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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 04-30-1990 MINUI'ES OF THE ARDEN HILlS REGUlAR OJUNCIL MEEI'ING ~Y, APRIL 30, 1990, 6:30 P.M. - CITY HALL . Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Mayor Sather called the meetin; to order at 6:30 p.m. ROLL CAlL 'Ihe roll bein; called the followin; members were present: Mayor Thomas Sather, eouncil:members Nancy Hansen, Paul Malone, JoAnn Growe and Thomas Mahowald. Also present: Planning Commission Chair Dennis Probst, Commission Members Raymond McGraw and Peter Martin, Planner John Bergly, Engineer Teny Maurer, Attorney Jeny Filla, Park Direct= John Buckley, Public Works SUpervisor Daniel Winkel, Clerk Administrator Gary Berger and Deputy Clerk Catherine Iago. CAlL 'IO ORDER JOINT MEEI'ING; LEXmGI'ON AVENUE DEIlELOPMENT SIUDY Council convened at 6:30 p.m. for the purp:lSe of a joint meetin; with Planning Cormnission to discuss the Lexington Avenue Development study. l. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. . 7. 8. 9. Planner Bergly reviewed his study report and explained the followin; diagrams of the Lexington Avenue Study Area: Zonin; - The cu=ent zonin; map does not show the Blue Fox Inn property in a B-2 District. Staff was asked to check the zoning of this parcel. Land Value - Total property including buildin; and site; highest valuations are the sites =ntainin; the restaurants. Access. Electric/Rail Service. Visual and Functional problems in the area; landscapin;, access, railroad, overhead utilities. Potential development sites. Land Use. Circulation Plan - potential bus service, possible pedestrian trails through area. Concept Plan - proposed circulation through the retail area utilizin; rear access easement behind buildin;s frontin; on Lexington Avenue. The Planner advised the Plannin; Cormnission discussed a moratorium and =eation of a TIF district to direct development of this area. councibnernber Malone discussed the effect of recent legislative action regardin; TIF districts. Planning Commission Chair Probst advised the Group Health proposal initiated the recommendation for =eation of a TIF district; the opportunity for capturin; in=ements on the Group Health site may already be lost, however, there may be opportunity to help other businesses in the area upgrade facilities. Probst stated the commission generally has great enthusiasm for the =ncept plan drafted. by the Planner. The Conrrnission expressed concern as to how to pr=eed to get the plan into action. He noted. the moratorium discussion was initiated due to recent i.rquiries from developers relative to less desirable uses in this area. Commission recormnended a moratorium be i.rrposed until a more detailed study for this area is completed. . Councibnernber Malone stated there is a need to identify an "ideal" plan for the area) expressed uncertainty that retail is the best use along Lexington Avenue. He discussed. the possibility of a "power" center mall. Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Council Meeting, 4-30-90 Page 2 . JT. MI'G. (Cont'd) Commission Member Martin explained the area along Lexington Avenue being discussed is too narrow for a larger 1113.11 type development. He expressed the opinion the =rent ovmers of the warehouse businesses 11I3.y be interested in other development if the opportunity arises . Probst stated the "power center" concept will work if all land within the area between Dunlap and Lexington Avenue were included in such a plan. He advised he is not aware of any market study in this area which identifies what is needed in this area; it appears a steady growth in retail will continue with the Target store development on the west side of Lexington. Council and Commission discussed the need for il11posing a moratorium and corrpletion of a more detailed study of proposed development of this area. Mayor Sather stated a definitive date for corrpletion of the rep:lrt and moratorium is needed) preferred not to encumber property ovmers in this area. He questioned if any prop:JSals for development have been suJ:xnitted. Probst advised no property ovmers have expressed expediency in suhnitting development prop:lsals; some property cvmers have been in contact with the Plarmer to keep infonned as to the progress of the Lexington Avenue study. Plarmer Bergly advised the Plarming Commission will be discussing the Lexington Avenue prop:lsal at their re::JUlar meeting on 5-2-90. He indicated Commission could finalize the study rep:lrt and forward a development recommendation to Council within two months. . councilmernl:er Mahowald questioned if use of Tax Increment Financing is critical to encourage development in this area; suggested staff obtain analysis of new TIF legislation. '!here was discussion regarding the proposed access road between the Lexington Avenue businesses and the Dunlap street businesses. '!he Plarmer noted the access roadway is proposed to be utilized as service road between properties rather than access road between Grey Fox and REd Fox Roads. After further discussion, Council con=ed: 1. That a meeting with Financial Consultant Jim Casserly and the Plarming Commission be scheduled to discuss TIF issues. 2. That staff be direct to nake fornal contact with property owners in the study area to detennine if there is an urgency for development on their properties. 3. That Staff contact Casserly ani the League of cities to obtain infonnation relative to recently passed Legislation on Tax Increment Financing. Council con=red with the development plan ani mix of uses as prop:lsed in the Plarmer's concept plan. Plarming Chair Probst indicated the Commissions' desire to continue the "tone" of recent higher quality development/redevelopment in this area; agreed that =rent uses blerrl together ani the main issue is the scope of the project to be undertaken. . Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Council Meeting, 4-30-90 Page 3 . JT. MIG. (Cont'd) Councillnernber Malone stated the purpJSe of a moratorium would J::e based on contemplated rezoning of this area and recarnrnended discussion of a IOClratorium J::e held until the study is =npleted. Commission members thanked the Council for consideration of the recarmnendations and input regarding the I.exirqton Avenue study. '!he Joint Meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. AOOP!' AGENDA Malone IOClved, seconded by Hansen, to adopt the April 30 Agenda as suJ:rnitted. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) APPROVE MINUI'ES Mah=ld IOClved, seconded by Growe, to approve the minutes of the April 9, Regular Council meeting as suJ::mitted. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) CONSENT CALENDAR Malone IOClved, seconded by Hansen, to approve the COnsent Calendar for the April 30 meeting and authorize execution of all necessary dCJCLnl1ents contained therein: a. Approve 1990 SUmmer Park & Recreation staff. b. Acknowledgment of "Flower Power" and Fall Festival Infonnation. c. Approve of I.exirqton Avenue Inprovements Agreement. d. Approve of Resolution No. 90-22, Requesting Cancellation of Future Taxes and Balance of Special Assessments on Parcels B & C, HaInline Avenue/Hwy 96. e. Approve List of Claims and Payroll. Motion carried unan:iJnously. (5-0) . PUBLIC CCM1ENTS REQ. STREEI' LIGHI'; 1435 APDEN OAKS DR. FRANK OOLINAR Council heard a request from Frank Dolinar, 1435 Arden Oaks Drive, regarding proposed street lights on Arden Oaks Drive and Arden Oaks Court. Dolinar explained he previously appeared J::efore Council and it was suggested the residents in the area provide a prop:JSal for street lighting and return to discuss this mtter. He presented a diagram which identified existing street lights, the second phase lights proposed for installation and a third phase of lighting proposed by residents in this area. Dolinar noted the residents have discussed installation of some type of decorative lighting and are aware of the fact an assessment my J::e necessary if decorative lighting is installed. CouncilmernJ::er Hansen advised the second phase lights are not scheduled for installation and will J::e considered by Council upon request by residents. She explained the street lights to J::e installed are standard lights, not decorative, and must J::e attached to light poles. . Hansen noted there are no light poles in this area and in previous discussions with residents of Arden Oaks Drive it was indicated that some residents did not want light poles in their yards. She suggested the neighbors could fom an ass=iation, install the decorative lights and assume the costs of installation and operation. . . . Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Council Meeting, 4-30-90 Page 4 sr. LIGHI'S (Cont'd) CounciJ.mernl:er Malone suggested an alternative for consideration would be installation of the phase II lights in this area upon recommen:]ation of the Public SafetyfWorks Committee. He stated that installation of the other three lights proposed would require a review of the overall street light p:llicy; suggested the PSfW Committee could also review the overall policy in terms of installation of special lighting versus standard, possible assessment of property owners affected, and maintenance of special lighting installation. Council concurred to refer the request for installation of street lights on Arden Oaks Drive, Frank Dolinar-; to the Public SafetyfWorks Committee for consideration and recommendation. Council further requests the Committee review the overall City policy for installation of street lights in terms of installation of special lighting versus standard, possible assessment of property owners and maintenance of special lighting installation and make recommendation to Council at their June 25 meeting. CODE ENFORCEMlliT i 1200 INGERSON RD. SI'EIIE l"RElliUI'H Council was addressed by steve Freimuth, 1200 Ingerson Road, regarding a notice of Ordinance violation he received from the Code Enforcement Officer. Freimuth advised he received a notice of an Ordinance violation regarding tree branches on his property and was given 30 days to remove the debris. He contacted the Building Inspector to request an extension of ti.Jne and was granted an extension, however, the Building Inspector inadvertently issued a citation regarding the violation. Freimuth contacted the Inspector and Clerk Administrator and resolved the citation and ti.Jne extension. Freimuth explained the problem he is experiencing with removal of the tree branches, as rubbish haulers do not take such debris without additional costs. He suggested the Council consider having the City "chipper" equipment available for use by residents and setting a schedule for disposal of such yard waste. Freimuth commented on the following: 1. An attitude change with this Council regarding code enforcement; previously the City had a "laid back" approach and he felt this approach was preferable to =re strict enforcement. 2. The tone of the fom letter he received was "cold and ilnpersonal"; preferred more friendly or personal contact by city employees before issuing a letter or citation. 3. Better utilization of staff; business ti1ne should not be wasted "looking" for violations. 4. Exterior storage p:>rtion of the Ordinance needs to be reviewed and enforced with =muon sense; the City is in violation of the Ordinance by use of an unscreened garbage container at the City Hall. 5. Vol1mteered his assistance to staff or Council, in anyway deeme:J. necessary. Mayor Sather advised the staff has not been instructed to look for code violations; the Building Inspector is out of the roilding on inspections and violations may be noted at that ti1ne. He stated =st code violation reviews are conducted when a =nplaint is received by the code enforcement officials. Sather explained the fom letter is intended to be strict and businesslike because most violators do not respond to "friendly" letters. He stated the staff will review the letter and revise if necessary. Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Council Meeting, 4-30-90 Page 5 . RES. #90-23; RAMSEY CO. CHARI'ER PRESENTATION Cotmcil was referred to a memorandum from the Clerk Administrator dated 4-12-90, relative to the proposed Home Rule Charter for Ramsey County which will be placed on the November 6, 1990 general election ballot. Judy Grant and Beverly M::Kinne1, representing the Ramsey County 0Iarter commission, appeared before Cotmcil to request adoption of a resolution urging residents to vote on the Home Rule Charter for Ramsey County and to review infonnation relative to the purpose of adopting the proposed 0Iarter. McKinnel explained the reSolution does not encourage the residents to vote in favor of the 0Iarter, only urges residents to become aware of this issue and the fact it will be on the general election ballot. She advised this issue cannot be included on the ballot after the 1990 election without further direction from the Legislature. Judy Grant corrlucted a slide presentation explaining what is included in the Charter . Councilmember Malone questioned the removal of County Road E as a state Aid Road in the Charter; Section 12.03 (h). Beverly McKinnel advised Section 12 was drafted by the County Attorney staff and she is not aware of the reason f= removal of County Road E; offered to contact the Attorney's staff and report back to Council. . councilmember Hansen reported this matter was discussed at the Ramsey County League meeting and advised several cities expressed concern that the County will obtain more power with adoption of the Charter. Councilmember Growe questioned if the "checks an:l. balances" relating to !:cnding authority will remain in effect. McKinnel explained a law passed in 1988/89 alloos Counties to !:cnd, however, there is a "sunshine" lllnit on the law (5 years). She stated the County Attorney included this provision in the Charter to insure retention of the !:cnding law, in the event the legislature does not renew the law. There was discussion relative to the recall provision. McKinnel advised the recall provision is =ently under state law; the provision was changed to state the County is now governed by state law an:l. does not specify procedures. councilmember Mahowald questioned if the J:onding authority provision grants any benefits to municipalities from the bonding perspective or any other financial aspect. McKinnel stated this section was closely scrutinized by city officials and helps maintain a gexxi working relationship with COlll1ties an:l. Municipalities by stating the two entities must cooperate an:l. work together in planning projects. . Malone moved, seconded by Mahowald, to adopt Resolution No. 90-23, Relating to the Ramsey County Charter Referendum On the General Election Ballot, November 6, 1990. Motion carried unaniJOClusly. (5-0) Councilmember Malone requested staff research the rationale for Section 12.03 (h) , deleting Lexington Avenue an:l. County Road E as state Aid roads, in the proposed Ramsey County 0Iarter. Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Council Meeting, 4-30-90 Page 6 . Council was referred to a memorarrlum from Public Works SUpervisor Winkel dated 4-26-90, regarding completion of probationary period for employee Pete Saxe. Hansen moved, seconded by Growe, to approve the pe.nnanent employment status of Pete Saxe, after successful completion of his probationary period, and increase his salary to 95% of the wage rate, $12.52 per hour, effective May 1, 1990. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) PERMANENT EMPLOYEE SI'ATUS; PEI'E SAXE KEI'IHSON POND; STATUS REFORl' Council was referred to a letter from Attorney Filla dated 4-27-90, relative to the status of the Keithson drainage pond. Attorney Filla reported on his meeting with Marcel Eibensteiner and reviewed the matters discussed at that time. He advised he has reviewed the City file on this matter and has not been able to review the material with the adjacent property owners to date. Filla stated he is unable to locate the following items: 1. 'The "North Central Drainage Plan", which is referred to in the City file on Keithson Addition. 2. 'The building permit for the home located on the north side of the pond. Filla stated EiJ:::ensteiner forwarded infonnation to him relating to the dimensions of the pond. He also advised Eibensteiner has indicated a willingness to participate in resolving the problem, but did not feel he should have full responsibility for resolution of this matter. . Filla reported the pond, as redesigned, was shaped , however, there are portions which need to be excavated. EiJ:::ensteiner advised Filla the job was to be =npleted last fall and the work was stopped) stated the reshaping of the pond as designed will only add minimal additional capacity. 'The Attorney advised he will need to review the building permit for the home on the north side of the pond and suggested a meeting on the site with the developer and property owners. Council1nember Hansen stated this matter should resolved between the developer and the property owners) prefered no financial responsibility be in=ed by the City. 'The Attorney explained the real issue is an outlet for the pond) it was anticipated by the City that there would be an outlet consb:ucted at the tilne the property to the west and south was developed. Eibensteiner advised Filla the owner of the undeveloped property is George Reiling and there are no :i1nrnediate plans for development of the area. Filla stated if the outlet is to be consb:ucted prior to development it will only be accomplished if the city acquires easements from the property owner. Council directed Attorney Filla to schedule an on-site meeting with the adjacent property owners and the developer and requested staff attempt to locate a copy of the "North Central Drainage study" referred to in the Keithson file. . Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Council Meeting, 4-30-90 Page 7 . KEM MILLING SITE; ABI\NOONED DRUM DIsroSAL Council was referred to a report from the Clerk Administrator elated 4-27-90 and a letter from Delta Environmental , relative to abarxioned drtnn disposal management at the Kern Milling site. Berger advised the work outlined in the letter was not included in the November 9, 1989 site demolition work plan and est:iJnated additional costs f= the work will range from $4-6,000.00. Council expressed concern. regarding the increased costs. Darrell Oman, Delta Environmental Consultant, gave Council a brief update on the demolition activities. He explained the original assessment reports for Phase I and Phase II noted the drums on-site and at that time some of the drums contained solid or liquid contents which were not considered hazardous waste materials until sampled or tested. Oman stated the previous site owner was in the pr=ess of closing down the facility operations and salvaging equipment and materials; it was unknown at the time if the drums or content would remain on the site. He also noted a drum survey was not proposed by Delta in the site demolition work plan dated 11-9-89 and reviewed the reasons listed in the letter to the City dated 4-26-90. council questioned the number of drums involved in the disposal. Oman stated his est:iJnate is 15 drums and approximately 5 will require the over-packing pr=ess. . Council questioned the transportation of additional storage tanks to the site and how it is determined there is no contamination in the additional tanks. Oman explained the general contractor brought the additional tanks to the site in order to consolidate other demolition projects; noted Delta was not aware of this procedure until the bid opening and at that time advised the contractor this was not a good practice. He stated the tanks are purged and cleaned prior to transporting to this site. Council con=ed to direct Delta Envirornnental to conduct an on-site invento:ry of the drums remaining on the Kern Milling site and suhnit a change order to the City which specifically outlines all costs for disp:>sal. council further directed the Atton1ey to forward a letter to the contractor, on behalf of the City, which states that the additional storage tanks transported to the site J:e removed within 24 hours. CDUNCIL CCM1ENTS JOINT MEETING; NEW SHOREVIEW CDUNCIlMEMBERS Council1nember Hansen suggested scheduling a joint meeting with the' Shoreview Council for the purpose of meeting the newly appointed Shoreview Council1nembers. Mayor Sather advised the Mayor of Shoreview has suggested such a meeting J:e held in June in order to allow the newly appointed Shoreview Council1nembers time to become more familiar with their duties. . . . . Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Council Meeting, 4-30-90 Page 8 RCLI.G MI'G; TOUR RAMSEY ro. JAIL eouncilmember Hansen reported the RCU.G meeting will J:e held on May 9, and will include a tour of the Ramsey County Jail facilities. Interested persons are asked to meet at Roseville City Hall at 6:15 p.m. eouncilmember Malone questioned when the assessment hearings will J:e scheduled f= the Cleveland Avenue and Oak Avenue ~vements. PENDrnG ASSESSMENT HEARINGS) CLE'VE[AN!) AVE. & OAK AVE. 'Ihe Clerk Administrator advised the hearings will J:e scheduled after receipt of infornation regarding fmal ilIIprovement costs from SEE. MISCELIANEDUS i roUNCIL ABSENCE act as Council AMM MEEI'rnG i MCX;tJIRE'S INN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 16 ADJOURN eouncilmember Mah~ld advised he will J:e unable to attend the regularly scheduled June Council meetings, as he will J:e out-of-town. He asked for volunteers to liaison at the city Hall and Parks Committee meetings in June. Clerk Administrator Berger advised the AMM will hold its arumal meeting, sponsored by Arden Hills, on Wednesday, May 16, at MoSuire's Inn; AMM has requested opening conunents from the Mayor. Malone moved, seconded by Growe, that the meeting J:e adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) Thomas R. Sather Mayor Gary R. Berger Clerk Administrator NarICE OF MEETING The next Regular Council Meeting will J:e held on Monday, May 14, 1990, at 7:30 p.m., at the City Hall.