable manner through the levy ot special assessments. If a City chooses this course of action, there are some general rules which must be followed. 1. A City can never specially assess more than the cost of the improvement. 2. The City can only levy special assessments against benefitted property. ro; 7. e e e ..:JL.l'1 ~1'1"""1"""'"~V''~I'wnJ.''''''''''''''~''''''''''''''''''' ................, .................. ...................................................."... V~~V~VIVVU'~ 7r 7 e e e /7 January 29, 1999 Page 3 3. The special assessment can never exceed the special benefit accruing to the parcel as the result of the construction of the improvement. The special benefit is measured by comparing the market value of the property before the improvement to the market value of the property after the improvement. In some cases the cost of constructing an improvement exceeds the amount which can be specially assessed. When this occurs, the City Council must decide if it is in the public's interest to proceed with the project. In fact, most cities, in the City of Arden Hills, specially assess less than 100% of the cost of public improvements. If you have any question, please contact me. Very truly yours, ~ Jerome P. Filla JPF:hck cc: Kevin Ringwald, Director of Community Development (via facsimile) Brian Fritsinger, CIty Administrator (via facsimile) ., . . . ExLib~t D I- 7 FABYANSKE, VVESTRA & HART A PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION B.C. HART M.T FABYANSKE MARK W. WESTRA JEREMIAH J. KEARNEY OENNIS J. lRDOIEN SCOTT LLOYD ANDERSON PAUL L RATELLE GREGORY T. 5PALJ DEAN 8. THOMSON GARY C EIDSON KYLE E. HART JUDITH E. KROW STEPHEN A. MELCHER RICHARD G JENSEN THOMAS J. TUCCI CHARLES G. CARPENTER, III PATRICK W. NOAKER MICHAEL J. KINZER JOCELYN L- KNOLL STEVEN C. COX BRIAN L WilLIAMS JULIE A. DOHERTY JAYNE E. GARDNER AARON A. DEAN JOHN T. TROUT KEITH D. RINT A CAAAD. HELPER TlEN T. CAI FREDERICK H. LADNER SUITE 1100 920 SECOND AVENUE SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55402 TELEPHONE 612-338-0115 TELECOPIER 612-338-3857 RECEIVED MAR 2 5 1999 March 24, 1999 OF COUNSEL: CITY OF ARDEN HILLS"" A.' HAeT Honorable Mayor Dennis Probst and Members of City Council City of Arden Hills 4364 W. Roundlake Road Arden Hills, MN 55112 Re: Arden Hills Planning Case 98-33 Josephine East LLC (3183 and 3171 Lexington Avenue) Concerns of Mr. William Bachman, 3187 North Lexington Avenue Honorable Mayor and City Council Members: Our firm represents William Bachman in connection with the Josephine East LLC planning matter which we understand you will hear at your meeting scheduled for March 29, 1999. As you likely know, Mr. Bachman resides at 3187 Lexington A venue N., which is the property immediately north ofthe subject Josephine East property. We understand that you will be acting on Josephine East's proposed amendment to the City's Official Map as it is described in Nancy Randall's March 3 memo to the Planning Commission. That proposed amendment provides for a cul-de-sac roadway system from County Road D north to the Josephine East property and maintaining as a dead end the most southerly end of Shoreline Lane as it travels south from Edgewater Road to the north boundary of the Bachman's property. We further understand that the City Planning Department may be proposing various alternatives to the plan proposed by Josephine East. Mr. Bachman is extremely concerned about the effect the Josephine East development and any reconfiguration of Shoreline Lane may have upon his property and the integrity of the neighborhood in which he has resided for over 50 years. ML Bachman may be unable to attend Monday's meeting, and so has asked that we present to you this letter to advise you of his position in regard to the proposed amendment and the Josephine East development generally. ML Bachman's position is basically three-fold: L Mr. Bachman absolutely opposes any extension of Shoreline Lane onto or through his property while he is living there. Mr. Bachman's preference is for no change to N:\PL\CGC\5348J491.wpd Honorable Mayor Dennis Probst and Members of City Council City of Arden Hills March 24, 1999 Page 2 'd.j 7 . be made to the Official Map as it relates to his property. To the extent that an Official Map amendment is unavoidable, the amendment should be made expressly subject to the clear condition that no right of way will be located on any portion of the Bachman's property without Mr. Bachman's consent. Please be advised that Mr. Bachman is not willing to grant any such consent at this point. 2. Mr. Bachman opposes any action which might be taken in connection with an Official Map amendment or the development plan of Josephine East which directly or indirectly imposes additional obligations or burdens on the Bachman's property. For example, the City has discussed alternative configurations of Shoreline Lane. Some involve locating a future cul-de-sac partly on Mr. Bachman's property and partly on adjacent property. Any such alternative effectively makes acquisition of the adjacent property for the cul-de-sac a precondition to future subdivision of the Bachman property. While Mr. Bachman intends to continue residing on the property and has no plan to subdivide, such an arrangement reduces the value of the Bachman property and is therefore not acceptable. Similarly, any other arrangement which restricts desirable development options for the Bachman property is not acceptable. 3. Lastly, Mr. Bachman expects the City to protect his property from any adverse effect which may be caused by the development of the Josephine East property including, without limitation, any loss or damage to trees along the common boundary, drainage and/or erosion problems, and the impairment of Mr. Bachman's driveway access which currently crosses the Josephine East property. This is not intended to be a complete list of potential problems, but is representative of the concerns Mr. Bachman expects the City to address and resolve in its review of the Josephine East development plans. . To the extent there are new alternatives presented at Monday's meeting which were not discussed by the Planning Commission, we respectfully request that Mr. Bachman be notified of such alternatives and that any action to approve any such alternative be continued until your next meeting. This continuance will permit Mr. Bachman to be notified of the alternatives and to review and comment on same. Please contact me if you have any further questions in regard to the foregoing. Thank you. Very truly yours, C~~ Charles G. Carpenter CGC:smh cc: William Bachman . N:\PLICGCI53483491.wpd David and Dianne Rushenberg 3168 Shoreline Lane Arden Hills, MN 55112 651-483-1261 . Planning Commision Members Arden Hills, MN Dear Planning Commision Members: I'm writing to voice my concerns with the various proposals concerning the property adjoining the north side of our property at 3168 Shoreline Lane, Arden Hills. In the past, the council has not listened closely to the neighborhood's concerns about the extension of Shoreline Lane. Several years ago the village's planning committee took on the task of plotting the extension of Shoreline Lane, and told us in the neighborhood, "No, we're not planning on putting the road through, we just need to plat it on the map." Now, we have the urgency on the village's part to extend the road for the well being ofa developer, not necessarily the neighborhood. Are we listening and looking at all the various options available? Mr. Bill Bachman was assured this past fall by the city's manager, that when Bill gave approval for the fue hydrant to be installed at the northern boundary of his property that Shoreline was not going to be extended. Where is that assurance tonight? . This is a multi-level problem; trust in our government has to start somewhere. Let's start here with listening to our concerns and seeking a fair solution; Not "police powers" as stated in the letter dated 01/08/99 to Mr. Frank Reskuski. Except for one casual conversation with Mr. Reskuski last fall that I initiated, we have not heard from these developers. Mr. Don Evertz had said in a conversation last fall that when they had something on paper they would be sharing it with us. We have not heard from either Mr. Reskuski or Mr. Evertz on current plans, we haven't heard from either of them at all. I would be interested to hear what information they have pertaining to their efforts in obtaining access from the neighbors to the South. Since we've not been contacted, what efforts have they made? Are they planning to seek our input, doesn't appear to be important to them. Because of a family emergency, we may be unable to attend the Planning Commissions meeting, but please be advised, we are VERY interested in having our input registered and we feel that the developers have not been open and above board with sharing information with us regarding the property. Jr:~ David and Dianne Rushenberg y . CC: Arden Hills Village Council 3 11 ."<s.,. li/7 3167 Shorline Lane Arden Hills, MN 55112 RECEIVED MAR - 2 1999 (llY OF ARDEN HIlLS . March I, 1999 Reference: Preliminary Plat of Josephine East LLC Dear Planning Commission and City Council Members: This letter is to register opposition to the plan to have Shoreline Lane North and South to be joined and to register concern relative to the ponding area to the north of my property. We have lived at our present address for over 35 years. The South Shoreline lane has not been a problem with emergency vehicles. We have had need of emergency vehicles on two occations and both times no problem was encountered with delays or ability to get equipment to our house. . The cul-de-sac proposal seems to be a solution to have access to the proposed development property without greatly increasing the traffic. Also a satisfactory . solution must be made for access to Mr. Bachman's and others. The ponding area north of my property is used to hold the run-off from the porperty that is being developed. A one-inch rain has a one or two foot depth in the ponding area and the 7-10 inch record a few years back over flowed the pond and a river was flowing over my property, the Costello property to my south, and finally over the Lanassa property before going into the lake. Consideration should be given to what the development will do to modify the flow of run-off water. A solution to this problem should be part of the "Plan for developing the property". \..J Yours Truly, <<#vrf /' /(/w#v l3-.?pert E. WesslllI}d ;/ (j 7f{~1j ff/,!V~ Mary'1<1. Wesslund . e e e Feb. 3, 1999 Dear Planning Commission, We recently purchased this home with the understanding a cul de sac, not a through street was planned. We prefer this for the following reasons: 1. We have a blind driveway that goes up a steep hill and the less traffic on the street, the safer it would be for us to exit our driveway. 2. We feel the beach traffic would increase with a through street. 3. A cuI de sac would allow Emergency vehicles to turn around in a wider area then our narrow street. 4. We have children and feel a dead end street would be safer for them, since they have to walk quite a ways on the street to get home from the bus. Thank you, Jim & Pat Costello 3159 Shoreline Lane Arden Hills, MN 55112 RECEIVED FEe 0 3 1999 (IIV Of Ni~ fJfd: Phone: 651482-0515 S/-7 . . . tthibit t) fol~ Nancy Randall City of Arden Hills 4364 W. Round Lake Road Arden Hills, MN 55112 Dear Ms. Randall, We have lived at 3154 Shoreline Lane for 37 years, and are opposed to having Shoreline Lane "opened up" and connected with the northern extension. The present street arrangement has served our neighborhood well and will do so accommodate those 5 new famililes moving in by creating a turn around street extension only and at the same time preserve the character of the neighborhood. Sincerely, (}/,.~ j{L-J' AI~~d Helen Hohmann 3 I 51t ~ J'..-.... 5rI~ S;~T(L .. l ~ {,!>1- 't8"t- ~) R Fe' r:: "fl.:= 0 JAN 2 5 1999 an- /,If N;~ f1ff.1: \ e e - 1/'4 JANUARY 27, 1999 3153 SHORELINE LANE ARDEN HILLS, MN 55112 RECEIVED JAN 2 9 1999 CITY uf N:m:n rWJ: PLANNING COMMISSION & CITY COUNCIL CITY OF ARDEN HILLS 4364 W. ROUND LAKE ROAD ARDEN HILLS, MN 55112 REFERENCE: ALTERNATE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF JOSEPHINE EAST LLC DEAR PLANNING COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS: THE PURPOSE OF THIS LETTER IS TO REGISTER OPPOSITION TO TIlE ALTERNATIVE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF JOSEPHINE EAST LLC, WHEREIN THE NORTH & SOUTH SHORELINE LANE STREETS ARE JOINED WE HAVE LIVED AT OUR PRESENT ADDRESS FOR OVER 42 YEARS. IN JULY OF 1976, THREE FIRE VEHICLES FOUGHT A FIRE AT OUR HOUSE WITHOUT DIFFICULTY EITIlER ARRIVING OR LEAVING. THROUGH THE YEARS, EMERGENCY VEHICLES HAVE ALSO COME AND GONE WITH NO DELAYS. SNOW HAS BEEN PLOWED TO THE SA TISF ACTION OF ALL OF US. MAKING SHORELINE LANE A THROUGH STREET WILL INCREASE TRAFFIC. TIlE STREET WILL BECOME AN OVERFLOW PARKINGLOTFOR CARS AND BOAT TRAILERS FROM LAKE JOSEPHINE PARK. THROUGH TRAFFIC WILL CREATE A HAZZARD FOR THE ELDERLY PEOPLE WHO LIVE ON SHORELINE LANK FOR THESE REASONS, WE REQUEST THAT THE STATUS QUO OF THE SHORELINE LANES REMAIN UNCHANGED. VERY TRULY YOURS, T~~~ ~ ELIZABETH D. LA NASA LQ.~~~. ~tV~"- ~ X896,3 I I\' 1111Jl~ '9<"O~-- ~' ~Yhib"!~~,1 (I ~ ~ \ \ ~fI(t// ~ ~ ~ 30 0) A l~ ~ / )Y~0 -I 915.7~=lJ, ) 1(1 -e<\ X899.8 ~ -r!''J ;; ~~ 7J: ~ 4 ~ ;/;~ Ii I ~ rr=.=. ,) ~ ~- ig " ,;j'" 1;,--,,17" /"~ ~\j..Y I G J i2~-' / .~ ~ ,;;?s, I ~ ,,~., ~ r-~ ( ~\\\~~~':c f~934'8 0 If-- . "'\ -f >~i ""~ I \ " ~ J Iw ~ ~~\ \ I 9~5 ~~ x907.~/ir r--~\ ~~ ~~'~ 937.0X 1 ~" / 'l__ ~~ ~ ~\\ C ~ '\ A l<~ / ~,~<\~j ~ "\\'~ ~ \ 011 ((,.. f{l '! 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ADAMeS lL K:I:iRE GJH;w,..p CQIIo\PANY BRW ThreshL'f Square 700 South Third Street Minneapolis, MN 55415 Phone: (612) 370-0700 Fax: (612) 370-1378 To: Nancy Randall/Arden Hills File:379510052001 From: Greg Brown Dale: April 29, 1999 Subject: Shoreline Lane Subdivision I have the following comments regaTding thc Josephine East Planning Casc 99-03 for your information and consideration: L The future escrow amount for the removal of the cul-de-sac and extension of roadway to the Bachman Property line should be $21,750.00. This amount is bascd upon removal of the proposed cui-de-- sac and constmction of approximately 75 feet offull strength residential pavement @ 200$/ft and resurfacing W/concrete curb and gutter over approximately 90 feet of pavement (cxisting cul-de-sac) @ $75.00/ft. 2. A grading plan needs to be submitted for review which should include the following: slopes within 10 feet of curb - max 2% slope general site slopes - max 3: I. 5: 1 preferred Heavy Duty silt fence with steel posts and wire mesh backing on fabric should be placed On downhill edges of any disturbed area. Haybales should be placed in drainage swales at intervals <50 fct.1 and around catchba~ins prior to surfacing or turf establishment. Driveway grades should be less than 10%, 5% preferred_ Rip Rap Class 3 should be placed at any permanent storm sewer outfall into a ditch or wetland or pond etc. . . 3. A wetland delineation should be accomplished to dctermine if the development will generate impacts to the existing wetland shown on the survey. If you have any further questions please give me a call. U:\WI'1JO(~~kDENH1L\PI"",NI'IlIJ"lG\5HORLIN2.M5M TOTAL P.02 J:~ibil G ~a, . CITY OF ARDEN HILLS MEMORANDUM DATE: May 24, 1999 SUBJECT: Mayor and City Council Th,m~ J. M,m. p"", "d R,,,,,ti,, Dl'oct'~ ! ~ Park Dedication, Case #99-03 TO: FROM: Backl!round Josephine East LLC intends to split the lot at 3183 Lexington Avenue into four parcels. Since park dedication has never been paid on this land, the applicant is required to do so as part of the platting process. . Parkland or Park Fee The proposed plan provides for no dedication of park land and the Parks and Open Space map (Comprehensive Plan) does not show the need for park land on this site. Therefore, the staff will be recommending payment of a park dedication fee in-lieu of the dedication of park land. The appropriate park dedication fee is to be determined by the City Council as provided for by the Subdivision Ordinance in Section 22-9 of the City Code. Park Dedication Fee Calculation Based on the Registered Land Survey, this area is 2.47 acres and has a proposed density of 1.62 dwelling units per acre. The park dedication fee for residential projects of 0-2 dwelling units per acre is 6 percent of the fair market value of the property, per the Arden Hills Public Use Dedication Ordinance Section 22-9. The fair market value of the property shall be determined by reference to current appraisal data or sales information. Below you find the two methods of determining the park dedication fee based on the fair market value of the property at the time of the final approval of the development application. I. Sales Information Method. Staff understands that the property recently sold for approximately $396,000. A park dedication fee requirement of 6 percent would amount to $23,760. ($396,000. x .06). Additionally, the applicants' attorney stated in his letter of May 18, 1999 (Exhibit I), that the property is worth $4.00 per square foot If this were the case, then the park dedication fee would be $25,805. ($4.00/sf x 107,522sf) x .06) . II. Appraisal Data Method. Staff understands that the property has a Ramsey County Assessed Land Value of $236,400. A park dedication fee requirement of6 percent would amount to $14,184. Recommendation Staff recommends that the Josephine East LLC. Planning Case #99-03 pay a park dedication fee of $14,184., which is 6 percent of the Ramsey County Assessed Value of the land for all four parcels, to be paid in full prior to the issuance of building permits on the property. :JIJ . e e - .~ - <3 .~ ~ , '.. ~ . ". ~-.. .~ ;.. 6 C ~.= '" (.) u"Q e::I E ..,~ (.I, oC,.1~g. ..o..c.oc::; 0_ "'C ::- ....-CJu Q: 0 >'''0 .<:: " f:: U,l > >to c: Vl s:: s:: a C) 8 Q: ~ ~ CJ '0 ~ ....~ (J .....: a ?: CJ ~.- .. " Co).... C) d .... C1 ,.. ;:::S 3 i:. -::; en ._ " 0 "' '"C Ul J,.,..... c:J r: 0 (J "='O-...ll..J: CJ u C':l-o.J ~""C-o " Ol._ .3\.:136 ~ a ~ .~ ....~ 0..- C:~~..a 'o.~p.'u s::.~~ (J o.J,.. ~..:: ~.s.. c..... &Ii 28o.s~ .5 ~ 13 1: e (j~-'CJH ~82E8. 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CJ C)_ ~ '~'0'C3 r::f......:: ..g c.. t::..:r.l .... -1 tI) t;.:3d "ij i-o u::; U C ... C'O" Zo ~ CJ :... "'"" Ol. M '" N M .. .. ,; Z <i !:: <i'i tj: . . . f'(hi b;~ H !.l :J. BRW A DAMES & MOORE GROUP COMPi\N}' MEMORANDUM BRW Thresher Square 700 Third Street South Minneapolis, MN 55415 Phone: (612) 370-0700 Fax: (612) 370-1378 To: Nancy Randall Associate Planner City of Arden Hills 4364 W. Round Lake Rd Arden Hills, MN 55112 Copy: Greg Brown IBRW Wayne Cordes/ BRW File: 37951-005-0101 From: Nick Landwer Date: Subject: May 14, 1999 Planning Case 99-03 (Josephine East LLC.) BR W has reviewed the site plan, plat, temporary roadway easement and drainage calculations for the proposed Lake Josephine East development. Following are our comments. Drainage After reviewing the storm water runoff calculations submitted by the developer it appears that the development, according to the plans submitted, will not have a negative impact on existing drainage discharge rates. With the addition of the retention pond (pond I) existing 100 year peak discharge rates will be lowered from existing conditions. Although discharge rates will be lowered with the proposed development, the potential for an increase in overall storm water volume exists because increases in impervious area from development may cause decreases in infiltration rates. It has been brought to BRW's attention that local residents have concerns about drainage from the proposed development and may have existing drainage problems. An outlet from the existing low area should be considered to prevent existing and future drainage problems. The existing 4" pipe is not adequate to handle high discharge rates. 1. The existing low area referred to as pond 2 should be delineated to determine ifit is a wetland. The developers will be required to apply for a Rice Creek Watershed District permit The outlet pipe from the proposed pond should be increased from 10" to 12" to meet Arden Hill's minimum pipe size requirements. An orifice can be included in the outlet to limit discharge rates as desired. The plans show the 12" pipe from the catch basin in the cul-de-sac to the proposed pond 2. 3. 4. .;y~ 5. to be 4.4% but appears to actually be about 2.8%. An outlet for the proposed pond should be constructed to minimize potential flooding to the Wessland property. Roadway 1. The grading plans show the temporary cul-de-sac with a 4.6% cross-slope, the cross-slope should be graded to 2% for maintenance and future construction concerns. 2. The developer should include details for a typical pavement section (Arden Hills typical pavement section is 12" of sand, 8" of class-V, 2" of bituminous base course and 1 Yz" of bituminous wear course.) 3. The developer should include details for utility service connections, catch basins, pipe bedding, rip rap, pipe outlets and pipe end sections. SurveylPlatlEasements The survey and plat information appear to be in order. The only suggestion is that a larger drainage and utility easement should be considered to the west line of the existing underground sewer easement to cover the overhead electrical lines. The temporary roadway easement for the cul-de-sac is OK. If you have any questions please call me at (612) 373-6500. U:\WORDDOCIARDENHLL\GENERAUshrlnmemdoc . e e . . . tJ("~b;+ I I/~ MILLER LAW FIRM, P.A. - NEW HOPE 9405 - 36th Avenue North New Hope, MN 55427 (612) 542-3030 FAX: 542-3161 ROBERT J. MILLER GEOFFREY A. MILLER LEGAL ASSISTANT HOLLY V. TROMBLEY May 18, 1999 File No. 12460.59 Dennis Probst, Mayor City of Arden Hills 4364 West Round Lake Road Arden Hills MN 55112-5794 Re; Planning Case No. 99-03 Dear Mayor Probst and Council Members; As attorneys for Josephine East, LLC, we would like to take this opportunity to review some of our concerns regarding the staff recommendations for the final approval of the Josephine East, LLC, plat. Our biggest concern is the proposed requirement that we make an escrow payment for future extension of Shoreline Lane to the north property line. As you know, we have agreed to dedicate to the City a right-of-way to the north border of the property line in question so that in the event that Shoreline Lane eventually is extended through the property, the City would not have to use its condemnation powers to obtain this right-of-way through our platted property. However, we do not feel that it is appropriate that the City require escrow of funds for this improvement which may, or may not, take place and, if it does take place, has no projected completion date. If you would review the minutes of the public hearing held July 12, 1993, regarding the adoption of the official map for the extension of Shoreline Lane, you will note that at that time, Council Member Probst [now Mayor] indicated that the official map would simply indicate that the City is interested and willing to obtain easements to extend Shoreline Lane at the time the property was developed. He assured the interested parties that the City would acquire the easements or proceed with the improvements only with the participation of the owners of the property and neighborhood input. RECFIVED MAY 1 9 1999 ClT\' Of AKUtN hillS RECEI\!FD MAY 1 9 1999 ~.., Mayor Probst May 18, 1999 Page 2 . CITY Of AKU[I~ 1-IILL) Council Member Malone said that an alternate subdivision configuration could be submitted and the official map would not preclude the City from entertaining alternative routes in its configurations_ He stated that the official map would simply indicate the City's preferred future road alignment. Mayor Sather indicated that no one on the Council was interested in taking anything from its citizens but, rather, the City was looking ahead to protect the future of the neighborhood. As the Council is aware, it is the preference of the neighborhood that the extension of Shoreline Lane not be completed. The neighborhood prefers the cul-de-sac solution as it will not greatly impact the amount of traffic which will be generated on Shoreline Lane. That is also our preference. The City Staff's desire (which runs contrary to the unanimous wishes of the neighborhood) is that the road eventually be completed through Josephine East's property and through Mr. Bachman's property. However, as we have pointed out, there is no planned time frame for that extension to take place and, in all likelihood, it will never take place. Given the considerable uncertainty of the timing and likelihood of the extension of Shoreline Lane through our property, we do not feel we should be ~ required to escrow funds for this completion when the extension has no reasonable certainty of occurring. Due to the demands of the City Staff, Joseph East, LLC, has already scaled back its project from five lots to four lots to accommodate the cul-de-sac. The initial proposal of the City Staff, when the "paper" extension of Shoreline Drive was proposed, was that the property currently owned by Josephine East, LLC, would be divided into six lots. To accommodate the City's desires the project has been limited to four lots. Our basic argument with this portion of the requirements requested by the City Staff are as follows: A. The price (escrow amount) as set forth by the City Engineer is extremely high by any standard for the work to be done (if it is ever done in the future). We will be incurring expenses for work that may never be done. If the work is eventually done, the cost could be assessed to the property owners at the time when the benefit is visible. B. We have already agreed to dedicate a strip of land through the property that is 60 feet wide and 160 feet long so that Shoreline Lane could eventually be extended. This amounts to 9,600 square feet of land. At a cost of $4/square foot, this . property is worth $38,400. That is what it is costing Josephine East, LLC, at the minimum, to give the City the right-of-way e e e RECEIVED MAY 1 9 1999 2/'1 Mayor Probst May 18, 1999 Page 3 CITY OF AIUitll fJiLLJ through that area even though it is very uncertain when and if Shoreline Lane will ever be extended. C. Our original proposal was that five lots be developed. Because we are giving the right-of-way for the potential extension of Shoreline Lane, and other requests of City Staff, we have had to scale back the project to four lots. The loss of the fifth lot costs Josephine East, LLC, approximately $40,000. D. When the "paper" road of the extension of Shoreline Lane was initially proposed by the City, the neighborhood was assured that the road was merely the City's preferred development of the property. The extension of Shoreline Lane was not, however, "set in stone". In furtherance of our development, we are attempting to come to an amicable agreement with the Rushenbergs and Wesslands to have them dedicate to the City the existing road dead-ending at their northerly property lines so there is right-of-way access to the Josephine East, LLC development. It is our intention to meet with the property owners to explain our proposal and, hopefully, have them agree to dedicate this right-of-way to the City. The right-of-way (street) has existed for many years. For some reason, it was never formally dedicated in writing to the City, even though the City has maintained it as a City street for many years. While it clearly would be a path of last resort, the City has indicated that it would cooperate with Josephine East LLC, in using its condemnation powers to obtain the right-of-way easement. However, given that there is currently access to the two lakeshore lots off of Lexington Avenue, we would ask that the final plat be approved even if the access issue through the Rushenberg and Wessland property is not resolved at the time of the final plat approval hearing. This would allow us to move forward with the development of these lots with the eventual right-of-way access being gained through the extension of Shoreline Lane into the cul-de-sac. In the interim, if needed, the two lakeshore lots could use the existing private driveway running easterly to Lexington Avenue for their legal access to a public street. We look forward to discussing these issues with you at the upcoming council meeting. Josephine East, LLC, has been working on this project for some time and is anxious to get the final If/" Mayor Probst May 18, 1999 Page 4 . plat approved so that building on the two lake shore lots can commence. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Very truly yours, MILLER LAW FIRM, P.A. - NEW HOPE By: ~1ff;, . f (112<<- I - jj't Geoff y A. Miller GAMjisp cc: Nancy Randall John Miller Frank Rekuski, Jr. Don Evertz . .. .clients\rekuski\ardenhil.ltr RECEIVED . MAY 1 9 1999 CITY Of AKUtN illllS E;Jfk~"'il..) ~I TEMPORARY ROADWAY EASEMENT' 2 / S89'38'17"W I TEMPORARY / ROADWAY ~ 0 EASEMENT 1:3 1 \ <Xl \~ SCALE: 1 INCH = 40 FEET " I \ I 11I1 z' ~-I ''''III~ ~III ~ ~IIC Z~ g 0 IlIlI ~ zZ' ..100 \ -1 z~lr /~ \ " <Xl J ':SV, ~ 1/ :fig '1 ~Ig /L 30z 30 S89'38'1 rw S89'38'17"W 30 30 o o o <Xl r- 01 o g\ "L 2 S89'38'17"W TEMPORARY ROADWAY EASEMENT 1 MAY 1 2 1999 OlY OF AKUtN hillS SOUll-l LINE OF JOSEPHINE EAST LLC An Eosement for Temporary Roadway Purposes That part of Lots 1 and 2, Block 1 and Lots 1 and 2, Block 2, JOSEPHINE EAST LLC, Ramsey County, Minnesota lying within the circumference of a circle having a radius of 50.00 feet; the center point of said circle being a point on the centerline of Shoreline Lane which is 50.00 feet northerly of the South line of said JOSEPHINE EAST LLC, os measured along said centerline. I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS SURVEY, PLAN, PLAT OR REPORT WAS PREPARED BY ME OR UNDER MY DIRECT SUPERVISION AND THAT I AM A DULY REGISTERED LAND SURVEYOR UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA. COMSTOCK & DAVIS. INC. ByU~~N' MIN'NESOTA REGI NO. DATE ~/)?& ClMElTClCK AVIEI, INC s/J, ~., , , 1446 COUNlY ROAD J MINNEAPOUS, MN 55432 PHONE: 612-784-9346 FAX: 612-784-9395 CONSULTING ENGINEERS & LAND SURVEYORS PROJECT NO. 980599 ( e . e CITY OF ARDEN HILLS MEMORANDUM DATE: April 12, 1999 TO: Brian Fritsinger, City Administrator Dwayne Stafford, Public Works Director \:Js Joint Purchase of an Easement Machine FROM: SUBJECT: Back~round The City's Public Works Department had budgeted $20,000 for the purchase of one (1) sewer cleaning machine capable of accessing restricted areas and steep slopes, while doing little or no damage to the access route. Approximately 20% of the City's sewer lines are in easements versus street rights-of-way. The City received a demonstration of this machine, referred to as an easement machine, last year on the sewer main running behind the new townhomes of Lake Valentine. Representatives of the City of White Bear Lake were also at the demonstration, and agree that this machine would solve many of the City's access and restoration problems. Joint Purchase With both the Cities of Arden Hills and White Bear Lake in similar situations of needing a machine of this type, yet for only a small period of time each year, the Public Works Departments from both cities are proposing the joint purchase of a machine. Staff from both cities see this as an opportunity to try the concept of equipment sharing on speciality machines with a relatively small investment Attached is a Joint Purchase Agreement prepared by the Public Works Director. City Attorney Filla has reviewed and approved the agreement, as have officials of the City of White Bear Lake. Also attached is a letter and resolution from the City of White Bear Lake supporting the joint purchase. Pictures of the easement machine and specifications for the machine are available for review on request ClWs The easement machine is a relatively new type of machine with limited dealerships throughout the country. The City has obtained two (2) quotes for the machine, copies of which are available upon request , Memorandum, Joint Purchase of an Easement Machine Page Two April 12, 1999 . The lowest quote for the machine with the equipment requested is from Flexible Tool Company, St. Cloud, Minnesota. The total cost for the easement machine and trailer is: Machine and Trailer = State Sales Tax = Freight $16,897.00 1,09831 500 00 Total Delivered Cost = $1849531 Total cost to each City at 50% $ 9,247.66 Recommendation The Public Works Director recommends Council approve the Joint Purchase Agreement with the City of White Bear Lake, and authorize the purchase of one (1) easement machine, following the execution of the Joint Purchase Agreement. Costs to the City of Arden Hills for the easement machine and trailer package not to exceed one half of the $18,495.31 purchase price, or . $9,247.66 DS/sls . r tit e e JOINT PURCHASE AGREEMENT Between the City of Arden Hills and the City of White Bear Lake The City of Arden Hills and the City of White Bear Lake do hearby enter into a Joint Purchase Agreement for the purchase of one (I) SrecolFlexible Easement Machine model EMSP-6 with transport trailer. Purchase costs for the easement machine and trailer will be shared equally between the two (2) cities. Each City will be required to participate in any maintenance costs based on a percentage derived from the amount of hours each City has used the machine as recorded on the machine Hour Meter. An Hour Meter Log, will be kept with the machine at all times and be kept up to date by the machine user. The user will be responsible to verify that the hour meter is operational at all times while the machine is in use. Inside storage shall be provided for the machine when not in use by the last party using the machine. The machine shall be stored in a ready to use condition with full fuel and oil reservoirs. An On-Call number will be provided to each City to enable access to the machine at all times. In the event of damage sustained to the machine by accident, carelessness, or neglect, the damaging party will be responsible for all repair costs. Usage of the easement machine by parties other than City of Arden Hills or City of White Bear Lake Public Works Employees, will not be allowed, unless, an emergency exists and an operator from one (1) of the participating cities operates the machine. In the event of damage caused to private property by the machine, only the City actually involved at the time of damage will have any responsibility for any repairs which may be needed. In the event personal injuries are sustained while operating or assisting in the operation of the machine, only the City operating the machine at the time of the injury shall be liable for any damages which may be claimed. Dennis Probst, Mayor City of Arden Hills Paul Auger, Mayor City of White Bear Lake Brian Fritsinger, City Administrator City of Arden Hills Cory L Vadnais, City Clerk City of White Bear Lake , City of White Bear Lake 4701 Highway 61 . White Bear Lake, Minnesota 55110 TDD (651) 429-8511 . Fax (651) 429-8500 Phone (651) 429-8526 e ! May 17, 1999 RECEIVED MAY 2 0 1999 (1ft OF AKUi;N IillLS Dwayne Stafford City of Arden Hills Public Works Department 1450 West Highway 96 Arden Hills, MN 55112 Dear Dwayne: The White Bear Lake City Council approved the joint purchase of the sewer cleaning equipment, which we have been pursuing, at its meeting on May 12th. Enclosed is a copy of the Council resolution authorizing the joint purchase. Please proceed with acquisition of the equipment and let me know when you need the City of White Bear Lake's $9,247.66 share of the cost. e One additional item we should address is insurance for the equipment. Would it be advisable for one City or the other to add it to their equipment inventory and thus carry insurance or could both City's show it on their inventory and insure it when the sewer cleaner is under their control? We can decide the insurance issue when the machine is put into service. Thank you for all your work on the acquisition of this equipment. We look fOlWard to wprl:i.'lg with the Arden Hills Public WcrksDepartmentaswe put this equipment into Servlce. Sincerely, ~~~ Mark L Burch, P.E. Public Works Director/City Engineer MLB/el Attachment e cc: White Bear Lake Public Works Department Gene Smith, AI Flater , RESOLUTION NO. 8532 e RESOLUTION ACCEPTING JOINT PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH ARDEN HILLS FOR JOINT PURCHASE OF AN EASEMENT MACHINE FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, the Public Works Department is in need of a self-propelled sewer jetting machine small enough to work in areas where large trucks cannot travel; and WHEREAS, the City of Arden Hills has proposed to jointly purchase the equipment with the City of VVhite Bear Lake and has obtained proposals for the purchase of this self-propelled easement machine; and WHEREAS, the low proposal for the self-propelled easement machine is $18,495.31 and with the two cities sharing equally in the cost, White Bear Lake's share will be $9,247.66. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of White Bear Lake, Minnesota that: I. The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a Joint Purchase Agreement with the City of Arden Hills in the amount of $9,247.66 for the purchase of a self-propelled easement machine. . The foregoing resolution offered by COUNCILMEMllER BRIGGS ,and supported by COUNCILMEMBER LEMIRE , was declared carried on the following vote: Ayes: ANDERSON, BRIGGS, DEVORE, JOHNSTONE, LEMIRE Nays: NONE Passed: MAY 11, 1999 ATTEST: Co~ L. ur; LI<.A~ Cory /. adnais, City Clerk . RECEIVED MAY 2 0 1999 (Iff Of ARUHllilllS , . . . ~ CITY OF ARDEN HILLS MEMORANDUM DATE: May 21, 1999 TO: Mayor and City Council Brian Fritsinger, City Administrat~ 1999 Committee and Task Force Appointments FROM: SUBJECT: Backl!:round The City Council met on May 17, 1999 to discuss the 1999 committee restructuring. This was a meeting to which all current and prospective committee members were invited. Prior to that meeting, the City Council had identified the May 24, 1999 meeting for making appointments for the remainder of the year. Only thirteen (13) individuals attended the meeting, with only a few others expressing interest in serving on the new committees, but unable to attend that evening's meeting. Staffhas not had an opportunity to contact any of these individuals who had previously expressed interest, but did not respond, and were apparently unable to attend the meeting, to determine if they were still interested. As the Communications Committee and Parks and Recreation Committee did not change significantly, staff had assumed the current members were still interested in serving. Very few members of these committees contacted City Hall to identify their interest in serving for the remainder of 1999. The following identifies those individuals who currently serve, were present and expressed an interest at the May 17th meeting, or who had recently expressed interest in serving, prior to the meeting. The City Council should review these, and provide direction on appointments for 1999. COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE . Current Members I. Sue Shroeder, Chairperson 2. Fran Holmes 3. Sharon Hanzalik (Publisher) 4. Betty Mullin 5. Elwood F. Caldwell 6. Mary Nosek 1636 Oak Avenue 1804 Venus Avenue 1768 Venus Avenue 1793 Gramsie Road 1451 Arden View Drive 1850 Stowe Avenue Memorandum, 1999 Committee and Task Force Appointments Page Two May 21, 1999 . Prior Interest EXDressed L Patrick Krenn 2. Lisa McCallum 1230 Wyncrest Court 4418 Amble Circle PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE . Current Members L Don Messerly, Chairperson 2. Dorothy McClung 3. Louis Speggen 4. Rich Straumann 5. Megan Ricke 6. Anita Larson 7. Lynette Kreidler 8. Jim Johnson 3915 Fairview Avenue N 4370 Snelling Avenue N 1910 West County Road E-2 3480 Arden View Court 1510 Arden Vista Court 1173 Karth Lake Drive 1518 Arden Vista Court 1535 Lake Johanna Blvd. . Interest EXDressed at Mav 17th Meetin!!: L Steve Zilmer 2. James David Smith 3. A. Clayton Zimmerman 3363 North Dunlap Street 41 09 Valentine Crest Road 1319 Wynridge Drive . Prior Interest Exuressed I. Russ Bertsch 2. Robert Broeck 3. Jim Crasswaller 4. Brenda Goldman 5. Andy Holewa 6. Patrick Krenn 7. Kris Levine 8. Don Tix 4419 Amble Circle 1194 Edgewater Avenue W 1661 Lake View Court 1146 Walden Place 4480 Pleasant Drive 1230 Wyncrest Court 1492 Arden Place 1770 Lake Valentine Road OPERATIONS AND FINANCE COMMITTEE . Interest EXDressed at Mav 1 ih Meetin!!: 1. Chuck Mertensotto 2. Aaron Fredrickson 3. Ray McGraw 4. James David Smith 5. Mark Kelliher 6. A. Clayton Zimmerman 3473 Lake Johanna Blvd. 1964 Todd Court 1427 Bussard Court 4109 Valentine Crest Road 3712 Chatham Court 1319 Wynridge Drive f . . . . . . . . Memorandum, 1999 Committee and Task Force Appointments Page Three May 21,1999 . Prior Interest Expressed I. Russ Bertsch 2. Robert Broeck 3. Joseph Corpstein 4. William Guelker 5. Andy Holewa 5. Kris Levine 6. Warren Pakulsky 7. Michael Stephens 8. Doug Swanson 9. Bill Thornton 4419 Amble Circle 1194 Edgewater Avenue W 3544 Snelling Avenue N 1152 Benton Way 4480 Pleasant Drive 1492 Arden Place 4545 Pleasant Drive 3484 Glenarden Road 3232 New Brighton Road 3510 Siems Court PUBLIC WORKS/P ARKS MAINTENANCE FACILITY TASK FORCE . Interest Expressed at May 17th Meetin!!: 1. Ray McGraw 2. James David Smith 3. A. Clayton Zimmerman 1427 Bussard Court 4109 Valentine Crest Road 1319 Wynridge Drive . Prior Interest Expressed I. Andy Holewa 2. Lisa McCallum 4480 Pleasant Drive 4418 Amble Circle WEB SITE TASK FORCE . Interest Expressed at May 17th Meetin!!: 1. Aaron Frederickson 1914 Todd Court . Prior Interest Expressed I. Andy Holewa 2. Lisa McCallum 3. Craig Wilson 4480 Pleasant Drive 4418 Amble Circle 1677 West County Road F WATER OUALITY TASK FORCE . Interest Expressed at May 17th Meetin!!: 1. Marty Rye 2. Steve Zilmer 3. James David Smith 4. Roger Aiken 1884 Lake Lane 3363 North Dunlap Street 4109 Valentine Crest Road 4360 Hamline Avenue N Memorandum, 1999 Committee and Task Force Appointments Page Four May 21, 1999 . Prior Interest EXDressed 1. Andy Holewa 4480 Pleasant Drive CITY EVENTS TASK FORCE None Requested Action The City Council is asked to provide direction as to the appointment to the committees and task forces for the remainder of 1999. . e e e , e e e ., CITY OF ARDEN HILLS MEMORANDUM DATE: May 21, 1999 TO: Mayor and City Council n ~ Brian Fritsinger, City AdministratoV FROM: SUBJECT: Presbyterian Homes Bond Sale Backl!round The City has, on several occasions, worked with Presbyterian Homes to help facilitate the issuance of Revenue Bonds. In 1991, 1992 and 1995, the City approved action that allowed the organization to refinance its outstanding Revenue Bonds. The City has received a request from Presbyterian Homes to consider the approval of a project not to exceed $30,000,000. This amount reflects the total project costs for activities proposed at Presbyterian Homes in Arden Hills, Little Canada, Spring Park, Bloomington and Ankeny, Iowa facilities. Arden Hills is being asked to be the host city in terms of the bond issuance by Presbyterian Homes for several reasons. They include; (I) ease and reduced costs of one larger issuance rather then several smaller ones; (2) Arden Hills is not planning any other 1999 debt issuance; and (3) even though the size of the proposed issuance exceeds the $10,000,000 "bank qualified" limit and will not be "bank qualified", it may preserve "bank qualified" debt issuance opportunities in the other communities. The intention is to issue both Housing Facility Revenue Bonds and Nursing Facility Revenue Bonds. The issuance of these revenue bonds by the city is permitted under Minnesota Statutes, Chapters 462 and 469. Even though the other communities are not issuing revenue bonds for the projects identified, they will be required to hold similar public hearings on the bond issuance. United States tax code requires each host city of facilities where the proceeds will be used to approve the bond issuance. What level of these proceeds will be used in Arden Hills? $4,500,000 of the total issuance will be for the Arden Hills facility. The issuance of the bonds for the Arden Hills facility will accomplish the following: Refund the outstanding revenue bonds from 1995, and finance the renovation and improvement of the facilities, including financing working capital needs and costs of issuance. Memorandum, Presbyterian Homes Bond Sale Page Two May 21,1999 Is the City oblil!:ated to use tax dollars to pav off the bonds, should Presbyterian Homes default? The bond is not a general obligation of the City of Arden Hills or any of the other cities. Such bonds will not be a charge against the general credit or taxing powers of the city. The bonds are based on the revenues of the project, and are payable from sums to be paid by the developer pursuant to a revenue agreement. Recommendation The City Council is asked to adopt Resolution # 99-16, calling for a public hearing on the issuance of Revenue Bonds to finance housing and health care facilities and a proposed housing program, and authorizing the publication of a notice of the hearing. The hearing would be held on June 28,1999. .. , . . e . . . CITY OF ARDEN IDLLS COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 99-16 RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS TO FINANCE HOUSING AND HEALTH CARE FACILITIES, AND A PROPOSED HOUSING PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZING THE PUBLICATION OF A NOTICE OF THE HEARING (PRESBYTERIAN HOMES HOUSING AND ASSISTED LIVING, INC. PROJECT) WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462C (the "Housing Program Act"), confers upon cities, the power to issue Revenue Bonds to finance multi-family housing developments within the boundaries of the city; and WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.152 through 469.165, relating to municipal industrial development (the "Industrial Development Act"), gives municipalities the power to issue Revenue Bonds for the purpose of the encouragement and development of economically sound industry and commerce to prevent, so far as possible, the emergence of blighted and marginal lands and areas of chronic unemployment; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Arden Hills, Minnesota (the "City"), has received from Presbyterian Homes Housing and Assisted Living, Inc., a 50 I (c )(3) organization (the "Developer"), a proposal that the City undertake a program to assist in financing a Project hereinafter described, through the issuance of Revenue Bonds or obligations (in one or more series) (the "Bonds") pursuant to the Housing Program Act and the Industrial Development Act; and WHEREAS, before proceeding with consideration of the request of the Developer, it is necessary for the City to hold a public hearing on the housing finance program and proposal, pursuant to the Housing Program Act and the Industrial Development Act: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of Arden Hills, Minnesota as follows: I. A public hearing on the proposal of the Developer will be held at the time and place set forth in the Notice of Public Hearing hereto attached. 2. The housing finance program and general nature of the proposal and an estimate of the principal amount of Bonds to be issued to finance the proposal are described in the attached form of Notice of Public Hearing. 3. A draft copy of the housing finance program, with proposed forms of all attachments and exhibits, is on file in the office of the Administrator. Resolution No. 99-16 Page Two May 24, 1999 4. A draft copy of the proposed application to the Commissioner of the Department of Trade and Economic Development, State of Minnesota, for approval of the project, together with proposed forms of all attachments and exhibits thereto, is on file in the office of the City Administrator. S. The Administrator is hereby authorized and directed to cause notice of the hearing to be given one publication in the official newspaper of the City, and also in a newspaper of general circulation available in the City, not less than fifteen (15) days nor more than thirty (30) days prior to the date fixed for the hearing, substantially in the form of the attached Notice of Public Hearing. PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS THIS 24th DAY OF MAY, 1999. DENNIS PROBST, MAYOR ATTEST: BRIAN FRITS INGER, CITY ADMINISTRATOR . . . . ... ~ . . . NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS TO FINANCE HOUSING AND HEALTH CARE FACILITES AND A PROPOSED HOUSING PROGRAM (PRESBYTERIAN HOMES HOUSING AND ASSISTED LIVING, INC. PROJECT) TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Arden Hills, Minnesota, will meet in the City Council Chambers at the Arden Hills City Hall, in the City of Arden Hills, Minnesota, at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, June 28,1999, to consider (i) the proposal of Presbyterian Homes Housing and Assisted Living, Inc., a 50 I (c )(3) organization (the "Developer") that the City finance the projects hereinafter described, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462C and Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.152 to 469.1651, by the issuance ofrevenue obligations and (ii) the adoption of a housing program with respect to the housing projects described below. Description of the Project: The project consists of the refinancing, acquisition, construction or renovation by the Developer of housing and/or health care facilities as more particularly described below: Municipality In which the Development Is located Use of Bond Proceeds Arden Hills, MN Refund outstanding City of Arden Hills, MN Housing and Health Care Facilities Revenue Bonds (The Presbyterian Homes of Minnesota, Inc. Project), Series 1995 and finance the renovation and improvement of the facilities including financing working capital costs and costs of issuance Little Canada, Refund outstanding City of MN Little Canada, Minnesota Housing Facilities Revenue Bonds (The Presbyterian Homes of Minnesota, Inc. Project), Series 1992 Name of Existing Facilitv Nature ofFacilitv McKnight Care Center: 208 bed nursing home facility and 177 unit assisted living facility and 19 unit independent living facility all designed for elderly persons and Lakeview: The Mayfield 93 rental unit independent living facility designed for elderly persons Address 3220 Lake Johanna Boulevard, Arden Hills, MN 2850 Market Place Drive, Little Canada, MN Resolution No. 99-16 Municipality In which the Development Is located Spring Park, MN Notice, Page Two Use of Bond Proceeds Refund outstanding City of Spring Park, Minnesota Health Care Facility Revenue Bonds (Twin Birch Health Care Center Project), Series 1991 and finance the renovation and improvement of the facility working capital costs and costs of issuance Bloomington, Discharge existing MN indebtedness related to the acquisition of the facility and finance the renovation and improvement of the facility including financing costs of issuance Ankeny, IA Name of Existing Facility Presbyterian Homes on Lake Minnetonka Bloomington Care Center Refund outstanding City of Gardens of Little Canada, Minnesota Gideon Pond Health Care Facilities Revenue Bonds (The Presbyterian Homes of Minnesota, Inc. Project), Series 1992, finance renovation and improvement offacility, including financing working capital costs and costs of issuance Finance the acquisition, Mill Pond renovation and improvement Care Center of the facility including financing working capital costs and costs of issuance Nature of Facility 192 bed skilled nursing facility designed for elderly persons 80 bed nursing home facility designed for elderly persons 86 rental unit assisted living facility designed for elderly persons 60 bed nursing home facility and 49 rental unit assisted living facility designed for elderly persons ... May 24,1999 ( . Address 4527 Shoreline Drive, Spring Park, MN 401 West 95lh Street, Bloomington, MN . 10030 Newton Avenue S, Bloomington, MN 1201 Southeast Mill Pond Court, Ankeny,IA . .. e Resolution No. 99-16 Notice, Page Three May 24, 1999 The maximum aggregate estimated principal amount of bonds or other obligations to be issued by the City to finance the Project would be $30,000,000. The Developer will be the initial owner of The Mayfield and the Gardens of Gideon Pond; McKnight Care Center and Lakeview will be initially owned by Presbyterian Homes of Arden Hills, Inc.; Presbyterian Homes on Lake Minnetonka, will be initially owned by Presbyterian Homes Care Centers; Bloomington Care Center will be initially owned by Presbyterian Homes Bloomington Care Center, Inc.; and Mill Pond Care Center will be initially owned by Presbyterian Homes Mill Pond Care Center, Inc. Presbyterian Homes Management and Services, Inc will initially operate all facilities. The bonds or other obligations, as and when issued, will not constitute a charge, lien or encumbrance upon any property of the City or the Cities of Little Canada, Spring Park, or Bloomington, MN or Ankeny, lA, except the Project and the revenues to be derived from the Project. Such bonds or obligations will not be a charge against the general credit or taxing powers of the City or the Cities of Little Canada, Spring Park, or Bloomington, MN or Ankeny, lA, but are payable from sums to be paid by the Developer pursuant to a revenue agreement. A draft copy of the proposed application to the Commissioner of the Department of Trade and Economic Development, State of Minnesota, for approval of the project, together with all attachments and exhibits thereto, is available for public inspection during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, at the City Hall in the City. e At the time and place fixed for the public hearing, the City Council of the City will give all persons who appear at the hearing an opportunity to express their views with respect to the financing of the Project, pursuant to the housing financing program. Written comments will be considered if submitted at the above City office on or before the date of the hearing. Further information concerning the housing financing program, the application to the Department of Trade and Economic Development, and the Project may be obtained from the City Administrator during normal business hours. DATED: May 25, 1999 BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MN By: BRIAN FRITSINGER ITS: CITY ADMINISTRATOR e . . . ~. CITY OF ARDEN HILLS MEMORANDUM DATE: May 19, 1999 TO: Brian Fritsinger, City Administrator Dwayne Stafford, Public Works Director ~.~ FROM: SUBJECT: Sump/Drain Tile Inspection Backl!'round The primary soils in the City of Arden Hills are heavy clays. When residential basements are dug, the area between the basement walls and the excavation walls is typically backfilled with a granular material as disturbed clay would hold moisture and become too heavy for normal walls to support. As the granular material becomes saturated with water over time, it eventually seeps into the basements unless drain tile is laid around the footings to take the water to a sump area. The water then, by City code, is pumped outside the home onto a lawn or to an area where it drains away from the foundation. Code Violations The Public Works Department believes that many residents have chosen to hook the sump pump discharge pipe directly into the sanitary sewer line to avoid the cost and problems of plumbing to the outside. This results in high amounts of clean water entering the sanitary sewers, thereby dramatically increasing the city's sewer treatment fees, as sewage is metered for billing prior to entering the metropolitan sewer system. As an example, Public Works employees monitor lift station pump run times daily. Following heavy rain events, those pump run times may quadruple or more. On May 13, 1999, following several days of rain, staff noted high flows of clean water through sanitary sewer manholes in the Arden Oaks area, at a time when most residents are not home. We therefore believe this is surface water seeping into basement drain tile, then being directed into the City's sewer system, in direct violation of City code. (See attachment.) Costs The City of Edina recently completed a stand-alone contract with Howard R. Green Co. for sump pump/drain tile discharge inspections at a cost of $26.00 per household inspection. The City of Arden Hills' current water meter supplier estimates that these inspections, in conjunction with residential water meter installations, would cost less than $10.00 per inspection, or worst case scenario, the entire City inspected at $10.00 per household would amount to approximately $23,500. . . Memorandum, Sump/Drain Tile Inspection Page Two May 19, 1999 . Considerations rfan acceptable bid for the sump pump/drain tile inspection was received, staff would need to advertise the ramifications of the illegal hookups in such a way that residents realize the extra costs they incur for unnecessary infrastructure construction and the treatment of clean water. Many may also feel the inspection is an invasion of their privacy, which may impact the meter project. So, once again, the up-front public relations would be crucial to this type of a project. Other considerations include: . Establishing a grace period for residents to convert to City code. . Establishing a penalty for not disconnecting an illegal connection. (i.e., Edina charges a $100.00 illegal hook up fee per quarter until compliance). This action may require a new ordinance. . Re-inspection requirements and determining who the responsible code enforcement staff person would be to ensure compliance. . Considering allowing some residents to connect to the city stormsewer pipe and manholes if feasible. (Some cities provide small shallow pipes behind the curb for residential hook up, as part of street maintenance projects). . Training for the meter installers on illegal connections. . Recommendation The City Council authorized staff to solicit bids for the replacement of all the Arden Hills residential water meters over the next two (2) years. 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Plannine Commission - June of 1999 Case #99-04 City of Arden Hills, Creation of a Neighborhood Business zoning district, Discussion Only. The Planning Commission will continue discussions on the creation of a neighborhood business district. The district will take several meetings to frame out before formal consideration is undertaken (ie., Summer of 1999). Any particular thoughts about the types of uses, examples of good neighborhood centers, or other thoughts would be appreciated. Case #99-08 John Woitas, 1535 Oak Avenue, Street Vacation. The applicant is requesting that the City vacate excess right-of-way on Oak Avenue. As the City Council may remember, the recent reconstruction of Oak Avenue involved the acquisition and vacation of right-of-way on the west side of Oak Avenue (planning Case 98-08, Richard & Janet Shepley @ 1550 Oak Avenue), due to the fact that originally the road was not constructed totally within the dedicated right-of-way. The applicant in this case is directly east of the Shepley's and has excess right-of-way in front of their home that they wish to be vacated. Protective Inspections 1. Building Pernrlts (May of 1999). The City issued three commercial/industrial permits in May. The first, Permit (#6437) was an interior remodel ($601,525) at 3220 Lake Johanna Boulevard. The second, Permit (#6458) was for an interior office remodel ($12,255) at 3585 Lexington Avenue. Lastly, the third, Permit (#6463) was for an interior office remodel ($125,000) at 1306 County Road F. In May, the City issued fifty-eight residential remodeling permits, which ranged in value from $700.00 to $350,000.00, had a total value of $829,413.00 and had an average value of$14,300.22. 2. Sign Permits (May of 1999). The City has not issued any sign permits so far in May. , 3. Shared Building Inspector (Shoreview). The Cities of Shoreview and Arden Hills conducted interviews of potential candidates on April 28, 1999 and May 7,1999. An offer is anticipated to be extended this week. So hopefully in two to three weeks this person should be on board. e 4. PTWin and GIS Demo. The Community Development Department made a concerted effort in January of 1999, to make the City's Building Permit software (pTWin) fully integrated with the City's mapping software (ArcView GIS) and its Word Processing software (Microsoft - Word). For the most part, the linkages between those software packages are complete. The Building Official (Dave Scherbel) and the Department Secretary (Susan Holmes) have been working on data entry, as time allows. I am anticipating that the system will be operating smoothly by mid-summer and would like to do a demonstration at a late summer worksession. The linking of these various software packages was technically difficult, and was possible in large part to the technical knowledge of Nancy RandalL The abilities that this integrated system can provide the Community Development Department and the City include: 1. Electronic Applications & Permits - Clerical input time reduced, Computer on counter at new City Hall for contractors (?), or Permits via the Internet (?); Electronic scheduling and tracking of inspections; Mapping of building permits; and Customized report writing on departmental activities. . 2. 3. 4. Economic Development 1. Gateway Business District. The construction activities on the Indykiewicz site continue to move along. The City Engineer has surveyed the "black dirt" pile and has forwarded those numbers to Staff. The Staff will be getting quotes on the value of the pile and forwarding an offer to the Indykiewicz's within the next two weeks. The Staff continues to discuss the potential acquisition of the Minnesota Commercial Railway property (progress will be slow on this one - given the new owner). The Staff has been doing research on what the City would need to do to place multiple railroad crossings across the right-of-way in case acquisition does not proceed smoothly. As the City Council is aware, the Staff has had ongoing conversations with Morris Communications about the disposition of their property in the GBD. The Staff forwarded the City Council's direction to their attorney who is forwarding it to their client. The Staff has been in extremely preliminary conversations with a developer who wishes to construct a hotel/restaurant on the Indykiewicz site and also with a freestanding "sit down" restaurant use. e , I . I 2. North Metro I35W Corridor Coalition. I recently participated in a conference with other Coalition members for the Minnesota Chapter of the American Planning Association (MnAP A). The session was on GIS for Non- Techies and discussed the Coalitions efforts to bring the power of GIS to people's desktops and to the public. Approximately approximately 35 planners attended the session from the Twin Cities area. The Coalition also recently purchased the electronic version ofFEMA's floodplain maps and has distributed them to each city. Arden Hills now has the ability to overlay the floodplain over the city's parcel map to determine if parcels are in or out of the floodplain. The Coalition is about to receive its long awaited socio-economic data. This data was compiled from a variety of existing sources utilizing the Coalition's concept of sharing existing data rather than recreating data. The socio-economic data is a 95 percent sample of all households in the Coalition and will be updated annually. As opposed to the Census data that is less than a 10 percent sample updated every ten years and then projected fOlWard for each year. To ensure anonymity, the Coalition's consultant did aggregate the data to a block level, which was a requirement of some of the data sources. The Coalition gathered together its Building Officials/Housing Inspectors/Code Enforcement officials to brainstorm and to discuss cooperative/collaborative ventures that may be possible. This group will hopefully start to meet regularly and if nothing else can serve as a support group for these professionals. Lastly, the Coalition was able to get historic (post 1985) property owner, property value and sales information from Anoka and Ramsey Counties for all properties within the Coalition. 3. Marketing Brochure. As time allows, the Staff has been working with the consultant on revisions to the document. It is anticipated that a final draft should be available for City Council review in June. 4. The Golden Quince. The Staff participated in assisting the Golden Quince with its financial difficulties. The Staff was able to provide resources that could provide technical expertise on how to better manage the finances of their small business. The Staff also helped to facilitate discussions between the landlord and the tenant. Code Enforcement 1. 4365/4367 Lexington Avenue. As previously reported to City Council, the new houses at the aforementioned addresses had poor construction and the City revoked temporary Certificates of Occupancy for them. The property at 4365 Lexington Avenue has corrected all of the life safety issues, but still has issues outstanding (ie., attic venting, ice shields on the roof, etc.,). The attomey for the property owner has issued an ultimatum to the builder and if not satisfies will litigate with the builder. Given, that the life safety issues are resolved the Staff, unless directed othelWise, will watch from the sidelines. f The property at 4367 Lexington Avenue still has outstanding life safety issues. The current owner has found a potential buyer, who has put together a purchase agreement for the site. The purchase agreement discounts the value ofthe property based on the corrections required. The Staffwill be working with the new owner to ensure that the necessary works is completed in a timely fashion. e 2. Lake Johanna Boulevard (Spring Clean Up). The property at 3431 Lake Johanna Boulevard (vacant lot) has historically been a code enforcement issue due to people continually dumping on it The property owner cleaned up the worst of the mess. Staff will continue to monitor this property. 3. Friskies Pet Care. The City has been receiving more and more complaints regarding the odor emanating from Friskies Pet Care (4251 F emwood Avenue). In the past, the City also received regular complaints and the plant would change its charcoal filter and the smell would go away until the filters required changing again. The issues this time does not seem to be going away. The Staff will be coordinating a meeting with the plant manager in the next 10-14 days and will report back. 4. 1875 Lake Lane. The Staff is happy to report that all of the life safety issues at this address (Bonnie Teslow) have been corrected. The City has yet to issue a Certificate of Occupancy only because the new owner is doing more work to the home to fix it up even more than the code minimums. 5. 1369 Forest Lane. The Staff is happy to report that all of the life safety issues at this address (Steve Nixon) have been corrected. The City has yet to issue a Certificate of Occupancy only because the owner is doing more work to the home to fix it up even more than the code minimums. . 6. Microsoft Access and GIS Demo. The Community Development Department has been working in May on building a code enforcement process using a database management software (Microsofts Access) and mapping software (ArcView GIS) to assist in the reporting, tracking and analyzing of the City's on-going code enforcement activities. The Associate Planner (Nancy Randall) has been utilizing her technical skills to lead this transformation. The coordination of these two software packages allows for easy input of data by a wide range of people in a consistent fashion, that allows the City to analyze trends and timeframes for the work that is done in this area. The Staff would like to do a short presentation on this to the City Council at its June worksession. Miscellaneous 1. NSP activity on TCAAP. The Staff recently talked to NSP regarding the work (new electric poles) that was recently going on out at TCAAP. The City was informed that due to Alliant Tech Systems modifying their operations on the site that some modifications were necessary to achieve proper load balancing at the facility. I e . I The Staffwas also informed that the re-undergrounding of the electric distribution line along the northerly extension of Hamline Avenue through TCAAP is complete. NSP re- installed tills line in sections (ie., with manholes) and that to date the system has not experienced any problems. 2. Courtesy Benches. The City has a large number of courtesy benches within its right's- of-way, some of which are even licensed. The City has been inventorying these and is plotting them out on a map with the bus routes and bus stops. The Staff will be forwarding this study to the City Council at a future worksession. 3. Amortization Repeal by State. The legislatnre recently repealed a city's authority to utilize amortization to abate non-conforming uses. The Staff with the City Attorney will be reviewing the City Code to determine the impact of this change on the City and will forward this information to the City Council within the next two-three months. . e . CITY OF ARDEN HILLS MEMORANDUM DATE: May 20, 1999 TO: Brian Fritsinger, City Administrator Terrance Post, City Accountant f!!!;J Finance Department, May, 1999 Activity Report FROM: SUBJECT: 1. Year-end Audit Examination The final audit report and management letter for the year ended December 31, 1998 will be presented to Council at the May 24, 1999 regular Council meeting. Of note is the new accounting requirement to "mark to market" investment assets. Even though the City's investment practice is to hold assets to maturity, compliance with the accounting rule will require the booking of interim gains and losses based upon the vagaries of current market valuation. 2. Year 2000 Budeet Finance will be assisting other department heads and the City Administrator in the development of the proposed 2000 - 2004 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) document. As Council requested last year, emphasis will also be placed on identifying revenue sources to match up with the proposed capital expenditures. Staff will also be developing a baseline budget that accomplishes a zero dollar net levy increase and identifying various "trigger on" spending increments that will be subject to Council prioritization. 3. Other Items a. Senior Accounting Clerk, Sandra Berres, will be observing her one year service anniversary on June 22, 1999. Intermediate Accounting Clerk, Celine Syfko, recently observed her third year service anniversary on February 15, 1999. b. City Attorney, Jerry Filla, will be providing correspondence to Mr. Vincent Anderson concerning his request for the "total disability" utility rate and related issues. As an aside, Mr. Filla will later be providing Council with his opinion on the City continuing the senior/disabled utility rate program. c. Completing tax increment financing (TlF) reporting forms for the Office of the State Auditor (OSA) is the next significant statutory compliance responsibility. e e -- -- CITY OF ARDEN HILLS MEMORANDUM DATE: May 20, 1999 TO: Brian Fritsinger, City Administrator FROM: Dwayne Stafford, Pnblic Works Director Q). SUBJECT: Montbly Department Report West Round Lake Road. Pbase I The contractor has completed removing the topsoil piles from the future road right-of-way, and the City Engineer has made calculations ofthe total amount of topsoil to be 31,129 cubic yards. This is somewhat less than the information the City had been provided, which was 35,000 cubic yards. Work on stormsewer ponds has begun, as well as rough grading for the roadway. Public Works Director The Public Works Director attended the Minnesota Public Works Association Conference in Deerwood, MN. The focus this year was becoming as efficient as possible. Several large cities - - Milwaukee and Atlanta, for example -- have contracted with private firms for operation and maintenance of their sewer and water utilities. The City ofSt Paul has even been approached, but feels that by becoming more efficient, they can compete with the private enterprises. Some ofthe recommendations for more efficient operations have already been in place in Arden Hills for some time. Following all the rain this month, many homeowners have asked the Public Works Department to look at various water problems. Nearly all, though, are the result of improper grading by the original builder, or houses built too low for good drainage. On Wednesday, May 19'\ the City took delivery of the new generator ordered last October. A Caterpillar technician accompanied the Public Works crew as they tried the generator on different situations where voltage requirements range from 110 to 220 and 440 at the City's largest lift station. All went well, except that the Director is not satisfied with the paint job, and will ask the supplier to repaint the generator The City of Arden Hills received a visit from a Minnesota Department of Health official this month. Water quality test records were inspected, and questions on the City's water system were answered. The Public Works director accompanied the official to four locations within the City where water was checked for chlorine content and bacteria. The chlorine content was good and bacteria sample results have not been returned as of yet Memorandum, Monthly Department Report Page Two May 20, 1999 e Other activities the Public Works Director has been involved with this month include: . Development of specifications for water meter replacement/upgrade. . Discussions on inflow to the City sewer system with Edina and Plymouth officials. . Highways 10/96 design. . Pemtom Townhouse meter and valve replacement. . Water main survey for MCES. . Energy saving showerhead program with NSP. . North water tower, inspection firm background checks. . Finalizing Vactor purchase. . Easement Machine joint purchase details. Public Works Denartment Activities With all the rain in May, a significant amount of work has been generated. Three sinkholes have shown up where storm sewer pipe or catch basins have caved in. Also, Lift Station run times dramatically increased for several days, resulting in minor failures at Station #'s 1,4,5 and 8. Other Public Works activities this month included: . . The repair of a sewer force main break on Highway 96. . Re-sodding areas disturbed by snowplows and water main repairs from this past winter. . Cleaning, oiling and storage of pi owinglsan ding equipment. . Replacing the city portion of a defective sewer service on Wyncrest Drive. . Installing a new underground water shut off at the Lake Johanna Beach House. . Repairing stonnsewer failure off Lake Johanna Boulevard. . Blacktop patching. . Mowing boulevards. . Graffiti removal from the North Water Tower. -- --