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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 01-08-1990 M~NUTES OF THE ARDEN HILLS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, JANUARY 8, 1990, 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 Nancy Hansen, Paul Thomas Mnhowald. Also present: Planner John Bergly, Dan Winkel, Clerk Administrator Gary Berger and Deputy . Malone, JoAnn Growe and Public Works Supervisor Clerk Catherine Iago. ADOPT AGENDA Councilmember Malone requested an additional item be placed on the Agenda, under Consent Calendar: Item "g", Resolution #90-06, Proclaiming January 20, 1990, as Edmond-Ollhoff Day. Malone moved, seconded by Growe, to adopt the January 8 Council Agenda as amended to include Resolution #90-06. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) APPROVE MINUTES Councilmember Malone referred to page 5 of the 12-26-89 Council meeting minutes, under the "Continental Apartments". Malone explained his request for the Planning Commission to review the building and structural plans as relates to the use of trusses in building construction did not specifically relate to Continental Development Corporation apartments rather to all construction in general. Malone moved, seconded by Growe, that Council approve the minutes of the 12-26-89 Regular Council meeting as amended. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) . OATH OF OFFICE Mayor Sather administered the Oath of Office to Clerk Administrator Gary Berger. The Clerk advised Treasurer Frank Green was unable to attend the meeting. CONSENT CALENDAR Malone moved, seconded by Growe, that Council adopt the Consent Calendar for the January 8, 1990 meeting and 'authorize execution of all necessary documents contained therein: a. Adoption of Resolution No. 90-01, "DESIGNATING DEPOSITORIES AND CORPORATION AUTHORIZATION". b. Adoption of Resolution No. 90-02, "DESIGNATING ADDITIONAL DEPOSITORIES FOR INVESTMENT PURPOSES". c. Adoption of Resolution No. 90-03, "DESIGNATING BROKERAGE FIRMS FOR INVESTMENT IN FEDERAL GOVERNMENT INSTRUMENTS". d. Adoption of Resolution No. 90-04, "RESOLUTION FOR TRANSFER OF FUNDS BY TELEPHONIC INSTRUCTIONS". e. Adoption of Resolution No. 90-05, "ESTABLISHING MSA STREET". f. Acknowledgment of 1989 Construction Activity Report. g. Approval of Water Interconnect Change Order #4. h. Approval of Additional 1990 Refuse Hauler and Business Licenses. i. Approval of List of Claims and Payroll. g. Adoption of Resolution No. 90-06, "PROCLAIMING JANUARY 20, 1990, AS EDMOND-OLLHOFF DAY". Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) . Councilrnernber Mahowald questioned the decrease in valuation of the average single-family dwellings in 1989, as indicated in the Construction Activity Report submitted by the Building Inspector; the valuation decreased approximately $50,000.00. Clerk Administrator Berger explained the average home valuation tends to decre2se as communities become more mature suburb~;. . . . Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular COllTIcil Meeting Minutes, I-H-9U Page 2 PUBLIC COH1'lENTS None. 1990 CITY APPOINTHENTS Mayor Sather ree:ommended the following appointments be added to the list submitted by staff and attached as part of the minutes: ACTING HAYOR - Councilmember Nancy Hansen. COUNCIL LIAISONS: Planning Commission and Board of Appeals - JoAnn Growe Public Safety/Works Committee - Nancy Hansen Parks & Recreation Committee - Thomas Mahowald Finance Committee - Paul Malone Human Rights Commission - JoAnn Growe Newsletter Committee - Thomas Mahowald LJVFD Pension Board - Paul Malone North Suburban Cable Commission Alternate - Paul Malone N.W. Youth Service Bureau - Nancy Hansen City Hall Committee - Thomas Mahowald Mahowald moved, seconded by Growe, that Council approve the 1990 City Appointments as recommended by Mayor Sather and attached to the minutes of the meeting. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) 1990 COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS Mayor Sather requested Council report any recommendations for appointments or changes on their respective Committees; expressed concern relative to the reduced Public Safety/Works Committee. membership in the Councilmember Hansen, Public Safety/Works Liaison, also expressed concern that the group is reduced in size. She stated if a more definite charge was given to this committee interest may increase. Councilmember Malone recommended Dale Hicks and Carl Rundquist be added as members to the Finance Committee. Malone explained he requested any member interested in serving as Chair of the committee express their interest at the first meeting in 1990; stated the committee would elect a Chairperson at that time. Councilmember Growe explained she has had discussion with four of the Human Rights Committee members as to dissolving the committee; three of the four contacted agreed to serve a three year term on the committee. She noted the Chair of the committee, as well as the other members, expressed interest in the continued service of this committee. Growe advised the members have suggested possible restructuring of the committee and keeping it active; also suggested the City provide more information to residents of Arden Hills regarding the purpose and activities of the Human Rights Committee. Councilmember Growe reported she has discussed with Planning Commission Chair Dennis Probst the possibility of returning' the responsibility of hearing Variance applications back to the Planning Commission and restructuring the duties of the Board of Appeals. She suggested the Variances be heard before Planning Commission and then, if denied, the matter would be referred to the Board of Appeals. Mayor Sather directed the Clerk Administrator to contact Attorney Filla to review this matter and determine if the intent establishing the Board of Appeals was primarily to enable an applicant to petition to another body for for a hearing on their request when their application was denied at the Planning Commission hearing; noted the current Ordinance does not define the Board of Appeals in this manner. Minutes ot tne Araen Hills Regular Council Meeting Minutes, 1-8-90 Page 3 . COMMITTEES (Cont'd) Mayor Sather requested Attorney Filla review this matter and make a recommendation based on culmulative information from other cities; Council determination will be made based on information provided by Filla and staff either to continue with the current functions of the Board of Appeals or to streamline the process. Councilmember Growe advised all the current Planning Commission members expressed interest in reappointment to the Commission. Councilmember Mahowald stated the Parks and Recreation Committee members have all expressed interest in reappointment. Mahowald advised he discussed continuation of the Newsletter Publication Committee with the members and all members expressed interest in continued service; noted this committee is more an advisory board to the Editor of the Town Crier. He reported Chair Katharine Crichton has submitted her resignation from the Committee due to illness; suggested leaving the membership status-quo until such time as a resident expresses interest in serving on the Committee. Mayor Sather requested a letter be forwarded to Katharine Crichton for her service to the Newsletter Committee. Councilmember Mahowald suggested the City Hall Committee structure and meeting date be discussed at a future meeting. Mayor Sather recommended Council discuss potential charges for this Committee at the worksession in January. . There was discussion relative to previous plans for building expansion and information compiled by staff regarding scheduling agenda items for the City Hall Committee; it was noted this information could be submitted for review at the January Worksession. Malone moved, seconded by Hansen, that Council approve the 1990 Committee Appointments as indicated on the list submitted and amended this evening and that staff be directed to notify all perspective Committee members of their respective appointments. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) 1990 RECYCLING CONTRACT; EASY RECYCLING Council was referred to a memorandum from the Clerk Administrator dated 1-5-90, relative to the 1990 Recycling Agreement with Easy Recycling. Clerk Administrator Berger explained the cost for curbside recycling services has increased from $66.00 to $85.00 per ton. He advised for the year 1990 the costs will be reimbursed by the Ramsey County Grant; the grant monies are scheduled to end in 1991. He noted the staff will be closely monitoring tonnage amounts and the accuracy of weight slips submitted by Easy Recycling. Berger stated Easy Recycling in general has been doing a good job and few complaints have been received from residents. Councilmember Hansen requested copies of the reports submitted by Easy Recycling, relative to tonnage amounts and participation, be forwarded to Council. She also requested information regarding comparison of the recycling program since its inception be provided to Council. . There was discussion relative to yard waste collection problems and a joint-cities recycling program. u~uu.,-",<::> V.L.. l,..lJ.'= rtl.,ut::u U........i..LS L\.egU.Lar L.OUnC~J_ l'teet1.ng f1~Ilutes, l-<:l-~U Page 4 RECYCLING (Cont'd) Councilmember Malone reported the City was aware of the fact the grant funds would not be available past 1990; discussed the possibility of the City imposing a surcharge to cover the recycling costs or Arden Hills undertaking its own recycling collection, if the grant monies cease. . Councilmember Hansen suggested the recycling dates be posted in the Town Crier as a reminder to residents. Malone moved, seconded by Mahowald, that the Mayor and Clerk Administrator be authorized to execute the Agreement for Curbside Recycling Services for the calendar year 1990 betwe~n the City and Easy Recycling, Inc., as outlined in the agreement submitted by the Clerk Administrator. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) CASE #89-20; SUP SATELLITE DISH ANTENNA, 4444 ROUND LAKE RD, GRAINGERS Council was referred to the Planner's report and Planning Commission minutes dated 1-3-90, relative to the request for a Special Use Permit to allow a satellite dish antenna at 4444 Round Lake Road West, W.W. Graingers. Planner Bergly explained the original request by the applicant was for placement of the dish antenna on the wall of the building, extending beyond the roof and two ground-mounted locations were discussed with the applicant. Bergly displayed a diagram indicating the three possible locations. The Planner and Planning Commission members recommend the antenna be located at the bottom of the slope, as shown on the diagram displayed. He explained the basis for locating the dish at the bottom of the slope was to provide natural screening by the slope and with landscaping; this location and method of screening would add an amenity to the site rather than an "artificial" type of screening if mounted on the wall of the building. . Bergly stated Commission recommended approval of the SUP, at the bottom of the slope, should be conditioned upon the applicant providing detailed plans for installation of the antenna and screening by landscaping, such plans to be approved by the Planner. There was discussion relative to possible interference from the existing transmission tower and if adequate reception could be achieved with a smaller dish antenna. Planner Bergly stated a representative from the installation company has viewed the site and did not express concern relative to the lower slope location; Councilmember Malone briefly explained why a larger dish may be necessary. Malone moved, seconded by Growe, that Council approve Case #89-20, a Special Use Permit to allow a six-foot satellite dish antenna at 4444 Round Lake Road West, W.W. Graingers, to be installed at the ground location to the south of the building and shown on the Planner's diagram, contingent upon the applicant submission of detailed plans for installation and landscaping for screening purposes subject to approval by the City Planner. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) COUNCIL COMMENTS MISC; ABSENCE Councilmember Growe advised she would be absent from the January 29 and February 12 Council meetings. . HUMAN RIGHTS MTG. DESIGNATED DATE Councilmember Growe noted there was no designated date for the January Human Rights Meeting; reported a meeting was tentatively scheduled for January 17. Clerk Administrator Berger advised he would check on the date. . Min~tes of the Arden Hills Regular Council Meeting Minutes, 1-8-90 Page 5 MISC; CABLE TV INFORMATION Councilmember Mahowald questioned if pertinent City information would be placed on Cable TV. . Deputy Clerk Iago advised the keyboard generator is malfunctioning and staff has contacted the cable representative regarding the matter. BINGO SESSIONS; SWEET ADELINES Councilmember Mahowald questioned if the Sweet Adelines problem regarding the number of bingo sessions has been resolved. Clerk Administrator Berger advised he referred the matter to Attorney Filla for resolution. MISC; ABSENCE Councilmember Mahowald advised he is unable to attend the January 22 Council Worksession and the January 23 Parks Committee meeting; requested a representative from Council attend the Parks committee meeting. Mayor Sather volunteered to attend the 1/23/90 Parks meeting. Councilmember Growe requested a Council representative attend the February 7 Planning Commission meeting; Councilmember Hansen volunteered. ADJOURN Mahowald moved, seconded by Hansen, that the meeting be adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) . Gary R. Berger Clerk Administrator Thomas R. Sather Mayor NOTICE OF MEETING The next Regular Council Meeting will be held on Monday, January 29, 1990, at 7:30 p.m., at the City Hall. .