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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOctober 1976ri III ll 11 ..... At the October 4 meeting, Council approved a General Fund Budget for 1977 of $617,405, up 10.8% from 1976. To finance the general fund budget and the debt service funds will require a levy of $309,413 - $240,413 of this is for financing the general fund budget, and $69,000 is for debt service funds. It is estimated this will result in a mil rate of 9.8, compared to last year's mil rate of 8.3. LOCAL CANDIDATES MEETING: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 7:30 P.M., VILLAGE HALL. The Arden Hills League of Women Voters is giving you an opportunity to meet your Council candidates. Although Mayor Henry Crepeau is running un -opposed for the Mayor's seat, there is a contest for the two Council seats up for election this year - five candidates have filed. This competition for a position on the Council is greater than has been the case in the past, indi- cating a greater interest in the decision-making level of local government. Using voter turn -out at the recent primary election as a yardstick, where 1,134 people voted out of 3,173 registered voters, one can see each ballot will be very important in determining the outcome of our local election. The LWV and candidates are putting thought and effort into preparing for this evening, and it is hoped.a good number of citizens will turn out to listen, ask questions, and evaluate..... Candidates have submitted the following statements to the Crier, and we hope you will read them, and follow-up by attending the meeting..... Henry Crepeau (Incumbent) Mayor, 3517 Siems Court: "It has been a very rewarding experience serving first as Trustee, then Councilman and now Mayor of Arden Hills. The -many fine men and women who have served on the various committees of our city have been the real backbone of our government. In the many years of legislating we have had dedicated members of the Council who have made the position of Mayor much easier to function. I hope to con- tinue to help keep the services to the residents at the highest level poss ble but still trying to keep City expenditures within reasonable limits in published by The Arden Association No. 102 October 1976 Bad News Department: Sorry to report that sometime between 4:30 P.M. on Friday, Sep- tember 17 and noon on Saturday, September 18 our Bicentennial Flag was stolen from the flag- pole in front of the Village Hall. You will ;.. recall the flag was a gift from the Coast -to - Coast Hardware store to the village of Arden Hills and its residents. The flagpole was donated by Mayor Henry Crepeau. The thievery was a shameful act, particularly in this com- memorative year. It seems futile to hope for • its return (or replacement), and sad indeed to see the empty flagpole. ..... At the October 4 meeting, Council approved a General Fund Budget for 1977 of $617,405, up 10.8% from 1976. To finance the general fund budget and the debt service funds will require a levy of $309,413 - $240,413 of this is for financing the general fund budget, and $69,000 is for debt service funds. It is estimated this will result in a mil rate of 9.8, compared to last year's mil rate of 8.3. LOCAL CANDIDATES MEETING: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 7:30 P.M., VILLAGE HALL. The Arden Hills League of Women Voters is giving you an opportunity to meet your Council candidates. Although Mayor Henry Crepeau is running un -opposed for the Mayor's seat, there is a contest for the two Council seats up for election this year - five candidates have filed. This competition for a position on the Council is greater than has been the case in the past, indi- cating a greater interest in the decision-making level of local government. Using voter turn -out at the recent primary election as a yardstick, where 1,134 people voted out of 3,173 registered voters, one can see each ballot will be very important in determining the outcome of our local election. The LWV and candidates are putting thought and effort into preparing for this evening, and it is hoped.a good number of citizens will turn out to listen, ask questions, and evaluate..... Candidates have submitted the following statements to the Crier, and we hope you will read them, and follow-up by attending the meeting..... Henry Crepeau (Incumbent) Mayor, 3517 Siems Court: "It has been a very rewarding experience serving first as Trustee, then Councilman and now Mayor of Arden Hills. The -many fine men and women who have served on the various committees of our city have been the real backbone of our government. In the many years of legislating we have had dedicated members of the Council who have made the position of Mayor much easier to function. I hope to con- tinue to help keep the services to the residents at the highest level poss ble but still trying to keep City expenditures within reasonable limits in these inflationary times. I would appreciate the continued support bt,Arden Hills residents and hope all eligible residents will vote, thoughtfully on November 2 in the selection of two Councilmen." I I (The following statements are from the candidates for Councilmen.) j Doug Barthany ; .... I have been a resident of Arden Hills for over 0 r 2 years, residing at 1926 Jerrold Ave, in Arden Hills. I am married to Gwen Barthany and we have two children, Paul age 19 and Susan age 17. I have beeni associated with the printing industry for the past 30 years and my wife has been employed by the Mounds view School system for the past 10 years. "As a member of your community over the past 20 years, I have worked with many of the local, county and state government units and have always had a great interest in the problems and concerns facing the residents of Arden Hills. I have always been dedicated to keeping Arden Hills an outstanding suburban family community where families can raise their children in a good environmental atmosphere, and where clean and respectable businesses can prosper and contribute toward the promotion of employment. "I truly believe Arden Hills is a fine place to live and raise a family. Over the past 20 years, I have seen our village grow and I have been involv- ed in the problems that accompany a growing village. I am more aware now than ever of the role that our Council plays on the lives of all of us, the residents of Arden Hills. It is my pledge to you that if you elect me to the Council, I will be your voice on the Council to express your ideas and concerns, and work for you in keeping Arden Hills a fine place to live....." Ward Hanson, 1538 Glenhill Road: "Why am I, after 23 years of residence, a candidate for the office of Councilman of Arden Hills? Through personal contact with a succession of five mayors and many of the people of their staffs, I have learned to appreciate the value of responsive local govern- ment. Furthermore, when I began to take an active part, in 1966 by becoming a member of the Planning Commission, I learned the value of good planning. More recently, starting in 1972 as a member of the Finance Committee and as Chairman the last four years, I learned how these administrations have been able to give such good service without letting expenses get out of hand. The vacancy left by Bill Feyereisen's resignation signaled the opportunity for me to put this experience into action. By serving as Councilman, I hope to assure the continuing responsive, efficient government Arden Hills has en- joyed so much in the past and has a right to expect in the future." "r.. Jim Luban, 1287 Ingerson Road: "As you know, one of our village Councilmen recently moved from the area, thereby leaving a void on our Council. Arden Hills needs a strong and viable Council that is concerned with the needs of the village and its people. "Having served in the past on the Arden Hills Public Works Committee (1975) and as a present member of the village Planning and Zoning Commission, I feel confident that the experience I have gainedfromthese positions has provided me with the necessary insight and knowledge on the affairs of the village to be able to adequately serve our community, if elected. "Issues of particular concern are: Construction of encroachments on neighbor- hood serenity. Approach: People come to the village expecting the protec- tion and development that has occurred in the past. Now other interests wish to dictate the direction of certain village matters. Change is inevitable, especially due to our proximity to the twin cities, however, Arden Hills is a "City of Domes" and any changes must be orderly, reasonable, and clearly an improvement to the village character. Taxation and the village budget. Approach_; It is evident that taxes will increase this year. Our budget is increasing beyond our evaluations The budget must be balanced. Deficit fi- nancing is dangerous, expensive and inflationary; however, it can be avoided by limiting the "frills" - those items that are nice to have but not econom- ical or truly necessary." Joseph Talcott, 1860 Todd Drive: "As Councilman I will actively seek out the view of the people of Arden Hills as they concern issues before the Council, in an attempt to make the Council more responsive to the citizens it represents." Jim Wingert, 1834 Venus Ave. (Incumbent): "I hope to be re-elected to assist in maintaining present council policies in three critical areas: (1) Orderly growth: Control and regulate new development to protect our present residen- tial environment and to -assure that our village continues to be "a community of homes". (2) Fiscal responsibility: Spend tax money only for those things that cities can and should provide, that residents want, and then monitor closely to get good value for money spent. (3) Ordinance enforcement: En- force our ordinances uniformly throughout the village to provide equal pro- tection and fair treatment for all in Arden Hills. "I will continue to be responsive to your concerns and pledge to continue serving Arden Hills if elected." ..... Please demonstrate your interest in "grass roots government" by attend- ing the Candidates Meeting on Tuesday, 7:30 P.M., Village Hall..... ****NEEDS OF HANDICAPPED: MONDAY, NOVEM$ER 15, 8:00 P.M., BETHEL COLLEGE**** The Arden Hills Human Rights Commission is sponsoring this lecture on the needs .of handicapped persons. Two highly respected and well-known author- ities will 1) Develop an awareness of the needs of handicapped persons (to be presented by John Schatzlein, U. of M. Coordinator for the Handicapped), and 2) advise what currently is being done to help these people, what still is needed to be done, and what villages can do to accomplish the goals, (to be presented by William Hopkins, Minnesota Society for Crippled Children and Adults). A reception and informal Question & Answer period will follow the talks. Next month in the Crier look for the informative report on Dutch Elm Disease submitted by Mary Blomquist, a member of the Parks & Rec. Committee. Mary is a Statistician with National Biocentric, Inc., and in response to a request from your editor prepared a readable report — with facts, figures, and suggestions..... All residents and village officials should be inter- ested..... COPY DEADLINE FOR NEXT TOWN CRIER: NOVEMBER 7, 1976. SEND TO JAN HOLLENHORST, 1822 VENUS AVE., 55112, OR CALL 633-1822. I MEETING SCHEDULES: Verify Agenda Items with Village Hall, 633-5676. Council - October 25 - Regular Meeting - 7:30 P.M. October 27 - Special Meeting at Shoreview Village Hall to discuss items of joint interest to A.H., Shoreview and North Oaks - 7:30 P.M. November 8 - Regular Meeting - 7:30 P.M. Finance - November 11- Regular Meeting - 8:00 P.M. Human Rights - November 4 - Regular Meeting - 7:30 P.M. Parks & Rec. - November 9 - Regular Meeting - 8:00 P.M. Public Safety - November 1 - Regular Meeting - 7:30 P.M. Public Works - November 3 - Regular Meeting - 7:30 P.M. (Public Works Bldg.) Planning Comm. - November 3 - Regular Meeting - 8:00 P.M. REMEMBER TOO:THESE SPECIAL DATES: October 26 - MEET YOUR CANDIDATES (7:30 P.M.) November 2.- VOTE , November 15- NEEDS OF THE HANDICAPPED (8:00 P.M. at Bethel) Q.EANPPNE � VGA 1 WLF PEPOVAL RtGRA."' !a 1974, we conducted an Abandonsd 00cjs "regram. Pgain it becOmes necessary to hava such a program an. we arn asking ths rasiden ts of Arden Hills to cooperate. if you have a "junk" car or truck on your property aid would like to have it removed at NO COST to you, return the tottol portion to the Arson Hills 7olice Department, 1450 West Highway 95, Arden Hills, 55112, 613-6711, Date: of Signature. 31thorize the irden Hi I Is Poi ice Department to remove the fo! lowing junk" vehicle from my prope rtyu Ope of Vehicle. Year and Make of Veh!=Ie�- Last registered owner ( 1 f pas3ible) � I