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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/08/1981 Council Minutes10 June 8, 1981 The regular meeting of the. Lino Lakes City Council was called to order at 7:30 P.M., June 8, 1981, by Mayor Gourley with all members present except Mr. Jaworski. Mr. Locher, Mr. Meister and Mr. Schumacher were also present. On considering the minutes of May 26, 1981, Mrs. Elsenpeter corrected the figures relating to the Cable TV Survey. It should readl 75% in favor, 10o against and 15% undecided. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to approve as corrected. Seconded by Mrs. Elsenpeter. Motion carried with Mr. McLean abstaining. There was no questions on the disbursements, Mayor Gourley said the disbursements would stand approved as presented. OPEN MIKE Mr. George Taylor appeared before the Council to discuss his application for a Special Use Permit for the establishing a car lot on his property on Lake Drive. The neighbors had objected to this use even though his property is zoned commercial. Mr. Taylor proposes to construct a single family dwelling on this parcel which he will ultimately see, along with his current residence, and buy in an area where his business would be allowed. There was a question as to whether Mr. Taylor needed a variance to con- struct a residence in this area and it was pointed out that in the past few years the Council has not allowed residential construction in a commercial zone. However, this land is proposed for ER in the Com- prehensive Plan. Mr. Taylor asked if the fee he paid for the Special Use Permit could be transferred to the variance request. After some discussion, the Council felt that the administrative fee of $50.00 could be transferred to the variance. Mr. McLean moved that any funds in excess of what Mr. Taylor has paid be transferred to the variance request. Mr. Schumacher pointed out that the money placed in escrow has been expended. Mr. Taylor said he was aware of the costs involved in the original request and all he is asking for is the transfer of the administrative fee of $50.00 to be transferred to the new request. Mr. Kulaszewicz seconded Mr. McLean's motion. Motion carried unanimously. PARK BOARD REQUEST Mr. Schumacher presented the Park Board's action on the dedication of park funds for Mr. E. Henriksen. The Park Board request funds for the entire parcel being sold and that this money should be paid in a one year period in three equal installations, the first payment due four months from this date. The Park Board had been reluctant to allow this to be paid on a lot to lot basis due to the administrative problems this creats. Mr. McLean moved that the Henriksen's Park Dedication be paid in three equal payments, the first payment due four months from this date, the second, eight months from this date and the last one due one year from this date. Seconded by Mrs. Elsenpeter. Motion carried unanimosuly. JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT - CABLE TV June 8, 1981 Mrs. Elsenpeter presented the final agreement for this Joint Powers Agreement noting there are some minor corrections. 11 Mrs. Elsenpeter said this is the agreement that had been approved by the AdHoc Committee and when four Cities have ratified this agreement then a meeting will be called. The Lino Lakes Cable Commission has recommended that the City Council ratify this Agreement and have also recommended that the Council made two Director appointemnts at this meeting. There should be one or two alternates. There will also be a financial committment from this City of $0.75 per household. Mrs. Elsenpeter noted that this Commission had contacted White Bear for possible inclusion in their CST and had been informed that there is no room in that district. She said they have not contacted Forest Lake, but felt this City would fare better if they stayed with this CST. Mrs. Elsenpeter pointed out that any intital financial committments from this City will be returned in the future. Mrs. Elsenpeter moved to enter into the Joint Powers Agreement with NCSCCC. Seocnded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Gourley noted that the minutes of the Cable Commision recommended that Mr. Johnson and Mrs. Elsenpeter be appointed as Directors and Mr. Benson as an alternative. Mayor Gourley made these appointments. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBERSHIP CONSIDERATION Mr. Schumacher reported on the establishment of a Chomber of Commerce and asked if this Council would consider becoming a member. The initial membership fee is $150.00. Mr. Schumacher felt this is a good thing for the City to get involved with. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to approve the City of Lino Lakes becoming a member of the newly formed Chamber of Commerce with the membership fee of $150.00. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously. TWO NEW PARK BOARD MEMBERS Mayor Gourley pointed out that the Park Board has been operating with only five members and felt that there should be advertising for members on this Board. It was agreed to have a notice in the publications of the 15th, 29th and July 6, 1981. Mrs. Elsenpeter suggested that this notice be in the Forest Lake Times and White Bear Press at least one time. The Council agreed. Mayor Gourley moved that the adminstrative department be authorized to advertise for Park Board members and that the applications be received by July 10, 1981 and that the advertisements be placed in the papers on the weeks of June 15, June 29th and July 6th and at least one be placed in the Forest Lake Times and the White Bear Press. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. This matter to be on the July 13, 1981 agenda. IATTORNEY's REPORT Mr. Locher had no report. CONSIDERATION OF THE WET LANDS MAPS. 12 June 8, 1981 Mr. Schumacher said he had talked with. the DNR and they are checking the map as proposed by Anoka County but there has not been any indication of either approval or disapproval. The general consensus of the Council was that the DNR amp was on the extreme and Anoka County's map was on the conservative side of noting the wet lands. Mr. McLean moved to endorse the Anoka County Wet Lands Map. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION 81 -15 This Resolution would approve the City Administrator's withdrawal from membership in the PERA. Mr. Schumacher pointed out this is special Legislation jsut signed by the Governor and will allow the persons who serve in this position to get into a retirement fund that they can stay in regardless of what state they work in. This does not make any changes in the current costs to the City or to the Employee. Mr. Schymacher pointed out that he only has thirty days in which to make a decision on this matter. Mr. McLean moved to adopt Resolution 81 -15. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. ENGINEER's REPORT Mr. Meister reported that they have made final inspection on Andall Street, Improvement 80 -2 and found it has been constructed according to the requirements of the City and recommended final payment upon receipt of a performance bond for one year. Mr. McLean moved to accept the porject based on the recommendation of Milner Carley Associates and authorize payment upon receipt of the performance bond in the amount of 100% of the contract amount. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. BLOCK PARTY REQUEST - OAKWOOD DRIVE This request had been submitted by Mr. Peter Rosentha. Mayor Gourley said he and talked with Mr. Rosenthal and had informed him that liquor should not be on the street - it should be kept on the private property. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to approve this request. Seconded by Mrs. Elsenpeter Motion carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS The motion approving the fence installation for Molin Concrete should be reconsidered. Mrs. Elsenpeter moved to reconsider the motion made by Mr. Jaworski at the May 26, 1981 meeting. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. on reconsidering the motion, the motion failed unanimously. Mr. McLean moved to amend the current special use permit in effect for Molin Concrete to include the installation of the fence without the security arm, with the stipulations that the driveway on 4th Avenue be vacated and that the trees that have been plated for screening not be disturbed and to include approval of a building expansion. Seconded by Mrs. Elsenpeter. Motion carried unanimously. June 8, 1981 LaROCQUE VARIANCE Mrs. Elsenpeter moved to reconsider a montion made at the May 26, 1981 meeting considering the lot split for Mr. LaRocque. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Mr. Locher said the change that is necessitated is the words "removing Lot 7" being deleted. 13 Mrs. Elsenpeter moved to delete the words "removing Lot 7 ". Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to adjourn. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Aye 8:30 P.M. These minutes were considered and approved at a regular Council meeting held on June 22, 1981. Edna L. Sarner, Clerk - Treasurer June 22, 1981 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order at 7:30 P.M., June 22, 1981, by Mayor Gourley. Council members present; Elsenpeter, Kulaszewicz, McLean. Absent; Jaworski. Mr. Locher and Mr. Schumacher were also present. 1 MINUTES Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to approve the minutes of June 8, 1981 as presented. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously. DISBURSEMENTS Mrs. Elsenpeter questioned the isbursement to Circle Pines. Mr. Schumacher explained that this is a reimbursement for HFW Insurance, since this City is in the process of changing insurance carriers, Mr. Zerwas will be cover - ed by his former insurance until July 1, 1981. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to approve the Disbursements as presentd. Seconded by Mrs. Elsenpeter. Motion carried unanimously. OPEN MIKE Mr. 011ila had called and asked to be scheduled under this portion of the meeting, but he was not present. AMENDMENTS TO LAND USE CHAPTER OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - MR. BILL SHORT Mr. Short explained that this is a result of a meeting with the Metropolitan Council. These amendments must be presented to the Metropolitan Staff by July 1, 1981. There are four areas to be amended; 1 ) Land Use Plan; 2) Revising Density in particular areas; 3) minimum livability of each lot that has an on -site system; 4) Adoption of an interium ordinance to control development in the City during the time it is necessary to get the Comprehensive Plan in