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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/09/1970 Council Minutes90 PAYROLL FOR FEBRUARY, 1970: 1058 Ralph M. L'Allier $50.00 1059 William T. Bohjanen 50.00 1060 Andrew Cardinal 50.00 1061 Henry Rosengren 50.00 1062 Ronald J. Jaworski 50.00 1063 June L. Emerton 300.00 1064 Marvin B. Myhre 225.00 1065 Virgil F. Lundberg 200.00 1066 Richard S. Hauer 100.00 1067 Edna L. Sarner 200.00 1068 Lena Billik 50.00 1069 Chancy E. LeVesseur 25.00 1070 Imogene Secretan 83.20 1071 Joseph Hagen 31.05 1072 Richard Strauss 12.82 1073 Clifford Hagen 220.00 1074 Roy H. Backlin 439.25 1075 John Juleen 256.40 1076 Robert Lundgren 340.20 1077 Emil Rehbein 78.30 1078 Virgil M. Beecher 182.25 1079 Keith Beecher 60.75 Minutes approved at the meeting of March 9, 1970 _-....:.�'1 Cler - Treasurer The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes Village Council held on March 9, 1970, was called to order at 8:04 p.m. by Mayor L'Allier with all members present. Mr. Bohjanen moved to accept the minutes of the February 23, 1970 meeting as written. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried unanimously. The Clerk reported that the lease agreement with the St. Paul Water Department had been received. This was passed around for inspection. She also stated that a bill for $1.00 had been received from them and that the check was written. The money from the sale of the municipal building bonds had been received by Centennial State Bank on March 5th in the amount of $98,114.66. Nearly all the money will be invested in treasury bills, some in 90 -day and some in 180 -day notes. About $2,000 is being reserved to pay the Springsted bill and the landscaping bill. The Clerk read the fund balances as follows: FUND BALANCES - February 28, 1970 General °$ - 4,083.97 Parks 234.90 Roads 3,556.42 Fire Protection 943.40 Civil Defense 424.53 Debt Redemption Fund. 6,917.13 Total 7,992.41 A letter from Mr. Reidenberg, Attorney, concerning the bids by Lexington on the Municipal Court property was passed around. There were no objections to the bids. 91 The Clerk stated that the Assessor wished to purchase a polaroid camera with an electric eye to use in connection with her work; the pictures would be placed in permanent files as is done in the County Assessor's office. Mr. Rosengren moved to authorize the Assessor to purchase the camera for $65.00, as well as a case for the same and 15 rolls of film. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried unanimously. The bond for a borrow pit on the Lloyd Erickson Farm by Marvin Rehbein Construction was given to Mr. Locher to read. Mr. Rosengren stated that he had gone over the property with the State Engineer. Mr. Gotwald stated that the operation was com- plete and that he was going to check the property the following day. Mr. Gotwald had specified the amount of the bond at $2,000.00 based upon the removal of 5000 cubic yards of dirt from 1 acre. It was noted that everything had been complied with ahead of time. Mr. Bohjanen made a motion to ratify the verbal commitment of allowing a borrow pit for Marvin Rehbein, since Mr. Rehbein did consult ahead of time with the Attorney, Engineer and Council members, and to allow the release of the bond upon the Engineer's approval given to the Clerk. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried unanimously. Mr. Gotwald noted that the use of the haul road had been taken care of by the State Hwy. Engineer; the work had to be done before the roads were posted for loads. The Clerk will send a billing for the special use permit to Mr. Rehbein. Mr. Cardinal moved to accept the continuation certificate of the $5,000 bond issued by Western Surety Co. for Berghorst Plumbing and Heating Co. persuant to Ordinance No. 47. Seconded by Mr. Rosengren. Carried unanimously. Mr. Cardinal passed out sheets containing requested data on Mr. Ken Rehbein's pre- fab homes. Twin City Testing and Engineering Laboratory, Inc. reported that the 2x4 floor joists laminated top and bottom with plywood would take a 50# per square foot load which is more than adequate under the building code. Mr. Gotwald noted that the FHA has also tested these and found them to withstand nearly 60# per square foot. Also, several other suburbs have approved the prefabs. The Clerk was instructed to send copies of the sheet to Planning & Zoning members. Mr. Jaworski had no report,but wished to know if the extra funds in the Debt Redemption Fund couldn't be put in Certificates of Deposit. Mr. Locher reminded the Council that they had decided not to pay off the $2,000 bonds owing; also, that the next date of payment of the bond would have to be watched. Mr. Jaworski moved to authorize the Clerk to put up to $6,000.00 into treasury bills. Seconded by Mr. Rosengren. Carried unanimously. Mr. Bohjanen reported that Mr. Van Housen had been unable to make the last Community and Business Development Commission meeting due to another commitment which ran overtime. However, he had talked with the Planner twice. Mr. Van Housen stressed that the freeways should be indicated clearly on the brochure cover. Also, that the brochure should not be completed until the airport decision is made within 30- 45 days. Mr. Bohjanen thought that they would discuss having promotional days for Lino Lakes in the fall; letters will be sent to all Community and Business Development members and businessmen for suggestions. Mr. Bohjanen will try to get together with the Planner once more after the airport decision. The Clerk asked Mr. Bohjanen how soon the Information Guide would be ready. He thought that the layout would be ready for the next meeting. Mayor L'Allier asked to have copies of the proof mailed out before that meeting. 92 Mr. Rosengren had nothing to report on roads. However, the building committee members had gone to Cokato to view the Mattson Stran -steel headquarters. The Committee had met Thursday evening with Mr. Gotwald; they thought that they would be ready with the plans in 30 days.. Mr.,Gotwald stated that Glenn Rehbein had drawn up the general specifications and that the committee could put in extras. Mr. Gotwald estimated the cost of having, specs drawn up from scratch would amount to 50% of the building's cost; but having a contractor go from ours would probably not exceed $500.00. Mr. Bohjanen asked if it would be possible to incorporate a built -in trophy case; Mr. Rosengren thought this could go in the back wall of the Council chamber. Mr. Gotwald felt that this as well as items such as carpeting should not be included in the contractor's specifications since the Village can get prices for this later. Mr. Rosengren stated that they felt that the Village should let bids on the sewer and water also instead of paying the contractor for subletting the work. W. Jaworski moved to authorize Mr. Gotwald and the Building Committee to work with the plans and authorize up to $500 to have the bidding specifications drawn up by a contractor. Seconded by Mr. Cardinal. Carried unanimously. Mr. Cardinal mentioned that a Mattson building was being erected on the Willard Rehbein place. Mr. Rosengren reported that he and Mr. Dreis of Northern States Power had gone over the sites for street light locations and had prepared a list in the NSP serviced area. The cost of a 11,000 lumens lamp rated at 250 watts was $55.20 per year; the cost of a 7,000 lumens lamp rated at 175 watts was $45.00 per year. He felt that it was worth the extra cost to have the larger lamp. The locations selected are as follows: (1) Lilac Street and Lake Drive, (2) Change the security light at the Hall to a street lamp, (2) Sunset Drive and Elm Street in front of 7156 Sunset, (4).Sunrise Avenue and North Road, (5) Ware Road and Birch Street, (6) Seventh Avenue and Birch Street, (7) Linda Street and Hodgson Road, (8) Oak Lane and Lake Drive and (9) 79th Street and Lake Drive. The total cost for these eight new lights and the change at the Hall would be about $475.00 per year for the large lamps. There was discussion on future additions to the lighting system as well as locations; also on checking with REA in the future. Mr. Bohjanen moved to authorize installing the large size street lamps at the 8 locations. mentioned above as well as the change to a street lamp at the Village Hall, at an approximate cost of $475.00 per year. Seconded by W. Jaworski. Carried unanimously. Mr. Rosengren Felt that a separate fund for street lights should be set aside for next year. The Clerk was instructed to contact Mr. Dreis of NSP and inform him to go ahead with the installation. Mr. Cardinal moved to authorize Mr. Rosengren to meet with representatives of REA on possible street light locations in their service area of Lino Lakes and to report the recommendations later. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried unanimously. Mr. Rosengren reported that they had not yet decided on just which type of truck they wished to purchase. There was some discussion on diesel versus gasoline, single versus tandem axle and the make. The hearing on the final plat of Lakes Addition No. 2 was called to order at 8:37 p.m. Mr. Busch reiterated the procedure they had followed so far and noted that the exact dimensions were now on the plat. Mr. Gotwald stated that he had received a copy of the plat on Friday and had had no time to make a written.. report. However, he had checked it and found the plat to comply with all our requirements. Mr.,Gotwald suggested that Lot 1, Block 8 on Black Duck Drive be used as a temporary turnaround until a connecting plat is approved. Mr. Busch and Mr. Jensen were in agreement on this and suggested that the building permit on that lot be withheld. Mr. Gotwald stated that the size of the cul -de -sacs and the drainage were all okay; he recommended acceptance. Mr. L'Allier asked whether the objections in Mr. Gotwald's previous letter on several . low lots had been met. Mr. Jensen stated that because of the weather they had been unable to run new tests on these low lots; he anticipated no problem in making the lots buildable. Mr. Gotwald suggested that a map made with the overlay be drawn for the Building Inspector in order that he can police the problem until a report on treatment of these lots is received. Mr. L'Allier noted that Outlot J and the other outlots shown on the plat would have to go to Planning & Zoning for final approval. Mr. Busch stated that they will submit proposed use plans for Outlot J and specific plattings for the rest. Mr. L'Allier noted that preliminary hearings had been held on this plat and Mr. Locher had stated that no further hearings were necessary. Mr. Locher asked whether the County Surveyor had checked the plat yet; Mr. Jensen stated that it was in the process of being checked now. Mr. Busch stated that' the plat would be registered after the platting is completed. They will come back with the hardshells for signature. Mr. Jaworski moved to approve the final plat of Lakes Addition #2 with the stipulations that: 1. Lot 1, Block 8 be reserved for a turnaround on the Engineer's suggestion. 2. The low lots be listed by Mr. Jensen and given to the Building Inspector and the Clerk so that no building permits are issued on them until they meet specifications. 3. The County Surveyor checks the plat and finds all in order. Seconded by Mr. Rosengren. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Cardinal moved to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the hardshell copies of the plat after the three stipulations above are met. Seconded by Mr. Bohjanen. Carried unanimously. Mr. Cardinal moved to amend the above motion by adding "all necessary copies ". Seconded by Mr. Rosengren. Carried unanimously. Mr. Gotwald stated that he would take two copies of the plat and would color in the low lots. Mr. Busch and Mr. Jensen presented blown up:maps of the preliminary plat of Outlot G for townhouses to be known as Chomonix East. Mr. Jensen stated there were 4 and 6 dwelling units in each group of dwellings for a total of 109 units spread out on 14.7 acres for a density of 7.4 units per acre. Using 2 garage units for each dwelling unit and sufficient driveway parking provides parking for 5 vehicles for each unit, thereby eliminating on- street parking. Mr. Bohjanen moved that copies of the preliminary plat of Outlot G be sent to Planning & Zoning, the Planner and the Engineer and that hearing be set up. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried unanimously. 94 W. Locher stated that if Lakes Addition #2 is filed by April 6th, he would be able to use the plat description for the notices rather than a metes and bounds des- cription. After discussion, W. Bohjanen moved to set the preliminary plat hearings before the Planning & Zoning Commission on April 15th at 9:00 p.m. and before the Council on April 27th at 8 :30 p.m. Seconded by W. Cardinal. Carried unanimously. The Council were shown the street name changes in Lakes Addition #2, but voiced no objection. Mr. Gotwald presented a request' from Northwestern Bell Telephone to place buried cable in 7th Avenue and into Lakes Addn. #1. After discussion, W. Bohjanen moved to approve the request by Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. and to authorize the signature of same by the Clerk; also that the Clerk write a letter of,the approval stating that any future relocation of the buried lines due to changes in the con- struction of the street would be Northwestern Bell Telephone Company's liability. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried unanimously. Mr. L'Allier reminded the Council of the meeting the following evening with Planning & Zoning, Planner and Engineer on the subject of mobile home parks at 8 :00 p.m. as well as the interview of the applicants for assistant constable at 7:30 p.m. Mr. L'Allier read the police report for February as follows: 2,377.3 miles driven 239 business and home checks 8 complaints 4 domestics 4 assists to/by other departments 4 thefts from autos 3 accidents 3 snowmobile complaints 2 aid given to motorists 2 aid given to non - motorist citizens 2 stolen cars recovered 1 emergency message delivered 1 stolen property recovered 1 stolen snowmobile 1 act of vandalism On W. Locher's recommendation of a letter received from AEtna Life & Casualty Insurance, W. Jaworski moved to cancel the bond for Inter -State Plumbing & Heating, Inc. and to cancel the license issued to them for sewer work. Seconded by W. Cardinal. Carried unanimously. W. Locher noted that he had received a map of a lot split from W. Dupre and was checking this out with local covenants, etc. at the Registrar's office. The property belongs to a Verner Ness of Stillwater. Mr. Rosengren presented his bond and insurance policy for his application for an on -sale liquor license. It was noted that a 5th liquor license had been granted by the last legislature session. W. Locher checked the papers and stated that the insurance coverage was adequate but wondered about the date of April 1; he recom- mended that W. Rosengren renew the policy on July 1 to eliminate any difficulties with dates. Otherwise, W. Rosengren will need a certificate of new policy each year at April 1. IIIThe Clerk was instructed to ask the Forest Lake Times to attach copies of the publi- cations with their bills. Mr. Cardinal moved to grant an on -sale liquor license to Henry H. Rosengren, dba Hank's Cafe to be effective April 1st providing that Mr. Rosengren signs the bond and pays the license fee to the Clerk. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried un- animously with Mr. Rosengren abstaining. Mr. Rosengren stated he would check with his agents to renew the policy on Jy 1. The Clerk reported that no fees had been received from either Mr. Stein or Mr. Schmitz. Mr. Myhre reported that Mr. Schmitz had been tagged for not removing his trailer and had been given until March 18 to remove it by the Judge without appearing before a jury. Mr. Myhre also reported that Mr. Schmitz had told the Judge that he had not received any letters telling him to move out and pay the bill. The Clerk was instructed to send Mr. Schmitz copies of the letters written him by certified mail. Mr. Jaworski moved to authorize Mr. Locher to collect, by legal means, the $178.50 owing by Mr. Al Stein for rezoning fees and special use permit fees.. Seconded by Mr. Rosengren. Carried unanimously. Mr. Cardinal moved to authorize Mr. Locher to collect by legal means the $91.86 owed by Mr. Schmitz for special use permit fees providing his place of employment can be found. Seconded by Mr. Rosengren. Carried unanimously. Mr. Gotwald suggested that sample copies of ordinances on land use in multiple dwelling areas be studied; although Outlot G is well provided for in this respect, future plats may cause trouble if we have no ordinance governing the same. He will try to get some sample ordinances for us. Mr. Cardinal will ask the Planner for some also. 1 Mr. L'Aliier asked the Clerk to write Mr. Ray to send a rate list for the floater policy so that some provision can be made to pay ahead instead of writing $1.00 checks for each item added. Mr. Bohjanen moved to pay the bills as audited. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Carried unanimously. Mr. Cardinal moved to adjourn at 9:28 p.m. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Aye. BILLS: March 9, 1970 2908 Centennial State Bank 2909 Commissioner of Taxation 2910 State Treasurer PERA H 11 U.S. withholding from Feb.payroll State withholding from Feb.payroll Employee payroll deductions 116.02 Village contributions 183.58 2911 James M. Ray Insurance Insurance on Elec. port. typewriter 2912 League of Minn. Municipalities Council supplies (2 copies of Directory of Officials) 2913 Forest Lake Times Publishing 2914 Jiffi -Print Printing of forms for police office 2915 Bruce Fleming Animal control for February 2916 North Central Public Service Co. Gas for Lino Park 2917 Board of Water Commissioners Lease on Baldwin Lake park property 2918 Mobil Oil Corp. Motor fuels 2919 M & L Motor Supply Co. Repair of engine 2920 J. C. Auto Supply Part for engine (Bills Cont'd) $244.20 49.90 299.61 1.00 8.00 57.30 12.25 139.00 14.69 1.00 20.64 40.44 14.94 96 BILLS: March 9, 1970 (Cont'd) 2921 Centerville Garage 2922 M. & I. Auto Supply Co. 2923 Uniforms Unlimited 2924 Viking Safety Company 2925 Springsted Incorporated (2926) North Star Oil Corp. (2926). II (2926) (2926) " (2927) Northway Hdwe & Auto Access. (2927) (2927) 2928 n II n n 11 tl - II II It II 11 n It June Emerton (Petty cash fund) 2929 Louis Molitor 2930 Ralph M. L'Allier 2931 William I. Bohjanen 2932 Henry H. Rosengren 2933 Andrew J. Cardinal 2934 Ronald J. Jaworski Motor fuels, labor and parts Commodities for repair 3 prs. trousers, Inv. 57298 First aid supplies, Inv. 13720 Services connected with sale of bonds Police motor fuels & car lights Motor fuels - parks Motor fuels - roads & bridges Fire Marshall motor fuel General supplies for police Maintenance supplies - parks $ 7.75 64.7 38.85 193.46 1600.00 45.90 15.49 40.60 3.50 3.20 3.77 Maintenance supplies, car (Fire Protection) 10.29 2 rolls stamps # 20 postcards and calc.tape 16.09 Ext on option on Lake Amelia property Council expenses for March It 11 It It It n II n n II 11 n Minutes approved at the meeting of March 23, 197 Clerk- Treasurer 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 An informal special meeting of the Lino Lakes Village Council had been called for 8 :00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10, 1970, for the purpose of discussion with the Planning & Zoning Board, the Planner and the Engineer, mobile home parks in particular and multiple - family developments in general. All members of the Council except Mr. Rosengren were present. All members of the Planning & Zoning Board except W. Kelling and Mr. Jester were present as were Mr. VanHousen, Planner, and W. Gotwald, Engineer. Superintendent Marshall Hankerson and School Board Chairman John Barnes of Centennial School District No. 12 were also present. It was noted that the meeting had been set at the February 23rd Council Meeting and notices had been sent to all P&Z members as well as the Planner and Engineer. Mr. L'Allier began the discussion at 8:08 p.m. stating that those present did not need to stay Within one specific area of discussion; rather, that they offer information and ask questions. Mr. L'Allier felt we should refrain from making any conclusions this evening but should set a pattern for proceeding with further investigation on the matter. 1 Mr. L'Allier mentioned that the Council had passed a resolution requiring the suspension of mobile home park hearings for a maximum time of one year until all opinions had been heard and conclusions had been drawn as to what type, if any, mobile home parks Lino Lakes wants and where they should be located. Mr. L'Allier also stated that Mr. Menkveld had requested hearings on 3 sites for mobile home parks before the resolution had been passed, mentioning that the P&Z had recommended turning down hearings on all three sites, but that the Council had turned down one site, Mr. Menkveld had withdrawn a second application, and the Council, on the advice of the Village Attorney, had granted hearings on one site, these to be held in April and May. 1