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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 05-22-1978�+L 4' ) . � � • Minutes of Regular Counci! Meetfng Village of Arden Hil1s Monday, May 22, 19i8 - 7:30 p.m. V1llaqe Hali Cali to Ord�r ursuant to due call and nctice tfiereof, Wlayor Crepeau called the mseting to order at 7:30 p.m. Ro(I Call Present - Mayor James Wtngert, Absent - None lienry J. Crepeau, Jr., Councilmen Rober# Woodburo, Charles Crtchton, Ward Hanson Also Prese�t - Engir�eer ponald Christotfersert, Pubfic Morks Supervisor Hans Johansen, Parks Director JoQn Bucktey. Cterk AOmtnistrator Chartotte McNiesh, Deputy Clerk Oorothy Zehm �aroval of Mtnute¢ . Woodburn moved, seconded by Wingert, that Gouncil approve the Minutes of the Requtar Council Meeting ot May 8, 1978, end the Sp�eial Council Meefiing of May 10, 1978, as amended. Motion carrTed u�ani- wously. Business from fihe Floor None REPORT OF PUBLiC WORKS SUPERVISOR HANS JOHANSEN Appointment:of Workinq Foreman �ohans�n referred Council to his memo of 5-18-78 recommendirtg the appointment of a "norking foreman". After discussion, Moodburn moved, seconded by Crichton, th�t Council approve the worktng foreman position as Qroposed in Johansen's memo. Motlon carN ed unaeimously, tJohaasen to post notTce of posit(on and job quslificatTons for 5 days, and to subsequently submit name of indlvidual r�commended for appointment ta Councill. Use af Publie Works �Dartment Vehleles After discussion, Council concurr�Q. �w,.�T pI} W s Commi?tee recommendatlons, end Crichton svove-d-�"fb��F�'�ractice of taking Clty veMicles home, as per Johansen memo of 5-18-78. Motion cerried unanimously. Tem orar Ful i-tt�ne Su�rmer Em io ses Johansen r�farred Counci) to h s memo of memo of 1-3-78. 5-18-78 and to ettached Atter dTscusston, Crichtoa moved, seconded by Wtngert, 3hat CouncTi autfiorize the hiring o# Temporary Full-ttme Summer Employees Stephen Zehm at b4.80/hour and Carl Karth at 53:15/hour, es recammended in Jvfiansen memo. MotTon cerrted unanFmously. REPORT OF YILLAGE ENGIP{EER DONALD CHRISTOFFERSEN - ��Drovement Numb�rs 77-6 and 77- •v.vu�.nv �oaa ��tfx �rV. J/ ��KBSOIUTIOn IVO, l75-CJ � , Chr stoffersen reterred Counc 1 to an amended B d Tabutation of the two btds received; noted thst the appmrent low bidder is Hardrives, Incorpora?ed at E92.635.8d <Connai ty Avenue - E61,742.00 and Ymientine Lake Ytew Mo. 3- E30 893.84); reterred to letter fro�n Hardrives, Y�corporated (5-22-78) In whtch Ha�drives indicates ft wf11 accept axard of Impro�ement P-ST7i-fi �SS-W-P-ST 77-7 with the unders#anding ?hat the ownar Ts entitl�d to negotlate, by change order. a reductioa in Bid Item Nos. 34, 39, aed 43. Hendrickson expressed concern that btds were hlgh; o�ally autharTzed award of bid to the iow bidder. ' � . . 5 MIAU'Y'95 of Regular Councii Meeting Page 2 May 22, 1978 Aftc�r d(scussion, Woodburn moved, 5econd�d by Crichton, that Council adopt Resolution No. 78-23, Resolution Arrardina 61d for ImQrove- R18h'Y5 P-ST-77-6 and SS-W-P-ST-77-7, awarding fihe bid to Hardrivas, 9ncorporated at S42,b35.8d. Motion cerried unanfmously. Road � • G08ftQ8 h'UDIIC t198fifIQ UZ1TE ��1r8Tef ImprVvanwn� �v-_a , WoodOurn moved, secanded by Wtnqort, thet Counei! rescind its former actio� and change the Pubilc Hearing dt�ta on Water improvemen4 78-Z to June 19, 1978, atT:30 p.m. at the Yiilage Hal1. Mottan carri�d unanfmously. Draina e Re ort - No�th Central Portian of Vllla Chr sfo�fersen referred Counctl to North Centrat Dra6nage Report (4-24-78) whfch is a study of sua�face drainege conditions of an area bounded by Hamline Avenue an the east, S.T.H. 96 on the north, S.T.H. €0 on tAe wes? and I-644 on the south; noted that area contaTns three drainage dl�firTcts which are outlirted on the attached map; suggested that the pl�n be used as a guide by de�etopers; sugges#ed that a copy be sent to Rice Crsek Watershsd Distrfct for its inforenatlon. Counct! brietly discussed the proposed detent3on bssons and proposed controi structur�s indtcat�d on �he drainage map; request�d ChrEstof- fersert �o provide Rice Creek Watershed Cistrict with a copy of the report. Petition for LpcaS Pmprovement - Karth Lake Esfates Wes? and McCIu�QT Ffrst Addition Council bas referred to Petitions tor i.ocal Ymprovamants tor Karth Lake Estates Wes1' and �IcCiung's First Addition. After discussion, Woodburn moved, seconded by Hanson, ?hat Councif adopt ResoluYlon Nos. 78-25A tKarth lake Estates West) and 78-2�8 (R9cClung's FfP5fi Addition), Resolutions Decl�ring Adequacy of PetT4ion nnd Autharizia►g a Peasibilify Report. Motion carried un- anlmous�y. 9t ras Council°s unclers#andfng that the Feasibifity Sfiudy far Karth Lake Es�tates W�si` ahall include fho road connectlnn to Ambte Road, iros+ Karth Lake F.stotes kfesf; road is dependent upon tha Feasibility Report; a public heering wili be scheduled for the rosd extension if ro�d is considered feasib6e. �v LOROld[�IVf1 nv¢snVa � � � . � ChrPstoffersen reierred Councit fio a petifion for water�nain exten- sPon aYo�g Countp Road F from Ferawood Pvenue to Lexington Avenue by A9r.,�nd Mrs. George Ij�8ltng (south side of Counfy Road F),, Oonavon Flsher �RoSevilla State Sank), P�ans Hagen (Ban Con, Incor- poratfon9; noted that the petitlon is signed by over 35$ of the proper4� oaners. Crfchfiors moved, �aconded by Woodburn, thai� Caunci! adopt Resolution No. 78-'l_6, Resolu?ion Deciaring Adaquacy o¢ Petitlon and Authoriztng a Feasibility Report for the Extenslort of Watermain ?o Lexington Avenue from Fernvrood, to serve the narth and south sldes of County Road F. Motion.carr€ed unanimousiy. r Pavment N Christoffersen re€�rred Counci6 to Appllcatlon for Payment t7o. 3 from Metro Enginc�ering for Lift Station No. 5, vrhich reduces the retainage 40 2K; release has been obtained from surety. After discussiono Wingert moved, seconded Cy Hanson, that Councll approve ths reduc�fon in retatnage to 2� and payme�t of appiication No. 3 i�� the amount of $17,707:94. Motton carried unanimously. OTHER BUSeNESS New O�vQlppment C�n4rol �leasure5 ri�ahton express�d eoncern for �rosion in neK.developmen4s and deposlt of mud on 4he city streets; suggest�d that Council con- sider not aliobEng homes to be buttt urttii aii roads are in. Atter discussion, it was the general consensus Yhat more confrol measures - 2 - . *. plinutes of the Reaular Councit Meatinu May 22., l978 Page 3 are possibly needed; currenfi policy of permitttng home coastruct(on prior to road completion is logicai. Case No. 78-8, WYnrf�ae - Preltminary Plat James Nill referred Counci! to the Pr�timinary PIa4 pf Wynrid�e wfiich has been rev(sed as recommended by Council at the May 8, 1978 meetTng; noted that tha number of lots has b�en reduced frocn 55 to 52. Council was raferred to Engin9er Chrlstoffarsen's (etter of 5-22-78 re utilities� streets end dratnana- Chr€stoffersen noted ihat he has informed the developer that the 12" wafiarmafn th�t.runs tfirouph the southerly portlon of tfie piat couid be retoca?ed to eonform with the street alignmant propos�d; cost of relocation would be at tne expense of the dev�loper. . Lot variance5 within the development were discussed. Woodburn remarked that, in his opin3on, there is no reason for the PU� or the variances. Hill exp(ained that the site is not suitable far $t00,000 houses; proposes houses from $65,000 -$80.000; has tri�d to develop a loqical plan which recoqnizes the existina envi�cnmentai constraints (power line, adJacent industrial zone, proposed pedestrianway, low ar�as?. Crichton moved, seconded by Hanson, that Council approve the Pre- Itminary Plat of �lyn�idge, fnc�udtng approval of the variancas, as noted on the drawing dated 5-17-78. Motiqn cacried (Crtchto�, Naoson, Wingart, Crepeau voting in favor of the motion; Woodburn voting in opposition). it is the understandOng ot the developer and Council that an earth berm will be provided at the southeast b�undary af tha site wher� lots back upon the industrial development and the pedestri�nway; an easement deed w(II be provided for future access tp the north (easterly portion ot Lot 2, B}ock S). Petition for Local 9mp.rovement - WYnridqe Hanson moved, seconded by Woodburn, that Council adopt Resolution No. 78-27, Rosolution Declaring Adequacy of Peti4ion and Authoriztng a Feasibility ReGort for the water, sewer and streets, including re- location of the 12" wafiermain. Motion carried unanimously. Fioodwav Oelineation Statement After discussicn, Winqert'moved, seconded by Woodburn, that Counci! authorlaa the C(erk Adminlstrator to torward the Flood Deltn�ation statement, as amended, to the federa! Insurance Administretion. Motion carried unanimously. sta-eet Name for Nori-h/South Extension of Narrtet Avenue Wtngert Anoved, seconded by Cre�eau, that Councif desiqnate the north/ south ex�tension of Harriet Avenne as "Ptns Tree Drive" (formerly known as Harriet Avenue Extension). Motlon �arried unanimously, ina. Mav 4th: • rianson maved, seconded by Wingert, that Councii authorize the purchase of four (4) copies ot'''7he Know Book" at E5,00 each i$20.00). Motion carried unanimously. • Jan Waliraff Reslq��afiion McNiesh was requested to thank Jan tor Cpty. Nanson reported thai• the Human two appoin#ment openings afi present. her se rvices to the Rights Commission has Finance Committee Recomm�ndattons - Councfl Salaries Hanson reported tha# the Ffnance Committe� �ecommends a t/3 Increase in the salarles for Mayor and Councitmen, effective January i, 1979; Mayor's salary to Ge tncreased to $2,800lyear antl each Councitman's saiary to be iacr��sed to E2,000/year. Council vuas referr�d to Minutes of tho Fi+iance Committee Meetfng t4-13-78) and to memo from McNiesh. After dPscussion, Crepeau moved, seconded by Hanson, that Council concur wS#h the Finance Committee's recommendatians and introduce by title Ordinance No. 202, An Ordinance Repealinq Ordinance No. 159 and Settino Salaries For the Mayor and Councilm�n of Arden Hifts, insea°ting sala!y for Mayor at 5235/month and for Counc'nimen at $165/month. M�tion carried unanimousiy. _ x ._ . • � Mieu�es of Regular Council Meeting May 22. 1978 Page 4 M_i_ne�esofia Housinq Finance AqencY Nome Improvemen� Grmrtt Proaram Phase 991. Winger�t moved, seconded ay i�a�son, tha# Councii adopt Resotution No. 78-28, Resolut(on Reques-ting fhe Metrapolifisn COunti{ HRA to Apply fcr Rehabili4ation Grani- Funds for tne City of Arden Hills. Motian carried (Wingert, Hanson, Crepeau voting ia 4avor of the motEon; Crichton, Yloodburn voting in oppositfon). ParF and Reereation Committae Recornmsndations for Summer Proqram Buctcley dtscussed the various proposed summer proqram activities • with Courtcif; reported good par#icipation in past years; noted t@�at soccer has bacome very popular. � Woodburn moved, S�Conded by Ha�son, fhat Councii approve the Summer Prograro activities as proposeC, Motion carrioc! unanimously. Summer Personn�l Crichton moved, s@conded by Wood6�rn, that Councli approve tfie employ- mea^+ cf Summer Personrtei as �ist�d in Buckley memo of 5-19-�8, at the safartes 3ndicated. Motion carrled unanimously. Park Maintenanee Personnei Buckley referred Councii to hIs memo of 5-19-78. After discus�ibn, Crichton moved, seconded hy k�inge�t, thal'. Gouncil authorize Buckhey �o proceed with the hiring of full-time temporary Park Maintenance Personnat, as budgeted, at saiaries not to exceed S3.00fhour. �lotion cerried unanlmously. DandeOtqn Comoialnts Buckley raported hafi pask mowing has b�en deiayed because of tree pianting project; have not b�adg�ted for dendelion spray8ng this yee�r; sstimafier! the cost of materiels for spraying dandelions irt parks at about $i5�.00; suggested thef Council consider budgefFng 4or dandei{on spraying next yser, end possibly autAorBze some spray3ng thts ysar at leas4 raher� parks abut residentlal propar#y. Sali Field dm�rovements Buckley reported that 6arry 8asaer erouid like to discuss �tfh Council a combined resnurces agreement #or fmprovemeot of schooi ball fietds. Counci{ invited M,. Bauer to attend the June 26th Councii meeting. Trail ma� and Psrk Plans Crichton reported that ?he Parks Coen�lt?ea has prepared a conc�ptual trail map for 1-he communi?y; wili 6e ao�king on concept pl�ns for Cummings Park and the Hunfers Park/Mutaal Sarvice area park this sum�ne r. R£PORT 0� ACTIN6 'iREASURER h°ARD NANSON . 8nv�stme��?� N3ay f5, l978: a) $100,000 at NorthHes9'ern Na9�lonal Bank, Sfi. P�ul for i20 days . at 7.51� b) 5260,Q00 at Nnrthwestern NatPonai 9ank, 5t. Pau! for f year aY B.Ot�. . Crichton moved, second�d by BVingert, that Councit rat3ty tfie repart of Rcttnq Tremsur�r Hae�son. Mo#ion carriad unanimously. REPORT OF CLERK ,�UPA��I3STRATOR CHARLOTTE McN@ESH June Coun�ti Mseting Schedule Woodburn moved, se�cortded by Hanson, that June C�u�ci{ mee#ings be hetd on Jur�e 02, i9 snd 26, E978 a4 7:30 p.m. at the Villsge Haia. P9o4ion carriaci unanimously. _ q _ �_..� Minutes of Regu(ar Councii Meet(ng May 22, 1979 - Paga 5 Jufy and August Council Meetinq Schedule Councit generaliy coacurred that July Counci) meetings wii! be on the second and last Mondays (July IOYh and 31st), and that hugust Cou�cil meet-ings wiil be on the second and fout'�h Moedays tAuqust l4th and 28th?. Resolution No. 78-24, Establishinq Pollinq Places tor 1978 Electfo Wingert moved, seconded by Crichton, that Counc6) adopt Resolution No. 78-24, Resolution Es4ablishinn Pollinq Plates far the Ctty. Motion carried unanimously. . Payroll� Crichton moved, s9conded by Hanson, that Cou�cil.approve tha Payroll as submitted. Motton carr.;;�d unanimously. • 1978 Budqet Catendar McNie'sb raferred Council to the proposed i978 Budget :alendar (memo of May 19, l978). Crichto� moved, seconded by Hanson, thet Council epprove the 1978 Budget Catendar as submitted. Piotion carried unanimously. State Atd Partial Pavment Notice McNiesh reported that 590,757.91 wilt be received soon for the Harriet Avenue Extension Rmprovement (Pine Tree Drive); about I0� w(II be withhefd untii project is completed. Christoffersen aas requested to prepare a fist ot items for which Stai'e AiG monies may be used. ProRosed North�es*ern Nationai Bank Siqn Crepeau reported that Northwestern Nationaf Bank is propos=ng a 21} foot high sig� S9$° high x f2#' wide sign on a l2T py�on at its new far311ty on County Road E, requiring a helght varlanee. No eaction xas taken, pendPng recommendatians from the 6oard ot Appeals and Planntng Commission. Mn/p0T Policy re Noise Abatements Counc(1 was referred To le4ter of 5-2-78 from M�/DO7 advising that it is not their policy to provtde »oise ebatements for-noise sensitive land uses, activities or developma�?s that come into exisfience adJacent fo extsting state highways. Councll dtscussed hoa buyers could be notified af the policy, prlor to purchase of lots In devetopments adJacent to state h(gArays. M�tter aas referrad to Attorney Lyndan to cetermine app�opriate method to fore-warn buyers of �o sound protmction in 4he future. Ad.iournme�t MooCburn moved, seconded by Wingert, that the meeting adjourn at i1:09 p.m. � �I��, .. Charlotte McNiesh n J. Cr au, Jr. * Clerk Administrator Mayo Not3ce of Msetin� he nexS Regular Counctl meeti�g Mtli be on Monday, Juoe t2, 1978 at 7:3U p.m. at the Yfilage Hall.