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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/10/1975 Council Minutes1 February 10, 1975 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order on February 10, 1975 at 8:05 P.M. by Mayor Bohjanen. Council members present: Jaworski, McLean, Zelinka. Absent: Marier, because of an emergency at his place of employment. Mr. Locher was also present. Mr. Jaworski moved to approve the minutes of the January 27, 1975 meeting as presented. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. The Clerk had received a request from Mrs. Vi Schwankl for something in writing stating that the gasoline tanks at their building on the corner of Lake Drive and Orange Streets meets; with the requirements of the City Ordinance. The Council felt that these tanks must meet the State requir- ements and if they do, then they will also meet City requirements. The Clerk was instructed to put this in a letter for Mrs. Schwankl and to enclose a copy of Ordinance No. 55. The Council was reminded of the meeting scheduled with Mr. Boland for February 12, 1975 at 4:00 P.M. in Mr. Boland's Office for the discussion of the sewer problem. Senator Milton's office had called and he has an- other meeting scheduled for that time but Representative Neisen will attend representing both offices. The Clerk was instructed to contact Mr. Starr and Mr. Gotwald requesting that they also attend this meeting. The letter from the State Auditor informing the Clerk and Council the necessary action that must be taken in the event of robbery or embezzlement of public funds. This letter will be kept on file for reference if the need arises. The Clerk read a letter from Anoka County Board of Commissioners in connection with the monies available to be used for the employment of unemployed people. This will cover only newly created positions and is only funded for one year. It is not required that the person hired in this capacity be retained after the expiration of the funding. The City of Lino Lakes has been allotted the sum of $3,776.00 under this program. No decision was made on the use of these monies at this meeting. A new contract from Milner Carley had been received. After examining the contract, Mr. Jaworski moved to approve, seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. The Clerk reported that $79.40 had been received from Anoka County in payment for gopher bounty. A letter with the payment informed the City that the County will reimburse the City $.15 per pocket gopher if the City pays the individuals $.30 per pocket gopher. Since this does not affect the amount refunded to the City, no action was taken. The Clerk reported that she had received a copy of the new rates put into effect by NSP. These rates will be used until such time 4a ruling is handed down by the State Commission. Since Monday February 17th is a legal holiday, the Clerk asked if the Park Board Meeting scheduled for that date can been held and if the City Offices will be closed. Mr. Locher said the Board acts in an advisory ca- pacity only the meeting can be held as scheduled but the City Offices will be closed on that date. 11 2. February 10, 1975 A letter from Mr. Charles Swanson, Director, Bureau of Mediation Services directing the Council to 'Cease and Desist' in connection with the Police Department was read. This letter states that a petition was filed with the Bureau of Mediation Services by Minnesota Public & Law Enforcement Employees Union, Local No. 320, Minneapolis, Minnesota, requesting that this employee organization be certified to represent the Lino Lakes Police Department including all part -time employees. In view of this petition, no further consideration of the proposed insurance can be considered. Mr. Locher will contact Mr. Swanson for further details and scheduled time for the hearing to be held. Myor Bohjanen had received two letters from Northwestern Bell asking for the proposed road work and utility improvements for the City in order that they may schedule their work program. Mr. Jaworski will make a list of proposed road improvements scheduled for this summer. Mayor Bohjanen had received a letters from Mr. Robert Burman informing the Council that Mr. John McLean had been appointed to the Anoka County Advisory Board for the Chain of Lakes Park. No meeting date has been set as yet. In connection with this matter, Mr. Jaworski moved to write to Mr. Burman asking that the decision to lease the golf course to be delayed for at least one year. This would give the Advisory Council time to compute cost and advise the County the best way to proceed with the operation of that golf course. In the meantime, the County Park Board is to be asked to continue with the operation of that golf course. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried. Mayor Bohjanen asked the Clerk to read a letter he had received from Mrs. Opal Peterson, Metropolitan Representative for this area. She asked that this Council keep her informed as to their needs and wishes. The Council suggested that Mayor Bohjanen contact Mrs. Peterson and ask her to sit to on the meeting with Mr. Boland on February 12th. Mr. Zelinka presented the Council with a memo on the paying of mileage for use of private vehicles. Since this memo is Mr. Marier's, Mr. McLean suggested that the matter be tabled until Mr. Marier is present. On the w: ,.ter of salaries, Mr. Jaworski noted that Mr. Volk's and the Clerk's salaries were not covered. Mr. Zelinka said the Personnel Commission felt that Mr. Volk's salary was handled at the time of his employment and that there was some sort of understanding as to the Clerk's salary. They felt this was a matter for the Council to decide. Mr. Jaworski asked what Mr. Backlin's salary was and the Clerk said $910.00 per month. The $928.00 per month recommended for Mr. Volk for 1975 is just a base salary and does not take into consideration full supervision. 1 1 1 1 February 10, 1975 J- 1 43 Mr. Volk asked if, when the new salary schedule is set, will it be tetroactive? Mr. McLean said that it would depend on the motion made at the time. Since no police salaries may be considered at this time, Mayor Bohjanen asked the Council if they wished to consider salaries not connected with the police department? After some discussion, Mr. McLean moved to hold this discussion until there is a full council present. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried with Mr. Zelinka abstaining. The Clerk was instructed to put this matter at the top of the agenda for the February 24, 1975 meeting. Since Mr. Volk dropped his insurance in anticipation of a group contract, he is to contact Mr. Ray and ascertain if coverage can be obtained for him- self at this time with the possibility that he be transferred to a group at a later date. Mr..Zelinka reported on the meeting with the Human Resources Committee in connection with the Whispering Pines,Plat. He reported that after some discussion, the Human Resources Commission had voted to approve the plat. In connection with this same plat, Mr. Locher reported that Anoka now requires a 150'right -of -way. This will affect Lot 1 in this plat, but the county will reduce the right -of -way footage at that point on Lake Drive to 120' and use the portion set aside for drainage as part of this right -of -way. Mr. Locher told the Council that Anoka County has 'turn back funds' from the state for upgrading this highway and he felt the city should check into the availability cif these funds for use on this highway. There also should be a separate agreement in reference to the road easement on the North edge of this plat. The agreement should be to the effect that if the City ever wishes to open this easement as a street the land will be given to the City for that purpose. Mr.Jaworski had no report. Mr. McLean reported there had been no Park Board Meeting but he has con- tacted Mr. Roy Stanley for some concepts and construction costs for warming houses. He will keep the Council informed as to the progress on this project. Mr. Locher reported on the Tobish case. This has been heard by Judge Wargo on February 7, 1975. The ruling by the Judge states that Mr. Tobish must remove the trailer at 6192 Hodgson Road by April 15, 1975 or prior to that date obtain the necessary permit or license from the City. Mr. Locher had discussed the plans with Mr. Tobish and 1) The trailer will be moved to the rear of the property; 2) He has the consent of all except two neighbors - one objects and one he has been unable to contact; 3) all vehicles except two have been removed and one of these is the unit used for moving the trailer. THe Judge upheld the City Ordinance agreeing that the City has the right to regulate such things. Mr. Locher also said this must go before the P & Z first. Mayor Bohjanen told Mr. Tobish that he must make it perfectly clear what i 4 he plans to do. Mr. Jawors,ki, suggested that he present some proof o plans to do. February 10, 1975 what kind of work he Mr. Zelinka felt that if this is considered by the P &Z, they will require some proof that the work is being done within the next year. He would suggest that the permit, if one is granted, be for one year with a renewable clause providing Mr. Tobish has proof of work. Mr. Tobish will make sketches of the porposed location for the trailer and have them in the Clerk's office by Wednesday. He is on the agenda for the February 19, 1975 P & Z meeting. Mr. Locher had researched the State Statutes on abandoned vehicles. If a vehicle is over seven years, it may be sold as an abandoned vehicle without notifying the owner. If the vehicles is under seven years old, the owner must be notified. Under old business, the position paper was discussed. There still needs to be some finalizing done but it should be ready for the next Council meeting. The meeting with Mr. Boland scheduled for February 12, 1975 was discussed. Mr. Locher, Mr. Carley and Mr. Starr will be requested to attend. There was no new business. On considering the requisitions, Mr. Zelinka questioned the price on the new welder. He felt that one could be purchased at a lower price. The price on the requisition was changed to not exceed $110.00. Mr. McLean asked that on future requisitions that it be noted whether this is a replacement of a piece of equipment on the acquisition of new equipment. Mr. McLean questioned Requisition #566 for a pre -inked return address stamp for the police department. He felt that this was unnecessary. Mayor Bohjanen asked what it was to be used for and how many times? Mr. Myhre said it was for return addresses on the large envelopes and to mark phamplets that they hand out. Mr. Zelinka felt that a pre -inked stamp, unless it is used a lot, is unsatisfactory because they tend to dry up in about one year. He also felt that if this stamp is to be merely used for a. return address then No, if it is to be used to mark documents, then, Yes. Since all mail is delivered to the same address, Mr. Zelinka felt that a separate return address stamp for the police department would appear as if they were a separate unit apart from the rest of the City. He felt this was a situation that should be avoided. Mr. McLean suggested that a rubber stamp be checked into and that #566 be voided. He questioned #567. This is for $487.00 in shop replacement parts. Mr. McLean asked Mr. Jaworski how long a period would this cover. Mr. Jaworski said the last order was in 1973. Mr. McLean questioned the advisability of carrying a two year inventory; could this not be bought for just one year. 1 1 February 10, 1975 After some discussion on this requisition, Mr. Zelinka moved to approve requisitions #562 through #568, cancelling #566, modifying #568 and asking that #567 be studied for possible reduction to a one year need. Seconded by Mayor Bohjanen. Motion failed with Mr. Zelinka and Mayor Bohjanen voting in favor and Mr. McLean and Mr. Jaworski voting against. Mr. Zelinka then moved to approve requisitions #562 through #568, cancelling #566, modifying #568 and holding #567. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried with Mr. Jaworski voting, No. There was a question on a salary reimbursement check with Mr. McLean suggesting that in the future a note explaining the circumstances be attached to the pay voucher. Mr. Zelinka moved to approve checks #6294 through and including #6291. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. Mr. McLean moved to approve payroll checks #2799 through and including #2820. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried. Mr. Zelinka said that it was true that the Council must use their own judgement on items presented to them but he felt that if an employee noted something that he felt the Council should be aware of, then it was the responsibility of that employee to point it out. What decision is then made by the Council is made with knowledge. Mr. Jaworski moved to adjourn at 10:00 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Aye. AO Alb Ar.L.G Clerk- Treasurer. These minutes were approved at the March 10, 1975 Council Meeting. 15