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Home My WebLink AboutCC 01-27-1986 _J MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Village of Arden Hills Monday, January 27, 1986 - 7:30 p.m. Village Hall Call to Order Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Acting Mayor Hicks called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Roll Call Present: Absent: Also Present: Acting Mayor Dale Hicks, Counci1members Thomas Sather, Gary Peck, Nancy Hansen Mayor Robert Woodburn Engineers Donald Christoffersen and Barry Peters, Public Works Supervisor Robert Raddatz, Clerk Administrator Charlotte McNiesh, Deputy Clerk Dorothy Zehm . Approval of Minutes Peck moved, seconded by Sather, that the minutes of the January 13 Council meeting be approved as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) Business from the Floor None REPORT OF VILLAGE ENGINEER DONALD CHRISTOFFERSEN Feasibility Report - Additional Water Tower Council accepted the Feasibility Report (1/10/86) re proposed elevated water storage tank and deferred discussion to a future Council agenda when all Council members will be present. Change Order No.4 - Improvement No, 84-2, Lametti Addition Council was referred to Change Order No.4 in the amount of $627.00 (Project SP-W-P-ST-84-2). Hansen moved, seconded by Peck, to approve Change Order No.4. In discussion, Christoffersen confirmed that the work performed was due to the construction of a new driveway to serve the existing house. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) Bids - Improvement No. 8S-2, Edgewater Estates - Resolution No. 86-5 Council was referred to tabulation of 18 bids received on January 23, 1986 (Project No. SS-W-P-ST-8S-2). Engineer Barry Peters recommended that the bid be awarded to the low bidder, C. W. Houle, at $193,667.3S; noted that the Engineer's estimate was $239,693.00; reported that Houle has the experience and financial ability to perform the work. Hansen moved, seconded by Peck, that Council adopt Resolution No. 86-S, AWARDING BID FOR IMPROVEMENT NO. SS-W-P-ST-8S-2, Motion carried unani- mously. (4-0) . Gambling License Application - Three Fires Society, Inc. Karen Chapman briefly described the Three Fires Society, a non-profit organization, the purpose of which is to' foster pride, self-esteem and, confidence in underprivileged children by sponsoring athletic programs, summer camps, counseling, etc.; noted that the Society feels that a child with self-respect will respect others. Council was referred to Gambling License application by Three Fires Society, Inc. for a Class A Charitable Gambling license at the Big 10 Supper Club. Chapman said the money will be given by the Three Fires Society to support these purposes. In discussion, Chapman explained that they advertise their programs through the St. Paul park system; programs are conducted by a volunteer staff; explained that the Big 10 Supper Club is opening a "peanut bar" downstairs, which will draw a different clientele from the upstairs area where multiple sclerosis bas a charitable gambling license. Chapman said, to her knowledge, there is no restrietion as to the number of groups at an establishment. '-.~" ... ~ Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, January 27, 1986 Page two Hansen moved, seconded by Peck, to allow the charitable gambling activity at the Big Ten Supper Club, by Three Fires Society, Inc., subject to review after one year. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) Municipal Amicus ProRram - LeaRue of Minnesota Cities Couneil discussed the Municipal Amicus Program and its potential benefit to Arden Hills. It was noted that the $328 cost (10% of annual dues) is not budgeted. Action was deferred, pending the City Attorney's opinion and comments from neighboring municipalities. (McNiesh to report findings to Council.) . REPORT OF VILLAGE TREASURER DONALD LAMB (Absent - Report by McNiesh) 1/15/86 - $182,166.43 at First Federal at 7,65% interest. to mature 2/14/86. 1/15/86 - $182,021,32 at Twin City Federal at 8.10% interest, to mature 7/14/86. Sather moved to ratify the Treasurer's investments as reported. Motion was seconded by Peck and carried unanimously. (4-0) Report of Public Safety/Works Committee MeetinR Council was referred to minutes of the January 15 Public Safety/Works Committee Meeting. Hansen reported that it appears the combined, larger committee can effectively blend the functions of Safety and Public Works, Hansen briefly reviewed the meeting agenda items and reported that the committee members toured the Public Works building and reviewed equipm~nt after the meeting adjourned. Report of Finance Committee MeetinR Council was referred to the minutes of the January 23 Finance Committe~ Meeting. Peek reported that the committee discussed: 1. Escalated insurance premiums; will be making its recommendations to Council. 2. Council salaries; a subcommittee was appointed; recommendations will be forthcoming. 3. Financing of 1986 projects; will provide input to Council, Donation - Johanna Shores Hicks accepted, on behalf of the Council, a $625.00 donation to Arden Hills from Johanna Shores for police and fire protection in 1985. McNiesh was requested to extend Council's appreciation to Johanna Shores. OTHER BUSINESS RCLLG LeRislative Committee Peck reported that he cannot serve on the legislative committee because of a time conflict. Proposed Time ChanRe for Council MeetinRs Peck asked Council to consider starting Council meetings at 7:00p.m. instead of 7:30 p.m. . February PlanninR Commission MeetinR Hicks to be absent, Hansen will attend the February 5 Planning Commission meeting. REPORT OF VILLAGE CLERK ADMINISTRATOR CHARLOTTE MCNIESH Typewriter Purchase Council was referred to typewriter replacement. McNiesh's memo (1/24/86) relative to proposed McNiesh recommended the purchase of a Wheelwriter 5 . / . . . ~ Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, January 27, 1986 Page three because it should be able to provide carbon copies. McNiesh noted that the typewriter proposed to be replaced is also currently used to cut stencils for the Town Crier. McNiesh noted that the stencils will probably be replaced with "sticky-back" labels when the computer is "up and running"; the need for carbons will remain. Hansen moved, seconded by Sather, that Council approve the purchase of a Wheelwriter typewriter at a cost of $836.00. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) Approval of Business Licenses Council was referred to additional list of business licenses requiring Council approval (1/27/86). Sather moved, seconded by Hansen, that Council approve the business licenses .as listed. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) Claims and Pavroll Hansen moved, seconded by Peck, that Council approve the Claims and Payroll as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) Closed MeetinR - Labor NeRotiations Hicks closed the meeting to the public to allow Council discussion of status of labor negotiations. Adiournment Peck moved, seconded by Sather, that Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) the meeting adjourn at 8:30 p.m. (1~~oIe~ - Charlotte McNiesh Clerk-Administrator ~~~ Robert L. Woodburn Mayor Notice of MeetinR The next Regular Council Meeting will at 7:30 p.m. at the Village Hall. be held on Monday, February 3, 1986 . . . LICENSES FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL, January 27, 1985 Land O'Lakes Cigarette Vending ($25.00) Restaurant ($90.00) Rubbish Haulers Manthei Disposal Service 2624 14th Ave. So. Minneapolis. MN 55407 Residential - $8.00 per month Twin City Sanitation. Inc. 3304 Belden Drive Minneapolis, MN 55418 $8.25 per month Senior Citizens - $7.50 per month