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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/08/1969 Council Minutes1 1 PAYROLL FOR NOVEMBER, 1969 (CONTINUED) 1001 Phyllis A. Blaylock $ 37.60 1002 Mary M. Crandall 37.01 1003 Joyce K. Dufresne 37.60 1004 Jean Krube 37.60 1005 Agnes LaMotte 37.60 1006 Agnes M. LeTendre 37.60 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes Village Council held on December 8, 1969, was called to order at 8:13 p.m. by Mayor L'Allier with all members present except Mr. Jaworski who arrived a few minutes later. Corrections were made and seconded to the minutes of the November 24, 1969 meeting. Mr. L'Allier noted that because the furnace had been out for three days that the minutes had to be done on ditto and were not of as good quality as usual. The Clerk presented an application for a Sunday on -sale liquor license from B.K.O. Inc., dba Oasis Lounge, as well as new off -and on sale bonds from a new insurance company for B.1.0., Inc. These were given to the Attorney to approve. An application for a Sunday on sale liquor license was also presented for the Circle -Lex VFW Post 6583, as well as a request for a bingo permit for December. An application for on -sale liquor at the Chamonix Country Club was also presented. This was to be brought up later when the Jandric petition was on the agenda. A letter from Mr. Bruce Fleming asking that the licensing age of dogs be lowered from six months to three months was read. Mr. Cardinal moved that Ordinance No. 36, Sec. 1 amending Ord. No. 25, be amended to lower the licensing age of dogs from six months to three months. Seconded by Mr. Rosengren. Carried. Mr. Jaworski did not vote as he had just been seated. The Clerk read a letter, in answer to a letter written Nov. 24, from E. J. Lund - heim, County Engineer, stating that the county has a policy of not providing or participating in street lighting and that the Village would have to provide its own lighting. A letter from the State Department of Conservation regarding work in Reshanau Lake was read. Copies are to be made for each of the Council members. A copy of the new Metro Council Sewer Guide had been received along with a question - aire on local sewer lines, plants and proposals. This was to be given to Mr. Gotwald. The Fund balances were read from the sheets handed out to each Councilman. The allotment from the County ($17,092.46) would be sent the following day. The result of the Lake Amelia property petition check showed 136 separate signatures 1 illegible, 21 not registered, 12 questionable, leaving 102 valid signatures. Only 63 were necessary. The Clerk reported that she had called Mr. VanHousen who will send a bill sometime after the first of the year. He thought it was about 4i200. The Clerk reported she had called Mrs. Harry Hughes who again promised to bring in the survey and the variance fee. 40 A letter from the Anoka County League with pending legislation on a possible health service was passed around. Mr. Locher stated that the bonds and application for the Oasis were in order. Mr. Cardinal moved to authorize the Sunday on sale liquor license for B.K.O.,Inc. dba Oasis Lounge. Seconded by Mr. Bohjanen. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Jaworski moved to approve the bingo permit for December for Circle -Lex VFW Post 6583. Seconded by Mr. Rosengren. Carried. Mr. Bohjanen moved to grant a Sunday liquor on -sale license for the Circle -Lex VFW Post 6583 stipulating that the papers must first be in order. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried unanimously. The Clerk requested that more claim affidavits be printed. Mr. Bohjanen moved that 1000 copies of the claim affidavit be printed after revision of the p.o. address, etc. was made. Seconded by Mr. Rosengren. Carried. At 8:32 p.m. the meeting was turned over to Mr. Lyle Ricklefs of Springsted, Inc. concerning the bids on the bonds for the new municipal building. Mr. Ricklefs announced that they had received no bids on the issue. He stated that the market had gone up again; since Minnesota has a limit of 7 on such bonds, many buyers had gone to states where the limit is 8 %. He recommended waiting and holding off asking for bids until after the first of the year, at least until there was an improvement in the market. Springsted will advise and suggest a date to again advertize the bids. The problems are the high rate of interest and the fact that the dealers have a lot of bonds which have not been sold in the secondary market, and which they are trying to get rid of. There is no immediate anticipation of improvement. Mr. Bohjanen asked if there was a periodic change in the market. Mr. Ricklefs stated that Springsted employs some 20 people, some of whom only watch the market and advise when they feel a change is coming. A question from the audience asked if the sale had anything to do with the size of the building; Mr. Ricklefs assured him it did not and further discussion along the same lines insued. Mr. Ricklefs stated that Sauk Rapids had wished to sell two separate issues --one for $60000 had sold, but there had been no bid on the one for $800,000. There was considerable discussion on how much the building would cost, lowering the amount of the bond, bids, etc. Mr. Bohjanen mentioned that anyone with information could go to the building committee meeting. The Clerk mentioned that the letter from the State read at the last meeting requested a resolution on the turnback of Old Highway 8 from Hwy. 326 to 1-35. The feeling was that we actually had no choice in the matter; also that the County would get additional funds to do the roadwork. .Mr. Bohjanen moved that Lino Lakes adopt a resolution asking the State to turn back the portion of Old Highway 8 from 326 to I -35W and designate the same as a State Aid Road. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried unanimously. The Clerk stated that she had just received a lengthy letter from Mrs. Bohjanen prior to the meeting; it was addressed to the Council and the Personnel Commission. Mayor L'Allier thought that the letter should be read privately and taken up later privately. Mrs. Bohjanen objected since a tape recorder had been used at the Personnel Commission meeting. Mr. L'Allier stated that he had asked Mr. Scherer to keep the tape private. Also, the Council had received from the Personnel Com- mission a suggested procedure to take if an employee has a complaint against another employee or a member of the Council. Mr. Jaworski stated that he didn't have the minutes of the Personnel Commission with him, but gave the following general procedure using as an example the roads department: an employee with a complaint would go to the foreman of the roads dept.; if the complaint could not be resolved there, it would go to Mr. Rosengren, the Councilman in charge of roads; if the 1 1 1 matter could still not be settled there, it would go before the whole Personnel Commission; and then before the Council if necessary. In the case of a parks employee having a complaint, this would go to Mr. Jaworski, then to the Personnel Commission and to the Council if necessary. Mr. L'Allier felt that many complaints would be solved before they reached the Council; the Council has more important things to do than air all complaints in public. The Clerk would go to the Mayor if there was some problem. Mr. Jaworski stated that the Personnel Commission had sent this procedure to the Council for action so that everyone would know of the procedure in the future. Mr. Bohjanen stated the manner in which a complaint is handled in the work field, Civil Service, etc. He felt that it would come to the Council to give the policy unless we had Civil Service. Mr. L'Allier felt that the personnel commission would serve as a grievance board; that a procedure was needed. Mr. Jaworski felt that the procedure steps had been set. Mr. Bohjanen moved to designate names for steps in handling complaints by a paid employee: he would go to his immediate supervisor, then to the Council member in charge of the department in which the employee works, then to the Personnel Commission and finally to the Council as a whole, also, that all parties involved get notices. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried. Mr. L'Allier noted that any recommendations made by the Personnel Board were not binding on the Council. The second part of the procedure deals with a complaint against a Council member. Mr. L'Allier felt that the Council should sit down as a whole and try to work out the problem without taking it up at a regular meeting; it should be an informal, not a secret meeting. Then, if the problem could not be resolved, the matter could be taken up at a public meeting. Mr. Jaworski stated that the Personnel Commission felt that it should be handled this way. There was some discussion with Mr. Bohjanen stating that he felt that the present problem should be solved before policy is set. Mr. Jaworski moved that the Council set the policy of handling a complaint against a Council member by a paid employee by having the Council sit down as a whole to work out the problem at an informal meeting with all aggrieved parties present; if no solution is reached there to take it up at a regular meeting. Seconded by Mr. Rosengren. Vote: aye --Mr. Jaworski, Mr. Cardinal, Mr. Rosengren, Mr. L'Allier; No- -none. Mr. Bohjanen declined to vote. Mr. L'Allier stated that the matter brought before the Personnel Commission was done so because there was no set policy in the Village. Only the Council (invited) and the Personnel Commission and the daughter of one of the members had been present. Mr. L'Allier recommended that the persons involved follow the procedure as set forth. The matter involved the Clerk and a Council member and should be discussed informally. If persons involved wished to drag the matter out in public, then they could go to a regular meeting; that is if the matter is not clarified sooner they could come to the next meeting. Mrs. Bohjanen stated that she had asked to be on the agenda and was not afraid to mention the matter in public. She was asked to wait as per procedure. Mayor L'Allier mentioned that, per the Council's request, a petition by Jandric had been submitted for sewer and water. Mr. Locher stated that he had checked the petition and it was okay. The petition called for allowing the systems to be con- fined to property owners in fee by U.S. Lakes Development Co., with the cost to be raised through the sale of special assessment bonds and assessed to the property involved. A letter frdam Milner W. Carley & Assoc. regarding the water request was read, stating that they find the proposed improvement feasible and felt that pre- liminary estimates and hearing were unnecessary. They felt also that plans and specs bp- authorized by the Council in order to obtain bids as soon as possible. In 42 a separate letter regarding the sewer system they also felt that the plan is feasible provided that an interim treatment plant can be approved by:the Metropolitan Sewer Board. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has tentatively approved an interim plant. They feel no preliminary estimate or hearing is necessary, and recommend plans and specs to be authorized as above. The Council and the Petitioner could then order or abandon the project based on actual construction bids. Mr. Gotwald stated that they had contacted Mr. Jandric and his engineer and had received the following estimated figures for construction: sewer system to cost $250- $300,000; water system to cost $350,000. These figures are subject to change with plans and design. There will be a hearing to establish procedure for the Metro Sewer Board on December 29, at 7:30. Mr. Locher stated that the State required a resolution on water systems which must be published. Mr. Busch favored that the water and sewer projects be implemented as soon as possible. There was discussion between Mr. Bohjanen and Mr. Gotwald on how the Sewer Board might feel on this. Mr. L'Allier felt we could authorize Mr. Gotwald to proceed on this when favorable word is received from Metro Council. There was discussion from the audience on problem sewer areas in Centerville and whether Metro Sewer Board would connect to the Jandric project. Mr. Gotwald stated that Lino Lakes had had the foresight to make prior sewer studies and that all plans fit right into the metro council plans. If the line goes through then the plant must be abandoned. Lines may go elsewhere first if development there gives it priority. In answer to a question by Ruth Rector, Mr. Gotwald stated that as of Jan. 1, 1971, Metro Sewer Board would take over all trunk lines and collector system. Any expansion of these would be planned and constructed by Metro Council. Mr. L'Allier thought these would be assessed to the entire 7- county area; we would pay for others and they would help pay for ours. This would be a self - contained package plan with approval by the PCA and Metro Sewer Board. Mr. L'Allier mentioned that earlier Metro Council had told us that we could forget sewer plans here, just sit and let the world go by; Mr. L'Allier had told them we wouldn't wait. Mrs. Bohjanen asked that since we got no bids on the bond, if we get any on sewer bonds how will this affect getting future building bond bids. Mr. Ricklefs explained that the market could change; the sewer bonds would make no effect on new general obligation bonds; there was no money available now at 7 %. After discussion the letter from Springsted was read; Mr. Langness felt that a six year bond issue could possi- bly get a bid on today's market but it would be at the legal limit of 7X,. If the Village wished to go ahead with the project and can sell bonds on the open market they recommend that the entire cost of the improvements be assessed on the benefited property at the rate of S% on the unpaid balance. The assessments should be filed as soon as possible and for a period not to exceed five years. The Council should receive a surety bond guaranteeing the timely payment of assessments as they come due. Assessments should be required to be paid in full on each piece of property when it is sold. He felt that the bonds would be rated BA. Mr. Ricklefs felt that if the money was there, the bidders would buy sewer and water bonds just as well as municipal building bonds. The proposal as outlined is a very normal way for projects of this type. Mr. Ricklefs explained the principles of the surety bond which should be required- that if the developer fell behind in his schedule of payments on the bond, then the bonding company would make up the difference to the Village. Mr. L'Allier explained that we would not have to go to general funds to make up the difference then. Mrs. Tufts asked what advantage it was for the Village to take over the water and sewer systems, how would they make money. Mr. Ricklefs explained that this was standard procedure for developing Villages to help bring in additional housing and revenue. There was some discussion on related questions. Mrs. Rector asked if these bonds could be floated without public approval. Mr. Locher stated that they could since they were only assessed against one developer. Mr. Ricklefs stated that the insurance company would pay the assessments if the developer went bankrupt; the developer pays the premium for this surety bond. There was discussion on this. Mr. Gotwald answered a question on purpose of a plant by stating that the plant would give utility service without pcallution; that since there was objection to franchises, the developer would now have no problem getting financing; if cesspools were put in, the buyers would have to pay for these and then later for sewer anyway; Metro sewer will go by and they will have to hook up. The ponding area is a second- ary process in the treatment and the discharge is chlorinated. The PCA will approve the specification. It is better to put in the sewer now so that troubles with cesspools is avoided and the owners only have to pay once. Sewer rental pays for maintenance; there are more money making possibilities with a water system. Mr. Gotwald recommended that the Village own the system as it will fit into the overall plan and they take care of future maintenance. Kay Olson asked if the owners wouldn't be assessed twice for the temporary plant and the permanent lines. Mr. Gotwald explained that the owners pay for the temporary plant and the main lines would be taken over by Metro Sewer. There was more discussion on cost of the main lines and how Metro Council will finance same. The exact procedure is not yet set forth; the metro concept is new in this country. Mr. Bohjanen asked, if this request is granted and another developer comes in soon, and more, where do we go as far as bonding. Mr. Ricklefs said there is no real answer since we are in the initial stage; in normal procedure we do them like this one. If we use up the bonding capacity, we may not be able to do it, it depends on the desires of the Village. Mr. Bohjanen stated that at the last meeting a motion was made to have the Attorney, Engineer and Bonding Consultant prepare reports prior to this meeting, but he had received none; he didn't feel he had time to sift through this material and make an intelligent decision. Mr. Locher mentioned that because Metro Sewer Board did not meet until Friday and today, there was a time limitation and they couldn't prepare formal reports ahead of time. Mr. Gotwald asked that permission be given for him to get the actual costs; that they could not act until then. After discussion Mr. Cardinal moved to authorize the Engineer to proceed with cost estimates on the proposed water plant for U. S. Lakes Development Go., with Mr. Locher to draft the formal terminology for a resolution. Seconded by Mr. Rosengrei'i. Carried unanimously. Mr. Rosengren moved to authorize the Engineer to proceed with cost estimates on the proposed sewage plant for U. S. Lakes Development Co., with Mr. Locher to draft the formal terminology for a resolution, and with the stipulation that the Minn. Pollution Control Agency first gives it approval. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried unanimously. The matter of the on sale liquor license for the Chomoniz Country Club, Inc. was taken up at this time. Mr. Busch stated that the bond and insurance policy would be in hand tommorrow: -they would bring it over. Although the establishment is 44 termed a country club, this would not be a club license like the VFW's. The place would be open for public sale; the license would count against our quota, and would be the last on -sale license available until the census is up. The target date on the clubhouse was set for spring - -this is the interim clubhouse being remodeled. The big clubhouse will be done in a year or so. After discussion, Mr. Cardinal moved that the Chamonix Country Club, Inc. 7000- . Seventh Avenue, be granted an on -sale liquor license with the stipulation that the bond and insurance proofs be turned in first; that the date of operation for the interim clubhouse be set at June 1, 1970, and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the license. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried unanimously. Mrs. Bohjanen asked if this type of place was open only to the home owners in the development; Mr. Busch answered that it would be a public bar. Mr. Locher noted that the license was effective today and that the fee must cover today since the Liquor Control Commissioner stated that a license could not be promised for a later date. Mr. Busch stated that the license fee had been figured since Dec. 1; the check was included with the application. Mr. Busch stated that they would apply for a Sunday liquor license later. Mr. Locher stated that the Billboard ordinance was drawn up but he had not had enough time to get the permit fees done. After discussion, Mr. Bohjanen moved that Lino Lakes adopt Ordinance No. 51 pertaining to billboards with the stipulation that the fees be set later by resolution. Seconded by Mr. Rosengren. Carried unanimously. Discussion was held on the amendment to Ordinance No. 6 concerning temporary permits for trailers. Mr. Jaworski wondered why they wished to do away with section "h" of the portion to be deleted, stating that this portion on foundations should be left in. The section was read, stating also that the wheels could not be removed. There was discussion on this, and the length of time that permits should be allowed. Mr. Cardinal felt 12 months should be allowed to build a house if a person was doing it himself. Mr. Cardinal moved to adopt this amendment to Ordinance No. 6, replacing sections . d,e,f and g of main section 1 -V, but adding that the builder must also show evidence of progress at the end of the 90-day permit which is granted only in conjunction with a building permit, with three additional permits being allowed for a total of 12 months time. Progress must also be shown at the end of each additional permit before another is granted. Seconded by Mr. Bohjanen. Carried unanimously. A copy of a letter from Mr. Van Housen to Mr. John McLean regarding Acton Construction was read. Hearings have been tentatively set for the 17th before the P&Z and the 22nd before the Council. Two special use permit hearings on trailers are also set for that evening. Mr. Jaworski asked Mr. Gotwald if he had finished the survey on the Lake Amelia property. Mr. Gotwald stated that the survey had been completed, that the County will put in the corners. When he gets the survey from the County, he will send a " copy to the Clerk. Mr. Jaworski asked Mr. Rosengren if the posts for lights had been put in at the rink and was told yes. Mr. Jaworski stated that he had contacted light contractors on the cost of lights and labor to put them up at the hockey rink and had one estimate of $5 -$600. He was asked to get another bid. Mr. Jaworski stated that Circle Pines had paid $1800 to have their lights installed. His estimate would include the 6 -1500 watt lamps and 3 smaller ones for the regular rink. The pole in the center of the rink will be removed. 1 1 Mr. Jaworski moved that 200 feet of 1 1/2" fire hose and necessary couplings be purchased at a cost of $100.00. Seconded by Mr. Rosengren. Carried unanimously. Mr. Bohjanen reported that he had talked on the phone to Blaine about meeting with them on the matter of lights for Sunrise Avenue. He asked if we were paying for any lights on Sunset now and was told no. Blaine wants to survey the whole street to see if other additional lights are needed. Mr. Bohjanen was told to go ahead and let the Council know what they report. Mr. Bohjanen also reported that Mr. Jandric had attended the C&BDC meeting and had given ideas on industrial development, attracting same and tax breaks. Mr. Jandric had promised to give some information for the brochure. They will wait for his letter. Mrs. Tufts asked what we could do to prevent industry from growing helter - skelter with homes. Mr. Bohjanen replies that separate areas would be set aside for same. Crystal Ahlman asked what had become of the heavy industrial zoning. Mr. L'Allier explained that we were still working on it; he didn't feel that the rezoning would occur until people started coming in. We don't wish to have to re- rezone as we might be liable for damages. We can discourage building in some areas if we wish. Mr. Rosengren reported that he had contacted all the members of the building committee and they would meet Thursday for an informative session. Mr. L'Allier moved that a letter be sent to the County bringing to their attention that continuing hazardous conditions exist because of lack of speed signs in Lino Lakes, especially in the area of Main St. between Hwy 8 and Sunset; also that no parking signs are needed on Main St. between the I -35W bridge and Centerville; speed limit signs are needed on Main St. between Hwy. 8 and Centerville. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Mr. Myhre mentioned that there are no speed signs on Lilac Street. The Clerk was told to send appropriate letters on this to both the State and the County. Mr. L'Allier stated that he had talked to the Mayor of Circle Pines; they had had 3 policing meetings but none since September when Mr. Jaworski attended. They were trying to get a speaker from the State Crime Bureau. We have not heard from the County. Mr. L'Allier moved that the Clerk place in ad for bids for a part time assistant constable, with the applications to be in prior to Jan. 1 so that the Personnel Commission can make a recommendation by the first meeting in January. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried. Mr. L'Allier read a list of requested equipment and bids for same which had been given him at the last police meeting. Mr. L'Allier moved to purchase the used siren for $125.00 and the other equipment on the list as follows: center console for $25.00; switch box for $40.00; screen for seat for $50.00; 2 large bumper guards from County for $20.00; 2 -5" aircraft lights for $30.00; 2 fog lights for $40.00; 2 outside rear view mirrors for $18.00; 2 hood pins for $50.00 and the following emergency equipment: Ambo Pac for $50.00 plus case; M- PACT -0 Bar for $29.95; small set of tools for approx S 0.00, for an approximate total of $350.00. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried unanimously. 46 Mr. L'Allier reported that he had talked to Mr. Braastad who had agreed to let us stay in the building as long as necessary. Mr. Braastad had requested that we give him a 60-day notice when we will move. A new gas furnance had been installed in the building the previous Friday. Mr. Gotwald had nothing else to report. Mr. Locher stated that the insurance policy from the St. Paul Water Dept. on the Baldwin Lake property had finally come through - -it had bogged down in the computer. The Clerk asked Mr. Locher whether the letter on the municipal court property had been received and was told no. However, he had received a call and was told the date for bids was Jan. 30. Mr. Gotwald presented a copy of a letter from Suburban Engineering to Mr. Gere of the Conservation Dept. on the first readings of the wells and borings in Reshanau Lake. Mr. Bohjanen wished to have copies made for the Council. Mr. L'Allier referred again to the statement brought up by Mrs. Bohjanen on the complaint. He felt that the matter was nothing momentus, that feelings had been hurt on both sides, but this was no reasion to drqp it out at a Council meeting. The parties involved should sit down with the Mayor or Council and discuss it. If they did not feel that the matter had been rectified then, they could bring it out in the open. He thought it only fair that it not become a public matter and was willing to go along to settle it in private. Mrs. Bohjanen stated that she considered it a public matter since it was on tape. She had admitted that 3 or 4 cards had been turned over in one file and felt it was nothing to complain about. Mr. L'Allier stated that it was part of the Clerk's job to take care of the files and that the matter had been brought up in private. Mrs. Bohjanen asked when we were going to get the tape recorder. Mr. L'Allier answered that some things take time and other things are more pressing. Mr. Bohjanen moved to pay the bills as audited. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried. Mr. Bohjanen moved to adjourn at 11:08. Seconded by Mr. L'Allier. All aye. BILLS: December 8,,1969: 2732 Centennial State Bank U.S. payroll deductions for Nov. $ 264.90 2733 Bruce Fleming Animal control for November 119.00 2734 Babcock, Locher, Neilson Legal services through Dec. 3 plus billings & Mannella for work on year's special rezoning. 1870.42 2735 Anoka County Union & Legal publishing 13.50 Shopper Fridley Office Supply Co. Clerk's supplies & Police supplies 14.58 Virgil F. Lundberg Out of pocket loss of work reimbursement 25.40 Gordon's Corner Inc. Part for police car 3.19 Lino Lakes Mileage Fuel oil for hall 41.90 Hank's Superette Janitorial supplies 7.24 North Central Public Service Co. - Gas for. Lino Park 9.60 2736 2 737 2738 2739 2740 2741 2742 2743 2744 2745 2745 Lindsay Bros. Co. John Juleen T. L. Anderson Columbus Township Columbus Township Parts for Ford tractor Fire Marshall's expenses & clothing Parts for shop Grading in October (R&B) Grading in park (cont'd) 5.05 90.00 8.50 864.00 60.00 1 1 2746 M. & I. Auto Supply Co. 2747 M & L Motor Supply Co. 2748 Void 2749 Centerville Garage 2750 Hugo Feed Mill 2751 Ashbach Aggregates, Inc. 2752 Anoka Co. Farm Bureau 2753 Northway Hdwe and Auto 2754 North Star Oil Corp. 2754 North Star Oil Corp. 2754 North Star Oil Corp. 2755 Jim Livingston 2756 Alex Lichtscheidl 2757 Mrs. Frances Cape 2758 First State Bank of New Brighton 2759 State Treasurer, PERA 2760 State Treasurer, PERA 2761 State Treasurer, PERA 2762 Fridley Office Supply 2763 James M. Ray Insurance 2764 Kay Olson 2765 Petty Cash Fund 2765 Petty Cash Fund 2766 Elwood West 2767 Marvin B. Myhre 2768 Richard S. Hauer 2769 Virgil F. Lundberg 2770 Lexington Auto Supply 2771 Joseph LaTuff 2772 Northwestern Bell 2772 " Parts for shop Parts for shop Parts for shop, motor fuels, and labor on truck. Wire for road dept. Salt sand for snow removal Fuel oil for weed burner Items for shop Motor fuels for roads Motor fuels for parks Motor fuels for police Bounty on 10 pair gopher feet Bounty on 15 pair gopher feet Bounty on 19 pair gopher feet Bond ($1000) and interest ($52.50) on St. No. 2 November PERA deductions 99.50 November PERA contributions 154.47 Contributions owing for 1967 -1968 Contributions owing for Mrs. Sarner Clerk's supplies Insurance audit premium Deputy Clerk's mileage Clerk & building supplies Parks supplies Clothing allowance for police Clothing allowance for police Clothing allowance for police Clothing allowance for police Parts for car Two bumper guards for police car Service for hall Service for parks Minutes approved at the meeting of December 22, 196 $ 6.45 13.67 86.05 2.98 55.87 1.25 1.77 70.25 1.35 4.90 2.50 3.75 4.75 1052.50 253.97 1918.11 276.50 4.22 66.60 6.84 15.00 2.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 25.20 20.64 20.75 6.55 Clerk-Treasurer A special informal meeting of the Lino Lakes Village Council was held on December 15, 1969 at 9:16 p.m. with all members present to discuss personnel wages for 1970. Mr. L'Allier noted that Mrs. Kay Olson had resigned since she will be attending school on Wednesday evenings and would be unable to attend the P&Z meetings. He had received her letter the day after the last regular meeting; all Council members had been called and it was decided that an ad for a new Deputy Clerk would be in the paper this week. Applications are to be in by January second. Mr. Jaworski passed around the graphs prepared by the Personnel Commission showing the various salaries in view of the importance of the jobs. Previously the Council had approved the wages for the Clerk- Treasurer and Deputy Clerk at $300 /month and $2.60 per hour respectively. The Personnel Commission had felt that the Clerk - Treasurer held the most important job in the Village, since the type and amount of work including the care of the minutes and the books, the budget, etc. were essential to the running of the Village. They had thought the Road Foreman and the Deputy Clerk were about the same in importance directly under the Clerk. Laborers and the Weed Inspector were next down the scale. L. Jaworski stated that the Personnel Commission had felt that the wages be first placed in their proper perspective and then that merit raises or rather cost of living increases be given on a percentage basis after that. W. Cardinal felt that the merit raises should be on a yearly basis.