04-11-2012 Council Workshop Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL APRIL 11, 2012 The goal action plan for "Pursue Shared Multi- Family Patrol Position" was reviewed. The Administrator reported that the City of Vadnais Heights has expressed interest in a shared multi- family patrol position on a part -time basis as part of their 2013 Budget. The Council discussed the benefits that the additional patrol has had at Montreal Courts Apartments. The Administrator will continue to work with Vadnais Heights in the hopes of sharing this position and developing the parameters of the arrangement. The next action plan discussed was "Pursue Funding for Reconstruction of Rice Street Bridge at 694 ". The Administrator reported that this project is not in MN DOT's upcoming project programming. The County will continue its lobbying efforts for this project. The Administrator indicated that the project may not happen for several years. "Prepare Park Enhancement Plan" was reviewed. The Administrator reported that the Parks & Recreation Commission will present this plan to the Council at an upcoming workshop meeting. After review and approval by the Council, the plan will be incorporated into the City's Capital Improvement Program which is reviewed annually as part of the City's budgeting process. The Council discussed "Market the Twin Lake Land for Assisted Living Project ". The Administrator noted that both this site and the Winter's site are potential locations for an assisted living project. The Administrator reported that one firm has contacted the City about such a project, and he contacted Presbyterian Homes to determine if they had any interest in developing a project of this nature in Little Canada. Another option would be to do an RFP. The Administrator asked if the Council which site they felt was more appropriate for an assisted project. The Administrator also suggested that a developer interested in such a project would do a market study, which could identify the more appropriate site. It was the consensus of the Council that the City Administrator should discuss this issue with the two potential developers to determine if either had yet conducted market studies. If there is no action within the next few months, the matter should be brought back to the Council for a decision on how to proceed. "Complete Pedestrian /Bike Trail System" was discussed with the Administrator reporting that the Parks & Recreation Commission will be touring the areas where there is potential to construct or make sidewalk or trail connections. A priority list will be developed and will be presented to the Council at an upcoming workshop meeting. It was the consensus of the Council that the priority listings for the Park Enhancement Plan and for the Pedestrian /Bike Trail System Plan should be prioritized in total 3