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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 09-30-1985 - . MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Village of Arden Hills Monday, September 30, 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 7:30 p.m. Roll Call Present: Mayor Robert Woodburn, Councilmembers Nancy Hansen, Gary Peck, Thomas Sather (7:35 p.m.) Absent: Councilmember Dale Hicks Also Present:. Attorney James Lynden, Engineer Donald Christoffersen, Public Works Supervisor Robert Raddatz, Cable Committee Chairman William Bauer (9:00 p.m.) Clerk-Administrator Charlotte McNiesh, . Deputy Clerk Dorothy Zehm Approval of Minutes Peck moved, seconded by Hansen, that the minutes of the September 9, September 12, and September 19 Council meetings be approved as submitted. Motion car- ried unanimously. (3-0) Business from the Floor None. Shoreview/Arden Hills Jaycees' Donation Tom Sued beck and Evelyn Johnson, representing the Shoreview/Arden Hills Jaycees, presented a check in the amount of $100.00 to Mayor Woodburn for the Arden Hills Parks and Recreation Department. The donation is the result of the Jaycees' participation in the Fall Festival. Woodburn accepted the check, on behalf of the Parks Department, thanked the Jaycees for its donation, and advised that they will be informed of the Park Department's use of the money. (Sather arrived at the meeting.) REPORT OF VILLAGE ATTORNEY JAMES LYNDEN Ordinance No. 237 - Shore land Mana~ement - Final Readin~ Lynden referred Council to amended draft of Ordinance No. 237, recommending its adoption. Sather moved, seconded by Peck, that Council waive the final reading. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) Hansen moved, seconded by Peck, that Council adopt Resolution No. 237, AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE SUBDIVISION, USE AND DEVELOPMENT OF SHORELANDS AND THE UTILIZATION OF THE PUBLIC WATERS ON WHICH THEY ABUT, AND IMPOSING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) (Not to be published until written approval by DNR,) Case No. 85-7, Special Use Permit for Fill (George and Phyllis Bona) Council was referred to draft of Special Use Permit - Case No. 85-7, specify- ing special conditions which are to be completed by the permittees. . Hansen moved, seconded by Peck, that Council approve Special Use Permit - Case No. 85-7, as drafted, and authorize execution thereof by the Clerk-Administrator. Mot ion carried unanimously.. (4- 0) Case No. 85-10. Hunter's Park - Second Amendment to Special Use Permit Council was referred to Lynden's letter of 9/30/85 and attached draft of Second Amendment to Special Use Permit -- Case No. 73-28. Lynden reviewed the amendments to the Hunter's Park Special Use Permit which applies to the first, second and fourth additions of Hunter's Park which specifies ----- - . Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, September 30 Page two procedural rules for additions or alterations to cluster homes. Sather moved, seconded by Hansen, that Council approve Second Amendment to Special Use Permit -- Case No. 73-28, as drafted, and authorize execution thereof by the Clerk-Administrator. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) Hamline Avenue, Phase II, Impr. P-85-3 Council was referred by Christoffersen to his letter of 9/27/85, relative to schedule he proposes .for Hamline Avenue Improvement, Phase II. Hansen movedi seconded by Peck, that Council adopt. Resolution No. 85-53, Ordering Feasibility Report. Motion carried unanimously. .!~-O) Christoffersen suggested that Council defer Survey authorization until Council has the opportunity to look at the feasibility report (November 12, 1985 . Council meeting). Potential ChanRe Order, Hamline Avenue. Phase I. SurcharRe Council was referred to Special Provisions required by DNR for Protected Water Permit relative to the surcharge of Hamline Avenue. Christoffersen explained that a 12" board (control structure) is requested to be installed in front of the pipe which drains the pond located on the west side of Floral Park and north of Royal Lane (a protected wetland). Christoffersen explained this will retain a little extra water in this area, which generally has little or no standing water. Council concurred with the potential Change Order as described. 1986 Budp;et Finance Committee Recommendations Council was referred to the recommendations of the Finance Committee (minutes of September 19, 1985) and to transparencies of the attached sum- maries: Budget Adjustments - General Fund Budget Adjustments - Special and Utility Funds Net Effect on Tax Levy Public HearinR - Use of Revenue SharinR Funds Woodburn opened the Public Hearing to discuss use of Revenue Sharing Funds in the 1986 Budget, and McNiesh verified that the hearing notice was published in the New Brip;hton Bulletin on September 18, 1985. McNiesh displayed a transparency of the proposed use of the Revenue Sharing Entitlement Funds: Punch Card Voting System................. .$13,OOO Public Works Automotive Equipment.........$23.000 and the 1986 Proposed General Fund Expenditures ($1,267,990) with Finance Committee Recommended Changes, reducing the General Fund expenditures to $1,232,870. McNiesh reviewed the net effect the proposed budget will have on the Tax Levy; explained that the 1986 estimated mill rate is 9.458 mills, about 9% over the 1985 rate 0/4 mill). However, because of tax base computation changes, the increased mill rate in 1986 will result in an approximate 3% tax reduc- tion over 1985 for Arden Hills residents if other taxing entities do not raise their mill rates. McNiesh said she feels strongly that the City should pay for as much of the proposed truck this year as it can; repor~~news release, received . today from the League of Cities, indicate a^s 0 all on the State level; noted that the last time this occurred, local government aid and homestead credit were cut; consequently, she feels the City would be better off levying to the limit. In discussion, Woodburn asked for Council input relative to continued financ- ing of the tree and woodpile inspections and social services (Senior citizen van. Youth Service Bureau, etc.) No changes were made to these budgeted items. . Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, September 30 Page three Woodburn proposed adding the services of a professional union contract negotiator, estimated at $l,OOOt; proposed that the hired negotiator work with the Council negotiator in preparing a contract for Council approval. Council concurred. The public hearing was closed at 8:30 p.m. Sather moved, seconded by Peck. that Council approve the Federal Revenue Sharing Funds, in the amount of $36,000, to be used, as recommended, for a Punch Card Voting System ($13,000) and Public Works Automotive Equipment ($23,000) . Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) Resolution.No. 85-46 Hansen moved, seconded by Peck, that Council adopt Resolution No. 85-46, CERTIFYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT INSTALLMENTS TO RAMSEY COUNTY FOR COLLECTION . WITH TAXES (2 MUNICIPAL WATER CONNECTIONS). Motion carried unanimously, (4-0) Resolution No. 85-47 Sather moved, seconded by Peck, that Council adopt Resolution No. 85-47, CERTIFYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR DISEASED TREE REMOVAL TO RAMSEY COUNTY FOR COLLECTION WITH TAXES. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) Resolution No. 85-48 Peck moved, seconded by Sather, that Council adopt Resolution No. 85-48, CERTIFYING ASSESSMENTS FOR DELINQUENT SEWER AND WATER ACCOUNTS TO RAMSEY COUNTY FOR COLLECTION WITH TAXES. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) Resolution No. 85-49 Hansen moved, seconded by Sather, that Council adopt Resolution No. 85-49, APPROVING SUMS OF MONEY TO BE LEVIED FOR LEVY YEAR 1985, PAYABLE IN.1986. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) Sather moved, seconded by Peck, that Council approve the 1986 Budget, with the $1,000 adjustment, deferring $1,000 of truck expenditure to 1987, and adding union contract negotiator to 1986 Budget ($I,OOO). Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) Resolution No. 85-51. AGREEING TO GIVE PASSIVE APPROVAL TO AN INCREASE IN BASIC CABLE TELEVISION SERVICE RATES BY GROUP W CABLE Bill Bauer, Chairman of Cable Communication Citizens' Advisory Committee, reported that Group W is requesting an increase in the basic rate from $7.95 to $9.95 per month; explained that new federal legislation permits cable companies to raise basic rates up to 5% per year; explained that after December 29, 1986, cities will have no authority to regulate rates. , Bauer reported that $9.95 per month is still below average; NSCC recommends cities take no action; basis for this recommendation is that an alternative may be a reduction in the basic service. Bauer noted that if one city opposes, the rate increase will be delayed; After discussion, Sather moved, seconded by Peck, that Council adopt Resolution No. 85-51, as amended. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) Resolution No. 85-50, DECLARING NOVEMBER EPILEPSY MONTH IN ARDEN HILLS Sather moved, seconded by Hansen, that Council adopt Resolution No. 85-50. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) REPORT OF VILLAGE TREASURER DONALD LAMB . Investments (absent) McNiesh reported the following investment made by Treasurer Lamb: 9/10/a5 - $470,000.00 @ Twin City Federal @ a.2l% interest, maturing 3/10/86. Hansen moved, seconded by Peck, that Council ratify the Treasurer's investment. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) ~ . Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, September 30 Page four Report of Fire Board MeetinR of September 26 Hansen reported that Shoreview requests a letter response from Arden Hills relative to the City's interest in a south station; explained that if Arden Hills is interested, Shoreview will look at a location centrally located to serve both cities. If Arden Hills is not interested, Shoreview will pursue a location closer to Victoria and 1-694; noted that Shoreview is looking now for land for the south station. Some of the concerns expressed by Council were: - number of additional firefighters and equipment needed to operate another station. - adequacy of response time with our existing two stations; noted that there. probably are some inconvenient locations for the existing stations to reach. . In discussion, Council concurred that it needs to know response times. It was the general consensus that there are too many variables for a decision tonight. McNiesh was requested to invite Fire Chief Dave Koch to attend the next Council meeting to provide some answers relative to response times, adequacy of equipment, etc; and was requested to relay Council's action to Shoreview's manager. Public Works Union Contract Council was referred to IUOE proposal for the contract years 1986-87 (dated 9/25/85). Council referred the proposal to Sather to work with negotiator for a recommendation to Council. OTHER BUSINESS Request for Traffic LiRht Hansen reported receipt of several requests for a traffic light at Highway 96 and Hamline; reported there is an apparent stacking of cars during peak traffic hours. PlanninR Commission MeetinR on October 2 Hicks to be absent. Hansen will attend as Council liaison. Speed Limit Violations It was reported that several speeding tickets have been issued on Snelling Avenue, north of Highway 51. Peck reported that traffic on County Road E also exceeds the posted speed limit. Concern was expressed for the safety of walkers, joggers and bikers. McNiesh reported that the Sheriff plans a concentrated speed check on Snelling; she will request that the speed check be extended to County Road E as well. It was also reported that there have been frequent incidents of cars going through the stop, in both directions. Traffic Controls at New BriRhton Road and County Road E Sather reported that the 4-way stop signs have been installed at New Brighton Road and County E; feels they are effective. REPORT OF VILLAGE CLERK ADMINISTRATOR CHARLOTTE MCNIESH 1986 Law Enforcement ARreement After discussion, Hansen moved. seconded by Peck, that Council adopt Resolution N6:85-55 ~approving~the 1986 taw Enforcement Agreement, and'authorize execution thereof. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) . Park Department Hand Mower Purchase Council was referred to Buckley's memo of September 25, 1985, recommending the purchase of a Toro commercial rotary mower from Minnesota Toro Corporation. Sather moved, seconded by Peck, that Council authorize the purchase from Minnesota Toro Corporation at $383.95. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) Resolution No. 85-52, ApportioninR Assessments for Impr. No. W-P-SS-76-l, (Arnble/Laska/Hohn) Hansen moved, seconded by Sather, that Council adopt Resolution No. 85-52, RESOLUTION RELATING TO APPORTIONMENT OF ASSESSMENTS RELATING TO IMPROVEMENT W-P-SS-76-1. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) ~ ---- . . . Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, September 30 Page five October Council Meetin~ Schedule Council concurred that October Council meetings be scheduled on Tuesday, October 15, and Monday, October 28. Claims and Payrolls Sather moved, seconded by Hansen, that Council approve the Claims and Payroll as presented. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) Wynrid~e Area Street Lights - Status Report Public Works Supervisor Robert Raddatz reported that he met with Don Zettel, NSP, relative to the two lights (Cummings Park culcde-sac and intersection of Wyncrest Court and Hamline Avenue). .., Raddatz reported that both locations will require the installation of a pole; . reported that the location of the cul-de-sac pole has been determined and will be installed shortly by NSP; advised that the previously proposed location at the Hamline/Wyncrest intersection, on our existing pole, will have to be changed because the existing pole carries high voltage. Raddatz said, because this light location also involves setting a pole, it would be better to wait until the street width is determined re Hamline Avenue Improvement. Raddatz said there will be a fee for the post and a fee for carrying a wire to the cul-de-sac location; will probably not be a fee for the wire on Hamline. Raddatz said one option for the Hamline light would be between Wyncrest Court and Colleen, to serve both intersections -- noted these two streets may be too far apart to light them effectively. Council tabled the Hamline/Wyncrest light location pending road width' from Engineer Christoffersen. Ad;ournment Hansen moved, seconded by Peck, that the meeting adjourn at 10:13 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) at. II / A:th /:!jJA PliJ .! f?~~)~~ Charlotte McNiesh Robert L. Woodburn Clerk-Administrator Mayor Notice of Meetin~ The next Council meeting will be on Tuesday, October 15, at 7:30 p.m. at the Village Hall. . ----