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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 10-29-1973 .: . MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING V i II age of Arden Hi II s r.10nday, October 29. 1973 - 8:00 p.m. V i II age Ha II Ca I I to Order The meeting was called to order at 8 illO p.m. by Mayor Henry J. Crepeau, Jr. Roll Ca I I Present - Mayor Henry J. Crepeau, Jr., Councilmen Stan Olmen, Charles Crichton, Ron Herrick. Absent - Councilman John Hollenhorst Also Present - Attorney James S. Lynden, Treasurer Richard O'Kelly, Planning Commission representative James Wingert, Parks -. Director John Buckley, Clerk Administrator Charlotte McNlesh, Deputy Clerk Dorothy Zehm Approval of Minutes The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of October 8, 1973, were approved as amended. Midwest Relay - Certificate of Completion Mr. R. Waite, Ellerbe, requested Council acceptance of the Certifi- cate of Completion for the microwave tower, stating that the tower has been erected and I nsta II ed In accordance with approved plans and specifications. Attorney Lynden verified that the Certificate of Completiop appears to be I n order and recommended acceptance by the Council. Herrick moved, seconded by Olmen , that the Councl I accepts the Certificate of Completion, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR Mr. Hank Breems. Amber Construction Company Mr. Breems requested clarification from the Council as to procedure re I nsta lIation of sewer, water and street Improvements I n a new subdivision, asking that the Council consider Installation of the improvements by the VI I lage and assessing the cost against the proper- t I.es, rather than requesting the developer to put In the Improvements and dedicating them to the Village; stating these costs are too great for the sma II developer to finance. Attorney Lynden interpreted Section liB (Ord. 98) to provide Council with the option to proceed either way. Mr. Breems explained that Amber Construction Company proposes to s~bdlvide the Schutta Nursery property (approximately 5 acres) Into 10 single-family dwel ling lots. He further explained that C. G. Rein has an option on the property to the east of the Schutta property, which they may develop. Mr. Breams sa i d that the present sewer line serving Hamllne Avenue Is not deep enough to provide sewer service to the lots proposed at the east ~ide of the Schutta property. Lund advised him that these lots -. would have to be served by a sewer II ne, to be constructed, which would also serve the remainder of the quadrant not now served by ~lunicipal sanitary sewer. The Counc I I agreed to consider both options for providing utilities and streets, as provided by the Ordinance, reserv I ng Its decision u nt i I recommendations from the Planning Commission and Finance Commlt- ~ tee have been s:Jbmltted for Counci I consideration. Mr. Breems ag reed to proceed with making application to the Planning Commission for Prel Imlnary Plat approval; stating the proposed plat meets a I I Ord l na nee 98 subdivision requirements. RE~ORT OF VILLAGE ATTORNEY JAMES S. LYNDEN Ord i nance No. 175. Amendment to Ordinance No. 98 - Second and Final Readinq. Attorney Lynden reviewed proposed changes to Sections 13 CD) and 10CB) -1- --------- -- - ------ un . . Minutes of Regular Council Meet i ng October 29, 1973 page two Ord I nance No. 98. Crichton moved, seconded by Herrick, that the Council suspend the rules and approve Ordinance No. 175, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 98, THE SUBDIVISION A~D PLATTING ORDINANCE, BY REPEALING ORO. NO. 155, ADDING PROVISIONS EXEMPTING CERTAIN SUBDIVISIONS FROM SOME OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF ORD. NO. 98, REPEALING ORD. NO. 168, AND CHANGING THE PROVISIONS RELATING TO PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS THEREIN, as amended. Motion carried unanimously. Case No. 72-50. Letter of October 29, 1973 Re Lonq RanQe PlannlnQ Study. . Matter deferred to Special Council Meeting on Thursday, November 8, 1973, at 5:30 p.m. at the V ill age Ha II . REPORT OF VILLAGE ENGINEER DONALD LUND (absent - written report submitted) Lambros Drainaqe Ditch Mr. Lund's letter of October 29, 1973 was reviewed by the Council. Mr. Lambros expressed his concern re corrective method #5, stating he was not assured this would solve the problem. Lambros said a larger egress on the north end of the lake wou Id help a great deal, but rip-rapping, without filling, would not, I n his estimation, be in the good Interest of a II concerned. Mr. Lambros suggested that "timber Sheeting" (Method #1) would be more effective, and Mr. Lambros said he may commit himself to doing the aesthics himself. Mr. Lambros further suggested that a straight channel be developed, rather than the meandering ditch. The role of the Rice Creek Watershed District in drainage matters was discussed. It was noted that the District Is currently petition- ing to take over Judicial Oitch #1 and eight Ramsey County ditches. Crichton moved, seconded by Herrick, that the Council authorize the Village Engineer to request the County to proceed with Method #1 (timber sheeting) ,(outlined in report of June 21, 1973 prepared by Don Lund), no fill i ng. Motion carried unanimously.. It was noted that the motion to approve Method #1 does not include the outlet pipe at Johanna Beach.. Clerk Administrator was requested to work with Village Engineer re re-imbursement of pl"orated costs. Water Meter Bids Engineer Lu nd' s letter of October 29, 1973, and the tabulation of bids were reviewed. Clarification was requested from Village Eng I neer on followi ng items: I. Partial delivery of meters as needed by the V i II age. 2. Plastic vs. meta I meters. 3. Inclusion of cou p I I ng s in Neptune Meter Co. bid. . Cou nc i I action was deferred to next regular Council Meeting (Nov. 12 ) for Engineer's explanatIons. REPORT OF VILLAGE TREASURER RICHARD O"KELLY Cash balances were reviewed. Recent Investments are as follows: $35,000 reinvested on October I for 6 months at 9.85% $100,000 reinvested on Oct. t 9 for 3 months at 9.10% $50,000 in Treasury bills, 8.5% discount for I month $IOO,nOo maturing today, to be used to cover bond payments. REPORT OF COUNCILMAN JOHN HOLLENHORST - Planning and Zoning, Human Rights (absent - Mr. Wingert to give Planning Commission report) -2- -----------------..-----------...-- _.~-- , Minutes of Regular Councl I Meet i ng October 29, 1973 Page three Case No. 73-39 . I. C. SysTems.- Bulldlns. PermiT Wingert reporTed thaT The Planning Commission recommends'Council approval of Issuance of l' he Bu I I d j ng PermiT for the I. C. Systems off Ice building, In accordance with p I a ns presenTed, wiTh the follow- Ing modificaTions: I. PenThouse to be of brick veneer. 2. Aluminum louvers TO be anondized to match exterior doors and windows. 3. ApplicanT to agree to close access to Lexington Avenue, If requested by the Village, at such time that Harriet Avenue is eXTended and access can be made to HarrieT Avenue. , . 4. Landscape plan be revised TO provide more dense screening. Bob Walsh, Miller, Melby ArchiTects, staTed that 1. C. Systems , and Dreyfus Interstate Corp. are currenTly scheduling the construction of Harriet Avenue; IT appears that the access to Lexington, as pro- posed, will not be consTructed, but rather TWO access arlves to Harriet, as recommended by the Planning Commission. When asked the direction of future building expansion plans, Mr. Wa Ish said future needs will dlcT<lte; originally the plan was expected TO be expanded to the west; this may be changed to the north as needs are determined in The future. Wa Ish sa I d that ,. C. Systems wi I I agree to the modifications recom- mended by The Planning Commission; landscape plans will necessarily be delayed until access points to HarrieT Avenue have been determined. Herrick moved, seconded by Olmen, that the Council approve the Issuance of the Building Permit for the I. C. Systems office building in accordance with plans submitted with Case No. 73-39, with the modifi- cations recommended by the Planning Commission. Motion carried unani- mously. I t. was noted that Engineer Lund requests additional Information re anT I c I pated number of employees, additional details on drainage, etc.. , before recommending approval of the utility plans; amended landscapl i ng plans are to be submitted to The Planning Commission for review and determinaTion of performance bond. Case No. 73-44 . Independent School District 621 - Bu I I ding Permit Mr. Wingert reported thaT the Planning Commission recommends Council approval of the issuance of a Bu II ding Permit for the sTorage build- Ing at Lake Johanna Elementary School; bu I I ding to be faced wiTh brick to match school, as closely as possible. Mr. Wingert reported thaT a s I g ned plan has now been submitTed Indicat- i ng l' he b u 1 I ding to be faced with br Ick. as recommend ed by the Plan- ning Commission. Herrick moved, seconded by Crichton, that the Cou nc II approve issuance of the Building Permit for the sTorage building at Lake Johanna Elementary School In accordance wiTh plans dated October 4, 1973. . Motion carried una n I mou sly. Human RighTS Commission Minutes of OCTober 4. 1973 Crichton referred the Council TO ~11 nutes of the Human Rights Commis- sion Meeting of October 4, 1973, re appointments recommended. ~1 r. Crichton stated That these recommendations have been noted by the Cou nc i I and will be considered by the Counc II for action near the end of 1973. Human Rights Commission Minutes of September 27 , 1973. Crlghton referred the Council to the Minutes of the Human Rights Commission meeting of September 27, 1973, re the feasibility of the Dreyfus proposal. The Counc ii, after discussion, determined that 'position' statements re the Village should come through the Council, not from Individuals or committees. Mrs. McNlesh was requested to convey the Council's -3- . . Minutes of Regular Council Meeting October 29, 1973 Page four thoughts on this point to all VI I lage Committees and Commissions, and to relay the Councl I 's thoughts to the Metro Councl I re requests of this kind, by a letter from Mayor Crepeau. REPORT OF COUNCILMAN CHARLES CRICHTON - Finance, Ordinance Review Union Contract Crichton referred the Counci I to his memo re Union Contract negotia- tions; advising that a complete "meeting of the minds" has not been reached - 3 or 4 points remain to be resolved. c . Crichton read verbaTum a letTer from Mayor Crepeau to Mr. Boemer, dated October 30, 1973, and moved that the Councl I approve the letter as read. Motion was seconded by Olmen and carried unanimously. Mayor Crepeau commended Counci Imen Crichton, Hollenhorst and Olmen for their diligent work with the union, and thanked them alf. ( I twas noted that If Village offer Is not accepted, the employees may request that the matter go to arbitration; request for arbitra- tion does not come from the employer.> Rice Creek Watershed MeetinQ - October 25, 1973 Crichton reported that representatives of Arden Hills and Shorevlew met with the Board of Managers of Rice Creek Watershed District re Shorevlew's request to drain water from Shorevlew (north of 1-694) Into heldil'lll Donds In Arden Hills to accommodaTe run-off resulting from Shorevlew developments in the area east of Lexington (De luxe Check-printing etc.>, explaining that the run-off Is too great for present pipes. Arden Hills explained that the Village is awaiting aerial maps which will Indicate whether this Is the best way to resolve this drainage problem; matter was not resolved, pending contour maps and Arden Hill s' recommendations re the problem. , . d~ ~t Chairman of the Watershed District IIl1th-t their attorney take~ steps to stop petroleum waste from infiltrating into Lake Johanna. Crichton reflected the Watershed District's apparent sincerety In their efforts to resolve problems re drainage into lakes. Mr. Locey aSked if this Board would also be effective In regulating boats on lakes etc. Crichton ",a I d he did not believe this would be under their Jurisdiction; advising Mr. Locey that a Planning Com- mission sub-committee has been appointed to study regulations of this nature. Mr. Crichton suggested that this sub-committee Include both lake resi- dents and non-lake residents. Assessment Pav.ment Request - Mr. Reeves . Crichton reviewed Reeves' letter of October 26, 1973, requesting Village assistance to refund the 1973" payable 197~ interest charge on payment In fu II of his deferred balance of assessment, for sewer. The legis- latl'(e change in date for paying deferred balances without inTerest from November 15 to Oct. 15 has caused Mr. Reeves' problem. He had been advised by the County in June that he had unt i I November 15th to pay the deferred balance without interest. After discussion, Clerk Administrator was requested to obtain all facts re the matter for Council consideration at the next Council meeting. Mrs. McNlesh said she talked with Mr. Olson, Ramsey County Department of Taxation, who advised that the County merely acts as a collecting agent for the Vi Ilage; the Village can give relief, if It so desires. -4- , . Minutes of Regu tar Council Meeting October 29, 1973 Page five REPORT OF COUNCILMAN STAN OLMEN - Public Works Street Ll htln Re uest - Valentine Avenue and Valentine Crest Road The Cou nc i I referred the mat er to the Public Sa ety and Public Works Committees for recommendations to the Councl I. The Counci I discussed the possibility of setting a "policy" re street light requests and determined that the matter of a "priority J iST" or "guideline II st" be recommended by the Public Safety Committee; requests be checked by the Village office to determine if request falls into this list before referring to Council for aCTion. , . . REPORT OF COUNCILMAN RON HERRiCK - Parks and Recreation SUb-committee Real Estate Proposal Herrick reporTed That The sub-commiTtee Is ready to "go ahead" In some manner WiTh land acquisition, and recommended that the Councl I approve al lowing Mr. Buckley to discuss, not negotiate, park possibilities with property owners. Council concurred. Mr. Herrick reported that The Park Committee does not feel that 30 acres should be deleted from the park plan; feeling that the extra acreage will be needed. The Parks Committee Is prepared to explain why these acres are needed and where they are needed, he said. After discussion of the Park Plan, and Its eventual Incorporation in the amended Comprehensive Village Plan, the Council requested that a presentation of the Park Plan be scheduled at the November 12 Counc II meeting. It was reported that the School Olstrict is currently shifting the recreation program to the municipalities. These programs are self- sufficient; fees charged off-set costs of program. HerriCk requested Council approval to hire 2 Instructors for the Voiley- ba II programs sponsored by the Vi Ilage: Marge Ba II ey $3.00/hour Jed Knutllla Ii S3.50/hour HerriCk moved, seconded by Crichton, that the Cou nc II approve the employment of Marge Bailey @ $3.00/hr and Jed Knutllla @ $3.50/hr for three 8 or 10 week sessions of It-2hrs/nlght, for the i973- 1974 school year. Motion carried unanimOUSly. (It was noted that the accounting for these prog rams Is to be separately I dent I fled. ) Oak Wilt/Dutch Elm Survey Herrick advised the Counc I I of a problem re the regulation of Dutch Elm Disease; requesting Council approval for Mr. Buckley to draw up a proposed Dutch Elm Ordinance, or an amendment to the Oak WI It Ord.} . for referral to Attorney Lynden to draft and submit to Council for approva I. This proposal was agreeable to the Council; Buckley was aSked to also Incorporate, In the Oak Wilt Ordinance, procedures and regulations re Infected Red Oak Trees whiCh do not spread disease spores. Minnesota Recreation and Park Association M~etln~ Herrick moved, seconded by Crichton, that the Council approve Mr. Buckley's attendance at the Minnesota Recreation and Park Association meet! ng, November I, 2 and 3, at the St. Paul Hilton, at a cost not to exceed $55.50. Motion carried unanimOUSly. Letter to Council from Mr. Buckley Re Salary Counc II deferred action to Special Meeting on November 8, 1973 at 5:30. (Herrick will discuss matter with Buckley prior to meeting) -5- u -- <#. " '" I~ i nutes of Regu I ar Counc i I Meet i ng Ocfober 29, i 973 ' Page six Ramsey County Public Hearin~ Re Round Lake AcquiSition Crichton reported that Ramsey County had not been notified by GSA of the availability of this land as excess property. The matter remains unresolved as to whom will have first option when the land is released. Mr, Crichton said that Ramsey County desires the strip around the lake as welt as the approximately 40 acres now owned by Bussard and Winiecki (south and southeast of the lake). Mrs. Grudnoske said that some of the property owners around the lake were notified of the Ramsey County Park Board hearing, but Griffis (west side of lake) had not been notified until she had cal led him. 4It Mrs. Grudnoske read a quote from Federal U.S. Statutes at Large _ 77th Congress, dated October 16, 1941, which she said was the basis of the 1952 law which provides, in effect, that Federal land, considered to be excess, be returned to original propertyowners.. After discussion, Clerk Administrator was asked to write .to the Ramsey County Park Board, asking that when additional public hearings are scheduled re this land acquisition, they be held at the Arden Hil Is Village Hall. The Council thanked Mrs. Grudnoske for her time In notifying residents of the Ramsey County hearing and for her research efforts. REPORT OF MAYOR HENRY J. CREPEAU, JR. - General Government, Public Safety Temporary Heatln~ Inspector Appointment Crichton moved, seconded by Olmen, that the Council approve the appointment of Mr. Rich Harrington as temporary heating inspector until such time that Mr. Pakoy returns as full-time inspector, or until the end of 1973. Motion carried unanimously. REPORT OF CLERK ADMINISTRATOR CHARLOTTE MCNIESH Revised Fee Schedule Requests - Rubbish Haulers Letters from All State Disposal Service and Suburban Pick-up Service, requesting approval of revised rates, were reviewed by the Council. HerriCk moved, seconded by Crichton, that the Council approve the increased rates, as requested. Motion carried unanimOUSly. (Clerk was requested to check rates charged by other licensed haulers. for Council review,) Payro II HerriCk moved, seconded by CriChTon, that the payroll be approved as presented, Motion carried unanimously, Llcensinq Question Re Vending MaChines Deferred to Special Council Meeting on Thursday, November 8, 1973 at 5:30. (Clerk to check with State Health Department re control and Inspection) 4It Adlournment The meeting adjourned at II :40 p.m. ~@k~_ Charlotte McNlesh Jr. Clerk Administrator Notice of Meeting: Special Council Mee~ - Thursday, Novembe, 8, 1973 at 5:30 p.m. at the V III age Ha I ~ . Regular Council Mee!l.n.a '. MondBY, November 12, 1973 at 8:00 p.m, at th~ Village Ha! I . -6-