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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 05-10-1971 .I i.1J ..lUTES Of Hi:C;ULAR COUt~C I L t~EETl NG -ii j iaga of /lrden Hi I Is Monday, May 10, 1971 - 8:00 p.m. V i II age Ha II . \ Call to Order Mayor Crepeau called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. Roll Call Present - Mayor H. Crepeau, Councilmen S. Olmen, E. G. Henderson 'and R. Herrick. Absent- CouncilmanJ. Hollenhorst. Also Present -Planning Commission Vice Chairman R. Schumacher, Clerk Administrator L.-Stromqulst, Attorney V. Courtney, En~ln- eers D. Lund and D. Christoffersen, Maintenance S'upervisor E. Beecher and Assistant Clerk D. Zehm. . Approval of f-1inutes The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of April 26,1?71 were approved as presented. The M I nu tes of the Spec I a:1 Cou nc I I Meet I ng of May 3, 1971, Were approved as presented. BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR Mr. Ralph Per::ry. 3670 New Bri;:J.hton Road, reported that fill Is still being placed in Perry Park by Mr. Schutz, and aSked the status of the filling project. R. Herrick advised that he met with Mr. Schutz and Engineer D.Chrlstof- fersen at the park site on Saturday, May 8, and it was determined that additional fill is necessary to complete the JOb. He saId f"'r; Schutz will start leveling this week and will then add fill to bring It up to the desired grade. Mr. Perry requested that the area be policed to keep it clean. Grey Fox Road and Dunlap Street Mr. John Daubney advised the Council that soil borings of both Grey Fox Road and Dunlap Street have been ordered, and the results of the tests will be submitted to Don Lund as soon as the tests are completed. Engineer Lund advised the Counci I that he and Mayor Crepeau met with Mr. J. Daubney and Mr. D. Roberts re'the dedication of the Industrial Park portions of Grey Fox Road and Dunlap Street; soil borings will be taken to determine that both are 9-ton roads, as described; streets will be patChed and seal-coated before being deeded to the Village. REPORT OF VILLAGE ATTORNEY VINCENT P. COURTNEY No report. REPORT OF VILLAGE ENGINEER DONALD LUND . McDonald Construction Com~anr Claim D. Lund presented a letter to the Council from Engineer R.,Short which, stated that his report will be presented to the Council at the May 24 Council meeting. Floral Drive Wat~c_lm~rovement - Feasibi lity Report Engineer D. Lund submitted a feasibility report for Floral Drive Water Extension, which consisted of three parts as follows: A. Hamline Ave. - "F" to Floral Drive and Circles. Estimated Total Project Cost - $68,500.00 B. Hamline Ave. - Floral Drive to 1500 feet north. Estimated Total Project Cost - $42,000.00 C. Trunk Mai~ - Fernwood to Ham! ine. Estimated Total Project Cost - $30,900.00 After consideration of the report, and discussion, It was moved by R. Herr Ick that the Counc II approve the feas i b i Ii ty report, as per -1- Minutes of Regular Council Meeting Page two ~lay 10, 1971 attached resolution. In the amount of $110.500. and authorize Banister Engineering Company to prepare specifications for parts A and B, eliminating part C at this time; Engineer to check feasibility of eliminating one hydrant on James Circle; seconded by S. Olmen. Motion carried unanimously. The Council authorized Engineer Lund to run soil borings along Hamllne Avenue, as requested. . Engineer Lund was requested to supply Attorney Courtney with a copy of the drawing, indicating the encroachment and the location of the stop box, as well as the legal description of the property. Sanitary Sewer Improvement No.2 - Assessment Adjustment Request~ Mr. Pat McLa ren. Engineer Lund reviewed his letter to the Council, dated April 28, 1971, and Indicated the property location on a map, advising that since the property was assessed, It has been spl it into two parcels which front on Beckman Avenue (actual frontages of 97.7 and 87.4 ft.), Instead of one parcel fronting on Johanna Boulevard (118 ft., plus 15 ft. on the side street, or 133 ft. @ $IO.OO/front foot). Engineer Lund advised that even though the larger assessment was in- advertantly placed on the smaller of the two parcels, both parcels resulted in less than the $IO.OO/front ft. assessment which was appor- tioned to other properties under the improvement; therefore, he . recommended that no assessment abatement be made. . Mr. McL~ren stated that he felt if the 133 ft. assessment was considered an appropriate assessment for the single parcel (now split Into two parcels), that the spl it Into two parcels should not have Increased the assessment for the property; that the original assessment should have been apportioned to the two parcels according to lot size; his lot, being the smaller of the two parcels, to receive the smaller assessment. After discussion, S. Olmen moved that the Counei I concur with Engineer Lund's recommendation that no assessment abatement be made; seconded by R. Herrick. Motion carried unanimously. Water Improvement No, 68-2 - Assessment Marchand Engineer owned by Marchand Lund indicated the location John Marchand, one of which describes as an unbui Idable of two adjacent parcels is a 30 ft. strip whlc~ lot which should not be Adjustment Request. Mr. Jonn of land, Mr. assessed. Engineer Lund stated that the parcel could be added to Mr. Marchand's adjacent property, or sold to the adjacent property owner on the other side to enlarge either of the two pieces of property; therefore, no abatement should be made. -2- . Minutes of Regular Council Meeting Page three May 10, 1971 R. Herrick moved that the Counci I concur with Engineer Lund's recom- mendation to not abate the assessment; seconded by E. G. Henderson. Motion carried unanimously. REPORT OF COUNCILMAN JOHN HOLLENHORST - Planning and Zoning Absent. Report given by R. Schumacher. . Case No. 71-9, Bethel COllege Academic Buildings R. Schumacher described the Bethel College five-building construction proposal presented to the Planning Commission, and advised the Council that the Planning Commission recommends: I. Approval of the design concept, as presented. 2. Approval of proceeding with footing construction, as requested, requesting that building plans be presented for approval as they are completed for each building. 3. Withholding certificates of occupancy until the landscape plans are approved. R. Herrick moved that the Council concur with the Planning Commission's recommendations, as outl ined; seconded by S. Olmen. After discussion, R. Herrick amended his motion, adding that no approval of ingress or egress to the campus from Old Highway 10 Is included In the approval granted at this time; seconded by S. Olmen. Motion on the amended motion carried unanimously. Motion on the original motion carried unanimously. Case No. 71-11, R. Luehrs - Variance Request R. Schumacher advised the Council that this variance was granted by the Council on August 13, 1969, but the garage was not constructed at that time; Mr. Luehrs Is again requesting to build the garage seven feet (7') from the side lot line; the Board of Appeals and Planning Commission recommend that the Counci I approve the variance, as re- quested. R. Herrick moved that the Council concur with the Board of Appeals and Planning Commission recommendations to approve the variance; seconded by E. G. Henderson. Motion carried unanimously. Case No. 71-12, Excavation Permit Request - Joe Bussard S. Olmen moved that the Council approve Permit No. 71-3, to excavate 5000 cu. yds. of clay from the area south of 4335 N. Highway 10, as recommended by the Planning Commission; area to be "dressed" after removal of the clay to prevent erosion; required bond to be posted. with the Building Inspector. The motion was seconded by E. G. Hender- son and carried unanimously. . Case No. 71-13, Fill Permit Request - W. L. MII:t2.!!. R. Schumacher advised that the Planning Commission recommends approval of Fill Permit No. 71-4, permitting 1000 cu. yds. of sand, clay and concrete fill on property owned by W. L, Milton on Cleveland Avenue, about 1500 feet south of County Road E2; concrote to be covered with I foot of so I I . S. Olmen moved that'the matter be tabled until Engineer Lund and Maintenance Supervisor Beecher determine that natural drainage will not be interrupted by permitting the fill, as requested; seconded by R. Herrick. The motion carried unanimously. Case No. 70-33, Swimming Pool Ordinance. R. Schumacher advised that the Planning Commission recommends Councl I approval of the Swimming Pool Ordinance as amended by the Planning Commission on Apri I 27, 1971. R. Herrick moved that the Council waive the second reading require- ment and give the ordinance Its final reading, approving AN ORDINANCE REGULATING CONSTRUCTION, PLACEMENT AND OPERATION OF PRIVATELY OWNED SWIMMING POOLS IN THE VILLAGE OF ARDEN HILLS, COUNTY OF RAMSEY, STATE OF MINNESOTA: seconded by S. Olmen. Motion carried unanimously. -3- Minutes of Regular Counc! I Meeting Page four Ma y I 0, I 97 I Case No. 70-31, Underground Uti Ilties Ordinance R. Herrick advised the Councl I that the Planning Commission recommends Council approval of the Underground Utilities OrdInance, as amended by the Planning Commission on May 4, 1971. R. Herrick moved that AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE UNDERGROUND INSTALLATION OF UTILITY DISTRIBUTION LINES AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS, be given Its second reading; seconded by S. Olmen. Motion carried unanimously. . Bul Idlnq Code R. Schumacher reported that Councilman J. Holienhorst recommends to the Council that the Uniform Building Code be up-dated to the 1970 edition. The Council referred the Uniform BuildIng Code to the Planning Commission for its study and recommendations to the Council. REPORT OF COUNCILMAN E. GRAY HENDERSON - Finance and Government Bui Idlngs. Open Space land Acquisition Tabled until May 24,1971 COuncil m&8ting. EIVlew Construction Com~anv Claim E. Gray Henderson moved that the EIView Construction Company claim, In the amount of $16,837.56, be paid; seconded by S. Olmen. Motion carried unanimouSly. Tax Freeze Bill E. Gray Henderson reported that the "Tax Freeze Bill" is now under consideration by the legislature with several suggested modifications. Electric Rates - Columbia Heights Resolution E. Gray Henderson read a letter and suggested resolutIon from the Mayor of Columbia Heights, objecting to the 8% Increase In N.S.P. utility rates. E. G. H~nderson moved that the Council a~opt the resolution, as read, substituting "Arden Hills" for "Columbia Heights" and "village" for "cIty"; seconded by R. Herrick. Motion carried unanl~ously. . A copy of the resolution, as adopted, is to be sent to N.S.P. and to the Mayor of Columbia Heights by l. stromquist. Street llghtlnq E. G. Henderson reviewed the report of the Finance subcommittee re Vlilage street lighting, which recommends to the Council that the underground lighting system be purchased outright, rather than financing through N.S.P.; requiring a capital outlay of $i6,000 to $17,000 to Install about 35 lights on recommended poles with underground wiring. N.S.P. would own the overhead lighting system, about 53 I ights. The annual cost to the Village under this plan would be $47.50/year per overhead light and $27.50/year per underground light (Including electricity and maintenance). The Council referred the Finance subcommittee report to the Planning Commission for Its study and recommendations to the Council. REPORT OF COUNCILMAN STAN OLMEN - Public Works New Brighton Road - Glenpaul Road Area Drainaqe S. Olmen reported that the Public Works Committee discussed the drainage situation at New Brighton Road and Gl~npaul Road, and re- quested E. Beecher to contact Banister Engineering Company for an estimated cost of storm sewer construction and how the cost Is usually apportioned. Sanitary Sewer Cleaning S. Olmen reported that the Public Works Committee recommends that 1/3 of the ~anltary sewers be cleaned each year; the cost, if done by the -4- , Minutes of Regular Counci I Meeting Page five May 10, 1971 Village Public Works Oepartment, was estimated at $10,000.00 (labor and expenses); recommending that two temporary employees be hired for the summer to work with present Public Works employees. After discussion, S. Olmen moved that two temporary employees be hired for thirty days for cleaning sanitary sewers this summer; flushing of all sewers to be done first to determine rodding necessities; seconded by R. Herrick. Motion carrIed unanimouSly. . Street Maintenance S. Olmen repor~+hat the Public Works Committee requested E. Beecher to obtain costs of patching, ~eal coating and overlays and refer to Mr. Kemper. If cost estimates are over the budget, the Committee will consider the matter and determine the course of action. Diesel Fuel Tank S. Olmen reported that the Public Works CommIttee recommends the purchase of a 300-gallon diesel fuel tank at a cost of $60.00, to be paid from the Publ ic Works Department budget. l~o 4-way Radio Purchase S. Olmen reported that the Publ ic Works Committee recommends the purchase of two 4-way vehicle radios from the PublIc Safety Department at a cost of $800.00; funds to be transferred later In the year, If available, or will be Included in next year's budget. Water and Sewer Imp-rovements S. Olmen advIsed the Council that the Public Works Committee will tour the Vii lage after the water and sewer contractors have completed their projects and before final approval Is given. REPORT OF COUNCILMAN RON HERRICK - Parks and RecreatIon, Human Rights and Ordinanca RevIew Oa k W I I t R. Herrick Informed the Council that a Resolution should be adopted to effect the removal of trees Infected with Oak Wilt. After resolu- tion was read by L. Stromquist, R. HerriCk moved that the Council adopt the resolution, as read, seconded by E. G. Henderson. The motion carried unanimously. DOQ Ordinance R. Herrick reported that the Ordinance Review Comm1ttee has recommended amendments to the Dog Ordinance. After diSCUSSion, the Council referred the study of a "Cat and Dog" OrdInance, and the recommended amendments of the'Ordinance Review Committee, to the Planning Commission for Its study and recommendations to the Council. . Disposable BeveraQe Container Ordinance R. Herrick reported that the Ordinance Review Committee deferred con- sideration of this ordinance pending legislation on the State level. Snowmobile Ordinance R. Herrick reported that the Ordinance Review CommIttee tabled this ordinance study pending changes In legislation. ExplosIve Ordlna~ R. Herrick reported that the Ordinance Review Committee recommends Council approval of the Explosive Ordinance, as submitted. L. Stromquist was requested to provIde the Council members with copies of the Ordinance draft. Ordinance CodIfication R. Herrick advIsed the Council that Ordinance Review Committee ChaIrman, John Sui Ilvan, will coordinate the system proposed with Clerk Adminis- trator L. Stromquist. -5- , Minutes of Regular Council Meeting Page six May 10, /97/ Fire Prevention Code R. Herrick reported that the Ordinance Review Committee suggests that the Village look at the financial feasibility of a Village Fire Depart. ment; they Intend to study the matter further. REPORT OF MAYOR HENRY J. CREPEAU, JR.- General Government and Public Safety 1970 Highway Safety Award Mayor Crepeau read a letter re the 1970 Highway Safety Award, which was presented to the Arden HII Is Police Department; advising the Counc II that he, LI eutenant Sexton and Pub II c Safety Comm I ttee Cha I r- man, William Ruppel, attended the ~ward dinner. . Police De artment Salar Schedule Mayor repeau presented the ollce Department Salary Schedule, as recommended by the Public Safety Committee, for Council approval. R. Herrick moved that the Council approve the schedule, as presented and attached; seconded by E. G. Henderson, The motion carried unani- mously. Metropolitan Development Guide - Metro Council Mayor Crepeau advised the Council that the Village has reeelved a copy of "MetropOlitan Development Guide", from the Metro Council, which ho referred to the Planning Commission for review. L. Stromquist was requested to try to obtain another copy for the V i I I age off i ce. REPORT OF CLERK ADMINISTRATOR LORRAINE STROMQUIST Northwestern Colle e - Restaurant License A ilcation Clerk dmlnlstrator L. Stromqu st prese" ed an application for restaur- ant license for Northwestern COllege for Council approval, advising that it has been recommended for approval by Police Lieutenant Sexton and Public Safety Committee Chairman, William Ruppel. R. Herrick moved that the Council approve the restaurant license for Northwestern College; seconded by S. Olmen. Motion carried unanimOUSly. n Citizen Petition for Reduced Utlllt Ratesi L, Stro~qulst presented a petl ion requesting reduced utility rates for senior citizens, to the Council. The Council referred the petition to the Finance Committee for its study and recommendations to the Council. . L. Stromquist was requested to advise the petitioners of the Council's action. A Resolutions - Water 1m rovement 68-2 and 68-3 presente appor ionment resolutions re Water Improvement to the Council, recommending approval. . E. G. Henderson moved that the Council approve the resolutions, as presented; seconded by S. Olmen. Motion carried unanimously. Count Road 1m rovements - To 0 ra hlcal Stud L. Stromquist advised the Counci that Mr. Taylor Withrow has requested to meet with representatives of Arden Hills re topographical Information on the County Road Improvements. L. Stromquist was requested to schedule a 4:00 p.m. meeting at the Village Hall one day next week with Mr. Withrow, D. Lund, S. Oimen, E. Beecher and H. Crepeau. Statement Re Mobile Home Court Ordinance - Mrs. James Adams L. Stromquist presented written st~tements, submitted by Mrs. James Adams re the proposed Mobile Home Court Ordinance, to the Council. The Council referred the statements to the Planning Commission for consideration and recommendations to the Council. -6- . . Minutes of Regular Council Meeting Page seven May I 0, I 971 . I.O.O.F.- Lake Lane Grading Request L. Stromquist read a letter to the Council from Mr. Swangstrue, I.O.O.F., requesting the grading of Lake Lane to permit establishing the parking lot grade on I.O.O.F.property. The Council referred the request to BanIster Engineering Company to estimate the cost of grading Lake Lane, as requested; to prepa.re a report to the Council, to be submitted to I.O.O.F. Change Order - ReroaflngOfVlllage Hall L. Stromquist presented a change order, submitted by Horty~Elvlng & Associates, for re-rooflng the existing Village Hall, resulting In an Increased EIVlew Contract in the amount of $752.61. After diSCussion, L. Stromquist was requested to obtain estimates for re-rooflng the existing Village Hall from other contractors, for Councl I consideration. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 11:35 p.m.. ~~ Lef1~~ Lorraine Stromquist Clerk Administrator . lIeA,.", J. 'I II:JVVQu, -;tr. ~ Mayor ARDEN HILLS VILLAGE COUNCIL NOTICE OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING May 14, 1971 You are hereby notified that a regular meeting of the Village Council will be held on Monday, May 24,1971, at 8:00 p.m. in the Village Hall for the transaction of regular business. .CLERK ADMINISTRATOR By: ~~ ~'~~_ '_: . -7-