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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 07-11-1977 . . . MiNUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETiNG VI' lage of Arden HI! Is Monday, July II, 1911, 1:30 p.m. Vi Ilage Hal' Ca I I to 0 rde r Pursuant to due call end notice thereof, Mayor Crepeau called the meetIng to order at 7:33 p.m. Roll Call Present - Mayor Henry J. Crepeau, Jr., Councilmen James Wingert, Charles CrIchton, Robert Woodburn, Ward Hanson. Absent - None. Also Present ~ Engineer Donald Christoffersen, Attorney James Lynden, Treasurer Donald Lamb, Planner Orlyn Miller, Police Lt. Douglas McCal I, Clerk Administrator Charlotte McNlesh, Deputy Clerk Dorothy Zehm. . Approval of Minutes Woodburn moved, seconded by Wingert, that CouncIl approve the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of June 27, 1977, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. BusIness from the Floor Shirley Bamberry, 1111 West County Road 0, presented Information regarding Minnesota Home Improvement Grant Program for Council's consIderation. REPORT OF VILLAGE ENGINEER DONALD CHRISTOFFERSEN ResolutIon No. 77-29. Declaring Cost and Ordering Preparation of Assessment Rolls ICounty Road Fl. Christoffersen referred Council to his letter of 7-7-77 re poten- tial assessments for the County Road F Improvement, total cost of which Is $193,860.00. After discussIon re the alternates presented for Council's con- sideration, Crichton moved, seconded by Wingert, that Council approve Resolution No. 77-29, RESOLUTiON RELATING TO IMPROVEMENT NO. P-SS-W-ST-75-1 DECLARING COST TO BE ASSESSED AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT; assessments to be apportIoned as fo II ows : Sanitary Sewer 8 $200/servlce. Storm Sewer 8 80% of cost lafter Shorevlew and Ramsey County shared costs have been subtracted). Water and Street combined @ 80% of cost. Wingert moved to amend the motion as follows: Sanitary Sewer @ $200/servlce. Storm Sewer @ 80% of net cost lafter Shorevlew & Ramsey County shares have been subtractedl. Street @ 80% ot cost Water @ 0% CClty to pay 100%>. . CrIchton agreed to the motion as amended, and motion carried unani- mously. Petition re Lake Lane/Johanna Boulevard lntersectla~ Christoffersen referred Council to his letter of 7-7-71 and attached sketch Illustrating the IntersectIon and the problem. After dIscussion, Ccuncll requested Engineer Christoffersen to pursue resolution of the problem, as recommended, with Ramsey County. Property owner, on which the tree removal and grading is proposed, stated that she has no objection to the tree removal and grading, as proposed, as long as It Is not at her expense. Christoffersen noted that proposed grading will probably extend 25 to 50 feet onto property north of this corner lot, _II _~ ~ l_ 1. T~I,iil.88.t:~/-hu Zi ''?0~ ',1~ .~; ~ ~.<"d"',CJO~~, -1- . Minutes of Regular Council Meeting Page two July II, 1977 Department of Transportation Plans for Traffic Noise Attenuators and Landscaplnq froM County Road H2 to T. H. 10. Christoffersen reported that he reviewed the preliminary construc- tion plans for Traffic Noise Attenuators and Landscaping from Co. Rd. H2 to T. H. 10; noted that prlmari Iy all landscaping Is proposed In the Arden Hills portion. Christoffersen noted that the bid letting Is scheduled on August 26, 1977; no CouncIl action Is required; questions re the project may be directed to the Depart- ment of Transportation. , Status of Storm Sewer Activities - Carlson Property on Bussard Court ChrIstoffersen was requested to report re status of this drainage problem at the July 25th Council Meeting. . REPORT OF VILLAGE ATTORNEY JAMES LYNDEN Case No. 77-22 - BueslnQ AQreement Lynden referred Council to hIs letter of 7-8-77 and to Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions which Is intended to be recor~ed agaInst the land so that any transferee from Mr. and Mrs. BuesIng will be bound by the.covenants and restrictIons contained therein. Crichton noted that there Is no Intent to delay the spilt of the property. City needs a land access from Hamllne Avenue to the Highway 51 easement area for a pedestrian pathway between Floral and Cummings Parks; parcel 14 was meant to provide this access and fulfill a portion of the 10% park dedication to the CIty attributable to the subdivision of the Buesing property. Mr. William FInk, attorney representing Mr. and Mrs. Buesing, said they will grant a 10% park dedication; parcel 14 Is considered to be In excess of the 10%; may result In City paying $4,OOO~$5,OOO for the parcel as delineated. Fink noted that It Is Important to the Bueslngs to expedite the property spIlt so the sales can be consumated as soon as possible. Fink said the easement must be p~rchased from The State (Buesings are the underlying fee owners); this can be obtained; ~$ked how much land the City proposes to acquire. Crichton explaIned that the City desires a strip of land running northeasterly from the approximate 25' wide access from Hamllne Avenue, to Cummings Park. Council reviewed a survey of the Buesing property; noted that survey shows Buesing ownIng to the center of the T. H. 51-125 easement (at previous CouncIl meetIng It was stated that Buesing Is the underlying fee owner of the entire easement width of 150~; actual size of the property Is unknown, so park dedication cannot be settled. Mr. Fink advised that Mr. Tietz, purchaser of parcel 13, has agreed to take care of the park dedication for that parcel; consequently, the dedication of parcel 14 exceeds the park dedication f6r the balance of the Buesing property. Lynden noted that If parce' 13 Is deleted from park dedicatIon at this time, value of parcels 12 and 14 must be known to determine the park dedication for this portion of the property; noted that CIty can request an appraIsal to determine these values. . After discussion, Lynden agreed to meet with Mr. Fink and Councilman Crichton at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 13th, In Lynden's office re resolution of the park dedicatIon and conveyance of parcel 13 to Mr. Tietz. Wingert moved, seconded by Hanson, that Councl I approve the Declara- tIon of Covenants and Restrictions as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. Police Union Contract Lyndan briefly reviewed the Police Union Contract whIch Is the result of In-depth dIscussions with Councilman Crichton, Incorporating the changes previously agreed upon. -2- Minutes of Regular Council Meeting Page three July II, 1977 After discussion, Crichton moved, seconded by Woodburn, that Council approve the Labor Agreement Between The City of Arden Hills and Minnesota Teamsters Public and Law Enforcement Employees Union, Local 1320, ~s submitted by Attorney Lynden, with the In- sertion of the word "first" In ArtIcle 13.2 ("... the first four (4) hours each worked..."). Motion carried unanimously. Hunters Park Pathway Lynden referred Council to his letter of 7-11-77 re conveyance of part of Outlot I, Hunters Park Fourth Addition, to abutting p rope rty owne rs . Lynden reported that Hunters Park Is torrens property, which pro- hibits conveyance by metes and bounds; discussed several alterna- tives with the Council. . After discussion, Council requested Lynden to pursue the conveyance of the ten parcels In the mo.st expeditious manner; McNlesh was requested to obtain cost Information Cat time Hunters Park property was purchased) for Council's determination of cost/sq/ft. Case No. 77-11. Janet Estates - Development Agreement Lynden referred Council to his letter of 7-11-77, and attached Development Agreement. After review and discussion, Woodburn moved, seconded by Hanson, that CouncIl approve the Development Agreement, as amended. Motion carrIed unanimoUSly. Procedure for Special Use Permit and Rezoning for Proposed Mutual Service Office BuildIng Lynden referred Councl I to his letter of 7-11-77 and reviewed the alternative procedures for Council's consIderation. REPORT OF VILLAGE PLANNER ORLYN MiLLER . Case No. 77-27. Rezoning from R-I to R-B and Special Use Permit for a Planned UnIt Development for Mutual Service Life insurance Miller referred CouncIl to the Minutes of the Public Hearl_g of 7-5-77 and asked Mr. Terry Wobkln (Wlnsor-Farlcy) to summarize the presentation for Council. The proposed sIte plan and model were reviewed and Mr. Wobkln described the 39.42 acre portIon of the property whIch Mutual Service Is requesting to be rezoned to R-B. ~t was noted that the total site consIsts of 54.27 acres, 1.72 acres of which Is presently zoned R-B (along County Road E); balance of site would remain R-I and Include four (4) residential lots, 7.5 acres for park and pathway and about 3.5 acres for the extension of Harriet Avenue from Its present terminus to County Road E. Wobkln described the site coverage as "8% for building, parking and roads and ~2% open green area. Woodburn asked If Harriet Avenue would be constructed by Mutual Service or by the City. Mr. Roger Hauck said this has not been dIscussed; had understood the City proposes to construct the road wIth State-aid funding. Woodburn noted that the costs can also be assessed against the benefItted properties. Miller explained that the residential lots and park area are In- tended to provide a buffer for the residential to the south, and to assure that Dunlap wi II not be extended northward; the mixed develop- ment of resIdential and commercial Is the basis for the application for a Special Use Permit for a Planned Unit Development. James Luban expressed his approval of the plan; especIally desirous that the residential lots and park area remain as part of the pro- posal to prevent extension of Dunlap Avenue to the north. -3- Minutes of ReQular Council Meeting Page four July II, 1977 Mr. Roman Eller, President of Mutual Service, company's only Intent for the property Is for desires the park-like atmosphere. After dIscussion, Crichton moved, seconded by Hanson, that Council approve the rezoning of the property to R-B, as per application, with the exception that an easterly borde~ 100 feet In width, remain R-I. MotIon carried (CrIchton, Hanson, Crepeau Wingert voting In favor of the motion; Woodburn voting In opposition). explained that the Its home office; (it was noted that the 100' wIde border Is Intended to Insure the City of separation between the commercial and the existing resi- dential.) . Case No. 77-17, Lot Spilt - Irving Rein Miller referred Council to his report, and to a survey of the proposed lot; noted that although lot Is large In sIze, It Is bisected by easements, leaving very little building area; noted that applicant has sketched a modest-sized house on the rear portion of the lot as a suggested siting. Miller reported that the Planning CommIssIon recommends approval of the lot spIlt. After dIscussion, Wingert moved, seconded by Hanson, that Council approve the lot spilt as per survey submitted. Motion carried unan I mous Iy. (Approval was made with the understanding that no varIances wIll be consIdered.) Case No. 77-34, Lot Spilt and Consolidation - Harold W. Riley, Jr. Miller referred Council to his report, and to a survey Indicating the proposed spIlt of a 40'wlde parcel of land; subsequent two (2) parcels to be consolidated with the adjacent lots. Miller reported that the Planning Commission recommends approval of the request. Woodburn moved, seconded by Wingert, that Council approve the lot spilt and consolidations as per survey submitted. Motion carrIed unanimously. Case No. 77-32. Lot Spl It and Consolidation - Alex Chvestulk Miller referred CouncIl to hIs report and a sketch of the proposed lot spilt and consolidation; noted that rear 289' Is to be con- solidated with the Milton property; reported that the Planning Commission recommends approval of the request. Woodburn moved, seconded by WIngert, that Council approve the lot spilt and consolidation requested contIngent upon receipt of the required survey. Motion carried unanimously. Case No. 77-35. Variance - Elmer L. Andersen MIller referred Council to his report and to the Planning Commis- sion recommendatIons (Minutes of MeetrnJ of 7-5-77) to approve the 8' front setback variance for a house to be located. on two . lots on Bussard Court cul-de-sac. WIngert moved that Council approve the 8' front variance, on the basis that the house will align with houses on the adjoining lots along the street, and on the basis of loss of tress and extreme grading If house Is sited at the 40' setback line. Motion was seconded by Hanson. In dIscussion, Woodburn noted that the trees may be lost anyway due to excavation disturbance; contour map indicates nouse can be sited at 40' setback lIne wIthout extensive gradIng. Crichton stated that he cannot see the merit of lining this house up with the existing house on the cul-de-sac; should not approve a variance If a hardship does not exist. Motion did not carry (Crepeau, Hanson voting In favor of the motion; Crichton, Woodburn, Wingert voting In oppositIon). -4- Minutes of Regular Council Meeting Page five July II, 1977 Case No. 16-13, Final Plat - Kerth Lake Hills Miller noted that hIs report was prepared in review of a Final Plat which has subsequently been revised; noted that the Preliminary Plat, as approved, contaIns some lots of sub-standard size; Plan- ning Commission has requested that surveyor provide City with area of all lots in the plat (cannot be shown on the hard shell of the plat). Mr. John Sauro submitted a copy of the amended whIch the lot areas have been entered In red. the following lots are substandard In area: Lots 3, 4, 6, 1 and II, Block I; Final Plat Is, however, substantially In accord with the Preliminary Plat as approved. Flna,l Plat, on Miller noted that . After discussion, Woodburn, moved, seconded by Wingert, that Council approve the FInal Plat of Karth Lake Hills, subject to the following: I. Satisfactory resolution of the park dedication. 2. Indication on the plat of a 10' wide pedestrian way along the east side of Lot I, Block 2. 3. Indication on the plat of required utility easements (as determined by the City Engineer). 4. Execution of the Final Plat by the the City to be deferred until bids are awarded for streets and utliltles. Motion carried unanimously. Case No. 71-14. Final Plat - Kar!~ La~e__~~!8t~s Tabled to next Council Meeting at the request of the applicant. ~ase No. 11-14. Landscape Plan - Town Crier Pancake House Miller referred Council to the Landscape Plan (dated received 1-11-11) which he said minimally satisfies the landscaping requested; noted that Windsor Landscaping's estimate appears to be satisfactory at $5400.00. . Crichton moved, seconded by Wingert, that Councl I approve the Landscape Plan for the Town Crier Pancake House with the contingency that the front curb lalong Red Fox Road side of the parkln~ lot) Is moved at least 3 feet to the north; landscape bond to be set at $6100.00. Motion clrrled unanlmousDy. 11'1" was noted that It Is not Intended that the hedge line be moved, only the curb.) Case No. 17-28, Landscape Pian - Standard Station, 1306 West County Road E Miller referred Council to the Landscape Plan submitted, which also Indicates the parking lot detail. Miller noted that a F"x24" ^\ll"b Is proposed; not a severe grade problem; appears to be a satls1actory slope for sodding. In review of the bou~evard planting plan, Miller noted that plant materials and sIzes are satisfactory, resulting In an improvement of the site. Wingert moved, seconded by CrIchton, that Council approve the Land- scape Plan as presented for the Arden Hills Standard Station at 1306 West County Road E. Motion carried unanimously. (Council concurred that no landscape bond Is required It is Council's understanding that disturbed exIsting plantings. In the area of the parking lot, will be replaced.) -5- Minutes of Regular Council Meeting Page six July II, 1977 Case No. 77-16, Special Use Permit - Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Department - Schedule Public Hearing Wingert moved, seconded by Hanson, that the Public Hearing re the Special Use Permit for Ramsey County's Tony Schmidt Park be held on August 2, 1977, at 8:00 p.m. before the Planning Commission. Motion carried unanimously. (It Is Council's intent that the entire park plan Is to be Included In the review for the Special Use Permit.> REPORT OF LT. DOUGLAS MCCALL . Purchase of Squad Car Crichton moved, seconded by Wingert, that Councl I authorize advertisement for bids for a squad car, as per specifications submitted. for delivery as soon as possible. After review of the Specifications, and discussion, SpecifIcations were changed to a "1977 or 1978 car, whichever Is available". Motion carried unanimously. Council requested Finance Committee budget liaison to review reason- Ing for squad car replacement cycle. (Council will consider the Informal bids at the July 25th CouncIl Meeting.> Additional TeMoorarv Part-tIme Police Officer Lt. McCall referred Council to his memo re an additional temporary part-tIme employee In the Police Department to help cover the shIfts during vacatIons and until disabled full-time man returns to duty; proposed officer is willIng to work on a temporary part-time basis and can be available for duty on any shift. After discussion, Council requested McCall to schedule shifts, during this Interim perIod, to cover the City In the best manner possible; using Ramsey County back-up, If necessary. McNlesh was requested to contact Officer LaValle re date he expects to return to work. DOQ Ordinance Enforcement McCall reported that the Public Safety Committee recommends that dog patrol and enforcement be contracted with either New Brighton or MAPSO for about 6 months to determine the effectiveness of en- forcement, prior to CIty's pursuIng Its own officer and van. After discussion, CouncIl requested McCall to contact New BrIghton re a proposed arrangement for dog patrol of Arden Hills by New Brighton's Community Service Officers; to recommend to the Council the most effectIve patrol hours for effective enforcement; to deter- mine If contract with New Brighton can be for an Indeterminate period of time. . Temporary OffIcer Goerltz McCal I referred Council to his memo of 7-11-77 recommending that Officer Goerltz's employment status be changed to regular full-time, which would entitle him to full fringe benefits. In discussIon, It was noted that an evaluation of the police depart- ment Is under study at this tlm&; consequently COllncll prefers to defer action on any changes In the department until study has been completed for CouncIl's consideration. Suburban Ramsey County EmerQency Board - Jol nt Powers AQreement McCall reported that Deputy'Chlef Weber will discuss the communica- tIon system with Council, If desired; December 21,1977 Is the cut-off date. McCall was requested to submIt pertinent Information to the Council. -6- Minutes of Regular Council Meeting Page seven July I I, 1977 OTHER BUSiNESS Pollee Review Board Crichton reported that about 30 applications for Police Chief were sent out; 18 have been returned and reviewed; 13 have been InvIted to take the written test which will be given on Saturday, July 16th at 1:00 p.m. and on Thursday evening, July 21st at 8:00 p.m. at the VIllage Hall; oral review by the Review Board, and a psychological test will then be scheduled. Park DedIcatIon NeQotlatlons Crichton and Wingert reported that no negotiations have been made re pending park dedications to date. . Metropolitan Systems Statement WIngert reported that the Systems Statement has been received; re- visions can be made; have 60 days to reply. Wingert said he wIll review the Statement with the Planning Commis- sion for Its recommendations to Council. (Hanson left the meetIng at 12:35 a.m.) Approval of Additional Tennis Instructors Councl I was referred to memo from Buckley (7-8-77) re need for additional tennis Instructors. Crichton moved, seconded by Woodburn, that Counci I approve the hIring of the following tennIs Instructors at the rates noted In Buckley's memo: Joan Fergus Chuck Bufton Ed Oavles Heidi Pereson Motion carried unanimously. Approval of Site Improvement at Floral Park Council was referred to memo from Buckley re Site Improvement of Floral Park which Is programed for development In 1977. CrIchton noted that the proposed site development, outlined In Buckley's memo, Is in accord wIth items as budgeted and In accord with Floral Park plans. CouncIl, therefore, concurred with site improvement as outlined. Proposed ChanQe to Comprehensive Park Plan Deferred to Council Meeting of July 25th. REPORT OF VILLAGE CLERK ADMiNISTRATOR CHARLOTTE MCNIESH . Resolution No. 77-36. Reauestlna and Authorizing Metro Councl I HRA to Apply for Grant Funds re Home Improvement Grant ProQrams In Arden HIlls CrIchton moved, seconded by Wingert, to reconsider Council's previous motion of June 27th which did not carry (one vote In favor of adoption of the resolution; one vote In opposition; one abstention). Motion carried unanImously. After discussion, Wingert moved that CouncIl approve Resolution No. 77-36 and authorize Its execution by the Mayor and Clerk Adminis- trator on behalf of the City of A~den Hills. Motion was seconded by Crichton and carried (Wingert, Crichton, Crepeau votIng In favor of the motion; Woodburn abstaining). Claims and Payrol Is WIngert moved, seconded by Woodburn, that Council approve the Claims and two Payrolls, Including the supplementary disbursements, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. -7- Minutes of Regular Council Meeting Page eight July II, 1977 Anti-Recession Monies McNlesh reported receipt of $619.00, thIrd quarterly anti-recessIon monies for 1977; monies are to be used for salaries or materials. GIgrlch Summons McNlesh reported that Summons has been referred to Hlte insurance Agency for referral to Reliance insurance Company. Adolph MIller Driveway Status McNlesh reported that she has been advised that Miles Garage and Mr. Miller have reached an agreement re construction of the drive- way; not determined to date who will do the excavating. Council requested McNlesh to pursue completion of the project. . Stenberg Letter re 1976 Tree Removal After dIscussion, Council concurred that charges, as billed, are correct and payment should be made accordingly. PolIce Department - Compensation for On-call Officer actIng as Department Head During Lt.'s Absence After discussion, Council concurred that officer acting In capacIty of department head, and on-call, when the Lieutenant Is absent, should be compensated at rate of an additional 25t/hour. Joint Powers AQreement - Youth Service Bureau Councl I consideration of the Youth Service aureau Joint Powers Agreement wIll be scheduled for the July 25th CouncIl meeting: McNlesh, was requested to notify Mr. Clausen. Adlournment Wingert moved, seconded by Woodburn, that the meeting adjourn at 1:18 a.m. MotIon carried unanimously. ~ t~JJ12;AJ~ Charlotte McNlesh Clerk Administrator Notice of MeetIng The next Regular Council Meeting wIll be held on Monday, July 25, 1977, at 7:30 p.m. at the VIllage Hall. . -8-