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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/05/1981 Council MinutesSeptember 28, 1981 These minutes were considered and approved as presented at a regular meeting held on October 13, 1981. ir'4u=e Edna L. Sarner, Clerk - Treasurer October 5, 1981 A Special Council meeting was called to order at 8:10 P.M., Monday, October 5, 1981 by Mayor Gourley. Members present; Kulaszewicz, Jaworski, Elsenpeter, McLean. Mr. Schumacher, Mr. Volk and Chief Myhre were also present. The purpose of this special meeting was to consider the 1981 tax levy, collectable in 1982 and to consider the preliminary 1982 budget. RONALD BROWN - VARIANCE Mr. Brown requested a variance to Ordinance #56, Section 4.16, side yard set back. He would like to have his setback for his garage 16' rather than the required 40'. The Council had reviewed his site and the letter of approval from the Anoka County Highway Department. Mayor Gourley moved to approve the variance. Mr. McLean seconded the motion. Motion declared passed. PUBLIC HEARING - FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING The Public Hearing on the Budgetary use of the Federal Revenu Sharing Funds was called to order at 8:20 P.M. Mr. Schumacher said he had hoped this money, $46,457 could be earmarked for purposes other than operational uses. Mr. Jaworski suggested that one use could be an alternate energy source for the water pump in Country Lakes. The cost could be $40,000 and this would mean that something would have to be cut out of the budget so that this particular item could be included in the budget. Mayor Gourley moved that the Federal Revenue Sahing be used for budgeted Capital Outlay. Mr. Schumacher suggested that the money be used for road upkeep since he had planned to purchase the major Capital Outlay items with Certificates of Indebtedness. Mayor Gourley's motion died for lack of a second. Mr. McLean moved that the 1982 Federal Revenue Sharing of an estimated $46,457 be included in the 1982 budget and be expended for Capital Improvements. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Jaworski moved to close the hearing. Mr. Kulaszewicz seconded the motion. Motion declared passed. CONSIDERATION OF CERTIFICATION OF THE LEVY. Mr. Jaworski moved to waive the "no smoking" rule. Mr. McLean seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Schumacher presented a prepared Resolution setting the 1981 Levy to be collected in 1982. 82 October 5, 1981 In his opening statement regarding the proposed levy, Mr. Schumacher state that he had contacted the County Auditor and received the following information on a home with a $60,000.00 limited market value: Year Taxes Mill Rate 1979 $1,579 107. 1980 1,106 107 1981 637 104 If the resolution is accepted and if the County, School District and other levies remain the same and the City's assessed valuation remained the same, taxes on the $60,000.00 home would increase approximately $75.00. Mr. Jaworski moved to adopt Resolution 81 -34. Mrs. Elsenpeter seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF THE 1982 BUDGET Mr. Schumacher presented the preliminary 1982 budget and suggested that the Council review it by department. Mayor 8 Council - Mr. McLean questioned the need for the proposed expen- diture of $1000 for the League of Minnesota Cities convention. There was discussion on the merit of this convention. Election 8 Voter Reistration - There was discussion regarding a referendum and Mr. McLean suggested putting $1000 in the budget for this possibility. Administration - the item Subscriptions 8 Dues was questioned. Mr. Schumacher explained how this money was sued and suggested it be set at $500.00. Police Department - There was discussion regarding the proposed charges by the County Sheriff's department. Mr. McLean asked Chief Myhre if our Police Department provides any coverage for the County park and if so does the City get reimbursed for this service. Chief Myhre said his department provides back up service and does sometimes provide service in personal injury instances. Ths City is not reimbursed for this service. Mr. Schumacher was dirested to write a Resolution to be sent to the County Park Department stating that the Lino Lakes Police Department will respond only to emergency medicals within the park and if he receives enforcement calls, direct these calls to the Sheriff's Department. The Lino Lakes Police Department will also provide backup service when requested by the Sheriff's Department. A fie minute recess was called. The Council reconvened and Mr. Volk was asked to give his presentation on propane fueled vehicles. Mr. Volk gave a slide presentation indicating the advantages of propane over gasoline and showed the fuel cost and reduced maintenance cost. He said he is proposing to convert three police vehicles, four public works vehicles and the building inspector's car to propane power. He gave the Council Members a booklet he had prepared comparing the cost of propane vehicles to gas vehicles. A second budget meeting was set for Monday, October 19, 1981 at 8:00 P.M. October 5, 1981 83 Mr. McLean moved to adjourn at 10:43 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Aye. IThese minutes were considered and approved as presented at a regular meeting held on October 13, 1981. 264/L-i A4VA) Edna L. Sarner, Clerk- Treasurer October 13, 1981 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order at 7:30 P.M., October 13, 1981, by Mayor Gourley with all Council Members present. Mr. Locher, Mr. Gotwals, Mr. Winner and Mr. Schumacher were also present. MINUTES Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to approve the minutes of September 28, 1981 as presented. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. McLean moved to approve the minutes of October 5, 1981 as presented. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. DISBURSEMENTS Mrs. Elsenpeter moved to approve the amended disbursements as presented. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. HIGHWAY #49 SEWER PROJECT REPORT Mr. Winner reported that seven (7) bids had been reeived for the construc- tion of the sewer extension to the 49 Club. The low bid had been submitted by Randall Cosntruction in the amount of $24,641.50. Mr. Winner presented the tabulations prepared by Milner Carley to all Council members. There were some questions from the Council members which Mr. Winner and Mr. Gotwald answered. Mr. Winner recommended the bid of $24,641.50 as sub- mitted by Randall Construction be approved. Mr. McLean moved to approve the REsolution 81 -36 awarding the contract for the installation of the sewer extension to Randall Construction and to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into a contract with that firm for the construction of this sewer extension with the low bid price of $24,641.50. Seconded by MR. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. OPEN MIKE Mr. Roger Acton had requested to sepak but he was not present at this meeting. Mr. Dennis Weible had requested to appear before the Council He reported that the Home Rule Charter Commission had compelted a Charter for the City. and presented the original signed copy to the Clerk. He requested the Council to authorize the publication of this document in the next wo issues of the Circulating Pines and to authorize this to be voted on at the Election scheduled for November 3, 1981.