Arden Hills public meetings in 2021

City Council

The City Council will review a draft ICE report for the County Road E and Old Snelling Avenue intersection and a feasibility study for a proposed trail from Lake Valentine Road to CR-96. The agenda also includes discussions regarding commissions, committees, and an onboarding policy for the Planning Commission.

• Draft ICE Report for County Road E and Old Snelling Avenue intersection
• Feasibility Study for a proposed trail from Lake Valentine Road to CR-96
• Planning Commission Onboarding Policy discussion
• Discussion regarding Commissions and Committees
• Sale of City owned parcel at 3588 Ridgewood Road (closed)

The Arden Hills City Council held a work session on December 20, 2021, discussing several items but taking no formal votes. They directed staff to move forward with HR Green on a trail feasibility study from Lake Valentine Road to County Road 96, and to draft a letter to Ramsey County requesting enhanced pedestrian safety measures at County Road F and Hamline. The council also discussed but did not finalize changes to committees, including placing the Economic Development Committee on hiatus and converting the Financial Planning and Analysis Committee to a task force.

• Directed staff to proceed with HR Green for trail feasibility study (no vote)
• Directed staff to draft letter to Nicole Frethem requesting enhanced pedestrian safety at County Road F and Hamline (no vote)
• Discussed placing Economic Development Committee on hiatus (no formal action)
• Discussed converting FPAC to a task force (no formal action)
• Discussed removing Communications Committee from ordinance (no formal action)
• No formal votes taken; all items were discussion only

City Council

The Arden Hills City Council will review routine items under the consent calendar. These include a resolution regarding participation in national opioid settlements and support for a Job Creation Fund application.

• Resolution 2021-077: Authorizing participation in National Opioids Settlements
• Resolution 2021-078: Support of Job Creation Fund Application with Project 1492

The Arden Hills City Council held a special meeting and approved two consent calendar items unanimously (4-0): a resolution authorizing participation in national opioids settlements via a state MOU, and a resolution supporting a Job Creation Fund application with Project 1492. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned after about three minutes.

• Approved Resolution 2021-077 authorizing participation in national opioids settlements (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-078 supporting Job Creation Fund application with Project 1492 (4-0)

City Council

The Arden Hills City Council will hold a truth-in-taxation hearing and vote on the 2022 budget, final tax levy, and fee schedule. The consent calendar includes approvals for employee compensation, benefits, liquor and tobacco licenses, and several public works contracts. The meeting also includes appointments to commissions and committees and a vote to cancel the December 27 meeting.

• Adopt 2022 budget and final tax levy (Resolutions 2021-074, 075, 076)
• Adopt 2022 fee schedule (Ordinance 2021-012)
• Approve 2022 liquor license renewals and two new licenses
• Approve payment and change order for Hamline Avenue and Shorewood Drive improvements
• Approve design option 3 for Snelling Avenue North improvements

The Arden Hills City Council adopted the 2022 budget and set the final tax levy at a 4.5% increase, along with the Karth Lake Special Taxing District levy. The council also approved a consent calendar covering numerous routine items, including the 2022 fee schedule, liquor and tobacco license renewals, and several public works contracts. A public hearing on delinquent utility assessments was held, and the council adopted a resolution to certify those delinquent balances to Ramsey County for collection with property taxes.

• Adopted Resolution 2021-074 setting final tax levy for 2022 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-075 setting Karth Lake Special Taxing District levy (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-076 adopting the 2022 budget (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-073 confirming quarterly special assessments for delinquent utilities (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar including 2022 fee schedule, liquor/tobacco licenses, and public works payments (4-0)
• Approved minutes of Nov. 15 and Nov. 22 meetings (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Arden Hills Planning Commission is meeting to consider Planning Case 21-028, a Planned Unit Development amendment for the property at 1901 Lake Valentine Road, which requires a public hearing. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and routine reports. No other substantive items are listed.

• Public hearing on Planning Case 21-028, PUD amendment at 1901 Lake Valentine Road
• Approval of November 3, 2021 meeting minutes
• Report from City Council and Planning Commission comments

The Arden Hills Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of Planning Case 21-028, an amended Planned Unit Development (PUD) for Mounds View High School at 1900 and 1901 Lake Valentine Road. The amendment revises Phase 2 traffic and pedestrian safety improvements after the school district was unable to acquire state property for the original alignment. The recommendation includes conditions requiring road construction and realignment to be completed before the 2022-2023 school year.

• Recommended approval of amended PUD for Mounds View High School (5-0)
• Approved December 8, 2021 agenda (5-0)
• Approved November 3, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:02 p.m. (5-0)

City Council

The Arden Hills City Council is holding a special meeting to declare a vacancy on the council following the death of Councilmember Dave McClung and to discuss a Contract Cities letter. The vacancy will be filled by appointment until a special election in November 2022.

• Resolution 2021-067 declaring a council vacancy due to Councilmember Dave McClung's death on December 1, 2021
• Appointment process to fill vacancy, with applications due December 29 and interviews in early January
• Special election to be held at the next regular city election in November 2022
• Discussion of Contract Cities letter (verbal update)

The Arden Hills City Council declared a vacancy on the council following the passing of Councilmember McClung and approved a process to accept applications through December 29, 2021, with interviews in early January 2022. The council also gave consensus for Mayor Grant to sign a letter from contract cities to Ramsey County regarding State Fair policing. The meeting was procedural, with no other substantive decisions made.

• Approved Resolution 2021-067 declaring a vacancy on the City Council (4-0).
• Set application deadline for vacancy as December 29, 2021, with interviews in first week of January 2022.
• Consensus to have Mayor Grant sign the contract cities' letter to Ramsey County regarding State Fair police coverage.
• Approved the meeting agenda (4-0).
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:29 p.m. (4-0).

Joint Development Authority (JDA)

The Joint Development Authority (JDA) is holding a special meeting to approve numerous past meeting minutes and statements of record, and to discuss several key items including the status of de-listing TCAAP as a Superfund site, the process for approving county invoices, a liability coverage waiver, the 2021 budget, hiring a JDA attorney, and a project status update. The agenda is largely procedural, with no public hearings scheduled.

• Approval of minutes and statements of record from 2019-2021 meetings
• Status of de-listing TCAAP as Superfund site
• Process for approving county invoices related to the JDA
• League of MN Cities Insurance Trust liability coverage waiver form
• 2021 budget and status of hiring a JDA attorney

The Joint Development Authority meeting was not held because a roll call showed insufficient quorum. No business was conducted, and the meeting was not called to order.

• No decisions were made; the meeting was cancelled due to lack of quorum.

City Council

The Arden Hills City Council is meeting to approve routine items and discuss new business, including a site plan review for a property at 4200 Round Lake Road. The consent calendar includes approvals for claims and payroll, liability coverage limits, donations, a professional services agreement for park improvements, a building official appointment, and recycling cart purchases. A public hearing is scheduled for the site plan review.

• Site plan review for 4200 Round Lake Road (Scannell Properties)
• Professional services agreement with HR Green for Arden Manor Park and Floral Park improvements
• Resolution 2021-064 accepting 2022 liability coverage limits from LMCIT
• Resolution 2021-065 accepting donations from Arden Hills Foundation
• Authorization to purchase recycling carts

The Arden Hills City Council approved Resolution 2021-066, granting a site plan review for Scannell Properties at 4200 Round Lake Road to construct additional parking for a planned office/warehouse facility. The approval includes 18 conditions, with an amendment to Condition 10 to include Met Council and Xcel Energy approvals. The motion carried 5-0. The council also approved the consent calendar, including claims, resolutions, and appointments, and approved minutes from previous meetings.

• Approved Resolution 2021-066 for Scannell Properties site plan review at 4200 Round Lake Road, with 18 conditions and an amendment to Condition 10 (5-0).
• Approved the consent calendar, including claims/payroll, LMCIT liability coverage, Arden Hills Foundation donations, HR Green services agreement, building official appointment, and recycling cart purchase (5-0).
• Approved minutes from October 25, November 1, and November 8 meetings, with October 25 minutes amended (5-0).
• Approved the meeting agenda as presented (5-0).
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:32 p.m. (5-0).

Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee

The Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee will discuss and potentially act on several park-related items, including trail project updates, the Hazelnut Sledding Hill, ice rink operations, maintenance and Eagle Scout projects, swings and chairs, yoga in the park, program activities, and a follow-up on Waite Park. The agenda is largely informational and discussion-oriented, with no final decisions listed.

• Trail Projects Update Memo
• Hazelnut Sledding Hill memo
• Ice Rinks memo with end-of-winter numbers for 20-21
• Maintenance and Eagle Scout projects in parks
• Waite Park follow-up

The Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee recommended adding more swinging chairs to city parks, with the motion carried unanimously. They also discussed trail projects, including the Old Snelling trail option favored by residents, and noted that three members will term out at the end of 2021 due to term limits.

• Recommended more swinging chairs in parks (unanimous)
• Approved October 19, 2021 minutes as amended
• Approved agenda with added discussion on committee assignments
• No vote taken on trail side preference (motion lacked second)

City Council

The City Council work session includes discussions regarding the 2022 budget and a draft fee schedule. The agenda also covers a feasibility study for a proposed trail from Lake Valentine Rd to CR-96.

• Feasibility Study – Proposed Trail From Lake Valentine Rd To CR-96
• 2022 Budget Discussion
• Draft 2022 Fee Schedule
• Northeast Youth And Family Services Update
• City Owned Parcel At 3588 Ridgewood Rd

The Arden Hills City Council directed staff not to bring forward the Northeast Youth and Family Services (NYFS) agreement for renewal in 2022, effectively ending the city's funding for the organization. The council also reached consensus on several other items, including supporting a feasibility study for a trail from Lake Valentine Road to CR-96, proceeding with an appraisal for the city-owned parcel at 3588 Ridgewood Road, and supporting the Arden Manor and Floral Park improvement projects as one plan set with HR Green managing them. The council discussed the 2022 budget, with most members supporting a 4.5% levy increase, and directed staff to enforce the nine-year term limit for commission members.

• Directed staff not to bring forward the NYFS agreement for renewal for 2022
• Consensus to direct staff to investigate previous trail study and report back
• Agreed to proceed with $600 appraisal for 3588 Ridgewood Road
• Supported Arden Manor and Floral Park improvements as one plan set
• Supported HR Green managing the park projects
• Council majority supported 4.5% levy increase (McClung favored 4.0%)
• Directed staff to enforce nine-year term limit for commission members
• Directed staff to speak with City Attorney on Mounds View High School traffic concerns

City Council

The Arden Hills City Council will consider routine consent items including the 2022 curbside and non-curbside recycling fees, a 2022-2024 law enforcement services agreement with the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office, and a construction contract for the 2021 CIPP lining project. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items bundled under the consent calendar.

• Resolution 2021-063 – 2022 curbside and non-curbside recycling fees
• 2022-2024 agreement for law enforcement services with Ramsey County Sheriff's Office
• Construction contract with Insituform Technologies USA, LLC for 2021 CIPP lining project
• Payment No. 5 to C&L Excavating, Inc. for 2021 PMP street and utility improvements
• Termination of contract for HCSP contributions by employees

The Arden Hills City Council held a special meeting on November 8, 2021, and approved the agenda, minutes, and consent calendar unanimously (5-0). The consent calendar included the 2022 recycling fees, a law enforcement services agreement with the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office, a construction contract for the CIPP lining project, and other routine items. No items were pulled from the consent calendar for separate discussion.

• Approved meeting agenda as amended (5-0)
• Approved October 11, 2021 regular meeting minutes as presented (5-0)
• Approved October 18, 2021 work session minutes as amended (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including Resolution 2021-063 for 2022 recycling fees (5-0)
• Approved 2022-2024 law enforcement services agreement with Ramsey County Sheriff's Office (5-0)
• Approved construction contract with Insituform Technologies for 2021 CIPP lining project (5-0)
• Approved payment No. 5 to C&L Excavating for 2021 PMP street and utility improvements (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Accounting Clerk Katlyn Adair (5-0)

City Council

This special work session includes discussions regarding a liquor license and concept plan for Northern Lights Bingo. The council will also review the Snelling Avenue N PMP design decision and city speed limits.

• Liquor License And Concept Plan – Northern Lights Bingo
• Snelling Avenue N PMP - Design Decision
• City Speed Limit Discussion
• LJFD Future Fire Station Sign
• 2022 Council Liaisons And Mayor Pro Tem Appointments

The Arden Hills City Council held a work session and reached consensus on several items. They supported moving forward with a liquor license for Northern Lights Bingo, contingent on the applicant meeting the restaurant definition in City Code. They also supported a contract with HR Green for a citywide speed limit study, selected Option 3 for the Snelling Avenue North improvements with the trail on the west side, and gave informal approval for a temporary sign at the future Lake Johanna Fire Station site. No formal votes were taken; these were consensus decisions at a work session.

• Supported liquor license for Northern Lights Bingo, contingent on restaurant designation
• Supported contract with HR Green for citywide speed limit study
• Selected Option 3 for Snelling Avenue North improvements, trail on west side
• Supported temporary sign for future Lake Johanna Fire Station on Pine Tree Drive

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct a site plan review for the property located at 4200 Round Lake Road. No public hearing is required for this planning case.

• Planning Case 21-025: Site Plan Review for 4200 Round Lake Road

The Arden Hills Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend approval of Planning Case 21-025, a site plan review for an expanded parking area at 4200 Round Lake Road, with two added conditions. The expansion adds 198 parking spaces to the existing 362 required for a warehouse/office building. The recommendation now goes to the City Council for final approval.

• Recommended approval of site plan review for parking expansion at 4200 Round Lake Road (5-0)
• Added Condition 17 requiring verification of tree caliper inches and updated landscaping plan
• Added Condition 18 requiring applicant to confirm tenant usage and explain any parking standard exceedance
• Approved the November 3, 2021 agenda (5-0)
• Approved the October 6, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

The Arden Hills City Council is holding a special meeting to consider approving a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) with Shoreview and North Oaks that would create a board to oversee construction and financing of a new Lake Johanna Fire Department headquarters. The proposed station would be built on property purchased from Bethel University on Pine Tree Drive in Arden Hills. The JPA itself has no direct budget impact, but future construction funding needs are not yet determined.

• Approval of Joint Powers Agreement for Lake Johanna Fire Department Headquarters
• JPA creates a 4-member board (2 from Shoreview, 1 from Arden Hills, 1 from North Oaks) to oversee station construction and financing
• Land purchased October 15, 2020 for $1,353,177.50, plus $325,000 for road construction costs
• Station construction must begin no later than June 30, 2026
• Cost share formula: 25% population, 25% households, 40% fire calls, 10% assessed value

The Arden Hills City Council approved the Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) for the Lake Johanna Fire Department headquarters, a collaboration with North Oaks and Shoreview to oversee construction and financing. The new station will be built in Arden Hills on land acquired at the Anderson Center Property on Pine Tree Drive, with construction required to start by June 30, 2026. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).

• Approved Joint Powers Agreement for Lake Johanna Fire Department Headquarters (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda as presented (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Joint Development Authority (JDA)

The Arden Hills Joint Development Authority (JDA) is holding a special meeting to approve a large batch of past meeting minutes and statements of record, hear public comments, and discuss old and new business. Key items include the status of de-listing the TCAAP site as a Superfund site, a process for approving county invoices, a liability coverage waiver, the 2021 budget, hiring a JDA attorney, and a project status update. The agenda is largely procedural, with most time devoted to approving records from prior meetings.

• Approval of minutes and statements of record from 2019, 2020, and 2021 JDA meetings
• Status of de-listing TCAAP as a Superfund site
• Process for approving county invoices related to the JDA
• League of MN Cities Insurance Trust – liability coverage waiver form
• 2021 budget and status of hiring a JDA attorney

The Joint Development Authority meeting on November 1, 2021, was not held because only two of the four commissioners were present, lacking a quorum. No business was conducted, and no decisions were made.

Karth Lake Improvement District

The Karth Lake Improvement District Board will convene to review progress on storm drain grit chambers, discuss proposed changes to the lake level control process, and hear results of weed and debris removal. They will also consider the significance of a recent rezoning of Little Johanna Lake and a plan to remove invasive purple loosestrife.

• Discussion of proposed changes to lake level control process to avoid drought-related low levels
• Update on adding grit chambers to storm drains emptying into Karth Lake
• Review of 2021 results of excess weed and debris removal
• Discussion of Little Johanna rezoning (Ordinance No. 2021-007) from Recreational Development to General Development Lake
• Plan to remove invasive purple loosestrife from Karth Lake shores

The Karth Lake Improvement District Board met and approved the agenda and prior minutes. The city completed the drain installation at BMP #1 and will clear debris, and the board discussed adding grit chambers and adjusting lake level control. No formal votes were taken; actions were directed to staff and partners.

• Approved agenda as written
• Approved minutes of July 13, 2021 meeting as written
• City to clear debris (tires, ladder) from lake and pond area
• City to review history and decide on No-Trespassing sign at Cummings Park land bridge
• City to provide map of grit chamber locations for storm drains feeding Karth Lake
• RCWD to work with Renee Marino on lake level modeling project

City Council

The City Council will review several infrastructure projects, including the Lexington Avenue Reconstruction Project and watermain updates. The meeting also includes decisions on zoning code amendments, staff appointments, and various city resolutions.

• Lexington Avenue Reconstruction Project: approving plans, specifications, and advertisement for bids
• Zoning Code Amendment (Planning Case 21-024): public hearing regarding B-2 and B-3 districts
• Denial of development request for Aldi at 3737 Lexington Avenue N and 1133 Grey Fox Road
• Amended Planned Unit Development Agreement for Bethel University
• Ordinance 2021-010: replacing local lodging tax regulations

The Arden Hills City Council adopted Ordinance 2021-011, amending zoning code for B-2 and B-3 districts to adjust front yard setbacks and parking area requirements, and to remove a transparency waiver. The council also approved a minor subdivision for 3300 New Brighton Road and 1893 Beckman Avenue, and ordered nuisance abatement at 1465 Floral Drive. All decisions were made with 4-0 votes.

• Adopted Ordinance 2021-011 amending B-2/B-3 zoning code (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-061 for minor subdivision at 3300 New Brighton Rd and 1893 Beckman Ave (4-0)
• Ordered nuisance abatement at 1465 Floral Drive (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including resolutions and contracts (4-0)

Economic Development Authority

The October 25, 2021, meeting agenda contains only procedural items for approval. There are no new business items or specific projects listed for discussion in this session.

• Approval of the meeting agenda
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

The Arden Hills Economic Development Authority met and discussed the possibility of placing the EDA in a dormant status due to limited activity, but the consensus was to keep it functioning as is. No formal action was taken on the budget or dormancy; the only formal decisions were approving the agenda and the November 23, 2020 meeting minutes.

• Approved meeting agenda as amended (3-0)
• Approved November 23, 2020 EDA meeting minutes (3-0)

Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee

The Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee is meeting to discuss updates on trail projects, a Destination Park memo, and the 2022 work plan. They will also consider personnel and staffing needs and hear chair reports. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes and routine items.

• Trail Projects Update memo
• Destination Park memo
• 2022 Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee Work Plan
• Personnel and staffing needs memo
• Committee chair reports

The Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee discussed a potential destination park but did not vote on it, deciding to keep it in mind without moving forward with a survey. They also discussed trail projects, the 2022 work plan, and staffing shortages, but no formal decisions were made on these items.

• Approved meeting agenda unanimously
• Approved September 21, 2021 minutes as amended
• Discussed destination park, no decision made
• Discussed 2022 work plan, no formal action
• Discussed personnel and staffing needs, no action

City Council

The Arden Hills City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including a speed limit discussion, an update on the state of the city, water meters, the sale of a city-owned parcel at 3588 Ridgewood Road, 2022 liquor and tobacco license fees, an LJFD update, community development staffing, and a council tracker. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion session.

• Speed limit discussion
• Sale of city-owned parcel at 3588 Ridgewood Road
• 2022 liquor and tobacco license fees
• Water meters update
• Community development staffing

The City Council agreed to change speed limits to 25 mph on eligible streets and directed staff to obtain a proposal from HR Green for the sign work. They also directed staff to have a realtor evaluate the city-owned parcel at 3588 Ridgewood Road for a potential sale, and agreed to a 2-1-1 voting structure for the Joint Powers Agreement with Shoreview and Lino Lakes. Liquor and tobacco license fees will remain unchanged for 2022.

• Agreed to 25 mph speed limit on eligible streets
• Directed staff to obtain HR Green proposal for speed limit sign work
• Directed realtor evaluation of city-owned parcel at 3588 Ridgewood Road
• Agreed to 2-1-1 voting structure for JPA with Shoreview and Lino Lakes
• Left liquor and tobacco license fees unchanged for 2022
• Agreed to promote Senior Planner to City Planner
• Added Mounds View High School traffic meeting to council tracker

City Council

The City Council will consider a public hearing and site plan review for a new Aldi at 3737 Lexington Avenue N and 1133 Grey Fox Road. The agenda also includes routine approvals for street and utility improvements and a warranty repair inspection proposal.

• Public hearing for Planning Case 21-019 (Launch Properties Aldi development)
• Payment No. 4 for 2021 PMP Street and Utility Improvements
• Proposal for North Tower warranty repair inspection
• MVHS PUD Agreement, Planning Case #21-017
• Approval of additional comp time hours for union employees

The Arden Hills City Council denied Planning Case 21-019, a request by Launch Properties on behalf of Aldi for a Preliminary Plat, Final Plat, Master Planned Unit Development, and Site Plan Review at 3737 Lexington Avenue North and 1133 Grey Fox Road. The motion to deny carried 3-1, with Councilmember Scott opposed. The denial was based on concerns about the number of requested variances, building size, and site layout. The City Attorney will draft findings of fact for ratification at the October 25 meeting.

• Denied Planning Case 21-019 for Aldi development at 3737 Lexington Ave N and 1133 Grey Fox Rd (3-1)
• Approved meeting agenda as amended (4-0)
• Approved minutes of Sept 13, Sept 20 (as amended), and Sept 27 meetings (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar including claims, comp time, PMP payment, warranty inspection, and MVHS PUD agreement (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:32 p.m. (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Arden Hills Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three planning cases: a minor subdivision at 3300 New Brighton Road and 1893 Beckman Avenue, a city-initiated case at 3588 Ridgewood Road, and a zoning code amendment to revise B-2 and B-3 district requirements and design standards. The commission will also approve the agenda and minutes from the September 8, 2021 meeting, and receive reports from the City Council and commission comments.

• Public hearing: Planning Case 21-021 – Minor subdivision at 3300 New Brighton Road and 1893 Beckman Avenue
• Planning Case 21-023 – City of Arden Hills – 3588 Ridgewood Road
• Public hearing: Planning Case 21-024 – Zoning code amendment to Sections 1320.06 and 1325.05 for B-2 General Business and B-3 Service Business districts
• Approval of minutes from September 8, 2021 regular meeting

The Arden Hills Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of a minor subdivision at 3300 New Brighton Road and 1893 Beckman Avenue, a determination that the sale of city-owned property at 3588 Ridgewood Road complies with the Comprehensive Plan, and a zoning code amendment for the B-2 and B-3 business districts. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved minor subdivision at 3300 New Brighton Road and 1893 Beckman Avenue (5-0)
• Approved recommendation that sale of 3588 Ridgewood Road complies with Comprehensive Plan (5-0)
• Approved zoning code amendment for B-2 and B-3 districts (5-0)

Joint Development Authority (JDA)

The Joint Development Authority is reviewing its 2021 budget, insurance coverage waivers, and the status of hiring a JDA attorney. The meeting also addresses updates regarding the TCAAP redevelopment project and the process for approving County invoices.

• Review of 2021 Budget
• Status of hiring a JDA Attorney
• League of MN Cities Insurance Trust liability coverage waiver
• Update on de-listing TCAAP as a Superfund site
• Process for approving County invoices related to the JDA

The Joint Development Authority meeting on October 4, 2021, was not held because only two of the five commissioners were present, lacking a quorum. No business was conducted, and no decisions were made.

City Council

The Arden Hills City Council will hold public hearings and consider resolutions on quarterly special assessments for delinquent utilities and false alarm charges, a Planned Unit Development amendment for Bethel University, and a zoning code amendment to allow keeping chickens. The council will also vote on routine consent items including claims, a donation, a tourism agreement, and a construction payment.

• Public hearing and resolution on quarterly special assessments for delinquent utilities
• Public hearing and resolution on special assessments for false alarm charges
• Planning Case 21-020: Bethel University Planned Unit Development amendment
• Planning Case 20-022: Zoning code amendment to allow keeping chickens, plus fee schedule changes
• Consent items: claims and payroll, Arden Hills Foundation donation, tourism agreement, Hamline Avenue and Shorewood Drive improvements payment

The Arden Hills City Council approved Ordinance 2021-008, amending the zoning code to allow keeping chickens in residential districts, with a language change to 'detached garage' and a companion fee ordinance (2021-009). The council also approved a Planned Unit Development amendment for Bethel University's multi-tenant sign, adopted special assessments for delinquent utilities and false alarm charges, and approved the consent calendar.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-008 allowing chickens in residential zones (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-009 amending fee schedule for chicken license and coop permit (4-0)
• Approved Planning Case 21-020 PUD amendment for Bethel University sign (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-053 for delinquent utility special assessments (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-054 for false alarm special assessments (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar including donation, tourism agreement, and payment (4-0)
• Approved minutes of August 16 and 23 meetings as amended (4-0)

Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee

The Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee is meeting to discuss unfinished business including trail project updates, a trail list update, and a National Fitness Campaign Fitness Court. They will also hear new business on summer and fall recreation updates, set meeting dates for 2021-2022, and review the 2022 work plan and chair reports.

• Trail Projects Update
• Trail List Update
• National Fitness Campaign Fitness Court
• Summer and Fall Recreation Update
• 2022 Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee Work Plan

The Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee discussed several trail projects, including the Snelling Avenue North trail options, and considered a potential fitness court. They also reviewed recreation program updates and began planning the 2022 work plan. No formal votes were taken on these items; the meeting was primarily informational and discussion-focused.

• Agenda approved unanimously
• Minutes from March 16 and April 20, 2021 approved unanimously
• Discussed Snelling Avenue North trail options (no decision)
• Discussed potential fitness court (no decision)
• Reviewed summer/fall recreation programs (no decision)
• Set meeting dates for remainder of 2021 and 2022 (no formal vote)
• Discussed 2022 work plan priorities (no formal vote)

City Council

The Arden Hills City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including design options for Snelling Avenue N improvements, a joint powers agreement with the Lake Johanna Fire Department, and a state of the city update. The council will also discuss public comment procedures and review a council tracker. A closed session is scheduled for union negotiations.

• Snelling Avenue N Improvements design discussion
• Lake Johanna Fire Department Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) discussion
• State of the City update
• Public comment discussion
• Union negotiations update (closed session)

The City Council held a work session and discussed several items but made no formal votes. They directed staff to pursue a 1-1-1 voting structure for the Lake Johanna Fire Department Joint Powers Agreement, with each city having one vote. They also agreed to pre-record the State of the City video and to test changes to public comment procedures starting in October. No formal resolutions or ordinances were approved.

• Directed staff to pursue 1-1-1 voting for Lake Johanna Fire JPA
• Agreed to pre-record State of the City video, compiled by NineNorth
• Agreed to test public comment changes starting first meeting of October
• Directed staff to combine organizational meeting with December or January second meeting

City Council

The Arden Hills City Council is meeting to approve routine consent items, including payments, contracts, and a mediated settlement, and to set the preliminary property tax levy for 2022, including a special taxing district for Karth Lake, and schedule the Truth-in-Taxation public hearing. The agenda also includes a transportation update and public inquiry period.

• Set preliminary levy for taxes payable in 2022 (Resolution 2021-049)
• Set preliminary levy for Karth Lake Special Taxing District (Resolution 2021-050)
• Set Truth-in-Taxation public hearing date (Resolution 2021-051)
• Approve mediated settlement agreement with Sunram Construction, Inc.
• Approve payment No. 7 to Air Express, Inc. for City Hall HVAC replacement

The Arden Hills City Council approved a 4.5% increase for the 2022 preliminary property tax levy, totaling $4,472,680, with one councilmember opposed. They also set the Karth Lake Special Taxing District levy and scheduled the Truth-in-Taxation public hearing for December 13, 2021. The council approved the consent calendar, including a mediated settlement with Sunram Construction and several other routine items.

• Approved the meeting agenda as presented (5-0).
• Approved the August 9, 2021, regular meeting minutes (5-0).
• Approved the consent calendar, including claims, payroll, raffle permits, a settlement agreement, and various project payments (5-0).
• Adopted Resolution 2021-049 setting the preliminary levy at 4.5% for taxes payable in 2022, totaling $4,472,680 (4-1, McClung opposed).
• Adopted Resolution 2021-050 setting the preliminary levy for the Karth Lake Special Taxing District (5-0).
• Adopted Resolution 2021-051 setting the Truth-in-Taxation public hearing for December 13, 2021 (5-0).
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m. (5-0).

Planning Commission

The Arden Hills Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several planning cases, including a zoning code amendment to allow keeping chickens, a preliminary/final plat and master planned unit development at 3737 Lexington Avenue, a minor subdivision at 3300 New Brighton Road and 1893 Beckman Avenue, a PUD amendment at 2 Pine Tree Drive, and a case at 3588 Ridgewood Road. The commission will also approve the agenda and minutes from the August 4, 2021 meeting.

• Public hearing on zoning code amendment to allow keeping chickens (Case 21-022)
• Public hearing on preliminary plat, final plat, MPUD, and site plan review for 3737 Lexington Avenue (Case 21-019)
• Public hearing on minor subdivision at 3300 New Brighton Road and 1893 Beckman Avenue (Case 21-021)
• Public hearing on PUD amendment at 2 Pine Tree Drive (Bethel University) (Case 21-020)
• Public hearing on case at 3588 Ridgewood Road (Case 21-023)

Joint Development Authority (JDA)

The Joint Development Authority will review its 2021 budget, the hiring of an attorney, and updates regarding the TCAAP redevelopment project. The meeting also includes discussions on the status of de-listing the TCAAP site as a Superfund site.

• Review of 2021 Budget
• Status of hiring a JDA Attorney
• Update on TCAAP Redevelopment Project
• Status of De-listing TCAAP as Superfund Site
• League of MN Cities Insurance Trust liability coverage waiver

The Joint Development Authority meeting was not called to order because a roll call showed insufficient quorum. No business was conducted and no decisions were made.

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on several infrastructure projects and planning cases. The agenda includes discussions on street improvements, traffic signal upgrades, and site plan reviews.

• Public hearing for Arden Oaks Street Improvements Project
• Public hearing for Lexington Avenue and Target Road Traffic Signal System Improvements
• Planning Case 21-017: Mounds View Public Schools PUD amendment
• Planning Case 21-018: Zoning code amendment regarding classification of lakes
• Planning Case 21-016: Site plan review for 3900 Bethel Drive (Bethel University)

The Arden Hills City Council held public hearings and approved resolutions ordering improvements for the Arden Oaks Street Improvement Project and the Lexington Avenue and Target Road Traffic Signal System Improvements. It also approved a Planned Unit Development amendment for Mounds View Public Schools, a zoning code amendment reclassifying Little Johanna Lake, and a site plan review for Bethel University's scoreboard and sound system upgrade. All votes were 4-0.

• Adopted Resolution 2021-046 ordering Arden Oaks Street Improvements (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-047 ordering Lexington Ave & Target Rd traffic signal improvements (4-0)
• Approved Planning Case 21-017 PUD amendment for Mounds View Public Schools (4-0)
• Approved Planning Case 21-018 zoning amendment reclassifying Little Johanna Lake (4-0)
• Approved Planning Case 21-016 site plan review for Bethel University scoreboard (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar including claims, donation, appointments, and resignation (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the 2022 preliminary general fund budget and MS4 permit details. The agenda also includes discussions regarding a diseased tree control program and a city-owned parcel at 3588 Ridgewood Rd.

• 2022 Preliminary General Fund Budget discussion
• MS4 Permit discussion
• City Diseased Tree Control Program discussion
• Discussion of city-owned parcel at 3588 Ridgewood Rd
• Mask discussion

The Arden Hills City Council held a work session on August 16, 2021, discussing the MS4 stormwater permit, 2022 preliminary budget, diseased tree control, sale of a city-owned parcel, mask policy, and public comment rules. No formal votes were taken; direction was given to staff on several items, including setting the 2022 sealcoating budget at $220,000 and leaving the TCAAP placeholder at $89,400. The council also agreed to require masks in City Hall and to explore selling the Ridgewood Road parcel with a variance but no additional variances.

• Directed staff to set 2022 sealcoating/resurfacing budget at $220,000
• Left TCAAP budget placeholder at $89,400 for 2022
• Agreed to require masks for all in City Hall and post signs/notify visitors
• Discussed selling 3588 Ridgewood Road; staff to work with City Attorney on listing approach
• No items deleted from Council Tracker; TCAAP messaging to move forward but not added to Tracker
• Discussed updating Emerald Ash Borer Management Plan; staff to bring revised policy later

City Council

The Arden Hills City Council is meeting to approve routine items including claims, licenses, and construction payments, and to discuss a transportation update and a presentation from the Twin Cities Gateway Visitors Bureau. A public hearing is scheduled for the Lexington Avenue Reconstruction Project, and the council will consider a feasibility report for that project.

• Motion to approve amendment to Urban Requalification Joint Cooperation Agreement
• New tobacco license for Cub Discount Liquor, 3715 Lexington Avenue N
• Resolution 2021-043 approving charitable gambling license for Spring Lake Park Lions at Welsch's Big Ten Tavern
• Change Order No. 8 and final payment to Northwest Asphalt for 2018 Street and Utility Improvements
• Resolution 2021-044 calling for public hearing on Lexington Avenue Reconstruction Project (traffic signal at Target Road)

The Arden Hills City Council approved Resolution 2021-044, receiving the feasibility report for the Lexington Avenue Reconstruction Project (traffic signal at Target Road) and calling for a public hearing. The decision was made after councilmembers raised concerns about signal synchronization and project scope, with staff clarifying that assessment options would be determined at the September 2022 hearing. The council also approved the consent agenda as amended, removing item 7G for discussion, and approved the July 12, 2021 meeting minutes as amended.

• Adopted Resolution 2021-044 receiving feasibility report and calling for public hearing on Lexington Avenue Reconstruction Project (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda as amended, removing item 7G (4-0)
• Approved July 12, 2021 Special Work Session and Regular Council minutes as amended (4-0)
• Approved agenda as amended (4-0)
• Approved claims and payroll, urban requalification agreement amendment, new tobacco license for Cub Discount Liquor, charitable gambling license for Spring Lake Park Lions, change order and final payment for 2018 Street and Utility Improvements, payment No. 1 for 2021 Concrete Improvements, and payment No. 2 for 2021 PMP project (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Arden Hills Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of a site plan review for Bethel University's new LED scoreboard and sound system at 3900 Bethel Drive, subject to conditions including a 10 p.m. sound and light cap. The commission also unanimously recommended approval of a PUD amendment for Mounds View Public Schools to extend the timeline for road safety improvements at Lake Valentine Road, and a zoning code amendment to reclassify Little Johanna as a General Development Lake. All three items were recommended for approval with conditions or as presented.

• Recommended approval of Bethel University scoreboard site plan (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Mounds View PUD amendment for road safety timeline extension (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Little Johanna lake reclassification to General Development (5-0)

Joint Development Authority (JDA)

The Joint Development Authority is holding a special meeting to discuss the status of de-listing the TCAAP site as a Superfund site and to establish a process for approving county invoices related to the JDA. The agenda also includes items on insurance waiver, 2021 budget, hiring an attorney, project status, and meeting schedule. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Status of de-listing TCAAP as Superfund site
• Process for approving county invoices related to the JDA
• League of MN Cities Insurance Trust liability coverage waiver form
• 2021 budget discussion
• Status of hiring a JDA attorney

The Joint Development Authority meeting on August 2, 2021, was not called to order because only two of five members were present, lacking a quorum. No business was conducted, and no decisions were made.

City Council

The Arden Hills City Council is meeting to consider a consent calendar with multiple routine items, including approving claims, financials, and several development agreements. Notable actions include a master development contract for a Chick-fil-A at 3855 Lexington Avenue, a variance decision at 3493 Siems Ct, and a planned unit development agreement for JAB Real Estate at 1150 County Road E. The agenda also includes a resolution supporting Shoreview's bonding request for the Lake Johanna Fire Department station project and a resolution calling for a public hearing on the Arden Oaks Street Improvements Project.

• Approve master development contract and PUD agreement for Chick-fil-A at 3855 Lexington Avenue (Case 21-011)
• Adopt Resolution 2021-041 for findings of fact and decision on variance at 3493 Siems Ct (Case 20-017)
• Approve PUD agreement and assignment for JAB Real Estate (Lifelong Wealth Advisors) at 1150 County Road E (Case 21-014)
• Adopt Resolution 2021-042 receiving feasibility report and calling for public hearing on Arden Oaks Street Improvements Project
• Adopt Resolution 2021-040 supporting Shoreview's bonding request for Lake Johanna Fire Department Station Project

The Arden Hills City Council approved the consent calendar, which included a master development contract and planned unit development agreement for a Chick-fil-A at 3855 Lexington Avenue, a variance at 3493 Siems Court, and a PUD agreement for JAB Real Estate at 1150 County Road E. All items passed unanimously (5-0). No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural with staff updates.

• Approved consent agenda including Chick-fil-A development contract (5-0)
• Approved variance at 3493 Siems Court (5-0)
• Approved PUD agreement for JAB Real Estate at 1150 County Road E (5-0)
• Approved 2021 2nd quarter financials (5-0)
• Adopted resolution supporting Shoreview's bonding request for Lake Johanna Fire Department (5-0)
• Adopted resolution for Arden Oaks Street Improvement Project feasibility report (5-0)
• Authorized recruitment for Community Development Director (5-0)

City Council

The Arden Hills City Council is holding a work session to discuss two topics: a trail priority/work plan and a proposed chicken ordinance. Both items are listed as discussions, with supporting documents provided, and no formal votes are scheduled on this agenda.

• PTRC Trail Priority/Work Plan Discussion led by Interim Public Works Director David Swearingen
• Chicken Ordinance Discussion led by Senior Planner Jessica Jagoe
• Meeting held as a special work session at City Hall, 1245 W Highway 96

The City Council held a special work session to discuss the Parks and Trails Commission's trail priority list and a draft chicken ordinance. No formal votes were taken; the session was for discussion and direction. The Council suggested removing trails #9 and #10 from the priority list and discussed various aspects of the chicken ordinance, including fees and coop removal requirements.

• Discussed PTRC trail priority list; suggested removing trails #9 and #10 (not city-owned)
• Discussed chicken ordinance; no formal action taken
• Council supported $30 fee for chicken keeping (informal consensus)
• Council supported requiring coop removal within 60 days if no longer keeping chickens

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several municipal topics. Discussions include the Arden Oaks Improvement Project feasibility report, speed limits, the CIP budget, water meters, and CD staffing.

• Review of Arden Oaks Improvement Project Draft Feasibility Report
• Discussion regarding speed limits
• Review of CIP Budget
• Discussion regarding water meters
• Discussion regarding CD staffing

The Arden Hills City Council held a work session on July 19, 2021, discussing several items. They supported a $13,000 expenditure to address water meter reading issues, including software upgrades and a new collector. They also directed staff to move forward with creating a Community Development Director position, with a job description to be brought back for approval. The Council supported holding a public hearing on lowering residential speed limits to 25 mph and requested cost information. They also discussed the Arden Oaks improvement project, with a recommendation to proceed with full-depth reclamation, and reviewed the proposed 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan.

• Supported $13,000 for water meter system improvements (software and collector).
• Directed staff to proceed with Community Development Director position, with job description for next meeting.
• Supported holding a public hearing on residential speed limit reduction to 25 mph.
• Agreed to remove mill and overlay option from Arden Oaks feasibility report.
• Supported placing 2020 fund balance surplus ($548,000) into PIR Fund.
• Requested staff investigate age of water meters and report back.
• Agreed to have TKDA continue Arden Oaks design and prepare a proposal.
• Supported installing Dan Reichert's bench in a frequently used location.

Karth Lake Improvement District

The Karth Lake Improvement District Board is meeting to discuss ongoing projects including remediation of BMP #1, sprinkler upgrades at Art Larsen Memorial Gardens, and adding grit chambers to storm drains. Staff will provide progress updates on these items, and board members will raise observations and questions.

• Progress report on remediation of BMP #1 site
• Sprinkler status and plans for Art Larsen Memorial Gardens
• Update on adding grit chambers to storm drains emptying into Karth Lake
• Proposed changes in lake level control process
• Plan for removal of excess weeds and debris for 2021

The Karth Lake Improvement District Board approved the agenda and previous minutes, and received updates on the BMP #1 remediation project, which will begin construction in August as contracted. A board member's alternative remediation proposal was discussed but not adopted, as plans are already approved and contracted. The board also discussed adding grit chambers to storm drains, lake level control changes, and weed removal plans.

• Approved agenda as modified
• Approved minutes of April 13, 2021, as written
• BMP #1 remediation construction to proceed as planned (no vote recorded)
• Grit chamber to be installed at Karth Lake Circle storm drain during next repaving (no vote recorded)
• Board to consider not pumping lake to DNR level; staff to report on pumping policy (no vote recorded)
• Weed and debris removal to be contracted with Holtz Landscaping (no vote recorded)

City Council

The Arden Hills City Council is holding its regular meeting with a consent calendar covering routine approvals, plus public hearings and new business on a senior living project. Key items include assigning a development agreement for the Trident project, acquiring a sanitary sewer easement from Bethel University, and vacating an easement for New Perspective Senior Living.

• Approve Resolution 2021-036 supporting Arden Hills bonding request
• Authorize Green Lights Recycling Clean Up Day proposal agreement
• Approve assignment of development agreement to AHSL Partners LLC (Trident Development)
• Approve development agreement with Arden Hills RE, LLC (New Perspective Senior Living)
• Approve Change Order No. 1 and Payment No. 1 to C&L Excavating for 2021 PMP street and utility improvements

The Arden Hills City Council denied a variance request for an accessory storage structure at 3493 Siems Court, which would have exceeded the 8-foot height limit in the Shoreland District. The motion to deny carried 4-1, with Councilmember Scott opposed. The denial was based on findings that there were no practical difficulties and that the Council had recently decided not to increase the height limit.

• Approved the meeting agenda as presented (4-0-1, McClung absent).
• Approved the June 14, 2021 special executive and regular meeting minutes as amended (5-0).
• Approved the consent calendar, including claims, resolutions, agreements, and other items (5-0).
• Adopted Resolution 2021-038 approving the vacation of a sewer easement for Arden Hills RE, LLC (5-0).
• Denied Planning Case 20-017 for a variance at 3493 Siems Court (4-1, Scott opposed).
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m. (5-0).

City Council

The Arden Hills City Council is holding a special work session to discuss two items: the Sunram litigation in a closed session and a proposed chicken ordinance. The meeting is a discussion session, not a final decision-making meeting.

• Closed session to discuss Sunram litigation under attorney-client privilege
• Discussion of a chicken ordinance with two attachments
• Special work session held at City Hall on July 12, 2021

The Arden Hills City Council held a work session and directed staff to revise draft language for a chicken-keeping ordinance, incorporating council feedback on coop sizes, setbacks, and licensing. The council also discussed requiring neighbor consent and spoke with adjacent cities for input. No final ordinance was approved; the item will return at a future work session.

• Directed staff to make changes to the draft chicken ordinance and consult adjacent cities.
• Supported language requiring coops to be closer to the principal dwelling than abutting neighbors.
• Discussed coop size range of 12-25 square feet and minimum run size of 30 square feet for three birds.
• Agreed to consider requiring a license for chicken keeping, with potential revocation for noncompliance.
• Discussed requiring neighbor consent and setting license fees accordingly.
• Recommended mailing information to Round Lake residents and businesses about a letter.
• Discussed scheduling the Commission/Committee picnic and Public Works staff appreciation day.

Joint Development Authority (JDA)

The Arden Hills Joint Development Authority is holding a special meeting to approve a large backlog of minutes and statements of record from 2019-2021. The agenda includes updates on the TCAAP Superfund site delisting, the process for approving county invoices, and several administrative items including the 2021 budget and hiring a JDA attorney.

• Approval of 23 sets of minutes and statements of record from 2019-2021 meetings
• Status update on de-listing TCAAP as a Superfund site
• Discussion on process for approving county invoices related to the JDA
• League of MN Cities Insurance Trust liability coverage waiver form
• 2021 budget review and status of hiring a JDA attorney

The Joint Development Authority meeting on July 6, 2021, was not called to order because a roll call showed insufficient quorum. No business was conducted or decisions made.

• No decisions were made; the meeting was cancelled due to lack of quorum.

City Council

The Arden Hills City Council is holding a regular meeting with a consent calendar covering routine items like claims, a business flexibility resolution, a Snelling Ave engineering agreement, and a building official recruitment. Public hearings and new business items include the Lifelong Wealth Advisors Master PUD, New Perspectives plan and PUD amendments, and an accessory structures ordinance.

• Resolution 2021-031 for local business flexibility
• PSA engineering agreement for Snelling Ave N street and utility improvements
• Consent and recognition agreement with Scannell Properties
• Public hearing: Lifelong Wealth Advisors Master PUD
• Public hearing: New Perspectives Comprehensive Plan Amendment and PUD Amendment

The Arden Hills City Council approved Planning Case 21-014 for a Master Planned Unit Development at 1150 County Road E, allowing construction of a single-story 5,600 square foot financial service office. The approval includes 15 conditions plus an added Condition 16 requiring signage on the north side of the building to be off by 11:00 p.m. The council also approved a zoning code amendment permitting accessory storage sheds up to 100 square feet within the structure setback from the ordinary high water level. Two requests from New Perspective were withdrawn by the applicant, requiring no action.

• Approved Planning Case 21-014 for a Master PUD at 1150 County Road E, with 15 conditions and added Condition 16 limiting north-side signage lighting to 11:00 p.m. (5-0 vote).
• Approved Planning Case 21-008, Ordinance 2021-004, amending zoning code to allow accessory storage sheds up to 100 sq ft and 8 ft high within the structure setback from the ordinary high water level (5-0 vote).
• Approved the consent calendar, including claims and payroll, Resolution 2021-031 for local business flexibility, a PSA engineering agreement for Snelling Avenue improvements, recruitment for a building official, a consent agreement with Scannell Properties, and acceptance of a building inspector resignation (5-0 vote).
• Approved the May 17, 2021, work session minutes and the June 7, 2021, special work session minutes as amended (5-0 vote).
• Approved the meeting agenda as amended to add Item 6G on recruiting a building inspector (5-0 vote).
• Noted the withdrawal of the New Perspectives Comprehensive Plan Amendment and PUD Amendment requests, requiring no action.
• Approved adjournment of the meeting at 8:18 p.m. (5-0 vote).

City Council

The Arden Hills City Council is meeting in a special closed executive session to discuss TCAAP litigation under attorney-client privilege. The agenda contains no public action items, only the closed discussion and adjournment.

• Closed session for TCAAP litigation discussion (Minn. Stat. 13D.05, Subd. 3(b))

The City Council met in a special closed executive session to receive an update from counsel on TCAAP litigation. No formal decisions were made; the session was for discussion only.

• Held closed executive session to discuss TCAAP litigation

City Council

The Arden Hills City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including a proposed MnDOT functional classification change for MN-51 and US-10, the State of the City, and allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. They will also discuss community development and public works staffing, as well as various community topics like Clean Up Day, e-scooters, and Little Free Libraries.

• MnDOT functional classification change to principal arterial for MN-51 and US-10
• American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds discussion
• Community Development staffing discussion
• Public Works staffing discussion
• Bethel and e-scooter discussion

The City Council held a work session and discussed several items but made no formal decisions. They declined to support MnDOT's proposed reclassification of MN-51 and US-10 to Principal Arterial, with several members expressing concerns about access and collaboration. They also discussed the State of the City event, ARPA funds, a fall clean-up day, e-scooters, Little Free Libraries, and staffing, but no votes were taken.

• Declined to support MnDOT reclassification of MN-51 and US-10 to Principal Arterial (no formal vote)
• Directed staff to plan State of the City event for mid-September/early October, in-person at Marsden Room with City Hall as backup
• Agreed to schedule Clean Up Day with Green Lights Recycling in late September or early October, offering one coupon per household for up to $50 or two items
• Directed staff to research e-scooter ordinance and other cities' approaches
• Agreed to allow Little Free Libraries in City right-of-way if at least four feet from street, and in City parks
• Directed staff to research position descriptions for Community Development Director and bring back to Council
• Directed staff to draft job description for Public Works assistance position and bring to Council for approval

City Council

The Arden Hills City Council met in a special closed executive session on June 14, 2021, to discuss the performance of Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer Terry Hagstrom. No formal decisions were made during this session, which was held under state statute for performance evaluations. The meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.

• Held closed session per Minn. Stat. 13D.05, Subd. 3(a) to discuss Terry Hagstrom's performance
• Adjourned the special executive session at 6:55 p.m.

City Council

The Arden Hills City Council voted 5-0 to table action on Ordinances 2021-005 and 2021-006, which would amend mobile food unit regulations and the 2021 fee schedule, sending them to a future work session for further discussion. The council also approved the consent calendar, including a bid award for the Lift Station No. 10 Rehabilitation Project and acceptance of the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund. A public hearing on delinquent utility assessments was held with no speakers, and the council adopted Resolution 2021-035 to certify delinquent utility balances to Ramsey County.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes of May 10 and May 24 meetings as amended (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including Resolution 2021-034 awarding contract to Vinco, Inc. for Lift Station No. 10 Rehabilitation (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-032 accepting Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-033 for variance at 4073 Valentine Court (5-0)
• Authorized summer work hours for City Hall staff (5-0)
• Accepted resignation of Building Official and approved agreement with Rum River Construction Consultants for on-call services (5-0)
• Tabled Ordinances 2021-005 and 2021-006 to future work session (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Arden Hills Planning Commission recommended approval of a 2040 Comprehensive Plan text amendment allowing up to 15% density increases for PUDs in Community Mixed Use areas, but limited it to the 2 Pine Tree Drive senior living property. It also recommended approval of an amended PUD for New Perspective Senior Living (149 units), a conditional use permit for Grove Church at 1275 Red Fox Road, and a master PUD for a financial services office at 1150 County Road E. All recommendations will go to the City Council.

• Recommended approval of Comprehensive Plan text amendment for density increase, limited to 2 Pine Tree Drive (5-0)
• Recommended approval of PUD/CUP amendment for New Perspective Senior Living, 149 units, with 34 conditions (5-0)
• Recommended approval of CUP for Grove Church at 1275 Red Fox Road, with 9 conditions (4-1)
• Recommended approval of Master PUD for financial services office at 1150 County Road E, with 15 conditions (5-0)

City Council

The Arden Hills City Council is holding a special work session to discuss the shoreland ordinance and lake classification, with a presentation from Senior Planner Jessica Jagoe. They will also receive an update on COVID-19 operations from City Administrator Dave Perrault. The meeting is a discussion, not a final decision-making session.

• Shoreland ordinance and lake classification discussion
• COVID-19 operations update
• Meeting held as a work session, not a regular meeting

The City Council discussed resubmitting Resolution 85-22 to the DNR to reclassify Lake Johanna, Little Johanna Lake, and Karth Lake from Recreational Development to General Development, with consensus to proceed administratively. No formal vote was taken; the council also discussed COVID-19 operations, including reopening City Hall and resuming in-person meetings, but made no formal decisions.

• Consensus to resubmit Resolution 85-22 to DNR for lake reclassification (no formal vote)
• Consensus to keep original COVID-19 reopening plan: staff return June 14, City Hall open July 1
• Consensus to support summer recreational activities returning
• Consensus to consider extending outdoor business flexibility until January 2022 (discussion only)

Joint Development Authority (JDA)

The Joint Development Authority (JDA) is meeting electronically to handle routine approvals and discuss several ongoing matters related to the TCAAP redevelopment project. Key items include the status of de-listing TCAAP as a Superfund site, the process for approving county invoices, the 2021 budget, and the status of hiring a JDA attorney. The agenda also includes a project status update and a liability coverage waiver form from the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust.

• Status of de-listing TCAAP as Superfund site
• Process for approving county invoices related to the JDA
• 2021 budget discussion
• Status of hiring a JDA attorney
• League of MN Cities Insurance Trust liability coverage waiver form

The Joint Development Authority meeting on June 7, 2021, was not called to order because a roll call showed only three of five commissioners present, lacking a quorum. No business was conducted and no decisions were made.

City Council

The Arden Hills City Council will hold public hearings and consider several planning cases, including a conditional use permit for a Chick-Fil-A at 3855 Lexington Avenue, zoning code amendments to the land use chart and shoreland structure setback, and a variance at 4073 Valentine Court. The council will also vote on consent items such as approving the 2020 financial statements and audit, a construction contract for the 2021 Concrete Improvement Project with Pember Companies, and the purchase of public works equipment.

• Public hearing and new business for Planning Case 21-011: Conditional Use Permit, Master Plan PUD, and Final PUD for Chick-Fil-A at 3855 Lexington Avenue
• Public hearing and new business for Planning Case 21-005: Zoning Code Amendment to Chapter 13, Section 1320.05 (Land Use Chart)
• Public hearing and new business for Planning Case 21-008: Zoning Code Amendment to Chapter 13, Section 1330.03, Subd. 5, E (Shoreland Structure Setback)
• New business for Planning Case 21-006: Variance at 4073 Valentine Court
• Consent items include approval of 2020 financial statements and audit, construction contract for 2021 Concrete Improvement Project with Pember Companies, and purchase of Ford F-350 and F-250 trucks

The Arden Hills City Council approved a conditional use permit and planned unit development for a new Chick-fil-A restaurant at 3855 Lexington Avenue, with multiple conditions addressing noise, lighting, and deliveries. The council also approved a zoning amendment to allow houses of worship in the I-FLEX district, tabled a shoreland setback amendment, and denied a variance at 4073 Valentine Court.

• Approved Chick-fil-A PUD and conditional use permit with 27 conditions (5-0)
• Approved zoning amendment to allow houses of worship in I-FLEX district (5-0)
• Tabled shoreland structure setback amendment to future work session (3-2)
• Denied variance at 4073 Valentine Court (3-2)
• Approved consent calendar including 2020 financial statements and various contracts (5-0)
• Approved May 3 special meeting minutes as amended (5-0)

City Council

The Arden Hills City Council is holding a work session to discuss proposed amendments to the city's mobile food unit (food truck) ordinance. The changes would clarify rules for food trucks on residential properties, including limiting catered events to two per year, requiring a no-fee permit, and adding penalties for violations. The council may provide direction to bring the amendments for final adoption in June.

• Discussion of amending City Code Chapter 3, Section 395 (Mobile Food Units) and Section 320 (Limited, Temporary Permits)
• Proposal to limit food trucks on residential properties to two catered events per year
• Proposal to require a no-fee permit for residential food truck events (similar to garage sales)
• Proposal to add penalties and fines for property owners in violation
• Draft application form for residential mobile food unit/food truck permit

The City Council discussed and agreed to implement a residential food truck permit with a $20 fee and a $100 administrative fine for violations. They also agreed to limit residential properties to two catered food truck events per year, with the ordinance to be prospective upon adoption. Staff was directed to bring the changes to the next regular meeting in June.

• Agreed to implement a $20 fee for a residential food truck permit
• Agreed to propose a $100 administrative fine for not obtaining a permit
• Agreed to limit residential properties to two catered food truck events per year
• Agreed the ordinance will be prospective upon adoption
• Directed staff to bring the changes to the next regular meeting in June

City Council

The Arden Hills City Council is holding a work session to discuss several planning and operational items. Key topics include a concept plan for Lifelong Wealth Advisors, an update on the MVHS PUD and crossing light, speed limits on city streets, State Fair parking, a PTRC discussion, water meters, a MnDOT Highway 51 speed sign, a Met Council regional bicycle trail corridor realignment, and a food truck ordinance. The meeting is a discussion session, not a final decision-making meeting.

• Lifelong Wealth Advisors concept plan
• MVHS PUD update and crossing light
• Speed limits on city streets
• State Fair parking
• Food truck ordinance discussion

The City Council held a work session to discuss the Lifelong Wealth Advisors concept plan for 1150 County Road E, a proposed 5,600 sq ft office building. Council members expressed general support for parking and setback flexibility but raised concerns about building materials and trail requirements. No formal votes were taken; the items are expected to return for formal approval.

• Discussed Lifelong Wealth Advisors concept plan, no formal action taken
• Council agreed to 20 parking stalls, pending drainage review
• Council did not object to front setback flexibility request
• Council expressed concerns about building materials, requested materials board
• Council preferred concrete sidewalk over bituminous path
• Discussed MVHS PUD amendment, no formal action taken
• Council supported MnDOT Highway 51 southbound speed sign, directed staff to work with MnDOT
• Council agreed to draft letter of support for Roseville RBTN trail corridor realignment

City Council

The Arden Hills City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving claims and payroll, several public works projects, and a joint defense agreement. They will also respond to a public inquiry about water bills and meters, and receive updates on COVID-19 and transportation.

• Approve professional services agreement with HR Green for Hamline Avenue crosswalks and Shorewood Drive drainage improvements
• Adopt Resolution 2021-027 for Lift Station No. 10 Rehabilitation Project plans and bid advertisement
• Approve 2021 Public Works in-house paving project
• Approve joint defense agreement with WSB and Associates
• Accept resignation of James Lambeth from Planning Commission

The Arden Hills City Council approved the consent calendar, which included a professional services agreement for construction engineering, a resolution to advertise for bids on the Lift Station No. 10 Rehabilitation Project, the 2021 in-house paving project, and other items. The council also approved minutes from four prior meetings. No public hearings or new business were conducted.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes from April 19, 26, and 29 meetings (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including claims, HR Green agreement, Resolution 2021-027 for lift station bids, paving project, joint defense agreement, and resignation acceptance (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Arden Hills Planning Commission is meeting to review four planning cases, including a conditional use permit for a Chick-fil-A restaurant, a variance for a garage addition, and two zoning code amendments. Public hearings are required for the Chick-fil-A and zoning amendment items. The commission will also approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Planning Case 21-006: Variance request for a 3rd stall garage addition at 4073 Valentine Court
• Planning Case 21-011: Chick-fil-A conditional use permit, master planned unit development, and final planned unit development at 3855 Lexington Avenue
• Planning Case 21-005: Zoning code amendment to allow places of worship as a conditional use in the I-Flex district
• Planning Case 21-008: Zoning code amendment to Section 1355 (Shoreland) regarding accessory structures

The Arden Hills Planning Commission recommended approval of a Chick-fil-A restaurant with drive-through at 3855 Lexington Avenue, adding conditions for MPCA noise guidelines and staff-approved noise screening. The commission also recommended approval of a variance for a garage addition at 4073 Valentine Court, a zoning amendment to allow places of worship in the I-Flex district, and a shoreland ordinance amendment permitting accessory storage sheds up to 100 square feet.

• Recommended approval of Chick-fil-A CUP/PUD at 3855 Lexington Ave with 20 conditions (4-0)
• Recommended approval of variance for 3rd stall garage at 4073 Valentine Court (4-0)
• Recommended approval of zoning amendment to allow places of worship in I-Flex district (4-0)
• Recommended approval of shoreland amendment allowing 100 sq ft accessory sheds, removing Regulation #5 (4-0)
• Approved April 7, 2021 meeting minutes (3-0-1)

City Council

The Arden Hills City Council is meeting to consider a conditional use permit amendment and site plan for Bethel University's football field at 3900 Bethel Drive. The council will also vote on a memorandum of understanding with Ramsey County for a temporary traffic signal on Lexington Avenue at the Target South Access Road. The agenda includes consent calendar items and council/staff comments.

• Resolution 2021-026: Conditional Use Permit Amendment and Site Plan for Bethel University Football Field, 3900 Bethel Drive
• Memorandum of Understanding with Ramsey County for construction of temporary traffic signal on Lexington Avenue (Target South Access Road)

The Arden Hills City Council approved Resolution 2021-026, granting Bethel University a Conditional Use Permit Amendment and Site Plan Review to convert its grass football and practice fields to synthetic turf, add a track, and upgrade lighting and sound systems. The approval includes 14 conditions, with added requirements that Bethel must return to the Council before replacing the sound system, have a Bethel employee or designee control lighting and sound, and cap use of lights and sound at 10:00 p.m. except for Bethel-sponsored events. The motion carried 5-0.

• Approved Resolution 2021-026 for Bethel University CUP Amendment and Site Plan (5-0)
• Added Condition 12: Bethel must return to Council before replacing sound system (5-0)
• Added Condition 13: Bethel employee or designee to control lighting and sound (5-0)
• Added Condition 14: Lights and sound capped at 10:00 p.m. except for Bethel-sponsored events (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including MOU with Ramsey County for temporary traffic signal (5-0)

Joint Development Authority (JDA)

The Joint Development Authority (JDA) is meeting electronically to discuss the TCAAP redevelopment project, including the status of de-listing the site as a Superfund site and the process for approving county invoices. The agenda also includes new business items such as a liability coverage waiver form, the 2021 budget, hiring a JDA attorney, a project status update, and the 2021 meeting schedule. The meeting will also consider approval of minutes and statements of record from prior meetings.

• Status of de-listing TCAAP as Superfund site
• Process for approving county invoices related to the JDA
• League of MN Cities Insurance Trust liability coverage waiver form
• 2021 budget
• Status of hiring a JDA attorney

The Joint Development Authority meeting on May 3, 2021, was not called to order because a roll call showed insufficient quorum. No business was conducted, and no decisions were made.

City Council

The Arden Hills City Council is holding a special meeting to consider the appointment of Jessica Jagoe to the Senior Planner position. The appointment is on the consent agenda, meaning it will be approved as part of a single motion unless pulled for discussion. The position is at Grade 13 Step 9 on the city's pay scale.

• Appointment of Jessica Jagoe to Senior Planner position
• Position at Grade 13 Step 9 on the city's pay scale
• Jagoe currently works for Chisago County as Land Services Coordinator
• Budget impact: higher grade than budgeted, but offset by vacant planning positions

The Arden Hills City Council held a special meeting on April 29, 2021, with all members present. The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent calendar, which included the appointment of a Senior Planner. No items were pulled from the consent calendar, and the meeting adjourned after brief comments.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including Senior Planner appointment (5-0)

City Council

The Arden Hills City Council will hold public hearings and consider approvals for several development projects, including an amended plan for Boston Scientific, a conditional use permit for Bethel University's football field, and the third phase of Lexington Station. The council will also vote on routine items like claims, financials, the 2022 budget calendar, a tobacco fee ordinance, and public works contracts and easements.

• Public hearings on Boston Scientific, Bethel University, and Lexington Station Phase 3 projects
• Ordinance 2021-002 amending tobacco violation fees
• Amendments to Arden Hills Senior Housing development agreement
• Resolution for Arden Oaks street improvements feasibility report
• Purchase of replacement pump for Lift Station No. 14

The Arden Hills City Council approved Resolution 2021-025 ordering improvements for the Snelling Avenue North and County Road E Street and Utility Improvement Project, incorporating Alternative 2 for Area 1. The council also approved a PUD amendment and site plan for Boston Scientific's Building 14 expansion, with added conditions for noise studies and tree preservation. The Bethel University football field CUP amendment was tabled to a future meeting, while the Lexington Station Phase 3 PUD amendment was approved with conditions for sidewalk and bike rack.

• Approved Resolution 2021-025 for Snelling Ave & County Rd E improvements with Alternative 2 (4-0)
• Approved Boston Scientific PUD amendment and site plan for 4100 Hamline Ave N with conditions (4-0)
• Tabled Bethel University CUP amendment for football field at 3900 Bethel Dr (3-0-1)
• Approved Lexington Station Phase 3 PUD amendment at 3787 Lexington Ave with conditions (4-0)
• Approved proclamation for National Public Works Week May 16-22, 2021 (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar including claims, financials, budget calendar, fee schedule, and easements (4-0)
• Approved minutes of April 12, 2021 meetings as amended (4-0)

City Council

The Arden Hills City Council is holding a work session to review a concept plan for a property at 3737 Lexington Avenue, presented by Launch Properties with planning consultants Jane Kansier and Corrin Bemis. The agenda includes the concept plan review followed by council and staff comments, with no formal decisions listed.

• Concept plan review at 3737 Lexington Avenue by Launch Properties
• Presentation by planning consultants Jane Kansier and Corrin Bemis
• Meeting held as a work session, not a regular decision-making meeting
• Council and staff comments scheduled after the presentation

The City Council held a work session to review a concept plan by Launch Properties and ALDI to redevelop 3737 Lexington Avenue N into a grocery store, restaurant, and bank. No formal decisions were made; the council discussed concerns about parking, landscaping, and snow removal and directed the applicant to address these issues.

• Reviewed concept plan for ALDI redevelopment at 3737 Lexington Ave (no vote)
• Council expressed concerns about parking shortfall (138 proposed vs 196 required)
• Council requested applicant address snow removal and landscaping concerns
• Council asked for Fire Marshall review of turning radii

Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee

The Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including updates on the South Snelling, Mounds View High School, and Lake Johanna Boulevard trails, a trail priority list, park bench proposals, and spring/summer recreation programs. New business includes locations for tree planting, a parks and trails survey, the Crepeau Nature Preserve update, the summer meeting schedule, park maintenance and improvements for 2021-2022, and Community Development Block Grant funds. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.

• South Snelling Trail update
• Mounds View High School Trail update
• Lake Johanna Boulevard Trail update
• Park benches proposal
• Community Development Block Grant funds

The Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee unanimously approved presenting the trail priority list to the City Council. The committee also voted to cancel its May meeting in favor of a volunteer cleanup at Crepeau Nature Preserve, and discussed updates on several trail projects and park improvements.

• Approved trail priority list for City Council presentation (unanimous)
• Approved no May meeting; volunteer cleanup at Crepeau Nature Preserve on May 8
• Approved June walking tour of Rice Creek Regional Trail
• Approved July committee picnic
• Approved no August meeting

City Council

The Arden Hills City Council work session will discuss several items, including amendments to the development and stormwater/recreational facilities agreements for Arden Hills Senior Housing, a shoreland ordinance amendment regarding accessory structure size within the ordinary high water level setback, and the 2021 Public Works in-house paving project. Other discussions include Tony Schmidt Park concerns, Clean-Up Day, COVID-19 city operations, and a food truck ordinance. The meeting is a work session, so no formal votes are expected.

• Amendments to development agreement and stormwater/recreational facilities O&M agreement for Arden Hills Senior Housing
• Shoreland ordinance amendment – accessory structure size within ordinary high water level setback
• 2021 Public Works in-house paving project
• Tony Schmidt Park concerns
• Food truck ordinance discussion

The City Council discussed amendments to the Arden Hills Senior Housing development agreement, with Trident Development proposing to transfer trail maintenance to the city. Council members expressed support for Option 1, a one-time $100,000 payment, but some favored $125,000. The developer agreed to discuss the higher amount with partners. No formal vote was taken; direction was given to proceed with negotiations.

• Discussed amendments to Development Agreement for Arden Hills Senior Housing; consensus to pursue Option 1 with $125,000 lump sum (no formal vote)
• Directed staff to proceed with mill and overlay of Fairview Avenue and Pascal (consensus)
• Supported pursuing a Clean-up Day with Green Lights Recycling (consensus)
• Kept City Hall closed to public and no summer hours; referred summer hours to Personnel Committee (consensus)
• Discussed food truck ordinance; directed staff to tighten definitions and consider limiting visits to two per year (no formal vote)
• Discussed agenda and public comment procedures; Mayor to clarify wording (no formal vote)

Karth Lake Improvement District

The Karth Lake Improvement District Board is holding its regular meeting to elect board members and officers, and to discuss several lake management items. Old business includes reports on remediation of BMP #1, protection of the pump station, website updates, maintenance of Art Larsen Memorial Gardens, adding grit chambers to storm drains, and the lake level gauge. New business covers the history of lake level and depth data. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.

• Election of board members for terms expiring 2024, 2023, and 2022
• Election of Chair and Secretary
• Report on controls to prevent increased runoff and nutrients from Shoreview construction (BMP #1 remediation)
• Update on adding 'No Trespassing' sign to pump station
• Status of adding grit chambers to storm drains emptying into Karth Lake

The Karth Lake Improvement District Board held its regular meeting on April 13, 2021, via Zoom. The board approved the agenda and the minutes from the February 9, 2021 meeting. Board member elections were held, with all votes unanimous, re-staggering terms due to COVID-19 and a resignation. Tony Peleska was re-elected as Chair and Gary Gerding as Secretary. The board also discussed updates on the BMP #1 site, pump protection signage, website improvements, and grit chamber inspections.

• Approved agenda as revised
• Approved minutes of February 9, 2021 meeting as revised
• Elected board members to re-staggered terms (unanimous): Renee Marino, Aisha Elmquist, Kathy Johnson (3-year); Linda Hansohn, Tony Peleska (2-year); Susan Johnson (1-year)
• Re-elected Tony Peleska as Chair and Gary Gerding as Secretary
• Noted no trespassing sign installed at pump station
• City to upgrade sprinkler controllers for Art Larsen Memorial Gardens by mid-May
• City hired WSB to create GIS record of storm drains and grit chambers
• Lake level gauges are reference points only, not depth indicators

City Council

The Arden Hills City Council is meeting to approve routine items, including claims, agreements, and several public works contracts. Key actions include awarding contracts for the Karth Lake Runoff Project and Hamline Avenue/Shorewood Drive improvements, and adopting the special assessment roll for the 2021 PMP Street and Utility Improvements Project. The agenda also includes a public hearing on the draft special assessment roll and a resolution to proceed with the Old Snelling Avenue and County Road E project.

• Resolution 2021-018: Award contract to Pember Companies, Inc. for Karth Lake Runoff Project
• Resolution 2021-019: Award contract to Pember Companies, Inc. for Hamline Avenue Crosswalks and Shorewood Drive Drainage Improvements
• Resolution 2021-020: Adopt special assessment roll for 2021 PMP Street and Utility Improvements Project
• Resolution 2021-021: Award contract to C & L Excavating, Inc. for 2021 PMP Street and Utility Improvements Project
• Resolution 2021-022: Receive feasibility report and call public hearing for Old Snelling Avenue North and County Road E improvements

The Arden Hills City Council approved a $2.7 million contract for the 2021 PMP Street and Utility Improvements, adopted the special assessment roll for the project, and set a public hearing for April 26 on the Snelling Avenue and County Road E improvements. The Council also approved the consent agenda, including a development agreement for a temporary signal at Target and a letter to the Lake Johanna Fire Department. A resident raised concerns about the timing of street work on Jerrold Avenue, and the Council discussed design alternatives for the Snelling Avenue project.

• Approved the agenda as amended, moving Item 6A (Claims and Payroll) to a discussion item.
• Approved the minutes of the March 15 work session and March 15 and March 22 special meetings.
• Approved the consent agenda, including the Lake Johanna Fire Department agreement, HVAC project payment, and public works equipment purchases.
• Approved the Claims and Payroll as presented.
• Adopted Resolution 2021-021 awarding the 2021 PMP Street and Utility Improvements contract to C&L Excavating, Inc. for $2,704,412.10.
• Adopted Resolution 2021-020 approving the special assessment roll for the 2021 PMP Street and Utility Improvement Project.
• Adopted Resolution 2021-022 receiving the feasibility report and setting a public hearing for April 26, 2021, for the Snelling Avenue and County Road E improvements.
• Approved the minutes of the March 15 work session, March 15 special meeting, and March 22 regular meeting.

City Council

The Arden Hills City Council is meeting in a special closed executive session to discuss the Sunram litigation under attorney-client privilege. No public action is expected, as the session is closed per Minnesota statute.

• Closed session for Sunram litigation discussion

The Arden Hills City Council met in a closed executive session to receive an update from attorney Elisa Hatlevig regarding the Sunram litigation. No formal decisions were made during the session, which was held via telephone due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The meeting adjourned after the update.

• Held closed executive session to discuss Sunram litigation (no vote recorded)

Planning Commission

The Arden Hills Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Amendment and Site Plan Review for Boston Scientific's 17,450-square-foot addition to Building 14 at 4100 Hamline Avenue N. The recommendation includes a new Condition 12 requiring yearly noise studies on Building 14, added after public concerns about noise and building height. The Commission also unanimously recommended approval of Bethel University's football field improvements and a new grocery store at Lexington Station, and tabled a variance request for 4073 Valentine Court to May 5, 2021.

• Recommended approval of Boston Scientific Building 14 PUD Amendment and Site Plan Review with conditions, including yearly noise studies (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Bethel University football field improvements CUP Amendment and Site Plan Review (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Lexington Station III PUD Amendment for a 43,000 sq ft grocery store at 3787 Lexington Avenue (6-0)
• Tabled variance request for a 3rd stall garage at 4073 Valentine Court to May 5, 2021 (6-0)
• Approved January 6, 2021 Planning Commission minutes (6-0)

Joint Development Authority (JDA)

The Arden Hills Joint Development Authority is meeting electronically to handle routine approvals and discuss old business, including the status of de-listing the TCAAP site as a Superfund site and the process for approving county invoices. New business includes a liability coverage waiver form, the 2021 budget, hiring a JDA attorney, a project status update, and the 2021 meeting schedule. The meeting is held via Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Status of de-listing TCAAP as Superfund site
• Process for approving county invoices related to the JDA
• League of MN Cities Insurance Trust liability coverage waiver form
• 2021 budget discussion
• Status of hiring a JDA attorney

The Joint Development Authority meeting on April 5, 2021, was not called to order because only two of five members were present, lacking a quorum. No business was conducted and no decisions were made.

City Council

The Arden Hills City Council is meeting to handle routine business including approving claims, a city administrator evaluation, and several public works items. They will also hold a public hearing on delinquent utility assessments and discuss a feasibility report for the Arden Oaks street improvements project.

• Resolution 2021-015 recommending Coon Rapids award the 2021 Street Maintenance Program
• Proposal for construction materials testing services with Braun Intertec for 2021 PMP Street & Utility Improvements
• Public hearing and Resolution 2021-016 on quarterly special assessments for delinquent utilities
• RFP for feasibility report for Arden Oaks Street Improvements Project
• Approval of city administrator three-year performance evaluation

The Arden Hills City Council approved Resolution 2021-016, confirming quarterly special assessments for delinquent utility accounts, which will be certified to Ramsey County for collection with property taxes. The council also authorized issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a feasibility report on the Arden Oaks Street Improvements project. Both actions passed unanimously (5-0).

• Approved the meeting agenda as presented (5-0).
• Approved the March 8, 2021, Special City Council Executive Session (Closed) and Regular City Council meeting minutes as amended (5-0).
• Approved the Consent Calendar, including claims and payroll, the City Administrator's three-year performance evaluation, Resolution 2021-015 recommending Coon Rapids award the 2021 Street Maintenance Program, and a proposal for construction materials testing services with Braun Intertec (5-0).
• Adopted Resolution 2021-016, confirming quarterly special assessments for delinquent utilities, certifying unpaid balances plus an 8% penalty to Ramsey County for property tax collection (5-0).
• Authorized the issuance of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a feasibility report on the Arden Oaks Street Improvements project (5-0).

City Council

The Arden Hills City Council is holding a special work session to review a concept plan for the Grove Community Church property at 1275 Red Fox Road. The agenda includes presentations from planning consultants and discussion of the plan. No formal decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion item.

• Concept plan review for 1275 Red Fox Road (Grove Community Church)
• Presentations by planning consultants Jane Kansier and Corrin Bemis
• Meeting held remotely via Zoom

The Arden Hills City Council held a work session to review a concept plan by Grove Community Church for 1275 Red Fox Road, proposing a 900-seat auditorium, daycare, counseling center, and leasable space. The use is not currently permitted in the I-Flex zoning district, so a zoning ordinance amendment would be required. Council members expressed tentative support for proceeding via a conditional use permit, with concerns about traffic, commercial uses, and the nearby International Paper facility. No formal action was taken; the applicant was directed to work with planning staff on the zoning amendment and permit application.

• No formal votes or approvals were made; the session was a work session for discussion.
• Council members tentatively agreed to support a conditional use permit approach for the Grove Community Church project.
• The applicant was directed to request a zoning ordinance amendment to allow the proposed uses in the I-Flex district.
• Council expressed concerns about traffic from International Paper and commercial aspects like a coffee shop.
• The church agreed to drop the gym from future plans.

Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee

The Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee will review updates on several trail projects, discuss spring and summer recreation programs, review ice rink participation numbers, and consider a trail priority list. The meeting is largely informational and planning-focused, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• South Snelling Trail update
• Mounds View High School Trail update
• Lake Johanna Boulevard Trail update
• Spring/Summer recreation programs discussion
• Ice rink participation 2020-2021 review

The Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee approved the agenda and February minutes, and discussed updates on several trail projects. The committee decided to have Chair John Van Valkenburg renumber a trail priority list and send it to members for approval before presenting it to the City Council. Staff reported the City Council approved moving forward with spring/summer recreation programs, including playground programs, youth sports leagues, youth camps, and adult programs, while the Spring Egg Hunt and AARP Driver Safety Classes were not approved.

• Approved the March 16, 2021 meeting agenda unanimously.
• Approved the February 17, 2021 meeting minutes unanimously.
• Decided Chair Van Valkenburg will renumber the trail priority list and send it to committee members for approval before presenting to the City Council.
• Agreed committee members will possibly join a clean-up day in Crepeau Nature Preserve.
• Noted the City Council directed staff to move forward with playground programs, youth sports leagues, youth camps, and adult programs for spring/summer.
• Noted the Spring Egg Hunt and AARP Driver Safety Classes were not approved by the City Council.

City Council

The Arden Hills City Council work session will discuss several planning and administrative items, including a concept plan for redeveloping the old Perkins site at 3855 Lexington Ave N, a resolution related to Boston Scientific and neighborhood concerns, and a feasibility report for 2022 Arden Oaks street improvements. The council will also discuss capital equipment purchases, solicitors, park shelter rentals, garage sales, and participation in city planner interviews.

• Planning Case 21-003: 3855 Lexington Ave N redevelopment concept plan (old Perkins site)
• Boston Scientific JCF resolution and neighborhood concerns
• 2022 PMP Arden Oaks Street Improvements feasibility report
• Preliminary Public Works 2021 capital equipment discussion
• Solicitors, park shelter/pavilion rentals, and garage sales discussion

The Arden Hills City Council held a work session to discuss several items, including a concept plan for a Chick-fil-A restaurant at 3855 Lexington Ave N, a Boston Scientific building expansion, and a feasibility study for Arden Oaks street improvements. No formal votes were taken, but the Council directed staff to move forward with the feasibility study for the Arden Oaks project and to gather quotes for 2021 capital equipment purchases. The Council also discussed allowing park shelter rentals and garage sales, but delaying door-to-door solicitors until July 1.

• Directed staff to move forward with a feasibility study for the Arden Oaks Street Improvements project.
• Directed staff to gather quotes for 2021 capital equipment purchases, pending a fleet management plan.
• Discussed allowing park shelter/pavilion rentals and garage sales, but delaying solicitors until July 1.
• Discussed the Chick-fil-A concept plan, with concerns raised about setbacks, parking, and noise.
• Discussed the Boston Scientific expansion, addressing resident concerns about noise and emissions.
• Discussed Council participation in City Planner interviews, with Councilmember Holden and either Mayor Grant or Councilmember Holmes to attend.
• Added items to the Council Tracker: fleet management plan and a sidewalk from Red Fox to Lexington bus stop.

City Council

The Arden Hills City Council will consider Resolution 2021-014 to support a Job Creation Fund application by Boston Scientific Corporation. The meeting includes approval of the agenda and adjournment, with the main item being the resolution.

• Resolution 2021-014 regarding support of Job Creation Fund application for Boston Scientific Corporation
• Presentation by planning consultants Jane Kansier and Corrin Bemis
• Remote meeting via Zoom

The Arden Hills City Council unanimously approved Resolution 2021-014, supporting a Job Creation Fund application in connection with Boston Scientific Corporation. The meeting was a special session with all members present, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Resolution 2021-014 supporting Boston Scientific job creation fund application (5-0)

City Council

The Arden Hills City Council is meeting to approve routine items, hear a presentation from NineNorth, and consider a resolution to declare costs and order preparation of proposed assessments for the 2021 PMP Street and Utility Improvement Project. The agenda includes consent calendar items such as claims, appointments, and contract amendments.

• Resolution 2021-013: Declaring costs to be assessed for 2021 PMP Street and Utility Improvement Project, ordering preparation of proposed assessments, and calling for a public hearing
• Payment No. 3 to Air Express, Inc. for City Hall HVAC Replacement Project
• Professional services amendment with Bolton & Menk for 2021 PMP Street and Utility Improvement Project
• Second amendment to site use lease agreement with AT&T (North Water Tower – 1221 Cummings Park Drive)
• Resolution 2021-014: Support of Job Creation Fund application for Boston Scientific Corporation

The Arden Hills City Council tabled action on Resolution 2021-014, which would support Boston Scientific's Job Creation Fund application, to a special meeting on March 15, 2021. The council also approved Resolution 2021-013, declaring costs and setting assessment rates for the 2021 PMP Street and Utility Improvements Project. The consent agenda was approved as amended, removing the Boston Scientific item for discussion.

• Approved the meeting agenda as amended (5-0).
• Approved minutes from February 8, 16, and 22 meetings (5-0).
• Approved the consent calendar as amended, removing Item 7F (5-0).
• Tabled action on Resolution 2021-014 (Boston Scientific Job Creation Fund support) to March 15 special meeting (5-0).
• Adopted Resolution 2021-013 for 2021 PMP Street and Utility Improvements Project assessments (5-0).
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:31 p.m. (5-0).

City Council

The Arden Hills City Council is meeting in a special closed executive session to conduct the three-year performance evaluation of City Administrator Dave Perrault. Lisa Sorensen of Sorensen Consulting will present a report to the council. The meeting is closed to the public per state statute, and no other business is on the agenda.

• Closed executive session for City Administrator Dave Perrault's three-year performance review
• Report to be provided by Lisa Sorensen, Sorensen Consulting
• Session closed per Minn. Stat. 13D.05, Subd. 3(a)

The Arden Hills City Council met in a special closed executive session on March 8, 2021, for the sole purpose of conducting the three-year performance evaluation of City Administrator Dave Perrault. The review was facilitated by Lisa Sorensen of Sorensen Consulting. No formal decisions were made during this closed session, and the meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m.

• Held a closed executive session to conduct the three-year performance review of City Administrator Dave Perrault.

Joint Development Authority (JDA)

The Joint Development Authority (JDA) is meeting electronically to handle routine approvals and discuss several ongoing matters related to the TCAAP redevelopment project. Key items include the status of delisting TCAAP as a Superfund site, the process for approving county invoices, a liability coverage waiver, the 2021 budget, and hiring a JDA attorney. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from many past meetings and a project status update.

• Status of de-listing TCAAP as Superfund site
• Process for approving county invoices related to the JDA
• League of MN Cities Insurance Trust liability coverage waiver form
• 2021 budget discussion
• Status of hiring a JDA attorney

The Joint Development Authority meeting was not called to order because a roll call showed insufficient quorum. No business was conducted and no decisions were made.

City Council

The Arden Hills City Council is holding a special executive session, closed to the public, to discuss tobacco litigation with the City Attorney. The agenda contains only this single item, which is a discussion and not a decision. No other business is scheduled.

• Closed session under Minn. Stat. 13D.05, Subd. 3(b) for attorney-client privilege
• Tobacco litigation update from City Attorney

The Arden Hills City Council met in a special closed executive session on February 22, 2021, to receive an update from legal counsel on tobacco litigation. No formal decisions were made; the session was informational only and adjourned after 30 minutes.

• Received tobacco litigation update from attorneys (no action taken)

City Council

The Arden Hills City Council is meeting to approve routine items, including a settlement agreement with Arden Hills Tobacco, Inc. regarding flavored tobacco sales, and to authorize several public works projects such as the Karth Lake runoff control and Lexington Avenue traffic signal improvements. The agenda also includes accepting a resignation and approving contracts for engineering services.

• Resolution 2021-009 staying effective date of flavored tobacco ordinance and settlement with Arden Hills Tobacco, Inc.
• Carryover budget funds for Hamline Avenue crosswalk project
• Resolution 2021-010 approving plans and ordering bids for Karth Lake runoff control project
• Professional services agreement with Alliant for feasibility report on Lexington Avenue traffic signal system
• Proposal for on-call city engineer services with HR Green

The Arden Hills City Council voted 4-1 to permanently eliminate the Recreation Coordinator position, which had been temporarily laid off due to COVID-19. The council also approved the consent calendar, including a resolution staying the effective date of a flavored tobacco ordinance and a settlement with Arden Hills Tobacco, Inc., and authorized recruitment for a new City Planner with two councilmembers participating in interviews and recycling duties removed from the job description.

• Eliminated Recreation Coordinator position (4-1, Scott opposed)
• Approved consent calendar including claims/payroll, flavored tobacco ordinance stay and settlement, carryover budget for Hamline Avenue crosswalk, Karth Lake Runoff Control Project plans/bids, Alliant feasibility report for Lexington Ave traffic signal, resignation of Community Development Manager, and HR Green on-call engineer services (5-0)
• Authorized City Planner recruitment with two councilmembers in interviews and recycling duties removed from job description (5-0)
• Approved January 19 and January 25 meeting minutes as amended (5-0)

Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee

The Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee will meet to discuss updates on several trail projects, including the South Snelling Trail, Mounds View High School Trail, and Lake Johanna Boulevard Trail. They will also consider new business on trail assignments and maintenance issues in parks. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.

• South Snelling Trail update
• Mounds View High School Trail update
• Lake Johanna Boulevard Trail update
• Trail assignments discussion
• Maintenance issues in parks

The Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee approved the agenda and minutes, and made several assignments for trail projects. Members volunteered as point persons for the Snelling Avenue South, Mounds View High School, Lake Johanna Boulevard, and Crepeau Nature Center trails, all unanimously approved. Rich Straumann was approved as overall trail coordinator. Updates were given on the Snelling Avenue South trail, which will go to City Council in April, and the Mounds View High School trail design process with SRF Consulting. No final decisions were made on trail designs or funding.

• Approved agenda unanimously
• Approved January 19, 2021 minutes unanimously
• Approved Jill Anderson as point person for Snelling Avenue South Trail (unanimous)
• Approved Paul Beggin as point person for Mounds View High School Trail (unanimous)
• Approved Micah Kiernan as point person for Lake Johanna Boulevard Trail (unanimous)
• Approved Marie Hinton as point person for Crepeau Nature Center Trail (unanimous)
• Approved Rich Straumann as overall trail coordinator (unanimous)

City Council

The Arden Hills City Council work session will discuss the Ordinary High Water Level (OHWL) setback, spring and summer recreation programs, recreation programming and staffing, and planning staffing. These are discussion items, not final decisions.

• Ordinary High Water Level (OHWL) setback discussion
• Spring and summer recreation programs
• Recreation programming and staffing discussion
• Planning staffing discussion
• Council tracker update

The City Council discussed but did not formally vote on several items. It reached consensus to support increasing the allowable size of accessory structures within the Ordinary High Water Level setback of Lake Johanna, with a maximum of 100 square feet, 10 feet wide, 8 feet high, and screening requirements. The Council also supported offering modified spring and summer recreation programs, with the egg hunt canceled for 2021. For recreation staffing, the Council supported the Personnel Committee's recommendation of one full-time employee plus seasonal help, and directed staff to place the elimination of the recreation coordinator position on a future agenda. The Council directed staff to post the City Planner position at pay grade 15 with supervisory duties.

• Consensus to increase OHWL accessory structure size to 100 sq ft, 10 ft wide, 8 ft high (no formal vote)
• Consensus to offer modified spring/summer recreation programs, cancel egg hunt for 2021 (no formal vote)
• Consensus to support one FTE plus seasonal for recreation staffing (no formal vote)
• Directed staff to place recreation coordinator elimination on Feb 22 agenda (no formal vote)
• Directed staff to post City Planner position at pay grade 15 with supervisory duties (no formal vote)

Karth Lake Improvement District

The Karth Lake Improvement District Board will discuss planning the April board election, populating the new KLID website, and long-term projects including pump maintenance and adding grit chambers to storm drains. They will also hear updates on a 'No Trespassing' sign for the pump station and sprinkler coverage for Art Larsen Memorial Gardens.

• Plan process for April election of KLID Board members and officers
• Approve content for new KLID website, including agendas, minutes, and water quality data
• Discuss adding grit chambers to storm drains emptying into Karth Lake
• Review maintenance funding for existing pumping system
• Report on 'No Trespassing' sign for pump station

The Karth Lake Improvement District Board approved a list of content for the new KLID website and appointed Renee Marino as the key contact for edits. They also unanimously approved a letter announcing the April election for board members. Several other items were discussed, including adding a 'No Trespassing' sign to the pump station and including a grit chamber in the BMP #1 remediation plan, but no final decisions were made on those.

• Approved list of website content for KLID website (unanimous)
• Appointed Renee Marino as key contact for website edits
• Approved election announcement letter (unanimous)
• Recommended adding 'No Trespassing' sign to pump station (action item)
• Agreed to include grit chamber in BMP #1 remediation (action item)

City Council

The Arden Hills City Council is meeting to approve routine items and several public works actions, including plans and bids for Hamline Avenue and Shorewood Drive improvements, a professional services agreement for the Mounds View High School Trail project, and a resolution supporting a grant application for Lexington Avenue. The council will also consider a master planned unit development agreement with Scannell Properties LLC and a planned unit development for New Perspectives at 2 Pine Tree Drive. Public inquiries are limited to three minutes per speaker, and the council may not respond or take action on those comments.

• Resolution 2021-006: Approve plans and advertise bids for Hamline Avenue and Shorewood Drive improvements
• Professional services agreement with SRF Consultants for Mounds View High School Trail project
• Resolution 2021-007: Support LRIP grant application for Lexington Avenue
• Planning Case 20-010: Master Planned Unit Development Agreement with Scannell Properties LLC
• Planning Case 20-022: Planned Unit Development and Site Plan for New Perspectives at 2 Pine Tree Drive

The City Council approved the Planned Unit Development and Site Plan for a 192,390-square-foot, four-story senior living facility with 146 units at 2 Pine Tree Drive, subject to 33 conditions plus an added Condition 34. The approval includes a $50,000 fee in lieu of tree replacement, amended from the original $20,000 proposal, and requires the applicant to construct and maintain a public trail. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).

• Approved PUD and Site Plan for 146-unit senior living facility at 2 Pine Tree Drive (5-0)
• Added Condition 34 requiring trail construction, unrestricted public use, and maintenance (5-0)
• Amended Condition 12 to set tree mitigation fee at $50,000 in lieu of plantings (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including Hamline Avenue/Shorewood Drive improvements, SRF Consultants agreement, and LRIP grant application for Lexington Avenue (5-0)
• Accepted resignation of Public Works Director/City Engineer and appointed interim

City Council

The Arden Hills City Council is holding a special closed executive session to discuss tobacco litigation with the City Attorney. The discussion is closed to the public under Minnesota law for attorney-client privilege. No action is scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Closed session under Minn. Stat. 13D.05, Subd. 3(b) for attorney-client privilege
• Discussion led by City Administrator Dave Perrault with City Attorney present
• No budgeted or estimated costs; funding source N/A

The Arden Hills City Council met in a special closed executive session on February 8, 2021, to receive an update from attorney Monte Mills regarding tobacco litigation. No formal decisions were made; the session was informational only and adjourned after about 35 minutes.

• Received tobacco litigation update from Counsel Mills (no action taken)

Joint Development Authority (JDA)

The Joint Development Authority meeting was not held because only three of five commissioners were present, lacking a quorum. No business was conducted and no decisions were made.

City Council

The City Council will review planning cases for 2 Pine Tree Drive involving a conditional use permit and easement release. The agenda also includes authorization for bids on the 2021 PMP Street and Utility Improvement Project.

• Planning Case 20-021: Conditional Use Permit and Easement Release at 2 Pine Tree Drive
• Planning Case 20-022: Arden Hills RE, LLC development at 2 Pine Tree Drive
• Resolution 2021-004: Authorizing ads for bids for the 2021 PMP Street and Utility Improvement Project
• Resolution 2021-005: Accepting a donation from the Arden Hills Foundation for park benches
• Ordinance 2021-001: Amending Chapter 13 of the Zoning Code

The Arden Hills City Council approved a zoning code amendment allowing memory care units to count as 0.5 units for density, and approved a conditional use permit for a 146-unit senior living facility at 2 Pine Tree Drive. However, action on the Planned Unit Development and Site Plan was tabled to the February 8, 2021 meeting to resolve concerns about tree replacement payments and parking. The council also approved the consent calendar, including plans for the 2021 street and utility project and a park bench donation.

• Approved zoning amendment for memory care units as 0.5 units (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for 146-unit senior living facility (5-0)
• Tabled PUD and site plan for 2 Pine Tree Drive to Feb. 8 (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including 2021 PMP street project and park bench donation (5-0)
• Approved release of easements and CUP for Lot 2 at 2 Pine Tree Drive (5-0)
• Approved Jan. 11, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)

Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee

The Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee will meet to discuss updates on the Snelling Avenue South and Mounds View High School trails, a proposal for park benches, an ice rink and recreation update, and to elect a committee chair. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes and reports.

• Snelling Avenue South trail update with attachments
• Mounds View High School trail update with attachments
• Park benches proposal memo and attachment
• Ice rink and recreation update memo
• Election of a committee chair

The Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee unanimously approved John Van Valkenburg as its new chair, following his appointment by the City Council on January 11, 2021. The committee also discussed the Snelling Avenue South trail feasibility study, with staff recommending Alternative 2 (roadway reconstruction without a trail but with wider shoulders) if the City Council chooses that option. No formal decisions were made on the trail alternatives, as the City Council will decide in April or May after public engagement.

• Approved John Van Valkenburg as new committee chair (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved November 17, 2020 minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Arden Hills City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including a follow-up on a letter about Tony Schmidt Regional Park access, an infill development discussion, an update on the chicken ordinance, and a planning commission onboarding policy. The meeting is a discussion session, not a final decision-making meeting.

• Tony Schmidt Regional Park access concerns letter follow-up
• Infill development discussion
• Chicken ordinance update
• Planning Commission onboarding policy
• Council tracker review

The City Council held a work session and directed staff to request a meeting with Ramsey County Commissioner Frethem regarding Lake Johanna Boulevard safety concerns. They also discussed infill development, agreeing to measure building height to the top of structures and limit garage facades to 50% of front facade. For a future chicken ordinance, the Council agreed to allow 3 hens, no roosters, and coops in rear yards only, with the ordinance to be drafted by staff.

• Directed staff to request meeting with Commissioner Frethem on Lake Johanna Blvd
• Agreed to measure building height to top of structure for infill development
• Agreed garage portion of front facade not to exceed 50% in R-1 and R-2 districts
• Agreed to allow 3 hens and no roosters in chicken ordinance
• Agreed chicken coops and runs located in rear yard only
• Agreed coops count as accessory structures
• Removed 2020 Work Plan for ICWC Contract Work Crews from Council Tracker
• Removed Crack Sealing on Tennis Courts from Council Tracker if on maintenance schedule

Karth Lake Improvement District

The Karth Lake Improvement District Board will discuss the status of the pump and control panel replacement/repair, including a communication plan for funding and assessment decisions. They will also plan the next board election, review 2019 water quality and 2020 weed removal results, and consider long-term projects like BMP #1 remediation, erosion control, and adding grit chambers to storm drains.

• Status of pump and control panel replacement/repair (Option 1)
• Communication plan for funding/assessment decisions
• Plan for next KLID Board election and voting process
• Report on 2019 water quality monitoring and 2020 weed/debris removal
• Long-term projects: BMP #1 remediation, erosion control, grit chambers

The Karth Lake Improvement District Board extended the terms of members whose terms expired in April 2020 until the next annual meeting in April 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The board unanimously elected Renee Marino to replace Gail Graff, who resigned. The board also discussed the pump replacement status, water quality results, and tabled several items for the next meeting.

• Extended terms of members expiring April 2020 until April 2021 (unanimous)
• Elected Renee Marino to replace resigned member Gail Graff (unanimous)
• Recommended 'No Trespassing' sign on pump station; staff to investigate
• Agreed KLIDB Secretary as primary website contact; all changes board-approved
• Agreed assessment communication to follow standard city process
• Agreed city mail election announcement; Kathy to draft letter
• Agreed election by show of hands at Zoom meeting
• Tabled maintenance funding and grit chamber items for next meeting

City Council

The Arden Hills City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving claims and payroll, adopting resolutions on city organization and committee appointments, and approving a payment for the City Hall HVAC replacement project. The council will also hold a public hearing on a variance request at 3493 Siems Ct. The agenda includes a COVID-19 update and recognition of re-elected councilmembers.

• Variance request at 3493 Siems Ct (PC 20-017)
• Payment No. 1 to Air Express, Inc. for City Hall HVAC replacement
• Resolution 2021-001 on 2021 city organization
• Resolution 2021-002 on commission and committee appointments
• Ramsey County shared service agreement for erosion and sediment control inspections

Planning Commission

The Arden Hills Planning Commission will consider Planning Case 20-022, a request for a Planned Unit Development, Conditional Use Permit, Site Plan, and Zoning Code Amendment at 2 Pine Tree North. A public hearing is required for this item. The meeting will also include approval of the agenda and minutes from the December 9, 2020 meeting, as well as reports and comments.

• Public hearing for Planning Case 20-022 at 2 Pine Tree North
• Request includes Planned Unit Development, Conditional Use Permit, Site Plan, and Zoning Code Amendment
• Approval of minutes from December 9, 2020 Planning Commission meeting
• Remote participation available via Zoom and streamed on Cable Channel 16

The Arden Hills Planning Commission voted unanimously (7-0) to recommend approval of Planning Case 20-022, a Planned Unit Development, Conditional Use Permit, Site Plan, and Zoning Code Amendment for a four-story, 146-unit senior living facility at 2 Pine Tree Drive. The project includes independent living, assisted living, and memory care units, and the recommendation is subject to 33 conditions. The motion will go to the City Council for final approval.

• Recommended approval of PUD, CUP, site plan, and zoning code amendment for 146-unit senior living facility at 2 Pine Tree Drive (7-0)
• Approved minutes of December 9, 2020, Planning Commission meeting (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:26 p.m. (7-0)

Joint Development Authority (JDA)

The Arden Hills Joint Development Authority (JDA) will hold a special meeting via Zoom on January 4, 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The agenda includes approving minutes from past meetings, discussing the status of de-listing the TCAAP site as a Superfund site, and addressing new business such as the 2021 budget, hiring a JDA attorney, and a project status update. The meeting is largely procedural, with no public hearings scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from 2019 and 2020 JDA meetings
• Status update on de-listing TCAAP as a Superfund site
• Discussion of 2021 budget
• Status of hiring a JDA attorney
• 2021 meeting schedule approval

The Joint Development Authority meeting on January 4, 2021, was not held because only three of five commissioners were present, lacking a quorum. No business was conducted, and no decisions were made.