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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 10-28-1985 . -- . MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Village of Arden Hills Monday, October 28, 1985 - 7:30 p.m. Village Hall Call to Order Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Mayor Woodburn called the meeting to order at 7:32 p.m. Roll Call Present: Mayor Robert Woodburn, Councilmembers Dale Hicks, Gary Peck, Thomas Sather, Nancy Hansen (about 8:10 p.m.) Absent: None Also Present: Engineer Donald Christoffersen, Public Works Supervisor Robert Raddatz, Treasurer Donald Lamb, Clerk Administrator Charlotte McNiesh, Deputy Clerk Dorothy Zehm . Approval of Minutes Sather moved, seconded by Peck, that the minutes of the October 15 Council meet- ing be approved as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) Business from the Floor None REPORT OF VILLAGE ENGINEER DONALD CHRISTOFFERSEN Plans and Specifications, Hamline Avenue from 1-694 to Floral Drive - State Cooperative A~reement Council was referred to plan for the improvement of Hamline Avenue from 1-694 to Floral Drive which includes widening of the acceleration lane going east at 1-694. Christoffersen said the proposed plan will tie into the proposed improvement of Hamline to the north. Christoffersen explained that the State is requesting City approval of the plan proposed. Hicks moved, seconded by Sather, that Council approve the plans and specifica- tions as presented (Staff Approval Date 3/12/85) 1-694 to Floral Drive. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) (Any changes by State to be in writing to City Council for approval.) Chan~e Order No.2, Hamline Surchar~e (Imp. P-85-1) Council was referred to Change Order No. 2 for 4 "No Shoulder" signs at $362.00 and 4 "Clearance" signs at $214.00 ($576.00) along Hamline in the surcharge area. In discussion of costs, Public Works Supervisor Raddatz was requested to look into cost of installation of signs by the City. Hicks moved, seconded by Sather, that Council approve Change Order No. 2 at $576.00, if cost of the sign installation by the City is not at a significant savings. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) Concern was expressed relative to potential plowing problems in the surcharge areas. Raddatz said there wi~l be some problems with plowing.snow; _feels he can work with it for one year. It was' noted that some settling should occur before long, which will reduce the problem to some extent. Leaf Removal Requests . Woodburn reported that he has received requests from residents for leaf re- moval by the City; reported that Roseville has a leaf removal program. It was reported that Arden Hills considered such a program years ago; cost estimate in 1975 was $55,000 - $60,000 for equipment. Raddatz said he will talk to Roseville relative-to time and cost/mile; said some leaf removal equipment can also be used to clean manholes. Request to Extend Seasonal Employment of Parks Employee Council was referred to Buckley's memo (10/23/85) re Part Time Maintenance Employee for Ice Skating. Hicks moved, seconded by Sather, that Council approve the employment of Kevin Fuller as outlined in Buckley's memo, at $5.00/hour to December 9, and at $5.50/hour beginning December 9, 1985 through February, 1986. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) . --- . Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, October 28 Page two Approval for Parks Director to Attend MPRA Fall Conference Sather moved, seconded by Peck, that Council authorize Buckley's attendance at the MPRA Fall Conference, November 20, 21, and 22 at the St. Paul Radisson Hotel at a cost of $110, plus reimbursement of parking costs. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) Finance Committee Recommendations - License/Permit Fee Schedules Council was referred to Finance Committee minutes (10/24/85) and to attached list of proposed license/permit fees. McNiesh explained that the recommended changes constitute the Committee's effort to simplify and consolidate fees, e.g. amusement facilities (instead of individual licenses for individual activities - tennis court, billiard table, etc.) (Hansen arrived at about 8:10 p.m.) . After review of the proposed changes, and discussion, Hicks moved, seconded by Peck, that Council give preliminary approval of the proposed license/ permit fee schedule, as outlined, with the following changes: Mechanical/Electronic Recreational Devices $40 - I device $80 - 2 to 4 devices $240 - 5 to 10 devices $500 - II to 15 devices $800 - Over 15 devices Motel/Hotel - $5.00/room Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) Council concurred with suggested draft of letter to business places, advising of the proposed fee schedule and requesting input for Council consideration, prior to its adoption of 1986 license/permit schedule at its November 12 meeting. Report on Parks and Recreation Committee MeetinR of October 22 Council was referred to minutes of Parks and Recreation Committee meeting of October 22. Hansen reported that possibilities for grant money for parks development, according to Jambois (Minnesota Department of Economic Develop- ment) are very encouraging; noted that priorities are for fishing docks, boat docks, swimming, and softball fields; feels our trailway system may be eligible. Hansen explained that there is apparently a great deal of flexi- bility - several applications can be submitted, but City may only receive one grant a year; City must put up matching funds. Hansen reported good response to the recent park survey; noted residents' response is favorable to the parks; suggests improvement of trails. Hansen noted that grant applications must be submitted by May 6, 1986; have up to 3 years to complete a project. Hansen said she believes the Parks Committee will prepare a proposal for 1986 for Council's consideration. Report on Public Safety Committee MeetinR of October 18, 1985 Council was referred to minutes of Public Safety Committee meeting of 10/18/85. Hansen-reported-that Wayne Johnson indicated that there may be a . need by Arden Hills for a different fire station location; holding with Station #1 location may not be in the City's best interest. Hansen suggested that a "charge" for the-Public Safety Committee might be: - Fire Department concerns - Street light needs - Semaphore needs It was suggested that there is an apparent need for newpaper -- vending machine control, e.g. distance from the curb, spacing, etc. Consolidating the Public Safety and Public Works committees was suggested as a consideration by Council for 1986 because of the overlap of safety concerns and remedy thereof by installation of corrective measures by Public Works. - - . Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, October 28 Page three REPORT OF VILLAGE TREASURER DONALD LAMB Investment 10/25/85 - $100,000 at Midwest Federal for 1 year @ 8.15% interest, maturing 10/14/86. Hicks moved to ratify the Treasurer's investment. Motion was seconded by Peck and carried unanimously. OTHER BUSINESS Cable Equipment Sather suggested that Council re-think purchase of camera equipment" to assure the televising of meetings. . Arden Oaks Park Peck reported receipt of several complaints from residents near Arden Oaks Park; complaint is that dogs are littering the park and dog owners are not cleaning up after the dogs. Council concurred that a notice be placed in the Town Crier advising dog owners that they are required to pick up after their dogs. (City Parks Depart- ment to be advised of the need for clean-up, plus patrol of the park to stop this abuse of park property.) RCLLG Meetiml Hansen reported that she will not be able to attend the November 14 afternoon meeting of RCLLG (2:00 - 4:00 p.m.) re Solid Waste; reported that Ramsey County haulers will start trucking to the NSP plant in Newport in'November; explained that Hennepin will truck to the New Brighton plant; feels the northern suburbs should be allowed to use landfills for a certain period of time and allowed the alternative of using the New Brighton plant; reported that the New Brighton plant has a permit for the plant - will burn at 18000 F in a self-contained building; wet ashes will be trucked out; steam will be sold to industrial plants nearby. Hansen noted there will be an increase in traffic on Old Highway 8 in New Brighton. Hansen suggested Council input to influence a hold for six months for the northern suburbs; noted the cost of trucking to Newport will probably increase garbage haulers' fees and, in addition, Ramsey County will add a levy to property taxes. Woodburn reported that he had sent a letter to New Brighton's Mayor expressing our concerns re environmental impact on Arden Hills of proposed burning plant. Hansen noted the RCLLG will meet at the Arden Hills Village Hal~ on November 20. Annual Plannin~ Institute Hicks reported that a few Plannfng Commission members attended the Institute a few years ago; registration fee is $40.00; suggested that Council authorize payment of the registration fee for Planning Commission members desiring to attend. Council concurred. REPORT OF CLERK ADMINISTRATOR CHARLOTTE MCNIESH Claims and Payroll Sather moved, seconded by Hansen, that the Claims and Payroll be approved . . as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) November Council Meetings Council concurred that November Council meetings be scheduled on Tuesday, November 12 and Monday, November 25. Adjournment Hicks moved, seconded by Hansen, that the meeting adjourn at 9:19 p.m. Motion c ied unanimously. ~~~~ ~ Charlotte Mc les ' obert L. Woodburn Clerk-Administrator Mayor Notice of Meeting The next Regular Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 12, 1985 at 7:30 p.m. at the Village Hall.