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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 03-10-1980 . . . '"'; . Minutes of Regular Council Meeting VillaRe of Arden Hilla MOnday, March 10, 1980 - 7:30 p.m. Village Hall . Call to. Order Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Mayor Henry 3. Crepeau..3t. called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Roll CaU Present - Mayor Henry 3. Crepeau. 3r., Coun.cilmen Robert Woodburn. Charlie Crichton, James Wingert. Ward Hanson. Absent - None~ Also Present - Engineer Donald Christoffersen, Clerk Adm1n1etrator Charlotte McNiesh. Deputy Clerk Dorothy Zebm. Approval of Minutes Wingert moved, seconded by Haneon, that Council approve the Minutes of the February 25, 1980 Council meeting as amended. Motion carried. unanhlously. Buainess from the Floor None Reeolution No. 80-11, lesolution of Intent to 30in a Cable Service Territory with Certain Adjo1ninR Municipalities Wingert referred Council to proposed Resolution of Intent to Join a Cable Service Terri tOTY, end to lIlap showing the school die tricts and proposed CST boundaries, which the Cable Communications Citizen Advisory Committee feels is a sensible-sized area (Arden Hills plus ten other communities). Mr. Zeller, State Cable Communications Board, explained that the first step in the franchisinp; process is approval of a cable service territory; noted that the municipalities within the ter- ri tory may agree on onll franchise system, or several; once. the tllrritory is determinlld, each municipality can franchise aep- arately if it desires. Wingert reported that: the Committee recommends that the City of Arden Hills Join in s Cable Territory with the ten cities listed in Resolution No. 80-11. and moved that Council adopt Resolution No. 80-U, RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO JOIN A CABLE SERVICE TERRITORY WITH CERTAIN ADJOINING MUNICIPALITIES. Motion was seconded by Woodburn and carried unanimously. Vacation of RiRht of Way, Lake Johanna Blvd.(SnellinR Avenue - Continuation of Public HearinR . Crepeau re-opened the Public Hearing at 8:00 p.m. and introduced John Kenna, underlying fee owner of the property at the southweet corner of Lake Johanna Blvd. and Snelling Avenue, recently vacated by Ramsey County for street right-of-way. Crichton noted that State Statute provides that no vacation shall be made by the City unless it is in the interest'of the public to do so; some residents have indicated that it is not in their interest. Hanson noted that the City has no need for the property as street right-of-way or a park, only of aesthetic value to keep it; from non-taxable status to to taxable status is in the. interest of the public. In discuseion. Crichton noted that one problem is the steep alope which could cause arosion into adjacent lots if soil is disturbed; euggested that the south narrow portion of the site not be vacated, and a public way could by maintained in this area for public access to Snelling Avenue and the park areas, and still provide for three building lots on the Dorthern portion of the site. 1 . . , Minutes of Regulsr Council Meeting Psge Two March 10, 1980 Mr. Kenna agreed that the narrow southern portion is not buildable; suggested that the entire parcel be vacated in return for an acceas easement over the southern portion of the south lot; noted that thi. area would then be maintained. Gloria Kuehn, Ridgewood Road, said that Ridgewood Road is not centered in the road right of way; wants the 40' wide boulevard retained batween actual street pavement and the lot. on the north aide of Ridgewood Road. Mrs. Kuehn said that all the trees will be destroyed on the property if houses are built on the property; wants it left as it is, preserving a natural wild life area; does not want any driveway access onto Ridegwood Roed if houses are permitted. Clyde Parker, Ridgewood Road, agreed that driveways from Ridgewood Road will destroy the trees; it is in the public interest to re- tain the "ecological prize"; conside rs th is a small price to pay to retain this area for the city; asked why driveways could not be from Snelling only. Answer was for safety reasons, a busy intersection; this matter can be determined st time of actual platting. Parker daughter said, "we like the area as it is and want it to stay that way." Crepeau explained that the reason the land has not been developed as yet is because it haa been held by the Highway Department for a potential large intereection; land is no longer needed for this purpose. Mrs. Parker asked clarification of portion of proparty proposed to be retained by the City. Crichton indicated the area as the shaded portion sketched on Copy of Certificate of Survey (dated 12-12-79) . After determining there were no further questions or comments from the floor, the Public Hearing was closed at 8:30 p.m. Crichton moved, seconded by Woodburn, that Council considers it in the public interest, and therefore approves, the vacation of the Lake Johanna Blvd./Snelling Avenue right-of-way (S.W. cotner, as per Survey dated 12-12-79) except the portion south of a line perpendicular to Snelling Avenue beginning at the arc on Ridgewood Road (as sketched on 12-12-79 Survey map and dated 3-10-80); and authorized preparation of necessary legal documents by the City Attorney. Motion carried unanimously. REPORT OF VILLAGE ENGINEER DONALD CHRISTOFFERSEN Arden Oaks Feaaibility Report Engineer Christofferaen referred Council end Mr. Dropps (Arden Oaks developer) to Summary of Estimate of Costs. detailed in fea- sib,ility report for streets and utilities to serve the Arden Oaks Addition up to the proposed plat (does not include streets and utilities within the plat). Mr. Dropps requested Council to indicate conceptually the cost. which would be directly attributable to the plat; would like this information in order to know whether plat is feasible to pursue. In discussion it was queried whether sewer on Wesley could be eliminated by serving lots from the plat, instead of from County Road E; a1eo discussed was possilbe elimination of atorm sewer at Wesley Avenue. 2 Minutes of Regular Council Meeting Page Three March 10, 1980 Christoff.ra.. .xplai..d ~hat the a.v.r d.pth vithin the plat .ay not be auch that lota to the aouth can be served; will cheek this poasibility; feels that storm sever on Wesley could be eliminated but the pond may overflow into the street, allowing run-off onto the road and creation of a valley gutter. Dropps felt that road gra'e c..1. .. "j.at.' ao ao.. 'rai.a.. fro. thia area could go nor'" a.' p... withi. the d.v.lop...t. . Generally, Council concurred with the concept outlined by Christoffersen (an approximate $150,000/$70,000 split). Christoffersen will prepare amended cost figures, 8S discussed, for consideration of Council and developer. Crichton expressed c~ncern re City putting up front-end money for street and utility construction in the plat in the current money market. Case No. 80-2, Setback Variance - Karth Lake E8t~tes Wingert displayed a transparency of the Karth Lake Estates plat, indicating lata which were formerly granted 5 foo,: and 10 foot front aetback variances; noted that 101:8 28 and .'41" block i, u.e adjacent to lots with setback variances and have limilar grade problems; reported that the Planning Commission recommends approval of the variances requested. Wingert moved that Co~ncil approve a 5' front setback variance on lot 28, block 1, an< a 10' front setback variance on lot 44, block 1, Karth Lake Estates. Motion was aeconded by Hanson and carried (Wingert, Hanson, Crepeau, Woodburn voting in favor; Crichton voting in opposi:ion). Case No. 60-3, Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendmen t tescheduled Public HearinR Wingert reported that Northwestern College and Beth~l College have indicated that they would like to respond to tte proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment prior to the Planning Co~missions con- sideration of it at its April 2nd meeting. Wingert moved that the Public Hearing be re-schedulad to April 28, 1980, before the Councl1~ at 8:00 p.m. at the Village Hall (inetead of March 31, 1980). The motion wae secondec by Haneon and earrled (Wingert, Hanson, Crichton, Crepeau votin~ in favor; Woodburn voting in opposition). OTHER BUSINESS Bid Award - 1980 Diseased Tree Removal . Council vas referred to 1980 Diseased Tree Removal Bid Summsry. After di.cuasion. Hanson moved, .econded ~y Woodburn, tlet Council award the bid to the lov bidder, Buck Tree Service. Motion carried unanimously. No FsultGrlevance Processing, Human R1Rhts Commi~sion Council vas referred to Attorney Lynden's letter of March 7, 1980 re Human Rights Commission.- No Fault Grievance P1:oceIl8. . After discussion, Hanson moved, seconded by Wingert, that Council authorize the Human Rights Commission to proceed to emploJ the no fault grievance process as established by the State, and Council adopt the no fault grievance process within the perimeter! of Seetion 2-88(b), 8S outlined by Attorney Lynden. Motion cerried unanimously. Attorney to amend section 22-8 as outlined I,. his letter. Parks Department: A. Proposed Purchase of Pickup Truck with Pl~w Council was referred to Buckley's memo of 3-10-80 r. three bids received for a 1980 one-ton 4 wheel drive trucl with a contractor'. box and hoist. 3 Minutes of Regular Council Meeting Page Four March 10, 1980 After discussion, Hanson moved that Council accept the Roeedale Chevrolet Company bid @ $12,000, with the contingency that the Parks budget for 1960 not be ex- ceeded. Motion was s.conded by Wingert and carried unani- moualy. . B. Approval of Spring ProRram Ranson moved, 8econded by Crichton, that Council approve the Spring Program as submitted. Motion carried unani- mously. Resolution No. 80-12, Resolution for 1981 LEAA Entitlement, Suburban Municipalities as 8 Combination Entitlement McNieah referred Council to proposed Resolution No. 80-l2~ After discus8ion, Wingert moved, seconded by Cricbton, to adopt Resolution No. 60-12, RESOLUTION DECLARING INTENT TO BECOME AN ENTITLEMENT AREA. Motion did not carry (Wingert voting in favor of the motion; Crichton, Hanson, Woodburn, Crepeau voting in op- pod tion) . Co~ittee ResignatiOn Hanson reported that Wayne Grude. baa resigned from the Human Rights Committee. Kayor Crepean, upon recommendation of Ward Han80n, accepted Grudem's raaignation and appointed Carol Wasley as his.replacement on the Huma. Rights Commi88ion. Hanson moved, s~d by Woodburn, tbat Council ratify the appointaent of Wasley as a aember of the Human Rights mission through 1981. Kotion carried unanimously. Mayor'8 Com- REPORT OF CLERK ADMINISTRATOR CHARLOTTE MCNIESH Agreement with New Brighton Staff Performing Inspections of Renderin~ Plant - Status Report Council was referred to McNiesh's memo of 3-4-80; noted that the aatter of arranging to have New Brighton's inspactor check Minn- aepolis Hide and Tallow ia on their Council agenda tonight; if Council concurs, Zylla will draft a Joint Powers Agreement for Arden Hill,' conaideration. Council concurrad tbat Arden Hills would want the aame lnspections as .New Brigh ton, as. outlined in 1IIemo. Recommendation re Regular Status on.Coapletion of Probationarv Period -.Mary Bohl Council was referred .to McNiellh 'a memo of 3-6-80. . Woodburn moved, aeconded by Hanson, that Council authorise that Mary Bobl be given regular full tiae status and that her salary be increased to 4.25/hour effective April 4, 1980, ss recommanded. Motion carriad unanimously. Claims and Payroll McNiesh referred Council to Claims and Payroll, noted that check for Sweep.aster ($31.45) ha, been voided because material w.s returned; claim for Americ.n Linen will be adjusted by $42.00 reflecting Wayne Brunette's .bsetic~ from work. Crichton moved, seconded by Wingert, that Council .P'Provethe Claims andPeyroll as adjusted. Motion carried unanimously. Council concurred that Woodburn explore alternatives to handling. injured dog problems when City CS.O is not on duty. 4 - '"' . , . . . Minutes of Regular Council Meeting Page Five March 10, 1980 Pendina Ite.a: A. Outside Storaae Violations - Status report was requested from Building. Inspector re Jay Brothers and Shaw Lumber on Connelly Avenue. B. Fire Alarm Syatem - Village Hall and Public Worke BuildinR Matter was referred to Bud Johansen to pursue and report to Council. C. Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment - Lynden was requested to report his reaction to the proposed a.endment for Council's consideration at the March 31st meeting, and. to ~repare the a.endm.nt in legal form for consideration by the Planning Commission at its April 2nd .aeting, and sub.equently by the Council at the Public Hearing on April 28th. D. Roseville State Bank Landscaping - Wingert reported that he discussed the insufficient landscaping st the losev~lle Stste Bank, Arden Hills Branch, with Donovan P' .IT ~j he has agreed to add some evergreen plentings in an effort to softan the perimeter site appearance. Wingert noted that so.e of the additional planting may have to be placed in the north street right-of-way because of limited space caused by ditch end ponding. Adjournment Woodburn moved, seconded by Wingert, thet the meeting adjourn st 10:34 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. ~ftJ)V2Jj Charlotte McNieah Clerk Administrator Notice of Council MeetinR The next legular Council meeting will be held on Monday, March 31, 1980 et 7:30 p... at the Village Hall. .5