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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 01-13-1986 .... . . , MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Village of Arden Hills Monday, January 13, 1986 - 7:30 P.M. Village Hall Call to Order Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting was called to order by Mayor Woodburn at 7:30 p.m. Roll Call Present: Mayor Robert Woodburn, Councilmembers Thomas Sather,~Gary Peck, Nancy Hansen, Dale Hicks None Treasurer Donald Lamb, Planner Orlyn Miller, Public Works Supervisor Robert Raddatz, Clerk Administrator Charlotte McNiesh, Deputy Clerk Dorothy Zehm Absent: Also Present: Approval of Minutes ,Sather moved, seconded by Peck, that the minutes of the December 30. January 2, and January 9 Council meetings be approved as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) Business from the Floor None Approval of Alternate Rink Attendants Council was referred to Buckley's memo (1/10/86) recommending four alternate ice rink attendants. Hansen moved, seconded by Peck, that Council approve the alternate ice rink attendants as per memo. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) Approval to Attend Public Liability Insurance Seminar - John Buckley Council was referred to Buckley's memo (1/10/86), and attachments thereto. Hansen moved, seconded by Sather. that Council authorize Buckley's attendance at "The Public Liability Insurance Crisis" seminar on Thursday, January 3D, 1986, as outlined in memo. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) Report on Cable Communications Citizens' Advisory Committee Meeting Council was referred to the minutes of the Cable Communications Citizens' Advisory Committee meeting of January 9. Sather noted the sale of Group W Cable by Westinghouse; reported that, accord- ing to Manager Mark Matthews, this area will be assigned to Daniels and Associates. Sather referred Council to the "Committee Objectives for 1986"; noted that the use of students to televise Council meetings was suggested; noted that the committee is obtaining information relative to equipment needs and costs thereof for Council's consideration prior to 1987 budgeting. Planning Commission Resignation Council concurred to accept the resignation of Marlyn Damman from the Planning Commission. Woodburn extended Council's appreciation for her service on the commission in the past. Hicks recommended the appointment of Tim Tuggle to the Planning Commission. Mayor Woodburn appointed Tim Tuggle as a member of the Planning Commission as Alternate 2, for the balance of 1986. Hansen moved. seconded by Peck, that Council ratify the Mayor's appointment. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) (Tuggle agreed to continue his service on the Board of Appeals in 1986.) 4, Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, January 13 Page two REPORT OF VILLAGE PLANNER ORL YN MILLER Case No. 86-1, Institutional Identification SiRn and HeiRht Variance - PilRrim House Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Council was referred to Planning memo (12/26/85), Board of Appeals Report (1/11/86) and Planning Commission recommendations (minutes of 1/6/86). Miller explained that institutional signs in residential districts require Council approval; noted that the sign proposed is 35 S.F. (50 S.F. maximum permitted); noted that this applicant wants the sign 18" above ground; conse- quently, an 18" height variance is needed. (5' height maximum permitted by Ordinance). Miller reported that the Planning Commission took no action on the sign 4It height variance; noted that the Commission was concerned about the sign setback and the possible adverse effect of the lighting on the house to .the west of the Pilgrim House site. Miller reported that the Planning Commis- sion recommends denial of the sign proposal because of insufficient informa- tion. Applicant Ron Hitzemann explained that they prefer the 18" below the sign so it will not be obscured by snow; reported that he measured the road right- of-way from the center to determine their property line; stated that the right-of-way is 180'; 90' from' centerline puts the sign, as proposed, within the 10' required setback (about 4' from property line). Hitzemann said the lighting proposed for the sign is low voltage (12 volt system); noted that there are no windows on the east. side of the adjacent house; consequently, feels there will be no problem with adverse impact of the light on this home. It was noted that there is a stand of evergreen trees between the proposed sign location and this house which will reduce any light impact from the sign. Hitzemann said the sign appears to be at almost the same setback as the Village Hall sign; explained that the lights will be on an adjustable timer- on at dusk and off at about 10:00 p.m. In discussion, it was asked if the sign height can be reduced. Applicant said the sign is made; in order to reduce the height, the posts would have to be lowered deeper intp the ground; posts have been installed at desired sign height. One of the redwood sign boards, with yellow lettering, was shown to Council. It was noted that the boards will slip into grooves in the 4 x 4 posts. Miller explained that the Sign Ordinance Committee did not consider signs on highways when developing recommended setbacks and sign sizes; noted that considering the size of the site, and the speed of traffic on STH 96, the proposed sign is not large; also noted that the setback is not unrea- sonable, considering the very wide right-of-way. Miller noted that all the same things are involved here as there were with the North Heights Lutheran Church sign on Highway 96; reported he does not foresee a serious light problem with the proposed sign lighting. Miller noted that the Board of Appeals recommends denial of the variance based on the finding of "No Hard- ship". The applicant was asked if he has discussed the proposed sign with the neighbors to the west. Hitzemann said he. had not. Hansen moved, seconded by Sather, that Council approve the sign as proposed ~ contingent upon receipt of a letter from the neighbor to the west, approving the sign. Hicks moved to amend the motion to add the contingency that the actual set- back be identified. Motion was seconded by Hansen. Motion on the amendment carried unanimously. (5-0) Original motion carried unanimously. (5-0) (Planner Miller to determine actual sign setback for the record.) , Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, January 13 Page three Case No. 86-3, Review of Hamline Avenue Improvement Plans Miller reported that the Planning Commission feels the three-lane road, as proposed, makes sense from a safety point of view; feels significant plant,- ing is not feasible in the given right-of-way, but feels some landscaping should be incorporated as well as a gateway approach at 1-694 and STH 96. Miller reported that the Planning Commission feels the approach from STH 51 to Hamline, in the area of the retention pond, is lacking in landscaping; feels the State should be encouraged to landscape this area and that the City incorporate landscaping in the Hamline.Avenue improvement regardless of which plan is ordered. . Observance of Martin Luther King Holiday, January 20 Council was referred to McNiesh's memo (1/10/86). Sather reported that holidays are part of the labor contract negotiations; suggested that the Martin Luther King holiday be taken as a vacation day or floating holiday, or as compo time this year if employee wants to be paid for this holiday; otherwise, it will be a holiday without pay, pending resolution of the contract. Council concurred. Request for Reimbursement for Auto Repairs Council was referred to Raddatz's memo (1/10/86) and attached copy of letter from Stephen Michel and bill for auto repairs. Raddatz explained that the pothole referred to was at the right turn lane on Hamline at STH 96; reported that this pothole has been filled several times, but feels it will be an on-going problem until spring. Raddatz said he acknowledges that holes develop along Hamline Avenue, and are filled as they are discovered; does not feel it is the City's responsibility to pay for damages if a car hits a pothole; occurrence of potholes is not unusual in Minnesota. After discussion, Hicks moved, seconded by Sather, that Council deny Mr. Michel's claim for auto damage on the basis that the City is not liable for damage incurred on a street which is maintained in normal condition for this kind of environment. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) Other Business None REPORT OF CLERK ADMINISTRATOR CHARLOTTE MCNIESH Approval of 1986 Business Licenses and Permits Council was referred to list of renewal licenses and permits for 1986. Hicks moved, seconded by Sather, that the licenses and permits be approved as presented. Motion carried ~nanimously. (5-0) Claims and Payroll Sather moved, seconded by Peck, that the Claims and Payroll be approved as presented. Motion,carried unanimously. (5-0) . Cancellation of Fire Board Meeting McNiesh reported that the January 16 Fire Board meeting has been cancelled and will be re-scheduled. Hamline Avenue Improvement McNiesh said she has tentatively scheduled the Hamline Avenue Improvement on the January 27 agenda; reported that Mayor Woodburn will not be able to be present at that meeting. Hicks said he will be absent on February 10. After discussion, Hansen moved, seconded by Sather', that the Regular February 10 Council meeting be changed to February 3, and that the Hamline Avenue Improvement be scheduled on the February 3 meeting agenda. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, January 13 Page four Closed MeetinR for Labor NeRotiation Discussion Woodburn explained that this portion of the meeting is closed to the public for Council discussion on labor negotiations. Ad;ournment Hicks moved, seconded by Peck, that the meeting adjourn at 9:34 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) ~~J Charlotte McNiesh Clerk-Administrator ~ \d~J~~~ Ho ert L. Woodburn Mayor Notice of MeetinR The next Regular Council Meeting will be on Monday, January 27, 1986 at 7:30 p.m. at the Village Hall. ~ . . LICENSES AND PERMITS SUBMITTED FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL 1/13/86 All of these licenses and permits are renewals, for the year 1986. Northwestern College Restaurant ($60.00) Carolyn's Cards and Gifts Retail Sales ($40.00) Retail Sales ($40.00) Arden Hills' Nursery O'Donnell's Cleaners Retail Sales ($40.00) Retail Sales ($40.00) St. Paul Book and Stationery . Arden Hills Club Restaurant ($45.00) Cigarette Vending ($25.00) Amusement Facility ($75.00) 3 Mechanical Amusement Devices ($80.00) Service America Corporation (Cardiac Pacemaker Vendor) Restaurant ($75.00) Cigarette Vending ($25.00) Mpls. Hide and Tallow Rendering Plant ($600.00) The following rubbish haulers haul rubbish in Arden Hills. Dr. Dunn. All are renewals. have applied for licenses for 1986 to Their applications have been approved by Poor Richards, Inc., 400 Whitall St., St. Paul, MN 55101 Ace Solid Waste Management, 3118 N.W. 162 Lane, Andover, MN 55304 Woodlake Sanitary Service, Inc. 8661 Rendova St., Circle Pines, MN 55014 Gallagher's Service, Inc., 1691 - 91st Ave. N.E., Minneapolis, MN 55434 Bellaire Sanitation, 8678 - 75th St. N., Stillwater, MN 55082 .