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Home My WebLink AboutCC 05-21-1979` � ;, � �• RIBNUTES OF 3PE01A4 COUNC9L MEETING Vi�lage of Arden Hills M��day, May 2i, 1479 - 7:30 p.m. Village Ha01 Call to Order Pursuant to due cal! and �ofiice thereof, Acting Mayor Robert Waodburn called the meeting to order af 7:30 p.m. Rol l Cal l Preseat: Act3ng Mayor Robert Woodburn, Councflmen Ward Hanson, Jamas Wingert, Charlie Crichton. Absent: Mayor Wenry J. Crepeau, Jr. • Also Present: Attorney 3ames Lynden, Bond Gounsef Petar Papovich, Treasurer �onald Lamb, Public Works Supervisor Hans Johansen, Cierk Administrefior Charlotte McNiesh, Deputy Clerk Dorothy Zehm. Aeprovat of Minutes Wingert moved, seconCed by Hanson, that Council approve the Plinutes of the Specia) Couocil Meeting of May 3rd, as submitted, and the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of D"ay 7th, as amended. Motion carried unanimously. BUStNESS fROM THE FLOOR None. REPORT OF VILLAGE ATTORNEY JAME5 LYNDEN . 78-31 ynden referred Counc mit - "Sutton Place" re-drafi' ot Special Use Permit 78-3l. Wing�rfi moved, seconded by Crichton, that Council appro�e the Special Use Permit - Case No. 78-3t, as submitted. Motion car- ried unan6mously. (Crichtoo noted thafi the park dedication for the enfiire site (Phases 1 and 2} should 6e considered 6y Council at time of Phase 2 site development.l Gase No. 79- �ynaen regerre No. 79-A. d La6o nctl to draft of Speciai Use Permit - Casa After dlscussion and sugg�sted changes thereto, Wingert maved, seconded by Hanson, that Council approve Sp�cial Use Permit - Case No.'79-4, as amended. Motion carried unanimou5ly. tAttorney Lynden to Incorporete modifications in Special Use Per- mit prlor to �ts ezecution by Mayor and Cierk Administrator.) Sauna Control RecommendatTons � tynden referred Council to h1s leiter of 5-2i-79. After discus- sion of the aiternate methods of regulating the operatfon of massage•, rap and sauna parlors, outilned tn Attorney Lynden�s lettar, Council requested Lynden to answer the Public Safety Committee's specific concerns (Minutes Public Safety Committee Meeting of 4-16-79). Councll defarred further consideration of the matter, pending Attorney's answers re Pub{ic Safety Commitfiee concerns. istrict Lon - At Lynden referred Council to his letter of 5-f8-79 and photocopy of Attorney General's Opinion dated 5-l7-79. After discussion, it was the generaf consensus oP Councii to not pursue tfie matter. _�_ �_ • U ,� Minutes of SpeclaF Council Meeting Page two REPORi OF PUBLIC WQRKS SUPERVISOR BUD JOHANSEN ici - Viilaae Hall an hansen referred Council to his memo of 5-t1-79. May 21, 1979 Council concurred that the Village Pubiic Works Department be authorized to make the water connections to the Public Wo�ks Building and Vfliage Hall as per Johansen°s memo. Edqewater Avenue OverlaY Johansen referred Council to hts memo of 5-18-79 re Edgewater Overlay, and attached quotes. After consideration of the three quotes received, Hanson moved, seconded by Crichton, that Council accept the low bid of 33,89b.00 and authorize Allied Blacktop Company to proceed wlth the overlay of Edgewater Avenue. Motion carried unanimously. ur tlheei T - Soecif Johansen referred Councfl to his memo of 5-IS-79 a�d attached SpeciPicatfons for four Wheel Drive Articulated Rubber-Tired Tractor Laader, dohansen noted that the Public Works Committee recomme�ds that Counctl proceed wTth advertisement for bids; cost ls estimated at E58,000 tS25,000 budgeted this year and E25,000 budgeted i� 1980). After discussion, Crichton moved, seconded by Wingert, that Councit authorize advertisement for bids for the Four Wheei Tractor Loader and Ploa based on the Specifications submitted. Motton carrded unanimously. 18fd opening ts scheduEed at I:00 p.m. DST on Wednesday, June 13, �979 at the Ytllage Hall.) Emeraency Outlet, Lake Johanna CounciB was referred to Johsnsen's memo of 5-18-79, a�d attached sketch of Emergency Outlet. Johansen estimated cost of removing approximataly 30' pipe section afi 550.00; noted that, untii new averfloa is in place and operating, temporary emergency pipe w11B be retained. After discussion, Crichton moved, seconded by Hanson, that Council authorize the expendiiure to remove the pipe section, and grade and restore the property as per Johansen memo. Motion carried unanimousBy. Ftequest for Commercial OeveloDment Revenue Bond - I. C. Systsms_ Bond Consultant Peter Popovich referred Council'to resolution by tha City of Rosevtite, indicating they will not consider in- dustriai revenue bonds, and to resolution by Yadnais Neights �e consideration of industriaB revenue bonds, with certafn condt- tfons and fee requirements. Popovich advTsed that Juran and Moody has supplfed the material tn connect{on with the t. C. Systeins, inc. applicatton for 55,000,000 ravenue bonds; notad that $I,000 has been deposified with the City, at his suggestton. to assist in defraying administrative expenses. Popovfch referred Council to tetter from Andrew Merry,.Jura� and Moody, Inc., aod to material submitted fo� Council's review; noted that proposed Resolution gives preliminary approval to the project pursuant to Min�esota Statutes, autfiorizes submission of an application to t�he Commissioner of Securities of the S� ate and authoriaes preparation of the necessary documents and related matters in connectlon with the project. Popovich advised that adoption of the Resolution is a J�dgmental decision at the discretion of the Council; Resolution is not binding on the City; noted that there are Statute changes pending. at presant bonds -2- , Minutes of Special Council Meeting May 2!, f974 Page three are st�ll wide open to all profit or non-profit producing agencies; suggested that philosophical questions as to the City'S policy on lndustrial Revenue Bonds be deferred unttl the new material can be revtewed. � • Council decided to hear the !. C. System�s proposal; noted that Cou�cil�s �eactlo� previousiy has been negative based on the purpose of C�apter 474, which fs to promote the welfare of the state by attrattion, encouragement and development of economically sound development proposals upon land considered to be blighted or marginal; Crlchton said he felt that Rrden Hiiis� properties� are not in this category. Hanson disqualified himself from the discusston and vote because of his 3M affiliation �vith one of the appiicants. Mr. Andrew Merry, Juran and Moody, reviewed the I. C. Systems, inc. application for Arden Hiils' approval of a Resolution givtng preliminary approval to issuance of a commercial development revenue note or bond for Tts expa�sion project for an amou�t not to exceed $5,OQ0,000. Merry noted that the number of employees is anticipated to double with the expansion; current number ot employees is about 200. Merry expfained that note would be placed with a maJor Sav(ngs and Loan, insurance company, or simi- lar private placement and not avaflable to purchase by an indlvbdual person at any t�me; explafned that the interest savings wouid be about 3$; noted that the company must expand; are now renting space for their overflow. • John Erickson, Exacutive Vice President, 1. C. Systems, and Architect Bob Walsh, explained the highitghts of the proposed project; explai�ed that the plans have been reviewed by City Planner Miller for ordinance compilance. Erickson said they de- sire •to remain in Arden Hilis and need the reduced intereST rate tn order to expand their facilities; want to expand in most economical Nay possible. In discusston, Council expressed some concern re adequacy of the proposed parking; queried tt�e perman�ncy of i. C. SysTems in Arden Hf19s after expansion; queried ff the philasophy of the company has changed since 1972 when existing building was built to at9ow for company's 25 year growth; the intent of Chapter 474 is to prevent blighted land and economic deterioration, not Intended to serve a busTness function, feels there are areas that need heip, but not Arden Hills area. Crich�ton moved, seconded by Wingert, that Counci! deny �. C. Sysfem's request for approval of RESOLUTBON RECITiNG A PROPOSAL FOR h COMMERCBAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND GlVING PRELBMINARY APPRD'JAL TO THE PROJECT PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES ANO AUTHOR9ZlNG THE SUBMISSlON OF AN APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF SA9D S'ROJECT TO THE COMMISSIONER OF SECURBTIES OF THE STATE OF MiNNESOTA ANO AUTHORBZlNG THE PREPARATION OF NECESSARY �OCUMENTS ANO RGLATED MATTERS IN CONNECTION WiTH SAB� PROJECT. Motio� carric�d (Crichton, Wingert, Woodburn vofiing in favor of the mo- tion; Hanson abstained). (McNiosh aas requested to deduct Cfty°s oxpe�ses from the E1.000 depostt and to refund the balance to 1. C. Systems.) REPOR"f OF VILLAGE TREASURER DONALD LAMB Inves-tments 5281,1l5.25 for 3 months, at Northwestern Natto�al Bank, matur- ing August 16, 1979, at 10.25� interest. Hanson moved, seconded 6y Wingert, that Councfl ratify the Treas�irer's dnvestment. Motion carried unanimously. -3- '� > Minutes of Specfal Councll Meeting M,ay 21, 1474 Page four OTHER BUSINESS Numan Rights Commission Meetinct of May 3rd Hanson reported that three Ard�n Hiils Human Rtghts Commission members intend to attend the Annual Conference af Human Rights. Commissfons in St. Cloud. in June; noted that the Commission has budgeted for this conference. Crichton moved, seconded by Wfngert, that Cou�cft author(ze actual expenditures, up to 550.00 each, for three members' at- tendance at the conference. Motion carried unanimously. . REPORT OF V9LLAGE CLERK AOMdNISTRATOR CHARLOTTE MCN9ESH ApDor•hionment o4 Assessments Rosolutions Resolutlon No. 79-22 - Sewer Omprovement No. I Resolution No. 79-23 - Sewer Improvement No. 3 Resolution No. 79-24 - Water Improvement No. 68-2 and 68-3 iJurek/Kostohryz/Culbertson) Wingert moved, seconded by Hanson, that Councl{ approve Resolu- tions Nos. 79-22, 79-23 and 79-24 as submitted. Motion carried unantmously. Claims and Pavroll McNiesh requested Council approval of Check No. 12294, in the amount of 5500.00 (40 Black Hiil Spruce at 512.50 each) in addi- tton to the list of claims presented. Hanson moved, seconded by Crichton, thst Counctl approve the Claims and Payroll as submftted, tncluding Check d12294. Motion carr3ed unantmously. 9980 Dudqe't CaBendar McNiesh re¢erred Council to the proposed calendar for 1980 budget. Lamb suggested that Committee �mbers De encouraged to parttci- pate In tha budget meetings. Water U-tilit Rates - Minimum for Resident(al Con�ections Council was referred to cNiesh s memo of 5-IS-79 re Wafier Utility Rate mintmums. Hanson moved, seconded by Wingert, that Councll approve a 5y6 in- crease in the minimum ctiarge, e.g. irom ES.00/quarter to b8.40/ quarter for 5J8" meter. Motion carrded unanimously. June Council Meeting Scheduie Wi�gert moved, seconded by Crfchton, that June Councii Meetings be scheduled as taBlows: June 7th - Speciai Council Meettng - 7:30 p.m „ Shoreview Vlltage Hall. June lAth - Regular CouncBl P"eeting - 7:30 p.m., Village Hall Juno 25th - Regulsr Councif Meeting - 7:30 p.m., Vitlage Hall • Motfon carrfed unanimously. Wtngert movad, seconded by Nanson, that Council approve the Sportsmens Club Concesslon Stand Lfcense at Tony Schmidt Park fior baiance of 1979. Motion carrled unanPmously. Revenue Shartnq puestio�naire McNtssh ref9rred Council to Revenue Sharing Questionnai�re for Counc49's Input. Commlttes Voiu�teers Council was �eferred to names of committee volunteers in her rnemo of 5-17-79. Council reauested that McNiesfi invite Joh� Peterson and John Innes to attend the next Parks snd Recreattan Commlttoe meetlag es observers. -4- � .. � Minutes of Special Cou�cii Meeting May 2l, 1974 Page five Woodburn appointed Ted La►yuza as a member of the Parks and Recrea- tion Comm?ttee. Crichton moved, seconded by Wingert, that Council ratify the Actdng Mayor's appointment. Motion carried unanfmously. Proposed Pollcy for Traffic STqnal �nstallafitons and Maintenance Council referred to letter t�om Remsey County Engineer (5-3-79). Crlchton expressed some uncertainty re intent of paragraph on PolBcies-Financing (p. 2). After discussion, McNiesh was requested to ask Engineer to , • verify Council°s interpretatlon of the �intent of this policy fe.g. Lexington and County Road F intersectian - Arden Hilis' share wou9d be I/4l. ResoEutton No. 79-25 Resolution Commendina Robert 0. Ashbach Crichton moved, seconded by Wingert, that Councll adopt Resolutlon No. 79-25, and authorize its presentation to Senator Robert 0. Ashbach on Thursday evening by Mayor Crepeau. Motion carrled unanimously. Ad.iournment W(ngert moved, seconded by Hanson, �hat the meeting adJourn at 11:23 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. ��f�L��/.1/lll'O (��o�l� ��G�`7�°� Charlotte McNiesh Robert Woodburn Clerk Adm(nistrator Acting Mayor Notice ot Meatinqs: The next Special CounciB Meeting vtll be held on Thursday, June 7th at 7:30 p.m., Shorevtew Yillage Hall. The next Ragular Councfl Meeting wlll be held on Monday, June llth at 7:30 p.m., Village Hall. r 1 LJ