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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/14/1981 Council MinutesBudget Workshop September 8, 1981 61 This meeting was called to order by Mayor Gourley at 8:00 P.M., September 8, 1981 with Mr. McLean and Mr. Kulaszewicz being absent. BINGO REQUEST This request had been made on August 10, 1981 and thus fulfills the 30 days notification requirement. Mr. Jaworski moved to approve this request. Seconded by Mrs. Elsenpeter. Motion carried unanimously. GENERAL BUDGET DISCUSSION Mayor Gourley noted that since two Council members are absent there is no need to go into details - just a basic run through. Mr. Schumacher noted this is just work sheet prepared by teh Department Heads noting the level of service those persons feel the City should be operating at. In all the salary areas, a figure has been inserted as an estimate. The final figures will have to wait until union negotiations are completed. The Council went through the proposed budgets for the following departments; Government Building. Police Department, Building Inspection, Public Works, Shop and Park Department. There was general discussion and explanation of some of the items. Meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M. September 14, 1981 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order at 7:30 P.M., September 14, 1981, by Mayor Gourley. Council members present; Elsenpeter, Kulaszewicz, McLean. Absent; Jaworski. Mr. Gotwald, Mr. Locher and Mr. Schumacher were also present. There were no additions or corrections to the minutes of August 24, 1981. Mayor Gourley said the minutes would stand approved as presented. Mr. Elsenpeteu corrected the minutes of September 2, 1981 as follows; Page one, paragraph 2, under Resolution 81 -25 - delete "Mr. Schumahcer and not" from the fifth sentence and insert "the Commission and ". Mr. McLean moved to approve the minutes as corrected. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimoulsy. Mr. McLean questioned the minutes of the Public Hearings held on May 27 and July 15 - are they ready? The Clerk said they would be ready for Thursday, September 17, 1981. Mr. Kulaszewicz asked if the bond sale was proceeding light of the fact that that Circle Pines had turned down the City's request to connect totheir system? Mayor Gourley said the City has another outlet and the bond sale would proceed. DISBURSEMENTS Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to approve the disbursements as presented. Seconded 62 September 14, 1981 Mrs. Elsenpeter. Motion carried unanimously. OPEN MIKE Mr. Peter Scherer was scheduled but had called to say he was ill. Mrs. Averbeck had called at 4:00 P.M. this date and requested Sharon Jenson be put on this agenda Sharon Henson was recognized by Mayor Gourley and she asked, that since a decision on allowing Lino Lakes to connect to the Circle Pines system had been delayed by the City Pines Utility Commission, what now? Why don't you just drop the whole thing? Mayor Gourley said the outlet in Circle Pines was only one aternative. There is a second alternative of using the outlet in the interceptor on North Road which is a Metropolitan Waste Control Commission facility. Mr. Al Ross asked for clarification of this proposed ocnnection - what size? Mayor Gourley said it would be a 6" force main. the same as the one proposed for the Circle Pines connection. He added that according to the Engineers, the costs are approximately the same. Mr. Ross asked permission to question Mr. Gotwald on this matter and he asked Mr. Gotwald if this was correct. Mr. Gotwald said there is capacity in the interceptor for the City of Lino Lakes. It would be necessary to construct a force main to a point of interception. Insofar as the cost was concerned, Mr. Gotwald said he would not discuss that point without studying the plans and specifications CLERK'sREPORT The Clerk reported that on August 26, 1981, a petition asking for a State Audit of the City had been delivered to her office. She had contacted the State Auditor's office for an approximate cost and conld not get a figure. The State Autitor's office will be contacting the City ofn Sept. 26, 1981. Mr. Schumacher reported that he and Mayor Gourley had discussed this matter with teh League of Minnesota Cities and their estimate is that this would be approximately double of what a private auditor would cost. The City's costs for last year's audit was $7100.00 - this would indicate this audit will cost the City between 10 and 20 Thousand dollars. The petition asks for the audit to be done from January 1, 1980 thorough June 30, 1981. CONTRACT FOR CODIFICATION Mr. Schumacher presented the contract for the codification of all City ordinances. This contract is with teh firm of Collins, Hoff & Allen and Mr. George Hoff is the person who would be doing the work. The contract price for the work is $5,250.00. There is an iption of haing an addition fifty copies printed for an additional cost of $2000.00. Mr. Schumacher recommended approving this contract for the codification without the additional copies. Mr. McLean moved to approve the contract for the codification of all City Ordinances at a cost of $5,250.00 withoutthe additional printing. Seconded September 14, 1981 by Mrs. Elsenpeter, Mition carried unanimously. 63 PUBLIC HEARING - FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING FUNDS. IThe Public Hearing on the Federal Revenue Sahring Funds was called to order at 8:00 P.M. Mr. Schumacher noted this hearing is for the purpose of taking suggestions from the public as to the usage of these funds. The C ity will receive approximately $44,152.00 Mr. Schumacher said teh money should be used for capital expenditures and not for general maintenance programs. Mayor Gourley asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished ti speak on the subject. Mr. Al Ross suggested using the funds for an addition to the City Hall Building. Mrs. Audrey Tauer asked if this was connected with the CDBG program and Mayor Gourley saind, No. Mr. Benson asked how it has been used in the past and was told, for street repairs. Mr. Al Ross suggested, that since the City has many new streets, perhaps additional snow plowing equipment. Mr. McLean moved to set a budget hearing on the use of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds for September 28, 1981 at 8:30 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. IMr. McLean moved to close the hearing at 8:05 P.M. Seconded by Mrs. Elsenpeter. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION 81 -30 - LAWCON GRANT APPLICATION Mr. SChumacher reported that preliminary approval of this grant had been received for the development of Country Lakes Park. This Resolution is for the authorization to submit the final application to the Sate for theses funds. Mr. McLean asked what sort of strings are attached to this grant and Mr. Schumacher said, nor more than if this Park was bieng developed with private money - whatever permits are necessary would apply in either instance. Mr. McLean moved to adopt Resolution 81 -30. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION 81 -30 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FILING OF APPLICATION AND EXECUTION OF GRANT PROJECT AGREEMENTS TO DEVELOP OPEN SPACE UNDER THE PROVISION OF THE FEDERAL LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND ACT AND THE STATE NATURAL RESOURCE FUND. IWHEREAS, the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act and the State Natural Resources Fund provides for the making of grants to assist local public bodies in the development of outdoor recreation projects, and WHEREAS, the City of Lino Lakes desires to develop certain land known as Country Lakes Park, which land is to be held and used for permanent open space, and 64 September 14, 1981 WHEREAS, in order for the proposed project to be eligible for approval, there must be proof that it is part of a comprehensive outdoor recreation plan and 5 -year action program (capital improvement), and WHEREAS, the City of Lino Lakes has an original or revised 5 -year action program which includes Country Lakes Park, and WHEREAS, it is estimated taht the cost of developing said interest shall be $197,820.00, and WHEREAS, upon project approval the City of Lino Lakes must enter into formal grant project agreements with teh State for the specific purpose of de- veloping Country Lakes Park. NOW, THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LINO LAKES: 1. That an application be made to the State of Minnesota, Department of Economic Development, Office of Local and Urban Affairs for a grant from the Land and Water Conservation Fund of 1965 as amended for an amount presently estimated to be $77,460.00 and the applicant will pay the balance of cost from other funds availabe to it. 2. That the City Administrator is directed to execute and to file A) such application acid i3) the 5 -year action program with the State of Minnesota, department of Economic Development, Office of Local and Uran Affairs, and to provide additional information and furnish such documents as may be required by said Department, and C) to act as the authorized correspondent ofthe applicant. 3. That the proposed development is in accordance with plans for the allocation of land for open space uses, and that should said grant be made, the applicant will develop and retain said land for use(s) de- signated in said application and approved by the Office of Local and Urban Affairs and the National Park Service (NPS). 4. That the United States of America and the State of Minnesota be, and they hereby are, assured of full compliance by the applicant with regulations of the Department of the Interior, effectuating Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. 5. That the City of Lino Lakes enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota, Department of Economic Development, Office of Local and Urban Affairs to privide such grants as specified in paragraph 1, above for the year 1982. 6. That the City Administrator is authorized and directed to execute such agreement and any supplemental agreements thereof. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution is a true and correct copy of the resolution presented to and adopted by the Lino Lakes City Council at a duly authorized meeting thereof held on the 14th day of September, 1981 as shown by the minutes of said meeting in my possession. 41„,_ ,) Edna L. Sd.rner, Clerk - Treasurer F. Kenneth Gourley, Mayor 1 September 14, 1981 LANTERN LANE AND LANTERN CIRCLE - CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING IIIThe Clerk reported the assessment roll has been prepared. The assessments for this area have been divided evenly over the lots as requested by the owner. The Resolution adopting these assessments had been perpared. 1 IIIAdopted by the Council this 14th day of September, 1981. Mrs. Elsenpter moved to adopt Resolution 81 -28. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to close the hearing at 8:18 P.M. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Mition carried unanimously. RESOLUTION 81 -28 WHEREAS, pursuant to proper notice duly give as required by law, the Council has met and heard and passed upon all objections to the propsoed assessment for the improvement of Lantern Lane from East Shadow Lake Drive to Black Duck Drive and Lantern Circle from Lantern Lane on the South to the end of the Cul- de -san by blacktopping. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF LINO LAKES, MINNESOTA: 1. Such proposed assessment, a copy of whch is attached hereto and made a part hereof, is hereby accepted and shall constitute the special assess- ment against the lands named therein, and each tract of land therein included is hereby found to be benefitted by the proposed improvement in the amount of the assessment levied against ti. Such assessment shall be apyable in equal annual installments extending over a period of five (5) years, the first installments to be payable on or before the first Monday in January, 1982 and shall bear interest at the rate of 8.28 o per annum from the date of the adoption of this assess- ment Resolution. To the first installment shall be added interest on the entire assessment from the date of this Resolution until December 31, 1981. The each subsequest installment when due shall be added interest for one year on all unpaid installaments. 3. The owner of any property so assessed may, at any time prior to certifi- cation of the assessment to the County Auditor, pay the whole of the assessment on such property, with interest accrued to the date of pay- ment, to the City Treasurer, except that no interest shall be charged if the entire assessment is paid within thirty (30) days from the adoption of this Resolution; and he may, at any time thereafter, pay to the City Treasurer the entire amount of the assessment remaining un- paid, with interest accrued to December 31 of the year in which such payment is made. Such payment must be made before November 15 or inter- est will be charged through December 31 of the next succeeding year. 4. The Clerk shall forthwith transmit a certified duplicate of this assessment to the County Auditor to be extended on the proper tax lists of the County, and such assessment shall be collected and paid over in the same manner as other minicipal taxes. tdna L. Sarner, Clerk- Treasurer F. Kenneth Gourley, Mayor 66 OUTLOT H REAPPORTIONMENT - RESOLUTION 81 -31 - HEARING - 8:18 R.M. September 14, 1981 The Clerk reported this spreading the existing assessments on Outlot H over the newly platted lots. These are not new assessments. Mr. McLeam moved to approve the reapportionment of the special assess- ments on Outlot H and to adopt Resolution 81 -31. Seconded by Mrs. Elsenpeter. Motion carrid uannimously. Mrs. Elsenpeter moved to close the Hearing at 8:25 P.M. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously. ATTORNEY's REPORT Mr. Locher had no report. FEASIBILITY STUDY - LAKES ADD. #7 Mr. Schumacher reported that El Rehbein & Son has presented a Letter of Credit in the amount of $6000.00 to cover the costs of this feasibility report. Mr. McLean asked Mr. Locher if this is legal and Mr. Locher said, Yes, if the project fails the Letter of Credit pays for the cost and if the project proceeds, the feasibility costs become a part of the project costs. Mr. McLean moved to order a feasibility study to be done by Carley Engineering for Lakes Add. #7 with the stipulation that the costs of this study will be paid by the Letter of Credit if the project fails to pro- ceed. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. A recess was called at 8:45 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 8:55 P.M. ENGINEER'S REPORT 49 Club Sewers - Mr. Gotwald presented the plans and specifications for this sewer project to the Council for their consideration and approval. Mr. Gotwald reported that he would need authorization from the Council to advertise for bids if the plans and specifications are approved. It was reported that Mr. Meister is putting together an agreement for the consideration of the Shoreview Council and Mr. Gotwald said he had talked with Shoreview and felt there would be no problems. After some discussion, Mr. McLean moved to approve the plans and spec- ifications for the 49 Club Sewer Project and authorized the advertisements for bids. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. SHENANDOAH II - PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS - STREETS Mr. Gotwald presented the plans and specifications for the installation of the streets in the Shenandoah II project. Mr. Rehbein had written a letter informing the Council that this project will be completed in phases. He had prepared a map designating the three phases of con- struction. Mr. McLean objected to such a loose arrangement. It was suggested putting a time limit for the installation of the streets. 1 September 14, 1981 67 Mr. Gotwald suggested a one year limit with the developer to appear be- fore the Council for a review as to the progress of this development. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to approve the street plans and specifications for Shenandoah II with the stipulation that the developer will return to the Council one year from the date of installation of the 2" blacktop for review. Seconded by Mrs. Elsenpeter. Motion carried unanimously. NORTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE - BURIED CABLE - LANTERN LANE Mr. Gotwald had checked these plans and recommended approval with some stipulations. Mr. McLean moved to approve the installation of the buried cable by Northwestern Bell Telephone subject to the remarks as set forth by Mr. Meister. These remarks are to be forwarded to Northwestern Bell. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS There was none. NEW BUSINESS Mayor Gourley intorduced Resolution 81 -29. Mr. Kulaszewicz asked if this was to be discussed and Mayor Gourley said the Resolution deals with the establishment of a Charter Commission by the City Council to investi- gate the need for a Home Rule Charter for this City. Mrs. Elsenpeter moved to adopt Resolution 81 -29. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION 81 -29 RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CHARTER COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF LINO LAKES. WHEREAS, The Lino Lakes City Council hereby requests the District Court to establish a fifteen (15) member Charter Commission as pro- vided for under Section 410.15, Minnesota Statutes Annotated, and WHEREAS, An interest in Charter Commission for the community has recently been demonstrated, and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Council to investigate the need for such a Charter. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, THAT a fifteen (15) member Charter Commission be established as outlined under Section 410.15, Minnesota Statutes, Annotated and the following list of eligible nominees be used by the District Counrt in making appointments to such Charter Commission. 1. Charles Nelson 2. Roger Kolstad 3. Forest Tagg 1051 Evergreen Trail 8383 4th Ave. 7504 Lake Drive Lino Lakes, MN 55014 Lino Lakes, MN 55014 Lino Lakes, MN 55014 4. Alan Robinson 5. Gunnar Kronholm 6. Joseph LaCasse, Jr 7. Robert Schneider 8. Alfred Ross 9. Kenneth Gourley 10. Harvey Karth 11. Kenneth Candiotti 12. Larry Grubbs 13. Ray Johnson 14 Joseph Davis 15 Larry Brokke 16. Marilyn Elsenpeter 17. Jeff Joyer 18. Charles Prlkop 19. Robert Doocy 20. Henry Rosengren 21. Jerry Hanson 22. Ina Liljedahl 23. Richard Zelinka 24. Charles Cheesebrough 25. Arnold Kelling 26. Edna Sarner 27 John McLean 28. Ronald Jaworski 29. Richard Kulaszewicz 8299 4th Ave 7015 W. Shadow Lk Dr 6479 20th Ave. So 6734 E. Shadow Lk Dr 6356 Ware Road 6920 Sunset Ave 926 Main St 6689 E. Shadow Lk Dr 733 Vicky Lane 7971 Nancy Dr 6973 Sunrise Ave 6795 20th Ave S 8024 Elbe St 8241 W. Rondeau 2210 Deer Pass Trail 43 North Road 7943 4th Ave 1174 Main St. 726 Vicky Lane 7033 Lakeview Ave 6498 Hokah Dr 620 Aqua Lane 6840 Rustic Lane 6440 Otter Lake Rd 7033 W. Shadow Lk Dr 6417 Hokah Dr. September 14, 1981 Lino Lakes, MN 55014 Lino Lakes, MN Hugo, MN 55038 Lino Lakes, MN Lino Lakes, MN Lino Lakes, MM Lino Lakes, MN Lino Lakes, MN Lino Lakes, MN Lino Lakes, MN Lino Lakes, MN Hugo, MN Lino Lakes, MN Forest Lake, MN White Bear Lake, MN Lino Lakes, MN Lino Lakes, MN Lino Lakes, MN Lino Lakes, MN Lino Lakes, MN Lino Lakes, MN Lino Lakes, MN Lino Lakes, MN White Bear Lake, MN Lino Lakes, MN Lino Lakes, MN Passed by the City Council of Lino Lakes this loth Day of September, 1981. F. Kenneth Gourley, Mayor ATTEST: `a, Edna L. Sarner, Clerk - Treasurer 1 Mr. McLean moved to adjourn. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Aye. 9:15 P.M. These minutes were considered and approved as presented at a regular Council meeting held on September 28, 1981. Edna L. Sarner,Clerk- Treasurer Public Hearing May 27, 1981 The Special Meeting of the Lino LaXes City Council was called to order at 8:15 P.M., on May 27, 1981 by Mayor Gourley with all Council members present. Mr. Locher, Mr. Wayne Long and Mr. Bob Frigaard of OSM, Mr. Steve Mattson and Mr. Andrew Merry of Juran & Moody, and Mr. Schumacher were also present. This meeting is for the purpose of holding a Public Hearing on the pro-