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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/22/1974 Council Minutes1 1 1 July 22, 1974 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order at 8:00 P.M. on July 22, 1974 by Mayor Bohjanen. Councilmen present; Jaworski, Marier, McLean, Zelinka. Mr. Locher was also present. Mr. Marier moved to approve the minutes of the July 8, 1974 meeting as written. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. Senator John Milton had held an informal meeting with the residents before the Council meeting. Mayor Bohjanen asked if he would like to make a statement to the audience. Senator Milton said that he was here to sit in on the meeting and offer his assistance in any way that he could - the areas of open space, sewer or whatever. Mr. McLean asked to read a portion of a statement that he had made at a Metro Committee meeting dealing with open space. He had pointed out to the committee that Lino Lakes has relinquished 2500 acres of land to open space. He had reminded the committee of the agreement that the City of Lino Lakes has with the County of Anoka on the further acquisition of land for open space. He referred to the acceptance of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan by the Metro Council. The only open space included in that plan was the Chain of Lakes project. No mention of the Otter Lake area was referred to at this time. Senator Milton pointed out that in Ramsey County, local Councils must approve the proposal and local residents cannot be moved from their land. He felt that at the present time communication lines are more open than ever before. Mr. Marier commented that he felt that the Metro Council has lost contact with the cities and counties and there is a danger in this to free governments. Senator Milton thought that the Metro Council had never had a working relationship with the local governments. He also believed that the Metro Council does not have as much power as is commonly believed. He felt that the Metro Council is a necessary unit and it is here to stay. Mr. Marier felt that the one thing that the Metro Council fails to understand is the fact that Lino Lakes is not in the position to give up more land for Open Space. Our Comprehensive Sewer Plan has been agreed to by all concerned but the Metro Council based it's decision on the recommendations of one man. Mr. Jaworski wondered if this recommendation by the Development Committee is adopted and the PCA outlaws on site septic systems, as this reports recommends, this will mean that the Metro Council controls development; this in turn will control assessed valuation, bonding power, taxes and the ability to provide the necessary services demanded by the residents. This appears to be a lot of power for a committee who isn't supposed to have any power. Senator Milton said that the Metro Council and all local governments are created by the State Legislature and all things must come through the Legislature. If it is felt that the Metro Council is in the wrong, then the information should be brought to the attention of the Legislature. 29 July 22, 1974 Mr. McLean voiced his opinion of the actions of the Metro Council. He felt that the denial of the interceptor before the final action on the Development Framework Committee's recommendations was unreasonable and capricious. Mr. Zelinka was concerned that the Metro Council does not listen. At the hearings or the interceptor, the only person allowed to speak was Mr. Locher. They would not take any testimony from the City Council, City Engineer, Metro Sewer Board; the only person who was allowed unlimited time was Mr. Karl Burandt, Metro Council staff member. Mr. Zelinka got the definite impression of arrogance on the part of the members of the Metro Council. Mr. Marier thanked Senator Milton for his interest and taking his time to present the case of Lino Lakes. Mr. Marier would like to sit down with the Metro Council members in order to present the feelings of Lino Lakes to them in the correst perspective. Mr. Marier thought the Metro Council members should know and understand that the Council and the residents of the City of Lino Lakes will do anything to protect their land - that we need a good sewer system - that no more land will be given up for open space - and that this City should be allowed to develop and progress as other areas are. Senator Milton said that he would attempt to set up a meeting with Mr. Boland and his immediate staff. The Council thanked Senator Milton for his time and assistance. The Clerk's report was suspended for the present time. Mayor Bohjanen announced that the Civil Defense had a project to present to the Council.. He turned the meeting over to Mr. Cape, Civil Defense Director. Mr. Cape read a list of past presidents of the Women's Auxiliary which included Mrs. Koffman, Mrs. Rector and Mrs. Kramer. The past Civil Defense Directors were Mr. Kramer.,: Mr. Bohjanen and Mr. Bryant. He then introduced the past Mayors who were present - Mr. Kelling, Mr. Ross and Mr. L' Allier. Each man had only good comments for the work of the Civil Defense. Mr. Cape introduced Mr. William Flynn, Area Director of Unicom. It was through his assistance that the truck was obtained. Mr. Cape presented two proposels for Council consideration. 1) the Civil Defense would like to take $1,000.00 per year for the next five years from their budget, invest the money, at the end of the five year period use the money to purchase a larger van and equip it with some fire fighting equipment; 2) they would also like to build a history of the Civil Defense, frame it and hang it in the Hall. At this point, Mr. Cape asked Mayor Bohjanen to accept the key to the 6x6 army truck, to be turned over to the Council for use by the City. Mayor Bohjanen accepted the key to the truck and told Mr. Cape that it had always been a pleasure to work with the Civil Defense. This is an efficient unit and he felt that it is the best Civil Defense unit in the State. The Clerk's report included the fallowing items; Receipt of $99,911.80 in property tax monies - of this amount $59,475.26 was for special assessments. Received a letter from the State Building Inspector's office notifying the City that as of August 1, 1974, 4% of the collected State Surcharges on 1 1 1 July 22, 1974 building and plumbing permits may be retained by the local governments. Received a letter from the Anoka Health Department informing the City that all events held in City Parks that have food and /or beverage stands, must have a license from that department. A request from Mr. Frank Resch for the use of the Hall for a meeting of the Lino Lakes Athletic Asso. This meeting to be held on July 31, 1974 at 8:30 p.m. Mr. Marier moved to approve this request. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. Receipt of $150.75 in municipal fines. First quarter Federal Revenue Sharing Check in the amount of $7,191.00, Receipt of State Aid in the amount of $16,952.75 and Attached machinery aid for $953.60. Total check - $17,906.35. A report from the Fire Marshall - all Councilmen have copies. A dividend statement from Great Central Insurance Co. in the amount of $355.00. A letter from the State of Minnesota announcing hearings to be held on levy limitations. There will be more information on this at a later date. A form from the Department of Housing and Urban Development to be filled out. The Clerk is to take care of this. A six month report from the Building Inspector. All Councilmen have cooties. Receipt of a billing from NSSSB for 1974 dues in the amount of $250.00. Mr. Marier moved to pay these dues. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried. A request from Rev. John Wirth of St. Joseph's Church for 1) a>,beer permit and 2) a bingo permit for Sunday, August 11, 1974. Mr. Marier moved to approve both requests. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. Read a letter of "Thanks" from Mr. Carlo Sooger, Director of Special Services at Centennial Schools, Dist. 12 for the contribution of $1,000.00 to that program. Receipt of copies of a memorandum of Minnesota Session Laws, Chapter 479. The Clerk was asked to make copies for all Councilmen. The agreement with U.S. Lakes and the City of Lino Lakes for the maintenance of West Shadow Lake Drive was discussed. The sentance "This contract shall be for the calendar year of 1974 only" is to be added. Mr. Zelinka moved to approve this agreement. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. The bids for the truck were opened at this time. Both bids had been received before 8:00 p.m. on this date and none had arrived since. Mayor Bohjanen opened the bids and turned them over to Mr. Jaworski - he will compare the bids with the original specifications. Mr. Jaworski reported that work on the roads should begin sometime this week and should be completed in about six weeks. July 22, 1974 He reported that at the present time, the City employees are paid once a month and since this is the only job for most of the employees, it get to be a long time between pay days. He would suggest a semi - monthly pay period be set up begining August 1, 1974. After some discussion, Mr. Marier so moved. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. Mr. Jaworski will study the truck bids and report later in the meeting. Mr. Marier reported on the Planning and Zoning Board meeting of July 17, 1974. Mr. Prokop had attended in connection with the installation of a street in the Otter Lake Hills area. This seems to be a problem in that two of the property owners want the street and one does not. They were informed that this is not a City problem - the land owners should get together and settle their differences and then return to the board. Suburban Engineering had been scheduled but had failed to appear. They will have to be rescheduled for consideration of an access to the tvn house units in Country Lakes. Mr. Perry Malvin appeared seeking a variance to Ordinance 21A for the use of land with less than 21 acres. After consideration, the Boardrecommended approval of the variance provided all papers were in order by this Council meeting. Mr. Malvin had delivered all necessary papers to the Clerk's office on this date and they are in order. Mr. Marier moved to approve the request. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. The Planning and Zoning Board was concerned over the small trees in front of the Council chambers. They are too close to the building and in a few years will have to be moved. It was suggensted that they be moved this year while they are still small enough. The Park Board will take care of this. The Board also requested that a letter be written to the County Surveyor's Office requesting that the surveying to be done in Lino Lakes be started and ask for a completion date. It was suggested that this work should be started within the next two months. Mr. Marier so moved. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried. The Planning And Zoning Board questioned the house trailer still parked at the address on Hodgson Road. The removal of this unit had been requested five months ago. Mr. Marier asked if anything can be done about this. Mr. Locher said he had consulted with the Police Department on this problem. They will take a new set of photographs, make a written complaint and this man will be prosecuted. Mr. McLean reported on the regular meeting of the Park Board held on July 15, 1974. The Board had recommended to the Council that the Civil Defense be allowed to conduct gun training at the Sunrise Park warming house. Classes will be held on Tuesday and Thursday during the month of August. There would be no range practice. Mr. Cape, C.D. Director, is qualified for this instruction. Mr. McLean moved to approve this recommendation. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried. 1 1 1 1 1 33 July 22, 1974 The Park Board had discussed the benches from Sunrise Park, that had been removed last winter for use in the trailer here at the hall. These will be painted and returned to Sunrise. Benches at the Hall property will have to be taken care of when the necessity arises. Mr. Clausen will look into the cost of new goals and backstops for the hockey rinks. He is to check into regrading the hockey rinks before flooding begins. There had been a call from Mr. Ardel Braaten to inform the City that Play ground signs will be installed at the Hall property and at Lino Park. The Board Members in charge of the bong range Park plans had presented some preliminary thoughts as to the requirements and needs of the City. These will be tied together and finalized for presentation at the August Board meeting. Mr. Marier asked permission to present an item overlooked in his report. Skyline Auto body had appeared asking for approval of an addition to their present structure. Mr. Starr's report was consulted. Mr. LeTendre felt that the stipulations set forth in this report could be met in about six weeks. They will sow rye and grass in the back parking area for dust control and the slats should be in the screening fence at the end of that time. If the conditions set forth by Mr. Starr were agreed to and met, the Planning and Zoning Board had recommended approval of this request. Mr. Marier so moved. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. Mr. Zelinka reported that the Personnel Commission had interviewed three applicants for the Supervisory position. They will interview five more at a meeting this week. The recommendation should be ready for the August 12, 1974 Council meeting. Mr. Zelinka said that he had been unable to attend the last Circle Pines Utility meeting. It had been held at 8:00 a.m. on a Saturday morning. Mr. McLean asked if Lino Lakes has any recommending powers to this commission. Mr. Zelinka said he has only observers' power. Mr. McLean moved to have the Clerk write and request that the meetings be held at a more reasonable hour when normal working people have a chance to attend. He suggested an evening hour and that this be a regularly scheduled meeting. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried. Mr. Jaworski reported on the bids for the truck; Midway Ford - $11,655.00; Bill Boyer Ford - $13,494.73. There was discussion on deviations from the original specs, early delivery date, the P.T.O. on the crankshaft and the advantages of this, the differences in the Heil and Garwood boxes and if this P.T.O. unit could be installed in either truck. After much discussion, Mr. Marier moved to accept the lower bid of $11,655.00 from Midway Ford adding $182.00 for the installation of the P.T.O. unit on the crankshaft. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. Mr. Hagen felt there was no reason why this unit could not be installed on either truck. Mr. Marier reminded the Clerk that a financial statement had been requested by the Council and he had not seen one. The Clerk will have this for the August 12, 1974 meeting. 34 July 22, 1974 Mr. Marier was also concerned about the due date on the $550,000.00 temporary bonds that are due in November. He felt this should be taken care of now. A financial status of the amount available for repayment of these bonds should be compiled by the Clerk and a meeting with the fiscal agent should be set up as soon as possible. The monies available should be used to repay as much as possible in order to reduce the amount to be refinanced. Monday, July 29, 1974 at 8:00 p.m. was set for a special meeting to consider this subject. The Clerk was instructed to contact Mr. Springstead and ask that he attend this meeting. Mr. Locher was also asked to be present. Mr. Jaworski asked if there had been any further contact as to the speed signs on County Road "J ". The Clerk said, No. He asked the Clerk to contact the County once again for some action on this request. Under new business, the need for a tree inspector was discussed. There was one application received at the Clerk's office and the inspector for Centerville was mentioned. Mr. Marier moved to have the Clerk write to both these gentlemen, asking their fee. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. The storage of flammable liquids by farmers was discussed. Mr. Locher is to research the present Fire Ordinance and update as to the storage of flammable liquids by farmers. Mr. Marier so moved. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. Mr. Zelinka asked Mr. Locher if he had a report on his research as to possible legal action against the Metro Council. Mr. Locher said the report is not quite finished. He will try to have it ready for the special meeting on the 29th. Mr. Jaworski felt that the A.B. Dick copy machine in the office should be serviced. He so moved. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried. Mr. Marier noted that one member of the Planning and Zoning Board had resigned and asked if a name for consideration could be presented at the next Council meeting. Mayor Bohjanen said he would have someone. Mr. Marier moved to send a letter of "Thanks" to Mr. Rothbauer for his service to the Board. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion Carried. Mr. Hagen suggested that the new Police Emergency Number be publicized by the papers. Residents are still calling the Sheriff's office number and they are referred to the Central Communications number of 427 -1212. This should be more widely publicized. Mr. Jaworski asked Mr. Locher if Workman's Compensation had a three day waiting period before compensation started. He referred to Mr. Krischbaum who was injured on duty and had only receicvcdone days wages. Mr. Locher thought there was some mistake and will check into this. Mr. Jaworski moved to approve requisitions #454 and 455. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. Mr. Jaworski moved to approve checks #5853 through #5897 excepting voids. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. 1 1 1 1 1 1 July 22, 1974 Mr. Jaworski moved to approve payroll checks #2458 through #2481. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried. 35 Mr. Jaworski moved to adjourn at 10:10 p.m. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Aye. The minutes were approved at the August 12, 1974 meeting. Clerk-Treasurer July 29, 1974 The special meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order at 8:05 p.m. on July 29, 1974 by Mayor Bohjanen. Councilmen present; Jaworski, McLean, Zelinka. Absent; Marier. Mr. Locher and Mr. Springstead were also present. Mayor Bohjanen said this meeting had been called for the purpose of discussing the status of the Temporary Bonds that are due on November 1, 1974. He turned the meeting over to Mr. Springstead for his comments. Mr. Springstead said that he would require some information in order to assess the situation. He asked what assessments are due and when they are expected. He also asked what the total assessment was. The Clerk will compute these figures for Mr. Springstead. Mr. Locher reported on the condemnation procedures that had been received for the Anoka County Park for Mr. Parta's office. The parcels are listed by number but do not give the legal descriptions. These descriptions are necessary in order to compute the assessments due on these parcels of land. Mr. Locher said that he did not know if the residents who are challenging the condemnation of the land planned to appeal the District Court decision or not. The owners of the land may petition for 75% of the amount awarded. He said the City could decide on how much of the specials should be Reid at that time, but he would strongly recommend that the entire amount due be paid at the time the monies are awarded. Since the legal descriptions are not listed on the condemnation awards, the Clerk will have to determine what parcels of lands are included in each of the awards and compute the special assessments due. Mr. Springstead will make a list of the information he needs. The Clerk will have to get the plat and parcel numbers from the Anoka County Park Department. On the condemnation procedures that had been challenged by a group of residents of Lino Lakes and Centerville, Judge Larson upheld that the law giving Anoka County the right of condemnation was a valid law. Mr. Brooke, Attorney for the residents, had contacted Mr. Locher with the suggestion that Lino Lakes enter into the appeal with these residents. Mr. Locher estimated the cost to the City of a minimum of 2 to 3 thousand dollars. There was discussion on this possibility. The general consensus of the Council was this would be going back on the agreement that the City has with Anoka County. Also, at the present time the City is not a land owner as such.