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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 07-10-1989 . . . . f ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING, MONDAY, JULY 10, 1989 - 7:30 P.M., CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Mayor Sather called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. ROLL CALL The roll being called, the following members were present: Mayor Thomas Sather, Councilmembers JoAnne Growe, Thomas Mahowald and Paul Malone. Councilmember Hansen was out of town. Also present: Public Works Supervisor Robert Raddatz, Clerk Administrator Gary Berger, City Engineer Terry Maurer and Administrative Secretary Mary Ann DeLaRosa. ADOPT AGENDA Malone moved, seconded by Growe, to adopt the agenda as submitted. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 APPROVE MINUTES Malone moved, seconded by Growe, that the June 19 work session minutes and June 26 regular minutes be approved as submitted. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 CONSENT CALENDAR Growe moved, seconded by Mahowald, to approve the consent calendar for the meeting along with authorization for execution of any necessary documents contained therein. a. Acknowledgement of Kem Milling purchase agreement amendment. b. Acknowledgement of the July 5 Planning Commission minutes. c. Approval of the List of Claims and payroll. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 PUBLIC COMMENTS Public Works Supervisor Robert Raddatz distributed copies of his resignation letter and advised the Council that he was resigning effective August 11, 1989, as he was starting a similar position on August 14. He requested an exit interview with the full Council. Malone moved, seconded by Mahowald to schedule a special City Council meeting for the purpose of conducting an exit interview with Robert Raddatz, on Monday, August 14, 1989, at 6:30 P.M. at City Hall. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Malone moved, seconded by Growe, to accept with regret the resignation of Public Works Supervisor Robert Raddatz effective August 11, 1989. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 July 10, 1989 City Council Minutes, Page Two . Planner John Bergly reviewed his July 5 report, indicating that this request by Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc. had been before the Planning Commission on July 5 and the Commission recommended approval of the site plan for Stage I, with PUD Concept approval to be determined in six months, after receipt of approval by Rice Creek Watershed District of the entire plan, completion of a traffic study, completion of an Environmental Assessment Worksheet and resolution of the additional parking space required for the site as requested by the Commission. CASE 89-10, CPI SITE PLAN APPROVAL Bergly noted that the site is the former Health Club and that the old tennis court will become a parking lot with access to Fernwood. He noted that minor grading will take place on portions of the site and that a two stage landscape plan is proposed. Most of the landscaping will be interior and additional trees should be placed along Fernwood at the northwest corner of the site. The applicant had indicated at the Planning Commission meeting that Rice Creek had approved their plan, but it was pointed out that this approval was only for the first stage of development. . Malone questioned where the additional parking would come from and felt that the Alpo site, from wbich additional parking space may be negotiated, should request a better and higher use of their land than for parking space for CPl. It was noted that decked parking will be provided if the Alpo property is not available for additional parking. After further discussion, Malone moved. seconded by Growe, to approve the site plan for Phase I for Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.,'s site development project. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Malone also noted that he served on the Planning Commission when this matter originally came before the Commission and he appreciated CPI moving the loading dock, as this was a concern to the Commission previously. Council acknowledged receipt of an Engineering Services Contract between Maier Stewart and Associates and the City of Arden Hills. City Administrator Berger noted that he had spoken with City Attorney Filla on this contract and that Filla had suggested deleting a sentence on Page 10 of the contract. Terry Maurer of MSA, was agreeable to the deletion of the sentence "THE CITY agrees to hold harmless THE ENGINEER in any case where the CITY'S use of record drawings leads to a civil suit or legal action". ENGR. SERVICES CONTRACT, M.S.A. . Malone moved, seconded by Mahowald, to amend the Professional Engineering Services contract, deleting the "hold harmless" portion on Page 10, as suggested by Attorney Filla. July 10, 1989 Council Minutes, Page Three . Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Malone moved, seconded by Growe, to approve the amended Professional Engineering Services Contract between Maier Stewart and Associates and the City of Arden Hills. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Administrator Berger noted that MSA is now involved with the sewer odor problem of Mr. George Salitros and his neighbor to the north. Terry Maurer of MSA noted that this problem appears to have developed in the sewer line as the sewage ponds and builds up a sludge layer. He felt that repairing the off-set joint connections could help in removing the odor, but cautioned that it may not totally remove the odor. If this repair does not help, he believes there are other options that could be tried. HAMLINE AVE. ODOR UPDATE Mahowald asked what the probability is that this is the cause of the odor. Maurer noted that it is highly probable, but roof venting could also be contributing to the odor problem. . Malone asked how far apart the off-set joints are. Maurer responded that they are in close proximity and are 2-4 inch diameter pipes. Malone asked why this was not noted previously. Public Works Supervisor Raddatz noted that this did not show on the earlier tape, but showed up on the new video tape of the sewer line taken on June 25. Growe noted that this problem has been going on for a long time and she moved to authorize staff to repair the off-set joints in the sewer line, as recommended by MSA. Mahowald seconded the motion. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Malone asked for a cost estimate for the repair work and Maurer noted that it would probably take 16 manhours of work and that City crews could do the repair. Public Works Supervisor Raddatz concurred that his crew could do the work, but thought it may not be in the City's best interest. He noted that the pipe is not broken, just mis-aligned, and the work could probably be done for a few thousand dollars. GREY FOX ROAD ALIGNMENT/S'VIEW Administrator Berger noted that this matter had been tabled from the June 26 Council meeting to allow MSA time to review the request from Shoreview. Terry Maurer distributed a memo he had prepared in response to the City's request and noted that the optimum alignment for any intersection is 90 degrees. If this was not feasible, the next best would be 80 to 90 degrees. It appeared that the proposed alignment would be 78 degrees, due to land constraints of the church on the corner in Shoreview. He felt the 78 degrees would be acceptable. . July 10, 1989 Council Minutes, Page Four . Malone asked if the plan could be amended to remove the kink in the intersection. The church is on the Shoreview side and that is the reason for the kink. Mayor Sather felt the Council should only approve a 90 degree intersection and send the reconunendation back to Shoreview to see what happens. Growe agreed with the 90 degree intersection between Grey Fox Road and Lexington. Malone moved, seconded by Growe to direct the City Administrator to notify Shoreview that Arden Hills' preference is for the intersection to remain at a 90 degree angle. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 . STOP SIGN REQUEST Council acknowledged receipt of a request from Gerald Moore, Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc., for the installation of a stop sign at County Road F and Fernwood (which had been removed a month ago, after completion of 1-694 construction). Mr. Moore was present and noted that CPI employees had been used to having the stop sign for the last year and were now having difficulty exiting the parking lot. He noted that there had not been any accidents, but there had been "near-accidents". Moore noted that large trees also contribute to the problem as the visibility is reduced. He also noted that the speed limit in one direction is 45 mph, and the other direction it is 40 mph. Mahowald noted that a traffic study is to be completed in conjunction with the CPI master plan and that should dictate whether a stop sign is needed in that location. City Engineer Maurer indicated that the traffic study could be completed in time for the next City Council meeting on July 31. STREET LIGHT REQUEST Mr. Craig Hjelle, from Bethel College, was present to request installation of a street light at Bethel's western entrance where it meets old Snelling Avenue. Mr. Hjelle noted that he spoke with Ramsey County to request a light, but the County said this does not meet their criteria for installation. Malone noted that it is the City's plan to light all major collector streets in the City, but that private roads are not included in future street lighting plans. Malone noted that this is a request for a private street and any lighting would be Bethel's responsibility. Mr. Hjelle thanked the Council for the opportunity to discuss this with them. . WATER TOWER UPDATE Council acknowledged receipt of a memo from Administrator Berger relative to the volume of water in the new water tower, noting that recently it was only 1/3 full. Public Works Supervisor Raddatz stated that at one point last week, there was only four feet of water in it, or 108,000 gallons. He noted that 350,000 to 500,000 gallons is typical and that once there was 750,000 gallons of water in it. Raddatz pointed out that Roseville is now using July 10, 1989 Council Minutes, Page Five . more water before Arden Hills gets it. Raddatz also noted that last summer the tower was at least one-half full. Mahowald asked what SEH, the former engineering firm, was doing to resolve this problem. He remembered that at a previous work session, they talked about a booster station or enlarging the pipes on Hamline Avenue. Berger and Growe felt there could be a safety aspect involved this year with such a small amount of water in the tower. Berger suggested following Raddatz's earlier recommendation of participating in a joint Roseville/Arden Hills water study as a long-term plan. A short term (emergency situation) plan could include an inter-connect with Shoreview. Mayor Sather felt that since the City paid for a million gallon tank, there should be one million gallons of water in it. He also felt that the City should not implement a watering ban at this time. Malone concurred and felt that the City was not in any danger at this time. Mayor Sather asked for alternatives from MSA to fill the tower. and felt the City may pursue legal action against the former engineering firm. . TCAAP EXCESS WATER Council acknowledged receipt of a letter from the MPCA relative to excess ground water at the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant. The MPCA suggested Arden Hills could use a portion of the excess clean water to augment their existing municipal water supply. Administrator Berger noted he had spoken with Mark Schmidt, of the EPA, who said there is no urgency on this matter, they just wanted the Council to consider it. Mayor Sather asked how the water would get here and Growe asked if there would be a charge for it. Administrator Berger noted that it would be free and of a much cleaner and higher quality than what the City receives now from Roseville. Mayor Sather suggested pursuing this request slowly and try to determine how and why this will take place. There was discussion as to how long this excess water would be available. Malone felt the City should not pursue this, as there are enough other matters that need Council attention. Public Works Supervisor Raddatz noted that this could be long term water since the wells and pumps will remain a long time. . Growe suggested pursuing Mayor Sather's question, i.e., how will the City receive the excess water, but don't spend a lot of time on this request. Mayor Sather suggested waiting for the MPCA to contact the City, not to contact them first. July 10, 1989 Council Minutes, Page Six e COUNCIL COMMENTS Mahowald expressed concern that the residents of the Arden Manor Trailer Park are confused with the TIF district discussions and feel they may have to be relocated due to redevelopment of the area. He felt that a general announcement should be sent to the trailer park residents and also put in the Town Crier advising them that their fears are unfounded. It was suggested that a separate letter could be sent to the trailer park manager also, but Mr. Rod Olson, a resident who had expressed concern, did deserve a City response. Administrator Berger was directed to draft a letter on behalf of the Council, stating there are no immediate plans for development of the mobil home park. Mahowald also expressed concern about the budget process and whether the City would adopt a levy resolution by August 1 or in October as has been past practice. Administrator Berger advised that since the 1989 budget law had been vetoed, there is a strong likelihood of a special legislative session in September. In any case, he had received a letter from the Revenue Department which could serve as a logical defense if a resident asked why the City did not comply with the law and adopt their 1990 budget by August 1. He also noted that he will have an amount to certify by August 1st and the City can reduce the amount after that date, but can not raise the amount. It is Berger's feeling that the Council should be prepared to certify something on August 1st, even if the amount has to be reduced later. e Councilmember Growe noted that she would be absent from the July 17 work session. Mahowald had not planned on being present either, and since Hansen is out of town until July 31, Malone moved, seconded by Mahowald to reschedule the work session to Tuesday, July 18, at 4:30 P.M. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Malone noted that he will miss the July 27 Finance Committee meeting and the July 31 Council meeting. Sather noted he will attend the July 20 Public Safety/Works meeting for Hansen. Mayor Sather also requested the committee liaisons to forward their recommendations to him prior to the July 18 work session. He noted he had received Malone's recommendation regarding the Finance Committee's future. Mayor Sather also felt that the Council should give serious consideration to Shoreview supplying utilities to the Arsenal property. He wondered if this happens and some time in the future, the Arsenal would disband, would Shoreview then be allowed to annex the Arsenal property since they are supplying utilities to the property? e Mahowald asked when the City's final answer to this is due, noting that this topic has been around since he came on board in January. Berger noted that the Lexington Avenue construction is slated to start in April, 1990. July 10, 1989 Council Minutes, Page Seven . Mayor Sather felt this should be a topic for the August work session. MISCELLANEOUS Administrator Berger asked for authorization to advertise for a Public Works Superintendent. Malone moved, seconded by Growe to authorize advertising for a Public Works Superintendent to replace Mr. Raddatz. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 ADJOURN There being no further business to come before the Council, Mahowald moved, seconded by Growe, that the meeting be adjourned. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 8:58 o'clock P.M. e ~ 'Ie ~/) Gary R Berger Clerk Administrator NOTICE OF MEETING The next Regular Council Meeting will be held on Monday, July 31, 1989 at 7:30 P.M. The next Council Work Session meeting will be on TUESDAY, July 18, 1989, at 4:30 P.M. e