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CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
4364 WEST ROUND lAKE ROAD
ARDEN HillS, MN 55112-5794
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING, CITY HALL
MONDAY, AUGUST 30,1999,7:30 P.M.
City PhilosoDhv
To provide a basic and necessary scope of quality services
through the innovative and purposeful use of physical, financial and human resources.
THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA)
HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
7:30 P,M.
1.
Call to Order
7:30 P,M.
2.
Approval of Meeting Agenda
7:30 P,M,
3.
Sump Pump Inspections
a, Informational Publie Meeting
b, Ord. #314, Sump Pumps
7:50 P,M,
4.
Approval of Minutes
a, August 9, 1999 Regular Council Meeting
b, August 16,1999 Council Worksession
7:55 P~M.
5.
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 format. 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, Regular Employee Status, Pam Sweeney, Receptionist
c. Ramsey County, Cooperative Agreement, Cleveland
Avenue Bridge Reconstruction
PHONE: (6511633-5676 . FAX (6511633-7839
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING, CITY HALL
MONDAY, AUGUST 30, 1999, 7:30 P.M.
8:00 P,M. 6. 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 Councit prior
to the meeting, or as bench copies, to allow a more timely presentation.
8:05 P,M, 7. Unfinished and New Business
a, Planning Cases
I. Case #99-13, Friskies Pet Care Company, 4251
Fernwood Avenue, Site Plan Review, Biofilter
2, Case #99-11, Aaron & Steve Nelson, 3130
Cleveland A venue North, Coneept Planned Unit
Development
b, TCAAP Zoning, Review of Requests for Proposals (RFP's)
e, Res, #99-26, Resolution Designating "No Parking"
Restrictions Along a Portion of Cleveland Avenue
d. Metropolitan Council, Parks and Open Space Commission
Appointment .
e, City Administrator Hiring Timetable (Posting Closes
August 31, 1999)
9:00 P,M, 8. Administrator Comments
9:15 P,M, 9. Council Comments and Committee Activity Reports
10:00 P,M, 10. Adjourn
The above times may vary depending upon length of issue discussion.
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CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING SIGN -IN SHEET
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MONDAY, AUGUST 30, 1999 - SUMP PUMP INSPECTIONS
DRAFT ORDINANCE #314
NAME/ADDRESS DATE
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A biological. air filter, commonly referred to as II. biofilter, is used to capture and remove
organic matter in air streams that may cause nuisance odors,
The biofilter for the Arden Hiila plant of Friskies PetCar8 consists ofa bed of wood based
l:1edia installed in an open top concrete buin, The exhaust air from the plant is cooled
and humidified and directed through the media in an. upflow manner,
As the air passes through the moist filter media, the odors become dissolved in the
moisture film, Natura! microbes present on the media consume the dissolved organics as
a food soum: and break them down to carbon dioxide and water, Odor free air exits the
biofilter,
A bed of media usual1y lasts 3-5 years, breaks down into compost and is then replaced,
The spe,nt media can be used as garden mulch aIld soil conditioner,
Biofilters are gaining increased popularity for odor management in a wide variety of
applications such as municipal c~mposting facilities, sewage plants, rendering plants and
food production plants including pet food, spices and flavors, phannaeeuticals and nut
and coffee roasting,
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Arden Hills Water Duality Task Force
Proposed Members:
1) Marty Rye (Planning Commission Member, expressed interest)
1 884 Lake Lane
Arden Hills 55112
2) Roger Aiken (Expressed interest, also represents Rice Creek
Watershed District)
4360 Hamline Avenue North
Arden Hills 55112
3) Steve Zilmer (Expressed interest)
3363 Dunlap Street North
Arden Hills 55112
4) Andy Holewa (Expressed interest)
4480 Pleasant Drive
Arden Hills 5511 2
5) Dave Ford (DNR Division of Waters)
1 5 1 2 Dawn Circle
Arden Hills 5511 2
6) Tom Lynch (Lake Josephine Lakeshore Association Representative)
3220 Hamline Avenue North
Arden Hills 55112
7) Caroline Gilbert (Lake Johanna Lakeshore Association
Representative)
1670 Lake Johanna Boulevard
Arden Hills 55112
8)
Philip Lacher (Northwestern
Northwestern College
3003 Snelling Avenue North
Roseville 55113
College Representative)
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AUG 3 0 1999
CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
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9) Jeanne Winiecki (Round Lake)
4471 Old Highway 10
Arden Hills 55112
10) Paul Amble (Karth Lake)
1229 Amble Road
Arden Hills 55112
11) Bryan Anderson (Bethel College Representative)
Bethel College
3900 Bethel Drive
Arden Hills 5511 2
12) Mounds View High School Student
Council Liaison: Gregg Larson
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Arden Hills Water Quality Task Force Charge:
1) Conduct a comprehensive review of past and current surface water
quality in Arden Hills' lakes, streams, and wetlands, and identify
problems and concerns that need to be addressed.
2) Examine different management approaches, technological
developments, or other measures for protecting or improving surface
water quality.
3) By May 31, 2000, develop and prioritize recommended actions that
the City of Arden Hills could take to maintain or improve surface
water quality, considering both environmental benefit and economic
cost.
08/27/99 FRI 08:55 FAX 6126337839
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08/27/99 FRI 09:20 FAX 6126337839
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CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
MEMORANDUM
DATE:
August 27, 1999
TO:
Mayor and City Council '
Terrance R. Post, Interim City Administrator @.)
Administrator Comments for the August 30, 1999 Conncil Meeting
FROM:
SUBJECT:
THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA)
HAS BEEN CANCELLED
1.
Snmp Pump Inspections
As part of the Residential Water Meter Project bid award on July 26,1999, the City
aceepted Alternate B, which was a sump pump inspeetion to be performed in conjunction
with the installation of the water meters, While existing City Code language does not
allow the connection of sump pumps to the sanitary sewer system, language regarding
enforcement was not very specific,
a. Informational Public Meetinl!
Staff will make a brief background presentation oflegal and illegal sump pump
connections, and solicit input from residents wishing to comment on the proposed
ordinanee,
b. Ordinance #314, Sump Pumps
The City Council is asked to approve Ordinanee No, 314 entitled, "An Ordinance
Amending Chapter 28, Section 28-114, Arden Hills City Code To Provide For
The Inspection Of Property To Determine Illegal Connections To The Sanitary
Sewer System And To Provide A Surcharge For Non-Compliance With
Inspeetion And Connection Requirements,"
2.
Approval of Minutes
The City Council is asked to approve the Minutes ofthe August 9, 1999 Regular Council
meeting and the August 16, 1999 Couneil Worksession,
3.
Consent Calendar
a. Claims and Pavroll
The City Council is asked to approve vendor claims in the amount of $508,426,82,
and payroll for the period ended August 13, 1999,
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Administrator Comments for the August 30, 1999 Council Meeting
Page Two
August 27, 1999
The Couneil should note vendor payments to Forest Lake Contracting in the amount
of $134,578,09 for Pay Estimate No, 4; to MacQueen Equipment, Inc, in the amount
of$149,093.12 for the new Vactor vehicle; to MCES in the amount of$37,050,68 for
September sewage processing costs; and to Ramsey County in the amount of
$53,467,56 for September Law Enforeement and July fuel purchases,
b. Rel!ular Emplovee Status, Pam Sweenev. Receptionist
The City Couneil is asked to approve the appointment of Pam Sweeney as a regular,
full-time employee from probationary status,
c. Ramsev County. Cooperative Al!reement. Cleveland Avenue Bridl!e
Reconstruction
The City Council is asked to authorize the Mayor and Interim City Administrator to
execute a cooperative agreement between the City of Arden Hills and Ramsey County
for the reconstruction of the Cleveland A venue bridge and approaches,
4.
Unfinished and New Business
a. Planninl! Cases
1. #99-13. Friskies Pet Care Companv. 4251 Fernwood Avenue. Site Plan
Review. Biofilter
The City Conneil is asked to approve a Site Plan to allow for the construction
of a 50 foot by 57 foot Biofilter System to eliminate odors at the Friskies
Plant. The Planning Commission reeommended approval of Planning Case
#99-13, subject to seven conditions,
2. Case #99-11. Aaron & Steve Nelson. 3130 Cleveland Avenue North.
Concept Planned Unit Development
The City Council is asked to consider approval of a Concept Planned Unit
Development (PUD) for a proposed offiee building development at the
northeast quadrant of the Cleveland Avenue/County Road D interseetion,
The Planning Commission recommended approval of the Concept PUD,
subjeet to modifications, The applicant has sinee modified the Coneept
Plan to incorporate several of the items discussed by the Planning
Commission, Staff recommends approving the modified Concept Plan,
subject to three remaining conditions,
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Administrator Comments for the August 30, 1999 Couneil Meeting
Page Three
August 27,1999
b, Twin City Armv Ammunition Plant (TCAAP) Zonin!!. Review of Reauests
for Proposals (RFP's)
The City Couneil is asked to accept the proposal from McCombs Frank Roos
Assoeiates for planning services in the ereation of a Civic Center Zoning District
at TCAAP, and authorize the Interim City Administrator to eomplete all necessary
contract documents,
c. Res. #99-26. Resolution Desi!!natin!! "No Parkin!!" Restrictions Alon!! a
Portion of Cleveland Avenue
The City Council is asked to adopt Resolution #99-26 entitled, "Resolution
Designating "No Parking" Restrietions Along a Portion of Cleveland Avenue," as
requested by Ramsey County, This aetion is in eonjunetion with the rebuilding of
the Cleveland Avenue railroad bridge project.
d.
Metrooolitan Council. Parks and Ooen Soace Commission Aooointment
Couneil may wish to recommend an individual to the District F position
(encompassing the districts of Metropolitan Council members Roger Williams
and Marc Hugunin) of the Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission, The
deadline for persons applying for these appointments is September 3,1999,
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City Administrator Hirin!! Timetable
Council may wish to discuss the City Administrator hiring timetable and identify
available meeting dates for interviews,
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CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
MEMORANDUM
DATE:
August 23, 1999
TO:
Terrance R. Post, Interim City Administrator
Dwayne Stafford, Public Works Director ~.
Amending Prohibited Sewer Connection Ordinance
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Backl!round
The Arden Hills City Council diseussed the attaehed ordinance change reeommendations at its
August 9, 1999 meeting, At that time, Couneil favored the proposed changes outlined by staff
with the exeeption of the fixed sureharge amount, whieh Council will set ammally by resolution
with other Jicenses and permit fees, This surcharge may then be adjusted from time to time as
necessary without the need for amending the related ordinanee,
Council also directed staff to publish notice of an information meeting related to the proposed
ordinance change at the August 30, 1999 regular Council meeting,
Recommendation
The Public Works Director recommends Couneij review the proposed ordinance ehange,
consider any input residents may provide at the informational meeting, and adopt the amended
ordinance,
If adopted, staff will then publish the amended ordinance, which will become effective on the
day following publication,
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CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE No. 314
ORDINANCE SUMMARY
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 28, SECTION 28-114
ARDEN HILLS CITY CODE
TO PROVIDE FOR THE INSPECTION OF PROPERTY
TO DETERMINE ILLEGAL CONNECTIONS TO THE SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM
AND TO PROVIDE A SURCHARGE FOR
NON-COMPLIANCE WITH INSEPCTlON AND CONNECTION REQUIREMENTS
On the 30tl1 day of August, 1999, the City Council of the City of Arden Hills adopted Ordinance
No, 314 entitled, "An Ordinance Amending Chapter 28, Section 28-114, Arden Hills City Code
to Provide for the Inspection of Property to Determine Illegal Connections to the Sanitary Sewer
System and to Provide a Surcharge for Non,Compliance with Insepction and Conneetion
Requirements,"
The City Council, by affirmative vote of at least four Councilmembers, directed that a Summary
of Ordinance be published in the City's official newspaper, and that a printed eopy of Ordinance
No, 314 be posted on the City's bulletin board, and otherwise be made available for inspection at
City Hail, located at 4364 West Round Lake Road, during regular business hours,
Effective Date. Ordinanee No, 314 shall beeome effective the day following its publieation, or
the publication of this Ordinanee Summary in the City's official newspaper.
AdoDtion Date. Passed by the City Couneil of the City of Arden Hills the 30th day of August,
1999,
Dennis Probst, Mayor
ATTEST:
Terrance R, Post, Interim City Administrator
Publication Date.
Published on the
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CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE No. 314
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 28, SECTION 28-114,
ARDEN HILLS CITY CODE
TO PROVIDE FOR THE INSPECTION OF PROPERTY
TO DETERMINE ILLEGAL CONNECTIONS TO THE SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM
AND TO PROVIDE A SURCHARGE FOR
NON-COMPLIANCE WITH INSEPCTION AND CONNECTION REQUIREMENTS
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS HEREBY ORDAINS THAT
CHAPTER 28, SECTION 28-114, OF THE ARDEN HILLS CITY CODE IS HEREBY
AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
Findings and Purpose,
The Couneil tinds that the discharge of water from any surfaee, groundwater sump pump, roofs,
yards, lawns, streets, alleys, footing tile, or other natural precipitation into the City sanitary
sewer system contributes to the flooding and overloading of the sanitary sewer system, Such
overloading of the sanitary sewer system may result in sewage flowing into lower levels of City
residences and businesses, ereating hazardous public health conditions and significant damage to
properties, The Council, therefore, determines that this ordinanee is necessary to protect the
health, safety, and welfare of its citizens through the regulation of connections to the City's
sanitary sewer system,
Section 28-114
Certain Connections Prohibited; Findings and Purpose.
Subsection A. Prohibited Discharges and Connections
No person, owner, lessee or oecupant of any parcel of land, building, or
premises shall discharge, or permit to be discharged, direetly or indirectly,
into the sanitary sewer system:
I) any surfaee water or groundwater including water from roofs,
yards, lawns, streets, alleys, groundwater sump pumps, footing tile,
or other natural precipitation; or
2) any gravel, sand, dirt, or any other heavy material or any substanee
causing any extraordinary obnoxious odors or gases; or
3) swimming pool diseharges,
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ORDINANCE NO. 314
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AUGUST 30, 1999
A sump pump diseharge system shall have a permanently installed
discharge line, which provides for year-round discharge to either the
outside of a building or structure, or is connected to the City stormsewer.
The system shall consist of a discharge line without valving or quick
conneetions or flexible sections, which allows the redirection of the sump
pump diseharge into the sanitary sewer system, If connected to a City
stormsewer, the system shall include a eheek valve and an air gap,
Subsection B. Inspection.
Every person, owner, lessee or occupant of any pareeJ of land, building or
premises that diseharges into the City's sanitary sewer system shall allow
an employee of the city or a designated representative of the City to
inspect the building or premises to confirm that the building or premises
conforms to the requirements of Subsection A,
In lieu of the City inspection, the owner, lessee or occupant may furnish a
certificate from a City registered State licensed plumber certifying that the
building or premises is in eompliance with the requirements of Subsection
A, The City may periodieally re-inspect any building or premises to
determine continued compliance with the requirements of Subseetion A.
Subsection C. Removal of Prohibited Connections; Surcharge.
Any person, owner, lessee or occupant, and any plumber or building
contraetor who has presently made or permitted to be made, or shall make
or permit to be made, any connection or installation in violation of
Subsection A, shall immediately remove such conneetion or correct such
an installation,
If not removed or corrected within thirty (30) ealendar days after notice of
the violation has been delivered personally or by certified mail to such
person, owner, lessee or occupant, the City may impose a sureharge in the
amount direeted by the City Council. Such a surcharge may also be
imposed upon any property owner, lessee, or oeeupant who, after thirty
(30) calendar day notice, refuses to allow their property to be inspected or
fails to provide the certificate from a City registered State lieensed
plumber as required by Subsection B,
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ORDINANCE NO. 314
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AUGUST 30, 1999
The owner, lessee, occupant of a building or premises found to be not in
conformance as required in Subsection A during periodic reinspeetions
may be subjected to a surcharge as provided in Subsection D of this Code,
for all months between the two most recent inspections or a maximum
charge not to exceed twelve (12) monthly surcharges,
Subsection D. Surcharge Fee.
Surcharges for buildings or premises that are not in conformance with
Subsection C of this code will be determined by the City Council
Subsection E. Clear Water Sump Pits.
The construction or installation of any clear water swnp pit shall include
the installation of a sump pump and sump pump discharge lines, whieh
meet the requirements of Subseetion A of this Code and all applicable
codes,
Effective Date. Ordinance No, 314 shall become effective the day following its publieation, or
the publication of this Ordinance Summary in the City's official newspaper.
Adoption Date. Passed by the City Council of the City of Arden Hills the 30'h day of August,
1999,
DENNIS PROBST, MAYOR
ATTEST:
TERRANCE R, POST, INTERIM CITY ADMINISTRATOR
Publication Date.
Published on the
day of
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SUMP PUMP INSPECTIONS IN THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
The City of Arden Hills Sump Pump
Inspection program is designed to help
homeowners identify cross-connected
sump pumps or other improper clear
water connections, so they can be
properly connected,
What is a cross connection?
A cross connection is a sump pump or
other pipe carrying clear water that is
connected either directly or indirectly to a
sanitary sewer line, Often, a sump pump
connection is a hose leading into a
laundry tub or a floor drain, Sump
pumps are supposed to drain into storm
sewers, either through a direct connection
(a pipe from the home connecting with
the main storm sewer line), or through
draining directly onto the ground outside
the home,
.WhY are cross connections a problem?
Sump water is what engineers call "clear
water/' most often rainwater, ground
water, or snow melt. This water is clean
enough to drain directly into streams,
ponds, and lakes without treatment,
Wastewater -- water from your sinks,
showers, tubs, toilets, and washing
machines - must be treated at your
metropolitan wastewater treatment plant
before it can be safely discharged into the
environment.
When "clear waterH is added to
wastewater, it can overload the collection
system, The Minnesota Pollution Control
Agency (MPCA) has estimated that a
single home with a cross connected sump
pump can add up to 1,400 gallons of
water to the system during one average
rain storm, That's the equivalent of
flushing your toilet 280 times (based on a
standard toilet with a five gallon tank - if
you have a low-flow toilet with a three
gallon tank, you'd have to flush 466
times), Multiply that by the number of
. homes in your neighborhood, and the
magnitude of the problem
becomes evident.
Why should I care?
Excess water in the sanitary
sewer can overload the system
and it also costs the city, and
you, money, Also, rates set by
the Metropolitan Council for
treating wastewater are based on
number of gallons that flow
through the system, Therefore,
everyone pays to treat water
from illegal sump pump
connections.
Are cross connections the only
cause of this?
No, Water can infiltrate the
system through bad joints,
cracks, or breaks in the sanitary
sewer pipe leading from your
home to the street. Arden Hills
inspects the interior of the public
sanitary sewer pipe with TV
cameras so these problems can
be found and corrected.
How do I know if I have a
cross-connected sump pump?
The key thing to look for is
where the water goes when the
sump pump is running. If you
have a rigid, PVC-type pipe that
goes outdoors and drains into
your yard (well away from your
foundation, or course), you're
probably okay, If you have a
hose that drains into your
laundry tub or floor drain,
you're definitely not okay, If
you can see right away that your
sump pump is cross-connected,
it would be to your advantage to
get it rerouted prior to
inspection. This will save you
time, as only one inspection will
need to be done to confirm your
correction. If you're not sure,
information available at the public
meeting may help you decide, If you still
can't tell, the inspectors will let you
know, and you will have time to get the
problem corrected before a surcharge is
applied,
If you are rerouting your system, be sure
to buy the right kind of pipe, It must be a
rigid, plastic pipe, not flexible hose, The
attached illustration shows one type of a
proper connection,
When will an inspector visit my home?
Most likely within the next year, Water
meter installers contracted by the City
will be doing the inspection, along with
the water meter replacement project
scheduled to begin this fall, These meter
installers will also have training for srnnp
pump cross-connection identification.
Why inspect my house?
Neither your property nor neighborhood
has been singled out for any reason, All
Arden Hills homes and bnsiness with
sanitary sewer connections will be
inspected, ]n the next eighteen months,
inspections will be completed in over
2,000 Arden Hills properties,
What will correcting a snmp pump
cross connection cost me?
If you do the work yourself, less than
$50, assuming your basement is
unfinished and you already have a sump
pump_ If an outside contractor is used,
most corrections will be at least $300,
again assuming your sump pump is in
place and it's just a matter of replacing
flexible pipe and/or rerouting your flow,
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on Reverse Side)
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CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
4364 WEST ROUND LAKE ROAD
ARDEN HILLS, MN 55112-5794
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SUMP PUMP AND III REDUCTION INSPECTION FORM
Name:
Address:
Arden Hills, MN 55112
Own: 0 Rent: 0 Age of Home:
Date: Time:
First Inspection 0
Phone:
a.m./p.m.
Second 0
Residential: 0
Non-Residential: 0
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BASEMENT 0 Yes 0 No SUMP BASKET
WATER IN BASKET o Yes 0 No SUMPPUMP
WATER IN BASEMENT (flow over floor) 0 Yes 0 No
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CISTERN 0 Yes 0 No
(If no pump, place sticker across edge of sump cover and basement floor, so any removal of cover will
break seal. Skip to Part B of this form,)
Discharge Point at
First Inspection:
o Laundry Tub
o Floor Drain
o Sanitary Sewer
o Other
o Outside
Prior to First Inspection:
When was system installed, or most recently modified? (Date)
and why
o Home came with system o Response to inspection program o Other
o Water in basement o Previous system failed
. B. ROOF LEADERS: o Yes 0 No DISCHARGE: o Near o Away
C, YARD DRAINS o Yes 0 No WINDOW WELLS o Yes o No
BEAVER SYSTEM o Yes 0 No
D. PROPERTIES WITH SUMP PUMPS
When does pump run? 0 Fall 0 Winter 0 Spring 0 Winter
(check all that apply) How often does pump TUn?
Where does pump discharge to outside? 0 Front 0 Back 0 Side
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SUMP PUMP SYSTEM: 0 PASS 0 FAIL You have 30 days to bring your system into compliance
with current regulations, When you are ready for reinspection, call 651-633,5676for an appointment,
Is there another place where clear water enters the sanitary sewer system? 0 Yes
Where is this location?
This area will need to be fixed so the clear water discharges to the storm sewer system,
o No
I Inspector:
Resident
Date:
Date:
Disclaimer: This visual inspection is done with due diligence to find obvious clear water cross-connections
and does not imply the structure meets all City Codes,
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CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
4364 WEST ROUND LAKE ROAD
ARDEN HILLS, MN 55112-5794
SUMP PUMP INSPECTION
CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
The City of Arden Hills has made a provision to allow a City Registered - State Licensed
Plumber to inspect a residenee or business for conformanee with the reeently updated sump
pump inspeetion ordinance,
The following information shall be submitted with all eertificates of conformance:
(PLEASE PRINT)
Contractor:
Name
Minnesota Statc License No.
Address
City
State
Phone
Residence:
Name of Homeowner
Inspection Address
I hereby certifY that this inspection was made by me an~ that I am a duly Licensed Plumber
under the Laws of the State of Minnesota,
Signature
Date
Attach this form to the City-supplied Sump Pump Inspeetion Form and submit to:
City of Arden Hills
Building Inspection Department
4364 West Round Lake Road
Arden Hills, MN 55112
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CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 9, 1999
6:45 P.M. - ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Mayor Dennis Probst ealled to order regular City
Council meeting at 6:40 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; Public Works Direetor, Dwayne
Stafford; City Accountant, Terranee Post; Parks and Recreation Direetor, Tom Moore;
Associate Planner, Nancy Randall; City Engineer, Greg Brown, BRW; and Recording
Secretary, Sheila Stowell.
ADOPT AGENDA
Mayor Probst requested that item number 4B under the Consent Calendar, Operations and
Finance Committee Appointment, be considered under Unfinished and New Business as item
number 6A,
Mayor Probst stated that the Council would review the 2000 Budget/Capital Improvement Plan
(CIP) until 7:25 p,m" at which time it would recess for a Special Economic Development
Authority meeting, If necessary, budget discussions would continue when the regular Council
meeting was reconvened following the Special Economic Development Authority meeting,
MOTION:
Councilmember Malone moved and Councilmember Larson seeonded a motion to
adopt the agenda for the August 9, 1999, regular City Council meeting, as
amended, The motion earried unanimously (5-0),
2000 BUDGET/CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN (CIP) DISCUSSION
Mr. Post provided a summary comparison of General Fund Revenues, Expenditures and
Operating Transfers, Mr, Post reviewed the summary and various staff assumptions for Council
comment, along with a bench handout entitled, "Comparison of General Fund Revenue with
Prior Years/2000 Budget."
Mr, Post and Councilmember Larson requested Council comment on several items related to the
upcoming Fire Board meeting, at which they would be representing the City, Those items
involved amortization of buildings and their actual ownership; Reserve Fund usage for buildings;
and direet aequisition of equipment and/or vehicles,
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Mr. Post reminded Councilmembers that the Preliminary 2000 Levy was to be adopted and
submitted to Ramsey COlUlty by September 15, 1999, and he had targeted the September 13,
1999 regular City Council meeting for adoption of the Preliminary Levy,
RECESS
MOTION:
Couneilmember Malone moved and Councilmember Larson seeonded a motion to
recess the regular meeting and 2000 Budget/CIP discussion meeting at 7:28p,m,
to open the Speeial Economie Development Authority meeting, The motion
carried unanimously (5-0),
RECONVENE
Mayor Probst reconvened the regular City Council meeting at 7:31 p,m" following the
adjournment of the Special meeting of the Economic Development Authority,
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. July 12, 1999 Regular Council Meeting
Councilmember Malone requested the amount on page 5, second paragraph, from "$0,000" to
"$70,000,"
. Mayor Probst requested the following changes: page 12, third paragraph from the bottom, third
sentence should read, "..,this is NOT true," Also, at the end of the third sentenee, add ".., and
there are wetland replaeement options available to the college,"
Mayor Probst also stated that on page 12, the last paragraph needed clarification regarding the
proposed City Hall site, Staff was directed to eliminate the first sentence and modify the
remainder of the paragraph to accurately reflect the timing issue as follows: "Once staff has
better information regarding the land transfer status, it will be brought to the City Council in
order to decide how to proceed, The City will not proceed with construction bids until the status
of the land transfer is known and related paperwork is completed,
B, July 26,1999 Regular Council Meeting
Councilmember Malone requested the following changes: page 6, top paragraph, the statement
was made by Mr. Ringwald, not Councilmember Malone; page 11, the fragment paragraph at the
top, second line, change to " , , " the engineering firm that speeified the product is no longer
contracting with the City...."; page 12, spelling correction of "rationale,"
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Couneilmember Rem requested the following changes: page 10, paragraph 5, add
"Councilmember Rem requested confirmation that the City's policy is that roads are scheduled
for sealcoating every 4 - 5 years, and Lake Valentine is on schedule for 1999, which is only 3
years after its reconstruction, Mr. Brown eonfirmed this,"
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Additional corrections included, Page 5, correct "Bruce" to "Brian" Humphries; and on the same
page, fourth paragraph from bottom, third sentence, "", he did not believe that the City
SHOULD permit this,"; page 8, top paragraph, spelling correction to "withdrawal"; page 16, last
paragraph, first sentence, revise to read, "Mayor Probst stated that he had pursued a number of
alternatives with Mr. Woodhouse, including ideas such as starting work without authorized right-
of-entry"; page 19, fourth paragraph, remove punetuation after "Mayor"; and the third sentence
in sixth paragraph, identifY the "organization" as the '1-35W Corridor Coalition,"
MOTION:
Councilmember Larson moved and Councilmember Malone seconded a motion to
approve the meeting minutes of the June 12 and July 26,1999 regular Council
meetings, as amended, The motion carried unanimously (5-0),
CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Claims and Payroll
B, Aeeept Resignation, City Administrator, Brian Fritsinger
C. Appoint Interim City Administrator, Terrance R, Post
D, Res, #99-24, Resolution Changing Corporate Authorization
E, Res, #99-25, Resolution tor Transfer of Funds by Telephonic Instructions
F, Hazelnut Park, Resurface of the Hardcourt Play Areas
G, Maintenance Faeility Fence
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MOTION:
Councilmember Malone moved and Councilmember Aplikowski 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 eome forward and address the Council on any items not
already on the agenda, There were no public comments,
UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS
A. Planning Cases
L Case #99-03, Josephine East LLC, Development Agreement
Ms, Randall explained that the applieant was requesting approval ofthe Developers Agreement
tor the final plat (Josephine East) on a 2.47 acre parcel zoned R,2, Single Family Residential
District.
At the May 31, 1999, Regular City Council meeting, the applicant was granted Final Plat
approval, including the variances for: lot width 80 feet where 85 feet is required for Block I, lots
1,2 Block 2, lots 1,2; based on the findings of the variance section of the May 31,1999, staff
. memo, Ms, Randall reviewed the status of those conditions, as outlined in her staff
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memorandum of August 5, 1999, Ms, Randall stated the following condition have not been fully
resolved:
I, Title information,
2, Construction speeification for street utilities must be approved,
3, Right,of,way from the south be required,
Councilmember Malone suggested that, in reference to Condition 11, the City Council might
wish to consider an incentive to the developer by stipulating a willingness by the City Couneil to
consider condemnation at the end of the 24 month period, were the condition not met.
John Miller, City Attorney representing the City for this planning ease, reviewed the status of the
last eonditions to be met for Council approval of the Developer's Agreement, stating the
appropriate process to be followed by the developer with respeet to the title and easements, and
the need to include those revisions on the final plat, with actual indication of the County's
recording doeument number, prior to its approval by the City Council.
Mr. Frank Rekuski, developer representing Josephine East, LLC, expressed his coneern with the
City requiring the 12-inch stornlsewer pipe, when the IO-inch had already been installed, and
requested that the City waive this construetion standard requirement.
COllncilmember Malone asked for clarifieation as to why the pipe had already been installed,
. Council member Larson expressed his concerns regarding Councilmember Malone's suggestion
for an additional clause in the developer's agreement regarding initiation of eondemnation
proceedings if the developer did not meet the 24 month stipulation,
Mr. Rekuski replied that the Rice Creek Watershed District had approved the 10 inch pipe, and
he was unaware at the time of installation, that the City had a more stringent pipe size
requirement. Mr. Rekuski intimated that there was a delay in response time between the City
Engineer, staff and the developer on plan approval,
Councilmember Aplikowski expressed her desire to work with the developer, but stated that the
Council had been more than patient and lenient with the requests of the developer, and she was
not interested in entertaining any additional waivers from City process or eonstruetion standards,
Councilmember Rem stated she was still wavering on the size of the pipe, and agreed with
Councilmember Larson's concerns regarding negotiations between property owners being
unduly influenced were the City to require a clause in the developer's agreement regarding
condemnation proceedings being initiated if the developer did not meet the 24 month stipulation,
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Councilmember Malone clarified that his intent was not that the proposed condemnation be part
of the motion, only that the Council stipulate, for the publie record, that discussions had taken
place regarding the possibility of condemnation as a possible legal option if needed, not that it
would be the only recourse available, but in order to motivate the developer to finalize property
negotiations for the required easements,
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Mr. Grcg Brown, the City's consulting engineer with BRW, reviewed the City's construction
standards for storm sewer drainage and orifices several times during the discussion, Mr. Brown
also addressed grading of the cul-de,sae, and the existing swale, Mr, Brown stated that a 12-inch
pipe is usually used in order to reduce clogging,
MOTION:
Councilmember Malone moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a
motion to approve the developer's agreement for Planning Case #99-03,
Josephine East LLC as presented by staff, subject to any last revisions to the
agreement by the City Attorney, and subject to the outstanding conditions as set
forth in the staff memorandum dated August 5, 1999 regarding the infrastructure
construction specifieations being met, with the exception that the requirement for
a standard 12 inch drainage pipe be waived, to aceept a non-standard 10 inch
drainage pipe stormwater drainage, The motion carried unanimously (5-0),
B, Planning Case #99-10, Bethel College, East Gate
Ms, Randall explained that the Petitioner was requesting approval of a site plan for Bethel
College, located at 3900 Bethel Drive, to allow a gate at the east entrance (STH 51),
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The City Council, at their July 26,1999 regular mceting, approved construction of the west
entranee monument and sign portion of Planning Case 99-10, Site Plan Review, subject to
complianee with the lighting standards ofthe Zoning Ordinance, and tabled the east entrance
gate portion of Planning Case 99-10, to allow the applicant to modifY the plan,
Ms, Randall reviewed the revised plan submitted by Bethel College, whieh showed the access
further to the north with an angled entranee, She stated this resolved some of the concerns;
however, it did not deal with potential stacking of cars, nor did it align itself with Hwy, 51 South.
Ms, Randall introduced an alternative plan, designed by staff, that showed the entranee at a 90,
degree angle to Snelling Avenue, with a 24,foot width,
Staff recommends approval of Planning Case 99-10, Site Plan Review, for the eonstruetion of the
east entrance gate as presented by staff in their memorandum dated August 9, 1999, Exhibit D,
with one (I) condition allowing for construction of a second entranee into the existing parking lot
off the service drive,
Mr. Bruce Kunkel, 3452 Glenarden Road, and Facilities Director for Bethel College, stated
that the college preferred Plan C to Plan D, due to the significant impact of the road grade and
mature tree stand, Mr. Kunkel stated that, it would be Bethel's desire to have the Council
approve Plan C, provided it aecomplished those conecrns of staff, yet providing for the grove of
trees to remain, and without a significant grade change,
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Mr. Marty Weber, Stanley Consultants, Bethel Consulting Engineer, stated that with Plan D,
more contours would be lost, thus requiring more costly and invasive earthwork, as wcll as
temporary or permanent re-siting of an existing power pole,
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Ms, Randall again reviewed statrs concerns, and recommendations for the college to conform to
the ninety-degree angle as reeommended by staff, for safety issues, and improved turning
movements,
Mr. Weber provided site photos for City Council review,
Councilmembers expressed various concerns, including; exiting traffic onto Highway 51;
distractions to cars on Highway 51 from exiting traffic from the college campus; security issues;
actual location of the proposed roadway, and staff rationale for the recommended location,
After further discussion, it was the eonsensus of Councilmembers, staff and college
representatives, that a compromise of Plan C and Plan D would be possible, and would
accomplish the objectives of all parties,
MOTION:
Coul1cilmember Malone moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a
motion to approve part two of Planning Case #99-10, Site Plan, for the alignment
and construction of the east entrance gate, as consistent with the compromise plan
providing for a combination of Plans C and D, as outlined by staff. The motion
carried unanimously (5-0),
B. Draft Ordinance, Sump Pumps, Call for Informational Meeting
Mr, StatTord reviewed a proposed ordinance allowing for smnp pump inspections as part of the
upcoming residential water meter replacement project. Mr. Stanord recommended that the City
Couneil hold an informational meeting for residents at the August 30, 1999 City Couneil
meeting,
Mr. Stafford stated that a draft ordinance had been included for Council review, but another draft
would need to be prepared to correspond with the City's existing municipal code, as the draft
presented was prepared for inclusion in the City's recodified utility chapter.
Councilmember Malone noted that the City's existing municipal code provided reeourse for
illegal sump pump connections, but the new ordinance would simply clarify the City's
requirements, and make the ruling more specific,
Councilmembers Larson and Aplikowski expressed eoncerns regarding the thirty-day
compliance period before penalties were incurred, or whether the City needed to allow more time
for extenuating circumstances, Several Council members suggested that the City allow sixty
days, and allow for the City to use its discretion for compliance,
Councilmember Malone clarified that the proposed ordinance states "shall", not "will," so the
City would be allowed to use its discretion,
Councilmember Larson requested staff to remove the fee portion of the ordinance, allowing for
adoption by resolution, consistent witll other fees,
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City Administrator Fritsinger clarified that tonight's requested action was only for the City
Council to approve a date for the publie informational meeting, and that staff would be revising
the ordinanee prior to presentation for final adoption,
Councilmember Rem suggested that staff prepare sufficient public notice to make the average
homeowner aware ofthe meeting, and the existence of the ordinance, to allow residents time to
react accordingly,
Mr. Stafford stated that he had done preliminary notices in the City's most recent newsletters,
and was preparing a "Letter to the Editor" for publication in the City's official newspaper prior to
the scheduled meeting,
MOTION:
Councilmember Malone moved and Councilmember Rem seconded a motion to
authorize a public information meeting at the regular City Couneil meeting
scheduled for Monday, August 30, 1999, The motion carried unanimously (5-0),
Councilmember Aplikowski rescinded her suggestion that the compliance period be changed
from thirty to sixty days; reserving the privilege to amend the proposed ordinanee at the time of
adoption,
C. Sanitary Sewer, Approve Increased Bndget for Drainage
Mr. Stafford reviewed several budgeted sanitary sewer repairs projected for 1999 and 2000, as
previously identified by televising of the system, for work on Old Highway 10 and County Road
E-2, These repairs would be pipe lining technology, not replacement.
Mr. Post clarified that the 2000 Budget was still proposed, not adopted, even though the
expenditure was identified as a projeeted 2000 expense,
MOTION:
Councilmember Malone moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a
motion to authorize staff to eombine two (2) referenced repairs to the City's
sanitary sewer system, using budgeted 1999 and proposed 2000 monies for the
combined project. The motion carried unanimously (5-0),
D. Payment Reqnest #4, Forest Lakc Contracting, West Ronnd 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 I on Mareh 8, 1999, Mr. Brown recommended
City Council approval of Payment #4 and further stated that the request included payment for
excavation, roadway, trail and sidewalk construction work completed through July 30, 1999, and
that their firm was still holding a five percent (5%) retainage until completion of the project,
Mr. Stafford concurred with Mr. Brown, and stated that, to,date, no problems had been
encountered with this contractor, and the project remained ahead of schedule,
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MOTION:
Councilmember Malone moved and Couneilmember Aplikowski seconded a
motion to approve Pay Estimate #4 to Forest Lake Contraeting in the amount of
$134,578,09, The motion carried unanimously (5-0),
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E. Change Order #2, 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 I on March 8, 1999, Mr, Brown reviewed the
work proposed to be ineorporated in Change Order #2, including Highway 96/West Round Lake
Road intersection modifieations at an estimated amount of$17,000; additional Nott Company
grading, with a temporary construction easement granted to the City at no eost, with the work
itself estimated at $6,000; and West Round Lake road reclamation between Gateway Court and
the Minnesota Commercial railroad crossing, at an estimated cost of$20,000, Mr. Brown
recommended Council approval of Change Order #2, increasing the eontract with Forest Lake
Contracting by $43,970 from $762,725,05 to $806,695,05,
Discussion ensued regarding signals provided by Ramsey County to the City at a redueed cost;
cost-sharing between the City and Ramsey County for Highway 96 eonstruction, and the City's
responsibility for the signalization costs;
MOTION:
Councilmember Larson moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a
motion to approve Change Order #2, increasing the contract amount with Forest
Lake Contracting by $43,970 from $762,725,05 to $806,695,05, The motion
carried unanimously (5-0).
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F. Res, #99,23, Arden Manor Park, Plans and Specifications
Mr, Fritsinger provided an overview ofthe proposed drainage improvements at Arden Manor
Park and the MeClung diteh areas,
Mr. Brown further reviewed the recommended drainage improvements respectively, and stated
that the proposed improvements had been combined into one project more favorable bids,
Mr. Post, at Mayor Probst's request, reviewed the status of anticipated speeial assessments and
negotiations with Mr. Francis Husnik, owner of the Arden Manor Mobile Home Park. Mr, Post
stated that in a verbal offer from Mr, Husnik, he had committed $10,000 toward the drainage
improvements at Arden Manor Park, but was unwilling to commit additional funds without the
City's willingness to remove requirements under the property's Planned Unit Development
regarding the swimming pool on the property, Mr. Post anticipated legal action would be
forthcoming from Mr. Husnik as the City pursued special assessments to the property,
Councilmember Malone reiterated his unwillingness to consider using City taxpayer monies for
short-term drainage issues on private property,
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Councilmember Larson stated that he shared Councilmember Malone's concerns; however, he
also felt strongly that the City was obligated to provide a safe play environment for the children
residing in the mobile home park, due to their lack of proximity to other eommunity parks,
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Councilmembers discussed potential soil contamination at the site, Mr. Fritsinger stated that
while staffhad held conversations with Department of Army personnel regarding possible
eontamination of the area and they were aware of none, no soil borings had been completed near
the adjacent pond, Mr, Fritsinger stated that if the Council were coneerned about potential
contamination, soil borings would be appropriate,
Mayor Probst expressed his interest in proceeding with both projects, with the full understanding
that the City's intent would be to assess the full portion applicable for the Arden Manor Mobile
Home Park, and to pursue additional contributions trom area charitable gambling organizations,
thereby reducing the City's financial exposure,
COlmeilmember Malone suggested that staff continue negotiations with Mr, Husnik regarding a
"land in lieu of cash" transaction and public dedication of roads, to accommodate future work at
the Round Lake intersection,
Councilmember Rem questioned if soil borings at Arden Manor Mobile Home Park would affect
both the cost and timing of the project. Mr. Fritsinger responded affirmatively, stating that, due
to the speeifie borings required, they would require laboratory analysis and thereby increase
overall project eosts,
MOTION:
Couneilmember Malone moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seeonded a
motion to adopt Resolution #99-23 entitled, "A Resolution Approving Plans and
Specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bids for Arden Manor Park
Improvements and 1999 Surface Water Management Utility Ditch Cleaning
Project." The motion carried unanimously (5,0),
G. City Administrator Hiring Process
Mayor Probst referred to the previous information provided to the City Council for their review
in determining the process for advertising and hiring for the City Administrator position,
Mr, Fritsinger stated that, in accordance with previous Council direction, an advertisement had
been plaeed in the August 8, 1999 Minneapolis Star/Tribune newspaper, with additional
advertising forthcoming, Mr. Fritsinger state that he and Interim City Administrator, Mr, Post,
were seeking additional Council direetion on the application packet to be provided to prospective
applicants; clarifieation of edueational requirements and/or experienee in lieu of education; the
application review process; and supplemental application timing and proeess,
Mr. Post coneurred with Mr. Fritsinger, stating staff had an obligation to respond to applieants
with packet materials in timely manner.
Councilmember Malone expressed his position to aceept experience in lieu of edueation, and
supported including several supplemental questions as part ofthe initial applieation process,
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Councilmembers Aplikowski and Rem concurred with Councilmember Malone's experienee in
lieu of education recommendation, However, Mayor Probst and Councilmember Larson felt
strongly that a Bachelor's Degree, at a minimum, should be required,
MOTION:
Councilmember Aplikowski moved and Councilmember Malone seconded a
motion to authorize staff to revise all future advertisements for the City
Administrator's position to include a phrase that experience may be substituted
for education,
After further discussion, the motion carried (3-2), with Mayor Probst and
Councilmember Larson voting nay,
Councilmembers reviewed other components of the hiring process, including establishment of a
sub-eommittee for initial review of applications, Councilmembers Aplikowski and Larson
expressed their willingness to serve on the application review subcommittee, with Mayor Probst
also expressing an interest in his continued involvement in the process,
It was the consensus of the Council that Councilmembers Aplikowski and Larson do the initial
review and pass on their recommendations to Mayor Probst, with him reserving the right to
review all applications,
Staff was directed to prepare two (2) questions to be included as a supplemental application as
identified by the City COlUlcil, to provide for consistency with all eandidates,
H. Municipal Code Codification, Chapters 9 and 12
Mr, Fritsinger stated that the City's Building Inspeetor, Dave Scherbel, and still required
significant changes as a result of recent ehanges in the Minnesota State Building Code reviewed
Chapter 9, the Building Code chapter. Mr. Fritsinger stated that, due to the number of changes,
staff would suggest holding any Council comments until after a revised version can be provided
to the City Council. Mr. Scherbel's suggestions will be forwarded to the League of Minnesota
Cities for them to draft a revised version for presentation to the City Council for review,
Mr. Fritsinger and Councilmembers reviewed a number of comments and suggestions related to
Chapter 12 of the City's proposed municipal eode, Mr, Fritsinger advised Councilmembers that
both the City's current and former consulting engineers, in addition to staff, had reviewed and
provided comment on Chapter 12, Staff was directed to provide these eorporate comments to the
League of Minnesota Cities for incorporation into a final draft,
Mr. Fritsinger advised Councilmembers that he and Mr. Ringwald, in concurrence with City
Attorney Filla, had concurred that several existing munieipal code chapters, including mobile
homes; flood plains; shoreland management; and exeavations; as well as the sign ordinance
should be codified into the City's Zoning ordinance, while the subdivision and building chapters
should be part of the regular code,
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I. League of Minnesota Cities (LMC) Policy Adoption Discussion
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Couneilmember Aplikowski, in consideration of her service on the League of Minnesota Cities
Improving Service Delivery Policy Committee, sought any Council comments regarding policy
priorities to be presented to the League, Discussion eusued, with no action taken,
J. Proclamation, City Employee, Kevin Ringwald
Mayor Probst read a Proclamation honoring former Community Development Director, and
Assistant to the City Administrator, Kevin Ringwald, Mayor Probst expressed his personal
appreciation to Mr. Ringwald's service to the City of Arden Hills,
MOTION:
Councilmember Larson moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a
motion approving the proclamation, and directing staffto forward the
proclamation to Mr. Ringwald, The motion carried unanimously (5-0),
ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS
Council members, Mr. Fritsinger and Mr. Post reviewed several additional procedural issues
during the administrator transition process, It was the consensus of the Council that Mr, Post
seek consulting assistance from Mr. Fritsinger on an hourly basis, prior to his employment with
the City of Cloquet, or from other appropriate consultants, at his discretion,
. Mr. Post stated that, at the next Council Worksession, he would be asking the Couneil for their
direction in outlining the priorities they wanted staffto pursue during the transition period,
Mr. Fritsinger expressed his appreciation to Mayor Probst and Councilmembers for the
opportunities provide to him during his tenure with the City of Arden Hills,
COUNCIL COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE LIAISON ACTIVITY REPORTS
Councilmember Larson asked Mayor Probst and Couneilmembers about the timing, given reeent
staff changes, of this fall's proposed task force appointment, and suggested notifying those
applicants to the task forees of another potential delay, No action was taken,
Councilmember Larson, in consideration of his association with Mr. Fritsinger on Planning
Commission and City Council projects, expressed his appreciation to Mr. Fritsinger, and wished
him well in his new position with the City of Cloquet.
Councilmember Malone expressed his appreciation of Mr. Fritsinger, stating that the community
had benefited greatly by Mr. Fritsinger's involvement in the community and his serviee to the
City of Arden Hills, Councilmember Malone stated that Mr. Fritsinger's expertise and
dedication would be hard to replace,
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Councilmember Aplikowski reiterated her desire to immediately appoint a City Events Task
Foree, due to the time-consuming nature of the planning, particularly related to the City's
upcoming 50th anniversary in 2001,
Councilmember Aplikowski advised Mayor Probst and Councilmembers that she would be
unavailable for the Council's Worksession, scheduled for Monday, August 16, 1999,
Councilmember Aplikowski expressed her appreciate ofMr. Fritsinger, speeifically stating his
diplomacy in relating to Councilmembers, residents and staff, She personally thanked Mr.
Fritsinger for his diligence in reinstating the City's newsletter.
COllncilmember Rem expressed her appreciation of Mr. Fritsinger, both as a resident and a
COllncilmember, and stated that she was aware that numerous residents of the community shared
this sentiment.
Mayor Probst brought to the attention of the Council the request by Mr, Post for several salary
and benefit adjustments during his service as Interim City Administrator,
MOTION:
COllllcilmember Malone moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a
motion to make the requested adjustments, as outlined in Mr. Post's memorandum
to the City Council, for pay augmentation; car allowance allocations; and one-
time vacation accrual, to become effective with Payroll #17, and continue until the
position is filled, The motion also included the provision for the City to payout
Mr. Fritsinger's unused vacation and applieable benefits to September 3, 1999,
The motion carried unanimously (5-0),
Mayor Probst stated that, through the many hours spent with Mr. Fritsinger working on
numerous issues for the City, he appreciated Mr. Fritsinger's professionalism, and valued him as
a professional acquaintance and personal friend, Mayor Probst, on behalf of the City Council
and the City of Arden Hills, read and presented a service plaque to Mr. Fritsinger.
ADJOURN
MOTION:
Councilmember Larson moved and Councilmember Malone seeonded a motion to
adjourn the meeting at 10:10 p,m, The motion earried unanimously (5,0),
Mayor Probst and the City Couneil, along with former Councilmembers Dale Hicks and Susan
Keim hosted a farewell reception, in honor of City Administrator Fritsinger.
Dennis Probst
Mayor
Terrance R. Post
Interim City Administrator
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NOTICE OF MEETINGS
The next regular City Couneil meeting will be held Monday, August 30,1999 at 7:30 p,m, at the
Arden Hills Council Chambers,
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CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA
WORKSESSION
MONDAY, AUGUST 16, 1999
4:45 P.M. - CITY HALL, 4364 WEST ROUND LAKE ROAD
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Mayor Dennis Probst called to order the City Council
Worksession at 4:53 p,m, Present were Councilmembers Gregg Larson, Paul Malone, and Lois
Rem; Interim City Administrator, Terranee R, Post; Publie Works Director, Dwayne Stafford;
Parks and Reereation Direetor, Thomas ], Moore; City Engineer, Greg Brown; and
Administrative Secretary, Sheila Stowell,
Councilmember Aplikowski had previously notified Mayor Probst and Council members of her
unavailability to attend tonight's Worksession,
DISCUSSION ITEMS
a. Pavement Mana2ement Plan Discussionillraft Reoort from BRW
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Mr. Post provided an historical overview ofthe City's previous Pavement Management Plan
(PMP), and introduced the preliminary direetion given to BR W for preparation of the new five,
year plan, Mr. Post stated that the City had not scheduled any reconstruction or overlay work
through its PMP for 1999; however funds have been accrued,
Mr. Greg Brown, the City's Consulting Engineer with BRW, reviewed a draft report on the PMP
re-rating exercise, Mr. Brown stated that the majority of City streets had been walked for
evaluation purposes, Following the street inventory, the data was compiled in a MicroPaver
Analysis Program to determine street life cycles, and whether they were projected for
reconstruction or overlay, Mr. Brown stated that if major drainage issues were present, the
streets were moved up in the reconstruction prioritization cycle,
Mr. Brown reviewed various points, including composite neighborhood rankings, design
standards, a suggested work program, and their budgetary impacts, Mr. Brown also provided, as
a bench handout, an example PMP schedule,
Discussion items included street vs, composite neighborhood rankings; City design standards and
proposed policy for any deviations from that policy; weighting and ranking formulas; amount of
State Aid funds available; status and availability of all former PMP data from the City's former
consulting engineer, MSAlHoward R, Green; implementation of the Water Quality Task Foree
related to drainage and ponding issues; driveway realignments in some areas; historical
informational meetings to be held prior to assessment hearings for those residents affeeted by
street improvements; private developments and street width standards; State Aid Funds
programmed for West Round Lake Road, Phase II; and percentage of streets already having
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Design standards and necessary easements were discussed in an attempt to accommodate various
pavement condition problem areas in the City, including Waldon Place; Hunters Court; Snelling
Avenue; North Hamline Avenue; Ridgewood; Ingerson; and Edgewater.
Mr. Brown provided a bench handout showing the ranks of the Pavement Condition Index (PCI);
his personal ranking recommendation from an engineering standpoint; and the preferenees of
Councilmembers as to how they would rank proposed reeonstruetion and/or overlay projeets,
Mr. Brown, for estimating purposes, used reconstruction costs at approximately $250/foot and
overlay at $50/foot.
Mr, Brown was directed to prepare a final report of the proposed PMP for Council review and
aetion, Mr. Brown was direeted to prepare a proposed city policy, based on tonight's eomments,
providing preferable standards to attain for eonstruction eonsisteney, with built-in flexibility for
unique situations; established criteria and rationale for any deviation from the policy; with
consideration of life eycle; topography; and preparation of a revised map showing a projected
improvement sehedule, rather than rank status, Mr, Brown was also requested to show the actual
number of feet proposed for reconstruction and/or overlay in eaeh neighborhood,
Mr. Post pointed out the discrepancy in the scope of projected work and the amount programmed
into the annual and projected capital improvement program over the next five years,
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Staff and Mr, Brown were directed to provide recommendations for candidate projects for the
proposed 2000 Street Improvement Projeet; and to tie the proposed Pavement Management Plan
(PMP) into the proposed five-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP),
b. 2000 Budl!ct/Canital Imnrovement Plan (CIP)
Mr. Post provided additional information related to the 2000 operating budget and Capital
Improvement Program (CIP), A revised surnnlary ofthe 2000 - 2004 proposed CIP for each
department was also reviewed,
Prior to the next Fire Board meeting, Councilmember Larson sought Council direction in
negotiations with the Lake Johanna Volunteer Fire Department (UFVD) and the Cities of
Shoreview and North Oaks in relationship to the Alliant Techsystems revenues and fund balance
and future capital improvements of the department. Councilmember Larson advised that the
funds are now eontained in a eontingency fund for operating expenses and capital improvements,
and that the cities in the Joint Powers Agreement (.TPA) needed to determine allocation, with
credits to cities, It was suggested that the fund balance remain at a level amount, and replenished
by each City by a pre-established formula, Councilmembers again expressed their concern that
AlIiant Techsystems revenues were being spent in the other communities, but not in the City of
Arden Hills,
Councilmember Larson also requested input from Councilmembers concerning future funding of
. proposed Lake Johanna Volunteer Fire Department (UVFD) eapital items, Councilmember
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Larson reported that, at the last Fire Board meeting, discussion on the use of the organization's
fund balanee and related equity issues surfaced,
Mr. Post requested Council direction on how to respond to a proposed eapital improvement for
resurfacing bay floors at Arden Hills Station #1, and whether the City would elect to reject this
capital item, Discussion also ensued regarding a requested capital expenditure for a backup
pumper truck, which would be used primarily in the City of North Oaks,
Councilmember Malone provided a brief history of the ownership of the stations, calling upon
his expertise from serving as the City's representative to LJFVD and the Fire Relief Board, For
reference purposes, and due to initial ISO rating problems experienced by the City of Shoreview,
the City of Shoreview owns Stations 3 and 4; the Cities of North Oaks and Shoreview, and
LJVFD share the ownership and expenses of Station #2, and LJVFD owns Station #1 with the
City of Arden Hills having no equity in Station # 1,
Councilmember Larson and Mr. Post were directed to begin negotiations with the LJVFD in that
whatever funds have been drawn from Alliant revenues, the City of Arden Hills be reimbursed as
a commensurate equity interest in Station #1,
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Mr, Post was directed to provide, as available, the outstanding funding information to the City
Council regarding the CIP; and to remove the proposed City Hall and Publie Works/Parks
Maintenanee Facility items from the projected budget to provide a more reflective measure of
ongoing funding needs for the proposed five year CIP,
c. Short-Term. Prioritized Goals for City Staff
Mr. Post highlighted those goals identified at the 1999 Council/Staff Retreat and how they
corresponded to the outstanding project lists for the Finance, Administration and Community
Development departments, Given the existing staff shortage, Mr. Post requested the City
Council's assistance with the prioritizing of these goals during the transition period,
Mr, Ringwald had identified several items, including, marketing ofthe Indykiewiez property;
pursuing purchase ofthe railroad spur; issuing marketing broehure; mapping out the Economic
Development Authority's (EDA's) role in the development of the Twin Cities Army
Ammunition Plant (TCAAP) and drafting of a TCAAP Phase II implementation plan; and future
use of the City's Revolving Loan Fund,
Mr. Post also reviewed a number of items identified by former City Administrator, Brian
Fritsinger, as outstanding or upcoming in the near future,
Schwan's Ice Arena
Mr. Post was directed to see if, given our current staff shortage, the City's scheduled service on
. the Schwan's Ice Arena Board of Directors could be postponed, with one of the other member
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eities serving as the representative for participating eities, Due to several pending issues
regarding the concession business at the arena; proposed additional two sheet expansion; existing
debt service; and pending payments by partieipating organizations, Mayor Probst eontended that
a strong city participation was warranted on the Board,
Arden Manor Mobile Home Park and Arden Manor Park Development
Other discussion items included proposed assessments at Arden Manor Park for drainage
corrections, Mr. Post stated that it was his intent to approach Mr. Husnik regarding a land
exchange in lieu of assessments prior to drainage improvements being undertaken; and potential
playground and park improvements, Mr, Post antieipates that Mr. Husnik will legally challenge
any assessment process in court, over and above what he has committed to the project at this
time, The project has been bid at this time, and is seheduled for Council action on September 13,
1999,
Mayor Probst stated that, in addition to possible legal fees, the City would be required to provide
appraisals for the property values had increased and provided a benefit to the property owner
before and after the completion of the improvement. Mayor Probst questioned, in this unique
situation, if the benefit was to the park users, not the property owner, Concern was still
expressed for the City to provide recreation areas for the children housed at Arden Manor Mobile
Home Park,
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Mr. Moore stated that the City had received a grant Jrom School District No, 621 to fund full day
summer playground programs at Arden Manor over the next two years; and it was his intent to
make sure the children at Arden Manor Mobile Home Park were involved in eity-sponsored
recreation aetivities,
Task Force Implementation
Discussion ensued on the timing for implementation of the proposed task forces, whieh were
formerly scheduled for this fall, Due to the current staffing shortage at this time, the Couneil
discussed whether or not the Council should delay appointments,
Councilmember Malone stated that, if the committees had a chair and sufficient volunteers, with
a course of action stipulated by the Council, the committees should be able to function with only
occasional steering and guidance from staff, therefore not increasing the staff workload at this
time,
Mayor Probst concurred, specifieally as it related to the proposed Water Quality Task Foree, that
with scheduled meetings on a monthly basis, the research and gaining familiarity with wetlands
issues, the first few months should not require a major amount of participation by staff,
Mr. Post reviewed Ms, Randall's qualifications related to serving as staffliaison to the Water
Quality Task Force, However, he stated that the planning caseload is peaking, as is normal this
time of year,
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Mayor Probst also stated that the City's consulting engineer, BRW, had expertise available in
wetland issues; as well as the possibility of other specialists holding a worksession with the
group,
Discussion was also held regarding the proposed Public Works/Parks Maintenance Facility Task
Force, Mayor Probst stated that, in its preliminary stages, this would appear to be more of a
staff/eonsultant fimction, and not citizen directed until later.
The proposed Web Site Task Force was also discussed, as well as the proposed City Events Task
Foree, with both interpreted to be committee, rather than staff driven at this time,
Councilmember Malone requested that staff provide contacts for those who had previously
expressed interest in serving on the Public Works/Parks Maintenance Facility Task Foree,
Staff was directed to include appointment of these proposed Task Forces at an upcoming Council
Agenda,
Those items identified as priorities during the interim were as follows:
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City Hall Site - Continue aggressive coordination of paperwork with Mike Fix and Paul
Woodhouse of the Department of Army,
Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant (TCAAP) Zoning - Award bid for a planning
consultant to formulate the Civic Center Zoning Distriet at the Twin Cities Army
Ammunition Plant (TCAAP),
Codification - Complete efforts on remaining outstanding ehapters for submission to the
League of Minnesota Cities (LMC), Discussion included codifieation related to courtesy
benches; rubbish haulers; sump pumps; and electric fence regulations,
Public Works/Parks Maintenance Facility - Initiate the Spaee Needs Study with the firm
ofTKDA, as previously awarded,
I-35W Corridor Coalition - Monitor various board actions required and attend those
meetings as deemed necessary,
Y car 2000 - Complete the evaluations and any planning efforts for doeumentation of due
diligence,
Gateway Business District - Pursue level of interest of potential developers and eonsider
additional consulting assistance as deemed necessary,
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Remaining 1999 Projects/Remaining 1999 Goals
Additional projects that Mr, Post was charged with overseeing included serving as the "point
person" for the City Administrator hiring process; 2000 Budget process and Truth-in- Taxation
requirements; coordinating installation of the residential water meter replacement project with
the contractor and Public Works Department; ordinance changes to reflect three billing districts
to be established reflecting revised billing sehedules for utility billing; various management and
personnel issues; and various day-to-day responsibilities of the Finanee, Administration and
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Mr. Post advised that statI had reviewed and would be initiating enforeement of eode violations
at tile Vaughan tower site in the Gateway Business District.
Staff was directed to include receipt and review of the Request for Proposals for possible award
bid for a planning consultant to formulate the Civic Center Zoning District at the Twin Cities
Army Ammunition Plant (TCAAP), as part of the August 30, 1999 regular Council meeting
agenda,
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
Staff Reuorts
Parks and Recreation Director
Mr. Moore reported that the Parks and Recreation Department was working on a variety of
items, including supervision of installation of the Arden Oaks playstructure and general upgrades
and maintenance completed in conjunction with the new playstructure, Mr. Moore stated that his
department anticipated upgrading each park as the opportunity arose, including painting
swingsets; painting auxiliary buildings; sod and/or fertilization/aeration of lawns; and safety
chips installed under play equipment.
Mr. Moore reported that numbers appeared to be increasing in youth soccer and fall softball. He
stated that the department was performing an aggressive evaluation of each recreation program
offered, including a finaneial review on every program immediately following its offering, Mr,
Moore thought this would allow the department to establish a foundation on classes to determine
their future,
Mr. Moore advised Councilmembers that the fall brochure would be mailed to residents and
partieipants this week, with an expanded program offering, along with a special map and location
insert of parks and faeilities, Mr. Moore stated that he had received several comments on the
improved appearance of Arden Hills' parks,
Public Works Director
Mr. StatIord reported that City staff was investigating the possible theft of water from several of
the City's hydrants, Mr. Stafford stated that he was looking into ways to loek the hydrants
and/or shut off the two (2) suspeet hydrants at the main line,
Staff was directed to proceed with plans to shut off the hydrants as soon as possible, Mr.
Stafford was directed to coordinate with the Lake Johanna Volunteer Fire Department (UFVD)
and the Fire Marshal.
Mr. Post indicated that, in the related enforcement of code violations on the Vaughan property,
he had been in eontact with the City's contractor for animal control regarding the horses loeated
on the Vaughan tower property, along with two horse carcasses found on the property,
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Mr. Stafford reported that the City's new Vactor truck had been delivered and was already in
use,
Administration, Finance and Community Development Departments
Mr. Post reported that the City had received preliminary cost estimates for employee health
insurance premiums, and that projected inereased employee cost for such premium increases
may, in some eases, be larger than salary increases for those employees eurrently earrying family
eoverage, Mr, Post suggested that the Council consider possible revisions to the employees'
benefit structure,
Mr. Post mentioned that Ms, Randall was still working on a compromise plan with Bethel
College regarding the east entrallCe road,
Council Comments
Councilmember Malone reminded fellow Councilmembers that he would be unavailable to
attend the September I, 1999 Planning Commission meeting, Councilmember Rem volunteered
to serve as the Council Liaison that evening,
Mayor Probst provided additional comments regarding his and Mr. Fritsinger's meeting with
Bethel College representatives, Mayor Probst strongly suggested that the college continue
keeping area residents informed of their plans for the development of the property, Mayor
Probst stated that he would be continuing his relationship with college representatives and would
keep the Council abreast of those discussions,
Mayor Probst requested that stafr give further eonsideration to several items brought to the
Council's attention, including a resident's eoneerns regarding rubbish haulers and colleetion
times; the proposal of the St. Paul Water Utility; Ramsey County's offer of cooperation for
reducing graffiti; and a volunteer position opening for someone from our district on the
Metropolitan Parks and Open Spaee Commission,
Mayor Probst congratulated the Communications Committee on the August issue, partieularly
the parks article and timely coverage of the resignations of Mr. Fritsinger and Mr. Ringwald,
Councilmember Larson brought to the attention of staff another code enforcement issue in the
Gateway Business District near the Morris Communications billboards,
ADJOURN
MOTION:
Councilmember Rem moved and Councilmember Larson seconded a
motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p,m, The motion carried
unanimously (4-0),
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CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
ACCOUNTS PAY ABLE CLAIMS REPORT
TO BE APPROVED AT 08/30/99 COUNCIL MEETING
CLAIMS PAID SINO; LAST COUNCIL MEETING (08/09/99\
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Arden Hills Devdonment Cornoration
Public Employees Retirement Association
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Affinitv Plus Federal Credit Union
DCA, Inc. - FSA Denartment
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52,304,00
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224,678.49 II
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283,748,33
Total Accounts Payable Claims
for Council Approval, 08/30/99-
508,426,82
Note' Checks for unpaid claims totaling $261,507.75 were mailed
on August 10, 1999 after approval at the August 9, 1999
Council Meeting. They were check numbers 16317 - 16366.
This sequence corresponds to unpaid temporary numbers
TI - T50. Check numbers 16315 - 16316 were used for
alignment.
Medical/DavCare Reimbursement 7/23/99
Pay Estimate #4 - WRLR Tmnrovements - Phase 1
Sales Tax. Julv
Law Enforcement Services - February
Julv Electrical Inspections
Mileao-elExnense Reimbursement
1999 First HalfPronertv Tax Reimbursement
Second August Payroll
Second August Payroll
Second AUl!ust Payroll
Medical/Dav Care Reimbursement 8/06/99
Council Worksessions 7/19 & 8/16
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UNPAID CLAIMS REGISTER:
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TOI 08/31/99 3M 842,21 Strin Covcring- ake Valentine Road)
T02 08/31/99 A&L SUDeTior Oualitv Sod 149,37 Sod
T03 08/31/99 A-I Hvdraulic Sales & Service 33.25 Hvdraulic Hose #59
T04 08/31/99 AMB proncrtv Comoration 4,328,00 Sentember Rent/Oen Oocr EXD
T05 08/31/99 Ancorn Communications, lne 693,34 Mobile Radio -#112
T06 08/31/99 Animal Control Services 290.42 Dog/Cat Enforcement - Julv
T07 08/31/99 Architectural Alliance 35,6] Professional Services 61l~6/18
T08 08/31/99 AT&T 81.87 Long Distance
T09 08/31/99 BeisswenQer's How-To Store 167,28 Julv Purchases
TIO 08131 /99 Berres Sandra 13,95 Mileage Reimbursement
Tl1 08/31/99 Biffs, Inc. 391.56 Portable Toilets 7/14-8/10
T12 08/31/99 Brutul LuAnn 240.00 August Cleaning
Tl3 08/31/99 Carlson, Andrew 31.00 Refund-Fall Soccer
T14 08/31/99 Case Credit Comoration 117,74 Steering Repair #59
TIS 08/31/99 Comorate Exnress 252.43 Office Supplies
Tl6 08/31/99 Diemer, Chris 117,80 Mileage Reimbursement
T17 08/31/99 E.L.K. Mechanical 35.50 Refund-Mechanical Pennit #P9964
T18 08/31/99 Earl F. Anderson 116.45 Street Sillns
n9 08/31/99 Ehlers & AssociaLes, Tnc 480,00 1998 OSA Renorts
120 08/31/99 Electro Watciunan 25,00 Programming Charge - M. Olson PW
T21 08/31/99 En"cn, Garv 513.00 1999 MV Mustan"s Football Carnn
T22 08/31/99 Forest Lake Contracting 511.20 Top Soil - Old Citv Hall
T23 08/31/99 Frattallonc's Hardware 74,27 Julv Purchases
T24 08/31/99 Gatewav Comoanies, loc 4,72076 Comouters (3) - Gatewav Essential PC
T25 08/3]/99 Goodvear Brad Rallan, 1m: 82,94 Tire Exchange #112 Vactor
T26 08/31/99 Gonher State One-Call. Inc 27475 March/Jul).' Service
T27 08/31/99 Grafix Shonne 14750 Arden Hills I,agos
128 08/31/99 Groove Tech, Ine 3,700,00 Seal Coating (Tape Protection)
T29 08/31/99 Hanzalik, Sharon 165,00 August Newsletter
TJO 08/31/99 High Point Creative, LLC 547,00 Rec Guide Color Mockuns
T31 08/31/99 Hultberll, Scot 26,00 Refund-MN Vikinlls
TJ2 08/31/99 I.U.O.E. Local 49 - Benefit Fund 6,300,00 Insurance Sept - Nov
T33 08/31/99 Indenendent Snorts Nehvork 1017,50 Umoire Scrviccs 7/20-8/05
TJ4 08/31/99 Independent School District #621 125,00 Intermediate Word - P. Sweenev
T35 08/31/99 International Union of Oneratino Emrineers 175,00 August Payroll Deductions
TJ6 08/31/99 J&L Industrial Sunolv 65,13 Plug TaplDie
TJ7 08/31/99 Kath Auto ParLs 121.62 Brake Parts #106/Sweeuer Parts #201
T38 08/31/99 Kinko's 95,59 Mans for City Council Chanlbers
T39 08/31/99 Knox Lumber Co 26,73 Rebar Valentine Park
T40 08/31/99 Lake Country Chanter - ICBO 135,00 DesiQn!Plan Review IV-Session B-Scherbel 11/18
T41 08/31/99 League ofMN Cities 150,00 1999 LMC Annual Conference - T. Post 6/15
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CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
MEMORANDUM
DATE:
August 27, 1999
TO:
SUBJECT:
Mayor and City Council
Terrance R. Post, Interim City Administrator@
Pamela Sweeney, Employment Status
FROM:
Backl!:round
Ms, Sweeney was initially hired on February 16, 1999 as Receptionist/Clerk for the City
of Arden Hills, Chapter 19, Arden Hills Code, requires that employees eomplete a six (6)
month probationary period in order to determine whether or not the employee
demonstrates fitness for the position,
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Under Section 19-6 (c) of Municipal Code, the City Couneil shall consider the
recommendation of the City Administrator or Department Head as to whether the
employee should or should not be made a regular employee,
Recommendation
Staff would reeommend the City Couneil approve the appointment of Ms. Sweeney as a
regular, full-time employee with the City of Arden Hills,
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Department of Public Works
Paul L, Kirkwold, P,E" County Engineer
Daniel G, Schacht, P,E" Acting Director
ADMINISTRATlONILAND SURVEY
50 West Kellogg Blvd" Suite 910
St, Paul, MN 55102. (651) 266-2600' Fax 266-2615
E-mail: Public.Works@co.ramsey.mn.us
ENGINEERING/OPERA TIONS
3377 N, Rice Street
Shoreview, MN 55126
(651) 484-9104 . Fax 482-5232
August 23, 1999
RECEIVED
AUG 2 4 1999
Mr. Terry Post
Interim City Administrator
City of Arden Hills
4364 West Round Lake Road
Arden Hills, MN 55112-5794
CITY OF ARDEN HillS
Dear Terry:
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Enclosed is the proposed cooperative agreement between the City of Arden Hills
and Ramsey County for the reconstruction of the Cleveland Avenue Bridge and
approaches located between First Street S.E. and Thom Drive, Included are two
duplicate agreements to be executed by the City of Arden Hills,
Please review this agreement and arrange to have it presented to the Arden Hills
City Council for its approval and execution, including signatures of the City's
authorized officers on both copies of the agreement.
To expedite processing, both signed copies of the agreement should be returned
to me for approval and execution by the Ramsey Count Board of Commissioners,
An original signed copy of the agreement will be returned to the City of Arden
Hills when the agreement has been fully executed,
Please contact me at (651) 482-5207 if you have any questions,
Sincerely,
-v;.~~-~71/f1tl~4
Timothy A, Mayasich
Project Manager
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Enclosure
CCI Dan Schacht, Acting Director
Ramsey County Public Works
MInnesota's First Home Rule CollDty
prInted on r~]ed paper with. a minimum or IU~ posl.-ronsUll\{!T content
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RAMSEY COUNTY
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
WITH THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
Agreement 99011 ..
August 23,1999 ...
Agreement between
the County of Ramsey
and the City of Arden Hills
Ramsey County Aecount 47540
Ramsey County SP 62-646-12
Arden Hills SP 187-020-08
New Brighton SP 147,020-24
Cleveland Avenue/C,P, Railway No, 92251
Bridge Replacement/Bridge No, 62569
and approaehes from First Street S,E. and Thom Drive
Attachments:
Exhibit A -- Estimated Cost Participation
Summary
THIS AGREEMENT, by and between the City of Arden Hills, Minnesota, a munieipal
corporation, hereinafter referred to as the "City," and Ramsey County, a political subdivision of the State ....
of Minnesota, hereinafter referred to as the "County"; ....
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the County and the City desire to reeonstruet and rebuild the Cleveland Avenue
Bridge over the c.p, Railway System and its approaches; and
WHEREAS, this segment of Cleveland Avenue (County State Aid Highway 46) is eligible for
County State Aid Highway Funds; and
WHEREAS, the Cleveland Avenue Bridge (No, 92251) has been designated by the Minnesota
Department of Transportation as eligible for Federal Surface Transportation Program Funds; and
WHEREAS, this segment of Cleveland Avenue has been designated as State Projeet
62-646-12; and
WHEREAS, the subject road segment is located within the Cities of Arden Hills, and New
Brighton; and
WHEREAS, plans for S.P, 62-646-12 showing proposed alignment profiles, grades and cross
sections for the improvement of CSAH 46 within the limits of the City have been presented to the City;
and _
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i WHEREAS, the project includes, in addition to other things, grading, paving, concrete curb and
~ gutters, storm sewer, sidewalk, bituminous trail, turf establishment, landseaping, utility adjustments, and
..... retaining walls; and
WHEREAS, the grading provisions require aequisition of certain right of way and temporary
construction and slope easements prior to eonstruction; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation has determined the storm sewer is
eligible for State Aid funds,
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY MUTUALLY AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
1, The County shall prepare the necessary plans, specifications and proposals, Cost of projeet revisions
after eompletion of plans and specifications will be paid for by the party requesting the revisions or
as defined by supplemental agreement, Revisions must be consistent with State and Federal Aid
requirements and are subject to County approval,
2, The Minnesota Department of Transportation shall take bids and award a eontract for the
eonstruction ofthis subject project, In the event bids for the City's portion of work exceed the
engineer's estimate by 10% or more, the County will contact the City for concurrence with the
increased cost prior to award. Upon award, the County shall perform the construetion inspection;
the City shall assist the County in the inspection of City utilities and landseape features,
fII' 3,
The County shall administer the aequisition of all rights of way and easements required for the
construetion of the project, The County shall provide all compensation to property owners for
acquired rights of way and easements.
4. All County road rights of way and temporary easements'will be in the name of the County, and
parking and other regulations will be eontrolled by the County, Any rights of way whieh eannot be
negotiated will be aequired through eminent domain proceedings by the County.
5, The County and City shall participate in the costs of construetion in aeeordanee with the Estimated
Cost Participation Summary, attached as Exhibit A and ineorporated herein, except as modified
below,
6, The County and City shall participate in the eosts of storm sewer eonstruction to the extent identified
by the Mn/DOT Hydraulics Engineer's Memorandum on storm sewer cost participation percentages,
7, Upon eompletion of the project the County shall own and maintain all storm sewer catch basins,
leads and outfalls whieh are loeated within County road rights of way and direetly serve the paved
portion of Cleveland A venue or intersecting County roadways, The City shall own and maintain
surface drains and leads servicing areas draining private property or munieipal streets.
8.
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Upon eompletion of the project, the City shall own and maintain the conerete walk beyond the
bridge limits along the east- side of Cleveland Avenue, The County shall own and maintain the
concrete walk within the bridge limits, All other sidewalk and path areas constructed as part of this
project shall be owned and maintained by the munieipality within which it is loeated,
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9, Upon completion of the project, the City shall own, maintain, and replace as needed all specialty
landscape features as identified in Cost Participation Groups or as later eonstrueted by the City by
separate contract such as speeialty plants, noise wall treatments, irrigation equipment, lighting, ete,
Any modifications to those materials shall be subject to County approval.
10, Any utilities or facilities modified or added to those provisions presently made in the plans and
specifications may be ineorporated in the eonstruetion contract by supplemental agreement and shall
be paid for as speeified in the supplemental agreement, Design and eonstruetion engineering fees for
additions shall be negotiated at the time of supplemental agreement preparation,
11. The City shall reimburse the County for engineering costs incurred on its share of projeet design and
administration, as set forth in Exhibit A, as a preliminary engineering fee, Said fee shall be 10% of
item costs for which the City is responsible for, as determined at the time of eontraet award.
12, The City shall reimburse the County for engineering costs ineurred on its share of project
eonstruction, as set forth in Exhibit A, as a construetion engineering fee, Said fee shall be 10% of
item costs for which the City is responsible for, as determined upon completion ofthe projeet,
13, Throughout projeet design and eonstruction, the County shall prepare partial eost and payment
estimates for preliminary engineering fees, construetion eosts, and eonstruetion engineering fees and,
at appropriate intervals, notify the City of its share of the eosts for the City's items of work, The City
shall pay its share of engineering fees and construction costs upon receipt of County invoice,
Invoices received by the 10th of the month shall be paid within 30 days, or by the end of the month,
14, The City shall pay to the County all additional remaining eosts for its share of the work upon
notification by the County of the final amounts due to the contraetor,
15, All payments by the City shall be to the Treasurer of Ramsey County, Minnesota.
16, The City and the County agree to indemnify each other and hold each other harmless from any and
all claims, causes of action, lawsuits, judgments, eharges, demands, costs and expenses including,
but not limited to, interest involved therein and attorneys' fees and eosts and expenses conneeted
therewith, arising out of or resulting from the failure of either party to satisfy the provisions of this
agreement or for damages caused to third parties as a result ofthe manner in whieh the City or the
County perform or fail to perform duties imposed on each party by the terms of this agreement.
Nothing herein will constitute a waiver oflimitations ofliability available at Minnesota Statute
Chapter 466 and other applieable law,
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have eaused this Agreement to be executed,
~CITY OF ARDEN HILLS,
.... MINNESOTA
THE COUNTY OF RAMSEY
By:
By:
Chairperson
Board of County Commissioners
Its
By:
Attest:
Chief Clerk-County Board
Its
Date:
Date:
Approved as to Form:
Assistant County Attorney
fit
Risk Management
Pr~D~5{1 )[ L9-f-
Daniel G, S haeht, P,E.
Interim Director
Ramsey County Public Works
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CITY OF ARDEN IDLLS, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4,1999
7:30 P.M. - ARDEN IDLLS CITY HALL
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CALL TO ORDER
Acting Chair Brent Nelson called the meeting to order at 7:31 p,m.
ROLL CALL
Present were Aeting Chair Brent Nelson, Commissioners Terri Duchenes, Therese
Galatowitseh, Marty Rye, and Dave Sand,
Absent were Chair Steve Erickson and Commissioner Stephen Baker.
Also present were Councilmember Paul Malone, Associate Planner Nancy Randall, and
Assistant to the City Administrator Kevin Ringwald and Recording Secretary Lori
Rolfson,
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON
JULY 7.1999
Commissioner Rye moved, seconded by Commissioner Sand, to approve the July 7,
1999, minutes, The motion carried unanimously (5-0),
PLANNING CASE #99,13 - FRISKIES PET CARE COMPANY - 4251 FERNWOOD
AVENUE - SITE PLAN REVIEW - BIOFIL TER - PUBLIC HEARING
Acting Chair Nelson confirmed that the Planning Case was announeed in the July 21, 1999
publication of the Bulletin and opened the public hearing at 7:33 p,m.
Ms, Randall explained that the petitioner was requesting approval of a site plan to allow for a 50-
foot by 57-foot biofilter to eliminate odor at the Friskies plant which is located at 4251 Femwood
Avenue, near the Arden Hills water tower and north of Guidant Corporation,
The City of Arden Hills has received several complaints from neighbors regarding the odor from
the Friskies plant. Staff investigated their complaints and found that they eonstituted a nuisance
as defined in the City Code. Friskies has evaluated their existing proeess and other processes for
eliminating odor emanating from the plant.
Currently, Friskies uses a system of chemieals that neutralize the odor, The problem with the
eurrent system is, if the ingredients change, the chemicals to neutralize the odor must also be
modified,
Friskies would like to install a biofilter system to eliminate the odors, The biofilter system
removes and oxidizes organic gasses from eontaminated air by use of beds of wood ehips.
Billions of indigenous microorganisms, inherent within the wood ehips, eonvert the organic
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compounds to carbon dioxide and water, These naturally occurring mieroorganisms eonsume the
offending compounds in a safe, moist, oxygen rieh environment. e
The new biofilter is proposed to be located to the rear ofthe existing plant. The majority of the
structure will be underground; however, six feet on the west side and two feet on the east side
will be above ground, with a six-foot high chain link fenee along the top of the structure, The
chain link fence is to protect people and animals from entering the biofilter. Staff recommended
the ehain link fenee be open, or earth tone slats be used,
The proposed structure will meet all setback requirements, A sump pump is proposed for the
bottom of the structure, whieh will generate little noise, Additionally, a fan will be used to raise
the air through the system, which will not be heard outside the property.
The applieant is proposing to add a new tree line in order to better screen the biofilter from the
publie trail during the winter months, Staff recommended that the trees be blue spruce, planted
at a 45 degree angle from each other, 12 feet apart, as shown on Exhibit B,
The grading required will be minimal, Staff recommended that the City Engineer review and
approve the grading plan prior to the building permit being issued. Approval from Riee Creek
Watershed District will also be required.
The applieant is proposing to install a light within the loeation ofthe biofilter to assist with
maintenanee and security, The light would be located at the northwest side ofthe biofilter,
facing southeast, The lighting would meet the Zoning Ordinanee lighting standard. The light ...
would be hooked to a switch and would not be on at all times. The light would only be on during ...
evening maintenance, when neeessary, or during security coneerns. There currently is not any
lighting on this side of the building.
Ms, Randall advised that staffreeommended approval of Planning Case 99-13, Site Plan Review,
to allow for the eonstruetion ofa 50-foot by 57-foot biofilter, conditioned on:
1. Rice Creek Watershed Approval.
2, Exposed foundation be painted earth tone or to match the existing building,
3, Chain link fenee be open, or slats be earth toned.
4, Lighting plan approved by staff prior to installation and the use of the light be
limited to maintenance only,
5, Modif'y the landscape plan as proposed by Staff in Exhibit B.
6, The grading plan be approved by the City Engineer prior to the building permit
being issued,
Ifthe Planning Commission makes a reeommendation on this Planning Case, it would be heard
at the August 30, 1999, regular meeting of the City Couneil.
Mr, David Petrie, 1293 Wynridge Drive, stated that he lives close to the Friskies plant and
strongly supports the proposed biofilter, He indicated that, at times, the odors from the plant are
bad enough to force the loeal residents inside their homes,
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Mr, Petrie stated that, in the past, loeal residents were asked to eall the plant when the odors were
too strong, The problem with this process was that many times the coneems arose at times when
the plant was closed and there was no one available at the plant to make complaints to.
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Mr, Petrie stated that he had been informed that the current method to eontrol odors was through
the use of ehemicals, He is concerned about what chemieals were being mixed and what
compounds were being formed when mixing the ehemieals,
Mr, Petrie stated that, prior to this proposal, the community surrounding the plant had been
looking for information from City Staff on what would have to be done to close the Priskies
plant. Having reviewed the web site and proposal deseribing the biofilter, he stated that he would
hold off on taking steps to close the plant until it was determined if the biofilter was working.
Mr, Petrie asked ifthere was an objective measurement to determine the amount of odors
emanating from the plant before and after the biofilter is installed, He indicated that the website
established by the manufacturer ofthe biofilter provided definite referenee sites where these
biofilters have been used, He felt it would be interesting to speak with residents in these areas to
determine if the biofilters have improved the odor situations,
Mr, Petrie asked, with approval of the proposal, what the timeline for the installation of the
biofilter would be,
Acting Chair Nelson closed the publie hearing at 7:43 p,m" as no one else wished to address the
Planning Commission,
Commissioner Rye noted that it had been mentioned that many odor complaints oecur after
normal working hours, He asked if the Priskies plant operates three shifts, Mr, Ken Hola,
Priskies Plant Manager, stated that the Priskies plant operates two shifts,
Commissioner Rye asked how large the trees to be used for screening would be, Ms, Randall
stated that the new trees would be six to eight feet in height.
Commissioner Rye asked if the plantings included in Exhibit B would be installed at the same
time the biofilter is eonstructed, Ms, Randall stated that the plantings and construetion would
oceur simultaneously, Commissioner Rye eonfirmed that the applicant would have up to one
year to eomplete the project, if approval was granted, Ms, Randall stated that this was COITeet.
She noted, however, that the applicant intended to eomplete the project by the end of 1999,
Referring to his letter dated July 23, 1999, Commissioner Galatowitsch noted that Mr, Hola had
indieated that Priskies representatives had visited several sites using the biofilters, She asked
what types of businesses these sites had been, Mr, Hola stated that these businesses were plants
involved in the rendering of animal byproduets, whieh emits a very powerful odor,
Commissioner Galatowitsch asked if these plants were located close to residential
neighborhoods, Mr. Hola stated that he was not sure if these plants were near residential
neighborhoods or not, as he had not been among the representatives who visited the plants.
Commissioner Galatowitsch noted that Mr. Hola's letter had indicated that the sites visited had a
dramatic reduetion in odor and odor eomplaints. She asked if research had been done to
determine this reduetion in odor and how this would be measured, Mr, Hola stated that mueh of
the determination was related to the number of eomplaints received regarding odor.
Commissioner Galatowitseh asked if the Priskies plant intended to keep statisties regarding odor
eomplaints. Mr, Hola stated that the Priskies plant keeps records of all complaints.
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Commissioner Galatowitsch asked if the eomplaints regarding odor have been escalating, Mr,
Hola stated that he was new to the Friskies plant, however, since he has been employed at the A
plant, there have been a number of eomplaints, ,.,
Commissioner Galatowitsch asked if the proposed biofilter was eonsidered state-of-the-art
technology, Mr. Hola stated that the biofilter is state-of-the-art teehnology. Commissioner
Galatowitsch asked ifthe odors are drawn to an underground pipe with this system. Mr. Hola
stated that the exhaust runs underground and eomes up through the filter. As the exhaust travels
through the filter, it is spread out and the odors are oxidized by beds of wood ehips. Within the
wood ehips are natural bacteria, which convert the organie eompound to carbon dioxide and
water,
Mr, Hola stated that the odor would be greatly redueed, Commissioner Galatowitsch asked if the
odors are currently emitted directly into the outside air. Mr, Hola stated that the Friskies plant
eurrently utilizes an environmentally safe neutralizer. However, this system has not worked as
well as the plant needs it to,
Commissioner Duehenes asked what the timing for the projeet was proposed to be. Mr' Hola
stated that the biofilter is scheduled to be installed by the end of 1999,
Commissioner Sand asked Mr, Hola ifthere were any objections to the eonditions for approval
recommended by staff, Mr' Hola stated that he had no objections to the reeommended
conditions, Commissioner Sand eonfirmed that there would be no objeetions to planting six to
eight-foot high blue spruces.. Mr. Hola stated that this requirement was aeceptable,
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Commissioner Sand noted the staff report stated that staff had found the odors to constitute a
nuisanee, He asked how whether or not the odors were a nuisanee was objectively detennined.
Ms, Randall stated that a nuisanee ofthis type is a difficult thing to define. She stated that the
City had received several different complaints from several different people. On oceasion, staff
has been in the neighborhood where the plant is located and it was clear to staff that the odors did
exist and would create a nuisance for outdoor aetivities.
Mr. Ringwald added that the timing of complaints was also taken into eonsideration when
determining if the odor was a nuisanee, He stated that the eomplaints have not been a one-time
issue, Rather, the complaints have been recurring on a regular frequency, Therefore, in addition
to how acute the odor is, the length oftime the odor has been occurring was taken into
consideration,
With regard to the issue oflength of duration of the odor, Commissioner Sand stated that ifhe
lived close to the Friskies plant, he would be concerned if the plant was guaranteeing that
installing the biofilter would eliminate the odors, He asked if there should be some monitoring of
the odor to detennine the effeetiveness of the biofilter. He noted that there had not been a
reeommendation by staff that this be done and suggested that a condition of approval be added to
require monitoring to ensure that the odors have been improved by the addition of the biofilter.
He suggested that the residents would be the best judges of this improvement.
Mr, Hola stated that aetually monitoring the effeetiveness would be diffieult. He noted that the
other plants utilizing the biofilter have reported a significant reduetion in the odors. He stated
that the Friskies plant would be monitoring the effectiveness of the biofilter according to the
number complaints received after its installation,
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Mr. Larry Good, Friskies Division Engineer, stated that the manufaeturer of the proposed
biofilter had guaranteed a certain pereentage in reduction of the odors. He indieated that Friskies
had wanted to understand exactly what this meant and has eontracted with an independent
consultant. This eonsultant has taken samples of the emissions from the plant. These samples
will be diluted to eertain pereentages and presented to a trained odor panel who will determine
whether or not they can detect the odor. This information will provide Friskies with an order of
magnitude number, whieh indicates how strong the odor is and how mueh is being emitted into
the outside air today,
Mr. Good stated that Friskies has asked the consultant to sample the current emissions and model
what they anticipate the odors eoming out of the biofilter would be. This information was not
completed yet beeause the samples were only taken last week. If the results from this consultant
are not acceptable to Friskies, then Friskies will ask the biofilter manufaeturer how they intend to
satisfy their guarantee,
Mr. Good stated that Friskies was taking this issue very seriously and is investing a eertain
amount of money in investigation of the produet. The investigation will provide quantitative
information after the biofilter is installed that will be eompared to the emissions prior to
installation.
Acting Chair Nelson asked how much odor reduction is guaranteed by the manufacturer of the
biofilter, Mr. Good stated that the manufaeturer had guaranteed a 90-percent reduction, plus or
minus five-pereent. He noted that this was very subjective and was the reason for contracting
with an independent consultant in order to determine the actual reduetion in the odor.
Mr, Daryl Grove, Friskies Environmental Manager, stated that he had made trips to Toronto,
Canada to visit the eompany, which manufactures the proposed biofilter, as well as other sites,
which have installed the biofilter, He had found that the facilities that installed the biofilters had
been very skeptical that the use of wood chips would eliminate the odors, They did fmd,
however, that the biofilters did work and had reduced the complaints, as well as regulatory
activity. Mr, Grove stated that he had been impressed by the information he had reeeived and
had performed a sniff test before and after the biofilter and found the biofilter was working, He
indicated that Friskies does not want to spend a great deal of money on a product they do not
believe will work.
Acting Chair Nelson stated that he lives close to the Friskies plant and is pleased by the proposed
biofilter.
Aeting Chair Nelson stated that it had been his belief that the biofilter would be six feet above
ground all the way around, He confirmed staff s indieation that the biofilter would be six feet
tall on one side, and two feet tall on the other. Ms. Randall stated that six feet of the biofilter
would be above ground on the west side, and two feet of the filter would be above ground on the
east side, faeing the tree line,
Acting Chair Nelson asked how deep the ground would have to be exeavated, Mr, Hola stated
that the footings would be four feet below grade, Acting Chair Nelson asked how large the entire
structure would be. Ms, Randall stated that the entire strueture would be approximately eight
and one-half feet in height with a portion above and below ground.
Acting Chair Nelson asked if the applieant had considered installing the biofilter as flush as
possible with the ground, Mr, Hola stated that this had not been eonsidered,
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Aeting Chair Nelson noted that the above ground portion of the biofilter would be shielded a
behind the six to eight foot tall blue spruces, He asked why more trees where not added south of .,
the tree line, Ms, Randall stated there are trees in this area that the City had installed with the
trail. She noted that the trees in the area in whieh the blue spruces would be planted would not
have winter foliage, She stated, however, that the applieant might be willing to add more trees to
the landseaping plan, Acting Chair Nelson stated that he would like to see a condition that more
trees be added on the west side, south of the tree line,
Aeting Chair Nelson asked if all the exhaust from the Friskies plant would pass through the
biofilter, Mr. Hola stated that all ofthe exhaust from the cooking process would pass through the
biofilter.
Commissioner Rye asked if operating in the wintertime would be a problem for the biofilter, Mr,
Hola stated that there would be no problem operating the biofilter in the wintertime,
Commissioner Rye moved, seconded by Commissioner Galatowitsch to recommend
approval of Planning Case 99-13, Site Plan, to allow for the construction ofa 50-foot by
57-foot biofilter, conditioned on:
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Rice Creek Watershed Approval.
Exposed foundation be painted earth tone, or to match the existing
building,
Chain link fence be open or slats be earth tone,
Lighting plan approved by staff prior to installation and the use of the light
be limited to maintenanee only.
ModifY the landseape plan with 6 to 8 foot blue spruee, as proposed by
Staff in Exhibit B, with additional trees extending to the south..
The grading plan be approved by the City Engineer prior to the building
permit being issued,
That the applicant monitor the odor to ensure reduetion of the odors,
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7,
The motion carried unanimously (5-0).
This Planning Case will be reviewed at the Monday, August 30, 1999, City Couneil meeting,
PLANNING CASE #99-04 - CITY OF ARDEN HILLS - NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS
DISTRICT - ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT - DISCUSSION ONLY
Mr. Ringwald explained that staff prepared a draft Neighborhood Business Zoning Distriet
Ordinance for eonsideration by the Planning Commission, Included in the staff report was a
seetion stating the purpose ofthe Zoning District; a sample Zoning Distriet Land Use Chart; a
sample District Requirement Chart; and a Special Requirement section for the Neighborhood
Business Zoning Distriet,
Mr. Ringwald stated that the staff report did not include speeifie information regarding the seven
sites identified as possible Neighborhood Business Districts. He suggested that the Planning
Commission reaffirm these sites as being included in the Zoning District and state any other sites
within the eommunity that should be added to the District.
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Mr. Ringwald stated that the goal statement of the Zoning District was utilized to ereate the
following Purpose of the Neighborhood Business Zoning Distriet:
a, To be located at the edge of residential neighborhoods.
b, To provide a limited range of over-the-counter, eonvenience, retail, and service
uses to accommodate the needs of the adjaeent residents,
c, To place limitations on the type, size and intensity of uses within this District,
given its proximity to residential uses.
d, To plaee emphasis on eonvenience for pedestrian, bicycle, and pub lie
transportation access to the use,
e, To accommodate, where possible, a public commons, giving residents a plaee to
gather and interact with one another,
f, To ensure adequate buffering is provided for on these sites for the adjaeent
residential uses.
g, To require, where applicable, compliance with the City's gateway requirements,
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The Land Use Zoning Districts Chart generalizes uses into speeial or permitted use eategories,
The uses proposed to be permitted in the Neighborhood Business District were c1inies; dayeare's;
offices; retail sales and service; and utility distribution lines, The proposed uses to be permitted
under a special permit were: dry cleaning and laundry serviee; land reclamation; mining;
multiple use operation; personal serviee; publie use; research; restaurant; studio; and utility
transmission. Mr, Ringwald stated that several of the permitted and speeial uses were augmented
into the Special Requirements seetion ofthe draft Ordinanee,
With regard to the District Requirements Chart, Mr, Ringwald stated that the minimum lot area
and size requirements would not come into play for most of the seven sites, as they would not be
creating new lots or dividing existing lots, The most important standards within the
Neighborhood Business District would be the height, floor area ratio, lot covered by structure,
minimum landscape lot area, and minimum building setbaek requirements.
With regard to the height requirement, Mr, Ringwald stated that 35 feet was eonsistent
throughout the Zoning Districts, with the exception ofthe 1-2 and I-FLEX Distriets, The
proposed floor area ratio was 0,7, which would allow for a two-story structure, similar to some
single-family houses. The lot covered by structure limit was proposed at 35 percent, whieh was
consistent with other Zoning Distriets, The minimum landscape lot area requirement of 35
percent is slightly higher than the other business districts, and closer to the residential distriets,
This is in keeping with the requirements for the gateway areas, The setback requirements would
allow, but not require, the struetures to be closer to the street. The side yard setbacks remained
relatively consistent and the buffer yard setback from residential uses was reduced from 100 feet
to 30 feet.
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The Special Requirement section of the draft Ordinanee provided special requirements for some
permitted uses in the proposed Neighborhood Business Zoning District. These uses ean, if
unrestricted, plaee unaceeptable levels of traffic on these sites and streets that would negatively
impact adjacent residential uses. These restrictions were:
a, Clinies shall not exceed 3,000 gross square feet.
b, Finaneial Institutions and Serviee shall not exeeed 5,000 gross square feet, nor
include a drive through facility, nor include an outdoor or detached automatie
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Retail Sales and Service shall not exceed 3,000 gross square feet and were limited
to certain uses in the retail sales and service list found in the definition section,
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This section of the draft Ordinance also provided special requirements for restaurant special uses
for the restaurants to not exeeed 3,000 gross square feet, Additionally, exterior seating will be
considered based on its impact on adjaeent residential uses, Mr, Ringwald stated that the
Planning Commission may wish to consider encouraging outside seating, as part of the publie
space discussed in the Purpose seetion.
The special Distriet Requirements stated that the developers are encouraged to plan their sites in
the spirit of the purpose ofthe Zoning District and intent ofthe Planned Unit Development
provision, The Planned Unit Development provision discusses the balancing oflot sizes, height,
use mixes, locations, and relationship with other existing and proposed uses.
With regard to the speciallandseaping requirements, Mr, Ringwald noted that the current
Landscape Ordinanee works well with buildings over 10,000 to 15,000 square feet, beeause the
number of trees is based on the total square footage ofthe building, With buildings smaller than
this, located on large sites, the current requirements do not work. In an attempt to balance this
issue, the special landscaping requirements state that landscaping shall be provided at the rate of
three caliper inches per 40 feet of pub lie street frontage,
Buffer yards of 30 feet in width shall be required adjaeent to all residential uses, The buffer
yards shall be landscaped with a eombination of evergreen trees and deciduous shrubs sueh that
the use is effectively screened from the adjacent residential areas, The buffer yard landscaping -
shall not be included into the minimum landseaping ealculations, ..
Hours of operation shall be prohibited between the hours of II :00 p,m, to 6:00 a,m. and all
deliveries and loading shall be done during normal hours of operation, Sloped roofs shall be
required to match adjacent residential neighborhoods. Exterior materials shall be limited to faee
brick, stone, glass, or natural wood produets. All walls shall be treated with the same exterior
materials, Lighting shall not be permitted to wash the building, exeept for aeeent lighting to
delineate the main entryway into the building, Security and parking lot lighting shall be on
pedestals, Trash shall be fully screened in a masonry enclosure, or shall be stored within the
principal structure. Vending machines shall be loeated on the interior of the principal structure.
Bicycle racks shall be provided in an area that is convenient to the main entryway into the
building to eneourage the use ofbieycle traffie. Sidewalks shall be provided adjaeent to all
publie right-of-ways, Gateways shall be incorporated, where applicable, as outlined in the 1985
Parkway Feasibility Study and Comprehensive Plan.
Commissioner Rye noted that the Special Requirements seetion of the draft Ordinance provided
specifieations for financial institutions and services; however, the Land Use Zoning District chart
did not indieate that this would be a permitted use. Mr. Ringwald stated that this had been a
typing error and that financial institutions and services should be a permitted use in the
Neighborhood Business Distriet.
With regard to the purpose statement, whieh requires compliance with the City's gateway _
requirements, Commissioner Rye asked where these requirements could be found, Mr, Ringwald ..
stated that these requirements are stated in the 1985 Parkway Feasibility Study and will be found
in the Comprehensive Plan, once approved. He explained that the 1985 Parkway Feasibility
Study was adopted as part of the 1992 Comprehensive Plan,
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Of the seven sites identified as Proposed Neighborhood Business District, Commissioner Rye
stated that the Big Ten Supper Club and Old City Hall sites were unique and suggested that a
multi-family use may fit well on these sites, Mr, Ringwald agreed that these sites were unique
and noted that they were added to the list after the other five. Commissioner Rye was coneerned
that the new Zoning Distriet not make it diffieult to make reasonable use of those two sites, He
suggested the Planning Commission discuss whether these two sites should be included in the
Neighborhood Business District.
Commissioner Sand asked if Commissioner Rye was suggesting adding another category to the
Neighborhood Business chart, Commissioner Rye stated that he wanted to reafTrrm whether
those two sites should be included as Neighborhood Business sites, as opposed to another
Business Zoning District.
Commissioner Galatowitsch agreed that the Big 10 Supper Club and the Old City Hall sites do
not fit well with the Neighborhood Business District due to their loeation on major roadways,
She suggested that these sites may lend themselves to other uses than those allowed under the
new Zoning District.
Commissioner Galatowitseh noted that, ineluded in the list of sites for consideration was the
Baptist Conference Council site, She wondered why the site next door, whieh eontains the
library, was not also included, She noted that all the libraries in other communities are mueh
larger than the library in Arden Hills and there may be a desire to expand the Arden Hills library,
or move it to another location, She felt that this site should be included in the Neighborhood
Business Distriet,
With regard to the special requirements for permitted uses, Commissioner Galatowitsch asked if
the list oflimited uses for retail sales and service was indicating that a retail sales and serviee use
must include, or may include, one of these limited uses, Mr. Ringwald stated that a retail sales
and serviees may include one of the listed uses and these are the only uses whieh will be allowed
under the new Zoning District.
Commissioner Galatowitsch referred to the list of uses for retail sales and services and asked
what a "photographie reeords" use was, She asked if this may be referring to antique reeord
stores or perhaps video stores, Mr, Ringwald stated that this term had been referring to reeord
musie stores and suggested that this term be removed from the list.
Commissioner GaIatowitsch asked what the proeedure would be if a developer wished to propose
a use for retail sales and service that was not included on the list of limited uses. Mr' Ringwald
explained that this request would be reviewed by the Zoning Administrator who would determine
if the proposed use would fit the intent and purpose of the Neighborhood Business Zoning
Distriet. He noted that, although the list of uses in the Land Use Chart was rather long, the
number of uses proposed to the City was a much longer list than that. The attempt was to fit
many uses under certain definitions; however, some uses defy deseription,
Commissioner Duehenes stated that the definition of retail sales and serviee, found in the current
Ordinance, stated that motor vehicle sales were not included. She suggested that this limitation
be earned forward and included in the list of retail sales and service uses definition for the
Neighborhood Business Distriet. Mr, Ringwald stated that this could be done, Commissioner
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Duchenes suggested that the list of retail sales and service uses state that only those uses are
permitted in order to clarifY this issue, e
With regard to the lighting requirements in the Special Requirements section ofthe draft
Ordinanee, Commissioner Sand asked if the term pedestal was self-defining or if the height of
light pedestals should be limited, Mr, Ringwald stated that he would verifY with the City
Engineer the standard language for this limitation,
With regard to the special sidewalk requirements, Commissioner Sand noted that the information
did not state what sort of material was to be used for sidewalks, He noted that on County Road
D and Cleveland Avenue there is an asphalt trail, which is essentially a sidewalk, Mr, Ringwald
stated that this requirement had originally required the use of concrete, However, this
requirement was taken out because there are places within the City where trails serve the same
function as a sidewalk. Commissioner Sand suggested that this requirement state that sidewalks
or trails shall be provided,
Commissioner Duchenes stated that the eurrent Zoning Ordinanee defines sidewalks only as a
hard surface, Commissioner Sand noted that this would allow flexibility for speeial features at
the Gateway areas, such as eolored paving stones or brick.
Commissioner Rye noted that some of the sites identified for Neighborhood Businesses were
corner lots, He asked what determines the front of a site, Mr. Ringwald stated that a front yard
is always the narrower of the two street frontages, and the rear yard is opposite of this.
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Commissioner Sand noted that the special landscaping requirements foeus primarily on tree
plantings. He assumed that Appendix A ofthe Zoning Ordinance would address berming to
separate buildings from residential districts or the street. Mr, Ringwald stated that the Zoning
Ordinanee does state that landscape berms and buffers shall be used to screen business sites from
publie streets and residential uses.
Acting Chair Nelson asked what a utility distribution line use was, Mr, Ringwald explained that
utility distribution lines were power lines, He noted that power lines were permitted uses in all
Zoning Distriets, above or below ground,
Acting Chair Nelson stated that the Neighborhood Business District should not allow taverns or
liquor stores, Mr, Ringwald believed that these uses would not be allowed under retail sales,
however, he would verifY this,
Commissioner Sand asked what category barber shops and beauty salons would fall under. He
wondered ifthis type of use was to be included or excluded in the list of permitted uses, Mr,
Ringwald stated that these uses would be included as a speeial use under the personal serviees
category,
Commissioner Sand asked ifthe Planning Commission is to take action on this Planning Case.
Mr. Ringwald stated that, if the Planning Commission concurs with the proposed Ordinance, the
Commission should direet Staffto eause publication of the Ordinance in the Cities Offieial _
Newspaper, send pub lie notices, and prepare for a publie hearing on the Ordinance on September .
1, 1999. He noted that, if the Big 10 Supper Club and Old City Halls sites were to be removed
from eonsideration, this would affeet the notification.
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Acting Chair Nelson stated that he would prefer the Big 10 Supper Club and Old City Hall sites
remain in the Neighborhood Business District. Commissioner Sand noted that the zoning of the
Old City Hall site was currently split between B-1 and R,l, He noted that the B,l Zoning
District eould allow for many uses that the City may not want on this site, partieularly since this
site backs up to townhouses. He felt that including this site in the Neighborhood Business
District would limit the uses on this site, Mr, Ringwald noted that the Planning Commission
eould reeommend to the City Council another zoning designation for this site,
Commissioner Duehenes stated that she would like to hear what the publie would prefer for the
zoning ofthe Big 10 Supper Club and the Old City Halls sites, She noted that a strip mall may
be appropriate for the Old City Hall site, however, should would lean towards the Neighborhood
Business District for these sites,
Commissioner Rye stated that it would make sense to include the Arden Hills library site in the
Neighborhood Business Zoning District. He stated that he did not have any strong feelings
whether the Big 10 Supper Club and Old City Halls sites should be included in the
Neighborhood Business Zoning District or not. He noted that a developer eould always apply for
rezoning if they wished to propose a use other than those allowed under the Neighborhood
Business Zoning District.
Commissioner Rye asked for staffs opinion on what sort of redevelopment could oeeur on those
two sites and if they would fit with the Neighborhood Business District, based on the current
market. Mr. Ringwald stated that these sites would most likely be developed with mixed uses,
Commissioner Sand asked if the planned unit development proeess would allow flexibility for
these sites, Mr, Ringwald stated that it may not. He suggested that the sites may have to be dual
zoned,
Commissioner Sand stated that it would be easier to loosen the zoning requirements than it
would be to tighten them up. He stated that he would prefer that the Old City Hall site remain
under the Neighborhood Business Zoning Distriet. He noted that the plans for Highway 96 are to
create a boulevard with green spaee in the middle for a more residential feel. Additionally,
Hamline Avenue and Highway 96 will be the major gateway entrance into the City of Arden
Hills, He felt that this entire corner was crucial to the future appearance of the City, He did not
like the fact that the Old City Hall site currently includes a daycare, as this does not fit into the
overall scheme of that corner. He would not want to add any more eommercial strip malls, as
this would not fit the long-term goals of this portion ofthe City.
With regard to the sidewalk requirements in the Speeial Requirements seetion of the draft
Ordinance, Mr, Steve Nelson, applicant for Planning Case 99,11, asked, if there are no sidewalks
on the adjacent properties, did it make sense to require that the Neighborhood Business sites
install sidewalks, He stated that these sidewalks would dead-end. He also noted that, with
respect to the side yard setback requirements, there were many different types of residential
neighbors that a business eould baek up to,
Mr. Dave Ehresman, 1481 Arden View Drive, President of the Board for Arden Hills North
Townhomes, stated that the townhouse Board met Monday night and passed a speeia1 resolution.
Mr, Ehresman read this resolution which expressed a preference for residential zoning on the Old
City Hall site, He stated that the primary eoneern ofthe townhouse board was for liquor stores
and taverns not being allowed on this site, The Board strongly eneouraged the Planning
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Commission to consider the zoning of this site to be R,3, He noted that, from Highway 10 to
Rice Street, everything south of Highway 96 is residential. .
With regard to Mr, Nelson's comment about sidewalks, Commissioner Sand stated that this issue
may depend upon what Ramsey County decides to do with County Road D, If the County plans
to widen the road and install a trail on the north side, then there would be a sidewalk for Mr.
Nelson to link up with,
Mr. Ringwald stated that it would be short sighted to not take advantage of the opportunity to
install a sidewalk. He stated that it would not be unusual for a City to collect sidewalk funds
dedieated to the future construction of sidewalks, rather than having sidewalks installed with
gaps, These funds could be collected by way of an eserow, similar to park dedication fees.
Mr. Nelson asked if the funds for sidewalk fees could be assessed against the property, Mr,
Ringwald stated that the City would prefer to eollect this type of fee at the time of construetion,
Acting Chair Nelson confirmed the addition ofthe Arden Hills library site to the Neighborhood
Business Zoning Distriet, Acting Chair Nelson confirmed that Mr. Ringwald would verify the
restriction on liquor stores and taverns and change the Land Use Zoning District Chart to include
financial institutions and services, Mr. Ringwald agreed and noted that he would verify, with the
City Engineer, the issue oflimiting the height oflighting pedestals,
Acting Chair Nelson directed staffto schedule the public hearing on the Ordinanee on September
1, 1999. .
PLANNING CASE #99-11 - AARON AND STEVE NELSON - 3130 CLEVELAND
AVENUE NORTH - CONCEPT PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT - PUBLIC
HEARING
Aeting Chair Nelson eonfirmed that the Planning Case was announeed in the July 21, 1999
publieation of the Bulletin and opened the public hearing at 9:02 p,m.
Ms, Randall explained that the petitioner is proposing a concept planned unit development for
eonstruction of an office building at 3130 Cleveland Avenue. The building would have a foot
print of 6,000 square feet for office, with 1,000 additional square feet for office on the second
floor and 6,000 square feet in the lower level for storage, The site is eurrently one of seven sites
being reviewed with the development of the proposed Neighborhood Business Distriet.
Access to the pareel was provided by full movement aecess to County Road D and Cleveland
Avenue, Aecess to County Road D, as proposed, may be too close to Cleveland Avenue, With
the reeonstruction of County Road D, Ramsey County may modify this to a right-in/right-out
drive, Staff recommended relocating the entrance further east.
Staff had a coneern with the two parking stalls along the Cleveland Avenue entrance, causing a
conflict with traffic entering and exiting, Staff reeommended that these parking stalls be
eliminated. The applicant is proposing 24 parking spaees, with proof of parking spaces for a .
total of 32 parking spaees, The Zoning Ordinanee requires 28 parking spaees for an office use of
7,000 square feet. This does not include the square footage for the lower level which would be
used only for storage purposes, If this site were to change ownership, the site maybe laeking in
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have headlights faeing residential neighbors, This may be a problem, depending upon the nature
of the landscaping, berming or fencing, and the angle of these spaces may need to be modified.
The building was proposed to be a one-story building with a second story in the peak ofthe roof,
Aecording to the Building Inspeetor, the seeond story is only 1,000 square feet and, anything less
than 3,000 square feet or 33 persons or more does not require handicap aceessibility. Therefore,
the second story would not need to be handicap accessible, Additionally, sinee the lower level is
proposed to be for storage, this level does not require handicap aceessibility either, However,
staff had wanted the ensure that the applicant is aware that, if the lower level becomes offiees in
the future, this may require handicap aceessibility,
The proposed plan showed a lO-foot wide aecess ramp to the lower level on the east side of the
building. Staff has eoncerns with the ramp being used for vehicle traffie due to its proximity to
adjacent residential property. Staff recommended eliminating the ramp, Ms, Randall stated that
she had spoken with the applicant regarding this access ramp and the applicant had indieated that
the ramp would only be used to bring documents into the lower level for storage, Therefore,
there would not be a great deal of traffie. However, the potential of a different user in the future
creates the concern for the loeation ofthe aeeess ramp,
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The proposed building was approximately 20 feet in height. The Zoning Ordinance states that
the height of a structure in the B-2 Zoning District shall not exeeed 35 feet. The proposed
Neighborhood Business Zoning Distriet also limits building height to 35 feet. A peaked roof was
being proposed to maintain a residential appearanee,
Ms, Randall stated that the calculations for floor area ratio, lot coverage, and Jandseape lot area,
shown in the staff report, were incorrect as these calculations assumed a square footage of 7,000,
when the proposed foot print of the structure would only be 6,000 square feet.
With the change in ealculations, the floor area ratio would meet the floor area ratio requirement
of the B-2 Zoning District, and the Neighborhood Business District. With the ehange in
calculations, the lot coverage would be 19 percent, which meets the 40 percent requirement of
the B,2 Zoning District and the 35 percent requirement proposed for the Neighborhood Business
Distriet.
With the change in calculations, the landscape lot area would be 57 percent, which meets the
eurrent 25 pereent requirement of the B-2 Zoning District and would also meet the 35 percent
requirement for the Neighborhood Business Distriet.
Ms. Randall presented the eurrent and proposed setbacks for the development. She noted that the
site has a negative three feet of buildable area when the current setbacks of the B-2 Zoning
District are applied. In comparison to the proposed Neighborhood Business Distriet setbacks, the
front setbaek would meet the 20-foot proposed setbaek. The proposal would meet the proposed
rear residential setbaek of 30 feet, as 32 feet was proposed, However, the side residential setback
on the north side of the property is proposed at 20 feet, where 30 feet was proposed in the
Neighborhood Business District. Staff would recommend a 30 foot minimum setback buffer
e yard from adjacent residential properties.
A grading plan will be required with the final planned unit development and ponding may be
required on site, Rice Creek Watershed Distriet approval will be required for the final planned
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This eorner had been designated by the City of Arden Hills as one of the gateway study areas, a.
The applicant has proposed a bermed area on the corner, as well as allocated a portion of this ..
area for a ground sign to be installed by Arden Hills,
As noted earlier, there eurrently is no sidewalk extending off County Road D beyond this site, It
will have to be determined if, with the proposed Neighborhood Business District, a sidewalk
would be required along County Road D, or if the City would prefer to eserow the funds for the
future construetion of a sidewalk,
A utility plan will be required with the final planned unit development. The applieant did supply
staff with information regarding proposed landscaping, however, a specific landseaping plan will
be required for the final planned unit development in order to determine ifthe plan will meet the
requirements of the current Zoning District or the proposed Neighborhood Business Distriet.
Due to the reduced setback from the residential homes, an increase in landscaping, fencing and
berming should be eonsidered. The applieant was proposing a six-foot high fenee, 120 feet long,
along with plantings, to be placed along the north side ofthe property to sereen the parking lot.
Staff recommends that the fenee be run along the entire perimeter, However, the applieant had
indicated that the adjacent neighbors would prefer sereening with vegetation, rather than fencing,
Staff recommended that a detailed plan for feneing and plantings be submitted for the final
planned unit development.
The sloped roof does not allow for the plaeement of rooftop meehanical equipment. Therefore, .
the rooftop mechanical equipment would be inside the building.
A lighting plan was not submitted with the concept plan, however, the Planning Commission
may wish to state any eoneems with lighting of the parking lot they may have, The
Neighborhood Business District was proposing that there be no lighting on the buildings and
only allow lighting in the parking lot areas at minimal levels, A lighting plan will be required for
the final planned unit development.
The proposal shows a"WeIcome to Arden Hills" sign for the gateway and a pylon sign along
County Road D with an alternative location along Cleveland, A signage plan will be required for
the final planned unit development.
The site does not show a location for the garbage area, Refuse eontainers are required to be
concealed,
Ms, Randall advised that staff recommend approval of Planning Case 99-11, Coneept Planned
Unit Development, subjeet to the following modifieations:
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Provision of a 30-foot buffer yard from residential property,
Access ramp on the east side of the building be eliminated,
The two parking stalls along the Cleveland Avenue entrance be redesigned, and
redesign the direction of the angle parking along the east property line,
Drive aceess from County Road D be moved further east, away from the
intersection.
Sereening from adjacent residential property include both fencing and
landscaping,
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If the Planning Commission makes a reeommendation on this Planning Case, it would be heard
at the August 30,1999, regular meeting of the City Council.
Mr, Steve Nelson, applicant for the concept planned unit development, stated that when the
coneept was designed, detailed plans were not included until it was determined where the
building would be loeated on the site, The initial desigu plan had been for all parking to be on
the west side of the lot, whieh would be his preferenee. The reason for the proposed layout of the
building and parking areas was to meet the 50 foot front yard setback requirement of the B-2
Zoning District. Mr, Nelson stated that the building design would fit the needs ofthe offiee
better ifit were longer to the south and narrower, Although this would reduce some of the
berming, this would eliminate the proof of parking area off County Road D, Additionally,
redesigning the building in this way would move the entrance further to the east, as suggested by
staff,
Mr, Nelson noted that the adjoining structures on the adjacent properties to the north were
primarily garages, some ofwhieh were quite large, and were essentially the backyards of the
properties. He had presented his sereening plan to these residents and had reeeived no negative
comments,
Mr, Nelson stated that, once the building site is determined, it will be determined what trees on
the site can be saved and which ones must be removed, He indieated that there are some large
trees on the site, one of which is a large cottonwood tree, which would be removed.
Additionally, there are a few large willow trees that may be saved; however, these are weak trees.
The remaining trees are primarily box elder, ash and maple trees.
With regard to drainage, Mr, Nelson stated that there was a drainage ditch at the north end of the
property whieh was setup to drain the site, The lot naturally drains to this area and the goal
would be to drain the parking lot into this ditch and directly into the storm sewer.
In order to make the basement function for storage, Mr, Nelson stated that the aeeess ramp would
be an important addition, since earrying storage boxes up and down stairs would not be
functional. He indicated that a hard surface would not be used, The plan was to use landseaping
rocks, which could be driven on, He noted that landscaping equipment, sueh as the lawnmower,
would be stored in the lower level as well, and the ramp would provide access to this equipment.
Commissioner Sand pointed out that the aceess ramp would slope down whieh would make it
less visible, Mr, Nelson agreed, He noted that consideration had been given to plaeing the ramp
on the north side of the building, however, this was the area where water would drain,
Mr. Don Ristow, 2033 West County Road D, expressed concern that the proposed aceess ramp
may cause loud echoing truck noise, He also stated that the properties to the north of the
proposed development, referred to earlier by Mr. Nelson, have deeks and patios facing this
parcel, as well as garages, He indicated that he has two small children whose bedrooms would
faee the proposed strueture, He stated that he did not objeet to the construction of the building,
He did, however, objeet to the removal of trees on the property, The eurrent stand of trees
provides privaey and protection from the nearby highway,
Mr, Ristow presented the Planning Commission with photographs of the lot being considered for
development and noted the amount of trees currently in plaee. He did not feel that these trees
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would have to be eliminated, considering the size of the lot. He also stated that he would prefer
that a sidewalk be construeted, e
Other concerns expressed by Mr, Ristow were for the noise that will be generated by snowplows
at night, whieh will likely disturb his baby's sleep, Additionally, the eonstruction of the new
office building will generate more traffic in an area where many children reside. Mr, Ristow
stated that he did approve of the "Welcome to Arden Hills" entranee sign, One other concern
was for the parking spaees, which would angle the headlights into his windows and baekyard.
Mr, Ristow stated that he had been very ehoosy when deciding where to buy a home. He and his
wife chose Arden Hills for the school district and the family oriented eommunity, When he
purehased his home, he had spoken to neighbors who had informed him that the lot had been
vacant for 15 years, This had led him to believe that the stand of trees would remain as is.
Additionally, he had spoken to the owner of the property and was informed at that time that there
had been no plans to sell or develop the lot due to the 100- foot buffer requirement.
Mr, Nelson stated that the aecess ramp was not intended to be used in the wintertime and will not
be plowed more than once or twice, when neeessary. He indicated that, if the building was
reoriented to the south as he had suggested, this would move all the parking to the west of the lot
and eliminate Mr, Ristow's eoneern for headlights shining on his property, Additionally, the
lighting intended to be used would be low impact lighting.
Mr, Nelson stated that if the ramp was approved for eonstruction, there would be a 12-foot
retaining wall and there would not be mueh traffie using the ramp other than a panel truck .
dropping off doeuments and picking up documents for destruetion, He stated that the intent was
to save as many trees as possible; however, some trees will have to be removed due to the close
proximity to the proposed building, He stated that he intends to be a good neighbor and plans to
include a good deal of landscaping in the plan,
Commissioner Galatowitsch asked how mueh flexibility there would be to reduee the amount of
square footage of the building, Mr, Nelson stated that, in order to be eost effeetive, the total of
7,000 square feet would be the minimum size, Commissioner Galatowitsch asked if other
tenants have been seleeted for the offiee building, Mr. Nelson stated that two other attorneys
would be moving into the offiee, There had been others who had expressed interest in the office
building in November 1997; however, due to delays in purchasing the property, these others had
baeked out.
Commissioner Duehenes asked ifthe access ramp could be narrowed to eliminate automobile
traffie, She assumed that the documents being stored in the lower level eould be delivered on a
handcart, Mr, Nelson stated that the ramp area would not be used to park vehicles, however, a
vehicle or a boat may be stored in this area,
Mr, Elwood Caldwell, 1451 Arden View Drive, representing Arden Hills Notes, asked, that if the
concept planned unit development was approved as reeommended by staff, would the proposal
meet the Neighborhood Business Zoning Distriet requirements and, if not, in what ways would it
not meet the requirements. Ms. Randall stated that, with the modifieations recommended by
staff, the proposal would meet the intent ofthe proposed Neighborhood Business District.
With regard to the eottonwood tree, which Mr, Nelson had indieated would be removed, Mr,
Ristow stated that this was a niee shade tree and he would prefer for it to remain, He also
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pointed out that the office building will have tenants moving in and out at different times whieh
would suggest that the access ramp may be used more often than MY, Nelson had indieated.
Aeting Chair Nelson closed the public hearing at 9:39 p,m" as no one else wished to address the
Planning Commission,
Commissioner Sand eomplimented the applicant on the proposal and noted that it has been a long
time since this corner has been used, He stated that the corner is an entryway into Arden Hills
and is an important entryway, which lets people know that they are entering a City that has either
a good or bad entranee, He felt that the proposal would help improve the aestheties of that
corner. He also felt that the proposal was for the right sort of building for the site and noted that
the City has received proposals in the past for this site for many unaeeeptable uses. This
proposal would provide the least intrusive noise and traffic effeet of any building that eould be
developed.
Commissioner Sand stated that the details of the proposal could be worked on at the final
planned unit development. However, he agreed with MY, Ristow that as much vegetation on the
east side should be preserved as possible, If seeurity for MY, Ristow's family was a concern,
Commissioner Sand suggested that a fenee could be eonstrueted on the east side ofthe property,
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Commissioner Sand stated that he was not sure what effeet moving the building closer to County
Road D would have, However, he would strongly resist any reduetion in the size of the berm
area on the west side of the road, The gateway concept was very important to Commissioner
Sand and the more green space is reduced in this area, the more the importanee ofthe gateway is
reduced, He stated that he would prefer for more landscaping be shown on the plan.
With regard to the suggestion of reorienting the building, Commissioner Sand asked if the
applicant was also proposing to turn the building on its axis so that the front entrance would be
on County Road D rather than Cleveland Avenue. MY, Nelson stated that the entranee would
remain off of Cleveland Avenue, He stated that there would be an extended portieo from the
entranee to the parking lot. Commissioner Sand stated that he had seen a portico similar to the
one being proposed and indicated that it looked very nice and he felt that it was a good idea,
Since this proposal was for a concept planned unit development, Commissioner Rye asked what
weight the City Council approval would have for the entire planned unit development proeess.
Ms, Randall explained that the eoneept planned unit development approval gives the applieant an
idea of what will and will not be aceeptable, It also provides the applicant an inkling of whether
or not the final planned unit development will be approved, without having to go through the
process of preparing all the necessary & eostly plans, Additionally, the applicant is provided
with pub lie comments at an early stage so there are no surprises when the planned unit
development reaches final approval,
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Commissioner Rye eonfirmed that the next step in this process would be the final planned unit
development. Ms, Randall stated that this was correct. She indicated that the final planned unit
development would include more plans reviewed by various departments and ageneies, This is
the time it will be deeided whether or not all the details of the proposal will be aeeeptable sueh as
grading and landscaping,.
Acting Chair Nelson asked if the final planned unit development would be reviewed within the
next couple of months, Ms. Randall stated that the City Couneil would be reviewing the concept
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planned unit development at the end of this month. Mr. Nelson stated that he expeeted the final
planned unit development to be ready within three to five months, He indicated that the project tit
was not scheduled to begin this fall, The projeet would most likely begin next spring,
Commissioner Galatowitsch asked if the requirement to increase the 20-foot setback to 30 feet
would reduce the angled parking to the south. She noted that the proposed parking was minimal.
Commissioner Galatowitsch asked if it was required for the parking in this area to be angled,
Ms, Randall stated that the parking would not have to be angled.
Commissioner Galatowitseh noted that the angled parking would dictate one-way traffie, which
may be difficult for vehicles coming and going, Mr, Nelson stated that the parking in this area
was intended to be used for tenant parking only, Ifthe building were reoriented to the south, as
proposed, the angled parking to the south would be eliminated and parking spaees would be
added to the west.
Commissioner Sand noted that the proposal to reorient the building to the south would reduee the
berm area to the west,
With regard to the coneern expressed by Mr. Ristow about noise from the highway,
Commissioner Galatowitsch noted that the building may protect the residential areas from noise
better than vegetation would, She stated that she was happy to see a proposal for this corner,
Acting Chair Nelson noted that detailed questions should be reserved for the final planned unit
development. He did suggest that the Planning Commission should discuss the northern setbaek _
buffer area, Commissioner Galatowitsch stated that she would like to hear opinions from the -
residents to the north,
Mr, Nelson stated that he had spoken with the residents to the north and there had only been one
property owner who had expressed coneern for the vegetation in this area, He had informed this
property owner that either a fenee or additional vegetation could be used for screening, He
reiterated that it will be determined which trees are salvageable and which are not, and additional
trees would be added as appropriate,
Commissioner Galatowitsch stated that she did not feel ready to make a determination whether
the northern setbaek buffer area should be 20 or 30 feet, particularly if there was a possibility of
the building being reoriented. Commissioner Rye stated that the Planning Commission must
make a determination on whether or not it would be willing to allow the 20-foot setback. Ms.
Randall stated that the Planning Commission could hold off on this decision until the final plans
are presented, She noted that the applieant has direction that the proposed Neighborhood
Business Ordinance requires a 30-foot setbaek; however, the Planning Commission may be
willing to eonsider a variance for a 20- foot setbaek. She indieated that, by the time the final
planned unit development was presented, the Neighborhood Business Distriet may be in place.
She suggested that the Planning Commission consider the requirements of the Neighborhood
Business District and let the applicant know their feelings about a 20,foot setback.
Mr. Ringwald noted that the current zoning requirements for this property is for a 100,foot a
setback. He stated that the Planning Commission would not at this time be giving the applicant -
approval for a 20-foot setback. Rather, the Planning Commission would be providing direetion
for a 30-foot setback and the applieant should determine how the building will fit within these
requirements or if a variance is needed,
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Commissioner Sand moved to recommend approval of Planning Case 99- I I, Concept
Planned Unit Development, subject to the following conditions:
I, Provision of a 30-foot buffer yard from residential property,
2. Aceess ramp on the east side of the building be eliminated.
3, The two parking stalls along the Cleveland Avenue entrance be
redesigned, and redesign the direetion of the angle parking along the east
property line.
4. Drive access from County Road D be moved further east, away from the
interseetion,
5, Screening from adjacent residential property includes both fencing and
landscaping,
Commissioner Sand confirmed the understanding that condition number one applied to the north
boundary and was based on the assumption that the Neighborhood Business District will be
established on this property, Ms, Randall noted that the setbaek requirement in condition
number one applies to both the east and north boundaries,
Commissioner Sand noted that, since this was a concept planned unit development, the details of
where the building will be sited will be dealt with at final eonsideration, He reiterated his belief
that condition number one should state: Provision of a buffer yard from residential property,
eonsistent with the zoning in effect at the time of the final planned unit development.
Ms, Randall noted that, if the zoning of the property did not change, the requirement would be
for a IOO-foot buffer yard. Commissioner Sand confirmed that staff had included the 30-foot
buffer yard beeause of the B-2 Zoning Distriet issue, not beeause ofthe Neighborhood Business
District issue. Ms, Randall stated that the 30-foot buffer yard was proposed based upon the
Neighborhood Business District. Commissioner Sand agreed that condition number should be
left as is, He noted that, if the applicant decided that the only way the development will fit
would be with a lesser buffer yard than required the applicant will have to apply for a varianee,
Commissioner Duchenes seconded the motion,
Commissioner Rye eonfirmed that condition number two should be included in the
recommendation. Commissioner Galatowitsch stated that additional information should be
provided regarding the use of the proposed access ramp, whether or not it could be moved to
another location, and how wide the ramp was proposed to be,
Mr, Nelson stated that the access ramp was proposed to be 12 feet wide at the top and 10 feet
wide at the base, He indieated that there would be a retaining wall and the ramp would not be
covered.
Commissioner Rye stated that he would not have a problem with the aceess ramp ifit was rarely
used.
Commissioner Sand amended eondition number two of the motion to state:
2, The aeeess ramp on the east side of the building be included only ifit is
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Commissioner Duehenes withdrew her seeond to the motion beeause she felt more information
should be provided prior to approving the access ramp, She asked if an aeeess ramp of that
width was customary for this type of use. She suggested that the Neighborhood Business District
may need to include restrictions for loading doeks.
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Aeting Chair Nelson requested eonfirmation that the details of the aceess ramp could be changed
at the final planned unit development. Mr, Ringwald stated that this was eorrect. Commissioner
Duchenes asked, ifthe access ramp were approved as suggested by Commissioner Sand, eould it
be denied later at final planned unit development, if it was found to be unacceptable at that time,
Mr, Ringwald stated that, if more information was provided with the final planned unit
development, and the Planning Commission found the aecess ramp unaceeptable, it eould be
eliminated, He noted that staff was not supportive ofthe access ramp in the proposed location,
Commissioner Sand stated that it sounded as though the ramp was important to the use of the
lower level. He was concerned what effect eliminating the ramp would have on the entire
projeet. Mr, Ringwald stated that there would be other options inside the building to provide
aeeess to the lower level, which would be more customary, Mr, Ringwald also stated that staff's
opinion that the ramp should be eliminated will remain the same,
Commissioner Duchenes stated that she would support the motion, however, she would still want
additional information about the aceess ramp,
Commissioner Sand asked if the lower level would be the same size as the entire footprint of the _
building, Mr. Nelson stated that this was eorreet. .
Commissioner Duehenes seconded the motion to recommend approval of Planning Case
99-11, Concept Planned Unit Development, with the conditions presented and amended
by Commissioner Sand.
The motion earried unanimously (5-0),
This Planning Case will be reviewed at the Monday, August 30, 1999, City Council meeting,
COUNCIL REPORT
With regard to Planning Case 99, I 0 for Bethel College, Couneilmember Malone stated that the
City Council, at its July 26, 1999, regular meeting, approved the eonstruetion of the western
monument and sign, and denied the request for the eastern gate, He indieated that the applicant
had been directed to move the eastern gate baek from Highway 51,
Councilmember Malone stated that this would be Mr, Ringwald's last Planning Commission
meeting, as he was resigning as of August 13, 1999. He noted that Mr, Fritsinger had resigned as
well and his last day would be at the end of Augnst. He stated that the City has begun the search
to replace Mr, Fritsinger and Mr. Post would be filling the position in the interim.
Couneilmember Malone stated that the City awarded the bid for the water meter
replaeementJupgrade project to Hydro-Supply of Burnsville, Minnesota. The low bid was
approximately $415,000, as opposed to the estimated $570,000. The projeet will include a sump
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pump eonnection inspeetion to ensure that private sump pumps are not conneeted to the City
sanitary sewer system,
Couneilmember Malone stated that the new section of West Round Lake Road has been cut and
paved, He noted that there will be no progress with the Highway 96 improvement projeet until
the situation with the Highways 96/10 intersection is resolved. He noted that the cost of the new
signal lights has been fronted by the City of Arden Hills and this money will not be returned to
the City until this intersection is figured out.
Councilmember Malone stated that the City had eontracted with Toltz, King, Duvall, Anderson
and Assoeiates, Ine, for the spaee planning study for the proposed Public Works facility at a eost
of approximately $8,500,
Councilmember Malone stated that the City Council was nearly finished reeodifying the City
Codes,
Couneilmember Malone stated that the City received the first halftax revenue and indieated that
the City reeeived almost 100 pereent of what was estimated,
Couneilmember Malone stated that the City was currently working on the year 2000 budget. He
indicated that the levy would be up approximately $52,000 over last year,
Couneilmember Malone stated that the City Council officially rejeeted the bids for the new City
Hall eonslruction project because the City has not yet acquired the land. Commissioner Rye
asked if the low bidder had been approaehed regarding the possibility of keeping the bid open,
Councilmember Malone stated that the bids had been extended; however, the deeision was made
to re-bid the project, He indicated that the contractor understood the City's predicament. The
City had tried to gain lease access to the land prior to the transfer being finalized, however; the
Army National Guard would not allow this.
Councilmember Malone stated that he would not be available for the September 1, 1999,
Planning Commission meeting,
COMMISSION COMMENTS
Commissioner Sand stated that the new asphalt trail system in Tony Sehmidt park was a
tremendous system, He noted that, sinee the lake no longer has the beach area, maintenanee was
not being accomplished and there was litter allover. He had suggested to Greg Maek that high
school students help out in picking up the trash,
Mr, Ringwald stated that the City would be part ofthe review group interviewing the architeets
for the new buildings at the Tony Schmidt park on Thursday of this week.
Acting Chair Nelson congratulated Mr. Ringwald and Mr, Fritsinger for their new jobs and
expressed his appreciation for the work they both have aceomplished,
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Rye moved, seconded by Commissioner Sand to adjourn the meeting at 10:23
p,m. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).
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Concept Planned Unit Development (PUD)
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MEMORANDUM
DATE:
August 30, 1999
Mayor and City Council / )
Nancy Randall, Associatltf~
99-11 Concept Planned Unit Development
Steve Nelson, 3130 Cleveland Avenue
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FROM:
SUBJECT:
Request. The applieant is proposing a Concept Planned Unit Development (pun) for
construetion of a 13,000 square foot building, with 7,000 square feet on the main and
upper level used for office and 6000 square feet in the lower level used for storage,
(Exhibit A)
Background. The site is currently one of seven sites being reviewed with the development
of the proposed Neighborhood Business Distriet.
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Aeeess to the pareel is provided by full movement aeeess to County Road D and Cleveland
Avenue, The aecess to County Road D, as shown, may be too close to Cleveland Avenue,
With the reeonstruction of County Road D, the County may modify this to a right-inlright-
out drive,
The applicant is proposing 24 parking stalls with proof of parking spaees for a total of 32
parking spaees, The Zoning Ordinance requires 28 parking spaees for an office use (7,000
s,f.I(1 p,s, per 250 s,f.)), This does not include the square footage for the lower level
which, is proposed to be used as storage,
The two parking stalls along the Cleveland A venue entranee may cause a conflict for
traffic entering and exiting the property, The parking stalls on the southeast side will
have headlights faeing residential neighbors,
The proposed plan shows a 10 foot wide aecess ramp to the lower level (proposed to be
used for storage), Staff has eoneerns with the ramp being used for vehicle traffic due to its
proximity to adjacent residential property, Staffreeommends the ramp be eliminated,
The proposed plan meets the current General Business Distriet (B-2) standards for height,
floor area ratio, lot coverage, and landscape lot area,
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This site has a negative 3 feet of buildable area when the current setbaeks are applied, The
proposed plan does not meet the current 100 foot buffer setbaek from a residential district
to the north and east. In reviewing the Neighborhood Business District, staff reeommended
a 30 foot minimum setback buffer yard from adjacent residential properties, The applicant
is proposing a 20 foot setbaek to the north,
Deadline for Al!encv Actions
The City of Arden Hills reeeived the complete applieation for this request on July 2, 1999,
Pursuant to Minnesota State Statue, the City must act on this request by Tuesday, August
31, 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 Friday,
October 29,1999, The City may, with the petitioner's consent, extend the review period
beyond the Friday, October 29, 1999 date,
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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."
Planning Commission Recommendation. The Planning Commission recommends
approval of Planning Case #99-11, Concept Planned Unit Development (PUD), subject to
the following modifications:
I, Provision of a 30 foot buffer yard from residential property (North and East),
2, Aceess ramp on the east side of the building be included only if necessary for normal
business operations,
3, The two parking stalls along the Cleveland Avenue Entrance and the direetion of the
angle parking along the east property line be redesigned,
4, Drive access from County Road D be moved further east away from the intersection,
5, Sereening from adjacent residential property include both feneing and landscaping.
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Updates. The applicant modified the eoncept plan to incorporate the items discussed at the
planning eommission (Exhibit B). The new proposal turns the building and moves the
parking lot all to the west side, The building is also being shown as 6,336 square foot print
whieh inereases some of the calculations slightly, The revised plan will still meet the
current General Business District (B-2) standards for height, floor area ratio, lot coverage,
and landscape lot area, Aeeess to the parcel from County Road D is shown further back
from the interseetion,
The applicant is showing 32 parking spaces where 30 spaces are required (the required
number changed due to the square footage changing), The parking does not include the
square footage for the lower level whieh, it is our understanding, would be used for storage,
This parking configuration eliminates the headlights from faeing the neighbor to the east.
The new layout does, however, faee headlights to the north which will need to be well
sereened,
Building Setbacks
Setbaek Required Reeommended Original Modified
Setback NB District Prooosal Prooosal
Front (Cleveland Avenue) 50 feet 20 feet 100 feet 129 feet
Rear (residential) 100 feet 30 feet 32 feet 30 feet
Side Comer (Countv Road D) 50 feet 20 feet 50 feet 30 feet
Side (residential) 100 feet 30 feet 20 feet 20 feet
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The residential side yard to the north is proposed to be 20 feet where 30 feet is
recommended with the proposed Neighborhood Business District.
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Both proposed plans show a 10 foot wide access ramp to the lower level. The ramp access
has been changed to show a sod covered entrance. Staff still believes this may be used for
vehicle traffic now or in the future and due to its proximity to adjacent residential
properties should be eliminated.
The modified proposal reduced the buffer area between Cleveland Avenue and the parking
lot to 19 feet where it was previously proposed at 30 feet. This comer is shown on a 1985
study as a gateway to the city. The proposed pylon sign has been relocated along County
Road D.
Staff Recommendation. The applicant has resolved several of the conditions
recommended by the Planning Commission. Staff recommends modifying the
recommendation approving Planning Case #99-11, Concept Planned Unit Development
(PUD), subject to the following conditions:
1. Provision of a 30 foot buffer yard from residential property (North and East).
2. Access ramp on the east side of the building be eliminated.
3. Screening from adjacent residential property include both fencing and landscaping.
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LAURENCE ),[. NELSON
STEPHEN L. NELSON & ASSOCIATES
ATfORNEYS AT LAW
66S NORTH SNELLING AVENUE
SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA SS104-1893
(651) 646-S8418
FAX NO. (6SI) 642-2619
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JUL - 2 1999
CITY OF AKOtN l11US
LEGAL ASSIST ANT
SHA.ON E. L YMCH
June 29, 1999
Ms. Nancy Randall
Associate Planner
city of Arden Hills
4364 West Round Lake Road
Arden Hills, MN 55112-5794
Re:
Application
Our Client:
Our File No.:
for POD for
Aaron S.
7897
3130 N. Cleveland Avenue, Arden Hills
Nelson
Dear Ms. Randall:
I am enclosing herewith the following documents:
Land Development Application;
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Check in the sum of $250.00 for the Application fee;
Copy of Power of Attorney signed by Aaron S. Nelson that
authorizes me to act on his behalf;
copy of Location Map with the area marked in red;
Copy of Title Commitment that reflects the fee owner as
Vermillion River Properties companies, LLC;
Original and one copy of letter from Vermillion River
Properties companies, LLC consenting to Aaron S. Nelson's
application;
7. Copy of front page and last page of the Commercial
Purchase Agreement entered into between Vermillion River
Properties Companies, LLC and Aaron S. Nelson;
8. Ten copies of the survey of Lot 13, Block 2, Dalsoren
Addition, Ramsey County, Minnesota; and
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Copy of the plat map of the surrounding area showing the
properties located within 350 feet of the subject
property highlighted in yellow, a list of all of the
owners of the properties within 350' of the subject
property, and mailing labels for the property owners
Ms. Nancy Randall
June 29, 1999
Page 2
(note - I can furnish you with additional sets of labels
should you need them).
As per our discussion, we are still finalizing the exact site plan
which we should have available to submit to you in the very near
future.
I do not have a current topography map of the lot as it exists
today. However, I do have a map that shows the topography of the
lot during the time it was used as a Texaco station. The
topography of the lot has changed very little if any since the
Texaco station was removed. Please let me know if you would like
a copy of this map. The former map indicates that the highest
elevation was 917.9 feet and the lowest elevation which is the
northern most area of the lot extending to the northeast corner,
was 914.0 feet. The cleared portion of the lot appears to be
fairly level with the elevation varying from 915.7 feet on the
western side of the open area to 917.4 feet on the east side of the
open area.
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When Ramsey County upgraded this corner approximately 3 years ago,
they installed a storm sewer catch basin at the northwest corner
of the property. It is located several feet east of the property
line. It was installed by the County with anticipation that this ~
property would eventually be developed. It will be used to take ~
care of any water surface runoff on the lot. Essentially, the
plan would be to drain the site to the north into the existing
lower area which would in turn drain into the storm sewer systea as
previously set up by the County.
I have talked to Rice Creek Watershed District and have asked them
to do a pre-development review. They will notify my client in
writing whether a permit will be required from Rice Creek Watershed
District for the development of this property.
I will assume that you will let me know in writing as to any
additional documents that we need to submit to you. I would
appreciate if you would fax a copy to my office and mail the
original to the purchaser at the address listed on the application.
In the meantime, should you have any questions, please advise.
My client looks forward to creating an a tractive office building
that will enhance our great community.
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Ms. Nancy Randall
Associate Planner
city of Arden Hills
4364 West Round Lake Road
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Our FileNo.: 7897
Dear Ms. Randall:
This letter is sent to confirm our discussion today relative to my
client's application for a PUD. As we discussed, my client would
like this handled presently as a preliminary or conceptual PUD
until he has a definitive area in which the city will allow him to
build a building. Once the site is defined, my client is willing
to spend the additional money to prepare the drawings, engineering
and specific elevations of the proposed development necessary for
the approval and construction of a building on this site. until
the building area is defined, it would be a waste of time and his
money to go any further.
My client is sensitive to the concerns of the neighborhood. Either
my client or I will take some time and try and meet with the
neighbors this week. A copy of the site plan drawing which we are
submitting as part of our POD application for preliminary approval
will be shared with each of them. Hopefully, this will alleviate
any concerns the neighbOrs miqht have about the proposed
development and give them the opportuni~y to discuss with my client
or me their concerns. As we discussed today, this is a concept and
the renderings of the building elevations are just some drawings
prepared for the submittal and will more than likely be refined.
My client does intend to use a low maintenance exterior which will
include stone or brick, stucco, wood, etc. The goal of my client
is to design the building in keeping with the residential
neighbOrhood that it adjoins.
My client is willing to listen and consider the neighbOrhood
concerns within reason and to possibly address some or a1l of them.
I know it has already been discussed with the architect abOut the
impact of lighting of the building and parking areas so as to
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July 13, 1999
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minimize or limit the flooding of the neighborhood with unnecessary
light. They have also discussed the use of landscaping and fencing
to minimize the impact on the neighborhood.
My client would like to develop this site with the construction of
an attractive building. As we discussed, at this time I intend to
personally lease a portion of the building for my professional
practice. My client and I are both residents of Arden Hills.
My client understands that the trees are important and my client
intends to hire a tree specialist once the building area is clearly
defined to help him determine the trees in the designated landscape
area that are worth saving and can in fact be saved. AlSo, even
though fencing has been proposea in some areas ior screening, my
client would consider eliminating some of the fencing and using
landscaping as an alternative where appropriate.
My client has tried to meet the B-2 minimum setback requirements.
If it is more acceptable to move all of the parking completely to
the West side, then I would ask planning commission to consider
changing the front yard setback from County Road "D" to place the
south side of the building even with the existing improvements to
the east. This would allow for sufficient room to utilize most of
the west side of the property for parking and would reduce the ~
landscape area on the Western end of the property. since there is ~
no on street parking, it is imperative to my client to be able to
accommodate all parking on site. One major concern my client has
is that the minimum parking spaces will be inadequate to serve the
demands of the tenants. Thus, there has to be an alternative plan
to provide more than the minimum spaces should this situation
develop once he determines the makeup of the tenants. This is why
we proposed tentative parking on the south side at this time.
I have been assured by steve Erickson that he will be dropping off
the site plan with some tentative elevations for the south and west
side of the buildina. Mv client looks forward to working with the
city'and the neighbors In creating an attractive office building
that will enhance and benefit our fine co nity. Please call with
any questions.
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DATE:
August 30, 1999
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Mayor and City Council ,l~
Nancy RandaU, Associate Pla~
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Planning Case #99-13, Site Plan Review
Friskies Pet Care Company, 4251 Fernwood Avenue
Request. The petitioner is requesting approval of a site plan to allow for a 50 foot by 57
foot Biofilter to eliminate odor at the Friskies plant which is located at 4251 Fernwood
Avenue (Exhibit A)
Backgronnd. The City of Arden Hills has received several complaints from neighbors
regarding the odor from the Friskies plant. The Staff investigated the complaints and
found that they constituted a nuisance as defined by Chapter 16 of the City Code.
Friskies has evaluated their existing process and other processes for eliminating odor
emanating form the plant.
Currently, Friskies is using a system of chemicals that neutralize the odor. The problem
with the current system is if they change the ingredients, the chemicals to neutralize the
odor must also be modified.
Friskies is proposing to install a Biofilter system to neutralize the odor. The Biofilter
system removes and oxidizes organic gasses (Odors) from contaminated air by beds of
wood chips. Billions of indigenous micro-organisms, inherent within the wood chips,
convert the organic componds to carbon dioxide and water. These naturally occurring
micro-organisms consume the offending compounds in a safe, moist, oxygen-rich
environment.
The majority of the structure will be underground; however, 6 feet on the west side and 2
feet on the east side will be above ground with a 6 foot high chain link fence along the
top of the structure. The chain link fence is to protect people and animals from entering
the Biofilter. Staff recommends the chain link fence be left open or earth tone slats be
used.
The proposed biofilter meets the height, floor area ratio, lot coverage, landscape lot area,
and setback requirements.
The applicant would like the ability to turn a light on for maintenance. The light would
be located on the northwest side of the filter, facing southeast. The lighting would meet
the Zoning Ordinance lighting standards and would only be used for maintenance
purposes. There currently is not lighting on the west side of the building.
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The applicant is proposing to add trees to buffer from the City trail and residents. Staff ~
proposed the trees be placed at a 45 degree angle to each other (Exhibit B). The Planning .,
Commission recommends this be extended further to the south on the west side.
Deadline for Al!encv Actions
The City of Arden Hills received the complete application for this request on Thursday,
July 15, 1999. Pursuant to Minnesota State Statute, the City must act on this request by
Monday, September 13, 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 Friday, November 12, 1999. The City may, with the petitioners'
consent, extend the review period beyond the Friday, November 12, 1999 date.
Lastly, if the City denies the petitioners request, It... it must state in the writing the
reasons for the denial at the time that it denies the request. It
Recommendations. The Planning Commission recommends approval of Planning Case
#99-13, Site Plan, to allow for the construction ofa 50 foot by 57 foot Biofilter subject to
the following' conditions:
1. Rice Creek Watershed approval.
2. Exposed foundation be painted earth tone.
3. Chain liilk fence be open or Slats be earth tone.
4. Lighting plan approved by Staff prior to installation and the use of the light be
limited to maintenance only.
5. Modify the Landscape plan with 6 to 8 foot blue spruce trees as proposed by Staff
in Exhibit B with the addition of trees extending to the south.
6. Grading plan be approved by the City Engineer prior to the building permit.
7. The applicant monitor the odor to ensure reduction of the odors.
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Updates. The applicant has supplied a letter stating they agree with the conditions of
approval and clarifying the intent of the applicant in evaluating the biofilter system in the
future. (Exhibit C)
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4251 FERNWOOD AVENUE
ARDEN HILLS, MN 55112-5729
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FAX (651)638-2188
FRISKIES PETCARE DIVISION
July 23, 1999
Ms. Nancy Randall
City of Arden Hills
4365 W. Round Lake Road
Arden Hills, MN 55112
Dear Nancy Randall:
The management ofFriskies PetCare is requesting a site plan review for the construction
of a bio-filter on its property located at 4251 Femwood Avenue.
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The purpose of this bio-filter will be to significantly further reduce the odor that is
generated by the petfood baking process. The engineering design and installation
contractor that we have selected for this installation is Biorem.
An expert odor consultant along with Friskies PetCare's envirorunental, technical experts
and engineers, has been researching improvements to the plant odor emission. We have
determined that the natural bacteriological system used by the bio-filter is the most
effective enhancement. The Friskies representatives have visited several sites using
Biorem Bio-filters. These sites have had a dramatic reduction in odors and odor
complaints. Observations by Friskies personnel have indicated that the facility odor was
close to being non-detectable after the discharge air flowed through the bio-filter.
As you can see from the attached site plan, the bio-filter will be constructed behind the
plant and will be landscaped to reduce its visual impact.
If you have any questions about the site plan, please contact me.
Thank you for your consideration.
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Re: Planning Case #99-13, Site Plan Review - Biofilter
Dear Ms. Randall:
We agree to the conditions of approval listed in your letter of August 6,1999 for the
biofilter installation. To clarify condition #7, we agree to hire a professional odor control
consultant to evaluate the biofilter system. The consultant will use the odor control
effectiveness method presented by Friskies Representatives at the August 4, 1999
Planning Commission meeting.
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MEMORANDUM
DATE:
August 25, 1999
TO:
Mayor and City Councilmembers
Terrance R. Post, Interim City Administrato@
Consultant Recommendation for Creation ofTCAAP Civic Center
Zoning District
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Backl!:round
As part of the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant (TCAAP) re-use planning effort conducted
in 1995 and 1996, a portion of the acreage was identified for public and institutional land use.
This conceptual land use vision was reinforced when the City of Arden Hills submitted its
Comprehensive Plan update to the Metropolitan Council in late 1998.
Issue
Future identified public and institutional land use areas on TCAAP are not supported by
consistent zoning requirements. Recognizing both this fact and the probability ofland
conveyances from the Army to both the City of Arden Hills and Ramsey County for one land
area occurring in the near future, the City requested proposals for planning services on June 25,
1999.
Revised Timetable
The original timetable distributed with the Request for Proposals (RFP's) called for consultant
selection and contract appraisal on August 9, 1999. Because of staff turnover, I would suggest
the following revised timetable.
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Vendor selection/Contract approval
Commence update of Comprehensive Plan
Presentation of draft Zoning Districts to Council
Public Hearing before Planning Commission
City Council approval of Zoning District
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8/09/99
8/ I 0/99
9/20/99
10/06/99
10/25/99
Revised
8/30/99
8/31/99
10/18/99
11/03/99
11/29/99
Staff Review of Submitted RFP's
The City received and reviewed RFP's from three (3) firms: BRW, MFRA, and Resource
Strategies Corporation (RSC). It appears that all three firms are qualified to undertake this
assignment. However, there are significant differences in proposed compensation for the
professional services.
BRW
MFRA
RSC
Not to exceed $13,700 (Attachment A)
Proposed fee of $5,475 (Attachment B)
Not to exceed $8,500 (Attachment C)
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Memorandum, Consultant Recommendation, TCAAP Civic Center Zoning District
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August 25, 1999
It appears that the MFRA compensation proposal reflects a high baseline knowledge level
relative to other firms by virtue of previous work provided the City for the Comprehensive Plan
update. Staff was favorably impressed with the firm for this larger consulting engagement.
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Arden Hills City Council select the firm of McCombs Prank Roos
Associates, Inc. for planning services in conjunction with the creation of the Civic Center Zoning
District for the Twin Cities Army Ammnnition Plant, and authorize the Interim City
Administrator to complete necessary contract documents for the engagement.
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Zoning Ordinance
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Compensation
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BR W would provide the professional planning services described in our
Work Plan for the not-to-exceed dollar amount shown below. The
following table indicates our anticipated level of effort on each major
task and illustrates how we arrived at our cost estimare. We would
charge the City on an hourly basis not exceeding the total shown below,
so if the amount of work is less than anticipated, the City would be
charged commensurately less.
TASK Weber Rhees Review Sub-
Panelists Total
1.0 Initial Staff Meeting 8 4 SI.06O
2.0 Meet with County, National 8 760
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3,0 Meet with EDC, 4 4 680
4.0 Prepare and Revise 48 8 10 . 6,110
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5.0 Planning Conunission Public 12 1,140
Hearing
6.0 Revisions 8 4 6 1,630
7.0 City Council Public 12 1,140
Hearings
8.0 Final Draft 8 4 1,060
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TOTALS 104 20 16 13,580
Hourly Rates S95,OO S75.00 S95.00
Labor Charges 10,260 1,800 1,520 SI3,580
Direct Charges 200
Not-to-Exceed Chare:es $13,700
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COMPENSATION
For the above Scope of Services, MFRA proposes a fee of $5,475,00. Our hourly fees are as
follows:
Senior Planner
Planner
GIS/Graphic Designer
$82/Hour
$75/Hour
$66/Hour
This amount may be adjusted based on the determined scope of services needed by the City and
a contract agreed upon by both parties. This contract can include a "noHo-exceed" amount as
requested by the City. '
MFRA typically presents a monthly bill detailed by task and hours or other format, as the client
desires. We bill only the actual amount for services performed. MFRA does not charge for
mileage, mailings or faxes or other such miscellaneous items. Paper and electronic copies of the
new Ordinance will be provided as a part of the overall fee.
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Additionally, RSC will identify any conflicts that may arise within other related City
ordinances as a resuh of the new district. City staff will function in an editorial capacity for
all new ordinance provisions and coordinate the requirements for publicatiolL
V. COMPENSATION
RSC is flexible to modify any portion of the budget where City priorities reflect
appropriate changes and work tasks are reflected in the budget revisions. RSC reserves
the right to shift hourly tasks from one category to the next to balance total project tasks,
provided tasks are completed to the City's Sllti..mctiolL
Tasks Number of Hours
Principal I Clerical I Total
Hourly Rate $90.00 I $25.00 I
A. Proiect Initiation ,
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1. Meet with staff 4 0
2. Finalize Work Proaram 1 1
3. Develon Public Awareness Proaram 2 .5
Subtotal 7 1.5
$630.00 $37.50 $667.50
B. Review Existlno Plans and Ordinances
1. Review Ordinances 4 0 .
2. Review TCAAP and ComD. Plans 8 0
3. Meet with Staff 4 0
Subtotal 16 0
$1,440.00 0 $1,440.00
C. DevelOn Prellminarv Draft of District
1. Draft Standards and Adm. Sections 24 4
2. Meet with Staff to Discuss 4 0
3. preoare Revised Draft (s) 8 1
4. Meet with Staff and Citv ~ 4 0
5. preoare Revisions 4 1
6. preoare Article for Press 1 .5
7. Attend Public Meetina 4 0
8. Ordinance Revisions 2 1
9. Attend PC Public Hearina 4 0
10. Preoare Revisions and RemarKs for CC Meetina 2 1
11. Attend City Council meetina 4 0
Subtotal . 61 1.5
. $5,490.00 $287.50 $5,777.50
D. PreDare Final Zonina District
1, preoare Zonil1!l District Revisions 2 1
2. Review for Consistencv and p Comments 4 2
Subtotal 6 3
$540.00 $75.00 $615.00 '
. Total '.' $8,100.00 $400.00 $8,500.00
RSC proposes to bill the City on an hourly basis with a "cost not to exceed" for the Scope
of Services identified above. The tee for professional labor will be billed at a cost not to
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
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PLANNING SERVICES
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TIlE CREATION OF THE CITY OF ARDEN BILLS
CMC CENTER ZONING DISTRICT FOR THE
TWIN CITIES ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT (TCAAP)
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA)
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REOUEST FOR PROPOSALS
The City of Arden Hills, Economic Development Authority (EDA) is soliciting proposals for the
creation of the Civic Center zoning district on the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant
(TCAAP).
Previously, the City has conducted extensive public planning processes for the redevelopment of
TCAAP. In 1995-96, this planning process provided for consensus between the 24-member
Vento TCAAP Re-Utilization Committee and the 16-member Arden Hills Task Force
(Attachment A). In 1998, this planning process culminated with the updating of the City's
Comprehensive Plan (Attachment B).
The Civic Center area ofTCAAP is located immediately north of the intersection of Highway 96
and Hamline Avenue and is approximately 170 acres in size. The Re-Use plan and
Comprehensive plan for this area contemplate a wide variety of uses. Those uses include: retail;
office; residential; civic campus; city park; interpretive center; institntional uses; and a possible
elementary school. The City desires to have the Civic Center area function as the hub of the
TCAAP redevelopment effort, as well relate to the community as a whole.
The United States Government is in the process of releasing 40 acres ofland in this Civic Center
area for a City Hall (4 acres) and a Joint Maintenance Facility (36 acres). These uses will be the .
first uses in this redevelopment area. As such, the development of these sites will set the stage
for future redevelopment of this area. The City needs to ensure that these uses and all those that
follow are in-line with the recommendations and conclusions of the planning that has occurred to
, date,
GENERAL CITY INFORMATION
The City of Arden Hills is a second ring suburb and is located in the northern sector of the Twin
Cities Metropolitan Area. Arden Hills encompasses approximately 9.4 square miles entirely
within Ramsey County. The City of Arden Hills is approximately 10 miles north of the
downtown's of Saint Paul and Minneapolis and 13 miles north of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul
International Airport. The current population of Arden Hills is estimated to be 9,692 persons
(Metropolitan Council estimate, April of 1997). The Northerly 2,370 acres of the City is
TCAAP. The City of Arden Hills, but for TCAAP, is approximately 95 percent fully developed.
The City of Arden Hills is entirely within the existing Metropolitan Urban Service Area
(MUSA).
The City of Arden HilIs has been considered a "village of homes" but it also has been successful
in its efforts to attract desirable business and industry. The City of Arden Hills is the corporate
home for such companies as: Cardiac Pacemakers; Mutual Service Insurance; Land 0' Lakes;
Control Data; H.B. Fuller; Phannacia Deltec; Dynamark; and Manufacturers Service Limited.
The City of Arden Hills is also home to Bethel and Northwestern Colleges.
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Planning Services - Request for Proposals
SELECTION ACTIVITIES AND TIME SCHEDULE
1. June 25, 1999 Distribute RFP's
2. July 16, 1999 Submittal ofRFP's by firms
3. July 23, 1999 Submittals reviewed, short list prepared
4. August 2-5, 1999 Interviews, ifrequired
5. August 9, 1999 EDA selects consultant/approves contract
6. August 10, 1999 Commence update of Comprehensive Plan
7. September 20, 1999 Presentation of Draft zoning district to EDA
8. October 6, 1999 Public Hearing before Planning Commission
9. October 25, 1999 City Council approval of zoning district
DEADLINE
12:00 P.M.
. JULY 16, 1999
Please Mail Eight (8) Copies to:
KEVIN RINGWALD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, EDA
4364 ROUND LAKE ROAD
ARDEN HILLS, MN 55112
DISCLAIMERS
Failure to meet the prescribed deadline or submission requirements will remOve your firm from
consideration. If interviews are necessary then they will be held the week of August 2, 1999.
Upon review of the proposals, the City retains the right to further reduce the number of firms for
consideration by interviewing the top candidates. The City of Arden Hills is not obligated to
enter into a contract, nor is it responsible for any costs associated with the proposals and
interviews.
SUBMISSION REOUlREMENTS
The proposals should include the following infonnation that will be used in the evaluation and
selection process:
1.
BACKGROUND OF FIRM
In this section, present infonnation about your firm such as: size of firm; number of
employees by job category (in the Twin Cities); the areas of specialization for which your
firm is recognized; and any key features that might set your firm apart.
CITY OF ARDEN IllLLS - TCAAP PLANNING ,
Planning Services - Request for Proposals .
2. EXPERIENCE
List five (5) relevant planning services completed by your firm over the last :live years.
For each of these projects, list the community, date of completion, and principal planner
involved in the project.
3. PROJECT TEAM
Identify the principal planner who will be in charge of this project
Identify the specific project team that will be committed to this project. Present their
qualifications, resumes, and their areas of expertise.
Identify any consultants or subcontractors who will be a part of this team. Present their
qualifications, resumes, and their areas of expertise.
4. PIllLOSOPHY
Describe your firm's general approach to this project.
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Describe the assistance and participation expected from city staff.
5. WORK PLAN
Provision of a detailed work plan including a clear identi:lication and understanding of the
scope of services to be provided by the firm.
6. COMPENSATION
Compensation from the City of Arden Hills, EDA to the firm selected to provide the
planning services will be stated in terms of a cost plus materials basis with a "not to
exceed" amount The not to exceed fee is intended to include all consultant staff time
necessary to perform the required planning services for:
a. Creation of the Civic Center Zoning District;
b. Interaction with City Staff and consultants;
c. Printing and materials cost;
d. Conducting three (3) public meetings; and
e. Preparation of an ordinance to .enact the zoning district.
7. REFERENCES
Include at least five (5) references for planning projects conducted within the last :live (5)
years.
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EV ALUA nON AND SELECTION
1. EVALUATION CRITERIA
a. Skill and ability of assigned personnel.
b. Knowledge and experience in developing plans for "new cities" and ability to
think outside the box.
c. Demonstrated knowledge of the City of Arden Hills and communities of similar
size.
d. Applicable experience with municipal planning.
e. Reasonableness of costs.
f. Availability and location of assigned personnel.
2. SELECTION PROCEDURE
The City of Arden Hills, EDA will review the submittals of interested firms and retains
the right to further reduce the number of firms for consideration by interviewing the top
candidates. Questions or comments will be directed to Kevin Ringwald, Executive
Director at 651-'633-5676. Firms will be notified by mail of their relative status as the
selection process progresses.
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VISION FOR THE FUTURE
FINAL RE~OMM.ENDATIONS OF THE TCAAP REUTILIZATION COMMITIEE
WHEREAS, the TCAAP Reutilization Committee was formed by Congressman Bruce Vento on
August 30, 1994 to recommend the conceptual long range uses for the TCAAP site; and
WHEREAS, the TCAAP ReutilizationCommittee consists of representatives of business,
economic adjustment, homeless providers, labor, environment, local citizenry, the Mounds View
School District 621, Minnesota National Guard, City of Arden Hills, City of New Brighton. City
of Mounds View, City of Shore view, Ramsey County, State of Minnesota, and the federal
government of the United States of America; and '
WHEREAS, the TCAAP Reutilization Committee has received testimony from numerous
groups and individuals representing a wide array of interests and view points; and
WHEREAS, the mission of the TCAAP Reutilization Connnittee was guided by the principles
of Responsibility for the metropolitan community as a whole, Cooperation in Building a
consensus in a collective environment of shared fmdings and information, Collaboration with
diverse interests to achieve a pragmatic view of the site's complexity and its long range
development, and Innovation to produce creative ideas and methods which are responsive to the
changing needs of the metropolitan area;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the TCAAP Reutilization Committee
makes the following recommendations on the coriceptuallong range uses for the TCAAP site to
Congressman Bruce Vento, Senator Paul Wellstone, Senator Rod Grams and the other members
of the Minnesota Congressional Delegation:
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1. Open Space Provide a balance of active and passive public open spaces that respect and
take advantage of natural site topography and features and protects significant natural
resources. To that end, provide at least 1,100 contiguous acres ofland for regional park
preserve which meets the Met Council guidelines for that type ofuse and which should
be,managed within the Regional Recreation Open Space System. The land includes the
area east of Ham line Avenue (extended) incorporating Sunfish Lake lying north of the
existing service road that parallels Highway 96. The southern extension of the kame
should be incorporated into this area and preserved as a natural amenity. Existing uses of
the open space by the National Guard and other Reserve units for training are viewed as
compatible.
In addition to the regional park preserve, the Rice Creek Corridor should be preserved
with sufficient adjacent land area to protect significant natural resources, provide for
wildlife movement and serve as a segment in the Rice Creek Regional Ttllil Corridor,
including land trails. The Rice Creek Trail Corridor should incorporate the entire oak
forest area lying south of the Minnesota Department of Transportation maintenance
facility and shouid be integrally linked with the regional park reserve. Encourage Alliant
Tech and the Department of Defense to make the necessary changes to allow the use of
the Rice Creek corridor as a recreational canoe route as soon as possible.
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ql!~!ity l1!l~ wildlife~ ,The Mll!_~den Lake area should be inc?.9'orated into the open.~pace
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The prairie pothole fomation on the northern portion of the property is a valuable
testament to the geologic heritage of the region. As such, the area should be protected as
part of the planned open space, to be preserved for the enjoymentof all.
The central portion of the TCAAP site provides an opportunity to protect some ooique
features, including the kames and the Desmodium illionense (Illinois Tick-treefoil). This
area includes the gravel pit, which has been carved into a portion of one of the glacial
kames. This primarily upland area should be included in the planned open space, in
conjooction with Marsden Lake to the east and a corridor leading to Rice Creek to the
west as part of the larger contiguous open space area.
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ReCTf'.ation Provide an area for the development for recreational spaces and facilities that
are unique and acceptable to the broader commnnity and anticipates the future
dernographic needs of the broader community. To that end, provide at least 70
contiguous acres for a joint recreation facility that can be used and supported by the
broader community. The most likely location for the joint conunooity athletic complex is
within the northern portion of the property, surrounded to the southeast, south and west
by open space, and to the north by Institutiona11and, and to the northeast by housing.
Should it become clear in the interim that this land is unavailable, the fields may be
located elsewhere. Provide at least 25 contiguous acres of land for a community park for
the City of Arden Hills. Until such time that the property becomes excessed, allow the
general public access to the facility for outdoor recreational activities in appropriate areas.
Encourage the development of an historic/nature interpretive center on the site.
Buffer zones are needed between the residential areas and critical areas of the park
preserve. These buffer zones, of approximately 180 acres, could be used for either passive
natural areas or active recreation.
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HOlIsim! Encourage the provision of a balanced housing supply in relationship to
affordability, life-cycle housing, density, market conditions and resource availability. To
that end, provide the potential for at least 400 acres for the development of residential
housing. Housing on the facility should be constnIcted in locations which do not impinge
on the natural resources to be protected. Housing may be built on the site and shall be
located as shown on the attached map, and shall be generally described as follows:
Situated on the northern portion of the property, abutting Coooty Road I, east of the .
proposed institutional land, and abutting the joint community athletic fields. Housing
also may be located on a portion ofland between conunerciallindustrialloffice space
development and the buffer zone designated as "active/passive recreation". It may extend
all the way down to Highway 96 in the south. The principles embodied within the
Metropolitan Livable Communities Act should be supported. The 14 houses ~tly
occupying the northwest portion for the site should be viewed as a resource which could
be reused. The current location falls within areas which are not suitable for housing.
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through the M~~inneyAct, and othe!!~deral processes, mak.e_llpproprillte use of the
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Future population and other circumstances may dictate a need for more educational space.
If the need develops for greater educational space, school development should be
designed in such a manner as to minimize the amount for land needed, to use the features
of the land in such a way as to encourage that it does not infringe upon nor use open
space.
4. Economic Development Commercial, office and industrial development opportunities
exist on the property which will benefit the sUITounding communities and the larger
metropolitan area. It is important to create an envirolID1ent which encourages a broad
range of development opportunities and jobs. Create a development climate which
encourages the formation of a wide range of development opportunities and job types.
To that end, provide at least 200 acres for the redevelopment of Office, Commercial,
and/or Industrial uses adjacent to Interstate 35W, US Highway 10 and State Highway 96.
5.
Intewation Encourage the integration of the transportation, governmental, educational, .
and recreational services with the adjacent communities where possible. Encourage
multiple and shared uses, buildings, and facilities to minimize the infrastrUcture costs and
impervious areas on the site. Encourage the constrUction of a joint public works facility
along the Highway 10 or 96 conidor. Allow the City of Arden Hills to obtain and use the
land south of the service road on the south side of Sunfish Lake to constrUct a City
Hall/Government Center.
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Development in the area should be done in a manner which ensures protection of
Desmodium illionense.
6. Infrastructure Design and construct an infrastructure system that minimizes the negative
effects on the environment and that protects the East-West Conidor and the migration of
animals between Rice Creek and the park reserve, yet provides for the development
requirements of the site. Stormwater retention ponds which may be needed should be
kept within the developed areas of the site, outside of designated open space. Developers
should retain responsibility for locating these ponds within their own development areas.
Reuse existing on-site infrastructure to the extent that is practical and cost-effective.
Transportation for the site should be designed and built in a manner that is sensitive to the
environment. It should include an internal system of roads that is transit friendly. The
transportation plan should link TCAAP to the rest of Arden Hills and adjacent
communities as well as to the regional transportation system; encourage alternate travel
modes such as biking and walking by creating pedestrian-friendly environments and link
activity centers with trails and other non-vehicular routes; include public transit; and
promote desirable development patterns.
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Railroad Rillht-of- Way The railroad right-of-way extending from TCAAP to Long Lake
Regional Park should be preserved as future regional trail connections. Trails within
TCAAP should connect this trail segment with the Rice Creek RegionafTrail and the
proposed regional park reserve.
8. EisW We encourage an overall development of the TCAAP site in a manner which
ensures fiscal responsibility by all governmental bodies. Specific attention should be
paid to the impact on the City of Arden Hills and the surrounding communities.
Development should be managed to ensure, to the extent possible, that cost-generating
uses are balanced with revenue-producing uses to minimize fiscal impacts. We also
encourage the Department of Defense to provide at least $50,000 per year in funding for
the next five years, beyond the natural resources budget, to enhance the natural resources
of the facility.
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fosters sustainability wherein a balanced approach to community structure and function,
environmental values, and economic opportunities and constraints is ensured.
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
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PLANNING SERVICES
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THE CREATION OF THE CITY OF ARDEN lULLS
CMC CENTER ZONING DISTRICT FOR THE
TWIN CITIES ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT (TeAAP)
CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA)
PROPOSALS DUE JULY 16, 1999
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REOUEST FOR PROPOSALS
The City of Arden Hills, Economic Development Authority (EDA) is soliciting proposals for the
creation of the Civic Center zoning district on the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant
(TCAAP).
Previously, the City has conducted extensive public planning processes for the redevelopment of
TCAAP. In 1995-96, this planning process provided for consensus between the 24-member
Vento TCAAP Re-Utilization Committee and the 16-member Arden Hills Task Force
(Attachment A). In 1998, this planning process culminated with the updating of the City's
Comprehensive Plan (Attachment B).
The Civic Center area ofTCAAP is located in1mediately north of the intersection of Highway 96
and Hamline Avenue and is approximately 170 acres in size. The Re-Use plan and
Comprehensive plan for this area contemplate a wide variety of uses. Those uses include: retail;
office; residential; civic campus; city park; interpretive center; institutional uses; and a possible
elementary school. The City desires to have the Civic Center area function as the hub of the
TCAAP redevelopment effort, as well relate to the community as a whole.
The United States Govermnent is in the process of releasing 40 acres ofland in this Civic Center
area for a City Hall (4 acres) and a Joint Maintenance Facility (36 acres). These uses will be the ~
first uses in this redevelopment area. As such, the development of these sites will set the stage ..
for future redevelopment of this area. The City needs to ensure that these uses and all those that
follow are in-line with the recommendations and conclusions of the planning that has occurred to
, date.
GENERAL CITY INFORMATION
The City of Arden Hills is a second ring suburb and is located in the northern sector of the Twin
Cities Metropolitan Area. Arden Hills encompasses approxin1ately 9.4 square miles entirely
within Ramsey County. The City of Arden Hills is approximately 10 miles north of the
downtown's of Saint Paul and Minneapolis and 13 miles north of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul
International Airport. The current population of Arden Hills is estimated to be 9,692 persons
(Metropolitan Council estimate, April of 1997). The Northerly 2,370 acres of the City is
TCAAP. The City of Arden Hills, but for TCAAP, is approximately 95 percent fully developed.
The City of Arden Hills is entirely within the existing Metropolitan Urban Service Area
(MUSA).
The City of Arden Hills has been considered a "village of homes" but it also has been successful
in its efforts to attract desirable business and industry. The City of Arden Hills is the corporate
home for such companies as: Cardiac Pacemakers; Mutual Service Insurance; Land 0' Lakes;
Control Data; H.B. Fuller; Pharmacia Deltec; Dynamark; and Manufacturers Service Limited.
The City of Arden Hills is also home to Bethel and Northwestern Colleges.
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Planning Services - Request for Proposals
SELECTION ACTIVITIES AND TIME SCHEDULE
1. June 25,1999 Distribute RFP's
2. July 16, 1999 Submittal ofRFP's by firms
3. July 23, 1999 Submittals reviewed, short list prepared
4. August 2-5, 1999 Interviews, if required
5. August 9, 1999 EDA selects consultant/approves contract
6, August 10, 1999 Commence update of Comprehensive Plan
7. September 20, 1999 Presentation of Draft zoning district to EDA
8. October 6, 1999 Public Hearing before Planning Commission
9. October 25,1999 City Council approval of zoning district
DEADLINE
12:00 P.M.
. JULY 16, 1999
Please Mail Eight (8) Copies to:
KEVIN RINGWALD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
CITY OF ARDEN lULLS, EDA
4364 ROUND LAKE ROAD
ARDEN lULLS, MN 55112
DISCLAIMERS
Failure to meet the prescribed deadline or submission requirements will remove your firm from
consideration. JfinteIViews are necessary then they will be held the week of August 2, 1999.
Upon review of the proposals, the City retains the right to further reduce the number of firms for
consideration by interviewing the top candidates. The City of Arden Hills is not obligated to
enter into a contract, nor is it responsible for any costs associated with the proposals and
interviews.
SUBMISSION REOUlREMENTS
The proposals should include the following information that will be used in the evaluation and
selection process:
1.
BACKGROUND OF FIRM
In this section, present information about your firm such as: size of firm; number of
employees by job category (in the Twin Cities); the areas of specialization for which your
firm is recognized; and any key features that might set your firm apart.
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2. EXPERIENCE
List five (5) relevant planning services completed by your finn over the last five years.
For each of these projects, list the community, date of completion, and principal planner
involved in the project.
3. PROJECT TEAM
Identify the principal planner who will be in charge of this project.
Identify the specific project team that will be committed to this project. Present their
qualifications, resumes, and their areas of expertise.
Identify any consultants or subcontractons who will be a part of this team. Present their
qualifications, resumes, and their areas of expertise.
4. PIDLOSOPHY
Describe your finn's general approach to this project.
Describe the assistance and participation expected from city staff.
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5. WORK PLAN
Provision of a detailed work plan includiJIg a clear identification and understanding of the
scope of services to be provided by the finn.
6. COMPENSATION
Compensation from the City of Arden Hills, EDA to the finn selected to provide the
planning services will be stated in tenns of a cost plus materials basis with a "not to
exceed" amount. The not to exceed fee is intended to include all consultant staff time
necessary to perform the required planning services for:
a. Creation of the Civic Center Zoning District;
b. Interaction with City Staff and consultants;
c. Printing and materials cost;
d. Conducting three (3) public meetings; and
e. Preparation of an ordinance to enact the zoning district.
7. REFERENCES
Include at least five (5) references for pl>mn;ng projects conducted within the last five (5) e
years.
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EVALUATION AND SELECTION
1. EVALUATION CRITERIA
a. Skill and ability of assigned personnel.
b. Knowledge and experience in developing plans for "new cities" and ability to
think outside the box.
c. Demonstrated knowledge of the City of Arden Hills and communities of similar
size.
d. Applicable experience with municipal planning.
e. Reasonableness of costs.
f. Availability and location of assigned personnel.
2. SELECTION PROCEDURE
The City of Arden Hills, EDA will review the submittals of interested firms and retains
the right to further reduce the number of firms for consideration by interviewing the top
candidates. Questions or comments will be directed to Kevin Ringwald, Executive
Director at 651"633-5676. Firms will be notified by mail of their relative status as the
selection process progresses.
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VISION FOR THE FUTURE
FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE TCAAP REUTILIZATION COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, the TCAAP Reutilization Committee was formed by Congressman Bruce Vento on
August 30, 1994 to recommend the conceptua1long range uses for the TCAAP site; and
WHEREAS, the TCAAP Reutilization Committee consists of representatives of business,
economic adjustment, homeless providers, labor, environment, local citizenry, the Mounds View
School District 621, Minnesota National Guard, City of Arden Hills, City of New Brighton, City
of Mounds View, City of Shore view, Ramsey County, State of Minnesota, and the federal
government of the United States of America; and
WHEREAS, the TCAAP Reutilization Committee has received testimony from numerous
groups and individuals representing a wide array of interests and view points; and
WHEREAS, the mission of the TCAAP Reutilization Committee was guided by the principles
of Responsibility for the metropolitan community as a whole, Cooperation in Building a
consensus in a collective environment of shared fmdings and information, Collaboration with
diverse interests to achieve a pragI11atic view of the site's complexity and its long range
development, and Innovation to produce creative ideas and methods which are responsive to the
changing needs of the metropolitan area;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the TCAAP Reutilization Committee
makes the following recommendations on the conceptual long range uses for the TCAAP site to
Congressman Bruce Vento, Senator Paul Wellstone, Senator Rod GramS and the other members
of the Minnesota Congressional Delegation:
I. Open Space Provide a balance of active and passive public open spaces that respect and
take advantage of natural site topography and features and protects significant natural
resources. To that end, provide at least 1,100 contiguous acres of land for regional park
preserve which meets the Met Council guidelines for that type of use and which should
be managed within the Regional Recreation Open Space System. The land includes the
area east of Hamline Avenue (extended) incorporating Sunfish Lake lying north of the
existing service road that parallels Highway 96. The southern extension of the kame
should be incorporated into this area and preserved as a natural amenity. Existing uses of
the open space by the National Guard and other Reserve units for training are viewed as
compatible.
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In addition to the regional park preserve, the Rice Creek Corridor should be preserved
with sufficient adjacent land area to protect significant natural resources, provide for
wildlife movement and serve as a segment in the Rice Creek Regional Trail Corridor,
including land trails. The Rice Creek Trail Corridor should incorporate the entire oak
forest area lying south of the Minnesota Department of Transportation maintenance
facility and should be integrally linked with the regional park reserve. Encourage Alliant e
Tech and the Department of Defense to make the necessary changes to allow the use of
the Rice Creek corridor as a recreational canoe route as soon as possible.
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The wetlands comprising Marsden Lake are beautiful and crucial to maintaining water
q\llllity llIl,~~ldlife. The Marsden Lake area should be incorporated into the open space
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The prairie pothole formation on the northern portion of the property is a valuable
testament to the geologic heritage of the region. As such, the area should be protected as
part of the planned open space, to be preserved for the enjoyment of all.
The central portion of the TeAAP site provides an opportunity to protect some unique
features, including the kames and the Desmodium illionense (Illinois Tick-treefoil). This
area includes the gravel pit, which has been carved into a portion of one of the glacial
kames. This primarily upland area should be included in the planned open space, in
conjunction with Marsden Lake to the east and a corridor leading to Rice Creek to the
west as part of the larger contiguous open space area.
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Recreation Provide an area for the development for recreational spaces and facilities that
are unique and acceptable to the broader community and anticipates the future
demographic needs of the broader community. To that end, provide at least 70
contiguous acres for a joint recreation facility that can be used and supported by the
broader community. The most likely location for the joint community athletic complex is
within the northern portion of the property, surrounded to the southeast, south and west
by open space, and to the north by Institutional land, and to the northeast by housing.
Should it become clear in the interim that this land is unavailable, the fields may be
located elsewhere. Provide at least 25 contiguous acres ofland for a community park for
the City of Arden Hills. Until such time that the property becomes excessed, allow the
general public access to the facility for outdoor recreational activities in appropriate areas.
Encourage the development of an historic/nature interpretive center on the site.
Buffer zones are needed between the residential areas and critical areas of the park
preserve, These buffer zones, of approximately 180 acres, .could be used for either passive
natural areas or active recreation.
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Housini Encourage the provision of a balanced housing supply in relationship to
affordability, life-cycle housing, density, market conditions and resource availability. To
that end, provide the potential for at least 400 acres for the development of residential
housing. Housing on the facility should be constructed in locations which do not impinge
on the natural resources to be protected. Housing may be built on the site and shall be
located as shown on the attached map, and shall be generally described as follows:
Situated on the northem portion of the property, abutting County Road I, east of the
proposed institutional land, and abutting the joint community athletic fields. Housing
also may be located on a portion ofland between commercial/industrial/office space
development and the buffer zone designated as "active/passive recreation". It may extend
all the way down to Highway 96 in the south. The principles embodied within the
Metropolitan Livable Communities Act should be supported. The 14 houses currently
occupying the northwest portion for the site should be viewed as a resource which could
be reused. The cwrent location falls within areas which are not suitable for housing.
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through the MEKinneyAct, lUld otherfederal processes, make appropriate use of the
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Future population and other circumstances may dictate a need for more educational space.
If the need develops for greater educational space, school development should be
designed in such a marmer as to minimize the amount for land needed, to use the features
of the land in such a way as to encourage that it does not infringe upon nor use open
space.
4. Economic Deve]~ment Commercial, office and industrial development opportunities
exist on the property which will benefit the surrounding communities and the larger
metropolitan area. It is important to create an environment which encourages a broad
range of development opportunities and jobs. Create a development climate which
encourages the formation of a wide range of development opportunities and job types.
To that end, provide at least 200 acres for the redevelopment of Office, Commercial,
and/or Industrial uses adjacent to Interstate 35W, US Highway 10 and State Highway 96.
5.
Integration Encourage the integration of the transportation, governmental, educational,
and recreational services with the adjacent communities where possible. Encourage
multiple and shared uses, buildings, and facilities to minimize the infrastructure costs and
impervious areas on the site. Encourage the construction of a joint public works facility
along the Highway 10 or 96 corridor. Allow the City of Arden Hills to obtain and use the
land south of the service road on the south side of Sunfish Lake to construct a City
Hall/Government Center.
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Development in the area should be done in a marmer which ensures protection of
Desmodium illionense.
6. Infrastructure Design and construct an infrastructure system that minimizes the negative
effects on the environment and that protects the East- West Corridor and the migration of
animals between Rice Creek and the park reserve, yet provides for the development
requirements of the site. Stormwater retention ponds which may be needed should be
kept within the developed areas of the site, outside of designated open space. Developers
should retain responsibility for locating these ponds within their own development areas.
Reuse existing on-site infrastructure to the extent that is practical and cost-effective.
Transportation for the site should be designed and built in a marmer that is sensitive to the
environment. It should include an intema1 system of roads that is transit fiiendly. The
transportation plan should link TCAAP to the rest of Arden Hills and adjacent
communities as well as to the regional transportation system; encourage alternate travel
modes such as biking and walking by creating pedestrian-friendly environments and link
activity centers with trails and other non-vehicular routes; include public transit; and
promote desirable development patterns.
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Railroad Rillht-of-WlIY The railroad right-of-way extending from TCAAP to Long Lake
Regional Park should be preserved as future regional trail cOlmections. Trails within
TCAAP shoula connect this trail segment with the Rice CreekRegIonarTrail andthe
proposed regional park reserve.
8. ~ We encourage an overall development of the TCAAP site in a manner which
ensures fiscal responsibility by all governmental bodies. Specific attention should be
paid to the impact on the City of Arden Hills and the surrounding communities.
Development should be managed to ensure, to the extent possible, that cost-generating
uses are balanced with revenue~producing uses to minimize fiscal impacts. We also
encourage the Department of Defense to provide at least $50,000 per year in funding for
the next five years, beyond the natural resources budget, to enhance the natural resources
of the facility.
9. Sustainability Encourage use and development of the TCAAP site in a manner which
fosters sustainability wherein a balanced approach to community structure and function,
environmental values, and economic opportunities and constraints is ensured.
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July 16, 1999
Thresher Square
700 Third Street South
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415
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fi12 370 1378 Fax
www.bnvinc.com
Mr. Kevin Ringwald, Executive Director
City of Arden Hills Economic Development Authority
4364 Round Lake Road
City of Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112
RE: Planning Services for the Civic Center Zoning District
Dear Mr. Ringwald:
BR W, Inc., is pleased to present this proposal to provide professional planning services to
prepare a zoning ordinance for the Arden Hills Civic Center Area. We are excited with the
prospect of being involved in guiding the development of this important and highly visible
tract ofland. As you remember, we had a keen interest in the initial planning of the
TCMP but could not submit a proposal. The zoning that will be established for the Civic
Center Area may be the foundation for regulations that guide the development of the
balance of the 2,370 acre property,
We present a vety experienced and qualified team of professional planners and designers
who have prepared similar ordinances and/or design guidelines in the recent past. We
would draw upon that knowledge to provide you the high quality service you deserve.
We feel our proposal demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the project, presents a sound
approach and work program, and includes an effective budget.
We look forward to working with you.
Sincerely,
BR W, INC.
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Director of Community Planning
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Summary of Reasons to Select BR W . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ' , . . 1
Introduction to BR W . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . ' . . . . . . . . . 3
Related Experience ........,...,...................... 7
Project Team .............. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , , , . . . . . . ., 29
Project Understanding and Approach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 31
Work Plan and Schedule . . , . . . . , . . . . . . . . ' , . . . . . . . . . . . . ,. 39
Compensation .....,..............,......"",....... 41
References . . . . . . . . ' , , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , , . . . . . . . . .. 43
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Summary of Reasons to Select BRW
We believe that BR W, Inc., is ideally qualified to help the City of
Arden Hills prepare the Civic Center Area zoning ordinance for these
reasons:
. Experienced Team: Our team members, particularly Bill
Weber and Suzanne Rhees, have prepared similar zoning
regulations in the past. In addition, our team consists of senior
members ofBRW who have extensive experience in planning
and designing downtowns, civic areas, commercial areas,
residential neighborhoods and transit station areas.
. Related Experience: BR W has worked with many public- or
private-sector clients to take multi-use developments from the
planning stage through design and actual construction. Several of
our recent projects, such as the Northern Brooklyn Park Master
Plan or the Downtown Wayzata Design Guidelines, included
elements very similar to the Civic Center Area zoning ordinance.
. Project Understanding: We have researched the planning that
led to this request for proposals and reviewed the situation with
City staff so that we believe we have a good understanding of
your needs.
. Project Approach: Our project approach involves a close
collaboration with City staff, several public meeting with City
elected or appointed officials, coordination with prior planning
decisions, effective use of graphics to communicate regulatory
concepts, and a clear understanding of key decision points.
. Budget: We will be able to use your budget effectively because
we can draw upon related experience to your benefit.
. Commitment to Arden Hills: The City of Arden Hills is an
important and valued client ofBR W. We will strive to enhance
that relationship through these proposed services. .
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BRW - A Leader in
Urban Development and
Revitalization
Range of Experience:
Local Design
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Introduction to BRW
This proposal to provide land use master planning and comprehensive
planning services is presented by:
BRW, Inc.
700 Third Street South
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415
Telephone: (612) 373-6343
William Weber, AICP, Project Manager
BR W brings national experience and local knowledge to the Arden
Hills Civic Center Zoning District. BR W has built a national
reputation and a national practice in urban planning and design,
transportation planning and civil engineering. We now have 600
employees in 13 offices led by those in Minneapolis, Denver and
Phoenix. We are sought by cities and land developers for the most
challenging projects - those involving special creativity, market
understanding and/or consensus building.
We have completed designs and seen our work built in suburbs, central
cities and new communities all across the United States. BR W has
worked with some of America's best land developers on cutting-edge
community designs and teamed with some of to day's most progressive
urban thinkers. We have prepared development plans, design guidelines,
zoning regulations, and neighborhood or community master plans that
embody the principles of New Urbanism, mainstream design, and our
own hybrid designs tailored for particular projects. We have formulated
design guidelines and zoning ordinances for mixed- or multiple-use
planned unit developments, transit-related projects, commercial sites and
major Midwestern residential subdivisions.
Local example of our high quality work include the Edinborough
residential-office-retail-park project, the Centennial Lakes office,
retail-park development, Villages on the Ponds (a Main Street-style retail
and residential mixed-use project in Chanhassen), Parkers Lake, an
innovative residential planned-unit development in Plymouth, the Elm
Creek planned neighborhoods in Champlin, the 50th and France area of
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Types of Clients:
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Edina, the Nicollet Mall redesign, West River Parkway in Minneapolis,
the Sr. Paul Energy Park multiple-use redevelopment, the Opus II
industrial-office-residential campus, and the Northwest Business Campus
in Plymouth. Built projecrs from other parts of the country are
described in this proposal.
BR W provides professional services in urban planning and design,
transportation planning and civil engineering. Founded in 1956, we
have had a broad range of clients, split about 60-40 between the public
and private sectors.
Our public clients have included cities, redevelopment allthorities, state
agencies and federal agencies. Our work has included comprehensive
planning, land regulation, downtown and commercial redevelopment,
roadway corridor plans, riverfront plans, park system planning and
design, neighborhood plans and transit station area plans.
Private clients include residential, retail, office and industrial developers,
Our Minneapolis Planning and Urban Design Group includes 25
professionals in city planning, landscape architectute and urban design.
Related services include natural resources investigations, geographic
information system application development, and historic or
archaeologic research, Our staff is highly experienced: the average
number of years our Planning staff has been with BR W is approximately
12, and several have been here more than 20 years.
BR W is nationally-known for its transportation planning capabilities.
Our Transportation Group has approximately 65 staff in the Minneapolis
office. Services in this discipline include traffic forecasting, roadway
network planning, transit system planning, facility design, and program
administration and financing. We have excellent relations with the staffi
of the Minnesota Department of Transportation and many counties.
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BR W provides a broad range of civil engineering services for streets and
highways, utilities, surface water management, land development,
streetscape improvements, parks and transit systems. As you know, we
also count the City of Arden Hills among our esteemed municipal
engineering clients.
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Planning Serv;ces jor tIre Civic Center Zoning l);stria
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Sustainability
Public Involvement
BRW, Inc.
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Related Experience
The BR W Team has prepared similar zoning ordinances and/or design
guidelines for other cities, These include regulations for "greenfield"
New Urbanist mixed-use sites, historic downtowns, and entire
communities. A few of these projects are described on the following
pages.
Not only are the members of the BR W team highly qualified to assist in
preparing the Civic Center Zoning Ordinance but the experience of the
BR W team as a whole is also very broad and deep in all the needed
subject areas. This is important because members of our team have
grown professionally by participating in or managing many of these
projects and because it indicates that there is great collective knowledge
in our firm upon which our team members can draw.
Our plans help our clients move toward a philosophy of environmental,
social and fiscal sustainabiliry. We have been introducing new ideas
about land use, transportation and urban design that move beyond the
expensive and consumptive patterns of the post-War era, Wise growth
in the next century, in our view, will make better use of past
investments, be more conservative of resources, and build
neighborhoods and communities that engender civic, social and personal
well-being.
We place a high value on public involvement and are experienced in
building consensus among interest groups. We recognize that there is
no single technique that works in all situations, and that no single
technique is ever enough to build the kind of understanding and support
that a plan will need to succeed. A successful plan must represent the
needs and desires of many diverse interest groups and stakeholders within
the community. The following principles guide us in designing the
public involvement process:
. Use a variety of techniques (workshops, interviews, newsletters,
surveys)
. Facilitate informed participation with good communication tools
(drawings, photographs, simulations)
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The General Experience
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. Create alternatives to find compromises and build support
. Demonstrate in the plan that we have heard the public's ideas
and concerns
The general experience of a firm shows the range of work to which a
project team may have been exposed as well as the judgement of other
communities about the firm. BR W has prepared:
. Mixed-use commercial-residential-civic developments
. Residential site plans and subdivisions
. Commercial site plans
. Office, business park and industrial master plans and site plans
. Over 60 comprehensive and strategic plans
. Land use and transportation plans for suburban clients
. Park system plans
. Zoning and/or subdivision ordinances
. Roadway system plans
. Transit system plans
. Bicycle network or route plans and designs
. Trail system plans
. Werland preservation and regulation documents
. Surface water management plans
. Sanitary sewer system plans
. Water system plans
. Community opinion surveys
. Geographic information system coverages and applications
. Colorful summary posters
Related projects of our team are described below. Although some of
these projects involved design or design guidelines, they indicate our
understanding of the basis of a mixed- and multi-use,
pedesttian-oriented zoning district for the Arden Hills Civic Center.
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Cily of A,den Hills
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Zoning Ordinances
Bill Weber and Suzanne Rhees of our team have prepared zoning
regulations for these communities: Vadnais Heights, Oakdale, Brooklyn
Center, Lilydale, Brooklyn Park, Edina, Hutchinson, Washington
County and Sherburne County.
Brooklyn Park Northern Area Master Plan
BR W prepared detailed design guidelines that led to zoning overlay
districts for residential neighborhoods, a mixed-use neighborhood
center, office and light industrial areas, and an innovative" entertainment
district. "
Village on the Ponds, Chanhassen
Village on the Ponds is under construction near downtown Chanhassen
as a Main-Street style retail and residential development with housing
above shops, a church and a public plaza, SUrbce parking is to the rear
of the shops while angled on-street parking is provided on the front.
50th and France
50th and France is the best-know example of multi-use traditional retail
and residential development in the Twin Cities. Built on the framework
of an existing traditional crossroads shopping area, the area has been
enhanced over the past 20 years through the ongoing involvement of
BR W in ever phase of planning, design and engineering. It now
includes a vibrant pedestrian system, three parking structures, more than
80 successful small businesses and over 100 housing units. BR Walso
prepared zoning and sign regulations for the City.
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Cherry Creek Neighborhood
Denver's Cherry Creek Neighborhood is similar to 50th and France
although larger. It, too, includes retail and service businesses, housing
and public plazas. BR W was responsible for initial planning and
subsequent streetscape improvements.
Mayfair
Mayfair is a traditional neighborhood on a segment of what was
previously the Denver Stapleton Airport. This public-private
development encompassed narrow-lot detached housing, duplexes,
rowhouses, and apartments, a neighborhood park and a cluster of shops.
A sidewalk and trail system connects Mayfair to other neighborhoods of
the airport redevelopment. This project is under construction.
Edinbourough and Centennial Lakes Mixed-Use Developments
Edinborough and Centennial Lakes are award-winning examples of
BR W's ability to work for both the Edina HRA and several land
developers to create major mixed- and multi-use development projects
in what was once a ZOO-acre gravel pit. Edinborough includes an office
and retail building, high-rise seniors' housing, a hotel, a one-acre indoor
park and ZOO townhouses built at 35 units per net acre. Centennial
Lakes includes six major office buildings, retail businesses and structured
parking linked by a 40-acre linear park and pond.
Wayzata Village Design Guidelines
BR W prepared guidelines for site planning, architecture, building
massing, pedestrian circulation, parking, landscaping, signage and the
street network rhat will be used to preserve and enhance the village
characrer of downtown Wayzata and its adjacent older neighborhoods.
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Linden Hills Neighborhood Plan
BR W worked with neighborhood and business representatives to define
the desired character of each of three primary conunercial nodes and
surrounding residential areas. The planning effort resulted in policies for
the neighborhood as a whole and specific design guidelines for the
conunercial nodes and the arterial street that links them.
Station Area Development Guidelines for the Regional Transit
Stations
Triangle Transit Authority, Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina
This document for local planners, officials and developers was a practical
manual on how to coordinate land use, urban design and transportation
facilities in the vicinity of future transit stations. It aimed to broaden the
understanding of the relationship between pedestrian-oriented land uses
and multi-modal transportation, described design and regulatory
techniques for creating mixed-use, compact conununities near stations,
and identified ways through which market forces could be harnessed to
achieve these and other objectives. The manual was fully illustrated with
sketches, maps and photos. Bill Weber was the primary author.
St. Cloud Commons
St. Cloud Conunons is a unique 15-acre shopping center with a
non-traditional approach featuring a clustered building design with
storefronts on three sides rather than the usual "sttip center" site
organization. A central service court provides service access, and the
store front areas are characterized by an internal landscaped street
featuring pedestrian-scale decorative lighting and overstory trees. The
streetscape includes a public gathering area with a fountain and site
furnishings,
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Calhoun Commons
Calhoun Conunons is a neighborhood-scale shopping center anchored
by a grocery store in an urban setting on Excelsior Boulevard near Lake
Calhoun in Minneapolis. Major challenges included integrating the new
development with existing development patterns and overcoming severe
site conditions such as unstable soils and contamination from previous
uses.
BR W helped the developer swap land with an adjoining property owner
to optimize the site configuration, and to treat runoff without an open
pond system. The project features a number of urban design elements
including outdoor seating areas characterized by brick walls and piers,
ornamental metal fencing and decorative lighting to create a sense of
place in keeping with the project's urban setting.
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Brooklyn Park Northern Area Master Plan
Brooklyn Park. Minnesota
Lmd Use and Major Road Network Plan
The City of Brooklyn Park sought to
promote quality ofhfe and lasting value
in its remaining 4,000 mostly undevel-
oped acres. BRW helped prepare a plan
that featured a parkway framework,
attractive residential neighborhoods,
office and business park locations, and
neighborhood parks, This pattern was
supported by plans for roadways, utilities
and drainage. Accommodating a \\ride
range of housing types while main-
taining neighborhood quality was a
central objective_
Special features of the master plan were
the proposed entertainment district,
linking to the Minnesota Orchestra's
amphitheater, and a neighborhood
center consisting of pedestrian-oriented
shops, offices, housing and civic space.
Design guidelines and zoning overlay
districts were developed, and traffic
circulation and surface water runoff
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BRW has been involved in the
50th Street and France Avenue
project in Edina through two
major redevelopment phases.
PHASE I
The first phase started iu 1972
with the redevelopment of the
commercial district at 50th and
France. The Phase I study and
improvement project resulted in
the preparation of a Redevelop.
ment Plan and Design Framework
which addressed all the redevelop-
ment, traffic circulation, parking,
pedestrian circulation and funding
issues. it also included a strcct-
scape redevelopment program for
the whole area which was
implemented at that time.
PHASE II
Over the years, as the project aged
and the character of the area
matured, the City and the local
business community decided to
upgradt, the image of the area.
BRW was selected once again to
design totally new, updated street-
scape improvements that \-vauld
better reflect the current character
of the commercial district. The
second phase of streetscape
improvements, which was
completed in 1992, included:
. special paving
a new, custom-designed
lighting system
street furniture and pedestrian
amenities
landscaping planters
a seasonal banner system,
which is integrated into the
light fixtures
special entrance monuments
The improvement program also
called for converting an alley, by
covering and repaving it, into a
pedestrian mall and outdoor
dining space.
50th and France Redevelopment and Streetscape Improvements
Edina, Minnesota
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Villages on the Ponds is a mixed-
use development on a 63 acres of
land located in Chanhassen, Min-
nesota, a suburb on the western
fringe of Minneapolis.
Since the site is in close proximity
to Chanhassen's downtown, the
City's desire was to complement
it's existing commercial district
with the Villages development,
Villages on the Pond offers a trad-
itional small town character within
this suburban setting, as it mixes
commercial, retail, office and re-
sidential uses on site. A main street
image is introduced through the
use of storefront parking, pedestrian
scale lighting and seating, sidewalk
pavers and storefront plantings..
In an effort to preserve the pedes-
trian-oriented character of main
street the majority of parking for
the development is located to the
rear of buildings,
The Architectural Design Standards
for the project borrow from trad-
itional midwestern examples and
time-honored designs of European
communities. Architects of in-
dividual buildings within the project
are encouraged to create unique
solutions which contribute to the
character of a traditional "Village"
setting. The buildings ar rhe core
of the project face Main Street
with retail at street level and re-
sidential units on the second and
third floors. Smaller-scale com-
mercial and retril uses are encomaged
to contribute to the main street
image of the projecr, Office build-
ings are located at the periphery
of the development in an effort
to segregate their parking from the
retail core.
BRW provided site planning, project
management, landscape architecture,
civil engineering and wetlands
delineation for this unique master
planned community. The success
of the project is the byproduct of
a close association between BRW,
the developer, project arrhirecr and
Ciry staff. Villages on the Ponds,
now under construction, will be
one of the first developments of
this rype built in the Upper
Midwest.
Villages on the Pond
Chanhassen, Minnesota
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Centennial Lakes is a 100-acre,
multi-use development located in
Edina, a first-tier suburb southwest
of Minneapolis, The Centennial
Lakes project was developed by a
unique public/private partnership
involving four developers and
the City,
Phase [ includes an eight-screen
movie tlieatre, a 120,OOO-square-
foot medical office building, a two-
level 220,000-square-foot retail
center, and a 270-unit residential
complex. Future developments
will add 1,000 housing units and
1,200,OOO-square-feet of office
space, The focal feature of Centen-
nial Lakes is a lO-acre pond sur-
rounded by a 16-acre public park,
The Centennial Lakes project
responds to and resolves a number
of issues and goals established by
the developers and tlie City:
. [t represents a world-class
development that organizes
various land uses around a onc-
of-a-kind public open space,
It creates a vital, around-the-
clock environment in which
people can live, work, shop and
pursue their recreational needs.
It includes a transitway, which
will link all the uses in south-
east Edina,
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problem into a public amenity,
. It incorporates a unique public
park, which serves a variety of
recreational needs.
BRW used a multi-disciplinary
project approach to develop the
overall master plan, to prepare
design development drawings and
construction documents, and
provide construction observation.
BRW was responsible for all public
and private site development, as
well as for the design of the medical
office building, the retail center
and the park headquarters building,
centennial Lakes Multi-Use Development
Edina, Minnesota
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Edinborough, located in Edina, is
the ptoduct of a unique develop-
ment partnershp between private
developers and the City,
The Edinborough master plan
called for the integration of resi-
dential, office, hotel, recreational
and cultural uses into one viable
living and working environment.
The components include Edina
Corporate Center, a 115,000
square-foot office building; Haw-
thorn Suites, a 142-room hotel;
Edina Park Plaza, a 202-unit
luxury apartment building for
seniors; dnd the Village HOlnes of
Edina, ~{)2 one- and two-bedroom
condominiullls for first-time home
buyers. BRW developed the master
phn and provided site planning,
architectural, landscape and engi-
neering desif,TJl sen-'ices for the
entire 26-acrc site.
The privately mvncd cmnponents
arc physically integrated and inter-
connected by extensive olltdoor
courtyards, parkland and Edinho-
rough Park, v...hich i" a gla.'\S-endosed,
recreational and cultural f,lcilitv
m:vned and operated bv the C{tv
of Edina. This structur~, \vhich '
encloses more than an acre of'
space, is a unique facility providing
both active and passive recreational
sp~Kes, areas for cultural activities
and exercise spaces, all set \vithin
one of the nation's largest and
most elaborate illterior plantscapes.
The architectural and site desibrr1
elements of Edinborough \vere
conceived to create a functionally
and visually coordinated environ-
ment. While each component pre-
sents its own image indicative of
its specific use, complementary
architectural and landscape elements,
material, colors and motifs were
employed throughout the develop-
ment to create a unified image.
Edinborough Mixed-Use Development
Edina, Minnesota
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Linden Hills is an attractive and vital
southwest Minneapolis neighborhood
facing the challenges of success, Growth
has contributed to traffic and parking
congestion, causing problems for sur-
rounding residenrs, BRW was selected
by Linden Hills' Neighborhood
Revitalization Program committee to
prepare a plan for the neighborhood's
rhree commercial districts that would
begin to resolve these issues.
BRW's ream worked with a task force
of neighborhood and business represen-
ratives to define goals, design solutions
and eventually agree upon general
policies and design guidelines for future
redevelopmenr, while protecting and
enhancing the neighborhood's character,
The plan includes street>;cape enhance-
ment>;, traffic calming and shared parking,
and creation of several new central
green spaces within the business district>;,
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Wayzata Design Guidelines
Wayzata, Minnesota
Feeling increased pressure for new
development, the City engaged BRW
to prepare a comprehensive set of
design guidelines, The main purpose
of the guidelines was to influence the
scale and character of new and
remodeled commercial developments
within three distinct neighborhood
districts in order to protect and promote
the City's small town image,
\Vayzata Design Guidelines
Signs
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SICd. Types:
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(for 8torefnmt bWldingB at the
street line)
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Sign Types:
. Awning, canopy or marquee signs
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buildin~ located below the peak
of the roof)
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Wayzata
Boulevard
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. Wall or awning sips
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Low-pro8le ground signs or
monument signs are encourapd for
IUghwa,y.orlented eommen:ial uses
8t1Ch as reataw'aIl.taand gas stations.
.... materials, ""'" and
lU."clUt.edura detailing should be
simi1ar to those of the principal
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A root sign that 00es not project
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Building upon the City's comprehensive
plan, BRWs team oflandscape architects
and planners led the city through a
six-month planning effort that included
extensive physical and visual analysis,
a visual image survey, public input and
visioning sessions, and regular review
meetings.
The guidelines use a prescriptive
approach employing numerous
photographic examples from around
rhe United States and Grear Britain,
In conjunction ,vith these efforts,
BRW also conducred a review of the
City's zoning ordinance to bring it
into compliance with various elements
of the design guidelines,
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BR W has assembled a team for the Arden Hills Civic Center Zoning
District that has prepared similar ordinances and design guidelines and
which has broad experience in many facets ofland regulation,
William Weber, AICP
Project Manager and Principal Planner
Mr. Weber has 25 years experience in city planning and land use
regulation. He has written zoning ordinances for many communities
and prepared plans and public sector design guidelines for downtowns
and new mixed- or multi-use developments. Bill recendy completed
design guidelines that were the basis for new zoning overlay districts for
the City of Brooklyn Park. The subjects addressed included most of
those with which Arden Hills is concerned: housing, retail and service
businesses, offices and civic facilities. He has also written several sets of
design guidelines and/or zoning regulations related to transit-oriented
development, Mr. Weber will be the principal ordinance author and
liaison with the City staff.
Suzanne Rhees, AICP
Community Planner
Ms. Rhees has 15 years experience in city planning, and has prepared
several innovative zoning ordinances and/or design guidelines for
neighborhood commercial areas (such as Linden Hills in Minneapolis)
and historic downtowns (such as Wayzata). She understand "the hidden
meaning of zoning regulations" and is committed to advancing
pedestrian-oriented design and development. She would collaborate
with Mr. Weber on the ordinance.
David Showalter, AlA, AICP
Review Panelist
Mr. Showalter is an urban designer and a city planner who 25 years
experience with mixed-use design and transit station area design. As a
Review Panelist, he will comment on the draft ordinance.
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Robert Kost, ASLA
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Mr. Kost is a landscape architect with 20 yeats experience who
undetstands pedestrian-oriented design and downtown planning. He
recently completed the WayzataDesign Guidelines with Suzanne Rhees.
Miles Lindberg, ASLA
Review Panelist
Mr. Lindberg, who has 25 yeats experience in suburban site planning for
retail, office and residential development, will bring a strong private
sector petspective to the review of the ordinance. Miles recently
completed site planning for Calhoun Commons, a tetail development on
the edge of Minneapolis.
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Project Understanding and Approach
BR W understands that the City of Arden Hills wishes to prepare a zoning
ordinance to guide and regulate land development in rhe firsr phase of the
redevelopment of the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant, That land,
known as the Civic Center Area, is approximately 170 acres in size and
will be the site for a new Arden Hills City Hall and a Joint Maintenance
Facility shared by the City, Ramsey County and the Army National
Guard, Other possible land uses include retail businesses, offices, housing,
a city park, interpretative center, institutional uses and, possibly, an
elementary school. The City Hall may occupy four acres and the Joint
Maintenance Facility 36 acres. Both of those buildings will likely abut the
Highway 96 right-of-way.
The City desires to have the Civic Center Area function as the hub of the
TCAAP redevelopment effort as well as relate to the community as a
whole. Moreover, the development of the Civic Center Area will set the
stage for future redevelopment of the balance of the TCAAP, and the
City desires that the Civic Center land uses and all that follow be
consistent with the recommendations and conclusion of the TCAAP
Framework Plan.
One of the design challenges in the Civic Center Area and one of the
primaty functions of the new zoning ordinance will be to properly design
and integrate the proposed Joint Maintenance Facility with other land
uses. The Maintenance Facility will house trucks, heavy equipment and
raw materials such as sand and salt. City staff and officials hope and intend
that the Joint Maintenance Facility will be a largely enclosed building
similar to the Hennepin County Public Works Department facility in the
city of Medina (pictured below). However, even that facility has
substantial outdoor storage, although berming and landscaping have been
used effectively to screen views into the storage yard. Critical
components of the design of the Maintenance Facility will include
building massing and orientation, fa'tade treatment and fenestration,
landscaping, fencing and benning, lighting, open space design, and
enclosure of outdoor storage.
It is also anticipated that the Civic Center Area should be designed in a
pedestrian-friendly manner as opposed to serving predominantly
automobiles. Providing transit access to new residential, commercial and
industrial areas is another consideration in the design and zoning of the
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Ramsey County (plus the Army National Guard) is likely to be a very large
structure but will be designed to hide the outdoor storage of materials, equipment .
and trucks. Shown here is a similar facility by Hennepin County in Medina. .
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Civic Center Area. These assumptions come from the language of the
TCAAP Framework Plan.
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These goals from the TCAAP Framework Plan provide guidance to the
design and regulation of the Civic Center Area:
Ul Create identifiable neighborhoods and neighborhood units.
Discourage creation of "walled" and otherwise exclusive
neighborhoods.
U2 Encourage construction of a vatiety of housing types, particularly
those not readily available within the community now (e.g"
starter housing and housing for seniors), for households with a
wide range of incomes,
U3 Encourage mixed, multiple and shared uses and buildings (e.g., of
parking facilities) when possible and when this will reduce public
costs and ground coverage by impervious surfaces.
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Create retail, residential and mixed-use areas that are pedestrian-
and bicycle-oriented and minimize vehicular traffic.
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Create an identifiable community core consisting of public uses,
which may include a new city hall, public works garage,
community center and such cultural fucilities as a nature center,
library or historical museum, as well as appropriate private uses. If
a school will be needed on the TCAAP property, site it within
or adjacent to this core.
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Establish a development pattern that can be readily served by
public transportation.
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When reviewing development proposals, consider them as part of
Arden Hills as a whole rather than as stand-alone schemes, Make
sure that new developments integrate with and complement
existing development, particularly adjacent uses. Balance existing
land-use deficiencies by setting aside space for needed fucilities.
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desirable development patterns, is transit-friendly, and links
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TCAAP to the rest of Arden Hills and adjacent communities as
well as to the regional transportation system.
T2 Encourage use of alternate travel modes, such as biking and
walking, by creating pedestrian-friendly environments and
linking activity centers with trails and other non-vehicular routes,
C6 Encourage innovative development practices and land-use
solutions that will enhance Arden Hills' reputation as a
high-quality, progressive community and help it meet other
TCAAP goals.
The photos on the following page illustrate a few graphic examples of
other suburban approaches to mixed- and multi-use development with a
pedestrian orientation.
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The BR W approach to drafting and refining the Civic Center zoning
ordinance is summarized as follows:
. Project Staff: Put the best and most experienced professionals
on the project for maximum quality and efficiency. Those who
do the work should be those that present the products and
interact with SIaff and officials.
. Listen: Listen to the client and give them feedback to check
what we think we heard.
. Working with City Staff: Involve the City stafffrequendy so
as to get many mid-course corrections and ensure that their ideas
are incorporated.
. Coordination with the TC1\AP Framework Plan: Ensure
that the new ordinance is true to the goals and other directives of
the framework Plan.
. Graphics: Use photos and other graphics to explain concepts.
Use slides during the presentation to the City Council to explain
some of the ideas.
. Key Decision Points: Working with City staff, identify the
key desired characteristics of the future development early in the
process before any ordinance writing begins. Suggest the
advantages and disadvantages of each. These characteristics may
include:
- Land uses
- Degree of pedestrian orientation
- Density
- Degree of architectural design control expected
- Degree of ordinance prescriptiveness desired (instead of
general guidelines and ad hoc design review)
- Whether to make the new district an overlay or a
separately mapped disttict
- Use of the Special Use Permit provision
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Internal Compatibility: Ensure that the new district is
compatible and consistent with the balance of the zoning code in
terms of style, numbering and regulatory provisions.
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TASK 3.0: Meeting with
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BR W would provide the following services to prepare the Civic Center
Area zoning ordinance: We anticipate that these services would be
provided during the months of August through October.
Meet with City staff to further understand the background of this
ordinance and conduct a detailed discussion of the key characteristics of
the ordinance. Identify each of the most important decisions and begin
to determine where along each continuum the ordinance should land.
Meet with representatives of Ramsey County and the Army National
Guard to undersrand their desires for a shared building on the site.
Continue to advance the design guideline negotiation process and seek
to find areas of agreement.
Facilitate a meeting with the Arden Hills Economic Development
Commission on September 20 to listen to their hopes and desires for the
site and the ordinance.
Prepare a draft of the zoning regulations and review it with City staff.
Continue to revise and review the regulations until there is joint
agreement that it is acceptable to present to the Planning Commission
and the public. Provide an original copy to the City for copying and
distribution. Add introductory language and numbering as provided by
the City Attorney to put the zoning language into ordinance form.
Facilitate a review of the draft ordinance at a public hearing before the
Planning Commission on October 6.
Revise the ordinance in consultation with City staff after the first public
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TASK 8.0: Prepare Final
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Facilitate a review of the draft ordinance at two public hearings before
the City Council. The first public hearing is anticipated to be October
25.
Revise the draft in consultation with City staff and present a final copy
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Compensation
BR W would provide the professional planning services described in our
Work Plan for the not-to-exceed dollar amounr shown below. The
following table indicates our anticipated level of effort on each major
task and illustrates how we arrived at our cost estimate, We would
charge the City on an hourly basis not exceeding the total shown below,
so if the amounr of work is less than anticipated, the City would be
charged commensurately less.
TASK Weber Rhees Review Sub-
Panelists Total
1.0 Initial Staff Meeting 8 4 $1,060
2,0 Meet with County, Nation:d 8 760
Guard
3,0 Meet with EDC. 4 4 680
4.0 Prepare and Revise 48 8 10 6,110
Ordinance
5,0 Planning Commission Public 12 1,140
Hearing
6.0 Revisions 8 4 6 1,630
7,0 City Council Public 12 1,140
Hearings
8,0 Final Draft 8 4 1,060
TOTALS 104 20 16 B,580
Hourly Rates $95,00 $75,00 $95.00
Labor Charges 10,260 1,800 1,520 $13,580
Direct Charges 200
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Mr. Howard Blin
Director of Planning
City of Brooklyn Park
493-8055
Project:
Northern Area Master Plan, 1999.
Mr. Robert Waibel
Director of Planning
City of Maple Grove
494-6047
Project:
Land Use Plan Update, 1999.
Mr. GeoffOlson
Director of Planning
City of Minnetonka
939-8296
Project:
Comprehensive Plan Update, 1999.
Mr. Gordon Hughes
HRA Director
City of Edina
927-8861
Projects:
Edinborough Mixed-Use Development,
Centennial Lakes Multiple-Use Development,
50th and France
Mr. Joel West
Director of Conununity Development
City of N orthfield
(507) 645-3006
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Target Store Site Plan Review and Design Guidelines
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Director of Community Planning
Experience
Mr. Weber has been involved in land use planning and regulation,
comprehensive and strategic planning, urban form analysis, commercial and
industrial revitalization, inner-city neighborhood redevelopment,
environmental analysis and ordinance preparation, and bicycle system
planning and design.
Comprehensive Planning
Mr. Weber has prepared more than two dozen comprehensive plans for cities
ranging from 10,000 to 200,000 population in eight states. Cities include
Brooklyn Park, Maple Grove, Minnetonka, Shakopee, Hopkins, Savage,
Maplewood, St, Anthony, Brooklyn Center, Hutchinson, New Uhn,
Oakdale and Vadnais Heights, MN; Springfield, MS; Ankeny and Clive, IA;
Oak Ridge, TN; Roswell, NM; Thornton, CO; Fond du Lac and
Eau Claire, WI; and North Chicago, IL. Land use plans have been prepared
for Anoka, McLeod, Renville, Sherburne, Washington and Stearns Counties,
MN, Pierce County, WI, Sweetwater County, WY, and Chaves County,
NM.
Mr. Weber prepared the Mississippi Critical Area Plan for Minneapolis and
participated in the Upper Mississippi River Corridor Master Plan,
Zoning ordinances have been written by Mr, Weber for the cities of Vadnais
Heights, Oakdale, Brooklyn Center, Hutchinson, and Lilydale, MN; Rock
Springs, WY; Roswell, NM; Thornton, CO; Sherburne, McLeod and
Renville Counties, MN.
From 1978 to 1992, Mr. Weber was the consulting city planner to Vadnais
Heights and Oakdale, MN, two developing suburban communities in St,
Paul.
Downtown and Neighborhood
Revitalization
Mr. Weber's experience in commercial and industrial renewal includes
downtown plans for Springfield, MS; Champaign, IL; Stillwater and
Northfield, MN; Eau Claire, WI; and Springfield, MS; the Bass Lake Road
Commercial Area Redevelopment Plan; the St, Paul Central Riverfront
Pre-Development Analysis; Westgate Business Park; and the Highway 7,
Highway 61 and Brooklyn Boulevard Corridor Plans.
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Neighborhood Plan and annual activities plans for the Whittier Alliance
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Transportation-Related Work
Mr. Weber prepared station area planning and design guidelines for the
Raleigh-Durham regional rail system. He prepared station area development
plans for the Chapel Hill to Durham LR T system.
Mr. Weber conducted community development planning for the 1-494
Reconstruction Design and EIS (Minneapolis), the TH 169 Alignment and
EIS (northern Minnesota), the Southeastern Wisconsin LRT Comprehensive
Plan, the Hennepin County Comprehensive LRT System Plan and EIS
(Minneapolis and suburbs), the TH 14/52 Alignment and EIS (Rochester,
MN), the TH 252/610 Alignment and EIS (Minneapolis suburbs), and
79th/80. Street in Bloomington.
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Land Use and Transportation
Analyses
Mr. Weber is the lead researcher for BR W in the subject areas of land use
and fixed-rail transit and in urban form aud transportatiou. He has studied and
prepared reports on the interrelationship ofland development and fixed-
guideway transit systems in suburban and central city locations, and prepared
the Trade-Off Analysis for the Central Corridor AA/DEIS in the Twin
Cities, Mr. Weber has compiled and studied a comprehensive library of
scholarly publications and planning documents on the relationship ofland use
and transportation.
Environmental Impact Reports
Mr, Weber has assisted in the preparation of environmental impact statements
for a 3,200-acre sanitary landfill in Hennepin County, 1-494, TH 610/252,
Minneapolis West River Parkway, TH 14/52 in Rochester, 79th/80th Street
in Bloomington, and the Savage Fen and Eagle Creek in Savage, MN.
Housing and Community
Development Assistance
Housing and community development assistance plans by Mr. Weber include
two Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategies, a Consolidated Strategy
and Plan, a CDBG Plan for Eau Claire, WI, and a Comprehensive Housing
Plan for Willmar, MN.
Bicycle System Plans
Mr. Weber's bicycle system work includes a route linking downtown
Milwaukee to the Bay View Neighborhood through the Port of Milwaukee;
the 5,6-mile East River Bikeway in Manhattan, New York; a greenways
system plan for the St. Louis metropolitan area; the eight-mile Mississippi
River Heritage Trail through Dubuque, IA; and system plans for Oakdale and
Vadnais Heights, MN, and EauClaire and Superior, WI.
Public Participation and
Communication
Mr. Weber believes that inclusive participation and communication are keys
to project success, He has used methods including nominal group, snowcard,
dot voting) open discussion. focus groups, visual preference surveys,
sketching, interviews and opinion surveys.
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Community Opinion Survey
Mr. Weber has designed, administered, tabulated and analyzed community
opinion surveys in conjunction with 13 community planning projects, SPSS
for Windows is used for data tabulation and exploration.
Education
Master of Urban Planning, Michigan State University, 1975
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, University of Notre Dame, 1972
Certificate in Real Estate Development, The National Development Council
Minnesota Real Estate Sales License
Professional Registrations/
Affiliations
American Institute of Certified Planners
American Planning Association
Institute of Transportation Engineers (Associate Member)
Sensible Land Use Coalition
Work History
BRW, Inc., Community Development Planner (1978 to Present)
St, Louis Park H.R.A. (1977)
Minneapolis H.R.A. (1973, 1975 to 1976)
BRW
A 00\MES & IIAOORE GROUP COMPANy
Suzanne S. Rhees, AICP
Community Planner
Experience
Ms. Rhees is a member ofBR W's Minneapolis office and works primarily in the
areas of comprehensive planning and zoning. Ms. Rhees has extensive
experience in conunnnity planning and design, park and open space planning,
neighborhood revitalization and ordinance preparation.
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Comprehensive Planning
Ms. Rhees has prepared comprehensive plans for the Cities of Minnetonka,
Shoreview, Brooklyn Center and St, Anthony, MN, addressing the issues of
redevelopment and resource protection in first- and second-ring suburbs, She has
prepared zoning ordinances for Washington, Renville, Sherburne and McLeod
Counties and for the City ofFaribault, MN. Many of these ordinances address
issues of farmland and open space preservation through density-based zoning,
urban growth boundaries around cities, and clustering of homes into compact
neighborhoods, Ms, Rhees is currently developing an ordinance for Purchase of
Development Rights in Washington County, and a preservation plan for a
historic agricultural landscape in Goodhue County.
Ms, Rhees has also developed design guidelines for downtown commercial
districts in Wayzata and for highway conunercial development in Northfield,
MN,
As a planner with Montgomery County, I' A, Ms, Rhees developed numerous
comprehensive plans, zoning ordinances, and special-pUlpose studies for
municipalities within the county.
Redevelopment and Revitalization
Ms, Rhees is completing a plan for the revitalization of conunercial districts along
Minnehaha Avenue, an arterial cotridor in south Minneapolis, focusing on
strategies for attracting new businesses and streetscape improvements, She also
worked on the Neighborhood Design Framework Plan for the Linden Hills
neighborhood of Minneapolis, As a plaruring consultant, Ms, Rhees assisted a
number of Minneapolis neighborhoods, including Cedar-Isles-Dean, Lowry Hill,
and Prospect Park-East River Road, with the coordination and management of
the Neighborhood Revitalization Program and with preparation of
neighborhood action plans.
Park and River Corridor Planning
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Ms, Rhees is the project manager for the Yosemite Valley Plan/EIS, which
BR W is preparing for the National Park Service. She has prepared park plans as
elements of the comprehensive plans for the conununities of Shoreview, St.
Anthony and Minnetonka (MN) and Clive, lA.
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While employed by the National Park Service, Ms. Rhees was involved in wild
and scenic river studies and river corridor management plans for the Connecticut
River Valley in MA, the Thousand Islands area in NY, the WIldcat Brook in
NH, the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River, and the New Jersey
Pine lands National Reserve, Her M.A. thesis. Farmland Protection Strategies for the
ConnlXticut River Valley 'If Massathusetts ,was published by the National Park
Service as a technical report.
Selected Publications
"Landmarks: Longview, Washington." in LAnd Development, Winter 1999: 38-
40, Profile of a Northwestern planned city developed by a lumber
company in the 192Os,
"Landmarks: Dundalk, Maryland," in LAnd Development, Fall 1998: 38-40,
Profile of World War I-era defense workers' community outside
Baltimore .
Reirwenting the Village: Planning, Zoning, and Des(~n Strategies. American Planning
Associa tion, Planning Adviso ry Service Report No. 430, December
1990. While the village fonn has regained populatity as a model for new
development. coundess historic rural villages and small towns are
threatened by incompatible suburban growth and traffic. Designed as a
guide for local planners and officials, the report presents workable
strategies for protecting, strengthening and even expanding village
centers.
"Community Design: Review Essay," in Journal 'If the American Planning
Association. Summer 1995: 397-399, Comparative review of Rural by
Design, by Randall Arendt, and Visions for a New American Dream ,by
Anton Nelessen.
"Zoning the Interchange," in Zoning News, December 1993: 1-3, Article
discusses methods for managing land use and traffic at highway
interchanges as well as design strategies that treat the interchange as a
community gateway.
"Planning for New Downtown Development," in Planning o,mmissionm Journal ,
No.9, March/April 1993: 1,4-7, How can new development in
traditional downtowns be designed to be compatible with its
surroundings?
Conference Presentations
1998 Renewing the Old Urbanism: Neighborhood Business District
Revitalization, APA National Planning Conference, Boston, MA
1997 Historic Planned Communities and What They Teach Us, Planning
Hisrory Conference, Seattle. WA
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1996 Historic Planned Communities of the South, AP A National Platming
Conference, Orlando, FL
1993 Historic New Towns, AP A National Planning Conference, Chicago, IL
Education
Master of Regional Platming, University of Pennsylvania, 1984
Bachelor of Arts in Southeast Asian Studies, University of California-Berkeley,
1976
Professional Registrations/
Affiliations
American Institute of Certified Planners, 1987
American Planning Association
Land Stewardship Project
National Association for Olmsted Parks
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Society for American City and Regional Platming History
Work History
BR W, Ine., Planner (1995 to Present)
APA Minnesota, Editor, chapter newsletter (1994 to Present)
Planning Consultant (1993 to 1995)
Montgomery County Planning Couunission, Principal Planner (1986 to 1992)
National Park Service, Outdoor Recreational Planner (1983 to 1986)
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David J. Showalter, AICP, AlA
Senior Associate, Planning/Urban Design
Experience
Mr, Showalter is a project manager and urban designer with BR W. He is
both an architect and city planner with 25 years of design and management
experience, with emphasis on downtown revitalization and transit planning
and design. Mr. Showalter's project experience includes numerous
downtown revitalization and urban design studies, river corridor recreationl
transportation studies, and station area and guideway planning for light rail
transit and multimodal transportation centers.
Transit and Transportation
Design
Major transit and transportation design projects in which Mr. Showalter was
project manager or principal designer include:
. 1-66 Corridor Major Investment Study evaluating the potential 10-mile
extension of Metro Rail in northern Virginia as a component of future
corridor transportation options. Primary tasks involved alignment and
starion site selection, site planning and design for intermodaI integra-
tion, and identification of joint development site potential,
. Station planning and design of pedestrian and streetscape improvements
for the construction of downtown Salt Lake City's first segment of its
light rail transit system.
. Station area planning and design for preliminary engineering of the
Newark-Elizabeth Rail Link, a lO-mile, l6-station light rail line and its
connection to Newark's existing city subway. Primary tasks involved
selecting and evaluating station sites and integrating them with their
context, developing intermodaI connections, and developing guidelines
for public and private improvements within walking distance of
stations.
. 1-71 Corridor Major Investment Study evaluating light rail transit
options for alignments and station sites along a 36-mile corridor
through Cincinnati, OH, and Covington, KY metropolitan areas.
. Renovation of the Nicollet Mall Retail and Pedestrian/Transitway in
Minneapolis, MN. Bus transit facilities design and pedestrian
improvements.
. Completion of the West River Parkway Corridor through
Minneapolis' Central Riverfront, a three-mile parkway with pedestrian
and bicycle trails and creating continuous waterfront park lands
connecting downtown with the University of Minnesota campus.
. Mr. Showalter has been responsible for the demographic,
socioeconomic, and land use components of several 20-year
regionallmetropolitan transportation plans.
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Downtown Revitalization
Major downtown revitalization and urban design projects for which Mr,
Showalter was project manager or principal designer include:
. Minneapolis Upper Mississippi River Master Plan, a 3% mile riverfront
revitalization plan analyzing land use, transportation, recreational and
environmental opportunities.
. Humboldt Greenway in Minneapolis, a neighborhood revitalization
process reversing declining property values by combining open space
investment, public infrastructure improvements and housing
redevelopment programs.
. Ames, lA, Downtown Development Plan, a plan to help define and
strengthen downtown's future role in the region and prepare for future
revitalization and development.
· Jackson, MS, Urban Design Plan, a study recommending an intensified
downtown core, an emphasis on mixed-use development, combined
public/private initiatives, and an implementation program for short and
long term time horizons,
. Riverfront Civic Center Urban Design Plan in Mankato, MN,
planning and design for the revitalization of the city's commercial core
and the construction of public space improvements and a civic center.
He was responsible for similar downtown development plans and
improvements in historic Stillwater, MN, and Fort Myers, FL -- both
responsibilities included the creation of riverfront recreation and interpretive
pedestrian trail systems. David has also completed studies guiding
public/private improvements, with emphasis on pedestrian circulation, for
Minneapolis' Historic Mills District and downtown Sioux Falls, SD.
Mr. Showalter has also completed several special area planning and urban
design studies for siting major institutional land uses and college campus
master plans for educational and institutional clients.
Land Use and Community
Impacts
Mr, Showalter is experienced in land use planning and community impact
analysis for both special district plans and for integral components of
community-wide transportation plans. As both an architect and city planner,
he brings an understanding of the connection between transportation projects
and surrounding land uses, the implications of land use change, and ultimately
the physical effect to the social, and economic aspects of a community,
Recent Publications
"Revitalizing Neighborhoods through Greenway Planning", Planning
Minnesota, Minnesota Chapter APA, March 1998.
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Volunteer Professional Assistance
Directed and participated in eight multidisciplinary ream site visits as a
member of the Minnesota Design Team. These intensive three-day site visits
assist primarily outstate communities deal with a broad range of social,
economic, and physical planning issues,
Education
Master of Ciry Planning, University of Pennsylvania, 1975
Master of Architecture, University of Pennsylvania, 1975
Bachelor of Architecture, University of Minnesota, 1971
Professional Registrations/
Affiliations
Registered Architect, State of Minnesota (13025/1978)
American Institute of Certified Planners
American Planning Association
American Institute of Architects
Minnesota Society of Architects
Society for College and University Planning
Urban Land Institute
Citizens League
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BR W, Inc., Senior Associate (1984 to Present)
Rafferty Tollefson Architects, Project Manager (1982 to 1984)
Private Consulting (1977 to 1982)
University of Minnesota, Assistant Professor (1975 to 1982)
University of Minnesota, Campus Planner (1975 to 1977)
David A. Crane & Partners, Urban Designer (1973 to 1975)
BRW
A DMtES & MOORE GROUP COMPANY
Robert M. Kost, ASLA, Associate
Registered Landscape Architect
Experience
Mr. Kost is an associate in the Minneapolis office and serves as a project manager
and project designer for public and private sector clients. Mr. Kost's
responsibiliries include marketing, project management, project design,
government approvals, public meetings and workshops and supervision of design
production documents.
Park System Master Planning
Park masrer planning designed by Mr. Kost include:
. Chain of Lakes Master Plan in Minneapolis, MN
. Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Plan Update,
Saint Anthony Village, MN
. Park System Master Plan, Superior, WI
. Park Sysrem Master Plan, Burnsville, MN
Park and Trail System Design
Park and trail system design projects designed or managed by Mr. Kost include:
. Rail Road Park Master Plan, West Des Moines, IA
. Elm Creek Park, Champlin, MN
. Heritage Trail Master Plan, Dubuque, IA
. Shoreview Park and Community Center, Shoreview, MN
. Bucher Park, Shoreview, MN
. Wash CorridorTrai1s and Recreation Facilities for State Route 51,
Phoenix, AZ
. Central Park Master Plan, Saint Anthony Village, MN
. Lake Calhoun Park Renovation, Minneapolis, MN
. West River Parkway, Minneapolis, MN
. Lake Harriet Park Renovation, Minneapolis, MN
. Edinborough Park, Edina, MN
. Mill Ruins Interpretive Park, Minneapolis, MN
Urban Planning
Urban Planning and design projects managed or designed by Mr. Kost include:
. Linden Hills Neighborhood Design Framework, Minneapolis, MN
. Design Guidelines for the City of Wayzata, MN
. Comprehensive Streetscape Renovation for the historic downtown of
Valdosta, GA
. Mississippi Riverwalk, Dubuque, IA
. Streetscape Renovation for the 50 . and France Business Disrrict, Edina,
MN
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. Historic Mills Disrrict Streetscape and Fountain Plaza, Minneapolis, MN
. Implementation of the Public Arts Prognun for the New Nicollet Mall,
Minneapolis, MN
. Downtown Streetscape Renovation, Iowa City, IA
. Valley Junction Streetscape, West Des Moines, IA
Master Planning
Master planning and site design projects completed by Mr. Kost include:
. Long-Range Campus Master Plan for North Memorial Medical Center,
Robbinsdale, MN
. Parker.; Lake Multi-Use Planned Unit Development (225 acres),
Plymouth, MN
. The Water.; Business Park (400 acres), Eagan, MN
. Desert Ridge New Community (5,400 acres) Phoenix, AZ
. Sugar Woods Planned Unit Development (40 acres), Orono, MN
. Continental Executive Park Corporate Center (440 acres), Vemon Hills,
IL
. Elm Creek Multi-Use Planned Unit Development, (1,300 acres),
Champlin, MN
. Humboldt Greenway (70 acres), Minneapolis, MN
Landscape Planning and Design
Major landscape projects designed by Mr. Kost include:
. Cray Research Corporare Headquarter.; Landscape Master Plan, Eagan,
MN
. Landscape Master Plan for North Memorial Medical Center Expansion,
Robbinsdale, MN
. University of Minnesota Transitway, Minneapolis and St. Paul, MN
. Edinborough Condominiums, Edina, MN
. Minnesota Korean War Veterans Memorial at the State Capitol Mall,
St. Paul, MN
. Landscape and Streetscape Master Plan for The Water.; Business Park,
Eagan, MN
Education
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, Univer.;ity of1llinois, 1979
Neighborhood Design and Traffic Calrning, Univer.;ity of Wisconsin - Madison
Treatment Wetlands, University of WISconsin - Madison
Biotechnical Slope Protection and Erosion Control, University of Wisconsin -
Madison
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Professional Registrations/
Afli!iations
Registered Landscape Architect, State of Minnesota (16381/1983)
American Society of Landscape Architects
National Trust for Historic Preservation
National Association for O/m;ted Parks
Sensible Land Use Coalition
Congress for the New Urbanism
Committee on Urban Environment "Cue Award" for the renovation of Lake
Harriet and Lake Calhoun Parks - 1998
Committee on Urban Environment "Cue Award" for completion of the MN
segment of the Great River Road - 1998
MASLA Award of Special Recognition 1995 - Northem Lights Fountain
MASLA Merit Award for Public Planning 1996 - 50 '" and France Streetscape
First place in national design competition 1997 - MN Korean War Veterans
Memorial
Work History
BR W, lno., Project Manager/Landscape Architect (1986 to Present)
Architectural Forum, Inc., Project Manager/Site Planner (1985 to 1986)
Custom One, Inc., Project Manager/Site Planner (1983 to 1985)
Robert Engstrom Associates, Site Planner (1980 to 1983)
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A DAMES & MOORE GROUP COMPANY
Miles A. Lindberg, ASLA
Senior Landscape Architect
Experience
Mr. Lindberg is a Project Manager/Landscape Architect specializing in
Planning and Urban Design and has prime responsibility for client relations,
programming, master planning, detailed project design, public approvals
processes, and contract document preparation for a broad range of project
types and sizes for both public- and private-sector clients. As a project
manager for large-scale, and often complex development projects, Mr.
Lindberg has extensive experience leading and directing multidisciplinary
team efforts including the disciplines of/and surveying, civil engineering,
transportation planning, architecture, and environmental planning.
Master Planning
Recent private-sector land planning and master planning project experience
includes residential communities of single-family detached and attached
condominiums, multi-use business parks, and corporate campus
developments. The residential projects include Elm Creek Planned Unit
Development in Champlin, MN, for Cowles Media Company, a 700-acre
residential development in addition to commercial, office, and industrial areas;
The Heathers, a 440-unit condominium project in Bloomfield Hills, Ml,
including a nine-hole golf course and extensive wedands; Oakland Hills, in
Oakland Township, Ml, which included 200 single-family detached lots with
a golf course and integrated open-space system; and two phases consisting of
136 condominium units in the Parker's Lake Planned Development in
Plymouth, MN.
Master plans for multi-use business parks including office, manufacturing,
warehousing and commercial components have been developed by Mr.
Lindberg in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area, Chicago region, and
in Madison and Milwaukee, WI, for clients including the Opus Corporation,
Prudential Property Company, Prentiss Properties Limited, AMLl Realty,
TCW Realty Advisors, CMC Heartland Corporation, and Urban Land
Interests. These projects have ranged in size from 60 to 600 acres in size and
several included the preparation of Environmental Assessments and Impact
Statements; formulation of zoning and development standards; and the
drafting of Conditions, Covenants, and Restrictions addressing architectural
and landscape design guidelines, exterior lighting, and signage criteria.
Continental Executive Park, for Prentiss Properties Limited in Vemon Hills,
IL, included landscape plans for the entries and streetscape constructed in the
first phase, and resulted in several awards for the developer.
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Mr. Lindberg has also been responsible for master planning corporate campus
developments for Minnesota corporations including the Cray Research
Headquarters, and West Publishing Corporate Campus in Eagan, MN; and
the Schneider U.S.A. and Vinyltherm corporate headquarters in Plymouth,
MN.
Site Development
Mr. Lindberg has completed the site planning and landscape architectural
design for a variety of individual site developments for both private and public
sector clients. Recent projects of this type include the Galleria, a specialty
retail center in Edina, MN; Tamarack Village, a toO-acre, 750,OOO-square-
foot retail center in Woodbury, MN; Edinborough Residential Amenities, a
mixed-use development in Edina, MN; the Anoka Vocational Technical
College in Anoka, MN; and the Plymouth Public Works Facility in
Plymouth, MN.
Redevelopment
Mr. Lindberg's experience with public-sector redevelopment projects
includes a number of neighborhood and commercial area streetscape and
revitalization projects; a redevelopment plan for Page Field in Lee County,
FL, for the reuse of surplus airport property; and a redevelopment plan for 80
acres of riverfront property for the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of
South St. Paul, MN. Recreational site development experience includes the
Fort Snelling Visitor's Center for the Minnesota Historical Society; and plans
for parks in Champlin, Edina, and Minneapolis.
Education
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, Minnesota College of Liberal Arts, 1976
Bachelor of Arts in Landscape Architecture, Institute of Technology, 1976
Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture, Univer.;ity of Minnesota
Professional Registrations/
Affiliations
Landscape Architect, States of Minnesota (15176/1981), Michigan
(1043/1988), New York (1149-111988) and Nebraska (183/1988)
American Society of Landscape Architects
Minnesota Society of Landscape Architects
Urban Land Institute
Work History
BRW, Inc., Landscape Architect (1978 to Present)
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Engineering . Planning . Surveying
MCCombs Franlc Roos
Assoclal8S, Inc.
July 12, 1999
Mr. Kevin Ringwald
Executive Director
City of Arden Hills EDA
1450 West Highway #96
Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112
SUBJECT: City of Arden Hills
Request for Creation of the Civic Center Zoning District
MFRA #9999
Dear Mr. Ringwald:
McCombs Frank Roos Associates (MFRA) is pleased to submit this proposal to create a new zoning
district for the Civic Center area in Arden Hills.
We enjoyed working with you on the City's Comprehensive Plan and wish to provide professional
planning assistance on this project. We have reviewed the City's existing zoning ordinance and plans
related to the TCAAP area. We understand the City needs to get the ordinance in place because of some
impending projects, including 1he new City Hall and the proposed Public Works Maintenance Facility.
We present a team of municipal planners for your plan update:
Me!! J. McMoni!!al. Senior Planner - Meg has 13 years of experience as a planner, including
3-1/2 years as a planning consultant and 10 years as a staff City Planner in Northfield and Apple
Valley. Meg has a Master of Science Degree in Urban and Regional Planning, is certified by the
American Institute of Certified Planners and is the Professional Development Officer of the
Minnesota Chapter of the American Planning Association.
Meg currently works as the consultant with the communities of Mendota Heights, Rosemount,
Stillwater Township and New Scandia Township. She has researched codes and written
numerous ordinance updates and has completed plans and plan elements for several cities
including Apple Valley, Arden Hills, Carver, Hassan Township, Rogers and Stillwater
Township.
15050 23rd Avenue North . Plymouth. Minnesota . 55447
phone 612/476-6010 . fax 612/476-8532
e-mail: mfra@mfra.com
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Theresa A. Greenfield. AICP. Planner - Theresa has 6 years experience as an Urban Planner.
She has broad planning experience with the Cities of North Oaks, Vadnais Heights, Carver and
others. She is a skilled researcher and is able to synthesize ideas that communities can put in10
practice.
Bruce Chalunskv. Granhic Desim and GIS Services - Bruce is a highly skilled GIS
coordinator and graphics designer. He has a degree in Landscape Architecture and provides all
of MFRA' s mapping and graphic services.
We appreciate the opportunity to work with the City of Arden Hills and look forward to discussing the
Civic Center ordinance with you. Please call me at 612-476-6010 if 1 can provide further information or
answer questions about our proposal or firm.
Very truly yours,
McCOMBS FRANK ROOS ASSOCIATES, INC.
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I. McCOMBS FRANK ROOS ASSOCIATES, INC. (MFRA)
II. EXPERIENCE
III. PROJECT TEAM
IV. PHILOSOPHY
V. SCOPE OF SERVICES
VI. COMPENSATION
VII. REFERENCES
VIII. PERFORMANCE AND PROFESSIONAL ETHICS
RESUMES OF KEY PERSONNEL
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McCOMBS FRANK ROOS ASSOCIATES, INC. (MFRA)
General InforllUltion
ADDRESS: 15050 23rd Avenue North
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
PHONE: (612) 476-6010
FAX: (612) 476-8532
E-MAIL: mfra@mfra.com
McCombs Frank Roos Associates (MFRA) was founded in 1965 as a municipal engineering
firm, providing services to communities and townships in western Hennepin County. For two
decades the firm concentrated on civil engineering and land surveying, slowly expanding its
service area to include all of central Minnesota.
In 1988 MFRA expanded ownership, bringing on new partners and disciplines. MFRA now
provides planning, engineering, surveying and enviromnental services to federal, state, county
and local govemment agencies an a large variety of private clients. The work mix gives our
professionals the opportunity to concentrate or specialize in individual areas of interest and gain
experience in all facets of their chosen discipline.
Size of Firm and DisciDlines
MFRA has one central office and is a mid-size consulting firm with 60 full time employees and
8 part-time or seasonal employees. Our part-time employees include individuals who have
retired, but still wish to work a reduced number of hours, and professionals who have requested
a reduced work schedule 10 meet family needs. MFRA stresses the development of human
resources within the company and maintains Human Rights Certification by the State of
Minnesota.
The following table shows the relevant professional qualifications and special certifications of
our employees:
Planners
Landscape Architects
Registered Engineers
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Registered Land Surveyors
Certified Soil Scientist
Enviromnental Scientists
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Areas ofS>>ecialization
In each service area, we have pursued and retained competent professionals and support personnel. Our
philosophy is to hire personnel in disciplines for which we have a high demand. In that way, each
professional maintains their expertise and up-to-date knowledge of regulations and technological
advances. In disciplines that are need on an occasional basis, i.e., materials testing, electrical
engineering, we have developed working relationships with quality specialty finns.
Our in-house service areas are as follows:
. Municipal Planning - This group provides planning services to several communities in the
metropolitan area The MFRA planning staff serves as municipal planning staff in several
communities, conducts comprehensive planning, specialized land use studies and ordinance
updates. The blend of roles in a variety of communities has given MFRA planners a broad
comprehension of the legal, social, technical and political understanding of projects and
issues in the communities we work in. We have broad planning experience and intend to
emphasize our planning services over the next several years.
. Landscape Architecture - The landscape architecture department is most active in park
planning and development. We have strong design experience in individual sites, large
acreage multi-family developments and urban streetscapes.
. Municipal Engineering - General engineering services including technical liaison to City
Council, committees and public works departments; complete design and construction
management services on infrastructure improvements; technical representation to other
govemment agencies and special engineering studies for drainage, traffic, sanitary sewer or
water system issues. These services can be provided to Arden Hills as needed.
. Environmental Services - This diverse groups is involved with the intricate and sensitive
issues of envirorunental engineering for governmental, private, cornmercial and industrial
clientele. The professional disciplines include water resource specialists, a certified soil
scientist (wetlands expert), envirorunental engineers, envirorunental scientist,
wa1er/wastewater treatment engineers and a certified treatment plant operator.
. Private Services - This service area is comprised of a separate group of project engineers
and planners that provide general civil engineering services to residential, commercial and
industrial clientele. The company adheres to strict policies regarding full disclosure and non-
conflict of interest. On many occasions, the contacts and knowledge of the private services
groups have been a valuable resource to the government agencies we service.
. Surveying Services - This group provides registered land surveying and construction
staking services. The registered land surveying work includes boundary surveys and
certificates, lost corner restoration, final plat documents, aerial control networks,
topographical mapping, easement preparation and acquisition, legal descriptions and
boundary dispute resolution.
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Princioal Names and Exoerience
. Gregory J, Frank, P,E., President - Mr. Frank has been with MFRA since 1973. His
background includes working with both public and private sector clients. Mr. Frank
focuses his efforts on the design and construction of residential, commercial and
industrial projects.
. Jeffrey J. Roos, P.E., Vice President/Secretary - Mr. Roos has spent his entire 30
years of engineering working in the public sector. Before coming to MFRA in 1985, he
served as Utilities Engineer for the City of Bloomington and City Engineer for the City
of Brooklyn Park. He has been active in the northwest metropolitan area since 1973 and
was the lead engineer for the Northwest Area Study for the MWCC.
. Paul A. Johnson, R.L.S., Vice PresidentITreasurer - Mr. Johnson is the head of the
surveying and mapping operations. AN R.L.S. since 1974, Mr. Johnson served as the
Washington County Surveyor before coming to MFRA in 1980.
. Michael J. Gair, Vice President - Mr. Gair has over 25 years of experience in
planning. He manages MFRA' s public and private planning efforts.
. Paul W. Pearson, P.E., Vice President - Mr. Pearson is the newest principal at
MFRA. He has been with the company since 1977 and has worked extensively with
small communities and townships.
. Dale F. Hebeisen, R.L.S., Vice President - Mr. Hebeisen is the professional in charge
ofMFRA's Forest Lake office. Prior to the merger with MFRA, Mr. Hebeisen
managed the operations ofHult & Associates, Inc.
MFRA has a tradition of promoting to the principal level experienced individual who have
shown a conunitment to quality and in1egrity. Principals lead by example at MFRA.
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II.
ZONING ORDINANCE EXPERIENCE
City of Mendota Heights
Ms. McMonigal is the City's Consultant Planner. Meg
administers the Zoning Ordinance and regularly meets
with citizens and developers on planning items. She
prepares written reports for all planning applications, and
provides recommendations on ordinance updates.
Stillwater Townslrip
Ms. McMonigal is the Town Planner. She is currently
overhauling the entire zoning ordinance with the
Planning Commission and Town Board.
New Scandia Township
MFRA recently revised the Town's Zoning and
Subdivision ordinances to comply with the new County
(Washington) ordinance. Ms. McMonigal serves as the
Township Planner.
City of Carver
Ms. McMonigal serves as the City Planner. She reviews
planning applications and provides gnidance on planning,
development and zoning. She has completed ordinance
updates for the City.
City of North Oaks
MFRA serves as the City Planner. Ms. Greenfield
reviews all plans, writes Planned Development
specifications and ordinances as needed.
City of Northjield
Ms. McMonigal was the Northfield City Planner from
1993-1995. She undertook responsibility for numerous
Boards and Commissions, current and long range
planning, and revised severa! plan elements and
ordinances.
City of Apple Valley
Ms. McMonigal was a staff planner in Apple Valley for
seven (7) years. She gained broad experience in all facets
of municipal planning ranging from completing long
range plans for parks and transportation, to handling all
aspects ofland use, zoning and design review, to
developing population and fiscal projections.
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IlL PROJECT TEAM
Meg J. McMonigal, AICP
Tlleresa A. Greenfield, AICP
Bruce Cllalupsky
Ms. McMonigal will serve as the lead planner in charge
of the creation of the Civic Center District. Ms.
McMonigal is a City Planner with thirteen (13) years of
experience. She has been a staff planner for the cities of
Apple Valley and Northfield. Meg is currently the
consultant planner for Mendota Heights, Stillwater
Township, the City of Carver and New Scandia
Township. She also works on special projects with the
City of Rogers, Rosemount and Hassan Township.
Meg has a master's degree in Urban and Regional
Planning from the University of Wisconsin at Madison.
Her undergraduate degree is in Geography, with an urban
emphasis. Meg is enrolled in the Master's of Business
Administration program at the University ofSt. Thomas.
Professionally, Meg is an active member of the
Minnesota Chapter of the American Planning Associates,
and is its Professional Development Officer. She also is a
member of the American Institute of Certified Planners
(AICP), Minnesota Association of Urban Management
Assistants, and Women's Transportation Seminar.
Ms. Greenfield is certified with the American Institute of
Certified Planners. Theresa has nearly completed a
Master's degree in Urban and Regional Studies and is a
member of the American Planning Association. She
serves as the North Oaks City Planner.
Ms. Greenfield has prepared Comprehensive Plans,
Specialized Land Use Studies, Ordinances and Planned
Unit Development specifications and agreements. She is
knowledgeable of Federal, State and local regulatory
processes.
Bruce provides all GIS analysis and mapping services at
MFRA. He is highly skilled in graphic design as well,
using a myriad of computer graphics to analyze and
explain alternatives for communities. Broce can provide
graphics to determine how alternative zoning
performance standards will affect the City' appearance.
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OTHER SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS
Mike Gair is MFRA's principal planner. He manages MFRA's public and private urban planning
efforts and landscape architecture services. These services include the generation of site design
concepts, land use plans involving small tracts of land to large mixed use planned unit development,
and entire city comprehensive land use plans. His area of expertise involves formulating plans and
strategies for the implementation of real estate developments for residential communities, business
campuses, institutional facilities, and master site plans.
Kathleen 0 'Connell is a Professional Landscape Archi1ect with experience in the San Francisco and
Twin Cities metropolitan area. She is known for creative approach to site design and planning. Her
work in the metropolitan area included numerous planning and design projects for private development
projects and the cities of Vadnais Heights, RosemountlApple Valley and Fridley. She has worked on
large-scale land use plans for the cities of Woodbury, Northfield, and Rosemountl Apple Valley, as well
as large scale master site plans and land use plans in Woodbury, Maple Grove, and Burnsville.
Recently, Ms. O'Connell completed park design for two (2) city parks and an open/play space element
for the Blake School.
Jeff Roos is a Professional Engineer with experience in all facets of municipal engineering. Jeff is the
city engineer for the City of St. Michael and provides engineering, planning and administrative services
to the City of North Oaks. Jeff oversees the municipal services function at MFRA.
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IV. PHILOSOPHY
The intent of the project is to create a new "Civic Center" zoning district. This new district
would be incorporated into the current ordinance and will include guidelines, uses and
performance standards. The format and organization would mirror the other zoning districts.
MFRA's general approach is to begin with reviewing all existing materials developed relating to
the areas - relevant plans, ordinances, meeting minutes and ideas to reaffirm the intent for the
Civic Center area. We would then look at the "known" uses, such as the new City Hall and the
proposed Public Works Maintenance Facility and identify zoning issues related to both. These
buildings will set the stage for future development and the standards applied will impact the size
and feel of this key area of the City for the future.
From this information we will develop a "purpose" section that sets forth the intents or design
parameters and guidelines for the area. The other major part of the ordinance will be a uses and
standards section to implement the intent and guidelines set in the purpose section. We will offer
a selection of performance standards and work with the City to evaluate them. Where
appropriate, we will provide sample streetscape drawings to show the impact of such items as
setbacks, heights, overhead doors and outdoor storage. We will present alternative standards in
written and graphic form to help the City decide on the specific standards for the Civic Center
area. We will refine these parameters with the staff, EDA, Planning Commission and City
Council in order to finalize the ordinance.
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SCOPE OF SERVICES
Process
A. Review existing relevant plans, ordinances, ideas and intents for the area. Develop
"Purpose" section.
B. Research and provide performance spectrum of uses and performance standards for the
District. Discuss and refine with City Staff. Prepare any necessary streetscape graphics
to supplement verbiage of the ordinance and explain the impacts of the performance
standards.
C. Prepare draft ordinance, indicating substantive decision points to review with EDA.
Present to EDA.
D. Refine ordinance for public hearing with Plaruring Commission.
E. Refine ordinance as directed by Planning Commission.
F. Present to City Council.
Summarv of Services
. Conduct background research
. Draft language
. Prepare relevant graphics
. Present draft ordinance at three (3) public meetings
. Finalize ordinance
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VI.
COMPENSATION
For the above Scope of Services, MFRA proposes a fee of $5,475.00. Our hourly fees are as
follows:
Senior Planner
Planner
GIS/Graphic Designer
$82/Hour
$75/Hour
$66/Hour
This amoun1 may be adjusted based on the determined scope of services needed by the City and
a contract agreed upon by both parties. This contract can include a "not-to-exceed" amount as
requested by the City.
MFRA typically presents a monthly bill detailed by task and hours or other format, as the client
desires. We bill only the actual amount for services performed. MFRA does not charge for
mileage, mailings or faxes or other such miscellaneous items. Paper and electronic copies of the
new Ordinance will be provided as a part of the overall fee.
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VII. REFERENCES
1. Dan Rogness, Community Development Director, City of Rose mount, 651-320-2020
2. Dennis Welsch, Community Development Director, City ofRoseville, 651-490-2232
3. Glenda Spiotla, City Administrator, City of Carver, 612-448-5353
4. Jim Danielson, Public Works Director, Mendota Heights, 651-452-1850
5. Gary Morrison, Hassan Township Administrator, 612-428-4100
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VIII. PERFORMANCE AND PROFESSIONAL ETHICS
MFRA's professional integrity is based on sound adherence to the codes of values adopted by
the societies of planners, engineers, architects, surveyors and landscape architects. Our 30 years
of experience and knowledge in planning and design has produced long lasting client
relationship based on trust, confidence, reliability and competency. MFRA encourages
professional development, and participation in professional associations to track industry trends
and to keep abreast of current planning and development issues and concepts.
Our planners are members of the American Planning Association (AP A) and Meg and Theresa
are members of the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP). These professional
associations have a Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct that defines a planner's
responsibilities to the public, clients, employers, the profession, colleagues and oneself. Our
planners abide by and promote this code.
Meg is the Professional Development Officer for the Minnesota Chapter of AP A. As such, she
has the responsibility of working towards advancing the professional practice and development
of planners. This is accomplishes through professional development programs, professional
certifications and mentoring.
MFRA prides itself on being a service business. As such we would appreciate the opportunity to
work with the City of Arden hills and are willing to commit our planners to serve the City.
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Meg J. McMonigal AICP
Senior Planner
Education
In progress, Master of Business Administration, University of St. Thomas
1985, Master of Science, Urban and Regional Planning, University of Wisconsin-Madison
1982, Bachelor of Arts, Geography, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Employment History
1995 - Present
1993 -1995
1986 - 1993
McCombs Frank Roos Associates, Inc., Senior Planner
City of North field, City Planner
City of Apple Valley, Associate Planner
Professional Affiliations
American Ins1itute of Certified Planners (AICP), Certified Planner
American Planning Association, Professional Development Officer, Minnesota Chapter
Minnesota Association of Urban Management Assistants (MAUMA), Member
Women's Transportation Seminar (WTS), Member
Sensible Land Use Coalition, Member
Project Experience
. City of Mendota Heights - City Planner
. Stillwater Township - Town Planner
. City of Carver - City Planner
. Comprehensive Plan Updates - Hassan Township, Stillwater Township, Cities of Carver,
Rogers, Rosemount, Arden Hills, and Mendota Heights
. City of Northfield - Staffed Planning Commission, Design Advisory Board, Parks Board, and
Zoning Board of Appeals. Updated Park Development Plan, Transportation Policy Plan and
Land Use Plan. Zoning and Sign Administrator: reviewed all commercial, industrial, and
residential development projects.
. City of Apple Valley - Updated Transportation Policy Plan, Parks and Recreation Plan, and
portions of Land Use Plan. Prepared annual Capital Improvements Plan. Analyzed
commercial and residential development site requests, including site plans, rezoning,
subdivisions and variances. Updated ordinances as needed. Staffed the Parks and Recreation
and Urban Affairs Citizen Advisory Committees. Developed projections for population and
park dedicationfimds.
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Theresa A. Greenfield, AICP
Planner
Education
In Progress Master of Arts, Urban and Regional Studies
Mankato State University, Mankato, Minnesota
1987, Bachelor of Science, Home Economics,
Mankato State University, Mankato, Minnesota
Employment History
I 992 to Present
1991-1992
1989
McCombs Frank Roos Associates, Inc.
James R. Hill, Inc.
Faribault Coun1y - Planning Internship
Professional Affiliations
Minnesota Chapter of American Planning Association
Sensible Land Use Coalition
Project Experience
Comprehensive Planning
. Cities of Woodbury, Vadnais Heights, Carver, Stillwater Township - Prepared major and
minor Comprehensive Plan Amendments.
. City of Carver - Prepared a complete Comprehensive Plan Updated to be submitted
December, 1995.
. City of Rogers - Facilitated Major Comprehensive Plan Amendment review with the
Metropolitan Council
. City of North Oaks - Prepared complete Comprehensive Plan Update reviewed by
Metropolitan Council in 1999 and 1994.
. Hassan Township - Prepared density calculations and population forecasts for rural service
area.
. City of Vadnais Heights - Prepared parks need analysis and Comprehensive Park Plan.
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Local Planninfl
. Vadnais Heights - Attended and provided professional assistance at City Council and
Planning Commission meetings. Provide Site Plan review of all zoning applications.
. Stillwater Township - Attended Planning Commission meetings and provided zoning
application review.
. City of North Oaks - Provided application review and planning assistance.
. City of Excelsior - Provided professional planning assistance and application review.
. City of Anoka - Provided professional planning assistance and application review.
. City of Hanover - Participated in joint City/Council Planning Commission long-range
visioning process.
Land Use Studies
. City of Anoka - Member of design team. Preparation of + 300 acre industrial park Master
Plan.
. City of Vadnais Heights - Prepared 1995 Vadnais Center Plan Update involving the land use
designation of the four quadrants at the intersecting [-35 and County Road E.
. City of Woodbury - Member of the design team. Preparation of + 350 acre
MarksgraflPowers Lake area Master Plan.
Zoninfl Ordinances
. Vadnais Heights - Provide on-going zoning ordinance amendments.
Environmental Assessment Worksheets
. Vadnais Heights - Prepared AEW for 260,000 square foot retail/service development at
intersection of [-35 and County Road E.
Expert Witness
. Vadnais Heights - Provided exhibits and testimony regarding assessment appeals.
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Bruce D. C/lalupsky
Site Design, Planning, GIS Services
Education
1994, Bachelor of Landscape Architecture,
North Dakota State University
1993, Bachelor of Science, Environmental Design,
North Dakota State University
Employment History
1997- Present
1996-1997
1995-1996
1994-1995
McCombs Frank Roos Associates, Inc.
Dovolis Johnson & Ruggieri, Inc.
Westwood Professional Services, Inc.
RLK Associates
Professional Affiliations
American Society of Landscape Architects
MRPA
Project Experience
Site Desif!YI
. City of Crystal Streetscape
. McDonald's Restaurants; Fargo, ND, South Fargo, ND, Eau Claire, WI, Medina, MN. Taco
Bell Restaurants, Milwaukee, WI, Lac Courte Orielles Reservation High Schoolm Lac du
Flambeau, WI Aaneson Residence, White Bear Lake, MN, Buffalo High School Arboretum,
Buffalo, MN
. Assisted on site, landscape grading and utility plans for Lake Golf Estates Planned Unit
Development -Howard Lake, MN.
. Masterplanned a 10 unit Planned Unit Development in Elk River, MN. Assisted on site and
landscape plandfor CSM Office Park, Chanhassen, MN; Maple Grove Crossings, Maple
Grove, MN; Maplewood Retail, Maplewood, MN; Kindercare Child Care Centers,
Burnsville, Minnetonlw, and Eden Prairie; Burger King Restaurants, St. Paul, Crystal
Wayzata.
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Dizital Gravhics
. City of Crystal Streetscape - Digital Photo Illustrations, Design Guideline Handbook Layout
and Publishing, Blake School- Digital Photo Illustrations, Association Free Lutheran
Church High School- Digital Animation and Power point presentation! Centres Cinema-
Digital Photo Illustrations.
. Hidden Lakes Residential Development, Golden Valley - Digital Photo lllustration.
GIS Services
. City ofSt. Michael, Administrator of City GIS Data.
. MNRRA mapping and analysis for the cities of Mendota Heights, Rosemount, South St, Paul,
and St. Paul. Parks Natural Resources Inventory and Analysisfor the cities of St. Michael,
North Branch, and St. Paul. Drainage studies for the cities of Mound, Minnetrista, and
Hassan Township. Land Use and Zoning mappingfor the cities of Carver, North Oaks,
Arden Hills Stillwater and Hassan Townships.
Planninf!
. Assisted the Metropolitan Airports Commission in the analysis of land use scenarios for
runway alternatives at the Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport. Prepared land use exhibits for the
City of Shakopee to study downtown impacts of uncontrolled residential growth.
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RESOURCE
STRATEGIES
CoRPORATION
14001 RIDGEDALE DRIVE
SUITE 300
MINNETONKA. MN
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612/51].9548
FAX 612/513-9549
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Kevin Ringwald, Executive Director
City of Arden Hills, EDA
4364 Round Lake Road
Arden Hills, MN 55112
July 16,1999
Dear Mr. Ringwald,
Resource Strategies Corporation is pleased to submit the attached proposal to
assist in the preparation of the Civic Center Zoning District for the City of
Arden Hills. The Work Program is designed to respond to all items stated in
your Request for Proposals. .
Ann Perry will serve as project manager for the contract and development of
the new zoning district. She has extensive experience in the development of
zoning ordinances and in zoning administration. While employed as Planning
Director for the City ofMinnetonka, she directed the preparation of a new
zoning ordinance and other related ordinances. Also, she recently assisted the
City of Brooklyn Park with the development of their new zoning ordinance
while employed by another consuhing firm.
A copy of the RSC Firm Profile and a listing of clients where the company
providing ordinance development services. Addi1ionally, we have provided
references fur plllnlling and zoning related projects conducted by Ms. Perry.
We are excited that you furwarded a Request for Proposal to our company and
appreciate the opportunity to submit this proposal. If you have any questions
about this proposal, please contact me at 612-513-9548.
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ANN R. PERRY
Principal
Ann Perry is a Principal with Resource Strategies Corporation (RSC). She has over 20 years of
professional planning experience, the majority of which occurred in the public sector. Ms. Perry
has served as department director for a major metropolitan community and is experienced in
overall city administration. Her specialties, in addition to public management, include zoning
administration and ordinance development; transportation analysis; environmental review; land
use planning and analysis; development review and negotiation; and fmancial management tools.
She is a member of several professional and volunteer organizations.
PREVlOUSEXPERIENCE
1998 - 1999: Director of Plannin, and Development - Chaska. Minnesota
Hired as Director of Planning and Development to manage day to day activities of
the Planning department. Activities included recommending Planning Department
positions on a variety of development, planning and zoning related items to the
Planning Commission and City Council.
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1996 - 1998: Senior Planner - Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc
Served as a project manager for all planning related projects for municipal clients.
Representative experience includes assistance with the 1-94 Corridor Plan for Lake
Elmo. preparation of the Apple Valley Land Use Plan, preparation of the Brooklyn
Park PUD ordinance, providing mentor services to Brooklyn Park staff for a new
zoning ordinance, preparation of parking studies for Wayzata, development of the
Fridley Housing Action Plan, preparation of the water and sanitary sewer chapters
of the Minnetonka Comprehensive Plan, assistance with the development of the
Tier II Sewer Chapter of the Bloomington Comprehensive Plan and master
planning services for the City of New Richland, Wisconsin business park.
1995 - 1996: Contract Citv Coordinator - DeeDhaveo. Minnesota
Hired as the first City Administrator on a contract basis. Responsible for overall
management of staff and implementation of City Council decisions. Primary duties
included the development of an organizational framework for staff, development
of a personnel program, and implementation of a revised pay equity plan.
Additionally, was responsible for the preparation of an overall city budget and
Capital Improvement Program.
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1995 - 1996: Consultant - Lakeville. Minnesota (1995-1996)
Assisted the Lakeville city staff with a public awareness program to increase
citizen awareness of planning activities. Termed Lakeville Forums: Strategies for
Tomorrow, the series of four meetings was held in different areas of the
community. Served as facilitator at the meetings and prepared a final report to the
Planning Commission and City Council.
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. 1983 - 1994: Director of Planning - Minnetonka. Minnesota
Responsible for all city planning activities including department management,
recommending overall planning and development policies to the Planning
Commission and City Council, developing and administering the City's
comprehensive guide plan and development related official controls, and
representing the City on local and regional planning committees. The department
performed staff liaison functions for the City Council, Planning Commission, and
special task forces.
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Major accomplishments included:
. Preparation of a new zoning ordinance to implement the city's comprehensive
guide plan; the development of the Minnetonka 1-394 Corridor Plan and the 1-
394 zoning ordinance; development of a revised sign ordinance; revision of the
Wetland Management Program and ordinances; and the completion of the
Minnetonka Minnehaha Creek Corridor Plan. A major strong point was the
ability to initiate the integration of traffic and land use related planning
projects and strategies resulting in positive council and community response;
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. Major project review and negotiation included: the Carlson Center, a 250-acre
mixed use development where the city utilized Tax Increment Financing for
infrastructure improvements; the Minnetonka Corpora1e Center, a 11 O-acre
office!light industrial park; Opus 2, one of the first mixed use parks in the
nation; and numerous public projects (water towers, fire stations, trails, etc.);
. Developed assertive negotia1ion skills that resulted in positive cooperation with
the development community in achieving the city's goals of quality and
responsible development. Initiated public review processes for participation and
ownership in the approval of new plans, development controls, and resolution
of several significant local issues. Successfully implemented an open
communication process between neighborhoods and project developers as part
of the development review process;
. Initiated a team-oriented management approach for the planning department
when appointed department director. Management skills were utilized in
resolution of non-traditional planning issues such as property acquisition,
roadway design, and outside agency review.
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1982 - 1983: Senior Planner - Minnetonka, Minnesota
Responsible for the review and preparation of reports for major developments
within the community. Duties included negotiating with developers and affected
property owners prior to City Council approvals. Served as primary staff liaison to
the Planning Commission and occasionally, the City Council. Participated in the
formulation of staff positions on development projects and city plans.
1979 - 1981: Associate and Project Planner - Minnetonka, Minnesota
Responsible for communicating departments' policies to developers and
landowners. Authored numerous staff reports to the Planning Commission
regarding minor to mid-size development projects. Attended occasional Planning
Commission meetings and served as staff to the Comprehensive Guide Plan Task
Force.
1977 - 1979: Planner - Isberg, Riesenberg, Chelseth and Associates, formerly with SMSQ
Responsible for research, plan analysis, and policy development for municipal,
township, and county clients. Additional duties included client consultation,
presentations at public meetings, and writing several land use and zoning
documents.
EDUCATION
Master of Science, City and Regional Planning, Southern Illinois University (1977)
Bachelor of Science, Geography and History, St. Cloud State University (1975)
Bachelor of Arts, Geography and History, St. Cloud State University (1974)
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
American Planning Association
Minnesota Chapter - American Planning Association
American Institute of Certified Planners
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Dean R Johnson has been president of Resource Strategies Corporation (RSC) since 1991, when
the firm was founded. He has established strong networking relationships with Twin Cities area
planning professionals and public agencies for over 20 years. His 15 years of public sector
experience include land use planning, downtown redevelopment, tax increment financing,
project management, environmental planning and public policy analysis. At RSC, Mr. Johnson
has focused on local government consulting assistance in the areas of comprehensive planning,
agricultural preservation, zoning ordinance development, environmental assessment and policy
analysis. He has been project manager on numerous government contracts since co-founding the
firm. Mr. Johnson is involved with several professional organizations dealing with land use
planning and has spoken at numerous professional conferences.
Mr. Johnson has provided expert testimony in the following areas:
. Land use appeals
. Assessment appeals
. Annexations
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1978-1991: Director of Community Development: Rosemount. Minnesota
Managed department responsible for all land use, redevelopment, environmental
planning, development review, solid waste management, inspections and
economic development in a rapidly growing Twin Cities suburban community,
with a large commercial agriculture and heavy industrial base.
1972-1978: Community Planner: Trov. D1inois
Updated the Troy Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance and responsible for
all staff review in development matters.
Planninl! Assistant: Florissant. Missouri
Assisted in data collection in a major housing inventory/analysis for a community
Development Block Grant project in a large suburban St. Louis city.
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Construction Manafement Consultant: Cole Associates. Inc.. South Bend.
Indiana
Managed on-site office staff responsible for coordinating contractor scheduling
and materials delivery in the relining of three blast furnaces at Youngstown Sheet
and Tube Co., Indiana Harbor Works Facility.
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Survevor: SUDerior Construction Co. Inc.. Gary. Indiana
Served as instrument operator on a coal fired power plant and a number of
interstate highway construction projects.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts - Valparaiso University
Master of City Planoin, - Southern llIinois University-Edwardsville
AFFILIATIONS
. Member, Center for Transportation Studies Environment Council, 1995-present
. Member, DNR Greenways and Natural Areas Collaborative, 1997-1998
. Member, MoDot Land Use Advisory Committee, 1997-1998
. Member, Metropolitan Council's Blueprint Handbook Blue Ribbon Task Force,
1994-1996
. Member, Sensible Land Use Coalition, 1990-present
. Director, Sensible Land Use Coalition, 1992-1997
. President, Sensible Land Use Coalition, 1994-1996
. EQB Power Plant Advisory Task Force on Wind Power, 1993-1995
. Vice Chair, Rideshare Advisory Committee, Regional Transit Board, 1989-1994
. Member, Minnesota Hazardous Waste Processing Task force, 1982-1985
. Member, Incinerator EIS Review Committee, Metropolitan Council, 1989- i 990
. Recipient, Regional Transit Board Contribution Award
. Recipient, APA Chapter Contribution Award
. Recipient, Regional Transit Board Outstanding Service Award
. Recipient, Governor's Volunteer Recognition Award
. Recipient, DNR Innovation Award
. Member, American Planning Association, 1975-present
- Environmental and Natural Resources Division
- Economic Development Division
- Chair, AP A State Planning Conference, 1986
- Chair, APA Chapter Program Committee, 1987-1990
- Coordinator, APA Regional Planning Conference, 1989
- Chair, AP A Chapter Nominations Committee, 1991-1992
- Host Committee, APA Regional Planning Conference, 1993
- Member, AP A Chapter Membership Committee, 1992-1994
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Civic Center Zoning District Ordinance
Proposed Work Plan and Budget
INTRODUCTION
The City of Arden Hills has requested proposals to assist the City in developing a new
zoning district to implement the recommendations and policies of the Twin Cities Army
Ammunition Plant (TCAAP) Re-Use plan and the Comprehensive Plan pertaining to the
Civic Center portion of the property. The zoning district provisions will be prepared to be
flexible in nature, to promote responsible development practices, and consistent with
existing City plans and ordinances. Further, the new zoning district needs to be written in
a manner that is Wlderstandable to the public, protects the City's interests and is fOWlded
on accepted legal land use principles.
PHILOSOHY AND OBJECTIVES
The objectives in the development of the Civic Center zoning district include:
. Develop an approach to the framework of the zoning district that best implements the
recommendations and policies of the TCAAP Re-Use and Comprehensive Plans.
. Establish the desired and proper level of City control over public and private
development.
. Provide the tools necessary for the City to implement policies regarding the use,
appearance and impacts related to the development of property in a reasonable
manner.
. Provide ordinance standards that encourage creativity and flexibility in the design of
development and related features.
. Develop an ordinance that is understandable to its users, easily administered and based
upon accepted legal principals.
. Maximize staff professional and technical assistance.
. Prepare the new Civic Cen1er District of the zoning ordinance in a cost-effective
manner.
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BaclmrouDd
Resources Strategies Corporation (RSC) was founded in 1991 and is a land use and
enviromnental plAnning consulting firm. We work exclusively with the public sector for
our plAnn;ng services, so there are no conflicts of interest within the development
community. Our public sector background provides strong advantages for the
coordination of work programs with City staff. RSC also focuses on policy consensus
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with local officials as the groundwork for the plan and regulatory development. Presently,
the firm employs two principals and two associate planners. Attached to this proposal is
the Firm Profile.
Proiect Team and Exoerience
Recently, Ann Perry joined the firm as a principal and is uniquely qualified to serve as the
project manager and principal planner for this project. She has nearly 21 years of local
r1..nning experience including serving most recently as the pl..nning Director for the City
ofChaska. Previously, she assisted the City of Brooklyn Park with the development ofa
new zoning ordinance while employed by another consulting firm and directed the
preparation of a new zoning ordinance for the City of Minnetonka while serving as the
pI..nning Director.
Dean Johnson, tbe founder ofRSC, will provide assistance, if needed, to Ms. Perry in the
development of the new Civic Center Zoning District. He has assisted a number of
communities in the development of new or revised ordinances and ordinance
llilmini.m-ation. The resumes for both Ms. Perry and Mr. Johnson are attached to this
proposal. Additionally, a description of representative zoning ordinance-related projects
completed by RSC over the past five years has been enclosed with this proposal.
IV.
WORK PLAN
RSC has developed the dctailed Work Plan based upon the Request for Proposals and
discussion with staff. Also, an estimate of the number of hours has been provided for each
separate Work Plan task.
RSC assumes the lead role in most work tasks, while City staff would be responsible for
others as identified in the Work Plan. If selected, RSC proposes to prepare a detailed
work outline to distinguish and clarify all consultant and staff activities. Additionally, RSC
will revise work tasks within the budget to reflect changing directions during the
ordinance development process, if needed. The City and RSC will work together to
ensure priorities are addressed, public input is considered and fina1 products reflect
community needs.
A. Project Initiation
RSC will meet with City staff to identifY any changes to the Work Plan and clarify
individual work tasks. It is recommended that a public awareness strategy be discussed
and developed, if necessary, that incorporates a process to publicize the purpose of the
zoning district, implications of new district standards and timeline for adoption. It may be
appropriate that staff or RSC to prepare an article for the city newsletter and the New
Brighton Bulletin regarding the preparation of a new zoning district and opportunities for
public review and participation.
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B. Review TCAAP Re-Use Plan, Comprehensive Plan and Ordinances
RSC will review the existing plans and ordinances to gain familiarity with City goals for
the Civic Center area and the content of City zoning ordinance and other related controls.
The project manager will mee1 with the appropriate City staff to review an outline for the
approach utilized by RSC for the Civic Center district and discuss the relationship of the
new district to other City regulatory controls. Further, city staff and RSC will discuss
current administration of the zoning ordinance and ahematives for administration of new
zoning district.
C. Develop Draft of Civic Center Zoning District Provisions
A draft of the standards and administration section of the ordinance will be developed for
internal review with staff. It is expected that the majority of standards will be based on
certain levels of performance that are measurable. RSC will be prepared to discuss
implications of the application and enforcement of the performance standards with staff.
Additionally, an arlmini!rtration section will be drafted that includes a flow chart of the
procedures to be followed by developers (public and private) for submitting applications
for projects within the new district and the City in administering sections of the new
district.
Based upon comments received by the internal review, RSC will prepare revised drafts for
comment and further review by staff. The Arden HiJls staff will request review of the draft
ordinance by the City Attorney following the preparation of the final internal revisions.
RSC recommends that a public meeting be convened for presentation and review of the
draft ordinance to the EDA. Notices of 1he meeting should be sent to adjacent property
owners, potential developers within the Civic Center district, and as courtesy to the Vento
TCAAP Re-Utilization Committee and the Arden HiJls Task Force. Additionally, an article
will be prepared fur the local newspaper descnbing the proposed new zoning district and
public meeting process. RSC will prepare revisions to the draft ordinance as directed by
staff after the public meeting and present the revised draft ordinance to staff.
Next, staff will schedule a public hearing for the draft zoning district ordinance at a
PilInning Commission meeting. Following the Pl..nning Commission meeting, the draft
ordinance will be forwarded to the City Council with the pl..nning Commission
recommendation and comments received at the public hearing. RSC will prepare
information and remarks in response to comments received at the Planning Commission
hearing for consideration by the City Council. The City Council will be requested to
provide direction to staff regarding final revisions that need to be included in the
ordiDance.
D. Prepare Final Review- Civic Center Zoning District Provisions
RSC will take the lead in developing and formatting Civic Center Zoning District to be
consistent with the other official controls of the City. For example, new definitions that
apply in the Civic Center District may need to be added to the Zoning Ordinance.
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Additionally, RSC will identifY any conflicts that may arise within other related City
ordinances as a result of the new district. City staffwill function in an editorial capacity for
all new ordinance provisions and coordinate the requirements for publication.
COMPENSATION
RSC is flexible to modify any portion of the budget where City priorities reflect
appropriate changes and work tasks are reflected in the budget revisions. RSC reserves
the right to shift hourly tasks from one category to the next to ba.lance total project tasks,
provided tasks are completed to the City's satisfaction.
Tasks Number of Hours
Princioal I Clerical I Total
Hourly Rate . $90.00 I $25.00 I
A. Proiect Initiation
1. Meet with staff 4 0
2. Finalize Work Prooram 1 1
3. Develoo Public Awareness proaram 2 .5
Subtotal 7 1.5
$630.00 $37.50 $667.50
B. Review Existing Plans and Ordinances
1. Review Ordinances 4 0
2. Review TCAAP and ComD. Plans 8 0
3. Meet with Staff 4 0
Subtotal 16 0
$1,440.00 0 $1,440.00
c. DeveloD prellminarv Draft of District
1. Draft Standards and Adm. Sections 24 4
2. Meet with Staff to Discuss 4 0
3. Prenare Revised Draft Is\ 8 1
4. Meet with Staff and City Attornev 4 0
5. prenare Revisions 4 1
6. Prepare Article for Press 1 .5
7. Attend Public Meetinn 4 0
8. Ordinance Revisions 2 1
9. Attend PC Public Hearlno 4 0
10. Preoare Revisions and Remarks for CC Meetina 2 1
11. Attend City Council meetin~ 4 0
Subtotal 61 1.5
$5,490.00 $287.50 $5,m.50
D. Preoare Final Zonina District
1. Preoare Zonina District Revisions 2 1
2. Review for Consistencv and Prepare Comments 4 2
Subtotal 6 3
$540.00 $75.00 $615.00
Total $8100.00 $400.00 $8.500.00
RSC proposes to bill the City on an hourly basis with a "cost not to exceed" for the Scope
of Services identified above. The fee for professional labor will be billed at a cost not to
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exceed $8,500.00. This fee includes attendance at three (3) meetings public meetings as
requested in the Request for Proposal. In addition to professional labor costs, project
expenses are estimated at $145.00. If there is a need for additional meetings, RSC will
charge the hourly rate quoted above for Ms. Perry.
The breakdown of estimated expenses includes the following:
* Miscellaneous copies 300 @ $0.12 $36.00
* 280 miles @ $0.30 per mile $84.00
* Postage $25.00
Total Estimated Expenses $145.00
RSC will not bill the City for work completed in excess of the Scope of Services or in
excess of the "cost not to exceed", unless written authorization for additional work and/or
compensation is issued by the City.
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References are provided for Ann Perry, the Project Manager who recently RSC in June
1999. The references for Ms. Perry are persons who worked with her during the
development of zoning and planning related projects before she joined RSC.
1. Dave Pokorney, City Administrator: 448-2851
Mr. Pokorney oversaw all work completed by Ms. Perry when she was employed as
Director of pl..nning and Development for the City of Cbaska. He is familiar with her
administration of the Chaska Zoning Ordinance.
2. Howard Blin, Planning Director: 493-8055 and/or Marie Darling, Neighborhood Planner:
493-8069 with the City ofBrooldyn Park.
Mr. Boo and Ms. Darling directed the work of Ms. Perry in reviewing the new Brook.1yn
Park zoning ordinance. The consultant completed this project in 1998.
3. Desyl Peterson, Minnetonka City Attorney: 612-939-82%
Ms. Peterson has served as the City Attorney since 1984 and worked with Ms. Perry and
the Minnetonka Zoning Ordinance steering committee in developing the new zoning
ordinance.
4. Ann Pung-Terwedo, Lake Elmo City Planner: 651-430-6715
Ms. Perry serves as the project manager for assisting the City of Lake Elmo in preparing a
land use corridor study along 1-94. Ms. Terwedo served as p'lmning Director at the time
and is now employed by the Washington County p'..nning Department.
5. Rick Kelley, Planning Director: 953-2576 and/or Tom Lovelace, Planner: 953-2572
Ms. Perry served as project manager of the development of the land use portion of the
Comprehensive Plan developed for the City of Apple Valley in 1998. Ms. Perry was
principal author of the document and attended Planning Commission meetings.
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Project Commitments
The RSC Project Manger is committed to meeting the schedule developed by the Arden
Hills staff for this project. Sufficient time is available in Ms. Perry's work schedule to
assist the City in developing a new zoning district that meets the needs of Arden Hills.
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Resource Strategies Corporation (RSC) was established in 1991 with the vision of providing
professional consulting services to various units of government in the areas of land use, natural
resource and environmental planning.
Dean Johnson, president and co-founder, has established strong networking rela1ionships with
Twin Cities area planning professionals since 1977, with over 20 years of combined public and
private sector employment experience in local government. RSC is uniquely familiar with issues
and processes associated with comprehensive planning, zoning regulation, development analysis,
tax increment financing, project management and environmental review.
RSC provides planning-based analysis of alternatives to assist public decision-makers in the
areas of land use planning, economic development, policy analysis and resource management.
The finn also provides relevant experience in consensus building, public project
implementation, interagency coordination and program administration.
RSC uses Geographic Infonnation Systems (GIS) to analyze spatial data and create a variety of
different graphic representations. Demographic data can be displayed or analyzed at any
geographic level from census block group to state boundaries.
RSC has provided a wide range of policy planning assistance to public sector clients, including
state agencies, regional planning agencies, counties, cities, townships and school districts. A
sample of relevant projects and government contacts are included on the following pages. We
encourage propective clients to contact any of our current or past clients for references
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Retainer ServiceslComnrebensive Plan - Town of Forest Lake
RSC bas recently contracted with the Town of Forest Lake to provide ongoing professional
planning services and assist the community in updating the comprehensive plan, zoning
ordinance, and subdivision ordinance. RSC is also representing the Township in its merger
analysis.
Contact: AI Borsheim, Administrator, Town of Forest Lake, (651) 464-4348
Retainer Services/Comprebensive Plan - Town of Columbus
RSC has contracted with the Town of Columbus to complete an update of the Columbus
Comprehensive Plan and necessary revisions to the Town Code. RSC will also assist the
Township in developing a surface water management plan and completing all other requirements
of the Metropolitan Land Planning Act. RSC also provides ongoing professional planning
services on an as-needed basis.
Contact: Mary Ann Hoyt, Manger, Town of Columbus, (651) 464-3120
Critical Area/Comprebensive Plan/Ordinance Amendments - Denmark Townsbin
RSC has contracted with Denmark Township to update the Critical Area Plan, Comprehensive
Plan, Zoning Ordinance and River Corridor Ordinance. Activities include:
. Establish Public Participation Process;
. Update the Comprehensive Plan;
. Update the Critical Area Plan/Ordinance (Tier I);
. Evaluate Tier II Compliance;
. Create GIS mapping for Township;
. Amend Zoning Ordinance consistent with plans.
Contact: Jim Fitzpatrick, Supervisor, (651) 437-4359
Critical Area/Comprebensive Plan/Ordinance Amendments - Ravenna Townsbin
RSC has contracted with Ravenna Township to update the Critical Area Plan, Comprehensive
Plan, Zoning Ordinance and River Corridor Ordinance. Activities include:
. Establish Public Participation Process;
. Update the Comprebensive Plan;
. Update the Critical Area Plan/Ordinance (Tier I);
. Evaluate Tier II Compliance;
. Create GIS mapping for Township;
. Amend Zoning Ordinance consistent with plans.
Contact: Barb Keinberger, Township Clerk, (612) 438-9920
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Comprehensive Plan and Zonin~ Ordinance Review and UDdate - City of East Bethel
RSC has been retained by the City of East Bethel to update its Comprehensive Plan and Zoning
Ordinance. RSC has also provides ongoing services on a retainer basis. Activities include:
. Complete Update of the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance;
. Analysis of trends, existing conditions and anticipated growth patterns.
. Develop goals and l'olicies through public participation under the direction of the
Planning Commission and the City Council;
. Recommend revisions to the City's official controls;
. Review landfill pennit application/monitoring records;
. Review recycling/compost facility application;
. Evaluate potential environmental impacts;
. Review subdivision proposals.
RSC is conducting public participation through a community workshop consisting of citizens
and civic organizations. The workshop will provide the opportunity for participants to identify
the City as it exists, and to identify its strengths, needs and priorities. The Plan and Zoning
Ordinance are anticipated to be completed during 1999.
Contact: Sherri Anderson, Clerk-Treasurer, City of East Bethel, (651) 434-9569
. ComDrehensive Plan and Zonin~ Ordinance Review and UDdate - EmDire Township
RSC provided technical planning assistance to Empire Township to update its Comprehensive
Plan and Zoning Ordinance. Activities included:
. Identification of community issues;
. Establishment of citizen participation process;
. Analysis of environmental features and growth impacts;
. Summary of socio-economic conditions and trends;
. Identification of agricultural preservation priorities;
. Preparation of plan elements I growth strategies;
. Coordination of review process with Metropolitan Council;
. Coordination of land use actions in airport search area;
. Development of zoning ordinance revisions;
. Coordination and development of feedlot regulations;
. Development of Tree Preservation, Mineral Extraction and Telecommunication Tower
Ordinances.
The project was initiated in June, 1992 and completed in February, 1994. RSC is currently
providing technical planning assistance on a retainer basis to the Township and will begin a new
update of the plan and ordinances in 1998-99.
. Contact: G.E. Stelzel, Chainnan, Empire Township, (612) 463-8142
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ComDrehensive PlanlZoninJ Ordinance Update. Retainer Services - City of Mayer
RSC recently contracted with the City of Mayer, Carver County to update the Comprehensive
Plan and land use controls. RSC is also providing retainer services to review and provide
written recommendations on all land use and development applications for the City. Specific
tasks include:
. Review and complete update of the Comprehensive Plan;
. Public participation process to re-evaluate community goals;
. Analysis and revision of Subdivision and Zoning ordinance;
. Development of a capital improvement plan;
. Analysis and recommendations for utility connection/user fees;
. Ongoing staff support for all land use and development proposals.
The Comprehensive Plan was completed and approved in the Spring of 1999.
Contact: Lois Maetzold, City Clerk, City of Mayer, (612) 657-2161
Comprehensive Plan and Zonin!!: Ordinance Revisions and Update - City of ColoJne
RSC has contracted with the City of Cologne, Carver County to update its Comprehensive Plan
and Zoning Ordinance. RSC will be working with city and county staff, Planning Commission
and community citizen groups. Specific tasks include:
. A review of the existing Comprehensive Plan:
. Identify community goals through public workshop and detennine policies In
achieving the goals;
. Develop a draft Comprehensive Plan for approval by the Planning Commission;
. Revise the draft plan, based upon final City Council and public comments;
. Review the existing Zoning Ordinance and identify areas that are not compatible with
the newly adopted Comprehensive Plan;
. Prepare revisions to the Zoning Ordinance;
. Develop a Subdivision Ordinance for the City.
The above tasks were completed in the Spring, 1997. RSC has also contracted with the City to
develop an Economic Development Plan, Central Business District Master Plan, and amendment
to the Comprehensive Plan. RSC also provides ongoing retainer services.
Contact: Susan Johnson: City Administrator, City of Cologne, (612) 466-2064
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. Al!ricultural Land Preservation Studv - Metropolitan Council
RSC has contracted with the Metropolitan Council to complete a study on the identification of
permanent agricultural land in the Twin Cities. RSC provides technical assistance to a task force
appointed by the Council and facilities bi-monthly meetings. Outcomes of this project include
the identification of regional goals for the preservation of agricultural land, clarification of the
roles of different levels of government in the preservation of agricultural land, and a procedure
for local governments to identify permanent agricultural land in conjunction with comprehensive
planning in their communities.
The project was completed in December, 1997.
Contact: Tori Boers, Metropolitan Council, (651) 602-1621
Comprehensive Plan and ZoRine Ordinance Revisions and Update - Chisaeo County. MN
RSC is currently providing technical planning assistance to Chisago County to update its
Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance. RSC is working closely with County staff,
Planning Commission, County Board of Commissioners and community and citizen groups with
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. Review the existing Comprehensive Plan;
. Establish goals and identify priorities through an established public input process;
. Identify issues to be addressed, based upon identified priorities, as well as analysis of
economic, housing, environmental, and use and public facility conditions;
. Address urban and rural conflicts and transition options;
. Prepare revisions to the Comprehensive Plan, based upon analysis and public input; for
review and approval by the Planning Commission and County Board;
. Review the existing Zoning Ordinance and identify inconsistencies with the revised,
newly adopted Comprehensive Plan;
. Prepare revisions to the County Zoning Ordinance for review and approval by the
Planning Commission and County Board.
RSC conducted an extensive public participation process, involving representative citizens and
interest groups selected by the County Board to work with the Planning Commission on the
development of critical issues, goals and consensus building among groups. The process resulted in
the adoption of the Comprehensive Plan in 1995 and the adopted of the Zoning Ordinance in 1997.
RSC is currently working with the County on revisions to the Subdivision Ordinance and
Comprehensive Plan.
Contact: Marion Heemsbergen: Zoning Administrator, Chisago County, (651) 257-0444
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Critical Area Plan/Ordinance Modifications - City of Hastin!!s
RSC has recently contracted with the Ci1y of Hastings to update the Critical Area Plan and River
Corridor Ordinance. Activities include:
. Analyze existing documents;
. Establish Issues IdentificationlPublic Participation Process;
. Meet MNRRA Tier I requirements;
. Analyze Tier II requirements for compliance;
. Modify Plan and establish new Ordinance
Contract activities will be completed in the spring of 1999.
Contact: Matt Weiland, City Planner, (651) 480-2380
River Corridor Plannin!! and Zonin!! Studv - City of St. Paul
RSC has contracted with the City of St. Paul's Department of Planning and Economic
Development to complete a planning and zoning study relating to the development of heavy
industry in the Mississippi River Corridor. Activities include:
. Conduct surveys of similar sized cities;
. Evaluate the City's official controls;
. Evaluate the official controls of surrounding cities;
. Evaluate potential environmental impacts;
. Develop an interim report;
. Develop alternative planning and zoning strategies.
The contract is scheduled for completion in the fall of 1997.
Contact: Ken Ford, City Planner, City ofSt. Paul (651) 266-6574
Alternative Urban Areawide Review - Citv of MaDle Grove. Minnesota
RSC contracted with the City of Maple Grove to complete two Alternative Urban Areawide
Reviews (AUARs). An AUAR evaluates development scenarios and assesses potential
environmental impacts based upon a range of development intensities. The first study area
comprised 1056 acres, the vast majority of which is designated residential. This AUAR was
completed in May, 1996. The second study area involved 1261 acres of land designated for
commercial/industrial expansion and mixed residential development. This AUAR was
completed in spring, 1997.
Contact: Bob Waibel, City Planner, City of Maple Grove, (612) 494-6000
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Zonin!! and Subdivision Rel!Ulations Update - GreenvaJe TownshiD
RSC is providing assistance to Greenvale Township, Dakota County, regarding an update to the
Township Zoning and Subdivision Regulations. Activities include:
. Review and evaluation of the existing Township regulations to identify
inconsistencies and issues to be clarified;
. Assist in public participation and review process in order to obtain input reflecting
resident desires;
. Recommend revisions of Township's Zoning and Subdivision Regulations, based upon
input, evaluation and analysis;
. Establish feedlot siting and regulatory provisions;
. Create density transfer options to minimize tillable land impacts.
The project was initiated October 1994 and was completed April 1995. RSC currently provides
services to Greenvale on a retainer basis.
Contact: Edith Nelson: Clerk, Greenvale Township, (507) 645-7575
Comprehensive Plan and Zonin!! Ordinance Review and Update - Nininger Township
RSC is currently providing technical assistance to Nininger Township to update its
Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance. Activities include:
. Identification of community issues;
. Establishment of citizen participation process;
. Analysis of environmental features and growth impacts;
. Summary of socio-economic conditions and trends;
. Identification of agricultural preservation priorities;
. Preparation of plan elements / growth strategies;
. Coordination of review process with Metropolitan Council;
. Coordination of land use actions in airport search area;
. Development of zoning ordinance revisions;
. Coordination and development of feedlot regulations;
The project was completed in July, 1995 and RSC continues to provide the Township with
services on a retainer basis.
Contact: Bob Rotty, Chairman, Nininger Township, (651) 437-5690
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DeveloDment Cost Analysis - Metropolitan Council of tbe Twin Cities
RSC contracted with the Metropolitan Council to provide an analysis of development costs and
trends, affecting housing affordability in the Twin Cities. Specific tasks included:
. Identifying and evaluating cost variables and development fees for housing;
. Developing and conducting community cost surveys for case study analysis;
. Developing and conducting developer cost surveys for case study analysis;
. Preparing a summary analysis of cost variables affecting housing affordability.
Project was completed in November, 1993.
Contact: Guy Peterson: Metropolitan Council, (651) 291-6418
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Department of Public Works
Paul L. Kirkwold, P.E., Director and County Engineer
ENGINEERINGIOPERATlON8
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8horeview, MN 55126
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ADMlNlSTRATIONILAND SURVEY
50 West Kellogg Blvd., Suite 910
8t. Paul, MN 55102 . (612) 266-2600. Fax 266-2615
RECEIVED
August 17, 1999
AUG 1 8 1999
CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
Mr. Brian Fritzinger
City Administrator
City of Arden Hills
4364 West Round Lake Road
Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112
Parking Restrictions
S.P. 62-646-12
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Ramsey County in cooperation with the City of Arden Hills and
New Brighton is proposing the reconstruction of Cleveland
Avenue between 1st Street S.E. and Thorn Drive including the
bridge of the Soo Line Railroad. The proposed cross section
requires parking to be restricted on both sides of the road.
County Board procedure requires municipal concurrence prior
to adoption of parking restrictions on the county road
system. Therefore; it will be necessary for the city to pass
a resolution requesting the parking restrictions on the east
side of Cleveland Avenue from the south end of the Soo Line
Bridge to Thorn Drive. I have enclosed a sample resolution for
your assistance.
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In order to receive state aid approval of the project,' it
will be necessary that the city adopt the resolution as soon
as possible. If you have any further questions, please give
me a ca~/ 482-r20
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Tim Mayasich
Senior Transportation Planner
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COUNTY OF RAMSEY
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RESOLUTION 99-26
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A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING "NO PARKING" RESTRICTIONS
ALONG A PORTION OF CLEVELAND AVENUE
WHEREAS, Ramsey County (the "County") has planned the improvement of Cleveland
Avenue (C.S.A.H. #46) from First Street SE to Thorn Drive; and
WHEREAS, the County will be expending County Slate Aid Highway Funds (S.P. 62-646-12)
on the improvement of said street; and
WHEREAS, this improvement does not conform 10 the approved minimum standards as
previously adopted for such County Slale Aid streets and that approval of the proposed
construction as a County Slate Aid street project must, therefore, be conditioned upon certain
parking restrictions; and
WHEREAS, the extent of these restrictions that would be necessary prerequisite to the approval
of this construction as a County Slate Aid project in the City has been determined.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Arden Hills
requests the County 10 restrict the parking of motor vehicles on the east side of Cleveland
Avenue from the south side of the Soo Line railroad bridge to Thorn Drive.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARDEN IDLLS
THIS 30th DAY OF AUGUST, 1999.
DENNIS PROBST, MAYOR
ATTEST:
TERRANCE R. POST, INTERIM CITY ADMINISTRATOR
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August 12, 1999
This letter is to inform local units of government that five positions on the Metropolitan Parks
and Open Space Commission are open for appointment. The five positions are for Commission
Districts E, F, Gand H (see enclosed map), and the chair of the Commission, who is appointed
at-large from anywhere within the seven-county metropolitan area. The four district positions
have terms that will expire 1/2003. The chair will complete a term that expires 112001.
These appointments are governed under the Minnesota Open Appointments process administered
by the Secretary of State; therefore, interested individuals should contact the Secretary of State's
office at 6511297-5845 for an application form. Completed applications are also to be returned
to the Secretary of State. The deadline for persons applying for these appointments is Friday,
September 3,1999.
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After receipt of the applications by the Secretary of State, the applications are forwarded to the
Metropolitan Council. Applicants will be asked to appear for an interview at a public meeting
conducted by a Metropolitan Council Appointments Committee. These public meetings will be
held in late September. The Metropolitan Council will also notify legislators in the affected
districts of the names and backgrounds ofthe applicants and solicit their recommendations.
Following the public hearings, the Appointments Committee will meet to review the information
and make recommendations on the appointments to the full Council. It is expected that the
appointments will be made in October.
The Metropolitan Council invites local units of government to participate in this appointments
process and make recommendations to the Council on any of the appointments to be made.
Local governments may wish to encourage citizens who have an interest in the work of the
Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission to become applicants. Qualifications for
membership include: applicants must be a resident of the commission district for which they are
seeking appointment, and shall not during the terms of office hold the office of Metropolitan
Council member, be a member of the Metropolitan Airports Commission or Sports Facilities
Commission, or hold any judicial office. If you have any questions about this appointment
process, please call Julie Opsahl of the Council staff at 651/602-1630.
The Metropolitan Council would like to thank local units of government for participating in this
proces and encourages you to make recommendations on any of the appointments to be made.
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The Council members and their districts are as follows: Chair - Ted Mondale
[1 - Saundra Spigner,
A Plymouth
2 - Todd Paulson,
Brooklyn Center
[3 - Mmy H. Smith,
Orono
4 - Julius C. Smith,
Chaska
[5 - Phil Riveness,
C. Bloomington
6 - Caren Dewar.
Minneapolis
[ 7 - Matthew L. Ramadan,
b Minneapolis
8 - Carol A. Kummer,
Minneapolis
r 9 - Natalie Haas Steffen,
E Ramsey
10 - James W. Nelson,
Columbia Heights
[11 - Roger Williams,
F Arden Hills
12 - Marc Hugunin,
Stillwater
[13 - Fred Perez,
Go St. Paul
14 - Lee Pao Xiong,
St. Paul
[15 - Carolyn Rodriguez,
H Apple Vall<)'
16 - John Conzemius,
Douglas Twp.
April 1999
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MEMORANDUM
DATE:
August 26, 1999
TO:
Mayor Probst and City Council
Terry Post, Interim City Administrator fi11)
City Administrator Position, Hiring Process
FROM:
SUBJECT:
The following is intended to detail the proposed hiring schedule for the City Administrator
position.
Week of August 30,1999
. Discuss and finalize selection and interview process
. Accept applications through 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 31,1999
. Copy and distribute copies of all application materials to Selection Sub-Committee by
September 3, 1999
Week of September 6, 1999
. Selection Sub-Committee reviews and ranks applications (Attachment A), and
recommends to full Council a reduced list 15 (?) for consideration, completed by
September 17, 1999
Week of September 20, 1999
. Full Council review of recommendations of Sub-Committee and identify candidate
finalist list {5 (?) or 6 (?)}
. Call applicants to schedule interviews
Week of October 4, 1999
. Conduct first interviews
Week of October 18, 1999
. Call candidates for second interviews
. Conduct second interviews
. Complete background investigations, reference checks
. Offer position
Week of October 25, 1999
. Council approval of hiring
Week of November 29,1999
. New Hire begins employment
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August 26, 1999
Recommendation
Council should provide direction to the Interim Cily Administrator regarding reasonableness of
the above schedule, process of reducing semi-finalist list to finalist list, and appropriateness of
Attachment A, "Training and Experience Rating Form."
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CITY OF ARDEN ffiLLS - CITY ADMINISTRATOR
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE RATING FORM
Applicants Name:
Pass:
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A. Minimum Oualifications and Possible Points
1. Bachelor's Degree in Public AdministrationlRelated Degree or sufficient related
experience.
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Yes No
5 0
2. 3 - 5 years experience in public administration.
Yes No
5 0
3. Previous Supervisory experience.
Yes No
5 0
4. Valid Driver's License.
Yes No
5 0
Total of Section A (20 points)* (Must receive 20 points to proceed to B.)
Additional Exnerience
1. Master's Degree in Public Administration.
Yes No
5 0
2. Experience as City Administrator.
Yes No
5 0
3. Experience with preparation of annual budget.
Yes No
5 0
4. Experience with Economic Development.
Yes No
5 0
5. Experience with personnel/labor negotiations.
Yes No
5 0
6. Experience with intergovernmental organizations.
Yes No
5 0
7. Experience with computers/GIS.
Yes No
5 0
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8. Experience with team building.
Yes No
5 0
9. Experience in financing public improvement projects.
Yes No
5 0
8. Experience as City Clerk or with City Clerk responsibilities.
Yes No
5 0
9. Experience with long-term strategic planning.
Yes No
5 0
10. Member oflocal civic or other community organizations.
Yes No
5 0
11. Application form and materials are complete and accurate.
Yes No
5 0
12. Other Intangibles (supplemental application responses).
Yes No
5 0
Total of Section B (70 points)
C. Other Items
1. Veterans Preference
Non-Disabled Veterans Preference (5, if applicable)
Disabled Veteran's Preference Points (1 0, if applicable)
Total of Section C (10 points)
POINT GRAND TOTAL (100 possible)
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