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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 05-23-1977 ., , . . .~ MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEET!NG Village of Arden Hills Monday, May 23, 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 Call Present - Mayor Henry J. Crepeau, Jr., Councilmen Ward Hanson, Charles Crichton, James Wingert, Robert Woodburn. Absent - None. Also Present - Village Attorney James Lynden, Engineer Donald Christoffersen, Treasurer Donald Lamb, Parks Director John Buckley, Building inspector Larry Squires, Clerk Administrator Charlotte McNlesh, Deputy Clerk Dorothy Zehm. Approval of Minutes Wingert moved, seconded by Crichton, that Council approve the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of May 9, 1977, as amended. Motion carried unanimously. Business from the Floor Towlno Service Dick Schoonover, Schoonover Auto Body and Towing, noted the follow- Ing towing qualIfications provided by Schoonovers; requested that Council favorably consider Schoonovers when contracting for CIty towing service: I. Full-time towing manager and experienced drivers. 2. 5 to 15 minute guaranteed service response. 3. 751 of City's tows are within I mile of Schoonover's shop. 4. 8 pieces of equipment to serve all towing needs (I-ton to 10-ton trucks). 5.. Drivers have had many hours of learning and experience. 6. 100-watt base station - all trucks are radio dispatched _ 24 hr. answering service. 7. ilmpounded cars can be housed Indoors.. a. Large fenced aree, well lighted at night. 9. Trucks are equipped wIth attachments to handle foreign , cars, snowmobiles, motor bikes, cycles, etc. 10. Equipped wIth tools to open cers, heavy duty cables etc. II. Drivers live In the community. 12. LiabilIty Insurance coverage of SI00,OOO/$300,OOO limits. Petition to Remove Trees and Embankment Mrs. Charles Caron, 3377 Lake Johanna Boulevard, presented a petItion to Council requesting the removal of trees and an embank- ment at the Intersection of Lake Johanna Boulevard and Lake Lane to alleviate a blInd approach onto Lake Johanna Boulevard; petition contained about 17 signatures. Council noted that private, County and City properties are apparently Involved. After discussion, McNlesh was requested to determine the County right-of-way, and to refer the request to Engineer Christoffersen for his recommendations to Council. Mrs. Caron suggested that the "Dead End" sign be relocated, In the Interim, so It Is mora visible. REPORT OF PARKS DIRECTOR JOHN BUCKLEY Buckley referred Counell to his memo of May 20, 1977 re the fol~owlng: A. Additional Tennis Instructor Crichton moved that CouncIl authorize the hiring of Scott Hagberg as tennis Instructor I $6.00/hr. for the Spring Program. Motion was seconded by Wingert and carried unanimously. B. Summer Playground Employees Crichton move~~q~~YJl~~~~n, that CouncIl authorize the hiring ofAthe-s-~~gro~leaders as per BUCkley's memo of 5/20177. Motion carried unanimously. -1- , , . . "'; MInutes of Regular Council Meeting Page two May 23, 1977 C. Car Leaslns. CrIchton moved, seconded by WIngert, that Councl, authorize the lease of a car from Buerkle Buick for June, July and August, 1977 8 $160/month. Motion carried unanimously. CETA ProQram Buckley was requested to review current CETA regulatIons, and to report changes to Council, prior to summer hiring of CETA employees; elso to look cerefuily at former employment tIme of proposed CETA worke rs. Park Maintenance Salaries RevIew Buckley referred Council to his memo of 5-20-77, and attachment Indicating past and anticipated personnel needs during various months of the year. After discussion, It was noted that the report does not Include any recommendatIons; consequently, Councl I deferred consideration of the Parks salary review until a specific proposal Is received f rom Buck I ey . Perry Park Facilities Buckley reported that the building at Perry Park has not been opened for use during ball games etc. because of the cost to supervise the facIlity; has had several requests that the building be opened durIng scheduled events; anticipated cost of supervisor 8 about SI65 (S2.30/hour/on nIghts-there are activities at Perry Park). Buckley reported that an alternatIve would be to rent two (2) satallltes 8 $11.00 plus S50.00/month (estimated cost S!50-S200). After discussIon, CouncIl concurred that the building be opened durIng scheduled activities, and authorized the expenditure of SI65 (8 S2.30/hr.) for supervIsion of the facility at Perry Park. OmnIbus Park Bill Council referred Section 8 to Buckiey for his review and recommen- dations to Council re funding of Arden Hills parks. REPORT OF VILLAGE ATTORNEY JAMES LYNOEN Cummings Reconve~ance Lynden referred Council to his letters of May 23, 1977 to the' Minnesota Oept. of Transportation, and to Mrs. Marlon CummIngs; reported that the closIng Is scheduied on May 3Ust wIth Mrs. Cummings; subsequently he wlil schedule the closing with the State. Ordinance re MWCC Strength Charges - First Readlnr Lynden referred Council to his letter of May 20, 977 and attached draft of OrdInance re industrial Strength Charges. in review of the ordinance, Crichton objected to MWCC dIctating the charges the City Is to make; noted that Arden Hills Ordinance No. 49, as amended by Ord. No. 195, already permits the City to Impose supplemental charges because of discharge of Industrial sewage westes or voluminous or strong sewage wastes. After discussion, Wingert moved that Council Introduce by title AN OROINANCE ESTABtlSHING AN INDUSTRIAL USER STRENGTH CHARGE, A FORMULA FOR THE COMPUTATiON THEREOF, AND A TAX LIEN AGAiNST AN INDUSTRIAL USER'S PROPERTY iN THE EVENT OF NON-PAYMENT OF SUCH CHARGE; ANO AMENDING SECTION II, SUBOiVISION A. 131 OF ORO. NO. 49, AS AMENOED. Motion was seconded by Hanson and carried (Woodburn, Hanson, Crepeau voting In favor of the motion; Crichton, WIngert voting In opposltlonl. Summons - Northwestern College vs. Cltv of Arden Hills Lynden referred Councl I to his letter of May 23, 1977, re North- western College VB. The City of Arden HIDls et al. and reported that he has not Interposed an Answer on behalf of the City, but has received 8 two-week extension pending Council's decision as -2- '; . . :~. Minutes of Regular CouncIl Meeting Page three May 23, 1977 to attorney to ~epresent t~e City In the ensuing litigation. John McCarthy and Frank Stanton discussed the Arden Hills III Association request that Council obtain another attorney to represent the City In this matter. After discussion, Council concurred that the firm of Stringer, Donnelly, Courtney, Cowie and Rohleder, Ltd. will capably repre- sent the City; Councilmen will consult with firm re which attorney In their litigation department wlil be assigned as the trial attorney In this csse. REPORT OF VILLAGE ENGINEER DONALD CHRISTOFFERSEN Resolution No. 77-25. Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bids on improvement No. 77-1 Christoffersen explained that a small portion of the sewer line Is proposed to cross a "silver" of Bethel College property, which will require a 10-15 foot easement; recommends this route because of the terreln; Council to obtain the essement If the route Is determined to be advisable. In discussion, Crichton referred Council to a previous Bethel College sewer connection, at the west side of the campus, which he belIeves was permitted, with the understanding that Bethel would share In the costs for Increased capacity at the time further development In that area should warrant It. Christoffersen said that It does not appear that the segment of sewer beyond the campus limits has been accepted by the City to date. Council directed Christoffersen to determine procedure for Council's acceptance of the sewer line, after It Is ascertelned that the sewer segment Is of'adequate size and condition for accep- tance by the City. ChrIstoffersen explained that an addendum can be attached to the plans and specifications If a change Is needed. CrIchton ,moved approval of Resolution No. 77-25, approving plans and specIfications and ordering advertisement for bids on Improve- ment No. 77-1; bid opening to be at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 21, '977; Council consideration of bids on June 27th 8 8:30 p.m. Motion was seconded by Wingert and c~rrled unanimously. 1977 Sealcoatlnq Profect - Advertisement for Bids Christoffersen reported that the bid opening will be 8 2:30 p.m. on Friday, June 10, 1977; Counell can, conceivably, consider the bids on June 13th. (Christoffersen noted that Northern States Power has agreed to reimburse the City for repair costs for damage to Indian Oaks Court.) Revision of Pre'lmlnarv Plat - Karth Lake Estates Christoffersen Bnd Developer Harstad referred Council to a proposed revision of Karth Lake Estates. Christoffersen said the revision does not present any engineering prOblems. Harstad explained thaT the proposed reoriented cul-de-sac street (Pleasant Circle) provides better traffic flow, because of Its direct access to Lexington Avenue; subsequent rearrangement of the lots Is more compatible to the existing land contours; same number of lots are proposed. Wingert moved, seconded by Hanson, that Council approve the amended Preliminary Plat of Karth Lake Estates as submitted (dated received 5/23/77). Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Harstad agreed to meet with Councilman Crichton re park dedIcation. OTHER BUSINESS Case No. 77-18. Lot Spilt - Carl Elmquist, 1300 In~erson Road Crepeau moved to reconsIder Council action of May 9th re Case No. 77-18. Motion was seconded by Crichton. In discussion, Crepeau said that he favors an easement to the lake for the st~eet lot (easterly lot) Instead of a lot spilt for the corridor to the lake, as requested; accomplishes the same purpose, but provides more protection for adjacent properties on the lake. -3- Minutes of Regular Counci I Meeting Page four May 23, 1977 Mrs. Elmquist said that the value of the back lot (street lot) would be decreased by approximately $10,000 If access to the lake is by easement instead of an ownership access on the lake; unless you a~tually own the access on the lake, you have problems. Mrs. ElmqUist stated they had Incurred no expenses due to prior Council action. . Crichton referred Counci I to the Platting Ordinance requl rement, Ord. 98, Sec. 9 G., that "all lots shall abut by thel r full frontage on a publicly dedicated street..."; noting that the lake lot, as proposed, does not meet this requirement. Motion to reconsider carried unanimously. Wingert moved, seconded by Hanson, that Council approve the lot spilt as proposed, except that the 25' wide corridor access to the lak~,.for the.easterly street lot, not be Included In the lot diVIsion; variance from full lot width requirement on a public street (Ord. 98, Section 9G.), and variance from 95' lot width at front setback line requi rement (Ord. 99, Section III C) be granted for the westerly lot <lake lot). Motion carried (Wingert, Crepeau, Hanso~ voting In favor of the motion; Crichton, Woodburn voting In oppos I tl on). (I t was noted that no vari ances are requl red for the newly created easterly lot (street lot), and that access to the lake co u I d be pro v I de d by an e a s e me n t .J - v --- Fire Protection - Status Report Woodburn reported that the Fire Protection Board Is pursuing the development of a fire contract based on mill rate; also discussed establishment of a rating system for the departMent's operation. Police Union Contrac't and Police Chief Review Board Crichton reported that no progress has been made In the police union contract negotiations; will resume negotIations and report status at next Council meeting. Crichton reported that the Police Review Board had prepared list of basic requl rements for the position of Police Chief, and ,made some revisions In Job description; plan to advertise In the Minne- apolis and St. Paul newspapers on Sunday, May 29th and June 5th, and In the New Brighton Bulletin and Sun newspapers; calls for applications and Information to be made to the Clerk Administrator. Crichton described the proposed procedure as follows: Review Board will 'screen the applIcants and arrange for written tests; Board wll I Interview applicants and arrange for a psychological Interview. (Crichton said he will distribute copies of the proposed minimum requirements and procedure to the Council members for their considera- tion and recommendations.> Freewav TowlnQ Request Council was referred to memo from Lt. McCall reporting that requested Certificate of Liability Insurance for Freeway Towing has not been received; not recommending that City use Freeway Towing at this time. . After discussion, Council requested that McCall submit minimum requirements for adequate City towing service to Council for Its con s I de rat I on . June Council MeetlnQ Schedule WIngert moved, seconded by Woodburn, that Council schedule regular Council Meetings on June 13th and 27th at 7:30 p.m. at the Village Hall. Motion carried unanimously. Case No. 77-16. Special Use Permit for Tonv Schmidt Park - Schedule Public HearlnQ Wingert moved, seconded by Crichton, that Council schedule a Public Hearing before the Council on Monday, June 13, 1977, at 8:30 p.m. at the Village Hall re the Special Use Permit for Tony Schmidt Park, subject to receipt of required documentation In sufficient time to pUblish and mal i notices. Motion carried unanimously. -4- .. . ., . . . '{ Minutes of Regular Councl I Meeting Page five Case No. 77-23, Special Usa Permit for Double BunQalow - Schedule Public HearlnQ Wingert moved, seconded by Crichton, that Council sChedule a Public Hearing before the Planning Commission on Tuesday, June 7, 1977 at 8:00 p.m. at the Village Hall. Motion carried unanImously. May 23, 1977 Finance Committee Recommendations for Financing Pending improvements Council was referred to the Minutes of the finance CommIttee Meet- Ing of May 18, 1977, and to McNlesh's memo to the Finance Sub- committee re Financing Improvements (May 16, 1977). After discussion re anticipated bonding of SI,774,000, Hanson moved, seconded by Wingert, that Council refer the bonding matter to Bond Counsel PopoviCh for his review and recommendatIons re Chatham, Edgewater South, Heights of Johanna Lake and Karth Lake projects. Motion carried unanimously. REPORT OF VILLAGE BUILDING INSPECTOR LARRY SQUIRES Squires referred Council to his memo of May 20, 1977: A. Case No. 77-19. Richard Miner - VarIance. 1309 Amble Road After discussion re methods to avoid future construction ~hlch may result In similar variance situations, Squires noted that actual staking of lots is Impractical and costly; certificate of survey also Is an additional cost factor, but Is required when warranted; suggested that the situation Is atypical, and wi I I be mindful of It In Issuing permits. B. Case No. 76-38. VarIance for Garage - Adolph Miller McNlesh was requested to call MIles Garage re driveway construction status. C. Annual Spr.lnQ Cleanup Squires reported that he plans to proceed with the annual spring cleanup survey of the Industrial and commercial districts . REPORT OF VILLAGE CLERK ADMJNISTRATOR CHARLOTTE MCNIESH Payroll Wingert moved, seconded by Crichton, tbat Council approve the Payroll as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. Proposed 1978 BudQet Calendar McNlesh referred Council to Proposed 1978 Budget Calendar for Council's recommendations. In discussion It was noted that a pubelc Hearing should be scheduled re proposed use of Federal Revenue SharIng Funds; also suggested that Budget Calendar dates of August 5th and September 22nd and 26th be given to Town Crier for publication. Letter from Dreyfus ReQuestlnQ Extension of Landscape Completion for Hunters Park After discussion, Wingert moved, seconded by Hanson, that Council authorize an extension for completion of the Hunters Park land- scaping until August I, 1977. Motion carried unanimously. Landscape Report re Arden Plaza McNlesh referred Council to Landscape Inspector Bert Schutta's Report re Landscaping at Arden Plaza. After discussion of alternate plantlngs proposed, Councl I concurred with Schutta's recommended changes In report of May 23, 1977. Erickson Request for Attorney's letters re Proposed HIQher Learning Districts Council determined to not release the letters; matter Is not a consideration at this time. -5- ",\ . . . . " , . -. Minutes of Regular Counci I Meeting Page six May 23, 1977 Summary re Land Values - Kerth Lake Area Crichton referred Council to Appraisal EstImates of raw land In the Karth Lake area, suggesting using 20~/sq. ft. as basis for park dedicatIon; deleting obvious water areas. After discussion, Council concurred that 18~/sq. ft. be used In park dedicatIon negotiations In the Karth Lake area and Skyline Builders development on County Road F, deleting the water areas. Adjournment Wingert moved, seconded by Crichton, that the meeting adjourn at 12:03 a.m. Motion carried unanimously. ~N~Yi0 Clerk Administrator Notice of Meeting The next Reguiar CouncIl Meeting will be held on Monday, June 13, 1977 at the Village Hall at 1:30 p.m. dz -5-