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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/08/1982 Council MinutesSpecial Council Meeting March 3, 1982 A recess was called at this point in the meeting. The meeting reconvened. FIRE STUDY REPORT Mr. Norm Fritchie presented a comprehensive summary of the Fire Study done by an Advisory Commission. This deals with the type of service to be pro- vided, hiw it is to be provided, and by whom. Mr. Fritchie presented the area that could be covered, the response time, the personnel necessary, the training needed, the equipment that would be needed, the type of coverage that could be provided by various stations,, and the basic needs to cover the City. Mr. Fritchie presented the several plans for servicing the City and the related costs as to equipment, personnel and training to each of the plans. Mr. Reinert moved that Mrs. Elsenpeter, Mr. Schumacher and Chief Myhre work with teh task force to provide some positive recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Fritchie questioned the time frame and Mayor Benson said, at their own pace. Mr. Schumacher will privide Mr. Fritchie the three proposals that had been received in this office. Mr. Reinert moved to commend the Advisory Task Force on the time and effort Iput into this report. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. 1 BUDGET Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to table this item until the March 8, 1982 agenda to be put under Old Business. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Marier moved to adjour at 10:08 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Aye. These minutes were considered and approved at a regular meeting held on March 22, 1982. &-et Edna L. Sarner, Clerk- Treasurer am' 3 meson, Mayor Council Meeting March 8, 1982 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes' City Council was called to order at 7:00 P.M., March 8, 1982 by Acting Mayor Reinert, with all members present except Mayor Benson. Mr. Reinert noted that Mayor Benson should arrive around 8:30 P.M. .58 Council Meeting March 8, 1982 MINUTES - FEBRUARY 22, 1982 Mrs. Elsenpeter corrected the minutes as follows; page two, 6th paragraph, after the word 'license' and 'would not be in the best interest of the citizens of Lino Lakes'; page three, 4th paragraph, under 'Squad Car Bids' delete the sentence following the figure of $10,907.00 and insert 'investigate for the possibility of the rebate'; there were several gramatical corrections. Mr. Marier, page 6, paragraph 11, should beH.under New Business. Mr. Reinert pointed that these minutes are a draft and are retyped, therefore, the important thing is to get the proper intent of the minutes. Mr. Marier moved to approve the minutes as corrected. Seconded by Mrs. Elsenpeter. Motion carried unanimously. DISBURSEMENTS - February 28, 1982 /March 8, 1982 Mr. Marier moved to approve the Disbursements as presented. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. OPEN MIKE Mr. Clarence Sharpen, 801 Main St., was here to speak on the DNR calssifying 25 acres of his land as wet lands. He felt the two new developments in the area is a contributing factor and County Ditch #32 should be opened thus allowing the water to run off. Mr. Hawkins noted that the City has no control of this action - this authority was granted to DNR by the State Legislature. He suggested that Mr. Sharpen contact DNR. Mr. Reinert suggested Mr. Sharpen contact the regional hydrologist from the DNR and ask him to imspect the property. Mr. Schumacher supplied the name for Mr. Sharpen. CHANGE OF AGENDA ITEMS Mr. Reinert moved Item #6 to just after Item #12 and moved Item #11 to just after Item #7. PUBLIC HEARING ON STATE AUDITOR's REPORT All Council members have a copy of this report. There was a question on if the final costs had been received and Mr. Schumacher said, No, but felt he could have them by the next meeting. This hearing was scheduled for March 22, 1982 at 7:00 P.M. and the notice will be published in the paper. CABLE TV STATUS REPORT AND VIDEO PRESENTATION Mrs. Elsenpeter reported on the video tape noting this was done by the Mayor of Fridley. This tape will show why this Mayor felt that Cable TV was important to his City. Mrs. Elsenpeter noted there are alimited number of copies of the needs 1 Council Meeting March 8, 1982 159 report in the City offices. These are open for public imspection but, since the number is limited, it may be necessary to check them out. IIIMEETING WITH SHOREVIEW Shoreview had suggested March 29, 1982 as a date for this meeting. Some of the members cannot make that date, the Council therefore suggested the dates of March 30, 1982 or April 1, 1982. Mr. Schumacher will present these alternatives to Shoreview and report back to the Council. The meeting would be at 7:00 P.M. and at the Shoreview City Hall. VIDEO PRESENTATION The Council watched the video tape on Cable TV. Mrs. Elsenpeter pointed out that Fridley has 30 Channels and this many, or more, would be available for this City. There was some discussion on the timing of this installation, with Mrs. Elsenpeter explaining there are required public hearings that must be held and there will be much more information coming to the residents soon. Mrs. Elsenpeter asked Mr. Schumacher to set a time when the Cable Consultant could meet with the Council to answer their questions. The Council asked this to be arranged by Mr. Schumacher. ENGINEER's REPORT - BONDING POLICY Mr. Winner went through the report that had been prepared in conjunction llwith what is being done in various other communities, noting the differences in the requirements. Mr. Winner noted the City's that had been surveyed and the requirements of those Cities. There was discussion on the different provisions that had been noted in this survey. Mr. Hawkins pointed out some of the areas for concern. Mr. Schumacher felt that an overall time limit would work against some developers and each project should be considered on an individual basis. Mr. Reinert indicated that a hearing is coming up on this very item. He asked Mr. Winner if there was a possibility of extending the bids on the project - can the time limit be extended? Mr. Winner said he had talked with the bidders and Axel Newman, the low bidder, asked to have hsi bid withdrawn. The second low bidder, Keller Corporation, had agreed to extend their bid for thirty days at the same costs. Mr. Hawkins had discussed this with Mr. Winner and found no problems. Mr. Hawkins was instructed to draft the Developer's Policy for consideration at the March 22, 1982 meeting. This could then be considered for adoption at the April 12, 1982 meeting. This should be in place before the consider- ation of the contract for Lakes Add. #7. Mr. Marier moved to extend the bids for 30/45 days on agreement with the contractor and direct the Attorney to draft a procedure by April 12, 1982 in order for the Council to adopt the procedure and implement. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Mr. Elsenpeter moved to amend the motion to have the developer's agreement and the guideline police by March 22, 1982. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Council Meeting March 8, 1982 The amendment carried unanimously. The original motion as amended carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING ON LAKES ADD. #7 The Public Hearing on Lakes; Add. #7 was called to order at 8:23 P.M. This matter had been discussed under the Bonding Policy discussion. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to table this matter until April 12, 1982 at 8:00 P.M. Seconded by Mrs. Elsenpeter. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to continue this hearing. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried unanimously. There was a recess at this point in the meeting. The meeting reconvened. CLERK's REPORT The Clerk reported that Mr. Lang's office had called and had reserved the City Hall for April 7, 1982. He will be here from 8:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. to assist the Senior Citizens with their property tax. Senator Dahl's office has reserved the City Hall for April 15, 1982 to hold a Town Meeting. This meeting will be at 7:30 P.M. PARK BOARD REPORT Mr. Schumacher presented the recommendations of the Park Board in referenc to gining recognition to the service organizations that have donated time and money to the City for the development of the City Parks. Mrs. Elsenpeter moved to set a Recognition Date for these service organ- izations for April 12, 1982. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. The Park Board has asked to coordinate some of their needs with the con- struction of the Senior Citizen's Center. They have requested that Mr. Peter Scherer and Mr. Ken Johnson be a part of the Committee that will develop this building. Mr. Marier moved to authorize this action. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. Five Year C.I.P. - Mr. Schumacher went through this update, listing each of the City Parks and the plans for each park. Mr. Schumacher pointed out that this Plan does not balance with the funds availabe but this will be adjusted as the funds become available. Mr. Reinert asked if there was an anticipated revenue breakdown as to the source of these funds? Mr. Schumacher said the Park Board has not done this as yet. Mr. Schumacher reported that the Park Board had discussed the possibility of doing an area wide survey as to what the residents want in the Parks and the possibility of :a bond issue for the development. OLD BUSINESS Council Meeting March 8, 1982 Mr. Kulaszewicz reported looking into the Police Commission. He has talked to people involved with criminal justice and the advice he has received is to go slow on the formation of this commission. Mrs. Elsenpeter said her understanding was that Mr. Kulaszewicz was to bring back information for the Council to decide as to whether there should be a Police Commission or an Advisory Board. Mr. Kulaszewicz elt that the direction given to him as more toward a Police Commission. Police Contract - Mr. Schumacher reported that he had met with the Ways and Means Committee on this matter on Wednesday, March 3, 1982, and presented the results of his negotiations with this Union. This settlement is a 9$ salary increase for the Police personnel. Mr. Marier moved to approve the 9% salary increase for the Police Department personnel. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTING CITY ENGINEER It was the consensus of the Council this decision should be delayed. Mr. Marier moved to table this decision until April 12, 1982. Seconed by Mrs. Elsenpeter. Motion carried unanimously. BUDGET IMr. Marier said the increase for 1982 in revenues was 35%. He did not feel that the City can make that. He pointed out the deficit in the receipts for 1981. Mr. Schumacher reported on his findings as to the unpaid taxes for 1981. Mr. Marier felt this should be taken into account when the budget is pre- pared. Mr. Schumacher pointed out that it has been anticipated that 20% of the levy would not be received. Mr. Schumacher presented the analysis that had been prepared for 1981, noting that some anticipated income for 1981 had not been received until 1982 and since this City is on an accrual accounting system, this wipes out the deficit at the end of the year. Mr. Schumacher went through the analysis noting the areas of over and the areas that were under budget. Mr. Marier went through each department noting the percentage of increase in each department for 1982 over 1981. Mr. Schumacher said the total deficit as of December 31, 1981 was $145,295.00 There was a transfer of $72,680.00; this reduced the deficit to $77,276.00 as of December 31, 1981 leaving a negative balance of $77,276.00. Mr. Schumacher pointed out the State Aids that were not received in 1981 and the Centerville Police Contract. These receipts were budgeted for 1981 and received in 1982 in the amounts of ; State Aid - $82,599.00 and Centerville - $7600.00, which leaves a positive balance of $12,824.00 at the end of 1981. Mr. Schumcaher pointed out that these funds are not included in the 1982 budget. 162 Council Meeting March 8, 1982 Mr. Schumacher reported that the anticipated State Aid for 1982 has been reduced according to the latest information from the State, leaving an expected surplus of $31,992.00 at the end of the year. Mr. Marier said he was concerned that the City does not have the revenues to cover the anticipated increase in the budget. He felt the budget should be readjusted. Mr. Schumacher pointed out that one of the large increases - 49% in the road department - this included the purchase of a new truck which has been provided through the Certificates of Indebtedness and distorts the increase in that department. Mr. Schumacher pointed out several areas of anticipated revenues that are not included in the budget. Mr. Marier presented his proposed cuts in the budget as follows: Adm. - $15,000.00; Police Department = $17,000.00; Parks - $11,000.00; Gov't Building - $6,000.00; Consultants - $10,000.00; Building Inspector - $6,000.00; Shop - $1,500.00. Along with that, no increase in head count. Mr. Reinert felt that the Mayor should be present at these discussions and he asked Mr. Schumacher if there was any way to graph this in order to indicate when the City would be getting into a cash flow problem. Mr. Schumacher indicated that the City will not receive any funds until the last six months of the year. Mr. Schumacher asked to have some time to put more information together as to the revenues. There was a questions as to the cost of the special census and Mr. Schumacher reported that he had talked to Washington and he expects an extimated cost figure within the next three weeks. Mrs. Elsenpeter asked for a copy of Mr. Marier's recommendations and Mr. Marier said he would get it prepared for the Council. Mr. Elsenpeter moved to adjourn. Seconded by Mr. Reinert. Mr. Kulaszewicz asked about the consideration of a Fiscal Agent - should this also be on the agenda? Mr. Reinert felt this discussion should be held until the Mayor is present and requested this be put on the next agenda. The motion to adjourn carried unanimously. 9:30 P.M. These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at a regular Council meeitng held on March 22, 1982. dna L. Sarner, lerk- Treasurer 1