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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/04/1982 Council MinutesDecember 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 imp:ortant; 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 122 January 4, 1982 City with a good working team - the best one this City has ever had. He expects to have smooth running Council meetings. He expects the Council members to work with him. APPOINTMENTS Mayor Benson noted that Mr. Vernon Reinert received the most votes in the Election and therefore he appointed Mr. Reinert as Acting Mayor. Mr. Marier so moved. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD APPOINTMENTS Mr. Reinert moved to reaffirm Mr. Robert Doocy, Mr. Charles Prokop and Mrs. Jan Klaus. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried unanimously. There are four acancies on this Board - two - three year terms; two - one year terms. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to appoint Mr. Larry Johnson to a three year term. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Reinert moved to appoint Mr. John Juleen for a three year term. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Mr. Marier moved to appoint Mr. John McLean to a three year term Seconded by Mrs. Elsenpeter. Mr. Marier moved to close the nominations. The motion for Mr. Juleen's appointment failed on a three to two vote. The motion for Mr. McLean's appointment passed on a three to two vote. Mr. Reinert moved to appoint Mr. John Juleen to a one year term. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to appoint Mr. Richard Goldade to a one year term. Seconded by Mr. Reinert. Motion carried. Mayor Benson asked the City Administrator to send letters to all members to includ the members that were reaffirmed. Mayor Benson appointed Mr. Larry Johnson as Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Board. Mayor suggested this appointment be for a one year term, that person selevt the Vice - Chairman, and in 1983 the Vice - Chairman assume to the position of Chairman. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to appoint Mr. John McLean to this position. Mayor Benson pointed out that this appointment is the prerogative of the Mayor to make this appointment. Mr. Kulaszewicz withdrew his motion. RESIGNATION Mr. Marier moved to accept the resignation of Mr. Donald Volk as a member of the Park Board effective January 1, 1982. Seconded by Mr. Reinert. Motion carried unanimously. 1 1 January 4, 1982 Mayor Benson felt that members of the City Employees should not be members of boards. Mr. Reinert felt that the Council should direct the City Administrator to take a!look at this. He felt that City employees should not be members of citizen boards in that this could present an opportunity for a conflict of interest. Mr. Reinert so moved. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. 123 Mrs. Elsenpeter point out that Mr. Volk's appointment to that board was because of the need and he was the one most informed of what needed to be done in the parks. She also disagreed with this policy and most of the City employees are citizens of this City and have as much right to sit on boards as any other citizen. The Motion carried with Mrs. Elsenpeter voting, No. PARK BOARD APPOINTMENTS Mayor Benson presented the name of Mr. George Lindy to fill the vacancy on the Park Board. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to approve this appointment. Seconded by Mr. Reinert. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Marier moved to reaffirm the present members of that Board. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Benson appointed Mr. Kenneth Johnson as Chairman of the Park Board. CONSIDERATION OF CITY ATTORNEY Mayor Benson presented the Council with a letter he and received from a local citizen for this position. Mr. Kulaszewicz reported that he had talked to the League of Cities on this appointment process and found there are no set policies in this area. He felt that some of the Council members had not had time to study this letter having only received the letter this evening. The League suggested an interview process. Mrs. Elsenpeter agreed with Mr. Kulaszewicz in that if any of the Consultants should be changed, then this Council should look at an interview process. She pointed out some of the ideas presented in the letter that she liked, but felt that there should be an interview process. Mrs. Elsenpeter moved to go through the interview process no matter what consultant is being considered for replacement. Mayor Benson said he had done an in depth sutdy and had looked at what the present Attorney had done and his cahrges and the directions he had given this City and felt this City can no longer afford Mr. Locher. He also felt this Council cannot take the time to interview other Attorneys. He felt that a change is needed in this area and he felt a way to go is to a member of the Community. Mr. Marier felt it would be nice to appoint an Attorney from this area, however, Mayor Benson had two weeks to get this informantion to the Council members. Mr. Marier said he did not know Mr. Cody and he did not feel he had enough information at this time to make a decision on this matter. 124 January 4, 1982 Mr. Marier moved to interview - to second J1r, Elsenpetex "s motion to interview for Attorney. Mr. Kulaszewicz agreed with this process. He also pointed out that this matter had not been publicized. After some further discussion, the motion carried with Mayor Benson abstaining. Mr. Reinert moved that the Enigneer and the Planner be set up to follow the same procedure. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried. The time for this to be discussed - several times were suggested. It was finally decided that the Council will meet at 5:00 P.M. on January 11, 1982 for these interviews. REESTABLISHMENT OF THE POLICE ADVISORY BOARD Mayor Benson noted that he plans to re- establish this Board and present names for this Board. Mr. Kulaszewicz volunteered to do an in -depth sutdy on this matter to decide if this should be a Police Commission or an Advisory Board. Mr. Marier moved to approve this action. Seconded by Mr. Reinert. Motion carried unanimously. Report to be presented at the January 25, 1982 meeting. A recess was called at this point in the meeting. The meeting reconvened WEED INSPECTOR Mr. Marier moved to appoint Mr. Allan Robinson to this position. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. FIRE MARSHAL Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to appoint Mr. Bruce Macdonald to this position. Seconded by Mrs. Elsenpeter. Motion carried unanimously. CIVIL DEFENSE DIRECTOR. Mr. Marier moved to appoint Mr. Charles Cape to this position. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. CITY HEALTH OFFICER Mr. Marier moved to appoint the Anoka County Health Department to this position. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER Three papers had submitted bids for this, - Circulating Pines, Forest Lake Times. and Blaine Life. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to approve the Circulating Pines as the Official Newspaper of the City for an interium period. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. January 4, 1982 OFFICIAL DEPOSITORY 12 Mr. Schumacher had prepared a list of depositories that he would like to be able to use for investment purposes depending on the interest rate at the time of the investment. He would recommend that the First State Bank of Hugo, Lino Lakes Branch be retained as the Official Depository of the City. Mr. Reinert moved to approve the First State Bank of Hugo, Lino Lakes Branch as the official depository and the list prepared by Mr. Schumacher to be used for investment purposes. Seconded by Mrs. Elsenpeter. Motion carried unanimously. BONDING AGENT This position was tabled to be considered at the meeting on January 11, 1982. COUNCIL LIAISON Ways & Means Committee to deal with Personnel & Financing. Mr.Kulaszewicz moved to establish this Committee. Seconded by Mrs. Elsenpeter. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Kulaszewicz - Police Department Mr. Reinert pointed out, that even though there is a Council Liaison, Mr. Schumacher should alto continue to attend the Planning and Zoning Board meetings. Mayor Benson - Roads - Ways & Means Mr.. Marier — Ways & Means Mrs. Elsenpeter - Parks & Cable TV Mr. Reinert - Charter Commission - Planning & Zoning Mr. Marier moved to approve these appointments. Seconded by Mr. Reinert. Motion carried unanimously. DISBURSEMENT Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to approve the disbursements as presented. Seconded by Mr. Reinert. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Reinert asked to speak on a budgetary matter - since the status of the State Aid is in doubt - he suggested that a temporary freeze be put on all purchases of equipment and capital outlay until this matter is settled. Mr. Reinert asked the City Administrator to prepare a statement reflecting the impacy of reduced aids on some of these things that he had referred to. Mrs. Elsenpeter pointed out that all the capital expenditures for equipment is not based on anticipated receipts from the State. These purchases are covered by Certificates of Indebtedness that have already been issued and this money can only be used for those purchases. Mayor Benson requested that the City Administrator prepare the packets for delivery no later than Wednesday, if Monday is a Holiday, no later that Thursday. Mr. Marier moved to adjourn. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Aye. 9:10 P.M. 126 January 4, 1982 These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at a regular Council meeting held -on January 11, 1982. 114"-e-a-1 Edna L. Sarner, Clerk - Treasurer January 11, 1982 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order at 7:30 P.M., January 11, 1982 by Mayor Benson. Council Members present; Elsenpeter, Kulaszewicz, Marier, Reinert. Absent; None. Mr. Locher, Mr. Winner, Mr. Gotwald and Mr. Schumacher were also present. MINUTES The minutes of December 28, 1981 were corrected as follows: page two , paragraph 7, insert "McLean" after "Mr." - Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to approve the minutes as corrected. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried with Mayor Benson and Mr. Reinert abstaining. the minutes of January 4, 1982 were corrected as follows: page three, paragraph three under "Consideration of a City Attorney" last sentence, delete 'the only' and insert 'a'; page four, paragraph two, under 'Official Newspaper' after the work 'City' add 'for an interium period'; page five, third sentence, delet the work 'various' and insert 'Planning and Zoning' and under Mr. Reinert's liaison duties add 'Planning and Zoning'. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to approve as corrected. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried unanimously. DISBURSEMENTS, JANUARY 11, 1982 Mr. Kulaszewicz asked the status of the costs due to OSM. Mr. Schumacher said that at the present, thesef,bills are paid. Mr. Kulaszewicz asked what the total costs were and Mr. Schumacher said he would have to look the total figure up in the disbursements. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to approve the disbursements as presented. Seconded by Mr. Reinert. Motion carried unanimously. APPOINTMENT OF CONSULTANTS Mayor Benson pointed out that the Council has just spent two hours inter- viewing Attorneys. The Council felt they would like more time to consider the information on these consultants before a decision is made. Also, one Attorney could not be present at this evening's meeting and the Council asked that be be present before the meeting to be held on January 25, 1982 for his interview. Mr. Marier moved to table the appointment of the Consultants until Jan- uary 25, 1982 and maintain the present consultants until a decision is made. Seconded by MR. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. 1982 TOWING BIDS Mayor Benson asked Chief Myhre for his report. Chief Myhre noted that 1