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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 07-25-1988 . . "' . , MINUTES OF THE ARDEN HILLS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Monday, July 25, 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 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL The roll being called the following members were present: Mayor Robert Woodburn, Councilmembers Nancy Hansen and Thomas Sather. Absent: Councilmembers Gary Peck and Jeanne Winiecki. Also present: Attorney James Lynden, Engineer Barry Peters, Public Works Supervisor Robert Raddatz, Clerk Administrator Gary Berger and Deputy Clerk Catherine Iago. APPROVE MINUTES Hansen moved, seconded by Sather, that Council approve the minutes of the July 11, 1988 Regular Council Meeting as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. (3-0) OATH OF OFFICE Mayor Woodburn administered the Oath of Office to newly appointed Clerk Administrator Gary R. Berger. BUSINESS FROM FLOOR None. REPORT OF ATTORNEY CASE #88-14; SUP GOODYEAR SERVICE STA., LEXINGTON AVE., C.G. REIN Hansen moved, seconded by Sather, that Council approve and adopt Special Use Permit Case No. 88-14, granting permission to C.G. Rein Company and Goodyear Service Station to operate an automobile service center and retail space on Lexington Avenue, subject to compliance Arden Hills Code and special conditions as outlined in the Village Attorney. Motion carried unanimously. (3-0). with provisions of the permit prepared by the CASE #88-15 SUP FAST FOOD REST., BURGER KING, LEXINGTON AVE., Sather moved, seconded by Hansen, that Council approve and adopt Special Use Permit, Case No. 88-15, granting permission to C.G. Rein Company and Burger King Company to operate a fast food restaurant and drive-in business on Lexington Avenue, subject to compliance with provisions of the Arden Hills Code and special conditions as outlined in the permit prepared by the Village Attorney. Motion carried unanimously. (3-0) RES. #88-25; APRV. LOT SPLIT FOR TAX PURPOSES, C.G. REIN Hansen moved, seconded by Sather, that Council approve Resolution No. 88-25, Approving Lot Split of C.G. Rein Development Parcel For Tax Purposes Only. Motion carried unanimously. (3-0) CASE #88-16; SUP HOME OCCUP. BEAUTY SHOP, 4519 LKSHORE PLACE, N. BEGGIN Code and special Attorney. Motion Hansen moved, seconded by Sather, that Council approve and adopt Special Use Permit, Case No. 88-16, granting permission to Glenn and Nancy Beggin, 4519 Lakeshore Place, to operate a beauty salon in the residence, subject to compliance with provisions of the Arden Hills conditions as outlined in the permit prepared by the Village carried unanimously. (3-0) ORD. #259; SPECIAL EVENT SIGNS; FINAL READING Sather moved, seconded by Hansen, that Council waive final reading of Ordinance No. 259. Motion carried unanimously. (3-0) Hansen moved, seconded by Sather, that Council approve Ordinance No. 259, AMENDING PARAGRAPH 6.d. OF THE SECOND SCHEDULE OF DISTRICT PROVISIONS IN SECTION 21.8 OF ARDEN HILLS CODE, WHICH PERTAINS TO SPECIAL EVENT SIGNS, BY DELETING "COUNCIL APPROVAL REQUIRED" AND SUBSTITUTING "NOT REQUIRED". Motion carried unanimously. (3-0) Mayor Woodburn explained the amendment authorizes administrative staff approval of special event signs, which sre now limited to 3 per year, rather than requiring Council approval. RENDERING PLANT Mayor Woodburn reported on the meeting with MPCA representatives, New Brighton and Arden Hills Officisls relative to.the rendering plant. He advised there was to enforcement of MPCA regulations. and Attorney Lynden discussion relative Attorney Lynden commented that MPCA representatives appeared hesitant to enforce the regulations and appeared inclined to look toward the economic well being of the industry rather than to the health and welfare of the citizens. He stated MPCA would favor deferring much of the enforcement to the cities. Mayor Woodburn stated MPCA advised they do not have funds nor staff to accomplish the enforcement of the regulations; he noted Arden Hills encouraged MPCA to find the funds and staff to enforce the regulations they imposed. , Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Council Meeting, July 25, 1988 Page 2 REND. PLANT (Cont'd) Lynden advised the next meeting would be scheduled at the time MPCA drafts a permit proposal for the three facilities. He stated Inspector McGinley had displayed photographs of the plant conditions at the meeting; Lynden praiaed McGinley's job performance. . Mayor Woodburn suggested Council discuss and determine the extent of the inspection involvement at the next regular Council meeting. He requested the Clerk Administrator review the proposal from McGinley and forward to Council for consideration at the next regular Council meeting held August 8. Clerk Administrator Berger stated Mr. Valentine, Director of Air Quality for MPCA, had pledged to set-up a time line for the p~ant operation compliance with MPCA regulations by July 29. REPORT OF ENGINEER APPRV. PLANS & SPECS. 1988 STREET IMPRVMT & AUTH. ADVERT. FOR BIDS Engineer Barry Peters was present to request Council approval of the plans and specifications and authorize advertisement for bids for the 1988 Street Improvements. Peters advised the program was set-up based on the 1988 Pavement Management Study and he reviewed the streets scheduled for completion in the first year of the program: Overlay - Noble Road, Edgewater Avenue and Ridgewood Road. . Sealcoating - Jerrold Avenue, P~ior Avenue, Glenpaul Avenue, Edgewater Avenue, Ingerson Court, Glenarden Road, Ridgewood Road, Arden Oaks Drive, Arden Oaks Court and Pinetree Drive. Peters stated the improvement would include all work associated with overlay and sealcoating; the estimated cost of the improvement is $90,000.00. Peters advised the bid opening would be held on August 8, 1988 and the project is scheduled for completion by September 15. Councilmember Hansen questioned if the seal for cracks would be adequate if done at this time of the year; she noted the Engineer had advised it would be better to complete that project in the spring of the year. Peters stated the cracks would be enlarged at this time of year in order to allow sufficient materials be set in place to seal the cracks; he suggested the program for 1989 begin in the spring of the year as that is the ideal time to atart this type of project. Mayor Woodburn noted the amount of sealcoating is less than usual due to the proposed overlay on certain streets. Sather moved, seconded by Hansen, that Council approve the Plans and Specifications and authorize Advertisement for Bids for the 1988 Street Improvements, as outlined end prepared by the City Engineer. Motion carried unanimously. (3-0) \ SPRINKLING BAN Mayor Woodburn reported the sprinkling ban has not been imposed in City as of this date; he directed City staff odd/even days in Arden Hills in the event St. Paul imposes a to impose the ban on sprinkling ban. APRV. PLANS & SPECS.; AERIAL PLATFORM FIRE TRUCK, LJVFD Clerk Administrator Berger reported the Fire Chief was called to a fire scene and is unable to attend the meeting to discuss the plans and specifications for the aerial platform fire truck. Councilmember Hansen reported the specifications would be submitted to five companies and an advertisement placed in the Fire Journal; the specifications are based on a list of preferences and allow for possible purchase of a demonstrator truck should one become available. Sather moved, seconded by Hansen, that Council approve the Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for an Aerial Platform Fire Truck, as submitted by Fire Chief Dan Winkel. Motion carried unanimously. (3-0) . . . I . .~ Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Council Meeting, July 25, 1988 Page 3 SIGNAGE REQUESTS; ARDEN VISTA COURT, LK. JOHANNA BLVD., Council was referred to an excerpt from the minutes of the Public Safety/Works Committee meeting of 7-21-88, relative to the requests for signage at Arden Vista Court and signage/speed reduction on Lake Johanna Boulevard. Councilmember Hansen explsined a person in attendance at the meeting, not on the committee, suggested that a traffic signal and signage study be done by a traffic engineer; she noted there have been repeated requests from businesses and residents in all areas of the City. She suggested past traffic studies and signage requests received should be reviewed and a City policy be established. Hansen reported that Deputy Szenay explained the possibility of City liability by not signing certain areas, such as blind intersections. She suggested the City Attorney be contacted for an opinion on City liability at such intersections. Sather stated Council may consider funding in the 1989 Budget for a traffic study and policy development; he suggested that surrounding communities be contacted to provide consistency in the signage and traffic signals throughout this area. Mayor Woodburn advised that a study of this nature was completed in the City; he suggested the old study be reviewed by the Glen Van Wormer, Traffic Engineer, and request he provide a brief report to Council at a future meeting. Hansen also pointed out thst some signs in the Village may be outdated and do not meet current height regulations; she and Sather agreed it would be in the best interest of the Village to have sign consistency and a policy regarding signage and traffic signals. DEAD END SIGN; ARDEN VISTA CT. Councilmember Hansen reported she had viewed the area of Arden Vista Court and advised it may be difficult for motorists to determine it is a dead-end street; she the dead-end sign at that location as requested by residents favored placement of in the area. Hansen moved, seconded by Sather, that Council approve the request for a "Dead-End" sign at the entrance to the cul-de-sac on Arden Vista Court. Motion carried unanimously. (3-0) Council directed Public Works Supervisor Raddatz to install the sign at that location. REQ. SEMAPHORE; RED FOX/LEXINGTON Council discussed the request for a traffic signal at the intersection of Red Fox Road and Lexington Avenue. Councilmember Hansen recalled a similar request for a semaphore at the intersection of Grey Fox Road and Lexington; Council had denied that request. No action taken on this matter. OTHER BUSINESS PARK COMMITTEE MTG. Councilman Sather advised he would be unable to attend the Park Committee meeting on July 26. Mayor Woodburn stated he would be able to attend after 9:00 p.m.; suggested the Clerk Administrator may elect to attend and be introduced to the committee. IMPRVMENT/OVERLAY; COUNTY ROAD D Councilman Sather moved that Council reconsider the $4,800.00 expenditure for improvement of the roadway shoulder along the Arden Hills portion of County Road D. There was discussion of procedural policy and rules of order for conducting business at Council meetings. Councilmember Hansen stated the Acting Clerk Administrator had suggested the matter be addressed under "Old Business" on the agenda this evening. She pointed out the City of Roseville would be reviewing this matter at their meeting tonight and work on the project would begin soon. Hansen spoke in favor of the motion. Mayor Woodburn ruled the motion out of order. Councilmember Sather questioned if this matter could be addressed at the next Regular Council Meeting held August 8. Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Council Meeting, July 25, 1988 Page 4 COUNTY RD. D (Cont'd) Mayor Woodburn advised it was his opinion reconsideration of this matter should be placed as a regular business item on the Council Agenda to allow Council time to review materials before attending the meeting. He noted that occasionally items requiring expedient attention have received a vote under the "Other Business" portion of the agenda. . YOUTH SERVo BUREAU Councilmember Hansen referred to a letter received from the Youth Services Bureau which outlined the number of residents served in Arden Hills and requested a 5% fee increase. She suggested Councilmember Winiecki be asked to review the material and recommend whether or not the Village should continue to participate in the program. TRAFFIC SIGNAL; HAMLINE/HWY. 96 Councilmember Hansen referred to the letter from MuDot regarding the possibility of installation of the traffic signal at Hamline and Highway 96 in the fall of 1989. REPORT OF CLERK ADMINISTRATOR 1989 BUDGET GUIDELINES Council was referred to a memorandum from former Clerk Administrator Charlotte McNiesh dated 7-21-88, requesting Council review and comments on the guidelines which will be utilized in preparing the 1989 Budget. Council discussed the items listed in the memorandum which included: Interest income based on percentage return on investments, salary increases and employer contribution toward health insurance, and increase percentage for telephone, gas and electric. . Mayor Woodburn explained that the proposed salary increase of 4-1/2 percent was based on a 4% increase due to inflation; he stated the 4-1/2 percent was arrived at based on the rationale that some employees may receive less than the proposed 4 percent and some employees recommended for merit increases may receive a higher percentage. Councilmember Hansen questioned if the increased contribution toward employee health insurance was adequate. Sather advised the dollar value shown is equal to or greater than most employer contributions toward health insurance. After discussion. Council concurred with the guidelines shown in the memorandum. APPORTIONMENT RES'S //88-26, 88-27 [, 88-28 NORTHWOODS [, AMBLE PROPERTY Sather moved, seconded by Hansen, that Council approve Resolution Nos. 88-26, 88-27 and 88-28, relating to apportionment of assessments and as on file in the office of the Clerk Administrator. Motion carried unanimously. (3-0) APPROVE LICENSE; YOGURT SHOP, SHANNON SQUARE Sather moved, seconded by Hansen, that Council approve the retail sales license for "I Can't Believe It's Yogurt" at Shannon Square. Motion carried unanimously. (3-0) \ PARKS SEMINAR; MKTING [, LIABILITY Council was referred to the memorandum from Park Director Buckley dated 7-22-88, requesting to attend a two day seminar at a cost of $135.00. Sather moved, seconded by Hansen, that Council approve the request to attend the Marketing and Liability Seminar on August 23 [, 24, at a cost of $135.00, as submitted by Park Director Buckley. Motion carried unanimously. (3-0) ADJOURNMENT Hansen moved, seconded by Sather, that the meeting be adjourned at 8:25 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. (3-0) G~~e~ Clerk Administrator ~<h~d,~ IR be t L. Woodburn Mayor . NOTICE OF MEETING The next Regular Council Meeting will be held on Monday, August 8, 1988, at 7:30 p.m., at the Village Hall.