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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 02-11-1974 . ,.~ ;. .,V. .,,,iY MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCil MEETING Village of Arden Hi lis Monday, February II, 1974 - 8:00 p.m. V I. I I age Ha I I Ca I I to Order The meeting was called to order by Mayor Crepeau at 8:00 p.m. ~. Roll Ca II Present - Mayor Henry J. Crepe.a-u, Jr., Councilmen Charles Crichton, James Wingert, Will iam Feyerelsen, Stan Olmen. 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. Approval of Minutes Wingert moved, seconded by Feyereisen, that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of January 28, 1974, be approved as amended. Motion carried unanimOUSly. Business from the Floor None. REPORT OF VILLAGE ATTORNEY JAMES LYNDEN Agreement for Professional Plannln~ Services Attorney Lynden reported that the agreement for professional plannIng services has been executed by Nason, Wehrman, Chapman Associates, Inc., and recommended that the Councl I authorize the execution of the agree- ment by the Mayor and Clerk AdminIstrator. Crichton moved, seconded by Wingert, that the Council authorizes the execution of the agreement with Nason, Wehrman, Chapman Associates, Inc., for professional planning services, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. Letter from Richard Shetler Associates, Ltd. After Councl I review of a lette; from Richard Shetler Associates, ltd., dated 2/8/74, Crichton moved that the Councl I modify the termination notice to read March I, 1974, Instead of terminating as of February 19, 1974. Motion was seconded by Feyerelsen and carrIed unanimously. Clerk Administrator McNlesh was requested to inform Mr. Shetler of the Counc! I's action. Jol nt Powers Agre"!.ment - Sc~<>.().LDLstrl ct ,621 Attorney Lynden presented JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT RE USE OF MOUNDS VIEW SCHOOL TENNIS COURTS AND SLIDING HilL AREA, for Councl I considera- tion. After review and discussion, Feyerelsen moved, seconded by Wingert, that the Counc I I. approve th~~~.;k~~~~d.'~IL conc.ept. Buck I ey to pursue lie ~13tllti- 621. Motion carrIed (Crepeau, Olmen, Wingert, Feyere/:;en voting in favor of the motion; Crichton abstaining). .. . ~ .. '-,. Joint Powers A~reen,~nt - Lambros Ditch Attorney Lynden presented JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT RE LAMBROS DITCH PROJECT, for Council consideration, advising that the agreement has been sent to Shorevlew, Rosev! lie, Ramsey County and the State of Minnesota. Lynden reported that the ~atter: "j~tS~1l- be on the County Commissioners' agenda on February 111'h~an~tn Sh review's Councl I agenda on February 19th; he did not know the dates on whiCh Rosevi lie and the State of Minnesota wll I consider the agreement. After <il scussion, it was determi ned by the Council to defer action on the Joint Powers Agreement until the next Council meeting, at which time It was anticipated that the partici~~bY Shorevlew, Rosevllle, Ramsey County and the State of Minnesota e known. -1- t, t41l\utes of Regulal' Council Mee"tlng Page two February II, 1914 Case No. 73-28, Dreyfus' ~~nters Park - Preliminary Plat Attorney Lynden presented the Development Agreement - Phase I, Hunters Park Subdivision, recommending Councl I 's approval and authori- zation that the agreement be executed by the Mayor and Clerk Adminis- trator. In discussion of street specifications, Engineer Lund stated that the bonding requirements for streets were based on Village require- ments of 1-ton streets; no final decision, to date, re State Aid Road. . Crichton moved, seconded by Feyerelsen, that the Council approve the Development Agreement for Phase I, Hunters Park subdivision, as amended, and authorize execution by Mayor and Clerk Administrator. Motion carried unanimously. Resolutions No, 14-8 and No. 14-9 Resolution No. 74-8, RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING POLICIES RE lAND USE AND CONTROL MEASURES IN FLOOD PLAIN AREAS, and Resolution No. 74-9, RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DESIRE TO PARTICIPATE IN FEDERAL FLOOD INSUR- ANCE PROGRAM AND ASSURING FUTURE COMPLIANCE WITH HUD, DNR AND OTHER AGENCIES IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, were presented by Attorney Lynden, recommending Councl I approval and authorization that both resolutIons be executed by the Mayor and Clerk Administrator. After review, Crichton moved, seconded by Wingert, that the Council approve both resolutions, as amended, authorizing their execution by the Mayor and Clerk Administrator. Motion carried unanimously. REPORT OF VILLAGE ENGINEER DONALD LUND Arden Manor - Status Report Mr. James Adams and Mr. Meyer (Suburban EngineerIng Company) explained that weather conditions have caused the delay in the construction of Arden Manor Mobile Home Park, and submitted a new SChedule to which they said they can adhere (attached). In review of this new schedule, the end completion date remaIns the same; the phases have been telescoped to fit the original time span. Mr. Adams said, weather permItting, they should be able to complete the project by December IS, 1974; If weather is a deterrent, phase 3 may have to be extended Into 1975. Mr. Meyer described the present status of construction; advisIng that the underground uti lities are In place; the stor~raln has been Instal- led and is working. He said the lake, <lhile not.s?:the size proposed, Is basically functioning. He stated that, weather permitting, they expect to complete the phase I sites by June, !974; "rhe pool by July, 1914; the landscaping by Sept., 1914. He anticipated completion of the 2nd phase In September 1974 and the completion of the 3rd phase by Novem- ber 1974. Mr. Meyer advised that Infiltration checks will be run on the sanitary sewer lines before connectIng those lInes to the Village system. Mr. Adams said that weather should not be as troublesome as it was in the past, because of the drainage system. . Mr. Lund reported that he has received some Inspection reports from Suburban Engineering, but at present, no work is In progress at the Sft0. Mr. Adams stated that one of the three houses will be removed, the other two houses wi II remain; advising this does not constitute a change from the plan presented originally. Mr. Adams was advised by the Council that this schedule must be kept, or the Special Use Permit 15 in jeopardy, and wll! be rescinded. He ~a5 requested to keep the Council apprised of any delays caused by weather or other deterrents. Adams said he would keep the Council advised, and Meyers said that, .Ith a normal season, this schedule should be attainable. , ~ In describing the status of the 1st phase, to date, Mr. Meyer said that: -2- . Minutes of Regular Counci I Meeting Page till-eEl February II, 1974 I. Underground work Is done. 2. Curb and gutter work Is In. 3. Electric and telephone Is planned. 4. Sewers need to be placed on lateral lines. 5. Streets have to be paved. 6. Patios have to. be laid. 7. Land seap I ng ha s to be done. REPORT OF VILLAGE TREASURER RICHARD O'KELLY Treasurer O'Kelly reported cash balances In the three banks, and advised he has made no Investments since the last Council meeting. ~ REPORT Of COUNCILMAN JAMES WINGERT - Planning and Zoning, Board of Appeals Bethel College Student Housing President Lundquist, Bethel College, described plans to Improve fire safety in the student housing buildings at Bethel, In compliance with suggested changes requested by Fire Chief Fischer. He said smoke and fire detectors wi II be Installed Immediately; access road and turn- around area aRe flr9 Ayara~t IRc+~1 latleA wi II be completed as soon as ~eather permits; third floor egress modifications will be done as soon as buildings are vacant. The Council suggested that more fire extinguishers be Installed during the Interim perIod, which Mr. Lundquist assured the Council they would do Immediately. Mayor Crepeau offered to talk wltn Fire Chief Fischer to see If the changes outlined will suffice. f~e NO',74-1. Mounds View Hi~h Sc~ool - Geodesic Structure Mr. Roland Johnson and MI". David Pierre, students at MoundS V.lew High School, presented a model and plans of a geodesic structure which they proposo to construct and locate on the Mounds View High School site, 23 feet from the east side of the school building; proposed use Is for a re-cycllng center. They suggested other uses for the struc- ture could be to store wood and/or metal for shop courses, machinery storage, or a green house. Miss JanMeinen explained that glass, metal, 'rln etc. are sorted by MEAN (Minnesotans for Environmental Action Now); after sorting, ~he materials are picked up by the Metro recycling center. Building Inspector Squires advised that the structure meets code J or the UnIform Building Code; therefore, it can be located as proposed. Mr. Pierre and Mr. Johnson said the~dr to the building wi II face south, and the building site ylll be landscaped. They advised that they must have approval of the Building Permit, before presenting the project to the School Board for approval and funding. . Crichton moved, seconded by Feyereisen, that the Councl I will approve the Issua,nce of the Building PermIt for the geodesic structllrlil..... uUR'. '1111." ".1.__18.....1..1621, 'n accordance with plans presented,. February", but Including appropriate I andsciI.j) I ng, upon application by the Mounds View School District 621. Village reserves the right to Inspect the structure annually for up-keep and maintenance; should It deteriorate, the structure shal I be removed. Motion carried (Crepeau, Olmen, Crichton, Feyerelsen voting In fa~or, Wingert abstaln- I ng) . Clark Administrator McNlash was requested to advise Mr. Kunze, Mounds Vle'll High School, 01 the Council's action. -3- . . , Minutes of Regular Council Meeting Page foul"" February II, 1974 Case No. 73-48~ Pr~llmlnary Plat - Nursery HII I Wingert reported that the Planning Commission recommends that, In the best Interest of over-all planning In the area, the Council approve Nursery Hili Preliminary Plat In accordance with Alternate 62 lstralght- In street); Council to acquire easement on Christensen property for construction of a temporary cui-do-sac. In review of the plans, Mr. Breems was advised by the Council of the park dedication requirement of 10% of the value of the undeveloped land. Mr. Breems stated he would prefer that the Village construct the street, sewer and water utilities; assessing costs to the properties. After discussion, the Council deferred action until the Council meet- Ing of February 25. Mr. Breems was asked to submit an approximation of money Involved to construct the street and uti Iltles, and Mayor Crepeau agreed to contact C. G. Rein re the proposed cul-de-sac ease- ment on the property east of Nursery Hili. Case No. 74-2. Carl Mohn - Variance Wingert reported that the Board of Appeals and Planning Commission recommend Council approval of the 2-foot sldeyard variance requested, and moved that the Council concur; approving a 2-foot sldeyard, and overall sldeyard variance, of 2 feet, as requested by Carl Mohn, at 3459 Siems Court. The motion was seconded by Feyerelsen and carried unanimouSly. Case No. 74-3, Dreyfus Interstate Development Corporation - SIQn Variance Wingert described the proposed sign to be located on the SWcorner of Harriet and Lexington Avenues, advertising the Hunters Park develop- ment, and moved that the Councl I concur with the Planning Commission's recommendation to approve the permit for the temporary sign, as re- quested with Sign Permit Application No. 74-64; sign to be permitted In this location for a periOd not to exceed 18 months from the date of Issuance of the permit. Motion was seconded by Olmen and carried unanimously. Uniform Bulldln~ Code and Building Permit Fees Building Inspector Squires' memo of 1/28/74 was reviewed by the Council. Squires said that, while no Council action Is necessary to adopt the 1973 U.l:l.C., because on January 16, 1974, the ~llnnesota Building Code Division adopted the 1973 U.B.C. and as of that date It becomes the mandatory code for al I municipalities, most cities are adopting it by resolution. Squires reviewed Building Permit Fees charged by Arden Hills, surround- Ing Villages and the U.B.C. Fee Schedule (1970 & 1973); Indicating that current fees charged by Arden HI lis are, in most cases, lower than those charged In the other municipalities. Squires recommended that the Council adopt Sec. 3~3 (a) and (b) of the 1973 U.B.C., and a new schedule of fees for construction not covered by this section, such as fances, driveways, demolition etc., with a minimum fee of $5.00 for all Building Permits. Squires was requested to supply Attorney Lynden with Information necessary to bring Village ordinances up t~ date, as they relate to the Building Code. Council action was def~rred until the next Council meeting. Case No. 73-45, Surface Water Cont,ol - Status Re~ri Wingert reported that questionnaires are stll I coming In, and tallies have not been completed, but questionnaires IndIcate residents are In favor of some sort of control of the lakes. Wingert advised that the Planning Commission requests Council direction on how to proceed. The consensus of the Councl I was that it has no objection to someone querying the County and DNR re what they ~ould be Interested In doing re regulations, but that no specific requests be made. It was the Council's general opinion that, untl I the tal lies have been completed, and the entire picture Is know, no specific actions re regulations be requested. -4- . Mrnutes of Regular Council MeetIng Page fIve February II, 1974 Mayor Crepeau noted that the Legislature has approprIated monies for patroi of the lakes by the County. Wingert reported that the Planning Commission recommends that the Council contact the State Dept. of Aeronautics requestIng tha~ air- craft be prohibited from using Lake Johanna, except In case:of omergencv. It was noted that the Dept. of AeronautIcs proposes amendments to their Rules and Regulations prohibiting alrcroft from landing,on any but certain specified lakes In the State (Johanna Is not one of those listed). The Council, therefore, determined no action Is needed at this time. . ~ard of Appeals AD~oint~nts Upon recommendation of Wingert, and approval of the Council, Mayor Crepeau appointed Harold Bradford as Chairman and Marjorie Erickson as a member of the Board of Appeals for 1974. REPORT OF COUNCILMAN STAN OLMEN - Finance No report. REPORT OF COUNCILMAN CHARLES CRICHTON - Publi~ Works, Ordinance Review UnderQround Utilities Committee Appointment Upon recommendation of the Public Works Committee, Mayor Crepeau, with approval of the Council, appointed Public Works Committee member Richard Schultek to serve with Building Inspector Larry Squires and VIllage Engineer Oon Lund on the Underground Utilities Committee. Bids - I-ton Truck with Plow Cr~rchton reviewed th'ablds received for the I-ton truck with plow, advising that MIdway Chevrolet was the lOw-bidder, but did not meet specifications. They did not submit a bid bond, did not Indicate type of plow In bid and did not include fold-down sides. Crichton moved, seconded by Wingert, that the Council award the bid to MldwdY Ford, minus the radio, at a cost of $6620. Motion carried unanimOUSly. Re~mbursement.ReQuests for Sewer gonnectlon ~~st5: J. 'iqore - Crichton reported that Mr. MOQre;s request for $245.00 included $170.00 costs which Mr. Moore paid for addi- tional work, plus $75.00 for his own time and labor. After diSCUSSion, Crichton moved that Council approve reimburse- ment of $170.00 to Mr. Moore. Motion was seconded by Wingert and .carried unanimously. ~. ROlllng~ - Crichton explained that the sewer contractor had not installed a sewer stu~ at Mr. ROllinger's property, as indicated on the plans; additional time spent searching for the stub was 3i to 4 hrs @ S25.00/hr. . After dISCussion, CrIchton moved, seconded by Wingert, that -~he Council approve the. reimbursement of $100.00 to Mr. Rollin- ger for his added expenditures. Motion carried unanimously. Crlchton reported that the PUblic Works Committee recommends that the Coune! I rofer this matter to the Village Attorney to advise on action that could be taken to recover these costs from the contractor, and to determlne the Village Engineer's responsibility; aSking the Attorney for his recommendatIons for prevention of these sItuations In the fu.j"!J f~e.. After diSCUSSion, Crichton agreed to contact Attorney Lynden and Engineer Lund In an effort to correct procedures to resolve this problem. ClArk Administrator McNlesh was requested to advise Mr. Moore and Mr. Ro!;! ;lger of the COUtle! I 's act-ion and to extend apologies for Incon- van!A:lco and delays. -5- , . Mfnu~es of Regular Council Meeting Page six February II, 1974 !atlev Meter ReRalr Crichton explained that Mr. Tatley objected to labor and truck costs for repairs made to his water meter, which was damaged by freezing while he was out of town, since repairs were made by Village person- nel using Village equipment. After discussion, C~lchton moved that Mr. Tatley's statement for water meter repairs be amended to delete truck costs; revised state- ment for $30.26 will cover labor and materials costs. Motion was seconded by Olmen and carried unanimously. S~b-commlttee ReQort - Fire Department Lad~ Truck Crichton reported that specifications have now been developed for a ladder truck, plus add-ons; a number of com~anles should be able to bid on the truck and/or add-ons. . Crichton reported that It Is the recommendation of the Sub-committee because of an estimated. million dol lars.ln equipment purchases over the next ten years, that the three Villages (Shorevlew, North Oaks, Arden Hills) proceed with a Joint Powers Agreement to Jointly purchase and own the proposed ladder truck (and future large equip- ment) and lease It to the fire department to use and maintain. The Council concurred with this approach. No action was taken. Ordinance No. 177 Crichton moved that the Council Introduce by title, Ordinance No. 177, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 110 BY ADJUSTING VACATION BENEfiTS. Motion was seconded by Wingert and carried unanimously. Review of R.C.L. By-laws Crichton sU9gested that, since the R.C.L. By-laws are to be revised, that the Arden Hills Council give deep thought to the League proposal that school districts be included as government units. Discussion on the matter was deferred to next Council meeting. REPORT OF COUNCILMAN WILLIAM FEYEREtSEN - Parks and Recreation, Human Rights '-ton PIckup Truck and Tractor Feyerelsen reviewed quotes from the 7 dealers, and moved, seconded by WIngert, that the Council approve the purchase of the '-ton pickup .truck from Midway Ford at a cost of $2484. Motion carried unanimOUSly. After review of the 7 q,uotes received, Feyerelsen moVed, seconded by Wingert, that the Council approve the purchase of a Massey Ferguson tractor from Farm Service Store at a cost of $4669.00 (IncludIng mower and canopy). Motion carried unanimously. Human Rights Commission Meeting - February 7. 1974 Feyerelsen reported that Individual members of the Human Rights Com- mission are forming Galson interest groups re legislature activities, surface water control In the Village, etc. for their reports to the Commission. . New erlghton Road - Pedestrian Safety Feyerelsen reported an apparent safety problem for children walkIng to SChool along New Brighton Road, especially In the area between Stowe Avenue and County Road D. Feyerelsen suggested that study be made of the situation to see If pedestrian travel can be Improved In this area. Tne matter was deferred to the next Council meeting at which time the Council wi II consider some definitive action for Improved pedestrian travel in this area. Mayor Crepeau suggested that, In the Interim, the County be contacted re its suggestions to improve the safety In this area for pedestrian travel. -6- . l~1ffutes of Rogular Councif Meo.~ing P11ge saven February II, 1974 M~tropolltan League of Municipalities Meeting The Council authorIzed the attendance of Councilman Feyerelsen at a kstro League Meeting on February 21, 1974, and payment of the registra- tion fOG of $7.00 by the Village. REPORT OF MAYOR HENRY J. CREPEAU, JR. - General Government, Public Safety Basic Tr~lniijg Course Mayor Crepeau reported that Wi liard John is currently takIng hIs Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Basic Training Course. . Distribution of Fine Money - HI~hway Patrol Tlcket~ Crepeau reported that the bill (HF 17 10) proposed to chan ge the d I s- tributlon of fine money for highway patrol tickets, was opposed by the County. Crepeau reported that he and Attorney Salland had appeared at the hearing for HF 1710. At ~rasent 5/8 goes to State and 3/8 to ~ounty. Since the Village provides the prosecutor, It Is hoped that distribution of fines wi II be amended as follows: 50% to the State; 25% to the County; 25% to the Village Salary Review - John Picha Mayor Crepeau reviewed a memo from Police Chief Sexton proposing a salary schedule change for John Picha. Wingert moved, seconded by Feyerelsen, that the Council approve the sa!ary f~r PIcha as propor.ed i $5.60/hr. After discussion, the motion and second, were withdrawn, and the matter wes deferred to the Council meeting on February 25, 1974. REPORT OF CLERK ADMINISTRATOR CHARLOTTE MCNIESH ~Iary Review - Betty Sorensen and Geraldine Beck After review of propOSed salary increase for Geraldine Beck and Betty Sorensen, Feyereissn moved, seconded by Crichton, that the hourly rate for Betty Sorensen be Increased to $3.00/hr. and for Geraldine Beck to $3.20/hr, effective March I, 1974. Motion carried unanimously. Request tor Waiver of Fee for Contour Maps After review of letter from Ramsey County Open Sp.ce, the Council requested Mr. Buckley to contact Ramsey County Open Space re the request; advising that reproducible contour maps will cost $4.00/acre and blue-line copies $3.00/sheet. Resolution Re Transfer of Dlt~hes from ~amsey County to Rice Creek Watershed District Clerk Administrator McNlesh reported receipt of communication from Ramsey County Board of Commissioners that County has approved the transfer of Ramsey County Ditches 1,2,3,4,5,8,11 and 12, as per Village Resolution No. 74-5, to the Rice Creek Watershed District Board of Managers. Financial Statement McNlesh reported that the ~~l.d to the Council this on February 28. . Claims and Pa'lroll r4cNiesh was requested to ask Attorney Lynden to prov! de break-down Information re future statements. I~ was noted that It may be deemed / deslrabl-e to charge portions of -the bill to various departments. 1973 week F! nancl al Statement wll i be ~t:jJ for Its comments prior to pUblication Crlchton moved, seconded by Feyerelsen, that the Claims and PayrOll be approved as submitted. Motion carried unanimOUSly. f1djournment The meetIng adjourned at 1:00 C~~-a( t~ Y1~t Ch~rlotte McNlesh GIBrk AdmInistrator -1- a.m. Jr. Ne~t ReQular Council MeetloQ will be held on Februarv 25. 1974 - 8:00 ~ . PROGRESS SCHEDULE - ARDEN MANOR lill. _ I~~RIL I MAY , I JUNE C~UNIT~ ~~T~~l~u~~--__I- I ~W;MMI~GPOOL 1 I I 1 1 R~UGH -GRAD~~~_- .. _ _ r- ._~~:: ..::;:3;~:l-"----T-- I-ocr I I 1__1 I.____J_ I WR & WATER ............ ............. ............. ~.~~:... _ _ _ _ _ ~ ~J_~__ _ S;:~R_~. WATER SER~~CE -~.::..:.:..~ .....-...~...: ::~'III""'~_--~---C=.~ T---~ r I I f...... I____L~~-_Ln___nr_-- CURBING_________ r II rlll.....u..r b..._......U_ ROAD~_____~~-~~ I I _L__ '1 r"'''. [~~~~] PATI_~~___~_~-lI~ I_~~~~~:......~.., ~. __ _I._____c.~~ .___ ........ _ AUGUSrr~E:T .' .L~n [NOY JULY STORM SEWER FINAL GRADING . .-- r~~ ....... ............. 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