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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 10-09-1972 ~~ . . .. . / Minutes ot Kegular Council Meeting Village of Arden Hills Monday, October 9, 1972 Village Hal I . .. Call to Order . The ~etlng was called to order at 8:00 p.m. by Mayor Crepeau. Roll Call Prosent: Mayor Crepeau, Councilmen Olmen, Hollenhorst, Henderson and Herrlck(Councllman Herrick " . arrIved about 9:00 p.m.) Absent: None Also Present: Clerk Administrator LorraIne Stromquist, Attorney Vincent P. Courtney, Engineers Donald Lund and Donald Christoffersen Approval of Minutes The mInutes of the Regular Council Meeting of September 25, 1972, were approved 116 submitted ~~ . ~ tv..-<.--. _ .o....J-.- ""-=, (>->- tL ~ BusIness from the Floor ~r;t;C"I~ t....-r(.......L iU.'-L.-t.....t- r ~ (N..t; ~ ~ ~ /'^-O~. ~otlon was made by Hollenhorst, seconded by Olmen, thllt the Judgement of St. Paul Conclllatlo~ Court In the amount of $90.00 In favor of Alex Chvestulk for Case No. 205229 be paId; motion carried unllnlmously. Mr. Chvestulk presented another complaint to the Councl I statIng that his lot No. 28 was assessed at $.55, which he considers excessive. The tax statement was submitted to EngIneer Lund. Arden Association Reporter Chas. Crichton Introduced Mr, Dave Locey, stating he will cover Councl I meetings for the coming year for the Arden Association. REPORT OF VilLAGE ATTORNEY COURTNEY license OrdInance Craft Mr. Courtney reviewed an ordinance draft regarding neti license fees. He Informed the Ccunci i that regulatory ordinances will be required. He wIll attempt to dratt t~e regulatory ordinances In groups Of 12-15 Into each ordinance, setting certain standards on such regulations and Incorporating Insurance regulations Into each ordinance. He will have the regulatory ordinances drafted by the October 30, 1972, meet- Ing and said final Council action could be taken at the November 13 Councl I meeting. After considerable discussion, motIon was mede by Henderson, seconded . by Olmen, thet AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 151 ~y ESTABLISHING . AN AMENDED TABLE OF LICENSE FEES AND IMPOSING CERTAIN INSURANCE RE- QUIREMENTS, be Introduced by title. Motion carried unanimOUSly. The Council referred the ordinance draft and Counel I comments on the matter to the Finance Committee Subcolllmlttee on licensing, askIng that Chairman Schumacher confect Atty. Courtney regarding the matter. before the October 30 meeting. Clerk Administrator's office asked to review the ordinance draft for admlnlstrlltlve purposes. Case No. 72-27 and 72-32, Columbia Transit Atty. Courtney revIewed his letter, dated October 9, 1972, and asked that Planner Shetler read it eftd cftll him. When this has bean done, Clerk Administrator to contact Mr. Hudelle and suggest he apply for a -1- a ------ -".- . ,_. ~ Regu I ar Coune'll Meeting -2- Oct. 9, 1972 . Minutes variance in accordance with Atty. Courtney's letter. Clerk Administrator to check records to determine that the Columbia Transit property was zoned Industrial by the Village of New Brighton In 1960. Cese No. 71-.3 Ore tul Interstate Develo . . suggested that the minutes of the PlannIng Com- mission of October 3, 1972 be studied by the Council, and that the drainage plans be submitted to the Village Engineer. Motion was made by Hollenhorst, seconded by Henderson, that the matter be tabled to October 30, 1972; motion carried unanimously. . REPORT OF VILLAGE ENGINEER DONALD LUND New Brighton Sewer Interceptor Councilman Henderson and Engineer Roger Short reviewed past history of the subject. (Note: See letters, dated September 25, 1972 and Octobe I" 2, 1972 to the Arden HI lis Council from Karl Burendt, Metro Councl I,for detal I.) Mr. Short reported orally to the Council his suggeste~ method for most economically serving sewer to the area. Clerk Administrator Dennis Zylle, representing the Village of Mounds View, stated that Mounds View objects to New BrIghton trying to qualify their trunk sewer lines as an Interceptor sewer at toe expense of the rest of the sewer district No. 2. He requested Arden Hills to provide sewers to a part of the area. After further discussion, motion was made by Henderson, seconded by Hollenhorst, that Resolution No. 72-55 regarding sewer service be epprovsd; motion cerrled unanimously. Sewer Extension to 3272 North Snellln~ Avenue Engineer Lund reported that al I property owners except Mr. Johnston opposed extending a sewer line to serve property from the existing main up to 3272 North Snelling Avenue. This results In less than 20' of property owners favoring the project. MotIon was made by Hol!enhorst, seconded by Olmen, that the request for the sewer line extension be denied, because of leek of sufficient support on behalf of the residents concerned; motion carried unanimOUSly. Clerk Administrator to notify Mr. Johnston of the action and Imform him that the Council usually expects at least 35' of the property owners to request an improvement before a public hearlng Is scheduled. Grey Fox Roed and Dunlap Street Engineer Lund reported that Roberts Construction Co. Informed him that Dun I ap Street and Grey Fox Road have been surfaced to meet Vi II age standards. Clerk Administrator to get s letter from their contractor, Schlfsky Bros., stating that the work hos been done; when such I ette I" I s on 1 I Ie, Benlster Engineering authorized to eo~ the street surface . to determine standard. County-Municipal Meetings Engineer Christoffersen reported attendance during the past three months at meetings called by the Ramsey County Engineer's office to discuss mutual municipal and county problems and projects. He felt that the meetings have value, but, In some cases, the subjects would be of more Interest to VI liege maintenance people than to engineering. Mr; Christoffersen stated he would probably continue to attend, but would not bll~ the Village 161" such attendance. The Council discussed sending Maintenance Superintendent Jqhansen to so~ of the meetings. -2- --------- ~ . . Councl I f..'aet l"q "'Ii n utes -3- Oct. 9, 1972 .-. O~nkley Surfacing Co. - Payment No. I Motion was mode by Henderson, seconded by Olmen, that Payment No. I In the amount of,$81,900 to Dunkley Surfacing Co. be approved for payment with claims to be submitted October 30, 1972; motion carried unanimously, Aerial Survey Engineer Christoffersen estimated a $3,000 cost for ground control services by the Banlstor Company for the proposed aerial survey. of the Village. Councilman Hollenhorst reported that the Planning Commission recommends . proceeding with the project, but feel that a third bid should be obtelned. Clerk Administrator wes asked to contact FIscal Consultant Peter Popovich to determine how the project can be financed to become a part of an overall Village Improvement project financed with bonds rather than a project paid by the general fund and subject to levy 1llIIltatlon. Motion was made by Hollenhorst, seconded by Olmen, thet the Village Engineer be authorized to proceed with the aerial survey subject to prior concurrence of the Finance Committee; motion carried unanllllOusly. ~ . Belair COllllla'!Y En~lneer Christoffersen Informed the Councl I that work has not yet been completee by the J. Belair Company on the Perry Park project. He recommended withholding flnel payment and the Councl I concurred. REPORT OF COUNCILMAN JOHN HOLLENHORST - Planning and Zoning Ordinance REview Planning Commission Meeting The regular Noyember 7 Planning Commission meeting has been re-schedu;ed to Tuesday, November 14. Case.No. 72.-35 , Pemtol\'l Ch an gs s ~ Councilman Hollonl1orst reported thet the f:>lannlng Commission recommends approved for the Ph6se I changes proposed by Pemtom. Motion was mace by HoUenhorst, seconded by Herrick, thet the Council concur with recommendotlons of the Planning Commission and that the changes be approved, subject to Engineer Lund's aoproyal; motion carried unanimously. REPORT OF COUNCILMAN STANLEY OLMEN- Public Works None REPORT OF COUNCILMAN RONALD HERRICK - F~rks and Recreation Human RI ghts . Parks Employee Motion was made by Herrick, seconded by Hoiienhorst, that Tenny Crichton be employed as e part-time employee for the Parks Dept. at $2.50 per hour until early December 1972. Parks 01 rector Counel Iman He~rlck and Parks Committee Chairman Glen Beggin reported on !ntervlews held by the Committee with applicants for Perk Director as follows: All Perk and Recreation Committee members were present at a meeting held on October 5, 1972. It was their unanimous recommendation that the COllnc I I hire Mr. John Buckley to the position. Mr. Buckley's -3- . . 0." Councl I Meeting Minutes -4- Oct. 9, 1972 qua!lflcatlons were reviewed, noting that he Is particularly qualified for the position, andth."", If hired, fie would (I) try to obtain. federa I aids for park development, (2) work cooperetlvely wIth the Ramsey County Open Space Program, and (3) work to develop exl.tlng Village parks In a similar manner of Rosevllle parks. A proposed salary for the dIrector and the manner In which It could be worked Into our budget was discussed. The Counc II tabled the matter to the October 30 meetlnp end asked the Parks and Recreation Committee to prepare specifIc Job asS I gnll8nts. with definite VIllage goals I n m I n d, an d , further, asked that Mr. Buckley present a written proposal regardl nil the iOb. . Oek WIlt Survey Clerk AdmInistrator wes asked to submit a report on current status of the oak wilt survey. REPORT Of MAYOR HENRY J. CREPEAU, JR. - General Gove rnment Pub II c Safety StopSllln Upon the request of area residents, the Council agreed to request Ramsey County to Install 4-W8Y stop signs at the I ntanaet I on of Cleveland Avenuo and County Road D. Minnesota Hlgh~ay Oepartment A letter fro," Mr, WIi1. Merritt, Minnesota Hlgh_ay pepertll8nt, dated September 29, 1972, was reviewed by Mayor Crepe.u. After discussion, thlli Counc II directed Clerk Administrator to write to the Highway Department Informing them that the Arden Hills CouncIl does not desire to have the Intersectfon at T.H, 51 end Hamllne Avenue signalized, but would like to have signals Installcd at the Intersection of Snelling Avenue !Ind Lydia. Tho Coune II further asked that If the Highway Depart- ment makes future traffic counts rehtlve to the problem, that they be made on the vicinity of old Snelling Avenue and T .H. 51 and ~Nd+ at Highway 51 near Bethel College. They asked that the speed limit be reduced on T.H. 51 In this vicinity. Youth Services Bureau Mayor Crepeau reported notification from the Village of Mounds View that they do not Intend to partlclpete in the Youth Services Bureau program In 1973. Glenn Beggln, Chairman fo the Board of Directors, presented the Council with an oral report concerning the prograM, and the activities of the program director. The Council Indicated to Mr. 8eggln that a written report on the matter would be desirable. Federa I Revenue Sharln!l Meyor Crepeau reported a letter from Governor Anderson, dated Oct. 4, 1972, whiCh briefly outlined procedure and distribution of federal revenue sharing funds for the State of Minnesota. The Governor asked . thet counties and municipalities In 1973 follow these principles when sucn funds are received: A. Property taxes will not be Increased. In those Instences where there has been an Increase In the tax base because of revaluation, thel~ should be a corresponding reduction in roi II rete. B. The 1912 revenue sharing funds should be used fo~ property tax reduction. REPORT OF CLERK ADMINISTRATOR LORRAINE STRO~OU'ST Election Boards ~lotl on was ml!lde by 0 I men, seconded by Hollenhorst, that the Election and Counting Boards for the Gene ra I Election of November 7, 1972, be approved as submitted; motion carried unanimously. . .. / .- . .- COllnei! I~aetlng Minutes -5- Oct. 9, 1912 llcense Roquest Motion was made by HOllenhorst, seconded by Henderson, that the license application of Bethel College to operate a restaurant at Building E, Food end library, be approved; motion carried unanimously. Delinquent Utility Accounts Motion was made by Hollenhorst, seconded by Henderson, that the list of de~lnquent utility accounts, as submitted by Clerk Administrator, be certified to the county eudltor for collection with taxes In 1973, subject to Clerk Administrator's office checking to ascerteln that all accounts Include the total 16~ penalty charges In accordance with . Village Ordinance; motion carried unanimOUSly. Claims Motion was made by Hoilenhortt, seconded by Olmen, that claims be approved as submitted; motIon carried unanimOUSly. AdJ ournment The meeting wes adjourned at 11:05 p.m. Lorraine Stromquist Clerk Administrator NOTICE Of NEXT MEETING The ne~t rogular Council meeting will be held on Monday, October 30, 1972, at 8:00 p.m., at the Artden Hills VIllage Hall. . --,---- . .-' Supplement to Villnge Council Minutli',5 ,Monday J October 9, i~172 REPORT OF COUNCilMAN JOHN HOllENHORST ~~e No. 72-51, Variance ~q~~ Or. Jack Cooper, 1400 Cummings Lona, reviewed his request for a variance to buIld a three car garage addition to his home, as s~b- mltted with Case No. 72-51. Councilman Hollenhorst revlewod a report submitted by Robert Woodburn, Chelrm~n of thG Board at Appeals, which recommended approve; of ti16 variance, A staTement of approval ot the . variance, signed by all other property owners on Cummings lane. was submitted by Dr. Cooper. Dr. Cooper asked that the Council act on the roquest subject to a telephone pail of the Planning Commission on the matter, Motion was made by Hcllanhorst, soconded by Handerson, that the variance be approved as roquested with Cas5 No. 72-51, subject to concurrence ot the Planning Commission by tolephone poll. Motion carried unanimously. Note: Councilman Hollanhorst, at a later date, personally'approved an additional 3' x "variance at. the northwest corner 0' the garage addition (3'varlance,6'wlde). This additional varlanco was needed because of a survey error made on the property. . _u