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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 09-26-1977 . . . MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCil MEETING Village of Arden HI! Is Monday, September 26, 1977 - 7:30 p.m. Village Hall Call to Order Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Mayor Crepeau called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Roll Ca I I Present - Mayor Henry J. Crepeau, Jr., Councilmen Ward Hanson, Charles Crichton, Robert Woodburn. Absent - Councilman James Wingert. Also Present - Treasurer Donald lamb, Engineer Donald Christoffersen, Clerk Administrator Charlotte McNlesh, Deputy Clerk Do rothy Zehm. Approval of Minutes Hanson moved, seconded by Crichton, that Council approve the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting of September 19, 1977, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. Business from the Floor NOrIe . REPORT OF VILLAGE ATTORNEY JAMES lYNDEN (absent) Title 0 Inlons - Karth lake Hills and Karth Lake Estates Deferred to Council Meet ng 0 October I tho Status of RIQht-of-way Purchase - PilQrlm House Deferred to Council Meeting of October 11th. REPORT OF V!llAGE ENGINEER DONALD CHRISTOFFERSEN improvement No. W-P-SS-76-~ (Karth lake Area) Bid Award, Reso- I utlon No. 17-56 Engineer Christoffersen reported that he has not to date received the DNR, PCA or Rice Creek Watershed permits for the Karth lake Area; recommends Councl i defer awarding the contract until the October 11th meeting; suggested that, In order to expedite con- structlon,he could ask that contract documents be prepared and reviewed by the City Attorney prior to the October 11th date; contract could then be awarded and executed and construction could begin Immediately. Council concurred, as long as the contractor rea!lzes he Is proceed- Ing at his own risk, prior to award of bid. Council authorized Christoffersen's attendance at the Rice Creek Watershed Meeting on Wednesday, September 28th re the Karth lake Area and Bussard Storm Drainage matters. lake lane/Johanna Boulevard -Status Report Christoffersen referred Council to letter from Ramsey County re Lake Johanna Boulevard and lake lane Sight Distance. After dis- cussIon, Council authorized Christoffersen to work with the Ramsey County Maintenance EngIneer and to assist In the acquisition of the necessary slope easements. Storm DralnaQe - Bussard Court Chrlstoffe~sen referred Council to a letter from Frank Murray, Attorney for Rice Creek Watershed District, and an attached letter from William Weldenbacher CRlce Creek Watershed District) re Drainage Problem - Bussard Court, lot 10, Block I, Bussard Addition; noted that RCWD ,daces the responsibility on the developer to Install stormwater drainage within the drainage easement to function properly without erosion problems. After discussion, Council requested Christoffersen to determine whether the City approved the drainage plan as constructed; authorized Christoffersen to discuss the problem with Rice Creek Watershed In an effort to resolve the problem. -1- Minutes of Regular Council Meeting Page two September 26, 1977 Chatham Development Christoffersen was requested to notify contractors on the Chatham development to arrange to keep the streets (County Road E2, Old Highway 10 and New Brighton Road) clean. OTHER BUSINESS . Case No. 77-14. Town Crier Pancake House _ Revised Slt~ olan, Art HaQe Mr. Art Hage explained that, because of water and bad soli In the northeast corner of the property, and on the recommendation of Twin City Testing, it was determined to move the building about 10 feet to the south. Hage explained that this reduces the green area on the south side of the building by 5 feet; noted that the revised site plan compensates for this by adding to the green area north of the bul Bdlng. In discussion, Engineer Christoffersen expressed concern re drainage of the site; referred Council to his letter of 6/6/77 requesting an erosion control plan for the area between the 4' openings and ditch bottom; does not believe that sod will prevent erosion. Hage saId this Is being prepared for the Engineer's approval. After comparison of revised site plan with original site plan, as approved, Woodburn moved, seconded by Hanson, that Council approve the revised site plan (receIved 9-26-77). In discussion, Crichton suggested that approval should be contingent upon approval by the City Planner; Motion was not changed to Include this contingency. Motion carried (Woodburn, Hanson, Crepeau voting In favor of the motion; Crichton voting In opposition). (Plan is to be sent to Planner Miller for his review and comments,) Final Plat Approval - Karth Lake Estates Deferred to Council Meeting of October 11th. 1978 Budllet. Finance Committee Recommendations Thomas Mulcahy, Finance Committee member, referred Council to the proposed 1978 Budget and to the Finance Committee Minutes of Septem- ber 22nd, and attached Summary of recommended changes affecting the tax levy. Mulcahy referred Council to two "pie charts" Indicating d978 Pro- posed Revenue and 1978 Proposed Expenditures, and reported that the Finance Committee recommends adoption of the 1978 Budget as proposed, with the changes listed In the Summary, which results In approxi- mately the same mill rate; slight Increase to be transferred from the General Fund Reserve. Mayor Crepeau thanked Mr. Mulcahy tor his presentation of the Finance Committee's recommendations, and thanked the Finance Committee for Its services on the 1978 Budget. ... In review of the 1978 Proposed Budget, Crichton moved, seconded by Crepeau, to delete the purchase of four (4) chairs (p.12) from General Fund (Council Equipment 540). Motion did not carry (Crichton voting In favor of the motion; Crepeau, Hanson, Woodburn voting In opposition). Crichton moved to reduce General Fund (Court, Prosecuting Attorney 302) from J20,350 to $18,500. Motion was seconded by Crepeau and carried unanimously. Crichton moved to delete $12,000 from General Fund (General Govern- ment Bldgs. 540) for addition to Public Works Building. Motion was not seconded. After discussion, Woodburn moved, seconded by Hanson, that $12,000 be transferred to a separate fund (Municipal Land and Bldgs.), re- ducing General Fund, General Government Bldgs. 540 to $3,500 and that the $12,000 budgeted In 1977 be transferred from General Fund -2- Minutes of Regular Council Meeting Page th ree September 26, 1977 . to Municipal Land and Bldgs. Fund. Motion carried (Woodburn, Hanson, Crepeau voting In favor of the motion; Crichton voting In opposltlonl. Crichton moved that Park and Recreation Fund be reduced to $62,618, with the following changes: 200 - Supplies from $45 to O. 303 - Engineering Consultant from $200 to O. 321 - Travel, Conferences and Schools from $250 to $100. 322 - Subscriptions & MemberShips from $50 to O. 344 - Maintenance of Parks and Playgrounds from l2500 to l1500. 352 - Maintenance and Repair, Village Equipment from SI900 to $1500. 364 - Electric Uti lity from $1500 to $1200. 379 - Sparc and Day Activity Center from $425 to O. Motion was seconded by Woodburn and carried unanimously. Hanson moved, seconded by Woodburn, to not make a commlttment for 1978 to Northwest Suburban Youth Service Bureau. Motion carried unanimoUSly. (Hanson noted that motion does not reflect criticism of the program per se; results to date are not deflnltlve.l Hanson moved, seconded by Crichton, to approve Shade Tree Disease Option III ($100 deductible) for budget purposes. Motion carried unanimOUSly. In discussion of the four Public Safety Expenditure Options, Council considered cost comparisons and staffing needs, as prepared by Crichton and Woodburn, and the effect each of the options has on the budget. Barthany presented a Petition requesting Council to retain the Arden Hills Police Department and expressed concern that the cost of police protection Is of more concern than the desire of residents to have theIr own police department. in discussion of an Arden Hills POlice Department vs. Ramsey County, the foilowlng residents spoke In favor of retaining the Arden Hills department: Mary Ann Benson, Robert Witt, Herbert Tatley. Woodburn commented that the Council has been studying the matter for several mon~hs; said he has Checked on the level of service from Ramsey County Sheriff with nelg1borlng cities of Shorevlew and Falcon Heights; both are satisfied with service. Woodburn noted that all regular full-time officers ~ould be transferred to Ramsey County Sheriff; CIty would have same coverage, same number of cars on road as at present; Village retaIns ownership of equipment. Crepeau said he felt ReS would be more economical and provide better pol Icing. . in response to a resident's request to have a referendum on the ques- tion, It was noted that thIs Is neither required or legal. Diane McAllister, Editor of the Town Crier, said the current Issue of the Town Crier asks for resident In-put re this matter; suggested decision be deferred until resident In-put Is received. Hanson advIsed that Council has a budget deadline; approval of the 1978 Budget cannot be deferred. After considerable discussion, Hanson moved, seconded by Woodburn, that Council approve a net Publ.c Safety (Poi Ice Protection) budget cost of $166,940 for budgetary purposes. Resident asked If motion passes, does It mean VIllage wlDI contract wIth County? Hanson exp~alned that this motion will establish budgeted amount; Village has leeway to spend more by using General Fund Reserves. -3- . . Minutes of Regular COllnci I Meeting Page four September 26, 1977 Crichton stated that he felt an Arden Hills pollee force consisting of 6 men and a Chief would result In more coverage than Ramsey County Sheriff coverage. Motion carried (Hanson, Woodburn, Crepeau voting In favor of the motion; Crichton voting In opposition). Hanson moved, seconded by Crichton, that Council accept the Finance Committee recommendations not In conflict with changes already approved. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 77-57. Year 1977. payable In McNlesh was requested changes and not using consideration of 1978 which Hanson moved to at the Village Hall. unanimous Iy. ApprovlnQ_Sums of Money to be Levied for Levy J978 ~repare calculations Incorporating above any General Fund Reserves, for Council's Budget, as amended, at a Special Meeting be held on Friday, September 30th at 5:30 p.m. Motion was seconded by Crichton and carried Resolution Nos. 77-58, 77-59 and 77-60 Crichton moved, seconded by Hanson, that Council adopt Resolution No. 77-58, Certifying Delinquent Utility Accounts For Collection With 1978 Taxes, Resolution No. 77-59, Certifying Special Assessment Installments For Diseased Tree Remova! For Collection With 1978 Taxes, and Resolution No. 77-60, CertIfyIng Special Assessment Installment For Water Connections For Col/ectlon With /978 Taxes. Motion carried unanimously. (It Is Council's understanding that names will be deleted from lists, If paid prior to deadline.) REPORT OF VILLAGE CLERK ADMINiSTRATOR CHARLOTTE MCNIESH PaTrol I Cr chton moved to approve the revised September payroll as pre- sented. Motion was seconded by Woodburn and carried unanimously. Request for Payment No. I, Robert Moore - improvement No. 77-2 McNlesh reported that construction Is complete except for road; there Is a 10% retalnage; Engineer Christoffersen recommends payment at this time. Crlehton moved, seconded by Hanson, that Council authorize pay- ment In the amount of $42,874.02 to Robert Moore, representing Payment No. I, Improvement No. 77-2. Motion car'ded unanimously. GuardIan Life - Sexton Weeklv Loss of Time Benefits Counell concurred to refer matter to Attorney Lynden to review contract and letters receIved; to advise Counell of City's position. Amendment to AQreement with Wehrman Chapman Associates re Planning Consultant Fees McNlesh referred Council to letter of September 13, 1977, from Wehrman Chapman Assoelates, inc., and attached Fee Schedule. Crichton moved, seconded by Hanson, that Council approve the revIsed Fee Sehedule as proposed. Motion earrled unanimously. Ban Con Request re SpecIal Assessments McNlesh referred Council to letter from Ban Con Inc. (9/16/77) re alternatives proposed to Insure City of colleetlon of full assess- ments on lots sold In Chatham First Addition prior to adoption of assessment rol I for the Chatham improvements. Council eoneurred that the request should be evaluated by the City Engineer and FIscal Consultant. Woodburn moved to refer matter to Christoffersen and Popovich for their recommendations to Counell. MotIon was seconded by Hanson and carrIed unanimOUSly. -4- . ' Minutes of Regular Council Meeting Page five September 26, 1977 Claims McNlesh requested Councl I approval of two checks: State of MInnesota - $12.00 (Gun Safety). Postmaster - $279.40 (utility Bllllngsl. Hanson moved, seconded by Woodburn, that Council authorize pay- ment of the two checks In the amount of $12.00 and $279.40. Motion carried unanimously. . Ramsey County League Meeting. October 19th McNlesh reported that Councilman Wingert wIll not be In town to attend the Ramsey County league Meeting on October 19th. Hanson said he will also be unable to attend on that date. Suburban Ramsey County Emergency Communication Board Mayor Crepeau appointed Public Safety CommIttee Chairman Robert Tagtow as Board Member for Arden Hltls and Councllman Charles Crichton as Alternate Board Member. . ~~~77-~/~. Woodbu rn moved, seconded by Hanson, that Counc I tArat I fy the Mayor's appointments. Motion carried unanimously. Lt. McCall - ReQuest for Emergency Leave Crepeau moved, seconded by Woodburn, that Council authorize McCal I to handle his personal affairs on Friday through Tuesday (Septem- ber 30th through October 4th); taking Friday as a "floating holiday" and Monday and Tuesday as "emergency leave~. Motion carried unani- mously. Ramsey County Sheriff Contract re Police Protection Hanson moved, seconded by Woodburn, to contract with Ramsey County Sheriff as soon as possible. Woodburn moved, to table action on the motion until October 11th. Motion was seconded by Hanson, and carried unanimously. Metropolitan Council Response re PopulatIon Council is of the understanding that Planner Miller will advIse Council of any recommended response to Metro Council re populatIon figures, requested by October 13th. AdJournment Crichton moved, seconded by Woodburn, that the meeting adjourn at 1:02 a.m. Motion carrIed unanImously. ~@'f]~ Clerk Administrator . NOTICE OF MEETiNGS: SpecIal Council Meeting - 5:30 p.m. - FrIday, September 30th, at the Village Hall. Regular Council Meeting - 7:30 p.m. - Tuesday, October 11th, at the VI~lage Hall. -5-