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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/09/1989 Council MinutesLeg COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 9, 1989 The regular meeting of the Lino lakes City Council was called to order by Mayor Benson at 7:00 P. M., Monday, October 9, 1989. Council Members present: Neal, Bohjanen, Reinert and Bisel. Council Members absent: none. Acting City Attorney, John Burke; City Engineer, Ron Stahlberg; Public Works Director, Don Volk and Clerk- Treasurer, Marilyn Anderson were also present. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES Council Budget Meeting, September 25, 1989 - Mr. Bisel moved to approve these minutes as presented. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Regular Council Meeting, September 25, 1989 - Mr. Reinert moved to approve these minutes as presented. Mr. Bisel seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENTS September 29, 1989 - Mr. Bisel moved to approve these Disbursements as presented. Mr. Reinert seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. October 9, 1989 - Mr. Bohjanen moved to approve these Disbursements as presented. Mr. Reinert seconded the motion. Mr. Reinert noted a purchase from Bumper to Bumper for $71.70 for a battery. He asked if the City purchased supplies and materials at wholesale rates. Mr. Volk explained that all such materials were purchased at wholesale prices and /or "jobber" prices. "Jobber" prices are usually only applicable for quantity purchases since these prices are below wholesale cost. Mr. Volk noted that availability of the material is another consideration when deciding where to place the order. Mr. Volk explained that the expense mentioned by Mr. Reinert was for material in addition to the battery. However, only the battery was mentioned on the Disbursement listing. Mr. Bisel explained that he felt the City should buy their materials in Lino Lakes whenever possible. He noted that the business people who pay taxes in Lino Lakes should get the business fru:n ',he City. Voting on the motion, motion carried unanimously. OPEN MIKE No one appeared under Open Mike. PARK BOARD REPORT - DON VOLK First Reading, Ordinance No. 08 - 89 Prohibiting Motorized Vehicles on Public Grounds Designated as Trails - Mr. Volk 1 1 1 COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 9, 1989 explained that this ordinance has been researched by the City Attorney and is an attempt to keep ATV's and snowmobiles off of the City trail system. Mr. Bisel asked if language should be included regarding driving on ballfields. Mr. Volk explained that this is addressed in another ordinance. Mayor Benson asked if it was conceivable that this ordinance could prevent snowmobiles from using trails in the City specifically designated for snowmobiles. Mr. Volk said no and explained. Mr. Bisel move to accept the first reading of Ordinance No. 08 - 89 and dispense with the reading. Mr. Reinert seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF THE CENTENNIAL FIRE DISTRICT JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT The Steering Committee met on Thursday, October 5, 1989 and ironed out certain language concerns. Mayor Benson explained that there were no substantial changes in the draft. He felt it was a fair agreement and noted that both Circle Pines and Centerville have approved the draft in concept. Mayor Benson said that this should be considered the finished document and asked the Council to adopt the first reading. Mr. Bisel said that he would like additional time to review the draft but noted that this should not hold up the process since this is just the first reading. Mr. Reinert explained that the Steering Committee spent a great deal of time talking about the feelings of the fire fighters. He felt that once the agreement is in place, the fire fighters will feel more secure. Mr. Bisel said he sensed some uncertainty by the Circle Pines City Council. Mr. Neal said their concerns relate to the possibility of a police officer serving on the Centennial Fire District Commission. However, he felt this matter has been resolved. Mr. Bisel asked about the input from the City Attorney of each city. Mayor Benson explained that all three attorneys have review the document and their comments have been incorporated into the draft. He also noted that the City of Centerville hired a different attorney to review the draft since Mr. Hawkins is City Attorney for both Lino Lakes and Centerville. Mr. Neal moved to accept the first reading of the Centennial Fire District Joint Powers Agreement and complimented everyone who worked on completing this draft. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. 309 310 COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 9, 1989 ENGINEER'S REPORT - RON STAHLBERG Consideration of Amending Assessment Policy Concerning Sewer and Water Trunk Improvements - Mr. Stahlberg proposed adding another paragraph to the Public Improvement Policy addressing large lots adjacent to sewer and water mains that cannot be subdivided. Mr. Stahlberg read his proposal and Mr. Bisel asked Mr. Stahlberg why he had selected 100 feet as his model. Mr. Bisel explained he felt this should not be based on a specific footage but rather on the zoning of the area the mains are to serve. For instance, if the mains were going to serve a R -1 area, the lot sizes in this zone are 80 feet. Then the lots adjacent to this area could be served and their assessment would also be based upon 80 feet. There was discussion on whether both sides of Sunrise Drive should be offered this new proposal. Mr. Neal noted that it was his understanding that Sunrise Drive is now out of the MUSA area and could not be served by sewer or water. Mr. Stahlberg explained that the map has not been finalized or submitted to the Metropolitan Council for review. The Council still has an opportunity to serve any part of Sunrise Drive. Mr. Stahlberg said he felt the critical question here is whether or not the City will provide service for both sides of the street. Mr. Bisel felt that the critical question is that the main lines must run past many odd shaped lots. He asked how can the Council accommodate these residents and make it possible for them to tie into the sewer and /or water mains. He felt the intent should be that as long as the mains are going to a new subdivision why should the adjacent lots pay more in assessments that in the new subdivision. Mr. Stahlberg explained why he picked 100 feet for his new proposal. He explained that it is an average of the lots in the new subdivisions. There was further discussion on this matter and the consensus appeared to be that if the mains were to serve a subdivision zoned R -1 with 80 feet front lots, then the adjacent lots should also be assessed at the 80 foot rate. If the mains were to serve a R -1X subdivision with 90 foot lots, then the adjacent lots would be assessed at the 90 foot rate. Mr. Tom Smith, 874 Oak Lane explained that his lot is 200 feet wide and there is some talk of taking utilities up his street to serve a 35 acre subdivision. He also explained that part of his lot is low and not developable. He said he would be very happy if the Council adopted this policy. Mr. Reinert said that in Mr. Smith's case it may be possible to subdivide his lot into additional lots. Mr. Reinert explained that Mr. Smith's assessment would be based on how many lots he was able to subdivide. There was discussion regarding how valuable lots may become in the future. As in the case at Turtle Lake, people are paying tremendous amounts 1 1 1 COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 9, 1989 of money for lots, destroying the present home and building new homes. Mr. Bisel moved to amend Appendix "A ", paragraph 5 to read: 5. ADJUSTED FRONT FOOTAGE COMPUTATION PROCEDURE J. Large Developed Lots Adjacent to Sewer and Water Mains: When a sewer and water main is constructed adjacent to existing developed residential lots (with a home, well, and septic system) and the lot cannot be subdivided into smaller parcels, the front footage and area charges shall be based on the minimum front foot of each zoning district where the mains are to serve. Mr. Reinert seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Status Report on Sewer Service Area No. 1 Right -of -Way - Mr. Stahlberg displayed an aerial photograph and pointed out the location of the lift station on Laurene Avenue. He explained that the gravity line would run east from the lift station across Hodgson Road (Highway #49) to Ware Road. This trunk line would service all the area east of Ware Road. Mr. Stahlberg pointed out several properties that were in the process of being platted or would probably be platted within the next couple of years. This area includes the Barott, the Ray Miller, the Katie Soucup and former Montain properties. This material will be presented to the Planning and Zoning Board on Wednesday evening. Mayor Benson asked if the areas now being platted would be enough to financially support the gravity sewer. Mr. Stahlberg felt that they would. The one concern is the affect of the Charter on the proposed development. Mr. Stahlberg explained that the City would have to work within the constraints of the Charter. Second Avenue Update - Mr. Stahlberg told the Council that he has delivered the plans for Second Avenue to MnDot for their review. They have suggested several minor changes. Mr. Stahlberg is now ir. ;he przcc -.s of finalizing costs for this improvement and suggested that the street be constructed in two phases. Phase I is the portion of Second Avenue south of Sunrise Meadows. This project will require a great deal of fill dirt and he is looking for this material. Phase II is Second Avenue from Sunrise Meadow to Elm Street. Sunnygate will be included in the assessment for a portion of the storm sewer and a portion of the water main. Mr. Stahlberg will keep the Council updated on this project. PLANNER'S REPORT - JOHN MILLER COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 9, 1989 Consideration of the Final Plat for Sunnygate - Mayor Benson noted that all documents have been filed and the only consideration appears to be Mr. Stahlberg's notation regarding monuments within the plat. Mr. Stahlberg explained that the monuments would be placed after the final grading is completed. Mr. Reinert expressed concern about three lots on a cul -de- sac that backed up to Elm Street. He noted an area on North Road just west of Centennial High School where other lots backed up to North Road and presented an unsightly view. Mr. Reinert asked why these lots were platted in such a manner as to allow the back yards to face a collector street. Mr. Stahlberg explained that this is a common practice because it eliminates a large number of driveways from coming onto a major /collector street. He suggested that the developer could be required to put in a berm or some type of natural screening. Mr. Bisel agreed with Mr. Reinert and noted that no one would want to look out their front window (on the north side of Elm Street) directly into someone else's back yard. Mr. Reinert told Mr. Stahlberg that he would like this matter addressed by the Planning and Zoning Board on all future subdivision with similar lot configurations. Dennis Kollar, 7141 Sunrise Drive asked when the area of Sunnygate'abutting Sunrise Drive is planned for development. Mr. Stahlberg explained the summer of 1990. Mr. Kollar asked about the storm water drainage for this subdivision. Mr. Stahlberg explained that all of Sunnygate will flow into the storm sewer that eventually will end up in the wetlands between Second Avenue and Lake Drive. Mr. Kollar asked what would the status of Sunrise Drive be over the coming winter. Mr. Stahlberg explained that no construction is proposed for Sunrise Drive. Patches will be made in the areas that are now disrupted before winter. Mr. Bisel moved to approve the final plat of Sunnygate with the following provision: the area adjacent to Elm Street on Grey Squirrel Road, Lots 8, 9 and 10, Block 4 be screened with appropriate berming and /or trees preferably evergreens, the City Planner work with the developer to provide adequate buffers and report back to the Council what will be established in this area. Mr. Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. The City Planner and the Planning and Zoning Board were requested to establish a policy regarding lots whose backyards abut a street. OLD BUSINESS There was no Old Business 1 1 COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 9, 1989 NEW BUSINESS Consideration of a Request for Gambling License for St. Joseph's Men's Group - Mayor Benson noted that this organization holds fewer than five occasions a year and no action is required. Consideration of Resolution No. 67 - 89 Authorizing the City Clerk to Certify Delinquent Water and Sewer Bills for Collection with the 1990 Property Taxes - Mr. Reinert moved to approve this resolution. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of Accepting Street and Utility Easements for Lot 1, Block 2, Woodridge Estates - Mr. Stahlberg explained that because of the revision of the easement that leads north through the Aras' property, an easement is required on this lot. Mr. Bisel moved to approve this easement. Mr. Reinert seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of Accepting Utility Basement for Trunk Water Main Improvement from Ernest Apitz - Mrs. Anderson explained that this is a housekeeping item. Mr. Reinert moved to approve this easement. Mr. Bisel seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration and Approval of Election Judges for the 1989 Municipal Election - Mr. Bisel moved to approve the list of Election Judges for the 1989 municipal election. Mr. Reinert seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Authorization for Payment of Easement from Mary Ann McDougal in the Amount of $1,335.00 - Mr. Bisel moved to approve this payment. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Authorization for Payment of Easement from D. Patrick McCullough in the amount of $1,245.00 - Mr. Reinert moved to approve this payment. Mr. Bisel seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Reinert referred to material he has received regarding park Jedicati•in for 1r_''•istrial zoned lands. He expressed concern regarding platting property before any actual use proposals are received by the City. He noted that the lot sizes may not be appropriate for the actual use. Mr. Bohjanen noted that the Anoka County Sheriff will be attending the November 27, 1989 Council meeting. He suggested that the Council give their questions to the Administrator well ahead of this visit so that the Sheriff can be prepared with some answers. Mr. Reinert suggested asking the Sheriff what his relationship is to the Anoka County Park. Why isn't his department servicing the park 3 13 14 COIINCIL MEETING OCTOBER 9, 1989 instead of the Lino Lakes Police Department? It was suggested that this question be given to the Administrator to forward to Sheriff Wilkenson. Mr. Bisel referred to the Police Department Report and noted that an officer faced a real traumatic situation recently and should be commended in writing. He also noted that Chief Campbell received an award from the National Commission on Law Enforcement Standards. He suggested that Chief Campbell be commended in writing on this award and this item could be included in the next newsletter. Mr. Bohjanen moved to adjourn at 8:23 P.M. Mr. Bisel seconded the motion. Aye. These minutes were considered and approved at a regular Council meeting held on October 23, 1989. arijly G. Andeson, Clerk - Treasurer Benjami' G .'e on, .yor 315 CITY OF LINO LAKES RESOLUTION NO. 67 - 89 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK- TREASURER TO CERTIFY DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER UTILITY BILLS FOR COLLECTION WITH THE 1990 PROPERTY TAXES WHEREAS, pursuant to City Code Chapter 400, Section 401.29 and Chapter 402, Section 402.14, Subd. 5, the Clerk - Treasurer has prepared a list of residents who have delinquent sewer or delinquent water and sewer bills to be certified to the Anoka County Auditor for collection with the 1989 property tax statements collectable in 1990, and WHEREAS, notice of impending action was prepared on September 28, 1989 to be delivered to the residents, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL: that the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes, Anoka County, Minnesota, hereby does levy the following sums of money collectable in the year 1990 upon the property in said City of Lino Lakes: NAME AND ADDRESS AMOUNT PIN NUMBER • Z 1•11,.s.a...... . Sall Mark L. Sheppard 413 Arrowhead Drive Lino Lakes, Mn. 55014 Donald C. Klecker 532 Arrowhead Drive Lino Lakes, Mn. 55014 Cve R. Powell 540 Arrowhead Drive Line Lakes, Mn. 55014 Mathew R. Glocke 461 Birch Street Lino Lakes, Mn. 55014 Gregory McMahon 6610 Blackduck Drive Lino Lakes, Mn. 55014 Robert E. Johnson 6717 East Shadow Lake Drive Lino Lakes, Mn. 55014 131.08 29- 31 -22 -33 -0063 131.08 29- 31 -22 -34 -0068 211.48 29- 31- 22 - -34- -0069 132.77 29- 31- 22- -32 -0003 207.94 28- 31 -22 -13 -0017 497.76 28- 31 -22 -21 -0006 3 1 6 ■•• CITY OF LINO LAKES James R. Wagner 436.17 28-31-22-12-0005 6782 East Shadow Lake Drive Lino Lakes, Mn. 55014 Jay C. Johnston 205.04 29-31-22-32-0022 6525 Hokah Drive Lino Lakes, Mn. 55014 - Gene R. Lundgren 205.04 29-31-22732-0037 6534 Hokah Drive Lino Lakes, Mn. 55014 Richard G. Wirtz 183.79 29-31-22-32-0019 6549 Hokah Drive Lino Lakes, Mn. 55014 Robert C. Hochberg 6641 Hokah Drive Lino Lakes, Mn. 55014 ------- - 1 Sm: Michael P. Scheele 6602 Pheasant Run Lino Lakes, Mn. 55014 J • • Thomas L. Weber 6486 Tomahawk Trail Lino Lakes, Mn. 55014 1- ad e Jerome E. Bettermann 225 Ash Street Lino Lakes, Mn. 55014 Passed by the Lino Lakes City Council this 9Lh day of October, 1989. 173.79 29-31-22-23-0004 215.56 28-31-22-13-0031 65.48 29-31-22-34-0083 0 150.00 31-31-22-43-0011 Benjamin G. Benson, Mayor 3 17 CITY OF LINO LAKES Marilyn G. Anderson, Clerk- Treasurer