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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 09-30-1974 , ... MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Village of Arden Hills Monday, September 30, 1974 - 8:00 p.m. Village Hall Call to Order The meeting was called to order by !Iayor Henry J. Crepeau, Jr. at 8:00 p.m. Roll Call Present - Mayor Henry J. Crepeau, Jr.; Councilmen Stan Olmen, Charles Crichton, James Wingert, William Feyereisen. Absent - None. Also Present - Attorney James Lynden, Treasurer Richard O'Kelly, Parks Director John Buckley, Clerk Administrator Charlotte McNiesh, Deputy Clerk Dorothy Zehm. -. Approval of Minutes Crichton moved, seconded by Wingert, that the Minutes of the Sp~cial Council Meeting of September 23, 1974, be approved as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR Village Planner Mayor Crepeau introduced Mr. Richard Fredlund, Nason, Wehrman, Chapman Associates, and welcomed him as Planner for Arden Hills. REPORT OF VILLAGE ATTORNEY JAMES LYNDEN Ordinance Re Water Surface Use Regulations on Lake Johanns The Council reviewed the ordinance re water surface use regulations prepared by Attorney Lynden. After discussion, Wingert moved, seconded by Feyereisen, that the Council introduce AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE SURFACE USE OF THE WATERS OF LAKE JOHANNA (62-78) AND IMPOSING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF, by title, for submittal to the Department of Natural Resources for review and comment; ordinance to be amended to include a section repealing previous ordinances which may be in conflict. Motion carried unanimously. After discussion of enforcement of the ordinance, Attorney Lynden was requested by Council to insert a statement in the ordinance that nothing herein should be construed to prohibit Arden Hills Police Officers from enforcing this ordinance in conjunction with the Ramsey County SheriffS Office. Nature Trail Resolution Attorney Lynden was requested to review Resolution 74-29, RESOLUTION APPROVING NATURE TRAIL PROPOSED BY RAMSEY COUNTY PARKS AND OPEN SPACE COMMISSION, to detel"lldne if it precludes the Village Police Department from enforcing the trail regulations, and to submit his comments at the next Council meeting. REPORT OF VILLAGE ENGINEER DONALD LUND (absent) Nursery Hill Utilities - Award Bid McNiesh referred the Council to Mr. Breem's letter, urging the Council to award the bid for the Nursery Hill utilities to the. low bidder. Crichton moved, seconded by Wingert, that the Council award the bid for the Nursery _. Hill utilities to Erwin Montgomery Construction, as listed in the September 23rd bids as received. Motion carried unanimously. Tennis Court Lighting Contract - Request for Time Extension Mr. Dan DeLessio, Tieso Electric, explained the delivery of #2 underground wire and Kaiser poles will be delayed; poles probably for 12 to 16 weeks, and requested that Council approve his request for time extension for completion of the tennis court lighting at Mounds View High School. In discussion, Mr. DeLessio advised that he would be able to complete the lighting project, as specified in the contract, by April 1, 1975, and would be agreeable to a penalty clause if not completed by that date. Wingert moved, seconded by Feyereisen, that the Council approve the time extension requested for the Mounds View High School tennis court lighting project, to April 1, 1975, with the understanding that the penalty will be applied each day after April 1, 1975,at $100 per day. Motion carried unanimously. -1- . ---------------- ---- "- -----~ '" Minutes of Council Meeting September 30, 1974 Page two Bethel Master Meter Crichton moved, seconded by Wingert, that the Council authorize advertisement for bids; advertising on October 10th and Octoberl7th; bid opening to be on October 24, 1974. at 2:00 p.m. at the Village Hall. Motion carried uIl8ll1mou81v. Ramsey County Outlet to Lake Johanna Lund's report was deferred to a later meeting re the status of this outlet. In discussion, it was noted that the proposed lake level, resulting from the .con- struction of this outlet, will be higher than formerly proposed. Concern was ex- pressed re the effect this level will have on riparian properties of Lake Johanna and whether the extensive filling on the Gluek farm in Roseville will compound the problem. "'After discussion, Wingert was requested by the Council to draft a letter to Roseville relaying Couneil's concern~ re the fillin~ of the larr,e holding pond, the need for control of quality and quantity of run-off from this area through the Johanna outlet, etc. Copy of letter to be directed to Rice Creek Watershed District by McNiesh. REPORT OF VILLAGE TREASURER aICHARD O'KEU,y O'Kelly reported an investment of $115,000 on September 25, 1974. for four months. at 10.20%. REPORT OF COUNCILMAN JAMES WINGERT - Planning and Zoning. Board of Appeals House at 3403 Lake Johanna Boulevard . Matter was deferred until Mr. Reiling is in attendance. It was noted that this house is not connected to the sanitary sewer. McNiesh was requested to list other properties not connected to sanitary sewer (where sewer is available) . Planning Commission Meeting of September 24, 1974 Wingert reported that the Commission has requested Attorney Lynden's presence at Zoning Ordinance study meetings until the Commission completes its review of the proposed ordinance draft; anticipating the review can be accomplished in less time with the Attorney in attendance. The Council ccrnl~lll"',~d and authorized Attorney Lynden's attendance at the study meetings as .requested. Audio Equipment Wingert reviewed bids received for the installation of audio equipment in the Council room, including 5 microphones at Council table, 2 microphones at consultants' table, 1 standing microphone for audience area and a tape recorder with transcribing acces- saries. After discussion. Wingert moved, seconded by Feyereisen, that the Council accept the low bid and authorize Blumberg Photo Sound Company to install a public address system in the Village Hall. as per bid received (minus the 70 x70 screen) at a cost of $2,010.80. Motion carried unanimously. The need for a remote speaker in the office area to accommodate large groups was dis- cussed. Wingert was requested to obtain a change order for this added installation; ~eed for an amplifier to be determined at the time the change order is submitted for Council consideration. REPORT OF COUNCILMAN CHARLES CRICHTON - Public Works, Ordinance Review Invoice - Northwest Refining Company Crichton moved, seconded by Olmen, that Council approve payment of $3036.31 to Northwest Refining Company, at this time. to take advantage of a discount of $24.75. Motion carried unanimously. Crichton advised that the Public Works Committee will consider facilities for un- leaded gas at its meeting on Wednesday, October 2. Fire Department Joint Meeting Crichton reported that at a recent meeting with the Fire Department, ~7",,;"1J11'~ Shoreview, the possibility of . ~tract (I -. -l based on~ .. l_l.A-~4"I t;.n..lftv ~~~. -2- , ... Minutes of Regular Council Meeting September 30, 1974 Page three Council concurred with the general concept and encouraged Crichton to pursue it with the other villages and fire department. REPORT OF COUNCILMAN STAN OLMEN - Finance (No report) REPORT OF COUNCILMAN WILLIAM FEYEREISEN - Parks and Recreation, Human Rights Shade Tree Disease Control After review of information submitted by Buckley, discussion of the following con- cerns re the tree disease program were noted: . 1. Rules for residents to be outlined. 2. Assurance that diseased trees will be treated properly and removed. 3. Village to contract, or resident to treat and remove diseased trees. 4. Can Village respond expeditiously to determine whether tree is diseased? 5. Who shall answer calls between inspections (respond to calls re suspicious trees)? After discussion, Buckley was requested by the.Council to inquire into possibility of contract for tree removal and for treatment based on tree size, and to see if contractor can respond within 10 days after notification of a diseased tree. Buckley noted that diseased trees should be removed before March 1; so, new ordinance should be in effect to achieve removal of known diseased trees (1974 survey) by that date. Highway Department Berm Construction Feyereisen reported that Mr. AI Perez, Minnesota Pollution Control, has advised that the berm construction has been completed satisfactorily; area has been seeded and the sound barrier restored. Feyereisen agreed to write to the Highway Department concluding the matter. REPORT OF MAYOR HENRY J. CREPEAU, JR. - General Government, Public Safety Area-wide Golf Course The letter of 9/23/74 from Mayor Bromander re the proposed area-wide golf course was discussed. The Council expressed no objection, noting that all kinds of recreation areas should be provided. Council expressed neutrality as to specific land Ramsey County procures as part of its Park and Open Space land acquisition program. Mayor Crepeau agreed to relay the Council's comments to Mayor Bromander, New Brighton. Bicentennial Program Participation Council approved participation with Ramsey County in the forthcoming bicentennial program to honor historic and progressive vistas of our area. Prosecuting Attorney McNiesh was requested to invite Mr. Faricy to attend the next Council meeting to discuss propossl detailed in his letter of 9/26/74. Lynden expressed an interest in submitting a proposal from his firm for Council con- sideration. Council requested that proposal be submitted prior to the October 28th 4IIFouncil meeting. REPORT OF VILLAGE CLERK ADMINISTRATOR CHARLOTTE MCNIESH Appointment of Election Judges OImen moved, seconded by Crichton, that the Council approve the appointment of Election Judges for the November 5, 1974 election, as listed. Motion carried unani- mously. Resolution No. 74-30 - Tax Levy Crichton moved, seconded by Wingert; that the Council adopt Resolution No. 74-30, RESOLUTION APPROVING SUMS OF MONEY TO BE LEVIED FOR LEVY YEAR 1974; PAYABLE IN 1975, AND AMENDING THE LEVY ON 1972 nlPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 2. Motion carried unanimously. It was noted that the levy is less than last year. -3- ~ . , , ~--.J. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting September 30, 1974 Page four Resolution No. 74-31 - Certifying Delinquent Utility Accounts for Collection with Taxes Crichton moved, seconded by Feyereisen, that the Council adopt Resolution No. 74-31, RESOLUTION CERTIFYING DELINQUENT UTILITY ACCOUNTS TO RAMSEY COUNTY FOR COLLECTION WITH TAXES. Motion carried unanimously. Approval of Kathleen Goserud as Cmmllittee Secretary Feyereisen moved, seconded by Crichton, that the Council approve the part-time employ- ment of Kathleen Goserud at $2.75 per hour as Committee secretary. Motion carried unani- mously. Payroll Crichton moved, seconded by Olmen, that the Council approve the Payroll as submitted. . . Motion carried unanimously. Finance Committee Meeting - October 10 McNiesh repovted that John McCarthy will review the audit of Village accounts at the Finance Committee Meeting on October 10th. Crichton suggested that accounting procedures re Self-sustaining Park Fund be evaluated. Arden Manor Mobile Home Park McNiesh reported that Mr. Adams phoned at 8:30 p.m. tonight, advising he will attend tonight's meeting, requesting approval of occupancy of the mobile home park pending Engineer Lund's approval of the well on which a new pump has been installed (test to be made on Tuesday). (Adams did not appear as of 11:00 p.m.) Mr. and Mrs. Hutton, requested Council approval to hook up their mobile home to sewer and water at this time; occupancy to be delayed until Council approves park for occupancy. Council noted that the mobile home hook-up to sewer and water is permitted, but it is not known at this time when occupancy of the park will be approved. Council discussed the latest water test made by Engineer Lund (letter of 9/27/74) and determined that some definitive action must be taken to force compliance with the con- struction contract, prior to permitting occupancy of the park. In discussion of mobile home and license ordinances, it appeared sales office may be in violation of license ordinance No. 162 and occupancy of the park at this time may be in violation of several sections of Ord. 147, Mobile Home Ordinance. After discussion of several alternative actions, Crichton moved, seconded by Wingert, that Council authorize Attorney Lynden to write to Mr. Adams on Tuesday, October 1, (certified mail) requiring him to evacuate that portion of the mobile home park (new .section) which has not been approved for occupancy; all occupants to be evacuated by Saturday, October 5, 1974; also to apprise Adams of other violations. Motion carried unanimously. (Lynden was requested to check with State Board of Health on status of license). Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 11:12 p.m. , .~'lfl7,~ Charlotte McNiesh Clerk Administrator .Notice of Meeting The next Regular Council Meeting will be held on Monday, October 14, 1974, at 8:00 p.m. at the Village Hall. _~_~~ _ft_