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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 10-15-1984 . Minutes of Regular Council Meeting V II I age of Arden Hills Monday, October 15, 1984 - 7:30 p.m. Village Hall Ca'll to Orde r Pursuant to due ca II and notice thereof, Mayor Woodb u rn called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Ro II Ca II Present - Mayor Robert L. Woodburn, Councl Imembers Thomas Mulcahy, Nancy Hansen, Kathleen Rauenhorst, Dale Hicks. Absent - None. Al"so Present - Village Planner Orlyn Miller, Treasurer Donal~ Lamb, Clerk Administrator Charlotte McNlesh, Deputy . Clerk Dorothy Zehm. Approval of Minutes Rauenhorst moved, seconded by Hansen, that the Minutes of the Octobe r I st Council Meeting be approved as amended. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0 ) Dedication of Flaq Pole L1 qhtl nq and Plantlnqs In Apprecl atlon of Years of Service of Mayor Hen ry J . Crepeau Jr. and Councilman James W. Wlnqert Mayor Woodburn welcomed Lois Crepeau and Shirley Wingert and their families and friends. On behalf of the City of Arden Hills, Woodburn dedicated the permanent landscaping In front of the Village Hall In memory of Hank Crepeau Jr. and Jim Win ge rt and explained that although the finishing touches, Including the plaques, are not done, the shape and symbolism are rep resen- ted. Wood'b u rn noted that Hank was on the City Councl I for 22 years, 9 years as Mayor, and that the flagpole was his gift to the CI ty. Woodburn noted that Jim Wingert served the Village twice, serv- Ing six years as Coun c I I man, and after a short retirement, he came back for almost a year because the Village needed him. Woodb u rn said I t I s fitting that these two men are remembered together because of their many similarities; noted that their love of people was evident, and I n turn people loved them. Woodburn noted that you always felt comfortable an d relaxed with both of them; even though their Ideas were"contrary to yours, you were not offended because you knew they II ked you as a per- son. Woodb u rn noted that It was their love of people that led them to public service; personal ambition played no part In the I r actions; noted that both Hank and Jim had an automatic mutual trust arrangement with a II the people they contacted. You knew they would have a thoughtful approach that was not capricious; noted that their humanitarianism did not blind them to re a I I ty , but you knew I twas the re . Woodb urn stated that this memorial may be for Hank and Jim, but It has a I arger purpose. It serves as a continual reminder of -- the qualities that can successfu Ily lead us through life, and we are thankfu \ to them for showing us the way. Business from the Floor None. REPORT OF VILLAGE PLANNER ORLYN MILLER Case No. 83-29 , FI n a I PI at Approval - Royal Hills North Council was referred to Planning Memo (9-27-84) , Minutes of Planning Commission Me e tin g (10-13-84) and to transparency of Pre I I m I nary Plat of Royal Hills North. Miller noted the seven --. . .., MI nutes of Regu I ar Council Meetl ng Octobe r 15, 1984 Page two contingencies of approval of the Pre II m I nary P I at; explained that the City Engineer prepared the street improvement plans based on a.20-foot Inside radius; reported that the street plans can be changed to accommodate the 25-foot radius recommen de d, but In his opinion, the benefit would be minimal. Mlller reported that Parks Director Buckley Info rme d him that a 20' wide pathway dedication Is sufficient (25 ' recommended) ; noted that the revised FI na I Plat provides the 20' pathway. Mill e r reported that all lots meet or exceed al I dimensional require- ments. - Hicks moved, seconded by Rauenhorst, that Council app rove the Fin a I P I at 0 f Roya I Hills No rt h , subject to approval of the g ra d- 1ng plan by the City Engineer. Motion carried unan I mousl.y . ( 5-0) . Case No. 84-29 , Zoning Ordinance Amendments Council was referred to Planning Commission's recommended changes (Minutes of 10/3/84) and to Planning Memos (9/26/84, 10/8/84 and 10/10/84), Mulcahy moved to table consideration of the amen dmen ts unt I I a Special Coun c II Study Meeting at 7:00 p .ffi. on Monday, November 5th. Motlon was seconded by Rauenhorst and carried unan i mously. ( 5-0) <The gene ra I consensus of Councl I was that the proposed changes be Inserted over the existing ordinance verbage, so Council can see the proposed change In context.) Repo rt on Parking and Truck Loading Activities - Johanna Shores Council was referred to Planner's memo of 9/18/84 re Parking and Truck Unloading Activities, Presbyterian Homes. Mi Iler corrected a typographical error under 2. (page I) deleting "notll In the last sentence "---the motion ill specl fy " --- .. Miller reviewed his fin din gs for Council, concluding that, In his op I n I on , conditions of the Special Use Permit, related to the location of the truck service area are being violated, and the Sandeen Road res I den ts have a legitimate complaint on this Issue. Miller exp I a I ned that he has concluded that up to 24 resident parking spaces are permitted at the northeast of the lakeside residence, but truck unloading Is not permitted In thIs area. Miller reported that, I f additional documentation Is made ava I I ab Ie to him by Presbyterian Homes, he w II I reeva I uate his conclusions. Jim Guest, 3248 Sandeen Road. said he was at the original meet- Ing when this matter was first considered; stated that If City Council Minutes Indicate that parking I s permitted at the north- east of the building, the approval must have occurred after the residents were not present. Guest reported that the trucking was to be removed as we II as a I I parklng,and truck area was to be sc reene d and Shielded from the res I dent I a I area. Guest reported that the Presbyterian Homes' landscape man labled the existing situation as an "embarrassment" to Presbyterian Homes. Guest said he fee I s Presbyterian Homes has taken an attitude of "to heck with you" toward the neighborhood. Guest said he feels they . should remove the 20 parking spaces an d restrl ct loading to the loading zone; fee Is these are visual problems In the winter and visual as we II as noise problems In the summer; noted this Is a res I dent I a I a rea, and some effort should be made to consider the ne I ghborhood. Guest said he I s dlssappolnted about the way this was handled. Mlllerwas requested to pursue the matter with Johanna Shores: (Presbyterian Homes) . Mill er referred Coun c II to his notes re his conclusions of neighborhood Meeting - Sandeen Road (copies of Which he will provl de to Council). . Minutes of Regular Council Meeting October 15, 1984 Page th ree Jim Day, 3242 San deen Road, said the noise begins about 5:00 a.m. with de II very trucks. Miller noted that the Special Use Permit specifically states 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., as he remembe rs It; a'vlolatlon If before 7:00 a.m. Mlllerwas asked to b r I n g th Is to Johanna Shores' attention; also requested that po II ce then check on this and advise MCNlesh If hours of permit are being violated. Mulcahy asked Clerk Administrator McNlesh to research the vote of approval on the McKnight Center. Cable TV - Report on com,lalnts re Property Restorat I on and Request to Market Cable V In Arden Hills . Mr. Sh uste r reported that they Intend to complete construction . I n two weeks; reported that, of the 109 Arden Hili s complaints rece I ved, 20 are unresolved to date, 2 are over 30 days qld. Shuster explained Group W's procedure to correct complaints; noted that the company Is ultr&Concerned that complaints are reso I ved -,( efficiently and satisfactorily; noted that the number of com- plaints rece I ved for approximately 570 miles of over-all construc- tion Is considered minimal. Tom Sherard was Introduced as the new Group W District Manager. Sherard said he Is here to assure good community relations. Hansen as ke d If the dumping of waste materials In a CI ty park by Group W has been reso I ved. (McNlesh to check this with Park Director Buckley.) Shuster reported that most of the un reso I ved complaints are I awn and sodding restoration; noted that I f sod does not take this fa II, It w I II be rep I aced In the spring. Woodburn noted that he recel ved seve ra I complaints about the ditch- Ing machine leaking 011. A resident said he offered to replace the gasket; fee I s I nit I a I crew went through pretty hastily; feels the clean-up crew did a good job, but the job could have been done right I nit I a II y. Wm. Bauer said he had no comments on restoration; feels a I low I n g Group W to begin marketing I s serious; reported that the Committee recommends that Councl I grant approval. Bauer reported that Arden Hili s. Mounds View and Shorevlew have not approved marketing to date. Bauer noted that I f City gives perm-I ss I on to ma rket and signs the amended agreement, the City stili has Its original options and can fine I f system I s not completed by November 12th. Roger Franke reported that the de fin I t Ion 0 f "completion" Is to be clarified and resolved by the Commission. Hicks moved that Council approve the amended Franchise Agreement and permit Group W to market I n Arden Hills. Motion was not seconded. Mulcahy moved to table unt I I the November 12th Council meeting. Motion was seconded by Hansen an d carried (3-1-1, Rauenhorst ab- stained; Woodburn opposed). . (Mulcahy requested a written report on Federal legislation from Roger Franke.) Request to Consider I RBs for County Road E Animal Hospital - Dr. Routhe Dr. Routhe explained that he thought he had secured financing at the time he appl led for a Special Use Permit for his Arden/Shore- view Animal Hospital; this financing has not come through. Routhe said he feels the project Is feasible I f I RBs are available.' Routhe said he can offer Arden Hills: - an excellently designed animal hospital on a ve ry expensive site; - can put a program together which wi II benefit Arden Hili s; - will utilize property which has been an eyesore In Arden HIli s; - will create 5 or 6 new jobs and additional taxes for the City. --- Minutes of Regular Council Meeting October 15, 1984 . Page four - 24-hour emergency service will be offered; - animal house call service for elderly and handi- capped will be provided; - wIll provide services for a pound for Arden Hills If desired. Routhe said he Is working with a very critical deadlIne, October 20th; asked Councl I to adopt a resolution giving preliminary approval of IRB financing, and schedule a public hearing. Bond Counsel Mark Jarboe, Dorsey and Whitney, was Introduced to Councl I. Jarboe explained that, If Councl I determines to proceed, Dorsey & Whitney wi II prepare and fl Ie the Appllca~lon forms-for approval of the project, as well as the supporting materials and the form of resolution to be considered by the CIty Councl I after the public hearing Is held. . In review of the proposed Notice of HearIng and Resolutions (attachments to Jarboe's letter of 10/12/84), Jarboe was asked If this request meets all the criteria to apply for IRB financing. Jarboe explained that there Is a limit on the amount to be Issued; reported that all unused amounts are put In a competitive pool - If you meet crlteria, you get points; highest number of points gets the financing. Jarboe was asked his Judgement on whether this appli- cation will be successful. Jarboe said this is a new procedure - It Is difficult to know; noted the financing is geared to the Central City; feels ,it is hard to tell If it has a.chance. Jarboe said he believes Routhe will get his money back, if he loses In the lottery (10% of the $400,000>. Hicks moved that Council adopt Resolution No. 84-42, RESOLUTION RELATING TO A PROJECT UNDER THE MUNICIPAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ACT: GIVING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL TO THE PROJECT AND THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS TO FINANCE THE PROJECT, AND CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON. Mulcahy seconded the motion and the mctlon carried (Hicks, Mulcahy, Rauenhorst, Hansen voting In favor of the motion; Woodburn voting In opposition.) (4-1) Hicks said he feels the Council should put in place a set of criteria for IRB financing; noted the City has nothing In place now; suggested this be considered at the November 5th study meet- Ing. McNlesh was requested to provide Council with material previously under consideration by Council re IRB financing. Status Report - Park Dedication McClunr's 3rd Addition Council was referred to McNlesh \s memo 10/12/84). McNlesh explained that Mr. McClung has requested that the cash portion of the McClung 3rd Addition park dedication not be tied to recording of the plat. Mr. McClung presented copies of his park dedication calculations to Council: Path = 654 SF Park = 13,404 SF Park and Path = 14,058 SF = .3227 acres /dI,%~Total acres In plat .6078 , -.3227 Ac land dedication .2851 Ac cash dedica'tlon . McClung explained that he ls not a builder; sells lots to be built upon by purchaser; explained that he does need to know the amount of his cash park dedication, prior to sale of lots, but wants to record the plat now. Rauenhorst moved, seconded by Hicks, to allow the recording of the plat, requiring resolution of park dedication prior to Issuance of building permits. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) (Mulcahy left the meeting at 10:05 p.m.) . Minutes of Regular Council Meeting October 15, 1984 Page five Resolution No. 84-38, Awarding Bid for Impr. Nos. SS-W-P-ST 84-1 and 84-3 (Royal Hills North and McClung 3rd Addition) McNlesh reported that she has a letter from McClung authorizing the City to award the bid to the low bidder, C. W. Houle; re- ported that Elbenstelner has given verbal authorization, advising that his letter, authorizing award of bid to the low bidder, is I n the ma I I . Hicks moved, seconded by Rauenhorst, that Counci I adopt Resolution No. 84-36, AWARDING BID FOR IMPR. NOS. SS-W-P-ST 64-1 AND 84-3 (ROYAL HILLS NORTH AND MC CLUNG 3RD ADDITION). Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) - . Resolution No. 64-39, Approving Agreement with Ramsey County for Law Enforcement Services for 1985 Councl I was referred to draft of Resolution No. 64-39. Hicks moved, seconded by Hansen, that Council adopt Resolution No. 84-39, A RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY OF RAMSEY FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FOR THE YEAR 1965. Motlon.carrled unanimously. (4-0) Resolution No. 64-40, Resolution on the Public Employees Retire- ment System Councl I was referred to sample resolution, submitted by the League of Minnesota Cities. No Councl I action was taken. Park & Recreation Committee Recommendation to Change Name of Crepeau Park to Crepeau Nature Preserve Rauenhorst moved, seconded by Hicks, that Council concurs with the Park & Recreation Committee's recommendation to change the name of Crepeau Park to Crepeau Nature Preserve. Motion carried unanl~ously. (4-0) Ordinance No'. 234, Amending Chapter 3 of the Arden Hills Code to Delete Prohibition of Sale of Alcoholic Beverages on State-wide Election Days - Final Reading Council was referred to draft of Ordinance No. 234. Hicks moved, seconded by Hansen, that Councl I dispense with the Final Reading and adopt Ordinance No. 234, -AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3 OF ARDEN HILLS CODE, THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES CHAPTER, BY DELETING SECTIONS THEREIN PROHIBITING SALES OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ON ELECTION DAYS. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) Landscape Inspection Reports Northwestern Col lege - Final Councl I was referred to Landscape Inspector Oelke's report (9/23/64) and to approved landscape p I an. Hicks moved, seconded by Rauenhorst, that Council accept the landscaping of Stage I Fine Arts Building, Northwestern College, and authorize release of the bond. Motion carried 4It unanimously. (4-0) Northpark Corporate Center, Phase IA and IB Council was referred to Landscape Inspector Oelke's report (10/10/64) and to the approved landscape plan. Hicks moved, seconded by Rauenhorst, that Councl I accept the Northpark Center, Phase IA and 18 landscaping, contin- gent upon replacement next spring of the dead stock. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) ----- -------- ----- --------- . Minutes of Regular Council Meeting October 15, 1984 Page six REPORT OF Y!LLAGE TREASURER DONALD LAMB Investments 9/26/84 - $2 10,7 I 7 .77 at First Fede ra I @ 11.35% Interest, matur- Ing 3/26/85. 10/15/84 - $250,000.00 at Twin City Federal @ 11.5% for one year, maturing 10/15/85. Hicks moved to ratify the Treasurer's Investments. Hansen seconded the motion and the motion carrl ed unanImously. ( 4-0) - OTHER BUSINESS Joint FI re Board - Hansen reported a new proposal re the third . fire station, under consideration by the Jol nt Fire Board: The three cities pay for the bui Idlng and select the architect; LJ VFD prepares the specifications. LJ VFD will earn e qui ty In the but Idlng @ 5%/year. In case of dissolution of the fire department, LJVFD will se II Its Interest In the bui Idlng to the cities at a nominal cost and pensions will be guaranteed. Counci I expressed Its concurrence with the p roposa I as described. Hansen reported that she wi I I relay Council's reaction to the Board at Its 10/16 meeting. Status of Hamllne/Hi~hWat 96 Proposed Rl~ht-turn Lane from McNlesh reported that th s Is pending a report and figures the City Engineer. Status of Proposed Street LI~ht at Hamllne Avenue and County Road E McNlesh reported that Mrs. Plnce has no objection to the II gh t; reported she has not been ab Ie to contact Mrs. Be II to date. The estimated cost of the light was repo rte d to be about $3400.00, which Woodb urn said Is prohibitive; noted that the proposed light, at this location, does not meet the established crl terl a for a street II ght I nsta" atl on . Hansen noted that a light at this location may compound the problem by encouraging more traffic on this dead-end portion of Hamllne Avenue, REPORT OF VILLAGE CLER~ ADMINISTRATOR CHARLOTTE MC NIESH Approval of Election Jud~es for General Election Counc II was referred to list of Election Judges for the November 6th Gene ra I Elect I on , Rauenhorst moved, seconded by Hicks, that the Election Judges be app roved as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) Claims an d Pay ro I I Hicks moved, seconded by Hansen, that Council approve the Claims and Payroll as p resen ted . Motion carried unanimously. ( 4-0) Development A~reements - Lamett I , Roya I Hills North, McClung 3rd . Addition - Time Period for Payment of Special Assessments McNlesh reported the r.tlonale for establishing a 6-year payment of special assessments In re cent yea rs; noted that some develop- ers, because of the ecclnomy, have allowed assessments and taxes to run delinquent unt II lots are sol d; consequently, the City must pick up the costs I n the In te rim. Rauenhorst moved, seconded by Hansen, that a 6-year time period for payment of special assessments for Lametti, Royal Hills North and McClung 3rd Addition be estab II shed by Council. Motion carried unanimously. (4 -0) . . Minutes of Regular Council Meeting Octobe r 15, 1984 Page seven Resolution No. 84-41, Handicap Section 504 Self-Evaluation Coun c I I was referred to draft of Resolution No. 84-41 and to attached 504 Action Plan, Hicks moved, seconded by Rauenhorst, that Council adopt Resolu- tion No. 84-41. Motion carried unan Imous Iy. (4-0 ) McNlesh reported that the Notice of Implementation, Federal Revenue Sharing, ,Handicapped Self-Evaluation Requl rements for Arden Hills will be published In the New Brl~hton Bulletin, listing the General Provisions, Employment Practices and Pro_gram Accessl b lllty, . Adjournment Hicks moved, seconded by Hansen, that the meeting adjourn at 10:50 p.m. Motion carried un an I mous 1 y . (4-0 ) ~ ~~ft2~,/ tf~~ Charlotte McNlesh ~ ert L. oodburn Clerk Administrator Mayor NOTICE OF COUNCIL MEETING The next Regular Councl I Meet I n g wI I I be on Monday, October 29, 1984 at 7: 30 p.m. at the Village Hall. - .