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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 02-24-1977 .tIt f" MJNUTES OF SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING VI I lage of Arden HII Is Thursday, February 24, 1977 - 7:30 p.m. VII iage Hall Ca i I to Order Pursuant to due cali and notIce thereof, Mayor Crepeau called the meeting to order at 7:32 p.m. Roll Ca I I Present - Mayor Henry J. Crepeau, Jr., Councilmen Robert Woodburn, Char'es Crichton, James Wingert, Ward Hanson. Absent - None. Also Present - Parks DIrector John Buckley (9:30 p.m.). Clerk Administrator Charlotte McNlesh, Deputy Clerk Dorothy Zehm. . Approval of Minutes Woodburn moved, seconded by Crichton, that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of February 14, 1977, be approved as amended. Motion carried unanlmous!y. Business from the Floor None. Ramsey CounTY Sheriff Report George Weber, Fred Spencer and Tom Falvey of the Ramsey County Sheriff Department were presen~ at CouncIl's Invltatlon,to provide information relative to Ramsey County Sheriff Contract service for Council's infor- mation. Copies of an estimated budget, and sample of monThly reports of cases Investigated In sIx cities now contracting wIth Ramsey County, were distributed to the Council. In discussion, County representatives described County services pro- vided - Juvenile Dept., detectives, lab service, criminal Identifica- tion (use St. Paul Pollee Lab.), Jail facilities, County warrant office, central radio (Rice Streetl, training In emergency medical services, shooting range, etc.; noted that other than Juv~nlle and detective services, other facilities are available to municipal poi~ce depart- ments as well. After a question and answer period re many aspects of contract service ys. City's police department, Council expressed Its appreciation to Ramsey County representatives for their time and Information re County contract services. OTHER BUSiNESS . Request to Attend MFOA Seminar - Treasurer Donald lamb Hanson moved, seconded by Wingert, that Council authorize the payment of the $75.00 seminar fee for Treasurer Lamb at M.F.O.A. Seminar on Flnanciai Management to be held In Atlanta, Georgia, April 17-21. Motion carried unanimously.. Bid Award - Used HI Pressure Sewer Cleaner Council was referred to memo from Johansen (2/16/77) recommending acceptance of bid from Flexible Pipe Tool Company. WOOdburn moved, seconded by Crichton, that Councl I award the bid for a used Hi-pressure Sewer Cleaner to FlexIble Pipe Tool Company In the amount of $6800.00. Motion carried unanimously. Minnesota Department of Transportation Request re Issue Identification for Comprehensive Transportation Plan McNlesh referred Council to letter of 2/8/77 requesting City's response on the most appropriate role of state government In any or all trans- portation Issues. After discussion Woodburn was appointed as Arden Hills' Minnesota Department of Transportation Plan (Mn./DOT/Plan) liaison. Reso~utlon No. 17-11. Request of Senator Benedict - Resolution Support- Ing Conceot of Senate Fl Ie 103 After review of proposed Bill and attached Resolution, and discussion, -1- '. . . - Minutes of Special Counci' Meeting Page two . February 24, 1977 Woodburn moved, seconded by Hanson, No. 77-11, with the deletion of the MoYlon carried unanimously. that Councl'approve Resolution first two "Whereas" statements. Status Report - Fire Protection Crichton reported that he met with Fire Chief Koch (L.J.V.F.D.) and the representative from North Oaks on WedneSday, February 23rd. Chief Koch advised that the L.J.V.F.D. will be able to serve North Oaks and Arden Hills (If Shorevlew should decIde to not continue Its contract with L.J.V.F.D.), on the approximate i anticipated budget; suggested a 5-year contract, tied to an Index; no capita' expenditures in this 5-year period. Koch said If North Oaks and Arden Hltls are Interested, he will take the proposal to the department on March- 1st. Koch said he Is empowered at this time to enter Into an Interim agree- ment whiCh was offered to the three communities after February 28th contract expIres. Mr. Arthur Erickson, a member of the Lake Johanna Volunteer Fire De- partment, expressed his concern re the delay In negotiations; Interested In an early resolution of the matter; expressed concern re high cost of paid fire department, causing Increased taxes for residents. After discussion re possible definitive contract agreements with L.J. V.F.D. and the current interim contract offered to the Villages by the L.J.V.F.D., Crichton moved, seconded by Hanson, that the Counoll author- Ize Attorney Lynde" to draw up an interim fire protection agreement between Arden Hills and Lake Johanna Volunteer Fire Department at $200 per truck per hour, with a 7-day cance~lation clause, effective March 1st for a 30 day period; any payments made under this contract to be credi- ted against final contract agreement between Arden Hills and the l.J. V.F.D.; authorizing its execution by the Mayor and Clerk Administrator. Motion carrIed unanimOUSly. Woodburn moved, seconded by Wingert, that Council does not feel It has been culpable in causIng the frustrating delays In contract negotia- tions; have been negotiating In good faith; therefore, authorizes representative Crichton to offer a temporary contract for L.J.V.F.D. fire coverage for Arden Hills @ $3,000/mo. unti! 30 days after defini- tive contract arrangemen~ with the L.J.V.F.D. have been made. Motion carried unanimously. Cardiac Pacemakers - Park Dedication Crichton reported that he had contacted former Councilman Feyerelsen re prior negotiations with Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc. for park dedica- tion; orlglnar $23,000 dedication was based on 9-acre, fIrst phase, construction site. . , Crichton reported that in his negotiations with Mark Stevens of C.P.I., pathway routing was reviewed; determined that C.P.I. boundary does not coincide. with proposed pathway from Floral Park, northeast to Cummings Park; park land is not needed In the area; pond is needed by C.P.~. for on-site water retention. Crichton suggested that no land be requested and that Clty not acquire the approximate 4-acre pond; proposed that 10% of pond be credited as a benefit to the City (pondlng from other than C.P.I. propertyl, and moved that Council authorize a sett~ement of park dedication for the balance of the site (about 16 acres) in the amount of $30,677.00, payable at time of occupancy of the buildings in phase 2 of construction. Motion ~as seconded by Woodburn and carried unanimously. REPORT OF PARK DIRECTOR JOHN BUCKLEY Re uest to Attend Course for Treatment of Diseased Trees - Mark Peterson Council was referred to letter from Mark Peterson (2 17/77). Woodburn moved, seconded by Wingert, that Council authorize Mark Peterson's attendance at the two-day seminar on March 8th and 9th. Motion carried unanimOUSly. S p r i nQ ProQrams Buckley referred Council to Proposed Program Activities _ Spring 1977. After discussion, Woodburn moved, seconded by Hanson, that CouncIl approve the Spring Programs, as presented. Motion carried unanimously. -2- J .~ .... Minutes of Special Council Meeting Page three February 24, 1977 Park Maintenance Employee Uniforms Buckley referred Council to his memo of 1/25/77 and suggested that, since this expenditure Is not budgeted In 1977, It could possibly be spilt between the alseased Tree Program Budget and the Parks Budget. After discussion of proposed costs, Woodburn moved, seconded by Crichton, that Council authorize the purchases, as outlined In memo of 1/25/77 for park employees (charge to Park Budget). Motion carried unanimously. . Suaoested Revision of Comprehensive Park Plan - Johanna East Neigh- borhood Buckley referred Council to the Comprehensive Park Plan Revision as recommended by the Parks Committee (Lake Johanna East). Crl chton noted that the Comp rehens I ve Pa rk P I an wJl~l!.!~ee~. to,;.-,be rev I sed fi rst, be fore the suggested J ohanna Eas~1i. .. . (;8111 e-w appropriate. After a brief discussion re the recommend d Comprehensive Park Plan revision and the recommended park site for Johanna Eas~A1~ neighborhood, Buckley was requested to submit a map showing the ~ proposed, for Council's consideration. Bike T ra II s Buckley reported that two League of Women Voter representatives met with the Parks Committee re bike tral Is In Arden HltJ~mmittee has deferred Its recommendations to Council until . . meeting. Buckley referred Council to Minutes of Regular Council Meeting of 3/29/76 re action taken last year. After discussion, Crichton moved that Council authorize Buckley to request Ramsey County to re-stripe and to re-stencil Johanna Boulevard, on both sides, from Old Hwy UO (Snelling Avenuel to County Road 0, Old Highway 10 (Snelling Avenue) from County Road E to County Road F and County Road E2 from Old Highway 10 (Snelling Avenue) to the library; widening shoulders and/or blacktopping where necessary. Motion was seconded by Hanson and carried unanimously. REPORT OF CLERK ADMINISTRATOR CHARLOTTE MCNIESH Permit for Roadside Stand - Flicek Council was referred to memo from McNiesh (2/24/77) re request for "casual roadside stand" at southwest corner of County Road F and Lex- ington Avenue. in discussion, Council expressed concern that a truck parked, as pro- posed, would be a traffic haZard; request does not conform to the provisions for issuance of a permit as established by Resolution No. 76-7. Hanson moved that the request be denied. Motion was seconded by Crichton and carried unanimously. . Statement of Assurances - Federal Revenue Sharing After review of Statement of Assurances - Federal Revenue Sharing, Counci I concurred that "waiver" indicating financial statements are audited by Independent C.P.A. be checked and authorized Its execution by Mayor Crepeau. Bethel ColleQe Student Association Council reviewed memo from McNiesh (2/24/77) and discussed the four suggested possibilities for use of the student association's $4,OO~ proposed for some VI I lage improvement which would Involve student parti- cipation. Council concurred that the top-dressing and seeding of soccer and soft- ba~1 fields at Perry Park and/or replacement of shade trees at Perry Park would be considered very appropriate; suggested that a plaque be subse- quently posted at Bethel, describing the Improvement made by the student association. -3- 'to', t.... Minutes of Special Counci 1 Meeting Page four Feb rua ry 24, 1977 Attorney Ooinlon Letters - Case No. 76-3 McNlesh advised of certain requests for copies of Attorney Lynden's opinion letters re Case No. 76-3; privileged Information unless re- leased by Council. Hanson moved, seconded by Woodburn, that Council authorize release of the requested attorney opinion lettersCCase No. 76-3). Motion carried unanimously. . Payroi I Wi ngert moved, as submitted. seconded by Crichton, that Council approve the Payroll Motion carried unanimously. Adjournment Woodburn moved, seconded by Wingert, that the meeting adjourn at 11:40 p.m. Motion carrIed unanimously. ~-;;L~k Charlotte McNlesh Clerk Administrator Notice of MeetlnQ The next Regular Council Meeting wl!1 be held on Monday, February 28~ 1977 at 7:30 p.m. at the Village Ha!l. dz . -4-