HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/09/1978 Council MinutesJanuary 9, 1978
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The first regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order at 8:10 p.m.
on January 9, 1978 by Mayor Karth. Members present; McLean. Kulaszewicz, Schneider.
Absent; None.
Mayor Karth asked Mr. Locher to swear in Mr. Richard Zelinka. Mr. Zelinka had been
appointed at the January 4, 1978 special meeing to fill out the remaining two years
in Mr. Karth's term of office.
Mr. Locher adminstered the Oath of Office to Mr. Zelinka and Mr. Zelinka assumed his
place at the "tountil table.
Mayor Karth informed the Council of a cll he and had from a paper called the Hearld
Dispatch that had told heim they had printed an 'equal employer' statement for the
past two years for this City. The cost of this publication was $185.00. The Clerk
could find no record of having paid for this ad. After some discussion, Mr. McLean
moved taht the City does not publish this ad. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion
carried unanimously.
It was also suggested that the name of this paper be passed on to the League of
Cities and the Attorney General's office for checking.
Mr. Schneider moved to approve the minutes of December 27, 1977 with corrections.
Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously, with Mr. Kulaszewicz abstaining.
Mr. Schneider moved to approve the minutes of the special meeting of January 4, 1978
with corrections. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously, with Mr.
Zelinka abstaining.
The contracts for animal control for the year 1978 were considered. The City had
received proposals from M.A.P.S.I. and Blaine All Pets. The costs as set forth
in both contracts were compared and general discusion on the provisions in the
contracts. Mr. Zelinka moved to approve the contract with Blaine All Pets with the
addition of the following statement, 'Blaine All Pets will nttify the City of all
unlicensed dogs retained and both the City and the owner will be notified if a
licensed dog is retained. Both notifications must be within 24 hours.' The
anticipated patrol not to exceed ten hours per month. Seconded by Mr. McLean .
Motion carried unanimously.
There was discussion of notification on weekends and how this could be handled.
There were several methods suggested - the Clerk to provide a current list of owners
licnese numbers and phone numbers to the agency; the agency could contact the Police
Department through the emergency number.
This will be worked out later. Mr. Locher said the Ordinance must be changed to
reflect the amount charged for boarding of the animals. After some discussion, Mr.
Zelinka moved the Ordinance be modified to read, "The charges for boarding by the
City will be the same as charged by the Animal Control Agency as they may change
from time to time." Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewica. Motion carried unanimously.
The Clerk had checked into a storage cabinet for the plat maps. The fiber board
unit costs approximately $115.00, the metal one $200.00. Some members felt the
fiber board has a tendency to sag. The Clerk was instructed to contact Mr. Gotwald
for a source of these cabinets.
Mr. Schneider said he had moved the Clerk's and Police Chief's alaries be deleted
from the motion approving salaries for the City personnel. He said he had taken care
of his reasons for the notion through personal contact. Mr. Schneider said he felt
the Personnel Commission was doing a very good job, but thought there should be an
employee review at least once a year by the full Council. There are areas that need
to be improved and streamlined.
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Mr. McLean thought that taking of minutes in long hand should be gotten away from
- points could be missed by this method.
Mayor Karth asked if there could be some person just for that purpose — someone
who would take minutes and transcribe. Mr. Locher said, Yes, this person could be
appointed by the Clerk with the consent of the Council. Mr. Locher read the duties
of the Clerk as set forth in the State Statutes.
Mr. Zelinka felt there could be a disadvantage in this, in that the Council and
the Clerk would lose continuity. It was felt, even if such a person takes minutes,
the Clerk would still be required to attend the meetings.
After some discussion on the changes needed, Mr. Schneider moved to approve the
Clerk's salary of $973.00 per month and the Police Chief's salary of $1528.00
per month as recommended by thePersonnel Commission to become effective January
1, 1978. Seconded by Mri; Zelinka. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. McLean presented the variance request by Mr. Luther LeVessuer for a split of
land located directly to the East of the Sport Shop off Lake Drive. This is a one
acre parcel of land to be split into two one -half acre parcels. The Planning and
Zoning had recommended approval with the stipulation that the remaining one -half
acre be combined with two lots owned by Mr LeVessuer in a plat directly to the East.
Mr. Locher had researched this matter and Mr. McLean asked for his findings.
Mr. Locher reported there is a street platted that separates these parcels of
land. The owner of the plat had been contacted for possible vacation of the street
and had said he and not considered this, and these parcels cannot be combined
without this action. Mr. Locher said the first lot is unbuildable due to the
power line. The agent handling this matter, had suggested the allowance of the
split with the stipulation that no building permit being allowed on the remaining
parcel until such time as municipal untilit facilities are available. There are
two storage sheds located on this parcel, however, one is being removed and the ..
other is leased to the owners of the Sport Shop for storage purposes.
Mr. McLean felt that such restrictions should become a part of the transfer of
title. Mr. Locher agreed this could become a part of the title.
Mr. McLean moved to approve this split as noted on the certificate of survey,
with Tract B being the parcel with the existing residence, and Tract A to include
in the transfer of title, the stipulation, that this tract will remain unbuildable
for residential purposes until such time as municipal utilities are available.
Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. McLean reported there had been a call from the Hugo City Clerk relaying a call
from Mr. Nethercut in conjunction with the Open Space in the Otter Lake area. The
proposal of the bike trail around Bald Eagle Lake and the 27 acres North of County
Road 'J' bordering Otter Lake. Mr. McLean felt the owner of this property must be
contacted. The Clerk was instructed to contact the owner and ask that he attend
the last meeting in January. She is to provide half section maps of the area. Mr.
McLean felt that a decision on this matter should be worked out by the middle of
February.
Mr. McLean reported on some thoughts Mr. Mobely, the Building Inspector, had pre-
sented to him. However, he felt this would cover an area that should be con-
sidered at a special meeting. Mr. McLean asked Mr. Mobley if he would put this
matter in a written proposal and how long would it take. Mr. Mobley agreed to
submit a written proposal and felt that he could have it ready in approximately
10 days or so. Mr. McLean said if this was available for the last meeting in
January, the a special meeting could be set at that time.
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/14:, Mgbley said be had been contacted by Mr, Effertz who has property on Oak Lane.
He want to split out a portion with the existing home and sell. The Clerk reported
that Mr. Effertz had been in the office and had obtained a variance form necessary
for this split.
The matter of the Jonathan Home for Boys planned for the Hensel home was discussed.
Mr. Mobley was brought up to date on the action taken by the Council on this matter.
Mr. Mobley said he would check the home for possible violations. Mr. McLean moved
to inform Mr. David Torkildson that the City Council must see all plans for this
building and they will be discussed with the building inspector for conformance.
These plans must be received within the next thirty (30) days or the City will be
forced to red tag the building. Mr. McLean added there will be discussion with
other mutual problems within the Chain of Lakes Park. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka.
Motion carried unsnimously.
Mr. McLean noted that a letter had been received regarding homes in the North West
corner of the City that have been erected without any permits being issued. This
matter will have to be resolved.
Mr. Schneider presented a proposed form for monthly reports to the Coucil. He
said they wiykd ve snakker abd nire cinoact, Nr, Schneider reported the auditor
will be in the office this week and he should have a preliminary report for the next
Council meeting.
Mr. Locher presented the letters of credit now on file and told the Council he has
established a tickler file on these and will keep the City informed as to the ex-
piration dates.
Mayor Karth said that most Cities require the roads to be in before building permits
are issued. Mr. McLean felt this is so and it's great where large developers are
involved, but here the Letters of Credit are allowed to help the smaller builders.
There was no discussion under old business, Under new Business, Mr. Zelinka asked
if the information guides will be preinted for this year and the general consensus
of the Council was that they would be. Mr. Zelinka felt that numbers to be called
for assistance should be included. Chief Myhre suggested using the Central
Communication number for the animal control. The Clerk will do a paste up for
Council consideration. Mr. McLean suggested that some of the home phones listed
should be deleted. Mr. Zelinka felt that all Council members and the Attorney should
receive the City's legal newspaper. He moved the City subscribe for the Forest Lake
Times for each Council member and the Attorney. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion
carried unaniously.
Mr. McLean also suggested a review of the Council expenditures payment. This
expenditure has not been reviewed in six or seven years and the costs have risen
many time over in that time. Mayor Karth asked if he had an amount in mind and Mr.
McLean suggested at least $20.00 more. Mr. Schneider suggested contacting the League
of Cities for some comparisons.
Mr. Locher said the current government estimate forimileage is 21.
Mayor Karth reported that he had talked with Mr. Lee Starr on the matter of settleing
fhe density problems in Lino Lakes. There have been two new committees set to
study the density problem and the waste management problem, nothing can be settled
until these two committees report back.
The unfinished list of Council actions was considered. There was some deletions
and some additions.
Mr. McLean moved to approve requisitions #806 through and including #808. Seconded
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kV M a Schneider. Motion carried unanirgouslYT
Mr. Zelinka moved to approve checks #8514 through and including #8550. Seconded
by Mr. Schneider. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to adjourn at 10:00 P.M. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Aye.
These minutes were corrected and approved at the January 23, 1978 meeting.
Edna L. Sarner, Clerk- Treasurer
January 23, 1978
The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order at 8:00
P.M., January 23, 1978, by Mayor Karth. Council members present; McLean,
Kulaszewica, Schneider, Zelinka. Absent; None. Mr. Locher and Mr. Gotwald were
also present.
Mr. Zelinka moved to approve the minutes of January 9, 1978 with corrections.
Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. John Blomquist was present to discuss the land owned by his firm located on
the East side of Otter Lake. Mr. Blomquist had been contacted for his plans for
this property since this is lands included in Ramsey County open space and this
City must formulate an answer for the Metropolitan Open Space.
Mr. Blomquist said his appearance at this meeting is to go on record as being
opposed to the acquisition of . this land for open space. He said they have not
done any planning as yet, but this land has been discussed for high quality
homes on large estate type lots. He said he felt the time for the development
of this property is near.
Mayor Karth said the City's interest in his plans for the property is based on
the need to prepare a draft for presentation to the Metropolitan Open Sapce
Committee.
Mr. McLean outlined the City's agreement with Anoka County in reference to the
acquisition of more open space in this City. Mr. Zelinka asked if Mr. Blomquist
had had any contact from the Ramsey County Open Sapce as to their plans for that
area and Mr. Blomquist said, No. Mr. Zelinka explained this land bad been sug-
gested as a site for Boy Scout overnight camping.
Mr. Blomquist asked what the next step is for the City and Mr. McLean explained
the City must- :make a formal proposal and present to the Ransey County Open Space
and Metropolitan Open Space Committee.
Mr. Zelinka asked Mr. Blomquist if he would prepare a letter for the City setting
forth the general intent for the use of that property and if there are minutes of
Board meetings where this land has been discussed, this would indicate the plans
are not newly formulated. Mr. Blomquist said this land has been discussed many;
times, but would have to research his office files on this matter. However, he
will forward a letter to the Council setting forth the plans for the property.
The Clerk presented the following items for Council consideration:
..Title II Funds for the quarter beginning January 1,1978 had been received in
the amount of $1340.00;