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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 11-22-1982 . . MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Village of Arden Hi II s Monday, Novembe r 22, 1982 - 7:30 p.m. Village Hall Ca II to Order Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Mayor Woodburn ca lied the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Roll Ca II ....", Present - Mayor Robert Woodburn, Councilmen Diane McAllister, Dale Hicks, Maurice Johnson, Thomas Mu I cahy . Absent - None. Also Present - Attorney J a me s Lyn den, Engineer Donald Christof- fersen, Treasurer Donald Lamb, Clerk-Administrator . Charlotte McNlesh, Deputy Clerk Dorothy Zehm. Approval of Minutes Johnson moved, seconded by McAllI ster, that the Counci I Minutes of November 8th be app roved as submitted. Motion carried un an I - mously. ( 5-0) Oath of Off I ce Mayor Woodburn administered the Oath of Of f I ce of Coun c i I man to Thomas R. Mulcahy for the term expiring Decembe r 31, 1984. Business from the Floor Kathy Branch, 1415 West County Road E, urged Council to expedite slower speed on County Road E; reported that her son was struck by a car a few weeks ago., and since then anothe r ch I I d h as been struck and seriously I n Jure d ; stated 40 mph Is too fast through this residential neighborhood. Rosemary Peck, 1427 West County Road E, reported that her daughter was struck by a car on November 12th and sustal ned a broken arm and leg; stated that It was a rainy Icey day - car was travelling at a slower than 40 mp h speed fortunately, or the Injuries would probably have been more severe; requested Counci I to actively urge the County/State to lower the speed on County Road E. In discussion, it was suggested that when the stop I I ghts at Highway 5 I are operational, the speed of traffic on County Road E will be affected; semaphores are anticipated to be operational very soo~ suggested McNlesh request informal speed check be con- ducted by MnDOT, It was explained that traffic speeds are determined by the State; City has no Jurisdiction relative to setting speeds, except to request a survey. It was noted that State pol icy is to set speeds at the 85th percentile of average traffic speeds. Council was referred to letter ( I I -5 -82 ) from Ramsey Coun ty Engineer Weltzln relative to City's requested delineation of bikeways on the existing road pavement and reducing the number of travel lanes to two. I twas noted that the County Engineer recommends that the City p u rs ue detached bikeways; existing road width Is needed for turning movements at the Sne III ng/County Road E Intersection. . In discussion, It was noted that a 4-lane road Is inconsistent with Weltzln's previous description of County Road E (2 thru-Ianes and 2 parkl ng lanes) . McNlesh reported that two letters were sent to the County, one requesting the speed reduction and the other requesting the bike- way/walkway striping; reported no response to date re the reduced speed from 40 mph to 30 mph. McNlesh noted that the County is aware of the injuries sustained on County Road E. . ---------- . Minutes of Counc I I Meeting of November 22, 1982 Page two After discussion, Mulcahy moved, seconded by Hicks, that Council approve Resolution No. 82 -62 , requesting speed reduction on County Road E, between Lexington and Snelling Avenues, from 40 mph to 30 mph. Mo t i on carried unanimously (5 -0) . ( Reso I ut I on to be sent to Commissioner Orth, Engineer Weltzin and MnDOT> REPORT OF VILLAGE ATTORNEY JAMES L YN DEN Ordinance No. 228, Amendln~ Ordinance No. 224 re Amusement Arcades - Introduce by Title Counc I I was referred to draft of Ordinance No. 228. . After discussion, Hicks moved, seconded by McAllister, that Counc I I introduce Ordinance No. 228 by title, AN ORD I NANCE AMEND- ING DIVISIONS 2 AND 3 OF ART I CLE I OF CHAPTER 4 OF THE ARDEN HILLS CODE, WHICH PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION AND LICENSING OF COIN- OPERATED AMUSEMENT DEVICES AND AMUSEMENT ARCADES, BY CHANGING OR DELETING CERTAIN PROVISIONS THEREOF AND BY EXCEPTING LI QUOR LI CEN- SEES FROM CERTAIN PROVISIONS THEREOF. Motion carried unan I mous I y. (5-0) (Lynden to coordInate hours (Sec. 4-12 - 11:00 p.m.) with City Code curfew and liquor requ i rements; also to report State and City requl rements re minors In II quor estab II shments.) Proposed Ordinance re Trespass I n!l L y n de n reported that State Statutes do not adequately describe "tresspass"; referred Council to ordinance passed by Shorevlew which goes beyond State law which he understands was adopted by Shorevlew In order to prosecute an offender, which Is difficult, under State law, to prosecute. After discussion, Council concurred that more Information be obtained relative to problem Incidents at Bethel College, and whether or not Shoreview has used their "tresspass ordinance". Upon receipt of additional Information, matter to be placed on a later Counci I agenda. REPORT OF VILLAGE ENGINEER OONALD CHRISTOFFERSEN Preliminary Sketches - Hamllne Avenue Improvement Transparencies were shown of the existing Haml ine Avenue roadway, and proposed a I ternates at 36', 40' , 48' 52 ' and 58' street widths. Council was referred to Christoffersen's letter of I 1-18-82 re 1980 traffic counts and future traffic projections: 1980 2000 Hamllne at County Rd. F 5,500 A.D .T. 11,000 A.D.T. Hamline at S.T.H. 96 4,700 " 9,400 " Revl sed 1976 cost estimates for the 36 ' and 48' street widths, Including drainage systems, were: 48' street width - $872,800 . 36' " " - 763,500 ChrIstoffersen noted that the estimates are less the utilities Ins t a I led sin ce 1976. A transparency of the Hamllne/Floral I ntersecti on, as proposed, was shown, Indicating turn lanes and accelleration lanes both north and south bound on Ham II ne . -2- . . Minutes of Counc I I Meeting of November 22, 1982 Page three In discussion, Christoffersen noted that some swamp a re a s along Ham I I ne Aven ue w I II have to be surcharged fo rat least a year prior to the road Improvement. Ch r I stoffersen suggested that the Improvement can be done In segments over a 3-5 year period, starting with the south end; areas to the north could be surcharged where needed during this time period. Chrl stoffersen recommended the 40' street width, with no parking on either side. It was queried whether the 48' width could be constructed and used as a 52' width street (no parking, with a 12 ' ce n te r lane for turning maneuvers). Christoffersen wi II see If this would meet MSA standards. Chrl stoffersen explained that . MSA standards must be met I f City accepts MSA monies, Mulcahy noted that It appears no matter how much we Increase the street width, we only get two thru lanes, Which we have now with a 24' wide street. Mulcahy said he agrees that this Is the next street the City should Improve; prefers a "parkway" approach. Christoffersen explained that additional r.o.w. would be needed to construct a landscaped median with turn lanes, Woodburn suggested that the Hamllne/Floral/County Road F area be considered now; noted that a 36' wide street would probably not requl re any surCharging. In review of the proposed plan for the south Hamllne/Floral/ County Road Fare a , Johnson noted that the proposal a II ows for des I red turns In both dl rections, and addresses the concerns of the res I dents and Council. Tom Rockne said he would prefer a three-lane road; suggested e Ii m- Inatlon of the accelleratlon lanes. Wilma Kuhn said she wants the street to be as wide as Is necessary to lessen the potential for accl dents. Ken Bachman expressed concern re high speed at Elde Circle, making left turns onto Eide Circle very difficult without a center lane for turning. Tim Tuggle asked who Is going to pay for the road Imp rovemen t; said he agrees that a three-lane road Is preferable. Christoffersen described various possible assessment alternatives; suggested that circumstances seem to dictate some type of comp ro- mise for a uniform assessment throughout the improvement. 1 n further discussion, Tom Rockne suggested that the 1-694 exit ramp should also be referred to the State for Its In-put relative to modification. It was reported that a letter has been sent to MnDOT requesting State participation. 1 n further discussion relative to the Hamllne up-grading, semaphores at Hamllne and S.T.H. 96 were suggested, as we II as turn lanes on . Hamllne to al low Hamline traffic to enter Into traffic on Highway 96. No Council action was taken, pending notification from MnDOT relative to Its participation In the proposed modification of Ham I I ne at 1-694. Brlarknoll Second Addition - Request for City to Accept Streets and Utilities and Release Performance Bond Counc II was referred to Christoffersen's letter of 11-22-82 to Westwood Planning and Engl neeri ng, relative to problems to be corrected, and City's receipt of "as b u I It" drawings, prior to City's acceptance of the Improvements. Christoffersen noted that -3- . . Minutes of Counci I Meeting of November 22, 1982 Page four the streets a re not ready for acceptance; can probably accept portions of the ut ill ty Improvements upon Inspection thereof. Council deferred action pending Engineer's Inspection report, Allied Blacktop Company - Request to Accept Work and Approve Fl na I Payment Counc II was referred to Request for F I na 1 Payment from Allied Blacktop Company fo r the 1982 Sealcoatlng project, and to Chris- toffersen's letter of 8-17-82, recommending Council's acceptance of the work. Hicks moved, seconded by Johnson, t hat Co u n c I I accept the 1982 . sealcoatlng work and authorize the final payment In the amount of $3,689.42 to Allied Blacktop Company. Motion carried un an I - mously. (5-0 ) Five-Year Plan for State Aid Christoffersen requested Council's In -p ut relative to anticipated State Aid street Improvements during the next 5-year period. Council concurred that the Hamllne Avenue Improvement ( I -694 to S. T.H. 96) Is anticipated; south end In 1983-84, balance In segments over next 3 to 4 years. Co u n c I I authorized Christoffersen to complete draft of City's 5-year State Aid St reet Improvement Plan for Council's consideration. REPORT OF VILLAGE TREASURER DONALD LAMB Investments I I - I 5 - 82 - $232,806.30 at Rosevllle State Bank Ii 8.647$ Interest for 6 months, to mature 5-15-83. I I - I 7 -82 - $100,000.00 at Northwestern, Mpls. Ii 8.75% interest for one year, to mature 11-17-83. 11-19-82 - $1,500,000 ~ KIdder-Peabody Ii 8.95% interest for 3 months, to mature 2-17-83. - $268,562.15 at Twin City Fede ra I Ii 8.60% Interest for I month, to mature 12-20-82, MeAl lister moved, seconded by Hicks, that Council ratify the Treasurer's Investments. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0 ) Landscape Inspection Report - Eme ra I d Inn Council was referred to Landscape Inspection Report (10-10-82) and to letter from Emerald Inn (11-16-82) . Johnson moved, seconded by Hicks, that Council requl re landscaping as designated on the approved landscape plan for Emerald Inn. Motion carried unanimously. ( 5-0) ( I twas Council's understanding that the maintenance bond will not be'released unt II the dead stock Is rep I aced as out II ned . In Landscape Inspector's report. ) M I SCEL LANEOUS BUSINESS Request fo r Cost Sharing - No I se Control Equipment Council was re fer re d to letter from Shoreview ( 11-9-82) to cities contracting with Ramsey County Sheriff, relative to Noise Control Equ I pment. After discussion, Councl I concurred not to participate at thlll time. -4- . ---- . Minutes of Council Meeting of November 22, 1982 Page five Representative-elect Tony Bennett - Request re Legislation for the 1983-1984 Session Some of Council's concerns I I sted were: I. Extreme con ce rn about timely budgeting. 2. Formula for Levy Limit should be revised. 3. Local Government Aid Formu I a. 4. Leaf Burning In the Metro Area, 5. Optional Special Elections to Fill Vacancies on the City Council. 6. Mob I I e Home Legislation. . Uniform Fire Code Council was referred to draft of proposed ordinance, adopting the Fire Code, prepared by Attorney Lynden In 1976, but not adopted. After discussion, In which It was noted that the Fire Contract states that each contracting cl ty will adopt the Un I form Fire Code, Council concurred that Fire Ch I e f Koch be Invited to meet with Council to detail the active enforcement of the Code by LJVFD, fees charged for Inspections, reason s for adoption of the Code by A rde n HIli s, etc. Approval of Pa rks and Recreation Winter Program Hicks moved, seconded by Mulcahy, that Council approve the Winter Prog ram as proposed (attachment to Minutes of Parks and Recreation Committee of 11-9-82). Motion carried un an I mous I y . ( 5-0) App rova I of Additional Instructors - Fa II Junior Mustang Basketball Mulcahy moved, seconded by McAllister, that Council approve the hiring of two additional Jr. Mustang Basketbal I Instructors as II sted In Buckley's memo of I 1-15 -82 @ $4.25/hour. Motion carried unan Imous Iy. (5-0) . Public Safety Committee Recommendations: Reflectorlzed Sign - Harriet/Pine Tree Drive Counci I was re fe rred to recommendation of Public Safety Com- mittee that a reflectorlzed sign be Installed at PI ne Tree Dr. and Harriet Avenue Indicating the curve, and to a reflectorlzed sign that the Public WorkS Department has I n stock. After discussion, It was the concensus of Council that the sign be Installed for the benefit of west-bound Harriet Avenue traffic - a second sign for south-bound Pine Tree Drive traffic to be considered later. Sto S I ns - Glenvlew Avenue/Glenvlew Court Cr stal Avenue/ Falrvlew Avenue an d alent ne Avenue Va I ent I ne Court Johnson moved, seconded by Hicks, that Counc I I concur with the Public Safety Committee's recommendation that the exis- ting stop signs rema In at the three Intersections. Motion carried (Johnson, Mulcahy, Hicks, Woodburn vo tin g In favor of the motion; McAllister voting In opposition. (4-1) . Beverly Apllkowskl, 1742 Gramsle Road, requested that Council con- sider the Installation of a stop sign at Gramsle Road and Falrvlew (south side of Falrvlew at Gramsie Road) to control traffic speed and potential for accl dents at this I ntersect I on. After discussion, Council suggested that Mrs. Aplikowski obtain I ette rs from a.re a residents In support of the proposed stop sign. Counci I referred the request to the Public Safety Committee for Its consideration at Its January meeting. -5- ,. .