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Home My WebLink AboutCC 02-09-1976 ~ ... MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Village of Arden Hills Monday, February 9, 1976 - 7:30 p.m. Village Hall Ca II to Order. The meeting was cal led to order by Mayor Crepeau at 7:30 p.m. Roll Call Present - Mayor Henry J. Crepeau, Jr., Councilmen Charles Crichton, William Feyerelsen, James Wingert. Robert Woodburn. Absent - None. Also Present - Village Attorney James Lynden, Treasurer Donald Lamb, Public Works Supervisor Hans Johansen, Clerk Administrator Charlotte McNlesh, Deputy Clerk Dorothy Zehm. ~ Approval of Minutes Wingert moved, seconded by Feyerelsen, that the Minutes of the Special Councl I Meeting of February 2, 1976, be approved as sub- mitted. Motion carried Unanimously. Business from the Floor None. REPORT OF VILLAGE PUBLIC WORKS SUPERVISOR HANS JOHANSEN Pickup Truck Johansen referred Council to his memo of 2/6/76 re quotes received for proposed replacement of damaged 1973 Chevrolet pickup: G. M. C ., 14p Is. White Bear Dodge $2,908.78 2,445.00 After discussion, Crichton moved, seconded by Feyerelsen, that Council authorize the truck purchase from White Bear Dodge at a cost of $2,445.00, as described In Johansen Memo of 2/6/76. Motion carried unanimouSly. REPORT OF VILLAGE ATTORNEY JAMES LYNDEN Connelly Avenue Status Report Lynden referred Councl I to his letter of 2/9/76 re Connelly Avenue Vacation and Indicated on a map the portions of Connelly Avenue which will be the subject of the Guardian's Deed, conveying the portions of Connelly Avenue still owned by the ZI Illoxes, to Fla- herty's Arden Bowl, Inc. Lynden advised that attorneys fees to resolve the title problem have been estimated at $120-$150; City Is being asked to contribute from $60 to $75. Lynden recommended Counci I 's approval of a maxi- mum contribution of $75. ~ After discussion, Wingert moved, seconded by Crichton, that Council authorize the $60 to $75 payment of attorney fees as recommended by Attorney lynden. MotIon carried (Wingert, Crichton, Woodburn, Crepeau voting in favor of the motion; Feyerelsen abstaining). Resolution No. 76-15, Abating Assessments on Park Lands Acquired from C. G. Re i n Lynden referred Counc! I to his letter of 2/9/76 and attached Resolution. After discussion, Crichton moved, seconded by Wingert, that Council adopt Resolution No. 76-15, RESOLUTION CANCELING INSTALLMENT OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS PAYABLE IN 1976 AND ABATING BALANCE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS AGAINST PROPERTY ACQUiRED FROM C. G. REIN CO. Motion carried unanimously. C. G. Rein landscape Agreement (Dreyfus and I. C. Systems) Lynden reported that I. C. Systems objects to the granting of a perpetual easement; prefers a license agreement, which was the other alternative provided for in the Special Use Permit. I. C. Systems' attorney wll I revise agreement; Lynden will review and submit It to Council for consideration. -1- , "" Minutes of Regular Counc; I Meeting Page two February 9, 1976 Letter Re Mining on Arsenal Property Lynden stated that the City could probably enforce its Excavation Ordinance on Federal property and/or may be able to require that an Environmental Impact Statement be prepared (N.E.P.A. 1-1-70>. Lynden said he would continue his researCh on this matter and re- port his findings to Council. Lift Station Property - Joseph and Gladyce Bussard Lynden reported that he wil I forward Village check, in the amount of $7,650, payable to Joseph and Gladyce Bussard, to Bussards' attorney; closing land acquisition transaction for purchase of lift station site, Sewer Improvement 12-13. ... OTHER BUSINESS Case No. 76-2, Lot Split and Consolidation - James Clare Wingert referred Counci I to image of proposed lot split and consoli- dation and reported that the Planning Commission recommends approval of the split and consolidation, as requested; noting that the reason for the request is to retain an existing orchard on the James Clare property; the resultant 95' x 263.70' parcel, presently owned by Robert S. Clare. wi II eventually be sold. After determining that the resultant parcels wi II meet ordinance requirements, Feverelsen moved, seconded by Wingert, that Councl I approve the lot split and consolidation as requested. Motion carried unanimously. Twin City Christian Homes - Request for Special Use Permit Time Extension After review of letter from Twin City Christian Homes (2/5/76>, Wingert moved, seconded by Feyerelsen, that Council approve the request for a time extension of the Special Use Permit to August 25. 1976. Motion carried unanimously. Temporary Sign License - St. Paul Book and Stationery Company Feyerelsen moved, seconded by Crichton, that Council approve the issuance of a Temporary Sign License to St. Paul Book and Stationery Company, 1233 West County Road E. for sign as requested with appli- cation dated 2/6/76; sign to be displayed on February 12, 13, 14 and 16 during hours of sale. Motion carried unanimously. REPORT OF VILLAGE CLERK ADMINISTRATOR CHARLOTTE MCNIESH Affirmative Action Committee Recommendations for VI I lage Polley Statement CouncIl reviewed Committee's Minutes of 2/5/76 and attached proposed Resolution EstablIshIng Affirmative Action Policy Statement. After discussion, Attorney Lynden was requested to advise Council regarding requIrement for City adoptIon of an Affirmative Action Program. (Lynden will review legislatIon and report to Councl I at next meeting.) ... Public Safety CommIttee MeetinQ Mayor Crepeau referred Councl I to Minutes of the Public Safety Com- mittee Meeting of 2/4/76: A. Speed on Old Hiohway 10, County Road E2 and New Brighton Road After discussion, Crichton moved, seconded by Wingert, that Council recommends to Ramsey County Engineer that the speed limit on Old Highway 10. between County Road E and County Road F be 45 mph, and that between County Road F and Highway 96. the speed be 40 mph; that a 4-Way stop be installed at the intersection of County Road E and New Brighton Road. Motion carried (CriChton, Wingert, Feyerelsen, Crepeau voting In favor of the motion; Woodburn voting in opposition). -2- , . '" l4inu-t13~; of Reqular Counci I r~ea':';ng Page three Feb;'uary 9. 1976 B. Northwest Suburban Youth Service Bureau Feyerelsen suggested that it may be more appropriate for some- one from the Public Safety Committee to serve on the ad hoc planning committee. In discussion, Counci I expressed some concern re how the Bureau wi II be directed over the years, costs to municipalities involved, reaction of citizens to the program; suggested that Town Crier give the proposed Bureau publicity and request citizen "in-put" for Council consideration. Feyereisen said he wil I attend the next committee meeting on Thursday, February 19th; Crepeau wi II relay Feyereisen's sug- gestion that a Public Safety Committee member serve on the ad hoc planning committee. . 1975 Financial Statement Crichton moved, seconded by Wingert, that Council approve the transfers and authorize the publication of the 1975 Financial Statement, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. Claims and Paveo! I McNiesh requested approval of check No. 2224, In the amount of $7,650.00 to Joseph and Gladyce Bussard, and No. 8405, in the amount of $9,009.00, to Metropolitan Waste Control for January SAC remittance, In addition to list of Claims presented. After discussion, Crichton moved, seconded by Feyereisen, that Council approve the Claims and Payroll, as amended, Including the two additional checks in the amounts of $7,650 and $9,009. Motion carried unanimously. Replacement of Cutter for Howard Mower Crichton referred Councl I to BUCkley's memo of 2/2/76 re authori- zation to purchase a replacement cutting blade for the Howard mower. Crichton explained that this purchase is budgeted In 1976 at $795. After discussion, Crichton moved, Council authorize purchase of the of $650 from the Kromer Company. seconded by Feyerelsen, that Howard mower cutter at a cost Motion carried unanimously. Human RI hts Commission A ointment Feyerelsen reported that Janice Commission Meeting and expressed her slon. attended the Human Rights desire to serve on the Commls- Mayor Crepeau appointed Rights Commission for a JanlCe~ as three-year term. a member of the Human Wingert moved, seconded by Feyerelsen, that Councl I ratify the three-year appointment made by Mayor Crepeau. Motion carried unani- mously. Arden Manor - Request for Changes In Special Use Permit Mayor Crepeau advised that, unti I Mr. Adams Is in attendance, Council will defer any action on the requested changes in the Arden Manor Special Use Permit. . Feyereisen read the changes requested by Adams in his letter of 2/6/76, for the benefit of Arden Manor residents present at the meeting, and an Image, depleting the Special Use Permit occupancy provisions, was projected and briefly reviewed. No Council action was taken. Comprehensive Development Plan Crichton recommended the following amendments to the Comprehensive Development Plan: p. 7, paragraph 18 - Correct spelling of "pipe". P. II, C i. (3rd line) Correct spelling of "indiscriminately". Map preceding page 19 - "0" near Mounds View High School shOUld be a "e". Two maps preceding page 20 - Do not indicate all water and -3- . . -- Minufas 0" Regular Cc~nci I Ivloe1-;ng Page four Feo,-ual-y 9, 1976 and sewer line locations (Bethel Col lege, Hunters Park Pemtom, Nursery Hi II). p. 23 - Footnotes I through 5 should be In parentheses. p. 24, Section 7 (last sentence of 2nd paragraph) "... adop- tion by the Councl I of parts of the Ramsey County Open Space Plan." Map preceding p. 32 - County Road F be Indicated as a minor a rte r I a I . After discussion, Crichton moved, seconded by Woodburn, that adopt the Comprehensive Development Plan, 1976, as amended. carried unanimously. Counc I I Motion Text to be amended to incorporate Councl I corrections. Land Use Map to be revised, as noted, If cost will not exceed $50.00. Sewer and Water Maps need not be up-dated. ~ Zonln~ Ordinance Review Review of Zoning Ordinance commenced on page 3-1, and the following changes were made: p. 3-1, A. Accessory Uses - Add No.9. - Breezeways, detached outdoor picnic shelters, open arbors, trellises, and detached outdoor living rooms shal I not exceed five hundred (500) square feet. p. 3-2, 2. Permitted Encroachments a. Put a period after area, and delete balance of sentence (all encroachments not a part of the principal structure, such as fences, hedges etc., may extend to three feet (3') from lot line, unless otherwise regulated elsewhere In this Ordinance.) Delete b, c, d and e. p. 3-3, 2. Drive-In Businesses, Fast Food Restaurants and Automobile Service Stations Place an "a" In front of 1st paragraph and add "b" through "j" (pages 3-6 and 3-7) under 2. on p. 3-3. p. 3-4, I. Off -Street Park I n 9 De lete b. In its enti rety. p. 3-6, 5. Drive-In Business and Service Stations Delete a. In Its entirety. (Balance of 5. was moved to p. 3-3). (It was noted that numbering on pages 3-7 through 3-9 should be changed accordingly). p. 3-7, 6. Lighting ~. .. L b. (re-word) "Direct or sky-reflected glare from f1.oodllghts or high temperature processes, such as combustion or welding, shal I not be directed at any adjoining property." The District Requirements Chart (page 2-4) was amended to add "aggregate minimum sldeyard setback of 25' for. Principal and Accessory Structures in R-I and R-2 zones. . p. 4-10, D. Variances I.and 2. were considered to be "vague" and "Inconsistent". Wingert offered to re-wrlte I. and 2. for Councl I con- sideration. In discussion of Section VII A. 2. (page 3-1) re application for a windmill or a ham radio tower, etc. In residential zones, .Councll requested that Attorney Lynden advise If No.2. prohibits the Issuance of a Special Use Permit. Adjournment Crichton moved, seconded by Wingert, that ~~d uanlmously. Charlotte McNlesh Clerk Administrator -4- Next Reaular Council Meetlna - Mondav, February 23rd Rt 7.10 P m_