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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 12-17-1984 . . . ~ Minutes of Regular Council Meeting Village of Arden Hills Monday, December 17, 1984 - 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 Thomas Mulcahy, Nancy Hansen, Kathleen Rauenhorst, Dale Hicks Absent - None . Also Present - Treasurer Donald Lamb, Bond Counsel Tom Deans, Clerk Administrator Charlotte McNiesh, Deputy Clerk Dorothy Zehm . Approval of Minutes Hansen moved, seconded by Mulcahy, that the Minutes of the December 3rd . Council meetin9 be approved as amended. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) Business from the Floor None Resolution No. 84-48, Approving MN Dot Preliminary Plans - layout No. 15 Council was referred to Preliminary Plan Layout 15 which involves adding a lane and an approach lane to 1-694, east bound, from 35W, tapering to 2 lanes at Snelling Avenue. Rauenhorst moved, seconded by Mulcahy, that Council adopt Resolution No. 84-48, RESOLUTION FOR LAYOUT APPROVAL, based on the recommendation of approval by City Engineer Christoffersen. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) Approval of Change Order No.1, Improvement No. SS-W-P-ST-84-2, lametti Addition Council was referred to Change Order No. 1, SS-W-P-ST~84-2. which represents the re-connection of the existing Lametti house to the new sanitar sewer (not included in the original specifications). Rauenhorst moved, seconded by Hicks, that Council approve Change Order No. 1, in the amount of $2,378.45. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) Final Bond Resolution No. 84-50, Industrial Development Revenue Bonds for Veterinary Care Facility - Routhe Bond Counsel Tom Deans distributed copies of $235,000 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE NOTE OF 1984 (PET CARE PARTNERSHIP PROJECT) (dated 12/17/84) and draft of Resolution No. 84-50 Deans explained that the project size is reduced from $400,000 to $235,000; borrower is a 4-member partnership (Pet Care Partnership) composed of Richard Routhe, Richard Hiner, Cheryl Hiner and Ronald Zimmerman; noted that the pro- ject will be the same; reported that the date on the $235,000 note is antici- pated to be December 28, 1984 at 11 5/8% interest thru April 1988; noted that . the interest rate will be adjusted May 1 of each year following through 1984, to a rate l%/year in excess of the 2 year U.S. Treasury Notes, and will balloon after 10 years. The lender will be North Star State Bank, Roseville. Deans noted that a life insurance policy on Dr. Routhe, and a corporate guarantee by Arden Shoreview Animal Hospital will be executed in addition to an assignment of leases and rents, and a personal guarantee by Dr. Routhe, as security for the Note. Mulcahy asked if the change to a partnership strengthens the project, Deans said, as far as the City is concerned, it is a better guarantee; noted that, in the bank's opinion, $235,000 is the amount that should be loaned. Routhe said the total building cost, according to specifications, is $415,000; stated that because of costs already incurred, IDRB financing is more financially acceptable than conventional financing. . . Minutes of Regular Council Meeting Monday, December 17, 1984 - 7:30 p.m. Page Two Hicks asked Routhe if his projected budgets are still the same as presented previously - Answer: Yes Hicks asked Routhe if a 1st year $162,000 gross, and a net income of $50,000 is realistic; noted that some veterinarians say these estimates are "out of line". Hicks also noted that, in the November 1984 Vet Economics Magazine, $101,000, with a $42,000 net income is projected as average. Hicks asked again if Routhe's projections are realistic. . Answer: Yes, feels they are definitely not out of line, has an established clientele, not "starting from scratch". Hicks noted that based on letters received, residents apparently do not under- stand revenue bonds; asked Deans for verification of the following: 1. No money will be used from the Arden Hills Treasury. Deans confirmed that no money from Arden Hills, or from any State or Federal Treasury will be used. 2. Do revenue bonds generate income to State and Federal. Deans answered only from new jobs, income tax and building property tax increases by having the facility on this property; do not generate interest income to State and Federal since bond interest is tax exempt. 3. If the project fails, who pays the unpaid balance? Deans said the lender could operate the facility, lease or sell the pro- perty, and apply the proceeds to pay any balance owed; no City liability; doesn't cost taxpayers. Routhe confirmed that the building will be built as previously approved by the Council. Rauenhorst moved, seconded by Hicks, that Council adopt Final Bond Resolution No. 84-50, INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS FOR VETERINARY CARE FACILITY -ROUTHE. Woodburn said taxpayers do pay in the end because of the tax exempt status of the interest on bonds; because Council has approved the first resolution, he will support the motion. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) A roval of Winter Pro ram leaders and Council was referred to Buckley's memo the hiring of 1984-85 Winter Program Personnel. Hicks moved, seconded by Hansen, that Council approve the 1984-85 Winter Program Personnel as outlined in Buckley's memo. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) Parks and Recreation Committee Recommendation - Tax Forfeited Land, Lot 7, . Block 1 and Lot 6, Block 2, Janet Estates Council was referred to Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Committee meeting of 12/11/84, recommending that Council accept Parks Director Buckley's recommendation that the Village not use the lots for park purposes. Rauenhorst moved, seconded by Hicks, that Council concur with the Parks and Recreation Committee's recommendation, and adopt Resolution No. 84-49, RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CLASSIFICATION OF THE PARCELS OF FORFEITED LAND AS NON-CONSERVATION lANDS AND AUTHORIZING THE SALE THEREOF. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) Human Rights Commission Recommendation - 1985 Pacer Program Expenditure Rauenhorst moved, seconded by Mulcahy, that Council approve the $100.00 1985 Pacer Program Expenditure recommended by the Human Rights Commission. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) -. - Minutes of Regular Council Meeting Monday, December 17, 1984 - 7:30 p.m. Page Three Cable Communications Citizens Advisory Committee Recommendation - Delay Action on Franchise Amendment Council was referred to Minutes of Cable Communications Citizen Advisory Committee Meeting (12/6/84), recommending that Council not approve the franchise amendment. No Council action was taken. . Status Report - Reiling Condemnation Appeal Council was referred to Attorney lynden I s letter of 12/14/84 re City of Arden Hills vs. George J. Reiling. , Rauenhorst moved, seconded by Hicks, that Council reverse its previous action to not appeal, and authorize the City Attorney to file the appropriate response appealing the $33,500.00 award which the Commissioners made on November 14, 1984. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) Council concurred to autho~ize the partial award payment of $14,125.00, plus interest, at this time (difference between 3/4 of the award and the $11,000.00 previous payment). (McNiesh to relay Council action to lynden and Eibensteiner.) Planner's Recommendation - Arden Plaza Council was referre to Panning memo at west boundary of Arden Plaza property. After discussion, Rauenhorst moved, seconded by Hicks, that Council require Rein to submit a plan, incorporating the suggestions of the City Planner (Planning memo of 12/11/84) for Planning Commission consideration and recom- mendations to Council no later than the February 1985 Planning Commission meetin9. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) Status Report - Third Fire Station Hansen reported that four alternatives are under consideration by the Fire Board relative to the third (North End) Fire Station: 1. Shoreview will build the station, buy the land and equipment and remain with the Board for two years. 2. All three stations and equipment will be owned by the three cities, paid volunteers. 3. After two years, Shoreview will pullout of L.J.V,F.D.; Arden Hills and North Oaks to continue contracting with L.J.V.F.D. 4. Keep things as they are. Council briefly discussed the effect of the alternatives in Arden Hills. It . was noted that there is also an unfunded pension liability to be considered. Hansen reported that the next Fire Board meeting is scheduled for January 29th. It was sU9gested that the three cities discuss the options with the fire department, and that the cities be apprised of the pension fund liability. It was also suggested that L.J.V.F.D. personnel be apprised of the alternatives, for their reactions. In. further discussion, it was noted that the contract cities are to appove pension fund raises. McNiesh reported that no increase was approved in 1983 by Arden Hills; has not checked 1982. McNiesh reported that actuarial reports have been submitted, but not requests for approval of pension increases. --------- . ~. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting Monday, December 17, 1984 - 7:30 p.m. Page Four REPORT OF VIllAGE TREASURER DONALD lAMB Investment 12-5-84 - $700,000 at First Federal maturing 5/20/85 at 9.30% interest. Rauenhorst moved to ratify the Treasurer's investment. Motion was seconded by Hansen and carried unanimously. (5-0) Street tights at Amble Drive/Lexington Avenue and Pleasant Circle/Lexington . Avenue Council was referred to traffic counts and Johansen's memo re light 'location and cost estimates (12/4/84). Rauenhorst moved, seconded by Hicks, that Council approve the installation of street lights at the minimum of cost as outlined in Johansen's memo. In discussion, the reaction from neighborhood residents was requested relative to adequacy of light at the Amble Drive intersection, if the existing pole (east side of lexington) is utilized with a longer cobra arm extended over lexington Avenue with a higher wattage light, and at Pleasant Circle inter- section, if the existing pole (east side of lexington) is utilized with a similar cobra arm and light. Mark Knutsen and Perry Lippert concurred that the extended arm over lexington, with increased wattage, would give adequate light. lippert reported that he ta 1 ked wi th home owners on the corners and they were "excited to get 1 i ghts. " Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) (N.S.P. to determine appropriate wattage.) Knutsen thanked Council on behalf of the neighborhood for its efforts in getting Lexington re-striped to three lanes. Annual Institute for Council was referred Institute for Building Officials. Rauenhorst moved, seconded by Mulcahy, that Council authorize larry Squires' attendance at the 29th Annual Institute for Building Officials on January 16, 17 and 18, 1985 as outlined in memo. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) Donation- Minnesota Baptist Conference Woodburn thanked Minnesota Baptist Conference, on behalf of the the Council for a $300 donation to the City in appreciation of serviced rendered. Other! Business Rauenhorst and Mulcahy thanked the Council and staff for their cooperation during their terms of office. Mulcahy said he wants to stay active in Village . affairs in any way he can. REPORT OF CLERK ADMINISTRATOR CHARLOTTE McNIESH Schedule Special Meeting Hicks moved, seconded by Rauenhorst, to schedule a Special Council Meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday December 27, 1984. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) 1985 Business licenses Council was referred to list of renewal of business licenses for 1985. - - - ----- - - . - Minutes of Regular Council Meeting Monday, December 17, 1984 - 7:30 p.m. Page Fi ve Hicks moved, seconded by Hansen, that Council approve the 1985 Business licenses listed and the 1985 Rubbish Hauler licenses, subject to approval of Health Officer Dunn. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) Interest on Temporary Transfers Council was referred to McNiesh's memo of 12/10/84 and concurred with the 10.7% interest on temporary transfers. . Replace 'Office Typewriter Council was referred to McNiesh's memo (12/14/84)" recommending the purchase pf an IBM Quietwriter 7 typewriter to replace one IBM Selectric. Hicks moved, seconded by Rauenhorst, that Council authorize the purchase of an IBM Quietwriter 7, as per memo. Motion carried unanimously (5-0). Council concurred that the Selectric be offered to employee for $100. Claims and Payroll Rauenhorst moved, seconded by Hansen, that Council approve the Claims and Payroll as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) Preliminary Discussion - 1985 Appointments Council was referred to 1984 Committee list, attendance record of 1984 Committee members and list of volunteers for Committee appointment for 1985. Council reviewed the status of each committee, noting members desiring reappoint- ment,and suggesting volunteers for appointment consideration by Council at its January meeting. Council was also referred to list of 1984 City appointments for Council's consideration and recommendations for 1985 appointment. I.U.O.E. Local No. 49 Council was referred to letter from Area Business Representative Tim Connors (12/12/84) advising that the Arden Hills membership has voted to accept the proposal from the City. Adjournment Rauenhorst moved, seconded by Mulcahy, that the meeting adjourn at 10:20 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) ~~ If ~zA7tv~,4~~rt-- Robert L. Woodburn Clerk Administrator Mayor . Notice of Meetings December 27, 1984 - Special Council Meeting at 5:30 p.m. - Village Hall January 2, 1985 - Special Council Meeting at 5:30 p.m. - Village Hall January 14, 1985 - Regular Council Meeting at 7:30 p.m. - Village Hall . .a..,- . LICENSES REQUIRING COUNCIL APPROVAL BUSINESS LICENSES sundrr Shop Pizza Hut 4201 exington Avenue No. 3551 Lexington Avenue No. - Cigarette Vending Machine - Restaurant - Retail Sal es - Malt Liquor - Video Game McDonald's QSC. Inc. 1313 West County Road E Bohemian Cue Service - Drive Thru Restaurant 1660 W. Highway 96 - Retail Sales Coast to Coast Hardware 3547 Lexington Avenue No. Mutual Service Insurance . - Retail Sales 2 Pine Tree Drive - Restaurant ~aardls. Inc. St. Paul Book,& Stationery Co. West County Road E - Retail ,Sales 1233 West County Road E - Retail Sales Shaw Lumber Co. 3776 Connelly Avenue Bethel Colleqe & Seminary - Retail Sal es 3900 Bethel Drive - 3 Restaurants Town Crier Restaurant - 4 Video Games 3855 Lexington Avenue No. - Cigarette Vending Machine Arden Plaza Pharmacy - Restaurant 3533 Lexington Avenue No. - Retail Sales Blue Fox Inn - Cigarette Sales 3833 Lexington Avenue No. - Juke Box All Star Video - Video Game 3151 Lake Johanna Blvd - Cigarette Vending Machine - Reta il Sales - Restaurant McGuire's Inn NOTE : All Business Licenses are 1201 West County Road E renewals. unless specifically - 2 Cigarette Vending Machines stated "~". - 2 Vending Machines (1 is !W!) - 1 154 Room Hotel - Restaurant - 3 Amusement Devices Linde~'s Prime Steak House 3610 o. Snelling Avenue - 2 Cigarette Vending Machines - Restaurant Hauser's Super Valu 3527 Lexington Avenue No. - Grocery - Off Sale Malt Liquor - Cigarette Vending Machine Big ,Ten su~per Club . 47 3 No. H ghway 10 - 2 Video Games - Cigarette Vending Machine - Restaurant - Juke Box Brighton Excavating Co. 192 Highway 96 - Retail Sales Minnesota Viking Food Service Venders for Honeywell BldVS 103 & 502 - 2 Cigarette Vending - B dg. 103 - 2 Cigarette Vending - Bldg. 502 .. . " - , LICENSES REQUIRING COUNCIL APPROVAL RUBBISH HAULERS Ace Solid Waste Management - $ 7.00/mo. 3118 162nd Lane NW Residential Anoka, MN 55303 RENEWAL Gallagher's Service, Inc. Commercial - Varies 1691 1st Avenue NE Blaine, MN 55434 . RENEWAL Poor Richards, Inc. Residential - $ 7.90/mo. P.O. Box 7022 St. Paul, MN 55117 Commercial - Varies RENEWAL Woodlake Sanitary Service 8661 Rendova Street Residential - $ 9.00/mo. New Brighton, MN 55112 Commercial - $20.00/mo. RENEWAL Bellaire Sanitation DBA Trojes 8678 75th Street No. Rates will be sent to us at later date. Stillwater, MN 55085 RENEWAL .