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<br />ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - JANUARY 4, 1999 <br /> <br />7 <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Councilmember Larson referred to the Administrator Comments in the Staff report and asked for <br />further explanation ofthe issue of response time from the Ramsey County Sheriffs Department <br />Mr. Fritsinger explained that over the last few months there had been a number of complaints <br />from a variety of residents regarding the response time that the Sheriffs Department had been <br />given to certain complaints. The responses have varied from no response at all for parking <br />complaints, to three to four phone calls having to be made regarding a barking dog complaint. <br /> <br />Councilmember Larson asked if any of the complaints were regarding emergency situations. Mr. <br />Fritsinger stated that they were not, they strictly have been minor issues. <br /> <br />Councilmember Malone stated that the Fire Department Fire Department Benefit Association <br />will hold its arumal meeting on Saturday, January 9, 1999 and noted that the Benefit Association <br />has had a very good investment year. <br /> <br />Councilmember Aplikowski extended her congratulations to Mayor Probst for having been <br />elected President of the I35W Corridor Coalition. <br /> <br />Mayor Probst noted that there are a number of abatement issues which are unresolved and asked <br />if Staff is comfortable with the status of these abatements. Mr. Ringwald stated that, regarding <br />the issue at 3171/3183 Lexington Avenue, he had been informed that the remnant structure will <br />be torn down on Tuesday, January 5,1999. <br /> <br />. Mr. Ringwald indicated the Lake Lane property continues to be an issue. He stated that he feels <br />comfortable that the potential owner would do the required upgrades. However, they are <br />experiencing some difficulties closing the sale. Mr. Ringwald indicated that, at the January 25, <br />1999 City Council meeting, he anticipates there will be a resolution requesting authorization for <br />abatement of this property to ensure the issue does not continue to drag on any longer. <br /> <br />Mr. Post stated that, with regard to the Lake Lane property, he spoke with the property owner <br />and was assured that the closing occurred on Thursday, December 31, 1998. <br /> <br />Mayor Probst stated that the January meeting for the I35W Corridor Coalition will be Tuesday, <br />January 12, 1999 at 5 :30 p.m. at the Roseville City Hall. He indicated the presentation ofthe <br />GIS system is scheduled to be the first item on the agenda and should last approximately one <br />hour. <br /> <br />Mayor Probst requested the Council's consent to have Staff to do some legal research regarding <br />towers to ensure the Council has a good understanding of their situation before the Fox 29 tower <br />issue comes to a head. Mr. Ringwald stated that if the Council is considering any changes in the <br />ordinance, this would be the time to place a moratorium. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Mayor Probst asked if Staff is anticipating action being taken on this issue soon. Mr. Fritsinger <br />explained that the tower representatives had expressed an interest in submitting an application as <br />soon as possible. Mr. Fritsinger stated that Staff is meeting with the Fox 29 tower <br />representatives on Friday, January 8, 1999 and indicated that he is not sure whether or not an <br />application will be presented at the meeting. <br />