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Minutes of Regttlar Council Meeting
Village of Arden Uills '
Monday, June 11, 1973, 8:00 p.m.
Village Hall
Call to Order
Mayor Henry J. Crepeau, Jr. called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m.
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Present:
Mayor Henry J. C;repeau, Jr., Councilmen Ron Uerrick and Stan Olmen
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Absent,
Councilmen John Hollenhorst and Charles Crichton
Also PreS<!lnt: Engineer Don Lund, Treasurer Richard O'Kelly, Parks Director John
Buckley, Acting Clerk Administrator Charlotte NcNiesh, Deputy Clerk
Dorothy Zehm
Approval of Minutes
The minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of May 29, 1973, were approved as
presented.
BUSINESS F1l.OM THE FLOOR
None.
REPORT OF VILLAGE ATTORNEY JAMES LYNDEN
(absent)
Union Contract Letter
Mayor Crepeau reviewed Attorney Lynden's letter of June 7. 1973, regarding the Unf.on
Contract, noting a resolution Bnd executed contract are required. Attorney to report
further at June 25th Council Meeting.
REPORT OF VILLAGE ENGINEER DON LUND
SealcoBting Bids
Engineer Lund reviewed the three bids received and reccmmended that the Council award
the bid to the low bidder - Allied Blacktop Co., in the amount of $9,640.00. Other
bidders were: Bituminous Roadways, Inc. - $9,960.00 and T. A. Schifsky & Sons, Inc. -
$13,720.00.
Olmen moved, seconded by Herrick, that the Council concur with Engineer Lund's recom-
mendation and award the bid to AllIed Blacktop Co.; motion carried unanimously.
Highway Department Pl~ns, 1-35~
Engineer LU;1d repurted that thE< I.-35W Highway plans submitted to the Village are
for proposed changes in signs; the Highway Department is asking for comments at
this t~.lIle.
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The Council members werc requested to r",fer any qu<!stions they have regarding the
proposed sign changes to either Don Lund or Char.lotte Mcliiiesh.
County Road E - Water Break
Engineer Lund reported that o1\ly one 1>i6 has bean received. Shafer Contracting and
McDonald have not responded to Banister's June 1 invitation to bid.
Afcer discussion, Engineer Lund was requested co cont~ct the County regarding the
possib~,lity of the, County making the necessary repairs.
Bussard Plat - Utilities and Road Plans and
ificationa
Engineer Lund reported that he received Che roa and utilities plans and specifica-
tions for the Bussard .\adition late in the week nd haa not had time to prepar.e a
written report.
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The following points ware noted:
1. No provision for sealcoating the road has been included in the plans.
2. The 30' wide paved road would require variance approval. (34' required
by Ordinance No. 98)
3. The stom drainage has been channeled to run toward the Lametti property -
no ponding area is provided on the Bussard property.
4. No gate valve is indicated ahead of the proposed hydrant.
The Council tabled the matter, requesting Engineer Lund to check with Carley
Engineering regardiug the drainage plans, and to alert Attorney Lynden to the
proposed drainage situation.
. RIlPORT OF VILLAGE TRBASlllUlR RrCHAIID O'I<ELLY
Treasurer O'Kelly reported that $165,000 in C.D.s matured today at Sl:f%; re-invested
$145,000 in C.D.s at 7.70% for three months. He reported an anticipated increase
in interest rates into the fall of 1973.
REl'ORT OF COUNC:rLHAN JOHN HOLLENHORST - Planning and Zoning, Human Rights
(absent - report by James Wingert)
Case No. 73-25, Presbyterian Homes - Fence Variance
Mr. Wingert reported that the Board of Appeals and Planning Cowrlss1on recOllllllends
Council approval of the 6' chain link fence along portions of the Presbyterian
Homes property lines, as requested.
Herrick moved, seconded by Olmen, that the Council concur vith the recommendations
of the Board of Appeals and Planning Commission and approve the issuance of the
Buildi.ng Permit for the 6' chain link fence. as requested; motion carried unanimously.
Case No. 72-35, Pemtom - Preliminary Plst. Townhouse Villages at Arden Hills,
Third Addition
After review of the Planning Commission's re~ommendations to the Council. Herrick
moved, seconded by Olmen, that the Council approval of the Preliminary Plat of
Townhouse Villages at Arden HUls, Third Addition; the addition of the "I" IIIOdel,
as described, the.overall plan, including the "y" turn around a as recOllllllended by
the Fire Chief and as shown on the amended site plan, dated, May 3, 1973. Motion
carried unanimously.
Case No. 73-7. Mrs. Farkas - Lot Split Request
After review of the Rdgistered Land Survey, depicting the proposed lot split. Olmen
moved, seconded by Herrick, that the Council approve the lot split requested, sub-
ject to a 30' wide road easement ahutting the south property rather than the 25'
wide road eaSell.lent shown. ~lotion carried unanimously.
Bethe1,College Street Light Request
Wingert reported that the Planning Commission recommends Council approval of the
lights requested by Bethel College; Village to be re-imbursed by Bethel College
.for all costs involved.
. After discussion, the Council cvncurred with the Planning Commission's recommendations
to approve the street light installation and requeGted Mrs. McNiesh to write to Bethel
College advising of the Council's action and suggesting t.hat aesthetic entrance
lights be considered.
REPORT OF COUNCILMAN CHARLES F. CRICIITON .. Finance, Ordinance REview
(absent)
Federal Revenue Sharinl
Mayor Crepeau reviewed a suggested schedule of Village spending of Federal Revenue
Sharing funds for the first half of 1973 as prepared by Councilman Crichton.
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Herrick moved, uec~nded by Olmen, that the Council accept the following schedule:
Dog Ordinance Enforcement.
Police Car
Viuabars
Public Uorks Vehicle
Parks and Rec. Vehicle
Park Improvements
$1,000
4,000
1,525
2,000
1,000
987
$10,512
Motion carried unanimouely.
. REPORT OF COUNCILMAN STAN OLMEN - Pul>1ic Works
No report.
REPORT OF COUNCILMAN RON HERRICK - Parka and Recreation
Village Rall Site Improvement
Herrick reported that t100 bids have been receivecl for blacktopping and curbing.
After discussion, Berrick moved, seconded by Olmen, that the Council award the bid
to tbe low bidder, Total Asphalt ~pany, in the amount of $3,772.00, for asphalting
and curbing: items No.5 (tenace) and tlo. 4-1 (poured curb) to be eliminated fr_
the bid. Motion carried unanmously.
Perry Park
Herrick reported that Porry Park is being used every evening by men, womeD and
children.
Valentine Park
Herrick reported that the infield is in at Valentine Park; the field is now playable
and a game is schedUled there on Wednesday.
State Youth Employment Progr~
Harrid'. expressed interest in the ne~ State Youth Employmel1t Program.
The Council requested C. McNiesh to attend the meeting regarding t.his program on
Tuesday, June 12, and to report to th~ Council regarding the contract involved -
limitations and conditions, etc.
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llEPORT OF MAYOR liE!lf!.'f J. CREPEAU, JR. - General Government, Public Safety
ManholE Survey,
Mayor Crepeau briefly reviewed Mr. Johansen's r~port regarding the immediate need
to raise 19 to 20 ~li1Uholes, reporting that this work has been started.
.Fullt~e Police Officer
Mayor Crepeau recommended the a~poiu~~ent of James D. LaValle as e full time police
officer ae of July 1, 1973 at $5.16/hr.
Herrick moved, seconded by Olmen, that the Council approve the appointment as
recommended; motion carried unenimously.
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EEPORT OF ACTING c:'..ERK ADMINIS1'R.ATOR ClllJtLOrTE MCNIESH
Preparation of Msssment Rolls - Water Improvement No. 72-1 and
Street Impr07ement No. 72-3
OImeD ilOVed, seconded by Herrick, that the Counc:l.l autho:o:ize the Village Engineer
to prepare the aas'SsS1llent roHs for Water l)nprovement No.. 72-1 and Stre!~ Improver-
tIlent No. 72-3; motion carried unanimously.{AUV~)'?/' 7.J-':{d"..1"~")
Auditor
C. McNiesh reported that Mr. Matilla will begin the audit of the Village books
this _ek.
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Olmen ...eved, seconded by Herrick. that the Council approve the claims as submitted.
MOtion carried unanimously.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 9:26 p.m.
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Charlotte McNiesh
Acting Clerk Administrator
Notice of Meeting
'rbe next Regular Council Meeting w111 be held on Monday, June 25, 1973. at 8:00 p.m.,
at the Village Hall.