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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 02-13-1984 - Minutes of Regular Councl I Meeting Village of Arden Hills Monday, February 13, 1984 - 7:30 p.m. V III age Ha II Call to Order Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Mayor Woodburn cal led the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Roll Call Present - Mayor Robert Woodburn, Councllmembers Thomas Mulcahy, Michael ChrIstiansen, Kathleen Rauenhorst, Dale HIcks - None - Attorney James Lynden, Engineer Donald Christoffersen, Planner Orlyn Miller, Treasurer Donald Lamb, Clerk AdmInIstrator Charlotte McNlesh, Deputy Clerk Dorothy Zehm -- Absent Also Present Approval of MInutes Hicks moved, seconded by Christiansen, that the Minutes of the January 30, 1984 Council Meeting be approved as amended. MotIon carried unanimously. (5-0) Ro~er Blomquist, President, Ramsev Countv Leaque of Local Governments Mr. Blomquist distributed R.C.L.L.G. materials to Council and briefly described the objectives and structure of R.C.L.L.G. Blomquist encouraged the support of Arden Hills In the or~anlzatlon; Invited Council to attend the February 15th meeting In Shorevlew. Business from the Floor None REPORT OF VILLAGE ATTORNEY JAMES LYNDEN Status Report - Assessment Appeals Lynden reported that nIne of the 10 appeals are represented by Attorney Bruce Malkerson, who has requested a postponement until next fall; reported that 1 appeal Is on the calendar for April 18th (George ReIling, represented by Attorney John Daubney) . Lynden said he would like Council approval to hire an appraiser or two; suggested Blake DavIs and Mike Bettendorf; cost for appraIsal of land - approxImately $385/parcel, land with buildings approximately $700/parcel. Lynden reported that some of the appellants are the same as In Shorevlew - 3 have settled with Shorevlew. Lynden reported no response to Interrogatories from the nine appellants; Reiling argues "no benefit". -- After dIscussion, Hicks moved, seconded by Rauenhorst, that Councl I authorize Lynden to prepare motion to compel discovery and to seek continuance untl I next fal I. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) (Lynden withdrew request to hire appraisers.) REPORT OF VILLAGE PLANNER ORLYN MILLER Case No. 83-29, Preliminary Plat of Roval Hills North - Marcel Elbenstelner Woodburn explained that he and the developer had been optomlstlc that the i road could be negotiated, after their meeting with Reiling, but the negotiations have deteriorated. - MInutes of Regular CouncIl MeetIng Monday, February 13, 1984 - 7:30 p.m. Page Two Miller referred CouncIl to a transparency of the proposed plat; noted the * road proposed at the north boundary of the property, antIcIpatIng the other * road on the ReI ling property. It was noted that * roads are frowned upon; the Comprehensive Plan IdentIfies a publIc road right-of-way precIsely where It Is shown, and It Is considered to be In the publIc Interest to obtaIn this land for a road. MIller noted that for plannIng and engIneerIng reasons, shifting of the road Is not practIcal; road should be located as IndIcated. Lynden explaIned that If public benefIt can be shown and the road Is necessary and It Is In the publIc Interest to obtain thIs land for a road, City can condemn It. MIller recommended that approval of the PrelIminary Plat be deferred pendIng resolutIon of the followIng: . 1. ElimInatIon of Arden View DrIve r.o.w. west of Royal Hills DrIve. 2. ProvIsIon of InsIde r.o.w. radius of at teast 25 feet at the turn In Arden VIsta DrIve. 3. SatIsfactory resolutIon of storm water storage at the southwest portion of the site. 4. ProvIsIon of a 20' wide park dedIcatIon along the east boundary of the property. 5. Renaming of Arden VIsta DrIve to Arden VIsta Court. HIcks moved, seconded by Rauenhorst, that Council authorize Lynden to determine publIc benefIt and to commence condemnatIon for road purposes. In further dIscussIon, Lynden noted that the CIty may have to JoIn In the plat; noted that costs of the condemnatIon are agaInst the developer (part of project costs). HIcks noted that he would not be In favor of the motIon If. the City has to bear the cost of the proceedIngs. MIller noted that the plat Is based on the Comprehensive Development Plan, whIch Identifies a collector In thIs area where It connects to exIstIng Arden View DrIve. ChristIansen asked If alternate routes have been explored to connect Arden VIew DrIve to SnellIng Avenue; saId he feels there are other alternatIves for thIs road, not necessarIly as proposed. Miller explaIned that engIneering and topography Indicate thIs Is where the road belongs; explaIned that followIng a prop~rty lIne Is what Is normally done; noted that needed ReIlIng r.o.w. can be reduced by movIng the road to the south. Needed ReI lIng r.o.w. would be Increased If road Is moved to the north. HIcks amended hIs motIon to add, contIngent upon Council approval of the PrelimInary Plat of Royal Hilts North. MotIon on amendment was seconded by Ra uenhorst a nd carr I ed. (H I c ks, . Rauenhorst, Mulcahy, Woodburn votIng In favor of the motIon; ChristIansen votIng In opposItIon. (4-1) Amended motIon carrIed. (Hicks, Rauenhorst, Mulcahy, Woodburn voting In favor; ChrIstiansen votIng In oppositIon.) (4-1) Case No. 83-13, PrelImInary Plat of McClung ThIrd AddItIon - John McClung A transparency of the PrelimInary Plat of McClung ThIrd AddItion was shown. MIller noted that the plat Is dependent upon the approval of Royal HI I Is North, for access; noted that the PrelImInary Plat could be approved contingent upon approval of the Royal HIlls North Plat, but he Is reluctant to recommend approval because of the unknowns In the Royal HIlls North Plat. Minutes of Regular CouncIl Meeting Monday, February 13, 1984 - 7:30 p.m. Page Three Hicks moved, seconded by Rauenhorst, to table actIon on the Preliminary Plat of McClung Third AddItion. Motion carrIed unanImously. (5-0) Case No. 84-2, Minor Subdivision - Gary Rlppentrop Miller revIewed the proposed spl It of Outlot A, ValentIne Lake View No.3, and consolIdatIon of the two portIons with Lot 6 and Lot 7, ValentIne Lake VIew. CouncIl was referred to a transparency of the proposed lot spl It and consolidation and to the MInutes of the Planning CommissIon Meeting (2-1-84) and Planning Memo (1-20-84). . Hicks moved, seconded by Mulcahy, that Council approve the lot spilt and consolidation (minor subdivision) as proposed. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) Case No. 84-1, Amended SpecIal Use PermIt - Mounds View HIQh School MIller reported that a publIc hearing was held by the Planning CommIssIon on February 1st; reported the Commission's recom- mendation Is for Council approval of an Amended SpecIal Use Permit for construction of the gymnasium, and for the future addItions In accordance with the overall site plan, with the contIngencies listed In the Minutes of 2-1-84. Architect Bill Martin Introduced Paul Donley and John Ostrand (MVHS) and John Torseth (ATS & R). MartIn presented large scale drawings of the proposed gym structure and Indicated Its relationship to the existIng school building. MartIn descrIbed the exterior to be of brIck, matching the exIsting school exterior; explained the hIgher mass of the gymnasium Is at 30' and lower portions at 12'. The Interior of the gymnasium was described to be of paInted concrete block with acoustical panels; the proposed gymnasium wi I I have no spectator space; wll I be used strictly for phy. ed. and practice. . Miller noted that one of the Planning Commission's recommended contingencIes of approval Is resolution of the water availability problem, which Is a dead-end water lIne. It was explained that. the Fire ChIef feels a hydrant Is needed.south of the building. Miller noted that landscapIng of the parking area along County Road F Is also recommended as a contingency of approval, wIth plan approval prIor to occupancy. A sketch of the area, IndIcatIng possIbilitIes for another water connection point was Indicated on County Road F, west of the school with a lIne to a hydrant south of the buildIng; two alternate routes from Gramsle Road were also noted, both of whIch require easements. John Torseth saId the PlannIng CommIssion expressed concern relatIve to the boiler room access to the courtyard. Torseth explaIned that the Fire ChIef sees no problems for fIre fightIng If doors through the arcade are keyed for fIre department use. Torseth said the landscaping wll I be resolved with the PlannIng CommissIon/Planner; noted that the school wants to screen the parking area, but It also has a safety concern for drivers coming out onto County Road F; suggested this may also be a pol Ice concern, but feels It can be resolved satisfactorily. Torseth explained that the BuildIng Inspector and Fire Chief have requested a hydrant at the rear of the building; options are from County Road F (west of building), two points on Gramsle Road, or across the athletic field to Falrvlew; noted that their choice Is to Gramsle Road. Torseth explained that the existing road at the east and south of the buIlding Is proposed to be extended to the southwest of the building, so fire trucks will have access to the rear of the buildIng. MInutes of Regular CouncIl MeetIng Monday, February 13, 1984 - 7:30 p.m. Page Four Engineer Christoffersen explaIned the loop system, which would be a connection from Gramsle Road to a hydrant at the rear of the school and a connection at County Road F, northwest of the school. Christoffersen said some fire flow tests were conducted; feels a hIgher fIre flow Is required than we have In thIs location; said he feels something must be done to get a better fire flow In the high sChool area, which Is now a dead-end system; noted you get more water from a loop than from a one- way system; explained that the Arden Hills water system was not designed with Mounds View HIgh School In mind (annexed from New Brighton). Mulcahy suggested that the problem of water avaIlabilIty Is for the SChool to resolve; should not be a contIngency of Council approval of the gymnasium construction; would lIke to see the prOblem decided by the school distrIct and the suggestions come from the school district. . Woodburn explained that the school apparently cannot resolve the water connection to Gramsle Road wIthout the City's help In getting the necessary easement(s). Miller noted that the Planning CommIssIon recommends no new constructIon until the water problem Is resolved. Miller noted that whIle the gymnasium does not Increase the fire danger on the sIte, the PlannIng CommissIon feels the water problem should be resolved, Rauenhorst asked what the motIvatIon would be to resolve the water problem If not made contingent upon occupancy of the buildIng. Mulcahy said It Is the responsIbility of the school distrIct; If the school wants the CIty to do something, we'll listen; feels the City should not design the system. Paul Donley explained that the school's concern Is the fIre safety of the building; feel we are under-protected and we want to correct It. Donley said we are also concerned about the cost; want to provide the up-graded system at the lowest possible cost; feel a loop Is not necessary; but the school needs the CIty's help to get a second source of water from Gramsie Road (not necessarily a loop). Donley saId they are concerned about tyIng the resolutIon of the water system to buildIng occupancy; feel the buildIng and water system can be on separate time schedules; noted that obtaining easements can be time-consumIng. In discussion, Woodburn noted that the Fire Chief has required a hydrant; has not Indicated a flow rate; suggested the building could be approved with a hydrant as Indicated. John Torseth saId they propose completion of the gym by the fall of '84; anticIpated about a month construction for the water connection, would have to determine whether we can get the necessary easements at least by July. Mulcahy moved that Councl I approve an amended SpecIal Use Permit for Mounds VIew High School approving the master plan and construction of the gymnasium, contingent upon the following: . 1. RevIew and approval of a landscape plan by the PlannIng CommIssIon and Council. 2. Occupancy of the gymnasium to be contIngent upon a satisfactory progress report concerning adequate water availabIlity for fire protection. 3. Approval of the boiler room access by the Fire ChIef. Motion was seconded by Hicks. ,'"' Minutes of Regular Council MeetIng Monday, February 13, 1984 - 7:30 p.m. Page Five After further dIscussion, Hicks moved to delete revIew of the landscape plan by the Planning Commission and Council, substituting approval by City Planner, prior to buIlding occupancy. Amendment was seconded by Mulcahy and carried unanimously. (5-0) . Original motion carried unanimously. (5-0) Proposed Waste Enerqy Plant In New Brighton Council was referred to letter from New Brighton Planner Krueger and to the recommendation of the Arden Hills Planning Commission. Miller briefly descrIbed the proposed waste energy plant; noted construction of steam lines In Arden HII Is, to serve Mlnneapol Is Hide and Tallow, may be considered an encouragement for the contInued operation of a non-conforming use. After a brIef discussion, Councl I concurred to communicate Its concerns to Bob Curtis to represent the Interests of Arden Hills at the New Brighton contInued publIc hearing on February 21st. REPORT OF VILLAGE ENGINEER DONALD CHRISTOFFERSEN Request to Ramsey County for Variance from Master Street Plan - Woodbrldqe Properties CouncIl was referred to letter from Woodbridge Properties to County EngIneer (2-7-84) requesting a variance from the Major Street Plan. Hicks moved, seconded by Rauenhorst, that Council supports the request to the County from WoodbrIdge Properties for a varIance. Motion carried unanImously. (5-0) Approve Final Payment and Accept Red Fox Road Sanitary Sewer Impr. No. SS-83-2 Christiansen moved, seconded by Mulcahy to accept Red Fox Road Sanitary Sewer Improvement No. SS-83-2, and to approve Final Payment to H.B.H. ConstructIon, Inc. in the amount of $1,093.00. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) Park Dedication - J.L.N. Development Co., 1315 Red Fox Road Council was referred to Zehm's memo (2-10-84) re Interpretation of OrdInance 175 as It relates to re-developed land. Rauenhorst moved, seconded by HIcks, that Ordinance No. 175 does not apply to the J.L.N. Development Co. since It Is a re-development of property at 1315 Red Fox Road. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) Request to Support Minnesota Meadows Location for MetropolItan Race Track (no action taken) . Solar Bank Deferred Loan Program - MN Housing Finance Agency (no action taken) ~, MInutes of Regular Councl I Meeting Monday, February 13, 1984 - 7:30 p.m. Page Six Comm I tte~-1J~~J~.E!'...~-Po 1 ntments Mayor Woodburn made the followIng 1984 appointments: - FInance Committee - Ramsey County League of Local Governments - Cable CommunicatIon CitIzen Advisory Committee - PublIc Safety CommIttee - Newsletter Committee - Joint FIre Protection Board Rauenhorst Rauenhorst Christiansen Rauenhorst Rauenhorst RepresentatIve Alternate Christiansen Woodburn . - North Suburban Cable Commission Representative Alternate Bauer Woodburn - Civil Defense and Energy Director - R.C.W.D. Citizen's 509 Task Force Johansen (A notice to be placed In the Town CrIer advising of the vacancy for appointment of citIzen representatIve to the Rice Creek Watershed, CItIzen's 509 Task Force.) Moto.!'~eh-'sJ~_Sound Meter Progr_am - League of MN CItIes Rauenhorst moved, seconded by Hicks, that Council authorize partIcIpation In the 1984 Motor Vehicle Sound Meter Program at a cost of about $50. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) Other BusIness Ea<:jle Scout, DavId Reid, 1545 McClung Drive Mulcahy reported that David Reid wIll receive the Eagle Scout award at an Eagle Scout Court of Honor on Monday, February 20th. Hicks moved, seconded by Rauenhorst, that Council adopt Resolution No. 84-5, RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING DAVID REID FOR ATTAINING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT, which Mulcahy wi II present to David ReId. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) JO<:jgers Mulcahy reported concern from several residents that joggers cannot be seen by automobIle drIvers; reported several near accidents recently. Council concurred that the Town CrIer Include a note to joggers, advising them of the proble~ Ma rch 7th P I ~ n-"J_!IlL CommJ ss I o.n._.M_e.e!JJlg, Hicks reported that he will not be able to attend the March Planning Commission Meeting. . Christiansen wIll attend as liaIson. Water to Arsenal Woodburnr:eported that he wll I meet with Engineer Christoffersen and Mr. Oster on Thursday morning, February 16th, at 9:00 a.m. re water service to the arsenal. -- Minutes of Regular Council Meeting Monday, February 13, 1984 - 7:30 p.m. Page Seven REPORT OF VILLAGE CLERK ADMINISTRATOR CHARLOTTE McNIESH Approval to Participate In Automation of ElectIon Records Council was referred to letter from City of White Bear Lake, and attachment thereto listIng proportioned costs for 18 Ramsey County municipalities' participation In the proposed automation of election records. . Rauenhorst moved, seconded by Christiansen, that CouncIl approve Arden Hills' participatIon, end authorIze McNlesh to execute the AuthorizatIon Form. MotTon carried unanImously. (5-0) Revenue_.2!l.9.LJ~Hand I capped R~~.I at IE.M. Council was referred to draft of City of Arden Hills Notlce- Revenue Sharing Handicapped Regulations. Council concurred wIth the Notice and authorized publIcation as drafted. MunlcIBJ....J:_aucus - 1984 Dues Hicks moved, seconded by Rauenhorst, payment of the 1984 dues of $200.00. (5-0) that CouncIl approve MotIon carried unanimously. ApprOvjlJ_oLl<_etall Sales LIcense Hicks moved, seconded by Christiansen, that Council approve the 1984 Retail Sales License for Tasha's Treasures. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) Claims ChristIansen moved, seconded by Hicks, that Council approve the Claims, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) 1984 MInnesota PesticIde Ap~lEat~r Tralnln~: Horticulture and Shade Trees Councl I was referred to Buckley's memo (2-10-84). Christiansen moved, seconded by Hicks, that Council authorize the attendance of Dave Winkel and Fred Bell at the University of Minnesota Seminar on March 8th at a cost of $20.00/person. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) Adjournment Christiansen moved, seconded by Mulcahy, that the Meeting adjourn at 11:02 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) (lJ~~dt!J~J Charlotte McNlesh Clerk AdminIstrator tf(~,P~4"/ obert L. Woodburn Mayor . Notice of Meetln~ The next Regular Council Meeting will be held on Monday, February 27, 1984 at 7:30 p.m. at the Village Hall.