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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 07-25-1977 ..,.. '... . M!NUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING VI~!age of Arden Hills ).1onday, July 25, 1977 - 7:30. p.m. Vi Ilage Hal i Ca II to Order Pursuant to due cal I and notice thereof, Mayor Crepeau called the meeting to order at 7:32 p.m. Roll Call Present - Mayor Henry J. Crepeau, Jr., Councilmen James Wingert, Robert Woodburn, Charles CrIchton. Absent - Councilman Ward Hanson. Also Present - Engineer Donald Christoffersen, Attorney James Lynden, Treasurer Donald Lamb, Clerk Administrator Charlotte McNlesh, Deputy Clerk Dorothy Zehm. . Approval of Minutes Wingert moved, seconded by Crichton, that Council approve the Minutes of the Regufar Council Meeting of July II, 1977, as amended. Motion carried unanimously. Business from the Floor None. REPORT OF VILLAGE ATTORNEY JAMES LYNDEN Review of Environmental uallt Lynden referred Council to h s Quality Board Rules--Karth Lake ulatlons etter 0 25 77 re Environmental and Chatham Development. After discussion, Council concurred that an EAW should be prepared by the developer and submitted to the Board re the Karth Lake develop- ment, prior to the City progressing further with public Improvements In connection with the development, and prior to City approval of the Final Plat of Karth Lake Estates. With respect to the Chatham Development, Council concurred that, since the City has awarded a contract for public L.RP~.~ ()~v ents In connection with the development, and since the develop~r~'~bject to a loss of about S500/day If there Is a deiay, the CIty shouJd allow the project to proceed; developer and Cltv will complete the EAW and submit It to the Board as quickly as possible, simultaneously requesting an exemp- tion for the project. MWCC Strength Charge Resolution Lynden referred Councl I to draft of MWCC Strength Charge Resolution. After review and discussion, Crichton moved, seconded by Woodburn, that Council approve Resolution No. 77-41, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RECOVERY OF INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH CHARGES AND PAYMENT TO METROPOLITAN WASTE CONTROL COMMISSION, as amended. Motion carried unanimously. Hunters Park-Conveyance of Park land Counci I was referred to memo from McNlesh 17-25-77) and to Lynden's letter of 7-18-77 re Conveyance of part of Outlot I, Hunters Park Fourth Addition, to abutting property owners. . After discussion, Crichton moved, seconded by WIngert, that Council accept the offer of Hunters Park Homeowner's Representative Robert A. Curtis e1: al; land to be subdivided Into I i lots and conveyed and consolidated with adjacent lots for the sum of D2t/sq.ft., and authorize the City Attorney to proceed with the conveyance. Woodburn moved to amend the motion to change the cost figure to 14.55 cents per sq. ft. Seconded by Crepeau. Amendment to the motion carried (Woodburn, Crepeau, Wingert voting In favor; Crichton voting In opposition). Main motion carried unanimOUSly. Arden Manor Request 'for Enforcement of 10MPH Speed L~ Council referred request to Attorney Lynden to determine whether the -1- ... ." Minutes of Regular Councl I Meeting Page two City can enforce speed laws on private the Pollee Department to determine the MobIle Home Court. JLlly 25, 1977 property. Council requested actual problem In Arden Manor Status of PIIQrlm House Land Conveyance to Arden Hills Lynden reported that he Is waiting for requested Information (legal description etc.> from Attorney Nordling, attorney for Pilgrim House, before he can pursue the conveyance of land to the City. REPORT OF VILLAGE ENGINEER DONALD CHRiSTOFFERSEN . Bid Tabulation Christoffersen referred Council to his letter of July 25, 1977, and attached bl4 tabulation; bids ranged from a low of $90,957.30 to a high of $127,214.70. Christoffersen noted that the developers, Barry O'Meara and Marlyn Tramm. have reviewed the bid tabulation and request that the contract be awarded to the low bidder. Woodburn moved. seconded by Wingert, that Council approve Resolution No. 77-37. RESOLUTION AWARDING BID FOR IMPROVEMENT NO. SS-W-P-77-2, awarding the contract to Robert W. Moore Company In the amount of $90.957.30. Motion carried unanimously. Bussard Court - Storm DralnaQe Christoffersen referred Council to his letter of 7/22/77 and reported that the matter has been referred to the attorney for Rice Creek Watershed District for his review; suggested that Council defer any further action until this matter has been resolved by the attorney for the Watershed District. Christoffersen noted that a minor erosion problem. on the Carlson property. has occurred between the storm sewer outlet and Lake Johanna. DNR Permit for Storm DralnaQe. Karth Laka Development Christoffersen reported that the application for DNR Permit to work In pUblic waters re Kerth Lake Development has been completed; reedy for execution by the CIty. Crichton moved. seconded by Wingert, that CouncIl authorize the Mayor to execute the application for permit to DNR for storm drainage out- lets Into Karth Lake. Motion carried unanimous~y. F. Morettlnl Construction Company - Request for Payment No.2 for Little Crow Addition Christoffersen referred Council to Request for Payment No.2 from F. Morettlnl Construction Company, In the amount of $8.209.12; noted that 10% of contract price Is being retained for completion of some minor street work. . LonQ Lake Chain of Lakes Restoration Evaluation Project Referred to Engineer Christoffersen to determine whether the applica- tion referred to In letter of 7-20-77 from Metropolitan Councl I I s the seme project CouncIl agreed to a few months ago. REPORT OF VILLAGE TREASURER DONALD E. LAMB Investments July 15. 19~7 - Invested $190,000 for II months Ii 6.15% Interest. July 22. 1977 - Invested $191.:H5 for 12 months Ii 6/15% Interest. Wingert moved, seconded by WOOdburn, that Council ratify the Invest- ments as reported by Treasurer Lamb. Motion carried unanimously. OTHER BUSINESS Case No. 77-4. Karth Lake Estates - Final Plat After discussion re EQB (Environmental Quality Board) requIrement that .orksheet be completed by the developer for Karth Lake Estates. Council deferred Its action on the Flnat Plat; also pending are the following: -2- >.. ... MinuTes of Regular :ouncll Meeting Page th ree July 25, 1977 1. Resolution of park dedication. 2. Attorney Lynde"'s review of Abstract of TltDe. 3. Land Conveyance from Pilgrim House to City for road purposes. (Lynden noted that he also has not revle~ed AbstracT of Title for Chatham FIrst Addition, Janet Estates and Karth Lake Hills plats.) Northwest Suburban Youth ServIce Bureau Chris Clauson discussed the functIons of the Northwest Suburban Youth ServIce Bureau with the Council, and revIewed the proposed Joint Powers Agreement, requestIng that Council consider the request for funds In the 1978 Budget. . After discussIon, CouncIl referred the matter to the FInance CommIttee for Its review of the five-year proposal, and for Its recommendatIons to CouncIl. Agreement Re InstallatIon and MonltorlnQ StatIon Council was referred to memo from Bud Johansen (7-20-77) and attached Agreement. Alarm Service, Ramsey County Sheriff Lynden, after a brief review of the Agreement, said he has no obJectIon to It. Wingert movad that CouncIl authorize executIon of the ijnstal- latlon and Alarm ServIce Agreement by the City. Motion was seconded by Woodburn and carrIed unanImously. (Fee to be paId annually, In advance.) Bid Award - Squad Car After review of the three bids receIved, and memo from Lt. Douglas McCall, CrIchton moved, seconded by WIngert, that Council authorize the purchase of a squad car as bid by White Bear Dodge, at a cost of $3980.00, with trade-In. MotIon carried unanimously. Park DedicatIon Negotiations A. Karth Lake Hills (Charles Amble) - Case No. 76-13 CrIchton reported that Mr. Amble has agreed to dedIcate a IO'xI50' r.o.w. along the easterly edge of Lot I, Blk 2, Karth Lake Hills, for a walkway, and a park dedicatIon In cash for the balance of the tract (based on $7,OOO/acre valuatIon for 1.019 acres) In the amount of $7133.00. After dIscussIon, CrIchton moved that Council approve, as settlement In full of the park dedIcation for Karth Lake HIlls, a cash donation of $7133.00 plus the 10'x150' walk- way easement along the easterly portion of Lot I, Blk. 2, Karth Lake HIlls. MotIon was seconded by Woodburn and carried unanimously. Crichton moved that Council approve p-,-..' tile park dedIcation at $500 per lot, as ,et. ... ..... balance to be paId by August 31, 1978. ~I..... by Crepeau and carried unanimously. $7133.00 f." 70nded . B. Buesing Property (Lyndon Buesing) - Case No. 77-22 Crichton reported that a sketch of Buesing's proposed park dedIcatIon IndIcates a 50' wIde walkway ~ along the ...terly port... ef ta. l;Qtw'4e T.~l 51-125 highway rleht- ., -'.Y (t'e '.....,..... to 1_. I n~ .. the un de I" Iv I no II roe~u.ty -();n;~):-Pl~~-;r~pe;t~'acros.s sout~ e~d ~f land IncludIng about 20' ; ,.?f s_<:I-'..d .~round,- f!,!,_ffl. ':flI'!'..I) ne Av.n,u~~t~t~~'..2~!:!.~u c...c.. _e.r,... tIt.t th. _c.,t of the propo..' ,.1'11 dedleatloft I~ satlsfaetory, provIded that a non-conforming lot Is not created. Developer was requested to prepare detaIled drawing of the proposal for CouncIl's consIderation. ... -3- j -;, ...... Minutes of Regular Council MeeYing Page four July 25, 1917 . C. Karth Lake Estates (Harstad/Elbenstelner) _ Case No. 77-4 Crichton reported no progress with park dedication nego- tiations re Karth Lake Estates; suggested that park dedica- tion be based on 16ie/sq. ft. (determined value of nearby properties) . Developer Marcel Elbenstelner asked that park dedIcatIon negotiations be deferred until a later date. D. Town Crier Pancake House (Art Hage) - Case No. 77-14 Wingert reported that he has discussed the Town Crier Pan- cake House park dedication with builder Art Hage; not re- so I ved to date. Wingert reported that the Landscape Bond for the Town Crier Pancake House property had been written In the amount of $6000, Instead of the requested $6700 (125% of estimated cost of landscaping). Wingert moved that Council accept the $6000 Landscape Bond; landscapIng to be completed prior to Issuance of occupancy permit. MotIon was seconded by Crichton and carried unanimously. E. Janet Estates (Skyline Builders) - Case No. 77-11 Wingert reported no progress re park dedication negotiations; has not been able to contact the developer; wIll pursue matter. Revision to Comprehensive Perk Plan Crichton read a proposed revision of the Comprehensive Park Plan, Section V. SpeCific Implementation Recommendations I. b. After discussion, Crichton moved, seconded by Wingert, that Council approve the revision to the Comprehensive Park Plan, as amended, as fo II ow s: SectIon V Specific Implementation Recommendations i .8. ... I.b. Area 12 (Lake Johanna East) This Is the one neighborhood where it wIll be difficult to centrally locate one park site to serve the entire area. However, one site of about eight acres north of County Road E coupled wIth the existing Freeway Park and Llndeys trIangle will cover abo~t 1000 people within i mile. An additional site of two to three acres should be sought toward the south end of the neighborhood. . Motion carried unanimously. Letter re Town Crier Publication Council authorized letter, as amended, TO be mailed to residents who have registered concerns re Town Crier publication. Fire Protection Board Woodburn reported that the Fire Board Is currently considering the pro- posal thaT fire protection cost sharing be based on estImated market value; would Include value of tax-exempt properties, but would not Include the Twin CitIes Army AmmunitIon Plant property. MTC Bus Route No. 38 McNlesh was requested to obtain report of ridership for MTC Route No. 38 for CounCil's review. REPORT OF VOLLAGE CLERK ADMINISTRATOR CHARLOTTE MCNIESH Case No. 77-38. Schedule Public Hearing Ra SpecIal Usa Permit for Undararound 011 Tank at Control Data CorporatIon WIngert moved, seconded by Woodburn, that Council schedule the Public Hearing re Case No. 77-38, Special Use Permit for Underground 011 Tank at Control Data Corporation, before the Planning Commission on August 2, 1977 at 8::S0 p.m. at the Village Hall. Motion carried unani- mously. -4- . . ......, Minutes of Regular CouncIl Meeting Page five Release of C.D. - Skyline Builders Wingert moved. seconded by Crichton. that Council authorize ~he re- lease of the C. D. to Skyline Builders. Motion carried unanimously. July 25. 1977 Apportionment of Assessment Resolutions Nos. 77-38. 39 and 40 Woodburn moved, seconded by Wingert, that Councl I approve Resolutions Nos. 77-38, 77-39 and 77-40. RELAT~NG TO APPORTIONMENT OF ASSESSMENTS RELATING TO REO FOX ROAD IMPROVEMENT. SANITARY SEWER NO.6 AND CON- SOLIDATED WATER IMPROVEMENTS NUMBERED 67-1 and 67-2. Motion carried unanimously. . OEDP Grant Proqram Council was referred to memo from McNlesh (7-25-77). After discussion, Council requested McNlesh to advise Ramsey County Grants-in-Aid Coordln.ator, Greg McEI roy, that Arden Hili s declines participation In the OEDP-US Department of Commerce Program for Overall Economic Development. (Copies of letter to be sent to Senators Humphrey and Anderson and to Representative Vento). Payrolls Woodburn moved. as presented. seconded by Crichton, that Council approve the Payrolls Motion carried unanimously. Garba e Hauler License - Willie Gra McN esh referred ouncll to appl cation for Garbage Hauler License submitted by Willie Gray; reported that Village Health Officer, Or. Ausmann. has approved the application. , Crichton moved. seconded by Woodburn, that Council approve Issuance of a Garbage Hauler License to Willie Gray for the balance of 1977. Motion carried unanimously. Miller Driveway - Status Report McNlesh reported that she has been advised that the driveway should be completed within a few weeks; the contract has been let. Handicapped Ramp at Vlllaqe Hall Council was referred to memo from Johansen re proposed location of the Village Hall ramp for the handicapped. . Council approved the ramp location as proposed In Johansen's memo. Chamber of Commerce - Industrial/Commercial Promotions Group Crepeau requested Council's In-put re projects on which Arden Hills would like this group's participation. Council unanimously concurred that the vacation of the arsenal property, by the Federal Government, would be most beneficial to Arden Hills; suggested that Vice President Mondale, Senators Humphrey and Anderson and Representative Vento be contacted. AUQust Public Safety Committee MeetlnQ Crepeau agreed to attend the August, 1977 Public Safety Committee Meet- Ing; Crichton will not be able to attend. Poll~e Department Report Crichton reported that 10 applicants took the exam for Pollee Chief; tests are currently being scored. Council agreed that extra coverage Is needed. and should be provided by the Arden Hills Pollee Department. on Friday and Saturday nights. AdJournment Woodburn moved, seconded by Wingert, that the meeting adjourn at 10:54 ~.m. Motion carried unanimously. ~AJt; rliflk~A1-Z ' Charlotte McNlesh Clerk Administrator Notice of Meeting - Next Council Meeting will be held on Monday, August 8. 1977 at 7:30 p.m. at the Village Hall. -5-