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Home My WebLink AboutCC 11-29-1976 . , , M~NUTES OF REGULAR COUNCUL MEETiNG Vi i lage of Arden Hills Monday, November 29, 1976 - 7:30 p.m. V i II age Ha II Ca II to Order Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Acting Mayor Crichton ca lied the meeting to order at 7:30 p.M. Roll Ca II Present - Acting Mayor Charles Crichton, Councilmen Robert WOOdburn, James Wingert, Ward Hanson, Absent - Mayor Henry J, Crepeau, Jr, Also Present - Treasurer Donald Lamb. Engineer Donald Christoffersen, Building Inspector Larry Squires, Clerk Administrator . Charlotte McNiesh, Deputy Clerk Dorothy Zehm. BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR None. REPORT OF PUBLIC WORKS SUPERVlSOR HANS JOHANSEN (absent) REPORT OF BU1LOING'tNSPECTOR LARRY SQUIRES Squires referred Council to his memo of 11/26/76 re Up-date on Current Construction, reporting the following: I. Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc. - "go ahead" has been given to proceed with grading for roadways, parking areas and proposed new structures, subject to approval of Vi'lage . Engineer. In discussion of Building Permit requirements for drive- ways, parking lots, etc, , it was noted that presently Building Permits are required for driveways and sidewalks, but not for private access roads or parking lots. Zehm was requested to advise Councl I of new ordinance provisions re access roads, driveways, parking lots etc, and to check with Planner re access road permit recommendations. 2. McKnight Geriatric Care Center - 58 parking stat Is~ formerly proposed within the structure, have been eliminated; reduc - Ing Over-at' number of parking spaces by 28 (excluding 15 spaces for unit housing In phase 2 of constructlonJ, After discussion, Squires was requested to relay Council's concern re reduced number of parking spaces to Presbyterian Homes and to request that a modified parking plan be sub- mitted for Council approva I . 3, Arden Manor - recreatIon/office bui Iding Is essentially complete; laundry facll itles will be Instal led as park Is occupied, 4. Coun ty Road F Stockpiling of FI i I Material - Squires reported that f I II removal has not been started as of this date, . . Counc! l'S action to reou f re removal of the f I II by Decem- bnr , , 1976, was referred to Attorney Lynden for his adviCe '1"0 Coune II. McNlesh Was requested to determine If a bond was submitted to Rice Creek Watershed District. 5, Tennis Court Lights - Rldgewood Road Squires reported that ! I ghts do not exude an unreasonable amount of illumination; were used only about eight times last season; lights are metered; lights are visible from surrounding properties, but not the bulbs themselves (covered by reflectors) . Squires suggested that, un less Counc II receives specific complaints of a nuisance factor, Ii ghts appear to be satisfactorily I nsta Ii ed . -1- , . , . Minutas of Regular Counei I Meeting November 29, 1976 Page two REPORT OF VILLAGE ENGINEER DONALD CHRiSTOFFERSEN Karth Lake Feasibility Report Christoffersen reported that he Is coordinating the Karth Lake feasl- bilty report with other parcels to the north and west In an effort to satisfactorily provide all parcels with adequate sewer and water facilities; new owner of Christensen parcel is working on a layout of single-family lots, Christoffersen said both plans could run parallal and be submitted to Council in one coordinated plan which would be beneficial to ai' concerned. After discussion, Counc! I directed Christoffersen to time the feasi- bilIty with the applicants and to be responsive to develapers' plans. Christoffersen reported that sewer and water extension feasibility . is essentially complete; streets wi II require additional time; co- ordinated plan wIll be presented when specific platting Is submItted, Arden Manor FacilitIes Christoffersen referred Councl I to his letter of 11-29-76 and map ( II -29 -76) , in review of the map, Christoffersen noted that additional sewer work Is required in areas marked in red, which cannot be Inspected by usual Internal visual methods because of poor alignment and grade; InfIltration has been reduced to an allowable rate. Christoffersen noted that an electrical conductIvIty test has been satisfactorily performed on the entire water system; private water system as Installed will provide sufficient water for entire park; fire fIghters would use tankers, He said that the Minnesota Health . Department has advised that the new 12" well is operatIng satisfac- torily and the water quality meets State requirements, Arden Manor residents who were present expressed no complaints re \'tater flow since late summer, 1976. Chrlst-oHersen noted that theelltlra street system has been Installed; there are settled areas tnat requIre repair; but are not detrimental to traffic flow, but could be expensive for developer to maintain. In discussion, Mr, Husnik said that the blacktop Is "holding up"; Is aware that cost wi I I be greater to maintain and keep roads plowed; will apply weight limits in the spring to help prevent break-up of road surface; will keep the roads properly repaired at all times (has five other parks - not a problem), In dfscusslon. Huslltk requested Counci I aPDroval of occupancy of the next 47 lots; 550 Association wi II sign the park easement, and noted Attorney Carlson has Indicated that Adams wi 11 sign It; subsequently, will request occupancy of next phase of lots after corrective work has been completed. Mr. Rooney, attorney for 550 Associates, stated that City has leverage over the next 100 lots to which park easement could be tied, In the avant easement isn't signed by December 5th. . it was noted that, In addition to the park easement, there are pending unpaid Inspection fees in the amount of $2900 due to the Village. After discussion re phasing, Wingert moved, seconded by Hanson, that Councl I request Attorney Lynden to correct and up-date the Amended Spacial Use Permit for Arden Manor (Case No, 75-6) to include generally th~ same provisions as were understood to apply under the old Amended Spacial Use Permit; that the development schedule, as presented in the site plan (11-29-76) be included as part of the Amended Special Usa Permit; that the specific lega! Instruments for determining the park easement be made part of the Amended Special Use Permit, and any contingency provisions as necessary, (Note - the intent of the motion is that Special Use Permit be drawn up recognizing phase I as the existing; phase 2 being the proposed addition, and its schedule (see mao) and that Council could subsequently approve a Special Use Permit and a ~h.sl~& $eh~dule 6S pr6sefited and set out In the permit, -2- , ' Minutes of Regu I a r Counc I I Maet 1 ng Novembe r 29. 1976 Page th ree After discussion. Woodburn m':)ved to table the motion on the floor, seconded by Crichton, Motion carried (Woodburn. Crichton. Hanson voting In favor of the motion; Wingert voting in opposition). Counc! I requested Lynden to attempt to effect execution of the park easement by December 6th, and subsequently to submit are-worded Special Use Permit for Counc! I consideration (Including the park easement), at the December 13th meeting, Charles Cheeseborough. representing the Arden Manor Association, expressed concern that developer be required to abide by the Special . Use Permit and questioned whether a mobile home sales lot Is per- mitted, Counci I advised that mobile homes may be located,on' lots t-hroughout- ~ the park for the purpose of.5ale (medel home~.}.~. ; nI.~ 2li-,,1I ~~'~r' ~ v . . . t:U.uu-u.J" . If OTHE BUSINESS ~ 1977 Liquor Licenses Council was referred to Atto~ney Lynden's letter of 11-29-76 re Applications for Intoxicating Liquor - 1977. After discussion, Wingert moved to approve the transfer and 1977 renewal of On-sale, On-sale Sunday and Off-sale Liquor Licenses for Entrust Management Comp,any of Minnesota dba McGulres ~nn, subject to Attorney's review and app~oval of the On-sale and Off-sale Bonds . and Certificate as to the Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws and Mr. Hartung's signing the acknowledgment on form No. 263; all subject to approval of Fire Chief and Police Chief, Motion was seconded by Woodburn. In discussion It was noted that because there are so many correc- tions necessary on the license renewal applications and required bonds are not In, In some instances, iicense renewals be deferred untl I the next Council meeting. pending completion and/or correc- tion of the applications. After several motions were made and withdrawn. Woodburn moved that Council approve the transfer of existing McGulres Inn licenses, effec- tive 12/1/76 through Decembe~ 31. 1976 to Entrust Management Company of Minnesota, an d the 1977 renewa I of On -sa I e and On -sa I e Sunday Liquor licenses for Flaherty's Arden Bowl, Inc. Motion was seconded by Hanson and carried unanimously, Snowmobile Ordinance - Norman Ecklund Ecklund reported that the proposed common ordinance Is generally being accepted, with minor modificatIons, by the Ramsey County communities; desire is to make uniform regulations within the County. After discussion, Wingert moved that Council Introduce AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE OPERATION OF SNOWMOBILES AND REPEALING ORD. NO. 125 . AND NO. 190 OF THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS. by title. Motion was seconded by Woodburn, and carried unanimously, (S~cond reading was scheduled at December 13th Council Meeting,) December Counci I Meeting Schedule December Councl I Meetings were scheduled on December ~th and Decem- ber 27th at 7:30 p,m, at the Village Hall, I. M, Adam - Request for Reimbursement Councl I was referred to letter from I, M, Adam. Woodburn moved. seconded by Hanson, that Council refer matter to Attorney Lynden for assessment of fault and recommendations to Council. Motion carried unanimously, -3- - - -- '. !. ,'~ Minutes of Regular Council Meeting November 29, 1976 Page foul- Letter ra Mode~-Cost HousinQ Proposal Counc I I was referred to proposed letter re Modest-Cost Housing Report. Aftar discussion, Woodb u rn moved, seconded by Wingert, that Counci I adopt Resolution No, 76-62, Incorporating contents of letter, as modified, In resolution form. Motion carried unani- mously, Counc II directed that copies of the Resolution be sent to City's four legislators, REPORT OF CLERK ADMINiSTRATOR CHARLOTTE MCNlESH . Payroll Woodburn moved, seconded by Wingert, th at Counc II approve the Payroll as submitted, Including chec~ to Councilman Hanson @ $125/mo, less appropriate wlthholdlngs, Motion carried unanimously. Ramsey County League Dinner Wingert reported that he will attend the meeting but not the dinner; asked Council's expression ra Oak Wilt/Dutch Elm funding preference: I, 50% reimbursement by State for municipality on both public and private property, 2, 50% match for re-foi-estation. 3, tax credit on State tax return (private properties), 4. Matching grant for certain equipment (hours used), 5, Tota I State funding formula, After discussion, Crichton moved, seconded by Hanson, that Counc II . prefers p roposa t #3, ~ax credit on State tax returns) , ~lot I on carried unanimously, Lemberg Letter Counc II was referred to lettElr from Mrs. Lemberg requesting a street II ght and reflectorlzed street signs. After discussion, Counc i I dete rm I ned that requests for street lights be .first referred to the Publ ic Safety Committee for Its evaluation of an unusual personal or tr~fflc safety problem, and for Its recom- mendations to Councl I, (Crichton offered to convey Council's polley to the Public Safety Committee at Its next meeting,) McNlesh was requested to advise Mrs, Lemberg of the street sIgn re- placement SChedule with reflectorized signs, Adjournment Woodburn moved, seconded by Hanson, that the meeting adjourn at 11:19 p.m. Motion carried unanImously. . (J~7i~ (Q,.,L+. CllL Ch~rlotte McNlesh Charles Crichton Clerk Administrator Acting Mayor NOTtlCE OF MEETiNG The noxt Regular Councl I Meeting will be heijd on Monday, December f 3, 1976 at 7:30 p,m. at the V III age Ha II , -4-