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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 12-27-1983 " ,- . . Minutes of Regular Council Meeting Village of Arden Hills tuesday, De cembe r 27, 1983 - 7:30 p.m. Village lIall Call to Order Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Mayor Woodburn called the mee ting to order at 7:30 p.m. Roll Call Present - Mayor Robert Woodburn, Councilmen Dale lIicks, Diane McAllister, Michael Christianaen, and . Thomas Mulcahy. Absent - None Also Present - treasurer Donald Lamb, Clerk Administrator Charlotte McNiesh, Deputy Clerk Dorothy Zehm. Approval of Minutes Mulcahy moved, seconded by McAllister, that the Minutes of the December 12th Council Meeting be approved as amended. Motion carried unanimously. (5 -0) Busineaa from the Floor Monika Tuggle asked Council's consideration of her app 11 cation for Council appointment. Woodburn scknowledged receipt of her application: advise d that Council is accep ting applications until January 13th; anticipates making the appointment at a later January meeting. Royal lIills Improvement No. SS-W-P-ST-81-5 Council was referred to Christoffersen's letter of 12/15/83, recommending Council's acceptance of the project and approval of the contrector's applications for final payment. McAllister moved, seconded by lIicks, that Council approve the final payment: in the amount of $3,332.88, and accept Royal lIills Impr. No. SS-W-P-St-81-5. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) Landscape Inspection Reports: W.w. Grainller Council was referred to Landscape Inspector Oelke's repo rt of 11/8/83 relative to his 10/9/83 inspection. McNiesh advised that the Performance Bond is in the amount of $13,690. After review of the app rove d landscape plan and the inspection report, which identified several missing plants, Hicks moved, seconded by Christiansen, that Council defer action until after the snow melts in the spring. Mo tion carried unanimOusly. . (5-0) McDonalds Council reviewed the landscape inspection report of 10/10/83, recommending acceptance and approval of the landscaping after the planting of one missing Juniper. In discussion, it was noted that the landscaping was a It re-do" t as the result of the drive-thru addition, and is guaranteed by the landscape r for one year. McAllister moved, seconded by Mulcahy, that Council approve the McDonalds landscaping, and encourage the planting of the missing Juniper as pe r plan. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) " '~ " . - Minutes of Regular Council Meeting Tuesday, December 27, 1983 Page Two Northwestern College Council was referred to the landscape inspection report of 11/12/83, and to the approved landscape plan. It was noted that there are some missing plantings, but extra plant materials have been added. McNiesh advised that the Phase I Performance Bond is in'-the am~unt of ~38,475. After discussion, Rieks moved, seconded by Christiansen, . that Council table action until June I, 1984, pe nding explanation by Northwestern College as to reas ona for deviations from the plan as approved. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) REPORT OF TREASURER DONALD LAMB Investments 12/19/83 - ~419,322.22 at First Federal at 10% interest, to mature February 21, 1984. 12/22/83 - ~535,OOO at First Federal at 10% interest, to mature April 16, 1984. Ricks moved, seconded by McAllister, to ratify the Treasurer's report. Motion carried unanimously. (5 -0) Fire Board Meeting of December 15th Council was referred to McAllister's memo (12/16/83) re the December 15th Fire Board Meeting. McAllister noted that a resolution or motion from the Arden Hills Council is req ues ted agreeing to the need for a third fire station. After review of the memo and discussion, the following concerns were expreased: 1. The current formula percentagee (Shoreyiew - 49%, Arden Hills - 34%, North Oaks - 17% ) may ehange in a few yea rs: 2. No significant benefit is envisioned by Arden Hills, un Ie s s development' of the areenal should occur, 3. Purchaae of the land by the ci ties, for ownership by the fire department, (possibly more appropriate to Ie as e the land to the fire department). Christiansen moved, seconded by Hicks, that Council clarify its position in writing to the Fire Board, that Arden Hills does not see a need for Arden Hills, should there be a need specifically . for Shoreview, the financial arrangements are not acceptable under the current formula and that Arden Hills invites further discussion. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) Arden Hills Fall Festival Donation to Park Fund - Arden Hills/ Shoreview/North Oaks Chamber of Commerce Mr. Loren Hauer (Coast to Coast Hardware) was present, rep resenting the business community participating in the Fall Fes ti val. McNiesh reported that Dee Knaak from the Chamber had hoped to at tend tonight's meeting. Woodburn acknowledged receipt of the ~l,OOO check from the Arden Hills Fall Festival, to be dedicated to the Arden Hills Park Fund. Woodburn thanked Loren Hauer and other participants for their work in making the Fall Festival a succeas, and for the park fund donation, noted that when the specific use of the money is known, the Chamber will be so advise d. , .. , Minute. of Regular Council Meeting Tuesday, December 27, 1983 Page Tbree Hauer said that they would like it to be an annual event: reported that the committee worked hard and had fun doing it: thanked Parks Director Buckley for hia assistance to the committee. Hicks moved, seconded by McAllister, that Council accepts and thanks the business community and Chamber for their contribution to the Park Fund. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) . Hauer asked Council's cooperation again next year at Fall Festival time. Annual Institute for Building Officials - Larry Squires Council was referred to Squires' memo (12/21/83) re Annual Institute for Building Officiale. McAllister moved, seconded by Hicks, that Council approve the $8,0.00 registration fee and $85/day remuneration for time and travel expense as per memo. Motion ~arried unanimously. (5-0) OTHER BUSINESS Time Extenaion Request - Harold H. Alexander Coun~il was referred to letter from Mr. Alexander (12/22/83) requesting a 6-month extension of the variance for construction of a house on Lot 12, Block 4, Josephine Hills. Hicks moved, seconded by Christiansen, that Council approve the 6 month extension to August 1984. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) County Road E and Hamline Traffic Problem Council was referred to memo from Glen VanWormer regarding the intersection traffic concerns at Hamline and County Road E. After a brief discussion, Council concurred that a copy of the memo be eent to Mr. Salitros, requesting that he respond to the memo, in writing, in order to frame the issue prior to Council'. consideration at a later meeting. Boschwitz' Response re ,Use of Arsenal Property Council discussed the co-use suggestion of arsenal property for ball fields. Concern was exereaaed that the "teJllPorary' use" is too indefinite for the sizeable expenditure by the City to ~reate and maintain ball fields. Count Road E/Snellin Avenue Hi hwa Easement - Letter to Attorne General's Office (11/22 83), objecting to the use of the land for . an athletic purpose. In discussion, it was noted that the existing fence was erected by the County; City installed the backstop; the major use of the land is not for an athletic field. It was noted that the County Commissioners dealt with this matter about a year ago. Application for Reduction in Assessed Valuation Council was referred to letter from State re application filed by Terry R. Evenson. No action was taken by Council. ~--- , - , Minutes of Regular Council Meeting Tueliday, December 27, 1983 Page Fou~ Preliminary Dilicussion - 1984 Appointments Council was refer~ed to McNiesh's memo (12/21/83) listing volunteers for 1984 committee appointment, to 1983 committee attendance lists and to lilit of 1983 Village Appointments. After review of liet of volunteers, resignations and attendance records, it was noted that openings are available on the Human Rights Commission and Public Safety, Public Works and Cable . Communication Advisory Committees. R~PORT OF CLERK ADMINISTRATOR CRARLOITE McNI~SR Approval of 1984 Businees Licenses Council was referred to supplemental li.t of 1984 business licenses, requiring Council approval. McAllister moved, seconded by Ricks, that Council approve the business licenses as listed. Mo tion carried unanimously. (5-0) Proposed ARreement - Mutual Assistance in Emergencies , Council reviewed the propolied Agreement between White Bear, Vadnaie Reights, Shoreview, Roseville, North St. Paul, New Brighton, Mounds View, Maplewood, Little Canada, Falcon Heights, Arden Hills, and Gem Lake prepared to adequately deal with natural or man-made disasters and other Civil Defenae emergencies. Christiansen moved, seconded by Mulcahy, that Council approve the Agreement. Mo tion carried unanimously. (5-0) ( Copy to be forwarded to the Public Safety Committee) Claims and Payroll Chriatiansen moved, seconded by Hicks, that Council approve the Claims and Payr~ll as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) January Council Meeting Schedule January Council meetings were scheduled as follows at the Village Hall: Tuesday, January 3rd - Special County Meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday, January 9th - Regular Council Meeting at 7:30 p.m. Monday, January 30th - Regular Council Meeting at 7:30p.m. Salary Discussion for 1984 Council discussed memos from Buckley (12/23/83) and McNiesh (12/27/83~ regarding salary recommendations for 1984. Adjournment Ricks moved, seconded by McAllister, that the meeting adjourn at 11: 45 p. m. atMJ~wGle-L t1~~AAt/ Charlotte McNiesh Robert L. Woodburn Clerk Administrator Mayo r Notice of Meetings , January 3, 1984 - Special Council Meeting at 5:30 p.m. at Village Hall. January 9" 1984 - Regular Council Meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall. -- -------- -- ---------- , ,- LICENSES REQUIRING COUNCIL APPROVAL Busi~s Licenses R. L. Gould and Co. renewal Cigarette vending 3711 Lexington Ave. N. G. M. Stewart Lumber Co. Inc. renewal Retail Sales 4797 Highway 10 . Steak Inn renewal Restaurant 1310 West County Road E Cigarette Vending St. Paul Book and Stationery renewa I Retail Sales 1233 West Co un t y Road E Hoigaards new Retail gales 1160 West County Road E Stephen's Art and Frame renewal Retail Sales 3565 North Lexington Lindey's P ri me S te ak House renewal 2 Cigarette Vending 3610 North Snelling Restaurant Sund:ry Shop renewal Retail Sales 4201 N Lexington Ave Cigarette Vending Arden Plaza Pharmacy renewal Retail Sales 3533 Lexington Ave. N. Cigarette Vending Arden Hills Nursery renewal Retail SiH,es 4350 N. Ham1ine Shaw Lumber Co. renewal Retail Sales 3776 Connelly . ------- ---------- . . . . ' LICENSES REQUIRING COUNCIL APPROVAL Rubbish Haulers Woodlake Sanitary Services Commercial Varies 3800 Restwood Road Residential $8.00/mo. Trojes Sanitation Residential $8.00/mo. . P.O. Box 609 Ace Solid Waste Residential $6.50/mo. 3118 - 162nd Lane N.W. 2nd containC!r $5.00/mo. Gallal\her's Service 1691 - 91st Ave N.E. Commercial Varies Guy'S Disposal Home s $6.00/mo. R. R. 1, Box 26 Townhouses $2. 50 /mo. Condo' s $2.50/mo. Ap artments $2.00/mo./unit (All Are Renewals) . - -- ------