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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/14/1982 Council MinutesJune 14, 1982 199 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order at 7:05 P.M., by Mayor Benson with all members present. Mr. Schumacher, Mr. Hawkins, Mr. Volk and Mrs. Sarner were also present. RECOGNITION PRESENTATIONS Mayor Benson presented certificates to the Boy Scouts, the Girl Scouts, the Cub Scouts, Lino Lakes Lioness, Circle -Lex Lions Club, Lino Athletic Association, Lino Lakes JC's and placques to the Lino Lakes Lions Club, the Centennial Hockey Association and the V.F.W. Post #6583 for their contributions in both time and money to the community. MINUTES - MAY 24, 1982 Mrs,. Elsenpeter, on page two, in regards to the motions made to approve the proposal for street repairs and ordering the advertisement for bids, there is no mention of the attached Resolutions. This should be noted in that section. Mr. Reinert moved to approve the minutes of May 24, 1982 as corrected. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried with Mr. Marier abstaining. DISBURSEMENTS - MAY 31, 1982 /JUNE 14, 1982 Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to approve the disbursements as presented. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Mr. Reinert questioned a $100.00 payment which is the deductible on the insurance for the repair of a squad car. Mr. Schumacher explained the circumstances. Mayor Benson noted that the new squad car, the Suburban, had been received. Motion carried unanimously. OPEN MIKE Mr. W.Scheid, of the Circle -Lex Lions Club had asked to appear. It was noted from the audience that he would be a little late. Mayor Benson then called on Karen Henriksen. Mrs. Henriksen noted that she was representing her Father -in -law. This deals with a variance for a split of a parcel of land located on 4th Avenue. She reported that this matter had been considered at the Planning and Zoning on Wednesday, June 9, 1982. The general consensus of the Council was that no decision could be made on this question until the material has been received. This will be included in the packets for the June 28, 1982 meeting. Mr. Reinert, felt that, if in the future, this alignment of meetings should occur, perhaps Mr. Schumacher should go through the PIZ agenda and submit the non - controversial items for consideration to the Council, even though these items were not in the Council packets. Mr. Marier disagreed. He felt the Council needed the information to study before they make a decision. Mr. Scheid, of the Circle -Lex Lions Club requested a beer permit for the llth and 12th of September in conjunction with Sandburr Days, Mr. Scheid outlined some of the events that will occur, noting that the plans have not been completed as yet. ?OU June 14, 1982 Mr. Scheid was asked to put the request for the Beer Permit in writing, or submission to the Council. 1981 CITY AUDIT REPORT Mr. Don Anfinson and Mr. Gary Grouen, of Anfinson Hendricksen E1 Associates, were present to go through this report. All Council members have a copy of the report. Mr. Anfinson went through the methods of formulating this report and discussed the various funds. Mr. Anfinson felt that all funds, with the exception of the General Fund, are in good condition. The Council had some questions which were answered by the Auditors. There were no further questions, however, Mr. Marier said he might have some questions at a later date. Mr. Anfinson and Mr. Grouen were thanked for their time and information. A recess was called at 8:20 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 8:30 P.M. RESOLUTION #82 -9- TRANSFER OF PROPERTY Mr. Schumacher reported this item deals with a State Law with the splitting and recording of property. This law gives the control to the City. Mr. Reinert felt this should be presented to the Planning and Zoning Board for their consideration. The Clerk reported that this had been presented to the Planning and Zoning Board at their June 9, 1982 meeting and they agreed with the concept. Mr. Marier moved to adopt Resolution #82 -9 and forward a copy to members of the Planning and Zoning Board. Mayor Benson asked for Council consideration to waive the requirement for the reading of this Resolution - which was granted. The Motion was seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. AGREEMENT WITH SEH This agreement is for the establishment of a Ctiy State Aid System which must be done in connection with the anticipated receipt of State Aid. This agreement is for the study and establishment of that system and states that the study will not exceed $4,000.00 in total costs. Mrs. Elsenpeter asked why the City's designated Engineer is not doing this work and Mr. Schumacher said work on this has been in the process for the past year with this firm. Also, Mr. Van Wormer is the recognized expert in the State in this field of work. Mr. Marier asked if any funds had been paid to this firm to date and Mr. Schumacher said, None. Mr. Marier questioned the paragraphs deal- ing with the payment of lodging and meals - Mr. Schumacher said this is June 14, 1982 20 a standard contract and since the ,firm is located. within the $etro p;rea he felt this would probably not apply. Mayor Benson asked the Attorney if he had reviewed the contract and Mr. Hawkins said, Yes. He had a question on a couple of the items, but these had been answered and he had no problems with the contract. Mrs. Elsenpeter moved to approve the Contract Agreement with SEH for the study to establish a City State Aid Road System, with the cost not to exceed $4,000.00. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried with Mr. Marier voting, No. LANDSCAPING EL REHBEIN Mr. Marier moved to table this matter until the next meeting in order to have a representative of the firm present. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION #82 -10- AMENDING THE WATER QUALITY PLAN This deals with the extension of the interceptor on North Road to the City limits of Lino Lakes. A motion to that effect had been passed at the last meeting but the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission asked that this be put into Resolution form. Mrs. Elsenpeter moved to adopt Resolution #82 -10 and waive the reading of this Resolution. Seconded by Mr. Reinert. Motion carried unanimously. SHENANDOAH III - VARIANCE TO HOUSE SIZES Mr. Harvey Karth had prepared a report on this experiment and all Council members have a copy of that report. He noted the imcome bracket that potential buyers must fall within to be able to purchase a home on toaday's market. Mrs. Elsenpeter felt that in view o fsome of the information con tained in this report, it might be advisable for the City Council to consider smaller house sizes for all citizens. An application for the continuance of the smaller homes for Shenandoah II had been requested and thus this report. Mayor Benson suggested this be presented to the Task Force for thier study before any decision is made in that direction. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to forward this to the Task Force for their consider- ation. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried unanimously. Mrs. Elsenpeter recommended, since Mr. Karth is a member of the Task Force, that he pass some of this information along to those members. RESOLUTION #82 -11 - DESIGNATING 80th STREET AS A COUNTY ROAD RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE ANOKA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS TO TRANSFER 80th STREET IN LINO LAKES TO THE COUNTY ROAD SYSTEM. WHEREAS, 80th Street lies in the Northeast corner of the City of Lino Lakes of which it is bounded on the West by Anoka County State Aid Highway #21 and on the East by Washington County State Aid Highway #6, and 202 June 14, 1982 WHEREAS, 80th Street runs the length of one (1) mile and links two county highways which are classified as collector roadways, and WHEREAS, the standards of 80th Street do not meet the Health and safety criteria set out for a collector road, (i.e. width and tonnage), and WHEREAS, local staff has met with the Anoka County Engineer to review the necessary steps that must be taken in order for the County to transfer 80th Street into the County Road System, and WHEREAS, the City of Lino Lakes understands that certain issues must be resolved such as the purchasing of additional right -of -way and the upgrading of Bridge #L8158, and WHEREAS, the City Council would proceed on these issues once the Anoka County Board of Commissioners indicated its intent concerning the Council's request. NOW THEREFORE, be it Resolved that: The Lino Lakes,City Council hereby requests the assistance of the Anoka County Board of Commissioners in order to transfer 80th Street of Lino Lakes to the Anoka County Road System. This authorization would be contingent upon the requests as outlined by the Anoka County Engineer and his staff. Passed by the Council of the City of Lino Lakes this 14th day of June, 1982. Mr. Schumacher reported on this request noting that additional right -of -way must be acquired and the bridge repaired. This is to obtain a committment from the Anoka County Commissioners before any time or money is spent on this Street. Mr. Reinert moved to dispense with the reading and adopting the Resolution #82 -11. Seconded by Mrs. Elsenpeter. Motion carried unanimously. REVIEW OF WATER & SEWER RATES - LABOR COST SURVEY Mr. Schumacher reported on the report prepared by Mr. Volk noting the salaries spent in each facet of this operation. There was some question on just what is checked at the well and at the lift station which Mr. Volk explained. There were questions on the checking of the well and the lift station on the weekends - it was generally felt this should be eliminated. Mayor Benson said he would like to discuss this further with Mr. Volk before any decision is made on this matter. He will report back to the Council at the next meeting. BEER PERMIT APPLICATION - ST. JOSEPH CHURCH Mr. Reinert moved to approve this application for the August Festival. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. ATTORNEY's REPORT Mr. Hawkins reported that he did not have any special items for Council consideration at this meeting. He was questioned on the transition from Mr. Locher's office and he said there are a couple of cases pending but it is slowly winding down. June 14, 1982 WCCO SPECIAL USE PERMIT Mrs. Elsenpeter reported that she had researched the radiation question thoroughly III and according to Mr. Gust of the Minnesota Health Department there is no research to substantiate a health hazard. There are no provisions for monitoring this type of operation. 1 Mr. Sheppard of WCCO appeared before the Council noting that Mrs. Elsenpeter had been requested to obtain this information and the firm has held up construction for two weeks for this report. Mr. Sheppard reported that an old road bed had been discovered and he asked what would be the procedure to move the driveway to the alternate site. Mr. Hawkins said that since the site plan had been approved, he felt that this should go through the Planning and Zoning again. Mr. Sheppard said he had consulted with Rice Creek Watershed Board and they preferred the alternate location. The maps were consulted with Mr. Sheppard pointing out the location of the alternate site. There was discussion on this point with the general consensus of the Council being this matter should be presented to the Planning and Zoning Board for an amended Special Use Permit. ENGINEER's REPORT Mr. Davidson reported on the bid openings that were held on Thursday, June 10, 1982. There were only two bidders and Mr. Davidson noted this was a disappointment. The bid for the repair of LaMotte Drive was approximately $8,000.00 over the estimated cost. Mr. Davidson reported after some discussion on this matter, his recommendation would be to eliminate LaMotte Road, award the bid for priority No. 1 - 3 thru 7 - in the amount of $25,257.00. The additional money that could be available, start with 8,9,10 priorities and do as much as the funds will allow, this would not allow any work to be done on LaMotte Drive this year other than some patching, then work this into next year's budget. The basic recommendation would be award to Ashbach Construction the amended bid of $25,257.00. Mr. Reinert moved to approve the Engineer's recommendation and adopt Resolution #82 -11. Mayor Benson recapped the work that is to be done according to the priority list prepared by Mr. Volk and attached to the Resolution as follows: Streets 1 - 3 thru 7; award the seal - coating bid to Schifsky & Sons in the amount of $15,650.00; including the completed work already done and approve City Crews to work on streets 8 thru 11 as the funds are available. Mr. Davidson recommended that the streets 8 thru 11 not be considered at this time - just do the contract work first. Mr. Reinert accepted this recommendation. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Elsenpeter. Motion carried unanimously. NORTHWESTERN BELL BURIED CABLE REQUEST III Mr. Davidson noted that there were two different setbacks noted on these permit applications. He had contacted Northwestern Bell and both are at seven (7) foot setback. Mr. Davidson suggested that the City adopt some standards as to the setbacks for the installation of utility line. ?04 June 14, 1982 After discussion, Mr. Reinert moved that Mr. Davidson research this matter. Mr. Hawkins suggested this be a part of the subdivision ordinance. He felt this could be done by Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Elsenpeter. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Reinert moved to approve the permit applications of Northwestern Bell Telephone for buried cable. Seconded by Mrs. Elsenpeter. Motion carried with Mr. Marier abstaining. PARK BOARD REPORT Mr. Schumacher reported there are two items he would refer to the Council. 1) the Lino Lakes Lions Club had requested permission to repaint the sign at Sunrise Park, which would be done exactly as it is now. The Park Board had recommended approval of this request. The other item was in connection with the construction of the Tennis Courts in Arena Acres. The Park Board had discussed this and had recommended that a Letter of Credit in the amount of $10,000.00 be posted for the construction in the near future. Mr. Hawkins felt this is proper procedure. Mr. Schumacher pointed out that the standards for the construction of the tennis courts would conform to State standards has been agreed to. Mr. Hawkins suggested a brief contract stating the terms of this installation. Mr. Reinert moved that Mr. Hawkins and Mr. Schumacher work together formulating this contract. Seconded by Mrs. Elsenpeter. Motion carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS Interview date for Police Officer - After some discussion, Mr. Marier moved to set this interview for 6:00 P.M. and 6:30 P.M. on June 28, 1982 to interview two candidates recommended by Chief Myhre and Mr. Schumacher. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. Menkveld's Letters of Credit - Mrs. Elsenpeter reported that these Letters of Credit expire as of the end of June and the streets are not completed at this date. This is in the amount of $60,000.00 for Forest Glen, $20,000.00 for Carole's Estate II and only about $100.00 for Carole's Estate I. The Bank has been checked and they understand that a contract is in the process of being formulated. Mr. Hawkins felt there are two alternatives; 1) present a draft on the Bank for the full amount at this time; or 2) if there is a contract, negotiate an extension of the Letter of Credit through the end of the contract. It was pointed out that the Council had given Mr. Menkveld until the end of June to have these projects completed. Mr. Hawkins felt that in that case, the City should present a draft to the Bank for the full amount of the Letters of Credit. Mr. Marier moved that a letter be sent to Mr. Menkveld informing him that the City is very concerned with the uncompleted streets in his plats and that the City will draw on the Letter of Credit at the end of June if the work is not completed. Seconded by Mrs. Elsenpeter. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Reinert requested the Building Inspector to check the status of a building on County Road J, West of Highway #49. 1 1 1 June 14, 1982 Mayor Benson asked if anything has been resolved on the Weber water problem? Mrs. Elsenpeter reported that Mr. Rehbein had drained the water off the Weber property. On Park Damage, Mayor Benson asked Mr. Volk if there was anything to report and Mr. Volk said he was waiting for the Ordinance. Mr. Hawkins said he had just finished the draft. NEW BUSINESS Mr. Schumacher presented the copy of the Community Profile that had been prepared for the City noting the information contained in the report. Mr. Reinert asked if the surrounding communities have similar reports, and Mr. Schumacher said he didn't know. Mr. Reinert requested this be checked and, if so, to obtain a copy for the City. Mr. Schumacher reported on the Residential Land Development Regulations, pointing out that Lino Lakes ranks as the lowest in costs related to the construction of a new home. There are some interesting points in the report. Mayor Benson reported that he had received a letter from Gary Cormican asking the procedure for obtaining water and sewer on land abutting County Road J. This he will forward to the Building Inspector. Mayor Benson said he had had an opportunity to visit with Sen. Dahl and requested his assistance on several projects and had invited him to visit the City and discuss any items he felt the City should be aware of. Mayor Benson had also talked with Marshall Dahl at his request. The Circle Pines Council had received the letter and they had addressed it at their first meeting. Mayor Benson suggested that the City Administrators get together and lay some ground rules for discussion. Mayor Benson had received a letter from Mr. Cliff Holman inviting the Council and members of the community to a meeting scheduled for June 29, 1982 at 7:00 P.M. in the Centennial Senior Library dealing with the educational programs and services. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to adjourn. Seconded by Mr. Marier. _Aye. •• • P.M. ge )(4142 AO-A-41 Edna L. Sarner, Clerk - Treasurer i Imo- �� ..Air - � 4� // /sue -nso `m` .yor end a Council Meeting June 28, 1982 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order at 7:00 P.M., June 28, 1982 by Mayor Benson with all Council members present. Mr. Hawkins, Mr. Schumacher, Chief Myhre were also present. MINUTES - JUNE 1, 1982 - BOARD OF REVIEW Mr. Marier moved to approve the minutes of June 1, 1982 as presented. Seconded by Mrs. Elsenpeter. Motion carried unanimously.