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MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Village of Arden Hi I Is
Monday, November 25, 1974 - 7:30 p.m.
Vi Ilage Hall
Ca II to Order
The meetlng-Was called to order by Mayor Henry J. Crepeau, Jr. at
7:30 p.m.
Roll Ca II
Present - Mayor Henry J . Crepeau, Jr., Councilmen Charles Crichton,
James Wingert, Wi Iii am Feyere I sen, Stan Olmen.
Absent - None.
Also Present - Councilman-elect Robert Woodburn, At"~orney James Lyn den,
Engineer Donald Lund, Treasurer Richard O'Kelly, Clerk Ad-
... ministrator Charlotte McHle.Ii, Deputy Clerk Dorothy Zehm.
Approval of Minutes
Feyerelsen moved, seconded by Crichton, that the Council approve the
Minutes of the Regular Counci I Meeting of November 7, 1974, as amended.
Motion carried unanimously.
Clerk was requested to provide extra copies of the excerpt of the
C. G. Rein portion of the Counc I I Minutes of 11/7/74, for the Planning
Commission meeting on Tuesday, November 26th.
Mr. Owen Sorenson
Mr. Sorenson, S"tri nge r , Donnelly, Courtney, Cowie and Rohleder, referred
Counc i I to Attorney Lynden's letter of October 25, ,1974 re Proposa I for
City Prosecutor Services, outlining Mr. Sorenson's quallficjltions and
asking that Council give favorable consideration to having Mr. Sorenson
act as City Prosecutor for Arden Hills during the year 1975.
Mr. Sorenson answered Counci I questions re his qualiflc'ations and
experience and briefly discussed prosecutor's role under Ramsey County
Court system.
REPORT OF VILLAGE ATTORNEY JAMES LYNDEN
Case No. 74-14, Pemtom, Inc. - Registered Land Survey for North PUD
Lynden referred Council to his let1"er of November 20, 1974.
Wingert moved, seconded by Feyerelsen, that Counc I I approve Reg Is-
teted"Lt'Jild S'urvey, as submitted, authorizing Its execution by the
Mayor ana Clerk Administrator. Motion carried Unanimously.
Amendment to Ordinance No. 49
Lynden referred Counci I to his letter of November 25, 1974, and accom-
panying draft of an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 49.
After a brief review, Wingert moved, seconded by Olmen, that the Council
introduce by title AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 49, WHICH REGU-
LATES THE CITY'S MUNICIPAL SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM, BY INCORPORATING BY
REFERENCE PERTINENT PROVISIONS OF THE MINNESOTA PLUMBING CODE AND THE
SEWAGE AND WASTE CONTROLS AND REGULATIONS FOR THE METROPOLITAN DISPOSAL
SYSTEM. Motion carried unanimously.
McGuire's Ramada Inn 0, Assignment of City's Claim in Bankrul'1tcy t2-
... Limited Partnership
Lynden referred Counc i I to his letter of November 2!, 1974, informing
the Counc II that he now understands that the delinquent license fees
of $257.00 will be paid this week; therefore, this amount has been
added to the Assignment.
After discussion, Crichton moved, seconded by Wingert, that the Counc i I
approve the assignment, in the amount of $9,297.74, as written, adding
" license and"..., contingent on the license fees actually being pa i d
this week. Motion carried unanimously.
McOonald's Declaratory Judgement Action
Lynden advised that the Notice of Hearing Date had been sent by the
Cour~ to Vi Ilage Prosecuting Attorney Farlcy. .
Council, after discussion, determined this to be a matter of defense
rather than prosecution, and requested that the City clarify the matter
for transfer to Lynden.
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REPORT OF VILLAGE ENGINEER DONALD LUND
Lift Station No.8 Specifications - Status Report
Lund referred Co~ncll to his letter of November 22, 1914, and advised
that the metering devices are not functioning at this station, and
Metro Sewer Board has requested these be replaced at their expense at
the time Lift Station up-grading project is done by the Vii lage.
Council questioned how MSB is determining sewer charge to the Village,
if this metering device Is not working, and whether meter was used
as a basis for sizing new pump to be installed.
Lund advised that pump size was based on size and nature of area to
be served by this station.
. It was the consensus of the Council that Lund proceed with the meter-
ing device installation, as described.
Lake Johanna Outlet
Lund referred Council to his I etter of I 1/25/14, In wh I ch he adv I ses
of a Ramsey County Report describing Lake Johanna as a storm water
storage area at 880.5, after completion of new outlet. Lund expressed
concern re this level, since problems have occurred In the past when
lake reached 879-880. .
After discussion, McNiesh was requested to invite the County Engineer
and Engineer for Rice Creek Watershed District, to discuss this and
other aspects of the matter at an early Counci I meeting.
Hunters Park - Harriet Avenue Specifications
Lund stated that it was his understanding that Harriet Avenue was to
be a 9-ton road, Instead of 1-ton as proposed by Dreyfus Corporation.
Lund recommended that Dreyfus construct a9-ton road, suggesting Council
grant compensaNon for the cost differen,tial if, In fact, a 7-ton road
was approved.
Crichton said that at several stages of the development procedure, he
had aSked Attorney Lynden if the road specifications for Harriet Avenue
be included in the required documentation (Special Use Permit, Develop-
.At! 'fl).!.. Agreemeni', etG.d...,..a.lHL:,,!.a;; to I d . tp~~J.I4- ~me ;cl~l!r:, }l..J~tp~_ '!:Ille
,I<{fj ~~ere appr9v~that If , r ~ ify~eer,
nd not a 9-ton road, he is "up-set".
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Lund said nothing fs shown specifically fqr Harriet Avenue on the plans
he has received.
Wingert said he remembers that Harriet Avenue was to be built to speci-
fications of a State-aid Road.
Mr. Olson, Bather-Ringrose-Wolsfeld, stated he recal Is discussion of
an eventual State-aid road, but no definite determination for Dreyfus
to construct a 9-ton road at their expense. He said that the plans
submitted for the roadways for Hunters Park Mere not for 9-ton roads.
Feyereisen asked the difference in cost involved. Lund said this has
. not been determ i ned .
Crepeau said the City wants a 9-ton road on Harriet Avenue. Evidently
there Is a misunderstanding to be resolved.
After further discussion, Olson suggested that Dreyfus meet with the
Councl I to resolve the Harriet Avenue construction specifications re-
quirement.
Bussard Court - Re~lest for Relaase of 1m rovement Bond
Lund referred Council to his letter of II 25 74, advising of work pend-
Ing completion, and recommending release of the bond. Lund explained
that the sealcoating wi II be done in the spring of 1915.
After discu~slon, Crichton suggested that the developer be requested
to submit a letter to the Village, assuring Village that he accepts
the responsibi lity to satisfactorily complete neccessary work in con-
junction with sealcoating and the revision to manhole 62, if It Is
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determined that this manhole does not function properly. Crichton
moved that Counc ii, upon receipt of said letter assuming this respon-
sib II I ty, authorizes Clerk AdminisTrator to write to the surety com-
pany releasing them from bond requirements. Motion was seconded~by
Wingert and carried unanimously.
REPORT OF VILLAGE TREASURER RICHARD O'KELLY
Investments
Treasurer O'Kelly reported an investment on November 18, 1914, of
$100,000 for 30 days at American National Bank @ 8.60%, and an Invest-
ment of $250,00 for 6 months @ 8.40%.
Feyerelsen moved, seconded by Crichton, that the Counc i I ratify the
. I nvestments as reported. Motion carried unan imous I y.
REPORT OF COUNCILMAN JAMES WINGERT - Planning and Zoning, Board of
Appeals
Bethel Missionary Housing - Request for Release of Landscape Bon~
Wingert referred Council to a memo from Building Inspector Squires,
reporting that plantings meet landscape plan requ I rements.
Wingert moved that the Counci I concur with the Building Inspector's
recommendation to approve the release of the Landscape 80ndfor the
Bethel Missionary Housing building. Motion was seconded by Feyereisen
and carried unanimously.
Flahert 's Re uest for Time Extension for Removal of Fuel Tanks
Wingert re erred Council o request from Mr. at aherty or an exten-
sion of time for removal of the underground fuel tanks at the station
(formerly Texaco) on County Road E, pending determination of use of the
station property.
After discussion of Vi Ilage Ordinance requirement to remove tanks after
non-use of service station operation for a year or more vs. Fire
Marshal's approved alternate "abandon in place" method, Wingert moved,
seconded by Crichton, that Counci I authorize Attorney Lynden to prepare
an amendment to Ordinance No. 132, incorporating Fire Marshal's approved
methods 112 and 113 as set out in Zoning Administrator's appendage to
letter from Pat Flah~rty. Motion carried unanimously.
Wingert moved that Councl I grant a time extension until January 31, 1915,
to Flaherty's Arden Bowl, pending determination of a tenant for the
station property, and sUbmission of plans for repair or improvement of
the property to place it i n "safe condition"; plan to Include removal
of underground tanks (or "abandon in place" method if ordinance is adopted
to permit this method). Motion carried (W i ngert, Crichton, Olmen,
Crepeau voting i n favor of the motion; Feyereisen voting in opposition>.
C. McNiesh waS requested to notify Mr. Flaherty of Council's action
and to also notify Mr. Reiling of the proposed ordinance amendment to
permit alternate method of abandonment of underground tanks; asking
Mr. Re I I I ng 's intentions, and advising him of the January 31 deadline
for removal of his underground tanks.
. Ca se No. 14-31, Schwab-Vollhaber - Proposed Change of Driveway Location
Wingert reviewed a letter request from Mr. B. R. Pa r k, General Con-
tractor for the Schwab-Volihaber Building Addition, and attached sketch,
showing proposed revision of the driveway entrance. Wingert reported
that the Planning Commission has recommended approval of the changed
locatIon, subject to the following:
I . Closing of existing driveway.
2. 'Approval of proposed driveway location by the HIghway Depart-
ment.
3. Approval of curbing and paving plans by Vi Ilage Engineer and
Counei I.
4. Approval of amended landscape plans by Village Planner and ,
Counci I.
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Counc II defe rred act j on, pending review of amended plans, as recom-
mehded by the Planning Commission.
Heimbach Fill Operation
Wingert reported that It appears that no action has been taken by Mr.
He I mbach to remove the fill P I aced on his property at I nge rson Road
and Hamllne Avenue, as required by Council on October 28, 1974.
After discussion, Wingert moved that Counci I authorize Attorney
Lynden to proceed to enforce Village ordinances for the violations,
after the 30-day grace period previously granted by Council. Motion
was seconded by Feyerelsen and carried unanimously.
'. Building Permit Fee Schedule
Wingert referred Council to a memo from Building Inspector Squires
re Bulldi ng Inspection fee recommendations, and moved that the matter
be referred to the Finance Committee and Planning Commission for
recommendations to the Council: Motion was seconded by Crichton and
carried unanimously.
(Crichton offerei to retrieve package of material from the Ordinance
Review Committee).
REPORT OF COUNCILMAN STAN OLMEN - Finance
Christmas Tree Sales Permit - Tom Wolcyn
Olmen referred Council to an application for permit for Christmas
Tree Sales at 3882 Siems Court, from December I , through December 25,
1974, between the hours of 8:00 a,m. and 9:00 p.m.
Olmen moved that Counci I approve issuance of the permit for the sa Ie
of Christmas Trees as requested. Motion was seconded by Crichton
and carried unanimouSly.
REPORT OF COUNCILMAN CHARLES CRICHTON - Public Works
Additional St. Pau I Sewer Cha rges for 1970
Crichton referred Counci I to a memo from E. G. Henderson re additional
St. Paul Sewer Charges for 1970, and, after discussion, moved tl1at
Counc I I authorize payment to Roseville for the additional St. Paul
charges. Motion was seconded by Wingert and carried unanimously.
'Emergency Snow~low Operators hiring of
Crichton moved, seconded by Olmen, that Counc II approve the
Steve Zehm and William Karth as emergency snowplow operators at $3.50
per hour.
After discussion re hourly rate, Feyereisen moved, seconded by Wingert,
that the matter be tabled until the next Counc II meeting. Motion
carried unanimously.
1975 Fire Protection Contract
Crichton referred Counc II to memo from McNlesh re change in amount of
Fire Protection Contract for 1975, and reviewed Joint Meeting of
three Vii lages and Fire Department, at which time they arrived at a
. consensus that the Fire Department could serve the three vii lages on
a budget of approximately $65,000 (figure used by Villages in budget-
i ng fire protection for 1975) .
After discussion of the contract, based on a Fire Department Budget
of $74,400, the Counci I concurred that an explanation of the disparity
be requested. Mayor Crepeau agreed to request this explanation.
(tkNiesh was requested to advise Shorevlew and North Oaks of Counci I 's
position on this matter, and to check with New Brighton and Rosev I I Ie re
fire protection.)
Union Contract Negotiations
Crichton reviewed the recent union requests with the Council, and after
obtaining Councii consensus on each point, agreed to continue negotla-
t-j dO'S, on behalf of the COuncil.
No, 4 LI ft Stat i on - Vandalism
Crichton refer~ed Counci I to-a memo from Johansen re damage to Lift
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Station No. 4, as the result of vandal Ism, costing about SI,OOO In
repairs, and ma king i"he 11ft station inoperable, unti I repaired.
REPORT OF COUNCILMAN WILLIAM FEYEREISEN - Parks and Recreation,
Human Rights
Warmln~ House - Mounds View Hi~h School
Feyereisen reported that Mr. Buckley has negotiated the loan of a
warming house from Shoreview for a year or so, which Mr. Buckley
proposes be moved to Mounds View High School; warming house Is on
wooden skids; electricity and gas hook-ups wi II be needed.
Mr. Buckley described the house as about 10' x 20' in size; Village
should get at least one year's use out of it at nominal cost (we
. have a heater from former warming house; also one with the building).
He said he proposes to move it with Village Parks Department trailer
and personne I; only cost will be electrical, gas and insuranCe.
Counc i I discussed the following areas of concern:
I. Actual cost of moving and improving warming house at
Valentine Park (estimated at about SI,OOO).
2. Obtain approval of Mounds View School o I st~ and Arden HII Is
Planning Commission of location of the proposed shelter.
3. Whether a new structure would, In the long run, cost less.
4. Possible concentration of rinks In one portion of the Village;
suggested that perhaps a rl nk in another section of the
Village might have greater pri~rity.
After discussion, Feyereisen moved, seconded by Olmen, that the Counc II
authorize Buckley to pursue the loan of the warming house from Shore-
view, to be placed at-Mounds View High School, if he obtains agreement
from the School District. Motion carried (Feyereisen, Olmen, Crepeau
voting I n favor of the motion; ~I i ngert vot I ng in opposition; Crichton
abstaining).
Rosevi lie Tree Spade Operator
Feyereisen referrea Council to a memo from Buckley re hours war'ked by
Bernard Stachowski (Rosevllle's tree spade operator) planting trees
in Arden H II Is parks.
Feyereisen moved, seconded by Wingert, that Counci I authorize payment
of claim In the amount of 'S480.00. Motion carried undnimously.
Park Land Appraisal by Elmquist
Crichton reported he w I II try to have the appraisal for Counc i I con 51-
deration at Wednesday's meeting, November 27th.
REPORT OF MAYOR HENRY J. CREPEAU, JR. - General Government, Pub Ii c
Safety
Dog L I cen se Fees
Mayor Crepeau referred Council to a memo from McNlesh re costs of
administering the Dog Ordinance.
After discussion, Crichton moved, seconded by Feyere i sen, that Counc I I
. set an annual license fee of $5.00 per dog, effective January I, 1975.
Motion carrIed unanimously.
1975 Squad Car Bids
Crepeau referred Council to a memo from Chief Sexton, and after dis-
cussion of services rendered and warranties provided re bids received,
Crichton moved, seconded by Feyerelsen, that Counc i I approve acceptance
of the bid for a Chevrolet squad car from Stillwater Motors. I~ot i on
carried unanimously.
Off I cer McCa II - Completion of Probationary Period
Crepeau reported that Officer Douglas McCall has completed hlsproba-
tionary period and Is recommended by the Public Safety Committee and
Chief Sexton for Counc i I approval as a regular full-time police officer.
Crichton moved that Councl I concur with this recommendation. Motion
was seconded by Wingert and carried unanimously.
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REPORT OF CLERK ADMINISTRATOR CHARLOTTE MCNIESH
Off I ce Em~loyee
t~cN i esh referred Counci t to her memo recommending Council approval
of the employment of Ida Adair as a full-time off,lce employee.
Crichton moved, seconded by Feyera I sen, that Counci I approve the
employment of I da Ada i r, as a regular ful I-time office employee as
clerk-typist at $2.75/hour for a 6-month probationary period. Motion
carried unanimously.
Apportionment of Assessments
Olmeo moved, seconded by Feyereisen, that Counc i I adopt:
Resolution No. 74-39, Sewer improvement 3
. Resolution No. 74 -4 0, Water Improvement 68-1
Resolution No. 74 -4 I , Sewe r Improvement 2
as submitted. Motion carried unanimOUSly.
McNiesh was requested to ask Engineer Lund to submit procedure used
by his off ice in preparing assessment splits, Including procedure
used to check figures.
SpecIal Counc il Meet i n.,g,
McNiesh reminded Council of a Special Counc i I Meet I ng sCheduled at
7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27th at the Village Hall: advising
that notices of This Special Meeting have been posted on official
bulletin boards.
Payro II
Feyerelsen moved, seconded by Cr' i chton, that Counc II approve the Pay-
roll, as submitted. MOTion carried unanlmous'ly.
Adjournment
Crichton moved, seconded by Wingert, that the meeTing adjourn at
11:30 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
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Charlotte McNiesh
Clerk Administrator
Notice of Meetl~:
Special Council Meeting on Wednesday, Novembe r 27, 1974 at the
V I .r I age Ha I I at 7:30 p.m.
Regular._~~~~~1 I Meatiaa on Monday, Decembe r 9, 1974 at 8:00 p.m.
at the \fifli!1go Hall.
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