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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCP 11-17-2006 Administrator's Update '. . .~ Map,r ,--A~HILLS Beverly Aplikowski Michelle Wolfe Arden Hills City Council City Administrator Councill\1embers 1245 West Highway 96 David Grant Administrator's Update Arden Hills l\1N 55112 Brenda Holden 651.634.5 120 Gregg Larson For the week ending November 17, ~~ w .~:i.a nlell-hills.lJI!1.IIS Vincent l)ellegrin 2006 There is much to report this wcd,;. Due to the holiday, thcrc will not be an Administrator's Update next week. A check for the hal\(l claim was delivered to me this week. It has been depositcd. As mentioned in the budget materials, the auditors had previously booked the anticipated claim payment as general fund revenue in 2005. The League of Minncsota Cities Insurance Trust is negotiating for restitution payments, and rve askl:<! Jerry to assist me with ensuring that the City's interests are also represented in those discussions. The mediation took place on Tuesday and lasted throughout the day. Staff is planning to update Council at a closed meeting on Novcmber 27. . The Agreement for Lm Enforccment Services with Ramsey County Sheritf~s Department will bc on the agenda for the November 27 Council meeting. There have been no real changes to the agreemcnt except to adjust language reflecting the new consolidated dispatch center (i.e. the Sheriff s Department 110 longer manaQes the dispatch center. so we are now billed for this ~ ~ service from the County directly and not the Sheriffs Department.) As in the Clln'ent agreement, we havc to provide a minimum of nine months notice if we intent to discontinue the service. I've had some questions latcly about the law enforcement agrecment, and how it relates to stalling and coverage. The agreement does not deal with specitics about coverage, That is negotiated in the budget process. I would like to plan a work session discussion or Council meeting presentation in the near future to re-visit that process so that everyone is familiar with it. At the Scptember Work Session, Council had a lengthy discussion about Fire Department Capital Financing. At that meeting, the minutcs notc the Council was gencrally supportive of the proposed change, which includes our contribution to\vards the purchase of a fire engine. I rccently reccived the invoice for that itcm and will put the request for approval on an upcoming agenda. This purchase \Yould be paid for from the Public Safety Capital Fund. I attended the I35W COITidor Coalition meeting this week. I'm attaching a copy of the draft 2007 \York plan for your inton11<ltion. . This week the seven contract citics held their monthly meeting with the Ramsey County SheritTs Department. We have compiled a draft "annual review" which is attached for your rclcrcnce. I Non-Agenda for Week Ending Friday, November 17, 2006 - Mayor and City Council Page 2 did not receive any comments back from Mayor and Council so I tried to capture thc concerns 1 . was aware of in my comments to the group. We will be shming thosc concerns with Sheriff Fletchcr ncxt month and he will rcspond to them. As I've mcntioned previously, there has been an on-going discussion about thc possibility of implcmenting Administrativc Citations. Duc to City Attorney concerns relating to using this proccss for moving violations, 1110st cities have decided not to proceed at this time, although some may implcment for non-moving violations and code enforcement violations (Arden Hills' staff is still exploring this option for your future consideration.) Reccntly many cities received a requcst to consider pursuing legislative changes to support administrativc citations. The City of Gem Lakc has already voted to support such an effort, and the other contract cities will be considcring a similar action. I plan to put this topic on a futurc Council Work Scssion agenda for discussion. The Committce Summit was held on Wednesday night and thcre was grcat information sharing. All the Committees, Commissions, and Task Forces provided repoJis regarding their activities this year. Some handouts were presented (copies were put in your boxes.) In the 2006 budget funds were designated for a speed sign. I reccntly receivcd an updated quote of $3,344 from traffic Deputy Tim Entner. The quote that we reecived a ycar ago from another company was $3,950. We budgeted $4,000. 1 am hoping to proceed with the purchasc of the . sIgn soon. This will be a portable sign that our Public Works employees can mount on permancnt sign posts in thc City in a variety of locations wherc speeding is a concern. Based on complaints and analysis from thc last three years, I think the sign will be used quite a bit on Lake Johanna Boulevard. The Traffic Dcputies have recently been spending some time on Lakc Johanna due to complaints from residents. The concern latcly isn't just speeding (which is a constant concern). The complaint is that cars are passing other cars on the shoulder. So. we've asked the RCSD to investigate and they havc been vcry responsive. The City has received three very competitive quotes lor repairing the camera system in thc Council Chambers. A recommendation will be brought to thc Novcmber 27th City Council mecting. Once a bid is selected, repair and replacement work wilJ begin on th'b camera system. The re-landscaping plan for 3433 Lake Johanna Rlvd will bc brought to the Novcmber 27th City Council meeting tor review. The plan was reviewed at the October and Novembcr Planning Commission meetings and the Commission is recommending approval of the proposed plan. The plan is meant to help mitigatc the impacts from thc clear-cutting that occurred this last summer. There has been a noticeable increase in inspections and building permits this month as residents and contractors are trying to bcat the impending freeze up. Code enforcement concerns are also . . Non-Agenda for Week Ending Friday, November 17.2006 Mayor and City Council Page] . on the rise as the leaves arc offthc trees and residents can now see what was previously hidden hy f(.)liage in neighboring properties. On November 13 staff was noti lied of a possible sanitary sewer break at 1315 Red Fox Road. City staff' met on-site \vith the property owner and f()lll1d a possible break in the building's force main. At this time the building owners are arranging tlJr a cre\v to excavate to find the problem. It is possible that the damage was done during the 2005 PMP project. Investigation continues and the property owner has becn vcry cooperative, On November 14 staffwas notified ofa sewer blockage in the area of 1481 Arden View Drive. Staff immediately responded and jetted the line, to clear the blockage. The line was also tcicvised and roots were found in the line. Public Works staff also root-sawed the line. All po:.;sible affected residents were checked and no inside problems were found. Crews finished prepping ice rinks for Ilooding, In the next two weeks P\-V staff will be televising and inspecting the sewers and other utilities in the 2007 PMP project areas to look for potential repair that may be needed. At ]499 Lexington A venue, the Catholic Aid Building, there was a fire that gutted a good . portion of the lirst floor. Rcmodeling and rcpairs are currently under way. Boston Scientific, (formerly Guidant C'orp,) is currently remodeling space vacated by Syntegra in the old Control Data building on Lexington Avenue, Approximately 100,000 sq. n. is currently heing remodeled for up to ..1-00 employees that arc being transferred from Boston Scientifics' Maple Grove location, Staffis currently working with Bethel University's Architects, KKE, on their upcoming new building "University Commons", Planning is still in the early stages and Bethel hopes to have more definitive plans by early next spring. TC\AP Update: * Congressional update letters were sent out earlier this week to Senator Coleman, Representative l'v1cCollum, and Congressman Kennedy. A copy oCthe letter is included in the packet for your reference. * Staffspoke with Greg ["lack at Ramsey County this week to discuss the status of the Wildli fe Corridor. The Memorandum of Agreement for the transfer of the corridor to the County is currently on hold until negotiations arc completed with the GSA/Army regarding clean-up costs. . Non-Agenda [or Week Ending Friday, Novcmbcr 17,2006 .. Mayor and City Council Page 4 * Staff conducted a "windshield'" inspcction of the TCA^P propcrty with Stacie K vilvang . of Ehlers and Mikc Fischer of LH13 to detclllline eligibility as a TIF redevelopment district. A copy of Mikc's lettcr is included in the packet for your referencc. * Initial transpOliation issue discussions took place earlier this week with eRR, SEH, Hoisington Koegler Group and thc City to start the planning process to addrcss these issues. * Preliminary Development Agrccmcnt negotiations are continuing between the City and CRR. StaJTwill providc a morc comprchensivc update at Monday's work scssion. . . :ounoay I',lonuay Tuesday ,n,n-l Thursday ll=riday - 2 3 , I Safety Committee 7,30am city Hall I ' Open from I I ~,1ayor Office Hrs 4,70:" 10am,3pm , , , Onl for I Planning Comnllss,on 7pm Ab y t ' sen ee , Communication Committee,5:3C Voting I' i; I PM Purposes I,----p ~-_,__-~'-~- ,u_____ '-~-~1"o~ __, Y'" ,: ; City Hall open untii 5pm only fc, ! General Election (N~ public EDC Business Retent,on : Cit~~~ILCIO;~~;~~,!E;fan's~ay'~~:.', Veterans I' Absentee votmg Purposes ; meet/l1gs call be /1e1d) I Luncheon,11 :30 AM,1,OO PM 1>~~lld~~,O~s:e(va,~,~+< "-':0~] Day " I ' 1212 Red Fox Road I"'" "'.'..,..':~. ,,,,,,,,,.. ,'" "':',' I' , , -' " " ..' ,..,-,;:, '",', ! ' .! , ...., ....on....__ ,___n__ --- ,---..,----- ....-,--,-..--.. ,-----,-.. -.... ___....._ ! __m' ,_.. ________ ,J.-..... ,........,__ ..,_..........,_. ",' ,.._.",,,..,L_ ___ '~.;- , 13 , 14 '5 16 ! 17 I 18 " Regula' Ci~y Council Mtg 7plT. 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NORTH METRO 1-35W CORRIDOR COALITION ACTION PLAN SUMMARY OVERVIEW: Prior work of the Coalition and others has identified the area on 1-35W between 1- 694 in New Brighton and Lake Drive in Uno Lakes as a key freeway segment in the northern suburbs needing reconstruction. This work has been most recently reinforced by the findings incorporated in Mn/DOT's 1-35 Corridor Management Plan. The Plan included input from city, county and township officials throughout the area and as far north as Hinckley, Current Mn/DOT plans and the Metropolitan Council's 2030 Transportation Policy Plan do not foresee any expansion of 1-35W until sometime after 2030, While problems are acknowledged, improvements are deferred due to lack of adequate funding and greater emphasis on other priorities. Unless we act, together, this prognosis will not change. But it must be changed. This segment of 1-35W is at the heart of the freeway system that serves the fastest growing and redevelopment areas of northern Ramsey County and southern Anoka County. Redevelopment of the NW Quadrant in New Brighton, the TCMP Redevelopment In Arden Hills and the Medtronic Campus development in Mounds View are adding additional needs for capacity on top of the already visible daily problems we encounter. This growth is in addition to . construction of thousands of new homes and the Pheasant Ridge site development in Blaine. Lack of specific plans for expansion of 1-35W makes planning for access from and to the regional system problematic for these developments. In addition, marketing efforts will be hampered. It is highly likely that transportation and other infrastructure investments will either be wasted or less efficient until Mn/DOT determines the nature and timing of improvements on 1-35W, The segment of 1-35W north of 1-694 is a critical segment from a State and National perspective as well, It includes the joint segment of two Inter Regional Corridors, TH 10 & 1-35W, as they join the high priority metro freeway ring. The merging and weaving of traffic from the two corridors creates the need for another "Unweave the Weave" design similar to the 1-694/1-35E project further east. Failure to address the congestion and safety problems created by the current inadequate design will have severe impacts on commerce, tourism and personal mobility on a large scale Waiting until after 2030 for new capacity on 1-35W and for remodeling of the supporting local streets and arterials is not an option for our cities, our businesses and our citizens. Accordingly, the Coalition offers the following plan for securing the necessary planning and construction funds on an accelerated . time table. "The Plan" will be implemented recognizing that laws, policies and plans exist to provide a framework and process that ensures that appropriate issues are considered and affected agencies and members of the public have an . opportunity to participate in the decision making process, "The Plan" anticipates a three stage strategy: . Stage I involves securing funding for and accomplishing a Scoping Study to identify and evaluate alternative design concepts for the expansion of 1- 35W with results to be incorporated in updated Comprehensive Plans to be submitted to the Metropolitan Council in 2008, . 0 Estimated Cost: $750,000 - $1,250,000 (Less if Mn/DOT Metro Internally resourced) 0 Estimated Timeframe: Target Completion 2007-08 . Secure Funding 3-12 Months . Select Consultant 4 Months (Less if Mn/DOT internal resourced) . Conduct Scoping Study 12-18 Months . Study Report Review/Approval 3 Months . Stage II will involve advocating for and securing funding for a Tier I Environmental Assessment of the short list of feasible designs, leading to local, state and federal approvals of the design layout and associated environmental documents. 0 Estimated Cost: $1,500,000 - $2,500,000 . 0 Estimated Timeframe: Target Completion 2010-2011 . Secure Funding 12 Months . Select/Approve Consultant 4 Months . Conduct Tier I Assessment 24 Months . Report Review/ Approval 9 Months . Stage III will involve advocating for and securing funding in the Mn/DOT construction program for the construction of the selected design at the earliest possible opportunity. Stage III activity will overlap Stage II activity. 0 Estimated Cost: . 1-694-Anoka/Ramsey Co. Line $338 Million . Anoka/Ramsey Co, Line- CR 14 $270 Million 0 Estimated Timeframe: Target Start- Follow 1-694 Rebuild (currently post 2014 due to constrained funding) . Initial focus on individual interchanges . Include in Metro Council's 2030 TPP Update . Include in Mn/DOT's STIP Update . Include in Mn/DOT Metro's TSP Updates . CR 96 scheduled for 2015-2023 @ $20Million In short, this effort will require a commitment of time, energy, financing and political pressure that must be sustained over a long period of time, . ;jjjJii~~~~fI'f4F:'~ ' I ~..;;;i~,.~~" (.' . .. ., ";" .~~\ \ '; \, .\ NORTH METRO 1-35W CORRIDOR COALITION 1000 Westgate Drive, Suite 252 St. Paul, MN 55114 Phone: 651-203-7259 -r- ~ " '""'I.t ~........' /:'\ (J'i\ _....,. u COALITION PURPOSE: ACCELERATE DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT A TION OF SOLUTIONS TO 1-35W DEFICIENCIES IMMEDIA TE ACTIONS NEEDED: 1. Resources are needed to develop and evaluate altcrnative design concepts for the reconstruction ofl-35W between 1-694 in New Brighton and Lexington Avenue in Blaine. 2. Expansion of capacity on 1-35W north of 1-694 must be included in Mn/DOT and Metropolitan Council Plans and Programs. BACKGROUND: 1-35W Corridor Communities and Counties havc been working with the Metropolitan Council and MnlDOT to identify transportation system investments needed to accommodate growth and redevelopment projects in northern Ranlsey and southern Anoka counties, Work to date has identified inadequacies in the regional transportation network that must be addressed to balance area mobility with needs for local access. Additional work is needed to identify the appropriate solutions to the existing congestion and safety problems. New developments already underway and planned ,viII increase the need for remedial action. Resources are needed to identify feasible transit and roadway design options, evaluate the operational characteristics of selected alternatives and to provide for community involvement in the planning process. These resources are not now available duc to the severe shortage of transportation program funds. . CURRENT STATUS: 1-694 is part of the metro area 'beltway' that is in MnlDOTs priority plan for expansion to at least 6 lanes. Reconstruction of the Snelling A vcnue Interchange at the southerly limits of this project area has been delayed to after 2014 due to the lack of funding. Reconstruction of the 1- 694/1-35W interchange, the second busiest in the metro area, is not scheduled until after the Snelling project, These schcdule dates may accelerate if the Legislature providcs new transportation functing and thc proposed MVST Constitutional Amcndment passes, MnlDOT is working on the design of these projects, including a limited portion of 1-35\\1. Due to the length of time needed to bring plans to the construction stage. design work on 1-35W north ofl-694 must begin now. Both 1-35W and TH 10 are Intcr Regional Corridor routes that merge together in the proposed study area that includes four major rcdevelopment projects. In addition to the rapidly growing residential area in Blaine and outer ring suburbs, Arden Hills, Mounds Vicw, New Brighton and Blaine are advancing projects that will return contaminated lands to the tax rolls, provide new homes and jobs and create added economic vitality to the area in the process, These projects includc: ARDEN HILLS: Redevelopment of the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant (TCAAP), 'Where currently there arc worn out munitions manufacturing facilities and contaminated lands, the City envisions over the next 10 years: . 2200 ncw homes housing 5000 plus new residents . 3.2 Million Square Feet of commerciaL retail and officc spacc . 9,000 new jobs . $875 Million in tax basc comparcd to currcnt taxable value 01'$0. . M,OUNDS VIEW: Ncw Corporate Campus for Medtronic. Work is already under way on thc initial two phases on an acceleratcd schedule. When finished, the results will include: . 3,000 jobs initial phases, ultimatc 6,000 at build out 1 . 1.5 Million Square Feet of medical technology rcsearch and manufacturing . . $120 Million + in tax basc @ phase 1 alone NEW BRIGHTON: Northwcst Quadrant Devclopment. Whcre thcre werc old, worn out industrial buildings and contaminated lands, environmental clcanup, land prcparation and utility infrastructurc work is underway to provide for: . 1000 new homes for 2500 new residents . 2000 ncw jobs . 750,000 + Square Fcct of commerciaL officc and rctail space . $300 Million in tax base compared to current taxable value of $13 million, BLAINE: In addition to the 1000's of new homes alrcady planned for northern Blainc, Blaine officials are considering several Master Plan options for dcvelopment of almost 400 acres at the intersection of Lcxington Avenue with 1-35W known as the Phcasant Ridgc Dcvclopment. One option includcs the proposed Vikings stadium, entertainment and corporate/retail complex. Ultimate gro\\th could include: . 100 or morc new homcs . 10,000 to 20,000 new jobs . $1 Billion plus in ncw investments COMBINED: 111ese pr~iccts will add ovcr 3300 new homes, 28,000 to 38,000 ne\,>- jobs and over $2,5 Billion in new property value in the area. DILEMMA TO BE SOLVED: . Providing local acccss will be a major problcm when I-35W is rebuilt duc to proximity of existing interchanges and the interdependency of access needs in the adjacent cities, Tradc offs in loeal access options and service to thc dcvelopment areas cannot be rcsolved without knowing what thc regional freeway design will be and what interim mcasures will be nceded. Significant lead time is necded to rcsolve access, cnvironmental and cost issues. Dcspite bcing an Intcr Regional Corridor route and including a scgmcnt of anothcr on TH 10 plus connecting to the metro bcltway, I-35W is not included in the Metropolitan Council's 2030 Transportation Policy Plan or MnlDOT"s Transportation System Plan. Duc to financial constraints, critically nccded capacity expansions on I-35W arc not programmed in thc forcsecable futurc. In ordcr for MnlDOT and the affected communities to proceed with dcsign and construction of individual intcrchangcs needed to mcct local acccss requircmcnts and to mitigatc already scverc congcstion problems, a plan for thc ultimate reconstruction of I-35W is needcd, 'THE PLAN" will facilitate interim investment decisions and cnsure that all of the subsequent picccs fit and taxpayer"s funds are spent wisely. COMMUNITY SUPPORT: The following cities and counties support this effort: Resolution ADDrovals City of New Brighton (2/8/05) City of B1ainc (3/3/05) City of Mounds View (2/14/05) City of Lcxington (3/3/05) Ramsey County Board (2/22/05) City of Shore view (317/05) City of Circle Pines (2/22/05) City ofLino Lakes (3/23/05) . City of Arden Hills (2/28/05) Anoka County Board (3/22/05) ~ 2006 Pavement . ~~HILLS Management Program p . t U d t r 0 J e c p a e ': Number 10 _>, . ',;' < , .'co <.,:- :'_~~' <~. ," ,<,:-'~'~~:'"l' '.~~ ~~~i~~~X:"t ~~,,>~,~<i~..~<<.',~0 ~<1"~~~ _~:: ~~ < ,. November 15, 200.6 -< ~ - - . , To Date: City Council Actions: . The irrigation contractor is currently working on repairing At the October 30th and November l3tl1 City Council meetings, any systems that were damaged during construction, He some residents of the neighborhood presented the following will continue to complete his repair work as long as the concerns for City Council discussion: weather cooperates. Affected residents will be contacted in the event that some systems need to be repaired in the . Realignmentiwidening of the Siems Court/Lake Johanna spnng, Boulevard intersection . Tree removal and replacement throughout the . All of the planting that will occur this fall has taken place, neighborhood Some tree varieties were not in stock this late in the . Stability of the slope along the west side of Siems Court season and will be planted in the spring, approaching Lake Johanna l30ulevard (1600 Lake Johanna Boulevard). . Rain gardens have been titted with landscape edger and tilled with mulch, They are now prepared for the winter The City Council directed stafr to review and prepare two to . and will be ready for plantings scheduled !i.)r next spring. three options and cost estimates for widening the intersection, The Council also approved additional landscaping throughout . Boulevards where no sod was placed, as well as wetland the neighborhood, inc luding trees and shrubs. Staff IS and pond areas, have been seeded with dormant seed, currently preparing a schedule and plan for both of these items, and will notify residents once these are available for Upcoming: reView, With the holidays approaching, we realize that schedules are busy, thercf()re will hold off on meeting until With the major construction items now complete, the City has early 2007. drafted a punchlist of work items for the Contractor to complete, These items include, but are not limited to: City stan' has been in contact with the property owner at 1600 Lake Johanna l30ulcvard regarding the hillside, and they have . Wood stair layout and construction agreed to prepare a landscaping plan to add more trees and . Old storm sewer pipe bulkheads vegetation to stabilize the slope, The landscaping plan will be . Beach Club gate repair reviewed by City staff prior to approval and will be submitted . Individual resident landscaping adjustments/corrections prior to or in combination with the final plat application. The . Street sign modifications property owner is hoping to plant some trees yet this year, and . Split rail fence modifications understands that they arc responsible for ensuring slope . Individual mailbox adjustments where necessary stability over the \V'inter. . Water service and storm sewer adjustments . Miscellaneous debris removal If you have any questions, concerns, or comments please do not hesitate to contact one of us, We thank you for your continued patience throughout this project! City of Arden Hills website: www.ci.arden-hills.mn.us " . Honored to represent Arden HiJls To the editor: I would like to thank tile voters of Arden Hills for electing me to the City Council. I am very honored to have tlle opportu- nity to represent the residentc; and will do my best to earn COn- fidence and respect. I am looking forward to working with the mayor and the other Council members to address and resolve the issllcs facing the city, I am a strong belicver in maintaining the qualities that -, are so valuable to OUT Arden Hills. We need to address traffic " isslles, maintain our trees and open Space, and ensure that any development of the Twin Cities Anny Ammunition Plant area is done in a manner that reflects the rest of OUr community. While I Was campaigning and talking with residents, I told everyone that I am listening to the residents. Please call me and e-mail me with Your thoughts and concerns. The Arden Hills Web site w:i11 SOon have my COntact information. Fran Hohnes . Arden RiDs Holmes is a newly elected member of the Arden Hill~ Cit,y Coun- cil. , "... --- w- . I . Bulletin -----...-...--..- -- -, ,-, -..-- .--- ----- .. - -.--.-.----..- ---.. ...-- Harpstead Newcomer elected . Arden Hills mayor In McClung, I-A ::~S::TI~,'t Iwr and garnered 2,337 votes, or :n percent, followed hy Holmes vvin <'r'~,", ""'')''i;( Include., tIlt Fran Holmes, with 1,625 !~0~ir ~~~~~' t~,:; votes, or 2fi percent. They Council seats defeated Scott Woolfrey (17 1;; ,"', 7>' {0 ". me, tho<.e percent) and Robelta Thomp- r':,<',~'7'itf0 son (20 percent). ''\'')>'''-<',0(;:-; that d icl n't "'~ McClung. :)7, a 20-year res- Adam Fetcher '''-:;;o-;;/<} vote for me. staff h'iiier ,~ ' ident of Arden Hills, works ":"1\ thohe [hat ~ _E as a compliance officer for Stan Harpstead didn't votto: In the race for r:lc!_\'l;' of and those the Minnesota Department of Arden Hills, newcomu Sta1; who are not RevenuC' and clIrrently serves Harpstead o1lsted incumhent yet able to on the Parks, Trails and Beverly Aplikowski h,Y <1 mere vote." Recreation Committec. 167 votes. Aplikowsl\i, "iI, col.. A p I i k- "There's been some con- lected 1,971 votes, or cJ~ per, owski will cern by the residents in the cent. She served Oil the Cit,y now have to past that the City Council Council for 10 yc;"rs before make the hasn't necessarily always heing elected mayor ill 2002. transition taken their wishes into con- . Harpstead received 2,1:)1-; from OIle sideration," McClung said. votes, or 52 percent. Fran Holmes who repre, "}\ cllange of three new peo- "[ knew it would he dose," sents to OIle pIe Oil the Council, I think, Harpstead said. "1 knew I had who is rep- provides an opportunity to an opportunity to win this resented. change that." election. " " I feel "I think next year is going Harpstcad, 4~) , IS the good aholl i to he an extremely positive founder and presidc!1~ of rZST tIle contri- year for tIll' people of Arden Implanted cIOn Technology, a butions I Hills," he said. medical device company, and made to the Holmes works as an attor. has a bachelor's degree ill city during lIev with the U.S. Depart- microbiology and a master's the last 14 lIlt::nt of Treasury and moon- degree in business ~1(illlj1Jistra- Dave McClung years that j lights as editor of the Arden hon from Ivlichigan Slat.e U ni- served as a IIills Notes newsletter. versity. He ami his wife, _lodi, Council persoll," she said, "1 was very pleased to find have two children. a 21-year- "The sting and the disappoillt- out that both Dave McClung old attending New York lIni- ment is that after those 14 and J had been elected," she versity and an 18-ye<lr'old at' years of working for the city, a said, adding that she also sup- Mounds View High School. person who had done nothing ported llarpstead's campaign Harpstead said he looked for the city is the person that for mayor. fOlward to instilling a positive heat me." "J want to have mutual atmosphere at City COllncil 1\"10 new Council members respect [with the people of meetings. He said the fad that were :.llso elected in Arden Arden Hillsl so when they he is not a carGer politici:m Hills in a race featuring no come to City Hall they feel and has no ties to devdopns is incumbents; Gregg Larson like we're going to listen to . an imlication of how he will and Vincent Pellegrin chose them," Holmes said. "This is nm the city not to seek re-election, Dave tht~ir city and that's what "I intend to represent every- McClung vv-as the frontrun- \\,c're here for." body tha t lives in Arden New'mayorelected,for.. Ardeni Mills . " , -' :1 _;..r:~I~~~i~J~t~:r~~h2~~~~~~7~:i~;~~~fi~0:df~~. : Roseville, mayor re~elected-; 'Councilmemher LbisRem irilate2005, ':,: , Fo1l9\Vin:gJ~ehind McClung and Holmes in tl1~coun- BY PAUl;RIGNEU'eSUN FOCUSc- ~ ,.. ell tot1!-]s'last'week were candidates Roberta Thompson, , ,: with.1~267 votes, and Scott Woolfrey; with 1;061." Rosevjlle Mayor Craig Klausing will continue to con- --." - trol the gavel in Roseville City. COtlI).cil chm)lQcrs,as 2007 begins. ,',', ' - " - :,: _ ,0: Arderi Hills -Mayor Beverly, Aplikowski, however, has lost her seat to challenger Stan Harpsteaq.' . :Arden Hills, Harpstead received 2,138 votes to 1,971 ballots cast for Mayor Aplikowski in her bid for re-election. Two City <!ouncil seats in Arden Hills are going ,to Dave McClung, who received ~ 2;~T - vOte!'!." ~i1d .J,?ran Holmes, who received 1,625. 'c,} " Neither of the. tWCt ~ncumbents, ,Gregg {..arson nor Vince Pellegrin, rari-forthe'officek:.'Larii'oh'has -been-a, multi-term represeIit:i~i.Ye 9!r tl1e Nde~t:Iil1s'coWiCil; . .