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Home My WebLink AboutCC 07-31-1978• . • +k- � ht�rutes of Regular Counci? hleetiny Vi lage of Arden Hiils Monday, July 31, 1978 - 7:3U p.m. VIllage Halw Cal I to Order Pursuant to due caii and notiCe '�hereof, hiayor Crepeau called the meeting to ordar at Z:30 p.m. Roil Call Present -(Hayor Henry J. Crepeau„ Jr., Councilmen James Winge�rt, Robert Woodburn, Gharles Crichtori, Wa�d Nanson Absent - None Also Present - Engineer po�aad Christoffersen, Treasurer ponald Lamb, Building dnspector Larry Squires, Clerk Adminfstrator Chariotte McNiesh, Deputy Clerk DoPothy Zehm Approval of hlinutes Wingert moved, seconded by Woodburn, that the Minutes of the Reguiar Counc3l Meeting ot July IOth be approved as amended, and the �iinutes of the Spacial Councii Meeting of July 17th be approved as sub- mitted. Motion carrfed unanimously. Business from the Floor �one REPORT OF YtlLLAGE ENG4NEER DONALD CNRiS74FFERSEN Karth Lake 8mpro�ement No. 76-I: A. Easement to Malntain. Ooe�at Water Li �hr sTo ersen referred Council to Attorney Lynden's letter of 7-21••78 re Karth Lake Cmprovement ProJect IJo. W-P-SS-76-I, Control Data Corporation. Wingert moved, seconded by Hanson, that Councii accept th5 proposed easement, and confie°m the City's wYllingness to rnaYni•ain, operate, and repalr the water Ilne on Control Uata property. Motion carried (Crepeau, Nanson, Wingert, Woo4burn voted in favor, Crichton abstained). • • �J Br Resolution Pdo. 78-45 - Winger move , secon e y ric on, No. 78-45, ACCEPTiNG ASSESSAIENT ROLL FOR AUGUST 28th; at 7:30 p:m. at the {mprovement No� 76-t. Motion carried C> that Counctl adopt Resolution AND SCNEDULIWG PUBLlC HEAR9NG Vlllage Hall, foe- Karth Lake unanimously. Chrlstorfarse� dfscussed alternative assessment procedures with the Councii retative to Ci.ty-owned propertles and to proparties within plai's, not benetitted by certafn of the improvements; noted that ow�er can soread assessments, apparently, In a�y manner deslred; �vlli verify IegaliSy of procedures Nith Fiscal Consultant Popovich, Council discussed whether bord �nterest charges during consi�ructiun should, or should nct, be assessed against the properties; suggested that Christoffersen caiculate the ampunts, with the Pntent that they be (ncluded In the tota! cost of the assessment; Councii deferred its decision to the assessment hearing. Resolution No. 78-46. ACCEPTING ASSESSMENT RpLL ANG SCNEGULING PUBLiC HEAF:fNG FOR AUGUST 28th - Chatham Emprovement No. 77-I Wingert mo�•ed, seconded by Han;on, that Councii adopt Resolution No. 78-46, ACCEPT9NG ASSESSMENT ROIL AND SCHEDUL9NG PUBLIC HEAR�NG FOR AUGUST 28th at 7;30 p,m. at the Yillage Hall for Chatham Ymprove- mant No. 77-1. Motion carried unanimously. ii " Storm Sewor Pipe 3449- �nr��srorter�sen reterred Counci i to advising of a drainage problem and ownershlp and rtaintenance ot a 12" the proper•ty Iine botween 3449 and latter trom Gary Wheaton t7-10-78? asking that the Clty assume storm sawer pipe located on 3�i53 Johanna Bou levard. After discusston, the matter was ref�rred Yo the Pubfic Works Commi#tee for its recommendatfon to Councft. Engine�r Christoffersen was � • • • • . ` J «- � MRNUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL ME,L7VNG July 31, 1978 Page Two asked for his recommendations �alative to general drainage in the area. Briarknoll - F6na! Plat Christoffersen report�d that he has not reviewed the Plat In detaii; received the estimate today of the first phase construct(on t$238,052.00) ►+hlch does not inc6ude the watermaln on Colleen Avenae, which w(il be done by the Clty; not ready to recommend a bond amount, but feels the $4,600/!ot estiroate is probaEty adequate; asked if there witi be a Oevelopmen4 Agreement; suggested approval of the plat with the contingency of the E�gineer's approvai; no maJor problems are foresean. Frances Hagen, Westwood Planning and Englneering, reported that the estimate is based on the thTrd highest bid; presented a revised"Fina� Plat which has a mTnor adjustment requested by the Count.y Highway Depar#ment. Duane Dietrich said he feels it is essential to have a Development Agreement. , Wingert moved, seconded by Crechton, that Council approve the Finaf Plat of Briarknofi phase f, as submitted (received 7-31-78); contingent upon execution ot the Development Agreement, to be prepared by the Ci ty Atfiorney cover�h� n�t u-/.i.s�eG! �� Briarknoll phase I improvements. � �i . �� (It was noted that the Developmea�t Agreement will contain the bond amount and epproval of the plans and specifications by the City Engineer; park dedication determination will-be resoive6 for the entire Briarkooil developmenf (phase i an.d 2); whan phase 2 1 s approved. ) Report on Vaientine Lake Yfew No. 3 Christofifersen referred Councfl to report of subsurface exploration of the proposed Gale Circle extension (�-19-78); anficlpates that road w�l1 unlformly settle, but not an appreciable amount; proposes 2" b3tuminous rith an overtay probabiy at the time road is scheduleC for sgal coating (w(ii revTea at that timel. Lift Statlon No. 5 Christoftersen was requesi�ed to advise Cou�cil tt llghtning arrestor shouid be instaPlBd a4 lift station No. 5. OTHER BUSINESS Arden Manor � R�auest for T1me Extension for Completion ran� cis Husnik referred Councif fio the Progress Report prepared by Building ansp�ctor Squires (7-31-78) and reported the followirtg: !. 7he pool is nowr close to c.ompletlon; working'on the finisA coat today and hope to have (t completed by the end of the week; expects �ence to be installed on Wednesday. 2. Most of the remalning sodding is on about 40-45 partial lots; f(li dtrt has besn spread, letfier from contractor sirates that sodding �viii be complated by September 30�h. 3. Expects delivery of equipment for tot lots by Sepi�ember ist. 4. .Prefers spring planting; esked that Councfi gra�t an extension unt31 June 30th of 1979 for completion of the plantings; has placed ord�r for trees. 5. Explained he is working wEth NSP to resolve the strset light system. Aft9r discussion, Wing�rt moved, s�conded by Woodburn, that Councll extand the date tor compietion of a11 work at Arden Manor, except the landscapfng, unt(I 5eptember 30, f978, at which time, )t alr it�ms are compie�ed, extenston tor landscap� compiatEon will be reviewed. MotFon carrfad unanimously. - 2 - v . ' M6NUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Page Three JuJy 31, t978 Attorney Lynden wes authorized to prepare ?he necessary document to extend the comple7ion time to September 30, 1978, with the aption to �xtend further for plantings if all other items are compteted by September 3�th. Husn.ik to adJu�t Let�ter oi Credit provisions to retlect time extenslon. Request for Citv Participation in Dutch Elm Removal for Resident Propertv in Excess of Five Acres - John Lawye� Jr. Councti was referred to Ietter from John Lawyer and to msmo from Buckley re 1978 Revision of State Statute re Shade Trae Disease ContFol. • . . After discussion, ma�ter was deterred to a later meeting. Suburban Youth Service Bureaa Fundin - Chris ClauSon hris Clauson, �irector of Northwes? Suburban Youth Service Bureau, ` reviewed the activitles of the Bureau duriog the past year; referr�ed Council to an up-dated report and 5-year Fundtng Proposal using population statist6cs 4o plan both service components and cost distributlon. Clauson noted that Federal tunding wiil expire in July of 1979; propose 40$ County. 40$ munictpalfty and 10$ Schooi Districts as�d a joint power agreament; anticipate 9 citles rifi partictpate. Councfl thanked Mr. Ciauson for his report and expianation ot the program; wi1J take the matter under advisement ahen cons{dering the proposed l979 Budget. 0 Councll aas referred to Minutes of Park and RecreatTon CommittAe Meeting (7-20-78). Crfchton reported that Stolps have concurred with the Parks Committee recommendatlon to plant Russian Olives on the Stolp side of the temporary snor fence barrier; snow fence to rema[n only until Russian Olives provide an adequate screen. Ardan Maaor Pa�k Fenctna Crtchton referred Counctl to ths recommendation fram the Parks Cod�mfttee E�7inutes of 7-20-78D, and to memo from euckley (7-28-78). Crlch?on moved. 4he expenditure 8' high fence as unanimously. seconded by Wingert, that Counci) autAorfze of Ei,250 to Midaest Fenctng for a co�tinuous described in Buckley°s memo. Motion cerrisd (9t was Council's understand(ng that the expenditure xouid be within the 1978 Parks budget; Crichton to cAe2k specificationS for fence with 6uckley.) Roseville Stafe Bank - Park/Drainave Dedication Crichton reported that the Rosevilie St�te Bank prope�ty consisis of 90,450 square feet; suggested that acreage be reduced by 10Z . for on-si•te ponding credit; moved that Couacii accept a monetary park ded3catfort, based on the balance of the acreage, in the • amount oi S8,I40 (Lot A), payabie prior to accupancy. Motion ras seconded by Wingert end carried unanimousiy. • ReDort on PublFc Works Unlon Ne4otiations Crlchton referred Councif to the 13 contract proposals submftted by International Unlon ot Oparating EngGneers Locai No. 49 fietter of 5-20-78); obtalned Councll'S in-put reiattve to l979 Agreement negotiafions. REPORT OF YPLLA�H TREASURER DONALD lAMB Investmeni-s 203,2 2 at 8� for two months at American Nattonal eank of St. Paul. - 3 - M MiINUTES OF REGULAR CdUNC6L MEETING �Page Four July 3{, 1978 E100,000 at 8.35$ for three months at Oak Park N�tghts State Bank of Stiil�ater. ,Hanson mov�d, seconded by Crichton, that Counclt ratify the invest- monts as reported by Treasurer Lamb. Mot�on carried unanimously. REPORT OF YIILAGE CLERK ADMENISTRATqR CNARLOTTE McNBESN -.Rezonina from R�-I to L-B (Grudnoske P • • Crichfion moved. seconded by Wingert, that Council dispense wt#h the readinq o4 the ordinance tn its entire#y, give it Tts final reading and approve Ordinance No. 202, An Ordinance Amendtng Ordinance No. 99� 7he Zoning Ordinance, By Re2oning Certain Proparty Situated East of the Ctty Hall, West of Hamline Avenue North, South of S.T.H. �96, and �Vorth of Pemtom's Townhouse Villages at Arden Hllls Development. Motion carried unanimously. na Liauor Ordinance No. 92 - Councii �as referred to letter �rom Kenneth Streeter, Star ltquqrs . (7-20-78) requesting amendment of the City Liquor Ordinance to revise hours for sale of "off-sate" Itquor on Frtdays from 5:00 p.m, to 10:00 p.m. as per amended Minnescta Statutes Sectfon 340.14. Wingert moved. seconded by Hanson, fihat Council authorize the Cfty Attorney to check the statute and draft an ordinance a�ending the Liquor Ordfnance, tt applicabFe to Arden Hilis; Attorney to also review ordinance re other recommended cha�ges, and to asce�tatrt whet�er Fire and Pollce fnspection ot Iiyuor estabiish- ments is a Ifcense requirement of other commvnities. Mofton carried �nanimously. rayrv��. �ie�ms ror �ummer_r�avgrouno �e Councii was referred to list ot Summer P Swimming 8nstructor Claims submitted for was completed July 284h. ders and Swimmioq Instruct ayground Leaders and approval; summer schedule Crlchton moved, seConded by Wingert� that Council authorize the August Payrol! and payment of Clalms for Summer Piayground leadars a�d Srtmming Onstructor, as submitted. Motion carrled unantmously. Buckfev Nlemo Re Vehicle Arranqement Councii was reterred to memo from Buckley (7-28-78) suggesting optionaf arrangements for use of CT#y-owned vehlcle. After discussion, Council suggested that, because of tha mileage involved, it would seem that option two would probabfy be more desirabfe to Buckley, since a mlleage chacge at IS-!7S/mile wou{d result in an approximate 5250-5290 monthiy charge for use of the City vehtcle. Crlchtun agraed to relay Counci!°s posture relative to tMe C64y vehicla and to ask Buck{ey°s desire for next year. Wynridqe EAW McNiesh report�ad fhaf 7he Wynridge EAW is befng revtexeC.by the City Plan�er a�d City Engtnesr. Council deferred action re execution of same pending CounciT's revieN. , Rarasey Countv Communl#y Heelth ServE • Councii was referred to Oetter 4rom Headth Program Specialtst (7-24-78>. las G. Wood, E�vlronmenta# • AfSer dlscussion, Woodburn agreed to draft a lettar for Council's conslderatton, adv(sing that Arden liills does not destre fio parttctpate in the envlronmentai health program. AdJouroment Wingert moved, saconded by Hanson, Yhat the maetl-ng adJourn at 11:35 p.m. Moti�n carri�d .unanimously. � Z`Tiar o e c esi Clerk Admtnistrator : -„�..-.� .... �_.._T-� r • ' . Notice of Meatlnv . The next Regular Council Mee4ing wii! be hald on Monday, August 14, i978, at 7:30 p.m. at the Viilage Hali. • • • . •