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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/12/1982 Council Minutes1 Council Meeting June 28, 1982 DISCUSSION OF 1982 SPECIAL CENSUS UPDATE Mr. Schumacher said this item could be discussed at the next meeting, it is a case where volunteers are needed. This item was tabled. 20.0 CONSIDERATION OF BEER PERMIT REQUEST - CIRCLE -LEX LIONS CLUB Mr. Marier moved to grant a beer permit to Circle -Lex Lions Club for Sandbur Days noting that the Lions Club has donated $500.00 to the park and a letter of "thanks" for the donation should be sent with the permit. Mr. Kulaszewicz seconded the motion. Mrs. Elsenpeter amended the motion to include that the park be cleaned after the Sandbur Days event. Mr. Marier seconded the amendment. On the voting on the amendment, amendment passed unanimously. On voting on the motion, motion passed unanimously. Mr. Marier moved to table Agenda Items 10, 11, 13 and 14b and to carry them over to the next meeting. Mrs. Sarner asked that the Council consider a request from Northwestern Bell Telephone Company to bury cable at 4th Avenue and 74th Street. Mr. Reinert moved to approve this request. Mr. Kulaszewicz seconded the motion. Motion declared passed with Mr. Marier abstaining. Mayor Benson noted a letter that the Council received from Mr. Frazier regarding some work done by Officer Zerwas and would like to make this letter a part of the next Council meeting, the letter was very nice and a compliment to one of our police officers. On Mr. Marier's motion to table Agenda Items 10, 11, 13 and 14b, Mrs. Elsenpeter seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. Mrs. Elsenpeter moved to adjourn. at 8:10 p.m. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Aye. Edna L. Sarner, Clerk- Treasurer Council Meeting July 12, 1982 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order on July 12, 1982, at 7:07 P.M. by Mayor Benson with Council members Elsenpeter and Marier present. Mr. Kulaszewicz and Mr. Reinert absent. Mr. Schumacher, Mr. Hawkins, Mr. Davidson, and Mr. Kluegel. MINUTES - JUNE 28, 1982 Mrs. Elsenpeter asked if there had not been a date designated for the completion of the streets by Mr. Menkveld. This motion is on page four, paragraph six, should have the stipulation "that this work be completed within thirty days" added. 210 Council Meeting July 12, 1982 Mr. Marier moved to approve the minutes as corrected. Seconded by Mrs. Elsenpeter. Motion carried unanimously. DISBURSEMENTS - JUNE 30, 1982 /JULY 12, 1982 Mr. Schumacher explained that Mrs. Anderson is ill and the checks have not been prepared for signature, however, the list as presented had been prepared by Mrs. Anderson and these are the accounts payable at this time. Mr. Marier had a question on the check for Protect -Aire - what is this for? Inter -State Diesel - transmission for 6x6 - grader costs - any bids? Mr. Schumacher said, not yet. E.A. Egan? For fuels. Safety Products - Carpenter Automotive - ? Mr. Schumacher explained that normally the bills are available at a Council meeting and he usually goes through the list with her before the meeting so he is aware of what the statements are for, but, due to Mrs. Anderson's illness, this had not been done for these accounts. Mr. Marier questioned the check for Johnston Culvert - for railroad ties - how many? Mr. Marier moved to delay payment on these accounts. Mayor Benson asked about the Inter - Diesel Bill - this is divided between three different departments - how much was the total cost? Mr. Marier moved to table approval of these disbursements until he has the answers to his questions. Mayor Benson seconded the motion. Motion carried with Mrs. Elsenpeter voting, No. OPEN MIKE - MR. MARLIN TRAMM Mr. Tramm, developer of Mar Don Acres, requested an extension of time for the installation of asphalt on Lois Lane of approximately 1400 feet. The electricity is in, the Class 5 is on the street and the gas will go in the end of this month. Mr. Marier asked how long an extension is he asking for? Mr. Tramm said he would like to install the street late this Fall or early next Spring. Mr. Marier asked if Mr. Tramm had gone through the Planning and Zoning on this request? Mr. Tramm said, No. Mr. Marier - Total cost? Mr. Tramm - approximately $16,000.00. Mayor Benson asked if there would be Letters of Credit supplied if the extension is granted? Mr. Tramm said he had approached the bank and they had been a little reluctant to extend the Letters of Credit. Mayor Benson asked Mr. Kluegel if he had been at the project? And Mr. Kluegel said he had and he confirmed Mr. Tramm's report on the status of the project. Mr. Marier asked Mr. Hawkins for his opinion on this matter and Mr. Hawkins felt that in order to protect the City, there should be a Letter of Credit for the installation of this street. Mr. Marier moved to extend the Letter of Credit to July 26, 1982 at which time Mr. Tramm will be required to appear and cover the full cost and that time, the Council will decide whether to draw on the Letter of Credit or not. Seconded by Mayor Benson. 1 Council Meeting July 12, 1982 Mrs. Elsenpeter pointed out that the Letter of Credit is valid until the end of July and therefore an extension is unnecessary at this time. She felt that Mr. Tramm should present a Letter of Credit covering the cost of the improvements, then consider an IIIextension at that time. Mr. Marier pointed out that is exactly what he meant, however, the lack of dollars covered to day which has been approved. Mayor Benson felt this gives Mr. Tramm a couple of extra weeks to look for financing before this Council makes a decision on his request. On voting, the motion carried. ENGINEER's REPORT Mr. Davidson reported on the permit for the sewer discharge for the Correctional Facility that is discharged within the City of Lino Lakes. Mr. Davidson explained the operation of this facility noting that the request for the extension is for 31 years. Mr. Davidson felt there is no solution to this problem until the interceptor is available to serve this facility. Mr. Davidson felt the 31/2 year extension request is reasonable in that, if the normal sequence of events takes place, this facility could not be served until sometime in 1985. Based on all available information, he would recommend that the City retain the right to extend sewer to the facility, if it became available, and the public health was threatened. Mr. Marier asked if there were any health problems at this time and Mr. Davidson said, No. Mr. Marier asked what the obligations of the State of Minnesota are since III this is a State facility. Mr. Davidson said they have some tight monitoring requirements that must take place within the 31 year period. Mr. Marier asked what the State's obligation to put sewer to the facility is? Mr. Davidson, said he wasn't aware of that at this time. Mr. Marier felt it might be wise to contact the State and ask what their thoughts are in this matter. Mr. Davidson felt this is a policy decision this Council will need to make. Mrs. Elsenpeter moved to instruct the City Administrator to write the State Department of Corrections with the City's concerns and ask what their plans in the future are indicating that the City would like some sort of statement from them as to their intents when sewer is available, or if the City determines there is a health problem before the termination of the permit, what the position would be at that time. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Davidson gave a brief report on the request of the Council that he set some standards for the location of utilities within the street right -of -ways. These sketches have been presented to the City Administrator and Mr. Davidson suggested a work session to review this proposal. Mr. Davidson requested that his firm not be asked to present a proposal for the Senior Citizen's Building. He felt it would be more cost effective to continue with the firm that has presented a proposal. IIIMORTGAGE REVENUE BONDS Mr. Karth reported on the availability of these funds and presented the time frame of application. He also noted that before any application is made, the firm must have the City's approval, Metropolitan Council approval and Minnesota Housing approval. Six of 212 Council Meeting July 12, 1982 the area developers, 1) Nelson Properties, 2) Marpon Hones, 3) Shilling, 4) El Rehbein, 5) Glenn Rehbein and 6) Ulmer Construction have gotten together and they are requesting the City to investigate this for them and to consider applying for $5 Million Dollars of these funds which would then be made available to people at a 12/13% interest rate, depending on the market at the time of the bond sales. The developers are also proposing that this money be used on existing platted lots. Mr. Karth listed the various requirements that are attached to the use of these funds, noting that approximately 70 to 90 new homes could be constructed with this money. Mr. Karth suggested the Fiscal Agent be contacted to do a feasibility study on this proposal. Mr. Marier asked if the developers would pay for the feasibility study and Mr. Karth said there should be no cost involved in this study and if the City's Fiscal Agent wanted a fee, they could find several that would do the study at no cost. Mr. Marier asked about the City's liability for the repayment of the $5 Million Dollars and Mr. Karth said his understanding of the law was that the city does not incur any liability - the mortgages on the homes is the backing for the repayment of the bonds. He suggested that Mr. Hawkins check this. Mayor Benson felt this is something that the Council had requested the Task Force to look into. Mr. Karth felt that this is strictly a financial situation and he did not feel that financial considerations are within the realm of a task force. This is prepared by the Fiscal Agent for a Bond sale, the money is deposited with a Bank who then dispenses it to the qualifying home buyers. Mr. Marier noted that Mr. Karth had made a good presentation but he felt that this matter should be forwarded to the Planning and Zoning Board and the Task Force. He felt that an answer should be available in about six weeks. Mr. Marier moved to authorize the feasibility study providing there is no cost. Seconded by Mrs. Elsenpeter. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION - ASSESSED COST AND ASSESSMENTS - 49 CLUB RESOLUTION - SETTING ASSESSMENTS HEARINGS - 49 CLUB Mr. Schumacher requested that these two items be tabled until the July 26, 1982 Council meeting. Mr. Schumacher explained that due to the lack of staff it had been impossible to get all the total figures together. He did not want to hold a hearing without being sure of the figures. Mr. Marier moved to table Items #7 and #8. Seconded by Mrs. Elsenpeter. Motion carried unanimously. TREE REMOVAL - EL REHBEIN & SON Mr. Blackbird explained the trees along Lake Drive were removed by the County in the process of upgrading that Street and they do not replace or move such trees. The Special Use Permit had only stipulated screening on the North side, which is still intact. Mayor Benson noted that the Special Use Permit also stipulated that the front of the building was to be landscaped. Mr. Blackbird said they plan to put in some grass and some shrubbery. Council Meeting July 12, 1982 Mr. Marier moved that El Rehbein conform to the stipulations in the Special Use Permit as to the landscaping to be completed within thirty days of the completion of the IIICounty work being done on Lake Drive. Seconded by Mayor Benson. Motion carried unanimously. E.R. HENRICKSEN - CLARIFICATION OF P &Z ACTIONS Mr. Schumacher explained that this item is on the agenda because at the last Council meeting a variance was approved for one specific parcel of land in this area. Mr. Schumacher had had the tapes transcribed verbatim, and the intent of the Planning and Zoning Board was to approve the entire parcel for splits into 21/2 acre parcels. Mr. Marier moved to grant the variance for all the existing lots in the parcel of land to include any stipulations set forth by the Planning and Zoning Board. Seconded by Mayor Benson. Mrs. Elsenpeter wondered if the previous motion should not be rescinded and a new motion to include all the lots be made. Mr. Marier felt that the application at the last meeting had been for only one lot and his motion would take in the remaining lots. Mayor Benson requested that the staff be extra careful in getting the minutes correct. Mr. Marier agreed. Mrs. Elsenpeter felt that since there is no variance request for this action, this Council should start all over, rescind the last motion and make the motion to include III the entire parcel. IIIThe meeting is now adjourned at 8:13 P.M. due to J. of a q Mr. Marier suggested that Mrs. Elsenpeter do this. He removed his present motion from the floor. Mrs. Elsenpeter moved to rescind the motion granting a variance for one parcel in Mr. Henriksen's project. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Benson asked Mrs. Elsenpeter to make the motion granting the variance for all the lots. Mrs. Elsenpeter said she was sick and tired of sitting here, being the only woman and having to be put down by the men of this Council, three years of it. Mr. Marier said he was the only man here - he was sorry. Mrs. Elsenpeter asked what Mayor Benson was and Mr. Marier said he was just the moderator. Mrs. Elsenpeter - Your Honor, I'm Going home. You can continue the meeting without me. Mr. Marier, we don't have a quorum - we can't. I'd like you to stay. Mayor Benson asked that minutes show that Council Woman Elsenpeter removed herself. Edna L. Sarner, Clerk- Treasurer m. 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