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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 07-30-1973 . Minutes of Regular Coun~jl Meeting VI! lage of Arden Hills Monday. July 30. 1973. 8:00 p.m. V I II age Ha II Call to Order The meeting was called to order ~y Mayor Crepeau at 8:04 p.m. Roll Call Present: Mayor Henry J. Crepeau, Jr.. Councilmen John Hollenhorst. Stan Olmen. Charles Crichton, Ron Herrick. . Absent: None. Also Present: Attorney James Lynden. Engineer Don Lund. Treasurer Richard O'Kelly, Clerk Administrator Charlotte McNlesh. Deputy Clerk Dorothy Zehm. Approval of Minutes The minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of July 9. 1973. were approved as amended. Business from the Floor Mr. W. L. Milton. 3731 New BriQhton Road - Fill Permit Mr. Milton requested renewal of his fill permit for Lots 13 and 27. Rohleder's Home and Garden Acres, estimating he has placed 20-30.000 cubic yards of fill. Mr. Milton was Informed that a Special fill operations over 400 cubic yards. given to Mr. Milton. as well as caples Use Permit must be obtained A copy of Ordinance No. 150 of application torms. for was REPORT OF VILLAGE ATTORNEY JAMES LYNDEN Village Acceptance of Grey Fox Road and Dunlap Street Resolution No. 73-24 After review of ResolutIon No. 73-24. and upon attorney lyriden's recommendation, Crichton moved, seconded by Olmen. that the Council approve the adoption of Resolution No. 73-24. as submitted, accepting Grey Fox Road and Dunlap Street as Village streets; motion carried unanimouSly. Case No. 72-35. Pemtom. Inc. - Registered Land Survey for Additions 4 and 5 Upon Attorney Lynden's recommendation. Herrick moved. seconded by Crichton, that the Council approve Pemtom. loc.'s Registered Land Survey. Additions 4 and 5; authorizing the Mayor and Clerk Admini- strator to execute same. Motion carried unanimously. . Case No. 71-21, Twin Parks. Inc. - Time Extension for Phase I Completion Attorney Lynden referred the Council to his report. dated July 30, 1973, and noted that a "rider" to the performance bond, correcting deficiencies.: has been prepared and now complies with his requested changes. He fur- ' ther noted that the $2.000 development fee has been paid. Mr. Lynden advised that Mr. Adams has not stated. todate, the reasons he desires the extension for completion of Phase I. nor to what date he requests the extension. Mr. Adams said It has been very wet, but grading has now been completed for 50 lots; they expect to complete 90 lots this year (December 31, (973). but requests permission to delay the swimming pool until next " Council Meeting Minutes -2- July 30, 1973 spring. He said. other than the swimming pool, he proposes no other changes In construction plans for this year. AFter discussion, Crichton moved, seconded by Hollenhorst, that the Council approve deferring of all construction completion dates by 90 days; completion of toe swimming pool by June 30, 1974. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Adams was requested to keep the Councl I advised of the status of the proJect. ~ Case No. 70-30, Bussard Addition - Approval of Utilities and Road Plan Attorney Lynden referred the Council to his report. dated July 30. 1973, advising that the revised plan, dated July 27, 1973, has been approved by the Board of Managers (Rice Creek Watershed District). providing the storm sewer and drainage Is along the line botween Lots 7 and 8 with discharge Into the rear portion of Lot 7 at the northeast corner of Lot 8; the water flowing overland through natural vegetation at least 200 feet before It enters Lake Johanna. Mr. lynden noted that Milner Carley & Associates, engineers for the developer. are asking Council approval of the amended plans and speci- fication on a condition that no construction be commenced on the storm sewer at the end of the cul-de-sac until the appropriate storm sewer and drainage easement has been prepared by Mr. Bussard's attorney and approved by Attorney Lyndon. Based on Mr. lynden's recommendation, Olmen moved, seconded by Crichton, that the Gouncll approve the amended plans and specifications (dated July 27. 1973). subject to approval by Engineer D. Lund of detailed plans of the storm sewer and drainage swall. After discussion. Herrick moved that the motion be amended. adding "and subJect to the self-Imposed restriction that no construction on the storm sewer at the end of the cul-de-sac be commenced untl I storm sewer and drainage easement be approved by Attorney Lynden". The amendment to the motion wus accepted and the motion carried unanimouSly. Anti-Trust Case Attorney Lynden reviewed the letter of July 9. 1973. from Attorney General W. Spannaus re~ardln9 an anti-trust suit against General Motors. Ford and Chrysler. and recommended that Clerk Administrator complete the questionnaire. The Councl I concurred with Attorney Lynden's recommendation. Ice Cream Vendlno Trucks . Attorney Lynden advised that Minn. Statutes require that all food manufacturers, processors and distributors be licensed by the Commis- sioner of Agriculture and are exempt from the licensing requirements of any muniCipality. except for licensing requirements which may be imposed by a Municipality In which the manufacturer, processor or distributor locates a plant; therefore, ice cream vending trucks. licensed by the State, may legally operate their trucks In Arden Hills with no licensing bv the Village. The Council asked Attorney lynden to further explore this legislation as to whether It Includes retail businesses engaged In the sale of food and vending machines dispensing food. He was also asked If this legislation supersedes Village ordinances, and whether Ice cream trucks can be prohibited from operating in the Village because of safety hazard, noise and/or nuisance factors. REPORT OF VILLAGE ENGINEER DONALD LUND County Road E Repa!rs Engineer Lund reported that he received a letter from Ashbach Con- struction Company estimating the cost of pipe repair work on the County -2- Councl I Meeting Minutes -3- J u I Y 30. 1973 Road! project at $5,600.00; advising that he has not received a roply from the other contractors contacted. Mr. Lund said that the pipe work would be done In conJunction with the county road repair work. Since the estimated cost o~ over $5.000. the Council requested Engineer Lund to contact other contractors. as well as Ashbach Contruction Co., to see If work can be done for less than $5.000; If not successful. Engineer Lund was requested to prepare an advertisement for bid on the pipe work. ~ Gale Circle - DralnageProb~em In response to Bul ldlng Inspector Squires' concern regarding a drain- age problem on Gale Circle. Engineer Lund reported that the pipe In- stalled by Mr. Kaus appears to be handling the drainage and should work quite wel I; it may eventually have to be extended or replaced. but appears adequate at this tIme. Lind-Sturgeon Driveway Engineer Lund reported that.ln his opinion. the Lind-Sturgeon common entrance to their driveways Is in as good condition now as before the sewer construction. He said there Is some evidence of blacktop visible. but he did not believe they were blacktopped aprons. probably shingles and blacktop. He estimated the cost of blacktopping the apron at $150 to $200. Olmen moved that drlvG\1av BDrons. not carry. the Council approve the blacktop surfaclnQ of the two There was no seco~d to th~ motion and the motIon dId Clerk Administrator was requested to wrIte to Mrs. Lun~ and Mrs. Stur- geon and advise them of the Council's action to not re-surface the driveway apron and send them a copy of the EngIneer's letter. dated July 30, 1973. REPORT OF VILLAGE TREASURER RICHARD O'KELLY Treasurer O'Kelly reported: Cash FlrSt State Bank of New Brighton Rosevllle State Bank First National Bank of St. Paul $ 4.572 1.160 18,869 $24.601. Investments $15,000 of-cash to be added to $100,000, maturing 8/1/73. to be Invested for 30 days at 9.7$. Treasurer O'Kelly said he expected Inter"est rates to climb through October of this year. . REPORT OF COUNCILMAN JOHN HOLLENHORST - Planning and Zoning. Human Rights Case No. 73-31, PII~rlm House Special Use Permit Renewal Hollenhorst reported that the Planning Commission recommends Council approval of the renewal of the Pilgrim House Special Use Permit. 1212 West Highway 96, on a permanent basis. explaining that no problems have evolved or are anticIpated. Hollenhorst moved that the Council concur with the Planning CommIssion's recommendation. seconded by Crlchtor. Motion carried unanImously. -3- Village CouncIl Minutes -4- July 30, 1973 Case No. 73-33, Columbia Transit_ParkinQ Lot Expansion Request Hollenhorst reported that the Board of Appeals and the Planning Com- mission recommend Councl I denial of the 60' wide expansion of the parking lot proposed along the east side of the Columbia Transit property. which is a non-conforming use, because of the close prox- Imity to the residential areas south and east of the site. . Mr. HUdalla. Manager of Columbia Transit. explained that the company has an existing 70' wide parking area east of the bus garage alone which electric heaters have been Installed; the busses now have to maneuver for position and do not have sufficient room. Mr. Hudalla explained that some preparatory work was done last year, to prepare for the expanded parking lot and proposed bus garage addition, be- fore they were stopped by the Village. He explained that, at that time, they were not aware of any ordinance violations. Mayor Crepeau asked If any filling would be required on this area of the site. Mr. Hudalla - No; whatever fill we'd need would come from the existIng hill. Crichton stated that the Columbia Transit Company OperatIon Is presently on a non-conforming basis. because of the annexation from New Brighton, and It Is obviously a concern when you speak of enlarg- Ing this non-conforming use. Mr. Hudalla said the bus terminal operation has been expanding over the years, from 35 busses to 120 at the present time. and he estimated an Increase of about 4-5 busses a year for the next 8-10 years. Hollenhorst asked the maximum number of busses Mr. Hudalla committed himself to in the previous request for this expanded operatIon. Mr. Hudalla - I believe I had stated we would not be taking on any new contracts to be served by this terminal over and above our present contracts. the Mounds View School District and 12 busses serving the north end of the Rosevl lie School District. Hollenhorst - If you need 50 more busses to serve the Mounds VIew District. would you add 50 more busses at this terminal? Mr. Hudalla - I don't think that will happen. View will grow that much. Hollenhorst - There Is sti II a great deal of undeveloped land In this district; It could happen. I believe. It has been suggested. if y~u need more parking area. why not go to the west? I don't think Mounds . Mr. Hudalla said that the west side of the property would not provide as efficient a,parkrng area; the property would require filling. electric heaters would have to be installed. the parking of busses would Interfere with the gassing operation o~ that side of the building. He said that the company had anticipated fi Illng the entire area and eventually locating an additional building on the property to double the building capacity. replanting trees and landscaping the area. He explained that at no time do they expect to expand Into the 200' wide eastern portion of the site. as set out by New Brighton before the property was annexed to Arden Hills. Hollenhorst - 130' you figure you need for minimum for maneuvering of the busses? Huda!la - No; we wouldn't need the entire 130'. I chose that be- cause of the original decree from New Brighton in 1960 that the east 200' remain zoned for residential and because of that decree, I chose the 200' mark. -4- Village Councl I Minutes -5.- July :50. 1973 Hollenhorst - I guess my personal feeling would be that If you really cannot maneuver the busses, It would seem that a slight extension. so that at least you could maneuver them up against th9r building. would be possibly reasonable, but I feel the obJections of the neigh- boring property owners, going beyond that, would be a variance beyond the intent of the ordinance. Hudai la - The only obJections I recall. at my original request for the rezoning. was the fact that we did Intend to level the whole area. and It had to do with the drainage here. Dr. Houle was the only one who voiced an objection at that time. . Herrick stated that the area was filled last year. without a permit, and trees were cut down. Are there any trees remaining between the hi II and the residential property to the east? Hudalla - No; we cut those trees down before we were aware of the required procedure to follow. I do feel we have the obligation to re-plant trees, but I don't know what to do until I know what our limitations are; consequently, the area rem~lns an eyesore. Herrick - It seems you are Indicating that you Intend to continue to exp and to the east as you r cant racts expand In serv Ices. I see no other way to do it, because the District of Rosevllle and Mounds View are growing, and you'll need more busses; so, our decision tonight Is not Just on this piece, but potentially on further ex- panslorl. Hudalla - I really hope that with the expansion of the district. we can on this same parking lot someday build an additional build- Ing to double our building capacity. This was our original request last year. He rr I Gk - T<hen the re a I reason you des I re to expan d to the east. rather than to the west. is to eventually make room for an additional building. Hudaila - We definitely It would be an asset to hg rather than outside. was the original decree need another building. If It is at all possible. the community to have the busses In a bulld- We would never expand Into the 200' which of New Brighton. Hollenhorst - I personally feel that we cannot consider an extension to provide a 130' wide parking area without your considering going to the west. I do feel you have a hardship case here. which Is worthy of soma variance, but I don't think an extension to 1:50' Is the answer. Hudalla - I think it's Imperative that we be granted a reasonable amount of the hill area to allow us to use the engine heaters, which are a necessity In the winter time; we need more room to man- eUVQr these busses. Oluen - If you came out :50' (about half the regular distance). It would allow you an area to swing the busses. . Hudalla - Yes; this would help. '~ollenhorst - Must you use these heaters on that side of the bui Idlng; can't you relocate to the west side? Hudalla - It would interfere with gassing on the other side and the office area. Herrick - Those are just plug-in heaters. You can run a line to most any area of the property. Hollenhorst - If this Is the case. I don't feel comfortable at all about seeing much of an expansion to the east. Crichton asked Attorney Lyndon what leeway the Council has In granting a variance for a non-conforming use. Lynden, after reviewing Attorney Courtney's letter of October 9, 1972, said hl.s opinion Is that a variance could be granted if the Board of Appeals. Planning Commission and, ultimately, the Council decide that the variance Is warranted. -5- Vlllage Council Minutes -6- July 30, 1973 This Is a liberalization of the variance provision of our Zoning Ordinance, if the hardship arises because of special conditions of the land. This is really not the case here. Mr. Hudalla's hardship Is created by the expansion of his business. Hollenhorst - I feel this expansion is not goIng to stop; all Indications are that the districts are certain to grow. Crichton moved, seconded by Hollenhorst, that the Council concur with the recommendations of the Board of Appeals and Planning Commission to deny the request. Motion carried unanimously. . Case No. 73-7, Mrs. Farkas - lot Split Hollenhorst reported that the Planning Commission recommends Council approval of the lot split as depicted on the registered land survey, requesting the 30' roadway declaration to be recorded with the regis- tered land survey; all other subdivision requirements to be waived. Hollenhorst moved, seconded by HerriCk, that the Council approve the lot spilt as recommended by the Planning Commission. except that the park dedication not be waived. After discussion, Hollenhorst withdrew his motion and Herrick his second. The matter was re-referred to the Planning Commission to specifically state which ordinance requirements are recommended to be waived and the reason for such t;lliver. Bethel COlleqe - Old loq Church The Councl I expressed no objection to the locating of an "Old Log Church" on the Be~nef ~ampus, but requested that detailed Information be submitted when applying for the permit to relocate the structure. Case No. 73-1. Bethel Colleqe - Lot Spilt Hollenhorst reviewed a .Ietter from Attorney Lynden, dated July 23, 1973, and moved, on Attorney Lynden's recommendation, that the Counci I, approve Bethel College's request, subJect to Attorney Lynden's acceptance of the non-use easements and covenants to be prepared by Mr. Warren East- lund, attorney for Bethel College. The motion was seconded by Herrick and carried unanimOUSly. . -f,- Council Meeting Minutes -7~ July 3D, 1973 Case No. 73-16, O. H. Gustafson - Special Use Permit i Hollenhorst referred the Council to the Special Planning Commission minutes of July 24, 1973, In which four Planning Commission members recommended that the Council not approve the Special Use Permit for the Stonegate Planned Unit Development; two members opposed this recommendation and three members abstained from voting. . Attorney Lynden statod that the recommendation from the Planning Commission, In his opinion, does not constitute a maJority and, therefore, there Is no action from the Planning Commission. He said, however, the Council may take action without the Planning Commission's recommendation. Mr. Dan Gustafson requested that he be permitted to present Informa- tion to the Council which had been presented to the Planning Commission, and to review several matters formerly considered by advisory committees and staff members. Mr. Gustafson assured the Council that his presenta- tion would answer the several reasons that the Plannlna Commission had formerly recommended to the Counci I for donlal of the development. Mr. Gustafson. In a slIde presentation, explaIned the site terrain and explained that economIcally the land Is not suited for grid-type single-family residential lots, because feasibly only 105 such lots could be developed because of terrain. He said various housing types were considered,:hut becau~e only about 60% of the site Is buildable, the site lends Itself better to clusters of townhouses on the various narrow plateaus and single-family lots on the wider plateau. Mr. Gustafson explained that the loop street &Stonegate Drive would be a 50' wide street rlght-of-ways to be dedicated to the Village, with a 5' wide easement on either side for the storage of snow. He said the cul-de-sac serving the single-family lots would also be a dedicated street. Mr. Gustafson described the townhouse units as being from 1,150 - 1,875 square feet In size. each unit to be comprised of three areas: residential or living area, entry area and two-car garage area. He said the garage would be located between units, ellmlnatlng the "party wall", and providing a private front and rear yard for each unit. Mr. Gustafson estimated the range In cost of the proposed units at from $37,000 to $49,500, which he said would be very comparable to homes existing in the Village. He said oak millwork, high quality carpeting, rough-sawn cedar exteriors are proposed. . Mr. Gustafson said that the parks donation, which he had thought the Parks and Recreation Committee had agreed would be acceptable, con- sists of a $55,000 cash donation plus 3.4 acres In the northeast portion of the Stonegate site. He said this donation exceeds the total value required by the Village ordinance. Mr. Gustafson said he felt that the road width and load limit questions, by the engineer and fire department, have been resolved; concrete curb and gutter will be provided along the 7-ton dedicated 50' rlght- of-way street, and single-family lot loop drive, granting a 5' ease- ment on each side for snow storage. He further stated that the developer will agree to Village Engineer's adjustments to pipe sizes, etc. and closed his presentation with the assurance that "Stonsgate" will b, a contribution and a benefit to the Arden Hills community. Hollenhorst asked wh~t effect a Home Owners' Assoclaton, apart from the Village, would have on the community. Mr. Gustafson said the Home Owners' Association provides for the maintenance of the common space, Insurance, garbage pickup, painting of the units; helps the community by providing recreation facilities and providing sewer and water and garbage collection and street main- tenance for many housing units, which would otherwis~ be provided by -7- Counci I Meeting Minutes -8- July 30, 1973 the Village, giving more "lasting quality" to the community. Crichton asked the following questions and points of concern: I. Will a dam be provided between the two ponds? Answer - Yes. 2. Are they to be kept at levels indicated on the plans? . Answer - Approximately, yes. There will be adequate run-off In the area to maintain these levels; after these levels are reached, they will run out. 3. Some of the townhouses exceed tho 150 foot maximum length permitted by ordinance. Other than the possible creation of a solid, monotonous appearance, which you say would not occur because of the topography of ~he land, I would like to suggest that there may possibly be other reasons why a buitding exceeding this length may be undesirable. . 4. If the site Is not suitable for single-family residential lots, why do you Include more housing units than would be permitted for slngle-fami Iy homes? It appears the density Is over the 3.1 units/acre Indicated. AnSWer - If the land were flat, we could develop slngle- family lots; there are economic and aesthetic benefits to be derived from cluster housing. If single-family lots were developed on this site, houses would have to be $60,000 to $65,000; townshous~s can be provided at $37,000 to $50,000. 5. Road widths, as proposed. do not meet the minimum ordinance standards. Why are you proposing a 50' right of way with a 5' easement along each side, rather than a 60' right of way? Answer - the topography will permit a flat 50' right of way plus 5' easement on each side, which would not necessarily be a flat right of way, but would'permlt travel by emergency vehicles, If necessa~y. 6. You are requesting a road slope approximately double the slope permitted by ordinance. Wi I I this be practical to maintain, and how dangerous is it to exce~d the 4% grade? Answer - We can probably redesign the street to reduce the grade. . 7. How do you plan to resolve the arbitrary boundary line situation with Ramsey County? Once the parcel of land is counted as part of the development, It cannot be sold, and the Village cannot permit two uses on the same parcel of land. Answer - In establishing density, we wi II be happy to exclude this controversial area from the develop- ment. B. It appears that some of the "private" roads in the develop- ment would serve more housln~ units than does any existing Village-owned street. They seem to be .collector" streets and, as such, must be dedicated to the Village. Answer - Gustafson said that he, as a landscape planner, considers the streets to be accurately defined in the proposed plan. -B- Village Council Minutes -9- July 30, 1973 Herrick stated that the Ramsey County Open Space Program Is behind schedule, but he said he was not aware that Ramsey County w~s wait- ing for Arden Hills' action on the ~Stonegaten development before proceeding with the acquisition of land: Arden Hills has already accepted the turn-over to "open space". Herrick stated that he is concerned about the Arden Hills natural ~Iklng trail, which will be apparently obliterated. . Answer - This easement can be re-Iocated, at the request of the property owner, given six month's notice. Gustafson said they propose to relocate the trail along a portion of Stonegate Drive and to construct an asphalt path from there to the Perry Park area. Herrick said that he would like to verity with the Parks and Recreation Committee, that they had agreed to the elimination of the recreation building when agreeing to the 3.4 acres of land plus $55,000 for park dedication. Answer - Gustafson said he had felt that an agreement had been reached. Olmen veri fled thai' the developer proposes to dedicate the collector street, "Stone gate Drive~, loop and CUl-de-sac serving the slngle- family lots; all private roads to be maintained by the Home Owners Assoc!aiion, as well as the ponds. Olmen asked about the 10% slope of the sewer easement road. Answer - Gustafson said that they are not proposing a grade change, Just improving the access by black- topping the existing road. Crichton stated that he desires to see a good development on the site, but feels his vote must be negative unless certain points can be recti fled: I. Development includes land which is saleable to Ramsey County. 2. Density i~ gr.at~~ than permitted by ordinance. 3. Length of units exceed 150' m~xlmum length permitted by ordinance. 4. Private roads, as proposed, are heavy In traffic expecta- tions; therefore, should be dedicated. Herrick stated he would like suhstantlal evidence of the valuation of the property: this Information, todate, has not been available fro~ Pamsey County. . Hollenhorst stated that significant changes in the Planning Commission and Council memberships since the original Partridge proposal was given concept approval, and the opinions have changed regarding develop- ment of this site. He said, In his opinion, the present proposal does not meet the quality of development proposed by Mr. Partridge and suggested that the matter be returned to the Planning Commission for a firm vote, asking that the developer resolve the points outlined by that date (Aupust 7, 1973). After.conslderable discussion regarding the points outlined, the developer saId they would exclude the ~penlnsula" of construction which involver, the Ramsey County Open Space boundary; he feels most of the problems can be resolved, but it Is not feasible to reduce the dens.i ty be even 5%, nor ca~ he conce I ve how the deve lopment can be considered "sho~dy". Mr. Gustafson said that the Village Planner had led them to believe that the 14,000 square feet of lot ~rea/unit, provided for in the Zoning Ordinance, did not apply to Planned Unit Developments. -9- Vi Ilage Counci I Minutes -10- July 3D, 1973 Attorney Lynden said that, in his opinion, the 14,000 sq. ft. require- ment does apply to Planned UnIt Developments. Herrick stated that it appears that an impasse has been reached. He does not feel that the "peninsula" should necessarily be eliminated; he would like to contact Ramsey County regarding the land acquisition status, and the Village Parks and Recreation Committee regarding the recreation building question, and, because of Crichton's and Hollen- 'horst's questions,moved that the matter be tabled, seconded by Crichton; motion carried unanimOUSly. . Gustafson was requested to resolve as many problems as posslbleoby the next Council meeting on August 13, (Hollenhorst left meeting.) REPORT OF COUNCILMAN CHARLES CRICHTON - Finance and Ordinance Revelw Federal Revenue SharinQ - Fourth Entitlement Period Crichton distributed and reviewed a Federal Revenue Sharing Chart for Councl I consideration. C. McNlesh was requested to send In the September I, 1973, Actual Usage Report, showing "zero" expenditures through June 30, 1973. Herrick asked If the Finance Committee has considered the use of Revenue Sharing monies to redUCe the mill rate. Crichton said not specifically yet; the Committee has discussed possible ways of usIng the money. Next month the Committee will receive the planned budget for 1974, and,at that time, will have to consider this revenue and other revenues to try to determine how It can best be used. Gas Regulatory Board Crichton said that after reviewing a report from E. G. Henderson (July 12, 1973), he would hesitate to recommend that Arden Hills Join the Board at this time. MeetlnQ Regarding 1973 Contract with Union Emplovees Crichton reported that the union members did not sign the 1973 con- tract; consequently, two sections (8.1 and 9.1'> have been alll8nded (as attached), After review and discussion, Crichton moved, seconded by Olmen, that the Counci I approve the contract as amended; motion carried unanlmo'JS:Y. 1974 Union Contract Crichton discussed his memo regarding 1974 union contract proposals, and moved that the Council approve the 1974 contract proposal. Motion was seconded by Herrick, who stated that It is understood the approval is void, if any changes are made in the proposal; motion carried unanimously. . REPORT OF COUNCIL~AN STAN OLMEN - Public Works Bethel Master Meter Olmen advised that the Public Works Committee will consider the Bethel master meter proposal at Its next meeting. Pemtom Development Olmen reported that the Public Works Committee obJects to islands in the center of the cul-de-sac roads, such as installed in the Pemtom development. He requested that no more cul-de-sac Islands be permitted In this. or future developme~ts in the Village. -10- VI I lage Counci I Minutes -I i- July 30, 1973 REPORT OF COUNCILMAN RON HERRICK - Parks and Recreation Master Park Plan Herrick advised the Councl I that the Master Park Plan has been completed by Mr. Buckley for presentation at the next Comprehensive Plan meeting of the Planning Commission, proposing that It be Inte- grated Into the Comprehensive Village Plan. Herrick stated that little or no Input had been received from Planner Shetler on this park plan. Herrick commended Mr. Buckley on the nComprehenslve Park Plan for Recre~tion and Open Spacen. , Herrick requested that the Council advise the Comprehensive Plan Committee of any maJor objectIons to the proposed plan. Crichton asked to what density city the standard of I acre of park playground/IOO population pertains, and If lakes, which are certaInly recreational space, are included as existing recreational areas of the Vi Ilage. (The questions were referred to '~r. Buckley.) Bussard Plat Herrick reported he has discussed the park dedication requirements of Ordinance No. 98 wIth Mr. Bussard regarding the Bussard Addition; the attorneys for Mr. Bussard and the Vi Ilage are proceeding with appropriate arrangements for the park dedication. VIllaoe Parklno Lot Contract - TIme Extension Herrick moved, Seconded by Olmen, that the Council of Total Asphalt Company for an extension of time Its contraCT with the Village to August 31. /973. unanimously. approve the request for completion of Motion carried Leqlslatlve Changes Regarding Park Dedication Herrick recommended that the legislative changes outlined by Attorney Lynden on his report of June 30, 1973, be referred to the Ordinance Review Committee and the subcommittee of the PlannIng Commission, reviewing Ordinance No. 98 park dedication requirements. New Emplovees Herrick reported that Arden Hills Is entitled to two more youths under the "Summer Youth Emp loyment Program", and moved that the Council approve the hlrlno of Peter Weller and Jeff Stedman; motion was seconded by Olmen, Motion'carrled unanimously. REPORT OF MAYOR HENRY J. CREPEAU, JR. - General Government Pub lie Safety Appointment of Zoning Administrator Crichton moved, seconded by Herrick, that Charlotte McNlesh be appointed Zoning Administrator for Arden Hi 115. Motion carried unanimouSly. Letter from Minnesota HiQhway Department Mayor Crepeau rev i ewed a ! et~"., 1 rom the M I nnesote Highway Department regarding speed limit and signaling of Highway 51. Council members were requested to give Mrs. McNlesh their comments for inclusion in a letter to be drafted to the highway department. .'I! -