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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 05-10-1976 . " MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEET~NG Village of Arden Hills Monday, May 10, 1976 - 7:30 p.m. Village Hall Call to Order Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Mayor Crepeau called the meeting to order at 7:32 p.m. . Roll Call Present - Mayor Henry J. Crepeau, Jr., Councilmen Wi Iliam Feyereisen. James Wingert, Charles Crichton, Robert Woodburn. Absent - None. Also Present - Attorney James Lynden, Planner Richard Fredlund, Clerk Administrator Charlotte McNlesh, Deputy Clerk Dorothy Zehm. Approval of Minutes Wingert moved, seconded by Feyereisen, that Council approve the Minutes of the Regular Counci I Meeting of Apri I 26, 1976, as amended. Motion carried unanimously. BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR Case No. 72-11. Arden Hills Club - Amended Landscape Plan Mr. Dan Corrigan, President of the Arden Hills Club (Indoor Tennis) requested approval of substitution of Blue Spruce with about 25 Lombardy Poplar spaced 10' on cenTer along north property line, bor- d$rlng the tennis courts. Reasons for the substitution were that pine needles are Slippery and dangerous on the courts, Lombardy Poplars would provide a superior wind-break, spruce needles are des- tructive to surface of the courts. Corrigan also proposed a line of 6-8 Weeping Willows along the south property line of parking lot which is a low wet area. After discussion, matter was referred to Village Planner for sugges- tions of substitute species along north line, which won't shed, wll I provide reasonable wind-break and not damage the court surfaces; also to provide effective visual screen of court area from the north. (Corrigan was requested to contact Village Planner Richard Fredlund.) REPORT OF V3LLAGE ATTORNEY JAMES LYNDEN . Pemtom Townhouse Vi I lages North - Fourth Addition Lynden referred Councl I to his letter of May 7, 1976 re Development Agreement for Townhouse Vi Ilages North 4th Addition and Letter of Credit, and his letter of May 10, 1976 re Open Space Easements and Covenants for Townhouse Vi Ilages North 4th Addition. After discussion. Crichton moved, seconded by Wingert, that the Counci I approve the Development Agreement and First Addendum, Irrevo- cable Letter of Credit and Open Space Easements and Covenants for Townhouse Vi Ilages North 4th Addition; Development Agreement to have sum of $150.00 inserted as amount of legal expenses incurred by the City (Paragraph 12); authorize execution of the four documents by the Mayor and Clerk Administrator. Motion carried unanimously. (Lynden noted that execution of the Final Plat by the Village should be withheld until Development Agreement between the Homeowners Associ- ation, Pemtom and the City Is received and approved.) Uniform Fire Code Mr. Nesler, Treasurer of Lake Johanna Volunteer Fire Department, re- viewed his letter of 5/7/76 to Attorney Lynden. with the Council, recommending fee schedules for review and inspection of plans In conjunction with storage of flammable I iquids, bulk storage of lique- fied petroleum gases, construction of bulk plants for flammable liquids, and for review and inspection of plans for those activities listed In the Uniform Fire Code. -1- . Minutes of Regular Counci I Meeting Page two May 10, 1976 In discussion re fee schedule, Council suggested fees should be payable to the City and probably at a percentage of value, similar to Sui lding Permit fees, also reinspection fees should be included. Concern was expressed re Fire Marshal and VI I lage both issuing per- mits. After discussion, Council requested Nesler to check with Fire Marshal's office re permits under Fire Marshal's jurisdiction; p~rmits not to be duplicated by Village; further preparation of ordinance adopting Fire Code to be delayed, pending receipt of this information. . Resolutions re Lift Station Site - Bussard Property: Resolution No. 76-26 Crichton moved, seconded by Woodburn, that Council adopt Resolution No. 76-26, RESOLUTION RELATING TO APPORT!ONMENT OF ASSESSMENTS RE- LATING TO CONSOLIDATED SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT NOS. 12 AND 13. Motion carried unenl.ously. Resolution No. 76-27 Lynden referred Council to Resolution No. 76-27. and after discussion re re-imbursement of taxes, one half of which has been paid by Mr. Bussard, Lynden read Resolution No. 76-27, as modIfied, In Its entirety. Feyerelsen moved, seconded by Wingert, that Council adopt Resolution No. 76-27, RESOLUTION ABATING BALANCE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS AGA!NST PROPERTY ACQUIRED FROM JOSEPH BUSSARD AND GLADYCE E. BUSSARD, as revised. Motion carried unanimously. After discussion, Feyereisen moved, seconded by Wingert, that Council authorize payment of $247.59 to Bussard for reimbursement of taxes paid; one half to be paid now, balance when proof of payment of second half of taxes is received. Motion carried unanimously. Control Data Lawsuit re SAC Charges (Crichton left the Council Chambers) Lynden referred Council to his letter of ~ay 10, 1976, re Control Data Corporation vs. MetropolItan Waste Ccntrol Commission and City of Arden Hills. After discussion, Council concurred that $!7,500 SAC not be paid by the City from Its general treasury pending outcome of litigation. (Crichton returned to meeting.) . Status Reports: Connelly Aven!!.!!. Lynden referred Counci I to his letter of 5/10/76 re Vacations of Connelly Avenue, advi s'i ng that he will prepare the necessary roadway easement and vacation documents pending clarIfication of Flaherty's parking plan approval which Involves encroachments upon the existIng and proposed right-of-way of Connelly Avenue. After dIscussion. Council referred matter to Planner Fredlund and Flaherty's to prepare a suitable plan for Council's consideration. Rein/I .C. Systems Landscape Maintenance Agreement Lynden referred Counci I to his letter of May 10, 1976 re Arden Plaza Landscaping License ,~greement, asking Council's direction re location and standards for pedestrian pathway. After discussion, Council concurred that the 10' wide pathway ease- menT <not mora than 5' width to be blacktopped) could be described In generai terms; pathway to connect park in south area of Hunters Park with Arden Plaza and I .C. Systems. proposed Ordinance to Prohibit Drinking of Alcoholic Beverages in Parks Within City . After discuss lon, Counc I I author I zed Attorney Lynden to ~ repare an ordinance draft for Council's consideration, prohibiting drinking of alcoholic beverages In all parks in the City of Arden Hills. _2- . . . ...' Minutes of Regular Council Meeting Page three ~'ay 10,1976 (Crepeau noted that Tony Schmidt Park opens May 30th; would like ordinance in effect prior to that date, ii possible.) REPORT OF PLANNER RICHARO FREDLUND Case No. 75-17A, Presbyterian Homes - Parking Plan Alterations Fredlund reported that the Planning Commission recommends Councl I approval of the revised parking plan received 5/4/76, with the deletion of the above grade 24-car parking lot at the west property line and with minor straightening of the entrance drive from Johanna Boulevard. Fredlund described the minor modification of the entrance from San- deen Road, which moves the loading area farther to the south, lower and farther from residential on Sandeen; parking is reduced from 62 to 58 spaces in this area (total change is from 157 to 192 on the plan as proposed). After discussion, Wingert moved that Counci I approve the revised parking plan, as presented (5/4/76) with i'he deletio.n of the 24-car parking lot on west perimeter; north modifications to be adequately screened from neighbors to north. Motion was seconded by Woodburn and carried unanimously. (It was noted that the amendments to site plan wi I I necessitate sub- mission of revised landscape and drainage Dlans for approval.) Case No. 76-9, Robert Glbson- Variance Fredlund reported that the Planning Commission recommends Council approval of 5' side setback variance for garage at 1860 Lake Lane; noted that affected neighbor has indicateo she has no objection to the garage location as proposed. Wingert moved, seconded by Feyereisen, that Council approve the 5' sldayard setback variance at i860 Lake Lare. Motion carried (Wingert, Feyereisen, Woodburn, Crepeau voting in favor of the motion; Crichton abstaining) . Case No. 75-9, Carrol I Furniture - Lighting Plan Fredlund reported that the Planning Commission recommends Counci I approval of the five (5) exterior I ightin9 standards as indicated on revised site plan (4-28-76); maximum height of standard to be 20'. Mr. Carroll described the lights as directional, without louvers; light will be directed on the parking lot, not on the building or on the roadway. Wingert moved, seconded by Crichton, th~t Council approve the modified site plan (4-28-76) depicting the five lighting standards; standards to De a maximum of 20' in height. Motion carried unanimously. Case No. 76-7, Wayne Gonnel la - Rezoning and Special Use Permit Withdrawn by applicant. ~ No. 76-3, Northwestern Col lege - Special Use Permit Fredlund reported that the Planning Commission recommends that Counci I authorize him to present plans and major issues re the proposed Northwestern Col lege Fine Arts bui Iding tc relevant planning and policy agencies such as: City of Rosevi I Ie, Rice Creek Watershed District, Metro Counci-I, City Engineer, Ramsey County for their consideration and comments, and to prepare a report as to ramifications these agencies ant:cipate; Planning Commission desires move information in order to maka its recommendations to Counci I. Fredlund advised that the North\~estern College proposal is, in his opinion, not of sufficient magnitude to be of Metropolitan signifi- cance and to warrant an impact assessment~ In discussion of the Planning Commission's recommendation, Counci I ascertained that the Fine Arts bui Iding proposal is of bigger magni- tude than some, and the Planning Commission, in order to better assess -3- J. Minutes of Regular Council MeeHng Page four May 10. 1976 the proposal, is desirous of more information In order to minImize adverse affects on both Roseville and Arden Hills; therefore the Commission is requesting input from Northwestern College, Rosevi lie, Rice Creek etc. Counci I agree~ that assessment of impact on the neighborhood, design of structure etc. is the common practice of the Planning Commission, in reviewing applications. Council referred the Special Use Permit request to the Planning Commission for recommendations to Councl I. Planner to get Informa- tion from Northwestern College, Rosevllle, City Engineer for Planning Commission consideration. . OTHER BUS! NESS Public Safety Committee Minutes: Proposed Stop Sign Councl I concurred wlth Public Safety Committee's recommendation that a stop sign at County Road F and Hamllne Avenue would be dangero~$. Crichton suggested that perhaps another Hamllne Avenue stop sign loca- tIon might help to slow traffic on Hamllne. No Counci I action was taken. Police Reserve TraIning Course Councl I expressed concern re reserve officers working prior to approval of regulations; also that firearms were purchased _ had understood reserve officers would not handle fire arms. Lake Johanna Boulevard - Blind Approach Council noted that a bush on property at northwest corner of Lake Lane and Johanna Boulevard Impedes vision of motorists onto Johanna Boulevard. Matter was referred to Johansen to determine whether bush location vlolatEls ordinance requirements; if so, to pursue Its remova I . REPORT OF CLERK ADMINiSTRATOR C~ARLOTTE MCN!ESH Approval of Employment of Frederick Bell - CETA Park Maintenance Feyerelsen moved, seconded by Wingert, thaT Council confirm the employ- ment approval of Frederick Bel I as a CETA Park Maintenance employee, previously approved In a poll of the Council, effective May 7,1976, at $4.50/hour. Motion carried unanimously. Claims and Payroll Crichton noted that he would check #7030 and #7093 with Parks Director and report to Council. McNiesh reported that insurance agent Wm. Hite has been requested to submit premium costs for pole I ights coverage (Freeway Park, Mounds View High school tennis courts and Perry Park). Crichton moved, seconded by Woodburn, that Council approve the Claims and Payroll, as submitted. Motl0n carried unanimously. . McNlesh requested Counci I approval of an additional claim (not listed on May Claims) in the amount of $3,538.52 for fill of City gasoline tank. Crichton move~ seconded by Wingert, that Council authorize payment to Ashland Petroleum Company in the amount of $3,538.52. Motion carried unanimously. List of Undeveloped Acreage in Arden Hills Woodburn suggested that Councl I Bend a lett~r to property owners of undeveloped resldentiill lands, advising them of anticipated limited use of lands, and aftElr di scussion, Woodburn agreed to draft letter for Council 's consideration. County Road F Improvement Mr. George Rei ling and representatives of several of the property owners abutting County Road F (between Lexington Avenue and Hamline Avenue) questioned the advisability of procedlng with the improvement of County Road F at this time, prior to known use of the properties; only need maintenance of this road at this time. -4- , ... '" Minutes of Regular Counci I Meeting Page five May 10, 1976 Reiling said they are trying to sel I this acreage, but It takes time; possibly five (5) years from now would know ~ize and location of needed sewer and water lines; proposed that expansion of Gramsie Road west Into his property (north of ~-694) and then north to connect to Fernwood, extended, would carry more traffic than County Road F. Representative of Midwestern Relay noted .that road will be "ripped up" when construction does occur; trucks will cut across curbs etc; should walt. . Representative of Mrs. 01 Re concurred that improvement should be delayed. Mr. Schwab said he feels we are possibly "ahead of ourselves" at this point; understands that Council does anticipate going ahead when specs are prepared for bids, but suggested that maybe ~iming Is off" Cardiac representative said they desire the improvement; questions whether time should be now; construction to north and northeast of present building site Is unknown and therefore needs for utilities Is unknown - would prefer Improvement later than now. Woodburn advised that present road is in the worst shape of any City road; will not hold surfacing anymore; was not constructed as an Industrial road; an urban section road Is proposed. Crichton said that Council is also concerned re cost to properties; need a road which will be usable; waiting for Engineer to contact property owners and report needs to Counci I before determining . whether or not to proceed with improvement. Public Hearing re Storm Sewer McNlesh reported that Roseville cal led this afternoon to notify Arden HI lis of a Public Hearing tonight re a proposed storm sewer on County Road 0, from about Prior Avenue to Cleveland, which will affect Arden Hills properties In that area; feasibility study proposes that approximately $12,000 of drainage costs will be attri- butable to Arden Hills. Summer Program Alternatives Seminar Crichton moved, seconded by Feyereisen, that Council authorize Buckley's attendance at Summer Program Alternatives Seminar in Mankato on May 8, 1976, and reimbursements of expenses. Motion carried unanimOUSly. Adjournment Crichton moved, seconded by Wingert, that meeting adjourn at 12:23 a.m. Motion carried unanimously. . &A~~~ Charlotte McNiesh Clerk Administrator Notice of Meeting The next Special Council Meeting wi II be held on Monday, May 17, 1976, at 7:30 p.m. at the Village Hal I. -5-