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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/28/1981 Council Minutes114 December 21, 1981 Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. MCLean moved to ajdourn at 7:15 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Aye. The Public Hearing on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan was called to order at 8:17 P.M. Mayor Gourley noted that Mr. MCLean and Mr. Kulaszewicz had left, therefore, there is not a quorum. After some discussion, Mayor Gourley noted that this meeting will be reconvened at 8:00 P.M., on Monday, December 28, 1981. A letter to be sent to all Council members to include the incoming members. This notice will also be published in the Circulating Pines. Meeting was closed at 8:20 P.M. The minutes were considered and approve at a regular Council meeting held on December 28, 1981. Edna L. Sarner, Clerk - Treasurer F. Kenneth Gourley, Mayor December 28, 1981 Mayor Gourley announced that the newly elected and appointed officers would be sworn in and then the meeting would proceed. Mr. Locher administered the Oath of Office to the Elected officials, Mr. Ricahrd Kulaszewicz and Mr. Benjamin Benson and to the appointed official, Mr. Donald Marier. The Regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order by Mayor Gourley at 7:40 P.M. with all Council members present. MINUTES Mr. McLean moved to approve the minutes of the December 21, 1981 meeting as presented. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried with Mr. Marier abstaining. 1 DISBURSEMENTS On considering the disbursements, Mr. McLean questioned the expense voucher submitted by Mr. Jaworski. This was for appearance at Court and the loss of time at work. There was discussion as to submitting this to the County for apyment. Mr. Marier felt the time and paper work would cost more than the amount of the check. Mr. Marier moved to approve this pay- ment. Seconded by Mrs. Elsenpeter. Motion carried with Mr. McLean and Mr. Kulaszewicz, voting, No. Mrs. Sarner noted to the Council that the cehck for $43,000.00 transferr- ing monies from the Federal Revenue Sahring Fund as authorized by the Resolution passed at the last Council meeting is in the disbursements but not listed. December 28, 1981 115 Mrs. Elsenpeter asked if the payment to the Circulating Pines of $616.00 was for both punlications of the Home Rule Charter and the Clerk answered, Yes. I Mrs. Elsenpeter moved to approve the disbursements as presented. Seconded by Mayor Gourley. Motion carried with Mr. Marier abstaining. 1 UNION CONTRACT - 49er's Mr. Schumacher noted that he has included in all members packets a summary of the language changes. This is a contract for a period of two years with no openings for the second year. Article 3 - Holidays - Employees now receive 9, most communities have 11, this contract allows for one additional in 1982 and one additional holiday in 1983. Artice 11 - Clothing Allowance - in 1982, $200.00 will be allowed for clothing and in 1983 the allowance is $50.00. These purchases will be uder the control of the Public Works Supervisor. Articel 10 — Salaries - this proposal is for a 9% increase in 1982 and an additional 9% in 1983, with no opening for additional benefits. This contract is effective January 1, 1982. Mr. McLean questioned the clothing allowance - is this uniforms? Mr. Schumacher said, No, this had been discussed but this is just an allowance for the purchase of just working clothes. Mr. McLean also discussed the increase in the insurance. Mr. Schumacher pointed out this is due to the increase in the insurance and the City has no control over this. Mrs. Elsenpeter moved to approve this contract. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. SALARY CONSIDERATION - NON- CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES Mr. McLean moved to tanle this for the new Council. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Mayor Gourley asked if there was a special reason for this action and Mr. McLean felt this should be left up to the new Council. Mr. Schumacher felt that this is unfair for the new Council members - the existing Council has better knowledge of the employees. Mr. Kulaszewicz said many years the new Council has taken care of this and felt this has been the past practice. Mayor Gourley agreed but indicated how uncomfortable he felt tT,,o years ago in dealing with this subject. I Mr. Marier asked Mr. McLean which salaries he flet should be changed - Mr. McLean indicated that he would like to discuss the Police Chief, the Public Works Supervisor, perhaps the Building Official. Mr. Marier asked Mr. Schumacher what criteria he used to arrive at these percentages and Mr. Schumacher explained his work on these recommendations December 28, 1981 and how the percentages were computed. Mr. Kulaszewicz discussed the number of hours of comp time accumulated by the department heards. Mr. Schumacher noted that this is expected of the individuals. The other employees are paid hourly and this is one reason department heads are considered for a higher percentage increase. Mr. Kulaszewicz akded what would happen of one of these individuals quit - would he be paid for the accumulated comp time? Mr. Schumacher said he would not recommend this. Mr. Marier moved to accept the salary recommendations of the City Administrator with Chief Myhre's salary increase to be 12.5% and Donald Volk's a 9% increase. Mayor Gourley asked that Mr. Marier remember this motion for a moment since there is another motion on the floor. This motion is to table the salary considerations. The motion failed with Mr. McLean and Mr. Kulaszewicz voting favor - Mayor Gourley, Mrs. Elsenpeter and Mr. Marier voting against. Mayor Gourley said the Police Contract is still unsettled and this calls for a 1 -% differential between the Sergeant and the top patrolman and he felt that this differential should be maintained between the Chief of Police and the Sergeant. He felt this salary should not be tied to a dollar figure or a percentage figure since the contract has not been settled. Mr. Marier felt that a 12.5% increase should be given at this time for the Police Chief and at the time time contract is settled, see that the required separation is there. Mayor Gourley agreed that this was fair. Mr. Marier maintained his suggested 9% increase for Mr. Volk. Mr. Marier moved to accept the salary recommendations for non - classified employees with the exception of Chief Myhre, his to be 12.5% and Mr. Volk, his to be 9%, with a review for Chief Myhre when the contract is settled. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Mrs._Elsenpeter disagreed with the 9% increase for the Public Works Department. She felt the increase for this department head should be the same as other department heads. Mayor Gourley called for a division of the question - deleting Mr. Volk's salary recommendation. The motion on the remainder of the salaries was called for a vote and carried unanimously. Mrs. Elsenpeter felt the increase should be the same as the other depart- ment heads since the manner of review had been the same. She pointed out that the recommendation was for 11.5%. Mr. Marier felt that this is too high for that position and in a couple of years this position would be out of sight. Mr. Schumacher felt that this position should be within a $2,000.00 differential between this department and the Police Chief and he felt this fugure should be maintained regardless of what the percentage computes. Mr. Marier said his motion stood. On voting on the question, the motion passed with Mayor Gourley and Mrs. Elsenpeter voting, No. 1 1 1 December 28, 1981 A recess was called at this point. The meeting was reconvened. 7 CITY ADMINISTRATOR's SALARY REVIEW This review was prepared by Mayor Gourley which indicates a 10% salary increase with the use of the staff car for transportation to and from work for the winter months only. This would be an additional $350.00 per year. Mayor Gourley noted that in the members packet there is a memo from Mr. Schumacher indicating the areas that he had spent time this past year. He would add one request - that the Council members be better informed as to the amount of money invested and at what percentage. Mayor Gourley moved to approve this recommendation . Seconded by Mrs, Elsenpeter. Mrs, Elsenpeter pointed out that this City should formulate some salary ranges and increases should be given, not on an annual basis, but on a merit basis. She suggested giving cost of living increases periodically, but ranges should be set for other salary increases. On voting the motion failed with Mr. McLean, Mr. Kulaszewicz, and Mr. Marier voting, No. Mr. Marier moved to award an 8% salary increase for the City Administrator with no use of the staff car. Mr. Marier also felt that the practice of employees taking City vehicles home should be discussed. On voting, the motion carried with Mayor Gourley and Mrs. Elsenpeter voting, No. APPROVAL OF 1982 BUDGET Mr. Schumacher presented the year end surplut at an estimated $407.00 for 1981. This takes into consideration all receipts and disbursements for the year. Mr. Schumacher recommended the adoption of the budget with anticipated receipts of $942,510.00, with disbursements of $891,570.00 with a proposed surplus for 1982 of $50,940.00. The major change was putting the seal - coating program on an assessment program rather than from the road budget. Mrs. Elsenpeter was concerned that if the Home Rule Charter becomes a reality, this program amy never get under way due to the requirements of that document. She felt this program has been postponed for two years and cannot be left up to chance. She strongly recommended that this money be put back in the budget. Mr. McLean asked if there had been any consideration of receiving the State Aid that had not been paid in 1981? Mr. Schumacher said, No, there has been no anticipation of receiving these funds. Mr. McLean asked about the cost for the State Audit and Mr. Schumacher said this has not been included in either the 1981 disbursements not in 1982. Mr. Schumacher said he would recommend to the Council, that when the final bill has been submitted by the State, this be submitted to the County to be levied as a special levy. The Clerk reported that an additional bill for the month of November had been received in the amount of $804.50 for a total to date of $5,333.08. Mr. McLean asked if there had been any report from the State and the Clerk said, No. 118 December 28, 1981 Mr. Marier asked about the increase in administration and Mr. Schumacher said that includes an additional staff person. Mr. Marier said there is no overtime - why an additional person? Mr. Schumacher pointed out that no one qualifies for overtime - Mr. Marier questioned the need for an additional staff person. He also questioned the $4000.00 budgeted for an expansion study for the City Hall. It was pointed out this item is a carry over from last year's budget and is to insurethat, if the City Hall is expanded, it is done in an orderly manner. Mrs. Elsenpeter asked that the $40,000.00 that was taken out of the seal - coating program be put back. She felt taht to depend on this work being done by assessments is too chancy. This work is necessary to keep the existing streets in good condition. Mayor Gourley questioned the status of the State Aid and Mr. Schumacher reported there is a possibility of receiving this money sometime in 1982, but, he also felt that the 1982 anticipated income could be cut. Mayor Gourley suggested that the seal - caoting program be tied into the receipt of these funds. Mr. McLean indicated that this budget can be approved and the new Council can amend it - right? Mr. Schumacher said, the new Council can throw the whold thing out and start all over if they want to. Mrs. Elsenpeter moved to reinstate the seal - coating program if and when the 1981 State Aid is received. Mayor Gourley asked if this was a motion to approve the entire budget? Mrs. Elsenpeter said, Yes. Mr. Kulaszewicz seconded the motion. The motion carried with Mr. Marier voting, No. PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD APPOINTEMENTS Mr. McLean moved to table this item. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. AMENDED SPECIAL USE PERMIT - GELNN REHBEIN Mr. McLean moved to table . Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. JOINT LAND USE AGREEMENT #685 - MWCC Mr. McLean moved to approve this Agreement for signatures. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried unanimously. ATTORNEY's REPORT 1 Mr. Locher reported that the hearing on the Charter Commission goes to Court on Wednesday, December 30, 1981 at 10:00 A.M. He outlined the several areas that are being challenged. Mr. Flannery, Vice - Chairman of the Charter Commission, asked that the Council consider a mutual dismissal of this law suit. He felt that no matter what happened on this law suit, the will be a Charter Commission for the City of Lino Lakes. He also implied that in order to mend some feelings it would be wise to dismiss this law suit and let this Commission continue it's work. December 28, 1981 119 Mayor Gourley said he would not discuss litagation outside a closed session and Mr. Marier asked that there be a closed session in order for him to be brought up to date on this matter. 1 Mr. Benson felt there is enough litagation in the City and this should be dropped. Mayor Gourley noted that it was one hour and twenty minutes past the time for the scheduled Public Hearing. PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN Mayor Gourley called the hearing to order at 9:20 P.M., and turned the meeting over to Mr. Bill Short, City Planner, for his presentation. Mr. Short presented the proposed Comprehensive Plan and the areas of concerns this plan deals with. Mr. Short noted that this is the last official meeting before the adoption of the Amended Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Mr. Short noted that the Planning and Zoning Commission had adopted this plan in 1979 and the Council had informally adopted this plan to be forwarded to the Metropolitan Council for their review and adoption. Mr. Short noted that this plan addresses land uses, thoroughfares, housing, sewers, and parks. Mr. Short pointed out the areas planned to be sewered by 1990, the class- ification of the land, and what cound be done in each classification, the designation of the park areas, the areas of highest density in relationship to development. Mr. Short pointed out that, in order to control the development in the areas where sewer is not expected before 2000, the development will only be allowed on lots 5 acres in size and a future plat will have to be submitted at the time the land is divided. In some areas the development will be allowed on one acre lots, but with a density of one unit per ten acres. Mr. Short wen through each chapter of the plan explaining the designations of the uses of the land and the reasons for such designations. Also, how all these plans are tied into the land uses of the surrounding communities. There were some questions from persons in the audience which Mr. Short answered, pointing out that even after this plan is adopted by the City, it may still be amended if the need arises. Mr. Short also pointed out that, even though this plan is adopted, it is not automatically law. Zoning maps must be published and a new zoning ordinance must be written. Mayor Gourley asked if there were any other questions and there were none. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to close the hearing. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried unanimously. 10:55 P.M. Mr. McLean moved to adopt the Comprehensive Land Use Plan by Resolution 81 -46. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unnaimously. r9 December 28, 1981 RESOLUTION 81 -46 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CITY OF LINO LAKES' COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of Lino Lakes is the official governing body of the City of Lino Lakes, and WHEREAS, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 473.858, the City of Lino Lakes is required to prepare a new Comprehensive Plan and submit it to Metropolitan Council for review and comment under the provision of Minnesota Statutes, Section 473.175, and 1 WHEREAS, The City of Lino Lakes heretofore prepared the Draft Comprehensive Plan (December, 1980 /June, 1981) pursuant to requirement of Minnesota Statute, Section 473.859, the Planning Commission of the City of Lino Lakes approved the plan; the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes accepted the Plan and presented the Plan to the Metropolitan Council for review, and WHEREAS, upon review of the Plan the Metropolitan Council passed a Resolution on August 27, 1981 which adopted the Lino Lakes Draft Comprehensive Plan (Referral Report 81 -157) finding no required plan modifications, and WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of Lino Lakes is required by Minnesota Statute, Section 473.864 to adopt the Plan following its' approval by Metropolitan Council, and WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of Lino Lakes finds the Plan to be an essential policy guide to protect and promote the health, safety and welfare of its' residents, to assure corrdination with adjacent and affected governmental juris- dictions and to provide equitable level of service from Regional Systems through Metropolitan Planning for Airports, Regional Recreation, Open Space, Transportation and Sewers, THEREFORE BI IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LINO LAKES: that the City Council hereby adopts the Comprehensive Plan (Dated December 1980 and Revised, June, 1981) which shall replace and take precedence over all previously adopted plans and amendments thereof for the City of Lino Lakes. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes this 28th day of December, 1981. Edna L. Sarner, Clerk - Treasurer F. Kenneth Gourley, Mayor 1 December 28, 1981 SETTING OF PUBLIC MEETING IMayor Elect Benson requested that a Special Meeting be set for January 4, 1982 at 7:30 P.M. This was so set. 1 1 REMAINING AGENDA. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to table the remaining agenda items. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously. 121 Mr. McLean moved to adjourn. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Aye. 11:10 P.M. These minutes were considered and approved as corrected at a regular Council meeting held on Janury 11, 1982. Edna L. Sarner, Clerk - Treasurer -- January 4, 1982 Mayor Benson called the special meeting to order at 7:32 P.M. January 4, 1982 noting that all Council members were present. Mr. Schumacher was also present. Mayor Benson presented the following areas of concerns that he felt should be priority items for 1982. 1) communications - he felt this is a very important item; 2) restoration of the pride of the local residents - he felt this could be done by this Council and by the members of the advisory board that will appointed; 3) this Council is here to serve all residents of the City and this means listening to the people - he felt that hearing what is being said is very important; 4) this City is in a period of transitation and the residents are interested in what's going on,:in the City and they should be kept informed by perhaps an open letter to all residents. This he is working on. 5) there are serious financial problems in all Cities and in the State and he felt this Council should be attuned: to those pro- blems and take care in the spending of this City; 6) there will need to be a zoning map prepared in conjunciton with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and he will expect input from the residents in the preparation; 7) there should be better communication between the Police Department and Miantenance Department and the residents; 8) he will reinstate the practice of having a Council,member serve as a liaison to each of the advisory boards; 9) he is suggesting that there be an open meeting for residents to sit down in- formally and discuss problems and present ideas to the departments of the City. Also, to discuss where the money is spent and for what in those departments. Mayor Benson also felt confident in his ability to run the City, he felt that he has good judgement and felt that the voters who put him in the office felt he has good judgement and he plans to exercise that judgement. Mayor Benson said he also realized that he can't always agree with everyone, that there will be differences of opinion, but when the decision are made they will be made with all the facts being presented and made on a sound basis. He was also confident that the appointments to be made will present the