HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/25/1969 Council Minutes1
A special budget meeting of the Lino Lakes Village Council was held on September 25,
1969. All members were present as were Mr. Gotwald and Mr. Wally Hill.
Mr. Charles Cape was present to list many items which the Civil Defense would like
to purchase in 1970. He mentioned that the float expenses were usually paid out
of auction money. However, the costs for these were going up; they thought they
might purchase plastic covering instead of paper so that the float would be more
durable and could be used for the Winter Carnival. The cost of the plastic covering
would be about $270. Mr. Cape stated that the women's uniforms were not complete
and needed up- dating; they should buy these from a regular uniform outfit as
clothes purchased from Wards, e. g., were not always available the next year.
The expected cost of these uniforms was expected to be $400.00. Also, First Aid
kits and floodlights for the trailer would cost another S230. The total estimated
expenditures for the Civil Defense Fund was estimated at $1500.00, and this was
alloted.
Mr. Jaworski presented plans for the Parks for 1970, figuring that $300 would be
needed for routine park maintenance and clean up, $1000 to fix the grass at Sun-
rise Park; Mrs. Billik's pay would be raised to $50.00 per month; $1000 should be
spent for new play equipment and a broom for the tractor. Also, the first payment
on the Molitor property would be about $3372.00.
Mr. Rosengren asked about putting up a fence for the park to keep cars, etc. out;
this could be a low guard -rail type. It was expected that this could cost some
$1000.
It was estimated that installing tennis courts would cost at least $4000. There
was discussion on blacktopping tennis courts and skating rinks, using plastic
sheeting for a base, etc. No decision was made on this matter. Mr. Jaworski
will look into other types of bases for skating rinks. Mr. Jaworski estimated
that it would cost some $3000 to add onto the warming house at Sunrise. There
was some discussion about which side of the present structure to add onto and
what size to make it.
There was discussion on the roadwork which had been done this year, as well as
additional street lights. Mr. Rosengren thought a new tandem dump truck would
cost about $10,000; this could be spread on a contract for not over 5 years; this
then would be perhaps $4000 per year. This with the plow for same was expected
to make capital outlay for 1970 about $4,500.
There was discussion on equipment which would be needed in the new shop, if built.
Mr. Gotwald presented the road work plan for 1970:
Pursuant to the Council's request, we have made an inspection of the
Village street system accompanies by Mr. Rosengren. Our inspection
included an overall appraisal of the existing street conditions and a
street improvement proposal.
There are approximately 23 miles of Village streets in Lino Lakes.
Of the 23 miles, 6.1 miles have scare type of bituminous treated surface
and 17 miles are gravel roads. The widths vary from 16 feet to 30
feet wide.
Considering the size of your maintenance forces and the limited road
budget, it is our opinion that the Village street system is in
excellent repair. However, along the line of increase in traffic
flow due to the normal growth in residential and commercial develop-
ment in the area, the Village officials can expect frequent complaints
from residents because of dust or rough road conditions.
Therefore, as traffic increases, the need for maintenance increases. As a
result of our inspection and study, we made the following suggestions:
1. The Village should consider a program that would phase
out all gravel surfaced roads.
2. This program should be a gradual phase out program.
3. The program should be spread out over a 5 year period.
The improvement of 3.5 miles of road a year would elimin-
ate the gravel road system in 5 years.
4. The program should be set up on a yearly basis. In other
words, the program should be reviewed each year and sug-
gestions for the next construction season made in time
for the yearly budget meeting.
5. The selection of the 3.5 miles of road to improve each
year should be based on 2 considerations. Number one
should be traffic flow; number two should take into
consideration the possibility of eliminating the nec-
essity of the road grader traveling 2 or 3 miles to
maintain a 1/4 mile of gravel road. For a typical
example: if Baldwin Lake Road, Linda, Laurene and 62nd
Avenue were improved, it would eliminate the routine main-
tenance by road grader in area that is 3 miles by 2 1/2 miles.
STREET IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM & COSTS, 1970
This program is necessarily approximate and is given to the Village Council
for the purpose of furnishing information that will be helpful in the review
of the 1970 Roads and Bridges Budget:
1. Fourth Street Main to Pine Length = 1 mile
Recommendation: 2" road mix surface over existing stabilized base
Cost estimate:
BA -1 gravel 1,200 tons @ 2.00 $ 2,400.00
Bit. mat. for mix 12,000 gals. 0.17 2,040.00
Road Grader Time 300.00
Roller and Mixer 300.00
Labor 150.00
$ 50190.00
2. Baldwin Lake Road Length = 2200 feet
Recommendation: Dust treatment and seal coat
Materials: Bituminous road oil and road binder
Cost: Approx. 0.45 per lin. ft.
3. Linda & Laurene Ave. Length = 1' ft .
Recommendation: Dust Treatment and seal cost
Materials: Bituminous road oil and road binder
Cost: Approx. 0.45 per lin. ft.
$990.00
$810.00
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4. Fourth As
Recommendation:
Materials:
Costs:
5. Oak Lane
Recommendation:
Materials:
Costs:
Lilac to Main Length = 1 mile
Road binder treatment and seal cost
Road binder and bituminous road oil
Road binder 1600.00
Seal coat 1500.00 $3100.00
Length = 4500 feet
Dust treatment and seal coat
Road binder and bituminous road oil
Approx. 0.45 per lin. ft. $2025.00
TOTAL LENGTH 3.6 miles
TOTAL COST - $12,115.00
The above cost estimate is based on the work to be done by Village forces
and certain rental equipment. Costs are current for the year of 1969,
therefore, you should expect a cost increase in labor and materials during
the year of 1970. It would be advisable to add an additional amount to the
cost estimate.
Next spring we should consider what work to do on Jandric's road and Seventh
Avenue. Notices for hearing should be sent to persons in Twilite Acres for black -
topping soon. Mr. Rosengren felt that West Rondeau should have binder on it any-
way since it has been built up.
Mr. L'Allier mentioned the extra sales -tax money which we should get next year,
estimated at $5.22 per capita.
Three more payments are due on Street Improvement Bond No. 2 -- one each in Decem-
ber of ..969, 1970 end 19M.
Mr. Hill stated thatthe Auditor had given our assessed valuation at $1,260,529,
plus tax - exempt property at $29,136, for a round- figure total of $1,290,000. Be
noted that the figure had jumped some 20 per cent this year. It was stated that
our mill rate last year was too low; this year it is expected to run from 55 to
62 mills. It is probable that the rate may drop with an increased valuation as
it did last year.
The meeting was called formally to order at 10:08 p.m. Mr. Cardinal moved to waive
notice of a special meeting to certify the 1970 budget in order thatthe resolution
could be sent into the County Auditor prior to October 10th as required by law.
Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried.
Mr. Jaworski moved that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED that the following sums be, and hereby are, levied upon the taxable
property in the Village of Lino Lakes, County of Anoka, State of Minnesota,
for the year 1970, for the following purposed, to wit:
General Fund $12,575
Fire Protection Fund 4,730
Civil Defense Fund 1,500
Gopher Control Fund 300
Parks and Playgrounds 12,000
Roads and Bridges Fund 47.300
TOTAL 78,405
Dated this 25th day of September, 1969.
Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried unanimously.
There was discussion on costs of the bond issue. Enough would be bonded to pay
the first two years interest. The fee for Springsted, Inc. would be $1600; the
cost for bond counsel is estimated to be $250. There will also be costs for
stationery and postage.
It was the Council's opinion that the 1970 tax rate would be under 60 mills. Mr.
Cardinal moved to adjourn at 10:30 p.m. Seconded by Mr. Rosengren. All Aye.
The September 25, 1969 minutes were approved at the meting of October 13, 1969.
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Clerk Treasurer
A special informal meeting held with representatives of Springsted, Inc., was called
to order at 8:30 p.m. on. September 29, 1969. Mr. Jaworski, Mr. Cardinal, and
Mr. L'Allier were present. Mr. Rosengren was reached by telephone and stated he
would came later. Mr. Bohjanen could not be reached by phone. It was noted that
the meeting had been announced at the regular meeting on September 22nd.
Mr. Lyle Ricklefs and Mr. Tom Strand were present from the firm. Mr. Ricklefs
stated that they had done some preliminary work on the bond issue and had come to
the conclusion that putting out a brochure prior to the election would not be best.
He felt that since there seemed to be no particular objection to the bond issue,
that a hard -sell campaign would only raise questions and opposition. He suggested
that either a sheet be mailed or passed out, and that a short letter signed by the
Mayor and Council be sent out.
There was discussion on the cost of the building; it was noted that taxes couldn't
be levied immediately. Any excess between the cost and the $100,000 issue could be
used to draw interest at 8 %. It was thought better not to, put these facts on the
sheet as long as there was no planned opposition to the issue.
They suggested that a short letter be written out and signed by all Council members,
this would be mailed out a week or so before the election. Springsted will print
the letter on our letterhead and stuff the envelopes. The Clerk was instructed to
have 1000 letterhead and envelopes printed up to be sent directly to Springsted.
Hr. Strand inquired whether Lino Lakes had a bulk mailing permit. This might pose
some problem since we are served by five post offices.
It was decided to wait until voter registration was completed to see how many letters
would be needed since it was only necessary to send it to registered voters. It
was decided that 500 colored sheets with a notation on voter registration would be
made up to be passed out at the office and some public places.
Springsted will draft a short letter; Mr. Ricklefs will call the Mayor for proof-
reading; the dorrections, if any, will be made and the letter will then be sent to
the Council for signing. They will then print it on our letterhead and stuff the
envelopes. Hr. Jaworski will round up some gals to address the envelopes.
Mr. Ricklefs stated that the eights of December would be the sale date if the bond
issue is approved. The bids can then be opened that evening at a regular meeting.
He estimated that the money would be available after the first of the year. There
is no legal limit on how fast the money is spent.
Hr. L'Allier told the gentlemen that we had authorized Mr. Locher to do the necessary
legal work on the bonding; that Mr. Locher will then contact and authorize a known
bond counsel to finish the work. This was okay by Mr. Ricklefs who explained that
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