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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 02-24-1975 .. " MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Vi I Jage of Arden Hi lis Monday, February 24, 1975 - 7:ao V I 1 I age Ha I I CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Crepeau at 7:30 p.m. . ROLL CALL Present - Mayor Henry J. Crepeau, Jr., Councilmen William Feyerelsen, James Wingert, Charles Crichton, Robert Woodburn. Absent - None. Also Present - Attorney James Lynde'n, Treasurer Richard Q'Kelly, Parks Director John Buckley, Clerk Administrator Charlotte McNiesh, Deputy Clerk Dorothy Zehm. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Crichton moved, seconded by Wingert, that Counci I approve the Minutes of the Regular Councl I Meeting of February 10, 1975, as amended by Attorney Lynden, which amendment was amended by Crichton. Motion carried unanimOUSly. BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR None. REPORT OF PARKS DIRECTOR JOHN BUCKLEY Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting of February 11th A. Park Land Acquisitions Buckley reported that the Parks Committee members are very elated about the possible acquisition of park lands. In review of the 5-year park acquisition pians, it was noted that the C. G. Rein park dedications wi II adequately take care of the parkland needs in the Johanna West area (New Brighton Road-Stowe Avenue); the possibility of a park, 5 to 6 acres in size, In the area north d County RoadE, would help solve the park needs for the Johanna East area; the Cummings property will satisfy the parkland need in the northeast area (Karth Lake). He said the Committee will work on a 5-year site deveiopment plan th~s year. B. NOIth~S"ujJ~ur_b_a_ILD,a:L.t\.f_t!.V I ty Ce,nter_ . ' Buckley reporTed that the Parks and RecreaTion CommiTtee recommends Councl I support of the IY75 North Suuuroan Oay Activity Center activities, as requested in letter dated 9/24/74. Crichton moved, seconded by Wingert, that Councl I authorize the payment of $362.40 to the North Suburban Day Activity Center. Motion carried unanimously. S ka tin 9 R Ink s Buckley reported that the skating season is coming to a close for this year. In observing the attendance at the rinks, he said Freeway, Perry, Va'entl~and Johanna Junior High were particularly popular (2 rinks at Johanna Jr. for part of the season, untl I snow accumulation became too great for our crews to maintain both rinkS). . Buckley reviewed costs of rink supervision, and recommended, because of the warm temperature and poor ice, that rinks be closed for the season, as of February 25, 1975 (ValenTine rink to accommodate a figure skating class on Saturday morning). Crichton moved, seconded by Wingert, that Counci I approve the closing of the rinks on February 25, 1975. Motion carried unanimOUSly. Wingert I. 2. 3. cited three complaints he received regarding Snow not cleared from edge of hockey rink. Boards in poor condition. Odors in warming house. Freeway ri nks: i In answer to the above complaints, Buckley stated that the Massey Fur- guson and broom have done a fine job of clearing the rinks, but does not remove snow within 8"_12" of the boards - this snow must be removed by a small blower, or by' hand shovel ling - complete snow removal has been done by hockey players and rink attendants In the past. -1- Minutes of Regular Counci I Meeting Page two February 24 s' 1975 Buckley said the boards do sustain damage during the season, but he feels the boards at this rink are comparable to those at other rinks, and in other communities - they have a schedule for repair and replace- ment of boards, when needed. Buckley said he did not know of an odor problem, but would investigate the cause - garbage Is removed at least once a week. . Crichton'suggested that consideration be given to the Freeway hockey rink in another park ln tuture ~.1~~~~~IS l~a'JeC:~ f;;'~lower u~;:'; ~';I- ~ . Buckley referred Counci i to a list of costs of snowblowers, and Counci I authorization to purchase the 8 horsp.power Jacobsen. possibly re-Iocating year.~, because o~~ ~~ requested Feyerelsen moved, seconded by Crichton, that Councl I authorize the purchase of the 8 h.p. Jacobsen blower from Gou!d and Company at a cost of $370;!: In discussion, Woodburn said he felt the clean-up snow removal could be done by hand shovel ling - has worked out well for many years. , Motion carried (Feyerelsen, Crichton, i!llngert, Crepeeu 'loti". I. fe"or ,~, nf th" motion, Woodburn voting In opposltion1. " Overpass ' - Feyerel.en noted th.t the park plan indicates a trail over Old and (new1 Highway 10, north of 1-694, and suggested that funding possibi I Ities be pursued. Crichton agree-d to pursue Federel tUlfdln9 posslbllltl.....t suggested th.t either an overpass or tunnel would Meet the need. - ,J.J~"l~ . ' " ~Jr::;:'<u ~, m. anon, ecause it trouble-free for non- regarding type After discussion, Counci I deferred action un~il ,a later meeting and requested that Buckley provide severa; options, noting critical camera features. pJ.,s~tr)}<.t~J~~c.s~e~'ttiona I Sw imm I ng Program Crichton referred Council to a letter request from Community Education Coordinator Barry Bauer, Mounds View School District 621, re Village parks departments to program pool activities; noting that the Parks Committee recommends to Counci I that Vii lage not assume this responsi- bility pending further information. After discussion, Crichton agreed to, invite Nr. Bauer to attend a Councl I meeting ~o explain the proposed coordination of swimming ac:'j-'I V i i- t os * . TeCH Park Proposal Mr. S"terbak presented a reVISIon of the TCCH site plan, indicating a possible re-Iocation of the TCCH center and defining park areas. The plan, as presented (dated 2/24/75) provides for one access to the project from Old Highway 10 (Snel I Ing1; thereby el iminating the aC9~ss , i!!!..mer.ly..t:)posed from ~:~Jto~,,~i/ , ' ,tU./. ~ The~~ are~d consisted of approximately 7.50 acres (outlined in red), proposing: I) tennis courts; 21 a winter sports area (utili- zing an existing hil I for sliding and a pond for skating); 3) an active play area and softball diamond; 4) walking and bicycle paths, picnic shelt"rs and parking areas; (entrances to parking areas are proposed from Hamlin" Avenue and from County Road E ). After discussion, Counci I referred the proposed park plan to the Parks and Recreation Committee for its recommendations to the Council. -2- Minutes of Regular Counci I Meeting Page three February 24, 1975 REPORT OF VILLAGE ATTORNEY JAMES LYNDEN . ~Quisltlon of Cummings Property Lynden referred Council to his letter of 2/24/75, re acquisition of Marion Cummings Tracts, and to the Purchase Agreement. After review of the Purchase Agreement, Crichton moved, seconded by Feyerelsen, that The Counci I approve the Purchase Agreeme,nt as amended, changing paragraphs 3 and 4 to Include 1974 taxes (payable in 1975) in the purchase price of $48,720. MOTion carried unanimoUSly. . Feyerelsen moved, second~J~_~~~~t Administrator to sign ch)lcK~~203~ grant Attorney Lynden permission to type carried unanimously. Ordinance AmendmenT re Customer Water Meter Deposits - Final Reading Woodburn moved, seconded by Feyereisen, that Counci I waive the rules for reading the Ordinance in Its entirety. Motion carried unanimoUSly. aU~MJ,"~~ _TM...P..!!lI.~ r~n7~~ ayee. Motion Wingert moved, seconded by Feyerelsen, that Councl I adopt Ordinance No. 185, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORD. NO. 103, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM, BY CHANGING THE PROVISIONS THEREIN RELATING TO WATER METERS, SUBSTITUTING hCITYh FOR hVILLAGEh THROUGHOUT, AND IN- CREASING PENALTIES PROVIDED THEREIN, authorizing its execution by the Mayor and Clerk Administrator on behalf of the City of Arden Hills. Motion carried (Wingert, Feyereisen, Crepeau, Woodburn voting in favor of the motion; Crichton voting in opposition to the motion). Non-conforming Bi Ilboards Lynden referred Counci I to his letter of 2/18/75, re non-conforming billboards. After discussion, Councl I requested the Police Department tocollabor- ate with the Building Inspector in preparing a list of all non-conform- Ing signs and bIllboards, including pertinent data re iocatlon,' size of b I II bo a r d, e tc .) . Crichton moved, seconded by Feyerelsen, that the Counci I direct the Clerk Administrator to notify owners of al I non-conforming billboards to apply for a license wit))-~~O NYs of dat'3 of letter; in event owner fails to apply, he has 318: <ra''1s.fo remove billboard, pursuant to Ordi- nance No. 170. Motion carried unanimously. REPORT OF CLERK ADMINISTRATOR CHARLOTTE MCNIESH . Case No. 73-49, Blue Fox Inn - Ben Goldber~ McNlesh referred Counci I to an overlay parking plan, indicating pro- posed striping of the Blue Fox Inn parking lot, and to a sketch of the north side of the building, indicating sizes of artificial shrubbery proposed to be planted. In review of the revised parking plan (dated 2/24/75), and sketch of artificial planting (dated 2/24/75), Goldberg advised that slgnage would be instal led to mark traffic lanes, and to indicate over-flow parking in the Cardiac Pacemaker lot to the west; a footbridge would be Installed to connect the two parking lots; artificial plantings would be installed In accordance with sketch submitted and sizes as amended (2/24/75) - 1-48" Pagoda Pine; 1-2' nigh 32" sl.de Mugho P n!!;..,... Jd~c.a~;~~3da ", " . :~~ ~:;~~~ Crlcn' ~~~ I aut or he i sua~' of a regular Certificate of Occupancy, based on the plans received. Motion carried unanimOUSly. . C. G. Rein - Park Dedication Proposal Mr. Randy Samuelson, C. G. Rein Company, was present and reviewed the proposed parkland configuration wiTh the Council, proposing: Park dedication for Cleveland and Stowe proDortv Park dediCation for Lexington and Co. Road E property City to purchase from C. G. Rein Total Park - 5.946 ,,~,...s - 4.375 acres - 2.038 acre,; -12.360 acres -3- Minutes of Regular Counci I Meeting Page four February 24, 1975 In discussIon of the total park, Counci I expressed concern that sIze of park is in excess of Vi Ilage n€ed in this area, and that two lots, north of the proposed park, appear to be land-locked. . Vari?us alternate configurations were discussed to reduce total park to approximately II acres!, after which Crichton moved, seconded by Feyereisen, that Council authorize the acceptance of the park area delineated on drawing dated 2/11/75, as amended on 2/24/75 by line perpendlcul~r to power. easement, from power easement to northwest cor- ner ot Lot 3 '~~S~~ Y2;~e-,.Aa.n.sJ.'s AW.1,1~~.s~-Lg..~~'jIJI}tL:.......!o~ park to be ap rllla"'e~j(-'I"f'o.tiOI1"p1fi"M""d~~ (Council noted that it is understood that the Vi Ilage wi II purchase the ~arkland, in excess of the dedications (10.321 acres), at a rate of $8,OOO/acre, to pl'ovide a total park ;;e.a~.~fi..} 1.66 .acresi:. Samuelson said this action Is agreeable;1l etloUI~eJto;f::::the park area .. BC~~P~~2~4P~2sfid (12.360 acres) - assessments, after taxes are pal~~2v;TIi'S'TOr"'water and sewer; C. G. Rein Is dedicating a portion of the par~~~ematurely, and It would be beneficial to tho company if Counci I ~ accep~he larger park, as proposed. Apportionment of Assessments - Hunters Park, Third Addition CrIchton moved, seconded by Wingert, that ~ounci I approve Resolution Nos. 75-10, 75-1 I and 75-12, relating to Consolidated Water Improve- mentsNo. 67-1 and 67-2, Sanlt.ary Sewer No. [ and Sanitary Sewer No.3, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. Payro II Crichton moved, seconded by Feyerelsen, thai" Council approve the Payroll, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. March Counci I Meetings Crichton moved, seconded by Wingert, that Council approve the same schedule of Counci I meetings as in February, 1975 - 2nd, 3rd and last Mondays of the month (March 10, March 17 and March 31st). Motion carried unanimouSly. OTHER BUSINESS Pemtom Inc. - Time Extension Reque~or Final Plat Approval McNlesh referred Counci I to a letter from Mr. J. Hi II, Pemtom, Inc., requesting an extension of time for Final Plat Approval of Townhouse Villages North, First Addition. Matter was deferred to Council meeting of March lOth, pending additional information from Pemyom. Minnesota Shares for Hunger Cam7airn Mayor Crepeau read a 'memo (2/13 75 and proposed Resolution from League of Minnesota Municipalities requesting the support of Arden Hills In the Minnesota Shares for Hunger Day. No Council action was taken. . 10th Holiday - Union 20ntract Crichton reminded Counc! I that the lOth holiday has not been determined to date. In-put from various departments was requested as to whether a "fixed" or "floating" holiday is desired. Counci I action was deferred untl I this information has been submitted. Building Permit Fees After discussion, Crichton moved, seconded by Wingert, that Councl' adopt the 1973 Uniform Sui Iding Code Fee Schedule, Table No.3-A, and Plan Check Fee as proposed by the Finance Commitm, which provides that 50% of the bui Iding permit fee be charged forAgroups except I and J oCCupancy. Motion carried unanimously. Complaint re Car Towing Council reviewed a letter from R. L. Beyer, and the report from Police Chief Sexton conc~rnlng towing a disabled car in a recent storm. Mayor Crepeau agreed to write to Mr. Beyer. -4- . . r~inu1.es of Hegu lat" Caunci I l>4eeti n9 Page five February 24, 1975 ~djournment Crichton moved, secondad by Feyersisan, that the meeting adjourn at 11:21 p.m. ~YA~ Charlotte McNlesh Clerk Administrator Notice of Meeting The next Regular Counci I Meeting wi II be held on Monday, March 10, 1975 at 7:30 p.m. at the Vi Ilage Hal I. -5-