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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 07-22-1985 .. -. '. .. - MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Village of Arden Hills Monday, July 22, 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 pom. Roll Call Present: Mayor Robert Woodburn, Councilmembers Dale Hicks, Nancy Hansen, Gary Peck Councilmember Thomas Sather Attorney James Lynden, Treasurer Donald Lamb, Public Works Supervisor Robert Raddatz, Clerk Administrator Charlotte McNiesh, Deputy Clerk Dorothy Zehm Absent: Also Present: . Approval of Minutes Peck moved, seconded by Hicks, that the minutes of the July 8th Council meet- ing be approved as amended. Motion carried unanimouslyo (4-0) Business from the Floor None. REPORT OF VILLAGE ATTORNEY JAMES LYNDEN Ordinance No. 238, AmendinR City Code re Peddlers and Itinerant Vendors -- Introduce by Title Council was referred to Lynden's letter of 7/18/85 and draft of proposed Ordinance 238. Lynden explained that the proposed ordinance declares the practice of unin- vited peddling and solicitation a nuisance and punishable as a misdemeanor; explained that the present Arden Hills Code provides for the licensing and regulation of "peddlers". Lynden said he suggests that the Arden Hills ordinance not have any exceptions; noted that the key is "invitation" - all unlnvited solicitation is declared a nuisance.~ Lynden,noted that the Minnesora ~upreme Lourr has held that a Green River Ordinance does not apply to purveyors of perishable goodso Hicks moved, seconded by Hansen, that Council introduce Ordinance No. 23B by title, AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 18 OF THE ARDEN HILLS CODE, WHICH PROVIDED FOR THE LICENSING AND REGULATION OF "PEDDLERS", AND SUBSTITUTING THEREFOR A NEW SECTION 1801 DECLARING UNINVI"TED PEDDLING AND SOLICITATION~ BE A NUISANCEo Motion carried unanimouslyo (4-0) . Ordinance Noo 239, Establishin~ Penalties for False Alarms - Introduce by Title Council was referred to draft of Ordinance 2390 Lynden explained that the purpose of the ordinance is to protect the public safety services of the City from misuse of public safety alarms and to provide for the maximum possible service to public safety alarm users. Lynden said, if adopted, the ordi- nance provides for reports from Ramsey County Sheriff of false alarms, and provides for user's fees of $50/alarm over 3/year and $150/alarm over 151yearo Lynden noted that there is an appeals clause which requires a written appeal of the false alarm charge within 10 days of notice by the City of the false alarm charge; failure to pay the fee within 30 days' notice will cause alarm user to be delinquent and subject to a 10% penalty; delinquent amounts will be assessed against property on an annual basis. Hansen moved, seconded by Peck, that Council introduce Ordinance Noo 239 by title, AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE USE OF ALARM SYSTEMS: ESTABLISHING USER FEES: ESTABLISHING A SYSTEM OF ADMINISTRATION OF SUCH ALARMS; AND PRO- VIDING PENALTIES FOR FALSE ALARMS. Motion carried unanimouslyo (4-0) Opinion re FLSA Compensation for Overtime Lynden referred Council to his letter of 7/15/85 re Compensatory Time-off in Lieu of Overtime Pay for Arden Hills Public Works Employees. Lynden said it is permissible to allow compensatory time-off in lieu of overtime pay, pro- vided the compensatory time-off is taken within the pay period in which the overtime was earned 0 .' "-......... Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, July 22, 1985 Page two ScreeninR and Exterior StoraRe - Arden Plaza Council was referred to Lynden's letter of 7/18/85 re Arden Plaza Exterior Storage Problems. Lynden noted that the accumulation of debris and rubbish is a violation of Chapter 16 of the City Code, and it is also a violation of Appendix A of the City Code, the Zoning Ordinance. Lynden advised that if the violator does not abate the nuisance, the City can abate the nuisance and prepare a state- ment of costs incurredo Lynden noted that the housekeeping problem is a violation of several sections of the Zoning Ordinance which in turn is also a violation of the Special Use Permit, which can be revoked, if the exterior storage problem is not cured. McNiesh reported that she was unable to contact Mr. Robert Rein until today ... to advise him that this matter would be on tonight's agenda; reported that Rein, or a representative, could not attend tonight's meetingo McNiesh re- ported that she did contact C. G. Rein a number of months ago relative to the poor housekeeping, and was advised that it is the tenant's responsibility to maintain the premises, and they would be reminded of this obligation. McNiesh said it did appear better for a timeo In discussion, the lack of adequate screening of the dumpsters was noted as the greatest problem; the dumpsters are still visibleo It was noted that the scotch pine recently planted are about 4 to 5 feet in height and do not adequately screen the dumpsters; curbing, although not solid curb, looks fairly goodo Lynden noted that Council did approve the screening with scotch pine; reported that the specifications accepted by Council have been meto Hicks commended Rein for complying with the tree screening; noted that the screening provided, as of today, is not adequate; noted that.the City re- quires others to adequately screen. Council action was deferred to a meeting when C. Go Rein representative can be heard. Request to Adopt Resolution SupportinR Bernard Skerbes for Position on Reaional Transit Board Hansen moved, seconded by Peck, that Council adopt Resolution No. 85-28, SUpPORTING BERNARD SKERBES FOR POSITION ON REGIONAL TRANSIT BOARDo Motion carried unanimouslyo (4-0) Request to Adopt Resolution No 85-29, SupportinR Improvement to the Inter- section of Hodason Road at the Entrance to Chippewa Middle School Hicks moved to adopt Resolution No. 85-29, SUPPORTING IMPROVEMENT TO THE INTERSECTION OF HODGSON ROAD AT THE ENTRANCE TO CHIPPEWA MIDDLE SCHOOL. Motion was seconded by Peck and carried unanimously. (4-0) REPORT OF VILLAGE TREASURER DONALD LAMB Investment 7/10/85 - $130,000 at First Federal at 7.3% interest to mature 9/10/85. Hicks moved to ratify the Treasurer's investment. Motion was seconded by Peck and carried unanimouslyo (4-0) Chanae Order Noo 3, Improvement Noo 84-2 - Lametti Addition Hicks moved, seconded by Hansen, that Council approve Change Order No.3, Improvement No. 84-2 - Lametti Addition, in the amount of $1,627.520 Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) ... ChanRe Order No.2, Improvement No. 84-1 and 84-3, Royal Hills North and and McClunR Third Additions Hicks moved, seconded by Peck, that Council approve Change Order Noo 2, Improvement No. 84-1 and 84-3 - Royal Hills North and McClung Third Addi- tions, in the amount of $200.00. Motion carried unanimouslyo (4-0) . . Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, July 22, 1985 Page three Public Works Committee Meetin~ re Stripin~ of Hamline Avenue Council was referred to the minutes of the July 17 Public Works Committee meeting recommending that complete striping not be done this year; that the Public Works Department stripe the right turn lane and do some patch striping;' that two "No Passing" signs be erected. After discussion, Hicks moved to Hamline/STH 96 right turn 1aneo unanimously 0 (4-0) delay striping this year except at the Motion was seconded by Hansen and carried Hansen moved, seconded by Hicks, that "No Passing" signs be erected on both sides of Hamline, locations to be determined by the Public Works Depart- mento Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) . Thom Drive DrainaRe - Status Report Public Works Supervisor Raddatz reported the materials have been ordered; plan to start later this weeko SealcoatinR Project Raddatz reported that more patching material was used this year than last year, especially in the Karth Lake area and Snelling Ave 0 (south of STH 96); reported sealcoating is scheduled to start this week in the northeast portion of the Village (Karth Lake, Briarknol1 area)o Report on Ad Hoc Committee MeetinK re Lake Josephine ReKUlations Hicks reported that the Ad Hoc Committee (comprised of two Council members and two residents of Roseville and Arden Hills) met to discuss the pro- posed boat ramp and lake treatment; reported that the general consensus of the committee is: 1. Boat ramp is located in Roseville; therefore will go in regardless of Arden Hills' opposition. 2. Opposes chemical treatment of the lake and subsequent re-stocking; no evidence calcium nitrite is effective. 3. Feels surface water zoning is probably premature because: ao There is no history of specific conditions it wishes to control. bo Enforcement of regulations is a concern; feels policing is not adequate to enforce ordinance regulations. Report on Ramsey County Public Works/Parks and Recreation Committee MeetinK re Lake Josephine Boat Access Hansen reported the meeting was at 9:00 aom. today; reported the general consensus was the boat ramp and parking lot-will go in; rationale is they are located in Roseville and have been approved by Roseville; $129,000 cost will be shared by DNR and Ramsey County Parks and Recreation; Ramsey County will be the enforcero Hansen reported the "fish kill" will not be done without a public hearing; it was explained the chemical treatment is necessary to kill the bottom feeding fish and for better water clarity and can be done with "free money"o Hansen reported that this will be on the Ramsey County Com- missioners' agenda on August 5th (10:00 a.m.)o . Status Report on Code Violations at 3375 Lake Johanna Boulevard Council was referred to memo from Code Enforcement Officer Squires (7/22/85) reporting that a citation has been issued relative to the several code violations at 3375 Lake Johanna Boulevard; support information has been forwarded to City Prosecuting Attorneyo . In discussion, it was reported that no attempt has been made to correct any of the infractions. It was questioned whether the auxiliary building is properly sited. McNiesh reported that the City does not survey; can require a survey from the property owner. It was further reported that the grease pit complaint is being investigated, as well as whether a grease pit is permitted in a residential garage. "'- Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, July 22, 1985 Page four 1986 Labor ARreement - International Union of OperatinR EnRineers Council was referred to letter from area Business Representative Tim R. Connors, IUOE, requesting to re-open the present Labor Agreement between Arden Hills and the IUOE, Local No. 49. Woodburn appointed Sather (Public Works Committee Liaison) to negotiate the 1986 contract and re-write the present contract relative to the City Attorney's interpretation of law re compensatory time-off in lieu of over- time pay for Arden Hills Public Works employees. OTHER BUSINESS Third Fire Station Hansen reported that LJVFD has agreed to sell the property it purchased for the third station to Shoreview; reported that Shoreview and the fire- fighters are discussing the various issues relative to managing the station. . Lake Johanna Surface Water Violations Hansen reported that Ramsey County has agreed to install new signs at the boat launch area advising lake users of the surface water regulations; signs are to be more explicit than the current signso AURust 7th PlanninR Commission MeetinR Hicks to be absent. Hansen and Woodburn will attend 0 Johanna Shores - Proposed Gazebo and StoraRe BuildinR Council was referred to Planner Miller's memo (7/16/85) re Johanna Shores Site Improvementso Council concurred that the proposed gazebo, at the proposed lake point location, will be decorative and an asset to the siteo Council concurred that the proposed storage structure is a significant change in the site plan, in an area which has been sensitive to the adjacent neighborhood, and should be referred to the Planning Commission for its recommendation to Council" REPORT OF VILLAGE CLERK ADMINISTRATOR CHARLOTTE MCNIESH 1986 BudRet Guidelines Council was referred to.McNiesh's memo (7/22/85) recommending percentages to be used for 1986 budgeting purposes 0 After discussion, Hicks moved to authorize 3(. increase in salaries for 1986 budgeting purposeso Motion was seconded by Peck and carried unanimously. (4-0) Council concurred with McNiesh and Lamb that a 7,% interest rate on invest- ments be used for 1986 budgeting purposeso (McNiesh to obtain background information on how CPIU and CPIW percentages were figured 0 ) Claims and Payroll Hicks moved, seconded by Peck, that Council approve the Claims and Payroll as presented. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) ResiRnation from Human RiRhts Commission McNiesh reported receipt of a letter from Dorothy Elion, member of the Human Rights Commission, tendering her resignation because she is moving out of . the Villageo Council accepted her resignation and expressed appreciation for her services on the Human Rights Commission. PendinR Assessments HearinRs McNiesh reported that she is tentatively scheduling the assessment hearings for Lametti Addition, Royal Hills North and McClung Third Addition on August 26; reported that the road comdemnation litigation has not been heard by District Court to date; consequently, a "supplementary hearing" may be needed at a later date for Royal Hills North. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, July 22 Page five Adjournment Hansen moved, seconded by Hicks, that Motion carried unanimouslyo (4-0) the meeting adjourn at 8:55 porno ~t?1~ tr~~ Robert Lo Woodburn Mayor Charlotte McNiesh Clerk Administrator . Notice of Meetina The next Regular Council.Meeting will be held on Monday, August 12, 1985, at 7,30 p.m. .