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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-16-09-Special ,,-AR EN HILLS APPROVED: December 14, 2009 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 16, 2009 5:00 P.M. -ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Mayor Stan Harpstead called to order the regular City Council meeting at 5:02 p.m. Present: Mayor Stan Harpstead, Council Member David Grant, Council Member Brenda Holden (arrived at 5:15 p.m.), Council Member Fran Holmes, Council Member David McClung Absent: None Also present: City Administrator, Ronald Moorse, Finance Director, Susan Iverson, Community Development Director, James Lehnhoff, Public Works Director, Greg Hoag, Parks and Recreation Manager, Michelle Olson PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Councilmember McClun2 moved and Councilmember Grant seconded a motion to approve the meetin2 a enda as presented. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). 2. AGENDA ITEMS A. Consider approval of the TCAAP Reuse Statement City Administrator Moorse explained the draft TCAAP Reuse Statement was first discussed b t y the Council at the November 9h TCAAP work session meeting. He indicated there were a number of changes discussed at that time and those revisions have been made, along with the addition of an introductory paragraph. City Administrator Moorse asked the Council for any further comments or questions about the document. ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL—November 16, 2009 2 2A. Consider approval of the TCAAP Reuse Statement Mayor Harpstead stated he had several minor corrections. He would like to see the word expectations moved from the bottom of the second page to the top of the third page. In addition, the first bullet on Page 3, he would use the word standards instead of levels. Councilmember Holmes suggested the word cleaning be changed to "an environmental plan that remediates all of the land to the required levels". Mayor Harpstead requested that the next bullet point use the word manner instead of matter. Councilmember McClung indicated bullet point three was a bit vague at this time. He suggested additional language be added to pull the thoughts together, or that it read, "to allow a connection to the southern portion of Arden Hills". Mayor Harpstead agreed and asked that the words "along the eastern border of TCAAP" be removed from the sentence in the second to the bottom bullet point. Councilmember Holmes noted in the 131h bullet point she asked that the wordspolice, fire and p road improvements, be added to this item. Councilmember McClung suggested this read in addition, but not limited to would be nice to add as well. Councilmember Holmes didn't know if a park and ride should be considered for this site and asked that this comment be omitted. Mayor Harpstead noted he wasn't comfortable with how the last bulleted comment read on the last page. He indicated it should be stated that the environmental data was an asset of RLLD. It was suggested this item read, "additional information, such as environmental data, an asset of and may be available from RLLD". Councilmember Grant questioned where the acreages on Page 1 came from. - Community Development Director Lehnhoff stated these numbers came from the comprehensive plan and were estimates at this time. Mayor Harpstead asked if there were any further questions or comments. He suggested the Council approve this pending any further comments from Councilmember Holden. Councilmember Holmes questioned if the vote could be postponed to allow Councilmember Holden time to arrive at the meeting and provide comment. Mayor Harpstead indicated this could be done and that this item could be pulled off the table or even adjourned and brought back after the work session meeting. ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL—November 16, 2009 3 2A. Consider approval of the TCAAP Reuse Statement MOTION: Mayor Harpstead moved and Councilmember McClung seconded a motion to table discussion and approval of the TCAAP Reuse Statement until later in the eveninLy when Councilmember Holden is present. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. September 28, 2009 Regular City Council Meeting Councilmember Holmes made one change on Page 27, to change the wording of the Mayors comment to read, "making it more difficult to comply". Mayor Harpstead agreed to the suggested change. MOTION: Councilmember McClung moved and Mayor Harpstead seconded a motion to approve the September 28, 2009 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes as amended. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). B. October 12, 2009 Regular City Council Meeting MOTION: Councilmember McClung moved and Mayor Harpstead seconded a motion to I approve the October 12, 2009 ReLyular City Council MeetinLy Minutes as presented. The motion carried unanimously (4= 4. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REQUESTS There was nothing at this time. Councilmember Holden arrived at 5:15 p.m. Mayor Harpstead reconvened the Special City Council Meeting at 5:15 p.m. - 2A. Consider approval of the TCAAP Reuse Statement (continued) Mayor Harpstead called for additional comments from Councilmember Holden. Councilmember Holden questioned what was meant by"undue" on Page 1 of the document. Mayor Harpstead suggested the word "undue" be removed as the sentence would still hold true. Councilmember Holden was in agreement with this suggestion. She then questioned if the classification for the site should remain Army Industrial. 2A. Consider approval of the TCAAP Reuse Statement (continued) ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL—November 16, 2009 4 2A. Consider approval of the TCAAP Reuse Statement(continued) Community Development Director Lehnhoff stated the word "Army" could be omitted and be left industrial. Mayor Harpstead indicated the GSA has agreed to abide by the MPCA industrial standards. He then reviewed the other changes suggested by the Council. Councilmember Holden questioned if the trail corridor referred to from CR 96 to Rice Creek would go through the wildlife corridor. Community Development Director Lehnhoff explained that it wouldn't have to. MOTION: Councilmember Grant moved and Councilmember McClunLy seconded a motion approve the TCAAP Reuse Statement as amended. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). Mayor H pstead adj ou ed the Special ity Council Meetin 0 in. c S an Harps ead V Rona /J. Moorse Mayor City Administrator