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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 03-29-1971 :c-. ...... :... -. ;\ MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Vi Ilage of Arden HIlls Monday, March 29, 1971 - 8:00 p.m. Village Hall Ca II to Order The meeting was cal led to order by Mayor Crepeau at 8:01 p.m. Roll Ca II Present - Mayor Henry J. Crepeau, Jr., Councilmen Stan Olmen, John Hollenhorst, E. Gray Henderson and Ronald Her~lck. Absent - None. Also Present - County Engineer Floyd Snyker, Clerk Administrator LorraIne Stromquist, Attorney Vincent P. Courtney, Treasurer Worth G. Read, Engineers Donald Lund and Donald Christoffersen, Building Inspector (Code Enforcement Officer) Lawrence Squires and Assistant Clerk Dorothy Zehm. Approval of Minutes The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of March 8, 1971 were approved as submitted. Ramsey County Hlqhway Improvement Plans Engineer Floyd Snyker, Ramsey County Highway Department, discussed the County Roarl E and Snelling Avenue Improvement Plans with the Council, verifying that the fence around the playground area Is Included in the construction plans, as well as adequate turn lanes at County Road E and Snelling Avenue and at County Road E and Highway 51. J. Hollenhorst moved, seconded by R. Herrick, that~~-~olutjon approving the combined County Road E and Snell ing Avenue Improvement plans be adopted, as attached. Motion carried. (Crepeau, HOllen- horst, Olmen and Herrick voting in favor and Henderson voting In opposition.) pro~osed Soo L1n<!i CrpS3..lI1lJ._of Red Fox'Road \ _' Eng nee~ Floyd ~nyker was aavised by the Council of the Soo Line Railroad Company's request to extend a spur track across Red Fo~ Road. Engineer Snyker advised the Council that the County will work with th~ Village; the County is interested In protecting Red Fox Road. He said thai' the request should be submitted to the Public Service Commission ~or a heaririD when all ~nformatron has been compiled and an agreement has bean reached between Arden Hills and the Soo Line Railroad. 500 Line-Arden Hills Agreement Attorney Courtney presented an amended dr~ft of the Soo Line-Arden Hills Agreement for Councl I consideration. After discussion, J. Hollenhorst moved that the Council approve the agreement as presented and a'ftached; sec.?,llded by R. Herrick; motion carried unanimously. cO""".' ,. 't'_','i. ;~~~\~r!,~~~::i ~~;~".;~;=~~,~e~e~~g:e~~~'~l?\d,.:~ sign t~agree- \"eUSI/'ft!~~OM THE ~OR ..r~': '\' . ... 0'" _.......,....r.~...ttc r R.o~,.hell 3473 Lake Johanna (lou levard .:\ r. Theil p~sented sketch of the propose~~1\1"fslon of his property into residential lots. Mr. Thell1\riis requested to obtain a copy of the subdivision ord~e, Ordinance No. 98, which out- lines the platting pro$,~~nd to then make application at the Village off i~1' .""" Mr.. Ro'bert Anderson, 1357 Floral Drive Mr. Anderson presented a petition to the Council, requesting the extension of municipal water Jines to serve properties on Floral Drive. The petition consisted of nine (9) signatures. 'w .,.,; "'-"-,".,' ",' "', -- ~~'r'm",,"""l"" \ Engineer Lun,d,' was req\!tls,teSl.;tQ~ermine whethp'.,The petition c I udes the rElAu i red 3"~:Of ''''m''~~erty owners <tn'<f;'- if so, to a feaslblHty report for the "9j("fensJon of the municipal water as requested. \ '\ 'V" In- prepare system, ,\ ~-. Minutes of Counci I Meeting Page two ~larch.29, .1971 REPORT OF VILLAGE ATTORNEY VINCENT P. COUR~NEY Soo Line-Arden Hi lis Agreement (See above) NumberinQ System - Councl I Resolutions Attorney Courtney read a resolution, which he prepared at the re- quest of Clerk Administrator Stromquist, to effectively instigate a numbering and filing system for Council resolutions, retroactive to January 1,1971. E. G. Henderson moved adoption of the resolution as read and attached; seconded by S. Olmen. Motion carried unanimously. . Sanitar Sewer Easement 12-7 Attorney Courtney reviewed r. Lynden's letter of March 22, 1971, suggesting that formal appraisal of the Griffis property be authorized because of the seemingly large easement adjustment requested. After discussion, Engineer Lund was requested to prepare sewer con- struction cost figures and a sketch of the sewer easement through the Griffis property, for Council consideration. New BrIghton-Arden Hills Land Trade Attorney Courtney advised the Counci I that the land trade with New Brighton was accomplished on March 23, 1971, and has been filed with the Secretary of State and the County Auditor. V. Courtney said he would check to see if a filing Is also necessary with the Register of Deeds. Attorney Courtney reviewed a letter receIved from New Brighton, whiCh enclosed a petition from Minneapolis Hide and Tallow Company, requestIng improvement of the road, and a feasibility report for the road Improvement prepared by Carley Engineering Company for the Village of New Brighton. Engineer Lund was requested to determine if the petit.ion includes the required 35~ of the property owners to be affected by the re- quested road Improvement, and to check the feasibility report pre- pared by Carley EngIneering Company as to feasibility of construction by Arden Hi 115. ~ Attorney Courtney advised the Council that he would check on the status of the tax and assessment search which had been ordered in connection with the land trade. The Council authorized the PlannIng Commission to proceed with the Public Hearing for the Rezoning of the area annexed from New Brighton, as outl ined' in the Councl t Minutes of December 14, 1970. Underqround Utilities Ordinance After consideration. of the amended draft of the Underground Utilities Ordinance, R. Herrick moved that AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE UNDERGROUND INSTALLATION OF UTILITY DISTRIBUTION LINES AND PROVIDING FOR VIOLATIONS, be Introduced by title and referred to the Planning Commission for Its report to the Council on the Attorney's comments; . seconded by J. Hollenhorst. Motion carried unanimously. Mobile Home Ordinance J.Hollenhorst moved that AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE LOCATION OF MOBILE HOMES AND ESTABLISHING STANDARDS AND RULES OF OPERATION FOR MOBILE HOME COURTS, AHD ESTABLISHING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION, be Introduced by title; seconded by R. Herrick. Motion carried unani- mously. The Council members were requested to study the ordinance draft for consideratIon at the next Council meeting. Clerk Stromquist was re- quested to provide copies ot the ordinance draft to the Arden Associ- ation and the newspapers requesting that It be given publicity. -2- ,,. Minutes of Counci I Meeting Page three Ma rch 29, I 971 Vlllaqe Hall-Malnte~ance Building Specification Chanqe - Chang~ Order No. I. Upon recommendation of Attorney Courtney, J. Hollenhorst moved that the Specifications for insurance for the additIon to the VJllage Hal I and Maintenance Building be amended to change the two-year completed operation reference to one year; seconded by R. Herrick. Motion carried unanimously. REPORT OF VILLAGE ENGINEER DONALD LUND . Sanitar Sewer Plans - Metro Sewer Board Engineer un a vised the ounc I t at a questionnaire has been received from the Metro Sewer Board which he estimates will require several hours to answer. Clerk Administrator was requested to ascertain from the Metro Sewer Board If the approved comprehensive sewer plan already submitted Is sufficient for their needs. or if completion of the questionnaire is considered essential. Metro Council - Extension of Sewer Interceptors Engineer Lund reviewed a letter from the Metro Council re the ex- tension of sewer Interceptors, and recommended that the Sewer Board be requested to use "caution" In the extension of Interceptors Into open areas not intended to be developed. L~er was referred to the Plannlng Commission to consider and report to the Council. Sanitary Sewer Improvement No. 16. and Water Improvement No. 70-1 Engineer Lund advised the Council that the two property owners on County Road F (Mr. Steve Krannak and Mr. George Reiling) have been advised, by letter, to advise where they desire the water and sewer servIce locations; to date Mr. Reiling has not replied and Mr. Krannak has not determined where he wants the services located. The Council requested Engineer Lund to advise the property owners that If the service locations are not designated, the services will not be constructed and t~e property owners will be responsible tor the construction cost at a later date. REPORT OF TREASURER WORTH G. READ Arden Hllls-Rosevll Ie State Bank Agreement Treasurer Read advised the Council that the agreement has been signed by Rosevllle State Bank and by himself, and Is now ready for Council consideration. E. G. Henderson moved, seconded by R. HerriCk, that be adopted, approving the agreement, as presented. unanimously. the resolution Motion carried REPORT OF COUNCilMAN JOHN HOLLENHORST - Planning and Zoning J. Hollenhorst Introduced Mr. Larry Squires, recently appointed BuIlding Inspector (Code Enforcement Officer) to the Council. . Mayor Crepeau welcomed Mr. Squires to the Vi Ilage In hIs new capacity and offered the Council's cooperation. J. Hollenhorst moved that the Council authorize a $25.00 per day expenditure to compensate Mr. SquIres during his attendance at a three-day conference on March 29 - 31, 1971, plus the cost of the conference; total expenditure - $105.00; seconded by S. Olmen. Motion carrIed unanimously. REPORT OF COUNCILMAN RONALD HERRICK - Parks and Recreation, Human Rights and Ordinance Review Perry Park Plan R. Herrick advised the Council that plans for Perry Park have been prepared and wi Ii be submitted to the Planning Commission for review on April 6, 1971. -3- . .. Minutes of Council Meeting Page four March 29, 1971 . Open SDac~ Meetln~ - Ramsey County R. Herrick reported that Mr. K. Boss attended the Ramsey County Open Space Meet:ng on March 25, 1971, and wll I report to the Parks and Recreation Committee on April 20, 1971. J. Hollenhorst requested that the Parks and Recreation Committee also consider the retention of the open land which lies generally north of the 500 Line Rai Iway between Old Highway 10 and New Brighton Road, extending north to 1-694, for park land. Human RI~hts Public Meeting R. Herrick advised the Council of a meeting SCheduled by the Human Rights Commission, at the Arden Hills Branch Library, on Monday, April 19, 1971, at 8:00 p.m., to which the Council and the public are Invited, to discuss Human Attitudes and Indian Culture. . REPORT OF COUNCILMAN E. GRAY HENDERSON - Finance and Municipal lands and Buildings Water Rates Ordinance E. G. Henderson adVISed the Council of Water Rate Ordinance amend- ments recommended by the Finance Committee. After discuss Ion, E. G. Henderson moved that the Counc it approve ratification and pUblication of AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE No. 103 RELATING TO THE MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM, BY AMENDING THE WATER RATES AND THE CHARGES, AND PROVIDING FOR FURTHER REVISION OF SUCH RATES AND CHARGES BY RESOLUTION, as read; seconded by S. Olmen. Motion carried unanimously. Legislative Interim Commission to Study Ramsey County Govern~ent E. G. Henderson reviewed a letter from the R.C.l.M. asking Arden Hills' opinion on whether the government study should be pursued as to Recommendation No. 12 of the December 1970 report, as outlined, or dropped. After discussion, the Council recommende~that the study of Recommen- dat i on No. 12 not be pu rsued except that part of the studywh'I'C"h would consider breaking down Inordinately large units Into smaller operational units. Clftrk Administrator Stromquist was requested to ~advr~e the R. C~ L. M. of the Council's recommendation. REPORT OF COUNCilMAN STAN OLMEN - Public Works Gasoline and Oil - Informal BIds S. Olmen presented Info~mal bids for the bulk purchase of gasoline and oil, from two bidders. After discussion, L. Stromquist was requested to Investigate the pos- sibility. of joining St. Paul In the purchase of 011 and fuel. She was also requested to check with St. Paul re the payment of state gasoline tax by municipalities. . Village Street Malnten~ The CouncIl reviewed, In a general manner, Village street maintenance, plowing and sanding operations of the past winter months, and asked Supervisor Beecher several questions relating to the operation. Councilman Hollenhorst stated that he felt that the Village should do more plowing and put less sand on the streets next winter. H~~UH{ uf MAYUH H~NHY J. ~k~~iAu, Jk.- General Government and Public Safety Council Meetlns Date Chan~ . Because the regular Council meeting of May 31, 1971 falls on a holiday, R. Herrick moved, seconded by S. Olmen, that the regular Council meeting of May 31, 1971 be changed to Monday, May 24, 1971 at 8:00 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. L. Stromquist was requested to prepare the proper notice for publica- tion. -4- ... Minutes of Council Meeting Page five March 29, 1971 Feral Reve ue Sharln Mayor repeau as ed ounc Iman en erson, erk dmlnlstrator Strom- quist and Treasurer Read to serve as a subcommIttee to study Federal Revenue SharIng and report Its recommendatIons to the CouncIl. All agreed, to serve on the subcommIttee. . R. HerrIck moved that the CouncIl accept the resignation of Police OffIcer Jerome Stradlnger, effective March 23, 1911, seconded by J. Hollenhorst. MotIon carried unanimously. A oIntment of Pollee Officer Melban A. FIsh Upon recommendation 0 ayor Crepeau and e Public Safety CommIttee, R. Herrick moved that the CouncIl approve the appoIntment of part- tIme Pollee Officer Melban A. FIsh as a full-tIme Arden Hills Police OffIcer, effectIve April 5, 19i1; seconded by S. Olmen. Motion carrIed unanimoUSly. L.M.M. LegIslatIve DInner Mayor Crepeau advised the CouncIl of a MetropolItan SectIon LegIsla- tIve Dinner on Thursday, April IS, 1971 (5:30 to 8:00 p.III.) for Village CouncIlmen and Managers, and requested that anyone desIrIng to attend should notify Clerk AdmInIstrator StromquIst by April 8, 1971, so arrangements can be made. REPORT OF CLERK ADMINISTRATOR LORRAINE STROMQUIST Water 1m rovement 68-3 - Pre aid Assessment R. Herrick moved adop Ion of a resolu on, a ac ed, correcting Ramsey County records to apply a prepaId assessment to the correct prBperty, as described. The motion was seconded by E. G. Henderson and carried unanimously. Insurance ClaIm Procedure L. Stromquist reviewed a letter from The Kenny Company recommendIng an Insurance claIm procedure, and requested that all Insurance claims be submitted to the AdmInistratIve Office for processing; thereby centrallzlnQ the records for greater effi~lency. The Council unanimously agreed to thIs claims procedure. Claims AfTer consideration of the Claim~, E. G. Claims be paid as presented, wIthholding Electric Company); seconded by S. Olmen. ... Henderson moved that the ClaIm No. 4054 (Hoffmann Motion carried unanlmously.r Ad.lournmm The me tlng adjourned at 11140 p.m. . Clerk ARDEN HILLS VILLAGE COUNCIL NOTICE ~F REGULAR CQUNCIL MEETING April 2, 1971 You are hereby notIfied that a regular meeting of the Village Council will be held on Monday, April 12.1971, at 8;OQ P.III. In the Village Hall for the transaction of regular business. CLERK ADMINISTRATOR By; ~_. ~. ,~. ~_D_ -5-