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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/14/1983 Council MinutesCouncil Meeting January 24, 1983 facility proposed for Blaine. Several other agencies have already passed such Resolutions. This is for future consideration. IMayor Benson noted the Fire Study Committee will be meeting on January 27, 1983 at 7:00 P.M. at the Lexington City Hall. All persons are invited. 1 1 Mayor Benson asked if there had been any information on the interceptor and none had been received in the office. Mayor Benson asked if a meeting had been scheduled with Mr. Weible and the Clerk reported that it had been set for this Friday. Mayor Benson requested that the meeting with Mr. Paul Howard be rescheduled. Mr. Reinert moved to adjourn at 9:00 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Ave. XL44/3 Edna L. Sarner, Clerk - Treasurer r 2 9 Benjamin Bens ay or These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at the regular meeting held on February 14, 1983. Council Meeting February 14, 1983 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Benson will all members present. Mr. Hawkins, Mr. Schumacher, Mr. Davidson and Mrs. Sarner were also present. MINUTES - JANUARY 24, 1983 Mr. Marier moved to approve the minutes as presented. Seconded by Mrs. Elsenpeter. Motion carried with Mr. Kulaszewicz abstaining. DISBURSEMENTS - JANUARY 31, 1983 Mrs. Elsenpeter moved to approve the disbursements as presented. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. Disbursements - February 14, 1983 - Mr. Marier had several questions, which were answered. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to approve the disbursements as presented. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried unanimously. OPEN MIKE Mr. Harvey Karth had requested to appear and update the Council on the actions of the Citizen's Advisory Committee to the Minnesota Correctional Facility. Mr. Karth outlined the responsibilities and actions of this committee. Mr. Karth was thanked for his time and information. ^Q6 RESOLUTION #83 -06 Council Meeting February 14, 1983 Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to waive the reading of the Resolution. Seconded by Mrs. Elsenpeter. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Marier moved to adopt the following Resolution: RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE LOCATION OF A RACING FACILITY WITHIN THE CITY OF BLAINE, ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA. WHEREAS, A State Constitutional Amendment allowing pari -mutel betting was approved by Minnesota voters on November 2, 1982, and WHEREAS, voters of the City of Lino Lakes approved the above mentioned Amendment by a 74% margin, and WHEREAS, there appears to be a general public support for the establish- ment of a racing facility within the area, and WHEREAS, locating a mahor State wide recreational facility in the Northeren portion of the Twin Cities area would provide balance to the Metropolitan Communities and equity within the region, and WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of Lino Lakes believes the I. location of a racing factility within the City of Blaine would contribute significantely to the economy of the entire County. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that: 1. The Lino Lakes City Council hereby fully supports the location of a racing facility within the City of Baline. 2. The Lino Lakes City Council offers its cooperation and assistance to the Committees involved in the establish - of a racing facility within the City of Blaine. The Motion was seconded by Mrs. Elsenpeter and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION #83 -07 This Resolution requests the County to allow the City to use the Community Development Block Grant Funds as a multi -year project. Mr. Schumacher explained this would give the City more time to finalize the plans for the construction of the Center. Mayor Benson suggested discussing Agenda Item #12 - Options for the Construction of the Senior Citizen Center - at this time. Mr. Schumacher explained the options open to the Council; 1) just the Senior Center, 2) the Senior Center and just the shell for future Council Chambers, and 3) the Senior Center, new Council Chamber and remodeling of the existing Council Chamber for offices. The general consensus of the Council was that option #3 was out of the 1 1 1 1 1 Council Meeting F'ebiy ry.14, 1983 question. Mr. Marier asked, of the three proposals, which one would the CDBG funds cover and Mr. Schumacher said those funds will cover the construction of the Senior Center in all three options. Any additional construction would have to be covered by City funds. The amount available for this construction was discussed - there was a total of $114,068.00 remaining after the $15,000.00 had been deducted - the $15,000.00 had been given to the Alexandria House. After some discussion on these figures (there was some disagreement), Mr. Marier moved to table items #5 and #12 and the matter of the exact amount be researched and the legality of using interest from some of the existing sinking funds for the City's portion of the construction costs. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mr. Hawkins reported that he will write an analysis of the status of the quads. A recess was called at this point. The meeting reconvened at 8:25 P.M. ENGINEER'S REPORT Mr. Davidson reviewed the consensus of the Army Corps of Engineers that all lots along Black Duck can be built upon with the exception of Lots 2,3,4, &5; Block 10. The request for fill permits has been withdrawn. A decision on those lots excepted will be made at a later date. Mr. Davidson suggested pursuing a procedure of returning those lots to the assessment rolls. The only other intem on the Enigneer's report was in reference to the hearing on the Baldwin Lake Mobile Home Court which is to be held on February 28, 1983. Mr. Davidson noted that he will be prepared for that hearing. Mr. Kulaszewicz questioned why wasn't TKDA consulted on the Senior Citizen's project and Mr. Davidson said they had been consulted but the person who is doing the work has some previous information as to the needs of the City. His firm felt that it would be more cost effective if that firm preceeded with the work on the Senior Citizen construction. BUILDING OFFICIAL's CONTRACT - LINO LAKES /CIRCLE PINES Mr. Schumacher explained the changes inserted by the City of Circle Pines and their concerns with the construction market. The various facets of this change was discussed. The general consensus of the Council was that the guaranty of the amount agreed upon should remain in the contract and, if the City of Circle Pines finds the building is not up to expectations by August, then appear before the Lino Lakes City Council for adjustment. Mr. Schumacher is work some language out to that effect. J V 8 Council Meeting k'ebx.axy 14, 1983 RESOLUTION #83 -08 - REHABILITATION LOAN FOR RENTAL PROPERTY Mr. Schumacher explained this deals with Section 8 Program and allows owners of rental property access to low interest loans for the repair of rental property. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to waive the reading of the Resolution and approve the Resolution as presented. Seconded by Mrs. Elsenpeter. Motion carried unanimously. STATUS REPORT - MORTGAGE REVENUE BONDS Mr. Schumacher reported that the application for funds had been approved in the fourth position. There was only 24 million left and this is not enough to make an effort to receive. Mr. Schymacher felt that in September, the developers will reapply for funds at that time. DISCUSSION OF LETTER TO MWCC Mr. Schumacher explained this is concerned with the extension of the interceptor on North Road to the border of Lino Lakes. Mr. Davidson had suggested a manner for installation to include a lift station at basically the same cost but the MWCC had disagreed. This letter asks the request for the lift station to be deleted. Mr. Schumacher was given authorization to send this letter. PARK BOARD REPORT Mr. Schumacher presented the Park Board request to send out an opinion survey to all residents of the City. Each Council member has a copy of the proposed survey. Mr. Schumacher asked if this survey should be mailed separately or could this be included in the bulk mailing along with the septic inspection sheets? There was discussion on the cost of the mailing and the Business Reply that was proposed by the Park Board. The Clerk reported the permit for bulk mailing and business reply is $40.00 each, plus 38' for each business reply returned. The bulk mailing is by the pound and should be around $130.00. The consensus of the Council was to include a self- addressed envelope for the returning of the forms. Signs for Posing Parks - the Park Board felt the parks should be posted at this time to minimize the damage to the parks. Mr. Reinert felt that a study of the damage to the parks was to be evaluated this Spring and felt that the posting of the signs should be tabled until the completion of this survey. Mayor Benson reported that he had discussed the possibility of selling Country Lakes Park and returning the LAWCON grant to the State and use that money for the development of the existing parks. RESOLUTION #83 -09 and 83 -09A 1 1 1 Council Meeting February 14, 1983 2J' This is the authorization to transfer funds for Contractor's escrow accounts to General Fund for reimbursement for apying Engineering and Legal costs involved with plats. This must be done by Resolution per the City's Auditor. Mr. Marier moved to approve Resolution #83 -09 and #83 -09A and waive the reading. Seconded by Mr. Reinert. Motion carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS Mrs. Elsenpeter moved to reappoint TKDA as the City's Consulting Engineer. Seconded by Mr. Reinert. Motion carried with Mr. Marier and Mr. Kulaszewicz voting, No. Mayor Benson requested that each Council member receive a copy of the Consultant's fee. Special Sue Permit - #27 and 81 -05 - a Public Hearing must be set on these permits. The Public Hearing was scheduled for March 14, 198 at 7:30 P.M. Mayor Benson reported on the meeting of the JointjFire Study Task Force Group. There is a cipy of a report on the information from this Task Force. A copy will be supplied for each Council member. Mr. Jerry Blackbird asked if the request for bonding for the utilities in Lakes Add. #7 is still valid or should the request be resubmitted? The general consensus of the Council was the request should be resubmitted. NEW BUSINESS Public Service Project Fund - This fund would be a part of each community's CDBG funds, held by the County, and individuals could go to the County and apply for assistance. Mr. Schumacher is on a Task Force studying this concept. There was discussion on this, but no decision. The Council felt they would need more information on this suggestion. A letter had been received on the spelling of a street - Laurene or Laurien - the residents wish the correct spelling on the street sign. Mrs. Elsenpeter requested Mr. Schumacher to follow up on this matter. Mr. Reinert asked about the correspondence from the League of Small Cities dealing with a formula for State Aid. Mr. Reinert asked if Mr. Schumacher could get more information on this matter. Mr. Schumacher said there are about five different proposals before the legislature for revising the formula for the distribution of State Aid. Mr. Reinert asked if there is a bill? Mr. Schumacher said at the present time there is mostly just lobbying. IIIt was suggested that more information be obtained. Mayor Benson reported that he will have the State of the City address on February 28, 1983. May Council Meeting ,February 14f 1983 Mayor Benson also requested that City Hall be straightened up. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to adjourn at 9:35 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Reinert. Aye. These minutes were corrected and approved at the regular Council meeting held on Fenruary 28, 1983. Edna L. Sarner, Clerk- Treasurer