Arden Hills public meetings in 2024

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from October 23, 2024, discuss updates on in-person business visits, and consider appointments for the 2025 Chair and Vice Chair roles. A recommendation for the Chair will be forwarded to the City Council for approval.

• Approval of minutes from October 23, 2024
• Verbal updates from commissioners on in-person business visits and survey responses
• Discussion and selection process for 2025 Chair and Vice Chair positions
• Staff and City Council reports, including council liaison updates

The December 18, 2024 meeting of the Arden Hills Economic Development Commission was cancelled because no quorum was present. No decisions were made or items discussed.

Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee

The Arden Hills Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee will approve November meeting minutes, receive a council liaison update, and discuss unfinished business including trail and parks projects and the 2025 work plan. New business items include a code of conduct review, chair discussion, and member terms.

• Approval of November 19, 2024 minutes
• Council Liaison Update
• Trail and Parks Projects Update
• 2025 Work Plan Discussion
• Code of Conduct discussion

The Arden Hills Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee met on December 17, 2024, and approved the agenda and November minutes. The committee tabled a Behavioral Code of Conduct until January and discussed 2025 work plans, including trail projects, park improvements, and volunteer coordination. No major decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational and planning-focused.

• Approved meeting agenda (9-0)
• Approved November 19, 2024 minutes (10-0)
• Tabled Behavioral Code of Conduct until January meeting (10-0)
• Adjourned at 7:50 pm (10-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a special work session to discuss legislative priorities. Interim City Administrator Jessica Jagoe will lead the discussion.

• Legislative Priorities Discussion

The City Council held a work session and discussed legislative priorities, deciding to pursue a $1.4 million state funding request for the Old Highway 10 sewer force main project. The council also discussed fencing code changes, ice rink lighting, and an adopt-a-park program, but no formal votes were taken. The meeting was a work session, so no binding decisions were made.

• Directed staff to prepare a $1.4 million state funding request for Old Highway 10 project (consensus)
• Tabled legislative priorities discussion until after state representative presentations (consensus)
• Agreed to bring adopt-a-park program discussion to a future meeting (consensus)

City Council

The Arden Hills City Council will hold a special meeting to consider three items on the consent calendar: approval of a 2025-2027 collective bargaining agreement with IUOE Local 49, appointment of a Joint Development Authority chair for 2025-2026, and approval of a roof replacement at Cummings Park Pavilion. The meeting is routine and immediately follows a work session.

• Motion to approve 2025-2027 collective bargaining agreement with IUOE 49
• Motion to appoint Joint Development Authority chair for 2025-2026
• Motion to approve Cummings Park Pavilion roof replacement

The Arden Hills City Council approved the 2025-2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement with IUOE 49, amending it to remove certain MOUs and pay tables. The council also reappointed Jonathan Wicklund as Joint Development Authority Chair for 2025-2026 in a 3-2 vote, despite concerns about his attendance. The meeting included a closed session for labor negotiations.

• Approved 2025-2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement with IUOE 49, amended to pull MOUs for Parks Lead and Utilities Lead and Public Works Lead Pay Table (5-0)
• Reappointed Jonathan Wicklund as JDA Chair for 2025-2026 (3-2, Holden and Grant opposed)
• Approved consent calendar including Cummings Park Pavilion Roof Replacement (5-0)
• Approved November 25, 2024 meeting minutes as amended (4-0-1, Monson abstained)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several operational and infrastructure items. The meeting includes discussions on a recycling services RFP and landscape barriers at Freeway Park.

• Recycling Services RFP/Contract discussion
• Freeway Park Landscape Barrier discussion
• Rice Creek Commons/TCAAP discussion
• Committee/Commissions Liaisons
• JDA Chair discussion

The Arden Hills City Council work session on Dec 9, 2024, assigned councilmembers to various committees and commissions, with a 3-2 consensus to reappoint Councilmember Monson as Mayor Pro Tem. The council directed staff to negotiate a 5-year recycling contract with Walters Recycling and Refuse, the unanimous selection of the RFP committee. They also discussed a landscape barrier at Freeway Park, leaning toward a vinyl-coated chain link fence, and agreed to discuss the JDA chair appointment at a future meeting.

• Assigned council liaisons to committees (e.g., PTRC to Holden, EDC to Rousseau, Planning Commission to Weber)
• Reappointed Councilmember Monson as Mayor Pro Tem (3-2 consensus)
• Directed staff to negotiate 5-year recycling contract with Walters Recycling and Refuse
• Agreed to explore a city-wide cleanup day with Walters Recycling
• Directed staff to get cost estimates for vinyl-coated chain link fence at Freeway Park
• Agreed to discuss JDA chair appointment at January 13 meeting
• Scheduled special council meeting for Dec 16 to discuss union contract and legislative priorities

City Council

The City Council will hold a Truth-In-Taxation hearing and decide on the 2025 budget and final tax levy. The meeting also includes several routine approvals for city fees, licenses, and infrastructure grants.

• Adoption of the 2025 Budget and Tax Levy (Resolutions 2024-059 and 2025-060)
• Ordinance 2024-016 approving the 2025 Fee Schedule
• Planning Case 24-009: Lake Johnanna Fire Department Development Agreement
• Ordinance 2024-017 regarding adult cannabis retail business registrations and events
• Resolution 2024-061 for the South Tower Improvement Project bids

The City Council adopted a final 2025 tax levy increase of 13.5%, lower than the proposed 15.5%, and approved the 2025 budget with specific cuts, including removing the Cummings Park shelter building and reducing the Hazelnut Park parking lot expenditure. The council also approved the consent calendar, tabled then later approved a professional services agreement with Bolton & Menk, and received updates on the TCAAP/Rice Creek Commons development.

• Adopted Resolution 2024-059 setting final 2025 tax levy at 13.5% (3-2)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-060 approving 2025 budget, removing Cummings Park shelter, reducing Hazelnut Park parking lot to $100,000, adding $30,000 for Public Works union pay (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including 2025 fee schedule, liquor/tobacco license renewals, and various resolutions (5-0)
• Tabled Bolton & Menk professional services agreement (3-2), later approved (5-0)
• Approved minutes from November meetings as amended (5-0)
• Approved agenda as amended (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Planning Case 24-018, which requests approvals for a master and final planned unit development, final plat, site plan review, conditional use permit, and easement vacation at 1700 Highway 96 W. No other substantive business is listed.

• Public hearing for Planning Case 24-018 – 1700 Highway 96 W. – seeking master and final PUD, final plat, site plan review, conditional use permit, and easement vacation

The Planning Commission voted 5-2 to recommend denial of Planning Case 24-018, a Master and Final Planned Unit Development, Conditional Use Permit, Site Plan Review, Final Plat, and Easement Vacation for a 119-unit age-restricted apartment building at 1700 Highway 96 W. The denial was based on the project's failure to meet the goals in Section 7 of the city's comprehensive plan and policies in Section 6, specifically regarding density, floor area ratio, and building height. The recommendation will go to the City Council, which has final authority.

• Recommended denial of Planning Case 24-018 (5-2, Mitchell and Wicklund opposed)
• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)
• Approved November 6, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Adopted amendment to denial motion citing lack of conformance to comprehensive plan (7-0)

Joint Development Authority (JDA)

The Joint Development Authority will meet to review the road map and receive updates on discussions with developers regarding the TCAAP Redevelopment Project. The body will also receive a communications report.

• Update on Developer Discussions
• Review of the project Road Map
• Communications Report
• Approval of October 7 and November 4, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss updates to the city code and upcoming administrative plans. The body is reviewing registration for adult cannabis and the 2025 fee schedule.

• Adult Cannabis Registration and Chapter 3 City Code Amendments
• 2025 Fee Schedule follow-up discussion
• 2025 PTRC Work Plan discussion
• Rice Creek Commons/TCAAP discussion

City Council

The Arden Hills City Council will hold a public hearing and consider Ordinance 2024-015 amending the zoning code for cannabis zoning standards, and will adopt quarterly special assessments for delinquent utilities. They will also receive updates on the TCAAP/Rice Creek Commons development and from state legislators, and act on several routine consent items including recycling funding and election canvass certification.

• Public hearing and new business on Ordinance 2024-015 amending Chapter 13 (Zoning Code) for cannabis zoning standards
• Resolution 2024-055 adopting quarterly special assessments for delinquent utilities
• TCAAP/Rice Creek Commons update from Interim City Administrator
• Motion to approve Ramsey County Joint Powers Agreement for recycling funding
• Resolution 2024-053 authorizing application for recycling SCORE grant funds from Ramsey County for 2025

Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee

The Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee will hear a council liaison update, receive reports on trail and park projects, and discuss the 2025 work plan. The meeting also includes introduction of a new member and approval of October meeting minutes.

• Introduction and oath of a new committee member
• Approval of October 22, 2024 meeting minutes
• Council liaison update on city matters
• Trail and parks projects update
• 2025 work plan discussion, including prioritization of projects

City Council

The Arden Hills City Council will hold a work session to discuss the future development of Rice Creek Commons/TCAAP, focusing on park amenities, trail connectivity, and potential adjustments to park dedication fees. The council reviewed the 2022 term sheet and previous MOUs, and will provide direction on parks planning and future work session scheduling.

• Discussion of Parks MOU from December 12, 2016, including park design and dedication fees
• Review of estimated 2016 vs. current park dedication fees: $6,864 per single-family unit, $11,918 per multi-family unit, and $64 per 1,000 square feet of commercial space
• Verbal update on open space acreage in the southwest 32-acre parcel, rezoned from Flex Office to Residential in January 2024
• Minor adjustments to open space locations in Hill and Creek neighborhoods allowed per TRC (up to 3% reduction)
• Council to consider scheduling future work sessions on specific Rice Creek Commons topics

City Council

The City Council will hear an update on the TCAAP/Rice Creek Commons redevelopment and vote on a consent calendar that includes a 2025-2029 agreement for law enforcement services with the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office, a professional services agreement for sewer lining, and authorization for tree removal at Freeway Park.

• Motion to approve 2025-2029 Agreement for Law Enforcement Services with Ramsey County Sheriff's Office
• Motion to approve Professional Services Agreement with TKDA for 2025 CIPP Lining Project (sewer rehabilitation)
• Motion to approve quote from Precision Landscape & Tree, Inc. for hazardous tree removal at Freeway Park
• Motion to certify 2024 Municipal Election Canvass Results (Resolution 2024-051)
• Motion to authorize City participation in Xcel Energy's Partners in Energy (PiE) program

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the 2025 budget and the 2025 fee schedule. Members will also discuss Rice Creek Commons/TCAAP and conduct agenda planning.

• 2025 Budget discussion
• 2025 Fee Schedule discussion
• Rice Creek Commons/TCAAP discussion

City Council

The City Council will hold a special work session to provide direction on the future development of Rice Creek Commons/TCAAP. Discussions will focus on the 2022 term sheet, the acquisition of a 1.6-acre civic site, and park improvement agreements.

• Review of the 1.6-acre Civic zoned property option agreement
• Discussion of the Parks MOU and park dedication fees ($6,500 per residential unit)
• Review of the 2022 Term Sheet with developer Alatus
• Discussion of the TCAAP Redevelopment Code permitted uses for the Civic District

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss a zoning code amendment regarding cannabis standards. This item includes a required public hearing.

• Planning Case 24-019: Zoning Code Amendment to Chapter 13, Cannabis Zoning Standards (Public Hearing Required)

Joint Development Authority (JDA)

The Joint Development Authority will discuss and potentially adopt a Clean Energy Policy requiring Rice Creek Commons to be an all-electric, carbon-free development. The board will also approve the 2025 JDA budget, receive updates on development agreement discussions, and review a road map for the TCAAP redevelopment project.

• Adopt Clean Energy Policy making Rice Creek Commons an all-electric, carbon-free development
• Approve the 2025 JDA budget
• Update on development agreement discussions with developers
• Review of the project road map
• Public input limited to three minutes per person

City Council

This joint work session of the City Council and Planning Commission will discuss three agenda items: a review of the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance, the Rice Creek Commons/TCAAP development, and future agenda planning. No formal votes are expected; the session is for discussion and staff input.

• Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance review discussion led by HKGi consultants Jason Zimmerman and Rita Trapp
• Rice Creek Commons/TCAAP development update from Interim City Administrator Jessica Jagoe
• Agenda planning for upcoming meetings
• Public inquiries limited to 3 minutes per speaker

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the implementation of electric franchise fees and the renewal of gas and electric agreements. The body will also review a site plan amendment for the Elegant Event Center. Additionally, the council will consider several infrastructure and park equipment purchases.

• Ordinances 2024-012, 013, and 014 regarding electric and gas franchise fees and agreements
• Planning Case 24-016: Site plan review for Elegant Event Center at 3776 Connelly Avenue
• Purchase and installation of playground equipment at Freeway Park and Arden Oaks Park
• Resolution 2024-049 revoking CSAH designation on New Brighton Road
• Professional services agreement amendment with SRF Consulting for Old Highway 10 Trail Project

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will consider updates on its in-person business visit strategy, including finalizing handouts and procedures. The commission will also discuss scheduling for December and January meetings. The agenda includes approval of previous meeting minutes and staff and council reports.

• Discussion of December and January meeting schedule
• Updates on in-person business visit strategy, including handout and procedures
• Approval of July 31, 2024 minutes
• Reports from staff and city council

Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee

The Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee will meet to approve minutes, hear a council liaison update, receive reports on trail and park projects and work group activities, and begin discussion of the 2025 work plan. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda, which primarily covers ongoing updates and planning.

• Approval of September 19, 2024 minutes
• Council liaison report (no details in agenda)
• Trail and Parks Projects Update – likely includes status of $1M Met Council grant, Arden Oaks ADA playground, Freeway Park nature playground and hardcourt replacement
• Work Group Updates – including rain garden article, Discover Your Parks Passport, city-wide garage sale, Earth Day event planning
• 2025 Work Plan Discussion – initial planning for next year's committee priorities

City Council

The City Council is holding a special work session to provide direction on the future development of Rice Creek Commons/TCAAP. Members will discuss the review of term sheets and the scheduling of future topic-specific work sessions.

• Discussion of 2022 Term Sheet between the City and Alatus
• Review of agreements for Civic Site, Parks, and Utilities
• Discussion of City fees and charges including WAC/SAC and Planning Area Fees
• Planning for future work sessions on financing, assessments, and green energy
• Determination of the negotiation process with Ramsey County and Alatus

City Council

The Arden Hills City Council will receive an update on the TCAAP/Rice Creek Commons development, consider routine consent items including traffic signal maintenance agreements with Ramsey County and for the Mounds View High School crosswalk, approve a payment for the 2024 PMP Street and Utility Improvements Project, and acknowledge a raffle permit application. A transportation update will also be presented.

• TCAAP/Rice Creek Commons update from Interim City Administrator
• Master agreement for traffic signal maintenance with Ramsey County
• Agreement for traffic signal maintenance at Mounds View High School crosswalk
• Payment No. 5 to S.M. Hentges & Sons, Inc. for 2024 PMP Street and Utility Improvements
• Acknowledge Catholic United Financial raffle permit application with drawing March 27, 2025

City Council

The City Council holds a work session to discuss updates on franchise fees, adult-use cannabis zoning, personnel, union negotiations (closed session), Rice Creek Commons/TCAAP development, and agenda planning. Public comment is taken at the beginning of the meeting.

• Franchise fee discussion update
• Adult-use cannabis zoning discussion
• Rice Creek Commons/TCAAP discussion
• Union negotiations update (closed per state law)
• Personnel discussion

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Planning Case 24-016, a Planned Unit Development (PUD) amendment and site plan review for property at 3776 Connelly Avenue. The commission may also approve the agenda and minutes from the August 7 meeting, receive updates from the City Council, and discuss other business.

• Public hearing for Planning Case 24-016 – PUD amendment and site plan review at 3776 Connelly Avenue
• Approval of minutes from August 7, 2024 regular meeting
• Report from City Council liaison Emily Rousseau
• Commissioner comments and discussion

Karth Lake Improvement District

The Karth Lake Improvement District Board will hear a progress report on water level modeling and pump management aimed at reducing water level fluctuations. They will also discuss revising bylaws, initiating a new lake health study, and removing invasive purple loosestrife. Outreach to lakeshore owners and a summary of this year's weed removal are also on the agenda.

• Water level modeling progress report from Renée Marino on pump management policy revision
• Bylaws review to clarify membership, elections, and voting rights
• Possibility of initiating a new lake health study and updated best management practices
• Discussion with DNR about removing approximately 20 purple loosestrife plants in the lake
• Update on 2024 water quality monitoring under the Citizen-Assisted Monitoring Program

Joint Development Authority (JDA)

The Joint Development Authority will receive updates on development agreement negotiations with developer Alatus and a presentation on green energy. They will also review a road map and approve minutes from prior meetings.

• Update on Development Agreement Discussions with Alatus
• Green Energy Presentation (likely LEED for Communities)
• Review Road Map (project timeline)
• Approval of Minutes from August 5 and September 10, 2024

City Council

The City Council will discuss the 2025 General Obligation CIP bond schedule and franchise fees, receive an update on the adult-use cannabis moratorium, consider a T-Mobile site use agreement, and discuss Rice Creek Commons/TCAAP development. Agenda planning is also on the work session agenda.

• 2025 General Obligation CIP Bond Schedule and Franchise Fees discussion
• Adult Use Cannabis Moratorium Update
• T-Mobile Site Use Agreement
• Rice Creek Commons/TCAAP Discussion
• Agenda Planning

City Council

The Arden Hills City Council will set the preliminary property tax levy for taxes payable in 2025 and establish a Truth-in-Taxation public hearing date. They will also hear an update on the TCAAP/Rice Creek Commons redevelopment project. A public hearing on quarterly special assessments for delinquent utilities is scheduled, and several consent items include event center fee and alcohol licensing ordinances, a development agreement for Elegant Event Center, and acceptance of a playground grant for Arden Oaks Park.

• Setting preliminary levy for 2025 taxes (Resolution 2024-045) and Truth-in-Taxation hearing date (Resolution 2024-046)
• Public hearing and confirmation of quarterly special assessments for delinquent utilities
• Ordinances amending event center fees, alcohol beverage definitions, and tobacco licensing
• Development agreement for Elegant Event Center (Planning Case 24-014)
• Acceptance of GameTime Community Champions grant for playground equipment at Arden Oaks Park

Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee

The committee will meet to discuss the 2025 work plan, student feedback, and the PTRC handbook. The agenda also includes a discussion on the 'Adopt a Park' program and updates on existing trail and park projects.

• Discussion of 'Adopt a Park' program
• 2025 Work Plan discussion
• PTRC Handbook discussion
• Student feedback review
• Trail and Parks projects update

Joint Development Authority (JDA)

The Joint Development Authority held a special work session to discuss the status of the Rice Creek Commons (TCAAP) redevelopment. Staff provided an update on the development agreement negotiations with Alatus LLC, including a progress report on the term sheet approved in December 2023. The term sheet notes that the $25 million state funding request for site infrastructure was not received in 2024, and legislative re-request is planned for 2025. No formal actions were taken; the session focused on discussion and information sharing.

• Term sheet progress update: $25M state infrastructure funding not received in 2024; alternative funding explored, legislative request planned for 2025
• Housing density goal of up to 1,960 units affirmed, with 20% (392 units) targeted as affordable rentals at 60% AMI or below
• Financial analysis underway for infrastructure financing; contract with Kimley-Horn for spine road final design approved 7/11/24
• Proposal for public-private financing solution sent by Alatus to Ehlers on 7/31/24; feasibility and negotiations underway
• Updated Road Map outlining JDA meetings and deadlines through end of 2024 presented

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the preliminary 2025 General Fund Budget and design for 2025 park improvements. The body will also review a compensation and classification study update and discuss Rice Creek Commons/TCAAP.

• Preliminary 2025 General Fund Budget discussion
• 2025 Park Improvements Design discussion with Bolton & Menk
• Compensation and Classification Study update
• Rice Creek Commons/TCAAP discussion

The City Council discussed the 2025 park improvements, directing staff to move forward with the Arden Oaks Park playground as selected in surveys, while delaying the Freeway Park play structure to explore a nature-based option. The Council also discussed the 2025 preliminary budget and compensation study, but no formal votes were taken during this work session.

• Directed staff to proceed with Arden Oaks Park playground per survey Option 1, with possible color change
• Delayed Freeway Park play structure to explore nature-based playground options
• Directed staff to proceed with Freeway Park hard-court rehab and fencing
• Requested vendors provide nature-based playground examples for Council review
• Discussed 2025 preliminary budget scenarios, with direction to reduce levy by cutting street maintenance, permit software, and equipment funds
• Discussed compensation study implementation options, with no final decision made

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a rezoning and preliminary plat request by Trident Development, LLC for the North Heights Lutheran Church property. The meeting also includes updates on transportation and the TCAAP/Rice Creek Commons project.

• Public hearing and Resolution 2024-041 for rezoning and preliminary plat at 1700 West Highway 96
• Ordinance 2024-008 to amend city code regarding Mayor and City Councilmember salaries
• Authorization to release RFP for recycling services
• Payment for 2024 Street Maintenance Program patching on Grey Fox Rd, Red Fox Rd, and Lake Valentine Rd
• Resolution 2024-042 appointing Vincent Meyer as Youth Commissioner to Economic Development Commission

City Council

The Arden Hills City Council is holding a work session to discuss several agenda items, including an introduction for the Minnesota Tournament Wellness Center (MTWC), an item on MVI Hockey, a T-Mobile Site Use Agreement, and a discussion on Rice Creek Commons/TCAAP redevelopment. No formal votes are anticipated as these are introductory and discussion items.

• Minnesota Tournament Wellness Center (MTWC) Introduction
• MVI Hockey discussion
• T-Mobile Site Use Agreement
• Rice Creek Commons/TCAAP Discussion
• Agenda Planning

The Arden Hills City Council held a work session to hear presentations from the Minnesota Tournament Wellness Center (MTWC) about a potential sports tournament venue and from the MVI Youth Hockey Association requesting a $46,500 contribution. No formal decisions were made; the council agreed to add both topics to future agendas for continued discussion. Items C, D, and E on the agenda were not discussed.

• Appointed Councilmember Rousseau as Temporary Chairperson (2-1)
• Agreed to add MTWC sports venue discussion to a future agenda
• Agreed to continue discussions on MVI Hockey contribution request

City Council

The Arden Hills City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution to approve a preliminary plat and rezoning for Trident Development at the former North Heights Lutheran Church site (1700 West Highway 96). The consent calendar includes several routine items, such as adopting Ordinance 2024-008 adjusting salaries for the mayor and councilmembers, authorizing an RFP for recycling services, and acknowledging a Twin Cities Gateway grant. Updates will also be given on the TCAAP/Rice Creek Commons development and transportation.

• Public hearing and new business on Preliminary Plat and Rezoning (Planning Case 24-015) for Trident Development at 1700 West Highway 96 (North Heights Lutheran Church)
• Consent item: Ordinance 2024-008 amending city code regarding salaries for mayor and councilmembers
• Consent item: Motion to authorize release of RFP for recycling services
• Consent item: Motion to approve acknowledgment of Twin Cities Gateway grant funds
• Consent item: Motion to approve claims and payroll

The August 26, 2024 regular City Council meeting was cancelled because only two council members were present, falling short of a quorum. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was adjourned without any official actions.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum (2 present, 3 absent)

Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee

The committee will review updates on trail and park projects, including tree planting at Floral Park and the Great River Greening project. Members will also discuss the 2025 work plan, the PTRC handbook, and the 2025 chair position.

• Discussion of 2025 Work Plan
• Floral Park tree planting and open space usage
• PickleBall nets
• Adopt a Park program
• Arden Hills Greening presentation

City Council

The Arden Hills City Council will hold a work session to discuss public works staffing and the preliminary 2025 General Fund Budget. These are discussion items only; no final decisions are expected at this meeting.

• Public Works Staffing Discussion led by Director David Swearingen
• 2025 Preliminary General Fund Budget discussion led by Finance Director Joua Yang
• Supporting memos and attachments are available for both agenda items

The City Council held a work session to discuss the 2025 preliminary budget and Public Works staffing. Council directed a 9% sanitary sewer rate increase to cover Met Council wastewater charges, a 3% surface water increase, and a 0% water increase. They also agreed to move $100,000 from the EDA to the general fund and delay gateway sign funding to 2026.

• Directed 9% sanitary sewer rate increase for 2025
• Directed 3% surface water rate increase for 2025
• Directed 0% water rate increase for 2025
• Agreed to move $100,000 from EDA to general fund for 2025
• Agreed to delay gateway sign funding to 2026
• Discussed Public Works staffing Phase 1, no formal action taken

City Council

The Arden Hills City Council will hear a presentation on the TCAAP/Rice Creek Commons development and consider an update to the Final AUAR and Mitigation Plan. The consent calendar includes routine approvals for claims, payroll, a donation from the Arden Hills Foundation, and several public works contracts. A separate new business item is a nuisance abatement resolution for a property at 1960 Glenpaul Avenue.

• TCAAP/Rice Creek Commons update presentation by Dave Perrault
• Update to TCAAP Final AUAR and Mitigation Plan (new business)
• Resolution 2024-040: Nuisance abatement at 1960 Glenpaul Avenue
• Motion to accept donation from Arden Hills Foundation (Resolution 2024-039)
• Multiple contract approvals and change orders for 2024 street/utility improvements, sewer repair, and pond dredging

City Council

This is a special City Council work session with no votes expected. The Council will discuss an update on the city's compensation and classification study, legislative priorities, an ordinance review engagement plan with HKGi, the Rice Creek Commons/TCAAP development, and future agenda planning.

• Compensation and classification study update from David Drown Associates
• Discussion of legislative priorities for the city
• HKGi ordinance review engagement plan presentation
• Rice Creek Commons/TCAAP development discussion
• Agenda planning for future meetings

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Planning Case 24-015 for a preliminary plat and rezoning at 1700 Highway 96 W. They will also discuss and introduce proposed revisions to the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances. The commission will approve the previous meeting's minutes and receive reports.

• Public hearing for Planning Case 24-015 – preliminary plat and rezoning at 1700 Highway 96 W
• Introduction to Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Revisions
• Approval of July 10, 2024, Planning Commission minutes
• Report from the City Council and Planning Commission comments

The Planning Commission voted 6-1 to recommend approval of Planning Case 24-015, a preliminary plat and rezoning for a 10.74-acre parcel at 1700 West Highway 96, to allow a future senior apartment development. The recommendation includes two conditions: the applicant must submit a final plat application within three months and work with the Rice Creek Watershed District on easement modifications. The commission also heard an introduction to a zoning and subdivision ordinance revision project and received updates from the City Council.

• Recommended approval of preliminary plat and rezoning for 1700 W Hwy 96 (6-1)
• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)
• Approved July 10, 2024 minutes as amended (6-0-1)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Joint Development Authority (JDA)

The Joint Development Authority will discuss an update on the development agreement for Rice Creek Commons (TCAAP redevelopment), which still faces a funding gap for horizontal infrastructure estimated at $86–100 million. The board will also consider a recommendation from the Energy Advisory Committee on sustainability certification and review the JDA's 6-month expense report. Other agenda items include a communications update and a roadmap review. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and other procedural items.

• Update on development agreement discussions: horizontal infrastructure funding gap remains at $86–100 million
• Recommendation from Energy Advisory Committee on sustainability certification for the project
• Review of JDA 6-Month Expense Report
• Update on communications regarding Rice Creek Commons
• Review of Road Map for the redevelopment project

The Joint Development Authority voted to direct staff to pursue LEED for Communities certification, aiming for Gold or Platinum, along with sustainable design guidelines for the Rice Creek Commons development. The board also reviewed the 6-month expense report, noting finances are on track, and received updates on development agreement discussions with Alatus and the AUAR process.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved April 1, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July 23, 2024 special worksession minutes (unanimous)
• Directed staff to pursue LEED for Communities certification with goal of Gold or Platinum, plus sustainable design guidelines (motion by Monson, seconded by Reinhardt, carried)

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will consider updates to its in-person business visit strategy, which was approved at the June 26 meeting. The commission will also discuss gateway signs. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and staff reports.

• Discussion of in-person business visit strategy updates
• Discussion of gateway signs
• Approval of June 26, 2024 meeting minutes
• Reports from staff and city council

The Economic Development Commission approved three documents to launch in-person business visits: a handout for businesses, a timeline for the visits, and a procedures document. The commission also discussed gateway signs and decided to keep the topic on the work plan but not prioritize funds for 2025.

• Approved agenda and June 26, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved allowing subcommittee to finalize business visit handout (unanimous)
• Approved drafted timeline for in-person business visits (unanimous)
• Approved drafted business visit procedures document (unanimous)
• Discussed gateway signs; no formal action, but agreed not to prioritize funds for 2025

Joint Development Authority (JDA)

The Joint Development Authority is holding a work session to discuss the status of the Rice Creek Commons (TCAAP) redevelopment. The focus is on horizontal development—mass grading, infrastructure—costing about $94.6 million. Funding commitments from Ramsey County ($25.4M), Arden Hills ($15.8M), and developer Alatus ($15M) leave a $38.4 million shortfall. Alatus is expected to present a new financing proposal to close the gap.

• Horizontal development cost estimated at $94.6 million (conceptual, for discussion)
• Ramsey County obligated $25.4 million for spine road, trail, groundwater remediation; $12.65M still to be sourced
• City of Arden Hills obligated $15.8 million for wastewater, watermain, water tower
• Developer Alatus committed up to $15 million in equity toward horizontal costs
• Approximately $38.4 million in unfunded costs remain; Alatus expected to submit new financing proposal

The Joint Development Authority held a work session with updates on the Rice Creek Commons project. No formal votes or decisions were taken. The main discussion centered on a $38.4 million funding gap, with the County declining to bond for the full amount, and the developer Alatus indicating a proposal was pending. The next meeting was set for August 5.

• No formal decisions or votes taken at the work session
• Scheduled next JDA meeting for August 5, 2024

City Council

The Arden Hills City Council will hold a work session to discuss several items, including an update on the AUAR (Alternative Urban Areawide Review), the 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan, council member salaries, the Rice Creek Commons/TCAAP development, and future agenda planning. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is for discussion and direction to staff.

• AUAR update presented by Kimley-Horn
• Discussion of 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) led by Finance Director Joua Yang
• Discussion of council member salaries led by City Administrator Dave Perrault
• Rice Creek Commons/TCAAP discussion led by Dave Perrault
• Agenda planning for future meetings

The Arden Hills City Council held a work session and reached consensus on several items, including setting aside $75,000 for a master parks plan in 2025 and aligning council salaries with Mounds View. The AUAR update was discussed and will be brought back under New Business with Kimley Horn present. No formal votes were taken; decisions are preliminary.

• Supported $75,000 for 2025 master parks plan
• Consensus to match Mounds View council salaries
• AUAR update to return under New Business with Kimley Horn
• Supported $116 for Karth Lake Ice Cream Social
• Discussed CIP, no formal approval
• Front end loader purchase deferred for more research

City Council

The Council will hold public hearings and consider resolutions for two major development projects: a Master Planned Unit Development for the Lake Johanna Fire Department at 3535 Pine Tree Drive and a zoning code amendment for an Event Center at 3776 Connelly Avenue. Consent items include the resignation and interim appointment of the City Administrator, approval of $141,472 for street patching, and several other routine motions.

• Public hearing and resolution for Lake Johanna Fire Department development (3535 Pine Tree Drive)
• Public hearing and ordinance for Event Center zoning amendment (3776 Connelly Avenue)
• Resignation of City Administrator and appointment of interim City Administrator
• $141,472 quote from GMH Asphalt for 2024 street maintenance patching
• Cooperative agreements with Great River Greening for park habitat management (Hazelnut, Chatham, Floral Parks)

The Arden Hills City Council approved a master planned unit development for a new Lake Johanna Fire Department headquarters at 3535 Pine Tree Drive, with 19 conditions and a waived park dedication fee. It also approved a zoning amendment and conditional use permit for an event center and restaurant at 3776 Connelly Avenue, allowing operations until 2:30 AM. The council accepted City Administrator Dave Perrault's resignation, appointed Community Development Director Jessica Jagoe as interim administrator, and approved a professional services agreement with Perrault for consulting.

• Approved agenda as amended (5-0)
• Accepted City Administrator resignation (5-0)
• Appointed Jessica Jagoe as Interim City Administrator (5-0)
• Approved professional services agreement with Dave Perrault, amended to reimburse mileage at federal rate and not pay hourly for travel (5-0)
• Approved Planning Case 24-009 for Lake Johanna Fire Department HQ with 19 conditions, striking Condition 19 (4-0-1, Fabel abstained)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-007 adding event center use in B-2 district (5-0)
• Approved Planning Case 24-014 for event center at 3776 Connelly Ave with amended conditions (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar as amended (5-0)

Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee

The committee will meet to receive updates on ongoing trail and parks projects and discuss the 2025 work plan. The meeting includes reports on the community picnic and Great River Greening.

• Discussion of 2025 Work Plan
• Updates on Trail and Parks Projects
• Great River Greening update
• Community Picnic update
• Lake Johanna Blvd conceptual trail study with estimated construction cost of $9.5M

Planning Commission

The Arden Hills Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding two development cases. The agenda includes a Master Planned Unit Development at 3535 Pine Tree Drive and a zoning code amendment with a Master PUD at 3776 Connelly Avenue.

• Master PUD and site plan review for 3535 Pine Tree Drive
• Zoning code amendment and Master PUD for 3776 Connelly Avenue
• Approval of June 5, 2024 Planning Commission minutes

City Council

The City Council will receive updates on transportation and the Night To Unite program. The council will also consider payments for street and utility improvements and a quote for a lift station rehabilitation project. Additionally, they will address the hiring of a new Deputy Clerk.

• Payment No. 2 to S.M. Hentges & Sons, Inc. (2024 PMP Street and Utility Improvements)
• Quote for electric pump for Lift Station No. 2 Rehabilitation Project
• Hiring of a Deputy Clerk
• TCAAP/Rice Creek Commons Update

City Council

The Arden Hills City Council will hold a special work session on July 8, 2024. The agenda includes discussions regarding a tobacco license moratorium and the Arden Manor Hardcourt Improvements Project. The council will also receive updates on a compensation study and Great River Greening.

• Tobacco License Moratorium discussion
• Arden Manor Hardcourt Improvements Project discussion
• Compensation Study update
• Great River Greening update
• Rice Creek Commons/TCAAP discussion

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will discuss the strategy for conducting in-person business visits and implementing surveys. The meeting also includes a review of the meeting schedule and reports from city staff.

• In-person business visit strategy
• Meeting schedule review

City Council

The Arden Hills City Council is holding a special work session to discuss several municipal items. Discussions include the kickoff of a zoning and subdivision ordinance review and design and funding for Old Highway 10 trail improvements. The council will also discuss Rice Creek Commons/TCAAP and recap a joint meeting with Mounds View.

• Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Review kick-off discussion
• Old Highway 10 Trail Improvements design review and funding discussion
• Rice Creek Commons/TCAAP discussion
• Recap of joint meeting with Mounds View City Council
• Code of Conduct discussion

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting the Minnesota State Building Code and reviewing a site plan for Primrose School. The agenda also includes discussions on regulations for farm animal and bee housing, as well as park improvement projects.

• Adoption of Minnesota State Building Code (Ordinance 2024-005)
• Site plan review for Primrose School at 4061 Lexington Avenue North
• Amendments to regulations regarding buildings housing farm animals and bees
• Agreement amendment for Arden Oaks Park and Freeway Park improvements
• Clean Water Fund Grant with the Met Council (Resolution 2024-033)

Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee

The committee reviewed updates on park funding, including a $15,000 donation from the Spring Lake Park Lions Club. Members discussed potential trail expansions and rain garden maintenance procedures. The group also approved an Eagle Scout project at Sampson Park.

• $15,000 donation from Spring Lake Park Lions Club for parks improvements
• $18,390 from Twin Cities Gateway Visitor’s Bureau for tourism marketing
• Approval of flower planting at Sampson Park by Eagle Scout Kevin Zhu
• Potential trail project from Lake Valentine Road to Highway 96
• Resident request for a text amendment to allow beekeeping

City Council

The Arden Hills and Mounds View City Councils are holding a special joint meeting. The agenda includes discussions regarding park and recreation, a development project, and organized trash collection.

• Joint Park & Recreation discussion
• Development Project discussion
• Organized Trash Collection discussion

City Council

The Arden Hills City Council will review updates regarding Rice Creek Commons and local transportation. The agenda includes motions to approve legal services, committee appointments, and street improvement payments.

• Ordinance 2024-004 amending rules for Youth Commissioners and Committee Members
• Legal services agreement with LeVander, Gillen & Miller P.A.
• Payment No. 1 to S.M. Hentges & Sons, Inc. for the 2024 PMP Street and Utility Improvements Project
• 2024 Sanitary Sewer Root Treatment Contract
• Resolution 2024-030 appointing Katie Stromberg as Planning Commission Alternate

City Council

The Arden Hills City Council will hold a special work session to discuss several municipal items. Topics include a concept plan review for Lexington Avenue and maintenance for the Highway 96/TH 10 corridor. The council will also discuss park improvements and strategic planning follow-up.

• Concept plan review for 4293 and 4295 Lexington Avenue
• Highway 96/TH 10 Corridor landscaping and irrigation maintenance
• 2025 Park Improvement Project
• Spring Lake Park Lions Club donation discussion
• Rice Creek Commons/TCAAP discussion

Planning Commission

The commission will consider a zoning code amendment regarding the location of buildings housing farm animals. The meeting also includes a variance request for 1784 Gramsie Road and a site plan review for 4061 Lexington Avenue N. Additionally, commissioners will discuss the city's sign code.

• Zoning Code Amendment regarding the location of buildings housing farm animals
• Variance request for 1784 Gramsie Road
• Site Plan Review for 4061 Lexington Avenue N.
• Discussion regarding the Sign Code

Karth Lake Improvement District

The board is discussing progress on water level modeling to reduce fluctuations in the lake. They are also considering a new study for lake health assessments and potential outreach events for lakeshore owners. The agenda includes updates on water quality monitoring and recent algae observations.

• Progress report on Karth Lake water level modeling and management process
• Discussion of a possible new study to identify lake health status and Best Management Practices
• Updates on the 2024 water quality monitoring program
• Report on significant filamentous green algae observations
• Potential summer lakeshore owner outreach event at Cummings Park

City Council

This is a City Council work session with several discussion items, including the Maplewood Development, the 2025 Park Improvement Project for Arden Oaks Park and Freeway Park, a donation from Spring Lake Park Lions, a council code of conduct, strategic planning follow-up, and Rice Creek Commons/TCAAP. No formal votes are scheduled; the council is gathering information and discussing these topics.

• Maplewood Development discussion
• 2025 Park Improvement Project for Arden Oaks Park and Freeway Park
• Spring Lake Park Lions donations discussion
• Council Code of Conduct discussion
• Rice Creek Commons/TCAAP discussion

City Council

The Arden Hills City Council is meeting to discuss the TCAAP/Rice Creek Commons development update and to consider several routine items, including approval of the 2023 financial statements and audit, a professional services agreement for zoning ordinance revisions, and multiple property variances. The agenda also includes a public hearing on a special assessment for street and utility improvements at 1370 Colleen Avenue.

• TCAAP/Rice Creek Commons update by Dave Perrault
• Approve 2023 City Financial Statements and Audit
• Professional Services Agreement for Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Revisions with HGKi
• Variance at 1475 Dawn Circle – 6-month extension (Planning Case 23-008)
• Special Assessment Hearing for 2024 PMP Street and Utility Improvements at 1370 Colleen Avenue

Economic Development Commission

The Arden Hills Economic Development Commission will review and discuss the results of a strategy ranking sheet completed at its April meeting, focusing on the top three strategies: in-person business visits, an in-depth business survey, and a business resources webpage. The commission will consider adopting these strategies as part of its work plan and discuss implementation details such as goals, target audiences, and next steps. The agenda also includes approval of the April 24, 2024 minutes and reports from the City Council and commission members.

• Review of strategy ranking results: in-person business visits, in-depth business survey, business resources webpage
• Discussion of implementation details for top three strategies
• Consideration of motion to adopt strategies as ranked
• Approval of April 24, 2024 meeting minutes
• Report from City Council liaison on funding options for Fire Station, Old Highway 10 trail, and Lake Johanna Boulevard trail

Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee

The Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, receive a Council Liaison update, and discuss unfinished business including trail and parks projects and work group updates. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions listed for this meeting.

• Trail and Parks Projects Update
• Work Group Updates
• Council Liaison Update
• Approval of April 16, 2024 minutes

City Council

The Arden Hills City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including an update on a compensation and class study, follow-up on capital funding, a rain garden discussion, strategic planning follow-up, Twin Cities Gateway funding, and Rice Creek Commons/TCAAP. These are discussion items, not final decisions.

• Compensation and class study update
• Capital funding follow-up
• Rain garden discussion
• Strategic planning discussion follow-up
• Twin Cities Gateway funding discussion

City Council

The Arden Hills City Council will hold a public hearing and consider resolutions related to special assessments for the 2024 PMP Street and Utility Improvements Project, including properties at 1570 McClung Drive and 1370 Colleen Avenue. The agenda also includes proclamations for Police Week and Public Works Week, a transportation update, and routine consent items such as claims and a donation from the Spring Lake Park Lions Club.

• Public hearing and Resolution 2024-025 adopting special assessment roll for 1570 McClung Drive
• Resolution 2024-026 declaring costs and ordering assessments for 1370 Colleen Avenue
• Proclamation for National Police Week (May 12-18, 2024)
• Proclamation for National Public Works Week (May 19-25, 2024)
• Donation from Spring Lake Park Lions Club (Resolution 2024-027)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to review a specific planning case. The body is considering a variance request for a property located at 1511 Dawn Circle.

• Planning Case 24-008: Variance request for 1511 Dawn Circle

Economic Development Commission

The Arden Hills Economic Development Commission will convene to hear a presentation from Ramsey County Workforce Solutions, continue work on its Economic Development Commission Work Plan, and receive an update on Sign Ordinance revisions. The meeting also includes approval of the March 27, 2024 minutes and reports from the City Council and commissioners.

• Presentation by Ling Becker, Ramsey County Workforce Solutions
• Economic Development Commission Work Plan discussion
• Sign Ordinance Revisions update
• Approval of March 27, 2024 minutes
• Report from the City Council

Karth Lake Improvement District

The Karth Lake Improvement District Board will hold elections for three board member positions and for chair and secretary. The board will also discuss outreach to lakeshore owners, a water level modeling project, a possible bylaws review, and a new lake study to update best management practices.

• Elections for board members Aisha Elmquist, Renee Marino, and Joel Gerich
• Election of chair and secretary
• Report on Love Your Lake party and outreach ideas
• Update on water level modeling and pump management policy
• Discussion of new Karth Lake study and BMP list update

Economic Development Authority

The Arden Hills Economic Development Authority will discuss and provide direction on development tools available to spur redevelopment, with a focus on the vacant Pace site at 3737 Lexington Avenue and 1133 Grey Fox Road. They will also discuss next steps for potential gateway sign installations, including a proposed $270,000 sign at Highway 96 and Lexington Avenue. The meeting includes approval of the October 23, 2023 minutes.

• Discussion of development tools for the Pace site at 3737 Lexington Avenue and 1133 Grey Fox Road (B-3 zoning)
• Gateway signs discussion, including a $270,000 proposed sign at Highway 96 and Lexington Avenue
• Potential new gateway sign locations, including Lake Valentine Road at 35W
• Approval of October 23, 2023 EDA minutes

City Council

The Arden Hills City Council is holding its regular meeting on April 22, 2024, with a consent calendar containing several routine items, including a conditional use permit for lower-potency hemp edible sales at 3717 Lexington Avenue N (Cub Discount Liquor), a contract for materials testing, and an ordinance amendment on food trucks. The meeting also includes an update on the TCAAP/Rice Creek Commons development and a transportation update.

• Conditional use permit for lower-potency hemp edible sales at 3717 Lexington Avenue N (Cub Discount Liquor) – Planning Case 24-007
• Ordinance 2024-003 amending Chapter 3, Licenses and Regulations, Sections 320 and 395 (limited/temporary permits and mobile food units/food trucks)
• Proposal for professional services for materials testing – Braun Intertec – 2024 PMP Street and Utility Improvements Project
• Letter of support for federal funding – Lake Johanna Fire Department Headquarters Project
• 2025 Budget Calendar approval

City Council

The Arden Hills City Council is holding a work session to discuss several topics, including an update on the AUAR (likely the Alternative Urban Areawide Review), recycling options, park habitat management with Great River Greening, the Rice Creek Commons/TCAAP development, and strategic goals. These are discussion items, not final decisions.

• AUAR Update
• Recycling Discussion
• Park Habitat Management with Great River Greening
• Rice Creek Commons/TCAAP Discussion
• Strategic Goals

Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee

The Arden Hills Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee is meeting to discuss updates on trail and park projects, including grant applications for trails along Lake Valentine Road and Lake Johnanna Boulevard. New business includes a bench initiative, event ideas for Holden Park, a backstop at Cummings Park, an Eagle Scout project, and an update on buckthorn management. The committee will also hear a council liaison update and approve the previous meeting's minutes.

• Trail project on Lake Valentine Road to Highway 96 along Old Highway 10 estimated at $4.1 million, with construction possible in 2025/2026 if grant funding is awarded
• Lake Johnanna Boulevard trail study completed by Ramsey County, project cost $9.5 million with local match estimated at $2 million, possible in 2028
• Bench Initiative discussion
• Backstop at Cummings Park discussion
• Great River Greening Buckthorn Management Update

City Council

The Arden Hills City Council will hold a work session to discuss several administrative and policy topics, including scheduling future work sessions, setting legislative priorities and strategic goals, youth membership on committees, liaison roles, and a proclamation policy. No formal decisions are expected; the session is for discussion and direction.

• Discussion of legislative priorities, including potential capital projects: water meter replacement ($1,500,000), water/sewer forcemain work ($240,000), and Old Highway 10 Trail ($2,800,000)
• Strategic goal setting with $10,000 budgeted for consultant services
• Review of committee/commission youth membership and liaison roles
• Consideration of a formal proclamation policy

City Council

The Arden Hills City Council work session will discuss several topics, including deer management, food truck regulations, and the Lake Johanna Fire Department. The council will also review legislative priorities, committee liaison roles, and a proclamation policy. The meeting includes a closed session for the City Administrator's performance review.

• Deer Management discussion
• Food Truck Discussion
• Lake Johanna Fire Department Discussion
• Legislative Priorities And Processes
• City Administrator Performance Review (Closed Per Minn. Stat. 13D.05, Subd. 3)

City Council

The Arden Hills City Council is meeting to consider a range of routine and significant items, including an update on the TCAAP/Rice Creek Commons development, a public hearing on amending the TCAAP Redevelopment Code's development flow chart, and several consent calendar items. Key actions include approving contracts for the 2024 CIPP lining project and the 2024 PMP Street and Utility Improvements Project, as well as adopting special assessments for delinquent utilities and the PMP project. The meeting also includes public inquiries and a future agenda discussion.

• Public hearing on Planning Case 24-006 amending Chapter 13, Section 1380 (TCAAP Redevelopment Code) development flow chart
• Resolution 2024-018: Award contract to Hydro-Klean, LLC for 2024 CIPP Lining Project
• Resolution 2024-022: Award contract to S.M. Hentges and Sons, Inc. for 2024 PMP Street and Utility Improvements Project
• Resolution 2024-021: Adopt special assessment roll for 2024 PMP Street and Utility Improvements Project
• Resolution 2024-017: Approve site plan review for water tower security fencing at 1230 Red Fox Road and 1221 Cummings Park Drive

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss a Conditional Use Permit for a specific property. A public hearing is required for this planning case.

• Planning Case 24-007: Conditional Use Permit for 3717 Lexington Avenue N. (Public Hearing Required)

Joint Development Authority (JDA)

The Joint Development Authority (JDA) for the TCAAP/Rice Creek Commons redevelopment project will meet to approve the agenda and minutes, and receive updates on communications, the state legislative session, the Energy Advisory Committee, development agreement discussions, and the project road map. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Approval of February 5, 2024 meeting minutes
• Update on development agreement discussions
• Update from Energy Advisory Committee
• Review of project road map
• Update from state legislative session

Economic Development Commission

The Arden Hills Economic Development Commission is meeting to discuss its work plan, review the sign code, and hear reports from the City Council and the Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce. The agenda includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and comments from commissioners.

• Review of sign code regulations for freestanding signs, including lighting, size, and dynamic display signs
• Discussion of Economic Development Commission work plan and vision/mission statements
• Report from Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce on business support and initiatives
• Council liaison report on TCAAP support, Mister Car Wash approval, and Code of Conduct input

Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee

The Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee will hear updates on trail and park projects, including the Lake Johanna Blvd trail and the 2025 Arden Oaks/Freeway Park project, and discuss new business items such as a newsletter note about goats in Chatham Trails Park, a workgroup for Lindey's Park, and a vote on email-based agenda packets. The meeting also includes reports from the Council Liaison and a Ramsey County update.

• Lake Johanna Blvd trail: estimated $9.5M construction, $2M local match, final design targeted 2028
• Old Highway 10 trail (Lake Valentine Rd to Hwy 96): estimated $4.1M, construction 2025/2026 pending funding
• Lindey's Park: workgroup to review status after use as construction staging area
• Chatham Trails Park: goats returning in June for buckthorn management; newsletter note proposed
• Vote on moving to email-based agenda packets

City Council

The Arden Hills City Council is holding a work session to discuss and review several items, including concept plans for the Johanna Shores development and an Event Center, as well as discussions on Rice Creek Commons/TCAAP, parks and recreation plans, and various administrative topics. No formal decisions are expected at this work session.

• Johanna Shores concept review with Presbyterian Homes
• Event Center concept review
• Rice Creek Commons/TCAAP discussion
• 2025 Arden Oaks and Freeway Parks Improvement Project
• RFP for Community Development Consultant for ordinance updates

City Council

The Arden Hills City Council is meeting to discuss the TCAAP/Rice Creek Commons update and consider several routine consent items, including payments, a truck purchase, and a development agreement for Mister Car Wash. A public hearing will be held on vacating a drainage and utility easement at 1594 Lake Johanna Boulevard, followed by a resolution on the matter. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items under the consent calendar.

• Development agreement for Mister Car Wash (CWP West, LLC) – Planning Case 23-024
• Public hearing on vacation of drainage and utility easement at 1594 Lake Johanna Boulevard (Planning Case 24-004)
• Resolution 2024-013 for easement vacation at 1594 Lake Johanna Boulevard
• Purchase of 2025 Ford F450 truck and plow
• Resolution 2024-012 for 2024 PMP assessments and special assessment hearing

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning code amendment to Chapter 13. The body will also review a site plan for two specific properties. Other business includes approving the 2024 meeting calendar and electing a vice-chair.

• Planning Case 24-006: Zoning Code Amendment to Chapter 13 to TCAAP Redevelopment Code (Public Hearing Required)
• Planning Case 24-003: Site Plan Review for 1230 Red Fox Road and 1221 Cummings Park Drive

Economic Development Commission

The Arden Hills Economic Development Commission will review freestanding sign regulations, discuss its work plan, and hear about a Twin Cities North Chamber conversation. The agenda also includes approval of the January 10, 2024 minutes. The meeting is a regular business session with no public hearings or major contracts listed.

• Sign Code Review – Freestanding Signs
• Economic Development Commission Work Plan
• Twin Cities North Chamber Conversation
• Approval of January 10, 2024 minutes

Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee

The Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee will discuss updates on trail and park projects, including the Arden Oaks and Freeway Park wish lists for 2025 improvements. They will also review the 2024 workplan and consider forming work groups. The meeting includes routine approvals of agenda and minutes.

• Trail from Lake Valentine Road to Highway 96 along Old Highway 10 estimated at $4.1M, construction 2025/2026
• Lake Johanna Blvd trail project estimated at $9.5M, local match $2M
• Arden Oaks Park wish list: new playground structures, benches, picnic table, adaptive equipment
• Freeway Park wish list: gaga ball pit, swings, hockey rink improvements, warming house
• Hazelnut parking lot negotiations with Trinity Lutheran Church ongoing

City Council

The Arden Hills City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including commercial zoning for Rice Creek Commons/TCAAP, the sale of a city-owned parcel at 1450 Highway 96, a grant program for sewer improvements, encroachments on city-owned land, and city attorney and virtual meeting options. These are discussion items, not final decisions.

• Rice Creek Commons/TCAAP commercial zoning discussion
• Sale of city-owned parcel at 1450 Highway 96
• MCES Private I/I Grant Program - Equity Component
• City-owned land encroachment discussion
• Virtual meeting options discussion

City Council

The City Council will consider several infrastructure projects, including street and utility improvements and a CIPP lining project. The meeting also includes a public hearing and new business regarding a conditional use permit for a carwash at 3751 Lexington Avenue N.

• Public hearing and permit for Mister Carwash at 3751 Lexington Avenue N
• 2024 PMP Street and Utility Improvement Project bid advertisement
• 2024 CIPP Lining Project bid advertisement
• Variance at 1666 Oak Avenue
• Ordinances regarding ground-mounted solar energy systems in residential zones

Joint Development Authority (JDA)

The Joint Development Authority is reviewing progress on the TCAAP Redevelopment Project. Updates include the execution of a purchase and sale agreement for Outlot A with Ryan Companies and discussions regarding infrastructure and traffic studies for Rice Creek Commons.

• Execution of Purchase and Sale Agreement with Ryan Companies for Outlot A
• $12,751,319 in land sale proceeds from Outlot A to be deposited into the County Rice Creek Commons Project account
• Infrastructure update regarding spine road design and construction timeline
• Traffic study findings regarding proposed land use changes and intersection performance
• 2023 JDA expenditures totaling $62,383.14

Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee

The Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee is reviewing its 2024 workplan and discussing upcoming project priorities. Members are also receiving updates on ongoing park construction and maintenance efforts.

• Discussion of the 2024 PTRC Workplan draft
• Update on Lake Johanna Blvd Trail Project with an estimated $9.5M construction cost
• Update on Highway 10 Safe Routes to School project involving $450k in grants
• Discussion regarding South Point Park signage
• Review of trail and park project updates including Floral and Arden Manor parks

Karth Lake Improvement District

The Karth Lake Improvement District Board will meet to plan the 2024 election for three expiring board seats, review and possibly modify its bylaws, and discuss outreach to lakeshore owners. They will also receive progress reports on water level modeling and open meeting law guidance. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.

• Plan 2024 election for board seats of Aisha Elmquist, Renée Marino, and Joel Gerich
• Review bylaws regarding KLID membership, elections, and voting
• Report on fall 2023 flyer and plan for Love Your Lake party in Q1 2024
• Update on Karth Lake water level modeling and pump management policy
• Discussion of open meeting law process for urgent between-meeting issues

Economic Development Commission

The Arden Hills Economic Development Commission will convene to approve its agenda and minutes, then discuss and potentially decide on the Vice Chair position, the frequency of meetings in 2024, and the creation of a multi-year work plan. They will also receive an update on the ongoing sign code review. The meeting is largely administrative and planning-focused.

• Vice Chair appointment: Commissioners Schneider and Subramanian have expressed interest; possibility of affirming two Vice Chairs.
• Meeting frequency options: monthly through May 2024 or monthly through 2024, adding dates like March 27, May 22, July 24, September 25, November 27.
• Work plan discussion: incorporating City Council tasks including sign code review, manufacturing cohort involvement, and Rice Creek Commons.
• Sign Code Review update: continuing discussion on wall sign regulations, including potential changes to calculation methods.
• Approval of October 25, 2023 minutes.

City Council

This is a special City Council work session focused on discussions and concept reviews. The Council will review the 2024 PMP update, the Primer Tracer property concept, and ground-mounted solar energy systems in residential districts.

• 2024 PMP Update discussion
• Concept review for Primer Tracer property by Maplewood Development
• Discussion on ground mounted solar energy systems in residential districts
• Public Works maintenance flexible schedule discussion
• Rice Creek Commons/TCAAP discussion

City Council

The Arden Hills City Council will hold public hearings and consider approvals for two planning cases: a Crew Carwash development at 3737 Lexington Avenue and 1133 Grey Fox Road, and amendments to the TCAAP regulating plan for residential land use and density. The consent calendar includes routine items such as claims, appointments, personnel policy updates, and various public works contracts and agreements.

• Public hearing and CUP for Crew Carwash at 3737 Lexington Ave and 1133 Grey Fox Rd
• TCAAP rezoning and comprehensive plan amendments (Ordinance 2024-001, Resolution 2024-006)
• Resolution 2024-004 designating city-owned property as South Point Park
• Professional services agreement with Bolton & Menk for Arden Manor hardcourt improvements
• Ramsey County cooperative agreement for Old Snelling Ave, County Road E/Lake Johanna Blvd, and Mounds View High School trail

City Council

The Arden Hills City Council is holding a special work session to discuss collaboration services with the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT). The agenda includes only this discussion item, along with council and staff comments, and is otherwise procedural.

• Discussion with LMCIT Collaboration Services, presented by Aimee Gourlay

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a master planned unit development, conditional use permit, and site plan for Mister Car Wash at 3751 Lexington Avenue N. The commission will also consider a variance request for 1666 Oak Avenue.

• Planning Case 23-024: Mister Car Wash, 3751 Lexington Avenue N. (Public Hearing Required)
• Planning Case 23-023: Variance at 1666 Oak Avenue

Joint Development Authority (JDA)

The Joint Development Authority will meet to review the infrastructure schedule, receive an update on the traffic study, hear from the Energy Advisory Committee, and review the development agreement schedule and 2024 roadmap. The board will also adopt the 2024 meeting schedule and approve the previous meeting's minutes.

• Adopt 2024 JDA meeting schedule
• Review infrastructure schedule for TCAAP site
• Update on traffic study
• Update from Energy Advisory Committee
• Review development agreement schedule and 2024 roadmap