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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/11/1983 Council Minutes20 April 11, 1983 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order a 7:05 P.M., April 11, 1983, by Mayor Benson with all Council members present. Mr. Schumacher, Mr. Davidson, and Mrs. Sarner were also present. Mr. Hawkins was absent. MINUTES - March 28, 1983 Mr. Reinert moved to approve the minutes as presented. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Mayor Benson questioned the statement under the Attorney's report - This should read "Mr. Schumacher will represent the City /" The correction was accepted by Mr. Reinert and Mr. Marier. Motion to approve as corrected carried unanimously. DISBURSEMENTS - 3/31/83 - 4/11/83 Mrs. Elsenpeter moved to approve the eisbursements for March 31, 1983 as presented. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimoulsy. April 11, 1983 - Mr. Marier asked if the expenses relating to the Clerk's Conference was in line with the policy and Mr. Schumacher explained. Mayor Benson questioned the vouchers for the Police officers - it was explained these are for lunches and mileage to attend classes and are within the policy guidelines. Mayor Benson requested that notations be made in regards to such reimbursements. Mr. Marier moved to approve the disbursements for April 11, 1983 as presented. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. OPEN MIKE Mr. Peter Scherer had requested to speak in regards to a water pro- blem on 64th street. He explained this problem to the Council. Mr. Marier felt this has been a problem for several years. Mr. Marier moved that Mr. Volk and Mr. Kluegel take a look at this problem and make an assessment. They should also talke to Mr. Scherer and the other residents in the neighborhood. Mr. Reinert suggested this matter be discussed with the City Attorney. Mr. Marier added to his motion that this report be ready for the nit Council meeting. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. RESIGNATION - JACK RECTOR Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to accept this resignation with a letter of thanks for his many years of service to the City. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried unanimously. WAYS & MEANS RECOMMENDATIONS - MON CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES Mr. Schumacher explained the contents of the prepared report that was presented to the Council members, noting that the last page contains recommendations for a 4 year salary plan. Mr. Marier proposed to 1 1 1 April 11, 1983 include a merit rating system to apply to these proposed salaries. 21 Mr. Marier felt thatthis should be considered at the next meeting. He noted there is a base rate increase for the 4 years that is based on performance. Each employee will be evaluated and performance increases will be given according to the performance percentage scale that the evaluation puts them in. Mr. Marier moved to table this issue until the April 25, 1983 meeting. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING - CITY CODE - FIRST READING Mayor Benson called the public hearing to order at 7:34 P.M. Mr. Schumacher explained this is the result of taking all the existing City Ordinances and codifying them into a City Code. The Attorney had made sure that all ordinances comply with State and Federal regulations and this City Code conforms to the City Charter. Mr. Reinert moved to waive the reading of the City Code. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Benson asked if there were any questions or comments from the audience and there was none. Mrs. Elsenpeter moved to continue this hearing until April 25, 1983 at 7:30 P.M. for the second reading of the City Code. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried unanimously. ENGINEER's REPORT Mr. Davidson reported on the small area of Lino Lakes located in and around Lake Amelia that is not within any watershed district. The State has passed a law that all lands must be within a watershed district or a water management plan. There has been a proposal for a joint powers agreement to deal with the water within this area. These agreements mest be established by December of this year or the County will take over the areas and manage the water in those affected areas. Mr. Davidson recommended that the City participate in the formation of a Water Management Plan. This would give the City representation and control. The are involved was pointed out on the map and discussed. There was discussion as th why this area had been eliminated from the Rice Creek Watershd District with Mr. Davidson explaining the flow of the water is such that it could not be included in that district. Mr. Schumacher reported that he had attended a meeting with Vadnais Heights and this matter had been discussed. Mr. Schumacher said there is another meeting scheduled. Mr. Schumacher was instructed to attend the meeting and report back to the Council. Sherwood Greem - Water Problem - Mr. Nelson had called Mr. Davidson on the water problem that has developed in that area adjacent to Lois Lane. 22 April 11, 1983 Mr. Davidson presented his recommendations for the solving of this problem. Mr. Davidson said there is no easy solution to this pro- blem - there needs to be more study done on the area. Mrs. Elsenpeter felt taht this area should drain into the Lake Drive Project being done by the County. Mr. Davidson said he can contact Mr. Paul Ruud for information on this. Mr. Antonizza, a resident, disagreed with the proposed ditch - he felt it was too deep and too wide for an area with children. There was discussionon the size and type of pipe that should be used. Mrs. Elsenpeter moved to authorize the research of this problem with the County in reference to the Lake Drive project and to include the County ditches. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried unanimously. Mrs. Elsenpeter suggested that perhaps Mr. Davidson should take a look at a larger area than just this plat, especially in conjunction with the ditches. A recess was called at 8:30 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 8:40 P.M. ANOKA COUNTY RESOLUTION - SPECIAL LEGISLATION Mr. Schumacher explained that this deals with a requiest from Anoka County to support their efforts for special legislation to enable the County to participate in the Community Development Block Grant Funds priot to the time the po;ulation figure is released by Metro Council. Mrs. Elsenpeter moved to authorize Mr. Schumacher to write letters to the Anoka County Legislators supporting the county in their efforts. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried unanimoua1y. SENIOR CITIZEN BUILDING - COST BREAKDOWN Mr. Schumacher explained this sets forth the costs for plans and specifications for each of the two proposals as ordered at the last Council meeting. He also explained that Mrs. Wright had asked for a justification for the two sets of plans and there was some doubt as to whether the CDBG funds would pay for both sets of plans. Mr. Marier moved to have Mr. Schumacher put the reasons for the two sets of plans in writing and forward to Mrs. Wright. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried with Mayor Benson voting, No. OLD BUSINESS Mr. Reinert questioned the appearance of the people from the County in reference to the Regional Park - Mr. Schumacher said they would be at the Council meeting scheduled for May 9, 1983. Mr. Marier asked that the Resolution on the Open Space be checked for confirmation. Mr. Reinert asked if there has ever been a traffic study in regards to the use of City streets to go into the County Park? Mr. 23 April 11, 1983 Schumacher said he didn't know. Mr. Reinert felt that there should be some reimbursement for the wear and tear on City streets created by the existence of this facility. Perhaps the City should contact the legislators. NEW BUSINESS Mayor Benson presented the order by the Governor that all State vebicles use Gasahol and requested support in this effort from the local communities. Mayor Benson had received a copy of the amendment for the installation of the interceptor to the Lino Lakes border noting that this has been approved by the Metro Council. Mr. Schumacher had also received a copy. A copy will be made for each Council member. Mayor Benson noted that he had received a Certified letter from Mr. Spetzman in reference to the new zoning map as proposed by the Task Force. All Council members had received the same letter. The Clerk was instructed to write to Mr. Spetzman informing him of the Public Hearing on April 19, 1983. Mr. Marier moved to adjourn at 9:15 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Aye. These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at a regular Council meeting held on April 25, 1983. Edna L. Sarner, Clerk- Treasurer (:::::3? liLIK Benjam'n B v: , Mayor April 25, 1983 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order at 7:00 P.M., April 25, 1983, by Acting Mayor Marier, with Council members Kulaszewicz and Reinert present. Absent: Elsenpeter and Benson. Mr. Schumacher was also absent. Mr. Hawkins, Mr. Kluegel, Mr. Volk and Mrs. Sarner were present. MINUTES - April 11, 1983 Mr. Reinert moved to approve the minutes as presented. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. DISBURSEMENTS - April 25, 1983 Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to approve the disbursements as presented. Seconded by Mr. Reinert.