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Approved: March 10, 2008
CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 25, 2008; 7:00 PM
ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDERJROLL CALL
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Mayor Harpstead called to order the regular City
Council meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Present:
Mayor Stan Harpstead; Councilmembers Brenda Holden, Fran Holmes,
and David McClung.
Absent:
Councilmember David Grant (excused).
Also present: Interim City Administrator Jim Willis; Assistant City Administrator Noah
Simon; Public Works Director Gregory Hoag; Finance Director Susan Iverson; Planner
James Lehnhoff; Planner I Meagan Beekman; Parks and Recreation Manager Michelle
Olson; and Recording Secretary Barbara Hughes.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilmember McClung requested that agenda items 4C and 4D be pulled from the consent
calendar for discussion.
MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Mayor Harpstead seconded a
motion to approve the meeting agenda as amended. The motion carried
unanimously (4-0).
2. PUBLIC INQUIRIES/INFORMATIONAL
Mayor Harpstead stated that Senator Chaudhary and Representative Knuth notified him they
were in committee meetings and may not be able to attend this evening's Council meeting.
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Sean Hemstad appeared before the City Council and stated he is with Boy Scout Troop #408.
He indicated he is two merit badges away from receiving his Eagle Scout and is present this
evening to obtain his community merit badge.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. January 22. 2008 City Council Worksession
Mayor Harpstead requested that page I of the January 22, 2008, City Council Worksession
Minutes be amended to reflect that Councilmember Holmes left the meeting at 9: 15 p.m.
Councilmember Holden requested that the fifth paragraph on page 3 of the January 22, 2008,
City Council Worksession Minutes be amended to state "Mr. Roy replied the lead agency would
be in charge and the lead agency in this case would be the City of Arden Hills."
B. Januarv 28. 2008 Rel!ular City Council Meetinl!
Mayor Harpstead requested that the third paragraph on page 3 of the January 28, 2008, Regular
City Council Meeting Minutes be amended to delete the word "depreciated" in the last sentence.
C. February 11. 2008 Rel!ular City Council Meetinl!
Councilmember Holmes requested that the third full paragraph on page 12 of the February I I,
2008, Regular City Council Meeting Minutes be amended to clarify that it was the consensus of
the City Council that a ban on the burning of clean wood would not be discussed at this time.
D. February 13.2008 Special City Council Worksession
No changes.
MOTION: Councilmember McClung moved and Councilmember Holden
seconded a motion to approve the January 22, 2008, City Council
Worksession Minutes, as amended, the January 28, 2008, Regular City
Council Meeting Minutes, as amended, the February I I, 2008, Regular
City Council Meeting Minutes, as amended, and the February 13, 2008,
Special City Council Worksession Minutes, as presented. The motion
carried unanimously (4-0).
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Claims and Payroll
B. Motion to Approve Planning Case 07-029 for a Variance at 1455 Skiles Lane,
Based on the Findings of Fact and the Submitted Plans, as Amended by the Six
Conditions in the February 25,2008 Planning Case Report
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E. Motion to Adopt Resolution 200S- 15: Resolution Supporting the Minnesota DNR
Local Trail Connection Grant Application for the Perry Park Regional Trail
Connection
F. Motion to Approve the City of Arden Hills Fund Balance Policy as
Recommended by the Financial Planning and Analysis Committee
G. Motion to Approve Plans and Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bid
for the Ridgewood-Asbury Rain Garden Improvements
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
(4-0).
5. PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
4C. Motion to Approve Earnest Monev Refund to Roval Oaks Realty
Councilmember Holmes asked if further discussion regarding this item should be held in a
closed session given the attorney-client privilege of the memo from the City Attorney, and added
it will be difficult for the City Council to discuss this matter without getting into the memo.
Interim City Administrator Willis explained that the refund request on its face is simple in
terms of the request on the part of Mr. Eibensteiner, the developer who entered into a purchase
agreement with the City in June 2006 for the former City Hall/Public Works site on Highway 96.
He stated that the developer, prior to the closing date, informed the City that they were not
proceeding with the purchase because of some of the development conditions imposed by the
City, and the developer had the right to back out of the purchase. He added the memo from the
City Attorney covers the legal issues related to the refund request and if the City Council wishes
to discuss this further, it should be discussed in a closed session.
Councilmember McClung expressed his concern that there should be some language contained
in future purchase agreements that indicates when a developer can pull out of a purchase when
the City has already taken action. He noted at the time of the original purchase agreement, the
City Council, with the recommendation of the Planning Commission, approved the PUD with a
number of conditions, which the developer agreed to. He stated it was his impression that the
only thing that changed was that there was an election and the face of the City Council was going
to change, and apparently this change in the City Council would provide little or no opportunity
for the developer to come back and get the changes he would like. He indicated this situation did
not sit well with him and stated the City needs to be more careful in the future.
Mayor Harpstead concurred.
MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Mayor Harpstead seconded a
motion to approve the earnest money refund to Royal Oaks Realty. The
motion carried unanimously (4-0).
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4D. Motion to Approve a Resolution ReQuestine: Comprehensive Road and
Transit Fundin!?:: Supportine: the Leae:ue of Minnesota Cities 2008
Transportation Fundine: Policv Statement
Interim City Administrator Willis explained this is a resolution drafted by the League of
Minnesota Cities seeking to unite the communities of Minnesota behind this project to ensure
adequate funding. He stated that Governor Pawlenty vetoed the transportation bill, but the House
and Senate both overrode the veto; this resolution was prepared before that occurred. He noted
that the City Council's adoption of the resolution would indicate the City Council's approval of
the bilL
Councilmember McClung stated that given the events of the past week and particularly the
events of today, he would have liked the opportunity to talk about this resolution in a
worksession or regular meeting. He stated there are items contained in the resolution that he does
not support. He indicated the City Council has not previously had a policy in place for these
types of resolutions and requested an opportunity to discuss this at a future worksession meeting.
Mayor Harpstead stated that from time to time, the City Council is required to weigh in as it
pertains to other branches of government and one of the main priorities the City Council has had
to address is transportation and the issue of transportation as it relates to other governmental
agencIes.
Councilmember McClung reiterated his concern that the City Council did not have an
opportunity to discuss the resolution before this evening and stated he is not able to support it.
MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded
a motion to table action on the Resolution Requesting Comprehensive
Road and Transit Funding. The motion carried (3- I Mayor Harpstead).
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Consider Approvine: Resolution 2008-14 for the Vacation of Three
Easements as Part of the Final Plat for Christensen Estates (PC #08-003) as
Proposed in the February 25. 2008 Memorandum to the City Council
Planner I Beekman explained this action is for a vacation of three easements as a condition of
approval of the final plat. She stated the three easements to be vacated will be encompassed by a
new, larger drainage and utility easement that will be dedicated to the City in the Christensen
Estates final plat. She noted the intent of this easement vacation is to clean up the legal
description of the property and the final plat is contingent upon approval of these easement
vacations.
Councilmember Holmes asked when the vacation of these easements will occur.
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Planner I Beekman replied the vacation will occur this evening if the City Council approves the
final plat.
Councilmember McClung asked if approval of this planning case is contingent upon approval
of the final plat.
Planner I Beekman replied in the affirmative.
Mayor Harpstead opened the public hearing at 7:20 p.m.
There being no public input, Mayor Harpstead closed the public hearing at 7:21 p.m.
MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Council member Holmes seconded
a motion to approve Resolution 2008-14 for the Vacation of Three
Easements as Part of the Final Plat for Christensen Estates (PC #08-003)
as Proposed in the February 25, 2008 Memorandum to the City Council.
Councilmember Holmes requested further clarification of the easement vacation as it relates to
agenda item 7 A.
Planner I Beekman presented a graphic of the new drainage and utility easements which will
encompass all wetlands on the site located on the entire northern tip of the property.
The motion carried unanimously (4-0).
7. NEW BUSINESS
AI. Motion to Approve Planning Case #08-003 for a Preliminarv and Final Plat
of Christensen Estates, Based on the Findings of Fact and the Submitted
Plans as Amended bv the Ten Conditions in the February 25, 2008 Planning
Case Report
Planner I Beekman explained the Planning Commission and City Council approved the
preliminary plat for Christensen Estates in July 2007; however, due to issues with the property
lines, the applicant was unable to submit a Final Plat application by the October 30, 2007,
deadline and the Preliminary Plat approval expired. She stated the applicant has since
resubmitted a revised Preliminary and final Plat that reflects the boundary change; the overall
proposal to subdivide the 3.08 acre property into four new conforming lots remains largely
unchanged.
Planner I Beekman stated this property is subject to park dedication fees and staff is
recommending a fee of$I3,125. She stated the applicant has submitted a Rice Creek Watershed
District approved wetland delineation report, existing conditions map, and preliminary grading
plan. She noted that each lot meets the current Zoning Code standards and based on the findings
of fact, the Preliminary Plat is in conformance with all zoning and subdivision regulations. She
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added the Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the Preliminary and
Final Plat subject to the ten conditions contained in the planning case report.
Councilmember McClung requested further information regarding the park dedication fee.
City Planner Lehnhoff explained that when staff first reviewed this property, the value was
approximately listed at $30,000 which seemed low for the property; as a result, staff requested an
appraisal which determined the current value of the entire property to be $250,000. He stated
that state statutes require the City to use the value of the property prior to execution of the final
plat when determining park dedication fees, resulting in a maximum park dedication fee for the
entire property of $17,500 or $4,375 for each of the lots; however, the City can only charge the
fee for three net new lots and exempting one of the lots reduces the maximum park dedication
fee to $13,125. He added that staff compared the proposed park dedication fee to recent plat
approvals and noted the City cannot go higher than seven percent of the property's land value at
the time the final plat is approved based on the subdivision code. He stated at $4,375 per lot, the
park dedication fee for Christensen Estates is below the average park dedication fee required in
other recently approved plats; however, to stay in conformance with City Code and state statutes,
the park dedication fee cannot be raised higher than $4,375 for each of the three net new lots. He
indicated the park dedication fee can be reduced by the City Council if deemed appropriate; staff
is not recommending reducing the park dedication fee and the applicant is aware of the park
dedication fee.
Councilmember Holden asked if there were any additions or revisions to the ten conditions.
Planner I Beekman stated that the Preliminary Plat approved in July 2007 contained a condition
that the Final Plat must be submitted within 90 days of approval of the Preliminary Plat; that
condition was removed. She stated that the Preliminary and Final Plat now contain a condition
that the lots must meet any landscape and tree preservation requirements, as well as a condition
that the lots shall not be graded or cleared prior to the issuance of building or grading permits for
a particular lot.
Councilmember Holden stated the landscape and tree preservation ordinance has not yet been
adopted by the City Council and asked how a developer could be required to comply with a
regulation that is not currently in place.
Planner I Beekman stated the development of the lots will have to be in accordance with any
regulations in place at the time of submittal.
City Planner Lehnhoff stated the reason for the condition is to make certain the applicant is
aware of the pending landscape and tree preservation ordinance.
Mayor Harpstead asked if any trees could be removed from the property prior to obtaining a
permit.
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Planner I Beekman replied the applicant would not be allowed to remove any trees from the
property until a grading permit is obtained. She added the applicant would also have to obtain an
erosion control permit.
MOTION: Councilmember McClung moved and Councilmember Holmes
seconded a motion to approve Planning Case #08-003 for a Preliminary
and Final Plat of Christensen Estates, Based on the Findings of Fact and
the Submitted Plans as Amended by the Ten Conditions in the February
25, 2008 Planning Case Report.
Councilmember Holmes asked if there was any public testimony at the Planning Commission
meeting regarding this development.
Planner I Beekman replied there was one person who spoke at the Planning Commission
meeting and expressed concern regarding the wetlands and the stream, and asked if the City
would continue to maintain the stream. She stated that the City will continue to maintain the
stream.
The motion carried unanimously (4-0).
A2. Motion to Approve the Christensen Estates Final Plat Development
A!!reement
MOTION: Mayor Harpstead moved and Councilmember McClung seconded a
motion to approve the Christensen Estates Final Plat Development
Agreement. The motion carried unanimously (4-0).
B. Discussion on Maiority Votin!!
Interim City Administrator Willis presented a memo regarding majority voting and stated the
existing Code provides that except as otherwise provided in the Code, or when a different vote is
required by law, a majority vote of those present shall be sufficient to approve any question
posed to the Council. He stated this would mean that if three Councilmembers are present at a
meeting, two votes would provide a majority of that quorum. He indicated the Council has
apparently raised the question of whether to revise the Code to state that if only three
Councilmembers are present at a given meeting, any vote taken would require a unanimous vote.
He stated this would have to be a policy decision of the City CounciL He added that in his
experience, where it is generally known based on previous discussions that an issue has some
contention associated with it, the Council could defer a vote on the issue (unless the Council is
under a timeline imposed by state law) until such time as a sufficient number of Councilmembers
are present.
Councilmember Holden expressed concern that if only three Councilmembers are present at a
meeting where a major decision is going to be made, that only two votes would be required to
take action. She added the City has several major decisions forthcoming and she would support a
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policy change as it relates to major Council decisions. She asked if the Council could adopt a
two tier system for approving consent calendar items versus major items.
Mayor Harpstead stated the City Council could adopt a policy without changing the Code
where there is an understanding of this body that it will not take action on a specific item unless
and until a specified number of Council members are present at a meeting.
Councilmember McClung stated he shares Councilmember Holden's concerns and felt it was
important to have the full City Council present for votes on major decisions. He added he would
support having an agreement among the City Council that if only three Councilmembers are
present at a meeting, it will defer taking action until the next meeting.
Mayor Harpstead stated if a Councilmember states at the beginning of a meeting that he or she
wants to defer action on a particular item, that would be appropriate.
Councilmember Holmes stated the City Council has previously discussed with the City
Attorney the issue of a Councilmember voting over the phone. She stated the City Attorney has
indicated this is permissible.
Councilmember McClung noted a Councilmember's vote by phone will count, but will not
count towards a quorum.
Mayor Harpstead stated the important thing is that a Councilmember express that he or she
feels that more people are needed at a meeting in order to vote on a major issue and to request
that the action be deferred unless the City Council is under a time constraint.
It was the consensus of the City Council to direct staff to summarize the City Council's
conversation regarding majority voting and to determine if an appropriate policy regarding
majority voting can be implemented.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. TCAAP Update
Interim City Administrator Willis presented a memo from Stacie Kvilvang, Ehlers &
Associates and stated that nothing substantive has occurred since the City Council's last meeting.
He added that he heard today that the February 27th meeting with Barr Engineering and the
consultants has been postponed. He explained that representatives from Ryan have expressed
concern about the information to be exchanged and made public at this time.
Councilmember Holden asked how this will impact the timeline with GSA.
Interim City Administrator Willis stated this will have no material effect. He added that Mr.
Collins, of Ryan Companies, indicated that the meeting currently scheduled for sometime in early
April has tentatively been moved to the first week of June.
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Councilmember Holmes stated regarding the 10 and 96 concept plan, that based on
conversations at the previous worksession and Council meetings, it was her understanding that
the Council had to approve the concept plan by the end of February.
Mayor Harpstead stated the City has pulled it out of any financial requests; as a result, the City
has lost a year of funding and support for this.
Councilmember Holmes asked why it was pulled, adding that she thought the City was trying to
get it done in time to submit a funding request.
Interim City Administrator Willis stated it was the intent of the City and the staff, as well as
the representatives at Ryan, that there would be a decision on the concept plan before the end of
February. He stated that based on recent Council discussions, staff is planning to come back to
the Council at its first worksession in March with the matrix containing the Council's responses
from the February 13 worksession meeting along with an outline of how staff suggests moving
forward in order to provide direction for the preparation of the concept plan.
Councilmember Holmes stated she thought the City Council was already at that point and that
the City Council was trying to resolve all issues related to the concept plan in order to get it into
the bonding bill, but now it is too late.
Interim City Administrator Willis stated he did not believe the City Council had made a
decision to proceed with the concept plan.
Councilmember Holmes stated it was her understanding that the City Council wanted to have
another worksession before the end of the month for that purpose.
Interim City Administrator Willis stated that was not his understanding and apologized for the
misunderstanding. He stated that staff needs to get together to come up with a process for the
City Council's consideration.
Councilmember Holmes stated she thought the City Council had determined at its worksession
on February 13th that it did not need a drawn concept plan but rather, to come up with a number
of ideas; the City Council expressed concern at that meeting that it wanted to get this into the
bonding bill. She added there appears to be a disconnect if staff feels the City Council decided it
was not worth it to try to get this into the bonding bill, and now it is too late.
Councilmember Holden concurred with Councilmember Holmes and added Chris Roy from
Mn/DOT indicated to the City Council that he could work off of the City Council's comments.
Mayor Harpstead noted that the House and Senate accelerated their process on the bonding
bills; the bonding bills were packaged and moved forward last Thursday, which is faster than he
thought.
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Councilmember Holmes stated she thought the City Council was working hard to get it in the
bonding bill.
Councilmember Holden stated the February 13th special worksession meeting minutes reflect
that there was consensus to (I) direct staff to prepare a matrix based on the City Council's
answers to the questions posed by Mayor Harpstead; (2) direct staff to prepare a resolution for
City Council review at a worksession; and (3) request Mn/DOT to prepare a preliminary design
document that includes all of the issues raised by the City Council.
Councilmember Holmes stated at the January 25th City Council meeting, the Council reviewed
the concept plan and felt it was not what it wanted, so a special worksession was called. She
added at that meeting, Interim City Administrator Willis pointed out that the City Council has to
move quickly on the concept plan because ifit does not move now, the City is going to be two
years behind on funding.
Councilmember McClung stated even if the City Council had moved forward, it would have
been too late anyway.
Mayor Harpstead stated he felt that staff is hearing that there is not a consensus of the City
Council in order to move it forward.
Councilmember Holmes disagreed.
Interim City Administrator Willis stated from his perspective, the work that the City Council
did at its worksession was productive, but there does not appear to be consensus on the direction
the City Council wants to take.
Councilmember Holmes stated that Chris Roy from Mn/DOT indicated the City Council could
put forth a number of parameters for their consideration in moving from concept to preliminary
design, and that the City Council did not have to be that specific to go to the preliminary design
stage.
Councilmember Holden stated that Steve Bubul was at the February 13th worksession meeting
and indicated to the City Council that he would recommend the City Council approve a policy
statement as it relates to the project.
Councilmember Holmes stated that she previously requested the City Council be given ample
opportunity to review any resolution or policy statement before its next worksession in order to
move forward with preliminary design.
Councilmember Holden asked about next steps, given the City's failure to meet the bonding bill
deadline.
Interim City Administrator Willis stated that staff is proposing the City Council meet at its
next worksession or at a special work session to make a decision regarding preliminary design.
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He stated the City Council needs to make a decision on the transportation issue in order for Ryan
to make any progress on its planning.
Councilmember McClung stated the City Council also needs to discuss funding for the County
Road H interchange, because if the City cannot get funding for that, it wi)] impact the TH-IO/CR-
96 project.
Mayor Harpstead stated the City Council wi)] need a couple of work session meetings to discuss
TCAAP, the interchanges, the pro forma on the financials overall, and the TH-IO/CR-96
interchange.
B. 911 Communications Dispatch Update
Public Works Director Hoag stated that he previously provided the City Council with a packet
of information along with a copy of a letter addressed to Scott Williams, the radio system
manager at the communications center. He reported that Mr. Williams has indicated that he is
working with the City of St. Paul, as operators of the CAD system, to compile all of the
information requested by the City in order resolve all outstanding issues.
Councilmember Holden asked about the timeframe for the study that was conducted.
Public Works Director Hoag stated he will obtain further information regarding the timeframe.
Mayor Harpstead stated he felt it was important to work toward making sure there are
benchmarks in place that are being monitored in order to measure performance against those
benchmarks.
Councilmember McClung stated he is unable to determine if the information received from Mr.
Williams includes average response time and/or response time from the time a call goes into the
dispatch center to the time a call is responded to.
Mayor Harpstead asked that staff make sure it communicates to Mr. Williams the exact data the
City is looking for and to reiterate that the City is looking to make sure performance does not
suffer.
Councilmember McClung expressed concern with having a consolidated dispatch center under
the County with the City of St. Paul operating the CAD system because they own the software
and thus, they have to do the analysis.
Mayor Harpstead asked if the City Council should design an algorithm for presentation to Mr.
Williams.
Councilmember Holden replied in the affirmative.
Mayor Harpstead requested the Councilmembers email their suggestions to staff.
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9. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REOUESTS
Councilmember McClung asked when the preliminary development agreement with RRLD
lapses.
Mayor Harpstead replied it will lapse the end of March.
Councilmember McClung asked if the City Council could have a discussion regarding the
agreement and how it is going to move toward renegotiating an extension of time.
Interim City Administrator Willis stated he will put this item on the agenda.
Mayor Harpstead indicated that Finance will need to prepare some preliminary financials for
the City Council's review.
Interim City Administrator Willis stated that this has been completed.
Councilmember Holden stated the Cub store has been robbed on more than one occasion and
expressed concern that the latest robbery occurred around 5:30 p.m., which is a very busy time
for the store and there are a lot of families in the store at that time. She asked if the City can look
into the matter to see if the store is providing adequate security.
Mayor Harpstead stated that staff can have a conversation with the Sheriff s Department to see
if there is something the City can do to ensure greater safety at the store.
Councilmember Holden asked if the City should have a police presence during City Council
meetings, particularly given the recent events in St. Louis.
Mayor Harpstead stated he would be in favor of it, but there would be an additional cost to the
City. He added that the Sherriffs Department is planning to provide this for all of the contract
cities, with the option of opting out.
Councilmember McClung stated his preference would be to opt out. He indicated he has never
felt unsafe at a City Council meeting and does not feel a police presence is necessary at this time.
Councilmember Holden concurred and stated if the City Council anticipates a large audience at
a particular meeting, the City could ask for police presence at the meeting.
Mayor Harpstead stated perhaps the City Council should adopt a policy that staff has the
prerogative to take appropriate action to request a Sheriff's deputy if needed.
Assistant City Administrator Simon stated that in the past, the City has used law enforcement
primarily for traffic control because of the number of people attending a City meeting.
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Interim City Administrator Willis stated the Sheriff s office is asking for something in writing
from the City. He suggested replying to the Sheriffs office that as a rule, the City does not
expect to have a need for a Sheriff at City Council meetings, but in those instances where police
presence is required, the City will request it.
Councilmember Holmes expressed her appreciation to the Financial Planning and Analysis
Committee for their work on the Fund Balance Policy (agenda item 4F).
Councilmember Holmes reported that the Ramsey County Library website includes the library's
2008-2018 facilities master plan which she found to be very informative. She stated that she
serves as the representative to the library board and indicated the Arden Hills library, in terms of
infrastructure, is considered poor or inadequate by an independent rating agency. She stated there
was discussion at one time of turning the Mounds View and Arden Hills Libraries into a regional
library; however, this was not the recommendation contained in the master plan. She reported
that Arden Hills, Mounds View, White Bear Lake, and North St. Paul will remain as portals. She
added there is talk of moving the library to another location, but there is nothing definite on this.
Mayor Harpstead stated the City Council needs to fmd a time to meet with the city
administrator candidates.
Assistant City Administrator Simon stated he will contact each of the Councilmembers over
the next 24 hours in order to find dates and times to meet with the candidates.
Mayor Harpstead stated the County Road H planning money moved forward in the bonding bill
and at the last minute, the Committee passed all the projects. He stated this will pay for final
design, not necessarily for the intersection. He stated the amount is $6 million, which is not
enough to finish the intersection and it still requires a 50% match.
ADJOURN
MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember McClung
seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried
unanimously (4-0).
gular City Council Meeting at 8:25 p.m.
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______ Noah A. Simon
Deputy City Clerk
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