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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/12/1983 Council MinutesSpecial Meeting April 19, 1983 concerns, will be notified by mail of the meeting date. 101 IMr. Jorgenson asked, if the rezoning of commercial to residential, which would lower the value of the land, what would happen if a property owner filed an injunction against the City - would this halt the proceedings on this? Mayor Benson said he couldn't answer that question - this would have to be handled as it occured. Mayor Benson also pointed out that the Metro Council has also given some guidelines that must be followed or the City must obtain permission for the deviations. Mr. Jorgenson asked if the City would reimburse the property owners for the devaluation of the property by the down zoning? Mayor Benson said he did not have an answer. Mr. Marier moved to continue this hearing. Seconded by MR. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimosuly. Mr. Marier moved to adjourn. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. 9:25 P.M. These minues were considered and approved at a regular held on May 9, 1983. Edna L. Sarner, City Clerk Council meeting Ben j a Council Meeting September 12, 1983 , Mayor The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order at 7:00 P.M., September 12, 1983, by Mayor Benson with all members present with the exception of Mr. Marier. Mr. Burke, substituting for Mr. Hawkins, Mr. Schumacher, Mr. Wetzler of TKDA, Mr. Kluegel and Mrs. Sarner were also preent. MINUTES - AUGUST 22. 1983 Mr. Reinert moved to approve the minutes of August 22, 1983 as presented. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. DISBURSEMENTS AUGUST 31, 1983/ SEPTEMBER 12, 1983 IMr. Kulaszewicz moved to approve the disbursements as presented. Seconded by Mrs. Elsenpeter. Motion carried unanimously. CENTENNIAL SUMMER RECREATION REPORT Mr. Cliff Holman and Mr. John O'Brian presented the report covering the programs and the children involved in the Summer Recreation Program as 102 Council Meeting September 12, 1983 conducted at the Centennial Schools. The C ouncil had questions which were answered. Mr. Holman requested that the Council keep this program in mind during their budgeting. Any funds that could be spared for this program would be greatly appreciated. Mr. Reinert moved to donate $500.00 to support this program. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Mayor Benson suggested this be a larger amount and this could be con- sidered during budget meetings. Mr. Reinert withdrew his motion and Mr. Kulaszewicz withdrew his second. Mr. Reinert moved to support this program with the amount to be set at the budget hearings. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carrierd unanimously. OPEN MIKE Mr. Paul Howard had requested to speak and Mr. Schumacher explained that Mr. Howard was concerned with Agenda Item $16 - Public Improvement Financing Policy. Mr. Howard questioned the amount to be put in excrow - is this 35% or 100%. Mr. Schumacher suggested that when this policy is formulated, that the amount of his escrow be in line with the requirements set in that policy. The general consensus of the Council was an agreement with this request. WATER RESOURCES BOARD LETTER This letter indicates that the new State Law allows Watershed Districts to increase the number of their Board members from five (5) to nine (9). The general consensus of the Council was that five (5) is enough and the additional persons would only slow the process. Mr. Reinert moved to send a letter opposing any increase in the Rice Creek Watershed Board's membership and to indicate this Council felt that nine persons would only slow the process of considering the requests that come to that Board. He felt the additional cost, the reduction of efficiency and the fact that the number of Board members would exceed the number on local government Boards should:besufficient reasons for this position. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. Copies of this letter should be sent to Sen. Merrian, Quinn, and Dahl. PUBLIC HEARING - REZONING - WOLTERS Mayor Benson opened the Public Hearing on the Wolter's rezoning request at 7:43 P.M. This request is for the rezoning of Lot 21, Block 2, Carole's Estates II from GB to LI. Mr.Kluegel stated this is necessary for conformance to the new zoning ordinance. The Planner and the Engineer has reviewed this application and have recommended approval of tb1 rezone. 1 Council Meeting September 12, 1983 103 Me. Kluegel noted this meeting has been published and all notices had beeb mailed to the surrounding property owners. This rezoning is consistent with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and with the current usage of the land. There was some discussion of the landscaping requirements with Mr. Kluegel noting the request for a Conditional USe Permit will be before the Planning and Zoning Board on Wednesday, September 14, 1983 and these requirements will be discussed at that time. Mr. Reinert moved to close the Public Hearing at 7:54 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion cararied unanimously. Mr.Kulaszewicz moved to approve the rezoning of Lot 21, Block 2, Calole's Estates II from GB to LI in that it is consistent with the Comprehensinve Land Use Plan and with the Zoning Ordinance. Seconded by Mr. Reinert. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING - SHORELAND MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE - OPENED' 7:55 P.M. Mr. Kluegel noted this document has been reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Board and had received their recommendation for adoption. The DNR has also approved the draft of this ordinance. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to close the hearing at 8:00 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Reinert. Motion carried unanimosuly. Mr. Reinert moved to waive the reading and adopt this Ordiannce $10 -83 as presented. Seconded by MR. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried uannimously. 2nd READING - ORDINANCE #07 -83 - MOLIN Mr. Reinert moved to waive the reading of Ordiannce #07 -83 and adopt as written. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. MOtion carried unanimosuly. CLERK'S REPORT A letter had been received from Mr. V.S.Petersen objecting to the change in zoning on lands located along Lake Drive. Mr. Petersen stated that he had plans for utilizing the cmmmercial zoning and now cannot due to the zoning being changed to R1. The Council requested a leeter be sent to Mr. Petersen sstating that when he presentes a detailed plan for the use of that area, the zoning will be ocnsidered at that time. A letter from the House of Praise Church on Main Street requesting a speed zone be designated near the Church and School. The City Council has no jurisdiction over a County Road. The request will be forwarded to Anoka County and from there is must go to the State for their reocmmendations. Mr. Krube will be notified. IA letter from Mr. Darold Bleiler of Main Street, who has a problem with a barking dog. He submitted some suggestions for changes in the Ordinance. The general consensus of the Council was that this is a civil matter and the complaintant should sign a complaint. The Chief of Police was asked for a report as to what has been done by the Department. 104 Council Meeting September 12, 1983 A request for the transfer of title for an Off -Sale Liquor Licens from Mr. Clifford Ross, Sr. to his son, Christopher Ross. A police check must be done and the information requested has not been received at this time. This matter will be on the next agenda. FIRE MARSHALL'S APPOINTMENT Three applications had been received for this position. MR. Kulaszewicz suggested Mr. Valento. Mr. Reinert usggested Mark Freiden. Mrs. Elsen- peter agreed with Mr. Reinert in that Mr. Freiden has been and still is serving in the Fire Study Task Force and felt that he would have more of a background as to where this City wants to go with it's fire protection. Mrs. Elsenpeter moved to appoint Mr. Mark Freiden to the position of Fire Marshall. Seconded by Mr. Reinert. Motion carried unanimously. CIRCLE PINES REQUEST - ADJUSTMENT OF BUILDING OFFICIAL' CONTRACT COSTS Mr. Schumacher presented the background on this request, noting that the estimate for the construction of single family homes in Circle Pines had been approximately 15 for the year and to date, Mr. Kluegel has issued 83 permits. This is throwing the entire contract out of balance. Circle Pines is requesting that the cost of the department be shared on the same basis as athe percentage of permits for each City. Mr. Reinert suggested that the total costs of running the department be determined to include staff time, vehicel costs, etc. Also, what is considered a work load? How many hours per home? These figures are to be ready for the next C ouncil meeting. ENGINEER'S REPORT Mr.Chuck Wetzler presented the feasibility report on the water and sewer district studies for Rice Lake Estates area, settinf forth the area pro- posed to be served and the area that could be served by gravity. The estiamted cost figures were preesnted briefly with the thought that this would be discussed in more detail at the informational meeting to be held on September 19, 1983 at 7:00 P.M. ATTORNEY's REPORT Mr. Burke had no report at this time. 1983 AUDIT PROPOSAL 1 Mr. Schumacher presented the cost figures from DeLaHunt for the performing of the 1983 audit for the City of Lino Lakes in the amount of $7500.00 for the audit and $1400.00 for other ocosts, for a total of $8900.00. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to approve DeLaHunt for the 1983 audit. Seconded by Mr. Reinert. Motion carried unanimously. BUILDING INSPECOR's REQUEST Mr. Kluegel prewented a request for permission to approve lot splits that conform to the new zoning ordinance without the presentation to Planning and Zoning or 6uncil for approval. He felt that if the land to be split' conforms in size and front footage, it is merely a delay in having this go before both bodies. 1 Council Meeting September 12, 1983 105 Mr. Reinert felt this reqirement was there for a reason and the procedure should be maintained, at leat for the time being. He suggested that Mr. Kluegel's request be presented to the Planning and Zoning Board for their comments. Mr. Burke noted this reqirement is according to State Law which governs the splitting of lands by metes and bounds and is a dafe -guard against an owner splitting one parcel at a time until his entire acreage is split by metes and bounds. Mr. Kluegel's second request was for the establishment of an inspection fee for the installation of mobile homes. Mr. Kluegel presented some figures from surrounding communities and recommended the fee of $25.00. Mr. Reinert moved to set the fee for the insepction of the installaiton of a mobile home installation at $25.00. Seconded by Mrs. Elsenpeter. Motion carried unanimously. M.E.E.D. - Michael Delamont Mr. Schumacher explained this person will serve in the position of a CSO for the police department hadling muisance calls. He will be working 8 hours per day for a six months period and reimbursed through the M.E.E.D program. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to approve the employment of Michael Delmont for a six months period as CSO effective immediately. Seconded by Mr. Reinert. Motion carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS Mr. Schumacher reported that information had been received from the County that the process to transfer the tax forfeit lots to the City has been started. Mr. Schumacher gave a brief update on the Fire Study Task F orce noting that the proposal on how to establish the transition must be revised due to Lexington dropping out of the group. The first step is the construction of a new fire hall and to establish how this fire hall is to be constructed. Mayor Benson suggested this be done before the end of the year in order to allow for changes in the budget. It was generally felt it would take two years to make the transition. Mr. Schumacher noted the information on the Police internship is for their information only. Mayor Benson asked about the landscaping to be done at Maudie's and at the 49 C lub and Mr. Kluegel said thalall things should be completed before the end of the year. COUNCIL SALARY REVIEW Mr. Schumacher noted that, per the State Auditor's recommendation, the present salary and expenses will be combined as of January 1, 1984. Mr. Schumacher presented a comparison on salaries in the Metro Area also noting that the Councilsalaries have not been adjusted since 1974 for this City. 106 Council Meeting September 12, 1983 City. After some discussion, Mr. Reinert moved to increase the Council member's salary by $600.00 per year and the Mayor's salary by $700.00 per year to bring the salaries in line with other Metro area communities of similar size, plus expenses. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. ($25 00.00 per year - Mayor; $2100.00 per year - Council) BUDGET MEETING The budget meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, September 20, 1983 at 6:00 P.M. at the Lino Lakes City Hall. The Auditor will be present. Mayor Benson requested that Mr. Schumacher put together the figures necessary and to set a schedule for the meetings necessary to finalize the budget. It was note that the new Police Officer, Victor Poyer, started this week. Mayor Benson had received a letter from Me W eible which will be copied and mailed to the Council members. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to adjourn at 10:05 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Reinert. Aye These minutes were considered and approved at a regular Council meeting held on September 26, 1983. tip_ dna L. Sarner, Clerk - Treasurer Council Meeting September 26, 1983 1 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order at 7:00 P.M., September 26, 1983 by Mayor Benson with all members present with the exception of Mr. Reinert. Mr. Hawkins, Mr. Schumacher, Mr. Kluegel, and Mrs. Sarner were also preesnt. MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 12, 1983 Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to approve the minutes of September 12, 1983 as presented. Seconded by Mrs. Elsenpeter. Mayor Benson questioned Mr. Schumacher on the information requested in conneciton with the building inspector's contract and MR. Schumacher said he had not had time to compile those figures. Mayor Benson asked that they be ready for the next meeting. Motion carried with Mr. Marier abstaining. 1