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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 11-14-1988 . . MINUTES OF THE ARDEN HILLS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING , Monday, November 14, 1988, 7:30 p.m. - Village Hall CALL TO ORDER Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Mayor Woodburn called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL The roll being called the following members were present: Mayor Robert Woodburn, Councilmembers Nancy Hansen,Thomas - Sather and Jeanne Winiecki. Absent: Councilmember Gary Peck. Also present: Planner John Bergly, Public Works Supervisor Robert Raddatz, Clerk Administrator Gary Berger and Deputy Clerk Catherine Iago. APPROVE MINUTES Mayor Woodburn recommended a minor amendment to the Council minutes of 11-24-88, page 2, paragraph 5, line 3 to read as follows: " ...deletion of the Capital Equipment Items and a further reduction of $30,000.00 to help..... " Hansen moved, seconded by Winiecki, that Council approve the Minutes of the October 24 Council meeting as corrected and the Minutes of the November 9, 1988 Council meeting as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) BUSINESS FROM FLOOR RECYCLING Paul Malone, 1485 Dawn Circle, requested Council authorization to advertise for bids to continue the curbside pickup of recyclables in 1989; the contract with Supercycle expires in December of 1988. He stated Super cycle had quoted a 20% increase over the 1988 . cost. Malone advised the City receives 100% reimbursement from Ramsey County through the grant received. He explained the terms would remain the same with pickup every other week. Winiecki questioned at what point the City would begin involving Commercial properties in the recycling program. Malone explained the problem with involving commercial properties is the extra fees and the City would have to be responsible for the payment of such fees. He advised the larger companies may have their own recycling programs. Sather moved, seconded by Winiecki, that Council authorize staff to advertise for bids for continuation of service and every other week (Tuesday) pickup and set December 8, 1988, for the bid opening. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) COUNCIL WINIECKI; Mayor Woodburn stated this would be the last meeting LAST MEETING Councilmember Winiecki would attend as a member of the ~ Council; newly elected Councilmember JoAnne Growe would begin her term of office at the next regular meeting held November 28. On behalf of all Councilmembers, staff and residents of Arden Hills, Mayor Woodburn expressed sincere appreciation to Jeanne Winiecki for accepting the appointment to serve the unexpired Council term and her service to the Village. REPORT OF PLANNER CASE 1188-31; SUP Council was referred to the Planner's report dated FOR ANTENNAE, 1201 11-2-88 relative to the Special Use Permit to allow CO. RD. E, MC GUIRES two 3.7 meter receiving dish antennae at 1201 County Road E, McGuire's Inn. Bergly stated the two dish antennae are located north of the building and are substantially our of view from neighboring property and public streets. He explained that Council had granted a temporary SUP for operation of the antennae until such time as a public hearing could be held at the Planning Commission meeting and Council could take final action on the request. The Planner advised the public hearing was held on 11-2-88 and the Planning Commission recommended approval of the request. ,. Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Council Meeting, November 14, 1988 . Page 2 CASE 1188-31 (Cont'd) Bergly referred Council to the Planning minutes of 11-2-88 at which time there was discussion relative to whether or not screening of the antennae should be required. He explained the Commission had determined the distance was sufficient from traffic so that screening need not be required. . Councilmember Hansen stated the dish antennae are not adequately screened for traffic flow in the parking lot; she was of the opinion they should be fenced in SOme manner to prohibit vehicular accidents. Council discussed screening along the easterly boundary of the parking lot; it was determined dense deciduous shrubs should be placed in this area to screen the antennae. Bergly recommended low plantings near Lexington Avenue that would provide screening year-round. Hansen moved, seconded by Sather, that Council approve Case 1188-31, Special Use Permit to allow the installation and operation of two 3.7 meter receiving dish antennae, 1201 West County Road E, McGuire's Inn, contingent upon the applicant providing to Planner Bergly for review and approval: 1. A landscape plan to provide screening along Lexington Avenue. 2. A permanent safety fencing or barrier around the antennae in the parking lot which is aesthetically pleasing and does not negatively impact the area. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) . CASE #88-34; VAR. Council was referred to the Planner's report of 11-2-88 SIGN SETBACK & and the Planning Minutes of 11-2-88, relative to the LENGTH, AMERICAN application for a sign setback and length variance at FAMILY INS., 3920 3920 Northwoods Drive, American Family Insurance. NORTHWOODS DRIVE Planner Bergly stated that when the site plan was approved in January of 1988 it was noted the signage plan would be submitted at a later date. Bergly explained the business sign shown on the plan requires a 25 ft. setback; the applicant is proposing a 6 ft. setback due to the fact visibility of the sign would be restricted at the required setback. The unusual contributing factor identified by the Planner is the additional right-of-way purchased by the applicant to provide a small ponding area for drainage at the site. He reviewed the traffic site-line from the east and westbound traffic on 1-694. The Planner advised the applicant is also requesting a sign length variance, proposing a 17 ft. 3 inch sign; 10 ft. is the maximum required length. He stated the area of the sign would be within the maximum permitted sign, however, due to the uniquely shaped "logo" of the company the lettering would be too small to be , readable if reduced to remain at the 10 ft. length. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the requested variances at their meeting of 11-2-88; it was determined there were sufficient unusual circumstances on the site to warrant the requested variances. Councilmember Winiecki questioned if the proposed sign would visually block the two existing signs to the east of this site; Perkins and Emerald Inn. Doug Holmberg, project manager for Opus Corporation, advised the sign company had raised a plywood facsimile of the sign and found it to be 15 ft. lower than the two existing signs to the east. He stated the American Family sign would provide no visual obstacle for the existing signs. Sather moved, seconded by Winiecki, that Council approve the 19 ft. Sign Setback Variance for American Family Insurance Company, 3920 Northwoods Drive, as requested, based on the unusual site conditions. Motion carried. (Sather, Winiecki and Hansen voting in favor; Woodburn opposed) (3-1) -. Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Council Meeting, November 14, 1988 Page 4 PARK DED. (Cont'd) Sather moved, seconded by Hansen, that Council approve the Park Dedication fee for American Family Insurance Company, 3920 Northwoods Drive, in the amount of $17,984.96. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) . REPORT OF PUBLIC WORKS SUPERVISOR REQ. REPLACE SOD; Council was referred to a memorandum from Public Works 1459 GLENHILL RD. Supervisor dated 11-14-88, relative to a request from J. SHELENDICH John Shelendich, 1459 Glenhill Road, to replace defective sod that was planted in conjunction with the 1987 Glenhill Road improvement project; a letter from Shelendich dated 10-27-88 and a letter from the City Engineer dated 11-4-88 were attached. Raddatz advised he had viewed the sod with the City Engineer and both agreed the sod would have grown and remained in good condition if the resident had properly cared to the newly planted sod; other homeowners in the area watered the sod beyond the 30-day contract period and the sod remained healthy. It was the opinion of the Engineer and Raddatz that the contractor for the project performed as stipulated in the contract and the complaint filed by Shelendich is not valid. Sather moved, seconded by Winiecki, that Council deny the request to replace sod at 1459 Glenhill Road, based on the fact the sod has been in place for two growing seasons beyond the date the sod was planted and other new sod that had been watered by homeowners beyond the 30 day contract period in this same area remains healthy and growing. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) . REQ. REPAIR LIFT Council was referred to a memorandum from Raddatz dated STATION NO. 5 11-14-88, requesting authorization expend funds to repair lift station #5 which was damaged by lightening. Raddatz advised Council the lowest estimated quote received for the repairs was approximately $5,000.00. Sather moved, seconded by Hansen, that Council authorize the Public Works Supervisor to order the repairs for Lift Station #5 at a cost not to exceed $5,000.00. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) REPORT METRO WASTE; Council was referred to a report from the Public Works PROP'D CHARGES FOR dated 11-14-88, relative to a proposal from Metro Waste SHARED WASTEWATER Control that cities work out a payment agreement for LINES waste water lines shared by two cities. Raddatz advised they are recommending Arden Hills costs be paid directly to the City of Roseville rather than the MWCC. He stated he would report back to Council when more information is obtained. , REPORT OF CLERK ADMINISTRATOR RECMD. SALARY INCR; Council was referred to a memorandum from the Clerk PT-TIME RECEPT. Administrator dated 11-8-88, recommending a salary increase for the part-time receptionist upon completion of a satisfactory probationary period and based on a positive performance appraisal. Hansen moved, seconded by Winiecki, that Council authorize a salary increase from $5.25 to $5.75 per hour for the part-time receptionist, Amy Treise, effective November 14, 1988. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) REQUEST DONATION; Council was referred to a letter from the Dispute DISPUTE RESOL. CNTR. Resolution Center, dated 11-8-88, requesting a donation from the City to fund the program and a memorandum from the Clerk Administrator dated 11-9-88, recommending a $25.00 donation be forwarded to the organization from the Human Rights budgeted funds. Berger advised he had discussed the proposed donation with Human Rights Commission Chair Younoszai and she indicated the donation would be appropriate at . this time. He stated a representative from the Dispute Center would appear at the Human Rights Commission Meeting to discuss the function of the center. No Council action was taken on this matter. . ~ Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Council Meeting, November 14, 1988 Page 5 CHAR. GAMBLING Moved by Sather, seconded by Hansen, that Council LIC. RENEWAL; approve the Charitable Gambling License renewal ST. PETER CLAVER application for 1989, for St. Peter Claver Church of St. Paul to operate at the Big Ten Supper Clube, contingent upon review and approval of the officers of the organization by the Ramsey County . Sheriffs Department and that the 60 day waiting period be waived. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) CLAIMS & PAYROLL Moved by Hansen, seconded by Peck, that Council approve Claims and Payroll as submitted. Motion carried. (4-0) OTHER BUSINESS MISCELLANEOUS Councilmember Hansen reported she would be absent from the PS/W Committee meeting of 11-16-88. COMMITTEE APPTMTS. Council discussed the vacancies on Village committees and suggested the Clerk Administrator prepare a report on committee attendance lists, vacancies and requests from residents to be appointed to Village Committees. It was further suggested that Council liaisons poll the Committee members to determine if they wish to continue to serve on the various committees and that staff put a notice in the Town Crier and on the Cable Channel requesting interested residents to contact Councilmembers or staff. ROUND LAKE SEWER Council questioned if the Round Lake Sewer Interceptor . is now working properly; Raddatz advised the leaking was brought to a tolerable level and the interceptor has been operating for approximately 3 weeks. He explained the power and back-up alarms at Lift Station #10 had been dismantled. NEW BRIGHTON Council questioned if the New Brighton Bulletin could BULLETIN be considered the City legal publication if it is no longer delivered to residences in Arden Hills. It was determined it could still be designated as the legal publication for the City. MISCELLANEOUS Council discussed whether or not Councilmember Winiecki should work in conjunction with newly elected Councilmember Growe to poll Planning Commission and Board of Appeals members as to their interest in continuing to serve on the committees; it was determined she should continue to poll the committee members and report finding to Growe. ADJOURNMENT Winiecki moved, seconded by Sather, that the meeting be adjourned at 9:55 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) I Gary R. Berger Robert L. Woodburn Clerk Administrator Mayor NOTICE OF MEETING The next Regular Council Meeting will be held on Monday, November 28, 1988, at 7:30 p.m., at the Village Hall. . Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Council Meeting, November 14, 1988 . " Page 3 Case 1188-34 (Cont'd) There was Council discussion relative to the sign length variance. Winiecki moved, seconded by Woodburn, that Council deny the request far a 7 foot 3 inch sign length variance. Motion failed. (Winiecki voting in favor; Hansen, Sather and Woodburn opposed) (1-3) . Sather moved, seconded by Hansen, that Council approve Case 1188-34, Sign Length Variance of 7 feet 3 inches, 3920 Northwoods Drive, American Family Insurance, as requested, providing the sign does not exceed the 100 square foot maximum area requirement. Motion carried. (Sather, Hansen and Woodburn voting in favor; Winiecki opposed) (3-1) There was Council discussion relative to amending the Sign Ordinance as it relates to setback requirements along the highways; it was noted there have been many requests for variances from the requirements and it may be worthwhile to review the requirements. Planner Bergly suggested a language change could be incorporated into the the Ordinance relating the setback to proximity factors. Council directed the Planner to review the existing signage and recommend language changes to the Ordinance. CASE #88-33; AMEND. Council was referred to a memorandum from the Clerk COMPo PLAN, ADD Administrator dated 11-10-88, recommending Attorney LAND STUDY I-694/3SW Lynden review the proposed amendment to the Comprehensive . Plan and draft the language amendment. Planner Bergly reviewed the Planning Commission recommendations for changes in the plan from their meeting of 11-2-88. Council discussed whether or not the area identified for medium/high density at the southeast corner of the lake should be Rezoned at this time. Planner Bergly advised the Comprehensive Plan is general by nature and identifies the uses the City proposes for the land. Bergly noted the higher density zoning areas provide for the PUD approach to development; Council would review and proposals for the area prior to Rezoning. He advised the Study Plan drafted by the Task Force would be added to the Comprehensive Plan and some minor wording in the text of the document would be changed. Winiecki moved, seconded by Sather, that Council refer Case #88-33 to the City Attorney for his review, comments and incorporation into the Arden Hills Comprehensive Development Plan, as revised by Planning Commission submitted by Planner Bergly on 11-4-88. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) , CASE #88-32; AMEND Moved by Winiecki, seconded by Sather, that Council refer SEC. V, ZONING ORD. Case #88-32, Amendment to Section V, Zoning Ordinance, GB DIST. & REZONING by Adding a Gateway Business District and Rezoning that district from I-I and R-1 to the Gateway Business District, to Attorney Lynden for his review, comments and to draft the amendment as submitted by Planner Bergly on 11-14-88. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) REQ. TRAFFIC STUDY; Council was referred to a memorandum from the Clerk GATEWAY BUS. DIST. Administrator dated 11-9-88, relative to a request from Planner Bergly to conduct a traffic study at the proposed Gateway Business District. The study would be conducted by Engineer Glen Van Wormer of SEH at a cost of $1,000.00. Hansen moved, seconded by Sather, that Council approve the expenditure not to exceed $1,000.00 for Engineer Van Wormer to conduct a traffic study at the Gateway Business District. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) REPORT OF PARK DIRECTOR PARK DEDICATION; Councilman Sather reported on the negotiations for the AMERICAN FAMILY INS. American Family Insurance site, 3920 Northwoods Drive, 3920 NORTHWOODS DR. and referred Council to the letter from Opus Corporation . dated 10-31-88. He explained the process for arriving at the total amount, based on a 7% fee and stated the percentage is in line with park dedications received for other Opus properties.