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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 04-29-1974 . . .. -. ~ ~. ~ . MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Village of Arden Hills Monday, April 29, 1974 - 8:00 p.m. V I I I age Ha I I Ca II to Order The meeting was called to order by Mayor Henry J. Crepeau, Jr. at 8:00 p.m. Roll Call Present - Mayor Henry J. Crepeau, Jr., Councilmen Charles Crichton, Stan Olmen, William Feyerelsen, James Wingert. Absent - None. Also Present - Attorney James Lynden, Engineer Donald Lund, Fiscal Consultant Peter Popovich, Treasurer Richard O'Kelly, Parks Director John Buckley, Clerk Administrator Charlotte McNlesh, Deputy Clurk Dorothy Zehm. AplLroval of Minutes The Minutes of the Regular Counci I Meeting of April 8, 1974, were approved as amended. Business A. from the Floor: Ronald Herrick, 1166 Carlton Drive, requested that Hockey parents and players be permitted to use the Hall on Sunday, May 19th, from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. approved the request. Youth Village Counc I I B. Industrial Revenue Bond Request - I. C. Systems Mr. Roger K. \'1lnges, Juran & Moody, Inc., explained the Minnesota Industrial Development Act, passed by Minnesota legislation in 1967, to encourage economic development within the State. He cited several communities which have used this form of financing, providing a method for small corporations to obtain lower cost financing; stating this program has enthusiastically been endorsed by various depart- ments of the State government. Mr. Wlnges explained that the payments wi I I by I. C. Systems, Inc., and lease Insurance from Commercial Loan Insurance Corporation. would the City be liable for payment of the It affect the City financial statement. be guaranteed will be ob'tal ned In no event bonds nor would Advantages for the Village of Arden Hi I Is were explained by Mr. Wlnges as follows: I. Indicate to other corporations the Village's willingness to provide this type of financing. 2. Lower the cost of financing for the corporation. 3. Provl des a tax base for the V I II age and emp loyment opportunities within the Vi I lage. Mr. Wlnges explained that this form of financing was not available when I. C. Systems Initially made application In Arden Hi lis. (Did not Include this type of project, but has been broadened since that time to Include "service type" businesses.) Mr. Wlnges explained that the tremendous upsurge of Interest rates has prevented many smal I corporations from constructing needed facilIties) Industrial Revenue Bonds help make con- struction possible. Mr. Peter Popovich, Village Fiscal Consultant, explained that the legislation was promoted by out-state legislators to protect rural Minnesota by providing employment opportunities and tax base by attracting manufacturing, agricultural and fabrication corporations to various out-state communities. He stated that we have only two or three years' experience with this form of financing, but in this time he knows of no major defaults. He said this Is a judgement decision which must be evaluated by the Councl I. -1- . . . Minutes of Counci I Meeting Page two Apri I 29, 1974 Popovich said the proposed Preliminary Resolution, giving approval to the proposed I. C. Systems, Inc. project, Is not binding on the community, but usually, after approval of the resolution, the municipality goes through with the financing. He said the community must consider Its goals and what Is best for the City. After discussion, the matter was referred to the Finance Committee for Its recommendations to the Council. Mr, Wlnges offered I" , to meet with the Committee, If desired, and to supply Informational material for Its review. REPORT OF VILLAGE ATTORNEY JAMES LYNDEN Case No. 73-50, Resolution re Llndemer Consolidation - Resolution No. 74-10 Wingert moved, seconded by Crichton, that the Council adopt Reso- lution No. 74-10, RESOLUTION RE CONSOLIDATION OF LOTS I AND 2, BLOCK 3, SHADY OAKS ADDITION, and authorize Its execution by the Mayor and Clerk Administrator. Motion carried unanimOUSly. Case No. 74-5, Resolution re Young Lot Spilt and ConsolldatloQ - Reso- lution No. 74-11 Wingert moved, seconded by Feyerelsen, that the Council adopt Reso- lution No. 74-11, RESOLUTION RE CONSOLIDATION OF THE WEST 435.06 FEET OF THE SOUTH 100.0 FEET, EXCEPT THE WEST 33 FEET FOR SNELL! NG AVENUE, OF THE NW! OF THE NW k, SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 30N, RANGE 23W, WITH THE WEST 361.5 FEET OF THE NORTH 16.5 FEET, EXCEPT THE WEST 33 FEET FOR SNELLING AVENUE, OF THE SWk OF THE NW k, SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 30N, RANGE 23W, authorizing Its execution by the Mayor and Clerk Administra- tor. Motion carried unanimoUSly. Case No. 73-28, Dreyfus - Hunters Park: A. Final Plat Approval of Hunters Park Including Block I Attorney Lynden referred the Counci I to his letter of April 25, 1974, and after review of the Open Space Easements and Covenants, Wingert moved, seconded by Crichton, that the Councl I approve the Open Space Easements and Covenants as amended by Attorney Lynden, and authorize their execution by the Mayor and Clerk Administrator) that the same be registered in the office of the Ramsey County Registrar of Titles before the first sale to a purchaser, or at time final plat is registered, whichever occurs first. Motion carried unanimously. B. Preliminary Plat Approval - Hunters Park Second Addition Installation of uti Iltles prior to platting of Additions was discussed) noting that as additions are platted, possible re- arrangement of lots should not be restricted because of utility lines Instal led before plat approval. Mr. Holderness stated this would not be a factor, as far as he could see, because lots wi II be platted as Indicated on the over-al I Preliminary Hunters Park Plat; proposed plats of additions will not vary from this) utilities do not pass through areas intended for lots - uti litles are generally located with- In street right-of-ways. Wingert moved, seconded by Feyerelsen, that the Councl I approve the Preliminary Plat of Hunters Park Second Addition, subject to subsequent Councl I approval of ' the amended landscape plan, and receipt of required landscape performance bond for Additions I and 2. Motion carried (Crepeau, Wingert, Feyerelsen, Olmen voting in favor; Crichton abstaining). C. Special Use Permit ConditIons #3 and #4 Re Access Roads and Traffic Studies Mr. Holderness referred the Councl I to a letter from ~r. Olson, Bather, Rlngrose, Wolsfeld, dated April 17, 1974, re conditions 63 and #4 of the Special Use Permit (Case No. 73-28). -2- . . 4 Minutes of Councl I Meeting Page th ree Aprl'l 29, 1974 Mr. Holderness requested Councl I direction as to how to proceed with these restraints since the proposed extension of Harriet Avenue would be across privately owned land, not controlled by Dreyfus Interstate Development Corporation, After discussion of possible alternate routes, the Council authorized Dreyfus to work with Planner Schmid re establish- ment of a proposed State Aid road route, providing an access road to Hunters Park from County Road E, to be submitted to the Councl I for approval. (McNlesh to write to Schmid, requesting him to contact Mr. Holderness, Dreyfus Corp.) It was noted by Holderness that the number of apartment units was reduced from 90 to 72, and the number of cluster homes from 72 to 68 (a total of 22 fewer living units), which could reflect, In the traffic study, that a second access road may not be needed. The Council agreed to reconsider condition #4 If the traffic study does, In fact, Indicate a substantial reduction In traffic from orIginally proposed. It was the general consensus of the Council that If a second access Is needed, the road should be constructed at least at the same time the apartment buildings are constructed. It was noted by Holderness that Dreyfus Is required to construct a cul-de-sac at the property line of proposed Harriet Avenue extended, prior to completion of the State Aid Road. Lynden reported that he had prepared the Development Agreement for the Second Addition, which will be sent to the Council for Its consideration. Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 92 - Intoxicating LI~uor Ordinance Crichton moved, seconded by Olmen, that AN ORDINANCE A ENDING ORDI- NANCE NO, 92,THE INTOXICATING LIQUOR ORDINANCE, BY CHANGING CERTAIN PROVISIONS RELATING TO MINORS, BY ADDING PROVISIONS CONCERNING EVACUA- TION OF LICENSED PREMISES AND CONSUMPTION AFTER HOURS, AND BY INCREAS- ING THE MAXIMUM FINE ASSESSABLE IN THE PENALTY PROVISION, be Intro- duced by title. Motion carried unanimously. NSP Lease Re Garden Plots Attorney Lynden reviewed his letter of April 29, 1974. After dis- cussion, Crichton moved that the Councl I approve the Garden Lease Agreement with N.S.P. and authorIze Its execution 'by the Mayor and Clerk Administrator) Garden Plot Sublease to be prepared for execu- tion by Sublessee and Village of Arden Hi lis. Motion was seconded by Wingert and carrIed unanimously. Lynden recommended that a Garden Plot Agreement, slmJ lar to the NSP Agreement Agreement, be made with Mr. Bussard. Crichton moved, seconded by Wingert, that the Councl I authorize execu- tion by the Mayor and Clerk Administrator, of a Garden Lease Agreement (similar to the NSP Garden Lease Agreement) with Mr. Joseph Bussard. Motion carried unanlmously~ NSDAC and SPARG Programs Lynden referred 'the Counci I to hi s letter of April 25, 1974, and after dIscussion and assurance from Mr. Buckley that the Parks and Recreation Committee recommends Vi I lage support of the SPARC program, Crichton moved, seconded by Feyerelsen, that the Councl I authorize support of the SPARC program. Motion carried unanimously. Crichton moved, seconded by Feyerelsen, that Councl I authorize payment of $150.00 to SPARC, and release of che..,t,.j'o NSDAC In the amount of $362.48 (formerly approved for payment~ accordance with Attorney Lynden's letter of April 25, 1974. Motion carried unanimously. -3- . . " Minutes of Counci I Meeting Page four Apri I 29, 1974 REPORT OF VILLAGE ENGINEER DONALD LUND Sealcoatlng Specifications After discussion re two alternate bid forms and letters from Lund (4/8/74) and Lynden (4'17/74), Feyerelsen moved, seconded by Olmen, .that the Counc II approve the bid form with the f I xed mob" I zat I on cost. Motion carried (Feyerefsen, Olmen, Crepeau voting In favor of the motion; Crichton and Wingert voting In opposition). Feyerelsen moved that Counci I approve advertisement for bids on May 9 and r~ay 16, 1974; bid openi ngto be May 24, 1974, at II :00 a.m., for Council consideration on r~i]Y 28th. Motion was seconded by Crichton and carried unanimously. Storm Drainage - Lexington Avenue, South of County Road E Lund reported that he met with representatives from Shorevlew, C. G. Rein Company, I. C. Systems re surface drainage in the area re Engineer Nervlg's letter dated 4/10/74, Shorevlew. He reporfed that the problem Is being resolved by lowering the ditch along Lexington, and C. G. wi II continue to ditch untl I storm sewers are completed. Private Lift Station - Stave and Clatterbuck Lund described the private 11ft station proposed to serve two resi- dences on Snel ling Avenue at Highway 51, south of Cummings Lane. He explained that the area Is low, and the proposed sewer line wi II require bermlng to get the required depth for a hookup to the Village sewer on the east end of Cummings Lane. He recommended this proposed sewer Installation as a reasonable solution to the problem. After discussion of pipe size, possible problems re connection to municipal sewer, maintenance of lines etc., the matter was referred to the Public Works Committee for Its recommendations to the Council for cons I deration at the next Council meetl ng. Arden Manor Status Report Lund distributed Arden Manor Mob!le Home Inspection Report #8, dated 4/25/74. After review of the report, Lund was requested to determine If peat In Streets "F", "H" and 500 feet of "G" has been excavated as noted, and whether pond has been pumped and streets compacted. Lambros Ditch Project Lund advised that he wi I I schedule a pre-construction conferenc~ after which construction will begin on this project. REPORT OF VILLAGE TREASURER RICHARD O'KELLY Treasurer O'Kelly reported cash balances In the three banks and pro- posed Investments as follows: $50,000, maturing on r~ay 2, 1974, will be re-Invested at First National Bank of St. Paul - expecting to Invest $100,000 for a better Interest rate. REPORT OF COUNCILMAN JAMES WINGERT - Planning and Zoning, Board of Appeals Casa No. 73-45, Propos_d Surface Watsr Ordlnancs .- - Shirley Ludlow reviewed the Planning Commission recommendations re Proposed Rules for Surface Water Operation on Lake Johanna and referred the Counc! I to a list of proposed enforcement measures racommended by the subcommittee (See Planning Commission Minutes of 4/16/74) . iJ ~i ~l'li .1 After discussion, Wingert nibv!3d, seconded bv Crichton, that the Council hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, May 16, 1974, at 8:00 p.m. at the Village Hal I, on the proposed Rules for Watercraft Operation on Johanna Lake. Motion carried unanimouSly. (Notices of Hearing to be sent to Mr. Edmonds, Ramsey County, and Mr. Mllles, Department of Natural Resources.) -4- . . . Minutes of Council Meeting Page five April 29, 1974 Public Hearln~ - Comprehensive Development Plan Wingert explained that the May 7th Public Hearing re the Compre- hensive Development Plan Is proposed to Include: I. A slide presentation by the Planner (Shetler), depicting the maps which are incorporated In the plan. 2. Planner Schmid wi II prepare "overlays" of alternate arsenal land-use plans for cO,nsideratlon at the public hearing, Including the proposed Ramsey County Open Space proposal, which was endorsed by the Village Parks and Recreation Committee. 3. Incorporation of the "Comprehensive Park Plan For Recreation And Open Space" as Appendix I of the Compre- hensive Plan. ' The Council expressed concurrence with the Comprehensive Plan presentation as proposed by Wingert. REPORT OF COUNCILMAN STAN OLMEN - Finance Request for Waiver of Permit Fee - Unification Church Olmen reported that Unification Church, 3200 17th Avenue South, Minneapolis, has applied for a permit to 50liclt funds In the VII~age of Arden HII Is and requests waiver of the permit fee. , After discussion, O/men moved, seconded by~rlchton,that Council approve Issuance of the permit, but deny waiver of the permit fee of $15.00. Motion carried (Olmen, Crichton, Wingert, Crepeau voting In favor of the motion; Feyerelsen abstaining). REPORT OF COUNCILMAN CHARLES CRICHTON - Public Works, Ordinance Review !,ubllc Works Meeting of April 10, 1974 A. Inspection Procedure Crichton reported that the Public Works Committee recommends that the Public Works Department provide fol low-up Inspection of water and sewer utilities before Vi Ilage acceptance of utilities which are to be dedicated. After discussion, the matter was referred to Crichton to set up specific procedure with the Public Works Department. 6. Manpower Study Crichton referred the Council to the "Manpower Study" whIch detal Is the need for an additional Public Works Department employee. Crichton moved, seconded by Wingert, that the Councl I approve the hiring of a full-time Public Works Department employee; authorizing Johansen to proceed to find the appropriate em- ployee. Motion carried unanimously. C. Use Qf Storace Bul ldlng on New Brighton Road Crichton reported that the Public Works Committee has deter- ml ned that, thlil Publl c Works Department has no need for tt\e rNJllf tlr:lghtQn Road Building for Public Works stor.ge, but ' I;COUld use the spe~e now util-J;~d In _the P~-b-llcWorks.Bulldlng 'by the Parks and Recreation Department-, should Park'li and Recre- ation be able to use th~ New Brighton Road Bui Idlng. - , ReQuestoT'T.I"foelle!:,-4T 13- J'llme'!i-~r. ';' 'Ri'lriblli'a4iiiiiuif"l"'. -:iew.r _ Connection Crichton moved, seconded by Wingert, that Council approve reimburse- ment of $100.00 to Mr. L. Moeller, 4113 James Circle, for extra costs Incurred re sewer connection. Motion carried unanimously. ..1, (McNlesh to advise Mr. Moeller of Council action) Hunters Park - Underground Utilities (Gas. Electric, Tel~Rho~ Crichton reported that the Underground Utilities Committee and Bud Johansen recommend approval of the common trench installation (gas, electric and telephone) for Hunters Park. -5- .. .j t.1lnutes of Counci I I~eeting flage six April 29, 1974 Crichton moved, seconded by Feyerelsen, that the Councl I approve the Installation In accordance with plans submItted with the appli- cation. MotIon carried unanimously. REPORT OF COUNCILMAN WILLIAM FEYEREISEN - Parks and Recreation, Human Rights Parks and Recreation Meeting, April 9, 1974: A. Bike Trail SI~ns Buckley descr bed a system of biking tral Is along certain streets In the Vi Ilage and requested permission to Instal I bike trail signs. . After discussion, Buckley was authorized to place bike trail signs along "heavi Iy traveled" roads) such as Johanna Blvd., County Road E2, County Road F etc., to alert motorists to bi cyc lists. B. Summer Recreation Program Buckley reported that the Parks and Recreation Committee recommends the hiring of three boys and three girls for the six playground summer program at the fol lowing salaries: $2.00/hr. for High School students $2.25/hr. for College students $2.50/hr. for College graduates, program to run 5 hours/day, 5 days/week, for 7 weeks. C. Appointment of Cind~ Nelson - Intern Buckley reported that Cindy Nelson, a college student, has requested to work as an Intern In the Parks and Recreation Department this summer, free of charge, and recommended her appointment In this capacity. The Councl I concurred with the appointment. D. Summe r Yo... lh Proq ram Buckley said the Parks Department could use the 3 or 4 Summer Youth Program people @ $2.00/hr.; this would necessi- tate also hiring two col lege students or adults @ $3.00/hr. It was suggested that one of the Parks and Recreation Interns might be considered In lieu of one of the col lege students, and It was also noted that the Public Works Department and AdministratIve Office might also want to share In the Summer Youth Program. Matter was deferred to a later meeting. Report on Diseased Trees Buckley reported that the re-Inspectlon of diseased trees has been completed; property owners have been notified. by letter of how to dispose of trees whiCh must be destroyed. Ordinance re.Motorlzed Vehicles In Vi.liage Parks and Trails Buckley reported extensive damage to Perry Park and the terrain east of the park, by motorized vehicles. Mayor Crepeau read ,a letter from a resident re a similar problem In . the Pedestrian Trall-Glenpaul Avenue area. After discussion, the matter was referred to Police Chief Sexton, Public Safety Committee, John Buckley and Vlc Pomerenke for recom- mendations to the Councl I, Human Rights Commission Library Lecture - Feyereisen reminded the Councl I of the Library Lecture on May 2 at 8:00 p.m - AffirmatIve Action, Employee's Role and Community's Role; speakers to be Congressman .Joseph Karth and Mr. dill EnglIsh, Control Data Corporation. Nett Lake Visitors - Feyerelsen reported that the Human Rights Commis- sion members will host Nett Lake area chi Idren In their homes the weekend of May 17th) the chi Idren wi II tour the IDS Center, Como Park, YMCA etc. while visiting here. -6- r-1inutes of Council Meeting Page se ven April 29, 1974 REPORT OF MAYOR HENRY J. CREPEAU, JR. - General Government, Public Safety Council Meeting Date Rescheduled Feyereisen moved, seconded by Wingert, that the Regular Councl I meeting of May 27th (Memorial Day) be rescheduled to Tuesday, May 28, 1974, that Ju Iy, 1974 Council meetl ngs be schedu led on Monday, Ju Iy 8, 22 and 29. MotIon carried unanimouSly. Appointment of Village Prosecutor Feyerelsenmoved, seconded by Olmen, that the Councl I appoint Robert E. Farlcy as Village Prosecutor, commencIng May 7, 1974, for the balance of the year. Motion carried unanimOUSly. . New Brl hton Road - Glen aul Dralna e Pro'ect After review of fetter from Mr. Leake, 185 Glenpaul Avenue, the matter was referred to the Public Works Department to determine date proposed to commence project and method of procedure, for Council consideration at the next Council meeting. TennIs Court Request Matter was referred to Councilman Wingert and Planning Commission. Mlnoe~ota Safety Council Award Mayor Crepeau reported that the Arden HII Is Police Department wll I be presented a "Meritorious Achievement Award" at the Minnesota Safety Council Banquet; someone from the Department wi Ii be sent to receive the award @ $7.95/banquet ticket. REPORT OF CLERK ADMINISTRATOR CHARLOTTE MCNIESH Approval of Claim Re Landscape Structures Crichton moved, seconded by Feyerelsen, that the Landscape Structures claim, In the amount of $1363.00, be approved for payment In order to take advantage of a $147.00 discount. Motion carried unanimously. License Renewal - Arden Hills Nursery Olmen moved, seconded by Wingert, that Council approve the renewal license for Arden Hi lIs Nursery, 4350 North Haml ine Avenue, for 1974. Motion carried unaniMouSly. 'r,IJ:)i".;"~CI;;:1~~'i. Co "i". ,.'\-::i;':;)S5m-,)i\-r.s ~ ~___ _ rcii;~ii-moY.d;'.acc;n-dec:t'SY--F;;'yeraISen, that the Councl' adopt the following resolutions relating to apportionment of assessments: utlon Resolution No. Hosolu'tlon No. Resolution No. R\3sofui"ion No. Hesolu';'lon No. r~G~-:;ootri'; on ~~o ~ Resolut~on ~Jo. 74-12, Water Improvement No. 74-13, Sanitary Sewer Impr. 74-14, Sanlt~ry Sewer Impr~ 74-15, Water Improvement No. 74-16, Water ImproVHment No. 7~,'"t7, Sanitary Sav",r Impl-. 7l~-f'S, Sanrtaj~Y S.':)~'!~r ImprM 72-1 No.3 No.7 68-1 67-1 and 67-2 No. I No, 3 '0 IENTS r'kJi'ion Gi::~rr~ed unanim:)U.3IV... _ _n __ __ up-oTgrouno-s -aT v, I,age Hall ano j-'ublic WorKS EruTldlng. MOTIon carried unanimously. . Payro II Feyerelsen moved, seconded by Wingert, that the Council approve the payrol I as submitted. Motion carried unanlmou~ly. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 1 :46 a.m. ~zn~ Charlotte McNlesh Clerk AdminIstrator NOTICE OF MEETING: The next Regular Councl I Meeting wi II be held on Monday, May 13, 1974, at 8:00 p.m. at the Village Hall. -7- ~1a {Jl'!-~ ~ . . STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF RAMSEY CITY OF ARDEN HILLS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING PROPOSED REGULATIONS CONTROLLING WATER ACTIVITIES ON LAKE JOHANNA TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: . Notice Is hereby given, that on Tbursday, May 16, 1974, at 8:00 p.m., the City Council of the City of Arden Hills will conduct a Publ ic Hearing In the City Hall, 1450 West Highway 96, Arden Hills, Mlnne- sota, concerning proposed regulations governing the water surface use of Lake Johanna. The proposed regulatIons and all Information relative thereto are on file with the Clerk Administrator In the City Hall and are available for I nspectl on. Any persons interested In these proposed regulations shall have the opportunity to be heard at the time, place and date above mentioned. This notice Is given pursuant to the direction of the City Council of the City of Arden Hills. Dated this 8th day of May, 1974. w~~ Charlotte McNlesh Clerk Administrator .