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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 10-18-1982 ~ , Minutes of Regular Council Meeting Vi llage of Arden Hills Monday, Oc tobe r IB, 19 B2 .,. 7:30 p.m. Village Hall Call to Order Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Mayor Woodburn called the meeting to o~der at 7:30 p.m. Roll Call Present - Mayor Robert Woodburn, Councilmen Maurice Johnson, Diane McAllister, Dale Hicks, Thomas Mulcshy . Ab s en t - None Also Present - Engineer Donald Chris tof fersen, Planner Orlyn Miller, Treasurer Donald Lamb, Clerk Administrator Charlotte McNiesh, Deputy Clerk Dorothy Zehm. Approval of Minutes Hicks moved, seconded by Johnson, tha t the Minutes of the Sep- tember 27th Council meeting be approved as amended. Motion carried unanimously (5-0). Business From the Floor Beverly Stoutenberg, 1435 ~est County Road E and Joyce Stradinger, 1426 West Coun ty Road E, presented a petition, requesting the low- ering of the speed on County Road E, between Snelling Avenue and Lexington Ave. from 40 mph to 30 mph, signed by 50::!:. County Rd. E residents and business places. A separate petition reques ting that Council consider putting a bikeway/walkway along County Rd.E between Snelling and Highway 51, was also presented, signed by residents of 13 homes on County Rd. E in this area. (It was explained that corporate signatures were not obtained at businesses such as MSI and Northwestern Bank.) Mayor Woodburn explained that the procedure, required by the State, to change the speed on any street in a municipality is as follows; City petitions the Coun ty, and the Coun ty in turn, petitions the State - all speeds are set by the State Mr. John Bradford, 3200 North Haml ine Ave., s aid he strongly sup- ports the lower speed on County Rd. E. Stoutenberg said that traffic has increased in recent years; an- ticipates a greater increase with the new residential development north of County Rd. E. In discussion, it was noted that when the Hwy. 51/Hamline/Snelling crossover is modified (scheduled for construction in Spring of I B3) , it is anticipated this will also increase traffic on County Rd. E. . I twas explained that requests relating to traffic and speed have routinely been referred to the Public Safety Committee for rec- ommendations; however, it was recalled that the Public Safety Committee made recommendations relative to reduced speed on Cty. Rd. E at the time the County Rd. E improvement was under consid- eration (McNiesh to research this) . Council queried reasons for a four lane road west of Hwy. 51, through a residential area. It was reported that, according to Weltzin (Ramsey County Engineer), it is not a four lane road; side lanes are for parking. In discussion it was noted that the s tree t is marked for a four lane road now; is not striped for bikeway or parking lanes. -- .. , Minutes of Regular Council Meeting October 18, 1982 Page Two Johnson reported that Ramsey County Sheriff has been requested to use radar on County Rd. E and to observe the Snelling/County Rd. E intersection relative to "roll throurhs" etc; reported an acci- dent on County Rd. E in which a child pedestrian was hit by a car. Council concurred that Council ge t Weltzin's reaction to the p ro- posed re-marking of County Rd. E (51 to Snelling) to two traffic lanes, with bikeway 1 an e s , and reduced speed to 30 mph on County Rd.E, Snelling Ave. to Lexington Ave. John Bradford, 3200 No. Hamline Ave. , requested Council to con- sider a means for removal of leaves in the fall; suggested a suction machine as used in Roseville. . In discussion, it was reported that the Public Works Committee looked into the pu rchas e of a machine some 6-8 years ago; cost was $40,000 - $60,000 and was considered to be too costly for the short period of. use each year. It ,.;ras reported that Pamsey Cty. attempted to coordinate a leaf removal plan wi th refuse haulers in the north Ramsey municipalities this fall, but the plan was not effectuated. It was noted that New Brighton is conducting its own trial leaf drop program this fall - residents may drop their Ie aves at a specified site (site is restricted to leaves md grass clippings) to see how it works out. It was queried why the seven county area is the only area where leaf burn ing is p r.ohi bite d,. It was suggested that PCA be con- tacted relative to allowing lesf burning,by permit, in the metro area as well as out-state. Matter was referred to the Public Works Committee for current data and its recommendations to Council. REPORT OF V lLLAGE ATTORNEY JAMES LYNDEN (absent) Parking Lease Agreement - Control Data Council was referred to Lynden"Slet-ter of 10-14-82 and attached draft of revised Con t ro 1 Data Parking Lot Lease Agreement. In review, wording of item 19, page 4 was queried, which Mu lcahy <2S cribed as "boiler plate language". Concern was expressed relative to a one year agreemen t. Council con cu rred thst Attorney be requested to attempt to obtain s longe r term, or at least auto- mstic renewal, until either psrty wishes to terminate the agree- ment. (It was Council's understanding that the Parks Committee had re- viewed and approved the agreement draft; revise d agreement had not yet been approved by CDC) . Status of Johns ton Easement - Arden Oaks Council was referred to Lynden's lett...-rof 10-14-82 re Arden Oaks Improvement Project -- Easement No. 81-3-2 (Mr. and Mrs. Robert Johnston). . In discussion, it was noted that the $4000 cost for the north cor- ridor route which Was agreed upon, will be an lIadd-onll to the contract price of the Arden Oaks project, and will be assessed to the project. It was reported that the developer has signed the Johnston easement. Political Signs Councilman Mulcahy referred Council to several cases (1978-1982) relative to poli tical sign regulations; expressed concern that kden Hills' Sign Ordinance may be too restrictive as it relates to poli tical signs. No Council action was taken. -2- --- .. '~ Minutes of Regular Council Meeting October 18, 1982 Page Three REPORT OF VILLAGE ENGINEER DONALD CHRISTOFFEFSEN Report of Fin al Estimate - County Road E Bikeway/Sidewalk Christoffersen referred Counci 1 to Report of Final Estimate; noted an over payment by the State in the amount of $1,102.10, if construction and engineering costs as detailed are approved by State; noted that he in eluded 5% preliminary en~ineering and 8% construction engineering costs, which may or may not be accepted. Lexington Ave. & 694 Storm Drainage Improvement - Lametti snd Sons Claims Council was referred to letter from Ralph H. Larson (Lametti & . Sons, Inc. ) relative to miscellaneous claims accumulated in the amoun t of $46,219.76, and to Christoffersen letter in reply there- to (10-12-82) . Christoffersen reported th at he feels the claims are unwarranted; reported that some min or items (about $1500+) will be covered by ch ange order; informed Council that contractor has threatened arbitration. REPORT OF VILLAGE PLANNER ORLYN MILLER Case No. 82-22, Front Setback Variance for House Addition - 3203 Shorewood Drive. Mille r exp lained that the applicant (Franklin) has a purchase agreement on the house at 3203 Shorewood Drive: proposes to re- model the house by converting the garage to living space and con- structing a new garage to -the front within 28.5 feet of the Shore- wood Drive right-of-way (11.5' front setback variance). A transparency of the area was shown indicating the relationship of the house to the shoreline of the lake and channel, and to the homes on the two adj acen t lots. A transparency of the exis ting house and the proposed addition was also shown. Miller noted the irregular topography and intensive landscaping and that the ad- jacent homes are not in rigi d alignment. Miller reported that the Planning Commission and Board of Appeals recommend Counci 1 approval of the variance based on the hardship ct: the highwater table and lot configuration, with water on two sides, and the fact that the proposed setback will not have a serious visual impact on adjacent properties. Mr. Franklin said he tried to keep his request to a minumumj noted that a- 19' dep th is fairly shallow for a garage - has a snaIl size and medium size car. In discussion, the setbackS of the other homes were noted to be at ab ou t 40 '; the lot dimensions were quoted at 100' in width and 135' in depth (part of which is in the channel). Johnson moved, seconded by Hicks, that Council approve the re- quested front setback variance of 11.5 feet (28.5 feet from right- of-way line) based on the following: a) loss of property by the channel . b) high water table which doas not allow basement expansion c) configuration of the property and the water surrounding it and d) the setback will not have a serious visual imp act on adjacent p rope rties Motion carried (Johnson, Hie ks , Mulcahy, Woodburn voting in favor of the motion; McAllister voting in opposition (4-1) . (McAllister said she feels the expansion represents over building of an already too small lot) . Case No. 81-32 , Request for Time Extension on Variance granted in November, 1981 - 1886 Edgewater Avenue Miller referred Council to letter from Eickelberg requesting a -3- .' , Minutes of Regular Council Meeting October 18, 1982 Page Four time extension to build an addition to the existing garage and house at 1886 Edgewater .Avenue, involving a variance which was approved last November. Mr. Eickelberg said that m aj 0 r reason they did not build was financing; explained they are ready to go now on a modif ied plan which will reduce the variance to 25' sideyard setback (20' set- back approved previously). Hicks moved,. seconded by Johnson, that Council grant the exten- sion. Motion carried unanimously (5-0). (It was Council's understanding the t work shall commence in six . (6) months and be concluded within one (1) year ( City Code Sec- tion VIII, D (h)) . Case No. 79-20, Review of Special Use _P e rm.!.Li2..L..?..!~n and Home Occupation - 16~~~~st HighwaL_~_ , Miller explained that the three year review of this Special Use Permit for a Bohemian Cue Service home occupation was required to see if the home occupation is compatible with the orderly devel- opmen t of surrounding land, which is the intent of the ordinance. Miller reported that he is not aware of any complaints and there has been no evidence of flagrant abuses of the home occupation; explained tha t the sign is part of the Special Use Permit, even if it does not meet the CUTrent sign requirements; reported that the sign has not been changed significantly (except perhaps the wording) sin ce the SUP was granted. In discussion, it was noted by the applicant, Paul Rutter, that he now opens the service at noon and closes at 7:00 p.m. ; stated the operation is very much the same as it was, except that it is now his sole means of support. McAllister moved, seconded by Hicks, that Council extend the Special Use Permit for the cue service home occupation. Motion carried unanimously (5-0) . (It was Council's understanding that the Special Use Permit will now be continuous un t i 1 such time as the special conditions are violated or the use specifically permitted is changed) . Siren Test Miller reported that NSP has completed its work on the siren; a faulty fuse was the reason the siren co u 1 d not be activated pre- viously. Miller said another tes t time can now be scheduled, or it could be tested at 1: 00 p.m. on the scheduled fi rs t Wednesday of November. Council concurred tha t the siren tes t be announced to coincide with the general 1:00 p.m. Wednesday sire n test in November. Cardiac Pacemaker's Request - ~eplacement of Trees and Shrubbery Counc i 1 was referred to McNiesh's me.mo of Octoher 8th relative to . Cardiac landscaping. Mi ller said tha.t from the standpoint of public benefit, and the fact that Cardiac has planted more trees and shrubs than indicated on the approved landscape plan, he feels the damaged or destroyed trees need not be replaced, ex- cept along the north property line, where he sugges ts that 3+ overs tory trees be planted to screen the parking from residental area to the north. Miller said this, in his es tima ti on, is the most crucial area to be screened. After discussion, Hicks moved, seconded by Johnson, that Council request Cardiac Pacemake rs Inc. to plan t 3 or 4 ove rs tory trees at the north of their property, as suggest~d by Planner Mi~ (McNiesh's memo of 10-8-82)/ Mi.4U~.~~ ~t<<U' ~_ 5f~ '~ . -4- ---- .--- -' , Minutes of Regular Council Meeting October 18, 1982 Page Five REPORT OF VILLAGE TREASURER DONALD LAMB Investments 9/30/82 - $262,759.83 @ 10.25% interest for 7 months, at Northwestern Bank, St. Paul, to mature 4/28/83 10/1/82 - $100,000.00 @ 10.45% interest at Minnesota Federal to mature 3/31/83. 10/15/82- $1,400,000 @ 8.75% interest at Kidder-Peabody for 1 month, to mature 11/19/82- . 10/18/82- $300,000 @ 8.75% at American National Bank, to mature 1/17/83 10118/82- $104,000 @ 8.25% interest at First Bank St. Paul for 1 month, to mature 11/19/82. McAllister moved, seconded by Johnson, that Council ratify the Treasurer's investments. Motion carried unanimously (5-0). Donation - Minnesota Bap~ist Conference Msyor Woodburn acknowled~ed rece ip t of a $275.00 donation from Minnesota Baptist Conference, on behalf of the Ci ty, and express- ed Council's gra ti tude. Resignation - Human Rights. Commis,!ion Mulcahy moved to ac ce p t Kay Houghland's resignation from the Human Rights CommisSion. Motion was seconded by McAlliater and carried unanimously (5 -0) . Council concurred that replacements be actively sou gh t for the two Human Ri gh ts Commission vacancies, both terms of which ex- pire 12/31/83. Union Negotiations - SJ:atus Report Woodburn reported that he will meet again with the Vnien Steward and area Business Representative, LV.O.E. Local 49, on Tuesday; will re p 0 r t status of negotiations at the October 25th Council meeting. Approval of Fall Park Program Perso~ Mulcahy moved, seconded by Hicks, that Council approve the hiring of the 1982 Fall Program Personnel as detailed in Buckley's memo of 10-14-82. I twas Council's un de rs t andin g that any additional appointments will be submitted for app roval and will be at the salaries es tab- lished by Buckley's memo of 10-16-82. REPORT OF VILLAGE CLERK ADMINISTRATOR CHARLOT~ MC NIESH Resolution No. 82-53, Designating Polling Places for General Election Hicks moved, seconded by Johnson, that Council adopt Resolution . No. 82-53 DESIGNATING POLLING PLACES .FOR THE GENERAL ELECTION, NOVEMBER 2, 1982. Motion carried unanimously (5-0) Approval of Election Judges for General Election Johnson moved, seconded by Mulcahy that Council approve the Judges for the General Election as listed. Motion carried unan- imously (5 -0) . Claims and Payroll Johnson moved, seconded by Hicks, that Council approve the Claims and Payroll as presented. Motion carried unanimously (5-0) . (It was Council's understanding that the check for the Civil De- fense siren will be held un t i 1 af te r the siren is tested and is found to be satisfactory) . -5- --- - ~ \. , ~linutes of Regular Council Meeting October 18, 1982 Page Six Dogs at Large McNiesh was asked to alert C. S. O. of a report of dogs at large in the southeast Shorewood Hills area between the hours of 7:00 and 8:00 a.m. ; also to inquire re circumstances of a $30.00 fine ,for dog returned to owne r. Back-up Alert McNiesh reported receipt of four back-up alert devices given to the Arden Hills Council. Council concurred tha t one be installed on the eso car and o th e r City/Council vehicles as considered appropriate. Adjournment . Hicks moved, seconded by Mulcahy, that the meeting adjourn at 10:53 p.m. Motion carried unanimously (5-0) {Ifd~Ldt; !2/JI/JuL ~~~~ Charlotte McNiesh Robert L. Woodburn Clerk Administrator Mayor Not i ce of Meeting The next Regular Council Meeting will be held on Monday, Oc tobe r 25,1982 at 7:30 p.m. at the Village Hall . -6-