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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-26-10-R E N HILLS Approved: August 9, 2010 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS,MINNESOTA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 269 2010 -- 7:00 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 7:00 p.m. Present: Mayor Stan Harpstead, Council Members Fran Holmes, Brenda Holden, David Grant, and Dave McClung Absent: None. Also present: City Administrator Patrick Klaers; Community Development Director James Lehnhoff; Parks and Recreation Manager Michelle Olson; and Recording Secretary, Tina Borg PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1, APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Councilmember McClung moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a motion to Approve the Agenda as presented. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). 2. PUBLIC INQUIRIESANFORMATIONAL A. TCAAP Reuse and Public Sale Update Community Development Director James Lehnhoff stated Kevin Legare from the GSA and Phil Youngberg, the NEPA Coordinator for the GSA, met with Staff at City Hall to provide an update on the Environmental Assessment reports and the auction process. The Environmental Assessment (EA) is a community-oriented document that discusses the history of TCAAP, the previous planning processes, the public sale, and general remediation processes. Mr. Youngberg stated that the report would conclude with direction for the purchaser to continue the State pollution remediation requirements and follow the local planning processes for redevelopment. This document is anticipated to be completed in September. Mr. Legare stated that the Invitation for Bid (IFB) is almost complete and is anticipated to be reviewed by the Army ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—July 26, 2010 2 2.A. TCAAP Reuse and Public Sale Update (continued) in the next few weeks. Once the Army approves the document, it will be released to the public. The final IFB will include the full auction timeline, a minimum bid, and the Army's remediation requirements. Mr. Legare indicated that the GSA is reviewing the letter the City sent in July that outlines the concerns related to the draft terms of sale. In order to provide more time for developers interested in bidding on the property, Mr. Legare stated that the auction is not expected to be held until at least 60 days after the IFB is released. Based on that timeline, the auction would not occur until the end of September at the earliest. Greg Mack is continuing to work with the GSA to obtain an access agreement to the TCAAP site for further environmental investigation. Mr. Legare stated that the agreement has been drafted and is being reviewed by legal counsel. Once the County has access, they can enroll in the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's Voluntary Investigation and Cleanup (VIC) program. According to Mr. Legare, the land transfer would not take place until after any required remediation is completed. The remediation and land transfer does not yet have a specific timeline, but will not occur before the current auction process is completed. Mayor Harpstead asked if Mr. Legare or the Army had any reactions to the zoning regulations that were recently adopted for the TCAAP property. Community Development Director Lehnhoff stated Mr. Legare has the regulations and the City's request to have them referenced in the IFB but they have not responded to them. PUBLIC Mayor Harpstead opened the Public Inquiries/Informational at 7:04 p.m. Mayor Harpstead closed the Public Inquiries/Informational at 7:05 p.m. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. June 14,2010, Regular Council Meeting B. June 21, 2010, Council Worksession Meeting (The recording secretary was advised of a correction in these minutes prior to the meeting. The motion to approve the June 21 St p g pp agenda carried on a 3-0 vote.) C. June 28, 2010,Regular City Council Meeting MOTION: Councilmember McClung moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a w � motion to approve the June 14, 2010, Regular Council Meetint minutes as presented, the June 21, 2010, Council Worksession Meeting minutes as amended, and the June 28, 2010, regular City Council„MeetinLF minutes as presented. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). 4. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Claims and Payroll ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—July 26, 2010 3 4. Consent Calendar (continued) B. Elmer L. Anderson Trail Connections Payment#4 C. 2010 Pavement Management Project Payment#2 D. Community Development Director Resignation E. Lexington Avenue Sidewalk Projects F. Community Development Director Job Description and Authorization to Advertise Position MOTION: Councilmember Grant moved and Councilmember McClung seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar as presented and to authorize execution of all necessary documents contained therein. The motion carried unanimously (5 5. PULLED CONSENT ITEMS None. 6, PUBLIC HEARINGS None. 7, NEW BUSINESS None. 8, UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. 9. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REQUESTS Councilmember McClung reminded residents that the Night to Unite is next week Tuesday, August 3rd. Mayor Harpstead expressed regret in accepting the resignation of Community Development Director Lehnhoff and thanked him for his hard work, tremendous accomplishments, and dedication to the City of Arden Hills. He also stated the City would miss James and that everyone has enjoyed working with him including the Council, Staff and the residents. Community Development Director Lehnhoff thanked everyone for the opportunities presented by the City as both the City Planner and the Community Development Director. He stated it had been an honor to work for Arden Hills, the Council, the residents and Staff. He expressed special thanks to the Community Development Staff including Building Official/Commercial Inspections Dave Scherbel, Code Enforcement/Residential Inspections John Mennenga, City Planner Meagan Beekman, and also Parks and Recreation Manager Michelle Olson. A DEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—July 26, 2010 4 ADJOURN MOTION: Councilmember McClung moved and Councilmember Grant seconded a motion to adjourn. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). Mayor Harpstead adjourned the Regular City Council Meeting at 7:10 p.m. 4 `S' Patrick Klaers Z4<tanley H steio// City Administrator Mayor