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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 01-27-1975 . , . MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Village of Arden Hi lis Monday, January 27, 1975 _ 8:00 p.m. Vi Ilage Hal' Ca II to Order The meeting was called to order by Mayor Crepeau at 8:03 p.m. Roll Call Present - Mayor Henry J. Crepeau, Jr., CounCilmen William Feyerelsen, James Wingert, Charles Crichton. Absent - Councilman Robert WOodburn. Also Present - RepresentatIve Steve Novak, Attorney James Lynden, Treasurer RIchard O'Kelly, Clerk AdminIstrator Charlotte MCNiesh, Deputy Clerk Dorothy Zehm. Approval of MInutes Feyerelsen moved, seconded by Wingert, that the Minutes of the Councl I Meeting of January 13, 1975, be approved as amended. Motion carrIed unanimously. BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR Representative Steve Novak Representative Novak expressed his desire to work with Arden Hills and the other municipalities in his distrIct, to help solve prObleMs. He offered to meet wIth the Arden Hills Council to discuss the variety of pending legislation and 'oeal needs. He specifIcally agreed to aid the Village In Its communications wIth the State Highway Department and to report the status of a recently IntrodUced bIll re the "open meeting law". ROlJe r Re I I I ng Mr. ReIling explained that he desires to remodel hIs grocery store and SerVice station at 3151 Lake Johanna BOUlevard, and he revlewad three optIons which Attorney Lynden had suggested might be pursued: I. To provide proof to Council that the non-conformIng use of the service station had not ceased for one year. 2. To apply for rezoning of the property to R-S, and for a Special Use Permit for an automobile service station, and for a license under Ord. No. 132. 3. To abandon In place, or remove, the underground tanks pursuant to Ord. 132. . Reiling said that he described the proposed remodeling plans at a December 1973 Council meeting; stating he Could not get gas, because of the gas shortage~ startIng In about June of 1973; but he continued to repair autos until nearly the end of 1973. He said he also rented trailers, which he considers to be an auxtllary use of a servIce sta- tIon, and that he used the tanks to store fuel 011 when gas was not available. He saId that when gas became available agaIn, about July of 1974, he ordered gas, and now has gas in the tanks, but no license to operate the statIon. Reiling explained that In hIs proposal to move the grocery, within the confines of the building, he had never en- visioned not having the gas station also. In dIscussion, It was noted that option No.2, to request rezoning to R-S and then to request a Special Us~ PermIt for the servIce station, could not be utilized because of the close proximIty of the station to a pUblic School COrd. 132, Sec. 3). After diSCUSSion, the matter was referred to the Board of Appeals for Its recommendations to the Council. REPORT OF VILLAGE ATTORNEY JAMES LYNDEN Case No. 74-36 C. G. Rein - Amended S eclal Use PermIt Lyod.. '.".'.d tho "o'''..d A,..d.d S,."., u" '.'"~2hI1.4~ , ~scuss on, ~~~~~..n..~2n , ~~~~~, I. Peg I, paragraph - Line 24 was changed to read:" The increased floor area, Increased elevation of the ShoppIng center, the use of brick Instead of stone facing thereon, and the re-deslgn, re-orlentation and re-slting of the..." , Minu~es of Regular Councl I Meeting Page two January 27, 19-75 2. Page 2, Special Condition No. I, was changed to read: "Construction of the storm water drainage pond, with the chan~ed directional orientation of the pond, In accor- dance with...". Delete "minimum" in line 7. 3. Page 3, Special Condition No.7, Is to be re-written by Lynden to include: guarantee provision, as well as "performance bond"; inserting the fol lowing In line 7, to read: "...shrubs Permittees are to plant on the development tract pursuant to ..."; reimbursement of landscape inspection fee by C. G. Rein ($10.50/hr. plus 15(/:/mlte). . Water Meter Charges Lynden referred Council to his letter of 1/13/75 re customer water meter deposits, and requested Counci l'S comments. After discussion, Crichton moved, seconded by Wingert, that Counci I direct Lynden to prepare an amendment to Ordinance No. 103, Incor- porating "the rental approach" as outlined In his letter of 1/13/75. Motion carried unanimously.. REPORT OF VILLAGE ENGINEER DONALD LUND (Absent - no report) Pemtom's Townhouse Villages North, First Addition - Letter re Utilities Matter was deferred to next Counci I meeting. REPORT OF VILLAGE TREASURER RICHARD O'KELLY Investments I. January 21, 1975 - Invested $390,000 In the American National Bank at 7.15% until September I I, 1975. 2. January 23, 1975 - Invested $125,000 In the First National Bank of St. Paul at 7.125% for six months. Feyereisen moved, seconded by Crichton, that Counci I confirm the in- vestments as reported. Motion carried unanimously. REPORT OF COUNCILMAN JAMES WiNGERT - Planning and Zoning, Board of Appeals Case No. 73-49. Blue Fox Inn - Ben Goldberg Mr. Goldberg presented a letter to the Council from Bachman's (1/21/75), and an attached sketch, which Indicates replacement of three Spread- Ing Junipers with three six-foot Techny ArborVitae; moving the Junipers to the west boulevard area. After discussion, Council approved the landscaping change proposed for the west side of the building, but requested that Goldberg provide landscaping and/or archit~ctural treatment to the north side of the bui Iding to rectify the "stark appearance" of the north wal I. . Goldberg proposed that the Blue Fox Inn sign be changed as per sketch presented to Councl I on 12/30/74, except "Blue Fox Inn" lettering to be In French script; sign to have a white background with "Blue Fox Inn" In blue, and "Cocktails" and "Food" in red; advised that the sign changes can be accomplished within a few days after order Is placed. Counci I approved the sign changes, as proposed. Goldberg presented a "Roof Screening" plan, revised 1/24/75, with the notation that the fencing will be completed by May 15, 197?r Mr. Goldberg described the fencing to be natural redwood, which would en- close al I roof equipment existing, and to be added In the future. Council approved the Roof Screening plan, as presented. Goldberg advised that striping of the parking lot wil I be completed as soon as weather permits in the spring of 1975; stating that his striping contractor advises that approximately 70-73 parking spaces can be provided, which is In excess of the spaces provided in the original plan. -2- Minutes of Regular Councl I Meeti~g 'l'age .three January 27, 1975 After discussion, Goldberg was r~quested to submit a parking plan, indicating size, numbe~ and location of parking stal Is, for Council consideration and approval. Goldberg advised the Council of an agreement he has with Cardiac Pacemakers, to use their parking lot between 6:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. . Wingert moved, seconded by Crichton, that Council approve the ex- tension of the Temporary Occupaney Permit for Blue Fox Inn, until February 28, 1975, to provide time for Mr. Goldberg to submit park- Ing plans and landscape and/or architectural treatment plans for the north side of the building, for Counci I approval. MotlDn carried unanimously. (Mr. Goldberg was requested to submit these plans prior to the meeting for Council eonsideration at either the February 10 or February 24, 1975 Counci I meeting.) Arden Manor Status Report - James Adams Mr. and Mrs. Adams and Mr. Parker, Advance Engineering, were present, and presented a "Lot Completion Schedule 1975, Arden Manor Expansion" indicating lot numbers and completion dates. Council referred to the site plan for lot locations, noting that the first area of 20 lots, to be comple"ted by May 15th, will Include the model homes, which wI/I be located on permanent lots. In discussion of the park dedication, Counci I referred to Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Committee Meetfng of January 21,1975, recom- mending Counci t approval of park dedication requirements to satIsfy the recreational needs of the people In this area, as outlined, in I ieu of ful I acreage requirement or money. After consideration of the space requirements for the recreational areas proposed, it was determined by Adams and the Councl I that the area west of the office building and pool, would probably be adrquate to I ncorporate the mu I t I -pu rpose f sof tba II, footba II, soccer, kl te flying) field, a space at least 275'x360'. Space for the other re- quired areas: 36'x78' (6,500 sq. ft.) of hard surface for tennis, basketball etc., and four tot lots seemed to be adequate also. Mr. Adams was requested to submit a revised site plan of the mobile home park, accurately defining the park areas recommended by the Parks and Recreation Committee, and indicating proposed landscapl.9g. and lighting changes and public access to the park areas (vehicular and pedestrian). . In discussion of the dedlcatJon, Adams requested that the dedication be permitted by easement, rather than by deed; stating that his mort- gage committments will not permit the "deeding" of the property. In discussion of the water system, Mr. Parker explained that tests would be required to verify if the existing wel I and pump wll I adequately supply the water needs of the 200-unit park expansion; advi.ing that a 6" water main Is proposed to be installed to replace the existing 2" and 3" mains. . Council advised that the water tests should be made by the Vii lage Engineer, or by a testing company, under the direction of the Village Engineer; al I costs to be paid by the developer. Mr. Adams and Mr. Parker stated they anticipate they can have the re- quired plans completed for PublIc Hearing on March 4, 1975. REPORT OF COUNCILMAN WILLIAM FEYEREISEN - Finance, Human Rights Human Rights Commission Meeting of 1/15/75 Feyereisen referred Counci I to. the Minutes of the Human Rights Commis- sion Meeting of 1/15/75, and noted that he wi II contact Chairman Ericson, suggesting that Commission members be cal led a few days prior to a meeting, In an effort to improve attendance, and to request names of persons recommended for Commission appointment. REPORT OF COUNCILMAN ROBERT WOODBURN - Public Works (absent) -3- .. .~ Minutes of Regular Council Meeting Page four January 27, 1975 Beeper Signal Device for Public Works Department McNlesh rRferred Council to a ~emo from Johansen (1/24/75), and re- ported that Counc I I man Wood bu rn had suggested contract f ng with "A I r Signal". Crichton moved, seconded by Feyereisen, that Council direct to procure the Air Signal beeper, as described In his memo. carried unanimously. Johansen MotIon REPORT OF COUNCILMAN CHARLES CRICHTON - Parks and Recreation . I.C. Systems Office Bui Idlng Crichton referred Counci 1 to a memo from Building Inspector Squires re issuance of a Temporary Occupanee Permit. Council concurred with the temporary occupancy, as outlined. Parks and Recreation Committee Meetin~ Crichton referred Councl I to Minutes of Parks and Recreation Committee Meetings of January 14 and 21, 1975, noting that representatives of various organizations we'"e present at the January 14th meeting, and described their programs and how they relate to the municipal programs, facilities used and/or needed, problems they have or anticipate in the future etc. Crichton described the meeting as an "excellent Idea", and reported that the Committee, In discussing the various problems and troubles expressed, queries whether the municipalities are, In fact, trying to solve school district problems, rather than municipal problems. Crichton said that he and the Committee will be looking Into this matter. Valentine Rink Wingert reported a complaint that hockey games, on a nightly basis, are occurring around 10.:00-11:00 p.m., under the night light, at Valentine Park, causing a noise distur~ance to residents nearby. After discussion, matter was referred to Buckley to determine If warming house Is open after regular hours, and to Police Department to patrol, In an effort to discourage late and noisy games. REPORT OF MAYOR HENRY J. CREPEAU, JR. - General Government, Public Safety 1975 Committee Appointments Crepeau referred Council to memo from McNlesh re status of various Committees. A. Planning Commissi~ Feyereisen moved, seconded by Crichton, that Council approve the appointment of Mrs. Judy Gors, as first alternate member of the Planning Commission for 1975. . Motion carried unani- mOUSly. . B. Public Works Committee Wingert moved, seconded by Feyereisen, that Counci I approve the appointment of Mr. James Luban as a regular member of the Public Works Committee for 1975. Motion carried unanl- m.:Jus I y. Councl I Meeting Schedule After discussion of proposed schedules, Wingert moved, seconded by Crichton, that Council schedule Special Council Meetings, commencing at 7:30 p.m., on Monday, February lOth, Tuesday, February 18th and Monday, February 24th; notices of meetings to be given publicity and posted. Motion carried unanimously. (It was noted that if changed schedule is to be adopted, Ordinance will have to be amended to incorporate changes.) -4- . '. ., Minutes of Regular CouncIl Meeting Page five January 27, 1975 REPORT OF CLERK ADMINISTRATOR CHARLOTTE MCNIESH Off-sale LI uor License A I icatlon - FJahert 's Arden Bowl Inc. After discussion, Wingert moved, seconded by Cr chton, that Council deny the Flahertys Arden Bowl, Inc. appl fcation for Off-sale Liquor License on the basis that the application is unacceptably vague as to site. Motion carried unanimously. Non-conforming Billboards McNlesh referred Counci I to her memo (1/22/75). . After discussion, In which Council concurred that the non-conforming billboards should be removed, Council requested that Lynden con- sult with Courtney and to proceed with the proper course of action; suggesting that the non-conforming signs and/or billboards be removed by April I, 1975. Flaherty's Request for Time Extension McNlesh reported that FJahertys have asked for an extension of time for removal, or abandon In place, of underground storage tanks, pending determination of proposed use of the station (letter of re- quest has not been received to date). After discussion, Counci I agreed to grant an extension until the February 10, 1975, Council Meeting; Clerk to Invite Flaherty to attend meeting and submit proposal re use of this property. Publ Ie Service Employment McNiesh referred Council to her memo (1/24/75) re Ramsey County Public ServLce Employment Program. After discussion, Council agreed that participation In this program would be beneficial and McNlesh was requested to proceed with appli- cation for a Public Works and Parks Department maintenance m~n. Apportionment _Resolution Feyereisen moved, seconded by Crichton, that Council adopt Resolution No. 75-9, RESOLUTION RELATING TO APPORTIONMENT OF ASSESSMENTS RELATING TO WATER IMPROVEMENT NO. 72-1. (Nursery Hi II) Motion carried unani- mously. Adjournment Crichton moved, seeonded by Wingert, that the meeting adJourn at 12:48 a.m. Motion carried unanimously. Charlotte McNiesh Clerk Administrator HEmry J. Crepeau, Jr. Mayor . Notice of Special Council Meetings: Monday, February 10,1975 at 7:30 p.m. at the Village Hall. Tuesday, February 18, 1975 at 7:30 p.m. at the Village Hall. Monday, February 24,1975 at 7:30 p.m. at the Village Hall. -"