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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/11/1983 Council MinutesSpecial Council Meeting October 7, 1983 Mrs. Elsenpeter stated that she flet she could support a mil rate in the area of 26. with the maximum bang 28 mils. Mr. Marier discussed the various areas of the Police Department and the building department budgets. The items that had been deleted and some of the alternates were itemized. Mayor Benson pointed out this meeting is for the purpose of certifying the levy, not to set the budget. Mayor Benson listed the items cot or deleted and some of the items to be added from the alternate list feeling that this figure would result in a mil rate of 26.9. He thought there were some areas that could be reduced further and perhaps levy a mil rate of 26.5. Mayor Benson felt that once the levy is set, then let the department heads come back to the C ouncil with their priorities as to where the money alloted is to be spent. He felt the department heads should set the priorities since they have a better feel for what is needed. Mrs. Elsenpeter moved to certify the levy at $690,000.00 resulting in a mil rate of approximately 26 mils. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Marier moved to adjourn. Seconded by Mrs. Elsenpeter. Aye. 1 These minutes were considered and approved at a regular C ouncil meeting held on October 24, 1983. Edna L. SArner, Clerk- Treasurer Council Meeting October 11, 1983 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Benson with Council members Kulaszewicz, Marier Reinert present; Elsenpeter, Absent. Mr. Hawkins and Mrs. Sarner were also present. MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 26, 1983 Mr. Marier moved to approve the minutes of September 26, 1983 as pre- sented. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 28, 1983 Mr. Reinert moved to approve the minutes of September 28, 1983 as pre- sented. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. Council Meeting October 11, 1983 DISBURSEMENTS - SEPTEMBER 30, 1983 115 Mr. Marier moved to approve the disbursements as listed. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszeiwcz. Motion carried unanimously. DISBURSEMENTS - OCTOBER 11. 1983 Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to approve the disbursements as listed. Seconded by Mr.Reinert. Motion carried unanimously. OPEN MIKE Joann Gallaher, representing G. &W. Rehbein, presented the propsoed concept for a reace track on property located North of Main Street and East of 20th Avenue. She pointed outthe process that has been completed and noted this concept has been presented to the Metro Council for their consideration. This proposal has been prepared by Jamb A rchitects of Forest Lake. The procedure for the preparation of this concept was discussed by Ms. Gallaher noting at what point in time this propsoal is at at this time. She also reported there will be a more complete package for Council consideration at the next Council meeting. Mr. Reinert asked how recent this proposal had surfaced in relationship to the Blaine proposal? He pointed out that this Council had the Chamber of Commerce had gone on record as supporting the Blaine track. Ms. Gallaher said she really could not answer that question. There is no developer involved in this proposal - they had done the study on the qualifications of the site for a race track. Mr. Reinert suggested that htis proposal be presented to the Chamber of C ommerce fortheir reaction to this proposal. He felt there should be a unified support for site in this area - not a split in the support. Mayor Benson questioned the size of the site - is it large enough? Ms. Gallaher said it could be shorter but not any less in the width. It is plenty large enough to handle a race track. Mr. Marier questioned the need for an additional interchange from the freeway. He felt the one interchange is inadequate and asked if there were any figures on the additional costs for this construction. Ms. Gallaher said this information would be in the compelte package that would be preewnted in two weeks. PARK BOARD REPORT Mrs. Sarner presented the bids for fencing for Lino Park. The Park Board had moved to recommend approval of the Century fence bid for the South line of the park only , to be installed by City Crews. The fincing for Arena Acres for the tennis courts is to include the material and installation. This is to include the net and net poles and had been submitted by Century Fence. 116 Council Meeting October 11, 1983 Mr. Marier moved to approve the bid of Century Fence in the amount of $4317.00 for the materials and installation of the fence, nets and net poles at the Arean Acres Tennis Courts. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Marier moved to approve the bid of Century Fence for the materials for the fence on the South line of Lino Park, fence to be installed by City crews, in the amount of $731.00. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. COUNTRY LAKES PARK BID The Park Board had recommended that the bid be rejected and requested authorization for re- advertisement. Mr. Kulaszewicz so moved. Seconded by Mr. Reinert. Moiton carried unanimously. ANOKA COUNTY LIBRARY REQUEST After some discussion on this request, Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to turn this matter over to Mr. Kluegle to research a possible site to be pre- sented to the Council for their consideration. Seconded by Mr. Marier Motion carried unanimosuly. ORDINANCE #10 -83 AMENDING LIQUOR RULES 2nd READING. This proposed ordinance amends the Liquor Ordinance by adding 'or Local' to the election requirements for closing liquor establsihments on Election Day. Mr. Marier moved to waive the reading of this ordinance and adopt the ordinance as written. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. BOARD MEMBER FOR VADNAIS LAKE AREA WATERSHED MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION Mayor Benson noted that Mr. Reinert had been involved in the forming of this organization and asked if eh would continue and Mr. Reinert agreed. Mr. Marier moved to appoint Mr. Reinert to this position, Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. MOtion carried unanimously. SUMMARY ORDINANCE - SHORELAND MANAGEMENT Mayor Benson noted this would be in leiu of publishing the entire ordinance and noting that the entire ordinance is available at the City offices. Mr. Reinert moved to authorize this publication. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried unanimoulsy. CLERKS's REPORT The Clerk reported there had only been one name, that of Mr. Herb Johnson , submitted to serve on the Cable TV Board. Mayor Benson boted that Mr. Johnson had served on the original Board and would accept this appointment. Mr. Marier moved to appoint Mr. Herb Johnson as the City's representative on the Cable TV Advisory Board. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion cararied unanimously. Partial Payment - Baldwin Lake Mobile Home Court Sewer Project- Council Meeting October 11, 1983 The Clerk reported this request had been approved by the City Engineer. Mr. Mr. Hawkins noted that the closing on the Bond Issue is scheduled for next week. 117 Mr.Reinert moved to approve this partial payment of $23,869.22 on the Baldwin Lake Mobile Home Sewer Project. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. Partial Payment - Senior Citizen Center - This requesat is in the amount of $57,296.00. The Clerk noted this request will be submitted to Anoka County for payment. Mr. Marier moved to approve this payment. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. Senior Center Revision - Mayor Benson noted the changes that resulted in a savings from the original bid and there are some options that can now be included at no extra costs. Mr. Reinert moved to approve the change orders to include the installation of the sky light. Seconded by MR. Marier. Motion carried unanimously. Considering deleting Columbus Day as a legal holiday and naming the Friday after Thaksgiving as a legal holiday. There had been an Attoreny General's opinion, the government may designate either day or neither day. Mr. Reinert moved to approve the Thanksgiving Friday as a legal holiday Iand delete Columbus Day as a legal holiday. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. OLD BIISINESS Mr. Marier moved to table Chief Myhre's report. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BIISINESS Mayor Benson noted the letter received from Schilling Construction in referenct to the lift station. This is for their information. Mayor Benson also noted the information sent to Mr. Craig Marshall on Sandpiper Drive. He asked if there had been any feed back from Mr. Marshall and the Clerk said there had been none. Mayor Benson reported that he had a phone call from a Mr. Hendirckson on a business sign - Mr. Kluegel was to get some information on this - did anyone else receive a phone call on this? No one had any information on this matter. Mr. Kluegel is to follow up on this and report back at the next Council meeting. Mayor Benson discussed the letter received on the upgrading of County Road J noting there is to be another meeting on this project. The Clerk was instructed to forward this information to Mr. Volk and ask that he attend. If he cannot make the meeting, the Counci is to be informed. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to adjourn. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Aye. 7:40 P.M. 118 Council Meeting October 11, 1983 These minutes were considered and approved at a regular Council meeting held on October 24, 1983. Edna L. Sarner, Clerk- Treasurer Council Meeting October 24, 1983 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes C ity Council was called to order October 24, 1983 at 7:00 P.M., by Mayor Benson with all members present with the exception of Mr. Kulaszewicz. Mr. Hawkins, Mr. Schumacher, Mrs. Kluegel and Mrs. Sarner were also present. MINUTES - OCTOBER 7, 1983 Mr. Reinert moved to approve the minutes as presented. Seconded by Mrs. Elsenpeter. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTES - OCTOBER 11, 1983 Mr. Marier moved to approve the minutes as presented. Seconded by Mr. Reinert. Mr. Reinert requested the calirfication of the owner mentioned in the race track proposal. This should read "G &W Rehbein". Motion carried with Mrs. Elsenpeter abstaining. DISBURSEMENTS - OCTOBER 24, 1983 Mr. Reinert moved to approve the disbursements as presented. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Mrs. Elsenpeter questioned the Burke and Hawkins state- ment - the $520.00 in regards to the Rehbein suit - she thought this was to be paid by the insurance company. Mr. Hawkins said they are still involved in the injuctive action and attending the depositions. Mayor Benson asked if the Workers' Comp is paid on an annual basis and Mr. Schumacher said, Yes. Motion carried unanimously. OPEN MIKE Mr. Weldon Hendrickson, 7849 Main S treet, had received a warning for a sign he has along the Freeway on a semi-trailer, advertising his horse ranch. Mayor Benson asked Mr. Kluegel to explain and Mr. Kluegel noted this is a business sign in a rural area, is over 50 square feet, has no premit and is in violation of the sign ordinance. Mayor Benson asked why Mr. hendrickson had not come before the P &Z before putting up this sign and he said he felt this si a protable sign, and if he had a horse trailer with his signs painted on the outside