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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-25-07-R ~ ~~HILLS Approved: CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 25, 2007; 7:00 P.M. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CALL TO ORDEWROLL CALL Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Mayor Stan Harpstead called to order the regular City Council meeting at 7:00 p.m. Present: Mayor Stan Harpstead, Councilmembers David Grant, Brenda Holden, David McClung, and Fran Holmes. Absent: None. Also present were City Administrator, Michelle Wolfe; City Attorney, Jerry Filla; Public Works Director, Gregory Hoag; Finance Director, Susan Iverson; Community Development Director, Karen Barton; Assistant City Administrator, Schawn Johnson; City Planner, James Lehnhoff; Parks and Recreation Manager, Michelle Olson; and Recording Secretary, Kathleen Altman. 1. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA Councilmember Grant requested item 7C be pulled from the Consent Calendar to be discussed at a future work session with the Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee. MOTION: Councilmember Grant moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a motion to approve the meeting agenda as amended. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). 2. PUBLIC INOUlRIES/INFORMATIONAL A. Comprehensive Plan Amendment Update Bruce Chamberlain, HKGI, updated the Council on the Comprehensive Plan Amendment. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL -JUNE 25, 2007 2 Jeff Miller, HKGI, introduced the Comprehensive Plan Amendment process. David Canniff stated he was here to discuss 3595 New Brighton Road. He indicated he did not realize until recently that part of this property was in Arden Hills, not in New Brighton. He noted there was a building on this property that was slightly on the R-2 zone, which had been sitting there since 1959. He noted he owned the property to the south of this since 1968. He believed this should be part of New Brighton and zoned commercial. He stated he could not do anything with this property as it was zoned and he believed it should be part of New Brighton. Mr. Lehnhoff stated he had spoken with the City Attorney and this could be accomplished with a Resolution. He asked if the Council was interested in doing this and if so direct staff to put the paperwork together. Councilmember Holden stated she was opposed to transferring the land to New Brighton. She noted she had received many calls on this property and what was stored on the property. She stated if he came back to her with a proposal, she might reconsider her opinion. Mayor Harpstead recommended staff bring forward options at a future work session. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. May 29, 2007 City Council Meeting B. May 21,2007 Work Session Meeting Councilmember Holden requested the following changes: May 29,2007 City Council Meeting, Page 3, 3rd paragraph, change Patrick McClarety 1181 Todd, to Patrick McLaffertv. 1881 Todd. Mayor Harpstead requested the following changes: May 21,2007 City Council Work Session, Page 13, 2nd paragraph, change Roseville to Ramsey County and change "would" in the second sentence to "may". Page 14, third paragraph should read: "Mayor Harpstead reported that he met with Representative McCollum on May 21, 2007. He stated the message was they are concerned with the developer working closely with Congressman Oberstar and that funding for the County Road H in 2008 is in jeopardy, but may be delayed. He commented the City has an obligation to start talking about a realistic overall schedule. He mentioned he believes McCollum is concerned with the 2008 funding of County Road H intersection relative to other priorities in the congressional district." MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Grant seconded a motion to approve the May 29, 2007 City Council Meeting Minutes as amended and the May 21, 2007 Council Work Session Minutes as amended. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). 4. CONSENT CALENDAR a. Claims and Payroll b. Motion to authorize staff to purchase a replacement slide at Arden Manor Park in the amount of $6,078.54 from Miracle Recreation Equipment Company ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL -JUNE 25, 2007 3 c. Motion to Approve Planning Case 07-013 for a PUD Amendment at 1887 Gateway Boulevard Based on the Findings of Fact and the Submitted Plans as Amended by the Four Conditions in the June 25, 2007, Planning Case Report. d. Motion to Approve Plamring Case 07-010 for a Conditional Use Permit Amendment and Variance at 4300 West Round Lake Road based on the Findings of Fact and the submitted plans as amended by the ten conditions in the June 25, 2007 Planning Case Report. e. Motion to Approve the "City Commission, Committees, and Task Forces: Recruitment, Appointment, and Term Limit" Policy f. Motion to Direct Staff to Recruit for the Position of Planner I, with a starting salary range of $40,000-$45,000 per the attached Draft Job Description, with an initial term for the position through December 31, 2008. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Mayor Harpstead seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar and to authorize execution of all necessary documents contained therein. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). 5. PULLED CONSENT ITEMS None. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. 7. NEW BUSINESS A. Motion to Approve Planninl! Case 07-014 for a Preliminary Plat, Final Plat, Variance, and the Development Al!reement for the Plat of Hazelnut Park #3 Based on the Findinl!s of Fact and the Submitted Plans as Amended bv the Ten Conditions in the June 25, 2007, Planninl! Case Report. Mr. Lehnhoff summarized the applicant's request for a Preliminary Plat, Final Plat, Variance, and the Development Agreement for HazehlUt Park #3 Subdivision. He indicated the Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval based on ten conditions as outlined in staffs June 25, 2007 report. Councilmember Grant noted he was the Council liaison for the Planning Commission. He noted there was one resident concem noted who wanted Katie Lane to be a 90 degree corner in order to control the speed of the traffic. Mr. Lehnhoff stated he had received an email from that resident concern over putting a 90 degree road in that area because of the pond, but had requested either a sigu or a speed bump. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL -JUNE 25, 2007 4 MOTION: Councilmember Grant moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a motion to approve Planning Case 07-014 for a Preliminary Plat, Final Plat, Variance, and the Updated Development Agreement for the Plat of Hazelnut Park #3 Based on the Findings of Fact and the Submitted Plans as Amended by the Ten Conditions in the June 25, 2007 Planning Case Report. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). B. 2006 Financial Statement Presentation Ms. Iverson introduced Aaron Nielsen from MMKR. Mr. Nielsen, MMKR, reviewed the 2006 Financial Statements. The Council thanked staff and MMKR for the thorough reports. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Grant seconded a motion to accept the 2006 Financial Reports. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). C. Wild .-\Bimal Manal!ement Pllliev R-eellmmendatilln frllm the Parks, Trails, and R-eereatilln Cllmmittee Pulled from the agenda. D. Resolution 07-41 Orderinl! an Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) for the Twin Cities Armv Ammunition Plant Redevelopment Proiect Ms. Barton stated in preparation for the proposed redevelopment of the Twin Cities AmIy Anrmunition Plant (TCAAP), the City has elected to perform an Alternative Urban Area-wide Review (AUAR) to assess potential impacts from the proposed redevelopment. The Minnesota Environmental Quality Board (EQB) requires the Responsible Govermnent Unit (RGU), which in this case is the City of Arden Hills, to formally order the AUAR to initiate the process. The EQB allows 120 days from the order of the AUAR to the publication of the final AUAR. However, upon request of the RGU, that period of time may be extended. Given the extensive review involved in this process, staff is recommending the City request an extension to March 24, 2008, to ensure sufficient time to complete the AUAR process. This date is consistent with the proposed timeline. Councilmember McClung stated they had discussed this previously and he believed they were going to wait to a future date to approve this. Nancy Frick, SRF Consulting, responded the rules did not require the Order take place at this particular time, but they needed to proceed with an impact analysis and proceeding with this at this time would be helpful. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL -JUNE 25, 2007 5 MOTION: Councilmember Grant moved and Councihnember Holden seconded a motion to approve Resolution 07-41 ordering an Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) for the Twin Cities AmIy Anrmunition Plant (TCAAP) Redevelopment Project. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. TCAAP Ms. Barton updated on the Council on recent TCAAP developments. 9. COUNCIL REOUESTS A. Councilmember Holden stated she liked the City Council agenda format. She stated on September 27 the Taste of Northwest Youth and Family Services was being held. B. Mayor Harpstead updated the Council on the Economic Development Commission meeting. C. Councilmember Grant noted the Finance Committee has changed its meeting to the second Tuesday ofthe month. MOTION: Councilmember Grant moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a motion to adjourn to a special closed session pursuant to MS 13D.05 SUBD 3.b to discuss the 2006 PMP Assessment appeal. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). egular City Council Meeting at 8:20 p.m. vI\~~hQ0 ~ i{~ Michelle Wolfe City Administrator NOTICE OF MEETINGS The next Council Meeting will be held Monday, July 9, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. at the Arden Hills Council Chambers.