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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 03-26-1990 . . . . ~ MINUTFS OF THE ARDEN HILlS RmJIAR COUNCIL MEE:I'lNG MONDAY, ~ 26, 1990, 7:30 P.M. - CITY HALL 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 'Ihamas Sather, CouncilJnembers Nancy Hansen, Paul Malone and 'Ihornas Mahowald. Absent: eouncillne:mber JoAnn Growe. Also present: Attorney Jerry Filla, Engineer Terry Maurer, Park Director John Buckley, Public Works Supervisor Dan Winkel, Clerk Administrator Gary Berger and Deputy Clerk Catherine Iago. CALL 'IO ORDER AOOPI' AGENDA Clerk Administrator Berger explained the following items were added to the March 26 Agenda: 1. Item 4. d.: Adoption of Resolution no. 90-13, Commending Mounds View Boys Basketball Team. 2. Item 7. e.: Appointment to Public Safety/Works comrni ttee. 3 . Item 7. f.: Request for stowe Avenue Repairs. Malone moved, seconded by Mahowald, to adopt the March 26 Agenda as revised to include the three additional items of business. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) March 19, (4-0) Hansen moved, seconded by Mahowald, to approve the minutes of the March 12, Regular council meeting and the council Worksession meeting, as suhnitted. Motion carried unanimously. APPROVE MINUI'FS CONSENT CALENDAR Malone moved, seconded by Hansen, to approve the Consent Calendar for the March 26 Council Meeting, as amended to include Item (d) and authorize execution of all necessary documents contained therein: a. Acknowledgment of Letter from Engineer Maurer on Adding a Portion of Round Lake Road to MSA street System. b. Adoption of 1990 Recycling Agreement between Ramsey County and the City. c. Approval of List of Claims and Payroll. d. Adoption of Resolution #90-13, Canunending Mounds View Boys Basketball Team. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) PUBLIC COMMENTS None. AWARD BID; BILG. DEMJLITION, KEM MILLING SITE Cotlllcil was referred to a memorandum from the Clerk Administrator dated 3-21-90, relative to the bid tabulation for demolition of the buildings located on the Kern Milling site. Berger explained the bids for the removal of the underground storage tanks and well abandonment will be opened on March 29, with an award to be made on APril 9. He recommended the bid be awarded to HRS, Inc., of Loretto, MN, as the apparent low bidder. Engineer Maurer reported all references contacted were satisfied with HRS, Inc. 's performance . Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular eouncil Meeting, 3-26-90 Page 2 . BID (Cont'd) Mahowald moved, seconded by Malone, to award the bid for demolition and removal of the buildings located at the Kern Milling site to HRS, Inc., of loretto, Mn., in the amount of $68,800.00. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) '!here was discussion relative to phasing of the Wilding demolition, asbestos removal, well abandonment and underground tank removal. Clerk Administrator Berger suggested the contract for demolition specifY the contractor begin work on APril 15 to allow time for phasing of the other activities. AUIHORIZE PIl\NS & SPECS; 1990 PAVEMENT M:iMI'. Council was referred to reports from Clerk Administrator Berger and Engineer Maurer, dated 3-20 & 3-21-90, relative to the 1990 Pavement Management Improvements. '!here was discussion relative to estilnated project costs exceeding the $100,000.00 budgeted amount. Public Works SUpervisor Winkel and Engineer Maurer explained the intent is to work within the budget guidelines and to solicit bids so that portions of the project may be deleted if the costs exceed the $100,000.00 budgeted amount. Malone moved, seconded by Hansen, to authorize the Engineer to prepare plans and specifications and obtain bids for the 1990 Sealcoat and overlay Program as outlined in his memorandum dated March 20, 1990. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) . Council was referred to a letter from Attorney Filla dated 3-16-90 and a report from the Clerk Administrator dated 3-21-90, relative to a draft Ordinance modifying the hours of sale for intoxicating liquor in the City. Attorney Filla advised he changed the format of the Ordinance to make the terms more understandable. He noted the original draft of this Ordinance would extend the hours of sale on Monday through Thursday until 10:00 p.m. and would include the 4th of July and New Years Day as permissible days of sale, unless they fall on a Sunday. ORD #266; l-DDIFY OFF-SALE LIQOOR HOURS OF SALE council questioned if the City of Shoreview had adopted the mcdified hours of sale. Attorney Filla advised he recalled discussion of this itern although he does not recall if the extended hours were adopted by Shoreview. He also noted Shoreview is conducting a survey on some related liquor issues and may have postponed adoption of the extended hours until the survey results are received. councilmerr1ber Mahowald suggested consideration of the extended hours of sale be delayed until later this year; he referred to the survey of surrounding communities and noted only Fridley has extended the hours of sale. He expressed concern that Arden Hills will be an "island" for off-sale liquor sales and preferred to wait until other communities adopted the extended hours of sale. . Mahowald noted all surrounding communities have adopted the two additional days of sale, 4th of July and New Year's Day; suggested revising the Ordinance to include the two additional days of sale and excluding the extended hours. . . . Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Council Meeting, 3-26-90 Page 3 ORD. 266 (Cont'd) Councillne:mber Hansen supported Mahowald's suggestion to revise the Ordinance amendment and adopt only the two additional days for sale of liquor. eouncilmembe.r Malone questioned when the state law was changed. Attorney Filla advised the law allowing extended hours of sale and additional days was passed in 1989. Malone co:rnrnented he did not foresee this change as having any significant inq;lact; stated the fact that the city permits extended hours does not mean the liquor owners will change their hours. He favored Arden Hills being in conformance with state law. Mayor Sather agreed with Malone and favored the extension of hours and additional days of sale. Malone moved, seconded by Sather, to adopt Ordinance No. 266, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPI'ER 3, ARI'ICLE II, DIVISION 1, SECI'ION 3-16 (a) , 3-16 (b) , AND REPEALING OJAPI'ER 3, ARI'ICLE II, DIVISION 1, SECI'IONS 3-16(d) OF THE ARDEN HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE REIATING TO THE SALE OF INTOXICATING LIQOORS. Motion failed. (Malone, Sather voting in favor; Hansen and Mahowald opposed) (2-2) Mahowald moved, seconded by Hansen, to adopt revised Ordinance No. 266, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPI'ER 3, ARI'ICLE II, DIVISION 1, SECI'ION 3-16(a), 3-16 (b) , AND REPEALING CHAPI'ER 3, ARI'ICLE II, DIVISION 1, SECI'IONS 3-16 (d) OF THE ARDEN HILlS MUNICIPAL cnDE REIATING 'IO THE SALE OF IN'IOXICATING LIQOORS, allowing the sale of liquor on January 1 and July 4, providing several format revisions, and excluding the provision which allows the extended hours of operation on Monday through Thursday. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) Councilmembe.r Malone co:rnrnented he remains in favor of allowing businesses to operate within the latitude established by the legislators in such matters and allow them to operate based on the dictates of the market rather than restricting the hours; supported the modification. Council con=ed to consider the extended hours of sale for intoxicating liquor at a later date in the event the surrounding communities adopt this revision and directed staff to forward a copy of the Ordinance to all affected off-sale liquor establishments . Council was referred to a letter from four Olaritable Gambling organizations, dated 3-9-90, requesting an amendment to Ordinance #265 by allowing the quarterly reports and payments to the City to be received on the 20th day of the month following the end of the quarterly pericxi. ORD. #267; QRTLY. REEDRr DEADLINE; alAR. GAMBLING Attorney Filla explained he prepared an Ordinance amendment which would aCCOl1lllK:idate the concerns expressed by the four gambling managers. Malone moved, seconded by Hansen, to adopt Ordinance No. 267, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPI'ER 4, ARI'ICLE I, DIVISION 5, SECI'ION 5-6 OF THE ARDEN HILlS MUNICIPAL CODE REIATING TO GAMBLING. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) . Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular CouncH Meeting, 3-26-90 Page 4 . REQUEST CUISS A GAMBLING LICENSE; 'lW) ORGANIZATIONS Council was referred to a meIOOrandum from Deputy Clerk Iago dated 3-22-90, relative to the two applications received for Class A O1aritable Gambling Licenses. Iago stated the current Ordinance limits the number of gambling licenses to nine and advised if the two applications are approved this evening, the City will have a full carrplement of licenses; seven Class A and two Class B licenses. She noted the Light Brigade held a Class B license to sell pull-taJ::s at the Blue Fox Inn and have been prohibited by the state Gaming Board from selling at that location due to an illegal gambling violation by the establishment, not the Light Brigade. Iago stated the Light Brigade cannot resume its operation at the Blue Fox until June 30, 1990 and if the two Class A licenses are approved this evening, no further licenses will be available to the Light Brigade. Councillnernber Malone recalled the Council had discussed the number of licenses available and determined the applications should be considered on a "first-come, first-serve" basis. Representatives from both charities were present and eouncil requested they give a brief overview of their respective charities activities. Representatives from the lady Slipper Chapter of American Business Womens Association and C.B. Society, Inc. addressed the eouncil on their respective charities activities, membership, and length of existence. Council thanked the representatives for the information. . There was discussion relative to type of criteria the state utilizes for approval of charitable gambling licenses. Attorney Filla advised the State reviews the legal structure of the organization, verifies the credentials of the persons operating the activities; there are no regulation or =ntrol on specific items funded by the organizations only that the funds be utilized for "lawful purposes" as outlined by the guidelines. After discussion, Council concurred to review the applications received on a "first-come, first-serve" basis and maintain the current number of charitable gambling licenses. Malone moved, seconded by Mahowald, to approve the applications for Class A Charitable Gambling Licenses for Bingo at the Pot 0 Gold Hall, from Lady slipper Chapter of ABWA and C.B. Society, Inc., as suhnitted. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) APPOIN'IMENT ; PUB. SAFETY /WKS CCMMI'ITEE Council was referred to a letter from Richard Roessler, dated 3-22-90, requesting appointment to the Public Safety/Works Committee. Mayor Sather recommended appointment of Richard Roessler to the PS/W Committee. . Malone moved, seconded by Hansen, to ratify Mayor Sather's appointment of Richard Roessler, 1261 Nursery Hill Lane, to the Public Safety/Works Committee, and directed staff to forward the appropriate letter of appointment to Mr. Roessler. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular eouncil Meeting,. 3-26-90 Page 5 . RE(lUEST REPAIRS;. S'I'OWE AVE., BElWEEN NEW BRIGHION RD. & ll<. JOHANNA BLVD. council was referred to a letter from Rich Callinan, 1860 stowe Avenue, dated 3-23-90., requesting to appear at the APril 30 Council meeting to discuss repairs on stowe Avenue. Public Works SUpervisor Winkel advised the Ramsey County Capital Irlprovement Program will be available APril 10 and stowe Avenue appears on the CIP in 1994 i suggested Council attempt to expedite repair of stowe Avenue. CounciJJnember Hansen suggested a letter be sent to Ramsey County requesting this project be moved up on the schedule. Mayor Sather noted there are several County roads in Arden Hills which should be addressed as part of the Ramsey County CIP program; suggested the Engineer and Public Works SUpervisor review all County roads in Arden Hills and rate the roadways based on worst to best condition for Council review. Winkel stated a County representative told the homeowner they would not begin a repair project until the municipality requested street repairs. CounciJJnember Malone questioned if the County will be receptive to Arden Hills intervention. Engineer Maurer advised the County is receptive to such requests; the County rating pr=ess includes a point rating for support of the project from the local governing body. . Council con=ed to direct the Engineer and Public Works SUpervisor to inventory all County roads in Arden Hills, rate them on a worst to best basis and forward this information in the newsletter packet on 3-3~-90. COUNCIL COMMENTS MISCELLANEOUS Councillne:mber Hansen reported she will be out-of-town APril 6 through 16. establishment of the councillne:mber Hansen reported on the resolution to establish a Ramsey County Charter Commission. She stated the RCLLG is urging all residents to vote on the Charter Commission or a "no" vote will be registered. RCLLG; RAMSEY CO. 01ARI'ER c::cM1. PRCMJ'TIONAL Councilmernber Hansen distriluted a promotional pamphlet PAMPHLET from the City of Falcon Heights which provides residents of that =nmunity with valuable information relating to city services. She suggested Council consider l:u:lge~ing funds to prepare a similar brochure for Arden Hills residents. ARDEN HIllS; NEWS ARTICLE Councillne:mber Malone COIIII\eTlted on the excellent newspaper article on the City of Arden Hills which appeared in the st. Paul Dispatch-pioneer Press on Sunday, March 25. . REFDRr; FINANCE COMMITI'EE MIG. councilmernber Malone reported on the Finance Committee meeting which included a review of the assessment policy. RAMSEY COUNTY CIP MEETING Mayor Sather advised he will attend the Ramsey County Capital Irlprovement Program meeting. . . . Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Council Meeting, 3-26-90 Page 6 REPORI'; CITY Councillne:mber Mahowald reported on the second City Hall HALL CJMMITI'EE Connnittee meeting. He noted the committee has expressed a strong desire for the city to conduct a comprehensive community need survey; a representative from Decision Resources, who has conducted surveys for several northern suJ:::urban communities, will be present at the next regular City Hall committee meeting. MISCELIANEX:lUS; REPORI'S Clerk Administrator Berger reported on proposed TIF legislation and proposed strategies from Financial Consultant Jim Casserly. Berger updated Council on a proposed 3% decrease in Local Government Aid for the last half of 1990. The Clerk Administrator also advised on recent Comparable Worth issues. Berger updated Council on labor negotiations and discussions with Labor Relations Associates. ADJOURN Malone moved, seconded by Hansen, to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) Gary R. Berger Clerk Administrator ThomasR.Sather Mayor NOTICE OF MEETING The next Regular Council Meeting will be held on Monday, APril 9, 1990, at 7:30 p.m., at City Hall.