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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 07-13-1970 , , . MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Village of Arden HI lis Monday, July 13, 1970 - 8:00 p.m. Village Hall Ca 1 I to Order The meeting was cal led to o~der by Mayor Henry J. Crepeau, Jr. at 8:00 p.m. Roll Call Present: Mayor Henry J. Crepeau, Jr., Councilmen John Hollenhorst, E. Gray Henderson and Ronald Herrick. Absent: Councilman Stanley Olmen. Aiso Present: Clerk AdminIstrator LorraIne Stromquist, Attorney VIncent P. Courtney, Treasurer Worth Read, Engineers Don Lund and Norman Hendrickson, Maintenance SupervIsor Everett Beecher, BuIldIng Inspector Clay Kelley and AssIstant Clerk, AdminIstratIon Dorothy Zehm. Approval of Minutes The MInutes of the Regular Council Meeting of June 29, 1970, were approved as amended. 1m rovement Representa ves presently under ects - Com letlon Schedules rom the var ous sewer and water Improvement projects, constructIon In Arden Hills, were present. Engineer Norman Hendrickson presented completion schedules to the CouncIl for the two (2) water projects, from Northern ContractIng Company for Water Improvement 68-3, and from Northdale Construction Company for Water Improvement 68-2. Mayor Crepeau read the completion schedules In their entIrety for the several residents present, and asked that questions and comments be directed to the representatives of the contracting companIes, the engineers, or the Council. Several residents commented on dissatisfaction with construction progress In the past; expressed concern for the satisfactory restora- tion of disturbed property. Mayor Crepeau advised the residents that the schedules will be kept on file at the Village office for their review, stating that the projects appear to be reaching completion about one (I) month early, In spite of the two (2) month strike delay in the spring. BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR Mr. Jack Wles, 1948 Mounds Avenue, requested that the Mounds Avenue access to TH 10 be changed to follow the present sewer easement, creating an Improved access to TH 10. He also requested that the road be Improved and a cul-de-sac constructed on the west end. Mayor Crepeau explained that a petition, signed by the property owners on Mounds Avenue, should be submitted to the Council for consideration, Informl~g him that property owners are assessed for street Improvements. Temporary Structure Mr. Eugene Colestock, Dynacast Corporation, explained that a temporary covering was constructed over a portion of the loading dock at Arden Automatic last winter, a permanent addition was intended to be constructed this spring. Mr. Colestock requested that the temporary structure be permitted until the spring of 1971 because of the high costs of construction at this time. Mr. Colestock was requested to obtain a temporary permit for this existing structure from Building Inspector Clay Kelley; permit to expire In the spring of 1971. . ~ . Minutes of Regular Counci i Meeting Ju Iy 13, 1970 Water Rates and Tax Assessment Practices Mr. Eugene Colestock advised the Council of the concern of sev~ral of the businessmen in Arden Hills re Ramsey County assessment practices resulting In excessive taxes and inflated .property values. f~ also questioned the rates charged for water. After discussion, the Council agreed to schedule a meeting with interested businessmen, representatives from Ramsey County Assessor's office and the Council, to discuss assessment practices. REPORT OF ATTORNEY VINCENT P. COURTNEY Public Defender - Determination of Indlaency ,t was moved by Councilman John Hoilenhorst that Attorney Courtney make determination of Indlgency; bringing only questionable cases before the Council for Its consideration. The motion was seconded by Councilman Ronald HerriCk and carried unanimously. Burnina Ordinance - Permit Procedure~ ~ 'i..f~ ~ At"torney Courtney repor"ted "that "the I . rI AI f 91' VI pe '1 lfrlill1FH> may, according to the Pollution Con"trol Agency's reply to his letter of June 30, 1970, allow ou"tdoor burning when deemed necessary, and will .. provide~~ permit applications for Issuance, at his d i scretl on. A"t"torney Cour"tney was requested to call the Pollution Con"trol Agency for a determination re burning of Oak "trees known to have Oak Wilt. (Burning of the trees Is a requirement of the Village Oak Wilt Ordinance.) REPORT OF ENGINEER DONALD LUND Sitzmark Ski Shop - Sanitary Sewer Installation Costs Engineer Donald Lund recommended that the costs of this Installation be paid by "the property owner because of the approximate S3,OOO.00 costs; that additional Installations will be requested to serve the balance of the property on the south of County Road E and, depending on the number requested, could amount to a sizable amount of money. After dlseusslon, Engineer Lund was reques"ted to submi"t eomparlson eonstruetlon cost figures for the servlee connection today compared to the cost of the servlee if It had been Installed at the time of the Improvement In 1964; eomparlson figures "to be submitted "to the Counell for l"ts review and determination of allocation of sewer servlee Installation costs. Sanitary Sewer Improvements 12 & 13 - line Reloeatlon Possibilities Engineer Donald Lund advised the Council of difficulties in ob"talnlng easements for the sewer construcTion as planned, and presented alter- nate routing ~Ians, which Involved an estimated $4,000.00 additional eost of construction. After dlseussion, It was moved by Councilman Ronald Herrlek that the alternate rouie, the Floral Crlve Revision, be approved as submitted by Engineer Donald Lund; the motion was seconded by Counellman John Hollenhorst and carried unanimously. . Columbia Transit - Sanitary Sewer Extension Engineer Donald Lund advised the Council that assessments of the properties served by the sewer extension would adequa"tely pay for the construc"tlon of the sewer ex"tenslon as proposed. . it was moved by Couneilman Ronald Herrick and seeonded by Couneilman E. Gray Henderson that the Counei I proeeed with the public hearing as scheduled on Monday, July 27, 1970, proposing .assessments to properties on both sides of County Road F served by "the extension of the sewer line; the motion ear~I!~ unanlmous~ . ~-r;N.:C ~ ~ ~ #-t-- I . 1 ~ tt..-~~~iAL l~ ~. - 2 - . Minutes of Regular Counci I Meeting July 13, ~970 Water Improvement 68-3, Estimate No.4 It was moved by Councilman E. Gray Henderson and seconded by Councilman Ronald Herrick that Estimate No.4. Water Improvement 68-3. in the amount of $64,794.28, to Northern Contracting Company be approved for payment. The motion carried unanimously. HUD Grant. Water Improvements 68-2 and 68-3 - Second Fund Requisition It was moved by Councilman E. Gray Henderson and seconded by Councilman Ronald Herrick that the Council proceed vith the second requisition for funds in the amount of $89,500.00 al!ocated for Water Improvements 68-2 and 68-3 as scheduled. The motion carried unanimously. Sewer Improvements 12 and 13 - Time Extension Requests EngIneer Donald Lund advised the Council of contract completion dates for Projects I and 2. San I tal'y Sewer Improvements 12 and 13. request I ng extension of completion dates because of delays experienced by the contractors due to strikes; stating that all possible work has been completed as scheduled; work is now delayed pending receipt of equipment and materials. It was moved by Councilman John Hollenhorst and seconded by Councilman E. Gray Henderson that the contracts for Project 2 and that portion of Project I scheduled for completion by July 15. 1970. Sanlt8J'1' Sewer Improvements 12 and 13. be extended 45 days. to Septemb~r I. 1970; contracts to be reviewed again at that tIme. The motion carried unanimously. Gray Fox Road - Time Extension Request Engineer Donald Lund advised that the Mlnn-Kota Excavating Company contract expired on October 31. 1969; Bnd extension was granted by the Council until June I. 1970. but no work has been done this year due to strikes and delays by sub-contractors. Mr. Carl Eagen. Mi nn-.Kota Excavat I ng Company representatl ve, requested an add'tlona~ extension of the contract to July 18. 1970. at which time he stated the construction wi II be completed. Including clean- up work. It was moved by Councilman Ronald Herrick and seconded by Councilman E. Gray Henderson that the contract be extended to July 18. 1970. after which time The VI!lage wl'lI proceed to collect liquidated damages. The motion carried unanimously. REPORT OF BUILDING INSPECTOR CLAY KELLEY Monthlv Reoort Building Inspector Clay Kelley presented a written and oral report to the Council re permits Issued. pending ordinance violations. and a progress report of filling and excavating operatIons. This was the first of a regular monthly report to be submitted by Mr. Kelley. REPORT OF COUNCILMAN JOHN HOLLENHORST - Planning and Zoning Case No. 70-31. Underground Utilities Ordinance No report at this time. The ordinance Is currently under study by the Planning Commission. Garage Door Height Ordinanc~ AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 99. THE ZONING ORDINANCE. BY ADDING THERETO A PROVISION SETTING A MAXIMUM HEIGHT FOR GARAGE DOORS IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS, was read in its entirety by Attorney Courtney. The Ordinance was referred to Attorney Courtney to prepare a final draft. Case No. 70-22. Theodore Hamm BrevlnQ Comoanv - Soeclal Use Permit Request Public Hearing viii be held by the Planning Commission on Tuesday. August 4. 1970, at 8:00 p.m. . Case No. 70-29, W. R. Shaw Lumber Company - Public Hearing viii be held by the Planning August 4. 1970. at 8:00 p.m. Special Use Permit Request Commission on Tuesday, - 3 - ~ Minutes of Regu~ar Counci! Meeting Ju~y !3. 1970 Case No. 70-25. Francis Helderscheld - Variance Request It was moved by Councl Iman John Hollenhorst and seconded by Counci Iman Ronald Herrick that The Council concur with the Board of Appeals and Planning Commission recommendations and approve the three-foot sideyard variance. as requested. The motion carried unanimously. Case No. 70-27, Ravmond Wagner - Lot Spilt Variance Request It was moved by Councilman John HoI ienhorst and seconded by Councilman E. Gray Henderson that the subdivision requirements be waived. and the Council concur with the Board of Appeals and Planning Commission recommendations approving the two (2) lot splits, as requested" creating a lot on Pascal Avenue 78 feet by 150 feet. The motion carried unanimously. Case No. 70-28. Rodney Schumacher - Variance Request It was moved by Councilman John Hollenhorst that the five-foot sldeyard variance be granted, as requested, subject to a letter from Mr. Mark Stenberg, specifically stating he has no objection to the five-foot sldeyard set-back. The motion was seconded by Councilman Ronald Herrick and carried unanimously. Urban Planning and Design. Incorporated - Proposals: Case No. 70-5. Continental Oil Company - Special Use Permit Request The matter was deferred untl I the July 27, 1910 Councl I meeting. Prelimlnar Discussion - The Cross Com anles Pro osal Councilman John Ho enhorst reported that the proposal of multiple housing and a goif course, on acreage west of Lexington Avenue and north of Tiller Lane, was considered to be Improper use of the land, by the Planning Commission. State Aid Street System Councilman John Hollenhorst moved that the State Aid Street System be approved as prepared and presented by Engineer Donald Lund. The motion was seconded by Councilman Ronald Herrick and carried unanimously. Engineer Lund was requested to complete the report and submit It to the State. Minnesota HI~hway Department - Turn Lane Plans Councilman John Hoilenhorst moved that the Minnesota Highway Depart- ment Plans re turn-lanes on Highway 96 between ~ 35W and TH 61 be approved as submitted; the motion was seconded by Councilman E. Gray Henderson and carried unanimOUSly. Fit I and GradinQ Councilman John Holienho~st moved. seconded by Councilman Ronald Herrick that Filling and Excavating Permits No.4 and 5 be granted to Mr. George Indykiewfcz for eighty (80) days, as requested. The motion carried unanimously. (The permits will be reviewed upon expiration.) Columbia Transit - Sewer Extension Request (See Report of Engineer Donald Lund.> Village Hall - prolosed Building Addition Councilman John Ho !enhorst reported that the Planning Commission was unanimous in its recommendation to commence construction on a portion of a new Civic Center building, rather than add to the present Village Hall. After diSCUSSion. the Council agreed to meet with the Planning Commission; meeting to be scheduled after rough construction estimates are obtained for the proposed addition to the Village Hall. Clerk Administrator Lorraine Stromq~ist was requested to obtain rough estimates. ~ -4- . Minutes of Regular Council Meeting July 13. 1970 Soo Line Trackage Extension Counci Iman John Hollenhorst advised the Council that a meeting has been sCheduled with Mr. Mrosak. Director of Industrial Development. Soo Line Railroad, Engineer Donald Lund and Arden Hills on Wednesday. July 22, 1970, at 2:00 p.m. at the office of Banister Engineering Company re the extension of the Soo Line spur track to serve property to the north of Red Fox Road. Perry Park - Additional Fill Proposal Councilman John Hollenhorst reported that the Planning Commission recommends no additlona! fi II In Perry Park untl i 3 ~z}n...~~.!:i....- /w..h entl1e par~J..s .e2i~:ed ~d a~r:e~~d,,-. lC ~ u- N'" '...t.. __ ~ -r~: ..... 1MPO~~COU~CrLM-A'N RONALif'HERRI~i< - Parks and Recreation and Human Rights Park Development Plans: Perry Park - Councilman Ronald Herrick advised that the fll ling and grading contractor. Mr. Dick Schutz, has requested Midwest Planning and Research, Inc. to prepare a park development plan for the Charles Perry Park site. at no expense to the Village. Ingerson Park. - Councilman Ronald Herrick reported that plans are currently being prepared for the development of Ingerson Park. In which tennis courts are proposed and, hopefully will be constructed this summer. He said the park plans wll! soon be available for Councl I consideration. County Ice Arena Councilman Ronald Herrick reported that various sites are currently under consideration In north Ramsey County for the ~ocatlon of the proposed Ice arena. He read a letter to Mayor Crepeau from Shorevlew Clerk Administrator John Schleppegrell, requesting the support of the Village of Arden Hills In requesting that the north area arena be located In Shoreview on Highway 96, as proposed. Ramsey County Commissioner, Edward Salverda, was present and requested that Arden Hills attend the meeting of the County Board on July 20, !970, advising that alte~nate sites presently under consideration are In Vadnais Heights and in White Bear. Clerk Administrator Lorraine Stromquist was requested to advise Mr. Schleppegrell that Arden Hills wil' support Shorevlew in Its efforts to locate the arena In Shoreview. She also asked to write to Senator Robert Ashbach, Representative Dick Andersen and Representative Robert Bell of Rosevli~e, requesting their assistance in effecting the Shorevlew location. . REPORT OF COUNC!LMAN E. GRAY HENDERSON - Finance and Municipal Lands and Buildings Audit Report Discussion Councilman E. Gray Henderson requested deferment of the 1969 Audit Report. of Village accounts, discussion until July 27, 1970. Mr. Henderson left .~he meeting at th Is time. REPORT OF COUNCILMAN STANLEY OLMEN - Public Works (Absent) No Report. REPORT OF MAYOR HENRY J. CREPEAU, JR. - General Government and Public Safety Police Commission Proposal Mayor Henry Crepeau requested that consideration of the report of the Police Commission meeting be deferred. . Lake Johanna Volunteer Fire Department Contract Mayor Henry Crepeau advised the Mr. John Rysgaard and Mr. William Ruppel will meet with representatives of the Village of Shorevlew re the lake Johanna Volunteer Fire Department Contract. The matter was tabled until a report of this meeting is received. -5- . . , ... Minutes of Regular Counci I Meeting J u ! y i3, 1970 Accounting Machine Purchase Mayor Crepeau reported that after study the Council has determined that the Village accounting and utility bi~ ling can be done more ,economically with an accounting machine. After discussion of the matter motion was made by Councilman Ronald Herrick. seconded by Councilman John Hoilenhorst. that the Council authorizes the purchase of one previously leased Mode! 395 National Cash Register accounting machine @ $8.500.00. less $100.00 trade-in allowance tor Village owned accounting machine plus 2 additional program panels @ $195.00 each. with the provision that we are to receive a machine Ii to 2 years old or less; that the company will guarantee to carry a maintenance contract for at least a years, and that the Village Attorney approves the purchase contract. The machine is to be paid for from the Genera! Fund with a determination to be made by the Council later In 1970 as to what portion Is to be charged to Sewer and Water Uti lity funds and whether at not to borrow from existing sinking funds to enable a spread of the cost for the machine over more than the one (I) year period and that the Clerk Administrator be authorized to purchase forms and equipment which wi I! be needed tor the accounting machine as follows: One time cost for trays to hold record cards, utility ledgers. etc. plus storage cabinet fo~ trays. Approximately $300.00. Forms. Inetude uti lity billing cards or envelopes and bills tor at least one (I) year. Approximately $500.00 to 650.00; cost to be paid equally from Genera! Fund. Water Utility Fund and Sewer Utility Fund. Motion carried unanimously. REPORT OF CLERK ADMINISTRATOR LORRAINE STROMQUIST Garbage and Rubbish Hauler Licenses Clerk Administrator Lorraine Stromquist presented five (5) renewal license applications for Garbage and Rubbish Haulers for Council approval: Suburban Pickup. Inc. J & W Pickup Service Gallaghers Service, Inc. All-State Disposal Service Rubbish Removal, Inc. It was moved by Councilman Ronald Herrick that the ~icenses be ap- proved as submitted, subject to approval of the VI I~age Health Officer; motion was seconded by Counci Iman John Hoilenhorst and carried unan1mously. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at iO:55 p.m. ~ Lorraine Stromquist Clerk Administrator .