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Address: Mayor: 1245 W Highway 96 David Grant Arden Hills MN 55112

Councilmembers: Phone: Brenda Holden 651-792-7800 Fran Holmes Special City Council Dave McClung Agenda Website: Steve Scott June 8, 2020 www.cityofardenhills.org 5:30 p.m. City Hall City Vision Arden Hills is a strong community that values its unique environmental setting, strong residential neighborhoods, vital business community, well-maintained infrastructure, fiscal soundness, and our long-standing tradition as a desirable City in which to live, work, and play. This meeting can be accessed remotely by joining via Zoom To join the Zoom Meeting, click this link (or copy and paste it into a new browser): https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86598033163

CALL TO ORDER 1. AGENDA ITEMS

1.A. State Of The City Dawn Skelly, Communications Coordinator

Documents:

MEMO.PDF

1.B. B2 District Discussion Mike Mrosla, Community Development Manager/City Planner

Documents:

MEMO.PDF ATTACHMENT A.PDF ATTACHMENT B.PDF ATTACHMENT C.PDF ATTACHMENT D.PDF

1.C. Clean Up Day Update Mike Mrosla, Community Development Manager/City Planner

Documents:

MEMO.PDF ATTACHMENT A.PDF

1.D. Parking For Call Center Ordinance Update Joe Hartmann, Associate Planner

Documents:

MEMO.PDF

1.E. EDC Work Plan Mike Mrosla, Community Development Manager/City Planner

Documents:

MEMO.PDF ATTACHMENT A.PDF

1.F. Contract City Policing Discussion Dave Perrault, City Administrator

Documents:

MEMO.PDF

2. COUNCIL/STAFF COMMENTS

ADJOURN Address: Mayor: 1245 W Highway 96 David Grant Arden Hills MN 55112

CALL TO ORDER 1. AGENDA ITEMS

1.A. State Of The City Dawn Skelly, Communications Coordinator

Documents:

MEMO.PDF

1.B. B2 District Discussion Mike Mrosla, Community Development Manager/City Planner

Documents:

MEMO.PDF ATTACHMENT A.PDF ATTACHMENT B.PDF ATTACHMENT C.PDF ATTACHMENT D.PDF

1.C. Clean Up Day Update Mike Mrosla, Community Development Manager/City Planner

Documents:

MEMO.PDF ATTACHMENT A.PDF

1.D. Parking For Call Center Ordinance Update Joe Hartmann, Associate Planner

Documents:

MEMO.PDF

1.E. EDC Work Plan Mike Mrosla, Community Development Manager/City Planner

Documents:

MEMO.PDF ATTACHMENT A.PDF

1.F. Contract City Policing Discussion Dave Perrault, City Administrator

Documents:

MEMO.PDF

2. COUNCIL/STAFF COMMENTS

ADJOURN

AGENDA ITEM – 1A

MEMORANDUM

DATE: June 4, 2020 Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers TO: Dave Perrault, City Administrator FROM: Dawn Skelly, Communications Coordinator SUBJECT: 2020 State of the City Meeting Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source: $1,000 N/A EDC

Council Should Consider Staff is requesting City Council review and provide feedback on the draft slide presentation for the Mayor’s delivery of the State of the City address, the draft presentation will be provided to the meeting. In addition to placing the presentation on the city’s website, would the Council like the address to be aired on Channel 16?

Background At its May 18 Work Session the Council chose to videotape an annual State of the City address, due to the ongoing COVID-19 concerns. The Council asked staff to prepare a short, high-level presentation for the Mayor. The presentation would be recorded by CTV and available on the city’s website.

CTV provided a revised quote. For production at City Hall the cost is $235 and for an off-site recording the cost would be $570.

Attachments N/A

AGENDA ITEM – 1B

MEMORANDUM

DATE: June 8, 2020

TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers Dave Perrault, City Administrator

FROM: Mike Mrosla, Community Development Manager/City Planner

SUBJECT: B-2 District Design Standards - Façade Transparency

Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source: N/A N/A N/A

For Council Consideration

Council may consider providing further direction on revising the B-2 District design standards.

Background

At the Work Session meeting on September 17, 2018, the City Council discussed setback requirements for buildings and parking lots in the B-2 District. Staff proposed revising the front yard setback requirement from 20 feet to 50 feet. Staff also recommended removing the requirement that at least 50 percent of the largest building on each site be constructed at the front setback line of 20 feet. Finally, staff recommended the following parking location requirements be deleted:

• Placing parking between the street right-of-way and a building shall be discouraged. • No more than 50 percent of the parking on a site may be between buildings or in the side yards.

The Council agreed with the recommended changes in setbacks; however, the Council did have some concerns about changes to the building façade requirements.

Discussion

Façade Transparency At its September 17, 2018 meeting the City Council discussed removing subsection B in the City code section below. The Council agreed with the recommended removal; however, wanted to retain the language allowing the use of simulated windows on service areas.

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F. Window and Door Openings 1. Commercial Façade Transparency. a) Fifty percent (50%) of all first level building façades that front a public street shall be comprised of transparent windows or doors in order to allow views of interior uses and activities. Transparency requirement may be waived by the City where privacy concerns warrant. b) Twenty percent (20%) of all other first level building facades that are reasonably visible from the public right of way shall be comprised of window or door openings. Simulated or opaque windows may be used on service areas. b) If the building is a one-story design and the first floor elevation exceeds twelve (12) feet, then only the first twelve (12) feet shall be included in calculating the façade area. c) The City may consider a proportional reduction in the transparent window and door requirement on the public street façade if additional transparent glass is used on the remaining sides. d) Spandrel (translucent) glass may be used on service areas.

At its August 12, 2019 special work session, the City Council and staff continued discussing the façade transparency requirements on mechanical and storage areas in the B-2 and B-3 Districts. At that time staff recommend adding subsection E shown above. The proposed language would allow applicants the ability to use spandrel glass (simulated glass) on service areas. Examples of buildings with spandrel or translucent glass are shown in Attachment B. During the discussion, Council directed staff to review and see if spandrel glass could be illuminated to appear as an active storefront when viewed from an adjacent public street. Upon review it was determined that spandrel glass should not be illuminated. Unlike typical window glass, which is meant to be transparent, spandrel glass is designed to be opaque in order to help hide features between the floors of a building, including vents, wires, slab ends and mechanical equipment. If the intent is to have the space to look occupied by illumination, spandrel glass should not be used.

In response staff offers the following two proposals for Council to consider.

Option 1. Add a subsection allowing applicants the ability to use simulated or opaque glass on service areas.

Option 2. Do not add any language addressing the use of simulated or opaque glass on service areas and utilize existing language in subsection A as it allows the City to wave the transparency requirements when privacy concerns are warranted.

“Fifty percent (50%) of all first level building façades that front a public street shall be comprised of transparent windows or doors in order to allow views of interior uses and activities. Transparency requirement may be waived by the City where privacy concerns warrant.”

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Next Steps

Staff is requesting feedback from the City Council on the changes to the façade transparency requirements.

Based on the direction provided by the City Council, staff will provide Council with a redlined version of the B2 District amendments at a future work session.

Budget Impact

None

Attachments

A. Zoning Map B. Spandrel Glass Examples C. August 12, 2019 Special Work Session Memo D. August 12, 2019 Special Work Session Minutes

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AGENDA ITEM – 1C

MEMORANDUM

DATE: August 12, 2019

TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers Dave Perrault, City Administrator

FROM: Jane Kansier, AICP Planning Consultant

SUBJECT: B-2 District Design Standards

Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source: N/A N/A N/A

For Council Consideration

Council may consider providing further direction on revising the B-2 District design standards.

Background

At the Work Session meeting on June 18, 2018, the City Council discussed setback requirements for buildings and parking lots in the B-2 District. The B-2 District is generally located along the County Road E corridor between Highway 51 and Lexington Avenue North. For new development in the B-2 District, the Zoning Code currently requires buildings to be located along County Road E and parking to be located behind buildings. The City Council directed staff to bring forward possible changes to the design standards that would allow for more flexibility in the placements of buildings and parking in the B-2 District. The City Council also requested that the façade transparency requirements also be reviewed.

It should be noted the additional design standards for the B-2 District included in Section 1325.05, Subd. 8 of the Zoning Code also apply to the B-3 District. Any changes made to these design standards would also apply to new development and redevelopment in both the B-2 and B-3 Districts. The B-3 District is generally located along the west side of Lexington Avenue from County Road E to I-694. The B-3 District also includes several properties on the north side of Red Fox Road and on the south side of Grey Fox Road in proximity to Lexington Avenue.

The Council reviewed potential language relating to setbacks and building facades at the September 17, 2018, workshop. The staff recommended revising the front yard setback

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requirement from 20 feet to 50 feet. Staff also recommended removing the requirement that at least 50 percent of the largest building on each site be constructed at the front setback line of 20 feet.

Finally, staff recommended the following parking location requirements be deleted: • Placing parking between the street right-of-way and a building shall be discouraged • No more than 50 percent of the parking on a site may be between buildings or in the side yards

The Council agreed with the recommended changes in setbacks; however, the Council did have some concerns about changes to the building façade requirements.

Discussion

Façade Transparency The B-2 and B-3 District design standards include façade transparency requirements for commercial and residential developments. The current requirements state,

F. Window and Door Openings 1. Commercial Façade Transparency. a) Fifty percent (50%) of all first level building façades that front a public street shall be comprised of transparent windows or doors in order to allow views of interior uses and activities. Transparency requirement may be waived by the City where privacy concerns warrant. b) Twenty percent (20%) of all other first level building facades that are reasonably visible from the public right of way shall be comprised of window or door openings. Simulated or opaque windows may be used on service areas. c) If the building is a one-story design and the first floor elevation exceeds twelve (12) feet, then only the first twelve (12) feet shall be included in calculating the façade area. d) The City may consider a proportional reduction in the transparent window and door requirement on the public street façade if additional transparent glass is used on the remaining sides.

In the B-2 and B-3 Districts is, because of the current building and parking setback requirements, some buildings have been oriented so the back side faces the public street. This has presented challenges for developers meeting the 50 percent façade transparency requirement since the back side of the building is typically where storage, mechanical, and service uses are located. If the City Council decides to change the building and parking setback requirements, staff expects there to be fewer issues with this design challenge.

The staff reviewed ordinances for other cities. A summary of those ordinances is included in Attachment A. Arden Hills requires more first floor transparency on all building facades compared to other cities reviewed. Most of the other cities offer greater flexibility in the transparency of commercial façade openings or offer other acceptable design alternatives when privacy is a concern.

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The purpose of the transparency requirements is to avoid large blank walls, especially along the right-of-way. The windows, doors and other openings create a friendlier streetscape. The Staff would recommend maintaining the transparency requirements. To address the issue of mechanical and storage areas, we recommend adding the following language: e) Spandrel (translucent) glass may be used on service areas.

Examples of buildings with spandrel or translucent glass are shown in Attachment B.

Next Steps

Staff is requesting feedback from the City Council on the changes to the façade transparency requirements.

Based on the direction provided by the City Council, staff will schedule the required public hearing for the amendments.

Budget Impact

None

Attachments

A. Summary of Other Ordinances B. Examples of Spandrel or Translucent Glass

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AGENDA ITEM – 1C

MEMORANDUM

DATE: June 8, 2020

TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers Dave Perrault, City Administrator

FROM: Mike Mrosla, Community Development Manager/City Planner

SUBJECT: Recycling Contract and Cleanup Day Discussion

Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source: $21,000.00 N/A Recycling Fund

Council shall consider

The City Council shall consider hosting a cleanup day or alternative event in 2020.

Cleanup Day Background

At its January 21, 2020 meeting, the City Council discussed hosting a citywide recycling event. At that time, Council directed staff to continue researching options including neighborhood- specific dumpsters. Following the meeting, staff contacted Republic Services to see if they would consider neighborhood dumpster drop-offs. Republic had following concerns including but not limited to the following items:

1. Lack of site supervision. Without supervision, it is impossible to control who is dumping and what is placed in the dumpster. 2. Public safety and nuisance concerns. 3. City would be liable for the dumpster and waste disposal costs, including contamination- processing costs. 4. Hazardous waste contamination. Contamination of the dumpster is when something added to the dumpster cannot be disposed of with the rest of the contents. This increases disposal costs. Possible contaminants are: televisions, needles, automobile fluids, cleaning products, explosives like fireworks, car batteries, etc. 5. No recycling or reuse. All materials placed in the dumpster would be sent to the landfill.

Due to the number of concerns, Republic Service said they would not participate or recommend proceeding with the program. City Attorney Joel Jamnik shares the same concerns as Republic. Page 1 of 2

Cleanup Day Discussion:

Staff offers the following alternatives to cleanup day.

1. Paper Shred-It Event – An event where residents can bring paper to be shredded and recycled by the company Shred-N-Go Inc. They priced this kind of event at $1,500.00 for five (5) hours for the City of Golden Valley. Generally cities limit the number of box residents can bring to recycle to cut down on wait times. This event could be hosted at City Hall in the parking lot.

2. Electronics Recycling Event – An event where residents can bring only electronics items to be recycled by an electronics recycler such as JR Disposal, or Tech Dump. Residents would be charged a fee depending on the electronic item. This would be simpler than a full cleanup day and still provide electronics recycling for residents. This event could be hosted at City Hall. 3. Recycling Drop-off Days – The City could coordinate with Green Lights Recycling in Blaine to have cleanup day style drop-offs at their facility. Residents would bring their materials to the recycler directly for a fee depending on the material. Green Lights Recycling would manage and operate the event. They currently host events for several cities at their facility. These cities include: Blaine, Anoka, Ham Lake, Fridley, Centreville, Lexington, and Spring Lake Park. Additional information is included in attachment A.

Next Steps: If Council selects option above, staff will do a deep dive into hosting an event and present findings at a future workshop session.

Budget Impact:

The city currently has $21,000.00 budgeted for cleanup day in 2020.

Attachments:

A. Green Lights Recycling Information

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Green Lights Recycling is a Minnesota-based recycling company which adheres to the highest regulatory standards in the nation. Since 1995 they have maintained a track record for responsible recycling and have kept over 99 million pounds of waste out of landfills. They currently work with several cities to run recycling drop-off days at their facility. These cities include: Blaine, Anoka, Ham Lake, Fridley, Centreville, Lexington, and Spring Lake Park. Green Lights Recycling, Inc. would be accepting fluorescent lamps, batteries, electronics, appliances, mattresses, tires, scrap metal, hard drives for shredding, carpet, furniture, and paper for shredding. This kind of drop-off event is fully coordinated by Green Lights Recycling and no city staff would have to be on site. Resident wait times at these drop-off events are usually brief (less than 20 minutes). The base price to the City would be about $2,575 for labor and the shredding truck. A fee would be charged to the residents per item unless Arden Hills provides coupons. Some don’t offer any subsidies and others provide 2-4 items free to incentivize participation. Green Lights Recycling is located at 10040 Davenport St NE in the City of Blaine and is a 10- minute drive from City Hall.

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Coupon from the City of Ham Lake in their newsletter:

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Published by the City of Ham Lake, Minnesota January 2020 • Volume 35, No. 1

Snowbowl 2020 • February 8 Presidential Nomination Primary (PNP) The Presidential Nomination Primary is Tuesday, March 3, 2020. The polls will be open from 7:00 am - 8:00 pm. Put Saturday, February 8 on your calendar for Ham Lake’s annual Snowbowl at Ham Lake Park (153rd Avenue in Ham Lake). These are the Ham Lake voting locations. You can go to www.pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us to find your Precint:

Precinct 1: Glen Cary Lutheran Church Precinct 4A: Horizons Community Church 15531 Central Ave NE 1503 157th Ave NE Precinct 2: Ham Lake Senior Center Precinct 5: Radisson Road Baptist Church 15544 Central Ave NE 13627 Radisson Rd NE Precinct 3A: Oak Haven Church Precinct 6A: St. Paul’s Catholic Church 1555 Constance Blvd NE 1740 Bunker Lake Blvd NE

The presidential nominating primary is a process by which voters cast a ballot for their preferred presidential candidate of their preferred political party. The results of the presidential nominating primary may affect who appears on the ballot in November. This is a political party process and will be adminis- This is a family-friendly event to get you outside and tered just like any other election, but is not to be confused as a traditional election. celebrating some of winter’s best activities. Included in the 2020 event are: Only the major political parties are eligible to participate in this election. Each major political party will have a separate ballot with their list of candidates for the office of President. Parties may also choose to • Medallion Hunt—the first clue will be posted on have an “uncommitted” and/or write-in option available. hamlakeareacc.org/contests on Monday, February 3. A cash prize for the winner! Sample ballots will be posted in early January on the Minnesota Secretary of State’s website. • Fat Tire Bike Race—Four classes of racers will wind their way around Ham Lake Park in the 3rd The process is similar to the traditional election and voting experience. You will locate your polling place, annual fat tire race. sign the roster or register to vote using approved documents. • Snow Sculpting Contest—Three categories of However, before the election judge gives you a ballot, you must indicate what major political party’s bal- sculptors will compete for cash prizes. lot you want to vote on. You will also sign a statement: “I am in general agreement with the principles of • Snowmobile Races—Sponsored by the Kids Pro the party for whose candidate I intend to vote.” Ice Snowmobile Racing folks. This is the only significant difference in the presidential nominating primary from a traditional election. • Broomball Tournament—Teams come from all over the Twin Cities and even neighboring states. Men’s, Women’s and Co-Rec categories. To vote via Absentee Ballot, you can go to Ham Lake City Hall or Anoka County Elections during regular business hours, or complete an Absentee Ballot Application to receive the ballot through the mail. • Ice Fishing Contest—Run by Boy Scout Troop 522 in conjuction with the Snowbowl. Every fish The Absentee voting period is from January 17 through March 2, 2020. caught will receive a ticket for the drawing. Ham Lake City Hall Anoka County Elections • Snowbowl Sculpture Breakthrough Contest— 15544 Central Ave NE 2100 3rd Ave Ste. W130 Guess the day and time the Snowbowl Sculpture Ham Lake MN 55304 Anoka MN 55303 will break through the ice on Ham Lake for cash. 763-434-9555 763-324-1300 • Winter RUCK—presented by Ascension Fitness. (Mon–Thurs: 7:00 am–4:30 pm) [email protected] (Friday: 7:00 am–12:00 pm) (Mon–Fri 8:00 am–4:30 pm) • Kids Activities—Sliding hill, Gaga pit and more. (Saturday, February 29, 10:00 am–3:00 pm) (Saturday, February 29, 10:00 am–3:00 pm) Presented by Troop 509. • Vendors, food and beverages in a heated tent! To learn more about the Presidential Nomination Primary (PNP) visit: For the details go to: hamlakeareacc.org/snowbowl. • Anoka County Elections & League of Women Voters Snowbowl 2020’s Diamond Sponsors are the Ham • www.anokacounty.us/elections-voter-registration Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, Blaine Festival • www.lwvmn.org/picking-the-president-part1 and Twin Cities Gateway.

Christmas Tree & Light Recycling Drop off your Christmas trees, holiday lights and extension cords for recycling at the north side of the City Hall parking lot. Please place holiday lights and cords in the green and blue collection container near the small garage. Clean your tree of decorations and place it at the north end of the City Hall parking lot. Trees will be accepted through January 5th. Articles and photos that appear in The Ham Laker, together with other useful information about the City, can be found on the City’s website: www.ci.ham-lake.mn.us Ham Lake City Council News Keep Your Packages Secure The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office has started to see a few reports in Anoka County of packages being At its November 18 meeting, the City Council At its December 2 meeting, the City Council stolen from the front step. As the holiday season took the following actions: took the following actions: approaches and online shopping popularity continues • Approved items on the Consent Agenda, including: • Adopted Resolution No. 19-61: the 2020 Budget, to grow, consider delivering your package to: Levy and Five Year Capital Improvement Plan. - Ordinance No. 19-10 amending Article 10-430 • A local relative or trusted neighbor who’ll be regarding mailbox physical standards • Approved items on the Consent Agenda, including: home to pick it up when it arrives. - Ordinance No. 19-11 amending Article 11-230 - 2020 Residential Recycling Program • Your office where there's someone there to accept regarding the requirement of a permit for - Converting Vacation Time to Paid Time Off you delivery. Fences and Hedges in residential zoning (PTO) and paying out Sick Leave to the Post- • A PO box or UPS mailbox: be aware that these - Compensation Plan Adjustment for Administra- Retirement Health Care Savings Plan have a monthly rental cost and not all PO boxes tive Assistant II, Nicole Wheeler - Amendments to the Employee Handbook will accept packages. Find out before you rent! - Court Services Amendment Renewal and Reso- - Resolution No. 19-62 requesting a grant from lution No. 19-60 approving the continuation of the Anoka County Housing and Redevelopment • Search for a locker location near you on Amazon's the E-Charging Joint Powers Agreement Authority (HRA) for the Voluntary Cost Sharing Locker page or when selecting shipping options • Approved the Certificate of Occupancy requested Agreement at checkout. by Alex Peterson to operate 11th Hour Remarket- - Resolution No. 19-63 to appoint signers to the • Opt for in-store pickup. ing Solutions at 1305 159th Avenue NE subject to Trust Checking Account requirements. - Resolution No. 19-64 accepting a $2,000 • Approved purchasing Employee Self-Serve (ESS) donation from Blaine’s Blazin 4th Winter Driving Safety & Tips and Payroll Import and Accounts Receivable • Approve Consent Agenda Item 4.9, Road Commit- Minnesota’s Department of Public Safety offers these modules for the software system Incode 10. tee Recommendations. tips for safe winter driving: • Approved scheduling a Public Hearing for Decem- • Be able to see and be seen—clean frost and snow ber 16, 2019 to consider the revocation of the Con- off all your windows, mirrors, lights and reflec- Visit the City’s website to view Council meeting videos ditional Use Permit, issued on October 9, 2015 and tors. Use your headlights in poor visibility. on-demand and agenda minutes of City Council, Plan- amended on November 15, 2016 for Noel Foster, • Get a feel for the road—When you first start out, ning Commission and Park & Tree Commission meet- Foster Trucking, 1561 Bunker Lake Boulevard NE, accelerate carefully to test wheel-spin and brake ings: www.ci.ham-lake.mn.us. due to non-compliance. gently to test skidding. • Be gentle—Use the accelerator and brakes slowly Sheriff’s Report to maintain control of your vehicle. • Increase your following distance. • Make your turns slowly and gradually. Thefts & Damage to Property 11.21 Hwy 65 NE/181 Ave NE—DWI; single vehicle personal injury crash at the location. The male driver • Watch for scattered slippery spots—If you feel 11.09 35xx 168 Ave NE—Fake email from a school appeared intoxicated. Field sobriety was unable to yourself losing control, don’t brake. Take your requesting money; no money loss be performed due to his level of consciousness. Legal foot off the gas and steer as straight as you can 11.11 160xx Bataan St NE—Attempted Xcel Energy blood was taken. The male was released to medical until the car slows to a safe speed. scam; no money loss staff but will be charged. • In an emergency, steer off the road and into a 11.11 170xx Vickers St NE—Craigslist scam; tickets 11.25 20xx 145 Ave NE—No Contact Order viola- snow bank to avoid a crash. never received, $400 loss tion; the suspect was said to be sitting outside the victim’s address revving his engine. He left prior to 11.12 152xx Central Ave NE—Dump trailer stolen arrival. A probable cause pick-up was put out for his from the property arrest. February Issue Deadline: 11.13 133xx Pierce St NE—Computer help desk 11.26 Hwy 65/Constance Blvd NE—Stolen Property; Wednesday, January 8 scam; $4,000 loss driver stopped due to no lights on the trailer she was Please send all Ham Laker correspondence, ar- 11.23 156xx Yalta St NE—Unsecure vehicle; purse pulling. The deputy noticed the license plate had ticles and ideas to: and cash were stolen electrical tape on it changing the plate number. The 11.26 25xx Bunker Lake Blvd NE—Unsecured snow- trailer was discovered to be stolen. Drugs were also City of Ham Lake blower and trailer stolen from the property located in the vehicle. She was arrested. 15544 Central Ave NE Ham Lake, MN 55304 11.26 22xx Crosstown Blvd NE—Theft of an 11.27 154xx Jackson St NE—Warrant; a deputy Email: [email protected] unsecured “hard top” from a convertible overnight went to the location to attempt to locate a male with a 5th degree drug offense warrant. The male was lo- For advertising information, please contact City 11.26 23xx 175 Lane NE—Theft of an unsecured cated and arrested without incident. bicycle at a bus stop Hall at: 763-434-9555 11.29 Hwy 65/154 Ave NE—2nd degree DWI; a Editor: Sharon Brodin, Brodin Press LLC 11.27 173xx Hwy 65 NE—Theft of a vehicle from deputy responded to a crash. When speaking with business; keys in it but cut lock on secured fence the driver, she appeared intoxicated. He also ob- Printed on 20% post-recycled 12.03 151xx Lever St NE—Fraud; Social Security served an open beer in the vehicle, along with a consumer waste paper scam, no financial loss child. Field sobriety tests were refused. She was arrested. Charges were elevated due to the level of the 12.04 6xx 136 Ln NE—Vehicle window smashed; PBT and having a child in the vehicle. wallet stolen 11.30 Crosstown Blvd/Hwy 65 NE—5th degree Con- Burglaries trolled Substance, Felon in Possession of a Firearm; Ham Lake Contacts two-car crash; one car had left the scene. The car 11.15 162xx Aberdeen St NE—business; front door City Hall: 763-434-9555 was located in a parking lot nearby. Drugs and a glass smashed; cash stolen To report emergencies after office hours please call handgun were seen. Both drivers were arrested. 11.21 4xx 168 Ave NE—attempted Social Security 911. City Hall Hours: Mon-Thurs: 7:00-4:30 scam; no money loss or information given out 12.01 Bunker Lake Blvd/Johnson St NE—Controlled Substance; driver stopped because he knew he did Friday: 7:00-noon Arrests/Incidents not have a driver’s license. While searching the vehi- Mike Van Kirk (Mayor) cle prior to towing it, meth was found. The male 763-434-6176 11.09 166xx Mankato St NE—Trespassing, Disor- [email protected] driver was arrested. derly Conduct; a male entered a home without per- Jim Doyle (Council) mission. Two males were located at a home next 12.02 Hwy 65/Crosstown Blvd NE—3rd degree 612-850-1698 door. Both were uncooperative and were arrested. DWI; two callers reported a possible drunk driver [email protected] driving the wrong way down Hwy 65. The driver ap- Tom Johnson (Council) 11.09 168xx Hwy 65 NE—Warrant Arrest; deputies peared intoxicated, did not know where she was and 763-434-8573 responded to the location in an attempt to locate a denied driving the wrong way on 65. Field sobriety [email protected] female with an active warrant. She was arrested. test was failed and she was arrested. Gary Kirkeide (Council) 763-434-9762 11.09 175xx Hwy 65 NE—Warrant Arrest; deputies [email protected] responded to the location in an attempt to locate a Brian Kirkham (Council) male with an active warrant. He was arrested. 612-978-2764 [email protected] What’s Happening at the Senior Center Public Notice

Senior Center phone: 763-434-0455 transportation, free blood pressure checks, and a Senior Center hours: Open Monday-Thursday birthday lunch. The City of Ham Lake hereby gives public notice of from 8:00 am - 3:30 pm Call the Senior Center, at the number listed above to its intent to aerate Ham Lake to prevent winterkill of The Senior Center is located on the west-side find out dates, times and details of these and other game fish. The City intends to use mobile systems lower level of City Hall at 15544 Central Ave. NE. special events! which may be used at any time. NOW HIRING The Senior Center will be closed Wednesday, The aeration systems will cause areas of thin ice and Part-time cook for Mondays and Wednesdays. January 1 in observance of New Year’s Day and Mon- open water that fluctuate greatly. If you have any This is a paid position. Contact the Senior Cen- day, January 20 in observance of Martin Luther King questions concerning the aeration system, please ter for more information! Jr. Day. contact Ham Lake City Hall at 763-434-9555. Weekly Events Special Upcoming Events Open to the Warning: Stay Clear of Designated Areas! Senior Dining at noon on Mondays and Wednes- Public days ($5.00 for those 55 and older and $8.00 for Jam Session—Thursday, January 9 at 7:00 pm those younger). Reservations Needed! Jam Session—Tuesday, January 21 at 1:00 pm Activities at the Senior Center: fitness class, pinochle, Senior Dance—2nd Friday of each month. Live cribbage, wood carving, bingo and cards (500 and music and refreshments. January 10 will feature Hand & Foot). Michael Elsenpeter from 1:00-4:00 pm. Come dance Watch for upcoming trips to the Casino (open to or just listen to the music! $8 per person. the public), Jam Sessions (open to the public) MHSRC Defensive Driving Courses—These during the day and evening, health insurance coun- courses are open to the public for those age 55 and seling, scheduled shopping trips for those who need older. There are no courses scheduled at this time.

Why Does Ham Lake Plow Snow this Way? Dealing with large amounts of snow is a challenge for everyone, including the City’s snow plow drivers. During and after large snowfalls, the city receives many calls related to plowing. One very popular question is “When will the plow get to my street?” The City of Ham Lake understands the importance of efficient and timely snow removal and ice control. Snow plowing policy and processes are reviewed annually to provide for safe travels for the greatest number of people on the 158 miles of City-managed roadways. The Public Works Department reviews a map of the City’s public street systems that clearly delineates thoroughfare and local residential streets. The map is then divided into six routes and four cul-de-sac routes for purposes of snow removal and ice control. Within each of the areas, the City has classified city streets based on the street function, relative traffic volume and importance to the welfare of the community. Those streets are classified as: November Building Permits • Priority A streets will be plowed first. These are higher volume streets that connect major sections of the The City of Ham Lake issued 116 permits in Novem- city and provide access for emergency fire, police and medical services. ber with a valuation of $2,361,955.00. The issued permits are as follows: two commercial sign, eight • Priority B streets are plowed next. These provide access to schools and commercial businesses. residential new construction, one residential addi- • Priority C are low-volume residential streets which are plowed after Priority B streets. tion, one residential accessory building, two residen- • Priority “D” are cul-de-sacs and are plowed last. tial basement finish, one residential deck, one residential fence, one residential pool, one residen- The Public Works Superintendent or designated representative monitors street conditions to determine the tial window, 46 residential roofing and siding. timing and amount of equipment and personnel necessary to clear the streets. During large snowfalls, the City has six trucks dispatched to plow. The plows are assigned to specific sections of the City and when they Other permits include 33 mechanical, 12 plumbing leave the shop or hub, plowing is done from the hub to outlying parts of the City. This saves time, is a more and seven septic installations. efficient way to plow and prevents plows from having to backtrack on streets already plowed. Snow plows discharge snow on the right-hand side of the truck, or curbside. The routes are designed to Fire Department Calls allow the trucks to always take right-hand turns to limit time spent backing up and turning around. The Ham Lake Fire Department responded to 38 Maneuvering a large plow truck is more difficult than a passenger vehicle, especially when there are mounds calls during November: 18 during the day and 20 at of snow to drive around and through. Plows travel at an average speed of 10-20 mph, but that pace can be night. These included 7 structure calls (2 CO alarms, impacted by the amount and weight of snow, traffic, obstacles in the roadways, etc. To help the plow drivers, 3 fire alarms, and 2 gas smell), 19 medical calls, 8 please be sure all unattended vehicles are off City streets during or after a snowfall until streets have been rescues, 2 mutual aid calls, 1 vehicle call and 1 misc. cleared (per article 6-121 of the City Code). call. The department spent 18 hours on calls with Some roadways within the City are managed by MnDOT or the Anoka County Highway Department. Exam- total personnel time adding up to 291 hours. ples of these are Highway 65 (managed by MnDOT), Constance Boulevard, Crosstown Boulevard, Bunker Year-to-date, the department has answered 493 calls, Lake Boulevard and Radisson Road (managed by the Anoka County Highway Department). compared with 459 calls at the same time last year. Questions or concerns about those roads or conditions should be directed to the responsible organization: • MnDOT Information Center: M-F, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Phone: 651-296-3000. Awarded 2019 Best Doctors by • Anoka County Highway Department: M-F, 7:30 am to 4:30 pm. Phone: 763-324-3100. Minnesota Monthly Magazine Obey Ham Lake’s Snow Rules Respect your neighbors by following the City’s policy on parking and on where to deposit snow and ice. Minnesota law makes it illegal for property owners to deposit snow or ice on any street or highway. This includes the 15-foot right-of-way back from the curb. Therefore, it’s illegal to plow snow from your driveway Robert Hoffmann, DC and move it across the street onto the right-of-way of the property across from you. Valorie Hoffmann, DC 763-434-5714

Remember from October 1 through April 30, “NO PARKING” is allowed on Ham Lake streets between the hours of midnight and 6:00 am. In addition, no parking is allowed in the daytime hours during or after a two-inch snowstorm or until the streets are plowed afterwards. Santa’s Visit Recap Submit Your Reservations for In early December, the Ham Lake Fire Department Use of the City’s Ballfields again brought Santa to neighborhoods throughout The Ham Lake Park and Tree Commission is accept- the city. ing reservation requests for ballfield and soccer field Winter temperatures were pleasant, snow covered use in 2020. Mail your request to reserve fields to: the ground and Santa was on display as children of City of Ham Lake, 15544 Central Avenue NE, Ham all ages enjoyed this annual community event. Lake, MN 55304. Or email your request to: Firefighters and other helpers passed out candy [email protected]. canes and collected residents’ food donations. The The deadline for submitting requests is noon on extraordinary generosity of Ham Lake citizens was Tuesday, January 7th. Ham Lake resident, Taylor Fondie, was recently again on display! A new record amount of 7,560 The Park and Tree Commission asks that a represen- crowned Miss Minnesota USA pounds of food and $697 in cash was collected from tative from each organization submitting a request you, and delivered to the North Anoka County be present at the January 15 Park and Tree Commis- Ham Laker, Taylor Fondie, Wins Emergency Food Shelf. sion meeting. The meeting begins at 6:00 p.m. and Miss Minnesota USA On behalf of the firefighters of the Ham Lake Fire will be held in the Ham Lake City Council chambers. Department, a sincere thank you to everyone who Taylor Fondie, 22, was crowned Miss Minnesota USA participated. We hope to see you again next year! on December 1st at the Ames Center in Burnsville. Are You an Entrepreneur at Merry Christmas!! Taylor is a Blaine High School alumni and former Heart? Minnesota Vikings cheerleader. She currently attends Bethel University for Broadcast Journalism and Need a trusted business advisor? A free business Sports Reporting. consultant? Money to start or expand your business? Taylor will spend the next year traveling the state, The Ham Lake Open To Business program could be making appearances, getting involved with charities just what you need to get going. Free one-on-one near to her heart and representing the great state of counseling with a business advisor and assistance in Minnesota at the nationally-televised Miss USA com- identifying financial resources are available. petition. For more information or to get started, call Carrie Congratulations, Taylor! Mikkonen at 763-438-7315 or email her at: You can follow her journey on Instagram at: [email protected] @missmnusa. If you’re interested in having Taylor attend an event near you, you can submit a request at: www.missminnesotausa.com/appearance. 7,560 pounds of donated food on its way to NACE!

Recycling Event • January 25 Thinking Spring Already: High Water Levels Residents may drop off recyclable items at Green Frequent and heavy rains across the Coon Creek area this fall caused creeks, lakes, ponds and wetlands to be Lights Recycling (10040 Davenport Street NE in at their highest levels in years. With saturated soils and high levels of water already seen in fall, the ability of Blaine) on January 25, 2020 from 9:00 am to 12:00 the drainage system to hold the predicted higher snowmelt next spring looks compromised. pm. Two items can be recycled at no charge by pre- senting the coupon below. Once the snow melts, be prepared for extra-saturated low areas, especially in drainage easements (or “drainage and utility” easement). Check your plat to see if there’s one on your property. Floodplain elevations For a list of accepted items go to www.glrnow.com or wetlands might be harder to see or find but are no less important. They function as floodwater storage and click We Recycle. areas on the landscape. Usually by fall, they’re lower from summer evaporation and plants taking up water NOTE: To improve traffic flow during the event, then transpiring it through leaves. This fall, though, we had so much rain, spring storage capacity is low. please use the entrance on 99th Lane NE (from Hwy To reduce property damage from flooding please keep sheds, equipment, landscape materials, piles of debris 65 turn east onto 99th Ave N). (including piles of grass clippings or leaves) out of low areas. Contact Green Lights Recycling at 763-785-0456 or If you plan to landscape or build on your property this year, you need to check that your activity won’t cause the City of Ham Lake Recycling Coordinator at 763- flooding. If your property is located within the Coon Creek Watershed District (97% of Ham Lake), please fill 434-9555 if you have any questions. out our Technical Assistance form for two hours of free review. It’s available on our website or by mail or email, or come to our office for a hard copy. Allow at least three months for the process and any necessary permits. Questions? Contact the Coon Creek Watershed District at 763-755-0975 or online www.cooncreekwd.org. RECYCLE 2 ITEMS FREE Community Calendar This coupon entitles the bearer to recycle two (2) items free on: Saturday, January 25, 2020 at: Jan. 1: City Hall closed in observance of New Year’s Day Green Lights Recycling, Inc. Jan. 6: City Council mtg, City Hall 6:00 pm 10040 Davenport Street NE Blaine, MN 55449-4423 Jan. 8: The Ham Laker deadline for the February issue Phone: 763-785-0456 Jan. 13: Planning Commission meeting, City Drop off hours are Hall 6:00 pm 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Jan. 15: Park & Tree Commission meeting, This coupon must be presented when bringing City Hall 6:00 pm your items for recycling. The bearer must provide a Jan. 20: City Hall closed in observance of driver’s license or some form of identification Martin Luther King Jr. Day showing he/she is a resident of Ham Lake. Jan. 21: City Council mtg, City Hall 6:00 pm Jan. 27: Planning Commission meeting, City Hall 6:00 pm AGENDA ITEM – 1D

MEMORANDUM

DATE: June 8, 2020

TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers Dave Perrault, City Administrator

FROM: Joe Hartmann, Associate Planner

SUBJECT: Call Center Definitions

Council shall consider: The City Council shall consider amending language in the City Zoning Code as it relates to the definition of call centers and their parking requirements.

Background: At its December 2019 work session, the Council discuss call center parking requirements in regards to National Recoveries. National Recoveries is a debt recovery service, which operates a call center at 4265 Lexington Avenue North within the Arden Hills Corporate Center. The available parking within the corporate center does not meet the needs of National Recoveries as they employ approximately 350-400 persons. Because of this National Recoveries has contracted with North Heights Lutheran Church to provide overflow employee parking. National Recoveries decided to collaborate with North Heights Lutheran Church as the site has significant excess parking during the week. National Recoveries has a shuttle that transports staff from the church to their facility. The existing offsite parking is permitted by ordinance section 1325.06 Subd D, 6.

Following the discussion the City Council directed staff to review and propose a zoning code amendment to add a definition for “call centers” and parking count standards for the use.

Summary: Under City Code Section 1305.04, definitions for items found in the Zoning Code are laid out in a glossary of terms. However, City Code does not have a definition for a “Call Center”. City Code Section 1325.06, Subd. 1, J defines the number of parking spaces requirements under each category of use within the Zoning Code, however, Call Center uses are not explicitly defined under City Ordinance in this section, either. This section of the code also stipulates that uses not specifically noted would have to be defined as determined by the City Council after receiving a recommendation from the Planning Commission. Staff determined that the closest category would be “Business & Professional Office”, which requires one parking spot for every 250 square feet of office space.

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Other communities define call center uses in their Zoning Code and a review of city codes by staff revealed a few definitions that could be adopted into the Arden Hills City Code. The City of Elk Grove, CA defines a call center as “an office equipped to handle a large volume of calls especially for taking orders or servicing customers.” Call centers require seven (7) spaces per every 1,000 square feet.

The City of Columbus, IL defines a call center as “a central business office for purposes of making and receiving large numbers of telephone calls providing customer support, responses to inquiries, and/or product services.” One (1) parking space per 150 square feet of office space is required.

The Town of Gilbert, AZ defines a call center as “a large-scale office providing incoming and outgoing telephone and computer services for one or more corporations.” Their code continues, specifying that, “Call centers do not provide on-site customer services and are characterized by high employee density, open offices and 24-hour operations.” Their City Code requires Call Center uses to provide one (1) space per 150 square feet.

The Village of Depew, NY defines a call center as “a facility for the handling of customer service, technical service or telemarketing activities through electronic communications that allows less than 100 square feet per employee.” Their City Code requires Call Center uses to provide one (1) space per 100 square feet.

Ordinance Discussion: Staff is looking for Council direction in regards to the language of the ordinance(s) as they pertain to call centers. Council may:

1. Amend the language in the Zoning Code under Section 1305.04 to include a definition for Call Center.

Call Center. An office for providing incoming and outgoing telephone and computer services, customer service, technical service, or telemarketing activities through electronic communications.

2. Amend the language in the Zoning Code under Section 1325.06 to include a category of required parking spaces for a Call Center use.

Call Center shall require 1 parking space per 150 square feet Next Steps: If Council is comfortable with the proposed language above, staff will incorporate the proposed amendment with other amendments to the official controls (i.e. zoning, subdivision, and other ordinances) that are required to bring the City ordinances into conformance with the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. At this time staff is anticipating minor adjustment may be needed, significant changes to the zoning and subdivision ordinances are not anticipated to be needed because there are no significant land use changes.

Budget Impact: NA

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AGENDA ITEM – 1E

MEMORANDUM

DATE: June 8, 2020

TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers Dave Perrault, City Administrator

FROM: Mike Mrosla, Community Development Manager/City Planner

SUBJECT: Economic Development Commission Work Plan Discussion

Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source: NA NA EDA

Council shall consider

Provide comments on the Economic Development Commission Work Plan for 2020.

Background

At its February 5, 2020 meeting the Economic Development Commission (EDC) requested work direction from the City Council. The EDC was established by the City Council to facilitate positive interaction with the business community and to advise the City Council and the Economic Development Authority (EDA) on economic development, redevelopment, and related community development issues. Each year, the EDC develops a work plan for the upcoming year and at this time EDC is looking for direction from the City Council on how they can better assist the goals of the Council. The last work plan was drafted in 2018 (Attachment A). The goals of the work plan were to create marketing and outreach materials. In addition, the work plan discussed creating a long term Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) program. Work plans prior to 2018 have similar goals.

Discussion:

EDC is looking for Council direction in creating a work plan and staff offers the following suggestions.

Tier 1

1. Review and discuss updates to the Arden Hills community page on Ramsey County Means Business webpage. Page 1 of 2

2. Select questions from U of MN BRE questionnaire that are relatable to Arden Hills businesses. Then utilize the questions selected to create an eSurvey. The eSurvey would be distributed to businesses on the business registration list. Then analyze results and identify warning flags. Then coordinate in-person site visits once COVID19 subsides. 3. Formalize a plan for visiting businesses during Small Business Week (May 2021). The intent of the visit is to drop off candy to show our appreciation and provide businesses with informational brochures. The EDC briefly discussed this at their last meeting and at that time they only wanted to focus on small business. Tier 2

4. Discuss an economic development strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) analysis and make a recommendation to the EDA to proceed with the study. Completing the SWOT analysis would be a precursor to creating an Economic Development Strategic Plan.

Budget Impact

The city currently has $5,000 total in the 2020 EDA budget for financial consultant fees and other professional services.

Attachments:

A. 2018 Work Plan

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Economic Development Commission 2018 Work Plan

2018 EDC Goals Work Tasks Timeline

Develop strategy with the Communications Coordinator to Q1 improve communications with business community

Explore opportunities to partner with adjacent Q1 – Q4 communities to organize small business networking events Marketing and Work with Communications Coordinator to plan and Q2 – Q3 Outreach promote State of the City events

Develop handouts for new businesses and visit new Q1 – Q4 businesses throughout the year

Work with Communications Coordinator on business- Q1 – Q4 focused articles for community newsletter

Discuss strategy and develop long-term plan for Business Q1 Retention and Expansion visits Develop priority list for business visits and informational Q1 – Q2 Business Retention and handouts Expansion Program Complete business visits Q2 – Q4 Analyze results of business visits and complete year-end Q4 report

City of Arden Hills 1245 West Highway 96 ▪ Arden Hills Minnesota 55112 Phone 651-792-7800 ▪ Fax 651-634-5137 www.cityofardenhills.org

AGENDA ITEM – 1F

MEMORANDUM

DATE: June 8, 2020

TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers

FROM: Dave Perrault, City Administrator SUBJECT: Contract City Policing Discussion Budgeted Amount: Actual Amount: Funding Source: N/A N/A N/A

Council Should Consider

The City Council may consider giving direction on future discussions regarding contract city policing.

Background

It was requested to bring forward to the City Council a preliminary discussion on policing within the City of Arden Hills. Currently, the City is served by the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office who also serves the cities of Falcon Heights, Little Canada, North Oaks, Shoreview, Vadnais Heights, and White Bear Township. The City Council may want to request further discussion with the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office, and the other contract cities, regarding policing strategies used within the cities, training provided to officers, use of force protocols, and other relevant policing topics.

Attachments N/A