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Home My WebLink AboutCC 06-30-1975 , ,...1 MINUTES Of REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING V III age of Arden Hi I Is Mlnday, June 3D, 1975 - 7:30 p.m. V I I I age Ha II CALL TO ORDER Mayor Crepeau cal led the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. ROll CAll Present - Mayor Henry J. Crepeau, Jr., Councilmen Robert Woodburn, James Wingert, William feyerelsen, Charles Crichton. Absent - None, Also Presnet - Building Inspector larry Squires, Attorney James Lynden, Treasurer Donald Lamb, Clerk Administrator Charlotte McNiesh, Deputy Clerk Dorotyh Zehm. . APPROVAL Of MINUTES Special Counci I Meeting of June 16, 1975 Wingert moved, seconded by feyereisen, that the Council approve the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting of June 16, 1915, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. Regular Council Meeting of May 27, 1915 McNlesh noted a correction to the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of May 21, 1915, correcting the hourly rate for Ida Adair to $2.80/hr. Council ,concurred with the correction, BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR None':------- --- --- REPORT Of BUILDING INSPECTOR LARRY SQUIRES Blue Fox Inn Squires reported that Mr, Goldberg is negotiating with Roberts Proper,tles tor additional parking space for the Blue Fox Inn; anticipates completion of landscaping and repair of present parking lot at time new driveway area is constructed. - Council noted that artificial plantings have not been installed on north side of bui Iding and some of the plantings on east side have not been planted and/or have died; Squires to request that these plantings be installed. O'Connor Complaint Squires reported he has requested that O'Connor ordinance vioiatloos be corrected by July 15th 1915. REPORT OF VILLAGE ATTORNEY JAMES LYNDEN Case No. 15-9, Carroll's Furniture - Bul 'ding Permit and Shared Parking Agreement Lynden referred Counci I to his letter of June 27th, reporting he has -a- .. --.-~- Minutes 01- Regular Council Meeting Page two June 30,1975 discussed the requirement of a shared parking agreement with Mr. Carroll and Roberts Properties: apparently there would be no problem In obtaining a legal instrument while Weber Cabinet occupied premises Involved In shared parking. Olscussion followed concerning need for a perpetual easement and difficulty of securing this from Roberts Propert i es. McGough stated that Council has previously approved the parking variance; a perpetual easement for shared parking would seem Impossible to obtain; Carroll Furniture does not need, nor anticipates the need of additional parking: wi II not build on an interim basis; requirement of this document at this time appears contrary to previous action by Council. . After discussion, Woodburn moved, seconded by Feyerelsen, that Council approve the Issuance of the Building Permit for Carroll's Fine Furniture's addition In accordance with plans received 6/3/75. Mot~on carried (Woodburn, Feyerelsen, Wingert, Crepeau voting In favor of the motion; Crichton abstaining). Case No, A. 74-14, Pemtom, Inc. Public Pathway Easement Lynden referred Council to his letter of 6/30/75 and attached Easement Agreement, Feyerelsen moved, seconded by CriChton, that Council approve the Easement Aareement conveylna the 10-foo1 perpetual public pathway easement to the City, and authorize Mayor and Clerk Adml n i strator to execute the easement agreements after' they have been executed by the grantors named therein, Motion carried unanimously. ' B. Bonds Lynden reviewed his letter of 6/26/75 re Pemtom PUD - Release of Performance Bonds and Replacement with Maintenance Bonds. In discussion of Open Space Bonds, Lynden reported he has requested Pemtom to replace Summit Insurance Co. performance bonds which were terminated as of May 28, 1975; replacement bonds have not been received to date. Wingert advised he Wi II meet with Pemtom and the Home Owners Association on Wednesday morning to review landscaping changes. It was noted that a tot lot, to be located In the South area, 7th Addition by Pemtom Villages, has not been constructed. After discussion, Wingert also agceed to discuss Inspection of the plans with Schutta and to report to Council. . C. Pemtom North, First Addition - Utilities Lynde" noted that maintenance bond covering utility Improve- ments In the North 1st Addition should be amended to show the correct one-year guarantee period after approval and acceptance of these Improvements by the City - utilities have beeg Inspected and approved but wi II not be accepted until after roads have been constructed and accepted. Ordinance Repealing Ordinance 100 Lynden read Ordinance No-. 189 In ITS entirety. Crichton moved, seconded by Wingert that Council approve the adoption of Ordinance No. 189, AN ORDINANCE REPEAllHG ORDINANCE NO. 100, RELATING TO THE REGULATION AND LICENSING Of DRIVE-INN BUSINESSES, and authorize the Mayor and Clerk Administrator to execute same on behalf of the Village. Motion carried unanimously. Ordinance re Off-road Use of Recreational Vehicles Lynden referred Council to draft of ordinance re Off-road Use of Recreational Vehicles and suggested that title be changed to read "..Recreatlonal Motor Vehicles And Snowmob'..l.!!.!. ..," Wingert moved, seconded by Crichton, that Council introduce by title -2- Minutes of Heguiar Counci I Meeting Page three J un e 30, 1975 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING BY REFERENCE CERTAIN .PROVISIONS OF M.S.A, SECTION 84.90 REGULATING THE USE OF RECREATIONAL MOTOR VEHICLES AND SNOW- MOBILES ON LANDS NOT OWNED BY OPERATOR. Motion carried unanimously. REPORT OF VILLAGE TREASURER DONALD LAMB Treasurer Lamb reported the Investment maturing June 30th for SIOO,OOO has been cashed In and $24,000 added to savings account. Feyerelsen moved, seconded by Woodburn, that Council ratffy transactions reported by the Treasurer Lamb. Motion carried unanimously. , DRAINAGE DITCH NO.4 - NORMAN BAKKEN . Mr. Bakken described the run-off from County Ditch No.4 Into Lake Johanna which Is Inundating his property - water now within 8 Inches of his furnace; his property Is an example of what is happening to properties around Lake Johanna. Bakken said he cleans out the outlet from Jopanna as many as 3-4 times a day - outlet becomes plugged with debris and forms a dam. Bakken advised that he wants two things done, and Is scheduled to appear before the Rosevllfe,Clty Council on July 7th when he'll request Ros~vil Ie to: I. Rip rap the channel from Lydia to Lake Johanna to prevent further erosion of properties from taking palce, and to 2. 'Refurbish his bank and property. He wi II also ask Rosevllle for a waiver of the statute of I imitations. If Rosevllle's answer is negative, there will be a class action suit. Bakken stated that the opening of the storm sewer on Falrvlew Avenue was done without the approval of Rice Creek Watershed District, and has Increased the flow through Ditch No.4 appreciably. Bakken stated 877.5 ft. is normal lake level, lake is now 881 ft. and lip at outl€t Is 878,5 ft. Bakken asker; Counc! I's advi ce re his requests. ,. Crepeau aSkf,d if water ievel on Bakken property is higher thall In 1965-1969. Bakken said he has lived there since 1970 and has not had water this high In that length of time. Feyereisen said he feels Bakken's requests to Rosevllle seem reasonable; some action is necessary. Woodburn said he faels Rice Creek has done v~ry little to date to correct the situation and suggested that a letter or resolution, conveying the Council's "unhappiness" with present situation, be forwarded to the Rice Creek Watershed Board of Managers. Wingert offered to draft a resolution for Council's consideration. REPORT OF PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR JOHN BUCKLEY Tree Inspector Appointment . Crichton moved, seconded by Wingert, that Michael.J>llnde be hired as tree Inspector effective June 23rd @ $4!hr, p1~ mileage. Buckley reported Mr. Sllnde is taking a tree Inventory of ViJlage and ~il I be treating diseased trees shortly. Equipment expenses to date for tree disease program are about $330. Plckuo Truck At the bid"Opening on June 26th one bid was receiv.ed from White Bear Dodge tor $4,470,$126 additional for automatic transmission, delivery In 60-120 days. Buckley reported that Ford and Chevrolet dealers he contacted, were not submitting a bid since dat~ for ordering 1975 Models had passed. After discussion Council delayed action on the single bid until July 14th meeting - Buckley and Woodburn to check with Ford and Chevrolet dealers on avai lability of 1975 trucks and to obtain quotations. -3- , . , Minutes o'r Hegular Counci I Meeting Page tour June 3D, '975 Plow, which is not needed until iate fall, Is not Included In specifications. Councl I co;curred with Buckley's recommendation that automatic transmission is desirable. 1975 Park Development Priorities _ Buckley reported that Parks and Recreation Committee recommends first priority tor Charles Perry Park and presented a sketch of proposed Improvements In 1975. Crichton moved Councl I approval of plan for Perry Park as shown (excluding tennis court), seconded by Crepeau. Motion carried unanimously. Councl I concurred that it would be desirable to have a plan for total park development. Second priority for 1975 Park Development is addition of wooden climbing structure, har~ surface area and sandbox at Freeway Park. Crichton moved approval of the plan for Freeway Park. Motion was seconded by Woodburn. . In review of Freeway Park plans, Woodburn expressed concern that extensive plantlngs proposed would result in high maintenance costs. Motion carried (Crichton, Crepeau, Wingert, feyereisen votIng In favor of motion; Woodburn voting in ?Pposition). ' Counci I discussed 1975 Proposed Park Development Capital Outlay for Site and Building improvement, after which Crichton moved, seconded by Feyereisen, that Counci 1 authorize the Parks and Recreation Department to proceed with asterisked items listed; total expenditure not to exceed $15,800 (including amounts whIch have been expended to date), Motion carried unanimously. Floral Park Buckley reported that the backstop now at Floral Park is a single phase backstop for temporary use by chi Idren In the area; development of this park is currently under study by three college students; development plan for this park has not been determined. Summer Proqram Buckley reported that the Summer Program is in its 3rd week and Is going well; Dean Ekegren, Intern Program Director, works wel I with the park leaders. Parks Maintenance Employees Buckley reported that Paul Schmaedeke has resigned effective June 30th; a replacement wi II be needed for the balance of the season. _ Ramsey County Open Space-- Round Lake Proposal After discussion, Counci I referred the proposal to the Planning Commission for Its recommendations to Counci I; Councl I to consider matter at fts August 11th meeting. (McNIesh was requested to advise Ramsey County Open Space of the Council's action, and to advise of dates Planning Commission and Council wi II consider matter. REPORT OF CLERK AD~INISTRATOR CHARLOTTE MCNIESH . Payroll Crichton moved, seconded by Feyereisen, that Council approve the payrol I as amended. Motion carried unanimously. Audit Counci I referred the financial audit for i974 to the Finance Committee. Rust Request .re Removal of Cars Council reviewed letter of June 27, 1975, from Lawrence Rust, requesting a time extension to November ist to remove excess cars from his property at 1863 Grant Road. Council granted a time extension to September I, 1975 to remove ~xcess vehicles. OTHER BUS~NESS r Lake Johanna Crichton reported that on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. he observed water -4- MinuTes of Hegular Councl i Meeting Page five June 30, 1975 skiers on Lake Johanna, which is in violation of Ordinance No. 181. Council discussed enforcement procedures and responsibilities. . WaTer Main Break - County Road E Woodburn reported a waTer main break at County Road E. Due to the emergency conditions caused by the break, bids were not secured tor the emergency repair. Maplewood Plumbing, inSTaller of a recent sewer line connection for Arden Plaza, had excavated area where this oonnectlon was made to determine If some apparenT water leakage was due to their having damaged a water line. When area was exposed, a iarge stream of water flowed out of casing under County Road E, about 10 ft. to the west of the sewer connection. Counci I concurred that an emergency existed; rapid repair of water main was essential; Maplewood Plumbing to proceed ~ith repairs. AdJou rnment Crichton moved, seconded by Feyerelsen that the meeting adjourn at 12:25 a.m. (fi~$1~. Charlotte McNlesh Clerk Administrator Notice of Meetir!Jl The next Co~ncfl Meeting will be held on Monday, July 14, 1975, at 7:30 p.m. at the Village Hall. . -5-