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MiNUTES OF SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
Vi I !age of Arden HI lis
Monday, May 19,1975 - 7:30 p.m.
Vi Ilage Hall
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Acting Mayor Charles Crichton
at 7:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present - Acting Mayor Charles Crichton, Councl tmen William Feyereisen,
James Wingert, Robert Woodburn.
Absent - Mayor Henry J. Crepeau, Jr.
Also Present -' Vi Ilage Engineer Donald Christoffersen and Donald
Lund, Planner Richard Fredlund, Pollee Chief Pat
Sexton, Clerk Administrator Charlotte McNlesh,
. Deputy Clerk Dorothy Zehm.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Wingert moved, se~onded by Feyerelsen, that Counci I approve the
Minutes of the Regular Counci I Meeting of Monday, May 12, 1975, as
ammended. Motion carried unanimously.
BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR
None.
REPORT OF POLICE CHIEF PAT SEXTON
Mounds Vle~ Tral lar Park
Saxton reported that all Arden Hills pol ice officers assisted Mounds
View Pol ice with the storm ravaged trailer park; advising that
cooperation from all surrounding Villages, Ramsey County Sheriff
and Highway Patrol was very gratifying.
Radar Leastn!!
Sexton-rep-orfed that the Public Safety Committee will consider the
merits of lea$ed radar unit at its meeting in June, and will
also consider an alternate hand unit, avai lable from Capitol
Electronics, which Is not mobile, but very effective, and consider-
ably less expensive.
Aw a r d s
Sexton reported that the Arden Hi lis Police Department received a
Safety Counci.1 Award for traffic enforcement, and aiso received
a Citation for Community Relationship from the Knights of Columbus.
Dumpster Screening
Sexton reported that a few inquiries have been received regarding
screening of dumpsters; some areas are difficult to screen and some
appea r to be imp ract I ca I to screen because of I ocat I on an d ava i 1-
'-. _ abi lity for hauling. Sexton said trucks and snowplows have demolished
fenced dumpster areas In certain New Brighton locations which he
visited - screening of dumpsters at certain Arden,Hills locations
present problems which wil I probably have to be resolved by Councl I.
Council noted it would be receptive to alternate suggestions from
businessmen and the police department In this matter.
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Outs ide S toraqe
Sexton reported that business and industrial firms have been very
cooperative in curtailing outside storage - still has a few who
want to store "skids" outside, but they've been told they have to
be enclosed.
Motorized vehicles
Wingert asked about police procedure to eliminate the operation of
motorized vehicles In the hili area between New Brighton Road and
Old Highway 10 and South and North of County Road E2.
Sexton reported that this area Is private property - patrolling Is
difficult; property is not posted and probably should be. Sexton
said he has considered various ways of controlling access to the
area (chains across access points, dumping a load of gravel at
access points, etc.)
Counci I requested that some effective method be implemented to
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eliminate the use of motorized vehicles In this area. Sexton
suggested that possiblly an ordinance will be needed to aid in
enforcement and offered to obtain copy of ordinance In neighboring
Vi II age.
Fires
Sexton reported that the recent fires, except the first fire at
Pemtom Townhouse Villages, appear to be the work of young vandals.
Police Personnel
Sexton advised Counci I that he foresees the need of a Police
Sergeant within the next 9 - 12 months.
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REPORT OF VILLAGE ENGINEER DONALD CHRISTOFFERSEN
Lift Station No.8 Revision
Engineer Donald Lund referred Councl I to his letter of 5/15/75,
and particularly to his recommendation that modifications and changes
in price with the current low bidder would not achieve any sub-
stantial reductions In the cost of the project.
Woodburn moved, seconded by Feyereisen that the Council award the
bid to Par-Z Contracting for Lift Station No.8 Revision, parts I
and 2, in the amount of $63,463. Motion carried unanimously.
(Christoffersen reported that the Waste Control Commission has
approved the plans and has agreed to pay costs as I ndl cated In
Resolution adopted by Metropolitan Waste Control Commission).
Bethe!_ Master Meter
Christoffersen referred Counci I to letter from Mr. Richert (5/8/75)
re difficulty in obtaining adequate tests on the master meter
installation at Bethel College.
Mr. Richert referred Counci I to the plan of the meter station; they
are unable to maintain 150# Hydrostatic test for one hour, as
required In the specifications. Richert said he doesn't have
confidence In the stethescope test, but he knows the Yillage will
not have trouble with this installation. Richert Indicated that
area in "green" on the plan tests OK. - area in "red" has been
tested ~"d no leaks were found; if he has to dig out for the test,
it will cost about $1,500 and asked Council to re-imburse him for
this cost, I f after It is "dug out" and "tested", no leaks are
determined in his Installation.
Christoffersen said he wi II not approve the Installation without a
visual Inspection; existing line was not tested by Richert before
he started this Installation, which Is really his responslbllity-
if the test had been made on the existing lines, It would be possible
to test the Richert installation through a hydrant "T" to "T"
(about 20 feet). Christoffersen referred to paragraphs 2 and 3
of his letter (5/13/75) explaining the contracto"!s responsibility re
testing. .
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After discussion, Crichton reviewed the apparent three alternatives
the COLlnci i has re this matter:
I. Accept the job as complete without additional tests.
2. Require the excavation and inspection at contractor's cost.
3. Require the excavation and inspection and If test Indicates
there are no leaks, Vi Ilage re-imburse Contractor for the
excavation costs for the test.
Cht"isfoffersen advised that In some of the previous specifications,
some leakage was allowed, but the speclflcatLons for this installation
does ~?t allow for leakage.
Richert indicated that he was working "against time" and "weather
conditions" - Bethel wanted the line back In operation etc. - should
have tested the existing lines, but didn't.
After discussion, Crichton advised Richert that It appears that
Counci I cannot approve the Installation unti I the required tests
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have been made and the project recommended for approval by the
Village Engineer.
1975 Bituminous Seal Coating - Bids
Christoffersen referred Councl I to his letter of 5/15/75 and attached
Tabulation of Bids recommending that Counci I award the bid to the
low bidder.
Feyereisen moved, seconded by Wingert, that Councl I award the bid
to AIII~d Blacktop Co., In the amount of $14,320. Motion carried
unanimously.
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(Christoffersen reported that unit price bids were required, Village
wll! inspect the project - Banister wi II instruct Village personnel
re inspection procedurel.
Christoffersen advised Council that Eide Circle Is included in this
sealcoating project, but If it is determined that Elde Circle Is to
be eliminated from the project, an adjustment of quanties wi I I
be made.
!:'l~~_~'L. .!':l.lIJ~.s se li~!".~nLR_oJI
After discussion of method of assesslnQ, Feverelsen moved adontlon of
Resolution No. 75-23 RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR HEARINC ON THE PROPOSED
ASSESSkENT FOR NURSERY HILL PLAT IMPROVEMENT OF 1974; Public Hearing
to lle held by the Council on f'londay, Juno 16, 1975, at 7:00 p.m.
Notion was seconded by Wingert and carried unanimously.
Cardiac Pacemaker, Inc.
Christoffersen referred Councl I to his letter of 5/19/75 regarding
his review of plans submitted, advising that ponding of excess water
from approximately 3/4 of the site would be to the low area near
County Road F and Fernwood; excess drainage from the northwesterly
portion of the site shoulft be detained In the pond north of the site.
Christoffersen advised that the plans did not include underground
storm sewer, water and sanitary sewer uti tities. Christoffersen
noted that the locations of the driveways seem to be the most
practical for this site, as proposed.
In discussion, Christoffersen advised that more detailed plans wi II
be necessary before drainage and ponding site adequacy can be
determined; appears that, If required, pondlng of excess drainage
can be accomplished on the site - Lexington Drainage Study had
proposed a detention basin south of this area rather than a pond
on each site.
Crichton noted that the Comprehensive Plan includes a statement that
"land will not be developed In such a way as to Increase either the
speed or quantity of run-off". Christoffersen suggested that Council's
alterna"rivs might be to purchase low pondlng are-as and pass assessment
to properties draining Into same.
Mr. Gene Scales, 4136 James Circle, questioned the Hamllne Avenue
driveway directly opposite Floral Drive, because Floral Drive is a
"dead-end street" and wi I I probably be travelled by cars exiting
from Cardiac Pacemakers to the west.
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Robert Anderson, 1357 Floral Drive, said he finds it hard to under-
stand why it Is advantageous to Cardiac Pacemakers to have an exit
on Hamline Avenue, a residential street, when County Road F Is
already an industrial street; residential streets should not be
burdened with industrial traffic.
ARDEN ASSOCIATION REQUEST RE VILLAGE NEWSLETTER
Council summarized correspondence from Attorney Lynden (5/16/751 re
subsidy of subscriptions to New Brighton Bulletin, which Indicates
that the Vi Ilage cannot subsidize citizens' subscriptions, offering
as an alternative that the New Brighton Bulletin amplify its coverage
of the City's activities by devoting more space thereto.
In discussion, the following considerations were noted:
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I. If mailed to residents, should probably be separate from
utility bill mailing - not often enough to be current
Information.
2. If Vii lage Newspaper column Is proposed - should be given
to all four newspapers for publication.
3. Letter or column should be timely enough to be current.
Locey offered to gather additional Information re the concerns of
Councl I and prepare an .Iternate proposal for Councl I consideration,
probably proposing 12 Issues of a 4 page newsletter a year.
REPORT OF VILLAGE PLANNER RICHARD FREDLUND
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Case No. 75-21, Judith Tachenv - Sideyard Variance
Fredlund distributed copies of a contour map, indicating the
Tacheny lot and proposed garage addition, which requires a variance
of 4' from the west property line, to construct a 22' wide garage.
Fredlund reported that both the Board of Appeals and Planning
Commission recommended .Counci I approval of the variance requested.
Fredlund stated that the proposed garage wi II provide parktng for
more than I car - existing garage Is a "tuck-under", with access
from the side, which Is very Inconvenient; topography of the lof
prohibits the location of a garage elsewhere on the lot.
Wingert moved, seconded by Woodburn, that Council approve, primarily
on the safety Issue, the 4' sldeyard variance as requested.
In discussion, the 25 ft. aggregate sldeyard requirement was
discussed and, after determining that east side-yard Is not known,
Wingert withdrew his motion.
Matter was deferred to Councl I Meeting of May 27, 1975.
Case No. 75-20, Cardiac Pacemakers - Bui IdlnA Permit for Bid PackaRe
No. I.
Fredlund referred Counci I to the Minutes of the PIc~nnlng Commission
Meeting of May 6, 1975, reporting that the Planning Commission
recommends Council approval of Issuance of the Building Permit for
Bid Package No. I, which Includes clearing of the site, earth work,
underground mechanical and footing and foundation work subject to:
I. Submission of an amended site plan which indicates access
roads and parking for future stages of construction.
2. Submission of final construction plans for each of the
construction stages to the Planning Commission, prior to
Issuance of Building Permit.
3 Access roads to be 24' in width.
4. No exterior storage of oxygen or hydrogen be permitted.
5. No acids or chemicals be permitted to be discarded into
the City's sanitary sewer system.
6. Park dedication requirement be determined.
7. Drainage be llpprovedby Vi Ilage Engineer.
Bob Burow, Don Dietz, Art Schwalm and Larry McGough were present
and Burow explained that they would like to start construction by
June first in order to give Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc. occupancy by
June, 1976, and referred Counc! I to schedule of the three proposed
Bui Iding Permit packages.
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Burow explained that Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc. has an option on 9
acres for the 1st stage of construction, and reserved option on
the baiance of the 22 acre site, to be exerclsee in 5 years.
Burow referred Counel I to a model of the propo~ed building and 9
acre site, and described the proposed building as bui It Into the
hi I I - 2-story on the south and east and i-story on the north and
west. In describing the parking arrangement, Burow explained that
the Hamllne access drive and parking lot Is to serve the office or
upper level of the bui Iding; the County Road F access and parking
lot will serve the lower level of the building - parking lots are
consi dared to be most functional In locations proposed.
Mr. Larry Roberts, 4132 James Circle, asked if a driveway can be
constructed across the Highway 51 road easement.
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R. Anderson, 1357 Floral Drive, said he does not believe this driveway,
opposite Floral Drive, will be a safe location for the school children -
school bus stops at this point; also noted that traffic cannot go
west on 1-694 from Hamline Avenue and east on 1-694 from Hamllne
Avenue is a "death trap"; suggested that al I Industrial traffic enter
and egress onto County Road F, which has traffic controls at
Lexington Avenue and better access onto 1-694.
Burow explained that the parking lot and access road from Hamllne
wi II have "low" use In the future; bulk of parking Is proposed to
the east, with access from County Road F and Fernwood.
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L. Roberts objected to looking at a parking lot from his home on
James Circle and suggested it be relocated to east portion of the site.
Feyerelsen noted that the zoning has not changed In many years -
most houses In the area have been built since the zoning was
effected; therefore, ,the prime question .is whether this industrial
use of the property is desirable, and whether a quality building
is proposed.
Drainage was discussed and Burow Indicated that pondlng of surface
water on the 9 acre site is not proposed - capacity of ponding area~,
both north and east a,re cons I dered to be adequate for anti ci pated run
oft from this 9 acre site. Burow stated they do not propose to
re-direct natural dralnage._
The number of employees anticipated in the "stage one" bui Iding was
estimated at 300. Fredlund advised that proposed parking meets
Ordinance 99 parking requirements.
L. Roberts stated he Is pleased with the entire proposal, except
the parking lot location so near to the Hamline Avenue property
I'ne - asked that this parking lot be re-Iocated; otherwise he
welcomes the development.
Burow suggested that a berm could be Installed to partially screen
the parking lot, which Is already obscured by the heavy growth of
trees.
Schwalm stated he considers this location for the office parking
lot as the ~ost functional for Cardiac Pacemakers - no deliveries
wi II be made to this portion of the building; they i5re to be made
from County Road F.
Roberts a.ked that Councl I consider the residents, as well as
Cardiac Pacemakers.
In discussion, Burow explained that the 3-package Building Permit
request is advantageous to the developer because it wil I save 6-8
months of construction time, and .portlons of the work Ci5n be bid as
work prc.gresses.
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Fredlund Indicated this route Is taken on occasion, and he sees no
problem in It - risk Is on the developer, once the footings are In.
F'-edlund indicated thi5t the Village's concern Is the final site
pian and grading plan, Including berms, drives, lighting, land-
scaping etc.
Schwalm referred Counci I to survey he just received"of the site,
and Burow said that grading plans and the final site plan wi II be
prepared from this survey, indicating they can be completed by the
next Council meeting on May 27th.
Feyerelsen offered to meet with a representative of Cardiac Pace-
maker's, Inc. In an effort to negotiate the park dldlcatlon require-
ment, prior to May 27th.
Crichton noted the resident concern re the parking lot and access
road at Hamline Avenue, and asked Cardiac Pacemakers to give par-
ticular consideration to possible relocation of the road and parking
lot.
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B~row explained that a letter of legal easement, permitting ponding
on the adjacent parcels of the 22-acre site (If Cardiac does not
exercise the option on the balance of the property) has been obtained.
Wingert moved. seconded by Feyereisen, that Counc! I defer matter
to May 27th Councl I Meeting pending the following:
I. Lynden to prepare permit comprising conditions of the
Building Permit, Bid Package 61.
2. Receipt of copies of letter of drainage easement, permitting
water run-off onto adjacent parcels.
3. Feyerelsen, Buckley and Cardiac Pacemakers' to negotiate
park dedication requirement for" Counci I consideration.
4. Receipt of Final Grading and Final Site Plan.
. Motion carrleo;! unanimously.
CC~!O. 75-6, Arden Manor - Amended Special Use Permit
Adams submitted a revised site plan (5-19-75), and Fredlund compared
it with the previous site plan, noting the required changes which
he,d b~)en I ncorporated. Fred I und referred Council to his memo of
5/19/75 r. review of the previously submitted landscape plan for
A,"den Manor.
CoufCI I referred Adams to the draft of the Amended Special Use Permit
and Adams stated'that he has read the draft and that It covers the
matters which Counci I has discussed with him. Adams indicated that
it appears that the legal description omits lot 2 block 5, which
should probably be corrected. Matter of legal description was
t-efel-red by Council to the Village Attorney fOr verification that
it in fact describes plan submitted (5/19/75).
Adams asked Counc! I to permit occupancy on the second phase (next
49 lots) prior to completion of the Community Building; stating he
will lose 2 months of sales if he cannot gi ve occupancy I n next
phase soon - first 51 lots are almost all rented now. Adams stated
he hopes to schedule test of balance of constructed sewer lines
next week.
Woodburn noted completion of InterIor of Community Bul !dlng wi I I
probably require the most time; suggesting that bul Idlng could
probably provide shelter for the residents when the exterior is
completed.
Wingert said the limitation on the 51 lots was made to assure the
residents of services .for which they are paying rent - main concern
is shelter; even a casual shelter wi II take a mo~th to complete.
Feyerelsen Indicated that he could see some leniency if the exterior
of the Community Building Is completed.
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In discussion of the landscape plan (5/19/75) the following additional
amendments were requested to be made by Council:
I. Include fence detail.
2. Move sign locations to required 25' from property line.
3. Include sign lighting detail.
4. In,dlcate access road easement to park area.
5. Add to landscaping behind homes adjacent to Arden Manor
along Highway 10 (Adams agreed that Russian Olive could
be added) to provide more ~creenlng.
In review of the
we ra made:
I. page 4,
2. page 4,
3. page 5,
Amended Special Use Permit, the following changes
4.
F 4.12 - Insert first "IOO"....~.ltll.CIt)ttad.
I 4.18 - add: "as shown on ~ape plan",
III B. - add: "exterior of the" ':... and the
exterior of the Community Bui Iding has
been satl sfactori Iy comp leted."
page 5, III D. - add: "Community Building" "... until the
recreational faci litles, swimming pool,
Community Building and all landscaping..."
page 6, III F. - add paragraph F. "Costs of any relnspectlons
wi II be borne by the developer."
page 6, I~ I. - change "located" to "occupied". "...before
5.
6.
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H "wh', ,)f Special Council I~eetlng
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May i9, 1975
any mobile home Is occupled,3A en'l elf rhe
Ivl::t. "
!','<-;-er review of "The Rl der to LaaSie", Counc! I request'ild that the Fi re
G['of be requested to prepare a I ist of approved il re extinguishers,
to be posted at Arden Manor.
[,,,,,cl, \;,,5 referred to a letter from Mr. and I/,rs. Gregory Edenfield,
r:quest,ng permission to 10c1;;te a dOl'ble-wide mobile home on lot
100 by .June I, 1975 - this lot Is not located In the 51 lot first
phase, which has been approved for occupancy.
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:1 'Jj',;r- discussIon, Feyer'eisen moved, seconded by Winger't that Co~ncll
Hf!Pi-OY'il the inclusion of lots 99 and 100 in the first stage of
occupancy, subject to an approved sewer connection to these two
i,:,ts. All r'6ference to 51 lot (first phuel In the 811\ended Special Lise
Pljrl1l1t be changed to 53, and B, I reforence to 49 lot (second phaSE,) be
chang&d to 47. Motion carried unanimously.
;:",yereisen moved, seconded by Woodburn, that Counci I approve the
,"'1Elnded SDccial Use Permit, "s amended, subject to the following
conditiofls~
!. Approval of revised landscape plan by Village Planner.
2. Approval of sewer connection to additional two lots as
propose d.
:-. P.pproval of tegat description and park easement by VII tage'
Attorney.
Motion cftrried unanimously.
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Foymrels9n roferred Counei I to the McDonald's Corporation Building
PBrmlt Application, and reported that he discussed the proposed
Flbe:e,-ty's proposed parking modifications ~Uh Fredlund; apparently
Fiel:,,;';'Y". Arden Bowl, Inc. will bo able tG pro,'lde tho required
,,',;mber of parking spaces on the parce I, as proposed. i~eyerelsen
also reported that he met with Attorney Tom Sexton reqarding the
1c;:,Do<1,,!d'5 park dedication; Sexton will discuss negotiations with
NcDonulo's; matter has not been resolved to date.
Ft'Y<3r,~'san moved, seconded by Wingert, that Cou'lci I approve the
1"sL18n,-;~ of the Bui Iding Permit for McDonald's Corporation In
a~cordsncB with plans submitted and approved ICase No. 74-17l,
subjeCT to the tol lowing:
i_ Ratification of a suitable park dedication.
2. Lights from cars on McDonald site are screened from
residential area to the west.
3. McDonald's Corporatlcn can show positive ownership of the
tl u i I din g site.
Motion oid not carry (Feyerelsen voting in favor of the motion;
Hlngo~t and Woodburn voting in opposition; Crichton abstaining.)
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^fter discussion, Crichton moved that Counci! approve the Issuance
Df a Sui Iding Permit to McDona!d's Corporation In accordance with
plans submitted and approved lease No. 74-171, subject ~o:
i. Adequate screening of lights on McDonald's site from
residential property to the west.
Subdivision of said property is accomplished and approved
by Counci l.
3_ Counc! I ratify an agreed upon p3r!~ dedication.
Motion did not receive a second.
REPORT OF VILLAGE ACTING TREASURER CHARLES CRICHTON
Crichton reported that interest on maturing securities is being
transferred to the Savings Account, $100,000 has been reinvested
for 42 d,'ys at 5i%., $250,000 reinvested tor 180 days at 6.5%.
FeyerGjs~r. moved, seconded by Wingert that Council ratify above
i n ~es.;.mC~I"(5.. Moti on carri ad un an i mous 1 y.
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