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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 05-11-1970 ,- J , . .. --e MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Village of Arden Hills Monday - May II, 1970 - 8:00 p.m. Village Ha~1 Ca II to Order The meeting was called to order by MaYor Henry J. Crepeau, Jr. at 8:00 p.m. Roll Call Present: Mayor Henry J. Crepeau, Jr., Councilmen Stanley Olmen, John Hollenhorst, E. Gray Henderson and Ronald Herrick Absent: None A'so Present: Clerk Administrator Lorraine Stromquist, Attorney Vincent P. Courtney, Engineer Donald Lund, Maintenance Supervisor Everett Beecher and Assistant Clerk, Administration Dorothy Zehm Approval of Minutes The minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of Monday, April 27, 1970 were approved as submitted. BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR Mr. Paul Ouderkirk. 3564 North Snel IlnQ Avenue Mr. Paul Ouderkirk advised the Council of a proposed Village picnic to be held at Tony Schmidt Park on Memorial Day, May 30, 1970. The picnic will be arranged by V. F. W. Post No. 6889 with assistance from the Arden Hills Jaycees. The picnic will commence at about 11:30 a.m. after the Memorial Day Services and Parade, which will terminate at Tony Schmidt Park. Mr. Ouderkirk Invited the Council members and their families to participate In the activities. REPORT OF ATTORNEY VINCENT P. COURTNEY Ordinance Draft - Adoption of Minnesota Plumbln~ Code It was moved by Councilman John Hollenhorst that AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE MINNESOTA PLUMBING CODE AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF, be Introduced by title and referred to the Plumbing Inspector for a written report Indicating any areas In contradiction to the Building Code, seconded by Councilman Stanley Olmen. carried unanimously. Ordinance ProvldlnQ Alternate Members to PlannlnQ Commission Attorney Courtney read the ordinance In Its entirety. It was moved by Councilman John Hoilenhorst that the rules be waived and AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 122 AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 95, RE THE PLANNING COMMISSION, TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPOINTMENT AND POWERS OF ALTERNATES, be given Its second and final reading and be approved. seconded by Councilman Ronald Herrick. motion carried unanimously. (Clerk Administrator was requested to prepare the ordinance In Its final form for publication.) Proposed Service Station Ordinance - Third ROUQh Draft Attorney Courtney read portions of the ordinance where changes occur and commented on the various proposed changes, as outlined In his letter of April 30, 1970. After discussion of the proposed changes, It was moved by Councilman John Hollenhorst that AN ORDiNANCE REQUIRING SPECiAL USE PERMIT FOR AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATIONS, PROVIDING FOR LICENSING REGULATIONS FOR THEIR OPERATION: ESTABLISHING LICENSE FEES THEREFOR, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION, be approved as amended. seconded by Councilman Ronald Herrick. motion carried unanimously. (Attorney Courtney was requested to prepare the ordinance In Its final form for publication.) -. .. ..-. Minutes of Regular Counc!1 Meeting May I I, ! 970 . Proposed Zonln~ Ordinance Amendment - Off-Street Parkln~ In Residential Areas It was moved by Councilman John Hollenhorst that AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 99, THE ZONING ORDINANCE, TO PROVIDE NEW REQUIREMENTS FOR OFF-STREET PARKING IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS, be Introduced by title and referred to the Planning Commission; seconded by Councilman Stanley Olmen. Discussion on the motion resulted In the withdrawal of the motion by Councilman John Hollenhorst. Councilman Ronald Herrick moved that the matter be tabled until It can be determined there Is a definite need for this control; seconded by Councilman E. Gray Henderson; motion carried unanimously. Proposed Zonln~ Ordinance Amendment - Under~round Utilities Attorney Courtney advised that this ordInance wi II be difficult for Arden Hills to regulate and referred the Council to his letter of May 8, 1970, In which he raised many questions. He advised that he has sent a copy of the proposed ordinance to the league for Its comments and recommended that copies also be sent to Northwestern Bell Telephone Company and Northern States Power Company and that the matter be referred to the Planning Commission. The Council concurred with the Attorney's recommendations. Resolution Re Abatement of Assessment - Hames Property It was moved by Councilman E. Gray Henderson that the Resolution Setting Public Hearing Re Supplemental Assessment on Parcel In Water Improvement 67-2, be adopted, setting the date for Public Hearing on Monda~ May 25~ 1970 at 8:00 p.m. at the Village Hall. (Clerk Administrator was requested to Insert date. of certification.> Proposed Ordinance Repealln~ Ordinances 47, 55, 72 and 82 as Related to Roseville - Arden Hills Sewer Contract It was moved by Councilman Ronald Herrick that AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NOS. 47, 55, 72 and 82, ALL RELATING TO MAINTENANCE OF THE ARDEN HilLS' SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM AND CONNECTIONS THEREFROM TO ROSEVILLE AND SAINT PAUL. be Introduced by title, seconded by Councilman E. Gray Henderson; motion carried unanimously. Proposed Audit Contract, HUD Accounts for Water Improvements 68-2 and 68-3 After review of two audit contract estimates received from George M. Hansen and Mr. John Matllla, It was moved by Councilman E. Gray Henderson that the Councl! accept the ~eorge M. Hansen Company bid and approve the audit contract, seconded by Councilman John Hollenhorst; motion carried unanimously. Attorney Courtney was requested to send the executed contract to Gaorge M. Hansen Company. Clerk Administrator Lorra!ne Stromquist was requested to notify Mr. Matllla of the Councli's decision. REPORT OF VILLAGE ENGINEER DONALD LUND No report. REPORT OF COUNCilMAN JOHN HOLLENHORST - Planning and Zoning Case No. 70-15. Dale Anderber~ - Variance Request Mrs. Anderberg explained that the variance request is necessitated because of an error In locating the starting point In accordance with the property survey, when constructing a house at 1849 Noble Road. Because of the error, the house Is located approximately 9* feet, rather than 10 feet, from one ~lde property line. After discussion, It was moved by Councilman John Hol ienhorst that the variance be approved If Attorney Courtney determines that the approval will not Jeopardize the Village In the event of future prosecution; seconded by Councilman Ronald Herrick; motion carried unanimously. . -2- >.. "* -... . Minutes of Regular Council Meeting May I~, 1970 Case No. 70-16 Robert W. Nowlan - Variance Request Mr. Robert Nowlan presented his request for a sldeyard variance of two feet and an aggregate sldeyard variance of one foot. Councilman Hollenhorst advised the Council that the Board of Appeals has recommended denial of the variance (two members present); the Planning Commission recommends approval of the variance (five members present - two recommending denial and three recommending approval); further advising the Council that he received several phone calls from absent Planning Commission members recommending that the variance be denied. After discussion by the Counci I with Mr. Nowlan, Mr. Nowlan withdrew his request, stating he will re-work his plans or, if necessary, sell the property. Case No. 70-17. Village of Arden Hills - Fill and Grading Permit Or. Robert BJorndahl presented a proposed site concept for Perry Park, requesting that a pondlng area be filled for future baseball and/or softball diamonds. Engineer Lund cautioned the Council to avoid blocking natural drainage from a pondlng area to the north of the described pond. It was moved by Councilman Rona.ld Herrick that the permit be approved as requested; filling and grading to be done In accordance with specifications prepared by Engineer Lund; contractor Dick Schutz to post a $5,000.00 surety bond. The motion was seconded by Councilman Stanley Glmen and carried unanimously. Ordinance Draft - GaraQe Door Height After discussion, the Council referred the ordinance to the Planning Comml ss Ion to cons I der an8-foot max I mum door he I ght. Ordinance No. 95 Proposed Amendment (See Attorney Courtney's Report) REPORT OF COUNCILMAN RONALD HERRICK - Parks and Recreation and Human RI ghts Ramse Count Lea ue of Municl ouncllman Ronal Herr ck, In reviewing m nutes of the R.C.L.M. meeting of April 30, 1970, stated that the Ramsey County League went on record In opposition to location of an ice arena in the north area. The Council requested Clerk Administrator Lorraine Stromquist to write to the League, advising that Arden HI lis does not agree with the proposal as cited In the minutes; stating that Arden Hills Is, In fact, In favor of the location of an ice arena In the north area. It was suggested by Mayor Crepeau that the Deglslatlon which was passed re the grant for the Ramsey County ice arenas and golf course be Investigated. Seminar Agenda Councilman Ronald Herrick distributed the agenda for the Par~s and Recreation Seminar, which he will attend, representing the Village of Arden Hills. SPARe Councilman Ronald Herrick advised the Council that the Arden Hills Jaycees have offered to continue with the Village of Arden Hills' obligations In the SPARC Program, In behalf of the Village. The Council expressed its appreciation to the Jaycees. Councilman Ronald Herrick advised that the Jaycees wi i I notify SPARC. REPORT OF COUNCILMAN STANLEY OLMEN - Public Works Sanltar Sewer 1m rovement No. 14 C6unc man tan ey men read a motion of the Public Works Committee, of April 8, 1970, recommending that the Sanitary Sewer Improvement No. 14 lines be located In the street rlght-of-ways instead of across . -3- ~/.. . Minutes of Regular Council Meeting May I I, i 970 . private property, as requested, to serve the properties to the north of Thom Drive, and moved that the Council concur with this recommendation; motion was seconded by Councilman E. Gray Henderson and carried unanimously. (Engineer Don Lund was told to proceed with advertisement for bids.) Used Sluad Car Councl man Stanley Olmen advised the Council that the Public Works Committee recommends that one or possibly two trucks be re-placed with either the used squad car or a pick-up truck. The Council determined that the used squad car be transferred to the Public Works Department on a temporary basis; sale of any equipment to be deferred until further discussion and re-evaluation Is completed. Employment of Temporary Public Works Employee Councilman Stanley Olmen moved that the Council approve the employment of Arthur Erickson as a temporary Public Works employee at the rate of $2.50 per hour; seconded by Councilman Ronald Herrick; motion carried unanimously. REPORT OF MAYOR HENRY J. CREPEAU, JR. - General Government and Public Safety Mayor Crepeau requested Clerk Administrator Lorraine Stromquist to provide copies of invitations to four events to Councilmen. and to make the necessary reservations for those who express a desire to attend. REPORT OF CLERK ADMINISTRATOR LORRAINE STROMQUIST Attorney Courtney Claim Clerk Administrator Lorraine Stromquist presented a letter and claim from Attorney Vincent Courtney for Council approval of payment of attorney fees. It was moved by Councilman Ronald Herrick that the claim be paid. seconded by Councilman Stanley Olmen; motion carried unanimously. Discussion of the disposition of revenue from Highway Patrol fines followed. and It was determined by the Council to request the R.C.L.N. to Initiate legislation to Include municipalities, as well as Counties and State In receipt of a proportionate share of this revenue. ReQuest for Deadline for Presentation of Reports and Ordinance Drafts The Council requested Clerk Administrator Lorraine Stromquist to request Attorney Courtney and Engineer Lund to submit reports, ordinance drafts etc. to the Village office for distribution to the Councl I members at least by the Friday preceding a Councl I meeting. AdJournment The meeting adjourned at 10:50 p.m. i Lorraine Stromqu st Clerk Administrator nb .