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Home My WebLink AboutCC 12-26-1978�., � � MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Vtisage of Arden Hilts Tuesday, December 26, 1978 - 7:30 p.m. Village Ha1B Ca81 to Orde� Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Mayo� Crepeau called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Roll Cail Present: Mayor JameS Absent: None Aiso Present: Attorney James Lynde�, Engineer ponaid Christoffersen, Treasurer ponald Lamb, Deputy Clerk Dorothy Zehm Henry J. Crepeau. Jr., CounciBmen Ward Hanson. Wingert, Charles Crichton. Robert Woodburn Ap�roval of Minutes Wingert moved, seconded by Hanson, that the M(nuYes o# the Regular Councll Meeting of December II, i978 be approved as submitted. Motion carried unanimousBy. Business from the Floor None. REPOR7 OF VILLA6E ATTORNEY JAMES LYNOEN Oaths of Off(ce Attorney Lynde� administered the Oath of Office to MayoP Henry J. Cr�apeau, Jr. and to Councilmen Robert Woodburn and Chacile CH chton, presanting each with hts respectfve Cortiftcate of Electfon. Rice Creek Watershed District Lonq Lake Improvement Lyndan referred Council to his letter of 12-26-78 re Rtce Creek Watert-shed Distr(ct Long Lake Improvemant. After revier of Chapter 112 provisions by Attorney Lynden and Coun- cll discussion, Wingert moved, seconded by Crtchton, i-hat Counctl reconsBder the CounciB's December II motion, ti�nd(ng fihe Rice Creek Waters�ed tmp�ovement to be a°public use". Motton carried unanimously, Woodburn moved, seconded by Nanson, that Council tinds the Rice Craek Watershed Long Lake Chafn of Lakes Improvement ProJect to be a"pub9ic utility use". Motion carrled unan(mously. (Lynden was raquested to obta(n Attor�ey General"s opinion relative to pre-emption of Ctty Ordinance requlrement by Chapte r 112.) Ord 7 re 5auna LicensJn Lynden r�ferred Councft to sample Sauna Licensing Ordinance from cities of SMoreview and Roseville; requested Council directive for pr9paration of draft of desired Arden Hilis ordinance. After discussion, Council concurred that the Arden Hflis' ordinance , shou8d incorporate licensing of saunas, massage parlors, masseurs. an� masseusesa conversation parlors, etc. in one ordinance. Woodburn moved, secondsd by Crichton, that Council Introduce Ordinance No. 207 by Tit9e, An Ordinance Relating to the Licansing of Saunas, Massage Parlors, Masseurs and Masseuses and Conversation Parlors. Motion carried unanimously. (It was suggested that a"public hearing" requirement be included in the procedure for �icensing.) FE?ORT OF VILLAGE ENGINEER DONALD CHRiSTOFfERSEN land-O-Lakes lnc. - Petition re Storm Water Improvemen� Chr(stotfersen referred Council to le'tter cf Oecember 22, 1978 petitioning the City of Arden H(Ils tur a storm water improvement. . ''� , Minui-es of Ragular Council Mseting " December 26, 1978 Page t�+o Mr. RoBand Dant, representing Land-O-Lakes, advised that an ap- prox9mate 48-acre tracf, at the northwest corner of I-694 anA Lex6ngton Avenue has bean purchased by Land-O-Lakes for construction of an office bui6ding; be�ieves this tract to be more than 35$ of the property to be benefitted by the petitfoned improvement; noted that there are drainage concerns to be resolved in the area; belleves tt�e City of Arden Hills to be the primary agency invoived and to effect the needs of the other agencies. Christoffersen reported that a tentative drainage plan was prepsred � some time ago in this general area whlch fncluded some 160 acres (not 6ncluding Shoreview); some cfianges have occurred since that time; feeBs it fs app�opriate to up-date the drainage study; noted that thay woufid inciude esfiimated project costs and number oE acres invo6ved; proposed that improvement costs be shared by Shoreview, Ramsey County, Minnesota Department of Transportation and Arden HilBs. Chr(stoftersen said that the 48± acres is cioso enough to 35$ ot �he propertles a3fected to warra�t a check on the properties in the area; feasibility study couVd be ordered contingent upon the Petiflon being 35�; suggested that an atternative m(ght be for Counct! to order the feasibiiity study nn Its own tnitiative. (8t was noted that four votes are needed if less than 35� of af- fectad acreage petitions the improvement.) After discu5sion, Wingert moved, seconded by Crichton. that Councii authorize the Ci�y Engineer to prepare a storm drainage feasibility study for the approximate 160-acre dratnage area descrtbed. Motlon carrEed unantmousiy. Easements for Northwast Water �mprovements Christoffersen reported that easements for the water line, south ot Round Lake, have not heen resolved; disp9ayed a map indicating the proposed water line locatton and easements obtained on the Truh9er and Bussard properties; indicated the proposed sasement on the Winieckl property which 6s of concern, relative to future dev�lopment of the property. George Winiecki and Frank Winiecki were present; aclaised that, as propossd, a 53o wide easement is requested along the(r aort:h property line; prefers that the easement be split 33' in width on both sides of this preperty Ifne; suggests easement be wide enough to accommodats an eventual road to serve these properfies. Christoffersen reporfed that a Waiver of Trespass has baen obtained from Bussa�rd and Truhler, as indiceted on the diagram; changing the easement width wi�i necessitate obtaining addit6onai easements on th� Truhler ar,d Bussard proparfies. � After discussion, Frank and George Win(ecki and Gouncil concurred that a 33° widc� easement be obfiainad on both stdes of �he � Winiecki/Bussard commor property lines. Council authorized the City Engineer to prepara revised desc�iptions for a 6b' wida easament, trom Oid Highway IO to i4th S�reef, to accommodate the water line, aa vaoi! as eventual sewer line and/or strest tf desired at some future date. $Easement to b9 worded to make,property owners aware that the ease- anent m� also be �tili<ed fo� a road at soms future date.) 78-83. Addina Grev f'ox Road to Crichton moved, seconded by 6Vingert, that Councii adopi- Resolution No. 78-83, aurhorizing the additior: oi Grey Fox Road, between L�xinytan and S.T.H. 5{, to the Arcien Hiils M.S.A. Sy�tem. Motion carr3ed unanimousWy. -2- , M'nutes of t�egular Council Meeting Page thres Re:oues A!ex Ghvastulk 4�, RohleQers water and two is bui�dabte. d��ce relatEve December 26, l478 uce Assessm�nts - Alex Chvestuik referrad Councif to tax sfatements ior iots 42 and Home and Garden Acres; stated he has been paying tsvo sewer assessments on these Bots, oniy orte of �vhfch CounciB reviewed prior Council action and correspon- to the subject properties. After discussion, and �eview of CcunciB requested that the Clerk information re th�se properties sater meating. coptes of recent #ax statements, Administrator prepare assessmont for CounciJ�s consideration at a • REPORT 9F V9LLAGE TREASURER DONALD LAMB Dnvestments December 29, 9978 - 8200,669.90 at 10.80� for 120 days at Northwestern Natfonal Bank, St. Paul. December 22, i978 -$100,000 at 9.90$ for one month at the First NatfonaV Bandc of St, Paul. Hanson moved, seconded by Woodhurn, that Counctl ra4tfy the Treasurer's fnvestments. Motion carried unanimously. Estimated Cash Flow Lamb reterred Council to a� amanded "Arden Hllls Esttmated Cash Flow" for Council's consideratfon; suggested that he will discuss the matta�r with Bond Council Popovich, if Council concurs. �n discusston, it �as suggested that the lift station be moved ahead about four months, or possibly into 1980, If City Engineer determ(nes this to be feasible. Councii concurred that Treasurer Lamb discuss the "ca�h tlow" with Bond Council Popov(ch, ask(ng that he paruse it an6 sdvise Council. OTHER BUSlNESS City ot New Briqhfon - R��derinq Plant Requlatfons Couneil was reterred to letter from Now Brighton, and attached ResoBut�on Granting the Mengei-Koch Company an offens(ve trades license and affixing carfiain condittons of operation; asking Arden HiiYs fio adopt a similar resolu9'1on. tn discussion, concerns were expressed 8, ;2eguf�ting a non�conforming us�. 2. Uoes City have means to regulate? 3. ls City inspec-tion necessa�y wh�sn r6 : under PCA purview? No Council acffors was taken. Clerk A�ministrator was eequested to advise iJew Brighton that Ardon Hfl{s is studying the matfer. nc�qu�sr to aTore iree �runKs o� rrope;ry - �. ivoro�n Bn discus�Bon, Counci9^expressod conc�rn that the "ravine" (proposed to be the 4rea dumping area) �pp�ars to b� fn ths pubiic view; . allo�atng th� dump9ng ofi treas may invite a61 manner of abuses and craation of a� attractive nuisance. Hanson movea, secondecS by Woodburn, tiiat Council deoy the request to s-tore f ree trunks on The Nordin property. Motion carried unanimously. REPORT OF V9LLAGE CLERI: ADPfiiN1SiRATOR CHARLOTTE MCNiESH Prasl�3er(an HomeS Donat_ion COerl< Admin(strator was �squested to ��xpress Council's apprectation to Presbyi�orian Hom�s for the 5900.00 dona�ion to Arden HIlIs. Fostaqc� �4et6r Counc9l vias r3rarred 'ro mamo from C��rk Adninistra4or �IcNlesh re posta� m�tor purchase or rental. � --3- ,, • Manut�s of Regular Counci! Moeting Page four Oscember 26, 1978 Wfngert moved, ,econded by Woodburn, that Cour.cll authorize the purcAase of i-he Pitney Bowes Model �5830 postage meter as describad in McNies.h memo of 12-84-�78, Motfon carried unsnimously. Cialms and Payro@i Woodburn moved, seconded by Crichton, that Council approve the CP.aims and Payroil as submitted. Motion car`ried unanlmousty. l979 Appofntnients and Commlttee Members Councll agreed to communicate with Clerk Adminisfrator McNiesh re proposed commiftee members tor 1979 appointment, prtor to the January 2nd Cou�cfl meet3ng; Ilst ot 1978 appointments to bs forwarded to Councll members for their consideration of 1979 rocommendations. Bal9ey EnterorDses. Inc. - Letter of 12-21-78 Councl� Mas referred to lett�r of 12-2i-78 trom Bailey Enterprlses, 9r.c. re requtred procedure re Hunters Park Multt-family stte. Matter was referred to Planning Commi55ion for conslderation of a Revtsed Special Use Permit; constder the proposed change to be substa�tial in nature. North Suburban Rrea Chamber of Commerce - Letter ot 12-15-78 After discussion of the four major needs of the businesses along County Road E, outlinad in the latter from the North 5uburban Area Chamber of Commerce (02-@5-78), Wingert offered to relay to Mr. Buchola, Counc(I's encouragement and support of the traffdc canfiro9s program descriDed, as well as Its wlllingness to pursue o$her needs of fhe business community. Et was nofed, 9n discussion, that E, as proposede may impaci traffic as far soutts as Ingerson Road. traftic Ifght on County Road on Harriet Avenue and possibly Council requested fihat Planner Miller pursue the potentiai County Road E improvameni-s �vi�th #he busEnass communifiy. d of !t was the consensus of the Council tnat Clerk Admintstrator McNiesh advi�a the Board of Commtssioners that the Arden Hills Councll suppor-ts fhe re-�ppoinvmanY of �aorge Uimke to the Rdce Creek Watershed District Board of Managers. Ad_journment Wtngert moved, sacon�ed by Hanson, that the meefing adJourn at 10:49 p,m. M��filart carrled unanimousl{. / �� -��''''''�� / �,/.�!, .T�� !J�.�.,. �� 1� �.�. �-_ - ��.� . . ��I Notiee of Meetinq: January 2, P979 - January 85, 1974- Sp�ctsl Councll YIllage Hall Regul�r Council 'dillage Hal! M�ieting at 7s30 p.m. Meefing at 7:30 p.m.