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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 08-12-1974 '. l Minutes of the Regular Councl I Meeting Village of Arden Hi lis Monday, August 12, 1974, 8:00 p.m. VI I lage Hall Cal I to Order Mayor Crepea~ called the meeting to order at 8:08 p.m. Roll Call -. Present: Mayor Henry J. Crepeau, Jr., Councilmen William ~eyerelsen, James Wingert, Charles Crichton, Stan Olmen. Absent: None. Also Present: Attorney James Lynden, Engineer Donald Lund, Treasurer Richard O'Kelly, Parks Committee Chairman Robert Anderson, Clerk Administrator Charlotte McNlesh, Deputy Clerk Dorothy Zehm. Approval of Minutes The minutes of the Regular Counci I Meeting of July 29, 1974, were approved as submitted. BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR None. REPORT OF VILLAGE ATTORNEY JAMES LYNDEN Liquor License Transfer, Ramada Inn-McGuire's Lynden referred the Council to his letter of August 9, 1974, advising that the licenses on the subject premises are-stlll in effect. He said the applications of M.M.I.R., Inc. for new licenses are Inappro- priate; they should be instead for the Council's approval of the transfer of the existing licenses to M.M.I.R., Inc. After discussion of the problems concerninG unpaid financial claims of the Village, attributable to the now bankrupt New World Inns, Inc., Crighton moved, seconded by Wingert, that the Council approve the trans- fer of the liquor licenses from New World Inns, Inc. to ~1.M.I.R., Inc. contingent upon payment of the fourth quarter on-sale license fee on schedule. Matton carried (Crlahton, Wingert, Crepeau, Olmen voting in favor; Feyerelsen .voting in opoosition). Case No. 74-14, Pemtom, Inc.- North Area PUD, SPEl.cial Use Permit Lynden referred the Councl I to his letter of August 8, 1974, and briefly reviewed the background of the Pemtom applications re density decisions previously reached. c18 Lynden advised that, In his Interpretation o~ the ordinances, the Pemtom development is a Townhouse Planned Develooment as described in Ordinance 99, Section III D, (7) and (8), and that (9) Density Zoning does not apply. . . After discussion, Wingert moved, seconded by Feyerelsen, that the Coun- cil authorize Attorney Lynden to prepare a Special Use Permit for the north area (approximately 30 acres) of the Pemtom project, which approves 140 townhouse units, as proposed, Including reference to Development Agreements, ODen Space Easements and Covenants, park dedication and drainage requirements. Motion carried unanimously. It was noted that this Special Use Permit should be "tied" to the original Special Use Permit. It was further noted that concept plan approval provides the basis for future platting of the project; each addition requiring Council approval prior to platting. 4 { Regular Council Minutes -2- Aug. 12, 1974 Case No. 73-28, Hunters Park Lynden reviewed the proposed Development Agreement for Hunter Park Third Addition, noting areas In which this Development Agreement differs from those for Additions One and Two, I.e. drainage and house contruction precautions, and noting specified attachments to the Development Agree- ment. . After discussion, Wingert moved, seconded by Feyerelsen, that the Council approve the Development Agreement for Hunters Park Third Addition, sub- Ject to approval of the bond by Attorney Lynden, receipt of a copy of the sanitary sewer easement and Dreyfus' execution of the Development Agreement prior to Its execution by the Mayor and Clerk Administrator. Motion carried unanimously. Contract Letter re LandscapinQ of Hunters Park Lynden noted certain changes in the Contract letter made by Dreyfus to which he has no oJectlon. After review, Crichton moved, seconded by Olmen, that the Council approve the amended Contract Letter re Hunters Park landscapinQ; chang- I ng the date to August 12,1974, and authorize Its execution by the Mayor and Clerk Administrator. Motion carried unanimously. Ingerson Park Access Lynden referred the Council to his letter of August 12, 1974, re Inger- son Park access and Questions raised re a possible land "swap", or sale of certain properties owned by the Village. After discussion, matter was referred to the Parks and Recreation Com- mittee for Its consideration and recommendations to the council. REPORT 'OF VILLAGE ENGINEER DONALD LUND Bussard Court Lund reported that Johansen, the Inspector for Carley Engineering, and he inspected the streets and utilities In Bussard Addition and he recommends Village acceptance of the street and sewer and water utilities, contingent upon: I. Completion of riprap; 2. Sealcoat of street as soon as street can be cleaned and boulevard sodding Is completed. Crichton noted that the inspection report from the Publ ic Works. Depart- ment indicates that manhole H2 does not work properly.' Lund advised that Carley Engineering has agreed to change this manhole If It presents a maintenance problem. . After discussion, Crichton moved, seconded by Feyerelsen, that the Coun- cil accept the street and sewer and water utilities in Bussard Addition with the contingency that the street will be sealcoated within II months, rlprap at end of storm sewer outlet is completed with rock, and developer will make correction to manhole H2 if it does not function properly. Motion carried unanimously. . Arden Manor - Status Report Lund referred the Council to his letter of August 12, 1974, and attached Report HI5 from Suburban Engineering, Inc. After discussion, Crichton moved, seconded by Wingert, that Mr. Adams be Informed that occupancy of the mobile home park be prohibited until further notice. Motion carried unanimously. --~-- ,j. ~ VIllage Council Minutes -3- Aug. 12, 1974 It was the concensus of the Council that Mr. Adams resolve the following matters with the Council: I. Roadways prob I em; 2. Approval of water system; 3. Approval of sewer system; 4. Compl lance with approved plans. Pemtom Utilities - Status Report . Lund reviewed the status of the Pemtom streets and utilities, reporting that considerable work remains before final Inspection can be completed. REPORT OF VILLAGE TREASURER RICHARD O'KELLY Investments Treasurer O'Kelly reported an Investment of $135,000 on August 8, 1974, for 90 days at 11.25% Interest. REPORT OF COUNCILMAN JAMES WINGERT - Planning and Zoning, Board of Appeals Comprehensive Development Plan Wingert requested that Council comments and recommended changes re the Comprehensive Development Plan be submitted to the Village office, or to him, as soon as possible so a concensus of the Council can be reached and referred to the Planning Commission for consideration. REPORT OF COUNCILMAN STAN OLMEN - Finance No report. REPORT OF COUNCILMAN CHARLES CRICHTON - Public Works Stave-Clatterbuck Water Service Connection Crichton reviewed the proposed plastic water service connection requested by Mr. Stave and Mr. Clatterbuck to serve both residences on Snel ling Avenue from a point on Cummings Lane. . Engineer Lund reported that plastic water pipe Is now being used exten- sively; recommends the polyethylene type plastic water service line with a 160 psi pressure rating as a minimum. In discussion of size of line needed, Enplneer Lund said the proposed It" line should not be a problem, but pressure wil I be checked before determining the size of line needed. Lund noted that plastic Is difficult to thaw because of the necessity of using steam. After discussion, Crichton moved that the Council approve the Stave- Clatterbuck request to instal I a plastic water service connection to serve both properties, on condition that a minimum 160 psi pressure rated pipe be used; size of line to be that deemed sufficient by the Vii lage Enplneer after pressure check. Motion was seconded by Feyerelsen, and carried unanimously. It was noted that this water line cannot be used as an official ground; electrical system requires Independent grounding. It was further noted by the applicants that a "" plastic sewer line Is proposed to serve these two residences, separated from the water line by a depth of about I foot, both lines to be located in the same B foot deep trench. -3- j Vii lage Council Minutes -4- Aug. 12, 1914 On the Job Training Student Crichton moved, seconded by Wingert, that Council approve the hiring of an "On the Job Training Student", on a part time basis, for the Public Works Department for 1914-15 school year at $2.50 per hour. Motion carried unanimously. Blacktopping of Driveways to Booster Station and lift Stations 63 and 64 . Crichton moved, seconded by Wingert, that the Council authorize the Public Works Department to proceed with the blacktopping of the drive- ways to the booster station and 11ft stations 63 and #4; accepting the Bituminous Roadways, Inc.'s proposal for the bituminous surfacing In the amount of $1,210.00. Motion carried unanimously. The projects are to be charged to the sewer and water utilities instead of to Public Works Reserve as budgeted. Glenpaul DralnaQe Project Crichton moved, secon.ed by Wingert, that the Council authorize advertise- ment for bids for the G I enpau I Ora I na-ge Project I n accordance with specifications submitted; motion carried unanimously. (Engineer Lund to determine earliest possible date to advertise.) REPORT OF COUNCilMAN WilliAM FEYEREISEN - Parks and Recreation Human Rights Pemtom Park Dedication Robert Anderson suggested that the Council base the park dedication for the north Pemtom project on the present appraised value of the land, rather than the purchase price as proposed. The Council concurred with Mr. Anderson's suggestion. Proposed Fenced Access to Ingerson Park Engineer Deane Anklan's letter approving the proposed fenced access to Ingerson Park, along Lexington Avenue, was referred to the Parks and Recreation Committee for its consideration and recommendations to the Counc i I. Hunters Park Trail Access to Shopping Center on County Road E R. Anderson asked if an access from the Hunters Park tral I to the Shopping Center has been provided, or If it meets a 12' fence at the north of Hunters Park. Matter was referred to Park Director Buckley to pursue. Human Rights Commission . Feyereisen reviewed the tentative agenda for the next Human Rights Commission meeting on September 5th, explaining that, because of vacations, the August meeting was cancelled because so few were In attendance. REPORT OF MAYOR HENRY J. CREPEAU, JR. - General Government Public Safety 'I i :1 ___L_ Street light Request - New Brighton Road and Edgewater Avenue After consideration of a petition received, signed by aoproxlmately 16 residents, and verification that those signing the petition are a II I n the area of the proposed light, Feyere i sen moved, seconded by Wingert, that the Council authorize N.S.P. to Instal I the light re- Quested. Police Department 1s to determine the appropriate role location for the light. Motion carried unanimously. _lI__ A - Village Council Minutes -5- Aug. 12, 1974 Four-Way Stop Request Crepeau stated he highly recommends that the Council support the New Brighton petition for a 4-way stop sign at the intersection of New Brighton Road and County Road E. After discussion, Wingert moved, seconded by Feyerelsen, that the Vil- lage notify New Brighton that Arden HII Is concurs that 4-way stop Signs are needed at New Brighton Road and County Road E. Motion carried (Feyerelsen, Wingert, Crepeau voting In favor; Crichton and Olmen in . opptlsltlon). Po I I ceDoQ Crepeau reported that a young Doberman dog has been offered to the Arden H Ills Po II ce Department by Honeywe II, I nc., and a group of businessmen have offered to pay for the dog's training. After discussion of how the dog is proposed to be used by the Pollee Department and the useful functions other Arden Hills Police dogs have served, Olmen moved, seconded by Crichton, that the Council accept the dog. ,_pJ:ljJ)l.jJj i ~.i.S~jJ'}aJ.f}4ck~J1,&;eA.y Y2 a I 1 off I cers of the Departmenti~ffon~~an1m~~ J Public Safety Committee MlnU7&S Crepeau reviewed th~ minutes of the Public Safety Committee meeting of August 5, 1974. In discussion re the advisability of keeping Squad 689 as,nother unmarked car, it was noted that high cost of maintenance may be the result. It was alSO norea that facilities for unleaded gas be considered by the Public Works and Publ ic Safety Committees. REPORT OF CLERK ADMINISTRATOR CHARLOTTE MCNIESH Election and Counting Boards Appointment Crichton moved, seconded by Wingert, that the Counc.;1 approve the appointment of the Election and Counting Boards for the September 10, 1974, Primary Election, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. Voter Registration McNlesh reported that the League of Women Voters has offered to register voters on August 16, 17, 19 and 20, during the evening and Saturday registration hours when the office is not regularly open. The Council requested McNiesh to thank the League for this service. Apportionment Resolutions . Feyereisen moved, seconded by Wingert, that the Council adopt Resolu- tions Nos. 74-24 and 74-25, apportionment of Assessments for Watermain Improvement 72-1 and Sanitary Sewer Improvement Nos. 12 and 13. Motion carried unanimously. 1975 Proposed Budget Crichton moved, seconded bv Wingert, that the Council refer the 1975 Proposed Budget to the Finance Committee, suggesting one alternat.ive guideline to be that the Committee attempt to not increase the mill rate and to not use Generai Fund Reserves. Motion carried unanimously. -5- ii, . . . Village Council Minutes -6- Aug. 12, 1974 Claims and Payroll McNiesh noted that Check No. 6596 on Page 5 is voided and should be deleted (totals do not include this check). Crlghton moved, seconded by Olmen, that the Council approve the Claims and Payroll as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. Adiournment The meeting adjourned at 11:50 p.m. ~~ harlotte McNiesh Clerk Administrator Meeting Notice The next Regular Council Meeting will be on Monday, August 26, 1974, at 8:00 p.m. at the Vi Ilage Hall.