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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 11-08-1976 . I , I MiNUTES OF REGULAR COUNCrL MEETING Vi Ilage of Arden HI i Is MondllY, November 8, 1976 - 7:30 p.m. Vi Ilage HIlII Ca" to Order Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Henry J. Crepeau, Jr. Roll Ca" Present - Mayor Henry J. Crepeau, Jr.. , Councilmen Robert Woodburn, Charles Crichton, James Wingert. Absent - None. Also Present - Ward M. Hanson, Treasurer Donald lamb, Attorney . James Lynden, Police Chief Pat Sexton, Clerk Adminis- trator Charlotte McNlesh, Deputy Clerk Dorothy Zehm. Approval of Minutes Wingert moved, seconded by Crichton, that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of October 25, 1976, be approved as submItted, and Minutes of Special Counc II Meeting of November 4, 1976, be approved as amended. Motion carried unanimously. Oath of Office Mayor Crepeau administered the Oath of Office of Councilman to Ward M. Hanson who was appointed to fill the Counc I I vacancy for the blllance of 1976. Business from the Floor None. REPORT OF POLICE CHIEF PAT SEXTON Minn. Teamsters Public and law Enforcement Employees Union, Local 320 Chief Sexton reported that tabulation of election on 11/8/76 resu I ted In the followIng: 4 In favor of Arden Hills Police Department rap resen- tatlon by local 320. I in opposition. Public Safety Committee Meeting Sexton referred Council to Minutes of the Public Safety Committee Meeting of 11-8-76. Dog Ordinance Sexton reported that New Brighton has experienced satisfac- tory dog control by patrol of City by Community Service Of f I ce rs about 40 hrs./week @ $3.50/hr; have purchased a van for patrol purposes. Sexton suggested that New Brighton may be Interested in also patrol! Ing Arden Hills (hopefully resolving City dog problem>, but both cities' ordinances would have ,to be alike for this to be operational. . Counc II requested that matter be referred to the Public Safety Committee for Its recommendations to the Council. Traffic Sign Survey Sexton reported that Public Safety Committee wi II report recommendations re traffic sign survey. REPORT OF ATTORNEY JAMES LYNOEN Arden Manor Park Easement Lynden referred Counc II to his letter of 11-8-76, suggesting that park easement can best be resolved at this time If the principal parties participating In the foreclosure action execute the ease- ment which he is re-draftlng. Lynden reported he has talked with the attorneys for each of the parties, except American National Bank, and none have voiced any objection to this approach; attor- ney for Adamses and Twin Parks, inc. wanted to check with the Adamses on TueSday. -1- - -------------- --- ----- l, . Minutes of Regular Counci I Meeting Novnmber 8, 1976 Page two After discussion, Council requested that a list of pending Items to be resolved, after park easement is executed, be prepared for Council's consideration. Residents of Arden Manor expressed the fol~owlng concerns: I. Want park completed and want a livable park In which . to live. 2. W~nt adequate water pressure. 3. Want adequate sewer system. 4. Want wood-stde~ homes. 5. Want swimming pool completed. ~ Harriet Avenue Extension Lynden referred Council to his letter of 11-5-76 re Rlght-of- Way Acquisition for Harriet Avenue Extension and to Engineer Christoffersen's letter of 11-3-76, outlining procedure customarIly followed. In discussion, Mr. Brown (Dreyfus) reported that Dreyfus defInitely plans to start Immediately with the apartment plans, pending Council's finalization of the plans for Harriet Avenue. Crlthton noted that consideration be given to extension of pathway under the east-west Harriet Avenue extension, prior to road's turn to the north. Woodb~rn moved, seconded by Crichton, that Councl I authorize Engineer to prepare legal description of the right-of-way to be acquired, tor Attorney Lynden. Motion carried unanimously. Bussard Court - Lot 10 Dralnaqe Lynden referred Council to his letter of 11-8-76, and to Engineer's letter of 11-2-76 and attached Summary of Recorded Events Leading up to Lippert's Letter dated October 21, 1976. Lippert noted that Instead of following the 10' drainage easement along the north edge of Carlson's lot (Lot 10, Block 1 Bussard Addition), water goes diagonally across the property; lot is being eroded; drainage should remaIn within the easement. Lippert stated that Rice Creek Watershed seems to say that drainage could go underground; does not Indicate around which corner pipe should be extended. (A copy of "Summary of Events" was given to Mr. 1I ppert. ) After discussion, Council referred matter to City Engineer and Attorney to effect a meeting with representatives ot Rice Creek Watershed District, Mr. Bussard and the Carl sons for the purpose of resolving the matter, and to notify Attorney Lippert. ResolutIon No. 76-59. Councl I, Committees and Volunteers Within Purview of Workmen's Compensation Act. Lynden referred Councl I to draft of Resolution, recommending adop- tion thereof. ~ After discussion, Wingert moved, seconded by Crichton, that Counel I approve Resolution No. 76-59, RESOLUTION AUTHORiZING 1NCLUSION OF COUNCiLMEN, COMMiTTEE MEMBERS, POLICE RESERVE OFFiCERS AND CERTAIN VOLUNTEER CITiZENS IN WORKMEN'S COMPENSATiON COVERAGE OF CITY. Motion carried unanImously. Case No. 76-15. Skyline Builders It was noted by Councl I that the permit to temporarily stockpile class 5 material and white sand on property east of bus barns (between County Road F and 1-694) will expIre on December 1,1976, If preliminary plat has not been approved by that date. Council requested McNlesh to remind Skyline Builders of expiration date of stockpiling permit, and their agreement to remove fill If plat Is not approved by that time. -2- , . , Minutes of Regular Counci I Meeting Novflmber 8, 1976 Page three Proposed Zoning Ordinance Lyn den reported he will have his comments prepar(.d re his review of the Proposed Zoning Ordinance, for Council cor,s i deration at November 22nd Councl I Meeting. Request for Industrial Revenue Bonds - McKnight &eriatrlc Care Center Bond Counsel Peter Popovich Introduced Mr. Robert Sander and Roger Wlngess from Juran and Moody, I nc., and Mr. Freedman, Bond Attorney at Briggs and Morgan. Popovich referred Council to his letter of 11-5-76 and attachments, for Council's consideration relative to the Presbyterian Homes . of Minnesota, ! nc. 's req uest for Issuance by the City of $4,000,000 Industrial Revenue Bonds. PopoviCh noted that the Geriatric Care Center building construction Is well underway; that Chapter 474. the Municipal Industrial Develop- ment Act, permits issuance by.the City of such bonds without pledg- Ing the fu II fa i th and credit of the City; the bond issue must be approved by the State Commissioner of Economic Development. PopoviCh explained that one revenue bond would be Issued +0 a financial Institution, In this case. rather than sel ling the financing to the public on the open market; Interest on the City financing would be tax free and result In an approximate 1% savings for the project. Hs described the Institution as a sophisticated entity; If there were to be any default, It would not adversely affect the City - one holder, with possibly one or two other financial Insti- tutions participating. i~~ . Sander ilnd Mr. Freedman supplied background jtlformation re the p roposa I . In rev I ew e,f the proposed resolution, Woodb u rn noted several ph rases which he qU3stloned re their appropriateness, and Crichton noted that for ph'losophical reasons he cannot approve of City's partici- pation In tile proposal which, he feels, Is Intended to bring Indus- try Into co'nmun I ties and Increase employment where needed; In his estimation, does not honestly reflect Arden Hills' needs; does not increase City tax base, but does Increase the tax burden for Arden Hills res I dents. After discussion, Woodburn expressed his feeling hhat proposal seems to artificially shift funds to reduce Interest rate for the project, but seems fess than "straight forward": law was enacted to attract more Industry which we get whether or not we try 1"0 attract them. Hanson stated he Is no less positive of this request than he was of the I '.C, System Proposal; law has been enacted, If this Institu- tion can be helped by City assisting In financing Its expansion pro- gram, feels CIty should grant approval of the req!;est, which will' re sui t In a re1uctlon of costs to the Homes, at no cost to the City. , Wingert moved, seconded by Hanson, that Counc II adopt Resolution No. 76-60, giving preliminary ap~ the Industrial Revenue . Bond project. ~s submitted. Mot 0 ^ ngert, Hanson, Crepeau voting In favor of tho motion: Crichton, Woodburn yotlng In opposition). Mr. Perry, representing the Presbyterian Homes of Minnesota, I nc., thanked Council for Its decision. Hunters Park Plthway Mr. Robert Cur~ls, 1186 Benton Way, representing residents of Hunters Park, uxpressed their concern re the public pathway along the west boundary of Outlot 1 , Hunters Park Fourth Addition, and requested an I <,def I n I te delay In Its construction unt i I alternate routes can be studied. Curtis presented Councl I with a Petition, containing 38 signatures, opposing the proposed pathway route. Photos of the homes adjacent to the pathway were given to Council, Indicating the problems: I. Unreasonably close to private homes, el fminating privacy to the rear of the homes. -3- ---- . , , ~ijnll-res of R']~IU I a r Courc i I Meet i ng Nov'lmb~lr 8, 1976 Page 'fcur 2 . No clear separation of p~ivate end park property. 3. Public access, as It increases, ",I II add to litter along the path and encourage vandalism. 4. Property va I ue,s will be diminished i f pathway Is not properly located relative to homes and private p~operty. 5. Pathway will encourage use of motorized vehicles. Res I den ts reported that no Indication of a park nasement was men- tioned at time of purchase of the homes; were under impression this was part of the "common ground" owned by thu Hunters Park Home Owners Association; not informed of a pUblic use pathway. Crichton informed the residents that pathway has always been a part of the pian; Dreyfus has known there'd be a p8th~ay In this location - . was Indicated on the pian and was one of the conditions of approved Hunters Park Plan. f n discussion re alternate pathway routes, the fol lowing suggestions were noted: I. When adjoining land to the west Is acquired, extend the pathway to that area. 2. Broaden the 20' strip to 50' or 100 ' and separate path from private property by a natural barrier of trees. 3. Sell pathway property to adjacent landowners or to Home- owners Association as part of ucommon a rea"; relocate pathway adjacent to street (sidewalk). After discussion, Crichton moved, seconded by Wlrgert. that Counci I defer construction of the Hunters Park pathway ard attempt to se II the land to the developer and/or landowners at a reasonable market price, and to Isolate the pathway from the homes by planning the pathway west of Hunters Park, with the understanding that If City Is unable to sell the land, 1 twill proceed with the current plan. Motion carried unanimously. OTHER BUS INESS Case No. 76-39, Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc. - Request for Curb Cut and Construction Road for Second Phase Mr. Bob Burow, Mr. Mark Stevens and Mr. Manuel Cabezas were present, representing Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc. Mr. Bob Burow presented the proposed site plan for the sntlre Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc. property and the proposed second phase construction, which Inciudes Building No. 2, construction roads, parking and possibly ccnstructlon of a trainIng and research building. Mr. Stevens explained that plan is vlrtuaily unchanged from previous presentation when Building Permit for 1st building was approved; concept plan Is "pretty final" - longer or narrower building may be needed, but configuration I s fa iri Y accu rete; in a time bind for con- structlon of road and some parking before frost. After review of plan dated received Ii -3-76, Planning Commission Minutes of 11-3-76 and discussion, Crlch'ton moved, seconded by . Wingert, that Councl' approve the location and construction of 30' wide roads and parking, subject to approval of Engineer as to grading and drainage. Motion carried unanimously. Case No. 76 -33, Buzze II Bu i I ders - Subdivision Winger't moved, seconded by Woodburn, that Counc il table the matter until such time as Coune I I rece I ves further Information from Buzze II Builders. Motion carried unanimously. REPORT OF CLERK ADMINISTRATOR CHARLOTTE MCN!ESH Advertisement for Bids -V/llafle Insurance Crichton moved, seconded by Wingert, that Counc II al!i'horlze adver- tIsement 'for bids for Village ~nsurance; bids to be opened on Decem- ber 20, 1976 ai' 3:00 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. -4- .. . . . . . . .-.:-.( Mlnu,tes of Regu I a r Coun'~ i I Meeting Novembe r 8, 1976 Pege five Tempora ry S I Qn Licenses - NaeQele Outdoor AdvertlslnQ Crichton moved, seconded by Wingert, that the T mporary Licenses for Naegele Outdoor Advertising Company's existing non-conforming bi Ilboards at 35W and 1-694 (northeast corner) be extended to July I, 1977 . (WI ngert reported that the Sign Ordinance sub-committee wll~ be actIvated, and submit Its recommendations to Counci f as soon as possible.) County Road F Improvement A. ChanQe Order No. 2 . Wingert moved, seconded by Woodburn, that Council approve Change Order No. 2, Part of City Improvement P-SS-W-ST 75-1 Ireplaclng 30" pipe with 36" pipe). Motion carried <Wingert, Woodburn, Crepeau, Hanson voting In favor of the mo.lon; Crichton voting In opposition). B. App Ilcation for Payment No. I Woodburn moved, seconded by Crichton, that Council approve Payment No. I, In the amount of $66,699. 16, to C. W. Hou Ie Landscaping Company, I nc. Motion .-:arrled unanimously. November Councl i Meeting Schedule Wingert moved, seconded by Hanson, that November Councl I Maetings be re-scheduled as follows at 7:30 p.m. at the V i II age Ha It: Special Counc I I Meeting - November 22, 1976 Regular Councl i Meeting - November 29, 1976 Mot I on ca rr i ed unanimously. AP~roval of Gymnastic Aids - Fall ProQram authorIze the Cr chton moved, seconded by Wingert, that Council hiring of gymnastic aids, as listed In Buckley's memo of 11/5/76, @ $2.50/hour. MOTion carried unanimously. Payro II Wingert moved, seconded by Crichton, that Counc II approve the Payrol I as submitted. Motion carried unanimoUSly. Counc I I Liaison Appointments Mayor Crepeau appointed Councilman Ward Hanson as Councl I Ii al son to the Human Rights Commission and Finance Committee for the balance of 1976. Wingert moved, seconded by Woodburn, that Counc II ratify the appoint- ments. Motion carried unanimoUSly. Dralna~e Problem - 4125 James Circle (fl-5-76), Counc I i was referred to memo from Johansen and p rope rty owners of lots on which drainage easement is ~oca-red, described the drainage problem. . After discussion, Woodburn moved, seconded by Crichton, that Council authorize the Public Works Department TO grade and sod the drainage ditch in the spring ( 1977) to creat a swale; Engineer Christoffersen and Johansen to determine estimated cost of this corrective measure for Counc i I consideration; also to advise of cost of alternate "pipe" solution and costs to relocate existing street drains to more appropriate locations. Mot10n carried unanimousl". Unauthorl zed Dumping Council authorized the placement of "No Dumping" signs on certain City-owned properties where dumping of leaves and other debris Is occurring. Adjournment Wingert moved, seconded by Hanson, that the meeting adjourn at q(;, a.m. ~~ sf)J~CrlLL ...I.J1..i21Z ~ C ariotte McNiesh Henry ,I. Crepes u, Jr. Clerk Administrator ~ Mayor -5- -