HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/27/1977 Council MinutesDecember 12, 1977
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with . the policies of rural density. There were mostly the larger cities giving
testimony. However, the letter prepared by this City and mailed to the Metropolitan
Council was noted and entered into the records.
Mr. McLean asked of there had been any reaction to the City's presentation and Mr.
Karth said, No, these people were just receiving information.
Mr. Karth moved to approve requisitions $800 through and including #803. Seconded
by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimoulsy.
Mr. Karth moved to approve checks #8331 through and including #8179, with #8466 being
voided. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. McLean moved to adjourn at 10:10 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Karth. Aye.
These minutes were corrected and approved at the December 27, 1977 meeting.
Edna L. Sarner, Clerk- Treasurer
December 27, 1977
The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order at 8:00 P.M.
December 27, 1977 by Mayor Bohjanen. Council members present; Karth, McLean,
Schneider, Zelinka. Mr. Locher was also present.
As the first Order of business, Mayor Bohjanen asked Mr. Locher to administer the
Oath of Office to the in- coming members.
Mr. Harvey Karth took the Oath of Office for Mayor, Mr. Richard Kulaszewicz and Mr.
John McLean took the Oath of Office as Council members.
On considering the minutes of December 12, 1977, Mr. Schneider moved to approve as
corrected. Seconded by Mr. Karth . Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Bohjanen questioned the Council's intent as to the deletion of the Police
Clerk's position from the barigning unit. He felt that action should be taken on
this before the next meeting with the Union. The general consensus of the Council
was that no action had been taken at the last Council meeting. Mr. McLean understood
that a package would be put together to present to the Union and as a part of that
package, this position would be deleted from the bargining unit.
Mr. Zelinka felt this should be acted on by the Council Mr. Karth felt the proposed
package should be approved before presenting to the Union.
Mr. Locher said he had called Mr. Smythe and he will be out of twon until the 6th
of January. Mr. Zelinka asked if there is any indication as to when the mediation
hearing will be set and Mr. Locher said, No.
Mr. Zelinka moved to table consideration on this matter and this is to be put on
the January 4, 1978 special meeting agenda. Seconded by Mr. MCLean. Motion carried
unanimously.
The Clerk presented the following items for consideration:
..A letter from the Metropolitan Council requesting information in conjunction
with the Land Planning Grant Application. The Clerk will provide this information.
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..11r; Locher ha,d received a letter from the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission
requesting further 4InC94mtion in the (cquis,i,t49n pf the ±ift station on Black Duck
Drive. Mr. Locher will contact Mr. Graven on the muter of the acquisition agreement.
..Mr. Albert, from the Griffin Company had called on special assessments levied on
Outlot K in Lakes Addition #2. This parcel is being sold and he and requested
to prepay the special assessments, including 1978. Since the 1978 special assess-
ments have been certified to the County and have already been entered in the books.
and therefore, must be paid with the 1978 tax statements. Mr. Zelinka moved to
require the assessments be paid in the normal manner. Seconded by Mr. MCLean.
Motion carried unanimously.
..Municipal fines for -.the month of November amounted to $714.00.
..Notice from the Metropolitan Council in reference to application from Washington
County for funds to replace two bridges over Hardwood Creek. No action is required
from this Council.
Mr. Schneider presented the following figures for transfer from the Federal Revenue
Sahring Funds to the various funds; $13,112.50 to be transferred to Roads for
operation and maintenance; $5,953.22 to Parks for operating and maintenance;
$5,953,;22 to the Police fund for operating and maintenance; $10,000.00 to remain
in the Federal Revenue Sahring Fund as planned capital outlay for the construction
of a storage building. Mr. Schneider so moved. Seconded by Mr, Karth. Motion
carried unanimously.
Mr. Schneider said he would prefer the utility fund be kdpt as a separate fund.
Mr. McLean so moved. Seconded by Mr. Karth. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Karth had no Road report.
Mr. McLean reported there had not been a quorum at the Planning and Zoning meeting. III
However, several persons were present and their requests had been discussed.
Mr. Menkveld had presented thesoil borings for the Forest Glen plat and he will
be preceeding with this plat.
Mr. Ulmer had been present. He is now platting the Outlot in the Rice Lake Add.
and was told this cannot be a supplemental plat, but is a new plat.
Mr. Effertz had asked about splitting out a parcel of land of less than 24 acres
from his property on Oak Lane. He was told he would need a certificate of survey
and a variance. He will return.
Mr. Luther LeVessuer needs a certificate of survey combining the remaining parcel
of his land with the two lots located in the Lakeview Woodlands plat. It was felt
this matter could be handled at either the special meeting on January 4, 1978, or
the first Council meeting on January 9, 1978. This matter will be checked out with
Mr. Gourley.
Feed Rite had been questioned on the proposed installation on Lilac just West of
Highway #8. The Board was told there will be some blending of chemicals at that
location. Lexington had been contacted as to fire coverage and they felt there
would be no problems. There was a question as to the rezoning of the land what
catagory does this operation fall into and would this be sufficient for future
operations. They were also requested to return with detailed site plans.
The subject of the use of the Hensel home on Mound Trail by the Jonathan Home
for Boys was discussed. Mr. Locher explained his coversations with the persons
involved. He had been told they only plan to use this home for 2 to 3 years and
then will be moving somewhere else within the Chain of Lakes Regional Park. The
general consensus of the Council was this is not in conformance with the reasons
for acquisition. Mr. McLean felt this Council should arrange a meeting with Mr.
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Bob Burman and Mr. David Torkildson to discuss this matter.
There has been some repair work done on that building. After some discussion on this
matter, Mr. Karth moved that all permits within the Chain of Lakes Park must have
Council action. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motiom carried unanimously. The Clerk
is to inform Mr. Torkildson of this action.
Mr. Locher said under State Statutes, if there are only isx beds in this fa- ility,
no special permits are necessary. However, if the seventh bed is put in, then the
orginazation would need to obtain a conditional use permit from the City.
Mr. McLean asked that a meeting be scheduled with Mr. Burman and Mr. Torkildson to
discuss this mater. The Clerk is to write both gentlemen, informing them of the
scheduled Council meetings and informing them that a special meeting could be
scheduled to handle this matter, if necessary. This matter is to be put on the
agenda.
Mr. Schneider deferred his report until the next Council meeting.
Mr. Zelinka made note of a provision in the M.A.P.S. I. contract that deals with
the entry into private property and forcebaly taking animals. Also, the Council
had requested that "an immediate notice of the animal's owner ". More will be dis-
cussed on this at the January 4, 1978 meeting.
Mr. Zelinka reported on the meeting of the Personnel Commission. A job description
had been prepared for the person who will take care of the Hall rink and warming
house. The hiring of this person is to be left to the discretion of Mr. Volk. He
is working with several agencies with the possibility of obtaining an attendant
with no cost to the City. Mr. McLean moved to approve the job description with
the salary range of $2.50 to #3.00 p /h. Seconded by Mr. Karth. Motion carried
unanimously.
Mr. Zelinka presented a motion from the Personnel Commission that the proposed
salaries be approved and become effective January 1, 1978. The salary proposal:
is as follows: Mr. Volk, $1300.00 p /m; Mr. Lundgren, $6.24 p /h; Mr. Jon Rector,
$6.35 p /h; Mr. Borovansku, $5.06 p /h; Mr. Hagen, $6.86 p /h; Mr. Jack Rector, $6.24 p/h
Mrs. Sarner, $973.00 p /m; Mrs. Anderson, $4.10 p /h; Mr. Kelling, $716.00 p /m; Mr.
Gunderson, $5.53 p /h; Fire Marshall, $140.00 p /y; C.D.Director Expenses, $30.00 p /m;
Weed Inspector, 200.00 p /y; Chief Myhre, $1528.00 p /m. Mr. Zelinka moved to approve
these salaries as of Jaunuary 1, 1978, Mr. Schneider asked the Police Chief and
the Clerk's salaries be deleted from this motion, and he considered at the January
4, 1978 meeting. Mr. Zelinka accepted this request. Motion was seconded by Mr.
Karth. Motion carried unanimously. The matter of the Police Chief's and the
Clerk's salary is to be put on the January 4, 1978 agneda.
The Clerk had asked th have the range in which the salaries for the Clerk and the
bookkeeper had been placed to be reconsidered. The Personnel Commission had dis-
cussed this, with no action being taken at this time. These positions will be
studied before next year.
The Personnel Commission had done an analysis on salaries fo the members of the
Police Department, but did not present a recommendation since they are under
Union contract.
The matter of vacations, Holiday pay and overtime pay had been discussed. These
had been worked out at one time. The Clerk was instructed to post these schedules
in places readily available to the employees. Mr. Zelinka so moved. Seconded by
Mr. Karth. Motion carried unanimously.
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The Personnel Commission will start on a personnel policy, This should be
completed this coming year. Sgt. Costa had appeared to express his displeasure
at the manner in which the Council removed the Sargents' rating. He had not
remained at the meeting to discuss this matter. The matter was discussed by the
Personnel Commission and it was pointed out this had been discussed at several
meetings in the past year including a meeting with the Union.
Mr. Schneider pointed out this was left open, if the need is there and can be
supported, this decision can be reversed.
Mr. Zelinka reminded the Council taht one member of thePersonnel Commission will
need to be replaced.
Mr. Locher had checked the dog ordinance and it does not include the notice
provision, but this provision could be a part of the contract.
Mr. Zelinka moved that a notice provision be required as part of the contracts.
Seconded by Mr. Karth. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Locher presented a complaint he had received about removal of diseased
trees on the Tobish property. It seems there were four trees to be removed, Mr.
Tobish had removed three and the fourth had blown down on the adjacent property
owner's property creating a problem. Mr. Locher had advised the complaintant to
clean up and sue Mr. Tobish in small claims court.
Mr. Locher pointed out there is no penalty provisions in the rules as set up by
the Agricultural Department. If the owner does not remove the trees, the City may
remove and assess this costs against the property.
Mr. Locher had checked the proposed plat, MarDon, and had found the power company
has a blanket easement on that property. This will have to be reduced to an exact
description before the :plat can be approved. Mr. Locher said the land under the
line may be used for storage buildings or gardens, but homes may not be constructed
within the easement.
Mr. McLean felt the Planning and Zoning will require a one acre lot outside the
easement. The land owner may sell lands within the easement to the purchases, if
he so desires, but this would be over and above the required one acre.
Mr. Locher said a map he had consulted, showed a 45' easement on either side of
the line. However, he did not know if this is from the encter of the line, or if
this is from the edge of the lines. He had also seen one sketch showing a 200'
easement.
Mr. McLean said a definition of this easement will be necessary, and the lots must
have one acre of clear land.
Under Old Business, Mr. Zelinka noted the Council members spend a lot of time at a
Council meeting checking bills and requisitions. He suggested the Council meet
prior to the regular convening time to check these items in the Clerk's office and
question any items not understood.
Mayor Bohjanen said this had been tried at one time and had not worked out. However,
he felt that if something can be worked out, it is a good idea.
Mr. Karth moved to set a special Council meeting for January 4, 1978 at 8:00 P.M.
for the purpose of filling all Board positions and orginzaing the Council for the
coming year. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously.
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Nagar Bohjanen said he would like to say something before he left this Council.
Eleven years ago he had been approached for an appointemet to the Council had re-
ufsed the appointemnt and was elected to the Council at the next election. Then
decided he'd like to sit in the center on the Council table, so ran ans was elected
to the Mayor's position. He has enjoyed his time on the Council, in both positions.
Mayor Bohjanen said he and enjoyed this last two years the most. This has been a
good working Council that stuck to the jab and has gotten a lot done. He said he
will still be around. Mayor Bohjanen thanked all the Council members for their
cooperation.
Mr. Zelinka moved to approve Checks #8481 through and including #8502. Seconded by
Mr. Karth. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Bohjanen asked Mr. Karth to approach the Mayor's seat. Mayor Bohjanen then
presented Mayor Elect Karth with the official gavel.
Mr. Karth accepted, with 'Thanks' and moved to present the gavel to Mayor Bohjanen
as a memento of his years of service. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried
unanimously.
Mr. Zelinka said he had enjoyed his years as a Council member and felt that
recognition should be given to the individual Council members; Mr. Schneider for
his endless job of making the figures balance, Mr. McLean for his diplomacy in
dealing with so many different kinds of requests dealing with land use from so
many different people; Mr. Karth for maintaining the roads so well that few com-
plaints are received. As his last official act, Mr. Zelinka turned over his keys
to the City Hall to the Clerk.
Mayor Bohjanen said he has many things to sort out, but will turn over the City
property at the January 4, 1978 meeting.
Mr. Zelinka moved to adjourn at 9:20 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Karth.. Aye.
These minutes were corrected and approved at the January 9, 1978 meeting.
Edna L. Sarner, Celrk- Treasurer
January 4, 1978
The special meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order at 8:00 P.M.
on January 4, 1978 by Mayor Karth. Council members present; Kulaszewicz, McLean,
Schneider. Mr. Locher was also present.
Since this is a special meeting, there were no minutes to be considered. Mayor
Karth turned the meeting over to Commissioner Burman. Mr. Burman introduced Mr.
Redipenny and Mr. Ruud of the County Highway Department.
Mr. Ruud presented a map showing the proposed rebuilding of Birch Street. This
Street would be regarded and resurfaced to give a driving surface of 24 feet with
two ten feet surfaced shoulders. Mr. Ruud explained that there are a couple of
spots where the planned ditch could not be installed - in those areas a curb and
boulevard will be installed. There are also several areas where the relocation of
the roadbed will be necessary for enviormental reasons. The present plans call for
teh removal of only one structure.
The subject of upgrading County Road 14 was discussed. It was felt this is a much
more traveled roadway and some consideration of rebuilding this road should be