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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 09-24-1973 .' Minutes of Regular Council Meeting VIllage of Arden Hills Monday. September 24. 1973. 8:00 p.m. VI II age Ha II , I t ! f Call "to Order ~ The meeting was called to order by Mayor Crepeau at 8:00 p.m. Roll Call Present: Mayor Henry J., Crepeau. Jr., Councilmen John Hollenhorst, Stan Olmen. Charles Crichton and Ron HerrIck. . Absent: None. Also Present: Attorney James Lynden, EngIneer Donald Lund. Treasurer Richard O'Kelly, Parks Director John Buckley. Clerk Administrator Charlotte McNlesh Dnd Deputy Clerk Dorothy Zehm. ApprOval of Minutes The minutes of the Special Council Meeting of September 6, 1973. were apprOved as submitted. The minutes of the Regular Council meeting of September 10, 1973, were approved as amended (P. 4). BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR None. REPORT OF ViLLAGE ATTORNEY JAMES S. LYNDEN Case No. 72-48. Amendment of Ordinance No. 99 AHorneYlynden read, in its entirety, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 99. THE ZONING ORDINANCE, BY CHANGING THE PROVISIONS RE 1PEClAL 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 SECTION I(c) and Cd) OF ORDINANCE NO. 138. Attorney Lynden was requested to incorporate the amendments noted by the Council for Council review at the next regular Council Meet- . .- ing on October 8, 1973. Case No. 72-48. Special Use Permit - Dreyfus Interstate Develop- ment Corporation After review of the Special Use Permit, Case No. 72-48. Crichton moved, seconded by Olmen, that the Counci I approve the Special Use Permit. as amended. Motion carried unanimously. . ~. (Attorney Lynden noted that the Special Use Permit, as amended, will be retroactive to August 27. 1973. when the Special Use Permit was granted.) Case No. 73-16, D. H. Gustafson Application for Special Use Permit Attorney Lynden reviewed Mr. Gustafson's letter of September 7. 1973, and reported that he had discussed the matter with Mr. Gustafson's attorney. John Healy, who advises that Mr. Partridge Is currently attempting to re-Interest Mr. Gustafson or other developers in the proposal, and recommends that the Council table its action on the application for a specified periOd of time. -J- Council Meetfng Minutes -2- Sept. 24, 1973 Hollenhorst moved, seconded by Crichton, that the Council table its application on the Special Use Permit application, Case No. 73-16. application to automatically expire on December 31, 1973, If not pursued by Gustafson or soma other developer. Application must be for the same proposal and plan requested by Gustafson, or anew appllcat,lon and public hearing will be required. Motion carried (Crepeau, HOllenhorst, Crichton, Olmen voting In favor of the motion: Herrick abstaining). . Reguest re Certification of Delinquent Utility Account - 1833 Lake lane Crichton moved, seconded by HOllenhorst, that the Council authorize the Clerk to remove all penalties and to certify, without penGlty, the balance, If not paid. Motion did not carry (Crepeau, Herrick, Hollenhorst voting in opposition: C,ric:;hton and Olmeo. in favor of the motion). Crichton moved thvt the Council authorize the removal of the $1.65 penalties against the outstanding debt incurred by the former owner. Motion was 58condad by Hol!enhorst and carried unanimously. (It was noted that If the account 15 not paid before certification to the County, the 8% certification penalty wI II be i~posed on the unp,ald balance. > Cierk Administrator was reQuested to advise Mr. Apuli of the Council1s action. . REPORT OF VILLAGE ENGINEER DONALD LUND Arden Manor Sewer ~ Engineer Lund reviewed a letter, dated Sepi'. 20, 1973, from Suburban Engineering, Inc. regarding Arden Manor Mobl te Home Park's sanitary sewer. advising that the Village Pub! ic Works Department and Banister & Associates wi II be notified prior to pr6ceedlng with Infiltration tests: ~oting that the owner is not making any connections to the existing system yet, and won't until the testing is "as complete as possible." Mr. Lund said he would edvise Suburban Engineering that no connections to the existing sewer Syst&M should be made until tests indicate no infiltration. After discussion of possible ways to prevent future infi Itration, Hollenhorst moved ~ ot the Engineer be instructed to' advise the property owner the+ the Village requires metering of the sewer system. Motion was seconded by Herrick and carried unanimously. . Drainane - 4117 Gale Cir~ Engineer Lund recommended that the Vi I!aae authorize the construction of a 15 ft drivew~y apron and curbing at-4117 Gale Circle to alle- viate the surface drainage across Mr. Neyer's property, adding the construction costs of approximately $75-150 to the Bituminous Road- ways' project. Mr. Lund said he considers this to be a special problem and doesn't expect the problem on other lots.~!~~of which ara hlghsr. .' ~ . Richard Meyers, 4117 Gale Circle, expressed concern of drain~ge across hi! ,riveway, stating he feals it has been an engineering prOblem "from"the out5et. Mr. r~eyers advised that he and his neighbors have brough't in OJ considerable amollnt of fill, a good deal of whieh Is in the boulevard area, as an Interim solution. ' Dlmen moved that the Council approve the Village Installation of the driveway apron and CUi-bing as racomm"1oded by Engineer Lund at a cost of $75-$120; property owner to malnt2in apron and curb after Instal- lation by the Vi llage. Motion was seconded by Crichton and carried unanimOUSly. It ~as noted that It Is the understandino ~f ths Council that the cost of this installation wl!l be paid o~t of the Public Works budget and added to the assessment roll if a supplemental hearing on this improvement is hold or added to future drainage assessment for this area. -2.... Council Meeting Minutes -3- Sept. 24, 1973 REPORT OF VILLAGE TREASURER RICHARD O'KELLY Treasurer O'Kelly reported Investments as follows: August Reinvested on September n ff 20 - 19 - " $235,000 for 30 days $130,000 for 90 days $100,000 for 30 days @ 10.10% @ 10.7% @ 10.45% . REPORT OF COUNCILMAN JOHN HOLLENHORST - Planning and Zoning Human Rights Case No. 73-40. Independent School District 621 - BuildlnQ PermIt Hollenhorst reported that the Planning Commission recommends Council approval of the Issuance of the building permit for the concessions, storage, broadcasting building at Mounds View High School, subject to t~e plans being signed by a registered engineer q~ architect. Hollenhorst moved that the Council concur with the Planning Commission's recommendation to approve Issuance of the bui Iding permit, subject to plans signed by a registered engineer or architect, and subject to ~pproval of the plans by the Fire Chief. Motion was seconded by Herrick and carried unanimously. Case No. 73-44. Independent School District 621 - Building Permit Hollenhorst reported that Mr. Chatfield, tndenendent School District 621, has requested that the Council not take action on this applica- tion until a later date. The Council agreed to table the matter up to three months. REPORT OF COUNCILMAN CHARLES CRICHTON - Finance, Ordinance Review 1974 Proposed Budget Crichton presented transparencies regarding the proposed 1974 budget for Council consideration. He stated that the objectives are: I. Provide for necessary services. 2. No Increase In mill rate. 3. Provide for deSirable services. Crichton reviewed the Finance Committee's recommended budget. Crichton moved that the Council approve closing the following funds and transfer any balances to the General Fund at the close of 1973: " 208 - Municipal Land and Building Fund 209 - Civil Defense Fund 504 - Street Debt Retirement Fund. Fund No. tt ... The motion was seconded by Hollenhorst and carried unanimOUSly. Crichton moved that the Council tentatively approve the proposed 1974 budget as amended by the specific changes recommended by the Finance Committee (detailed In C. McNiesh's September 19 memo to the Council). Motion was seconded by Hollenhorst and carrled,unan- imously. Crichton opened the discussion to the floor tor aDProval or disapproval or changes to expend i ture" i hms in the tentat i \Ie 1974 bu~get. Herrick moved that the Council approve the 1974 budget and t~xlevy as submitted. Motion was seconded by Hollenhorst. Crichton moved "he motion b& amended to add $970 to the Capital Outlay account of Public Safety. Amendment to the motion was seconded by Hollen- horst. Amendment to the motion carried unanimously. Original' motion carried unanimOUSly. -_3_-_ CouncIl Meeting Minutes -4- Sept. 24. 1973 Mr. Fayerelsen as.ked in what areas the Public Works Department budget was cut. 'I, '-r Crichton advised that salaries. engineering fees a d ulpm nf rental were reduced, because It was considered that these, areas were duplicated In the Parks and Recreation bud et (worll done for Parks and Recreation Dept.). . Herrick suggested that a memo be sent to the Finance Committee from the Council commending the Committee for the excellent job done on the 1914 budget. The Council unanimously agreed. Certification of DelinQuent Utility Accounts Crichton reviewed C. McNlesh's memo regarding certification of de II nquent uti II ty accounts and moved that the Counc I I authorl1:e the certification of only those accounts In excess of $5.00, ex- cluding accounts under J5.00 which represen~ no more than one quarter's billing. The motion was seconded by Olmen and carried unanimously. Ordinance Review Committee MeetinQ of SeDt. 19. 1913 Crichton reported that written recommenclatlonsregardlng -the Sign Ordlnanc0 Amendments and State legislation will be forthcoming from the Ordinance Reylew Committee. REPORT OF COUNCilMAN STAN OlMEN - Public Works Street LiQht Request - Arden View Court & Hamline Avenue Olmen reported a request for a street light at the intersection of Arden View Court and Hamline Avenue. The matter was referred to the Public Works Committee for its recommendations to the Council. Public Works Commi.ttee Meeting of September 12, 1913 Olmen reported that the Public Works Committee has recommended the appointment of Mr. Roger Rilling as chairman ot the Public Works Committee for the balance of 1913, end the aPPOintment of Mr. Duane long, 1645 Valentine Avenue, as a new member of the Public Works Committee. . After determining that Mr. Rei ling has agreed to accept the proposed appointment, Herrick moved, seconded by Olmen. that the Council approve the appointment by the Mayor of Mr. Roger Reiling as chalr- ma~ of the Public Works Committee for the balance of 1913; motion carried unanimously. The appointment of Mr. Duane long to the Committee was tabled until he has been contacted reg~rdlng serving on the Committee. . Bethei ColleAe - Master Meter Olmsn reported that the Public Works Co~mlttee recommends that the Vi llage pay the engineering costs plus 20t of the Installation ~osts of the proposed B:ethe I College master meter. He reported the estimated cost to they,j I lege at about $2.500. Mr. Olmen referred the Council to Mr. Henderson's memo of July 19. 1973, regarding reasons for Yil- lage participation in the costs. Olmen recommended that the Council approve Village payment of the engineering costs plus 20% of the meter Installation costs, as recom- m ended by the Public Works Committee. Henderson was authorized to negotiate with Bethel College regarding share of meter installation costs; the Public Works recommended 20% Village sODre could be offset by individual meters purchased by Bethel College, which the College would keep; or Village share of costs could be reimbursement for Indi- vidual meters purchased, but not needed by the College after master meter Installation. Village Council Minutes -5- Sept. 24, 1973 It was noted that large institutions, such as Bethel College, should be master, metered, and, because separate meters were required by the Village at the outset, and Bethel is now asked to change to a master meter, the V I II age 15 negot I at I ng rega rd i ng part I c i pat I on In the costs. Proposed Truck Purchase . Olmen reported that the Public Works Committee recommends the early purchase of a 1-1/2 ton truck for use in snowplowing. The Council expressed no objection to the preparation of specifications and advertisement for bids this yeer, if payment can be delayed until 1974. ProDosed Public Works' Employee Olmen reported that the Public Works Committee recommends that an additional fulltimeemployee be hi red Inrhe Public Works Depart- ment in 1974, preferably an employee with ',mechanical ability to work on V i II age trucks, al')d equ I pment. The Council requested that Mr. Jo,hansen be asked to di,!>cuss the dew emp loyee"s proposed duties with the Council; prior to Interviewing applicants. On the Job ~ralnlng Propram Employee Mr. ,0 I men reported that the Pub lie Works Oapa rtment recommends' Council approval of Mike Mankowski as a ~art time employee In the Publ ic Works Department at $2.50/hr. .' (On .the Job Tr'aining Program - Mounds View High S~hoo',) , Counci I requested that, in the future, contaet ~fith the school- be at an earlier date and that the student be an Arden Hills' resjdent. The proposed salary should also be submlt'ted prior to discussing jobs w't~ applicants. . Herrick movE!d, s...ccndE!d by Hollonhoi"s1', that Mike Mankowski bE! hired a~ a PublIc Works Department employee for the balance of the 1973/74 school year at $2.50/hr. Motion carried (Herrick, Hollenhorst, Crepeau, Olmen voting in favor of the motion; CrichtOn abstaining. Johansen's Salary IncraaseProPQsal Olmen moved, seconded by Hollenhorst, that the Council approve ~ salary increase for Maint.nence Supervisor Johansen. After dl.scusslon, Crichton moved, seconded by HerriCk, that the Coun- cil approve an Increase of $35/mo, retroactive to September I. 1973, and an additional $40/mo. on January I. 1974. Motion carried (Crepeau. HOllenhorst, Crichton, Herrick voting in favor of the motion; Olmen in opposition). Letter from New BrlQhton re Sewer Hookup ReQuest Crichton asked If the Public Works Committee has made a recommenda- tion regarding New Brighton's letter requesting the feasibility of serving a pOrtion of New Brighton with Arden Hills municipal water. The mai.ter was referred to tils Pub Ii c Works Comml ttee for I ts recom- mendations'to the Counci i. Gasoline StoraQe Proposal Mr. William Feyerel~en suggested the possibility of renting gasoline ,! storage tanks, at closed service stations; tor th~ storage of gas- oline, If additional gasoline storage Is needed. _,-.5.- . . . Village Council Minutes -6.. Sept. 24, 1973 REPORT OF RON HERRICK - Parks and Recreation Proposed ll~Etlng - Valentine and Perry Parks Herrick asked Mr. Buckley to describe the lighting proposals at Valentine and Perry Parks. Valentine Park - Buckley reported that a 1,000 watt mercury-vapor light on a 55 ft pole Is proposad to replace the three 1,500 watt bulbs on shorter poles forlll'arly used at the Valentine Park skating rink. The vapor light would be controlled Inside the w.~~'~g house and also by a timer device outside tor atter h~ur"U$e. Perry Perk - A controlled light switch Is proposed for inside the warming house at Perry Park and an outdoor punch switch for use after hours. Some price quotations were distributed for Council consideratIon. I ,ij Mr. Buckley advised that a meeting wIth the residents In the 'Valentine Park area has been scheduled at the home of Dr. and Mrs. WooJfrey, 1811 Venus ,Avenue, Thursday avenlng, September 27, 'to obtain resi- dents' reaction of the proposed lighting of Valentine Park. Mr. Buckley noted that a Park was also proposed. light. 250 watt night watch light at Valentine Neighbors' comments were desired on this Council expressed no objection to the Perry Park lighting proposal, as submitted, If It Is budgeted. The Council deferred action on the Valentine Park lighting until aftar the neighborhood meetIng. REPORT OF MAYOR HENRY J. CREPEAU, JR. 1974 Pollee Squad Car Mayor Crepeau presented 1974 squad car specifications to the Council, reporting that 4-5 dealers will be requested to bid; bid opening to be October 5, 1973, ao),cipatlng an early 1974 delivery. The Council approved the specifications as submitted. B,eathalyzer Seminar - Duluth, September 25, 197' The Council expressed no objection to Acting Pollee Chief Sexton's attendinff the seminar. REPORT OF CLERK ADMINISTRATOR CHARLOTTE MCNIESH Rubbish Haulers License Hollenhorst moved, seconded by Olmen, that the Council approve the Walter's Disposal Service Rubbish Hauler license, subject to Health Officer's approval; motion carried unanimously. Public Safety Committee Meetlnqs 'C. McNlesh reported that the Public Safety Committee has changed its meeting date to the first Monday of each month In the Village Hall at 7:30 p.m. FIIlnQs for Vlllaqe Off Ice C. McNlesh advised that the first date to file for Village office in the November 6, 1973, electIon is Tuesday, September 25, and the last day to file will be Tuesday, October 9, 1973. Payroll Herrick moved, seconded by Holienhorst, that the Councl I approve the payroll as submitted; motion carried unanimously. -6- . . . Council M~etlng ~inutes -7-. Sept. 24, 1973 L i ab I Ii ty 105 'Jraoce 'tor V i II aoe Inspectors The matter of liability Insurance coverage to a,sure proper cover- age for Village Inspector~ was referred to the Finance Committee for its recommendation to the Council. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 12:18 a.m. ~~~ Charlotte McNlash Clerk Administrator NOTICE OF MEETING The next regular Counel! meeting wi II be held on October 8, 1973, at 8:00 p.m., at -the Arden Hi I 15 Vi! lage Hall.