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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 12-30-1974 --- ----- --- -~- --- .- , . . 'r } MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Village of Arden Hi lis Monday, December 3D, 1974 - 8:00 p.m. 'Ii Ilage Hall Ca 1.1 to Order . The meeting was called to order by Mayor Crepeau at 8:00 p.m. Roll Ca II Present - Mayor Henry J. Crepeau, .Jr., Councilmen Charles Crichton, James Wingert, William Feyereisen. Absent - Counci Iman Stan Olmen. Also Present - Councilman-elect Robert Woodburn, Attorney James Lynden, Treasurer Richard o 'Ke II y, Clerk AdmInIstrator Charlotte McNlesh, Deputy Clerk Dorothy Zehm. BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR: -. Blue Fox Inn Status Report - Mr. Ben Goldberg Mr. Goldberg referred Counc I I to a letter he received (12-18-74) re fIve questions he wanted to account for: I. Striping was not completed before the weather turned bad; had contracted for this work - 1'111 I be done In the spring. 2. The four-way mounted parking lot light was not i nsta II ed as proposed because Gopher Electric suggested that the two-way light would be sufficIent on the north and the.other lIght would be betTer inSTal led on the building TO I ight The parking lot. He sa I d he tOok their advice and installed them accord- ingly. 3. Gate has now been Installed on the trash enclosure. 4. Rock was used, Instead of bark mulch, at his landscaper's suggestion, because bark flows away In rainy weather and Is more difficult to keep clean. He sa,j d the rock looks nice, and he considers it to be an Improvement. 5. Sizesand varieties of plantlngs were changed in a few I nstan- ces because some varieties were not aval lableln the I ate fa II ; substituted Maple for Russian 01 ive, which is a ta Iler and more expensive tree; 1'10,1' best way we could, at the time landscaping was Installed. I In answer to Wingert's queSTions re deviations from approved plan for remade I I I ng of the bui Iding, Mr. Goldberg explaIned that windows o,n the east were there originally (station plan). In remade I I I ng the building, the lavatory wall partition came 1 n front of these windows; wiDdows were eliminated for sound proofing and aesthetic reasons. Feyereisen advIsed Mr. Goldberg that changes to approved plans should be presented to the Counci I for approval, before proceeding with con- struction. Goldberg ~ t~r . said he was sor"ry, he didAreallze this; his contractor advised him of the need for the change, wh j'choccurred after construc- tion was under way. He said it was neg I i gence on his part - an over- sight; certainly not intentional. He said he wanted the remodel led bu i , ding to look well - not a "')atch JOb'" has used quaiity material , , -. throughout. He said time was an element also nnd sa i d he would appre- ciate any consideration on this matter. Wingert asked Mr. Goldberg If he is satisfied with the bui Iding's exterior appearance, having changed the plan. Goldberfl said he would like to add some landscaping to the front of the bu i i ding to give some wa II coverage, In addition to the low plant- Ings which have been installed. He sa i d he is not satlsfi~d with the sign; it is not the sign he had originally proposed. He sa I d he changed sign companies, and the resultant sign is not in "script" as originally proposed and approved. . He said he thinks the sign should have some movement, such as fl ickering lights. He sa i d he is proposing to change the sign as folloVls, and presented copies of a drawing of the sign to the Counc II: Blue Fox Inn - i n blue Cocktal Is and Food - in red Background - In white -1- u " , , . .. Minutes of Regular Councl I Meeting December 30, 1974 Page two reyerelsen and Wingert indicated they liked the proposed sign better than the existing sign. A letter from Nason, Weh rman, Chapman's landscape specialist, Mr. Bruce Lemke, was read by Wingert, suggesting landscape changes. In a re -cap of the discuss lon, Counc 'I, l~ : I. .~, '~e window devlatlon.,explanatlon""-",,<<~"'(.,i'-'~. 2. Landscaping is un-resolved and requested that a revised land- scape plan b~ submitted Indicating existing and proposed plantlngs. . 3. Striping of the parking lot be done I n the sprl ng of 1975. 4. An amended sign be i nsta lied, changing face of the existing sign - not flickering. Drawing of proposed sign to be pre- sented to Counc I I for approva I, before replacement. 5. Screened refuse area is now acceptable. 6. Substitution of rock for bark mulch Is acceptable. 7. Exterior lighting change is approved If lights do not interfere with traffic on Lexington Avenue. Crichton said that he does not have the same fee I I ng for the changed building plan; that he Ii ked the plan orl g I na II y approved better. Feyerelsen asked If the mechanical equipment on the roof will be screened. Goldberg said the roof equipment was supposed to be screened with red- wood. Kranz, his builder, said that the approved plan does not Indi- cate screening, but he would be w I I ling to camp Iy. 0 Feye're I sen said he thought screening of the roof equipment would probably be one of the first things he'd do to improve the looks of the bulld- I ng. In discussion of the temporary occupancy permit, which is val id unt,11 the end of January 1975, Goldberg was requested to submit a plan, In- dicating how a II deficiencies will be resolved, and a time table out- lining when items w I I I be completed, prior to extension of the occupancy permit: P I a n to include: ( . Plan of roof f9ncing 2. Landscape Plan 3. Proposed sign Counc I I deemed changes to be minor, not requiring an amended Special Use Permit. , - REPORT OF VILLAGE TREASURER RlCHARD O'KELLY Investments Treasurer O'Kel Iy rep orted an investment on December 24, 1974, of $165,000 @ 7.25% unti I December 31, 1974, and a $60,000 investment on December 24, 1974, through January 21, 1975 @ 7.50%. . Crichton moved, seconded by wingert, that Counc i I ratify the invest- ments. Motion carried unanimously. REPORT OF VILLAGE ATTORNEY JAMES LYNDEN Ramada/McGuire's Liquor L ice!1se Status Report Lynden reported that the formerly proposed security arrangement wil I not be necessary. Ramada /t,1cGu i re 's has paid del inquent and current year taxes, and 1974 license and pel'mit fees ($257.00). Crichton moved, seconded by wingert, that Council approve issuance of the liquor 1 i censo to Mt41 R, I nc. dba Ramada Inn/McGuire's Arden Hills, without contingencies. Motion carried unanimously. -2- , . ~iinutes of Regular Counci! Meeting December 30, 1974 . Page three Joint Powers A.9.!:~ment Re Warming Houses and Hockey Rin!<s at Mounds View High SChool and Johanna Jr. High School Lynden referred Council to copies of the Joint Powers Agreement, which ha~ been d i stri buted to the Counc i I. . After review and discussion, Wingert moved, seconded by Feyerelsen, that Counci I approve the Joint Powers Agreement for Mounds View High School and Johanna Jr. High School Warming Houses and Rinks, as submitted; authorizing its execution by the Mayor and Clerk Adminis- trator; copies to be sent to School District No. 621 for their review and approval. Motion carried unanimously. Re-scheduled McDonald's Hearing Lynden reported that the McDonald hearing has been re-scheduled to Feb- ruary 18, 1975, and requested Counci I authorization to do a statistical survey re percentage of customers buying goo~to take out and percen- . tage of customers eating in The establ ishments; askIng assistance in geTtIng volunTeers ~ survey to be conducted at various eating places , in the area (McGuires, Steak Inn, Blue Fox, Big Ten Supper Club, other McDonalds etc.) He asked for all available statistics obtained pre- viously, hopefully including times of day, day of week, etc. Feyereisen agreed to pose the matter to the StaTistics Department at Mounds View High School, as a statlscal study for the students. Water Meter Deposit Lynden refer'red Council to the New Brighton and Roseville methods of handling water meter deposits; stating he has a few questions to re- solve before recommending a method for Arden Hi I Is. After discussion, McNlesh was requested to obtain a ~opy of New Brigh- ton's Ordinance for Lynden's review. Matter was deferred to Council Meeting of January 13, 1975. Resolution ~doptlng 1975 Fire PrOTeCTion Contract Crichton moved, seconded by Wingert, thaT Councl I adopt Resolution No. 74-44, RESOLUTION APPROVING 1975 FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE AGREEMENT .h....1nQ..~TJj.gjlLz..!.~G EXECUT I ON THEREOF, as amended; add i ng paragraph list I ng --'~ outlined In Counci I motion approving the contract (Council Minutes of 12-23-74); authorizing its execution by the Mayor and Clerk Administrator. Motion carrIed unanimously. REPORT OF VILLAGE ENGINEER DONALD LUND (absent) Bethel Master Meter McNiesh referred Council to letter 'from Engineer Donald Christofferten (12-27-74) re information requested re Application for Payment No. I from Lee Richert Plumbing and Heating, Inc. After discussion, Crichton moved, seconded by Feyereisen, that Council aUThorize payment to Lee Richert Plumbing and Heating, Inc., in the amount of $8,604, as requested in Application for Payment No.1 Motion carried unanimously. . REPORT OF COUNCILMAN JAMES WINGERT - Planning and Zoning, Board of Appeals 4It Schwab-Vollhab~r Bullilng Addition - Status ReporT Wingert reported the fol lowing pending Items: I. Landscape Plan, as revised, to go to the Highway Departm~nt for approval of planting In right-of-way. 2. Paving and Curbing Plan is to be submitted to Vii lage Engi- neer and Council for approval. 3. Landscape Plan to be approved bv Planner ann r.""n,,jl, Wingert reported thaT Mr. Schwab has agreed to comply with these pend- ing matters within 90 days from their meeTina date, whiCh was Decem_ ber 19th. - Council requested that Building Inspector Squires be notified that Certificate of Occupancy not be issued untl I all pending matters are -3- , ~lj nutes of Regu lar Councl I Meet! ng December 30, 1974 Page four completed and approved. REPORT OF COUNCILMAN STAN OLMEM - Finance (absent - no report) Housing and Community Development Ad Hoc' Steering Committee Counci I di scussed memo from Phi I Cohen, Chairman of the Ad Hoc Committee, "re Community Development Act - Discretionary Funds - Proposed Co- operativa AI location Formula Consideration. McNiesh was I"equested to write to the Steering Committee, conveying Counc ii's support of the Committee's objectives, and requesting that Information be forwa rded to Arden Hil Is as they progress. . REPORT OF COUNCILMAN CHARLES CRICHTON - Public Works, Ord inance Review Union Contract Crichton referred Counc; I to a letter from Local 49, accepting the terms of the contract, as proposed. Coune I I directed Attorney Lynden to draft contract accordingly. It was noted that Councl I wi) I have to determine the 10th hol iday and to amend the ordinance re fune '-a I I E,ave and the 10th holiday. ~stomer Water Meter Deposits (See Attorney Lynden's Report) REPORT OF COUNCiLMAN WILLIAM FEYEREISEN - Parks and Recreation, Human Rights Tree Planting Feyerelsen noted Of hat, due to Bethel Col lege's generosity, Village Parks have been pianted with numerous trees oy the Parks Department. Counc i J concurred that Buckley be requested to write a letter ,to Bethel Co J lege, from -the Council, thanking them for their contribution and interest In Arden Hills. Landscape Inspector Feyere I sen recommended that ~lr._ Bert Schutta be considered for appoint- ment as Landscape Inspector for 1975. Wingert agreed to get cost I nforma.t ion from Nason-Wehrman-Chapman re landscape inspection prior to meeting on January 2, 1975. GSA Bid Opening After discussion of advert i semE,nt re sale by GSA of 35 acres on the west end of the ar"sena.l, McNie!;h was requested to obtain bid form and information for Council COnsideration at Council meeting on January 13, 1975 ; information to be forwal-C:ed to Counc I I w~en received. REPORT OF MAYOR HENRY J. CREPEAU, JR. - General Government, Pub I I c Sa fety Robert Farley Letter . Robert Farlcy, Pl=osecuti ng Attorney, reviewed his latter of December 19, 1974, re the position of City Prosecutor. 20th Annual Juvenile Officers' Institute Crepeau referred Council to men:o from C h-j e f Sexton requesting authori- zat;on for Officer Fish and himself to attend The institute, begin- ning at 8:00 a.n. on \1ednesday, February 5th through Friday, February 7th at noon. Feyereisen moved, seconded by Crichton, that Council authorize atten- dance of both Fish and Sexton as outlined i n the memo. Motion carried unanimously. Snowmobl I in.g on Lake .!ohanna CI-epeau referred Cou;);; i! to menlO from 14., re I-ecent County Resolu- ti on contro II I ng snowmob II I ng ~ County ~ ' -1.;- -- ----- ,. , , Minutes of Regular Counci I Meeting December 30, 1974 Page five After discussion, McNlesh was requested to write to Ramsey County Recreation and Open Space, advising that the Council concurs with present use of Lake Johanna and II I .'. _ " ~ ' ~2a:~~ ti'?(/ OR GHARlOTT 1975 Licenses Crichton moved, seconded by Feyereisen, that Council approve the 1975 licenses, as I isted. Motion carried unanimously. . Claims and Payrol I McNiesh requested that check No. 1724, to Lake Johanna Volunteer Fire Department, in the amount of $22,110.39 (Firemen's Relief) be added to the list of claims for ~ounci I approval. After review and discussion, Wingert moved, seconded by Feyerelsen, that Council approve the Dis~s.ments and Payroll, as amended. Motion carried unanimously. i Special Council Mee!l~ Wingert moved, seconded by Crichton, that Council schedule a Special Council Meeting on Thursday, January 2,1975, at 6:00 p.m. at the Vii I age Ha II . Ne~s Article Re Ramsey County Court Council discussed comments by Mr. Finley in a news article in the St. Paul Dispatchre Ramsey County Court distribution of fines. Counc! I requested that a letter be written to Commissioner John Finley and the editor of the Dispatch (copies to Senators Ashbach and Milton, County Commissioners Orth and Representatives Novak and Niesen) convey- ing numerous municipality expenses relating to costs of County Municipal Court procedure. (Mayor and Clerk to draft letter) Exlst!n!] Non-c~nforming~~ Crichton noted several non-conforming signs and billboards in the Village, lihich by ordinance, should be removed by December 31,1974. Matter was referred to Lynden and McNiesh to determine status of these signs and to contact owners requesting removal of same. Adjournment Cri~hton moved, seconded by Wingert, that the meeting adjourn at 11:08 p.m. ~eeting reconvenad at I 1:1~.m. Present: Crepeau, Crichton, Wingert. Crichton moved, seconded by \1ingert, that Counc! I establish a 28 day work period for the police department. Motion carried unanimously. . (Policemen to be advised of Council action.) AdJourn::lent ~;3ton moved, seconded by Wingert, adjourn at 11:20 ~@J~ Charlotte MCNiesh , Jr. Clerk Administrator Notice of Meetin~: ~cial Counci I I~eetlng on Thursday, January 2, 1975 at 6:00 p.m. at the VI i lage H,311. Reilular Council I~eeting 011 Monday, January 13, 1975; at 8:00 p.m. at the Village Hall. . -5- '. .' _ 4 1975 LICENSE APPLICATIONS PENDING COUNCIL APPROVAL NECESSARY I. Arden HIlls Club I Restaurant @ $25.00 4177 Fernwood I Juke Box @ 15.00 13 Tennis Courts @ 10.00 ea I Pool Table @ 10.00 I Reta 11 Sales @ 25.00 2. Carroll's FIne FurnIture I RetaIl Sales @ 25.00 1203 W. Cty. Rd. E . 3. Picture Framing by Stephens I Reta! I Sales @ 25.00 3774 N. Dunlap 4. Ba rnes Te xaco I ServIce Station @ 30.00 fI rst 3130 N. Cleveland (4 pumps) 20.00 ea addlt. 5. Sitzmark Ski Shop t RetaIl Sales @ 25.00 1160 W. Cty. Rd. E I Boat Sales @ 50.00 I Trailer Sales & Rental @ 50.00 6. AntIques, Sexton I Antique Sales @ 25.00 3300 Lake Johanna Blvd 7. HarkIns Golf Tees, Inc I Golf Range @ 50.00 1200 West County Road E 8. Arden HI I 15 Standard I Service Statl,tiln @ 30.00 first 1306 West County Road E (6 pumps) 20.00 ea addlt. 9. Arden HIlls Nursery I Retail Sales @ 25.00 4350 North HemlIne 10. Blue Fox Inn (Estben) I Restaurant @ 25.00 3833 N. Lex I ngton \ .