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MiNUTES OF SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
Vi I lage of Arden Hi lis
~~onday, June 21, 1976 - 7:30 p.m.
Village Hall
Call to Order
'Pursuant to due cal I and notice thereof Mayor Crepeau cal led the
meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
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Roll Call
Present - Mayor Henry J. Crepeau, Jr., Councilmen Wi Illam Feyereisen,
James Wingert, Robert Woodburn, Charles Crichton.
Absent - None.
Also Present - Treasurer Donald Lamb, Engineer Donald Christoffersen,
Public Works Supervisor Hans Johansen, Clerk Administrator
Charlotte McNiesh, Deputy Clerk Dorothy Zehm.
REPORT OF VILLAGE PUBLIC WORKS SUPERVISOR HANS JOHANSEN
Public works Commit~ee Recommendations:
.--"--,,"." "A-c-c-es"s" Roadwa-y" "to'Jotlanna Boulevard
Johansen reported that he has not ordered signs indicating
"one-way" traffic on this access road, pending reque~t of
Public Works Committee that Councl I reconside~ Its decision,
and make this road one-way west to east, rather than east to
west.
Council advised that its action to make this street one-way
from east to west was based on safety, rather than utility;
alternative may be to close the access; one-way option Is
on a one year trial basis.
Johansen said he'd order and instal I the appropriate signs
as soon as received.
B. Utility Lines Maintenance
Johansen referred Council to Minutes of the Public Works
Meeting of 6/16/76, recommending that Council adopt the policy
that home-owners be responsible for sewer lines from the house
to the City main, and for water lines from the house to the
curb-box or "shut-off"; City responsible for sewer maIns
and water lines from curb box to mains.
In discussion, Counci I expressed concern as to City's polley
re responsibility to residents when City sewer backs up.
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After discussion, matter was referred to Lynden for his
recommendations re City's obligations to residents, and its
I iabi Ilty for damages.
Water Booster Station - Additional Controls
Johansen reported that the Public Works Committee recommends
the installation of Autocon controls to control ground noise
interference for Booster Station. (public Works Minutes of
6/16/76).
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After discussion, Feyereisen moved, seconded by Woodburn,
that Councl I authorize the installation of the additional
controls by Autocon at a cost of $664.50. Motion carried
(Feyereisen, Woodburn, Wingert, Crepeau voting in favor of
the motion; Crichton abstaining).
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Sign Survey and Sign Peplacement
Johansen referred Councl I to the Public Works Committee's
recommendations that the survey be sent to the Public Safety
Committee; Public Works Committee is philosophically opposed
to the plan for sign replacement.
No Council action was taken pending response from the Public
Safety Committee.
Street Name Sign Replacement - Shorewood H<lls and Valentine Hills Areas
Johansen noted tha7 he plans to proceed with replacement of street
name signs in the Shorewood Hi lis and Valentine Hi I Is areas this year,
as budgeted and previously authorized.
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June 21, 1976
Status Report - NQ. 8 Lift Station
Johansen referred Council to his memo of 6/18/76 re No.8 Lift Station;
Christoffersen wil I see that punch I ist of minor corrections wi I I be
reso I ved; II ft stat j on has been work i ng very we II .
Sealcoat Project
Johansen reported that he feels a very good sealcoating job was done
this year; project has been completed.
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State Aid Roads
Johansen reported that he understands that the State intends to
eventually turn over to municipalities those frontage roads main-
tained by the municipalities; these could then be added to mileage
of streets for State Aid funding.
Johansen said the Public Works Committee recommends City acceptance
of these frontage roads, if they are up-graded to good condition
prior to turn over to City.
Counci I requested that Johansen and Christoffersen pursue specific
information for Council's consideration:
I. Does City have the option to accept or reject the turn-
over by the State?
2. Can they be counted as mileage for State Aid funding?
Council also requested that Christoffersen and the Public Works Com-
mittee recommend streets to Counci I for State Aid designation.
Bethel College - lett~r Re Proposed One-way
Council referred proposed one-way Bethel Drive exit onto Highway 51,
to the Public Safety and Public Works Committees for their recommenda-
tIons to Council.
REPORT OF VILLAGE ENGINEER DONALD CHR~STOFFERSEN
Pemtom North, Fourth Addition - Request for Reduction in Letter of
Credit
Christoffersen reported that underground uti lities are completed and
inspected; recommends that Letter of Credit be reduced by $41,312;
retainage wil i adequately cover the above ground work remaining.
. Woodburn moved, seconded by Wingert, that Councl I approve a reduction
in the Letter of Credit #1413 for Townhouse Villages North, Fourth
Addition, from 565,628 to $24,316. Motion carried unanimOUSly.
Resolution Authorizing Preparation of a Joint Powers Agreement _
Ramsey County Ditch No. 12 ,
Christoffersen reported that he and Woodburn met with Shorevlew,
Ramsey County and State Highway Department representatives re storm water
runoff problems from Ramsey County Ditch No. 12; proposed Resolution
is to authorize preparation of a Joint Power Agreement so work on
solution to the problems can be sta~ted.
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Woodburn moved, seconded by Feyereisen, that Counci I adopt Resolution
No. 76~2B, RESOLUT~ON AUTHORIZING PREPARATION OF A JOINT POWERS AGREE-
MENT, as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Case No. 75-23 Flahert 's Arden Bowl - Gradin and Landsca e Plan
After review of site plan (dated received 8 18 75) and Grading and
Landscape Plan (dated received 8/25/75), Counci I referred the plans
to Engineer Christoffersen, Planner Fredlund and Attorney Lynden for
recommendations to the Council for consideration at July 12, 1976
Counci I meeting.
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the concerns noted were:
Does private parking on r.o.w present legal problems?
Is drainage plan adequate?
Will road bear the Increased traffic?
Is landscaping adequate?
Street name suggestions for three resultant streets.
Skyline Builders Request for Temporary Stockpiling of FI II Material
Mr. William Keefer explained that the residue from Minneapolis streets
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now deposited on the County Road F site Is from old oiled streets
which do not have salvagable surface; good base material for the
proposed street In the proposed plat for this area; other street
residue, from concrete and hard surface bItuminous roads, will con-
sist of class 5 material (concrete and asphalt layers will be re-
cycled).
Keefer said Rice Creek Watershed District has not expressed any con-
cern with the 01 I-street fi I I now on the site.
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Concern was expressed by Councl I re the oily fl II now on the site, and
the possible eventual run-off of this oil into the natural dralnage-
way. It was noted that Counci I previously approved the temporary
stockpiling of "class 5 material and a small amount of white sand",
pending a~roval of a subdivision; fi I I to be removed If plat Is not
approved~~ ~/'l76,.
Keefer estimated that approximately 102 loads have been
site, which is about 5% of the total to b~ stockpiled.
Creek's only concern Is thet stockpiling be on the hl.h
In the swa.p area.
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A"fter considerable discussion, Counci I authorized stockpi ling under
the following conditions:
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Remove existing oi Iy fill material, or
Wall it off, forming a 30' wide "dike" and cover with
class 5 to "wall off" the oily substance. This Is to
be done under supervision of Banister EngineerIng inspec-
tor, cost of Inspection to be paid by Skyline Builders.
After completion of either (I) or (2) stockpiling of class
5 material can continue as authorized on June I, 1976.
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Pro.04.. 8Ic~c'e R8pelr Shop
Mr. Wi Illem enzlck requested proeedure to permit bicycle repelr sh~p
at 3151 Lake Johanna Boulevard.
Counci I advised that rezoning of the property would be necessary to
permit a bicycle repair business at this location.
OTHER BUSINESS
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Case No. 76-8, Variance - E. Lawrence Anderson
Mr. Anderson was present and explained that the second curb-cut to his
residence at 3988 Glenview Avenue is requested to provide better access
to the lower garage, which he uti Ilzes as a storage area for his con-
struction business and for storage of his boat. He explained that he
was not aware of the one-curb-cut restriction on residential lots
unti I he applied for the Building Permit; existino gravel drive to this
lower garage from Glenview Avenue cannot be uti lized under wet or icy
conditions.
In discussion, Mr. Anderson said he proposes to park his 3/4 ton pick-
up truck on the lower garage apron; does ~ot intend to put truck in
garage. Council expressed concern that this business use of the proper-
ty does not fit the residential area; residents in area have registered
complaints re parking of trucks, constructIon equipment and storage of
construction suppl ies at this and other residential properties in the
area; variances are to be granted only if hardship arises because of
special conditions applying to the struct~re or land in question,
which do not apply generally to other land or structures in the dis-
trict; difficulty must relate to the characteristics of the land and
not the property owner.
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After review of Board of Appeals recommendations (4/25/75) and Plan-
ning Commission Minutes of 6/2/76. Feyereisen Moved, seconded by
Wingert, that Council approve the second curb cut to 3988 Glenvlew
Avenue contingent upon approval of Ramsey County Highway Department,
and subject to the provisions outlined in Board of Appeals report.
Motion did not carry (Feyereisen, Crepeau, voting in favor of the
motion; Wingert, Crichton,' Woodburn voting In opposltlonl.
REPORT OF VILLAGE CLERK ADMiNISTRATOR CHARLOTTE MCNvESH
Payro II
Crichton moved, seconded by Wingert, that
for the last half of June, as presented.
Council approve the Payroll
Motion carried unanimously.
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Claims
Wingert moved, seconded by Crichton, that Counci I authorize payment
of $5.00 fee for renewal of Class S. C. Certificate for Wayne Launder-
ville. Motion carried unanimously.
July Council Meetings
Crichton moved, seconded by Feyereisen, that the June 28. 1976 Council
meeting be cancelled and that July CouncIl Meetings be scheduled on
July 12, 19 and 26 at 7:30 p.m. at the Village Hall.
Retai I Sales Licenses
Woodburn moved, seconded by Wingert, that Council approve retail
sales licenses for:
Carolyn's Cards and Gifts
Arsenal Sand and Gravel
as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Bui Idlng Coordinator Costs
McNiesh referred Council to calculations re Bui Iding Coordinator Costs
provided by Buckley for Council's consideration; noted that Buckley
recommends that Counci I authorize payment in amount of $1127.00,
amount budgeted, rather than $1273.45, amount bi lied.
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After discussion, Feyereisen moved, seconded by Crichton, that Councl I
epprove pe,..nt of Bulldln, Coordlnetor cher,e. 'n tfte ....t Of
S1127.00 at this time. Motion carried unanlaously.
(It was noted that payment authorization was based on Buckley's recom-
mendation; that we pay amount quoted ($1,127) by School District prior
to 75-76 school year. Further investigation of schedules may
indicate ~urth8r payment due. )
McHI..h ~.o of 6/18/76
A. I nsuranC8 Coverage for PO! ice Reserves
Counci I, after discussion, requested McNiesh to obtaIn
estimate of Insurance cost for reserve officers.
McNiesh was also requested to check to see if Village carries
acciden~ insurance for pol ice, Counci I etc. (special accident
po I icy).
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B. Diseased Tree Removal
After discussion of memo re Diseased Tree Removal, Buckley
was requested to report on latest State program for partici-
pation in tree removal costs; to work out a tree replacAment
nursery for Council's consideration (Buckley to contact
Crichton for specifics re planl.
Zoning Ordinance Review
Deferred to Counci I Meeting of July 12, 1976.
Adjournment
Crichton moved, seconded by Feyereisen,
II :31 p.~ Motio~rried unanimously.
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Charlotte McNiesh .
Clerk Administrator
Notice of Meeting
The next Regular Council Meeting wi II be held on Monday, July 12, 1976,
at 7:30 p.m. at the Vi Ilage Hall.
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