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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/09/1984 Council Minutes206 March 26, 1984 Mayor Benson reported there will be a hearing on the shared services bill on March 28, 1984. A list of seminars and conferences had been forwarded to the Council members and this is to be on the April 9, 1984 agenda - how many hours? The Clerk was reqeusted to compute the sick leave hours on a monthly basis and report to teh Council. The Clerk reported that Mr. McLean had called and requested time on the agenda to present the plans for some work to be done in the regional park. Mr. Torkildson will be present. This has been scheduled for the April 9th meeting. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to adjourn. Seconded by Mr. Bohjanen. Aye. 9:12 P.M. These minutes were considered and approved at a regular Council meeting held on A pril 9, 1984. 2)--,Pt„.„ ) Edna L. Sarner, City Clerk 1 :enjami G. B ^nson, Mayor 1 April 9, 1984 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order at 7:00 P.M., April 9, 1984 by Mayor Benson with Council members Marier, Reinert and Bohjanen present. Absent: Kulaszewicz. Mr. Hawkins, Mr Davidson, Mr. Schumacher and Mrs. Sarner were also present. MINUTES - MARCH 26, 1984 Mr. Reinert moved to approve the minutes as presented. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried unanimously. DISBURSEMENTS - March 30, 1984 /April 9, 1984 Mr. Bohjanen moved to approve the disbursements of March 30, 1984 as presented. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried unanimously. On considering the disbursements of April 9, 1984, Mr. Marier questioned the Kelly Agency disbursement for Bonds - what is this for? Mr. Schumacher explained this is bonds for the empoyees as required by the Charter. Mr. Marier asked how many meals were included in Chief Myhre's calim? This claim would need to be pulled. Mr. Marier asked about the lost wages for Mr. Wacholtz and Mr. Schumacher explained this is for a Court appearance. 1 Mr. Marier moved to approve the disbursements of April 9, 1984. Seconded by Mr. Reinert. Motion carried unanimously. 207 April 9, 1984 OPEN MIKE There was no one to appear under this portion of the agenda. ENGINEER's REPORT Mr. Davidson reported on the special meeting with the developers interested in the sewer addition. He reported that there were two developers who are definately committed to this project, to include the State Facility. Mr. Davidson felt a program was necessary to give the City some assurance this project would be able to support itself. Mr. Davidson made some suggestions. He reported that he had requested Mr. Langness of Springsted's to put together some figures supporting these suggestions. He would then like to meet with the Council and the developers to go through these figures and arrive at some decision on this matter. After some discussion on this matter, a meeting was scheduled for April 23, 1984 at 5:30 P.M. for this meeting with teh Council and the developers The developers are to be notified of this meeting. Mr. Davidson reported on a plat correction that had been forwarded to him for confirmation of the corrections that had been made. Mr. Marier moved to approve the corrections as presented on the Wollan's Estates. Seconded by Mr. Bohjanen. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Davidson presented a status report on the water problem in Sherwood Greer Mr. Nelson had talked with teh property owners to the West and those owners are not in favor of giving an easement for the purpose of draining this plat. It had been suggested this easement be routed through the Air Park. This will entail more work and Mr. Davidson re- quested permission from the Council to proceed with this work. Mr. Reinert moved to approve this request. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried unanimously. CHIEF MYHRE's REPORT Chief Myhre reported that the current towing contractor has submitted a concellation of this contract. Cheif Myhre said the next low bidder could be used or if the Council wishes, the contract could be re -bid. He would recommend using the Blue Tow firm, who was the next low bidder and they are willing to take over this contract. There was discussion on the charges, location of the lot and other items, which Chief Myhre answered. Mr. Reinert moved to accept the recommendations of the Chief and award the remainder of the 1984 contract to Blue Tow. Seconded by Mr. Bohjanen. Motion carried unanimously. On the second question, Chief Myhre said the first step in replacing the Police Officer is to offer the position to the two part -time Patrolmen that re now on the Force. Cheif Myhre outlined the process from that point, if the two men refuse the position. 208 April 9, 1984 Chief Myhre was asked if he had asked either of the men and Cheif Myhre said one would not take the position, the other, he is not sure about. Mr. Reinert asked if the replacement of the officer could not be done in cooperation with other communities and draw from a pool and save the expense that is involved each time we must replace an officer? Cheif Myhre said, Yes, there is such an organization, but this City is not a part of that group and must be a member of the group before an officer is needed. There was discussion on the various aspects of this item. There was questions on Mke Jensen and Mike Delmont and the process that must be followed in order to fill this position. Mr. Reinert moved to delay any action on the hiring procedure until the April 23, 1984 Council meeting and in the interium, Chief Myhre and Mayor Benson talk with Mike Jensen. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried unanimously. CLERK'S REPORT The Clerk had prepared a draft letter in response to the discussion on splitting of the City into precincts. The Council agreed with the contents of the letter. The Clerk had also prepared a cost analysis with two options. This letter can either be printed and stuffed in the papers or it can be published in the papers. Mayor Benson asked if this could not be printed on City Letterheads and the Clerk agreed that this could be done. There was discussion on the splitting of the alphabet and using the new Council Chamber for this next year. The many areas of this was discussed very thoroughly. Mr. Marier moved to have this letter printed )on City letterhead and have inserted in the two newspapers. Seconded by Mr. Reinert. Motion carried unanimously. ATTORNEY's REPORT Mr. Hawkins reported on the Joint Fire Contract in reference to the Circle Pines' Attorney's questions and said the changes and no impact on the overall contract. Mr. Hawkins presented the Council members with extra copies of the agreement. A recess was called a this point in the meeting. The meeting reconvened. REPORT ON THE PROPOSED WOOD FUELED UNIT TO BE INSTALLED AT THE PRISON Mr. Schumacher reported that late last week the City of Circle Pines was notified that the State is considering changing from a gas fueled heating system to a wood chip burning system. This would save the State approximately $10,000.00 a year, however, this would result in a loss of approximately $32,000.00 per year to this City. 209 April 9, 1984 Mr. Schumacher reported there is a meeting on Wednesday, April 10, in the Governor's office with the people who propose this system. Mayor Benson asked how this would affect the City of Circle Pines and Mr. Gibas said he felt Circle Pines would loose somewhere between $16,000.00 and $30,000.00 per year. These loss figures ill be discussed at the scheduled meeting. Mayor Benson asked if there is not an installation charge and Mr. Gibas said the State will only receive 50% of the so- called savings and the firm installing the system would receive 50%. Mr. Marier asked what happens to the ash? how much traffic generated by the hauling of the chips? What about the pollution from burning wood chips? There seems to be a number of unanswered questions. Mr. Reinert asked if the Legislators from this area have been notified to be at this meeting to support the Cities? He felt this should be done. The meeting is scheduled for April 10, 1984 at 9:00 A.M. in the Governor's office. Mr. Gibas pointed out this meeting had just been set on this day. Mr. Gibas, Mr. Rapp, Mr. Schumacher will be attending this meeting and it was felt that any Council member who could, should benpresent. OLD BUSINESS Mr. Schumacher had provided the Council Members with the Recommendatons of the Ways & Means Committee for salary adjustments for the salaried and non -union employees. All recommendations have been approved with the exception of the City Administrator's salary. The Ways & Means Crmittee had prepared a number of items to be completed by the Administrator during the 1984 fiscal year. Mr. Schumacher went through the items briefly. Mr. Marier moved to approve the Ways & Means recommendation for the Administrator's salary adjustment, retroactive to January 1, 1984. Seconded by Mr. Reinert. Motion carried unanimously. UPDATE ON JOINT MUNICIPAL BILL, Mr. Schumacher presented the legislative action that has been taken on this bill to this date. Mayor Benson asked about the investments - shouldn't there be a quarterly report on this? Mr. Schumacher said the new interest rate has just been received and there will be a report. Mayor Benson noted he had also received information from the County on the Economic Development Committee. Mr. Schumacher said he was working with Mrs. Langfeld on that project. NEW BUSINESS Mayor Beson had received a letter from the Governor's office asking for input as the Chairman of the Metro Council. This will need to be pre- sented within the next couple of days. 210 April 9, 1984 Mr. Marier suggested Mrs. Joan Campbell- felt she had the most experience and would be receptive to this area. Mr. Kulaszewicz had also indicated he would support this person. Mr. Bohjanen moved to recommend the appointment of Mrs. Joan Campbell as Chairman of the Metro Council. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried with Mr. Reinert abstaining. Mayor Benson asked to defer any discussion on Seminars and Conferences to a later date when there is a full Council and this to be an agenda item. A letter from Mr. Hawkins on the Gas Franchise was noted and this will be worked on during the coming year. Mayor Benson also noted the quarterly report of the Building Inspector. Mr. Schumacher asked if there should be a Resolution from the Council supporting the objections of the proposed wood fueled installation at the prison. Mr. Bohjanen moved that a Resolution has been proposed and will be forwarded to the Governor's office. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Bohjanen moved to adjourn. Seconded by Mr. Reinert. Aye. 9L05 P.M. These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at a regular Council Meeting held on April 23, 1984. Edna L. Sarner, City Clerk Benja'in G. Benson, Mayor