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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 02-22-1982 . " Minutes of Regular Council Meeting Village of Arden Hills Monday, February 22, 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 7:35 p,m. Roll Call Present - Mayor Robert Woodburn, Councilmen Janet Hollenhorst, Diane McAllister, Maurice Johnson . Absent - Councilman Dale Hicks Also Present - Village Attorney James Lynden, Clerk Administrator Charlotte McNiesh, Deputy Clerk Dorothy Zehm Approval of Minutes Johnson moved, seconded by McAllister, that the Minutes of the Council Meeting of February 8th be approved as amended. Motion carried unanimously (4-0). Business From The Floor None REPORT OF VILLAGE ATTORNEY JAMES LYNDEN Draft of Development Agreement - Case No. 81-23 Arden Oaks, Derrick Land Company Council was referred to draft of development agreement between the City of Arden Hills and Derrick Land Company. In review, Lynden reported three comments from Bond Counsel Popovich: 1. p.8(c) 10 year special assessments payment period is too long; suggested a 6-year maximum, recommended 3-5 years. 2. ~.8(c) suggested deletion of reference to Minnesota Statutes relative to interest rate - change to maximum interest as provided by law. 3. suggests adding a waiver of developer's right to challenge the amount of assessment. Lynden said he is agreeable to all 3 points. Developer Laughinghouse said the agreement is acceptable if it is consistent with Village ordinances; suggested the following modi- fications: 1) p.l (Second Whereas paragraph) delete "all related docu- men ts II . . 2) p.l Improvements Necessary - noted that if "developer improvements" means "site grading" he agreea; noted that City Improvements should mean "within the plat of Arden Oaks, and exclude improvements outside of Arden Oaks". 3) p.2 Developer's Warra~ - Lauhinghouse said the Devel- oper's interest in the Subdivision is "vendee under con- tract for deed". 4) (i) Site Grading Plans - should read Subsection (b) instead of (a). Laughinghouse noted that all documen- tation, if not already filed, will be filed for Village Engineer approval. 5) (j) Supervision - Feels the double supervision not necessary; will work this out with the Village Engineer. Minut~ of Regular Council Meeting February 22, 1982' i~ (m) 125% bonding or Letter of Credit is not applicable if developer does not construct improvements; does not object if bonding is based on site grading only. 6) p.8 - 9(d) 1) and 2) would like deleted, if not customary procedure, Council concurred 7) p,10 (e). Laughinghouse said he did not feel this pro- vision is desirable. Lynden said it is a standard pro- vision from a mortgage note. Council suggested that (e) include whatever is considered necessary and concurred that (f) and (g) be deleted; not Village policy. 8) p, 11, Lynden will re-word paragraph 6. Final Plat Approval, It was noted that the Final Plat has been approved with certain contingencies. . Laughinghouse said he doesn't like the 6 year payment of special assessments, but is probably "stuck" with it; will waive right to contest amount of assessments only within the Arden Oaks plat; feels the agreement needs more discussion; will discuss it with Village Attorney and Village Engineer; cannot sign it as written; feels the Agreement is self-enforceable - recording it is super- fluous (7. page 11); wants time to think on provision 7.; would like provision 8. simplified, listing specific documentation. Action was deferred to the March 8th meeting; Lynden and Laughing- house to, work out an amended agreement draft for Council's con- sideration. Feasibility - Improvement No. 81-5, Royal Hills Developer Marcel Eibensteiner said he has been doing some in-depth thinking; will pay for the street (Royal Lane extended to Floral Drive) if the street will be considered as satisfsction of the Royal Hills park dedication for the road construction, and if park dedication is not considered to be satisfied, he wants to retain the right to challenge park dedication and assessments (will waive this right if park dedication is satisfied by the road construc- tion). It was noted that the water loop will go through as proposed, whether the street is completed or not. Also noted was approval of the Royal Hills plat did not include a provision for waiver of the park dedication. ' Eibens~~!~,aid he wants to keep the project going; will pay for the str~t; wn~ it comes to the park dedication, hopes the Council ~ will be lenient. After discussion, Eibensteiner agreed to draft an Agreement for Attorney Lynden's approval and subsequent Council consideration. Comments from the Audience: It was queried why the proposed road is to be 34' in width, while Floral Drive is only 28' wide. Answer - 34' pavement width is standard by current City code. . It was asked that a chain link fence be installerl slong the park road to protect children. Answer - Other parks have roads without fences. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Revised Use of Federal Revenue Sharing Monies (6:30 p,m.) Mayor Woodburn opened the public hearing at 8:55, and Clerk Admin- istrator McNiesh verified that the Notice of Hearing was published in the New Brighton Bulletin on February 4, 1962. -2- '~inutes of Regular Council Meeting February 22, 1982 A transparency was shown of the Adopted Proposed Use, Actual Cost and Suggested Revised Use. After determining that there were no comments from the floor, the Public Hearing was closed at 8:58 p,m. . After discussion, McAllister moved, seconded by Johnson, that Council accept the revised use of Federal Revenue Sharing Monies, aa suggested. Motion carried unanimously (4-0). Proposals for Cable TelevisioE....E!_anchise in Arden Hills (8:45 p.m.) Mayor Woodburn opened the public hearing at 9:00 p.m. Clerk Admin- istrator McNiesh verified that the Notice of Hearing was published in the New Brighton Bulletin on February 11, 1982. Wm, Bauer reported that the North Suburhan Cable Commission has three applicants: Storer North Suburban Cable Communications Teleprompter of the North Suburbs, Inc. United-Zylstra Communication Corporation (United Cable Tele- vision Corporation) Bauer explained that the applicants will make their individual presentations at a Public Hearing on March 25th; purpose of to- night's hearing is to receive public input, not applicant input. Bauer said he is currently reading the consultant's evaluations and has received comments from interested groups (schools, library, public television etc.) After determining that there were no comments from the floor, the public hearing was closed at 9:10 p.m. Bauer said he will welcome calls relative to questions Council may receive. REPORT OF VILLAGE TREASURER DONALD LAMB (absent) Investments Clerk Administrator McNiesh reported the following investments: Feb. 16th - $209,211.95 @ 16.2%, maturing June 16, 1982 (4 mos.) Feb. 19th - $104,082.02 @ 15.5%, maturing April 19, 1982. (2 mos.) cf(6/, '}/7 /1 SOC1,iU.lT @ 14.5%, maturing March 19,1982 (l mo.) Feb. 18th - McAllister moved, seconded by Johnson, that Council ratify the Treasurer's investments as reported. Motion carried unanimously (4-0). . OTHER BUSINESS Street Sweeping Agre~e'n t--=~_Ei.lt!!_t2!lj Arde!,__Il~l.l--,,_ Council was referred ~o Public Works Committee Minutes of 2-17-82. In discussion, it was noted that Supervisor Johansen recommends cooperating with New Brighton for street sweeping this year; sees no problem in waiting until New Brighton streets are swept because Arden Hills usually sweeps later anyway; also, because it is a slack time in the Public Works Dept., foresees no problems in supplying the equivalent hour~ of labor to New Brighton. Hollenhorst moved that Council approve the Street Sweeping Agree- ment between the City of New Brighton and the City of Arden Hills for one year. Motion was seconded by Johnson and carried unani- mously (4-0). -3- Mlnu~s of Regular Council Meeting February 22, 1982' , " Parks and Recreation Committee Reco,!!1~dJ!~!!J.. (Minutes of 2-9-82) A. Cummings Park Improvements Long Range Plan and Timing of Site B. Parking ~eement - CD~ In discussion, Parks Director Buckley indicated the need of approximately 60 parking spaces for the two proposed softball fields. Concern was expressed relative to maintenance and police supervision of the parking area; also of concern was jammed parking on the Wyncrest Court cul-de-ssc on west side of the park. It was noted that the residents attending the neighborhood meeting strongly opposed the league ball field; want the park to be a "neighborhood" park with play equipment and possibly . tennis courts; feel league games and parking will be noisy and a nuisance to the residential area. It was noted that the Parks Committee recommends grading the area for the ballfields, this spring, if we have a parking agreement with CDC. Council deferred action on the Cummings Park plans pending a CDC parking agreement. Buckley said the timing schedule calls for 1982 spring grading and seeding of the ballfield srea only; no backstops or fields would be created this year. It was suggested that if a parking agreement cannot be obtained, the park may have to be redesigned. 1982 Spring Programs McAllister moved, seconded by Hollenhorst, that Council approve the 1982 Spring Program aa recommended (Minutes of Parks Co~mittee of 2-9-82). Motion carried unanimously (4-0). 1982 Budget Cut Recommendations Council was referred to suggested budget cut recommendations by the Finance and Public Works Committees (February Meeting Hinutes). It was noted that the Parks Committee has been asked to make sim- ilar recommendations for Council's consideration. No action was taken, pending receipt of recommendations from the Parks and Recreation Committee. Committee Appointments Council was referred to memo relative to Board of Appeals and Planning Commission status of appointments. No action was taken pending receipt of appointment recommendations. Proposed Bond Issue A transparency was shown relative to Financing Plans for Pending Projects, After review and discussion, Council concurred with the Financing Plan. McNiesh reported that the estimated bond lssue amount of $2,871,000 49~~~Pt include all bond issuance costs and discount. Bond ~~ Popovich will estimate these costs and prepare the reso- lution for the bond sale for Council action at the March 8th meet- ing. . Approval of Basketball Instruct2r/C~a~he~ Council was referred to Buckley's memo of 2/19/82 requestlng approv- al to hire spring program personnel. McAllister moved, seconded by Ho11enhorst, that Council approve the hiring of the individuals for the 1982 Spring Programs as list- ed in Buckley's memo. Motion carried unanimously (4-0). MTC Request - 1982 Passenger Wa~!1~helters Council reviewed the request; deferred action until the need for a shelter is ~d -4- . Minut~~s. of Regular Council Meeting February 22, 19~2 , REPORT OF VILLAGE CLERK ADMINISTRATOR CHARLOTTE MC NIESH Approval of 1981 Cash Financial Statement and Transfers Council was referred~o~iesh'8--memo--of 2-10-82 a~o the 1981 Cash Financial Statement. McNiesh noted that Table 8 indicates an increase in water rates may be necessary this year; referred to Finance Committee for its recommendations. Hollenhorst moved, seconded by McAllister, that Council approve the 1981 Cash Financial Statement and Transfers as submitted. Motion carried unanimously (4-0). . Approval to Sell a Used Typewriter Council was referred to repair estimate from AAA Typewriter Sales Company relative to City's Smith Corona Typewriter, and request to purchase same by Dorothy Zehm. Hollenhorst moved, seconded by McAllister, that Council approve the sale of the typewriter for $40.00, as recommended by HcNiesh. Motion carried unanimously (4-0), Approval of Licenses Council was referred to list of 1982 renewal License ~pplications pending Council approval. McAllister moved, seconded by Johnson, that Council approve the licenses as listed; W.D, Gray Rubbish Hauler license approval is subject to approval of the City Health Officer. Motion carried unanimously (4-0). CDC Request to Sell Produce to E~loyees Council was referred to memo from Zehm (2-18-82) reletive to re- quest to sell produce at Control Data Corporation. After discussion, Johnson moved, seconded by McAllister, to approve the sale of produce to CDC employees on the Control Data premises, for one year, provided the produce stand is not visible from Lex- ington Avenue. Motion carried unanimously (4-0), Payroll Johnson moved, seconded by McAllister, that Council approve the Payroll as submitted. Motion carried unanimously (4-0). Resolution Requesting ISO Inspectjon of_}_a.!<~~pJ:1.!E~01unteer Fire Dept. Council was referred to Jetter from Shoreview (2-17-82), and attach- ed suggested Resolution, adopted by Shoreview, Requesting The In- surance Services Office Conduct A Regular Inspection Of The Lake Johanna Volunteer Fire Dept. Prior to December 31, 1983. After discussion, matter was deferred to a later meeting pending information relative to inspection charges by other private agen- cies and when inspection can be made. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS . Hol!~nhorst suggested that a letter be sent to Pice Creek Water- shed District, expressing Council's appreciation for the joint meeting with them relative to resolution of the manhole situation and control structure at Lk. Johanna. McAllister reported the tenor of the Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting; reported the Committee's complaint that Council 1pnores its recommendatIons. McAllister referred Council to proposed H.F. 1738 ~obile/~anufac- tured Housing. Council unanimously concurred that letters be sent to Senators Robert Ashbach, Gregory Dahl and Hubert Humphrey III and to Representatives Steven Novak, Donald Valento and Richard Kostohryz that Council fees strongly that municipalities should retain the right to regulate these types of housing and solicits assistance in opposing this proposed legislation. -5- Minutes of Regular Council Meeting February 22, 1982: , .' Joh~ reported that speed checks are being made on Hamline Ave.; indicate some speeds in excess of 60 mph; average speed of 49 mph in 7:15 - 8:15 a.m. time slot. Adjournment McAllister moved, seconded by Hollenhorst, that the meeting ad- journ at 12:19 a.m. Motion carried unanimously (4-0). ~~f/);~ Charlotte McNiesh Clerk Administrator ~~~ Robert . Woodburn Mayor . Notice of Meeting The next Regular Council Meeting will be on Monday, March B. 1982 at 7:30 p.m. at the Village' Hall. . -6- . . - ~ . . ~ 1982 LICENSE APPLICATIONS PENDING - NEED COUNCIL APPROVAL RENEWALS Arden Hills Standard Service Station 1306 West Co. Rd. E Big Ten Supper Club 4703 No. Hwy. 10 Carolyns Cards & Gifts 3531 No. Lexington Ave. Sitzmark Ski Shop 1160 W. Co. Rd. E Land O'Lakes 4001 Lexington AVE. So. RUBBISH HAULER'S LICENSE RENEWALS W.D. Gray 1036 W. Central Ave. St. Paul, MN 55104 Service Station 6 pumps Restaurant Retail Sales Retail Sales Restaurant Commercial Residential Duplex Fourplex Senior Citizens $30.00/first pump $ZO.OO/ea. addit. pump $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 S125.00 Various $6.50/mo, $12.00/mo. $17.00 $4.75/mo.