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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 03-28-1977 I . M~NUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Vi Ilage of Arden HI I Is Monday, March 28, 1977 - 7:30 p.m. Village Hall Ca II to Order Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Mayor Crepeau called the ~eeting to order at 7:30 p.m. . Roll Call Present - Mayor Henry J. Crepeau, Jr., Councilmen Ward Hanson, James Wingert, Charles Crichton, Robert Woodburn. Absent - None. Also Present - Treasurer Donald Lamb, Attorney James Lynden, Engineer Donald Christoffersen, Clerk Administrator Charlotte McNlesh, Deputy Clerk Dorothy Zehm. Approval of Minutes Wingert moved, seconded by Crichton, that the Minutes of the Special Counci I Meeting of March 9, 1977 be approved as amended, and the Minutes of the Regular Councl I Meeting of March 14, 1977 be approved as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. Business from the Floor Pollee Department Status Crichton reviewed the current status of the Arden Hills Pollee Depart- ment which Is the result of Council action taken on January 3, 1977, to adopt a Resolution Approving Leave of Absence for Pollee Chief James P. Sexton for Medical Reasons; Lt. Douglas McCall was subsequently asked to head the department until decisions could be made regarding the Pollee Department and the selection of an effective leader. Crichton moved, seconded by Wingert, that the Council of Arden HI lis authorize continuance of the Police Department and acceptance of appli- cations for the position of Chief of Police from any qualified source, including the existing Department. Further, that the Council establish a Review Board to review and/or interview each applicant and present to the Council a list of what they consider as "qualified applicants" from which the Council will appoint a Chief. Said Board to consist of: Ramsey CountyJ udge George Peterson Roseville Pollee Chief Ray Goneau New Brighton Police Chief Paul Holmes Management Consultant Frank Stanton One member of the Arden Hills City Council, Chairman. (Should any of these persons be unable to serve, the Council will sub- stitute accordingly.) Further, that once a Pollee Chief Is appolnted,al! other members of the Department will be classified as "officer" until, and unless the Council (at the recommendation of the Chief) deems other position appointments are appropriate. In discussion, Council noted the need for a "Jab description" for Police Chief; ,that need for positions other than "officer" would be determined by the COuncil, at the recommendation of the Chief, after his selection; Pubilc Safety Committee strongly supports our own Police Department and has outlined procedure to choose a Chief. . Crepeau Intr.oduced Captain Falvey and Captain Spencer (Ramsey County Sheriff's Office), Frank Stanton and Pat Sexton, whom he Invited to attend tonight's meeting to answer questions which might arise relative to a contract with the Ramsey County Sheriff Department vs. an Arden Hills Police Department. Mrs. Mary Ann Benson presented a Petition to Council recommending that Arden Hills retain its own Pollee Department. 'Mr. Douglas Barthany said the Petitio/; contains about 300 signatures; could have obtained more If they'd had more time. In discussion of costs of an Arden Hills Police Department, It was noted that a union contract agreement has not been settled to date, physical building space and future expansion etc. have not been Inci_ded in cost calculations - Questioned how much "extra" the citizens would be , -1- T Minutes of Regular Councl I Meeting Page two March 28, 1977 wi I!ing to pay to have a Village Police Department vs. merging our force with Ramsey County. it was felt, generally, that It is not beneficial to keep the Pollee Department going on an Indefinite basis; several things must be re- solved even if motion passes: I. Settlement of the union contract. 2. Finding of qualified candidates by the Review Board, and Council's selection of a Chief. 3. Department cooperation and determination that the department will succeed. . The function of the Review Board would be to collectively consider the City's needs and choose persons whom they feel can, and will, lead the department effectively. Provision of emergency service by our department was discussed; would require additional training for men and purchase of an emergency vehicle. Citizen In-put was that response time should be Improved for emergency calls; most residents realize, when signing a petition, that they are supporting the Issue both morally and financially; preter City Police Department to Ramsey County contract - wi II lose the "persona! touch" If we lose our City Department; expressed concern re how unionization at the police force will affect our police department - does this give them the "right to strike?". Council said that unionization does not nrovlde the "right to strike". _hen asked how Arden HII Is officers feel about going with the County, It ~as reported that al I but one feit they preferred an Arden Hills Depart- ment, As a further comment, in support of his motion, Crichton reminded the Councl I that the Public Safety Committee has gone on record as strongly supporting our own Police Department and has recommended a Chief selec- tian procedure similar to that Included In the motion. Crichton pointed out that his comparison of the estimated County expenditures and our own budget indicates that the financial Involvement would be similar, and that he, therefore, does not believe there is need to debate the Issue on the basis of dollars. 'Motion carried unanimously. Councilman Crichton noted ,he has been impressed with McCall '$ l~~'ershlp qJ the departmenT In this period of Indecision. Crepeau thanked the representatives from Ramsey County for thel r I nformatlon and time, and Captain Spencer noted -that the County Sheriff's representatives were here because the Arden Hills Council had asked them to explain the services they provide to communities on a contract basis; will continue to give their support to the Arden Hills Department, as they are doing now. REPORT OF VILLAGE ATTORNEY JAMES LYNDEN . Case No. 76-39 S eclal Use Permit for PUD - Cardiac Pacemakers Inc. Lynden referred Councl~ to his letter of 3 25 11, and at-tached draft of Special Use Permit - Case No. 76-39. Woodburn moved, seconded by Wingert, that Councl I approve the Special Use Permit as submitted. In discussion, Crichton noted that the Special Use ~ermlt does not provide for the payment of "unusual Inspections" nor a one-year guarantee bond for landscape plantings. Council concurred that, from past experi- ence with Cardiae Pacemaker, Inc, and the limited planting proposed~ these provisions are probably not needed in the Special Use Permit. Motion carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 196, Rezoninq of Property at Cleveland and County Road 0 from R-2 to R-B Lynden referred Council to his letter of 3/25/77 and attached draft of Ordinance No. 196. -2- . . Minutes of Regular Council Meeting Page three Wingert moved, seconded by Hanson, that Council suspend the rules, consider this the second reading of the ordinance and approve Ordi- nance No. 196, AN ORDINANCE AMENDiNG ORDINANCE NO. 99, THE ZONING ORDINANCE, BY REZONiNG CERTAIN PROPERTY SITUATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF CLEVELAND AVENUE AND COUNTY ROAD D, ~ submitted. Motion carried unanimoUSly. March 28, 1977 Ordinance No. 197, Rezoning of Property at 3151 Lake Johanna Boulevard from R-2 to R-B Woodburn moved, that Council suspend the rules, consider this the second reading of the ordinance and approve Ordinance No. 197, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 99, THE ZONING ORDINANCE, BY RE- ZONING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3151 LAKE JOHANNA BOULEVARO, as submitted. Motion was seconded by Crichton and carried unanimously. Case No. 77-2, Edgewater South Preliminary Plat - Approval of Ease- ments Lynden referred Council to his letter of 3/28/77 re Case No, 77-2, Mar-Don Homes, Inc. - Preliminary Plat Approval. After discussion, Attorney Lynden was requested to work with the developers Tramm and O'Meara re provision of a 20' wide pedestrianway from the cul-de-sac to the pedestrian trail on Edgewater South Addi- tion and Heights of Johanna Lake plats. Case No. 76-13, Karth Lake HII Is - Preliminary Plat Wingert referred Council to report of Planner Oriyn Miller (3/24/77) re certain items which do not comply with the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances; noted that the mean depth of 130' and the lot width of 95' at the building set-back line on Lot 4, Block I, can be accom- pliShed by adjusting the cul-de-sac to the west; also mean depth of 130' (Lot 6, Block i) can be corrected In cui-de-sac shift. Counci I discussed the variance needs on the other lots as noted by Miller, and also referred to the Parks and Recreation Committee's recommendation to Incorporate a pedestrian way on the plat toward Cummings Park. After discussion, Wingert moved, seconded by Hanson, that Council approve the Pre~lminary Plat of Karth Lake Hills; Final Plat to correct the variance needs by adjustment of th~ cui-de-sac to elimi- nate varlane~r, on Lots 4 and 6, Block i; shifting lot lines to eliml- "a1'.. to1- \', 131"e.1<. i "i\il ,-"t I. Block 2 variances; final plat to IndicaTe a 10' ",Ide easement on the eas" side of Lot I, Block 2, In favor of the City, for a walkway aaS~~9nt tow~r1 Cummings Park; final park dedication to be negotiated with the City. Motion carried unanimously. Case No. 77-4, Kerth Lake Estates - Preliminary Plat Developers Elbenstelner and Harstad reported that they have not reached an agreement wiTh Pilgrim House; consequently nave a right- of way problem whiCh Is not resolv.ed. A~torney Nordling Informed the Council that he Is representing Pilgrim HOUSe, as well as Hartmarks; recommends that it Is in the best interest of the residents In this area to have the cul-de-sac stroets as shown In the revised piat (3/24/771 and to retain the hills and trees which provide a noise buffer. Nardi Ing cl rculated photographs, taken by Hartmarks. of the area around their house. Nordling recommended that protective covenants be placed on the plat to ~etaln the natural buffer areas. ' Nordling reported that Hartmarks have reached an agreement wIth the developers re lots cnd str~ets; connecting of the street through the Hal'1'mar'k lil'operi'y wculd Cidd cr'OSS traffic and increase tr'afflc hazards; Hartmarks I'll I I negotiate with the City re provision of an easement for sewer and water. Engineer Christoffersen noted that the sewer In this area will be deep; not practical 'to weave the sewer to avoid trees; an approxlmat'e 40,' wide -3- Minutes of Regular Council Meeting March 28, 1977 Page four . "working" sewer easement will be needed for the 20't cut required; both sewer and water lines can be placed within the 40' wide ease- ment (10' apart). Harstad reported that Mr. Eibenstelner met with Parks Director Buckley and they have worked out a pedestrlanway across two lots Clots 12 and 24, Block I) from Karth lake Circle to Nursery Hili lane; it creates problems for the two lots (Invasion of private property); are not ~hrilled" with this path provision, but will agree to go along with it at the 964' level, if It has to be. Harstad said that Karth lake Estates and Karth lake Hills plats are In alignment; have not done the grading plans to date, but feel con- f I den t that setback requ I rements can be met on a II i ots _ a I i lots meet code requirements. Harstad asked that Outlots C and 0, as pro- posed, be considered to satisfy the park dedication requirements. Nordling reported that Pilgrim House had stated previously that It was confident that an agreement could be negotiated, based on this plat, but has, to date, not come to an agreement; In order to al low the plat to go ahead, P II gr I m House wi II se,ll the south 30' at the ave rage cost/sq. ft. paid by the developer for the site, which he understands to be about $6,OOO/acre. Harstad countered that the 30'x204' portion of the Pilgrim House property Isn't worth anything; the cost of the property is not for public knowledge; figure quoted is not accurate. Nordling said that Pilgrim House cannot, consequently, go along with the plat and withdraws all agreements and opposes any condemnation at less than the fair market value which, according to Mr. Elbenstelner is about $6,OOO/acre. Nordling also presented an appraisal of the Pilgrim House property for Council's consideration. Mr. Picha repor+ed that he has entered Into an agreement with the developer regarding his land, developer has agreed to plat a lot for him In exchange for the 30'xl04' portion of his land. Nord~ing advised that Pilgrim House does not want It's property platted. After discussion, Wingert said that It would seem that further negotia- tions can succeed, and moved that Council delay Its action on the Preliminary Plat of Karth lake Estates to April II, 1977, pending: I. An agreement between Pilgrim House and the developers. 2. Approval of the plat by the Fire Chief re cul-de-sacs. 3. Detarmlnatlon by City Engineer of sewer easement location on the Hartmark property. Motion was seconded by Woodburn and carried unanimously. Relocation of the road, to by-pass PI igrlm House property, was suggested as an alternative; Christoffersen noted that this may cause sewer align- ment problems - may not be able to serve all properties If curve of road Is abrupt. Another alternative suggestion was to skip the Pilgrim . House property and cul-de-sac the street In front of lot 160. Nordling asked Council to give consideration to a road from Highway 96 to serve the Pilgrim House property for development in the future. Council advised that regardless of whether Karth lake Drive cuts through the Pilgrim House property, it Is not practical for Pligrim House to not have a road abuttIng the south portion of Its property. Christoffersen said he would also recommend that the road run adjacent to the Pilgrim House property. REPORT OF VilLAGE ENGINEER DONALD CHRISTOFFERSEN Ore fus 8nterstate Develo ment Re uest re Maintenance Bond for Streets In Hunters Park Christoffersen referred Council to his letter of 3/22/77. Woodburn moved. seconded by Crichton. that Council accept the S5,000 maintenance bond, as outlined In Engineer Ch~lstoffersen's letter; bond to be in effect for one year from date of acceptance (February 28. 1977>. Motion carried unanimously. -4- , , Minutes of Regular Council Meeting Page five March 28, 1977 BanCon Feasibility Re Chatham Christoffersen referred Council and developer Hans Hagen to Feasibility Report (3/23/77) for Proposed Chatham Development, stating that the proposed Improvement is feasible and can best be constructed as pre- sented In the report at an estimated cost of $829,837, Including 10% for contingencies and 15% for legal, engineering and administration. Hagen said that BanCon has reviewed the report; commented that cost is about 30% more than anticipated; suggested that Council consider the following, which could appreciably reduce costs: . I. 7-ton b1se, instead of deep-base asphalt requested by BanCon. 2. 32' street Instead of ~4' required by ordinance. In discussion, Engineer stated that curb and gutter streets should be 34' wide hilder than unimproved streets). Council Indicated that set-back for garages In Chatham is 10' closer to street than normally required, creating reduced off-street parking area for each lot; lots are smaller In some Instances than in other areas of the Village (higher density) - wIll consequently be subject to more on-street parking. Council concurred that streets should meet code requirements. Hagen said he Is comfortable with the overall report and authorized the Council to order the Improvement and to proceed with preparation of the plans and specifications. Woodburn moved, seconded by Crichton, that Council adopt Resolution No. 77-14, Resolution Ordering the Improvement and Preparation of Plans and Specifications. Motion carried unanimously. Sewer, Water. Street Improvements for Karth Lake Area - Schedule Public HearinQ Council deferred scheduilng of the Public Hearing, pending approval of the Karth Lake Estates Preliminary Plat. Council requested McNlesh to cheCk with Flscal.Consultant Popovich re tentative Public Hearing dates of May 2nd or May 9th. O'Meara/Tramm Sewer. Water and Street Improvements - Resolution Order- InQFeaslbllitv Study Christoffersen referred Council to his letter of 3/25/77'recommendlng approval of the preliminary grading and drainage plans for Preliminary Plats of Heights of Johanna Lake and Edgewater South. Christoffersen said that the County admits to existing flooding of Cleveland; feels County will cooperate with City to eliminate this condition; will communicate with Rice Creek Watershed District re the proposed drainage of this area. Crichton moved, seconded by Wingert, that Council adopt Resolution No. 77-15, Resolution Ordering the Improvement Feasibility Study. Motion carried unanimously. Revision to Lift Station No.5 - Report Christoffersen referred Council to his report re Revisions to LIft S~atlon No.5 13/22/77) and outlined the Base Plan, essentially the . same as presented In 1966, and Alternates I and 2. 11'1 discussion, it was noted that Bethel College spilt Its sewer connec- tions a few years ago; entire campus was originally Intended to connect east of Bethel. McNlesh was requested to check former Council action re Bethel's split of its sanitary sewer, connecting 11 portion of the c.mpus to the west side of the campus. In discussion, Christoffersen recommended that Council authorize the design of Lift No.5 now, with no consideration for pumping more through it In the future; when needed, Lift Station No.2 shourd be re-built to a larger ~apaclty and the force main extended. Crichton moved that, for planning purposes, Alternate No.2 of report dated 3/22/77 be used and that the Engineer be authorized to prepare plans and specs for Lift Station No.5. Motion was seconded by Woodburn and carried unanimOUSly. -5- . , Minutes of Regular Councl I Meeting Page six REPORT OF VILLAGE TREASURER DONALD LAMB Lamb suggested that list of proposed projects and contracts be referred to Finance Committee for Its consideration end recommenda- tions to Council re financing. Investments March IS, 1977 - Invested $499,958.23 In Banks for Cooperatives at 54% Interest. Hanson moved, seconded by Crichton, that Council ratify the Investment made by Treasurer Lamb. Motion carried unanimously (Woodburn was not present when vote was taken). ... Other Business Joint Powers A reement re Fire Protection anson reported re Specia Mee Ing on March 12, 1977; Fire Board to work out details of the Joint Powers Agreement for report at Special Meeting on Tuesday, March 29th at the Shorevlew Village Hall at 7:30 p.m. (McNlesh was requested to check whether entire Councils, or Fire Board representatives, are expected to attend meeting, and to advise Council members. Lynden was requested to report to Crichton or Wood- burn re legality of use of money from sale of equipment for pension fu,nd. Council noted that temporary agreement will have to be ,ex- tended beyond 3/31/77. Union Contract Proposal - Police Department Crichton reviewed the status of the union contract proposal to ~ate; a tentative slt~atlon at this point. Crichton noted that only a few si~nlflcant Items remain unsolved. In discusSion, Council noted that the pay scale and job description for Police Chief ,must be established before City can advertise the position. Council also concurred that present arrangement re the unmarked squad car be terminated as of 3/31/77. McNlesh was requested to call the list of persons recommended to serve on the Rev j ew Boa rd re the i r \II I III ngness to serve. Mayor Crepeau appointed Crichton to serve as the Council member on the Board and CQuncil concurred with the appointment; Review Board Is to review and/ ,'or I nterv I ew the app II cants for Po lice Ch I ef. North Suburban Area Chamber of Commerce ~r. Dan Bucholz~ North Suburban Area Chamber of Commerce, referred Counci I to his letter of 3/10/77 and attached Position Statement and Resolution re Crime Prevention Reward Fund, asking that Arden Hills p.art lei pate. '''ter discussion, Woodburn moved that Arden Hills Council approve the concept of the North Suburban Area Chamber of Commerce Crime Prevention Reward Fund. Motion was seconded by Hanson and carried unanimOUSly. ... (Crichton noted that matter had not been referred to the Public Safety Committee for Its recommendations; ~etter was received since the last Public Safe1'y Committee meeting.) ReDort on Meetina of March 18th with Rice Creek Watershed District Re ProDose d AQreement Woodburn referred Council to proposed Petition for the Improvement of the Lake Johanna Watershed In Ramsey County and the Long Lake Chain of Lakes, and reviewed the approximate $i.3 million dollar feasibility study from whiCh certain projects will be determined to be completed ct to be paid by Federal funds). Woodburn reported that In o.rder for Rice Creek to start on the feasibi! Ity study, they must have the petition from the municipalities; noted also that cost of projects will be assessed to the benefitted properties, through the County; ml! I rate wi II be indINIi'!fd on the Rice Creek Watershed line on the tax statement; Village will be billed for our share according to benef!~ted areas - a general tax, rather than a special assessment. -6- . . Minutes of Regular Council Meeting Page seven March 28, 1971 After discussion, Woodburn moved, seconded by Hanson, that the Council approve the Petition of the City of Arden HI I Is for the Improvement of the Lake Johanna Watershed In Ramsey County and the Long Lake Chain of Lakes, with the amendment of Item #6, and subject to approval of City Attorney Lynden. Motion carried (Woodburn, Hanson, Wingert, Crepeau voting In favor of the motion; Crichton voting in opposition). Street LiQht- HIQhway 51 at Glenhlll Road Matter was referred to the Public Safety Committee for Its recom- mendations. . REPORT OF VILLAGE CLERK ADMINiSTRATOR CHARLOTTE MCNIESH Schedule of April Council Meetings Wingert moved, seconded by Crichton, that Regular April Council Meetings be held on April 11th and 25th. Motion carried unanimously. Apportionment Resolutions No. 77-16 and No. 77-17 Wingert moved, seconded by Woodburn, that Council adopt Resolution No. 77-16 Re Water Improvement 68-1 and Resolution No. 77-17 Re Sanitary Sewer No.2 (C. G. Rein/August Construction Company), as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. Payroll Hanson moved, seconded by Wingert, that Council approve the Payroll as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. Christoffersen Letter Re Grudnoske Sewer Connection After diSCUSSion re letter from Christoffersen (3/23/71), Woodburn moved, seconded by Hanson, that Council reduce reimbursement cost from $560 to $280. Motion carried unanimously. Senate File 350 Councl I requested Clerk Administrator to advise Senators and Repre- sentatives of Council's opposition to this proposed bill. Metro Council Letter of 3/10/77 Re Mounds View Community Ed. Depart- ment Application for Aging Funds Referred to the Human Rights Commission for Its recommendations to Council. Ad lournment Woodburn moved, seconded by Crichton, that the meeting adjourn at 1:03 a.m. Motion carried unanimously. ~J:m~ Charlotte McNiesh Clerk Administrator . Notice of MeetlnQ The next Speciai Council Meeting wi II be held on Tuesday, March 29, 1977 at 7:30 p.m. at Shorevlew Village Hall. The next Regular Council Meeting will be held on Monday, April II, 1977 at 7:30 p.m. at the Arden Hills Village Hal I. -7-