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. Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting, December 14, 1987 . 'i Page 5 RES. #87-69: Planner Miller introduced John Bergly, of Wehrman Bergly HONORING PLANNER Associates, Inc., who will serve as planning consultant to the Village due to Miller's resignation from the firm. t. Council welcomed John Bergly. Mayor Woodburn read Resolution No. 87-69, Honoring Orlyn Miller, City Planner, presented a Certificate of Appreciation, and thanked Orlyn for the fine job he has done over the years. Moved by Peck, seconded by Hansen, that Council adopt Resolution No. 87-69, Honoring Orlyn Miller, City Planner. Motion carried unanimou$~Y. (5-0) Miller expressed his sincere appreciation to the Council, Staff and residents of Arden Hills. CONTRACT AMENDMENT Moved by Sather, seconded by Peck, that Council authorize MPCA (SUPERFUND) the Mayor and Clerk Administrator to execute Amendment #1 to Contract No. 32300-10928. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) DRAINAGE PROBLEM: Council was referred to a letter from the Attorney, 1680 OAK AVENUE 12-11-87, which reviewed the background of the drainage problems and correspondence to date. . Engineer Barry Peters explained the drainage pattern in the area; the original plan showed the drainage easement, however, that was changed and the result caused the damage to the driveway. Peters noted the following alternatives as a means of correcting the problem: 1. Do nothing and leave it to the homeowner to correct the problem. 2. Try to divert it to the original drainage easement that exists: costs would be excessive. 3. Utilize what current exists, put in a catch basin and underground pipe: recommended this would be efficient and less costly. Peters estimated the cost of alternative #3 at approximately $10.000.00; suggested the homeowner may be willing to share a portion of the reconstruction costs for the driveway, as there is currently work being done to reconstruct the driveway at this time. He explained that if a compromise agreement with the homeowner for the driveway replacement cannot be reached, an additional $3,000.00 should be included in the cost estimate. Lynden advised that a drainage easement would have to be obtained from the property owner underneath the easement, possibly Ramsey County, and the homeowner. . Council questioned if the homeowner to the north hed been contacted or made any comments relative to this situation; Lynden, Peters, and Morrison advised they had not heard from the property owner to the north. There was discussion regarding the placement of a concrete swale next to the driveway; Engineer advised there is currently one in place and it was his opinion that would not be the best solution to the problem. Council concurred to direct the City Attorney to contact the homeowner's legal counsel and discuss the possibility of the homeowner bearing a portion of the cost burden, check with Ramsey County to discuss the easement, and report back to Council at their next Regular Council meeting held on December 28, 1987. CHAR. GAMBLING ORD. Council discussed whether or not action was necessary for renewal of current Charitable Gambling licenses for 1988; Attorney Lynden advised that notice has not been received from the State Gambling Board for renewal of.the licenses. He noted that three of the licenses were granted in December of 1986 and the others do not expire until March or July of 1988. Lynden explained that Arden Hills has 30 days to disapprove the license after notification from the Gambling Board, with reasonable grounds for denial. . Winiecki suggested that the ordinance include provision for requiring the charitable gambling organization make a contribution of up to 10 percent of the proceeds to a specific organization, not the City. She favored such a provision as it would benefit the citizens of Arden Hills. 'f