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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/08/1975 Council MinutesSEPTEMBER 8, 1975 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order at 8:00 P.M. September 8, 1975 by Mayor Bohjanen. Council Members present: Jaworski, McLean and Zelinka. Absent: Marier. Mr. Gotwald was present; Mr. Locher was absent due to illness. On considering the minutes of August 25, 1975, the following corrections were made: Mr. Zelinka moved to close the special hearing. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. (This to be inserted at top of page 2.) Mr. Jaworski moved to insert the following statement on Page 3, Paragraph 3, ' the Building Inspector be requested to check the building site prior to the installation of the foundation to assure that the building location meets the requirements of the ordinance.' Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. Mr. Jaworski moved to approve the minutes as corrected. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. Mr. Zelinka moved, that unless legal opinion states otherwise, the minutes of the special meeting of August 20, 1975 be approved as written. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. The Clerk reported on the following items: A letter from Anoka County listing tax forfeited land to the State of Minnesota. This is Lot 19 and part of Lot 20 in Arthur Thom Acres No. 2 and is owned by Mary Howard. There was also a letter from Mr. Boland stating the Metropolitan Council had received a request for the abandonment of Highway No. 51 as proposed between 1 -694 in Arden Hills and Old Highway No. 8 in Lino Lakes. The Council wondered if there was some connection, but the proposed highway does not affect the forfeited property. On the question of abandonment of Highway No. 51, the Council asked that the Metropolitan Council be informed, that if no monies had changed hands, the lands be returned to the property owners and that the issued be cleared as to the easements that now exist. A notice announcing a rate schedule change for Anoka Electric Co- operative to take effect September 12, 1975. A request for the installation of a street light on the corner of 77th Street and Peltier Lake Drive had been received from Mr. Slyter who has just built a new home near that corner. The Council will check that area and decide if the traffic warrants a street light. There was also the suggestion that the residents of that area install a security light on a co- operative basis. This will be discussed at a later meeting. The affidavit of publication for the election notice have been received from the Circulating Pines. The Clerk had computed the amounts to be transferred from the Federal Revenue Sharing Funds. These amounts are: $11,030.00 - to Roads 7.,003.00 - to Police 2,736.00 - to General Mr. Jaworski so moved. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. 1 SEPTEMBER 8, 1975 Mr. James Ray, Insurance Agent, had called with the suggestion that possibly the valuations on this building and the contents are about 10% under valued. The Council requested the Clerk to check the files for the insurance specs that were written. They felt that the insurance should be on a bid basis with a due date of sometime in the late fall to coincide with the budget hearings. Mr. Jaworski so moved. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. A letter from the Rice Creek Watershed Board giving approval for Mr. Robert Emery to fill at 6931 Lake Drive but with stipulations as to where he can fill. Read the answer from Mr. Richard Klenck of Rolling Hills Drive agreeing to park his heavy equipment in St. Paul. Mr. John Tobish had made application for permission to store a truck at 6192 Hodgson Road until he moved the trailer from that location. Mr. Tobish said the trailer would be removed within two years or less. Mr. Jaworski asked if the truck could be put in the back of the building and Mr. Tobish said that it could. Mr. Tobish said that he is cleaning up the fallen trees and will have the grass cut as sson as the trees are cleared. He also had paint for the buildings and is planning on erecting a fence. He will put the truck inside this fenced area and cover it. Mr. Zelinka moved to approve this application with the stipulations that the truck be put in the back and covered. Mr. Jaworski suggested that this permit expire on June 30, 1976. Mr. Zelinka amended his motion to include this suggestion; pro- rating the fee. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. Mayor Bohjanen asked the Clerk to read a letter from Senator Milton asking the Council for their input as to needed legislation for the coming interim session. He also reminded the Council of the breakfast meetings that are held during this time. Senator Milton is also holding a meeting in the Shoreview City Hall on Wednesday, September 10, 1975 to discuss the Land Use Bill as proposed by the Metropolitan Council. Mayor Bohjanen reminded the Council of the Special Meeting with the Metro - poolitan Staff personnel scheduled for September 9, 1975 and also that the Budget Meetins start on Thursday, September 11, 1975. Mr. Zelinka reported on the Special Planning and Zoning Board Meeting held on September 3, 1975. This meeting was for the purpose of considering the proposed mini storage building to be constructed by Glenn RehbeL,n just North of the new structure now in process. The Planning and Zoning Board had recommended approval of this building with the stipulations that it meet the Building Inspector's approval, a 60' wide strip by 300r deep be left for a future street, there be proper set backs and drainage, that wiring meet state codes and that the plumbing be inspected and approved by the City's Plumbing Inspector. Mr. Zelinka so moved, motion seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. Mr. Jaworski presented the Council with a list of the streets that have been either completed or partially done. The Seal coating on these streets will be done by September 15, 1975 barring bad weather. Mr. Jaworski reported at the Police Advisory Board Meeting, a request for a resolution from this Council to Senator Milton and Representative Nelsen 204 SEPTEMBER 8, 1975 had been formulated. The Board recommended that these gentlemen be asked to sponsor legislation for the State to provide facilities for the Police Training of Part -Time Police Personnel. This should be an evening class in order for the men to be able to attend. This training is necessary due to the new gun control law and the fact that cases are being thrown out of court because the arrests are made by non - certified Officers. Mr. Jaworski so moved. Seconded by Mayor Bohjanen. Motion carried. Mr. Jaworski also presented a proposed program for the tagging of Juveniles who violate bicycle Rules of the Road. These young people would be issued a tag and copy of the tag mailed to their parents. The materials necessary to instigate this program would cost about $90.00. Mr. Jaworski felt that the service clubs in the area would pick up the cost but if they did not then he felt the Cities of Centerville and Lino Lakes should pay and pro -rate the total figure. Mr. McLean asked if there was an Ordinance on bicycles and Mr. Jaworski said, No, this program would operate under the State Law. Mr. Jaworski moved to adopt thisprogram and if the costs are not picked up by the service clubs, then Lino Lakes and Centerville assume the res- ponsibility; motion was seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried. The Dog Program had also been discussed. Mr. Jaworski felt that all existing ordinances on dog control should be repealed and a new one written along the lines of the sample ordinances that had been obtained from Roseville. There are some paragraphs in this Ordinance that do not apply to our area and there are some areas that are not covered. Mr. Reinhart Alexejew, from the audience, said that his daughter had been attached twice recently by dogs and her face is so badly marred that she must have plastic surgery. He lives on Baldwin Lake Road and felt that the dog situation in that area is out of hand. The practice of registering the dogs instead of issuing licenses was discussed. These are items that must be written into the ordinance. Mayor Bohjanen suggested that all information be referred to Mr. Locher for the drafting of a new Ordinance, and have it ready for consideration at the next Council Meeting. In the meantime, it was suggested that the Police and Animal Control concentrate on that area. Mr. McLean had no report. Mr. Zelinka reported on the requirement of the PERA that the City pass a resolution to the effect that all City employees must retire at age 65. This only affects one employee at this time. This is necessary since that employee reached the age of 65 without having been enrolled in the PERA for 10 years. Without the resolution of mandatory retirement at age 65, only the amount contributed by that employee can be received, with the resolution, a regular retirement payments will be received. Mr. Zelinka moved to pass a resolution to establish a mandatory retirement age of 65 for all Lino Lakes City Employees effective this date. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Aye. Mr. Gotwald gave his report on the interceptor. He reported that the staffs have met several times to discuss the differences. Metropolitan Waste SEPTEMBER 8, 1975 Control and the Lino Lakes staff recommend the gravity flow system but the force main system is the one that will be recommended to the Environmental and Transportation Commission on Wednesday, September 10, 1975. Mr. Gotwald had some recommendations for Council procedure. He will draw up a statement and mark a map to substantiate his recommendations for the Council to present at the meeting on Tuesday, September 9, 1975. He said that the recommendation from the Metropolitan Council staff fails to consider any area West of Rice Lake - the Lakeview Area and the Youth Center. Their reasoning and cost estimates are not realistic. They also fail to include the additional cost of serving Centerville and the cost in 1985 to reconstruct the trunk and lateral lines to fit with the gravity system proposed for that time slot. Mr. Gotwald also advised against amending the Comprehensive Land Use Plan or the Comprehensive Sewer Plan for the City. He said since this is a temporary solution to the problem, that to amend the plans now would most surely mean that in the coming years they would have to be changed again when the permanent system is installed. Mr. Gotwald felt there should be some contractual agreement as to the time slot for the construction of this permanent system. There was no old business. Under new business, Mayor Bohjanen requested permission to name a Bi- Centennial Committee Chairperson to work on this project in the coming year. He would appoint Mrs. Betty Livingston as Chairperson and Mrs. Anne Bohjanen as Co- Chairperson. Mr. McLean so moved. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried. Mr. McLean had inspected the house used a living quarters located at Sunrise Park and since this building has no central heat, no water or plumbing, some consideration for either upgrading this home or making some other arrangements are necessary before winter this year. He said the walls have cracks and he felt it would almost be an impossibility to heat in cold weather. There is a gas line at the warming house that could be extended, water that could be extended from the warming house to the home and the installation of a septic system. Mr. Jaworski said Mrs. Billik would resent the taking of her wood burning stove. Mr. McLean said that this problem should be dealt with before cold weather. It was suggested that Mr. Amundsen take a look at the building and present some recommendations for Council consideration. Mr. Jaworski moved to allow the Drifter's Snowmobile Club to use the snow fence and posts at their races to be held on September 21, 1975. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. Mr. Jaworski also asked if the Police Contract from the Unio had been delivered and was told, Yes. Mr. Jaworski asked why, since the Clerk's Office and the Mayor knew of this contract one week prior to this day, none of the Council Members had been notified of this contract? The clerk was asked to make copies for all Council Members, Personnel Com- mission members and Chief Myhre. 205 V SEPTEMBER 8, 1975 Mr. McLean moved to approve requisitions No. 608 through and including No. 613. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. Mr. Jaworski moved to approve checks No. 6586 through and including No. 6611. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. Mr. Zelinka moved to approve Payroll Checks No. 3121 through and including No. 3139. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. Mr. McLean moved to adjourn at 10:20 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. AYE. These minutes were approved, with corrections, at the September 22, 1975 Council Meeting. ,LiLtt,e CLERK TREASURER 1 1 1