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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/01/1971 Council Minutes9/27/71 of $400 made by Gene Peltier, and the fact that the buildings are a health hazard that be be given a certain time in which to remove the buildings; if they are not removed in such time, the Village will tear them down and apply the cost to the tax rolls. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried unanimously. Mr. Locher will cbeck out the definite owner rather than the contract purchaser. Mr. L'Allier mentioned that concerning the petition brought at the last Council meeting to ban hunting in the Marshan and Geo. Watch Lake areas, he had talked with the owner of the leased property, and that the owner will abide by the action of the Council. The owner had noted that if we adopt an ordinance ban- ning hunting, he will not lease the land, but then it would not be posted and there might be more problems. Mr. Locher read a copy of Minn. Statute 102.9 on firearms. There was discussion particularly as to the distance to be kept from buildings. Mr. L'Allier asked the papers to noe that no single - proJectile weapons are allowed in Lino Lakes, and,that the areas are patrolled carefully. If was felt that this was a local matter rather than a general matter. Mr. L'Allier moved to purchase signs indi- cating no target practice or trap shooting and no use,of single - projectile weapons, and that these signs be placed at the front end of Marshan Lane in the highway right -of -way. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried unanimously. Mr. Jaworski moved to send a letter of intent to the lessor, the leasee and Mrs, Swanson, with copies to the people whose names appear on the petition, that there will be no discharge of weapons within 1000 feet of any residences, that we have ordinances prohibiting target shooting, trap shooting and the use of single - projectile weapons, as well as a nuisance ordinance which prohibits causing or allowing any unnecessary noises or annoying vibrations; also, that we have asked our police to patrol the area regularly. Any ordinance violations will meet with the usual handling, and continued violations may force the Council to adopt an ordinance prohibiting hunting in the area. Seconded by Mr. L'Allier. Carried unanimously. Mr. L'Allier moved to authorize as many of our police department as can go to attend another Trauma Course at Mercy Hospital in October at a cost of $2.00 each. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried unanimously. Mr. L'Allier noted that the police had their new blue uniforms. Mr. Backlin brought in some ;i[;r.s prohibiting trap and target shooting as well as prohibiting discharge of all firearms except shotguns. These will be used. Mr. Bohjanen moved to pay the bills as audited. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski._, Carried unanimously. Mr. Cardinal moved to adjourn at 11:52 P.M. Seconded bx Mr. Rosengren. Aye. ' 7 Minutes approved at the meeting of October 12, 1971 V Clerk- Treasurer 10/1/71 The second 1972 budget meeting of the Lino, Lakes Village Council held on October 1, 1971, was called to order at 8 :12 P.M. by Mayor L'Allier with all members present as well as Waldemar Hill, Accountant. Some changes were made in allocations designated at the previous meeting due to revised figures. It was decided to increase the Assessor's salary to $3000 since her work has increased and State law changed the assessment year so that it must be done again in 1972. A change was made for additional animal control 100 10/1/71 fees. Mr. Hill felt that we would receive additional funds for the past years' sales taxes, but the figure was not changed. Gopher bounties were discussed. The Parks Fund was discussed. Mr. Jaworski thought that the Fund should bear part of the cost of the fulltime man since he will spend some time on Parks. Mr. Bohjanen didn't feel that the full time man should work in the parks, only part time help. Mr. L'Allier stated that it bad been suggested that we may have to hire 2 fulltime men; there was no reason why 1 of them could't work in the parks when road work was slack; such work should be charged to the Parks Fund. Mr. Rosengren noted that if we use some of the 30 acres for part activities, this would add to the Parks salaries. 4000 was allotted for Parks salaries with the total Parks budget set at `19201. Mr. Rosengren felt that the Roads budget was adequate except for salaries. The Clerk noted that all of the PERA and Social Security contributions were paid out of the General Fund; this was questioned. Mr. Hill stated that this sim- plified bookkeeping - -it would entail more expense to segregate this into funds. The Roads salaries allotment was increased to ¢20,000 to preclude the possibil- ity of hiring 2 fulltime men. Mkr, Cardinal felt that the installation of the gas tank and pump would help keep the total Roads costs down. The total Roads budget was set at $71,900. Mr. L'Allier noted that the Civil Defense had made plans to buy more safety equipment, but he would ask them to hold purchases down. The total CD budget was set at $3,300. The Fire Protection Fund was discussed. Mr. Jaworski disagreed with the propo- sed assessed valuation figure which the Village of Lexington had used to com- pute in 1972 Fire Contract cost, stating that the figure was too high. After discussion the total Fire Fund was set at %$310 which would allow for increases in both fire contracts. Debt Redemption Fund No. 1 to pay bonds and interest on the Municipal Building was set at $12,000, which was the figure suuo1i3d by aprinasted, Inc. A second debt redemption fund to accomodate the Metro Sewer Board assessment for 1972 was discussed at length. Mr. L'Allier noted that we had a total cost allocation of 5180,000 of which $160,000 was for capacity, and that approximately `50,000 was to be paid next year with the balance to be paid in succeeding years. He felt we should budget for the $50,000 as had been recommended by our Fiscal Agent. On request, the Clerk stated that she had received a phone call from Mr. Milton Honsey, Chairman of the Metro Sewer Board, on September 30th, in which Mr. Honsey had stated that the Metro Sewer Board had budgeted for the interceptor to be built in 1972 and that they definitely would put in the inter- ceptor in 1972 and that it would be hooked up the later part of the year. Mr. L'Allier stated that we must pay for the reserve capacity even if there are no hookups and whether or not we go ahead with the Jandric project; if there is no hookup then the entire $50,000 assessment will have to go on the tax rolls. Don Marier stated that Mr. Honsey had said that if we don't hookup we don't have to pay for reserve capacity; this had been stated at a NSSSB meeting; with no hookup we don't pay any money at all. This was discussed as was current house construction in the Jandric project. Mr. L'Allier stated that Mr. Jan - dric had agreed at a previous meeting, to put in enough money to make two year's payments if there are not enough assessments to defray the cost. This amount, which had been set at $50,000 would be used to pay the two year's payments if the assessment money was not there, and if we use money out of this $50,000 then Jandric will reimburse the amount used by the end of each year in order to keep the full $50,000 amount on hand. 101 10/1/71 Mr. Marier stated that Jandric might not develop any houses the second year. He recommended that we not go ahead with the project until Jandric can show just curse and intent. Mr. Marier queried Council members about different areas that Jandric is or will be developing, pointing out that all of his construction is south of the Cities so what will he do here. Mrs. Jaworski noted that Jandric has been trying to build houses in Lino Lakes for 2 or 3 years and couldn't. There was considerable discussion from the audience. It was suggested that we budget at least $10,000 towards paying the Metro assessment, hoping that hookup fees would pay the other $40,000. Mr. L'Allier mentioned that the Engineer had suggested a hookup fee of $500 per each, Mr. Marier didn't feel that we should budget anything for this. Mr. L'Allier asked Don if he was saying that he doesn't want Lino Lakes to budget $10,000 for the Metro Sewer Board assess- ment and doesn't want to float the bonds for the Jandric project, but instead wants to put the entire cost of the interceptor and reserve capacity on the tax rolls to be paid by everyone in the Village? Mr. Marier stated, "Yes." Mr. L'Allier questioned the thinking of anyone who doesn't want to budget for at least part of the Metro assessment, since the opinion that the interceptor will be built next year was based on our Village's professional persons, from the Engineer and the Fiscal Agent, and on Mr. Honsey's statements. Mr. Bohjanen stated that he was confused on this, that he does not say that our professional people give us bad facts, but we are paying to be part of the NSSSB, whose president, Dave Larson, and member Dick Sha feel that the Sewer Board is not going to build the line in 1972. Mr. Bohjanen noted that NSSSB doesn't have a vote on the Sewer Board and we don't either, but these people had talked to someone on the Metro Sewer Board. He wondered who isn't telling facts; he had visted,at the Metro Council meeting when the Metro Sewer Board budget was voted on especially to hear about the interceptor, and they didn't bring up the matter; he wondered what they are going to do. The Clerk was instructed to request written acknowledgment of Mr. Honsey of the Metro Sewer Board's intent in Lino Lakes concerning the interceptor. There was discussion on NSSSB amendments which were not recognized by the Metro Sewer Board. Don Marier asked if Lino Lakes had met with Honsey; Mr. L'Allier stated that we had based on Council authorization. Mrs. Bohjanen noted that information she had received last night at the NSSSB meeting indicated that there was a difference of opinion between the Metro Sewer Board and the Metro Council, and the Metro Council has the upper hand. Mr. L'Allier commented on the various sewer assessment plans, noting that Plan A or Run 3 had been adopted for Lino Lakes; that although this plan was the highest one, it will be cheaper in the long run since we won't have to pay for several planned St. Paul and Minneapolis projects. Mr. Marier felt that we could stop the sewer line since Centerville can clean up their pollution problem in different ways; he felt they should handle their own problem. Mr. L'Allier asked him if those people he has contact with say they will not build the interceptor and will let Centerville handle the problem. Mr. Marier stated that Centerville can do something without the line, and they can see if there is any problem other than a few houses next to the lake. Mr. Marier accused Mr, L'Allier of meeting with several Sewer Board members for lunch. Mr. L'Allier stated that he had met with only Mr. Sha and Mr. Larson and that he had reported it at the following Council meeting. Mr. Marier thought that the Council was jumping to conclusions based on the development of Jandric who needs help; Mr. Jandric should have enough homes to pay for the sewers himself. He asked what the engineering cost in on this pro- ject; Mr. L'Allier stated that it is a set fee based on a percentage of the entire cost. There was more discussion, 102 10/1/71 Mr. Bohjanen felt that we should get a metro benefit so that the whole area would pay for the interceptor. Mrs. Bohjanen asked if we were going to establish a policy of whether there is going to be a hookup charge. ]vfr. L'Allier stated that we have, that it will be about $500. Mrs. Bohjanen stated that it is in the mill that the Metro Sewer Board will make a $500 hookup charge to help pay the assessment charges - -that makes $1000 per hookup. Mr. L'Allier question that the Metro Sewer Board has the power to force municipalities to do this. There was more discussion. Mr. Jaworski noted that one thing brought up at last night's NSSSB meeting was that the Metro Sewer Board is having organizational meetings to determine who has power. Also, the Sewer Board will set up a date when it will be mandatory to hook up within a certain time. Don stated that we were 2 years premature. Mr. Jaworski felt that if we do not hook up and pay the assessment, they will tell us we had so long to hook up. Mr. L'Allier stated that he had received feedback that the Metro Sewer Board doesn't want Lino Lakes to hook up even if the line goes to Centerville be- cause this area is wanted for a park; so, if we stop Jandirc, Lino Lakes will be one big park. Don Marier thought we should meet the requirements and pur- chase park land and make a park plan. We should be reasonable and not outprice Lino Lakes. Mr. L'Allier commented that one Village proposed park bad been voted down. Mrs. Gould asked what price homes Jandric is building. Mr. L'Allier stated that he had started heavy, but the economy would not allow this, so the homes are presently in the $25- 35,000 range, which is his economy line. Mr. L'Allier noted that the $550,000 bond will be assessed against Jandric property based on a formula determined by the Engineer and the Attorney. Before clear title is given a lot, Jandric must pay the assessments and any interest on 1 1/2 lots. There was discussion on the guarantees that Jandric will pay for the bond and interest. Mr. L'Allier noted that Jandric has put up cash instead of e bond; it Jandric defaults we inherit the land and the houses. We can redeem these in 7 years, but Jandric would have to pay all costs involved. Mrs. Bohjanen stated that he should have the houses in first, then the sewers; they should put in septic tanks. Mr. Marier agreed. Mr. Rosengren noted that Donnay is building 550 homes in Blaine with sewers. There was discussion. Mr. Cardinal mentioned a proposed plat by Glenn Rehbein that will be started this year and which will have a sewer system by the developer to be hooked up also. Mr. Bohjanen wanted it indicated in the notes that we will ask the Metro Sewer Board some questions, that we want Honsey to put in a letter what he said on the phone. He thought that maybe the NSSSB can get some place with the Sewer Board and make them listen instead of dictate. Mr. L'Allier noted that it was not unusual to get answers from the Sewer Board and other officials which change every week. Mrs. Bohjanen wished a copy of the letter to Mr. Honsey to go to Joe Craig and Mr. Kozlak of the Metro Council. There was more discussion. Mr. L'Allier noted that our budget was due at the County on October 10th. The arbitrary figure of $10,000 was suggested again for the assessment. Mr. Hill felt that we could easily assume that our new assessed valuation figure might be $1,800,000. Mr. L'Allier stated that Mr. Locher had stated that it would be illegal to put the entire $50,000 Metro payment on the assessments against Jandric. That the Fiscal Agent recommended at least $30,000 go on the tax rolls. Mr. Bohjanen felt it should be for Jandric to pay all of it since it benefitted him. Mr. Jaworski noted that the trailer court and others would hook up, too. Mr. Hill computed the propesed mill rate using the figures except for the Sewer 103 10/1/71 assessment. It was decided that the budget would have to be reduced by $10,000 elsewhere in order to budget for $10,000 for the sewer assessment and keep the mill rate close to that of 1971. Miany figures were cut, mostly in the General Fund. Building inspection was discussed. Mr. L'Allier felt it would be better to handle building permits out of the office; possibly we could hire someone to do the inspections on an hourly basis later. After more discussion, the figure of $10,000 was levied in Debt Redemption Fund No. 2. Mr. L'Allier stated that he didn't feel we would be acting in the best interest of the Village if we did not budget at least this much. Final budget figures to be ]vied were: General Fund: $15,817; Fire Protection $8,310; Civil Defense: $3,300; Parks: $9,201; Roads: $61,900; Debt No. 1: $12,000; Debt No. 2: $10,000; Total: $120,528. Based on the estimated assessed valuation of $1,800,000 the mill rate would be 65.5 mills. Mr. Rosengren moved to adopt the budget as reviewed and revised at this meeting. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Vote: Aye --Mr. Jaworski, Mr. Cardinal, Mr. Rosengren and Mr. L'Allier; No —Mr. Bohjanen. Motion carried. Mrs. Gould asked about the cost of the blacktop in the Jandric project. Mr. Rosengren stated that Jandric paid for this, that we had retopped 7th Avenue only. Jandric's roads would not be accepted until they were brought up to specs including blacktop. Mr. L'Allier noted that Jandric had posted a bond for the streets including curb and gutter. Mr. Jaworski moved to adjourn at 11 :35 P.M. Seconded • . Bohjanen. Aye. Minutes approved at the meeting of October 26, 197 Clerk - Treasurer 10/12/71 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes Village Council held on October 12, 1971, was called to order at 8 :03 P.M. by Mayor L'Allier with all members present. Mayor L'Allier noted that both the Attorney and Mr. Rosengren had to leave early so he would try to move the meeting along. Mr. Locher read the recommended resolution authorizing the $550,000 bond sale. Mr. Jaworski moved to approve the minutes of the regular September 27th Council meeting as corrected. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried unanimously. The Clerk reported receipt of the following items: Affidavits of publication from the Forest Lake Times on the Notice of Bond Sale for the Jandric im- provements. 2. The State report on PERA accounts for fiscal year 1970 -71, showing Lino Lakes to be completely paid in full; 3. The new comprehensive insurance policy (exclusive of the auto coverage) with a coinsurance endorse- ment needing the signature of an agent for the Village. 4. Two notices of hearings on the Oneka -Hugo merger. 5. Lists of persons wishing to serve as election judges from both political parties; the Clerk asked the Council to designate the chief_, judge. The Clerk asked if the Council wished to set the date for the special meeting to canvass the ballots of the November 2nd election. She noted that her previous report on sewer and building permit handling from 4 other municipali- ties had been sent to all Council members and asked if the Council wished to make .a decision on this. Mr. Cardinal moved that the coinsurance endorsement be signed. Seconded by Mr. Rosengren. Carried unanimously.