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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 01-10-1994 I I I- I I I I I I Ie I I I I I I I Ie I MnmTES CITY OF ARDEN KILLS, MJ:NNESOTA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEET:ING January 10, 1994 7:30 P.M. - New Brighton City Kall CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Mayor Sather called to order the City Council meeting at 7: 32 p. m. Present: Councilmembers Beverly Aplikowski, Dale Hicks, Paul Malone, and Dennis Probst. Also present were: City Accountant, Terry Post; Community Planning Coordinator, Brian Fritsinger; Public Works Superintendent, Dan Winkel; Park & Recreation Director, Cynthia Severtson, City Administrator, Dorothy Person; and Recording Secretary, Renee Kaulfuss. ADOPT AGENDA MOTION: Probst moved, seconded by Aplikowski, to adopt the January 10, 1994 agenda as revised. Motion carried unanimously (5-0). PUBLIC EEAR:ING - CONTJ:NUANCE OF ASSESSMENT EEAR:ING REGARD:ING 1993 ARDEN PLACE DRAJ:NAGE :IMPROVEMENT PROJECT and PUBLIC EEAR:ING - FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL & COST ALLOCATION :IN TEE MATTER OF 1993 ARDEN PLACE DRAJ:NAGE :IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Mayor Sather advised the Council that the cost sharing agreement between Noyed, Bauer, and Bongard and the City has not been finalized as of this date. Staff will continue to work with all parties to resolve the issues that remain outstanding. Mayor Sather commented that since the cost sharing agreement for the Arden Place private/public drainage improvement had not yet been finalized, it would be prudent to continue both public hearings that had been scheduled to take place this evening. City Administrator Person informed the Council that all parties continue to work with the private contractor to find an alternative way to access the property. The private contractor has agreed to charge the original price quoted for this proj ect knowing that access to this property may be changed. Mr. Noyed informed the Council that a neighbor, Mr. Hagen who is located east of the Johnson's property has offered access I I Ie I I I I I . .e . I . I . . . .- I Arden Hills council January 10, 1994 2 to his property if this would accommodate the need to gain access to 1553 Arden Place. MOTION: Probst moved, seconded by Aplikowski, to continue both the public hearing regarding assessments and the public hearing regarding the final assessment roll and cost allocation in the matter of the 1993 Arden Place Drainage Improvement Project until 7:30 p.m., January 31, 1994. Motion carried unanimously (5-0). APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MJ:NU'l'ES Hicks moved, seconded by Malone, to approve the minutes of the December 27, 1993 Regular Council Meeting, and the January 3, 1994 special council Meeting as prepared. Motion carried unanimously (5-0). CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION: Hicks moved, seconded by Malone, to approve the Consent Calendar as revised and authorize execution of all necessary documents contained therein. Motion carried unanimously (5-0). a. Approve Resolution #94-09 authorizing execution of proxy in favor of certain amendments to the declaration of trust of the Minnesota Municipal Money Market fund. b. Approve List of Claims. c. Approve Committee/Commission members and liaisons as amended. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. UNFINISEED AND NEW BUSINESS 621 FOUNDATION GAMBLING PREMISES PERMIT APPLICATION Ms. Person commented that the 621 Foundation is requesting approval of their Bingo Hall license application at Pot O'Gold Bingo Hall. This organization will replace st. Paul Turners Inc. Councilmember Probst asked for clarification that approval of such requests are on a first come, first serve basis. Ms. Person stated this is correct. I I I- I I I I I I Ie I I I I I I I Ie I Arden Hills Council 3 January 10, 1994 Hicks moved, seconded by Aplikowski to approve Resolution #94-06, permitting a charitable gambling premises permit to the 621 Foundation to conduct business at the Pot O'Gold Bingo Hall, in Arden Hills. Motion carried unanimously (5-0). LIGHT BRIGADE GAMBLING PREMISES PERMIT APPLICATION MOTION: Ms. Person commented that the Light Brigade is requesting both the renewal of their gambling premises permit for a Class A premises permit at Pot O'Gold Bingo Hall in Arden Hills and their gambling premises permit for a Class B premises permit at Blue Fox, 3833 Lexington Avenue North, Arden Hills. Mayor Sather noted that the Light Brigade organization is a real pleasure to work with. They have made significant contributions to this community which has allowed for many items to be purchased for the community. This is the fifth (5th) straight year that their trade spending dollars have exceeded $200,000. MOTION: Probst moved, seconded by Aplikowski to approve Resolution #94-05, permitting a charitable gambling premises permit to the Light Brigade to conduct business at the Pot O'Gold Bingo Hall, in Arden Hills; and to approve Resolution #94-07, permitting a charitable gambling premises permit to the Light Brigade to conduct business at the Blue Fox, 3833 Lexington Avenue North, Arden Hills. Motion carried unanimously (5-0). CLIMB. INC. GAMBLING PREMISES PERMIT APPLICATION Ms. Person commented that Climb, Inc. is requesting approval of their gambling premises permit for a Class B premises permit at Big Ten Supper Club, 4703 N. Highway 10, Arden Hills. She further noted that the Shoreview Arden Hills Lions Club had previously been approved to conduct business at this location, however, their lease was not approved by the owner of the Big Ten Supper Club. This organization will replace the Shoreview Arden Hills Lions Club. Ms. Person noted that Climb, Inc. will comply with 50% trade spending by providing their services to the various schools in the trade area. This is a non-profit organization and due to the nature of the business, Climb reports its theatre presentations as the basis for trade area spending. Ms. Karen Wirkus representing Climb Inc. explained that this organization conducts plays pertaining to social issues such as low self esteem, violence, handicaps, and various other I I I- I I I I I I Ie I I I I I I I Ie I Arden Hills Council January 10, 1994 4 issues. They will also do presentations which include videos and workbooks. The actors are educators. Ms. Wirkus provided a brochure outlining many of their functions. Ms. Wirkus explained that if a school does not have the funding available for these types of programs, their organization would provide the service through a "grant" to cover a portion of the fee, however, the actual costs are shown as an expense. Councilmember Aplikowski commented that she spoke to some of the principals in our area, and they are very enthusiastic about this program. Discussion followed regarding the concern of this type of spending being in compliance with the 50% trade area spending. Council concurred that it is acceptable under the trade area spending requirement. MOTION: Hicks moved, seconded by Aplikowski to approve Resolution #94-08, permitting a charitable gambling premises permit to Climb, Inc. to conduct business at Big Ten Supper Club, 4703 N. Highway 10 in Arden Hills. Motion carried unanimously (5-0). Councilmember Hicks questioned whether St. Paul Turners, Inc. is currently in compliance with the 50% trade area spending requirement. Ms. Person stated that currently they are not in compliance. MOTION: Hicks moved, seconded by Malone to direct staff to write a letter to St. Paul Turners, Inc. to request that they comply with the 50% trade area spending requirement. The letter should request that St. Paul Turners provide a proposal as to how they will comply with the requirement before the end of their contract. Staff should copy this letter to the Gambling Control Board. Motion carried (5-0). CASE #94-02. THATCHER CHIROPRACTIC/FIRSTAR SIGN PERMIT REOUEST Mr. Fritsinger referred to his memo provided in the packet and explained that Dr. Thatcher is requesting an identification sign at 4061 N Lexington Avenue. The Planning commission supported staff's recommendation to deny the request based on zoning regulations. Dr. Thatcher is now appealing to the Council to reconsider the recommendation made by the staff with the support of the Planning Commission. Councilmember Hicks asked Dr. Thatcher in what manner does he currently advertise his business. Dr. Thatcher stated that the Yellow Pages is his only source of advertising. Dr. Thatcher further stated that approximately 10% of his business I I I- I I I I I I Ie I I I I I I I Ie I Arden Hills Council 5 January 10, 1994 is from yellow pages advertising, 10% from driving by and 80% from referrals. Councilmember Malone questioned whether Dr. Thatcher had approached Firstar to amend their sign to allow more space for Dr. Thatcher. Dr. Thatcher stated he had not pursued this idea. councilmember Hicks asked Dr. Thatcher if there is any potential for additional businesses to lease space from Firstar. Dr. Thatcher stated he would be the only additional tenant. Dr. Thatcher commented that he has a 5 year lease with a 3 year option. He further commented that last Friday evening the Ramsey County Sheriff I s Department was called to this location. The deputy commented he was quite surprised that there was no signage to direct people to this business. Dr. Thatcher would appreciate if he could have a directional sign similar to the one Firstar now has to direct people to drive into the parking lot of Firstar. Councilmember Malone stated that Firstar is aware of the City's sign ordinance, and it is unfortunate they do not assist Dr. Thatcher in his need. Discussion followed and it was agreed that the applicant has not exhausted all means of obtaining signage at this location. The applicant was directed to look into other ways to obtain signage including the possibility of making application for a SUP or Variance. MOTION: Malone moved, seconded by administrative decision made permit application, and to carried unanimously. (5-0). Probst by staff deny the to endorse the to deny the sign appeal. Motion ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS: None noted. COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilmember Hicks informed the Council he will be attending the Northwest Youth and Family Services board meeting. If the Council had any concerns that they would like him to address, let him know. Councilmember Malone informed the Council he attended the Fire Benefit Association meeting this past week. Various board members were re-elected. The Association is solvent with over I I I- I I I I I I Ie I I I I I I I Ie I Arden Hills Council January 10, 1994 6 2 Million in assets. There were no major changes. He further noted that Mike McKinney conducts a good meeting. Councilmember Aplikowski commented she attended the Rotary meeting. The Rotary was informed of the newly formed Economic Development Committee in Arden Hills. She further noted that when the subject of TCAPP was introduced, there was great interest portrayed. Councilmember Probst noted that he met with representatives from TCAAP, the National Guard and Commissioner Vento I s office to discuss the future informational meetings to be held with public involvement. Further information will be available as the dates are set for the meetings. ADJOURN: MOTION: Aplikowski moved, seconded by probst, to adjourn the meeting at 8:06 p.m. Motion carried unanimously (5-0). Thomas R. Sather, Mayor Dorothy A. Person, City Administrator I I I- I I I I I I Ie I I I I I . . .e . MJ:NU'l'ES CITY OF ARDEN BILLS, MJ:NNESOTA WOUSESSION January 10, 1994 6:00 P.M. - New Brighton city Ball CALL '1'0 ORDER/ROLL CALL Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Acting Mayor Probst called to order the city Council worksession at 6:11 p.m. Present: Councilmembers Beverly Aplikowski, Dale HiCks, and Paul Malone. Mayor Sather arrived at 6:13 p.m and presided over the remainder of the meeting. Also present were: City Accountant, Terry Post; Community Planning Coordinator, Brian Fritsinger; Public Works Superintendent, Dan Winkel; Park & Recreation Director, Cynthia Severtson, City Administrator, Dorothy Person; and Recording Secretary, Renee Kaulfuss. ADOPT AGENDA Hicks moved, seconded by Malone, to adopt the January 10, 1994 worksession agenda as submitted. Motion carried unanimously (5-0). REVIEW COMMJ:TTEES/COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS FOR 1994 MOTION: Councilmember Aplikowski and Councilmember Probst have discussed the possibility of switching their Council Liaison appointments to the Public Works and Human Rights Committees. Due to conflicting scheduling, the Wednesday evening Human Rights Commission meeting is an inconvenient evening meeting for Councilmember Probst. Councilmember Aplikowski is agreeable to be the Council Liaison for the Human Rights commission and Councilmember Probst is agreeable to be the Council Liaison for the Public Works Committee. Mayor Sather was acceptable with this arrangement and added that if Councilmembers Malone and Hicks would like to switch their designated appointments to the Finance and Planning Commissions, this too would be acceptable with him. Discussion followed and both Councilmembers agreed to remain on their currently appointed committees. Councilmember Aplikowski stated she would be attending the January Public Works Committee meeting as she had agenda items she was currently working on that she would like to complete. . . .e . . I I . . Ie I . . . . I . .e . Arden Hills council January 10, 1994 2 Councilmember Aplikowski further stated she would appreciate if any Councilmember could not attend their appointed Committee meeting, to inform the other councilmembers. Mayor Sather commented that under Council comments any member unable to attend their designated Committee meeting, should inform the Council at that time and another member could volunteer to attend the meeting on their behalf. Mayor Sather further commented that all Committee meetings are open meetings and anyone is welcome to attend. Mayor Sather continued with the appointment of members to the committees. Mayor Sather appointed Mary Robinson, 1200 Edgewater Avenue and Rita Lafferty, 1721 Crystal Avenue to the Human Rights commission. Councilmember Aplikowski questioned who appoints the Committee Chairperson? Mayor Sather stated Planning Commission and Human Rights Commission chairpersons are appointed by the Mayor. Other committee chairpersons are appointed within the committee. Councilmember Probst commented whether the Council wanted to continue in this manner with the Committee making the appointment of the chairperson. Discussion followed. Council concurred to continue the practice of allowing the various committees to vote on their own chairpersons except for the Planning and Human Rights commissions. Councilmember Aplikowski commented she would like to receive a copy of the minutes from the various commissions/Committees. It was agreed that staff would provide copies of the minutes to all Councilmembers. Councilmember Aplikowski questioned the responsibilities of the committee members, the committee chairperson, the Council Liaison and the Staff Liaison, and suggested that a mission statement be completed for each of the committees. In addition, she suggested that each committee set goals, and present these goals and the Mission Statement to the Council with a yearly review. Mayor Sather stated the committee should approach the Council liaison with their ideas for work projects. Councilmember Hicks commented that committee members should be encouraged, but not required to move to other committees. Moving to a different committee would broaden their experience, however, it should not be mandatory. Councilmember Hicks further commented that it is difficult to get citizen involvement in volunteering to serve on committees, therefore, we need to appreciate their commitment to serve on any committee. The I I Ie I I I I I I Ie I I I I I I I Ie I Arden Hills Council January 10, 1994 3 individual's interest should take top priority. Mayor Sather appointed Mary RObinson, 1200 Edgewater Avenue, to the Park & Recreation Committee, if she so chooses to be appointed to both committees. Mayor Sather questioned the need to add members to the Economic Development committee. Councilmember Aplikowski stated it is her intent to rewrite the resolution to declare a 9 member committee, in lieu of a 7 member committee, therefore 2 additional members would be needed. It was noted that the Planning Commission and the Public Works & Safety Committee do not need any additional appointments at this time. Mayor Sather questioned whether a response has been heard from Joseph Corpstein of the Finance Committee. city Accountant Terry Post stated he had not heard from Mr. Corpstein, however, he believes he would be willing to serve on an ad hoc basis. Mayor Sather appointed Christine Leavitt, 1213 Ingerson Road, to the Finance Committee. He further noted that the Chairperson should be appointed from within the Committee. Councilmember Aplikowski suggested that the February worksession agenda could include a "kick off" session with all the Committee/Commission Chairpersons. A basic message should be conveyed to the Chairpersons as to responsibilities, roles and expectations. In turn, the Chairpersons should bring to a worksession their Committee thoughts on goals and a mission statement. The Council suggested this be done at different intervals as not to overwhelm any given worksession. Councilmember Probst suggested to add item 5c to the January 10, 1994 regular Council agenda to ratify the Committee appointments and Council Liaison Committee appointment changes. All concurred. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 7:16 p.m. Thomas R. Sather, Mayor Dorothy A. Person, city Administrator I I I- I I I I I I Ie I I I I I I I Ie I MINUTES OF THE ARDEN HILLS COUNCIL SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, JANUARY 3, 1994, 5:00 P.M. - NEW BRIGHTON CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER Mayor Sather called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. The roll being called the following members were present: Mayor Sather, Councilmembers Paul Malone, Beverly Aplikowski, Dale Hicks, and Dennis Probst. Also present: City Accountant Terrance Post, Park Director cindy Severtson, Community Planning Coordinator Brian Fritsinger, City Administrator Dorothy Person and Recording Secretary Renee Kaulfuss. ROLL C.ll.T.T. ADOPT AGENDA Hicks moved, seconded by Aplikowski, to adopt the Agenda as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION: Malone moved, seconded by Aplikowski, to approve the Consent Calendar and authorize execution of all necessary documents contained therein. Motion carried unanimously (5-0). a. Adopt Res. No. 94-01, Designating Depositories and corporation Authorization. b. Adopt Res. No. 94-02, Designating Additional Depositories for Investment purposes. c. Adopt Res. No. 94-03, Designating Brokerage Firms for Investment in Federal Government Instruments. d. Adopt Res. No. 94-04, Transfer of Funds by Telephonic Instructions. e. Designation of Official Newspaper for 1994. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS APPROVAL OF CITY APPOINTMENTS: