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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 10-14-1974 ~ ~~1 (~ 1)"T"i'""~'~ ,>" ~'rG)J1 r C"'lN'n "pmING , . .... h_,~._..,~ ,..~' 1:-.~_"~ nd{ v~ '..~~.J 1':0"0-"'_ _. Village of j~den Hills Monday, October 14, 1974 - 8:00 p.rn, Village Hall Call to Order The meeting was called to order by ~fuyor Henry .J. Crepeau, Jr. at 8:00 p.m. Roll Call -- Present - Mayor Henry J, Crepeau, Jr., Councilmen Charles Crichton, Stan OImen, William Feyereisen, James Wingert. Absent - None. . Also Present - Attorney Jaloes L}'tlden, Engineer Donald Lund, Treasurer Richard O'Kelly, Parks Director John Buckley, Clerk Administrator Charlotte McNiesh, Deputy Clerk Dorothy Zehm, . --' Approval of Minutes The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of September 30, 1974, were approved -e as amended, Crichton moved, seconded by Wingert, that the Council recognizes that this meeting is being held on a State Official Holiday (Columbus Day) becauae of the necessity to conduct urgent business. Motion carried unanimously, BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR Mr. Brian Leonard Mr. Leonard, attorney for Mrs. Verlie Nelson, 1564 Edgewater Avenue, presented a letter to the Council, requesting permission for Mrs. Nelson to continue operating a home occupaticn until Council determination is made re her applica- tion for a Special Use Permit, which she will submit to the Village Office on TueSday, October 15th. Mrs. Nelson was present and advised that part of the truck problem, causing complaints from neighbors, st~ed from a drainage correctio~ project she had contracted for, which has now been completed, She explained that office supplies, invoices and paychecks are. picked up at her house; total number of trucks in- volved is 6 (15 employees), averaging about three trucks in a 5 day week: b.... requested driw.t"g to restrict their. st<Y,>S; "there have been no truc.ks there since last Friday, After discussion, Feyereisen moved, seconded by Wingert, that the Council tempor- arily allow Mrs. Nelson to continue her conduct of a truck dispatching operation until action of the Council upon her applicatinn for a Special Use Permit to legalize such use as a home occupation, provided 1) the trucks in such operation shall not be permitted to enter the neighborhood surrounding her home at 1564 Edgewater Avenue; the operation being restricted solely to the radio and tele- phone COlllllluni.cations, and 2) this g.ctio-.:: snl1l1 in no manner be deemed a waiver of or prejudice the Village's rtghts, ohligations and enforcement powers under pertinent provisions of the Zoning Ordinance and any other applicable ordinances, Motion carried unanimously. (Mr, Leonard agreed to make application for a Special Use P~rmit, on behalf of Verlie Nelson, on Tuesday, October 15, 1974.) Mr. Tom Lynch, 3210 North Hamline Avenue Mr. Lynch reques~ed that the Council consider contracting for ViJ.lage-wide leaf removal, as j", dona in Roseville. Crichton reported that 'leaf removal' i.s currently under study by the Publi,' -. Works Committee. ConSideration is being gi.ven to the following: commencint an action to have the lal~ prol....,,:I.ting the burning of leaves declared u!}.\::onstitu- tional, and also to the possibility of contracting for Village-Wide leaf pick-Jp; . . decision on how to resolve the matter will probably be too late for this fal1'ol leaves,. ..- Roger Reiling, Pullilic Works Committee Chai.~an, reported tha~ about two years ago the Committee had unsuccessfully attempted to rent a leaf pick-up machine from Roseville - a Village-owned machine Was dec"sd to be too expensive at that time. RE~ORT OF VILLAGE ATTORNEY J!li1ES LYlIDEN Ordinance No, 180, Amending Personnel Ordinance to Conform the Holidays to State Law Crichton moved, seconded by Wingert, that flll OF~INANCE REPEALING ORDINA!~CE NO. 140 AND Ai'lENDING ORDHlANCE NO. 83, THE PERSONNEL ORDINANCE, TO CONFORM THE HOLIDAYS TO STATE LAW, be introduced by title. Motion carried unanimously. ....... , (It was noted that when the ordinance is adopted, the Union Contract will have to be amended to pEt it in concert with Ord. 180.) (It was further noted that the last Monday of October (October 28, 1974) is not a holiday.) _ 1 ~. , MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL }lliETING October 14, 1974 Page two Policing Pedestrian Nature Trail Lynden referred the Council to his letter of October II, 1974. After dis- cussion, Lynden was authorized by the Council to obtain Attorney General's opinion re police officers of the Arden Hills Police Department deputized by the Ramsey County Sheriff's office to police the pedestrian nature trail andl or other County owned property within Arden Hills. Tennis Court LightiIg Contract Lynden reported that the change-order, extending completion date and incorporat- ing a penalty clause, has been prepared as requested, for execution by the Mayor and contractor; REPORT OF VILLAGE ENGINEER DONALD LUND Access Road to County Road E Lund presented his Report on Proposed Harriet Avenue Extension, and described . the proposed roadway location. The road, as proposed, will extend Harriet Avenue from Lexington Avenue to the west edge of the Dreyfus property and then run northerly from this point between residentially zoned property to the west and commercially zoned property to the east, providing a buffer between the business area and residential area. He said that because of existing topography, the roadway should be located with its centerline approximately 40 feet west of the west line of the ~ section line (N~ of the N~ of Sec. 34), allowing a grade low enough to serve both sides of the road and to adequately contain and control the surface runoff from the roadway and adjacent properties. Attached drawings were reviewed by the Council, and trail locations were discussed as they relate to the proposed' roadway, After discussion, the Council referred the trails and road coordination matter to the Parks Trail Sub-committee for its recommendations to the Council, snd authorized Engineer r.und to approacn Dreyfus Corporation rethe Harriet Avenue extension. Arden Manor Status Lund briefly reviewed the status of the Arden Manor Mobile Home Park, advising that. that Mr. Adams has requested further water tes.ts, anticipating .aPproVlll of permission to add 60-70 units. Lund was requested to specifically designate on the map the area where additional units are recommended to be added, when tests indicate the water system will adequately serve them. Lund indicated that while the final course has not been placed on the roads in the area to be occupied, this does not present a problem through the winter.. After discussion, Council requeated that inspection costs be billed to the developer (Engineering and Public Works Department inspections through Septem- ber 30, 1974) to be paid before further approval of occupancy is granted. Here- &fter bills to be prepared quarterly. (McNiesh was requested to obtain accumulated costs and to bill Adams.) GleDhill Road and Highway 51 Letter Letter was referred to Engineer Lund for comments at the next Council meeting. REPORT OF VILLAGE TREASURElt RICHARD 0 I KELLY Treasurer O'Kelly reported a $37,000 investment on October 17, 1974, for 16 days, at 8%. . REPORT OF COUNCILMAN JAMES WINGERT - Planning and Zoning, Board of Appeals Case No. 74-29, Special Use Permit - A. J. Heimbach (Mr. Heimbach was not present) Wingert referred the' Council to Minutes of the October 1,1974, Planning COmmis- sion Public Hearing re the Special Use Permit application for fill on the A. J. . Heimbach property at Ingerson Road and Hamline Avenue, consisting of an area . approximately 410' x 582', extending from Ingerson Road to Tiller Lane and from Hamline Avenue about 410' to the East. Wingert said that the area appears to be very much a part of the drainage area and typically wet, He stated it would be improper to issue a permit to fill all of the land; it may be that a portion of this land may not be in the drainage way. Wingert moved, seconded by Feyereisen, that the Council deny the permit for landfill in this area as it has been submitted; advising that possibly some -2- " MINUTES OF REGU1JJl COUNCIL MEETING October 14, 1974 Page three portion could be filled, if not considered to be in the drainageway. Motion carried unanimously. (It was noted that required documentation was not submitted with the applica- tion to adequately show the existing and proposed contours.) McNiesh was requested to write to Mr. Heimbach, informing him of the inadequacy of the application documentation, and to advise of Council action. After discussion of the fill which has been placed on the property, which was 7 ~cribed as unsightly and an attractive nuisance, Wingert moved, seconded by ~~(~, that Heimbach be instructed to remove the excess fill placed on the , lots and that the surface be restored, in-so-~ossible, to its cO~ior to filling. Motion did not carry (Wingert, voting in favor; , Feyereisen, Olmen voting in opposition). . It was noted that the fill, consisting of concrete chunks, reinforcing wire and cable (broken parts of streets) is hazardous for children in the neighborhood _ several children have been injured. Crichton moved, seconded by Feyereisen, that this nuisance be referred to the Rice Creek Watershed District, Village Engineer and Village Attorney for recom- mendations re removal of this hazardous condition and aesthetic nuisance. Motion carried (Feyereisen, Crepeau, Crichton, Olmen voting in favor of the motion; Wingert voting in opposition). Case No. 74-14, Townhouse Villages North, First Addition: Preliminary Plat Wingert referred the Council to the Preliminary Plat of First Addition, Townhouse Villages North. and to the Minutes of the Planning CommiSSion Meeting of October 1, 1974. After review of the plat, Wingert moved, seconded by Crichton, that Council approve the Preliminary Plat of Townhouse Villages North, First Addition, subject to approval of Village Engineer. Motion carried unanimously. It was noted that Development Agreement should provide for landscape inspection by the Village; costs of inspection to be paid by Pemtom. Park Dedication Wingert referred the Council to the Appraisal for Pemtom, Inc. prepared by F.M. and E. V. Dolan, Realtors and Appraisers, St. Paul, Minnesota, and to Attorney Lynden's letter of October 10, 1974. After discussion, Wingert ~ved, seconded by Feyereisen, that the Council establish the land value at $4,100 per acre. Motion carried unanimously. It was noted that Ordinance 175 provides that the developer shall dedicate such portion of his development tract, not to exceed 15 percent thereof as the Village Council deems to be reasonable and in the public interest. Council referred this matter to the Village Attorney, Parks Director Buckley and Mr. Hill to negotiate and present to Council for consideration at the next Council meeting. Case No. 74-31, Building Permit - Charles Schwab Mr. Schwsb was present and described the proposed office building as architecturally matching the existing building on the site; stating that the new building will be . used for additional offices and warehouse. Wingert referred the Council to the proposed site plan and to ~he Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting (Oct. I, 1974), and moved that the .Counc.f.l approve issuance of the Building Permit for the office building, in accordance with plans submitted, subject to approval of the drainage plans by the Village Engineer. Motion carried unanimously. Wingert moved that McNiesh request permission from the Highway Department for Schwab-Vollhaber to plant and maintain plantings on Highway Department right-of- way, in accordance with plan submitted. Motion was seconded by Crichton and carried unanimously. Case No. 71-9, Bethel ColleKe Academic Complex - Request for Release of Landscape Bond Wingert referred the Council to a memo from Building Inspector Larry Squires, dated October 1, 1974, and moved that the Council direct Squires to release the landscape bond, Motion was seconded by OImen and carried unanimously. -3- ---.--.---- . Hinu~es !!INUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING October 14, 1974 Pag" four 3403 Johanna Bouievard - Status Report Mr. Roger Reiling, property owner at 3403 Johanna Boulevard, explained that he purchased this property with the intention of refurbishing it for use as "recrea- tional Property". He said he has requested bids for sewer and water connection and for construction of a basement, but has not been able to find anyone to do this work. Maintenance of the grounds this year has been complicated by neighbors dumping brush and trash in the yard. After discussion, Reiling requested an extension of time to connect the property to sewer and water until June 3D, 1975. He said he also intends to raise the house and construct a foundation, repLace W1ndowe and to general17 up-grade the DrODtlrty. . Crichton moved, seconded by Olmen, that the Council grant the time extension, for connection of the house at 3403 Johanna Boulevard to municipal sewer and water, to .June 30, 1975; house to be made habitable by that date. Motion carried unanimously. 3151 Lake Johanna Blvd. - Request to Move Grocery Store Into Service Station Portion of Building Roger Reiling requested permission to relocate his grocery store in the service station portion of the building at 3151 Laka Johanna Boulevard, stating tha~ the service station is no longer in operation. McNiesh was requested to check with Attorney Lyndento determine procedure re- quirements re this proposed change in non-conforming use. Ilar Mar Inc. Development in Roseville Wingert reported that in talking with the engineer on the project, filling and grading the Ford Agency property on the west side of Snelling Avenue in Roseville, all permits have been obtained and there is no requirement for the holding of water run-off in this area; only requirement is for "traps" in the parking lot. Concern was expressed by the Council re quality and quantity of water discharged into Lake Johanna, and need for a filter, After discussion, Wingert agreed to draft letter to Rice Creek Watershed District Board of Governors (cc. D.N.R., County Engineer and City of Roseville). Comprehensive Development Plan , Wingert briefly reviewed his memc to the Planning Commission re Comments from Arden Hills Council Regarding 1974 Comprehensive Plan, and asked that reaction to thememoand/or changes requested be submitted to him prior to the Special Planning Commission Meeting on October 22, 1974. REPORT OF COUNCILMAN CHARLES CRICHTON - Public Works, Ordinance Review No, 8 Lift Station Crichton reported that the Public Works Committee 'recommends thst Council authorize the preparaticn of specifications for Lift Station No.8; space for standby power unit not to be included. He explained that receptacles for the standby unit at each lift station will be recommended later; unit is proposed to be stored in the Public Works Building. P~t~r discussion, Council concurred with the Public Works Committee recommendation, anrl authorized preparation of the specifications by Engineer Lund, Water Van Crichton referred Council to a memo from Johansen (dated 10-11-74) re informal . bids received, and moved that Council authorize the purchase of the water van from Minar Ford at a cost of $2935.00. Motion was seconded by Wingert and carried unanimously. Union Negotiations Report Council discussed the requests of the Unio~and Crichton agreed to draft letter, prior to meeting on October 21s~ re consensus of the Council, in reply to Union requests. Arden Manor Crichton moved, seconded by Feyereisen, that the Council approves 11 specific units for occupancy in Arden Manor, as per map 0narked in green); confirming action taken at Special Council Meeting of October 3, 1974, ,mtion carried unanimously, (It was noted that map should indicate addresses of the 11 units approved for occu- pancy. ) -4- ---------- l11NUTES OF REGULAR CCVl'H:rc MEETING October 14, 1974 Page five REPORT OF COUNCI4~ ST,Ul OLMEN - Finance Finance Committee Meeti~g of October 10th Olmen reported that Mr. McCarthy, auditor for John H. Matil1a, recommends no changes in record keeping and accounting procedures this year. Confirmatinn of cost of next year's audit has been requested and will be forth- coming. . Umbrella Insurance Coverage was discussed re Village automobile liability coverage, in view of large settlements currently awarded by juries. McNiesh was requested to check coverage with insurance agent, and matter was referred. to Finance Insurance Sub-committee for reccmmendations to the Cou'~ci1. ; . Justice of the Peace Bonds . After discussion of renewal of Justice of the Peace Bonds, Council concurred that McNiesh be requested to have bonds extended for one month, expiring January 31, 1975. REPORT OF COUNCILMAN WILLIAM FEYEREISEN - Parks and Recreation, Human Rights Shade Tree Disease Program . Feyereisen referred Council to Minutes of Parks and Recreation Committee (October 8, 1974) and to Dr. French's comments, stating that it appears that the following must be resolved: 1. Ordinance be up-dated to include Dutch Elm Disease. 2. Detection Program be adopted. 3. Treatment and/or removal of trees Program be adopted. After discussion of the various alternatives presented by Dr. French, Council deferred action until the next Council meeting, at which time Council will determine procedure for detection of diseased trees, method to be adopted for treatment and/or physical removal of trees and how costs will be paid. Concern was expressed re apparent spread of Oak wilt Disease at Northwestern College and Arden Hills Club. Buckley was requested to write letter to College (cc. City of Roseville) and to Arden Hills Club and Hr, Krannack, property owner. Human Rights Commission Meetings Feyereisen reported that, due to several conflicts on the regularly scheduled first Thursd~yevening each month, the Commission has requested that regular meetings be cnangedto the first Wednesday of each month (Nov. and Dec. meetings to be at the home of Richard Ericson); starting in January, meetings to be at Village Hall. McNiesh was requested to notify Chairman Ericson that the proposed change of meeting day and place is approved by the Council, provided that notice is posted at Village Hall that meetings are open to the public and meeting time and pIece is given. Feyereisen noted that the Affirmative Action Program is now under conSideration by the Commission. North Suburban Day Activitv Center Request Feyereisen referred the Council to the request for support of the 1975 North Suburban Day Activity Center Activities. . Matter was deferred until after January 1, 1975, for Council consideration. . Parks and Recreation Part-time Employee - Substitutes Feyereisen moved, seconded by Crichton, that Council approve the employment of Ted Miller as a substitute part-time Parks and Recreation Department'Employee at $2.50/hour through the winter. Motion carried unanimously, (Miller to substitute when Fish not available - total number of he'urs to remain the same.) Resume' Re Volunteer Work By Groups and Individuals Feyereisen referred Council tc Buckley's Resume of Volunteer Work Performed by Various Individuals and Groups, and moved that the Council authorize letters of appreciation to be sent to the participants, Motion was seconded by Crichton and carried unani- mously. Neighborhood Meeting Buckley reported that a neighborhood meeting has been scheduled on October 24th -5- ------ l./INU'l'ES OF ~'l<.:GUU,'p~ COfJi.'iCIL MEETING Oetobs, 14, 1974 Page ~ix at Church of the Way, to discuss Ingerson Park, walking paths, diseased trees, open ; spaces, etc. Council, Planning Commission and Parks and Recreation Committee are invited to attend, Shelter at Mounds View Hig~~ Buckley referred the Council to his memo of 10-14-74 re replacement alternatives for warming house at Mounds View High School. After discussion,matter was referred to Parks and Recreation Committee for its recommendationa to the Council at the next Council meeting, (It was noted that a Joint Powers Agreement would be necessary fo" this building located on school property.) Freeway Park . Buckley distributed copies of proposed landscape plan for Freeway Park. In discussion, Council noted that a parking lot is still shown on the site plan. Concern re percentage of park area proposed for plantings was expressed, Buckley explained that this park is intended for mainly passive recreation; in- tended.as a pre-school park; small area of active recreation (basketball and tennis practice). .. Feyereisen moved, seconded by Wingert, that the Council authorize the purchas~' of the plantings, as requested, in the amount of $138.56, Motion carried unanimously. (It was noted that neighbors will help with the planting). , REPCRT OF MAYOR HENRY J, CREPEAU, JR, - General Government, Public Safety Speed Limit Signs Crepeau referred the Council to Minutes of the Public Safety Meeting re requests for speed limit sizns on Indian Oaks Trail and Arden View Court. After discussion, Feyereisen moved, seconded by Olmen, that the Council authorize the Public Works Department to install 15 mph sign on Arden View Court and Indian Oaks Trail to co"~ly with recommendations of the Public Safety Committee. In discussion it was noted that speed limit signs must first be approved by the Commissioner of Highways. Motion and second were withdrawn. Crichton moved, $econded by Feyereisen, that the Public Works Department \,e instructed to remove 15 mph sign on Valentine Avenue, and other signs which may have been installed which were not authorized by the Commissioner of Highways. Motion carried unanimously. Crichton moved, seconded by Feyereisen, that the Council requests that the Commissioner of Highways set speed limits on Arden View Court and Indian Oaks Trail at 15 mph. Motion carried unanimously, Dog License Ordinance Crepeau reported that the Public Safety Committee recommends changing current yearly dog license fee to a lifetime fee; not recommending a leash law and not recommending the licensing of pets other than dogs. After\discussion, matter was deferred to next Council meeting. McNiesh was requested to check to see if current ordinance includes a rabies shot requiremen~. . REPORT OF CLERK ADMINISTRATOR CHARLOTTE MCNIESH Operation Identification I1cNiesh advised that the Governor's Crime Commission material has been recltived re Operation Identification, and suggested that brochures be sent to resident~ with utility bill (Octcber 20, 1974 mailing). The Council concurred with the enclosure of this brochure with the utility bill to residents. Information to industrial and commercial accounts to be mailed ulloer separate cover. Claims HcNiesh re~uested that check #6763 be deleted from list of Claims, Crichton moved, seconded by Olmen, that the Council approve the Claims as amended. Motion carried unanimously. -6- " . . . ;:lINllTES OF REGUI.PR COUNCIL HERTING Octobel 14, 1974 . Page seven McNiesh requested approval of fcllowing additional claims: .Tames Lynden $2,958,50 Postmaster 120.00 OImen moved, seconded by Crichton, that the Council authorize payment of the additional claims. Motion carried unanimously. Adjourlllllent Crichton moved, seconded by Olman, that the meeting adjourn at 1:13 a,m. Motion carried unanimously. Oh~ih~ Charlotte McNiesh . Cleck Administrator . NOTICE OF MEETING l~e next Regular Cou~cil Meeting will be held OD Monday, October Z8, 1974, at 8:00 p.m. at the Village Hall. . -7-