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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 10-10-1994 . . .. MINUTES CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING I OCTOBER 10,1994 7:30 P.M. . NEW BRIGHTON CITY HALL . CALL TO ORDERlROLL CALL . Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Mayor Dennis Probst called to order the regular City Council meeting at 7 :30 p.m. . Present: Mayor Dennis Probst; Councilmembers Beverly Aplikowski, Dale Hicks and Paul Malone. . Also present were: City Administrator, Dorothy Person; Public Works Superintendent, Dan Wmk.el; City Accountant, Terry Post; Community Planning . Coordinator, Brian Fritsinger; and Recording Secretary, Ruth McLaurin. -. ADOPT AGENDA Mayor Probst inquired as to any additions or changes to the agenda. City Administrator . Dorothy Person indicated an addition; a guest from the Ramsey County Charter Committee was present. Administrator Person suggested this item could be added after the presentation of the service recognition, as item 4 b. . MOTION: Malone moved and Aplikowski seconded a motion to adopt the agenda for . the October 10, 1994 City Council meeting as presented The motion carried unanimously (4-0). . APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES . Administrator Person indicated a change to the minutes of September 21, 1994, noting page one under Public Works/Safety committee report; the last sentence which reads Once these recommendations have been finalized. they can be vresented at a Council . Meeting, should be removed and be replaced with: _Council thanked the committee for their time and effort. . MOTION: Malone moved and Aplikowsld seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the September 21, 1994 City Council Worksession meeting as .e corrected The motion carried unanimously (4-0). . . . .- ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - OCTOBER 10. 1994 2 . . SERVICE RECOGNITION Mayor Probst moved Resolution No. 94-46 by acclamation. Mayor Probst then read . and presented the resolution expressing sincere gratitude and congratulating Andrew St. Sauver for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout and for his dedicated sexvice to the Community. . RAMSEY COUNTY CHARTER COMMISSION . Ms. Dana Rebelein spoke to the Council on behalf of the Ramsey County Charter Commission. Ms. Rebelein reminded the Council and public this November will be the . first opportunity that the public will vote on the proposed amendments to the charter. Ms. Rebelein indicated the first amendment refers to disposal of park land, this would Ie be the "No-Net-Loss of Park and Open Space". The other proposed amendment refers to vacancy in the elected offices of Sheriff or Attorney. . Ms. Rebelein indicated information is available in pamphlets. Ms. Rebelein answered questions of the Council. . CONSENT CALENDAR . Councilmember Malone inquired as to the length of the contract with TnneSaver Off Site Secretarial Services. Administrator Person indicated the length of the current contract would run until the end of 1994 and can then be re-negotiated at that time. . The contract normally runs for a period of 12 months. MOTION: Hicks moved and Malone seconded a motion to approve the Consent . Calendar as presented, and authorize execution of all necessary documents contained therein. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). . PUBLIC COMMENTS . Mayor Probst invited anyone in the audience that wished to discuss items not on the agenda to come forward at this time. .e . I . .- ,ARDEN lDLLS CITY COUNCIL - OcrOBER 10, 1994 3 . Mr. John Modesette, 3743 New Brighton Road, inquired as to who is inspecting the Landmark Cottage Villages on Cleveland Avenue, they seem to be encroaching on the waterways. Mayor Probst indicated the City Inspection Services would follow the . inspection of properties. Community Planning Coordinator, Brian Fritsinger, indicated encroachment on . watexways would be monitored by Rice Creek Watershed District and the City Building Inspector. Dave Kriesel is the agent for the City. Planning Coordinator Fritsinger . indicated after review of the property, Mr. Kriesel felt it was in compliance. Planning Coordinator Fritsinger indicated he would review the issue with Mr. Kriesel and confer with the Rice Creel< Watershed District to ensure compliance. I UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS . PlANNING CASE #94-24, LOT CONSOLIDATION/SPLIT AT 3743 NEW BRIGHTON ROAD .e Planning Coordinator Fritsinger presented a brief staff report indicating the applicant's request for lot split and lot consolidation. Planning Coordinator Fritsinger indicated this . case was reviewed by the Planning Commission on October 5, 1994. At this meeting, the applicant requested that the case be reviewed by the City Council at it's earliest opportunity. Planning Coordinator Fritsinger recommended approval of the lot split and I lot consolidation as proposed. MOTION: Malone moved and Aplikowski seconded a motion to approve Planning . Case #94-24, Lot Consolidation/Split at 3743 New Brighton Road. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). . ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES. INC. - CONTRACT EXTENSION . Planning Coordinator Fritsinger provided Council with a brief staff report reviewing the 1994/95 Animal Control Contract. Planning Coordinator Fritsinger commented Animal . Control Services, Inc. (ACSI), has recendy obtained contracts from several of the neighboring communities. The new contracts have allowed ACSI to mal<e some changes in its 1994 rates. Planning Coordinator Fritsinger indicated the City of Arden Hills has . an existing contract with ACSI that operates through December 31, 1994. ACSI has asked the City to reconsider its contract for an extension through December 31, 1995. .e . I I I- ,ARDEN mLLS CITY COUNCIL - OCTOBER 10, 1994 4 I Planning Coordinator Fritsinger indicated staff recommends that the City COWlcil approve the contract extension through December 31, 1995 including the revision to the fee structure for 1994. I MOTION: Hicks moved and Malone seconded a motion to approve the contract extension with Animal Control Services, Ine. through December 31, 1995, I including revisions to the fee structure for 1994. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). I IAWRENCE RUST NUISANCE ABATEMENT I Planning Coordinator Fritsinger provided COWlcil with photographs of the property located at 1863 Grant Road owned by Lawrence Rust. Planning Coordinator Fritsinger reviewed that during 1993 the City undertook several activities from a safety and welfare I perspective at this property. Since that time, the property owner was placed in a nursing home. I- Planning Coordinator Fritsinger indicated over the last several months, staff has attempted to have the "junk" and debris located on this lot removed. Planning I Coordinator Fritsinger indicated the COWlty eventually Wldertook clean up of the property. I Planning Coordinator Fritsinger indicated staff recommends COWlcil to support the issuance of Notice to Abate, Wlder Section 16-4 of the municipal code, and direct the I City Attorney and Code Enforcement Officer to take what ever action is necessary to address this problem. I MOTION: Malone moved and Hicks seconded a motion to direct the Administrator and Staff to issue Notice to Abate property located at 1863 Grant Road, recovering as much of the cost as possible by the sale of materials removed I and certifying the balance in taxes against the property. The motion carried Wlanimously (4-0). I METROPOLITAN INSPECTIONS FEE INCREASE. EFFECTIVE 1/1/95 I Planning Coordinator Fritsinger briefly reviewed staff report referring to the proposal from Metropolitan Inspection Service, Inc. Planning Coordinator Fritsinger indicated .- he had reviewed this proposal with Mr. Gunnar Pettersen and Dave Kriesel. They had . I I Ie .MU)EN HILLS CIlY COUNCIL. OCTOBER 10, 1994 5 I indicated the majority of these costs are related to changes in the state code. Planning Coordinator Fritsinger indicated there has been no increase in the past 6 years. I Mr. Gunnar Pettersen, Metropolitan Inspection SeIVice, Inc., was present to inform Council and answer any questions. Planning Coordinator Fritsinger recommended Council direct Staff to draft a resolution detailing the fee increases for the end of the I year. . Mayor Probst indicated perhaps a future 2 year contract cost review cycle would be preferable to the 6 year span in this case. I MOTION: Hicl<s moved and Malone seconded a motion to request Staff to prepare changes in Electric Permit Fees as per memo. Motion carried unanimously (4-0). I PROPOSED 1995 SANITARY SEWER AND WATER RATES; DISCUSSION OF -e PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS 94-52, WATER; 94-53. SANITARY SEWER. City Accountant Terry Post indicated Cristine Leavitt, a member of the Finance I Committee, had a few comments to submit to the Council. Ms. Leavitt, a recent resident of the City of Arden Hills, indicated as resident she would like to submit a proposal to charge City sewer seIVices based on usage rather than a flat fee basis. I Ms. . Leavitt presented the Council with a memorandum outlining rates of various . surrounding cities and charge methods. Ms. Leavitt indicated a formal proposal would be prepared and presented to the Council by December of this year. I Mr. Carl Rundquist from the Fmance Committee indicated further studies will be made analyzing various utility charge systems. - Council held discussion on the proposed sewer rates. MOTION: Hicks moved and Malone seconded a motion to approve Resolutions No. . 94-52, Revising Water Utility Rates Effective January 1, 1995 and No. 94- 53, Revising the Sanitary Sewer Utility Rates Effective January 1, 1995, . with the Finance Committee to continue their analysis of various methods of charge systems. .- ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS I , , ,- ARDEN HILLS CIlYCOUNCIL- OCTOBER 10.1994 6 COUNlY ROAD I , Administrator Person indicated the County is asking for more information regarding . County Road I. Public Works Superintendent Dan Winkel added he has been asked to attend a meeting with Ramsey County and Shoreview to discuss the extension of County Road I from Lexington to Hamline. Public Works Superintendent Winkel indicated the . County would like input from the City regarding this extension. Mayor Probst and Council indicated this extension would not be a priority for the City , at this time but would support the project if the City of Shoreview expresses interest. . TH 96 TASK FORCE Administrator Person noted a request from the Department of Public Works indicating , the County would like to establish a task force for Trunk Highway 96. They are requesting one Staff, one citizen and one business owner to be selected for the task force. -. Administrator Person's suggestions would be: Dan Winkel for representation of Staff, a representative from Public Worl<s Committee and a business around Round Lake Boulevard . Mayor Probst indicated suggestions for appointments were fine and formal approval would be given when presented. , Mayor Probst indicated a related item, a resolution developed by the County requesting I municipal concurrence of County State Aid Highway system designation, could be adapted into proper City format for approval. , MOTION: Malone moved and Aplikowski seconded a motion to approve Resolution No. 94-50 reflecting Municipal Concurrence of County State Aid Highway System Designation for Highway 96. Motion carried unanimously (4-0). I EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION COMMITTEE . Administrator Person indicated it would be helpful to have a Council liaison to help direct the Employee Recognition Committee. Mayor Probst inquired if any . Councilmember was interested. .e Councilmember Aplikowski expressed interest. Mayor Probst appointed Councilmember Aplikowsld liaison to the Employee Recognition Committee. I . , ,- ,ARDEN HILLS CIlY COUNCIL. OCTOBER 10. 1994 7 MOTION: Hick moved and Malone seconded a motion to ratify Mayor's appointment , of Councilmember Aplikowsld Council Uaison to the Employee Recognition Committee. Motion carried unanimously (4-0). , COUNCIL COMMENTS I Councilmember Aplikowsld requested information regarding the AMM Bulletin. Administrator Person indicated information could be provided at the Worl<session on October 18, 1994. , Councilmember Malone presented Council with a brief update regarding AMM and the I issues recently addressed. Councilmember Malone inquired regarding the work on County Road E. Public Worl<s I Superintendent Wmkel reviewed the situation and indicated loop detection and removal of some of the current configuration are issues needed to be resolved. Ie Councilmember Hicks, referring to memo from Public Works Superintendent Wmkel, inquired if October 15 is a feasible deadline for the 1994 pavement projects. Public I Works Superintendent Winkel indicated all attempts to finish work by the indicated date will be made. , Councilmember Hicks indicated concern for future street reconstruction, and suggested that the Engineer could provide more detailed information to the residents so as to avoid . any future driveway problems with residents. I Mayor Probst indicated another meeting regarding TCAAP will be held on Thursday, October 13, 1994 at 1:00 p.m. He encouraged Council representation at this meeting. I Mayor Probst indicated those attending will include: State Senator Unda Runbeck, Representative Phil Krinlde and representatives from the Wellstone and Ramstad offices. I Mayor Probst inquired if the City is still going to include a safety pamphlet from Roseville School District in the utility mailing. Administrator Person indicated it has not I yet been received from the Roseville School District. She will keep the Council updated. .. Mayor Probst requested a review of maintenance costs at the lift station. Public Works Superintendent Winkel indicated a current study is being prepared and will be provided I I I ,- ,ARDEN HILLS CIlY COUNCIL. OCTOBER 10, 1994 8 to the Mayor. Administrator Person indicated this will be addressed in the 1995 Budget , and overall study. I Councilmember Malone briefly updated the Council on the Fire Department's interest in rebuilding Station 2. I MOTION: Malone moved and Hicks seconded a motion to schedule a Worksession with the Oty Council and Staff on Thursday, October 13, 1994, 4:00 p.m. I to 8:00 p.m. at the Army Reserve. Motion carried unanimously (4-0). MOTION: Aplikowsld moved and Hicl<s seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting I at 9:05 p.m. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). I Ie 's Probst Dorothy A Person Mayor %~7}t:a1JdP I I C rf AONJ,J/5/A.fJf7JIL NOTICE OF MEETINGS ~n.Jt, 1/ I I The next regular Council meeting will be held October 31, 1994, at 7:30 p.m., at the New Brighton City Hall. I I I I ,e I