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MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
VIllage of Arden HIlls
~~onday, January 26, 1976 - 7:30 p.m.
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Ca II to Order
The meeting was cal led to order by May~r Crepeau at 7:30 p.m,
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Roll Call
Present - Henry J. Crepeau, Jr., Counci Imen James Wingert, WIlliam
Feyereisen, Charles Crichton, Robert Woodburn.
Absent - None.
Also Present - Village Treasurer Donald Lamb, Engineer Donald
Christoffersen, Parks Director John Buckley, Public
Works Supervisor Bud Johansen, Building inspector
Larry Squires, Clerk Administrator Charlotte McNlesh,
Deputy Clerk Dorothy Zehm.
Approval of Minutes
Wingert moved, seconded by Woodburn, that the Minutes of the
Regular Councl I Meeting of January 12, 1976, be approved as amended.
Motion carried unanimously.
REPRESENTATIVE STEVEN NOVAK
Representative Novak briefed the Council on two bills to be pre-
sented early in this legislative session - Metro Planning and Land
Use, and Brlghtwood Hi lis Golf Course. Novak also reported on
the St. Paul School System's deficit; need for about 46 mil lion
do II a rs by Ma rch 15, 1976, He noted some of the proposa I s presented
to the County (25 mi II Increase for St. Paul property owners, or an
8 mill increase on properties In Ramsey County); of the several pro.-
posals presented to date, none have been considered feasible or
practical - matter may possibly have to be resolved State-wide.
Counci I questioned legality of County spreading tax over al I Ram-
sey County properties; this proposal would require Arden Hi lis
tax-payers to pay taxes for two School Districts.
Woodburn, In discussion, of the proposed Metro Planning and land
Use Bill. suggested he'd feel "more comfortable" If a "check and
balance" were incorporated in the legislation, e.g. members of
Metro Advisory Goard not be appointed entirely by the Metro Councl I,
and Metro Counci I decisions be reviewed by the legislature (a
"dotted line" back to the LegiSlature).
After a brief discussion re the proposed Ramsey County Legislative
package, Novak suggested that Counci I input b,e relayed to Commis-
sioners Robert Orth and Donald Salverda.
Crichton noted that required bonding for liquor establishments Is
inadequate ($5000 On Sale & ;3000 Off Sale). Novak advised that
three separate liquor bills are forth-coming relating to the follow-
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Increased Off Sale hours
Increased On Sale hours
Liquor pricin!']
BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR
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REPORT OF PARKS DIRECTOR JOHN BUCKLEY
Diseased
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Trees
1975 Tree Removal Proqram - Status Report
Buckley Introduced Mr. AI Whitesel i and referred Council
to summary of report from Whitesel I (1-26-76) re the 1975
diseased tree control program. Whitesel I reported equip-
ment problems which caused an unexpected delay In completing
his 1975 tree removal contract with the Vi I lage; noting
that a II des I gnated trees have been fe 11 ed, but a I' have
not been removed to date; expects to complete removal of
all wood and debris this week.
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Buckley advised that Bethel Col lege is conducting a
control testing program in conjunction with the Vniv.
of Minnesota - girdling trees with oak wilt; not re-
quired to be removed.
Whitesel I advised he is purchasing a new truck; should be
able to handle tree removal work for next year, within the
contract period.
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B. Advertisement for Bids - 1976
After review of proposed Specifications, Crichton moved,
seconded by Woodburn, thet the Council approve the
Specifications and authorize advertisement for bids;
bids to be opened at 2:00 p,m. on March I, 1976 at the
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In discussion of how to define "tight working conditions"
and to control charges for same, Specifications were
amended (page 21, item 23) to provide for City review
and approval of al I extra charges for "tight working
conditions", before charges are paid.
Crichton (mover) and Woodburn (seconder) agreed to amend
motion to approve Specifications, as hereby amended,
Amended motion carried unanimously.
(Buckley was requested to revie\~ all 1975 charges for
"tight working conditions" prior to payment thereof.l
.1966 GMC Tank Truck
Buckley referred Counci 1 to his memo o'r 1-23-76 re return of GMC
Tank Truck. After discussion, Council authorized Johansen and
McNiesh to advertise truck for sale~
Student Intern
Buckley referred Counci I to his memo o~ 1/23/76 and attached letter
from ~1egan Gange re her terminal landsc:ape design project (U, of M.l,
expressing her interest in working on one of Arden HI lis' park plans.
After review of the status of the various park areas, Buckley was
requested to contact Ms. Gange to determine whether her project
would be a "conceptual" or "more forma!" plan. It was generally
agreed that an "Improvement Plan"of Floral Park would be Council's
first choice; second choice being "conceptual plans" for the Cum-
m i n g spa r k a re a .
REPORT OF VILLAGE ENGINEER DONALD CHRISTOFFERSEN
Hunters Park Additions 1-4, Request for Vi I lage Acceptance of
Uti litles and Streets
Christoffersen referred Counci I to his letter of 1-15-76 and letter
from Bather-Ringrose 112-18-75) and rec:ommended Counci I acceptance
of the underground uti lities at this time; delaying acceptance of
roads unti 1 inspection can be completed in the spring.
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Johansen noted that the Public Works Department has also inspected
and approve the underground uti I ities in Hunters Park.
Crichton moved, seconded by Feyereisen, that Councl I accept the
Hunters Park unde~ground utilIty improvements subject to receipt
of Guarantee bond. Motion carried una~Imously.
(It was noted tha~ the Performance Bond on the street portion of
the Hunters Park development be continved until final Inspection
can be made.)
Sewage
A.
Lift Station No.8 - Par-Z Contracting, Inc.
App I i cat i on for Paymen} No.2
Christoffersen reported on status of project; noted that
there is a 10% retalnage ($4,001.31) and recommended
Counc ii' ,; app rova I of Payment No.2, as req uested .
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Feyereisen moved, seconded by Crichton, that Councl I
approve Application for Payment No.2 and authorize pay-
ment to Par-Z Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $25,933.59.
Motion carried unanimously.
B. Change Order No. I
Christoffersen explained that Change Order No. I is for
the replacement of two worn discharge line check valves;
cost of rebui It valves was $120.00 less on each valve,
He said it was jointly decided by Johansen, Woodburn and
himself that new valves should be Installed.
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Woodburn moved, seconded by Wingert, that Councl I approve
Change Order No. I in the amount of $874.00 Motion carried
unanimously.
Sanitary Sewer Easement 12-8 and 12-9, Twin City Die Casting
Christoffersen referred Counci I to letter from Attorney Lynden
(12-19-76>, attached letter from Attorney George Johnson and
proposed Sanitary Sewer Easements 12-8 and 12-9.
Christoffersen noted that Twin City Die Casting could abandon any
portion of the sewer line they desire, but a manhole should be
constructed at point line is abandoned.
Crichton moved, seconded by Feyerelsen, that Councl I approve
revised Easement as modified in Lynden's letter of 1-19-76.
carried unanimously.
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Motion
REPORT OF PUBLIC WORKS SUPERVISOR HANS JOHANSEN
Water Tower Cleaning and Paint~
Johansen referred Council to his memo of 1-23-76 and reported that
the Public Works Committee recommends that Councl I authorize pro-
ceeding with the repair and painting of the water tower as soon as
possible.
In discussion, cost of sandblasting and painting of the interior of
the tower was roughly estimated at about $5000; inside and outside
at $6000-$10,000.
Woodburn moved, seconded by Crichton, ~hat Council authorize Engineer
Christoffersen to prepare Specifications and Advertisement for Bids
for the repair and painting of the water tower interior, with alter-
nates for exterior painting and name of City on e~terior; same color
to be specified. Motion carried unanimously.
DamaQe to 1973 Chevrolet Pickup
Johansen reported an accident involving the 1973 Chevrolet pickup
truck; estimate for repairs is $874t. Johansen said the truck Is
still being used, but recommends trading it instead of repalrlng-
estimating that new pickup, with automati~ transmission, can probably
be obtained for about $2,000, with trade of the un-repaired '73
pickup.
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After discussion, Joha~sen was requested to gat some firm Informal
commitments for Counci I consideration at its meeting on February
2nd, if possible.
Ramsey County Meet~
Council authorized the attendance of Johansen at the Ramsey County
Meeting of municipal engineers and manngers on Friday, February 20,
1976, at 9:30 a.m.
REPORT OF VILLAGE BUILDING INSPECTOR LARRY SQUIRES
Energy Regulations
Squires reported that 27 Bui lding Inspectors met re uniform ways to
apply the new energy regulations, effective January 3D, 1976.
Squires advised that mimeographed hand-out notices have been pre-
pared and are avai lable at the Village office describing what the
new regulations ental I, how they will effect new construction and
how 'they wi i I be en forced.
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Minutes of Reqular Counci I Meeting
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January 26, 1976
Northwestern Col lege
Squires reported that Northwestern Colege plans to construct an
auditorium in the Arden Hi lis portion uf the campus; preliminary
plans are currently being prepared for Planning Commission and
Councl I presentation.
REPORT OF VILLAGE TREASURER DONALD LAMA
Investments
January 19, 1976 - $100,000 at 5.1% In"rerest for three months.
Feyerelsen moved, seconded by Crichton, that Counci I ratify the
investment made by the Treasurer. Motion carried unanimously.
~ REPORT OF VILLAGE CLERK ADMINISTRATOR CHARLOTTE MCNIESH
Resolutions No, 76-5 and No. 76-6
McNiesh referred Council to Resolution 76-5 and 76-6 as amended by
Attorney Lynden.
Crichton moved, seconded by Woodburn, 7hat Council approve Resolu-
tion No. 76-5, RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 76-1 TO DELETE
REFERENCES TO ACTING TREASURER IN FOURTH AND FIFTH PARAGRAPHS THERE-
OF, and Resolution No. 76-6, RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 76-3
TO DELETE REFERENCES TO ACTING TREASURER IN THIRD PARAGRAPH THEREOF,
as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution No. 76-7
Woodburn moved, seconded by Wingert, that Council approve Resolution
No. 76-7, RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PERMIT REQUIREMENTS AND A SCHEDULE
OF PERMIT FEES FOR CERTAIN ACTIVITIES IN THE CITY OF ARDE HILLS:
ABOLISHING RESOLUTION NO. 72-57, IN ITS ENTIRETY, as amended, Motion
carried unanimously.
1975 Permanent Transfers and Interest on Temporary Transfers
A. Interest Rate
Crichton moved, seconded by Feyere;sen, that Councl I approve
an Interest rate of 71' for 1975 Tomporary Tran~fers. Motion
carried unanimously.
B. Federal Revenue Sharln!'J
McNlesh referred Council to her meMO of 1-16-76 re suggested items
for use of Federal Revenue Sharing money In 1975.
Crichton moved, seconded by Crepeau, that Council authorize
the transfer of $49,626.61 for the following items:
Planner (Comprehensive Plan and Zoning)
Public Works 75 GMC & Plow
Park Site Improvement
Lambros Ditch (Vi Ilage Share)
New Brighton Rd./Glenpaul Drainage
(VII i age Share)
$ 4,487.40
10,640.45
2 I ,775.20
6,768.07
5,955.49
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Motion carried (Crichton, Crepeau, Woodburn, Feyereisen voting
in favor of the motion; Wingert voting in opposition).
C. Uti I Ity FlInd~,
McNlesh referred Counci I to her memo of 1-16-76 re Permanent
Transfers from Uti lity Funds to Public Works Reserve,
After discussion, Crichton moved, seconded by Feyerelsen, that
Councl I approve transfer of $86,254.73 from Water Uti lity Fund
to Public Works Reserve Fund and $70,520.95 from Sewer Utility
Fund to Public Works Reserve Fund. MotIon carried un8nlmousl~.
M.LC. Route 38
Feyerelsen moved, seconded by WIngert, that Counci I approve use of
Village streets for M.T.C. Route 38, as proposed.
In discussion, disappointment was expressed concerning the level of
subsidy required on M.T.C. routes and the fact that the proposed
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Minutes of Regular Council Meeting
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Januar'y 26, 1976
Route 38 doe s not se rve more Arden Hi I I s res i dents.
were extended to serve more heavi Iy pOJulated areas
e.g. Bethel College, it might stand a )etter chance
I tse If.
If this route
of Arden Hi II s,
of pay i ng for
Motion did not carry (Feyereisen votind In favor of the motion;
Wingert, Crepeau, Crichton, Woodburn voting In opposition).
Time Extension for Recording Indian Oaks I I Final Plat and Ludlow
R. L. S.
Wingert moved, seconded by Woodburn, tlat Councl I grant an extension
of an additional 60-day period for the recording of Indian Oaks II
Final Plat and Ludlow R. L. S. because of unavoidable delays which
were not at the volition of the applicants. Motion carried (Crepeau,
Crichton, Wingert and Woodburn voting In favor; Feyerelsen abstaining).
Apportionment of Assessment Resolutions Nos, 76-8 through 76-12
Crichton moved, seconded by Feyereisen, that Councl I approve
Resolutions 76-8 through 76-12, RESOLUTIONS RELATING TO APPORTIONMENT
OF ASSESSMENTS RELATING TO CONSOLIDATED WATER IMPROVEMENTS NUMBERED
67-1 AND 67-2; SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT NO. 16; SANITARY SEWER
NO.6; WATER IMPROVEMENT NO. 71-1. Motion carried unanimously.
Apportionment of Assessment Resolutions No. 76-13 and 76-14
Feyereisen moved, seconded by Woodburn, that Council approve Reso-
lutions No. 76-13 and 76-14, RESOLUTIONS RELATING TO APPORTIONMENT
OF ASSESSMENTS RELATING TO WATER IMPROVEMENT NO. 68-1; SANITARY SEWER
IMPROVEMENT NO.2. Motion carried unanimously.
Payroll
McNi-esh noted some corrections to the Payroll.
Wingert moved, seconded by Woodburn, that Council approve the
Payroll, as amended. Motion carried unanimously.
OTHER BUSINESS
Presbyterian Homes Request for Special Use Permit Time Extension
After review of letter from The Presbyterian Homes (1-16-76), and
discussion, Crichton moved, seconded by Wingert, that Council approve
an extension of Amended Special Use Permit No. 75-17A until July 18,
1976. Motion carried unanimously.
Committee Appointments
A. Human Rights Commission and Finance Committee
Feyerelsen reported that Janice Wallraff and Gretchen Mates have
expressed an interest in serving on the Human Rights Commission;
Paul Larson and Mary Swenson on the Finance Committee. He advised
that all have been invited to attend the forthcoming February
meetings. Feyoreisen also reported that Dave Locey Is agreeable
to switching to Human Rights from the Finance Committee.
B. Letter from Mar~e Erickson
McNlesh was requested to contact M. Erickson re her appointment
to the Planning Commission for 1976; inquiring whether she will
be able to serve on the Commission this year; also requesting
Board of Appeals materials (to be turned over to Board of Appeals
Chairman R. Levit).
C. Public Works Committee
Woodburn reported that' Jack Grudnoske has expressed an Interest
in serving on the Public Works Committee and recommended his
appointment at this time.
Mayor Crepeau appointed Jack Grudnoske as a member of the Public
Works Committee for the balance of 1976.
Crichton moved, seconded by Wingert, that Council approve the
appointment, Motion carried unanimously.
Suburban Rate Authority Meeting,
Feyereisen reported that the Public Service Commission provided for
a reduction in NSP's proposed rate Increase from $60 mi Illon to $36.6
mi II10n, and noted that N.S .P. wi II probab Iy fl Ie for another increase
in about March or April of this year.
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January 26, 1976
Feyerelsen reported that the Public Service Commission found the
Minnesota Gas Company rate increase was justified.
Northwest Suburban Service Bureau
Feyerelsen reported he has been asked to serve as an ad hoc member
of a committee re the proposed Northwest Suburban Service Bureau to
provide "family consulting services" aimed at keeping young offenders
out of the courts. He reported that at present nothing has been
established and funding is In,no way assured. He said the proposed
non-municipal funding is for 5 people for about three years; pro-
gram wi II apply to young people of all ages in this area.
McNlesh advised that proposed program wil I be explained at the Pub-
lic Safety Committee meeting on Wednesday, February 4th at 7:30 p.m.
at the Village Hall, by Mr. Dennis Rau.
Arden Manor
Mayor Crepeau reported two calls from Mr. Adams re Arden Manor status
and asking Council for some relief from requirements prior to permit-
ting additional homes In the park.
McNlesh was requested to contact Adams and advise him of the pending
requirements to be completed before additional homes may be occupied
In the park.
Letter to Ramsey County Board Re Activities Within Arms Plant Area
After discussion, McNiesh was requested to ask Attorney Lynden what
control the City has over activities within the arsenal area, eSpecially
mining rights.
Adjournment
Crichton moved, seconded by Feyereisen, that the meeting adjourn
at 11:40 p,m, Motion carried unanimously.
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Charlotte McNiesh
Clerk Administrator
NOTICE OF MEETING
The next Special Council Meeting wil I be held on Monday, February 2,
1976, at 7:30 p.m. at the Vi Ilage Hall - Comprehensive Plan and Zon-
Ing Ordinance Review.
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