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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 07-25-1983 ,- . . :OUNCll MlMUIES OATED . Minutes of Regular Council Meeting Village of Arden Hills Monday, July 25, 1983 - 7:30 p.m. Village Hall Call to Order Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Mayor Woodburn called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Roll Call Present - Mayor Robert Woodburn, Councilmen Diane McAllister, Michael Christiansen, Thomas Mulcahy Absent - Councilman Dale Hicks Also Present - Engineer Donald Christoffersen, Treasurer Donald Lamb, Clerk Administrator' Charlotte McNieah, Deputy Clerk Dorothy Zehm Approval of Minutes McAllister moved, seconded by Mulcahy, that the Minutes of the Reguler Council Meeting of July 11th be approved as amended. Motion ca.ried unanimously. (4-0) BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR Mike Albanefe - Kalda Corporation A brochure of an aluminum can recycling machine, which Mike Albanefe proposes to locate at Hauser's in Arden Plaza, was circulated among Council members; Albanefe described the machine to be 10' in height, 8' in width and 13' in length. Albanefe ssid he has tentative approval from the Super Value Mana- ger, subject to approval by Arden Plsza (C.G. Rein) and the City Council. Albanefe said the suggested location is at the southeast corner of the parking lot; explained that the machine will be emptied daily and cleaned bi-weekly. Albanefe said the maohine has an automatic shut-off if foreign material is placed in the machine; machine will take only aluminum cans, others will be rejected, and will pay operator for cans deposited @ 50%-60% of the going rate of aluminimum (18c/pound now - approximately 22 cans/pound). In diSCUSSion, some of the concerns were as follows: - noise - Albanefe said the machine only runs when it is operated. - debris - Albanefe said he can put a recepticle near the machine for the placement of bags, etc.; he will keep the area clean and dispose of debris and cans which are rejected by the machine. - chance of injury - Albanefe said he has insurance; feels there is no chance of getting hurt - cans are blown up into a chute; reported no one has ever gotten hurt; noted that instructions on how to operate the machine will be posted. - licen.ing - It was queried whether the machines are li- censed and whether scales are tested. (McNiesh was requested to check license requirements). Albanefe said the machines are licensed; is not aware of a weights and meaaures licenasi / Council deferred action until the August 8th Council Meeting. . -:. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting July 23, 1983 Page Two REPORT OF ENGINEER DONALD CHRISTOFiE RSEN Resolution No. 83-38, Ordering Fessibility Report for Improvement No. W83-4 (North of 5TH 9~ snd W83-5 (South of 5TH 96) Council was referred to suggested Time Schedule pre~sred by Engineer Christoffersen relative to Improvement Nos. W83-4 and W83-5. Christ- offersen explained that two separate feasibility reports can be prepared; csn bid them together or sepsrately (to identify expendi- tures). McAllister moved, seconded by Christiansen, that Council sdopt ~ Resolution No. 83-38, Ordering Feasibility Report for Improvement No. W83-4 (North of 5TH 96) and W83-5 (South of 5TH 96). Motion carried uanimously. (4-0) Authorization to Execute Drainage, Highway and Temporary Slope Easements - Lexington Avenue Improvement Christiansen moved, Seconded by Mulcahy, that Council authorize execution of the Drainage, Highway and Temporary Slope Eaaements, Lexington Avenue Improvement. In discussion, it was noted that amended or additional verbage relative to County's liability during construction, may be forth coming from the County for approval by the City Attorney. Motion was withdrawn by Christiansen and seconder Mulcahy. Council action was deferred to August 8th meeting. Woodbridge Properties - Report of City Engineer Christoffersen reported that his report of July 21st re Woodbridge Properties Business Center was based on his review of sanitary sewer, water main and drainage design computations furnished by the developer, which design meets the general criteria used in Arden Hills. Christoffersem ssid he has not received the site grad- ing or utility constructions plans to date. Arden Plaza - Drainage Response McNiesh reported no response to date from C.G. Rein. REPORT OF PARK DIRECTOR JOiN BUCKLEY Bid Award - Cummings Park Grading Council wss referred to Planner Miller's memorandum of 7/20/83, recommending that the base bid be swsrded to Forest Lake Contracting (low bid of five bids received), and that the alternate bid not be accepted ($7,850.00). Buckley said he estimates that the Park Maintenance crew can fertiliZ. seed and mulch at a materials cost of approximately $3,8001 and about 80 man hours. Buckley explained that August is usually dry; grass doe sn' t grow as rspi dly, so he feels his crew of 4 can accom- plish the work, instead of-some of the trail work which was scheduled. Buckley said the rough and fine grading will be done by the contractor; the site will be flail mowed, grssses and weeds will be sprayed and picked up before grading; areas will be ready for fertilizer, seed and mulch when grading is completed. McAllister moved, seco~ded by Mulcahy, that Council sward the base bid to the low bidder, Forest Lake Contracting, Inc., in the amount of $31,454.00. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) -2- ,. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting July 23, 1983 Page Three Approval of Ten-Year Park Development Plan Council was referred to the Minutes of the Parka and Recreation Committee Meeting, recommending certain changes to the Ten-Year Park Development Plan, and to the attached Guidelines for Park Development, Arden Hills Parks and Recreation Department. Buckley reported that the following will be accomplished in 1983: Hazelnut Park - service road and landscaping. . Crepeau Park - will cut psth through area and bridge. the marah area Perry Park - top dressing of black dirt. Floral Park - I I Cum1"ings Park - ! a_gregate placed on tbe road. site grading and installation of soft- ball field and general skating rink. I Trails - are upgrading the corridors. In discu,sion, Mulcahy suggested that the 1984 proposed arsenal projectaibe deferred until 1985; property may not be available as soon "S 1984. , I It was s~ggested that the Floral Park tennis court project could then con~eivably be moved from 1985 to 1984, as recommended by the Park, Committee. It was noted that 3 tennis courts would then be propo,ed in 1984, two single courts @ $10,000 each and one double c~urt @ $16,500. Buckley noted that the 4 courts at Johanna Middle S*hool will be lost; tennis is a high priority for many reSident,. Buckley said that if the arsenal property becomes availabl+, City should "jump on it" and accomplish the grading,etc. i Mulcahy 'oved, seconded by McAllister, that Council approve the Ten-Year Park Development Plan as presented, with two changes: 1. Move Floral Park tennis court from 1985 to 1984 high priority, and 2. Move the arsenal 1984 high priority projects to 1985. Motion c,rried unanimously. (4-0) . I In discu,sion of adequacy of number of ballfields, Buckley said we stilllhave a shortage of ballfields; noted that we will still have theisame number in 1984 as in 1982 (1 less at Perry Park and 1 additi~nal at Cummings Park). Buckley reported that the Committee is sensiCive to the residents, and is trying to resolve the ball- field shJrtage. Buckley suggested that Fridays may have to be I added tOlthe game schedule. Lamb sug~ested that there should be an analysis of the effect of these ca~ital outlays on operating coats. I Buckley ~aid he will need additional seasonal help, but not additional full-tim~ personnel. PUBLIC SiFETY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS I , County Rqad E/Ramline Avenue Access Problem ! Council ~as referred to the Minutes of the Public Safety Committee meeting ~7/l8/83), summarizing the safety concerns described by Mr. Sali~ros and his suggested solutions to the access problems at County Rqad E and Hamline Avenue. -3- Minutes of Regular Council Meeting July 23, 1983 Page Four ., McAllister reported that the Public Safety Committee recommended that Council investigate a stop light system to alleviate the apparent problem; referred Council to McNiesh's memo (7/22/83) relative to dat a received from MN DOT. In discussion, it was suggested by Mr. Timm (Public Safety Com- mittee member) that Mr. Salitrosbe advised of the $75,000-$85,000 semaphore cost and invite him to attend a Council mee~tng to dis- cuss alternatives. It was reported that Dave Lissner (Bethel College) has discussed signage with former Councilmsn M. Johnson to effect- ively direct traffic to Bethel College entrance on Old Highway 10. It was noted that it is a "driving courtesy" to let cars on Hamline . into the traffic lane, and a "traffic law" to not block an inter- section. It was the general concensus of Council that an acceptable solution to Salitros' problem ie not apparent; the recommended additional semaphore, "no right turn" sign and additional directional signs are not considered acceptable. Matter was deferred pending remarks from Salitros. . No Parking Sign - Arden View Drive Council was referred to Public Safety Committee recommendations (Minutes of 7/18/83 meeting). Council concurred with the Public Safety Committee recommendations and authorized Johansen to instsll "No Psrking" signs on the east side of Arden View Drive, from the corner of Arden View Drive, along the retsining wall and around the bend (spacing and height to comply with traffic law requirements). Reduction of Speed on New Brighton Road Council was referred to the recommendations of the Parks and Recrea- tion and Public Safety Committees: Public Safety Committee: 1. Conduct a traffic survey on New Brighton Road (County Road E to County Road E2) over the next few weeks with consideration of lowering speed limit, if warranted, and 2. erect signs along New Brighton Road alerting motorists of park entrances to Perry and Hazelnut Parks. Psrks snd Recreation Committee: 1. Change speed limit from 40 to 30 mph on New Brighton Road from County Road E2 to the Soo Line bridge. 2. Install "Slow':' Park" signage on New Brighton Road in area near Perry Psrk. 3. Restrict parking on New Brighton Road in area near ~ Park. . After discussion, Mulcahy moved, seconded by McAllister, request the County to survey speeds on New Brighton Road Rosd E to County Rosd E2. _ . .... .. carried unanimously. (4-0) that Council from County Mo tion Status Report McNiesh reported the following: 1. "No Alcohol" signs have been installed at Village parks. -4- '. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting July 23, 1983 Page Five 2. Warning Siren problems were due to mal-functions in telephone transmission lines, all sirens are now functioning. Public Works personnel will be stationed in vicinity of each Arden Hills siren at time of test (first Wednesday of the month) to verify that they are functioning properly. ' . 3~ Exterior Storage Complaints. Complaints have been referred to Code Enforcement Officer Larry Squires; status report has not been received to date; under- stands he intends to hsve Sheriff Deputy deliver. letters requesting complaince. Proposed Lot Split and Consolidation - George Bona (B ona waa not present.) Woodburn reported that Mr. Bona has been working to get an adequste parcel together for two additional reaidential lots; explained that, beoause of the unusual configuration of his lot, he is pro- posing to obtain land from the Fish and Wildlife Department to create a buildable site. Council was referred to a. aurvey of the existing lot and the pro- posed addition thereto. Woodburn explained that Mr. ~ona would like the Council to encourage the proposed land acquisition on hie behalf. After discussion, it was the general consensus of Council that it is not appropriate for the City to intercede with the land acquisition. Council will entertain an application for lot split and consolidation if the land is acquired. REPORT OF VILLAGE TREASURER DONALD LAMB Investments 7-22-83 - $600,000 @ 10% interest at First Federal, to mature 1-23-84. 7-25-83 - $1,256,721.77 @ 10.25% interest at First Federal, to mature 7-25-84. Mulcahy moved to ratify the Treasurer's report. Motion was seconded by Christiansen and carried unanimously. (4-0) 1984 Contract - Ramsey County Sheriff Council was referred to letter from Sheriff Zacharius and attached copy of 1984 Agreement for Law Enforcement Services and copy of the 1984 Budget Estimate. The changes were qoted: . 1. 4% salary increase, and 2. addition of three Lieutenant Watch Commanders. Council action was deferred, pending suggested meeting with contract cities and Sheriff Department representative. Proposal - Evaluation of Park Development Mulcahy referred Council to proposal from Charles Tooker City and Town Planning; suggested that the study is needed before budget decisions are made; asked Council's response. After discussion, in which Woodburn said he is hesitant to spend $1,500 out of budget, and the pros and cons were discussed; Mulcahy moved, that Council authorize the study by Charles T. Tooker, as outlined in letter proposal of July IS, 1983 at a cost of $1,500.00; -5- " Minutes of Regulsr Council Meeting July 23, 1983 Page Six $1,000 to be charged to Park Improvement Fund and $500 to Park Maintenance Fund. Motion was seconded by McAllister and carried unanimously. (4-0) Audit of 1982 Village Accounts Council was referred to letter from Lethert, Skwira, Schultz and Company, and Minutes of July 21st Finance Committee meeting. After discussion, Christiansen moved, seconded by McAllister, to . accept the auditor's report and authorize referral of the suggested wording changes to City Attorney for clarification. Motion carried unanimously. {4-0) OTHER BUSINESS (None) REPORT OF CLERK ADMINISTRATOR CHARLOTTE McNIESH Resolution No. 83-39, Vacating Drainage and Utility Easements between Lots 4 and 5, Block 4, Briarknoll 2nd Addition Deferred at request of applicant. Release of Landscape Maintenance Bond - Evenson Office Building McNiesh reported that Park Director Buckley was requested to inspect the replacement planting material required at the Evenson Office Building, prior to release of their Landscape Maintenance Bond; reported that Buckley's report indicates the replacement plantings are established and healthy looking. Christiansen moved, seconded by Mulcahy, that Council authorize release of the Landscape Maintenance Bond for the Evenson Office BUilding, Motion carried unanimously. (4-0)' Allied Painting Claim Council authorized the.thir~ payment to Allied Pain~ing ting in the amount of $84&.55 (principal and interest). noted that the remaining balance is $1,500. and Renova- McNiesh Payroll Christiansen moved, seconded by Mulcahy, that Council approve the Payroll, plus additional checka. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) Door to Door Canvass - Citizena for a Better Environment McNiesh referred Council to letter (7-21-83) received; reported she also has a list of the canvassers and copy of literature to . be used iu the canvass in Arden Hills. McNiesh noted ~hat no Coun- cil action is necessary. Chamber of Commerce McNiesh reported ahe received a phone call from Jim Block, Chamber of Commerce of the Suburban Area; reported that he would like to talk to Council relative to the City's membership, which is $200/year, at present. It was the general con census of Council that it supports the Chamber in what it does, but Council is not interested in becoming a contributing member. -6- . . . . Minutes of Regular Council Meeting July 23, 1983 Page Seven Adj ournmen t Christiansen moved, seconded by McAllister, that the meeting adjourn at 11:17 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) ~ Charlotte McNiesh Clerk Administrator J?~/v!~ ~obert L. Woodburn Mayor 4 Notice of Meeting The next Regular Council meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. at the Village Hall on Monday, August 8th.