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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/26/1981 Council MinutesMay 11, 1981 Mr. Jaworski moved to adjourn; Seconded by Mr, McLean. Aye, 11:00 P.M. These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at a regular scheduled meeting held on May 26, 1981. ,✓ e4_) Edna er, Clerk-Treasurer a n May 26, 1981 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order at 7:35 P.M., May 26, 1981 by Mayor Gourley, Council members present; Elsenpeter, Jaworski, Kulaszewicz, Absent; McLean. Mr. Schumacher and Mr. Locher were also present. On considering the minutes of May 11, 1981, Mrs. Elsenpeter corrected the last paragraph, page five, third line, to delete the word 'Council' and insert the words 'County and District #831'. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to approve the minutes as corrected. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried unanimously. OPEN MIKE Mr. Bill Molin appeard to discuss the installation of the fence around the cement plant. Mr. Jaworski asked about the driveway that exits onto Fourth Avenue he flet that street is not constructed in a manner which can handle the large trucks that are used. Mr. Molin said this is basically used for the storage of empty trailers but if the Council felt that driveway should not be used, the trucks could use the driveways that enter from Lilac. Mr. Jaworski moved to approve the installation of the fence, without the security arm, with the stipulations that the driveway on Fourth Avenue be vacated and that the trees that have been planted for screen- ing not be disturbed. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. ANIMAL ORDINANCE Mayor Gourley noted some revisions of this oridnance since the last meeting. The ordinance is basically the same with the exception of the subdivision setting forth the requirements for the ownership of the land. Mr. Jaworski moved that Subdivision 1.23 be changed to read 'that the animal unit per acre be one -half (2)', in place of the 'one animal unit per acre'. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. Mrs. Elsenpeter moved to approve this Ordinance as amended with the proper number being assigned and the proper ordinance number being in- serted under subdivision 8.20. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried unanimously. ANOKA COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT Mr. Paul Ruud, Anoka County Highway Enigneer, presented the Council with the plans and specifications for the upgrading of Highway #8 from Lilac Street North to Pine Street. Some of the construction changes to be May 26, 1981 made in the highway were reported. Mr. Ruud said he did not believe this construction would begin until 1982. The Council had some questions, which Mr. Ruud answered. Mr. Ruud presented the Council with a Resolution that he asked them to pass. Mr. Jaworski moved to approve Resolution 81 -12. Seconded by Mrs. Elsenpeter. Motion carried unanimously. Mrs. Elsenpeter asked Mr. Ruud if there could be some consideration for some basic walkway for the children in the areas since in the coming year all the children within a .9 of a mile radius will have to walk. Mr. Ruud said he would look at the area along Main Street on his way out and see what he could do in the way of a recommendation. CABLE TV REPORT Mrs. Elsenpeter gave a brief report on the status of the Cable TV study. She pointed out that in answer the the survey that had been sent out, the returans are about 75% in favor of Cable TV, 10% against and 15% undecided. There is also a copy of a propsoed Joint Powers Agreement for each Council member for their information. This will probably be revised somewhat be- fore it is finalized, but it is almost finished. She will keep the Council informed in the tabulation of the survey reports. A recess was called a this point in the meeting. The meeting reconvened at 8:55 P.M. PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD ACTIONS VARIANCE - ROLSTAD This is a request to split 22 acres from his property for his son to construct a home. Mr. Rolstad had provided a certificate of survey for this property. However, it had been noted by the Planning and Zoning that the 22 acre computations included the 33' foot easement for Holly Drive. The Planning and Zoning had recommended that Mr. Rolstad revise the front footage of the 21/2 acre parcel to delete the street right - of -way and make the parcel of land a full 21/2 acres minut the 33' easement. Mr. Rolstad agreed to this. There was discussion on the park dedication. Since this is an individual building site, the amount to be paid to the park fund is $375.00. Mr. Jaworski moved to approve the variance for the lot split per the Planning adn Zoning Board's recommendations, with $375.00 to be paid to the Park fund. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. VARIANCE - PELTIER Mr. Peltier is requesting a variance to Ordinance #78 for the transfer of title of 10.5 acres of land to his daughter for farming purposes. This land is being split from a 77 acre parcel. This 10.5 acres has frontage on 24th Avenue North. There was,Idiscussion of the amount that should be required for park dedication. The general consensus of the Council was, that since this_is to be a single home site, the requirement should be for one home site. The Council felt, that if in the future, the land is split, then the re- maining park funds could be collected at that time. Mr. Jaworski moved to approve this variance wiht $375.00 to be paid to the park funds and the remaining amount to be collected if and when the land 8 May 26, 1981 is di_vi,ded. Seconded by Mrs, Elsenpeter. Motion carried unanimously. VARIANCE - BEHR - LONG DRIVEWAY Mr. Behr owns a lot in Equity Estates containing 10 acres. He plans the construction of an earth sheltered home and the most feasible site to construct this home necessitates a driveway of approximately 700 feet. There was discussion of the reasons for the driveway and that Mr. Behr, who had originally planned to exit onto Karth Road agreed with the Planning and Zoning that it would be better to exit on Joyer Lane. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to approve the long driveway with the stipulations the the property owner keep the driveway maintained in a manner which will assure that emergency vhicles can get in and out. Seconded by Mrs. Elsenpeter. Motion carried unanimously. VARIANCE - LaROCQUE - SPLITTING A LOT Mr. LaRocque is requesting to split Lot 7, Aud.Subd. #100 onto two parcels of land. The North portion will be combined with Lot 6, which he owns and the South portion will be combined with Lot 8, which is owned by Mr. Junior Rehbein. The Planning and Zoning Board had suggested this combination and thus eliminating Lot 7. Mr. Locher said that Lot 7 could not be eliminated but would become a part of the Lots 6 4 8. Mr. Locher said it could be made a part of the deed that the South protion could only be sold as a part of Lot 6 - this could be part of the abstract and would ensure that no one could buy either portion with the intent of constructing a home. Mrs. Elsenpter moved to approve this lot split, with teh South portion being combined with Lot 8 and the North portion with Lot 6, the abstract to be updated to reflect this, per the Planning and Zoning Board's recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimosuly. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - COLUMBUS TOWNSHIP The Planning and Zoning Board found no problems with this plan with the exception of the designation of Pine Street. This has been noted and forwarded to the Metropolitan Council. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to accept the Comprehensive Paln of Columbus Township. Seconded by Mrs. Elsenpeter. Motion carried unanimously. PARK DEDICATION Mrs. Elsenpeter moved to direct the Clerk's office to make a refund of the amounts over $375.00 to lands split into 22 to 5 acres parcels since the passage of Ordinance #78, (lands split by metes and bounds). A list of these splits to be made for Council consideration. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried unanimously. ATTORNEY's REPORT Mr. Locher had prepared a Resolution setting the boarding fees at $4.00 to correspond with teh charges of the animal control. Mr. Jaworski moved to adopt Resolution 81 -14. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carreid unanimously. 1 May 26, 1981 LIQUOR LTCE_NSE_ RENEWALS Mr. Locher had checked the applications, insurance forms and bonds that had been delivered to the Clerk's office. Ross' Bottle Shop - Mr, Jaworski moved to approve renewal of this license with clairfication of the liquor liability. Seconded by Mrs. Elsenpeter Motion carried unanimously. J &K Liquor - Mr. Jaworski moved to approve renewal of this license . Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. VFW - Check existing insurance for the '10 day written notice' clause. Tom Thumb - Off -Sale 3.2% - Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to approve the renewal. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried unanimously. JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASING - ANOKA COUNTY Mr. Jaworski moved to approve this agreement. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. APPOINTMENT OF FIRE MARSHALL TO REVIEW AND ISSUE BURNING PERMITS Mrs. Elsenpeter moved to designate Mr. Bruce Macdonald, Fire Marshall, to review and issue all burning permits. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried unanimoulsy. PAC is receive notice of this action. 3.2% BEER PERMIT - ST. JOSEPH CHRUCH Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to approve the issuance of a 3.2% beer permit for August 8 and 9, 1981. Seconded by Mrs. Elsenpeter. Motion carried unanimously. The Church had also applied for a set up license. The City has no Ordinance covering this type of permit. Mr. Locher had checked with the liquor control commission and those permits must be obtained from the State. Mr. Jaworski moved to refer the Church to the State Liquor Control Commission. Seconded by Mr, Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. Mrs. Elsenpeter moved to adjourn. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Aye. 10:20 P.M. addition to minutes: Mr. Jaworski moved to adopt Resolution #81 -13 (Resolution requesting 1980 -81 local planning assistance discretionary grant funds from the Metropolitan Council). Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at a regular meeting held on June 8, 1981. lam' Edna L. Sarner, Clerk- Treasurer