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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 02-29-1988 MINUTES OF THE ARDEN HILLS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Monday, February 29, 1988, 7:00 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 Gary Peck and Jeanne Winiecki. Councilmember Nancy Hansen arrived at 8:30 p.m. Absent: Councilmember Thomas Sather. Also present: Engineers Donald Christoffersen and Barry Peters, Treasurer Frank Green, Parks Director John Buckley, Public Works Supervisor Robert Raddatz, Clerk Administrator Patricia Morrison and Deputy Clerk Catherine Iago. CLOSED MTG; LBR. NEGOTIATIONS Council discussed labor negotiations at a closed meeting between 7:00 and 7:30 p.m. APPROVE MINUTES 1988, as submitted. Moved by Peck, seconded by Winiecki, that Council approve the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of February 8, Motion carried unanimously. (3-0) AMEND AGENDA Council concurred that Item 8A., Water Meter Reading, Siems Court, be deleted from the Agenda; the matter was resolved prior to the meeting. BUSINESS FROM FLOOR None. . ORD. AMENDMENT; DRIVEWAY WIDTHS Council was referred to the Attorney's draft of an Ordinance amendment to the Zoning Code,which provides new standards for driveway widths. Mayor Woodburn read the Ordinance title; Clerk Administrator advised that the amendment was prompted by the MnDot application to expand the truck station sita on County Road I. She explained the Planner surveyed the County and State requirements for driveway widths and found they were uniform; the Planner and Planning Commission members recommended Council consideration of an amendment to the Ordinance which would bring the City standards into conformance with County and State requirements. Moved by Peck, seconded by Winiecki, that Council approve the Introduction by Title of Ordinance No. 255, AMENDING SECTION VI.G (3) OF APPENDIX A-ZONING OF ARDEN HILLS CODE BY SUBSTITUTING NEW STANDARDS FOR DRIVEWAY WIDTHS. Motion carried unanimously. (3-0) ORD. AMENDMENT; REZONING, MN/DOT TRUCK STATION, COUNTY ROAD I Council was referred to the Attorney's draft of an Ordinance to Rezone the MnDot Truck Station site at the Northwest corner of the Twin Cities Ordnance Plant on County Road I, from R-l to 1-2. ~ Mayor Woodburn read the Ordinance title and explained the rezoning was Council initiated, as recommended by the Planner and Planning Commission, due to the minor expansion of the MnDot Truck Station and to bring the srea into conformity with the adjacent land. Moved by Peck, seconded by Winiecki, that Council approve the Introduction by Title of Ordinsnce No. 256, REZONING THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TRUCK STATION SITE FROM R-1 TO 1-2, AT NORTHWEST CORNER OF TWIN CITIES ORDNANCE PLANT. Motion carried unanimously. (3-0) REPORT OF PARKS DIRECTOR RES. #88-11; TENNIS CT. NO. SNELLING PK. Council was referred to the Parks Director's memorandum of 2/26/88, which outlined the specifications for the construction of the North Snelling tennis court and basketball court. Buckley explained the Planner had reviewed the specifications to verify the insurance coverage was correct, materials and workmanship top-grade. He noted only one court will fit satisfactorily on the site; two were originally proposed. .4It The Parks Director outlined the time-table for the project: 3/9 and 3/16/88 - Bid advertisement; 3/22/88 - Bid opening; 3/28/88 - Award bid; he requested Council approval of the plans and specifications and authorization to advertise for bids. Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting, February 29, 1988 Page 2 TENNIS CT. (Cont'd) Peck moved, seconded by Winiecki, that Council approve Resolution No. 88-11, Approving Plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bids For Tennis Court Construction; North Snelling Park; furthermore, that Council approve the time table for bid advertisement in the New Brighton Bulletin on March 9 and 16; Bid opening on March 22, and Award . of Bid on March 28, 1988. Motion carried unanimously. (3-0) 1988 SHADE TREE Council was referred to the Parks Director's memorandum of 2/26/88; outlining the 1988 Shade Tree Program. Buckley requested Council approval of the specifications and authorization to advertise for bids. Peck moved, seconded by Woodburn, that Council approve the 1988 Shade Tree Program, authorize advertisement for bids in the New Brighton Bulletin on March 9 and 16, and schedule bid opening for Wednesday, March 23, 1988. Motion carried unanimously. (3-0) PARK IMPRVMT. PROJECTS Council was referred to a memorandum from Parks Director Buckley, 2-29-88, recommending purchase of playground equipment for North Snelling and Arden Manor Parks. Buckley advised he had contacted four vendors, carefully reviewed the equipment design and price quotations to reach the recommendations outlined for play structure at North Snelling Park, play equipment at Arden Manor and the softball backstop at North Snelling Park. . Council questioned the Parks Director's criteria for determining what equipment was necessary at each location; Buckley explained the equipment would be chosen and guidelines were set for appeal to children by age group, as well as the variety of activities provided for each age group. Councilman Peck questioned where the backstop from Lindey's triangle was relocated; Buckley stated it was moved to Arden Oaks Park. Peck suggested Buckley contact Ramsey County or the City of St. Paul parks department to determine if there would be any used backstops available for purchase; Council concurred. Councilmember Winiecki referred to the Parks Committee minutes of 2-25-88; questioned the discussion relative to construction of a soccer/football field on the land purchased by the City. Buckley advised the Parks Committee was investigating the use of the parcel of land located on Highway 96, adjacent to the Village Hall, for a soccer/football field to be used until auch time as the land is developed for other purposes. Council discussed the costs involved for construction; Mayor Woodburn commented . the funds expended would be a loss of capital for the City. Moved by Peck, seconded by Winiecki, that Council approve the purchase of play structure at North Snelling Park from Flanagan Sales, Inc. for $8,537.00; purchase of play equipment at Arden Manor from Minnesota Playground. Inc. for $7,097.00, and, furthermore, direct the Parks Director to research obtaining a softball backstop and report back to Council at their regular meeting of March 14, 1988. Motion carried unanimously. (3-0) Councilmember Winiecki questioned if the new parks maps were available to residents; Buckley advised 250 maps are in the process of being printed and should be available soon. He commended Barry Peters of SEH for the fine job in updating the map. LONG RANGE PLANN'G: ARSENAL PROPERTY Mayor Woodburn stated it was his opinion no funds should be expended for long-range planning relative to the arsenal property at this time; he commented there would period for. planning in the event the property reverts back be a sufficient time to the City. . Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting, February 29, 1988 Page 3 REPORT OF ENGINEER . RAMSEY CO. CIP Engineer Barry Peters was present to review the Ramsey County Capital Improvement Program as it relates to Arden Hills. Peters advised that he and Public Works Supervisor Raddatz had attended a meeting regarding the CIP; he explained the County requested the communities review the drsft copy, make comments as to additional projects, and submit requests to the County for inclusion in the program. Peters reviewed the ratings systems; he noted that input from the City may increase the rating figure slightly. He displayed a map which showed the 1988 scheduled improvements: 1. A signal at the intersection of County Road G-2 and Lexington, which will not significantly impact Arden Hills; 2. Sealcoating of Lexington Avenue, from South of County Road E to Highway 694; 3. Improvement of the Soo Line railroad crossing at Lexington; 4. Sealcoating of Hamline Avenue from Highway 51 to Ingerson, Ingerson from Hamline Avenue to Lexington Avenue, and, 5. Overlay on County Road D from Cleveland Avenue to Lake Johanna Blvd.; 6. Sealcoating on New Brighton Road from County Road D to County Road E. The Engineer outlined the 1989-90 program which proposes widening the bridge at County Road E-2 and Highway 35W; he commented this would not affect the City. . Peters reviewed the 1991-1993 schedule: 1. An overlay on Lexington Avenue from the Soo Line tracks to Grey Fox Road; 2. Total reconstruction of Lexington Avenue from County Road E-2 to Royal Oaks in the City of Shoreview; and, 3. Improvement of County Road I at Rice Creek, which includes the bridge and a traffic signal at Highway 35W. Peters outlined the non-program items, which received low rating figures and no dates have been scheduled for these improvements: 1. Reconstruction of Old Highway 10 from Valentine Avenue to Parkshore Drive; 2. Widen bridge on Old Snelling at the tracks north of County Road E; 3. Bridge replacement on Snelling at the outlet from Lake Josephine; 4. Reconstruct Hamline Avenue, in Roseville, up to Highway 51; 5. Reconstruct Cleveland Avenue from County Road D to County Road E-2; 6. Reconstruct New Brighton Blvd. from County Road D to County Road E-2; 7. Reconstruct County Road D from Highway 35W to Lake Johanna Blvd.; and, 8. Traffic signal at the corner of Cleveland Avenue and County Road D. The Engineer advised the County is requesting comments. from the Council and letters submitted to them which agree with the improvement schedule or outlining items for earlier completion. Council discussed the projects; Councilmember Winiecki questioned the sealcoating of Hamline Avenue and Ingerson. . Peters advised that he and Raddatz had driven the area and structurally it appears to be in good condition; there are two or three settlements that would need to be filled before sealcoating. He advised Hamline had a low rating, and, therefore, reconstruction was included in the non-program items. Peters stated that if Council would like to see it improved it should be noted in the letter submitted to the County. Mayor Woodburn suggested the storm water drainage grade on Ingerson could be improved, curbing or shallow ditching may improve this; he also noted the cross checks in the street settle in the winter months and create problems driving on the street. Peters commented that Lake Johanna Blvd. has one or two areas that are showing wear; generally it is in good shape. The Engineer advised he could draft a letter and include the Council concerns as discussed this evening relative to Ingerson Road. REPORT OF TREASURER INVESTMENTS Treasurer Frank Green reported on the following investments: . 2/25/88 - $200,000.00, at First Minnesota, @ 7.5%, to mature in one year. 2/25/88 - $101,360.56, at Midwest Federal, @ 6.9%, to mature in six months. Peck moved, seconded by Winiecki, that Council ratify the Treasurer's report. Motion carried unanimously. (3-0) Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting, February 29, 1988 Page 4 REPORT OF CLERK ADMINISTRATOR RES. #88-7; LABOR Moved by Peck, seconded by Winiecki, that Council approve NEGOTIATIONS Resolution No. 88-7, Approving the 1988 Addendum to the ... 1986 Labor Agreement, contingent upon approval and sign off by the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 49. Motion carried unanimously. (3-0) Council commended Councilman Sather, who served as labor negotiator for the City, for the fine work he has done to resolve the union contract. APPORTIONMENT OF ASSESSMENTS; RES'S 88-8, 9, & 10, HWY. 96 AND HAMLINE AVE. Council was referred to Resolutions 88-8, 88-9, and 88-10 which relate to the apportionment of assessments for the property located adjacent to the Village Hall on Highway 96 and Hamline Avenue. Peck moved, seconded by Winiecki, that Council approve Resolution No. 88-8, Apportionment of Improvement W-P-SS-76-1; Resolution No. 88-9, Apportionment of Improvement W-77-5; and Resolution No. 88-10, Apportionment of Improvement W-77-5 and W-78-2. Motion carried unanimously. (3-0) CHAR. GAMBLG. LIC.; CONCORDIA SING. SOC. Council was referred to the application for a Charitable Gambling License from Concordia Singing Society, for operation at the Pot 0 Gold Bingo Hall. Clerk Administrator Morrison advised the background investigations on the Treasurer, Chief Executive Officer, and the Gambling Manager had been completed by Ramsey County Sheriff's Department. . Councilman Peck requested the minutes reflect that the Pot 0 Gold Bingo location is allowed seven licensed organizations and this application would be number seven; furthermore, nine organizations are allowed to operate in the Village and this application would be the ninth. He questioned if the Clerk Administrator agreed with the information. Morrison advised that some of the charities operating at Pot 0 Gold have not applied for renewal, however, Councilman Peck was correct in the statement. Peck moved, seconded by Woodburn, that Council approve the Charitable Gambling License application from Concordia Singing Society to operate at the Pot 0 Gold location. Motion carried unanimously. (3-0) Councilmember Hansen arrived at 8:30 p.m. 1988 SALARIES; NON-UNION EMPLYS Council was referred to a memorandum from the Clerk Administrator, 2-26-88, outlining her recommendations for 1988 salary increases for non-union employees. . Morrison advised that she had reviewed the recommended increases quite carefully in line with the budget as proposed and approved by Council last fall; generally the recommendations are within budget or under budget. Councilman Peck commented that due to recent Council concerns relative to the Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer position, it was his opinion it would be inappropriate to grant a salary increase for that position at this time. Morrison explained the position was anticipated, at budget time, to receive a 4% increase; she stated it was reduced considerably from the 4% proposed increase. The Clerk Administrator advised that the 4% was based on the suggested budgeted amount as approved' by Council, as well as comparisons with similar cities, and similar positions from the most recent data available. She explained she tried to keep the non-union personnel at the middle percentile of comparative metropolitan positions, however, some are at the bottom even with the increases; the union personnel are at the highest percentile. Mayor Woodburn commented that the positions are earning more than they would in private industry for the same job. He explained the increases are usually based . on inflation; at the present time the inflationary figure is negative, to give everybody raises that are more than inflation does not seem fair to the taxpaying public. There was discussion relative to the Stanton Survey comparisons. Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting, February 29, 1988 Page 5 SALARIES (Cont'd) Mayor Woodburn stated it was his opinion it would be appropriate to give lessor increases based on the and the fact that the entire budget does not have to be inflationary percentage spent. . Councilmember Hansen disagreed; commented that most contracts are settling at 4%, it is her opinion the City has an excellent staff, staff is doing a fine job, and she was not opposed to the pay raises as outlined in the memorandum. The Clerk Administrator suggested a Council work session could be scheduled to discuss Council concerns and the matter could be continued to the regular Council meeting of March 14. Councilman Peck stated it waa his opinion a work session was not neceasary as Council has reviewed the 4% proposal during the budgeting process; he advised he would favor the proposed increases, with the exception of the Building Inspector position. Mayor Woodburn suggested a 1% increase be given, with minor adjustments for merit. Council discussed the part-time employees proposed salary increases. . Hansen moved, seconded by Peck, that Council approve the salary adjustments for part-time employees, as recommended on page 2 of the Clerk Administrator's memorandum of 2-26-88, with the exclusion of the Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer to remain at $19.57 per hour. Council discussed the salary differential between the Building Maintenance position and the Community Service Officer position. Morrison adVised she had contacted suburban communities to determined the salary range for part-time CSO's, as indicated on page 2 of her memorandum; after reviewing the range she recommended at 5% increase instead of the 4% proposed at b,udget time. After discussion, Council concurred to move the CSO to a comparable rate as the Building Maintenance Person and hold the Building Maintenance salary at the current rat&f Hansen moved to amend the motion, seconded by Peck, to approve the Community Service Officer salary at $6.10 per hour and to hold the Building Maintenance salary at $6.50 per hour for 1988. Amendment to motion carried unanimously. (4-0) Original motion as amended carried unanimously. (4-0) There was diacussion regarding postponement of the 1988 salary increases to the . next regular meeting. Peck moved, seconded by Winiecki, that Council table the matter of full-time non-union employees proposed salary increases to the end of the agenda. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) ORD. AMENDMENT; ADD'L VAC. HOURS Council was referred to the recommendation from the Clerk Administrator, page 2 of the 2/26/88 memorandum, relative to extending to all full-time non-union employees the same provision of seven (7) additional vacation hours, after 20 years serVice, as was approved for the union employees. Hansen moved, seconded by Peck, that Council approve the provision for seven (7) additional vacation hours, after 20 years service, for non-union employees, effective January I, 1988, and furthermore, that the City Attorney be directed to draft an Ordinance amendment to Section 19.58 of the Arden Hills Code. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) REPORT OF ENGINEER WATER TOWER Council was referred to the Engineer's memorandum of 2-18-88, regarding the Water Tower. . Engineer Christoffersen advised that this has been a long term project; study began in 1967 and at that time there were discussions regarding the need for a watermain and booster station on Hamline Avenue. Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting, February 29, 1988 Page 6 WATER TWR. (Cont'd) Christoffersen did not recall when discussions were held regarding the need for a watermain on Hamline Avenue; he major' issue became the water tower and he apologized if he had not this matter with the current Councilmembers. He stated the need for the on Hamline Avenue was to fill the tank. . noted the discussed watermain The Engineer indicated that one method of resolving this matter would be installation of a watermain and booster station on Hamline Avenue; estimated at approximately $100,000.00. Christoffersen also advised a review could be done to determine whether or not an overflow valve could be installed in the Roseville water tower, with the controls on the Arden Hills water tower; when the Roseville tank was filled, the pumps would continue to run until the Arden Hills tank was full. He estimated the cost for installation of the overflow valve would be approximately $25-30,000.00. Christoffersen advised the tank currently is low approximately 120,000 gallons. He stated that the tank should be at full capacity in the summer months, but not necessarily in the winter months. The Engineer stated, in 1986 when Arden Hills was proposing to build the water tower, he recalled advising the Council it would be a "bare bones" tank. He explained the specifications would not include extras, such as clearing and grubbing, sodding and restoration, as it Was determined it could be done more reasonably by City staff. Christoffersen also noted that paving and some of the controls were not included. . In conclusion, Christoffersen offered the following solutions: 1. Installation of watermain and booster station on Hamline; he recommended this should not be accomplished until Hamline Avenue is improved by the County. He stated this would be the more expensive alternative. 2. Request an overflow valve be installed in the Roseville water tower, and the controls be installed in the Arden Hills tower. Mayor Woodburn commented that the Roseville pressure and volume drop was more than anticipated; he questioned if anything had to be done to the tank at the present time or if it could wait until our population increases. Christoffersen stated that was correct, the matter could be accomplished in the future. Councilmember Hansen stated that the Village paid for a million gallon water tower and does not have one; she did not recall the Engineer ever discussing the need for the watermain installation. She stated it was discouraging to have to expend more monies to correct the problems when the Village has slready paid for a million gallon tank. . The Engineer advised that the watermain on Hamline was discussed, however, the need for the water tank became the major issue over the years and the need for the watermain was not emphasized. He noted the construction costs for the water tower came in below the original figure. Hansen questioned if the monies included engineering fees; Christoffersen advised it did not. Councilmember Winiecki questioned if the cost would be lessened if the control valve had been installed at the time of construction; also if the tower was constructed on the basis of the 1967 report. Christoffersen advised the valve could have been installed during construction, however. they were not certain that it would have corrected the problem. He stated the cost would have been the same. The Engineer stated that the tank was built on the basis of the 1967 report, with an upgrade on the volume need; after review of the needs and population, it was determined a 1 million gallon, rather than a 1.5 million gallon tank could be constructed. . There was Council discussion relative to whether or not the problem should be corrected at this time. Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting, February 29, 1988 Page 7 WATER TWR (Cont'd) Council requested Engineer's recommendation. . Christoffersen stated that although the tower was not operating at full capacity he is not certain it is a critical situation. He noted that the original sizing of the tank was based on estimated population of 14,000; the Planner had estimated ultimate population at 11,000. He stated that Arden Hills is certainly not up to the maximum capacity the tank was designed for. Council expressed a difference of opinion as to whether or not this matter should be corrected at the present time. Thomas Mulcahy, 3530 Siems Court, explained that during his time of service as a member of the Council he made a point of stating a second opinion should have been obtained relative to the need for a water tower. He stated that there is no reason to accept incompetent Engineering work and that the City did not get what they paid for. It was his opinion that Council should look to recover the loss, not spend taxpayers money on solutions. Mulcahy also stated that the Engineer work should be done at no cost, and probably should be done by someone else. He further stated the Engineer firm should have errors and omissions insurance to cover this type of situation. After discussion, Council concurred that the Public Works Supervisor Raddatz be directed to prepare a report concerning this matter for council review at a future meeting. . SALES & USE TAX AGREEMENT Council was referred to a letter from Jon G. Sarff, 2/2/88, requesting Council enter into a Sales and Use Tax Agreement, to assist in the recovery of sales and use tax refunds filed by contractor clients. Council questioned if the Attorney had reviewed the document. The Clerk Administrator stated she had discussed the matter with the Attorney from the League of Minnesota Cities, who had put out a memorandum and he advised it was his opinion the cities had nothing to lose. She also spoke with the City of New Brighton, and they had no concerns regarding the agreement. After discussion, Council concurred the agreement need not be reviewed by the Village Attorney. Winiecki moved, seconded by Peck, that Council authorize the proper City Officials to enter into the Sales and Use Tax Letter Agreement with Mr. Jon G. Sarff, as outlined and attached to Mr. Sarff's letter of February 2, 1988. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) . REQUEST TO ATTEND CONF: CLK. ADMIN AND DEPUTY CLERK Council was referred to the Clerk Administrator's memorandum of 2-24-88; requesting approval for the Deputy Clerk and the Clerk Administrator to attend conferences in March and May, 1988. Moved by Peck, seconded by Hansen, that Council approve the request for Cathy Iago to attend the Minnesota Clerks and Finance Officers Conference and Patricia Morrison to attend the Minnesota City Management Association Conference as outlined in the Clerk Administrator's memorandum of February 24, 1988. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) LIC. & PERMIT APRVL. Council was referred to a memorandum from Shirley Marshall, 2-25-88, regarding approval of Rubbish Hauler license and Business Licenses, as follows: -Twin City Sanitation, Rubbish Hauler -Daybridge learning Center, Restaurant -Charlie Chung's, Restaurant -Pot 0 Gold Bingo, Restaurant . Councilmember Hansen questioned if the rubbish hauler had been advised of the 15% reduction in fees; Morrison advised they were notified, as are all rubbish haulers upon application. Hansen moved, seconded by Peck, that Council approve the Rubbish hauler and business licenses as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting, February 29, 1988 Page 8 through 10, 1988. She Clerk Administrator Morrison advised Council that Arden Hills Amoco had submitted an application for a Temporary Sign Permit; dates requested are March 1 explained they had a permit issued for February 15-25. . TEMP. SIGN PERMIT; ARDEN HILLS AMOCO Moved by Peck, seconded by Hansen, that Council approve the application for a Temporary Sign Permit for Arden Hills Amoco, from March 1 through 10, 1988. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) Council discussed whether or not the temporary sign permits could be handled administratively; Morrison advised she would check the Ordinance terminology and it was her opinion the requests could be handled administratively. CLAIMS & PAYROLL Peck moved, seconded by Hansen, that Council approve Claims and Payroll as submitted. Motion carried. (4-0) RPT. ON RENDERING PLANT JOINT MTG. Clerk Administrator Morrison reported on the joint meeting with New Brighton City Officials, Arden Hills City Officials and Mr. Fridgen this date; discussion cities would pursue relative to the Rendering Plant. regarding direction Morrison advised that Attorney Lynden would be contacting MPCA to request a hearing before them prior to their issuance of any permits to the plants; Mr. Lefever will be looking for an independent consultant to review incineration at the plants. She stated they discussed another independent consultant to review . computer modeling, if MPCA does not do so or is incapable of doing so. Also discussed a possible method of obtaining an instantaneous test when a complaint was received. Mayor Woodburn explained they were trying to work with MPCA to schedule public hearing to influence permit with rendering company and Arden Hills is researching methods of enforcement, should MPCA prove to be lax. He noted there is a tentative agreement with the City of New Brighton to continue our joint efforts to solve a mutual problem, and, a tentative agreement to share expenses in this phase. Councilmember Winiecki suggested the Clerk Administrator forward a letter to the Clean Air Committee, as well as encourage residents to record data relative to complaints, such as; date, time of day, temperature, wind conditions and any other pertinent information. She stated this information would be helpful to establish the permit criteria; suggested a message could be placed on the Cable TV Channel and in the Town Crier. Councilmember Hansen suggested the Rendering Plants contribute an equal share toward the cost of resolving the problem. OTHER BUSINESS . RECYCLING FILM Councilmember Winiecki questioned when the recycling film was scheduled to be televised. Clerk Administrator Morrison advised it would be shown on the Cable Channel at various times during the next two week period. ARMY TRAINING CNTR. Winiecki commended the Clerk Administrator for the letter she drafted to the Legislators relative to the proposed Army Training Center on the Arsenal site. ROAD POSTING Winiecki questioned when the City posted the roadway limitations; Raddatz advised the dates vary according to the weather and the County has indicated they would be posted around 3/10/88. HAMLINE AVE. STRIPING Mayor Woodburn questioned if Hamline Avenue would need striping and if funds were budgeted; Raddatz advised that parts of the road will need striping each year and funds were budgeted. He explained he will be checking on the cost for "spot" striping versus full striping of the road. STREET SWEEPING Mayor Woodburn questioned when the street sweeping would begin; Raddatz advised he was compiling information for time, and sweeping should begin at the end of March. . price quotes at this PEERCD DELIQ. UTILITIES Winiecki questioned what recourse the City has relative to collection of the delinquent utility fees from Peerco. Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting, February 29, 1988 Page 9 . PEERCO (Cont'd) Morrison advised there is provision in the Ordinance to shut off water to the Peerco properties, however, she stated that there is no provision for the process to be followed prior to water shut off. She explained a reasonable method to accomplish the water shut off would have to be determined by Council; such as a hearing prior to shut off, if residential should be included, as well as commercial and industrial. WATER TOWER Councilmember Winiecki commented that she was not satisfied with the resolution of the water tower; she stated the City purchased a million gallon water tower and does not have one. Winiecki stated there are all kinds of explanations, however, the engineering company was paid to provide the City what they requested and we do not have it. Mayor Woodburn explained the engineering calculations are not an exact science; the tables used for uniform calculations are over 50 years old and calculations are not always accurate. Councilmember Hansen agreed with Winiecki and stated she was disappointed that the matter would not be resolved without further expenditures; it was her opinion any costs should not be charged back to the City. FIRE DEPT. BUDGET Councilman Peck questioned the status of the LJFD Budget; it was his understanding and opinion that the extension was approved through March 31. He did not favor any further extensions. . Councilwoman Hansen advised she was arranging for a meeting to resolve the matter. LETTER RE; SUP Mayor Woodburn requested Council comments relative to amending the enabling legislation, from the Governor's Counsel, to allow Special Use Permits to be approved by Planning Commission rather than be heard by Council. Hansen advised she attended the Ramsey County League meeting and the Cities that were represented did not favor the legislation. Council requested the Clerk Administrator draft a letter to the Legislators stating that it is the opinion of the Arden Hills Councilmembers Special Use Permits should be reviewed and approved by Elected Officials, who are responsible for their community, and should not be delegated an appointed committee. Hansen commented that the Council has an overview of all that is happening in the City; also they offer a different perspective. TREE CITY USA Mayor Woodburn advised that Arden Hills had received the Tree City USA designation for 1988. . CONST. PROJECTS Mayor Woodburn noted the highway constructions projects that would be undertaken by the State this summer and would affect Arden Hills: -Highway 10, north of Highway 96, is scheduled for June 6 thru 28; he noted the traffic will increase significantly on Hamline Avenue. -Highway 694, July 5 thru 28, the primary construction will be in Shoreview. He noted there will be a detour on Lexington Avenue, western side. 1988 SALARIES; Hansen moved, seconded by Peck, that Council approve the salary increases, as outlined in the Clerk Administrator's memorandum of 2-26-88; justification being that the salary increases would place the positions close to the mid-range for comparable positions in the Stanton survey for Cities with populations over and under 10,000, and also that the staff works equivalent to the proposed increases. Motion failed. (2-2) (Hansen, Peck voting in favor; Woodburn and Winiecki opposed) Mayor Woodburn reiterated that the increases are well beyond inflation and it was his opinion they are not justified in our tax climate. . The Mayor questioned the position of "Public Works Foreman"; Morrison advised it was her understanding the position is delineated in the union contract. Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting, February 29, 1988 Page 10 SALARIES (Cont'd) Council requested the Clerk Administrator research to find if the position was formally authorized by Council. Peck moved, seconded by Winiecki, that Council table the matter of the 1988 Salaries for full-time non-union employees to their regular meeting of March 14, 1988. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) . PARKS & REC. EMPLY. Council was referred to a memorandum from Parks Director Buckley, dated 1-7-88, and to Clerk Administrator's memorandum of 2-26-88, recommending an accelerated increase for Kevin Fuller. Morrison advised that Mr. Fuller has been employed full-time with the City for two years and was previously employed part-time with the City. She explained the Public Works union contract provides for new employees to be equally compensated within a two year period; at the present rate of increase Mr. Fuller would reach the equal pay status in 4 or 5 years. Morrison also stated that Mr. Fuller is an excellent and valued employee. Peck moved, seconded by Hansen, that Council approve the salary increase for Kevin Fuller, as recommended by the Clerk Administrator, and that his hourly rate be increased to $11.50 per hour commencing 1/1/88, and $12.00 per hour commencing 7/1/88. Motion carried. (Peck, Hansen and Woodburn voting in favor; Winiecki opposed) 3-1) ADJOURNMENT Moved by Peck, seconded by Hansen, that the meeting be adjourned at 10:58 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) . (~)~~ ~obert L. oodburn Mayor NOTICE OF MEETINGS The next Regular Council Meeting will be held on Monday, March 14, 1988, at 7:30 p.m., at the Village Hall. . .