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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 08-31-1981 '" Minutes of Regular Council Meeting Village of Arden Hills Monday, August 31, 1981 - 7:30 p.m. Village Hall Call to Order Pursuant to due call, Mayor Woodburn called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Roll Call Present - Mayor Fobert Woodburn, Councilmen Maurice Johnson, Diane McAllister, James Wingert, Janet Hollenhorst. ~ Absent - None Also Present - Engineer Donald Christoffersen, Treasurer Donald Lamb, Parks Director John Buckley, Clerk Admin- istrator Charlotte McNiesh, Deputy Clerk Dorothy Zehm. Approval of Minutes Wingert moved, seconded by Hollenhorst, that the Minutes of the August l,Oth Council Mee~ing be approved aA amended.b7&-J"~07'C' f2'~A_Jue.J!' .LLv(.tt'-:1-A_:f:?'1..,(f-c{..,U~;/--" Business from the Floor! None REPORT OF PARK DIRECTOR JOHN BVCKLEY Arden Oaks Park Dedication Council was referred to Minutes of the Park and Fecreation Com- mittee (8-11-81). Buckley reported that the developer proposes to dedicate a tot lot at the Wesley Avenue access to the development, or in the northeast corner near (and including) the swamp area; reported that the northeast corner was not acceptable because of its location and terrain. Buckley reported that the committee felt that more land is needed than proposed in order to provide for a multi-purpose park; recommends that lots 16, 17 and 18 (about 1~ acres) be dedicated with the balance of the dedication in cash. Buckley said a 4 to 5 acre park is desirable for this area (development is approximately 21 acres which results in a 2.1 acre dedication requirement.) In discussion, it was queried why 1.5 acres is deemed sufficient if a larger park is needed; also asked how park area is proposed to be developed. Buckley said a neighborhood park is proposed, which would include some type of play structure, a hard court area and possibly a small flat area for soccer, softball, frisbees etc; propose to not improve until neighborhood input is received. . Buckley reported that the City Planner suggested the area between Pascal and Wesley (south central portion of the development) for park, which would permit Pascal Ave. park access, with the turn- around inside the park, incorporate the pond to the east at Wesley and provide a buffer between the two residential areas (existing and proposed). Buckley noted that this area is heavily treed, providing the most desirable lots for the developer; noted that the Parks Committee desires to obtain as much acreage as possible and not "swamp the ship". Noted that 2.1 acres will meet more of the neighborhood demands; alternative is to take as much acreage as we can and take the balanee in cash, plus possibly rough grad- ing of the park as satisfaction of the park dedication. Some of the concerns expressed were: 1. Is 1.5 acres a compromise? 2. What size and shape park is needed and for what pu~pose? This would seem to determine its location. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting August 31, 1981~ 3. Have any standards been set for the park? 4. Is acreage needed for residents south of County Road E as well? Buckley said the Committee is not satisfied with the tot lot pro- posal or swamp area; want as much acreage as pnssible to accom- modate a climbing structure, a hard surface for shooting basket etc. and a flat area for ball etc. Buckley said he does not think the residents south of County Pd. E would use the park except possibly trails or a possible nature area. Cummings Park Buckley reported that a Park Consultant is desired for development of Cummings Park to provide engineerinp; expertise; desire a master plan for the park and blue prints for its development. Buckley ~ said he can supply the concept plan, which has been done, but not the engineering plan. Council was referred to quotes received from various consultants on specifications proposed by Wehrman Consultants. Committee recommends that Wehrman be hired as consultant for development of Cummings Park at $3,670. Buckley said it is anticipated that drawings could be prepared this winter and bids awarded in time for early spring grading of the ball fields. Miscellaneous Parks 1. Climbing Structure at Perry Park is huge and beautiful; queried 272 hours to install same. Buckley said the instal- lation was time consuming and could not have been accomplished without the caliber of college age personnel employed this summer. 2. Status of City trail system - Buckley reported that the Chatham area trail is in; trail to Cummings Park from Floral Park has not been accomplished to date; noted that it is important to identify the trails prior to home construction in new areas. Reported that no trails have been constructed this summer. Buckley noted that the trails are primarily used by adults. 3. Hiring procedure - Council requested that it be advised of the number of employees needed, and the proposed hourly rate, at least one Council meeting in advance of hiring. Buckley concurred that he could provide Council with the skill level, number of employees needed, the hourly rate and in most instances, the ~ames prior to hiring personnel. Resolution No. 81-56, Adopting and Confirminp; Assessments for Improvement No. SS-W-80-2 (Kenna Addition) Mayor Woodburn opened the Public Hearing at 8:00 p.m. Clerk Administrator McNiesh verified that the Notice of H~arinp; was published in the New Brighton Bulletin on August 13th and mailed to affected property owners on August 12th. Christoffersen explained that sanitary sewer and water services were extended to the 3 lots (Kenna Addition) and the assessment is proposed for 4It all 3 lots On a unit basis. McNiesh explained that assessments are 15 installments @ 8% interest, with the first installment pay- able with taxes in 1982. McNiesh advised that prepayment of the assessment (at least ~ or entire assessment) may be made within 30 days without interest, prior to certification to Ramsey County. After determining that no comments were received by mail, and that there were no comments from the floor, the Public Hearing was closed at 8:05 p.m. McAllister moved, Seconded by Wingert, that Council pass RESOLUTION NO. 81-56, ADOPTING AND CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS FOR IMPROVEMENT NO. SS-W-80-2. Motion carried unanimously (5-0). -2- . . . August31, 1981 Minutes of Regular Council Meeting REPORT OF VILLAGE ENGINEER DONALD CHRISTOFFERSEN Report on New Brighton Intercentor Council was referred to report re Proposed New Brighton Sewer Connection (8-18-81). Christoffersen briefly explained ..the three plans recommending that Council pursue Plan B because of the economic benefits and elim- inating the need for pum~ing station no. 10. In discussion it was noted that Plan B will provide for ultimate future development except development of the arsenal property for some other use. Christoffersen noted that the cost estimates are good for one year; anticipate will inflate by 8% each year there- after, - . J L1._L L ..1__ -~ ..'L_ .m .. __..1..l. ~1......., ...e-anlO...-...s.-... 'll._ 'D ^.. __....lo.T_ ...1, - - ~ \..__ - -~ _... ~ _ ... ~ 1 I . I J 1 r f 1 .. L. Wingert moved, seconded by Ho11enhorst, that Council accept the report and authorize the City Engineer to pursue implementation of Plan B (or Plan C) with New Brighton. Motion carried unanimous- ly (5-0). Petition for Street Improvement - Glenhill Poad (Rosevi1le/Arden Hills Street) Council was referred to letter from Roseville relative to petition received for improvement of Glenhill Road. The difference in assessment procedure in Arden Hills and Poseville was discussed (Poseville 25% of cost - Arden Hills 100% of cost). Christoffersen estimated the cost/foot @ $45 - $55. After discussion, Council concurred to invite the residents of Glenhill Road to a meeting to discuss Arden Hills' assessment policy. Water Tower Painting Contract - Paint Damage to CDC Cars Council was referred to Lynden's ietter of 8-27-81 re Water Tower Painting Contract - Control Data Employee Overspray Damage Claims. Christoffersen reported that the contractor has not finished the job; a percentage of payment can be withheld pending resolution of the damage claims, if desired. Council queried City's involve- ment since contractor has liabilitv insurance. Matter was deferred pending receipt of Contractor's request for payment, and evidence that all claims have been satisfactorily resolved. RCWD Mintues of July 16, 1981 Christoffersen referred Comid 1 'to p. 2 of Engineer's report re Long Lake Chain of Lakes, stating that the raising of manholes is "not needed"; noted that he investigated the situation last Thurs- day after the l~L.rainstorms; found 2 manholes ~ with water# one to two feet ,,",urthe castin!,s; questioned elevations of cer- tain manholes south of E2; noted that the lift station road was under water. Council concurred that Christoffersen try to get the manhole elevations from Hickok prior to conducting a survey re these elevations. (Survey cost was estimated at $400~). Arden Oaks Proposed Plat Christoffersen said it would be his recommendation that the City undertake an improvement to bring utilities to the plat and to probably do the whole site; noted that there are benefitted prop- erties outside the plat; developer would be interested in spread- ing the exterior costs; suggested that the plat could be given preliminary approval contingent upon utilities being brought up to the plat. REPORT OF VILLAGE TREASURER DONALD LAMB Inves tmen ts /0 $180,000 at Twin City Federal at 17.75% interest, maturing 12-.-81. $180,476.41 at Twin City Federal at 17.75% interest, maturing 1-25-82. -3- Minutes of Regular Council Meeting August "1, 1981 . $105,000 at Twin City Federal at 17.45% interest, maturing 3-31-82 Wingert moved to ratify the Treasurer's investments. seconded by Johnson and carried unanimously. (5-0). Motion was OTHER BUSINESS Ordinance No. 220 Ho1lenhorst moved, seconded by McAllister, that Council dispense with the final reading and adopt Ordinance No. 220, AMENDING SECTION 3-16 OF THE ARDEN HILLS CITY CODE RELATING TO SUNDAY ON- SALE HOURS. Motion carried unanimously (5.0) Ordinance No. 221 ~ Wingert moved to Introduce Ordinance No. 221 by title, AYENDING SECTION 13-24 OF THE ARDEN HILLS CITY CODE BY ADDING SUBSECTION -(QQ) THERETO and waive the final readin!(. Motion ..as seconded by Hollenhorst and carried unanimously (5-0). McAllister moved, seconded by Win!(ert, that Council adopt Ordinance No. 221, AMENDING SECTION 13-24 OF THE ARDEN HILLS CITY CODE BY ADDING SUBSECTION (QQ) THERETO. Motion carried unanimously (5-0). Newsletter Committee Recommendation - To..n Crier Editor. Council was referred to letter of resignation from Keith Ness, Editor of the Town Crier Newsletter, and to memo from Mary Gillies (8-25-81), Newsletter Committee Chairman, recommendin!( the appoint- ment of Craig Johnson for the position of editor of the Town Crier. Woodburn thanked Keith Ness, on behalf of the Council, for his very competent service as newsletter editor. Woodburn nominated Craig Johnson to succeed Keith Ness as Town Crier Editor. Johnson moved, seconded by McAllister, that Council ratify the Mayor's appointment of Craig Johnson as Editor of the Town Crier Newsletter. Motion carried unanimously (5-0). Request for Time Extension to Fxecllt!,_Final Plat of l1riarkno11 Plat 2. Council was referred to Miller's response relative to his review of the amended Final Plat of Briarknoll Plat II (8-27-81). Wingert moved, seconded by Johnson, that Council approve the time extension to September 30th to record the Final Plat of Briarknoll Plat 2. Motion carried unanimously (5-0). Park Dedication - Welsh Construction (R.T.I). Council was referred to McNiesh's memo ;r-s:Z2-81. MC~~ier moved, seconded by Wingert, that Council approve $20,000 as _ - satisfaction of park dedication for Resistance Technology Inc. (Welsh Construction) at 1260 Red Fox Road. Motion carried unanimous1y(5-0). (3.75 acres @ $53,333/acre - 10% of $200,000) Cable Communication Questionnaires Wingert reported-receipt of Sto-rer-questionnaire; noted that others will he forth coming. Wingert said a response is not required; suggested that a single contact be authorized by Arden Hills, as in Shoreview, Roseville and New Brighton, and that this person keep a file of any and all answers and to whom response was made. . Proposed Federal Legislation re Cable Rates and Franchise Fees Letter supporting current regulations will be drafted by Wingert and McNiesh, with copies to Tom Curley, Vento, Boschwitz, Durenberger, expressing the importance of public access channels for citizens. -4- . Minutes of Regular Council Meeting August.,31, 1981 Resignation from Finance and Parks and Recreation Committees McAllister moved, seconded by Wingert, that Council accept the resignation of Dean Cochran as a member of the Finance and Parks and Recreation Committees, and authorize presentation of Certif- icate of Appreciation for his services to the City. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) REPORT OF VILLAGE CLERK ADMINISTRATOR CHARLOTTE MC NIESH . Resolution No. 81-55, Opposin~ Proposed Improvement for Lake Access at Lake Josephine Park Wingert moved, seconded by Hollenhorst, that Council approve Resolution No. 81-55, OPPOSING PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT FOR LAKE ACCESS AT LAKE JOSEPHINE PARK. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) Request for Sepior Citizen Utility Rates - K. Luh Council was referred to McNiesh's memo of 8-28-81. After discussion, Council concurred that the Senior Citizen rates not be granted because the situation does not meet the requirement of three (3) or fewer in the household; therefore does not meet the ~hilosophy or intent of the rate reduction. Apportionment Resolutions No. 81-57 and 81-58 (McClung Second Addition) . Wingert moved, seconded by Dollenhorst, that Council adopt Res- olutions No. 81-57, RESOLUTION RELATING TO APPORTIONMENT OF ASSESS- MENTS RELATINC TO COMBINED IMPROVEMENT W-77-5 AND W-78-2 and No. 81-58, RESOLUTION RELATING TO APPORTIONMENT OF ASSESSMENTS RELAT- INC TO CONSOLIDATED SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS NOS. 12 AND 13 Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) . Request to Replace Monroe Calculator Council was referred to McNiesh's memo re replacement of Monroe 570 Calculator. After discussion, Hollenhorst moved approval of the calculator replacement, without a service contract. Motion was seconded by Johnson and carried unanimously (5.0). Claims and Payrolls McNiesh referred Council to list of 5 claims totalling $2,301.50 and two payrolls. Hollenhorst moved approval of the Claims sented. Motion was seconded by Wingert (5-0) . and Payrolls as pre- and carried unanimously. September Council Meetin~ Wingert moved, seconded by Hollenhorst, that Regular Council Meet- ings be scheduled on Sept. 14th and 28th and a Special Council Meeting on September 17 (Joint Finance/Council Meeting). Motion carried unanimously (5-0). . Resolution No. 81-59 McAllister moved approval of Resolution No. 81-59, REQUESTING THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL HRA TO APPLY FOR AND IMPLEMENT A REHABILI- TATION LOAN PROGRAM WITHIN THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS. Motion was seconded by Wingert and carried unanimously. (5-0). Board of Appeals Vacancy McNiesh noted that a vacancy exists on the Board of Appeals. Johnson will talk with Chairman McCall relative to a replacement. Minnesota Baptist Conference Donation Mayor Woodburn acknowledged receipt by the Village of a $250.00 donation by Minnesota Baptist Conference as an expression of appreciation for municipal services received. (Letter expressing City's gratitude to be sent by McNiesh). -5- Minutes of Regular Council Meeting "'.ugust 31, 1981 . COUNCIL REPORTS: Public Safety Johnson reported that the Public Safety Committee will meet Wed- nesday, September 2nd; reported that the Lake Johanna Fire Dept. is agreeable to continuing the contract under present formula; asked Council to let the committee know of any ideas on a formula ch ange. Council was referred to memo prepared by McNiesh re Fire Contract costs 1973-1982. After discussion, ~cNiesh was requested to pre- pare a tally of fire calls over the years. Adjournment . Hollenhorst moved, seconded by Wingert, that the meeting adjourn at 11:20 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. {2/---:'n ([\ L/[~ubm lac f'{C'~~_ Charlotte McNiesh Clerk Administrator ;;/~~/l1~~ ~rt ~. Woodburo Nayor Notice of Meetings: Sept. 14 - Regular Council Meeting at 7:30 p.m. - Village liall Sept. 17 - Special Council/Finance Joint ~eeting at 7:30 p.m. - Village liall Sept. 28 - regular Council Meeting . . -6- --'-