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Home My WebLink AboutCC 11-08-1973 . . MINUTES OF SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING Vi Ilage of Arden HI tis . Thursd<lY, November e, 1973 - ~:30 p.m. \} i I I age Ha I I Call to Order Meeting was cal led to order at 5:30 p.m. by Mayor Crepeau. Roll Call Present - Mayor Henry J. Crepeau, Jr., Councilme~ Charles Crichton, Ron Herrick and Stan Olmen. Absent - Councilman John Hollenhorst. Also Present ~ Attorney James Lynden, Planning Commission Members J. Wingert and R. Woodburn, Clerk AdmInistrator C. McNiesh. . Certifica1-ion of Election, November 6, 1973 Herrick moved approval of the attached minutes of the election declaring Henry J. Crepeau, Jr. elected Mayor for a term of two years and Wi I lia~ Feyerelsen and James Wingert elected Council~ men for a period of three years. Motion seconded by Olmen, carried unanimously. Village Planner Contract J. Wingert noted that the present Village agreement for plan- ning services Is with J. Darling I Associates, and that R. Shetler Is no longer affiliated with that firm. Shetler Is now working independently out of his house, and would like to enter Into an agreement with Arden Hi lis W."li.~IJ;~<Js.nYj)J.p.Ale...},'l.a.JlJ1""r":u~'!Ij,IJl9~r.t.....+ ;. reported on a recent meet i n9'ATOOTSc-u's"gm7P/r'ifl>'OSaT'wrfll'SliEl'n~rr;- ~nA e cQm~i++QQ rnncia+ing ~f CrlchtsR . ~~~GQygb Wee~~~r" aA~' WIA!jert. Shetler advised the p~J.~~; ~ thaT he' planned 'TO use office fac! I itles of Carl Dale for typing etc., and felt he could complete the Long Range Plan and serve as technical planning advisor though working alone. In reply to Council questions re the status of the Long Range Plan, Wingert said preSentation of the Comprehensive Plan was scheduled for October 30th; that meeting was cancelled since Plan was not ready for presentation; the matter is on the Planning Commission agenda for November 8. Discussion followed re advisability of having Shetler finish the Long Range Plan, and the Village need for technical planning services. After discussion Herrick moved, seconded by Olman that the J. Darling & Associates contract with the Village be terminated as of November 19, 1973. Motion carried unanimously. Crichton moved that proper arrangements be made with Shetler and/or J. Darling & Associates for payment of the contractual agreement for the Long Range Plan when al I phases of the Plan are satisfactor'ily completed, total cost of Long Range Plan not to exceed $9,000.00. Herrick seconded, motion carried unani- mously. Mayor Crepeau appointed a committee, consisting of Lyndon, Wingert, Woodburn and McNiesh to meet with Shetler and . Da r I i fig to reso I ve contractua I matte rs in '10 I 'led by November 15th . if pOSSible. Counc!l directed the Administrative office to contact planners and advise that Arden Hills is Inviting written proposals for Village planning services. (Clerk to invite proposals from J. Darling & Associates and from R. Shetler as well as other planners). C.....' (,J For the Interim pet-Iod It was the consensus that R. Shetler",be retained on a month to month basis as technical advisor. Johansen Sick Leave Th~ status of Johanson's accumulated sick leave and the Village total disability insurance coverage was discussed. Herrick moved, seconded by Dlmen that Johanson's sick leave be extended ( ~I- -, . " Minu'res of Special Counci i Meai'! O,! November U, 1973 Page two unti I November 19th, date disabiliTY insurance becomes effective, and thereafi'er up to December 3, I VI I lag& extend sick leave to cover the 40% of his salary not covered by insurance. Motion carried unanimously. Actln~ Public Works Supervisor Dlmen moved that Clerk Administrator b. appointed Acting Public Works Supervisor and that Council authorize employing W. Karth for emergency plowIng and sanding at $2.50 per hour. Motion seconded by Crichton, carried unanimously. Council requested Buckley to assist Clerk. . Vendln~ Machines Cr I chton moved, seconded by Herrick that the Council refer to the Finance Committee the matter o'f licensing certain types of vending machines to determine if tOl3se were Intended to be , II censed. Motion carried unanimously" Clerk was advised That Counc 1 I intent i s nOT to nsquir'e 1973 licenses fo r those in ques- tion. Park 01 rectol" Buc:, I ey' s letter of October 19, 1973 to the Council was reviewed and will be cons.lder13d by Couf\ci I in salary determinations for 1974. Herrick stated that the Comprehensive Park Plan has beon submitted for Counc i I app rova I , that Buckley has secured many volunteers to assist In park maintenance and program develop- ment, and has been doing considerable outside work formerly done by Public Works Department. Crichton noted that Buckley is highly qual jfled and the Vii lage needs this type of man at this time. Committee Appointments for 1974 Mayor Crepeau advised that 1974 appointments to Committees and Commissions wiil be made in the near future and requested Counc! Imen' s rocommendations. Ener~y Crisis Crichton moved approval of the following .resolution: ~l:lERE^.S. . tho United States is currently experiencing an -e'nergy cri s Is, NOW, THEREFORE. BE IT RE50L \fED, by the Counc i I of the V III agll of Arden Hills that untl I further notice no Vi liage-owned or teased vehIcle be"opera~ed at speeds greater than 50 miles per hour except for public safety vehicles . I I'n caSe ,_--~m~!:r~ ~~~... .~ '.. Clerk to send memo to al I depa:tments advisin~ them to nserve energy and fuel. Seminar - Sexton Request to attend Seminar on December 2 - 7 was tabled pendIng clarification of cost. . Clerk Expenses for expenses Clerk Administrator was directed to.submit claims Incurred while attending necessary meetings, seminars etc. on Village affairs. _.~- !i,diournment ,.~, ,..,.......n -.-- The meeting adjourned at 7:02 p.m. ~.~ Jr. Charlotte McNiash u, Clerk Administrator -2-