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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/09/1983 Council Minutes28 April 25, 1983 Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to adjourn at 7:33 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Reinert. Motion carried unanimously. These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at a regular Council meeting held on May 9, 1983. it 1,--)4440 Edna L. Sarner, Clerk- Treasurer � I �` � :enjam'n G :enson, Mayor May 9, 1983 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order at 7:00 P.M., May 9, 1983, by Mayor Benson with all Council members present. Mr. Hawkins, Mr. Schumacher, Chief Myhre, Mr. Davidson and Mr. Kluegel were also present. Mrs. Sarner was absent. OFFICER OF THE YEAR Chief Myhre presented the "Officer of the Year" award to J. David Zerwas no±ing his many accomplishments during the year. Mayor Benson added.: his thoughts and Thanks on behalf of the Council. MINUTES, APRIL 19, 1983 Mr. Reinert moved to approve the minutes of April 19, 1983 as pre- sented. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried unanimusly. MINUTES, APRIL 25, 1983 Mr. Marier moved to approve the minutes of April 25, 1983 as pre- sented. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. DISBURSEMENTS, APRIL 29, 1983 Mr. Marier moved to approve the disbursements of May 9, 1983 as pre- sented. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. OPEN MIKE Mr. Phillip Osheim appeared before the Council to present a problem he has concerning septic systems located adjacent to and on his pro - prety. These systems are the ones that serve the Teen Houses. Mr. Osheim is concerned with the possibility of pollution of the area to include the lake. He said in wet weather there is an odor and he wondered if the systems are operating properly. Mr. Osheim requested the City to inspect these systems. May 9, 1983 Mr. Kluegel reported that he had inspected the systems and ccu1d not detect an odor at the time he was there. Mr. Kluegel felt that all ,) four systems are operating on Mr. Osheim's property. 29 Mr. Marier moved to contact Anoka County Health Department and request hat these systems be inspected and .a report be forwarded to the Council. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. Melvin Neilson appeared before the Council with his concerns with Lois Lane. He had written a letter to the Council stating his complaints. Mr. Kulaszewicz reported that he and some of the other Council members had inspected the area and agreed there is a problem. Mr. Neilson suggested putting 'No Parking' signs along the street - perhaps this would help in keeping the street clear. Mr. Reinert recommended this Council concentrate on this problem and get this area cleaned up. Mayor Benson suggested that Mr. Neilson appear at the May 24, 1983 Public Hearing on the Zoning Map and the Zoning Ordinance and express his ideas at that time. PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD ACTION Mr. Melvin Rehbein had appeared before to Planning and Zoning Board requesting a variance to the moratorium. He is asking ti split a twenty acre parcel of land owned by his Mother into two parcels - one of seven acres to add to a ten acre parcel he already owns - leaving a thirteen acre parcel in his Mother's name. Mr. Kluegel reported that the Planning and Zoning Board had recommended approval of this request in that it is in conformance with the Comprehensive Land Use Pland and the new Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Marier moved to approve this variance in that it is in conformance with the Comprehensinve Land Use Plan. Mr. Hawking pointed out this would create two parcels of land - one of seven acres and one of thirteen acres. There should be a stipulation that the seven acre parcel must be combined with the ten acre parcel under one legal description. Mr. Marier included this tiipulation. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. PARK BOARD REPORT Mr. Schumacher reported on the proposal for a BMX track to be constructed in Lino Lakes. Mr. Jim Klienhans had presented his proposal to the Park Board on two separate occasions. At the last Park Board Meeting, the Board had recommended approval of the concept and recommended approval of the request to build the track at Lino Park. Mr. Schumacher turned the discussion over to Mr. Klienhans who explained the procedure to the Council. The Council had some questions as to materials used to con- struct this track; how much space it would take; if the existing facilities would be disturbed; and if the users would spill over into the other areas. Mr. Reinert questioned the parking facilities - would this not create 1Q May 9, 1983 a hazard? Mrs. Elsenpeter suggested the park land located in Wollan's Estates be used for this track - it was generally felt this would be unsupervised and there oauld be problems with all sortsi.'of bth r vdhicles. Mrs. Elsenpeter asked when this would be ready for use and Mr. Klienhans said he hoped it would be ready some time in July. Mr. Reinert felt there should be someone from the staff working with this program. Mr. Reinert moved this program be discussed and the details worked out more completely. That the leadership of this pro- ject, as far as the City is concerned, be handled by Mr. Schumacher working with Mr. Volk, in order for Mr. Klienhans to have a contact person to work with. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried uannimously. PARK BOARD CITY CODE CHANGE - Mr. Schumacher reported the Park Board had requested the City Code be changed to insure that all investment income from dedicated park funds be returned to that fund. In the past this money has been returned to the dedicated fund, but the City has the flexibility to use that income in other areas, if needed. It was generally felt that tis_:has been. -sdt this way to give the City the necessary flexibility and the consensus of the Council was to leave it that way. ANOKA COUNTY PARK DEPARTMENT Mr. David Torkildson appeared before the Council to discuss the Regional Park and what is happening in that area. Mrs. Langfeld was to have been here but Mr. Torkildson explained she is ill. Mr. Torkildson presented the Council members with a small map showing what the County has planned for the area. To date the roadways have been completed and the bath house is completed. At that point the Board had run out of money. Mr. Torkildson explained the money for the nature center will not be available until 1989. The canoe access and the public access is in place and being used. Mr. Torkildson felt that the camp ground and money to complete the picnic area should be available in 1984. There has been some discussion for the expansion of the golf course but nothing definite. Mr. Reinert asked how this park is classified and Mr. Torkildson said this is a Park Preserve and this is the only one in the County. Mr. Marier questioned the status of the Agreement and Mr. Torkildson said he didn't know. Mayor Benson asked what impact this park will have on the traffic in this area? Mr. Torkildson felt that when this park is completely developed, there could be several thousands using the park. Mayor Benson asked if the County had discussed the impact this will have on the City Streets and facilities in Lino Lakes? Mr. Torkildson said there had been some discussion but nothing definite at this point in time. There was some discussion on this matter. Mr. Marier pointed out that along Centerville Lake and Peltier Lake there has been a problem of debris. He also pointed out that there are some of the City streets that the traffic has increased by a large number. Mr. Torkildson asked what streets and Mr. Marier said the 1 1 May 9, 1983 streets along Centerville Lake and Peltier Lake Drive - he felt this should be addressed by the County. Mr. Kulaszewicz asked if there wasn't a documented study on this that had been done by Metro Council and Mr. Torkildson said this study is still in the process. Mr. Reinert moved to send a letter to Mrs. Langfeld requesting that she take the City's Resolution on the Agreement to the County Commissioners for passage and also that she meet with the Council at some future time in order to discuss some of the concerns of the Council. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Mr. Schumacher asked the status of the interchange at County Road 14 and Mr. Torkildson said when the Park is fully developed and the need can be proven, and the funds are available, there is a possibility of the installation. The Motion carried unanimously. ENGINEER'S REPORT 3l Mr. Davidson reported that the waiting period had passed and the next step to proceed with the Baldwin Lake Project is to authorize the Engineer to proceed with the preparation of the plans and specifications. Mr. Howard had indicated there are no changes in the original plans. Mr. Marier moved to approve Resolution #83 -10 as follows: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING ENGINEER'S FEASIBILITY REPORT, ORDERING BALDWIN LAKE MOBILE HOME COURT IMPROVEMENTS AND PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. WHEREAS, Resolution #83 -03 of the Lino Lakes City Council adopted on January 10, 1983, fixed a date for a Council hearing on the proposed improvement of sewer extension pursuant to the Engineer's feasibility report dated October 13, 1982, and WHEREAS, ten day's published notice of the hearing through two weekly publications of the required notice was given and the hearing was held thereon on the 28th day of February, 1983 at 7:30 P.M., at which all persons desiring to be heard was given the opportunity to be heard thereon. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LINO LAKES, MINNESOTA, 1. The Engineer's feasibility report dated December 13, 1982 is hereby adopted as feasible along with its recommendations. 2. Such improvement is hereby ordered as proposed in the Council Resolution adopted January 10, 1983. 3. TKDA is hereby designated as the Engineer for this improve- ment. They shall prepare Plans and Specifications for the making of such improvement. 4. Authorize the Attorney to obtain all necessary easements. 32 May 9, 1983 Adopted by the Council this 9th day of May,;1983 The Motion was seconded by Mr, Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. Edna L. Sarner, Clerk Mr. Davidson reported on hsi attendance at a meeting concerned with the Ramsey County Watershed District. Mr. Davidson presented two Resolutions for Council consideration. This relates only to the district around Lake Amelia. Mr. Davidson recommended approval of these Resolutions. He also recommended an elected official sit on the Board. Mrs. Elsenpeter moved to adopt the Resolution as presented by Mr. Davidson. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Benson asked for suggestions as to who should serve on the Board and suggested that perhaps a concerned citizen could serve in that position. It was suggested that perhaps someone from that area would be the logical person to serve and the name of Mr. Art Hawkins was introduced. Mr. Reinert asked Mr. Davidson why he had recommended this person be an elected official and Mr. Davidson said some of the discussion deals with policy and this area could best be served by an elected official. These meetings are held once a month and the last one had been in the afternoon. It was suggested that Mr. Reinert serve in this capacity for the time being. Mr. Marier moved to appoint Mr. Reinert to this position. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. SHERWOOD GREEN PLAT - Mr Davidson reported on his findings on the drain- age problem. There is to be a 30" pipe under 4th Avenue but Mr, Davidson felt this could create a problem for the residents on the West side of 4th and felt there should be more study done on this before the pipe is installed. Mrs. Elsenpeter insisted that the work being done along Highway #8 was to have drained that area. Mr. Davidson said he had secured the County Ditch plan from the County Surveyor and he felt this work along #8 cound not possbily drain the area in question - it was too far removed. Mayor Benson asked that this be researched and report back to the Council at the first meeting in June. CLERK's REPORT There was a request for a block party to be held on Carole Drive. The Clerk was absent and Mr. Schumacher said he was not familar with the request but felt this was annual request. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to approve this request to hold a block part with the stipulation there 1 1 33 May 9, 1983 be no drinking on the street right -of -way. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried unanimously. There was also a reminder of the Board of Review meeting to be held on May 17, 1983 at 7:00 P.M. CONSIDERATION OF CERTIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN FOR NON -UNION AND SUPERVISORY EMPLOYEES. Mr. Schumahcer presented the report on these employees to include job descriptions, evaluations, performances and recommended salary for 1983. Mr. Marier moved to approve the salary schedule as set forth in thie report. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Mr. Reinert felt the area of Public Relations should be improved. He felt there had been some improvement over the past year but felt there is still room for improvement. Motion carried unanimously. ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mr. Hawkins had no report at this time. RESIGNATION OF LARRY THORNHILL Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to accept the resignation of Mr. Thornhill with a letter of commendation to be written. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried unanimously. STATE AID ROAD SYSTEM PROGRESS REPORT Mr. Schumacher reported that he had talked with Mr. Glen Van Wormer and he had informed him that the proposed State Aid Road System had not been totally approved by the State. That portion of the street going over 135E had been deleted. The proposed street to be substituted would be the service road along I35W to connect with 2nd Avenue. There was also the possibility of allowing 80th street to become a part of the State Aid Road System. What is needed is authorization to prepare the amendment to submit to the State for approval. Mr. Marier moved to approve this authorization. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. STATUS REPORT ON THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROJECT Mr. Schumacher reported that he had met with the architect last week and the plans are about one -half complete. Mr. Vogt has the plans and specifications for the combined Senior Center nad the addition to City Hall almost complete. Mr. Schumacher noted that there are some funds available - $12,000.00+ - that he had checked with Anoka County and this moneycan be used on the Senior Center project. Mr. Vogt had also noted that the increase in the cost of the project could be approximately 6% to 7 %. Mr. Marier moved to apply this additional money to the Senior Center. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Reinert asked if it would be possible to have the first set of plans 34 May 9, 1983 by the next Council meeting in order for the Council to take a look at them. Mr. Reinert moved to instruct Mr. Vogt to just do the first set of plans and have them at the next Council meeting. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried unanimously. APPLICATION FOR TAX FORFEIT LANDS Mayor Benson asked if these were the parcels along Black Duck Drive and Mr. Schumacher said, Yes. Mr. Marier moved to approve this application. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS Continuation of the Public Hearing on the Zoning Map and the Zoning Ordinance to be called to order on May 24, 1983 at 7:00 P.M. League of Minnesota Cities Conference - Mr. Schumacher asked for the number of persons who will be attending the conference so the reser- vations may be made. At the presenttime, there will be three of the Council members attending. Mayor Benson asked about the Police Commission and Mr. Kulaszewicz had no report at this time. NEW BUSINESS Consideration of an intern program - Mr. Schumacher pointed out this City had been involved in this type of program previously. He is pro- posing to use an intern from the City of Coon Rapids who is attending St. Cloud State University. This will cost the City approximately $350.00. Mr. Schumacher outlined some of the areas this intern will be working. Mr. Marier moved to approve this request. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. Formation of an Economic Development Committee - Mr. Marier reported_ that it was felt the Planning and Zoning gets tied up in the day to day business of the City and there should be somewhere persons who are interested in relocating this City could go for information. Mr. Marier suggested a Committee of approximately seven persons to include persons for all facets of the Community. Mr. Harvey Karth is interested in heading this Committee. Mr. Marier moved to form an Economic Development Committee to be chaired by Mr. Harvey Karth, with seven members to be chosen at his discretion, and to come before the Council for approval. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Mr. Reinert questioned the naming of a chaiman of this committee at this time. He felt the committee should be formed and the Chairman named after the formation. There was some discussion on the matter of the Chairman. Mr. Reinert amended the motion to read 'that the person selected to lead not be the Chairman, but rather act as a steering committee at this time for form the committee'. The amendment died for lack of a second. 1 1 35 May 9, 1983 The Motion carried with Mr. Reinert voting, No. Mayor Benson asked Chief Myhre how the resignation of Mr. Thornhill would affect the Police Department and what he had done to replace this officer. There was some discussion on the shift and how this could be handled differently. Mr. Marier moved to authorize Chief Myhre to begin the hiring process. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Benson noted that he had received a letter of commendation for the officers who had assisted in an automobile accident. Mayor Benson also noted that he had received some correspondence from the City of Lexington in reference to the Fire Contract. rs. Elsenpeter asked that some research be done on why the boundary lines that the Fire Department serves cannot be changed. It was suggested that the Task Force look into this. Mayor Benson said that Mr. Karth had requested that his name be withdrawn from consideration for the Planning and Zoning Board if he was appointed to the Economic Development Committee. Mr. Schumacher reported that he had spent quite a bit of time with some architects who are putting together a reace track proposal to be located in Lino Lakes. kr. Marier moved to adjourn. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. These minutes were considered and approved at a regular Council meeting held on May 23, 1983. Edna L. Sarner, Clerk