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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 12-27-1982 - 'co Minutes of Regular Council Meeting Vi llage of Arden Hills Monday, Dec. 27, 1982 - 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, Diane McAllister, Dale Hicks, . Maurice Johnson, Thomas Mulcahy (7 :40 p.m.) . Absent - None Also Present - Councilman-elect Michael Chris ti ansen, Engineer Donald Christoffersen, Treasurer Donald Lamb, Clerk Administrator Charlotte McNiesh, Deputy Clerk Dorothy Zehm Approval of Minutes McAllister moved, seconded by Johnson, that the Minutes of the December 13th Council Meeting be approved as submitted. Motion carried unanimously (4-0). Business From the Floor None (Mulcahy arrived at meeting) REPORT OF VILLAGE ENGINEER DONALD CHRISTOFFERSEN Mn / DOT Request to Approve Traffic Signal Revisions at Highways 10 and 96 Christoffersen reviewed the proposed plan to revise the traffic signals at Highway 10 and 96: noted that break-away s tandardl will replace the existing standards, signals will be cantilevered over the travel lanes for better visibility, and loop detectors are proposed. Christoffersen recommended approval of the plans which he said will provide a safer and improved intersection. Hicks I\loved, seconded by Woodburn, that Council approve the signal revisions at Highway 10 and 96 as proposed by Mn/DOT. In further discussion concern was expressed regarding the need for the revised system and cos t of the improvement. McAllister moved to table the motion pending additional information. Motion was seconded by Mulcahy and carried unanimously. (5 -0) . Preliminary Schematic of Proposed Lexington Avenue Reconstruction . to County Road G2 Council was referred to schematic plan of the proposed Lexington Avenue reconstruction from Control Data (north end of current re- construction phase) to County Road G2. Christoffersen noted that the proposed road is 68' wide at the soutb" end wi th a detached walking/bike path along the east side: path switches to the west side at Victoria; road narrows to 52' in width south of Victoria widening to 68' in width to provide for turn lanes south and north of Highway 96, and narrowing again to 52' north of Tomlyn Ave. (Shoreview Mall). Christoffersen noted that there is excessive r.o.W. on the Arden Rills side of the roadway; exp lained it has been the general policy to have municipalities pay 75% of curb/gutter costs (es ti- mated @ $7/foot currently) : noted that drainage may be an addi ti onal cost, but assumes this wou ld consist of street drainage only, de- tails will be presented to Council by Engineer We1tzin at the January 31st meeting. --- .Y '- Minutes of Regular Council Meeting Dec. 27, 1982 Page Two Christoffersen noted that concrete curb and gutter would be des i r- able south of Hwy. 96: q ues ti ons need for curb and gutter north of 96 on Arden Hills side (Arsenal property); noted that Shoreview is developed north of Hwy. 96. Christoffersen explsined that the schematic is in tended to intro- duce the general plan concept; specifics will be forth coming; noted that Ramsey County would appreciate knowing of any problems prior to the January 31st meeting, at which time a public hearing will be scheduled for some future date. RCWD Action re Manhole Covers South of Co un ty Road E2 . Council was referred to RCWD action and to Johansen's memo relative to the manhole covers in area south of County Road E2. Council concurred that Johansen waterproof these manho les in ap ring of 1983. Uniform Fire Code Ordinance - Fire Chief Dave Koch Fire Ch ie f Dave Koch presented Councilman Maurice Johnson with a plaque, commending him for his many contributions to the fire service, on behalf of the Lake Johanna Volunteer Fire Department. Koch responded to some of Counci1's concerns relative to the Uni- form Fire Code; explained that if any permits are iasued they should be by the municipality, and any permit fees charged, there- fore, should be paid to the municipality, not the fire depertment. Koch reported that Shoreview has had the Uniform Fire Code since 1977, and he knows of no problems; referred Council to letter from Mayor Wedell to Mayor Woodhurn, recommending the adoption of the Unifo rm Fire Code by Arden Hills. Koch explained that the standards established by the Code are considered to be desirable for residents and businesses. Koch explained that the Code provides for fire department inspe c- tion: noted the importance of knowing what is stored within a building prior to a fire emergency - e.g. chemicals, gases etc; noted that the Code also gives the fire department the righ t to enforce the standards (cannot enforce the Code, unless it is adopted by the City) . Af te r discussion Hicks moved, seconded by Mulcahy, that Council introduce Ordinance No. 229 by Title. Motion carried unanimously (5-0). REPORT ON NORTH SUBURBAN CABLE COMMISSION - WILLIAM BAUER Wm. Bauer reported that all 10 franchises have been certified; ex- plained that franchise fees go the the cities. Bauer reported that the Advisory Committee met last week and unanimously recom- mends adop tion of the Joint and Cooperative Agreement: all 10 ci tiea should execute the agreement by Feb ruary 10th. Baue r re- po rted that the Cable Commission budget for next year is to be distributed to the Cities for comments by August and agreed to by all ci ties by November 1st. . Bauer explained that representation at present is 1 votl/5000 popula tion, amendable after 3 years: can then be converted to sub- scriber basis: noted that it takes 5 commun i ties to vote on an issue and 2/3 of votes cas t is proposed (at present vote is based on 2/3 of votes authorized) . In review of the Agreement, the following concerns were noted: 1.) Section 10, page 6 - would like wording clarified re audi t; suggested insertion of "shall cause "audit to be made. 2. ) There appears to be no constraints if budget is over spent. Bauer said that cities must only pay the amount budgeted: noted that deficit spending was not discussed. Council suggested that the agreement include the re- quirement to operate within the budget. -2- . ""Minutes of Regular Council Meeting Dec. 27, 1982 Page Three Council deferred action un ti I the next meeting pending Bauer's re- port on these two concerns. REPORT OF VILLAGE TREASURER DONALD LAMB Inves tmen ts 12-17-82 $186,296.12 @ Twin Ci ty Federal at 8.70% interest, to mature 3-17-83 12-20-82 $115,000 @ Twin Ci ty Federal at 8.7% interest, to mature 1-11-83 . $422,915.89 @ Twin City Fede ral at 8.80% in te re s t , to mature 3-17-83 Lamb reported that the savings accoun ts at Roseville and North- western Banks have been changed to money market accoun ts at a higher interest rate. Hicks moved, seconded by McAllister that Council ratify the T rea- surer's investments. Motion carried unanimously (5-0). Request to Extend Time for Payment of Final Installment of Park Dedication - Christianson/Heimbach Subdivision McAllister moved, seconded by JOhnson, that Council approve defer- red paymen t of the final park dedication installment for the Christianson/Heimbach subdivision until the sale of the third lot or January 1, 1984, whichever occurs firs t. Motion carried usan- imously (5-0). Cit of Mounds View Re uest to Su ort Efforts to Prevent Ex an- sion of the Anoka Blaine Airport In discussion, it was noted that the purpose of the proposed ex- pansion is to re lieve the maj or airporta, taking smaller traffic from the maj or airports and providing a smoother flow of traffic in the area; a general up-grading is proposed which can support com- muter service eventually, but it is not proposed to accommodate commercial aircraft. Mulcahy said he is not convinced the expansion is needed by private aircraft: is inclined to support Mounds View's request; feels all towers will have to have strobe lights, if the expans ion is approved; feels more study is needed. No Council action was taken. Ramsey County League Report on Municipal Court System It was noted that an informational meeting will be held at the Venetian Inn at 7:30 p.m. on January 19 th relative to the munic- ipal court system. No Council action was taken OTHER BUSINESS . County Road E/Hamline Ave. Acces s Prob lem Johnson reported that he could not see a problem at the inter- section: aignals seem to be functioning properly; will call com- plainant. It was suggested that complainant present his prob lem to the Pub lie Safety Committee at its January meeting. Wingert Memorial Johnson has plans ready for Council's consideration in early 1983. Briarknoll Pedestrian Trail (Briarknoll 1) Council concurred that the developer be req ues ted to complete the blacktopping of the 5' wide path (Indian Oaks Trail to Norma Ave. ) as required when plat was approved (Council Minutes of 4-17-78). -3- ---- I' ~ Minutes of Regular Council Meeting Dec. 27, 1982 Page Four Cable TV Histor~ Copies of Bauer s Report to the Council on Cable TV History are to be sent to new members of the Cable TV Advisory Committee prior to its January 26th meeting. NSP Meeting re Natural Gas Veh i cles It waa suggested that Public Works Supervisor Johansen may want to attend the 8:00 a.m. meeting on January 13th. Discussion - 1983 Appointments Council, was referred to Mayor Woodburn's suggested appointments for 1983 for Council's consideration prior to the January 3rd Special Council meeting, at which time appointments will be made. . (The suggested appointments included all Village and Committee appointments) . It was noted that additional names are needed for appointment con- sideration on the P!lbl1c Works, Human Rights, Newsletter and Cab Ie Communication Citizen Advisory Committees. REPORT OF VILLAGE CLERK ADMINISTRATOR CHARLOTTE MC NIESH Claims and Payroll Hicks moved, seconded by McAllister, that Counci I approve the Claims and Payroll as submitted. Motion carried unanimously (5-0) . (Note: Duplicate check for Eaton to be voided). January Council Meeting Schedule McAllister moved, seconded by Hicks, that January Council Meetings be scheduled as follows: Special Meeting - 5:30 p.m. on January 3rd. Regular Meetings- 7:30 p.m. on January 10 th and 31st. Motion carried unanimously (5 -0) . 1983 Salaries Discussion Council was referred to memos from McNiesh and Johansen and dis- cussed salary recommendations for 1983. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 1:20 a.m. ~hdtl ZJ!ttJ4~ ff-~~ Charlotte McNiesh Robert L. Woodburn Clerk Administrator Mayor Notice of Meetings: The next Special Council Meeting will be held on Monday, January 3rd at 5: 30 p.m. The next Regular Council Meeting will be held on Monday, January . 10 th at 7:30 p.m. -4-