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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/08/1982 Council Minutes260 November 8, 1982 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order at 7:00 P.M., November 8, 1982 by Mayor Benson with all members present. Mr. Hawkins, Mr. Schumacher and Mrs. Sarner were also present. MINUTES - OCTOBER 25, 1982 Nr. Reinert moved to 'approve the minutes as presented. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried unanimously. DISBURSEMENTS - OCTOBER 31, 1982 /NOVEMBER 8, 1982 The October 31, 1982 Disbursements were considered. Mr. Elsenpeter moved to approve as presented. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Mayor Benson questioned the mileage to the MFOA meeting which Mr. Schumacher ans- wered. Motion to approve carried unanimously. November 8, 1982 - Mrs. Elsenpeter questioned the check for the carpet and installation - has this been done? Mr. Schumacher said, No. There was some discussion on who is doing the work and is he competent? Is there a guarantee in writing? It was generallrg' concluded that a guarantee should be obtained before the work has begun. Mr. Reinert questioned the schedule for employees attending training courses and Mr. Schumacher said the Police Department has a schedule, as does Mr. Volk for his employees and the Administration also knows when seminars are scheduled for the coming year. Once in a while, a one day seminar is available that is not on the schedule. Basically these training sessions are budgeted. Mr. Marier questioned the statement from TKDA - part pertaining to platting. The Clerk supplied the statement for his inspection. Mr. Reinert moved to approve the disbursements. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried with Mayor Benson and Mr. Marier voting, No. OPEN MIKE There was no one present to speak and there was no one from the audience. CLERK's REPORT The Clerk presented a summary on the Election and some recommendations for adding voting equipment and the consideration of splitting the precinct. There was discussion on these matters, obtaining another voting placs, the splitting line, preparation of maps and a mailing notifying voters of their precinct and voting place. Mr. Reinert moved to have the Clerk prepare a cost analysis for 1) a single precinct and 2) having two precincts. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried unanimously. 1 1 1 1 1 1 November 8, 1982 ORDINANCE NO. 57D 261 The Ordinance amends the sewer Ordinance in regards to the increase in sewer rates approved at ,the last Council meeting. Mrs. Elsenpeter moved to accept this Ordinance and waive the reading. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried unanimously. ATTORNEY's REPORT Mr. Hawkins reported on a letter received from Mr. Locher in reference to the Wilson case. It would seem that Mr. Wilson's Attorney is asking for a meeting next week for the purpose of negotiating a settlement. Mr. Hawkins didn't understand since Mr. Wilson lost his case. He will check into this. Mr. Hawkins had no other matters to report. WATER DEPARTMENT's WATER SUPPLY RECOMMENDATIONS Mr. Volk has put some estimates together for Council information in reference to complying with the State Health Department's recommendations. Mayor Benson asked that these figures be considered at the budget meeting scheduled for November 15, 1982. AUDIT PROPOSAL Mr. Schumacher presented the Council with proposals from seven auditing firms. He had also prepared a matrix for the Council to use to rate the firms. He suggested that these proposals be considered at the budget meeting on the 15th. Mr. Marier moved to table consideration of the proposals until Nov. 22, 1982 meeting and asked that each Council member call Mr. Schumacher with his input this coming week. Seconded by Mr. Reinert.' Motion carried unanimously. MR. VOGT's ARCHITECTURAL CONTRACT Mr. Ed Vogt has a contract with the City to prepare drawings for the Senior Citizen Center. He had discussed the projected expansion needs of the City Hall with the Department heads and is asking the Council if they wish him to do this planning at the same time. Mr. Vogt presented his drawings of the existing building, the Senior Citizen Center apart but connected to the West, and a drawing of the construction of a new Council Chamber to. the South connected with the Senior Citizen Center. There was also discussion of the use of the existing building by moving some departments to alterante locations. Mr. Vogt had forwarded a bid in the amount of $1250.00 for this add- itional work. Mr. Marier asked Mr. Vogt to itemized his hours on this work. Mr. Reinert felt that since there is an addition being planned, it '62 November 8, 1982 would be better to have the entire project planned now rather than oaD it a l±ttle at a time. Mr. Reinert moved to authorize Mr. Vogt to do the complete plan, with the cost not to exceed $1250.00. Seconded by Mrs. Elsenpeter. Motion carried with Mr. Marier voting, No. ENGINEER's REPORT Mr. Davidson will ,got be here this evening but Mr. Schumacher reported on a meeting with NSP and several other untility companies on their objections to the fee for inspection of their plans for underground installations. He also presented a revision in the underground stan- dards proposed by Mr. Davidson. The Council requested that this matter be put on the November 22, 1982 agenda with Mr. Davidson would be present. The Clerk was instructed to check the charges from Milner Carley on this type of work done by that firm. A recess was called at 8:25 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 8:35 P.M. ANIMAL CONTROL There was a letter from the Blaine Midway All Pets notifying the City that that business will be closing as of December 31, 1982. Mr. Wax had presented a proposal that this operation be taken over by the County. There was discussion on this proposal, Mr. Schumacher suggested the City contact White Bear Twonship, since they have their own im- pounding service. There was some suggestions as to the matter being handled by a C, O officer. The problem there would be what to do with the impounded animals. The general consensus of the Council was that the possibility of contracting with White Bear Twonship should be researched. EMPLOYEE POLICY Mr. Schumacher presented a proposed policy for reimbursing employees for mileage and meals. Mr. Schumacher proposed 244 per mile, $5.50 for breakfast, $6.50 for lunch and $10.50 for Dinner. All overnight accomadations must heve prior approval and a receipt must be presented for all expenditures. After some discussion on this, Mr. Marier moved to set the costs at 224 per mile, $5.50 for Lunch, $4.50 for Breakfast and $10.00 for Dinner. Seconded by Mrs. Elsenpeter. Motion carried with Mayor Benson voting, No. OLD BUSINESS Mr. Reinert asked if there was a time limitation as to the removal of campaign signs and was told there is. 'Someone thought it was ten days. November 8, 1982 GVu Mr. Reinert moved to check for the time limit and to notify the candidates_ if the signs are still there at that time. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried unanimously. Mortgage Revenue Bonds was discussed. Mr. Schumacher explained these bonds and Mr. Harvey Karth answered some questions from the Council. There are public hearing requirements and Mr. Schumacher had obtained a copy of a Resolution from our Bond Counsel on the procedure that must be followed. Since members of the Council were unsure of this, they requested Mr. Hawkins send them a copy of the law. Mr. Reinert moved to table this matter until November 15, 1982 agenda. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS Mayor Benson noted that he had received a letter concerned with Mr. Ken Buck who wishes to participate in the Winter Olympics for the Deaf that is to be held in Italy. He needs $1800.00 to be able to attend. Mayor Benson suggested contacting some of the service organizations for assistance. He also requested that perhaps the papers could make note of this. Mayor Benson reported that he had received a letter from Mr. Al Schroeder and he had made a copy for each Council member. Mr. Schroeder asked to have a letter he had written revoked. Mr. Schumacher will take care of this. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to adjourn at 9:20 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Aye. These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at a regular Council meeting held on November 22, 1982. Edna L. Sarner, Clerk- Treasurer i