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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 04-12-1971 r/ , ". . . , ,..' MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING V I II age of Arden H I I Is Monday, April 1.Il., 1971 - 8:00 p.m. V I II age Ha II Ca I I to Order The meeting was called to order by Mayor Henry J. Crepeau, Jr. at 8:00 p.m. Roll Call Present - Mayor H. Crepeau, Jr., Councilmen S. Olmen, J. Hollenhorst, E. G. Henderson and R. Herrick. Absent - None. Also Present - Clerk AdmInistrator L. Stromquist, Attorney V. Courtney, Treasurer W. Read, Engineers D. Lund and D. Christoffersen and Assistant Clerk D. Zehm. Approval of Minutes The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of March 29, 1971 were approved as presented. Case No. 70-5. Continental Oil Company. Special Use Permit Request Mr. Dale Hudson, Division Engineer, Continental 011 Company, re- quested the Council to reconsider its Special Use Permit application for a >>car clinic>> at Red Fox Road and Lexington Avenue. After a brief review of the proposal, J. Hollenhorst, moved that the Councl I deny the Special Use Permit for the fol lowing reasons: I. A satisfactory preliminary plan has not. been submitted for the entire tract of land, as required by Ordinance 98, and the use Is not In accordance with Ordinance 98. The proposed car clinic, In the opinion of the Council, would hinder the proper development of the balanCe of the tract. 2. There are already too many service stations at the Inter- section of Red Fox Road and Lexington Avenue at 1-694. The motion was seconded by S. Olmen and carried unanimously. J. Hollenhorst further stated that he holds no prejudice toward Conoco and he would favorably consider the proposal if It were properly combined as a part of a development plan and/or at a loca- tion not already congested with service stations. BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR None. REPORT OF VILLAGE ATTORNEY VINCENT P. COURTNEY Mobile Home Ordinance A Special Council meeting was scheduled on May 3, 1971, at 7:30 p.m. to consider the MObile Home Ordinance and any other ordinances ready for Councl I study at that time. _~._Stromquist was requested to prepare the proper noti~es. Land Trade F j I j 0.9 Attorney Courtney advised the Council that he wil I make the necessary filing of the Land Trade Resolution with the Register of Deeds. 500 Line S~ur Track Extens~ Attorney Courtney a~vlsed the Council that the application to extend the Soo Line spur track across Red Fox Road was considered by the Ramsey County Board, and Ramsey County decided to return Red Fox Road to Arden Hi I Is. J. Hollenhorst moved that the Council refer the matter to Attorney Courtney and Engineer Lund to examine all aspects in detail, Including the Soo Line Rai Iroad Company plans for the crossing of Red Fox Road, and to report their findings to the Council at the April 26 Council meeting, at which time the Council wi I I consider the resolution re the proposed acceptance of Red Fox Road by the Village; seconded by S. Olmen. Motion carried unanimously. -1- Minutes of Regular Council Meeting Page two April 12, 1971 J. Hollenhorst was requested to call Mr. Bruce Solly re the status of the pending retail and warehouse proposed application. REPORT OF VILLAGE ENGINEER DONALD LUND . Street Improvement Petition - MInneapolIs Hide and Tallo~ Company Engineer Lund advised the Counci I that Minneapolis Hide and Tallow Company represents 50~ of the property owners involved In the road Improvement, as requested, owning all the property on the south side of the road. He advised that Mr. O. J. Truhler apparently owns all the property on the north side of the road. Engineer Lund advised the Council that the report submitted to New Brighton by Carley Engineer Company is not a signed feasibility report but a sketchy tabulation of probable costs, estimating the cost of the improvement at approximatelyW4,000.OO. Engineer Lund was requested to check the Carley Engineering Company report and to prepare a feasibility report for consideration by the Council on April 26, 1971. S. Olmen moved that the feasibility report be ordered and that a Public Hearing be scheduled re the proposed improvement on May 10, 1971 at 8:00 p.m. at the Village Hall, as per attached resolution; seconded by E. G. Henderson. Motion carried unanimously. Municl al Water Petition - Floral Drive Engineer Lund advised the ouncil hat The petition, requesting that municipal water lInes be extended to serve properties on Floral Drive, consisted of signatures of 31*~ of the property owners affected, excluding the property owned by the Vii lage of Arden Hil Is. The Council tabled the matter until the signatures of the required 35% of the property owners are obtained; suggesting that Mr. James Johnson be contacted re extending municipal water to Valentine Lake- view Plat No.2, since he had requested this extension some.tlme ago. Status of Proposed Highway 10 Turn-around Clerk Administrator l. Stromquist was requested to check status of this matter with the Minnesota Highway Departmen~. REPORT OF COUNCILMAN JOHN HOlLENHORST - Planning and Zoning CasQ No. 70-52, Pre~b~terian Homes - Special Use Permit Request J. Hollenhqrst moved that the Special Use Permit for the expansion of the facilIties of the Presbyterian Homes at 3220 Lake Johanna Boule- vard be approved as presented, seconded b~ R. Herrick. Discussion fol lowed the motion, and the plans for the proposed ex- pansion were reviewed by Dr. B. J. Kennedy, Vice President of Presby- terian Homes and Architect Robert Ackerman. Reverend Hagstrom, Administrator of Presbyterian Homes, said that such an easement could not be granted, but he assured the residents and the Council that Presbyterian Homes desires to be a "good neighbor" and will COOperate with the residents in any way they reasonably can. . . Minutes of Regular Council Meeting Page three Aprl I 12; 1971 After Mayor Crepeau determined that been heard, he called for a vote on unanimously. all questions and comments had the motion. The motion carried Case No. 71~6. Perry Park Site Plan Mr. Ralph Perry, 3670 New Brighton Road, requested that. the "mess" In the Perry Park area adjacent to his property be "cleaned ~pn; stating that people are dumping there, even though the roadway ,is chained and locked. L. Stromquist was requested to advise the Public Works Department that the "No Dumping" signs are missing from the Perry Park site and should be replaced. J. Hollenhorst advised the Council that the Planning Commission recommends approval of the site plan, as presented by the Parks and Recreation Committee, recommending moving the combination soccer- football-softball fields, south of the proposed road, about twenty five feet (25') to the east, eliminating the proposed dug-outs, and changing the road width to twenty four feet (24'). J. Hollenhorst moved that the Council concur with the recommendations of the Planning Commission, approving the general site plan, as amended; seconded by R. Herrick. The motion carried unanlm~uily. R. Herrick advised that the fields may be moved slightly, to avoid drainage problems, and the amount of grading will depend on the location of the large gas main that runs through the area. He' advised Mr. Perry that the contract calls for completion of the filling operation by approximately April I, 1971, and.gradlng should begin In a couple of weeks. J. Hollenhorst advised the Council that the Planning Commission does not recommend any Improvement of the park north of the proposed road this year; restricting development to the portion of the park south of the proposed road. He also relayed the Planning Commisslori's discontent with the type of fill and the fact that the contractor Is not fulfilling his obligations; suggesting that a committee Includ- Ing R. Herrick, R. BJorndahl, G. Beggln, and C. Stoddard meet with Attorney Courtney to'determlne the recourse to be taken; further suggesting that the south field be graded to 920'elevatlon, if pos- sible, using the excess fill for compaction of the filled area In the north area of the park. R. Herrick was requested to schedule the meeting as recommended. REPORT OF COUNCILMAN E. G. HENDERSON - Flnan~e and Municipal Lands and Buildings Freeze Bill E. G. Henderson advised the Council of a new bill before the House and Senate which would freez'~property taxes to the dollar amount levied In 1970, payable 1971, and would limit the Issuing of future muni- cl~al and school distrIct bonds except by annual referendum. R.G.L.M. Property Tax Reform Proposal E. G. Henderson reviewed a letter, dated March 25, 1971, from R.C.L.M. reStatewlde regulation of the valuation of real property, and moved that the Council approve the adoption of the resolution, as read; seconded by R. Herrick. Motion carried unanimously. REPORT OF TREASURER WORTH G. READ State Fund Distribution Treasurer Read congratulated the Council in It.s efforts to obtain retroactive compensation for the distribution of State funds, based on the 1970 census figures; reporting that Senator Ashbach has authored a bill to accomplish the distribution of the State funds, as requested. -3- . Minutes of Regular Council Meeting Page four April 12, 1971 REPORT OF COUNCILMAN STAN OLMEN - Public Works Proposed Chan~e Order to Public Works BulldlnQ Addition Contract S. Olmen advised that the proposed change order costs will be con- sidered by the Architect, and a report on the cnange order proposal will be presented to the Council for consideration as soon.as costs are available. . REPORT OF COUNCILMAN RONALD HERRICK - Parks and Recreation, Human Rights and Ordinance Review R. Herrick reported that Engineer D. Lund had advised him that drainage toward New Brighton Road from Edgewater and Glenpaul Avenues CQuld resolve the drainage probl.em In this area. . S. Olmen advised the Council that the drainage pro.blem will be dis- cussed at the Public Works meeting, and he will relay thl~ Informa+lon. Pro osed Sewer Line E tensJon to Rasmussen Pr ert _ Wat r 1m r. 68-2 advised t e Counc that Mr. Senske will permit an easemen property 15 ft. from the rear property line instead of at mark, as proposed; this change would Involve the Instaila- additional manhole at nn additional cost of from $350.00 to The Council requested R. Herrick to proceed with the easement negotia- tions at the 15 ft. mark, as described. Sanltarv Sewer Easement 12-7 J. Hollenhorst moved that the Council authorize an appraisal of the Griffis property by Mr. Bettendorf; as proposed by Attorney Courtney; seconded by R. Herrick. Motion carried unanimously. D.ump I nQand Landfill R. Herrick reported an apparent dumping and landfill operation on Cleveland Avenue between Coun~y Road E2 and the Soo line tracks, for which a permit has not been granted. D~ Zehm advised that this matter has been given to Building Inspector Larry Squires to Investigate. REPORT OF MAYOR HENRY J. CREPEAU, JR. - General Government and Public Safety State BurnlnQ ReQulatlans - Proposed Amendments Mayor Crepeau advised the Council that the Public Safety Committee has studied the amendments to the State Burning Regulations and recom- mends approval of the amendments, as submitted. Clerk Administrator Sfromqulst was requested to prepare copies of the resolution for each Councilman for consideration at the next Council meeting. . Local No. 49 Contract - 1971 Ma~or Crepeau advised the Council that Mr. MCPherson, Local No. 49, has requested to meet with the Arden Hills Council re the 19r1 wage sc~edule for Union employees. A Special Council Meeting was SChedUled on. Monday, April 19, 1971, at 7:00 p.m. to COnsider the matter. Clerk Administrator Stromquist was requested to advise Mr. McPherson of the meeting time. REPORT OF CLERK ADM IN ISTRA TOR LORRA I NE STROMQU I ST R. C. L. M. MeetlnCl L. Stromquist advised the meeting In Little Canada. Council of the April 21, 1971 R. C. E. G. Henderson offered to attend. L. M. Oak W I It Mr.R. Bartsch asked why a few trees, painted with orange paint Indica- ting Oak wilt, are stili standing? ., . .' . MInutes of Regular Council Meeting Page fIve April /2, 197/ R. Herrick advised that the trees will be removed by a contractor to be hired by the Village, and the properties wll I be assessed for the cost of the tree removal. L. Stromquist was re4uested to check the status of the Ca/ph tree, to determine whether or not it Is lnfe~ted with Oak Wilt, and relay the Information to R. Herrick. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 1~:55 p.m. . ARDEN HILLS VILLAGE COUNCIL NOTICE OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING 1st April 16, 1971 You are hereby notified that a regular meeting of the VIllage Council wIll be held on Monday, April 26, 1971, at 8:00 p.m. In the Village Hall for the transaction of regular business. -5- CLERK ADMINISTRATOR By: