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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 03-25-1974 ~~ .. ~ . MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING V i II age of A rd€l n H I I Is Monday, March 25, 1974 - 8:00 p.m. Vi lIage Ha II Ca II to Order The meeting was called to order by Mayor Crepeau at 8:00 p.m. Roll Call Present - Mayor Henry J. Crepeau, Jr., Councilmen Charles Crichton, Stan Olmen, William Feyereisen, James Wingert. Absent - None. Also Present - Attorney James Lynden, Engineer Donald Lund, Treasurer Richard O'Kelly, Parks DIrector John Buckley, Clerk AdmInis- trator Charlotte McNlesh, Deputy Clerk Dorothy Zehm. -. ADDro~al of Minutes The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of March II, 1974, were -approved as amended. Buslnes~ from the Floor None. REPORT OF VILLAGE ATTORNEY JAMES LYNDEN Ca e No 72-35 Pemtom Inc. - Final Plat Townhouse Villa €IS at Arden Hills - Sixth Addlt on Attorney Lynden referred the Council to his letter of 3/22/74, noting several questions re the performance and guarantee bond obligations of Pemtom. After discussion of the bonding requirements, the matter was referred to Attorney Lynden, Engineer Lund, Attorney Hermann and J~mesAHIII to resolve...... i- neeaFda"~6 ...ith aeVele13Jfl8Rt :a~f"aelReAts.~ ~~. Attorney Lynden said that he finds the Final Plat, Development Agree- ment and Open Space Easements and Covenants for Addition 6 to be in order. Wingert moved, seconded by Olmen, that the Councl I approve the Develop- ment Agreement for Townhouse Villages at Arden Hills, Sixth Addition, and authorize Its execution by the Mayor and Clerk Administrator, on behalf of the Vi Ilage. Motion carried unanImously. Wingert moved, seconded by Feyerelsen, that the Councl I approve the Open Space Easements and Covenants, Townhouse Villages at Arden Hills, Sixth AdditIon, on the condition that the same be registered in the office of the Ramsey County Registrar of Titles contemporaneously wIth the registration of the Final Plat for the 6th Addition. ,... In discussion re Village access to al I uti Ilties, Engineer Lund said that hIs office Initially checked the entire layout for access to all utilities, advisIng that utility construction plans Indicate that all utilities run In easement areas and are accessible by paved streets. Attorney Lynden advised that the provision for Village access t? ~_ Ji~~.2tl;s covered by the !;)Il".' QfH1l6nt P 3rr;>lImaAt5~ -H<,/ ~ Wingert moved, seconded by Crichton, that the Council approve the Final Plat, Townhouse Villages at Arden Hills, Sixth Addition, and authorize . the Mayor and Clerk Administrator to execute same on behalf of the Vi I lage, after Attorney Lynden examines the Registered Property Abstract and renders a title opinion finding that the tract to be platted as the 6th addition Is owned by Pemtom, Inc., and subject to Attorney Lynden's approval of necessary bonds. Motion carried unanimously. REPORT OF VILLAGE ENGINEER DONALD LUND Arden Mqnor Engineer Lund submitted Suburban Engineering's Inspection Report #6, dated 3/21/74, advising that the pond excavation has started and that uti Ilty construction Is to start this week. -1- . 1~lnute5 of Regular Counc! I '~eetlng Page two March 25, 1974 Seal Coatln~ SReclflcatlons Engineer L4nd submitted Specifications for the 1974 Bituminous Seal Coating Project, and referred the Council to his letter of 3/25/74, estimating the project cost at $15,840, based on anticipated increased materials costs. He estimated that about 63~ of the streets originally selected to be a part of the project could be seal coated, bas~d on the budget figure of $10,000. After discussion, the Councl I authorized Engineer Lund to advertise for bids: adjusting the Specifications to request bids for seal coat- Ing all streets In the original project (approximately 65,400 sq. yds.) and the alternate project (approximately 41,322 sq. yds.). . Coynty: En~lneer - Rice Creek \~atershed Meetl!!.S, Engineer Lund reported on the joint Ramsey County, Rice Creek Water- shed Meeting on March 20, which was also attended by Mayor Crepeau and Bud Johansen (Arden Hills), Ken Simons (Ramsey County Open Space), Roger Short (Rosevl lie) and Ramsey County Engineer and Rice Creek Watershed District personnel. In review of the many drainage areas discussed, Lund reported that Improvement of the Lake Josephine Outlet, In conjunction with the Lam- bros Ditch Project, has been dropped. It was noted that Lake Johanna elevations could reach 880 to 881. It appears that Ramsey County's plan Is to construct sufficient outlet capacity so that storm water storage above elevation 880.0 wll I not be necessary and that a maxi- mum level of approximately 879.5 may be more practical. Lund said the normal water level of Johanna Is approximately 877.5: stating that there Is no way to control high water level with the present outlet. Council queried whether new outlet construction could provide a maxi- mum level of 878.5. Lund submitted flood plain maps he prepared, Indicating Johanna flood levels at 880.0, and requested that the Council review the maps with him at a study meeting, probably prior to the next Council meeting. He also suggested that the maps be reviewed by the Plannlnq Commission for Input to the Council P!'_l.pr to zoning of the flood plain; areas so zoned would be Ilmlted~construet'on and use. The Councl I referred the maps to the Planning Commission and Public Works Committee for their recommendations. to the Council. The Council also scheduled a meeting with Engineer Lund at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Aprl I 8, prior to the Council Meeting, to discuss the maps. REPORT OF VILLAGE TREASURER RICHARD O'KELLY Treasurer O'Kel Iyreported that he Invested $300,000 on March 21st for 90 days @ 8.60%. REPORT OF COUMCILMANJAMES WINGERT-Planning and Zoning, Board of Appeals Ramsey: County Lea~ue of MunlclRalitl~s Meetlna WI ngert rem! nded the Council of a Ramsey County League Meetl ng at the Rosevllle City Hall on Wednesday, March 27, at 8:00 p.m. at which Ramsey County Open Space will present current status of land acqui- sition for proposed open space sites. . . REPORT OF COUNCILMAN STAN OLMEN - Finance No report. REPORT OF COUNCILMAN CHARLES CRICHTON - Public Works, Ordinance Review McDonald and Associates -.Request re Floral Drive Blacktop Repair Crichton referred the Councl I to recent correspondence from McDonald and Associates, requesting $2700 for blacktop repairs re Floral Drive Project. After discussion, Crichton moved, seconded by Feyerelsen, that the Councl I authorize Attorney Lynden to offer payment of 50% of the total bi II of $3455 to McDonald and Associates, subject to deduction of $100 for each of the two properties where service problems occurred this -2- Minutes of Regular Councl I Meeting Page three March 25, 1974 . fall and winter, and sUbject to assurance from McDonald and Assoc. that the street (James Circle) wi I I be satisfactorily repaired. Engineer Lund was requested to be sure to Issue a Certificate of~ CompletIon on all future Jobs. Sewer ServIce Transite Pipe Crichton referred the Council to a memo from Public Works Superinten- dent Johansen suggesting that possibly translte pipe be prohibited In Arden HI lis or that some regulations be established for Its use. Crichton showed the Councl I a section of transite plp~ which has deteriorated, causing Infiltration of sewage Into the ground and a subsequent sewage overflow. Crichton reported that the Public Works Committee will be looking for trouble spots (where translte sewer pIpe has been Installed); It has been used In both home and IndustrIal lines - none has been used for Village mains. Se~er User Charge Crichton noted that the Metro Sewer Board has approved the Sewer User Charges for Arden Hills. The Council commended Grey Henderson for his presentation of the Village's plan to the Metro Sewer Board. Lett~r Re ~Icenslnq Violations Crichton read a letter received re licensing violations and resultant penalties; requesting that Information regardIng Village Ordinances be sent to new business places before vIolatIons occur. The Councl I concurred that it Is Its desire to make al I Industrial and busIness places feel a part of the VI I lage; Councl I and Clerk to explore technIques to establish better public relations. ~EPORT OF COUNCILMAN WILLIAM FEYEREISEN - Parks and Recreation, Human Rights Ramsey County Open Space Proposed AcquisItions Mr. E. Marlow, Mr. B. Edmonds and Mr. K. Simons, Ramsey County Open Space,-presented plans for proposed acquisitIon of arsenal land when It becomes available. Mr. Simons explained that the two parcels (A- 35 acres and C-8 acres) must eventually become part of larger areas, to be usable by Ramsey County Open Space. He explained that parcel A would work with the creek boundary area (Rice Creek being part of a proposed IS-mIle canoe route) and parcel C would be a reasonable ac- quIsition only If It will eventually become part of a larger Marsden Lake open space area. A map was shown on whiCh concept boundaries for these two larger proposed land acquisitIons were Indicated. In discussion, It was noted that the Marsden Lake boundaries, now proposed, delete some of the green area formerly Indicated as land desirable for open space acquisItion. It was explained that this was done because the western portIon of this area Is determined to be buildable and could (accordIng to Planner Otto Schmid) be developed as a PUD, providIng park area which could be coordinated with the Ramsey County Open Space area. . Mr. Edmonds said that, It approval of these boundaries Is obtained. this would be the established Ramsey County Open Space Plan; but he said he would not want to say the plan would not change. Councilman Crichton pointed out that the approved Village Park Plan Is to provide 6 acres of public recreational open space for every 100 residents In the VIllage as a whole and questioned whether the County plan for the arsenal area would exceed this required proportion. Mr. Buckley said that (within the 6 acres standard) I acre of active recreational area must be located with- in t mile of every 100 residents and that this would apply to the arsenal area If portlDns ere residentially zoned. Concern was expressed for the portion of the Village that Is going Into parks. Nr. SIDons e.pleln.d that approval of the conc.pt boundary".... .. indicated on the map. was obtained from the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners, and asked Councl I approval as well, prior to making application for acquisition of parcels A and C on Thursday, March 28th. -3- Minutes of Regular Council Meeting Page four t.'1arch 25, 1974 The Councl I expressed Its general agreement with the concept described, subject to further study of the specific boundaries Indicated for the Marsden Lake area and canoe corridor. Parcel A, In Its entirety, was not considered by the Council to be essential to the development of the proposed canoe corridor. It was felt that, If an attempt Is made to develop parcel A In the future, a percentage of this parcel would be required for park dedication; the area needed for the canoe route could be shown on the Comprehensive Plan map and be required for park dedication by the VI I lage. . Ramsey County was advised that the Village Is currently considering rezoning the arsenal land, and Mr. Marlow suggested that a workshop meeting with the Planning Commission and Ramsey County Open Space be schedu led to discuss proposed arsena I I and use. SPARC Request was referred to Parks and Recreation Committee for Its recom- mendations to the Councl I. P~rks and Recreation. Committee Meetl n9 of March 12 A. EqijlRment Purchase Feyerelsen referred the Councl I to the equipment purchase list recommended by the Parks and Recreation Committee. After discussion of the advisability of a 'portable" back- stop at Inoerson Park and a 'permanent' backstop at the Llndey's Triangle, Feyereisen moved, seconded by Olmen, that the Councl I approve the purchase of the two softball backstops and two basketball backboards, as requested. Motion carried unanimously. B. Certificate of Merit Mr. Buckley submitted a sample copy of a proposed "Certi- ficate of Merit" he would like to give to those persons contributing to the parks program. The Council approved the concept and referred the matter of signatures to the Parks and Recreation Committee for Its recommendations to the Counci I. Land ApRraisal Costs Buckley reported th"iit he asked two appraisers for estimated costs to appt-a l:Ie the Amb I e property: Joe Bettendorf - $750-$1000 Doug Andrews - No figure given to date. Mr. Buckley was requested to pursue the matter further. Moss - Proposed Property Acquisition Buckley reported that Mr. Moss Is not Interested In giving a walking easement over the sewer easement for access to Ingerson Park because of the nuisance factor; he wants to sell the area south of the natural embankment. . After review of the Bettendorf appraisal, the Council referred the matter of prioriTies of park land purchases to the Parks and Recreation Committee for Its recommendations to the Council. Spring Program Mr. Buckley requested that Council approve the hiring of the follow- ing Instructors: Paul Plzner @ $7.00/hr. MargarIta Rieckenberg @ $5.00/hr. Bi II Swanson @ $7.00/hr. Robert Montgomery @ $IO.OO/nlght Feyerelsen moved, seconded by Crichton, that the Council approve hiring the Instructors for the Spring Program, and authorized payment of salaries for Volleyball Instructors J. Knuttlla and M. Bailey, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. Buckley assured the Councl I that al I salary schedules are based on job and experience, which explains the varying rates. -4- . .. ~ ~Inutes of Regular Council Meeting Page .f i ve March 25, 1974 Human Rights Commission Meeting ~eyerlelSen referred the Councl I to Minutes of the Human Rights omm sslon Meeting of March 7, 1974. It was noted by the Councl I that news releases, according to the ~~U:d require approval of the Human Rights Commission and/or the Mln~tes, C a ~ma~ before publication. Feyerelsen was requested to remind the lommdssl on that news releases should be Council approved' Commission s a v sory to the Council. ' REPORT OF MAYOR HENRY J. CREPEAU, JR. - General Government, Public Safety ProPosed Ordinance Amendment Mayor Crepeau reported that the Police Department has recommenaea an amendmenT to -I-h.e II q uor Ord I na nce, wh I ch has been forwarded TO the PublIc Safety Committee for Its reco..enda~lons to the CouncIl. Midwest Ambulance SQrvice Mayor Crepeau reported that MidweST Ambulance Service Is owned by a resident of Araen Hills, and he has asked permission to rent the "Barn" on New Brighton Road to garage two ambulances. After discussion of possible use of the barn by the Parks Department or Public Works Department, the Councl I referred the matter to the Parks and Recreation Committee and Public Works Committee for recom- mendations to the Council. The Council noted that if the Village Is not going to use the building, It should be determined If we can legally lease it and/or permit Its use for purposes other than Village use. Suburban League of Municipalities Mayor Crepeau referred the Councl I to a letter from Edward Erickson, Mayor of New Hope, urging Arden HII Is to join the Suburban League of Municipalities. Matter was deferred to a later Councl I Meeting. Senator Milton Request Crepeau reported that Senator Milton has requested to meet with his constituents and the Arden Hills Councl I about twice during the balance of 1974, preferably at 7:30 p.m. immediately preceding a Council Meeting. Council agreed to these meetIngs being scheduled at a future date. .....nate F I I e No. 2004 Crepeau advised that S.F. 12004, A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO MUNICI- PALITIES: PROVIDiNG FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR EXPENSES INCURRED IN THE PROSECUTION OF HiGHWAY PATROL TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS, AMENDING MINNESOTA STATUTES 1971, SECTION 2990.03, SUBDIVISION 5, has been adopted. Clerk Administrator McNlesh was requested to write to Representative Anderson and Senators Ashbach and Milton. thanking them for their efforts, which resulted In the adoption ()f the bill. Salary Increase Request - Officer John Picha Crepeau referred the Council to the "Ranking List" prepared by Police Chief Sexton. After review, Crichton moved, seconded by Feyerelsen, that the Council approves the salary Increase to $5.66/hr. for Officer John Picha, effective April I, 1974. Motion carried unanimously. The Council requested that Police Chief Sexton prepare a "ranking Ilst<< each quarter for Council re~le~. Crepeau advised that Chief Se~ton wll I be talking to each patrolman re h Is rank. . REPORT OF CLERK ADMINISTRATOR CHARLOTTE MCNIESH Pending Easements - Sewer Improvement 12-ll McNlesh reported that three easements are pending In Sewer Improvement 12-13, and referred the Council to her memo of 3/22/74. -5- . . . ... Minutes of Regular Councl I Meeting Page six March 25, 1974 Wingert moved, seconded by Crichton, that Attorney Lynden to proceed with the three Motion carried unanimously. the Council authorize easements as outlined. Fickett Check Feyerelsen moved, seconded by Crichton, that Council approves the issuance of a check to Mr. Gordon Fickett, Jr., and his attorney, In the amount of $1500. Motion carried unanimously. Payroll Olmen moved, seconded payroll as submitted. by Feyerelsen, that the Councl I approves the Motion carried unanimously. Ad.iournmeni The meeting adjourned at 12:18 a.m. ~fffl~ Charlotte McNlesh Clerk Administrator Notice of Meetings: Next Regular CouncIl Meeting wll I be on Monday, April 8, 1974, at 8:00 p.m. at the Vi Ilage Hall. Note: Flood Plain Map Review at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, April 8th. - -6-