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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 10-08-1973 "J?1 ,15 . , MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Village of Arden Hills Monday, October 8, 1973 - 8:00 p,m. V IIlage Hall Ca II to Order The meeting was called to order by Mayor Crepeau at 8:00 p.m. Roll Ca II Present - Mayor Henry J. Crepeau, Jr., Councilmen John Hollenhorst, Stan Olmen, Charles Crichton, Ronald Herrick. Absent - None. Also Present - Attorney James S. Lynden, Treasurer Richard O'Kelly, Public Works Supervisor Bud Johansen, Parks and Recreation Director John Buckley, Clerk Administrator Charlotte -e McNlesh, Deputy Clerk Dorothy Zehm. Approval of Minutes The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of September 24, 1973, were approved as amended. BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR None. REPORT OF VILLAGE ATTORNEY JAMES S. LYNDEN Case No. 72-48, Ordinance No. 99 Amendment Attorney Lynden reviewed the amended draft of Ordinance Amendment, as amended by the Council on September 24, 1973. After discussion of noted changes, Hollenhorst moved, seconded by Crichton, that the Council adopt Ordinance No. 174, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO, 99,THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE PRO- VISIONS RE SPECIAL USE PERMITS, ADDING A PROVISION PRESCRIBING PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR DRIVE-IN BUSINESSES AND AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATIONS AND AMENDING THE PROVISION RE ENFORCING OFFICER AND PENALTY; AND REPEALING ORDINANCES NO. 152,130, AND SECTIONS Hcl AND (dl OF ORDINANCE NO. 138, as amended. Motion carried unani- mously. Case No. 72-35, Pemtom. Inc. F 1 na I Plat Approval of Addition 5. Townhouse Villages at Arden Hills~ Attorney Lynden reported that the Open Space Easements and Covenants and Development Agreement for Addition 5, Townhouse Villag~at Arden Hills, are basically identical to those for Additions I through 4, and recommended Council approval. Lynden reported that the Perfor- mance Bond, In the amount of $18,059, for Addition 5, Is In order, and that a check in the amount of $150.00, for attorney fees re the Development Agreement for Addition 5, has been receive~. Hollenhorst moved, seconded by Olmen, that the Council approve the Open Space Easements a nd Covenants for Add I t I on 5. Townhouse V III ages at Arden HII Is, and authorize Its execution by the Mayor and Clerk Administrator. Motion carried unanimously, Hollenhorst moved, seconded by Olmen, that the Council approve the -. Development Agreement tor Addition 5, Townhouse Villages at Arden Hili s, and authorize its execution by the Mayor and Clerk Adminis- trator. Motion carried unanimously. Hollenhorst moved, seconded by Herrick, that the Council approve the Final Plat for Addition 5, Townhouse Villages at Arden Hills, ~ and authorize Its execution by the Mayor and Clerk Administrator. Motion car~led unanimously. Ordinance No. 98 Amendment, Sections 13 and lOB Attorney Lynden recommended that the Ordinance 98, Section 13 Amendment be introduced by title and suggested that the amendment of Ordinance 98, Section lOB, proposed by the Planning CommissIon at Its meeting of October 2, 1973. be Included In this ordinance amendment to Ordinance 98. -1- ~-- ---- --------- ...--"-----.-- . , t4 (nutes of Regular Counc! I MeetIng October 8, 1973 Page two Hollenhorst moved, seconded by Crichton, that the Council introduce by title AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 98, THE SUBDIVISION AND PLATTING ORDINANCE, BY REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 155, AND BY ADDING A PROVISION EXEMPTING CERTAIN SUBDIVISIONS FROM SOME OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF ORO. NO. 98, AND CHANGING PROVISIONS OF SECTION lOB. Motion carried unanlmoulsy. Status Report re ~essey/Sexton Law Suit Attorney Lynden reviewed Richard Allen's I etter of September 25 and Lynden's letter of October 4, 1973. Lynden advised that the V III age Is indemnified for a II attorney fees. . REPORT OF VILLAGE ENGINEER DONALD LUND (absent) Bussard Addition - Street and Utility Revisions The Council reviewed Engineer Lund's report, dated October 8, 1973, re a proposed change In street grade of Bussard Court; advising that the street grade results from a request from Ramsey County to change the grade Immediately adjacent to Snelling Avenue in case the County ever widens Snelling Avenue. The Counc II discussed the problem of an 8% street grade, noting that a variance from Ordinance No. 98 maximum street grade of 6%, would be needed, It was noted that water line installatIon might be affected by the change I n street grade requested. In order to expedite the utilities construction 011 Bussard Court, Clerk Administrator McNiesh was requested to ca II t4r. Floyd Snyker, Ramsey County Engineer's Office, advising him of the Village Ordinance street grade maximum of 6% and advising him that the Village does not want Snelling Avenue widened, necessitating the proposed grade change for Bussard Court. Mrs. McNlesh was asked to resolve this matter with Ramsey County and to request Mr, Snyker to notify Mr. Dennis Brown, Milner W. Carley and Assoclate~ of the County's decision on the matter. Arden Manor Mobile Home Park The Counc II reviewed Engineer Lu nd ' s letter of October 8, I 973, re the status of uti Ilty Inspection at Arden Manor Mobile Home Park. Mrs. McNlesh reported that she has not received a reply to her letter of September 28, 1973, advising Mr. Adams that no connections to the Village utilities will be allowed I f the connected system Is not satisfactorily Inspected and tested; requestIng that he furnIsh Infor- mation regarding resident Inspections being done, and to submit a status report of the construction, Clerk Administrator McNlesh was requested to ca II Mr. Adams requesting him to reply Immediately to her letter; advising that the letter re- flects the Intent of the Council. REPORT OF VILLAGE TREASURER RICHARD O'Kelly Treasurer O'Kelly reported a re-lnvestment on October I, 1973 of . $35,000, for six months, at 9.85%. REPORT OF COUNCILMAN JOHN HOLLENHORST - Planning and Zoning, Human Rights Arden Hill s School of Dance Letter of request was not received. No action was taken by the Council. .. (Balance of report was given by Mr. James ~Ilngert) Case No. 73-46. Gordon Hepo/a - Sldeyard Variance Mr. Wingert reported that the Planning Commission recommends Council approval of the 3-foot sldeyard variance, as requested, subject to the approval of the Board of Appeals. He noted that the Board of Appeals also recommends approval, and advises that the adjacent property owner, Or. Hohmann, has stated he has no objection to the variance. . -2- --_._--~ . Minutes of Regular Council Meeting October 8, 1973 Page Three After review of the house plan and sketch of the sIte, Herrick moved, seconded by Hollenhorst, that the Council approve the three-foot sldeyard variance as requested. Motion carried unanimously. Case No. 73-37, Comprehensive Park Plan Mr. Wingert reported that the Comprehensive Park Plan was reviewed by the PlannIng CommIssion and was generally consIdered to be a fIne plan for the Village. He reported that the Planning Commission recom- mends the park plan In principle, wIth the exceptIon of the amount of acreage; feeling thaT approximaTely 60.5 acres, Through dedication, or cash purchase from funds acquired In lIeu of dedicatIon, Is suf- . flclenT; It should not be necessary to purchase an addItional 30 acres wiTh general funds. The Council re-referred The ComprehensIve Park Plan 1'0 the Parks and Recreation Committee to Justify The need for the 30 acres; requesting the committee to specify the uses proposed, and to define npasslve" and nactlve" parks. The Park Plan was also referred to the Finance CommIttee for recommendations to the Council. November Plannlnq Commission Meeting Date Change Mr. WIngerT reported that, because of the Municipal Election on Novem- ber 6, the Regular November Planning Commission MeeTIng will be held on Thursday, November 8, 1973, at 8:00'p.m. Reslqnatlon of Jack Gibbons from the Planning Commission Councilman Hol lenhorst reported that Mr. Jack Gibbons has resigned from the Planning Commission, and requested Clerk Administrator to send a letter of commendation to Mr. GIbbons for hIs services on the PlannIng Commission. Hollenhorst recommended that the 1st alternate member of the Commis- sion replace Mr. Gibbons for the balance of 1973; that no new appoinT- ment be made to Commission this year. RIce Creek Watershed Meeting Mayor Crepeau advised the Counci I of a meeting on October 25, tJ73. at 8:00 p.m., at the Arden Hills Village Hall. The meeting will be attended by Shorevlew and Arden Hills Councilmen, Attorneys, Engineers, and by Rice Creek Watershed District personnel re control of drainage. REPORT OF COUNCILMAN CHARLES CRICHTON - Finance. Ordinance Review Resolutions Re Certification of Tax LeVies Crichton moved, seconded by Herrick, that the Council approve Reso- lution No.73-34 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 1974, FOR APPROVING THE SUMS OF MONEY TO BE LEVIED AND FOR AMEND- ING THE LEVY ON 1972 IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 2, Motion carried unani- mously. A reduction In total tax levy from last year was noted. Crichton moved, seconded by Hollenhorst, that the Council approve Resolution No. 73-35, RESOLUTION CERTIFYING WEED ERADICATION CHARGES . TO RAMSEY COUNTY FOR COLLECTION WITH TAXES. Motion carried unani- mously. Crichton moved, seconded by Herrick, that the Council approve Resolu- tion No. 73-36, RESOLUTION CERTIFYING DELINQUENT UTILITY ACCOUNTS TO RAMSEY COUNTY FOR COLLECTION WITH TAXES. Motion carried unanimously. Union Contract Crichton reported That specific requests from The union agent have been received, and the negotiaTing committee will schedule a meeTing wiTh the union soon. Crichton requested recommendations from the Council to The negotiatIng committee; stating that the VIllage "package offer" was rejeCTed. After discussion of the four requests, In the letter from the union agent, the Council agreed to proposed I terns J,J~ut not to Items H2 and 114. CrIchton's memo re alternate proposals was discussed. -3- - , Minutes of Regular Council Meeting October 8, 1973 Page four Utllltv Bill - 1833 La ke Lane Cou nc i I directed Clerk to charge penalty to former owner, REPORT OF COUNCilMAN STAN OlMEN - Public Works (Report by Bud Johansen) Lift Station No.8 Repairs Bud Johansen referred to his memo of September 28, 1973 re needed repairs to 11ft station No. 8, reporting that the station Is now operat~ Ing on one (I) pump; emergency repairs are being made on the second . pump. Johansen will prepare cost estimates for more extensive rebuilding and up-grading of station for Council review. Public Works Committee Appointment Johansen reported that he had contacted Mr. Duane Long re serving as a member of the Public Works Committee for the balance of 1973, and Mr. long Is willing to serve. Crichton moved, seconded by Olmen, that the Council approves tile appointment by the Mayor of Mr. Duane Long, as a member of tile Public Works Committee for the balance of 1973. Motion carried unanimously, REPORT OF COUNCILMAN RONALD HERRICK - Parks and Recreation Part-time Emplovee Mr. Buckley reported that Jeff Stedman has been working part-time for the Parks Department, cutting grass, during September and October. Mr. Buckley estimated the need for one more cutting of tile parks, and requested Council approval of the part-time employment of Jeff Sted- man. Herrick moved, seconded by Hol lenhorst, that the Council approve the part-time amployment of Jeff Stedman at $2.0C/llr. Motion carried unanimously. Valentine Perk llQhtlnQ Mr. Buckley reported that two neighborhood meetings have been held re the proposed lighting of Valentine Park, and the residents are In favor of tile propos~d lighting: I - 1000 watt mercury vapor light, to light the skating rink are... I - 400 watt light to light a proposed hard-surf<lce volley- ba II, ba.sketba II area. I - 250 watt night Ilgllt. Herrick moved, seconded by Crichton, th..t the Council approves the Ilglltlng proposed for Valentine Park and autllorlzes Mr. Buckley to proceed with tile lighting Installations at Perry and Valentine Parks, as described. Motion carried unanimously. . Sampson Park Donations Crlcllton expressed his appreciation to tlle"Mrs. Jaycee~ for their recent donation to the Parks Department for a ~l ide at Sampson Park. Mr. Buckley reported that the cllildren and Mrs. Jaycees have been sent letters of appreciation for tile donations for the slide; the slide will be installed In the spring of 1974. North Suburban Day Activities Center Herrick reported that Arden Hills lias again been requested to donate $362.40 to the North Suburban Day Activity Center for 1973. Herrick noted that there are no Arden HI Its residents participating In tile program at the present time. After discussion, Mrs. McNlesh w,s requested to write to the North Suburban Day Activity Center, advising that Arden HI lIs Is not plan- ning to participate In the program tills year, unless Village resi- dents are involved In the progl-am. -4- ~ ..........- -'--.-. . . Minutes of Regular Council Meeting October 8, 1973 Page five Public Hearing Re Ramsey County Proposed Acquisition of Lane! Ad if!::- cent to Round Lake. Mrs. McNlesh was requested by the Council to contact Mrs. Grudnoske re the Public Hearing scheduled by Ramsey County Open Space System, Monday, October 15, 1973, at 7:30 p.m. In the Council Chambers, third floor, St. Paul City Hall, asking Mrs. Grudnoske to notify her neighbors of the hearing, If they have not received the no~lce from Ramsey County Open Space. Mayor Crepeau asked that the Council attend the hearing, If possible. . Parks and RecreatlQn - Real Estate SUb-committee Report Herrick reported that the Real Estate Sub-cOmmittee will meet If I th the Parks and Recreation Committee and discuss the Park Plan and pro- posed procedure for the real estate subcommittee, submitting th$lr recommendations to the Council. REPORT OF MAYOR HENRY J. CREPEAU, JR. - General Government, Public Safety Squad Car' Bids Mayor Crepeau reported that five (5) bids were received for the 1974 squad car, advising that the Public Safety Committee recommends that the Council accept the low bid by Stillwater Motor Company, In the amount of $3,396, with trade-In; noting that the bid specified no bucket seats and a two-speed windshield wiper; other wise complying ~Ith the specifications requested. Olmen moved, seconded by Hollenhorst, that the Council accept thtl Stillwater Motor Company bid, In the amount of $3396; payment to be made In 1974. Motion carried unanimously. Report from Building Inspector Larry Squires Re Industrial Park Mayor Crepeau referred the Council to the report by Building Inspec- tor Larry Squires re the Inspection of the Industrial Park. The Council commended Mr. Squires on the report, and requested that this Inspection be made on a quarterly basis. The Council requested that the proposed letters be signed by both the Building Inspector ano Clerk Administrator. Crichton noted that Item 14 in the report has been corrected, as far' as the weed cutting violation Is concerned. The Council suggested that Mr. Squires collaborate with Mr. Sexton re item 63. Herrick stated that cars with flat tires and otherwise Inoperable are continually parked on the east side of Dunlap, between buildings 2 and 3, and recommended review of Item 19 re this problem possibly at this location. Crichton noted that a portion of the hili, I tern 1116, Is Village property, suggesting that Mr. Squires be advised of this and advising that the . Village will assist In correcting this dangerous situation. REPORT OF CLERK ADMINISTRATOR CHARLOTTE MCNIESH Appointment of Election Judges - November 6. 1973 Election Herrick moved, seconded by HolleRhorst, that the Council approve the Election Judges for the November 6, 1973 Municipal Election as presented. Motion carried unanImously. (Clerk Administrator was requested to check requirements for regls- trat I on judges.) Resolution ARPortlonlng Assessments - Sewer Impro~ement l~ Herrick moved, seconded by Olmen, that the Council adopt ~esolu- tlon No. 73-37, RESOLUTION REL..ATIMG TD A?FC,RTI ot<i\I.vnOF ASSESSMENtS RI;:LHHlii. TO CONSOLI DAlEO S,"NIWIRY SfWER IMPROVEMENT NOS. 1'- ANi> 13. i4otlon carried unanimously. -5- --....- . - -. - . . 14 I nutes of Regular Counc! I Meet i 09 October 8, 1973 Page six Rubbish Hauler Licenses Herrick moved, seconded by Cr I ch-i'on, that the COli nc II approve the license for the following rubb! sh hau I ers.: Ace Solid Waste Management, Inc. Atlas Disposal Sorvlce, Inc, HaUI-A-Way System; Inc. Motion carried unanimously. Reta II Sales License - Arden Hills Nursery Herrick moved. seconded by Crichton, that the Council approve 'the Retai I Sales LIcense for Arden HIlls Nursery, 4350 N. Ham II ne Avenue. Motion carried unanimouSly. . Claims Hollenhorst moved, seconded by Dlmen, that the Counci I approve the Claims as presented. Motion carried unanimouSly. Salary Schedule - PublIc Safety Department The Counc i I referred the proposed 1974 Public Safety Salary Schedule to the Finance Committee for recommendations to the Council. Adiournment The meeting adjourned at lO:20p.m. ~A/~:t&~ Charlotte McNiesh Clerk Administrator NOTICE OF MEETING: The next Regular Council Meet I ng I> I I ! be held on Monday, October 29, 1973, at 8:00 p.m. at the Village Hall . -6- - -------