HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/23/1974 P&Z MinutesDecember 23, 1974
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The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called
to order at 8:00 P.M. on December 23, 1974 by Mayor Bohjanen.
Councilmembers present; Jaworski, Marier, McLean, Zelinka. Mr.
Locher was also present.
The minutes of November 25, 1974 were considered. Mr. Marier
moved to approve the minutes as written. Seconded by Mr. McLean.
Motion carried.
The minutes of December 9, 1974 were corrected as follows;
Page 5, paragraph 8, change 'Mr. Jaworski' to ' Mr. Zelinka'.
Mr. Marier moved to approve the minutes with the correction.
Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried.
The Clerk reported on the following tiems;
The year end report from Mr. Kline, Fire Marshall;
The Plumbing Inspector's recommendations for the coming
year as to fees, the recommended changes in building permit
fees had been computed and each Council member had a copy.
There was some discussion on these proposals with the Coun'i?
deciding to forward the recommendations to the Planning and
Zoning Board for their consideration and recommendation.
The Clerk will send a copy to all Board Members.
A letter from Mr. Boland concerned with the sewer interceptor
meeting asked for all members have a copy.
Read a letter from North Central Public Service stating
the rate increase on natural gas that will go into effect
on Jan. 27, 1975, This is a 5.2% raise that will cost
each consumer approximately $14.33 per year.
Read a letter from the Rice Creek Watershed Board informing
the Council of that Board's approval of the Whispering Pines
Plat. Mr. Marler akked that a copy of this letter. be sent
to the Planning and Zoning Board members and to him.
Marier reported on the activities of the Planning and Zoning
'lard at their meeting held on December 18, 1974. Mr. Dean
A'1n had appeared berore the Board asking for a variance to in -
c; -i11 a 650' private driveway on property just off Pine and 4th
A.;nue. Mr. Starr had reviewed the property and, with the
:stipulations that Mr. Allen understand' that the maintenance is
his responsibility, he found no problems with this driveway.
After discussion, where the stipulations were made known to Mr.
.`len and he agreed to them, the Planning and Zoning Board
recommended approval of this variance. Mr. Marier so moved.
^aconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried.
!r. Blackbird had appeared asking for a variance for the transfer
of one acre of land adjacent to'the:present storage area for
North -Northeast Realty. He wondered if this should be rezoned
since it is outside the 300' limit for commercial use. The
Planning and Zoning Board recommended that he submit a planned
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usage report for that area and apply for a special use permit.
Mr. Blackbird will get the necessary information and return to
the Planning and Zoning Board meeting on Jan. 22, 1975.
Mr. Prokop had requested permission to obtain his building permit
before the street surfacing is completed. About one-half of the
work had been done this fall but the weather turned too cold
to complete the blacktopping. Mr. Prokop and Mr. Jankus have a
contract with Mr. Schifsky to complete this work in the Spring
as soon as possible. At the present, Mr. Prokop would like
permission to bring some heavy equipment in, have the basement
blocks delivered, have the excavating done, put in the septic
system and have the well drilled. Ha has plans to do a lot of
the work himself and since he is in the education field, his
summer months are shortened. The Planning and Zoning Board
had recommended that a bond be posted covering the'work left
to be done.
Mr. McLean asked if there was any problem in posting this bond.
�r. Prokop said that he had not had time to check into the cost
cf such a bond.
Mr. Locher said that in the past the Council had allowed the
amount to be placed in a Certificate of Deposit and retained by
the Bank until the work was completed.
Mr. Prokop said that he would need to consult with Mr. Jankus
since this street is a joint project. He asked if it would be
possible for just his half to be placed in escrow. The Council
felt that it would be necessary for the entire amount to be
placed in escrow. Mr. Prokop said he would consult with Mr.
Janus and get the information back to the Council.
The Planning and; Zoning Board had questioned the status of the
trailer parked on the Tobish property on Highway #49. Mr. Locher
said tzi _s t -ass ;is scheduled for trial sometime in January.
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r. .z�enc�rt �.��.,we hadnot been a quorum at the Park
'oard meeting held on 16, 1974. There had been general
:fiscuswi.on with no reccmm,mdations. He reported that Mr. Resch
:fill not compile a list of supervisors for the trailer that was
o have been installed at the Hall rink. In accordanee with
the L'otion passed, the trailer will not be ordered out.
f•ayor Bohjanen introduced the subject of the Fire Contracts with
Lexington and Centerville. Mr. Munson of Lexington was present
to explain.
The point questioned by the Council is the paragraph giving the
Fire Departments authority to collect $100.00 per hour from the
Aome owners for a fire call. There was some discussion on this
point with :fir. Munson saying that if this is a problem, then tie
would rather see the paragraph deleted. Mr. Munson said the
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cost for 1975 would increase to $7757.13.
After some discussion, Mr. Jaworski moved to approve the Lexington
Fire Contract for 1975 with the removal of that particular
paragraph. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried.
Mr. Munson requested the Council to appoint a Council member to
serve as liasion to the Lexington Fire Department. He also
reported that as of the first of the year, he will be the Fire
Chief and a party will be given for the retiring Chief on Feb.
8, 1975. All Council members are invited to attend.
Mr. Munson informed the Council there will be a vigrous training
program in 1975. He will keep them informed of the activities.
He thanked the Council and said a copy of the contract will be
sent as soon as it is retyped deleting the paragraph requested.
Mr. Jaworski felt that the Centerville Contract should conform
with the Lexington Contract. He moved to approve the Fire
Contract with Centerville, deleting the same paragraph in that
contract. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried.
`:-'he Law Enforcement Contract with Centerville was discussed. It
had been retyped with changes in the makeup of the Advisory Boa -^d.
It now reads 'one Citizen or Councilmember from Centerville'.
Mr. Zelinka moved to approve this contract. Seconded by Mr.
Jaworski. Motion carried.
Mayor Bohjanen had received a letter from the Anoka Comprehensi•:e
Health Department dealing with the establishing of home for
handicapped persons. This prohibits zoning in order to restrict
establishing these homes.
A copy of this letter is to be mailed to all Planning and Zoning
Board members and Mr. Marier.
There weal discussion on the proposed Suburban Rate Authority
Joint Powers s Agreement . The Council felt that this _.s another
layer of gi p.=ern t and a duplication of sers'i ces and thereby
• nnec sr,:ery.
Hr. Marie-, moved to 11r.ss a Resolution declining membership in
this orginazation. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried
iinanimous ly .
r. Jaworksi asked if there had been any progress on the contract
with th. Metro Sewer Board. Mayor Bohjanen said that he had
been unable to contact Mr. Dougherty. The Clerk had also
placed several calls without results.
Mr. Jaworski suggested a letter stating the figure required by
the City for hauling the sewage.
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Mr. Locher said that if this is done it will be necessary that
the City have cost figures to prove the request. The Clerk was
instructed to compute the cost incurred by the City hauling the
sewage and have at the next Council meeting. She is to contact
Mr. Hill for a schedule of depreciation on the tanker truck.
Mr. Jaworski reported that the streets were plowed and some sand-
ing done. He also reported on an article that stated that Mr.
Chenowerth planned to introduce a bill in the coming legislative
session requiring the Metropolitan Council to be an elective
body.
Mr. Marier felt that the Council should get the position paper
prepared and soon. Mr. Jaworski said that he had reread the
asition paper of Apple Valley and felt that Lino Lakes did not
pit into their statements, since they dealt mostly with low cost
"sousing. He felt that Lino Lakes should take a position on a
',f,oader base including many facets of the Metropolitan Council
;activities.
Mayor Bohjanen asked if this information could be fed to the
Clerk for typing and then be sent to the Council for consideration
or would it be necessary to det dates for meetings?
There was discussion on the consideration of a joint powers
agreement with other communities on this paper; that this not be
just Lino Lakes' position; copies should be mailed to other
communites asking for their support. This would insure faster
action arid more support.
Special snrleing sessions were set for January 3, 1975 a ,d Januery
3, 1975 fcr -che formation of this paper. These meetings will
convene at 3?U3 P.M. at the City Hall. The Clerk was requested
to send rf '*,r.:+ lnders to the Council members and to post these meet--
ngs xl the bullentin board in front of the Nall.
'rad There was no disellssian uzd{'r old
S•lsine ”:. L:To.a Business introduce=d.
On r=1r sideration 0:: the requisitions, Mr. Marier questioned
4540. He 7;.:,ked that the last purchase date on oils and fuels
Le recorded' on the requisitions from now on.
i.
Zelinka moved to approve requisitions #533 through and in -
r uding e40. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried.
Jaworski moved to pay checks #6156 through and including
J6190. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried.
Zeiinka asked the status of the Fight Inflation Committee.
sic wondered the purpose of such a committee and just what they
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could accomplish.
Mayor Bohjanen felt the main purpose was to have such a committee
in order to make contact with other committees. He had made
several contacts for possible membership and will try to have
the names ready for the next meeting.
The Clerk requested permission to close the City Hall at noon or
after the mail was delivered on December 24, 1974. Mr. McLean
so moved. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried.
Mr. Jaworski asked about the money held in Certificates of Deposit
that had been collected as hook-up charges in the Country Lakes
area. He felt that this money should be transferred to the watfar
and sewer operation fund.
The Clerk was instructed to compute the amount and have ready
for the January 13, 1975 meeting.
Jaworski moved to approve payroll checks #2716 through and
:Including #2743. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried.
YIr. Zelinka moved to adjourn at 9:05 P.M. Seconded by Mr.
ricLean. Aye