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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/23/1973 Council Minutes1 1 1 July 23, 1973 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes Village Council was call to order July 23, 1973 at 8:05 P.M. by acting Mayor Zelinka. Councilmen present; Cardinal, Jaworski, Marier. Absent; Mayor Bohjanen due to i I lness. The minutes of the July 9, 1973 meeting was corrected as follows; Page 1, paragraph 6, last line, change "Jaworski" to "Marier" Page 1, paragraph 7, first line should read "Mr. Jaworski moved to amend the motion to include a Bingo permit for November 18, 1973." Page 2, paragraph 8 & 9, after the name "Frank" add "Resch" in both paragraphs. Page 6, paragraph 3, second line, third word, should be "what" Page 7, paragraph 1, third line, change word "stop" to "step" Page 11, paragraph 7, after "Lakes" put period. Delete the rest of the sentence. Omit "a" and add "our ". Fifth line after "way" omit "it" add "the resolution." Ninth I ine, omit "their" and add "Mr. Torki Idson." Twelfth l i ne after "away" delete the rest of the sentence and add "too much area from the development." Page 15, paragraph 6, after "cases" omit word "of" and use "are." Mr. Cardinal moved to approve the minutes as corrected. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. The Clerk reported that she had received; Tax settlement from the Anoka County Auditor's office in the amount of $86,499.32 of which $44,631.03 was paid for special assessments. Federal Revenue Sharing Check for $5,515.00. First half of homestead tax credit- $8,906.06, Municipal court fines - $57.50. Personal property reimbursement from State $228.20. Second payment from State Aid $13,101.53. There was a letter from Mr. Hutchinson of the Anoka County Health Department, proposing an Ordinance governing the installation of septic systems on a County wide basis. The Counci I felt that our Ordinance covers this very well and at the presennt time, we would prefer to stay with our regulations. Mr. Marier moved to continue with present septic system standards. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. The Clerk was instructed to write Mr. Hutchinson of this decision and to send a copy of Ordinance #53. The Clerk read a letter from the County Board of Commissioners informing the Council of the new Central Radio Communications System which will go into effect on October 15, 1973. This system uses the Sheriff's number - 427 -1212 as the emergency number for the entire County of Anoka. There was a suggested format for telephone listing for the new directory now being assembled. The Council instructed the Clerk to contact Northwestern Bel I and request the Vi I lage be listed as presented. Mr. Jaworski asked the Clerk to contact the County in reference to the Fund Sharing work program and get the necessary information for the Vi Ilage to be able to uti l i ze this Fund. There w i I I be a special Counci I meeting on July 31, 1973 at 8:00 P.M. with Mr. Gotwlad to go over recommendations from the Engineers as to the expansion of sewers within the V i I l age once the interceptor has been installed. The Clerk was informed that this notice must be posted in three public places. She questioned the Council as to where they could be posted since there is only 174 July 23, 1973 the bulletin board at the Hall. She was instructed to ask Mr. Backlin to make two more boards and, after discussion, to instruct him to install them at 24th Avenue and Main Street and at Elm Street and Old Highway #8 on Mr. Zelinka's property on the West side of Old 8. Mr. Gordi Howe, Mr. Leo Hager and Mr. Ray Hager appeared before the Council with a request for a variance to property owned by Mr. Leo Hager located on Bald Eagle Blvd. Mr. Hager had appeared before the P &Z in April and his request had been refused because of the lack of front footage and the fact that this is a low lying parcel of land. Mr. Howe said that since that time the land had been surveyed and the lots marked. Also, since Northway had sold a house to constructed on this site, they have arranged for the peat to be dug out and be replaced with sand. This will be brought in by Mr. Mary Rehbein from the street work he is now doing in White Bear Lake. This sand would be compacted and as the house proposed is a split foyer the basement is shallow. The footings will be set on solid ground not on the fill. Mr. Marier suggested that Mr. Hager get 10 copies of his plans in to the Clerk's office by the 6th of August and appear at the P &Z meeting to be held on Aug. 15, 1973. Mr. Marier reported that Mr. Vern Anderson had appeared before the P &Z with a request for a large garage. The P &Z had approved the construction with two requirements; 1) he cannot bui Id nearer than 200 feet to the front lot l i ne and 2) it can be no closer than 10 feet to the side property l i ne . The VFW Commander had appeared seeking a sign permit but since the Board had no application this will be handled at the special meeting set for Aug. 8, 1973. Mr. Vernon Cardinal had appeared in reference to property he had inherited from his father and now wishes to sell. There is a question of the parcel having legal access. Mr. Cardinal's attorney has been in touch with Mr. Locher and it wi I I be handled through these offices. Mr. Zelinka reporthig for Mayor Bohjanen, read a letter from Mrs. Vivian Rehbein thanking the Police Department for their regular checking of the bus barns. There had been a meeting of the NSSSB which Mr. Bohjanen had attended. This matter was tabled in order for Mr. Boh j anen's report to be heard. Mr. Cardinal reported that he had no minutes from the Park Board meeting. There had been general discussion of the Hall property and the improvements suggested for this land. There had been no bids or figures to consider. This was tabled until these requi rements are met. The Association also suggested buying Park property on the East side of the Village. Mr. Marier asked if the Park Association had submitted any plans. Mr. Cardinal said, No. Mr. Marier said they had been asked to do so and he would suggest that this be done. Before any work can be started, . the cost figures and plans will have to be submitted. You cannot go ahead with projects without money in the budget to cover them. Mr. Jaworski had no report. Mrs. LeRoy Wood appeared before the Council with a complaint o-' dogs barking a l l night at the residence of Dick Fresonki . Mrs. Wood lived at 1 1 1 July 23, 1973 7911 Lake Drive and Mr. Fresonki just North of her. Mrs. Wood said her husband is under a doctor's care for a nervous condition and cannot get any sleep because of the dogs. She said that the party has a violent temper and she was afraid to talk to her. Mrs. Wood had chose this way rather than going to the Police. The Council said they would try to help and asked the Clerk to contact Mr. Fleming. Mr. Locher said this would be covered under our Nuisance Ordinance #32. Mr. Clem Frazer was in the audience. He reported that he had been in court in conjunction with the Leo Bruder case . He felt that the cooperation from the Lino Lakes Police Department was complete they are doing the best they can with what they have. Mr. Frazer said the Judge seemed to be over burdened and he felt that more evidence should have been heard. Mr. Locher said he thought that the Judge knew enough of this case from previous experience that more evidence was not necessary. He said the Judge gave Mr. Bruder 60 days to clean up the property. Mr. Locher said the matter of the gasol ine tank is an entirely different violation and wi 11 be handled separately. Mr. Locher asked Mr. Frazer to testify when this matter comes before the Court. Mr. Frazer- said he would be glad to appear. Mr-. Ze I i nka reported there had been no meeting of the Enviornmental Commi tte or the Personnel Commission. He will schedule a meeting with the Personnel Commission as soon as the information is avai lab le from the County on the Fund Sharing program. Mr. Locher asked if the Counci I had issued a permit to a Triple L Farms to be used as a riding stables. The Council said, No. Mr. Locher had received a complaint from the owner that two horses had been stolen. The persons involved said they had permission to ride the horses the owner said they didn't. Mr. Locher wi 11 handle this situation. 1' He also reported on the effort to obtain property to extend Eva Street from Orange to Maple. Mr. Hausladen owns one of the lots and is asking $1250.00 for it. He only has a tax title and Mr. Locher said this would have to be proven and could cost as much at $500.00. The other lot is owned by Mr. Julkowski and he is asking $600.00 net, there are back taxes due on this property. Mr. Jaworski suggested tabling this for a month. Mr. Jaworski moved to instruct Mr. Locher to offer Mr. Hausladen $650.00 for his lot as is, with the Vi I lage assuming the cost of proving title. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Motion carried. Mr. Locher said he had a signed copy for the agreement with the Metro Sewer Board and a letter from Mr. Dougherty, but he had left both in his office. He asked if the Counci I wanted to consider Ordinance 57B dealing with the col lection of the SAC. They asked that this be tabled until the agreement and letter is available. This method of collection had been suggested by MSB the Counci I requested Mr. Locher to explore othere methods of collecting this money. Mr. Lcoher reported on the request by the Minnesota Pipeline Company to install the second line across the ViIlage property. The Council asked Mr. Locher to contact this company and request that the area be defined and that the area to be used by the company be limited to 50 feet. 6 July 23, 1973 Mr. Locher- reported on his research of the NSP Ordinance and after discussion Mr. Marier moved to table this. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Motion carried. The Emily Flattum trial is set for Aug. 5, 1973. She will be tried on three counts and has plead "not gui Ity" on all three. Mr. Locher had also done research on the Forjay operation. All sources that he had been able to get an opinion from agreed that this was an ag operation. Mr. Marier felt that since buildings and land is being leased and a franchise is involved, this makes it a different operation. Mr. Locher wi I I continue his research . Mr. Lcoher said the Mr. Elmer Robinson has signed a release in connection with his charges against the Village and the Police Department. He had been fined. The Clerk had received a form from the State to be f i I l ed out stating the amount of damage done to Vi I I age property. This wi I I have to be filled out by Mr. Backl in after the cost is computed. Mr. Marier asked about the records of the Police Departement have they been brought up to date? He would like a complete report at the next Council meeting. Also, since the roads have been surfaced, there seems to be a lot of speeding going on in the V i I l age and some residents have questioned if the entire area is being patrol led. He thought this should be checked. Mr. Jaworski said there is a Police meeting scheduled for Aug. 6, 1973 and the entire Counci I is requested to attend. Mr. Cardinal questioned Mr. Locher about Mr. Lundberg. Mr. Locher said he had just obtained his new number- and will be contacting him. He also plans to contact the State Crime Commission on the matter of Mr. Lundberg's re- fusal to turn in his equipment. Mr. Cardinal also brought up the subject that there has been no appointment of a Police Sargeant. Mr. Jaworski said this will be taken up at the Police meeting. Mr. Clem Frazer noted that the speeds along Old Highway #8 just North of the Freeway are excessive for that stretch of roadway. He asked the Council if it was possible to have that portion posted at 45 mph. The Counci I said that this is a County Road and it would be necessary to go through the County Highway Department. The Clerk was instructed to write to the County requesting a traffic study on Old Highway #8 between the Freeway and County Road #14 with the possibility of posting at 45 mph. Mr. Cardinal moved to approve requisitions #278 through #281 inclusive. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried. Mr. Cardinal questioned Mr. Lundgren's payroll check and time cards. He had understood that Mr. Lundgren no longer worked for the Vi I lage. He had been used as a fill -in whi le Mr. Backl in was on vacation. Mr. Cardinal suggested that the Council start looking for a second full time man. Mr. Marier suggested that we correct the problems we have now before going into more personnel Mr. Jaworski also questioned the check for J &W Pickup Service. Did this amount include pickup at the Parks? I f so— then this should not be paid because the Parks had not had a pickup. The Clerk is to check with Mr. Backlin and J &W 1 1 1 1 1 1 177 July 23, 1973 to find out just what this charge includes -also, to check on their policy toward customers there has been many complaints about non - pickups. Mr. Jaworski moved to pay bills #5231 through #5244, holding #5235. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Motion carried. Mr. Cardinal had been asked to estimate the cost on damages done by the Minnesota Pipeline Company, but he said it would be difficult for him since he is working such long hours. Mr. Jaworski said that the area must be defined before an estimate can be made. He suggested that Mr. Backlin be here and talk to the men. There was discussion on the method of installation with no decision being reached. Mr. Marier moved to adjourn at 10:25 P.M. Seconded by�Mr. Jaworski. AYE. Minutes approved at the meeting of August 13, 1973. Clerk- Treasurer July 25, 1973 A special meeting of the Lino Lakes Vi I lage Council was called to order at 8:15 P.M. by Mayor Bohjanen. Councilmen present; Marier, Zelinka. Absent Cardinal , Jaworski . Mr. Busch representing U.S. Lakes Development, and Mr. Lcoher was also present. This meeting had been called to discuss the 1971 $550,000.00 Temporary Bonds. These bonds are due Nov. 4, 1974. The Clerk reported that as of this date, there is $139,061.07 plus interest in Certificates of Deposit for the purpose of paying off these bonds. Also, the Village has $100,000.00 in Treasury Bi I t s that mature in October. Mr. Locher read the legal material pertaining to the resolution of se l l i ng these bonds and the acceptance of the bid. He also read the letter of certification for the $50,000.00 Certificate of Deposit being held by Drovers State Bank as a guarantee that all current assessments on the property in Lakes Addition #2 will be paid when due. Mr. Jaworski arrived at 8:45 P.M. Mr. Marier said that he understood that the bonds were issued in 1971 they are due in 1974 but are considered 7 year bonds. Why were they set up in this fashion? Mr. Locher said the bonds were issued in the face of a bad bond market and it was felt that this was the most practical way to handle these bonds. Mr. Lcoher read a letter from Mr. Sp ri ngsted recommending that, although these bonds could be renewed this November, they should be allowed to mature in order to ful ly use the conditions under which they were sold. Mr. Locher also read the minutes of 10 -27 -71 dealing with the sale of these bonds. The minutes of 7 -16 -72 were also read and Mr. Locher had his notes on this meeting. Mr. Marier asked who was responsible for the payment of these bonds, besides the Village.