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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/15/1974 Council Minutes4 October 15,1974 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order at 8:10 P.M. by Acting Mayor Zelinka. Councilmen present: Jaworski, Marier, McLean. Absent Mayor Bohjanen. Engineer Gotwald was also present and Mr. Locher was to arrive later. Mr. McLean moved to approve the minutes of the September 23, 1974 Council Meeting. Mr. Zelinka seconded the motion. Motion carried. Mr. Marier moved to approve the minutes of the October 7, 1974 meeting. Motion was seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. The Clerk reported on the following items: Read a letter from Springsted Inc. asking that the statement for the issuance of the bonds be approved at the next council meeting. This is in the amount of $3,345.00. Read a letter from Mrs. Marcello, Clerk of the City of Centerville, requesting a meeting between their City Council and the Lino Lakes Police Commission to dis- cuss numerous items to be included in Itle 1975 Police Contract. Mr. Jaworski felt thattthe Mayors of the two cities and the Police Chief should meet. Mr. Marier suggested that Mayors of both cities and 1 councilman meet and that the Police Cheif be present for technical advice. Mr. McLean moved that the Mayors and 1 councilman meet and the motion was seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. It was suggested that Mr. Jaworski be the Councilman that meet with this committee. Had received a notice from the State of Minnesota on the Incorporation of Ham Lake. Read a letter from Mr. Hutchinson of Anoka County with pamphlets requiring the licensing of temporary food establishments (Hot dog stands and the like.) Mr. Zelinka requested that more pamphlets be obtained for distribution. Metro Council dealing a letter from the e g with the estimated population fore- - cast, household forecast and employment forecasts for the 7 county area. Read a letter from NSP advising the Council of planned rate hikes for street lighting, water pumping and sewage pumping services. There will be further contact from NSP on this matter. Read a letter from Donald C. Bailey, Anoka County Treasurer informing the Council that the request for advance payment of $10,947.24 had been approved and the check was mailed to the City. Mr. Jaworski felt that the road work would be finished sometime this week; other- wise he had no report. Mr. Marier said that the Planning and Zoning Board would meet on October 16, 1974 and that he had nothing to report. 1 FFP October 15, 1974 Mr. and Mrs. LaBuda were in the audience to question the Petition Variance on the installation of Lake View Avenue in the Otter Lake Hills Plat. Mrs. LaBuda under- "'stood that the final decision would be made at this meeting. Mr. Zelinka advised her that the decision on the Variance had been made at the September 23, 1974 meeting and he read from the minutes the stipulations there were attached to the variance. Mr. Zelinka apologized to Mrs. LaBuda for the misunderstanding. 1 1 Mr. McLean had no report to give. Mr. Zelinka stated that the Personnel Commission will meet to discuss the job description for the Police Clerk's job and that he will be able to make a further report by the next Council Meeting. Norm Fritchie from the Centerville Fire Department was also in the audience and he read alletter to the Council in conjunction with _ the -establishment of a VHF Radio channel to be used for fire calls. There was some discussion on this but no decisions were made. The Clerk was asked to make copies of the letter for all Councilmen. Mr. Gotwald discussed the most recent report from Mr. Burandt. He stated that there were discrepencies in the footage cited, cost of the lift stations and estimated engineering costs. Mr. Gotwald felt that the cost for the installation of the Free Flow Gravity System was over estimated. Mr. Gotwald felt that this report was a rehash of all that had been presented to the Council. Mr. Marier moved that Mr. Gotwald prepare an evaluation report citing the errors in the report from Mr. Burandt with a cost estimate comparison to be presented at the next meeting. Mr. McLean seconded the motion. Motion carried. Mr. Jaworski objected to meeting with Mr. Burandt and Mr. Boland without technical advice in the face of the statements made by Mr. Burandt. Mr. Jaworski felt that the council was left without any defenses. Mr. Marier felt that the best was is to work through Mr. Boland. Mr.Jaworski stated that he felt there was no way to change the Metro Council stand. Under new business, Mr. Gotwald also reported that Northwestern Bell wants to put a manhole in on Ware Road and there should be no problems. Mr. Jaworski moved to approve the request from Northwestern Bell and Mr. McLean seconded the mat i on . Motion carried. Mr. Marier brought up a Cash Flow Report and this was discussed. Mr. Marier felt that this report is necessary in order to determine monies available. He felt he had difficulty in sorting out the many expenditures that are charged to the General Fund. The Cash Flow Report should be on a monthly basis. Under Old Business, Mr. Jaworski reported that he has been advised that the Astro Seat that was specified for the Police Car was not available, and that the seat would have to remain the same according to specifications. Mr. Jaworski moved to advertise for bids for a new Patrol Car. Mr. McLean questioned the delivery date for a new car and Mr. Jaworski stated that he did not think that one could be obtained before 90 days. Mr. Jaworski moved that bids be in by November 12, 1974 with a delivery date after January 15, 1975. Mr. Marier seconded the motion. Motion carried. 66 October 15 1974 Mr. Jaworski asked about the installation of a door between the Police Office and the Conference Room. The Council requested he wait until after January 1, 1975 to bring this matter up for discussion. Mr. Jaworski asked if the Civil Defense had been notified to move from the Police Office to the Back Room and recommended that thqnove. There was some discussion about the color the 6x6 is to be painted. The Civil Defense had requested that it be painted white, but it was suggested that sinee it is to be used for snow plowing it should be painted Highway Orange. Mr.Jaworski moved that the 6x6 should be painted Highway Orange and Mr. McLean seconded the motion. Motion carried. Mr. Jaworski questioned REquisition No.495 and he moved to approve Requisitions No.'s 489 -499, excluding 492 and 495. Mr. McLean seconded the motion. Motion carried. There was some discussion on the bill from the Attorney's Office. This is a new IBM Statement and there are several item(son the statement that wer "questioned. Mr. Jaworski moved to approve payroll checks 2584 through 2604. The motion was seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. Since the State of Minnesota is recognizing November 11, 1974 as ARmistace Day, the next meeting will be held on October 28,'` 74 and the November 11, 1974 meeting will be on November 12, 1974. Mr. Marier moved to adjourn at 9:55 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. These minutes were corrected and approved at the Oct.28, 1974 meeting. ,g;°1d-t-z-2.) Clerk- Treasurer.