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MINUTES OF SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
Vi Ilage of Arden Hi lis
Monday, September 22, 1975 - 7:30 p.m.
V I II age He I I
Ca I I to Order
Mayor Crepeau called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Roll Call
Present - Mayor Henry J. Crepeau, Jr., Councilmen James Wingert,
William Feyereisen, Robert Woodburn, Charles Crichton.
Absent - None.
Also Present - Finance Committee Chairman Ward Hanson, Treasurer
Donald lamb, Human Rights Commission Chairman Richard
Ericson, Parks Director John Buckley, Clerk Administrator
Charlotte McNlesh, Deputy Clerk Dorothy Zehm.
. UUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR
League of Women Voters - Ilene Parker
Ilene Parker referred Counci I to memo from the Arden Hills League
of Women Voters - Local Study Committee (9-22-15) re Proposed Open
House at the Village Hall; suggesting that the open house enable
residents to:
I. Meet their elected officials and office staff.
2. Meet the Village Committee Chairmen to learn how Committees
function.
3. Obtain informative hand-out materials.
4. Tour Village Hall and Public Works buildings.
Mrs. Parker said the League wi I I outline the evening; requesTs
adequate representation of Council, staff, Committee Chairmen in
attendance; open house to be on Monday, November 3, 1915 t7:30 to
9:00 p.m.).
Counci I expressed its pleasure to the League for sponsoring the
open house, and offered its cooperation in making the evening an
informative experience for interested residents.
Case No. 75-36, Lot Split Application - Crvi lie Carlson
After review of Attorney Lynden's letter of 9-18-75, and review of
the "sketch plat" of lots and outiots submitted, Woodburn moved,
seconded by Feyereisen, that Council approve the Registered Land
Survey, subject to approval of the Village Attorney and subject to
receipt of $1600 parks dedication (public sites and open spaces)
by October 10, 1975. Motion carried unanimously.
(Building Permits may be Issued at time Ramsey County approves the
R. L.S.) .
1976 Budget
Finance Committee Chairman Ward Hanson reviewed the suggested re-
visions to the 1976 Proposed Budget, as outlined in the Finance
Committee Minutes of 9-11-15; proposing adjustments as noted on
Table I, Summary Comparison of Expenditures.
Hanson advised that the mill rate, with the revisions proposed and
interest income estimated at 8% (rather than 1% formerly anticipated),
~i I I be reduced from 9.033 (1975) to 8.148. (Hanson noted that the
cost of the proposed ordinance codification is not included).
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Richard Ericson, Chairman of the Human Rights Commission, requested
that Council not delete the $500 allocated for Local Human Services
Programs, as recommended by the Finance Committee; stating that the
Commission desires to study the need for Vi Ilage participation in
these catagorles - study would not be a duplication of services, but will
dove-tail with services rendered by core cities. Ericson noted that
the Commission desires to expand Its efforts - has tried to operate
on a very small budget, but to be effective and generate some enthusi-
asm, feels some monies should be provided. Ericson said the Commis-
sion fee'ls that local services are very important and suburbs are not
accepting their share; study wi II indicate whether Arden Hills should
participate in these services.
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Ericson requested Council approval of the appointment ot Mary Adelsman
as Student Intern, as outlined in the Minutes of Human Rights Commis-
sion meeting of 9-17-75, and attached letter from Don Belton, Social
Work Program Director, Bethel College (9-11-75).
After discussion, Feyereisen moved, seconded by Crichton, that Counci I
approve the appointment of ~ary Adelsman as student Intern, as des-
~rlbed; mileage to be paid at current Village rate. Motion carried
unanimously.
Crichton noted that the General Fund, as proposed, represents an In-
crease of approximately 25% over 1974, and suggested the following
General Fund revisions for Council consi,d9ration:
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Deleting provisions for additional Pollee Departmen+ employee
and fringe costs Involved (about $13,000); duties of present
staff should be adjusted to provide Investigation work pro-
posed.
Consider a less expensive car in place of rental car now used
by Police Chief.
Eliminate the $3000 budgeted for newsletter - possibly inclyde
th I s cost I n a cant I ngency fund unt I lit I s known whether
newsleTter will, In fact, be published as proposed.
Delete $2000 budgeted fo~ new roof on the New Brighton Road
storage building; consider other work needed on this building -
may be better to bui Id a storage shed: include this cost In
contingency fund unti I determination 1s made.
5. Delete cost of water cooler in Counci I Chambers - $300.
6. Delete $4000 budgeted for lights at Johanna Jr. High School
skating rink; Parks Committee is preparing recommendations
for park acquisition and improvement - should be considered
as a park improvement, paid out of Park Fund, instead of
Genera I Fund.
/. Delete $1295 budget3d for heater in cab of Massey Ferguson
lawn mower.
In discussion, Wingert noted that the roof is needed to protect equip-
ment stored in the "barn" an1 suggested that, unti I another storage
shed Is constructed, re-rooflng of the barn is necessary; also suggested
that $5000 for ~ontlngency f~nd. as proposed, may not be sufficient to
cover new roof and newsletter.
Buckley explained that a heater Is requested for the Massey Ferguson
for use in the ~Inter when machine is used for blowing and grooming of
skating rinks. Buckley explained that the $4000 budgeted for I ights at
Johanna Jr. rink was to facilitate the eventual phase-out of the Free-
way rink, which Is not adequate for hockey games because of inadequate
parking and dangerous location; anticipates that if facilities at
Johanna Jr. are up-graded fa," maximum use, Arden Hi lis Citizens (prin-
ciple users) can be provided with hockey rink tor about 1/3 cost of
new rink in one of the parks - Freeway Park will continua to have a
rink and lights, but no game9 this year.
Buckley said the Johanna Jr. rink lights would have 100% usage by the
Parks Programs - 0% by the School District - would have to enter into
a Joint-powers agreement with school district re other rink maintenance
(electricity, boards, flooding, plowing etc.).
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Crichton moved that Council approve the
as recommended by the Finance Committee
following changes:
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1976 General F'lnd"lexpenditures
(Minutes of 9-11-,5), with the
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$13000 for additional Police Department employee.
$2300 for government buildings (roof and water cooler).
$3000 for newsletter.
$4000 for rink lights.
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$5000 for contingency fund ("barn" roof and newsletter).
Motion was seconded by Woodburn.
In discussion, Fayereisen said that, because he does not agree that:
I. The $500 should be deleted from the Human Rights audget, and
2. That park dedication monies should be used for "mechanical
means" of park imprDvement, and
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3. $5000 is sufficient for the contingency fund,
he will have to vote against the motion.
Wingert agreed that a $5000 contingency Fund Is "too tight" -
possibly should be $7500; otherwise he is opposed to cutting these
items.
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Woodburn suggested that a contingency fund Is not meant for specific
Items; feels $3000 for newsletter should be left In the budget - also
feels new roof for "barn" may provide the cheapest storage hell ity at
present. Woodburn said he Is opposed to the $21000 for water standby
charQes transferred to the General Fund - should be used for water
system, not fire protection; would favor a reduced water charge and,
if necessary, an increased tax for fire protection - budget should
accurately show where taxes are coming from.
Woodburn moved, seconded by Wingert, that the motion be amended to
not provide that Water Uti lity Fund be reduced next year by $21000,
and that no income from uti ilty fund be transferred to General Fund
Revenue. Amendment to motion did not carry (Woodburn, Wingert voting
in favor of amendment; Feyereisen, Crichton and Crepeau voting In
opposition) .
Woodburn moved, seconded by Feyereisen, that motion be amended to
provide $300 for Human Rights Local Human Services Programs. Amend-
ment to the motion carried (Woodburn, Feyerelsen, Crepeau voting In
favor of the amendment; Wingert and Crichton voting In opposition).
Crichton moved that the original motion not delete $3000 for news-
letter and $2000 for "Barn" roof. Seconder Woodburn agreed.
Woodburn moved that the motian be amended that $21000 not be transferred
from Water Uti I i ty Account NoJ. 3721 to the GenEJra t Fund Revenue.
Amendment to the motion was seconded by Wingert, and did not carry
<~eyeteisen, Crichton, Crepeau voting in opposition; Woodburn, Wingert
voting in favor).
Feyereisen moved that motion be amended to restore expenditure of
$4000 for rink lights to General Fund. Amendment to motion was seconded
by Woodburn. Amendment to motion did not carry (Crichton, Crepeau,
Wlnger~Woodburn voting In opposition; Feyerelsen voting In favor).
Original motion, as amended, carried unanimously.
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(NOTE: The motion as amended restores $300 (Heman Rights programs);
deletes $4000 <rink lights), about $13000 (Police ueTp. acici. amp.
costs) and $300 (water cooler) from Finance Commltte.1s reco~-
mended changes to Gen~ral Fund Expenditures.)
Crichton moved, seconded by Feyerelsen, that Council approve the recom-
mendation of the Finance Comn!ttee that $23000 not be levied, which has
prevIously been scheduled for retirement of the Sewer Debt Service Fund,
in as much as there Is ~ s~ffrclent amount of money in the Fund, and
expected from the special a~gessments stl I lowing to cover the entire
balance payable. Motion carried unanimoUSly.
It was noted that the cost of codification of Village ordinances Is not
Included in the 1976 General Fund Budget expenditures. Matter was
deferred to Regular Councrl Meeting of September 29, 1975.
REPORT OF CLERK ADMINISTRATOR CHARLOTTE MCNIESH
Permit to Sell Flrewood..,.:-20Y Scou1' Troup 419
Crichton moved, seconded by vlingert, that Counci I approve Issuance of
the permit to Boy Scout Troup 419 to sel I firewood door-to-door for
the balance of 1975, as requested; waiving the permit fee. Motion
carried unanimOUSly.
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Approval of OJT Employee Doug Ferrand
Wingert moved, seconded by Crichton, that Council approve the employ-
ment of Doug Ferrand as OJT employee at $2.50/hour, effective week of
September 22, 1975, as outlined In memo from Johansen dated 9-17-75.
Motion carried unanimously.
Coast-to-Coast Sign Variance - Arden Plaza
'Wingert referred Councl I to memo from Squires re variance from C. G.
Rein Sign Criteria requirements.
After review of sign application and drawing of proposed sign, Wingert
moved, seconded by Crepeau, that Counci I approve a 38'6" long sign
with 2' high letters, as proposed on drawing dated 5-20-75; excluding
the 3' high "logo" at each end. Motion carried unanimously.
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Approval of Payment for Park Surveys and Plans
Crichton moved, seconded by Feyereisen, that Council authorize pay-
ment of $600 to student landscape architects for park surveys and
plans received. Motion carried unanimously.
Aerial Maps
Crichton moved that Council request McNiesh to obtain cost and size of
an aerial map of Arden HI I Is (Including arsenal) from Metro Council,
for Council consideration. Motion was seconded by Feyerelsen and
carried unanimouSly.
John Kramer - Sick Leave Benefits
MCNiesh referred Council to her memo of 9-17-75 re John Kramer's
"on the Job" eye Injury.
Crichton moved, seconded by wingert, that Councll authorize payment
for Ii days of sick leave to John Kramer now; amount to be deducted
from earned sick leave after one year of employment. Motion carried
unanimouSly.
Comprehensive Plan Review
Matter was deferred to a later Council meeting when Planner Fredlund will
be In attendance.
Adjournment
Crichton moved, seconded by Wingert, that the meeting adjourn at
10:41 p.m.
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Clerk Administrator
Notice of Meeting
The next Regular Councl I Meeting will be held on Monday, September 29,
1975 at 7:30 p.m. at the Village Hall
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