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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 05-09-1977 ,., . . -" MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Village of Arden Hills Monday, May 9,1977 - 7:30 p.m. Village Hal I Ca I I to Orde r Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Mayor Crepeau called the meeting to order at 7:37 p.m. RollCal I Present - Mayor Henry J. Crepeau, Jr., Councilmen James Wingert, Charles Crichton, Robert Woodburn, Ward Hanson. Absent - None. Also Present - Engineer Donald Christoffersen, Treasurer Donald Lamb, Police Lieutenant Douglas McCall, Planner Orlyn Miller, Clerk Administrator Charlotte McNiesh, Parks Director John Buckley (about 9:45 p.m.), Deputy Clerk Dorothy Zehm. Approval of Minutes Wingert moved, seconded by Crichton, that Council approve the ~Inutes of the Regular Council Meeting of April 25, 1977, and the Special Council Meeting of May 2nd, 1977, as amended. Motion carried unani- mously. Business from the Floor Case No. 77-18. Lot Spilt Mr. and Mrs. Carl Elmquist, 1300 Ingerson Road, requested Council to consider their application for lot spilt; explained they were not able to attend the Planning Commission Meeting to answer the Commis- sion's concerns) want to mortgage the property, but desire the lot spilt before they apply for the mortgage. Wingert referred Council to Planner Miller's report, and attached sketch of proposed spilt; reported that the Planning Commission was concerned re use of the 25' wide access to the ~ake - suggested that the same access could be provided by establishing an easement with restrictions for Its use) explained that the Planning Commission did not act on the request because the members could not satisfy themselves of the proposed use, especially concerned re possible public use of lake access. Elmqulsts explained that they Intend to build on the newly created street lot) want the access to the lake for their own use; propose TO sell the existing house. Crlchlcn noted that the proposed lake lot (on which existing house Is lOcated) will not be 40' wide at the buIlding setback line as required by Ordinance. Woodburn said that lake usage Is already heavy In this area) ,feels the lot spilt will add to the "tanglement"; privacy should be retained for the adjacent property owners) additional access provides oppor- tunity for nuisance. After discussion, Wingert moved that Counci I approve the 1'.:>-" split as requested, granting the variance In lot width at the setback line on the western lot. Motion was seconded by Hanson. After further discussion, Crichton moved to refer the application back to the Planning Commission for Its recommendations to Council; motion was seconded by Woodburn. Motion did not carry (Crichton, Woodburn voting In favor of the motion; Wingert. Hanson, Crepeau voting In opposition). After further discussion, Hanson moved to amend the previous motion to approve the lot split, adJusting the lake front to spilt It equally betwaun tile two lots for a distance of 25' fro. the shore (either flagged or squared). Motion as amended carried (Hanson. Wingert, Crepeau, Crichton votIng In favor of the motion; Woodburn voting In opposition). (Sketch of the equal spilt of the lakeshore was given to Elmqulsts for preparation of a revised survey.) -1- . . . Minutes of Regular Counci I Meeting Page two Ma y 9, I 977 REPORT OF POLiCE LIEUTENANT DOUGLAS MCCALL Public Safetv Committee Recom!!!!!.!,datlons: A. Street Light at G1e.!l!!l..!' and Highway 51 McCall reported that the Public Safety Committee recommends Installation of the IJ!lht as requested, If the residents agree to pay for It; review of accidents In area Indicate It Is not a traffic safety problem. in discussion, McCall 5uggested that "yellow flashers", warning motorists on Highway 51 that they are approaching a residential area, could be instal led. Hanson said he feels the proposed light would make It easier to locate the intersection at night; several other Intersections In the City also warrant a 'Ight; suggested that reflector- Ized street signs may resolve the probiem of locating the street at night. Crichton moved, seconded by Hanson, that Council not author- Ize the street-light, but authorize McCall to Investigate alternatives to Identify the intersection at night. Motion carried unanimously. B. Unleaded Gas - Vliiage Tank McCall reported that the Public Safety Committee recommends that the City change to lead-free gas for all City vehicles. McCall said he discussed the matter with Johansen who feels confident he would be able to use unleaded gas In all of his vehicles; only need for reguUar gas would be for lawn mowers (small angines); would cost an estimated 2e more/gal. for Public Works Department; wouid save about Se/gal. for Police cars. Council concurred that Village tank should be switched to lead-free gas. ~equest from City of Grand MaraRs to Purchase Radar McCall repo-r1-ed That one ot"deri-aliar unit is no ionger in use; con- fident that It can be sold to Cfty of Grand Marais for $200.00 (origi- nal purchase price was $995.00 - ll968 model). After discussion, Crichton moved that Counci B authorize the sale the 1968 Stephenson Spaedalyzer Mark VH radar unit for $200.00. was seconded by Wingert and carried unanlm6us!y. of Motion Purchase of Shotguns hcCal1 referred Council to his IRemo re proposed purchase of two new shotguns; explained that, although the shotguns are not often used, they are subject to all weather conditions, and rough treatment; con- cerned that they be In safe condition If needed. After discussion, Crichton moved that CouncIl authorlie the purchase of two shotguns at a cost of $!12.22/gun ltotal of $224.44, less $40.00 trade-In). Motion was seconded by Hanson and carried unanimously. Purchase of New Scanner McCall referred Council to his memo 15/9/77) re proposed scanner pur- chase. Council deferred Its action pending recommendations of the Public Safety Committee. furchase of CB Radio for SQuads RefGrred to Public Safety Committee for Its recommendations to Counci i. pog Ordinance McCall reported that he has referred Section 7 of the proposed Dog Ordinance to Mr. Le~cock, New Brighton, for his review and comments; does not have his response for tonight's meeting. F.ree.way Tow t n!1 Representative of Freeway Tcwln!1 esked Counci I to consider Freeway Towing for Arden Hills. -2-- Minutes of Regular Council Meeting Page three May 9, 1977 Council referred the matter to McCall for hIs recommendations to Council. REPORT OF VILLAGE ENGINEER DONALD CHRISTOFFERSEN Chatham - Plans and Specifications Deferred to May 23rd meeting. Lift Station No.5 - Plans and Specifications Christoffersen reviewed the Plans and Specifications which are In accord with plan alternate as approved by Council; will submit an engineer's estimate before bids are received; antIcipates total project cost will be about $72,400. . After discussion, Hanson moved, seconded by crtchton, that Council approve the Plans and Specifications for Lift Station No.5 and order Advertisement for Bids; bid opening to I;le on June 10, 1911 at 2:00 p.m. at the Village Hall. Motion carried unanimously. (Advertise on May 19th and 26th; Councl I consider bids at meeting of June 13th.) REPORT OF VILLAGE PLANNER ORLYN MILLER Case No. 71-15. Lot SpIlt - Drvlng Nelson. 3741 New Brighton Road Miller described the iot spilt proposal and presented Council with an up-dated sketch of the Milton property to which parcel A of Nelson's lot would h4 ~t+ached. Miller reported that the Planning Commis- sion recommends Counci I appr"val of th.. proposed lot spilt and con- M!II da,1'lcll. Wingert moved, 'Seconded by Hanson, that Council appr'i;,ve the lot spilt as shown on the sketch, with the understanding that ther. will be ~~ the Mil:ton DrODer:v. $ul>saque.,,+ too the spl Ii'. (McNlesh wIll stamp deeds for spilt and con'solldatlon 'simultaneously.) Case No. 17-19, Lot Spilt and Side Setback .Varlance - RiChard Miner, I 307 Amb Ie Roa d Miller referred Council to sketch of two 82*' wide lots of record; explained that Miners' existing house Is located on the westerly lot Ii' from the east property line. Miller explained that Miner now proposes to construct another house on the easterly lot which poses severa! problems. ,Miller explained that no variances on the easterly lot are needed for construction of the house; consequently, a Building Permit can be Issued. Miller explained that Miners wou~d lIke to spilt 'the easterly lot and combine 2i' of that lot with the west lot In order to provide a maintenance area for the existing house. Miller advised that Ordl. nance 99 prohibits the spilt of substandard lots; reported that the recommendation of the Planning Commission Is to establish an easement for maintenance purposes, and to not approve the lot spilt. . Miller said that the existing house will require modIfication bacause garage access Is to the east and driveway Is across the easterly lot; garage entrance will be changed to face the street and driveway moved accordl ng I y. After discussion, Wingert moved, seconded by Hanson, that Council deny the lot spll~. Motion carried unanimously. Case No. 17-16. Bulldlnq Permit - Ramsey County. Tony Schmidt Park Miller referred Council to application by Ramsey County to construct a concrete block vault-type toilet building In Tony Schmidt Park; explained that Ordinance No. 99 requires a Special Use Permit for public facilIties In an R-I District, but It seems to the Planner, Attorney and Zoning Administrator to be totally unnecessary for this s1mple construction. Miller noted that the Park Is not now under a Special Use Permit; suggested that a site plan of the park should be required, showing the existing, as well as proposed, facilities. -3- Minutes of Regular Council Meeting Page four Miller reported that the Planning Commission recommends that Ramsey County apply for a Special Use Permit and that Council hold the Public Hearing, In order to expedite the construction. Ma y 9, I 977 In discussion, Council concurred that a site plan of the park should be obtained; It seems unnecessary to hold a Public Hearing In this Instance, but because a Special Use Permit for the Park Is required by ordinance, It should be obtained; otherwise, the park Is a non~ conforming use. . Wingert moved, seconded by Crichton, that Councl I require Ramsey County to apply for a Special Use Permit for the park property south of the Soo Line tracks, and scheduled a Public Hearing on either May 23rd before the Council, or on June 7th before the Planning Commission, at 8:00 p.m. (depending on submission of the required documentation). Motion carried unanimously. Case No. 77-2. Final Plat - Edgewater South Addition Miller reported that the Final Plat is In accord with the approved Preliminary Plat and noted the several lot variances which are the result of speCific requests by the City. Wingert moved, seconded by Hanson. that Counci I approve the Final Plat of Edgewater South Addition with the following contingencies: I. Final Plat not be executed until bids for Improvements are received, accepted and awarded to contractor. 2. Outlots A and B are sold and consolidated with lots to the south. 3. 10' pedestrlanway easement Is Indicated on "hard shel I" across northernmost part of Lot i, Block 2, from the cul- de-sac to the Vlllaoe pedestrian trail. 4. Plat Is recorded simultaneously with Heights of Johanna Lake. Motion carried unanimously. Case No. 77-20. Weaver Oak Heights Preliminary Plat - Thomas Weaver At the request of ap~llcant, matter was deferred to Council Meeting of May 23rd. Report re Buesing Property Miller described three possibilities of development of the Buesing .property. Sketch A -10 lots (6 lots on Hamllne and 4 lots on east portion with access from property to the north); otherwise this portion would be land-locked. A conventional subdivision which Is not an efficient use of the property and not recommended. Sketch B - II lots with minimal fill, and a possible additional lot, N filled (7 or 8 lots on west portion and 4 on east). A conventional subdivision approach, with all lots meeting dimen- sional requirements. . Sketch C - 16 loi"s (10 or II lots In west portion and 5 in east portion). A density zoning approach with reduced lot widths and depths, reduced street right-of-way width. Recommended that swamp areas remain as open space regardless of the approach pursued; eastern portion should be developed with the property to the north; noted ~hat highway easement area was not considered in the options presented. After discussion, Crichton noted that the request to Council Is to reduce prior assessments; options presented Indicate there Is a poten- tial tor the property to develop. Crichton moved, seconded by Hanson, that Council not authorize a reduction of the predetermined assess- ments on the Buesing property. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Rexelsen asked permission to work with Planner MII'e~ re develop- ment of the property, which Council approved. Planner was reminded of the proposed trail, somewhere within the highway easement, to link Floral and Cummings Parks. -4- . . . . May 9, 1977 Minutes of Regular Councl I Meeting Page five Case No. 77-14, Lot Spilt and Special Use Permit - Town Crier Pancake House Wingert moved, seconded by Crichton, that Council schedule the Public Hearing before the Planning Commission on June 7, 1977, at 8:00 p.m. Motion carried (Hanson was not present when vote was taken). Case No. 77-21, Bul IdinQ Permit - Minnesota Baptist Conference Art Hage presented plans for an approximate 1000 sq. ft. addllFlon to the north side of the Minnesota Baptist Conference building at 1902 West County Road E2, and 6 additional parking spaces. Planner reported that the proposed 6 additional spaces would be ade- quate for the proposed building addition. Crichton noted that the property Is under a Special Use Permit: therefore, an Amended Special Use Permit Is required. Crichton moved that Council schedule the Public Hearing before the Planning Commis- sion at 8:00 p.m. on June 7, 1977. Motion was seconded by Hanson and carried unanimously. Arden Hills Club, Inc. - Liquor Licenses Transfer McNlesh referred Council to the letter from Arden Hills Club, Inc. requesting transfer of the existing On-sale and Sunday On-sale liquor Licenses from Indoor Tennis, Inc.: advised that applications and transfer fee have been submitted, delinquent utility payment has been received, $5,000 securety bond has been ordered and Is forth-coming.. Crichton moved, seconded by Wingert, that Council approve the transfer of On-sale and Sunday On-sale Liquor Licenses from indoor Tennis, Inc. to Arden Hills Club, qnc., contIngent upon receipt of bond and approval of the City Attorney, Police Chief and Fire Chief. Motion carried unanimously. , Job Title and Salary Review - Mark Peterson. Salary Review - Fred Bell Council discussed Mark Peterson's request for a change In Job title from Tree ijnspector to Forester. Crichton expressed concern re a possible misunderstanding that the job of Tree Inspector (which is consIdered part-time) would suddenly be full-time If title were changed to Forester (consIdered to be full- time). Peterson explained that he requests the change because It would be beneficial to him In obtaining future full-time employment. B.uckley said he feels the Parks Department should supervise the Tree Disease Program and be In charge of tree Inspecting and other aspects of the survey - an administrative position and OVafS$Sr of the field Inspections: could stIli have a Forester. Petarson said the Forester and Tree Inspector can be the same person; would not expect additional responsibIlities because of the title change. Hanson moved, seconded by Woodburn, that Councl! discontinue title of Tree Inspector In favor of Forester. I. discussion, Crichton noted that City has no job description of either Tree Inspector or Forester; therefore, has concern re changing since titles are generally the basis for salaries. Motion did not carry (Henson, Woodburn voting in favor of the motion: Crichton, Wingert, Crepeau voting In opposition). Crichton stated that, as a matter of policy, he feels that requests of this nature should be made to Department Supervisors. Council con- curred. After discussion re salary reviews, Council asked Buck~ey to review Stanton Reports re "park ~eep9rs", consult with Johansen re maintenance salaries and to obtain Information re salary of Tree Inspector and Forester In cities which are comparable In size to Arden Hills, for the same type of work. -5- Minutes of Regular Council Meeting Page six May 9, 1977 Council deferred Its consideration re salary reviews, pending receipt of Buckley's report and recommendations to Council. Additional Temporary Park Maintenance Employee Buckley referred Council to hl.- Memo re an additional temporary Park maintenance employee. After discussion. Buckley was requested to check with Public Works Department re shared use of OJT employee until CETA program begins. Preliminary Discussion of Proposed Higher Education Zoning District Matter was deferred to future Council Meeting, .. . . . Police Union Contract Crichton referred Council to transmittal letter and proposed Police Union Contract; noting the changes proposed. After discussion, Council referred the proposed Contract to Attorney Lynden for his review and comm$nts. Lynden to be advised that Cflchton will continue negotiations re certain areas of the Contract and report re agreed changes. Fire Protection Status Report Woodburn reported that the L.J.V.Fire Department has taken action to: I. Accept ~udget on an Interim basis based on 1976 budget p I uS 10,," . 2. Turn down proposed Rosevllle pay scale. 3. Rescind 4-part concept previously offered to the 3 cities. 4. Remal~ e volunteer department which It feels Is in the best Interast of the cities (no compensation). 5. WII I attempt to work on mil I rate basis and a possible 5-year con'~ract . - .,s;!lJ.!S to have no control over the department. --~_need an additional $400+ to start. - an effort to break the Impasse. - ask cities' approval of the concept; rate Is not set at this time. After discussion, Crichton moved that Council ~uthorlze Woodburn to pursue tho ml II rate basis for a contract. MotIon was seconded by Hanson and carried unanimously. Woodburn suggested that Arden Hills offer to pay its share of Attorney fees from here on. Council concurred. REPORT 'OF V I LLAGE CLERK ADMI N I STRATOR CHARLOTTE MCN i ESH Omnibu~ Tax Bill and Amendments Council discussed the Bill and Proposed Amendments thereto, but took no action. . Clalm$ and Payroll After review, Crichton moved, seconded by Wingert, that Council approve the Claims and Payroll as submitted. Motion carried unani- mously. lli! Ine COUnci t CI~iY re Builders - C.D. authorized Treasurer Lamb to rollover the C.D. held by the Skyline Builder's Fill Project for one month. ROQuest for Fill - Skyline Bulld8rs McNiesh reported that Skyline Builders has an opportunity to obtain about 1000 cubic yards of dirt fill on Wednesday of this week; requests p,armi sslon to p lace It on thel r property on County Road F. In diSCUSSion. Council noted that Preliminary Plat Is pending approval by Rice Creek Watershed District; not sure where fill should be placed ~ntil Engineer determines how existing till will be utilized In the plat. Council concurred that no additional fill be permitted until Final Plat Is approved. -6- " " Minutes of Regular Council Meeting Page seven May 9, 1977 Invitation to Community Education District-wide Dinner Meetin~, Thurs- day, June 2nd Hanson suggested that the Human Rights Commission might be Interested In attending this meeting. If possible; meeting Is on Its regular meeting night; Commission has expressed an interest In the community education role in Arden Hi lis. McNlesh was requested to contact Barry Bauer re attendance of the members of the Human Rights Commission; Council concurred that City would reimburse members for cost of dinner. . Arden Hills Community Service Club - Memorial Day Para~ Woodburn. Crichton, Wingert agreed to drive City vehicles In the parade; Hanson and Crepeau agreed to ride In the parade. Arden HI lis Merchants Mayor Crepeau suggested that City purchases be made from Arden Hills merchants whenever possible. Adjournment Crichton moved, seconded by Wingert, that the meeting adjourn at 1:24 a.m. Motion carried unanimously. WJPkJ Charlotte McNlesh Clerk Administrator Notice of Meeting The next Regular Council Meeting will be held on Monday, May 23rd, 1977, at 7:30 p.m. at the Village Hall. . -7-