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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 08-26-1974 ",.. '.'" MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Village of Arden Hills Monday, August 26, 1974 - 8:00 p.m. V I I I age Ha I I Ca II to Orde r ... Approval of Minutes The Minutes of the Councl I Meeting of August 12, 1914, were approved as amended. BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR: Mounds View School Dlstr(ct No. 621 - Re uest to Dela landsca In and Covered Walkways, Mounds View High School Temporarv Bu Idlngs. Mr. Robert Engwer, Business Administrator, Mounds View School Ols- tri ct No. 621, requested that the Council wal va temporarily the requirements that canopies and landscaping be included In the con- struction of the temporary buildings at Mounds View High School at this time. He explained that bids were received for the buildings, Including an alternate for the canopies; the low bid was for a de- duct of $15,500 without the canopies. He said no certain commitment can be given as to when the canopies and landscaping could be com- pleted, but It would be his recommendation to the Board that these costs be Included in next year's planning. After discussion, Feyerelsen moved that f,10unds View School District be al.lowed to proceed, with the understanding i'hat the canopies and landscaping will be completed before Inclement weather of 1911. ~lotlon was seconded by Olmen and carried (Crepeau, Feyereisen, Olmen, Wingert voting In favor of the motIon; Crichton voting In opposition). Mr. Engwer assured the Council that it Is the desire of the School District to cooperate and work with the various City Councl Is. gr. Robert Levitt - Pemtom Townhouse Villages Or. Levitt, representing the Home Owners' Association at Townhouse Villages at Arden Hills, requested thai' the Council authorize tile Installation of.a street light at the Intersection of Hamllne Avenue and Arden View Court, and to Install three appropriate speed limit signs along Arden View Court, suggesting 15 miles per hour. .After discussion of the proposed globe lighting along the north side of the entrance to the Townhouse Villages (extending from about 60 feet from the center line of Hamllne Avenue westerly from the bus shefter), and procedure re establishment of speeds on VI flage streets, ".,athe Council referred the speed sign request to the Public Safety ~Commlttee to determine approprIate speed for Arden View Court. Attor- ney lynden was asked to advise whether the Village can set speed limIts. Determination re the lighting request was deferred by the Councl I until after Installation of the globe Ilgh'I'lng. Mr. Hili Indicated that this InstallatIon can probably be completed ~dthln six (6) weeks, REPORT OF VilLAGE ATTORNEY JAMES lYNDEN . ~e No. 74-14, Pemtom, Inc. - Seeel!!1 Use Permit Lynden reviewed the Special Use Permit for the north area of the Pemtom development. After discussion, Wingert moved, seconded by CrIchton, that the Counc! I approve the Special Use Permit, Case No. 14-14, as presented, with the following amendments: I. Add "dated 5-20-74" to the second paragraph on page I. 2. In condition No.6, delete '!.from back of curb to back of curb" and change "25 feet" to "24 feet". -- / " Minutes of Regular Council Meeting Page two August 26, 1974 3. Delete condItions No.9 and 10. 4. In conditIon No. 12, delete phrase In brackets, lines? and 3, and insert "public" before easement. 5. In condition No. 14, change "First" to "Seventh" Addition. Change "near Hamllne Avenue" to "between Hamllne Avenue and Arden View Court". 6. III condition No. 15, Insert "public" before park. Motion carried unanimously. HI~hway Department Dirt Removal Operation FeyerelsQn reported extensive removal of dirt at the northwest corner of 1-694 and Hamllne Avenue. . After discussion of the consequent Increased traffic noise In the reslde~tlal area to the north, since the removal of the dirt, and concern re the unsightly appearance of the deposited materials, the matter of Village jurIsdiction was referred to Attorney Lynden, and Feyer~lsen agreed to draft a letter to the Highway Department re the Cound I 's concerns. REPORT OF VillAGE ENGINEER DONALD lUND Lar;>oros DItch Project lUlld referred the Councl I to Northdale Construction Company's request to delay construction of the lambros Ditch Project until after the g"ound Is frozen, statIng that both he and Mr. Lambros agree that less 1amage to the property wi II occur If the work can be done during the dnter season. Feyerelsen moved, seconded by Crichton, that the Councl I approve the time extension requested, provided that construction is completed by March I, 1975, and landscaping Is completed by June I, 1975. Motion carried unanimously. McNlesh was requested to notIfy the other members of the Joint Powers Agreement of the Councl I's action. Arden Manor Status Report lund referred the Councl I to the problems encountered In Arden Manor MobIle Home Park re sewer lines, water system and roads. Mr. Adams saId that the connection to the Village sewer line, north of the building, was made last December before he was told not to connect; the line has been plugged, but sometimes the aIr "goes out of the plug"; this man- hole Is pumped out every day. Lund reported he has not been able to verify the InspectIon of the IndIvidual sewer lInes; Suburban has Inspected the connectIons only. Lund advIsed that the four 141 sewer connections In the first AddItion have tested satisfactorily; others to the City system should be plugged pending satisfactory tests. He reported that the water system has not been tested, and Information Is needed as to proposed capacity and whether pre3ent well Is to be up-graded or a new well Installed. . Adams reported that he proposes to up-grade the 8" well In the existing park, whIch Is capable of producing 286 gpm. and will Install II ilew well next summer. He said he does not expect to have more than 50 homes In the new addition of the park this wInter. He said he has had trouble getting the building constructed which will house the pressure tank for the new wel I; consequently, It Is Impossible to comply with Suburban's recommendations re the water system at thIs time. He said he plans to start the building by September 1 and estimates completion of the bul Id- lng by spring of 1975. Adams requested an extension of time to complete the park construction until June J, 1975, stating that 60% of the sewer lines are In, and all of the water mains. He said he anticipates getting the curbs and streets in this year and the swImming pool next spring. It was noted that there appears to be very lIttle resemblance between the mobIle homes recently moved Into the park and the "movllla" homes orIginally I)roposed for the park. Adams said that "mavJlla" homes are net belnR manufactured anymors; these homes are equIvalent to "movl: :6" homes. _?- " Minutes of Regular Councl I Meeting Page three August 26, 1974 Adams said he has purchased these homes for re~sale; they are new. He said he has 5 older "movll la" homes coming In which are 5 to 6 years old; a-fter restalnlng, they will look as good as new, and he InvIted the Counc! I to Inspect both the new and 01 der homes. Mr. Hutton stated he owns a 1970 model "movllla" home which he had anticipated moving Into Arden Manor by August 1st, advising he can postpone occupancy untl I September 15th, If necessary. Council expressed concern re al lowing occupancy of the park until sewer and water systems, and roads, have been approved. . After considerable discussion, the Council concurred that a special Council Meeting, prior to the next regular Counci I Meeting, wi II be scheduled to expedite occupancy of that portion of the park In which sewer, water and roads have been tested and recommended for approval; area Is to be delineated on a drawing, and to not exceed 60 units. Adams was requested to work with Lund, Joh.ailsen and Suburban Engineer- Ing, and when he has approval, and a drawing Indicating area to be approved for occupancy, he should notify the Village Council so special :meeting can be scheduled. Steak Inn Water Service Lund re.fe rred the Council to his I atter of August 26, 1974, and recom~ mended that a water main along the south side of County Road E would be preferable to stubbing across County Road E for each connection. Mr. Hage stated that Steak Inn <Terrestrial, Inc.l would Insta,ll the approximate .495'-8" water main, and suggested that benefitted property owners contribute something toward the cost, which Is estimated at l8600. He requested that the Village secure the necessary construction easement (permanent or temporaryl; cost of easement and engineering costs to be assumed by Hags; suggesting that when another property conn.cts that they <Terrestrial, Inc.) be reimbursed one-half of the cost. After discussion, Crichton moved, seconded by Wingert, that the Council; authorl ze the Vi II age to obtai n the necessary easement for the line, asj d~lllleated; au"thorizlng Terrestrial, Inc. to Instal I the necessary 8" \ line in accordance with specifications set forth by the Village Englneer~ Motion carried unanimoUSly. .~ ; , The financing procedure re future "hookups"to this main was referred to lynden for recommendatIons to the Council, REPORT OF VILLAGE TREASURER RICHARD O'KELLY O'Kelly reported an lnvesi"ment on August 19, 1974, of $350,000.00 for 90 days at 11.50%. REPORT OF COUNCILMAN JAMES WINGERT - Planning and Zoning, Board of Appeals . Case_No. 74-28, Fence Variance - George Weiss ~lIngert reviewed the application request to extend a 6' high fence along the side property line approximately 5 feet Into the street rlght-of- ~ay;the purpose of the fence being to hide outside storage on adjacent property. Wingert reported that the Board of Appeals recommends approval, and Public Works Supc,rvisor Johansen states he does not anticipate this fence extension would cause problems tn plowing or road maintenance, but the Planning Commission finds no basis to grant the variance. After discussion, Wingert moved. seconded by Crichton, that the Councl I deny the variance for the fence extension because of specific prohibi- tion In Ordinance No. 99 (Sec. V. Ol. Motion carried unarilmously. It was suggested that Mr. Weiss use low plantings for screening area. Comprehensive Development Plan tllngert reviewed the commeo.fs he received from Council members to date. The commen1's re the "10% apartment limit" and "density designations" -3- Minutes of Regular Council Meeting Page four August 26, 1974 for the various areas of the Village, were discussed, In an effort to arrive at the consensus of the Council. REPORT OF COUNCilMAN STAN OlMEN - Finance Resolution No. 74-26, Resolution Re Garage Sales Olmen moved, seconded by Wingert, that the Council adopt Resolution No. 74-26, RESOLUTION RELATING TO APPROVAL OF PERMIT APPLiCATIONS FOR GARAGE SALES AT PRIVATE HOMES, as presented. Motion carried unani- mously. . REPORT OF COUNCilMAN CHARLES CRICHTON - Public Works, Ordinance Review Nursery Hili - Utilities and Street Plans Crichton moved, seconded by Feyerelsen, that the Councl I authorize advertisement for bids for Nursery Hili uti Iltles and Road Construc- tion, In accordance with plans and specifications submitted. Motion carried unanimously. Truck Bids Crichton referred Council to a memo from Johansen, and after review of the two bids received, Crichton moved, seconded by Feyereisen, that the Councl I accept the General Motors Corporation bid In the amount of $8,071.39. Motion carried (Crepeau, Wingert, Feyerelsen, Olmen voting I.n favor of the motion; Crichton abstaining>. (It was noted that this expendiTure Is to be paId from "the 1975 Budget, wh teh has not been approved to date. > 'Repair of lift Station No.8 After review of Lund's letter of 8-14-74, and recommendations of the Public Works Committee (Minutes of 8-14-74>, Crichton moved, seconded by Wingert, that the Counel I approve alTernates 62 and 64; amending. the pump size from 1400 gpm to 1500 gpm. Motion carried unanimOUSly. Action re the stand-by generator was deferred pend I ng recommendations from the Public Works CommIttee. Project to be paId from Public Works Reserve Fund. Recommendations re the lift station building were re- quested from the Planning CommIssion. <Lund TO determine building size and halght requirements). Stave-Clatterbuck Permit to Excavate In Highway Right-of-way After review of the permit application, Crichton moved, seconded by WIngert, that .the Councl I authorize execution of the permit by the VIllage, subject to approval of the Village Attorney. Motion carried unan I mous Iy. Resolution No. 74-27. Re State PurcQ.asln!!l Alll"'u,ment Crl~hton moved, seconded by Olmen, that the Council adopt Resolution No. 74-27, RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS TO ENTER INTO A CO-OPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF MINNESOTA, as presented. Motion carried unanimOUSly. . Bethel Master Meter Crichton reviewed the status of the Bethel master meter proposal and referred the Council to Bathel~s counter proposal. After discussion, the matter was deferred, pending discussion of the matter with Henderson re -further negotiations. REPORT OF COUNCI LMAN W IlLlAM FEYERE I SEN - Parks and Recreation, Human Rights Land Ac ulsltion Recommendations Feyereisen referred the Counc I to the Minutes of the Parks and Recrea- tion Committee of 8-13-74, with attached five-year Anticipated Working Budget for Park Land Acquisition. In dls~usslon of Area ~, Karth Lake, Anderson explained that, In order to obtain the des1red park land, It 15 deemed necessary that the park land be purchase~ and a .cash don~tlon" be required from area developers. ,,," Minutes of Regular Coullcll Meeting Page four August 26, 1974. for the various areas of the Village, were discussed, In an effort to arrive at the consensus of the Councl t. REPORT OF COUNCilMAN STAN OlMEN - Finance Resolution No. 74-26, Resolution Re Garage Sales Olmen moved, seconded by Wingert, that the Council adopt Resolution No. 74-26, RESOLUTION RELATING TO APPROVAL OF PERMIT APPLICATIONS FOR GARAGE SALES AT PRIVATE HOMES, as presented. Motion carried unani- mously. . REPORT OF COUNCilMAN CHARLES CRICHTON - Public Works, Ordinance Review Nursery Hili - Uti llties and Street Plans Crichton moved, seconded by Feyerelsen, that the Councl I authorize advertisement for bids for Nursery Hili uti tlties and Road Construc- tion, In accordance with plans and specifications submitted. Motion carried unanimously. Truck BI ds Crichton referred Councl I to a memo from Johansen, and after review of the two bids received, Crichton moved, seconded by Feyerelsen, that the Council accept the General Motors Corporation bid In the amount of $8,071.39. Motion carried (Crepeau, Wingert, Feyerelsen, Olmen voting in favor of the motion; Crichton abstaining). (It was noted that this expenditure Is to be paid from the 1975 Budget, ~hlch has not been approved to date.l Repal r of 1I ft St~tl on No.8 After review of Lund's letter of 8-14-74, and recommendations of the PublIc Works Committee (Minutes of 8-14-74l, Crichton moved, seconded by Wingert, that the Councl I approve alternates 62 and #4; amending. the pump size from 1400 gpm to 1500 gpm. Motion carried unanimouSly. Action re the stand-by generator was deferred pending recommendations from the Public Works Committee. Project to be paid from Public Works Reserve Fund. Recommendations re the lift station building were re- quested from the Planning Commission. (Lund to determine building size and height requirementsl. Stave-Clatterbuck Permit to Excavate In Highway Right-of-way After review of the permit application, Crichton moved, seconded by WIngert, that the Councl I authorize execution of the permit by the VLIJage, subject to approval of the Village Attorney. Motion carried unanimOUSly. Resolution No. 74-27, Re State Purchasing A9r~~~enT Crichton moved, seconded by Olmen, that the Council adopt Resolution No. 74-27, RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS TO ENTER INTO A CO-OPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF MINNESOTA, as presented. Motion carried unanimOUSly. . Bethel Master Meter Crichton reviewed the status of the Bethel master meter proposal and referred the Council to Bethel~s counter proposal. After discussion, the matter was deferred, pending discussion of the matter with Henderson re -further negotiations. REPORT OF COUNCilMAN WilLIAM FEYEREISEN - Parks and Recreation, Human Rights land Acquisition Recommendations Feyereisen referred the Counel I to the Minutes of the Parks and Recrea- tion Committee of 8-13-74, with attached five-year Anticipated Working Budget for Park land Acquisition. In dls~ussion of Area 4~ Karth lake, Anderson explained that, In order to obtain the des1red park land, It Is deemed necessary that the park land be purchased and a "cash donation" be requl red from area developers. . j)",. Minutes of Regular Councl I Meeting Page five August 26, 1974 Fencing and Bituminous Estimates - In erson Park Lexln ton Ave. Access Feyerefsen referred the Counc I to Buckley's memo of 8-2 - 4 re path construction, fencing and ",ree rerooval costs. After discussion, the matter was referred to the Parks Committee for recommendations 'n relation to other park access. Survey Report R,. Oak WI It aud Dutch Elm Feyerelsen referred the Courcl I to a report from Buckley (8-23'-74) re Oak WI It and O~tch Elm Surv~y. . Vi Ilage regult,tions re both Oak Wi It and Dutch Elm were discussed. Buckley reported that the State Department of Agriculture has shade tree disease control rules and regulations which could be used by Arden Hills, and offered tJ obtain copies for Council con~lderatlon. Bu.ckley wa! requested to !.ubmlt recommendations for regulation of Dutch Elm, for Councl I co.slderation, pending revised ordinance regu- lating boJh Dutch Elm and Oak Wilt. Part-time Maintenance Emlfoyees - Park Department Feyerels"n referred "rhe Council to a memo from Buckley (8-23-74) re Malntena.lce Staff for nmalnder of summer, fall and winter. After ~scusslon, Feyeraison moved, seconded by Wingert, that the Councli approve the purt-tlmeemploy~en~, at the discretion of the Parks fJlrector, as pe:' meno of 8-23-74. Motion carried unanimously. lant.ca!!e Plan - 1I111,!.9!.. Prol!erty The nee for I and3caplng of V /I I age prope rty south of the Pub II c Works ant Village Hall bullctlng~ was noted. The matter was referred to BUI,Iey and the Park~ and Recreation Committee to review the la~dscape pd.1S and to recommend sUfgested alterations to the Council, If plans an deficient to screen erulpmen"l" etc. from housing to .the south. Pr.posed Park ACQulsltlor. R.Anderson repori.ed that a property owner In the Karth lake area has elpressed Int"erest In sel Ing about 20 acres of property, and he asked tlat Council auttorl;~e th Parks Committee to proceed with an appraisal ,f the proplJrty. Mr. Bu<:lfey stated that the party has no objection ;0 the Village olltalnl'lg In appraisal of the property. Buckley said he has recolvej a cosl quotation from Gordon Elmquist and Associates for the appraisal. Crichton offered to contact Gerald lund, Lund Realty, for a comp.:!rl~ion appri.lsal cost, and to advise Buckley. Pe rry Par~!,..!.!!!.~!,1. Feyerelsen rDferr~d ita Councl I to a memo from Buckley, 8-23-74, re the proposed relocatlcn of the Hockey rink at Perry Park. After d~scu3slon of 1~~ Perry Park Plans and reasons for proposed changes, B~ckley was r~~uested to submit a schematic plan for the Park a~; 11 is now propos'd, for Council consideration. . Tennly;...9oLJrt and Blacktop "'t~ Buckley ruported tnat bids :Qr the tennis court lighting at Mounds View High ~chocl and formal quote, for the blacktopping of areas In the varrous parks, should be rece,vad In time for Council consideration at t~e first Councl I meeting In S&~tember. REPORT OF MAYOR HENRY J. CREPEAU, .JR. - General Government, Public Safety Letter of Commendation Mayor Crepeau read a letter from She'iff Hedman commending Officer laValle for his recen;! assist In the ,;'prehenslon of two suspected burglars. Off-sale Liquor license Request Council action was deferred pending recei,~ oi ~ompleted application. -5- .,.. "'- Mrnu-tes of Regular Counci I Meeting Page six August 26, 1974 Traffic Llr;ht - Lydia and Snelling Crepeau rerorted that the State of Minnesota wI II be reimbursed by Federal Fu~ds for 90% of the traffic light Installation costs at lydla and Snelll~g; therefore, the costs to be paId by Rosevllle and Arden Hills 15 es1"lmated at $4,240.00. Crichton moved, seconded by Wingert, that the Councl I authorize pay- ment to Rosevllle of Arden Hili's share of the cost, which Is estima- ted at $548.00. Motion carried unanimously. (Payment to be paid from Public Safety AccaJnt #5320, CapItal Outlay, Other Equipment.) . REPORT OF CLERK ADMINISTRATOR CHARLOTTE MCNIESH II cense App rova I After revIew of Ilst,of 1974 and 19/4-0 LlCen,.", "~~"yY'._' CouncIl Approval, WIngert moved, seconded by Feyerelsen, that the CouncIl approve the retaIl sales license for 001,19'.' hop. and !;vb,blsh h<1.ij.J'V.,)}C$!.nses as I sfe" ." Atlas' Disposal ~~ e alt ns Motion carried unanImously. ResolutIon No. 74-28, RescindIng ResolutIon No. 74-28 CrIchton moved, seconded by Olmen, that the CouncIl adopt Resolution No. 74-28, RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION No. 74-23 AND APPORTIONING ASSESSMENTS RELATING TO CONSOLIDATED WATER IMPROVEMENTS NUMBERED 67-1 and 67-2, as presented. Motion carried unanImously. Pay'"ill Dlmen moved, seconded Payroll as submitted. by Feyerelsen, that the Council approve the Moflon car~led unanImously. Use of Village Hall CouncIl concurred that out. . ;!"l!.g~~IJI be limited to other governmental bodIes, I 5 ~ce Creek Water- shed District on Wednesday evenings, after January I, 1975, as requested. Request for use of hall by Tr'ans03r\dental MeditatIon group was denied. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at I :52 a.m. ~ f2Jl);./. Charlotte McNlesn Clerk AdminIstrator . Notice of Meeting The next Regular Council Meeting will be held on Monday, September 9, 1974, at 8:00 p.m. at the Village Hall. -6-