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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 10-29-1984 4 .. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting V I I I age of Arden H I I Is Monday, October 29, 1984 - 7:30 p.m. V I I I age Ha II Ca II to Order Pursuant to due call and notice the reof, Mayor Woodburn ca lied the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Ro II Ca II Present - Mayor Robert Woodburn, Councllmembers Dale Hicks, Nancy Hansen, Thomas Mulcahy. Absent - Councl Imember Kathleen Rauenhorst. Also Present - Bond Counsel Thomas Deans, T re as u re r Don a I d Lamb, Clerk Administrator Charlotte McNlesh, Deputy . Clerk Dorothy Zehm App rova I of Minutes Hicks moved, seconded by Mulcahy, that the Minutes of the October 15th 'councl I Meeting be approved as amended. Motion carried unan Imous Iy. (4-01 Business from the Floor None. Industrial Revenue Development Bonds for Routhe Animal Hospital Ratt fy Chanqe In Date for Public Hearing Hansen moved, seconded by Mulcahy, that the date for public hearing be changed to Novembe r 8, 1984 at 8:30 p .mot at the V I II age Ha I I . Motion carried unan Imous Iy. (4-01 Joint Powers Aqreement Councl I was referred to drafts of Joint Powers Agreement Between the City of Vadnais Heights and the City of Arden H I II s, and to Resolution Approving Joint Powers Agreement, for consideration. Bond Counsel Deans reported that Vadnais Heights I s willing to enter Into a joint powers agreement with Arden HI lis to make available the sum of $400,000 from Vadnais Heights' allocation so that Arden HI I Is can Issue Its IDRBs In the amount of $400,000 for the animal hospital project. Deans explained that Routhe wi I I pay a II City costs; explained that at the time of closing on the bonds, Arden Hills will pay VadnaIs Heights $4000 Administrative fee (1% of entltlementl. Deans noted that Vadnais Heights has this Administrative fee I n place - Arden H I I I s does not have a fee In place at this point. If the bonds are issued, the $4000 application fee Is returned and the $4000 Vadnais Heights administration fee Is retained by Vadnais Heights. The State will stili have to approve the project; Routhe w I II st III have to put together the private f I nancl ng, p rob ab I y a sin g Ie note. I f the Joint Powe rs Agreement is approved, Routhe's project would not have to b~ processed In the competitive pool. Oeans saId State Is taking stance that since we did not have the . public hearing by October 20th, they are not accepting application for the competitive pool at this point; It Is unclear what happens I f no one uses the allocations; he noted it Is a pool of allocations, not a pool of money. Hicks suggested that It might be useful to talk now about an Administrative fee that Arden Hills might charge. Wood- burn noted that this discussion was P re v Iou sly scheduled for the study meeting on November 5th. Hicks suggested that, whether or not Arden Hills tacks on a fee, may determine whether Routhe proceeds or not. .; , ,llJ .. .. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting October 29, 1984 Page two Deans noted that application and administrative fees vary; reported his firm had previously submitted some guidelines complied by Juran and Moody for consideration; noted that there Is a maximum fee obtainable under arbi- trage limitations. Deans noted that Arden Hills has a project proceeding: has no fee In place now; If fee Is added, project may not be feasible. Deans explained that a $4000 application fee to the State plus a $4000 administrative fee to Vadnais Heights, plus payment of fees to Briggs and Morgan and Deans (Knutson, Flynn & Hetland) are all paid by Dr. Routhe, plus any costs Incurred by Arden Hills: noted that I f the bonds are Issued, al I fees are paid out of the bond issue. Routhe acknow ledged that the Council's concerns are. vall d; . explained that this Is the "bottom line" to make the project feasible (Vadnais Heights/Arden HI I Is Joint Agree- ment). Routhe said he makes his charges for services rendered: felt a fee to the City would be similar. It was the general consensus of Council that the discus- sion of fees should be postponed to the study meeting on November 5th: the City should have Its costs reimbursed, and City should consider an administrative fee. Mulcahy moved, seconded by Hicks, that Council adopt Resolution Approving Joint Powers Agreement Between The City Of Vadnais Heights And The City Of Arden Hills. Motion did not carry (Mulcahy, Hicks voting In favor of the motion: Hansen, Woodburn voting In opposition). (2-2) Hansen said she Is not convinced there Is a need for a veterinary clinic In Arden Hills; noted that she has re- ceived adverse comments from some residents and neighbors who feel there Is not a real need In Arden Hills for a veterinary hospital, and that It Is not an appropriate use of I ORBs. Mulcahy said he feels It Inappropriate, prior to the public hearing, to al low views of others to sway your vote. Routhe said he feels It undemocratic to not al low free enterprise to exist because of word of mouth from other veterinarians that there Is not a need. Routhe said he feels It Is especially unfair from someone in the same profession; feels he should have the same opportunity to start a busIness; stated that If It falls, It Is his business. Hansen said her concern is whether this Is an appropriate use of City money and for this land. Woodburn said the funding represents a competitive ad- vantage over other people; It Is not free enterprise; It adds 4 jobs in Arden Hills, possibly taking 4 jobs from another community. Mulcahy said he feels the doctor has every right to apply . for the funding; feels that the City has a right, and should use this vehicle, for certain sites: noted that the City has made a preliminary determination to approve the site and the use of IDRBs: feels It should, therefore, go forward. Woodburn said he voted In opposition tonight because Deans told us that If the City Is not going to go ahead, then Routhe should know this now so as not to Incur more expense; asked If approval Is not given before October 31st, what happens? Deans said he could not answer. No further Councl I action was taken. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting October 29, 1984 Page three Recommendation - Public Works Su ervlsor ointment Richard Schultek, a rman of the Pu I c Works Committee, reported the concerns the Committee had when advised of Johansen's retirement; Committee wants someone with expertise who also will work well with Council, Public Works Committee, City residents and City personnel. Schultek said twenty applications were receIved and reviewed by the Committee, after which six applicants were Interviewed by Mayor Woodburn, Public Works Supervisor Johansen and himself. Schultek reported that Robert Raddatz (Sartell) was selected on a basis of 1,2 & 3, receiving 2 #Is and I #2, and Is recommended to Councl I for appointment as the new Public Works Supervisor for Arden Hills. After discussion, Hicks moved, that Council approve the hiring of Robert Raddatz as Public Works Supervisor at $32,500/year pius use of pickup truck, with no mileage charge If he 1.lves , in Arden Hills, and after 6 months performance review, a salary adjustment be considered. Motion was seconded by Mulcahy. After further dIscussion, Hicks moved, seconded by Mulcahy, to amend the motion to provide for $IOO/month Increase after 6 months of satisfactory performance. Motion carried unani- mously. (4-0) Original motion carried unanimously. (4-0) Cost Estimate - street LI~ht, County Road E Council was referred to a cost estimate from Peoples Electric Company In the amount of $3400.00 for labor and material to instal I a street light at County Road E and Hamllne Ave. After discussion, Hicks moved, seconded by Hansen, that, based on the estimated cost of the light installation, Council not Instal I the light. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) Bituminous Sealcoatinq Project, Payment No. I and Final - AI lIed Blacktoppln~ Council was referred to letter from Engineer Christoffersen, and to the contractor's application for payment No. I and final. Hansen moved, seconded by Hicks, that Councl I approve payment No. I and Final In the amount of $39,475.30 to Allied Black- topping. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) Petition for Street LI~hts at Amble Drlve/ Lexlnqton Ave. and Pleasant Clrcle/Lexlnqton Ave. Councl I concurred to refer the petition to the Public Safety Comm I ttee for Its racommen dat I on s to Counc I I. I t was note d that the request consists of two outlets to Lexington. Wood- burn noted that the resolution establishing street lighting policy (Resolution No. 79-52) provides that vehicular activity may be estimated by Judging the number of houses which would use a collector street and multiply by seven, or by actual vehicle count; noted that because this area has two outlets, the vehicular activity could then be divided by 2. Status Report - Third Fire Station Hansen reported that LJVF Dept. wants to earn equity In the I building @ 10%/yr., Instead of 5%/yr.; noted that 7%/yr. was suggested as an alternative, which she feels Is reasonable, but was apparently not agreeable to Shorevlew. Hansen reported that Shorevlew prefers 4%/yr. Council concurred that 7% seems a reasonable option. Resolutions Apportlonlnq Assessments Hicks moved, seconded by Mulcahy, that Councl I adopt: Resolution No. 84-43, Impr. No. P-80-I, Woodbridge Properties, Phase I. Resolution No. 84-44, Impr. No. P-77-4, Woodbridge Properties, Phase I. Resolution No. 84-45, Impr. No. SS-W-P-ST 81-3, Dunnett. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0)