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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/13/1982 Council MinutesX72 Council Meeting November 22, 1982 Mr. Volk recommended the acceptance of the low bid from Feed -Rite in the amount of $3,475.00. Mr. Reinert moved to approve the purchase of this equipment from the low bidder. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS Mayor Benson asked if there had been any contact with the animal control from White Bear Township and the Clerk replied that she had not seen any correspondence from them. Mr. Schumacher is to be contacted on this. Also, to inform Mr. Schumacher of the meeting with the Fire Study Committee on November 29, 1982. Mayor Benson also noted the Action Alert received from the League of Cities on the possible cuts in the State Aid. He asked that Mr. Schumacher get information on this and send out on the 6th. Mayor Benson noted that a letter had been received from the Sell Publishing requesting a packet such as the Council's packet be prepared fro their reporter and sent to them prior to the meeting. This will be discussed at the next meeting. Mayor Benson had also received a letter noting there is a meeting concerned with parks - both County and Municipal - at the Bunker Hills Activity Center on Wednesday, December 1, 1982. He felt that someone, perhaps from the Park Board should attend this meeting. Mr. Al Ross, from the audience, asked that the Council look into new entrance to the City signs. He also noted that he did not appreciate having the new paper stuck on his mailbox and end up in the ditch. He felt that permission whould have been requested. Mayor Benson noted that Mr. Schumacher will be asked to pursue the City entrance signs. Mr. Marier moved to adjourn at 9:25 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Aye. Edna L. Sarner, Clerk - Treasurer Council Meeting December 13, 1982 The Regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order at 7:00 P.M., December 13, 1982 by Mayor Benson with all members present with the exception of Mr. Reinert. Mr. Hawkins, Mr. Schumacher, Chief Myhre, Mr. Kluegel and Mrs. Sarner were also present. MINUTES - NOVEMBER 22, 1982 Mrs. Elsenpeter moved to table consideration of these minutes since a quorum of the members present at that meeing were not present at this meeting. Seconded by IMrs. Elsenpeter explained that the disbursements in connections with the Cable TV is all of the expenses incurred as to printing since this started over a year ago. Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. DISBURSEMENTS - DECEMBER 13, 1982 Council Meeting December 13, 1982 of 3 Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to approve the disbursements as presented. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried unanimously. OPEN MIKE Mr. Henry Meirs appeared before the Council explaining that he had appeared before the Planning and Zoning and had received approval for the moving of a house. He appeared before the Council seeking permission now in order to get the house moved before bad weather. The house is located at 525 Birch and is to be moved approximately 11 miles East of the present location. Mr. Kluegel and Mrs. Elsenpeter had inspected this house and he reported that it meets City specifications. Mr. Kluegel noted that Mr. Meirs needs a Special Use Permit for access to a County Road and he has obtained all the necessary permits. Mr. Marier moved to approve this request. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimous ly . BUILDING OFFI CIAL's REPORT Mr. Kluegel reported on the Special Use Permits that he had been instructed to check out. The first one was Mr. Harold Bisel who has a small engine repair shop. Mr. Reinert had questioned the sale of equipment at this location. Mr. Kluegel reported that the Special Use Permit allows for the repair and sale of small engine equipment. He felt that Mr. Bisel was within the stipulations of the Special Use Permit issued to him. Mayor Benson questioned the additional garage put up and the business expanded. Mr. Bisel said the additional building is a storage building only, has no floor or heat - he uses it to store old cars. The next inquiry deals with the Special Use Permit issued to Mr. Suchy. Mr. Kluegel and Mr. Christenson, Anoka County Health Department, had inspected the premises and had found Mr. Suchy in conformance with the exception of a problem with the septic system. There was discussion of this problem with Mr. Suchy being informed that this must be repaired according to City specifications. Mayor Benson asked for the stipulations on the Special Use permit and Mr. Kluegel read them and he felt that Mr. Suchy was in conformance with all stipulations with the ex- ception of the septic system discharge. Mr. Suchy was informed that this must be repaired. ANIMAL CONTROL PROPOSAL IChief Myhre presented the proposal received by the City from the White Bear Animal Control noting that this was purchased from the City of White Bear by Mr. Thomas Angley. Mr. Angley was present and presented his background in this business for the Council. Mayor Benson had several questions which Mr. Angley answered. 274 Council Meeting December 13, 1982 After some further discussion, Mr. Marier moved to approve the animal control contract with White Bear Animal Control, Inc., for the year 1983. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Benson asked Mr. Schumacher to put together an appropriate contract with the stipulations that employees of the firm will appear in Court when requested. ENGINEER's REPORT 1 Mr. C. Wetzler of TKDA was present to present this report to the Council. Mr. Wetzler went through the report presenting the two alternatives for installation of the line to connect the Baldwin Lake Court to the lift station located at the end of Laurene Dr. If the line is installed at a greater depth, then a portion of the surrounding area can be served by this line. This portion of the cost would be the responsibility of the City. Mayor Benson asked if Mr. Howard had been informed of this report and Mr. Schumacher said he had had several meetings with Mr. Howard on this but he has not seen a copy of this report as yet. Mr. Schumacher requested that no decision be made on this until he can sit down with Mr. Howard and determine how he wants to handle the financing of this project. This should be on the next agenda. ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mr. Hawkins reported that Mr. Wilson had filed an appeal with the Supreme Court. He said he would not recommend a settlement of this case at this time. Mr. Locher has been handling this case but the file has been transferred to Mr. Hawkins. He will handle this from this point. 1 RESOLUTION NO. 82- 23- TRANSFER OF FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING FUNDS Mr. Schumacher explained this is a paper transfer. This money had been allocated last year - the materials purchased - paid for out of the general fund - and one transfer is made at the end of the year to cover all transaction. This amount should be $58,071.25. Mr. Marier moved to waive the reading of the Resolution and to approve the transfer of $58,071.25 from the Federal Revenue Sharing Trust Fund to the General Fund. Seconded by Mrs. Elsenpeter. Motion carried unanimously. CLERK's REPORT The Clerk had prepared a proposal for telephones for the City offices. Four different vendors had been contacted and after computing the costs, the Clerk recommended that the phones be installed by Northwestern Bell. This is an expanded phone system in that two additional extensions will be added, it is a touch tone, and is the ComKey system with two intercom lines and a voice intercom. The current system charges are approximately $300.00 per month. This expanded system would cost $384.81 per month for the first three years, then the charges would be reduced to $270.91 per month. This figure is the line charges, listing charges and misc. charges to Northwestern Bell and will be paid regardless of the vendor of the system. Mayor Benson asked if this was in the budget and the Clerk said she wasn't sure. Mr. Kulaszewicz requested that this matter be checked and report back at the next Council meeting. Council Meeting December 13, 1982 (4't The Clerk had written an answer to the Sell Publishing in reference to their request for packets. She asked the Council for comments on this answer. If they have no objections, then she will mail. 1 FIRE MARSHALL'S RECOMMENDATIONS Mr. Macdonald had done some testing on response time for the areas of Main Street, particularly the area west of Rondeau Lake Drive to Lake Drive comparing the mileage and driving time of the Centerville Fire Department and the Lexington Fire Department. All tests were conclusive that this area should be served by the Centerville Fire Department. The area to be considered is all of Main Street west to the corner of Lake Drive; Lake Drive North of Main Street; and all of the area East of Lake Drive and North of Main Street. Mr. Marier moved to approve the recommendations of Mr. Macdonald, Lino Lakes Fire Marshall. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS There were no items to be considered. NEW BUSINESS Mr. Schumacher reported on the information he had received indicating the City must hold a Public Hearing in conjunction with the Cable TV. This is for the purpose of allowing the public to present their views on this matter. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to hold a Public Hearing on the Cable TV for January 10, 1983. Seconded by Mr. Marier. The vote ended in a tie. Mrs. Elsenpeter moved to set the Public Hearing for December 27, 1982 at 7:30 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried with Mr. Marier voting, No. There is a Public Hearing on the Cable TV to be held this Wednesday evening. Mrs. Elsenpeter reported that both she and Mr. Volk have a conflict and cannot attend. However, someone should be there to represent the City. Mr. Marier moved to send Mr. Schumacher. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Benson made note of the special meeting coming up on Saturday, December 18th with the various Cities and representatives of their Fire Departments. Mayor Benson also referred to the Action Alert from the League of Minnesota Cities in regards to the cuts to the City's State Aid. He requested Mr. Schumacher to compute the actual figures and send a copy to the Council. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to adjourn at 8:35 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Aye. Edna L. Sarner, Clerk-Treasurer