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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 08-29-1977 t-. ~ MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCiL MEETiNG Village of Arden Hills Monday, August 29, 1977 - 7:30 p.m. VI' lage Hall ClIll to Order Pursuant to due cail and notice thereof, Mayor Crepeau clllled the meeting to order at 7:36 p.m. Roil Call Present - Mayor Henry J. Crepeau, Jr., Councilmen James Wingert, Ward Hanson, Charies Crichton, Robert Woodburn. Absent - None. . Also Present - Attorney James Lynden, Bond Counsel Peter Popovich, Engineer Donald Christoffersen, Treasurer Donald Lamb, Clerk Administrator Charlotte McNlesh, Deputy Clerk Dorothy Zehm. Aporoval of Minutes Wingert moved, seconded by Crichton, that Council approve the Minutes of the Regular CouncIl Meeting of August B, 1977, as amended. MotIon carried unanimoUSly. Business from the Floor None. REPORT OF VILLAGE ATTORNEY JAMES LYNDEN Case No. 77-33. Twin City Christian Homes - S7eclal Use Permit Lynden referred Council to his letter of 8/29 77 and attached draft of Special Use PermHt--Case No. 77-33, which he reviewed with Council. In discussion, concern was expressed re the maximum number of units proposed for the sIte (214 or 2301. Petersen explained that the amended plan, presented to Council on B/B/77, depicts 230 units In the modified buildings; 4-plex units are not Indicated on that p'an; If 4-plexes are proposed, at a later date, the lIpartment buildings will then be reduced by the number of 4-plex unIts; 230 Is the maxi- mum number of units proposed on the site. . In review of the special eondltions, the foU lowing changes were suggested: 3. Delete "Planning Commission and the City Council", and Insert "City Planner". 4. Re-word as follows: "...be utilized for emergency access only, and the entrance to thIs extension Shall be secured by a gate, the design of which will Impede other access use, and shall be subject..." 6. Delete "construction of the various buildings"; Insert "grading, draInage, utility and access". Mayor Crepeau read a Petition, containing 36 signatures, which was presented In opposition to the TCCH project; statIng that they prefer a single-family home development. Mrs. Max Stoutenberg, Mr. George Salltros, Ik. Gary Peck, Mr. Max Stoutenberg and Mr. Dale HIcks expressed oral opposition to the project - traffic, density, InstItutional use of the property, emergency access, property devaluation, etc. In discussion, the following concerns were express~d by Council: I. Residents' concerns re the proposed use. 2. How taxable and non-taxable units wl'U be segregated for tax put-poses _ 3. Status of Wesley Avenue and Pascal Avenue relative to possible need for vacation of portions of seld streets by the City. 4. PossIble E.Q.B. Involvement In the development. 5. Maintenance of the emergency gate. Woodburn moved, seconded by Crichton, that CouncIl defer action to the Council meeting of September 12th, at which time Council will have had time to consider the matters of concern and be pr'eparad to make a decision. Motion carried unanimously. -1- ,~ Minutes of Regular Counc1 I Meeting Page two I\ugust 29, 1977 Case No. 77-16, S!leci& Use Per!""t - Ramsey County Park Lynden referred CouncIl to draft of Special Use Permit-Case No. 77-16. . WIngert moved, seconded by Woodburn, that Council approve the Special Use Permit - Case No. 77-U6, as amended. Motion carried unanimously. Ramsey County Open Space Crichton noted that recent County Board action deletes several parcels from the Open Space cvrrldor and queried whether this can be done wlthvut City app~oval; was concerned about parcel at County Road E2 & Old Highway 10 (northwest corner) as well as parcel 8, listed In Resolution No. 77-469, Board of ~amsey County Commissioners. McNlesh and Lynden were requested to ascertain the procedure for deletion of parcels from the Open Space corridor, for Council. REPORT OF VILLAGE ENGINEER DONALD CHRISTOFFERSEN Feasibility Report - Imorovement No. 77-4 (Harriet Avenue Extension) Christoffersen referred Council to the up-dated Feasibility Study of Harriet Avenue Extension, improvement P-77-4; recommended the 36' wide street with restricted parking on both sides, and that roadway be constructed with bituminous base rather than aggregate base material. Christoffersen reviewed the estimated cost figures with Council. After discussion, Woodburn moved, seconded by Wingert, that Council adopt Resolution No. 77-47, RESOLUTION RECEIVING REPORT AND PROVID- ING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON IMPROVEMENT NO. P-77-4. Motion carried unanlmou~ly. (Hearing to be held on Monday, September 19, 1977 at 7:30 p.m. at the Village Hall.) Street Name Request - Mutual Service Company Council noted that this street appears to Ilna up with Fernwood Ave- nue. Deferred matter to later Council Meeting. A Ilcatlon for Final Pa ment - Allied Woodburn moved, seconded by Crichton, hat Council accept the work and approve final payment In the amount of SI2,435.50. Motion carried unanimously. Application for Payment No. i-C. W. Houle ... Woodburn mov'ed, seconded by Crichton, that Council 'autho'rfze Payment No. I to C. W. Houle, In the amount of S36,955.40. Motion carried unan Imous!y. (Christoffersen noted that payment allows for a 10% retalnage.> .. PUBLIC HEARINGS ON ASSESSMENTS: . Little Crow Addition Mayor Crepeau opened the Public Hearing on Little Crow Addition street, sanitary sewer and watermaln Improvements at 8:30 p.m. Clerk AdmInIstrator McNlesh presented an Affadavlt of Publication and CertIficatIon of Mailed Notices to property owners. EngIneer ChrIstoffersen explained that the Improvements benefit the 4.lot subdivision; developer M. Tramm has requested that 3 lots be assessed for the street, sanitary sewer and watermaln Improvements. Popovich explained that the totel cost of the Improvements, S22,891.32 Is proposed to be assessed to the three lots <S7,630.44/Iot) at 8% Interest over a 20-year period; noted that assessments may be paId In full (or *> during the 30-day prepeymefit period, without Interest. -2- ,~ MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCiL MEETiNG Page three August 29. 1977 After determining there ware no questions or comments from the floor, Mayor Crepeau clOsed the Publl~ H~~rlng at 8:36 p.m. Wingert moved. seconded by Hanson, that Council adopt Resolution No. 11-48, RESOLUTiON ADOPTING AND CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS FOR LITTLE CROW ADJITION. Motion carried unanimously. . Count" Road F. Improvement No. 75-1 Mayor Crepeau opened the Public Hearing on County Road F. Improve- ment No. 75-'. at 8:38 p.m. McNlesh presented an Affadavlt of Pubilcatlon and Certification of Mal led Notices to property owners. Christoffersen explained that Improvement 75-1 consists of curb. gutter and street, water lines and sanitary and storm sewers; Shorevlew and Ramsey County to partlclpate In the cost of the storm sewer. Popovich explained that the total cost of Improvement 75-1 Is $193.860.00; $142.516.47 Is to be assessed to the benefitted proper- ties. payable over a 20 year period at 8%; assessments may be paid in full (or!> within the 30-day prepayment period without Interest. Questions from the Floor: Mr. Dick Larson, 1840 Palace Avenue, St. Paul, representing Mrs. DIRe, who owns about 5 acres at the northwest corner of Lexington and County Road F. asked that Council keep the cost down as much as possible; suggested stretching the assessment period over 30 years. Popovich advised that Council has this prerogative. but the long pay-back may work against the City's rating; 20 years Is a normal period. Crichton noted that Arden Hills has normally assessed roads over a 10-year period: hesitant to go longer than 20 years; have never gone beyond 20 years on any Improvement, nor longer than 10 years on a road Improvement; asked If City can consider a lower Interest rate? Popovich advised that the Interest should be greater than that paid on the bonds; a% Is considered appropriate, but this Is open; only concern Is that It may set a precedent for future assessments; at a% people are encouraged to pre-pay assessments. After dlscusslon~. and after determinIng that there were no further questIons or comments from the floor, Cropeau closed the public hearing at 9:10 p.m. Crichton moved that Council adopt Resolution No. 77..49, RESOLUTiON ADOPTING A~O CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS FOR COUNTY ROAD F IMPROVEMENT NO. 75-', at a% Interest ~var 20 years. Mot'on was seconded by Wingert and did not carry (CriChton. Wingert voting In favor of the motion; Hanson, Woodburn, Crepeau voting In oppositlonl. . Woodburn moved, seconded by Hanson, that Councl l adopt Resolution No. 77-49, RESOLUTION ADOPTING AND CONFiRMING ASSESSMENTS FOR COUNTY ROAD F IMPROVEMENT NO. 75-1, at 8% Interest over i5 years. Motion carried unanimously. Improvements to be Included In Proposed Bond Issue After discussion of the proposed bond issue. and the re-cap of costs for the various Improvements to be Included In the proposed bond Issue. Woodburn moved. seconded by Hanson. that Council authorize the bond issue to cover Improvements 77-1. 77-2 and 76-1. Motion carried unanimously. Hanson moved, seconded by Crichton, that Councl~ set the date for the Bond Sale on 'Tuesday, October lith; bids to be opened at 4:00 p.m. at the office of Peterson and Popovich, 314 Minnesota Building, St. Pau'. Minnesota 55101; bids to be considered by Council at a:oo p.m. at the Village Hall. Motion carried unanimOUSly. (Resolution No. 77-50 attached.J -3- ;,. MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Page four August 29, 1977 OTHER B.US!NESS Request tor Temporary Office Bulldln~ - Sentinel Electronic~ Mr. Charles Klapperich, Sentinel Electronics Corp., 1306 West County Road F, presented a sketch of the proposed location of a 10' x 46' temporary office facility In the parking lot area at 1306 West County Road F, which ha said would occupy about three parking spaces. . Councl I reviewed the site plan of the property and expressed concern that the existing parking area Is Inadequate; additional personnel, occupying the temporary office, would add to the parking ~roblem, In addltlo~ to the ~mp~rlJ.r~. tructure reducing the e xl s.tln par.k- . In area.. ~ ,~~ .. e:v ~~ ~ After dl ussion, 6rlcht ~ moved, seconded by Wingert, that Council not approve the temporary office facility location. Motion carrIed unanimously. Application for Rubbish Hauler licenSe - Craig TroJe Wingert moved, seconded by Woodburn, that Council approve the Rubbish Hauler License for Craig TroJe for the remainder of 1977; subject to approval of the City HeaDth Officer and subject to receipt of the required Insurance certificate. Motion carried unanimously. Park Dedication - BueslnQ Property Mr. Rexelsen presented a Preliminary Plat of Arden Lake Knoll which Indicates Outlat A to be deeded to the City. Rexelsen said Outlot A represents the park dedication for the Buesing property spilt for parcels I and 2 adjacent to Hamllne Avenue <<parcel 3 Is to be consoli- dated with property to the north, and when developed will be Included In the park dedication for that combined parcell. After discussion, Wingert moved that Council accept Outlot A In satis- faction of the Buesing property park dedication for parcels I and 2 (not Including parcel 3); Outlot A to provide a 20' wide strip of welkable land for access from Hamllne Avenue to the 50' wide pathway to the east as Indicated on the Preliminary Plat of Arden lake Knoll as prQPosed, dated August 1977, by Charles O. Georgi Company; subject to a signed agreement from the owner of the property. Motion was seconded by Hanson and carried unanimously. Re uest for Time Extension - Hunters Park Landsca e Bond Wingert moved, seconded by Woodburn, tha Council approve an extension until December 31, 1977, for the completion of the Hunters Park landscaping. Motion carried unanlmous~y. FIre ProtectIon Service A~reement After review of the FIre Protection Service Agreement, as amended, CrIchton moved that Council generally agrees with the contract provisions, with modifications of Sections 15 and 19E. Motion was seconded by Hanson and carried unanimously. . Park DedicatIon - Status Report A. Janet Estates - WIngert revIewed negotIations and reported that an agreement has not been reached to date. B. Karth Lake Estates - Crichton reported that he has received another appraisal (provided by the developer), which indicates an average acreage value of $4000; negotiations have not been completed to date. Approval of Fall Pro~ram Council was referred to memo from Buckley dated 8-24-77. Aft&r dIscussion, Crichton moved, seconded by Hanson, that Councl I approve the Fall Program as outlIned in Buckley's memo, with the exception of the Senior CitIzen Club. Motion carried (Crichton, Hanson, Woodburn, Wingert voting In favor of the motion; Crepeau abstaining). Report on DIseased Tree ProQram Optlo~ Deferred to Council Meeting of September 12th. -4 ~o .~ M~NUTES OF REGULAR COUNCiL MEETING Page five Finance Committee Meetln~ of AUQust 18th Hanson referred Council to the Cost Comparison for 1978 - Arden Hills Police Department vs. Ramsey County Sheriff Department, dated August 18, 1977, attached to the Finance Committee Minutes of 8/18/77; reported that the Finance Committee considers It to be a reasonable comparison for police protection. August 29, 1977 Council briefly discussed the report; no action was taken. Request for Time Extension to fl Ie Final Plat of Weaver Oak Hel~hts Wingert moved, seconded by Crichton, that Council approve a time extension for the filing of the Final Plat of Weaver Oak Heights, to October 4, 1977. Motion carried unanimously. ... REPORT OF CiTY TRE^S~RER DONALD LAMB Investments AUQust 9, 1977 - re-invested $124,000 at 6.15~ for one year. Crichton moved that Council ratify the Investment. Motion was seconded by Hanson and carried unanimously. REPORT OF CITY CLERK ADMINISTRATOR CHARLOTTE MCNiESH Public Works Department Request for OJT Employee Approval and Salary Rate Crichton moved, seconded by Wingert, that Council approve the hiring of OJT Employee Carl Karth until September 15, 1977 at $2.80/hr. Motion carried unanimously. Re1uest for Accounting Clerk to take Municipal Accounting Course Cr chton moved, seconded by Hanson, that Council authorize the Accounting Clerk to take the Municipal Accounting Course, described In McNlesh's memo of 8/26/77; authorizing payment of fees, text books and mileage by the City. Motion carried unanimously. Temporary SIQn - Sitzmark Wingert moved, seconded by Crichton, that Councl I approve the tem- porary sign for Sitzmark Ski and Sail, as requested. Motion carried unanimously. Statement of Assurances - Federal Revenue Sharlns Woodburn moved, seconded by Wingert, that Council authorize the Mayor to sign the Statement of Assurances - Federal Revenue Sharing, on be- half of the City. Motion carried unanimously. Policy re Sign Licenses and Permits for Government Agencies, SChools and Churches Deferred. Guardian Life Insurance Rate Change Deferred. ... 1978 BudQet McNlesh submitted the proposed 1978 Budget to Councl I for Its consl- derat I on. Payrolls and Green Cove Claim Woodburn moved, seconded by Wingert, that Council approve the Pay- rol Is, as presented, and authorize payment of the Green Cove Claim In the amount of $6,837.78. Motion carried unanimously. Schedule of September Council Meetings Council scheduled September Councl I Meetings on Monday, September 12th, 19th and 26th at 7:30 p.m. at the Village Hai I. ~cljournment c:rlchton moved, seconded by Wingert, that the meeting adjourn at 2. 0 a.m. Motion carried unanimously. fIll~~ Charlotte McNlesh - r. Clerk Administrator -5- NEXT COUNCil MEETiNG - SEPTEMBER 12th - 7:30 p.m. - VILLAGE HALL