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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 04-13-1987 . . MINUTES OF THE ARDEN HILLS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Monday, April 13, 1987, 7:00 p.m. - Village Hall CALL TO ORDER Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Mayor Pro-Tem Peck called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. '. ROLL CALL The roll being called the following members were present: Mayor Pro-Tem Gary Peck, Councilmembers Thomas Sather and Jeanne Winiecki. Also present were Planner Orlvn Miller, Parks Director John Buckley, Public Works Director Robert Raddatz, Clerk Administrator Patricia Morrison and Deputy Clerk Catherine Iago. CLOSED MTG. LABOR NEG' S Council discussed labor negotiations from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. APPT. MAYOR PRO-TEM Moved by Sather, seconded by Winiecki, that Councilmember Peck be appointed to serve as Mayor Pro-Tem. Hotion carried unanimously. (3-0) OATH OF OFFICE Mayor Pro-Tem Peck administered the oath of office to Councilmember Winiecki. Councilmembers Peck and Sather welcomed Jeanne and offered their congratulations on her appointment. CASE #87-07; SUP, 1830 W. CO. RD. E H. SCHMIDT Mayor Pro-Tem advised Mrs. Schmidt had submitted a letter, dated 4-13-87, withdrawing her application for the Special Use Permit and notifying the Village that the property will comply with Zoning Code regulations effective May 1st. . CASE 1/87-09; SETBACK VAR. 3290 SANDEEN Council was referred to the letter from the Board of Appeals Chair Barbara Piotrowski, dated 4-13-87. stating the Board had not heard this case. After discussion, Council consensus was to continue this matter, to give the Board an opportunity to hold a meeting and make a recommendation to Council. Moved by Sather. seconded by Winiecki. that Case No. 87-09. Setback Variances for 3290 Sandeen Road, be held until the next regular Council meeting of April 27th, so that the Board of Appeals has an opportunity to hear the application and make recommendation to Council. Hotion carried unanimously. (3-0) REZONING; HWY 96 Council was referred to the letter, dated 4-7-87, re: AND HAMLINE AVE. continuance of the rezoning due to the fact only three JACKSON-SCOTT Councilmembers would be present at the April 13th meeting and approval of a Rezoning requires four votes. It was Council consensus that this matter be continued to the re~lar Council meeting of April 27th. . APPROVE HlNUTES Sather moved. seconded by Peck, that Council approve the minutes of the Regular Council meeting of March 30. 1987, as submitted. Hotion carried. (Sather and Peck voting in favor; Winiecki abstained) (2-0-1) BUSINESS FROM FLOOR NO PKING SIGNS LK. JOHANNA BLVD. Stephen Gericki. 1840 West County Road E. appeared to discuss his request for no parking along the south side of County Road E. from Lake Johanna Blvd. west to the high voltage power lines. Councilman Sather questioned if Arden Hills had jurisdiction over a County road; he suggested Gericke contact Ramsey County. Gericke stated he had contac~ed the County and was advised to submit the request to Arden Hills; the County would consider a recommendation from Arden Hills relative to the signs. . Clark Adair. 3491 Lake Johanna Blvd.. supported the no parking signs. He explained that pedestrians walk in the traffic lane; emergency vehicle access is also limited. After discussion, Council concurred to refer this matter to the Public Safety/Works Committee for study and recommendation. Council also reminded residents that the no parking signs would apply to them also. . . Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting, April 13, 1987 Page 2 REPORT OF PARKS DIRECTOR SPRING/SUMMER PROGRAM LDRS. Council was referred to memorandum from John Buckley dated 4/9/87, recommending 1987 Spring/Summer Program Leaders and Maintenance Personnel. . Sather moved, seconded by Winiecki, that Council approve the Spring/Summer Program Leaders and Maintenance Personnel as outlined in John Buckley's memorandum (4-9-87). Motion carried unanimously. (3-0) ARBOR DAY Parks Director reminded Council of the Arbor Day activities scheduled for April 25th. REPORT OF PLANNER CASE NO. 87-06; FENCE HGT. VAR. 1233 KARTH LK. DR. Council was referred to Planner's memorandum (3-24-87) reo fence height variance application, 1233 Karth Lake Drive. Planner Miller reviewed the request and recommended approval based on the fact the slope of the land renders a six-foot fence of limited value for screening views of Hwy. 96 and an eight-foot fence would have little or no negative . impact on the adjacent property. Miller referred Council to Board of Appeals minutes (3-26-87) and Planning Commission minutes (4-1-87); both recommending approval of the requested variance. Peck questioned if the variance request was for only the existing fence; if the fence were extended would it meet the Zoning Code requirements. Miller noted that the applicant had stated he may extend the fence, however, because the extension would abutt residential property six feet would be sufficient height. Moved by Sather, seconded by Winiecki, that Council approve Case No. 87-06, granting a 2 ft. variance in height of the fence at 1233 Karth Lake Drive. Motion carried unanimously. (3-0) CASE NO. 87-08; SITE PLAN REVIEW AND VARIANCES; SCHERER LUMBER Council was referred to Planner's memorandum (3-24-87) and Planning Commission minutes (4-1-87). The Planner reviewed the application and recommendations of the Planning Commission. . Miller further explained that the property is current zoned B-2, General Business, and lumberyards are permitted in the 1-1 and 1-2 Industrial Districts (defined as a "Manufacturing and Processing" use). The. applicant is also requesting rezoning of the parcel. however, the application was received too late to allow adequate time for advertising the public hearing. Miller advised that the rezoning request would be heard at the Planning Commission meeting in Mav, therefore, recommendations regarding the site plan and variances should be contingent upon rezoning approval. Moved by Sather, seconded by Winiecki, that Council approve the Site Plan, Case 87-08, Scherer Brothers Lumber Company, 4947 Highway 10, contingent upon approval of the Rezoning application at a future hearing and subject to future amendments based on information arising from the Public Hearing. Furthermore, that Council approve the requested Variances for a 50 ft. setback at the west, north and east property line, a site coverage variance of approximately 20%, and that the Lighting Plan be approved by the City Planner; the Landscape Plan, with additional screening provided on the south and north sides of the site, be approved by the City Planner; and the Drainage Plan be approved by the City Engineer. Hotion carried unanimously. (3-0) AUTH. FOR ARCHITECT FOR FIRE STATION 04 Council was referred to letter from Shoreview, reo selection of an architect for Station 04. . Councilman Sather suggested this matter be held until the April 27th regular Council meeting when a full Council will be present. Minutes Page 3 of the Reg~r Council Meeting. April 13, 19~ FIRE STA. (CONT'D) Sather moved, seconded by Winiecki, that the authorization for selection of an architect for Fire be continued to the regular Council meeting of April 27, 1987 at all Councilmembers will be present. Motion carried unallilllOusly. . Station 114 which time (3-0) REPORT OF PUBLIC WORKS SUPERVISOR STREET SWEEPING Public Works Supervisor Raddatz reported that he had received one price quote of $5,640.00 for street sweeping from Allied Blacktop Company (120 hours at $47.00 per hour). He advised that $6.000.00 had been budgeted in 1987 for street sweeping and stated that the quote from Allied was comparable with the amount New Brighton had charged in the past for street sweeping. Sather asked why we were not using the City of New Brighton's equipment this year. Raddatz stated that the Public Safety/Works Committee had discussed accomplishing the street sweeping earlier than usual and had suggested asking for price quotes from other companies. Moved by Sather, seconded by Winiecki. that Council approve the street sweeping contract with Allied Blacktop Company, and authorize the expenditure of $5,640.00 ($47.00 per hour for 120 hours). Motion carried unanimously. (3-0) . PURCHASE OF TRACTORS PARKS & PUBLIC WORKS Council was referred to Public Works Supervisor's memorandum of 4/13/87 re: bids for tractors for Parks and Public Works Department. Raddatz recommended bidding the tractors separately and together to determine what type of price break we would receive if we purchased both at the same time. Sather asked if the Case tractor was budgeted for 1987 and the other tractor in 1988; also if purchased this year, when would we receive delivery. Raddatz stated that the Case tractor was budgeted for 1987 and, if Council determines only one tractor be purchased the Case tractor should be first. He further advised that the tractor may not be delivered until the end of this year. even if purchased early this summer. Sather moved, seconded by Winiecki, that Council authorize the advertisement for bids to replace the two tractors currently used by the Parks and Public Works Department, as outlined by the Public Works Supervisor in his memorandum of 4-13-87. Motion carried unanimously. (3-0) . STORM SEWER; NORTH SECTION TOWNHOUSES Council was referred to Raddatz's memorandum of 4113/87 re: repair of the storm sewer in the north section of the Townhouses adjacent to the Village Hall. Raddatz reviewed the problems in this area and advised there are barricades placed there due to holea on both sides of the street. He explained that the pipe would be removed. the clay underneath the pipe would be replaced with sand, the pipe would be replaced and the street repaired. The total cost of the project would be $1.125.00 and Raddatz's recommended proceeding before the matter gets worse. Raddatz, in response to Council inquiry, advised storm sewer problems are difficult to project and therefore normally not specifically budgeted. Moved by Sather, seconded by Winiecki, that Council approve the expenditure of $1,125.00 to reset the storm sewer pipe at the north section of the Townhouses. as outlined in the Public Works Supervisor's memorandum of 4-13-87. Motion carried unanimously. (3-0) OTHER BUSINESS . PLAN. COMM. APPTMT. Council discussed the vacancies on the Planning Commission, due to the resignation of Tim Tuggle and Council appointment of Jeanne Winiecki. Mayor Pro-Tem Peck suggested continuing this matter to the regular Council meeting of April 27th; Council concurred. . . Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting. April 13, 1987 Page 4 REQ. FOR JOINT COUNCIL MTG. NORTH OAKS Council wss referred to a letter from North Oaks City Council, dated 4-9-87, requesting a Joint Council Meeting to discuss fire protection services. . Council consensus was to continue this matter to the regular Council meeting of April 27th. NO PRKING. SIGNS MOUNDS VIEW H. S . Mayor Pro-Tem Peck questioned if all streets in the area of Mounds View High School would have no parkinR signa posted. Clerk Administrator adVised that signs were ordered for all streets; Janet Court wil1 be posted immediately and the other streets would be posted if the parking situation warrants the signs or residents request them. DANCES AT FLAHERTY'S ARDEN BOWL; SUMMER Clerk Administrator advised Council of the request to hold teen dances during the summer months at Flaherty's Arden Bowl. Morrison stated she had discussed the matter with Commander Bergeron who advised the dances have been held in the past and liquor laws do not prohibit this ac~ivity. The Attorney was also contacted for his opinion relative to the liquor laws. Council asked if there was a separate entrance for the teen dances; it was determined that teens use the bowling facilities without entering the bar area. . After discussion. Council concurred if problems arise the dances should be discontinued. REQ. FOR STREET LIGHT: PRIOR AVE. Council was referred to the letter from Ken and Kathy McIntosh, 1929 Jerrold Ave., requesting a street light be installed at the end of Prior Avenue to alleViate problems with vandalism, theft and juvenile drinking. Council concurred to refer this request to the Public Safety/Works Committee for their review and recommendation. REPORT OF CLERK ADMINISTRATOR CLAIMS AND PAYROLL Sather moved, seconded by Winiecki. that Council approve Claims and Payroll as submitted, Motion carried unanimously. (3-0) GLENHILL RD. Clerk Administrator advised Council that a resident of Glenhill Road questioned if his driveway approach would same materials or upgraded. Morrison noted that the the drive were a concrete apron, gravel and blacktop. . be replaced with the current materials in After discussion, Council concurred that past policy had been to restore the driveway approach with the same materials, unless the resident requests and assumes the cost for upgrading. EDGEWATER ESTATES Clerk Administrator explained that Edgewater Estates apartment complex was close to completion and that the developer would probably contact staff to obtain a certificate of occupancy. Morrison asked Council if there would be any objections to issuing the certificate of occupancy prior to the permanent roadway completion; she noted the temporary road was placed in the area as a result of the sewer interceptor project delays. Council consensus was that the certificate of occupancy could be issued prior to the construction of the permanent roadway; due to the delays in construction of the sewer interceptor project. Councilmember Winiecki asked'if Mr. McGuire had been advised of the Zoning Ordinance requirement relative to rooftop screening. Morrison advised she would contact Mr. McGuire and advise him of the Ordinance requirement. . . . . . . . Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting, April 13, 1987 Page 5 ADJOURN Sather moved, seconded by Winiecki, that the meeting be adjourned at 8:25 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. (3-0) fo(~=~ Mayor Patricia J r son Clerk Administrator NOTICE OF MEETINGS The next regular Council Meeting will be on Monday, April 27, 1987, at 7:30 p.m., at the Village Hall.