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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/14/1984 Council Minutes224 April 23, 1984 attend this conference they should contact the offices. Mr. Marier suggested a limit be placed on the number of persons attending. Mayor Benson noted the Board of Review to consider the 1984 assessment will be held on May 8, 1984 at 7:00 P.M. The Clerk noted that Anoka County will be here on Thursday of this week to assist the Senior Citizens with their real estate tax refund applications. She also noted the second meeting in May will be held on Tuesday, May 29, 1984 doe to the holiday on Monday. Mayor Benson asked Mr. Hawkins about his letter dealing with the gas franchise and this was discussed briefly. Mayor Benson made note of the fact that Mr. Louis LeTendre has passed away and the appreciation of the City for all of his contributions to this City should be noted. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to adjourn. Seconded by Mr. Reinert. Aye. 9:55 P.M. These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at a regular Council meeting held om May 14, 1984. Edna L. Sarner, City Clerk 1 enjm. n G. Benson, Mayor May 14, 1984 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order at 7:00 P.M., May 14, 1984 by Acting Mayor Reinert with all members pre- sent with the exception of Mayor Benson. Mr. Hawkins, Mr. Davidson, Mr. Schimacher, Mr. Kluegel, Chief Myhre and Mrs. Sarner were also present. MINUTES - APRIL 23, 1984 Mr. Marier moved to approve the minutes as presented. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried with Mr. Bohjanen abstaining. DISBURSEMENTS - April 30, 1984 Mr. Marier moved to approve the disbursements of April 30, 1984 as presented. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. DISBURSEMENTS , May 14, 1984 - Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to approve the disbursments as presented. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Mr. Schumacher noted there is a bill from the firm that did the soil borings on the lots on Black Duck Drive and he requested permission to market those lots at this time. By consessus of the Council, Mr. Schumacher was authorized to advertise these lots for sale. 225 May 14, 1984 The motion to approve the disbursements carried unanimously. OPEN MIKE Mr. John Trippel appeared before the Council to register some complaints with the Police protection afforded to the area on the East side of the City and Centerville. Mr. Trippel outlined the breakins that have occured at his business. He had also presented his complaints to the Centerville Council. Chief Myhre presented some explanations of Mr. Trippel's statements and the reasoning of the patrolmen for their actions. The various aspects of this problem was discussed. The Council will meet with Mr. Trippel, the Centerville Council, the Lino Lakes City Council, and Cheif Myhre to discuss this problem. Mr. Jim Klienhans appeared to discuss the BMX Track and to asnwer some of the Council's questions on that installation. Mr. Schumacher reported this matter is to be presented to the park Board and there is a special meeting scheduled for this month. The recommendations of the Park Board will then be presented to the Council. Mr.• Kleinhans will be notified of that meeting. APPOINTMENT OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS Acting Mayor Reinert noted there are several applications for these positions - Mr. Donald Hoglund, Mr. Gary Peterson, Mr. Neil Benjamin, Mr. Allen Matthews and Mr. Steve Brown. Mr. Marier moved to appoint Mr. Allen Matthews to fill one of these positions, noting his qualifications. Seconded by MR. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. Mr.Kulaszewicz moved to appoint Nr Neil Benjamin to the second position noting his reasons for this recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Bohjanen. Motion carried unanimously. ENGINEER's REPORT Mr. Davidson reported that he had met with the developers accoring to the instructions of the Council. There had also been a special meeting earlier this evening. He reported on the areas that had been eliminated from consideration, noting the area remaining for consideration. He reported this leaves an area for formulating a plan for the service to these areas that is feasible. Mr. Davidson suggested the Council received the feasibility report at this meeting and the advertisement would be published May 24th and May 31st and a Public Hearing would be held on June llth, 1984 at 7:30 P.M.. Mr. Marier moved to approve the above recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Davidson reported that he had been contacted by Mr. Homer Bruggeman for a change in street standards in his development of West Oakes. 226 May 14, 1984 Mr. Davidson said he had inspected this area and approximately one - half of the area has been improved. Mr. Bruggeman felt that the 32' street surface requirement is too wide for his type of development. Mr. Davidson told Mr. Bruggeman that these standards ahve been estab- lished by Ordiannce and that the width of the surface may be modified by the width of the cut could not. He felt the width of the cut is necessary for snow storage. Mr. Kulaszewicz felt this had been dealt with previously and some concessions had been made at that time. Acting Mayor Reinert felt this had been dealt with previously and that no further concession would be made at this time. PUBLIC HEARING - TRANSMISSION TOWERS Acting Mayor Reinert opened the continued public hearing on the proposed Ordinance change as it relates to the installation of transmission towers at 7:35 P.M. and requested background information from the Attorney. Mr. Hawkins reported the Planning and Zoning Board was asking for an amendment to the Zoning Ordiannce eliminating Transmission Towers from the Rural (R) area. Mr. McLean, representing the Planning and Zoning Board, was present to answer questions from the Council. Mr. McLean felt these towers add nothing to the City as to a tax base, nothing aesthetically to the community, nothing in the way of providing employment and this is a scarifice of a lot of land that could otherwise be used in a more advantageous manner. He pointed out the conflict with the FAA. He also reported there had been no discussion or thought of the matter of the CB or Ham Raido operators. He reported that the feeling of the Planning and Zoning was that the installation of one tower seems to breed the installation of more towers in the same area and they were concerned this City will end up with a twoer farm such as in Shoreview. There was discusion on the manner in which this amendment should be worded to accomplish the wishes of the Planning and Zoning Board. 1 Mr. Schumacher reported that the Cable TV persons had contacted him with the imformation that within the next month or so they will be appeariang with a request for a 150' tower to service Cable TV in this City. The staff will rewrite this amendment and present to the Council for their consideration. The basic concept will allow a private tower to a height of 200' in the industrialarea, there would be a need for a conditional use permit for towers over this height. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to close the public hearing at 7:45 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Bohjanen. Motion carried unanimoulsy. The revised amendment will be forwarded to the Planning and Zoning Board before being considered by the Council. 1 WHEREAS, RESOLUTION NO. 18A A RESOLUTION RECEIVING REPORT ON RICE LAKE ESTATES AND CALLING HEARING ON IMPROVEMENT Pursuant to Resolution of the Council adopted August 8, 1983, a report has been prepared by John Davidson, of TKDA, with reference to the improvement of Rice Lake Estates and this re- port was received by the Council on September 12, 1983. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF LINO LAKES, MINNESOTA: 1. The Council will consider the improvement of such Rice Lake Estates and the West Central Service Area in accordance with the report and the assessment of abutting property for all or a portion of the cost of the improvement pur- suant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 429 at an estimated total cost of the improvement of $4,445,000.00. 2. A Public Hearing shall be held on such pro- posed improvement on the llth of June, 1984 in the Council Chambers of the City Hall at 7:30 P.M. and the Clerk shall give mailed and pub- lished notice of such hearing and improvement as required by law. Adopted by the Coucil this 14th day of May, 1984. -7 1 x %i ` , z tom? .. Edna L. Sarner, City Clerk 225A 1 1 1 May 14, 1984 CLERK'S REPORT 227 The C lerk presented the Resolution #84 -12 establishing two precincts for the City of Lino Lakes and setting forth the dividing line and the voting places. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to approve Resolution #84 -12, with the addition of the work "ONLY" after "V oting Purposes ". Seconded by Acting Mayor Reinert. The motion failed with Mr. Marier and Mr. Bohjanen voting No, and Mr. Kulaszeweicz and Acting Mayor Reinert voting Yes. Block Party Request - this is a request from Patti Byland and Chris Braun to be held on Carole Drive June 30, 1984 beginning at 1:00 P.M. Mr. Marier moved to approve this request. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION #84 -19 - authorizing the transfer offunds from the Baldwin Lake Mobile Home Project to the General Fund to cover administration costs. RESOLUTION #84 -19 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSFER FUNDS. WHEREAS, a schedule of Administration Fees for improvement projects was approved by the Lino Lakes City Council, and WHEREAS, an improvement project has been approved by the Lino Lakes City Council for the installation of sanitary sewer in the Baldwin Lake Mobile Home Court. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lino Lakes City Council hereby authorizes the City Clerk to transfer $3,600.00 from the Baldwin Lake Mobile Home Court Construction Fund to the General Fund to cover administration costs of the project. Passed by the Council this 14th day of May, 1984. Edna L Sarner, City Clerk Benjami , Mayor Mr. Bohjanen moved to approve the foregoing Resolution as written. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried unanimously. 228 May 14, 1984 RESOLUTION #84 -20 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSFER FUNDS. WHEREAS, a schedule of administration fees for improvement projects was approved by the Lino Lakes City Council, and WHEREAS an improvement project has been approved by the Lino Lakes City Council for the improvement of Reiling Road, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: that the Lino Lakes City Council hereby autorizes the City Clerk to transfer $1,500.00 from the Reiling Road Construction Fund to the General Fund to cover the administration costs of the project. Passed by the Council this 14th day of May, 1984. Edna L. Sarner, City Clerk Benja G. Benson. yaM r Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to approve the foregoing Resolution as written. Seconded by Mr. Bohjanen. Motion carried unanimously. A recess was called at 7:50 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 8:00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING - WEBER SEWER PROJECT Acting Mayor Reinert opened the public hearing on this project at 8:00 P.M. It was noted, due to City Charter requirements, this hearing must be continued until May 29, 1984. Mr. Marier moved to continue the Public Hearing on the Weber Sewer Project until May 29, 1984 at 8:00 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS Mr. Schumacher presented his request for authorization to use an intern in the administrative offices for 10 weeks this summer at a stipend of $350.00. He outlined some of the areas this tintern would be working for the time he is here. There was a question as to whether there are students from the City of Lino Lakes who could be used in this position and Mr. Schumacher said he was not sure, but could check with the two universities that he works with. The Council had no objections to the program but reqeusted Mr. Schumacher to check for local students for this position. This matter was tabled until the May 29th, 1984 meeting. May 14, 1984 229 Mr. SChumacher also reported on the probem with Bert's C afe who have not renewed their cigarette license. Mr. Hawkins pointed out they are selling cigarettes without a licnese. The Clerk is to send him the name and address of tihs establishment and he will prosecute. Mr. Bruggerman had arreived and the Council informed him that his issue had been discussed and the results of that discussion, and asked if he had any further comments. Mr. Bruggeman presented his reasons for this requeist noting that in order to comply with the City's standards, he would be destroying trees which should be kept for the enviorment. Acting Mayor Reinert suggested that Mr. Davidson and Mr. Bruggerman be at the same meeting and then some meaningful discussion could be exchanged. HOUSE MOVED -IN - KEN GOURLEY Mr. Gourley had submitted an application for permission to move a house in on 2nd Avenue. This house is approximately 50 years old and is in Roseville and is presently being used as an insurance office. Mr. Kluegel had inspected thishome and lsited the work to be done before an occupancy permit is issued. The wiring and plumbing must be brought up to code. The outside is stucco and needs to be replaced - also a new roof. Mr.Kluegel noted this move -in had been approved by the Planning and Z oning Board. MR. Marier moved to approve the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning to allow Mr. Gourley to move in this home with the repairs and updating to be completed by the end of August. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. 8;30 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT BOB KOHL This Public Hearing was opened at 8:30 P.M. Mr. Kluegel noted this application is for an on -site septic system and a auto and truck sales and repair. Mr. Kluegel noted the construction proposed is a pole type building. He then read the comments of Mr. Bill Short on this proposed installation. Mr. Kluegel noted the landscaping plan had been prepared and pointed out the fence that is to be installed. Mr. Kluegel noted this is a permitted use in the General Business area and the Planning adn Zoning had recommended approval of the Site and Building plans as submitted by Mr. Kohl to include details. The Planning and Zoning had recomemnded that the repair business be a support rather than the primary use of the site. Mr. Kohl stated that the repair work would be done on the cars to make them saleable. Mr. Reinert qeustioned the use of water in cleaning the cars - wouldn't he be smarter to connect to the sewer available on the West side of the street. Mr.Kohl said he would not run the water into the septic system. 230 May 14, 1984 In the summer it would run off onto the land and in the winter he would take the cars to a car wash. Mr. Marier asked how many cars and Mr. Kohl said 16 cars on the lot and 6 parking spaces for customers. Mr. Reinert was concerned with the matter of repair of the cars - he wondered how this operation can be controlled from becoming a used auto parts sales rather than a used car lot. Mr. Kohl said the repari would be taking a used car and putting it abck into running condition. Mr. Marier asked what happens to the defective parts that are removed from the used cars - what happens to those parts? would he have a Dumpster? Mr. Kohl said he and not thought that far ahead. 1 Mr. Schumacer asked about the planting - does he have anything specified? Mr. Kohl said there are some existing trees and he pointed out the areas to be planted noting the types of trees he plans to plant. Mr. Marier suggested getting in writing from Mr. Kohl what he plans to do in this area, what is he going to do with the refuse - how many cars will be stored that are not runable, if any. Mr. Reinert stated there is a difference between a used car sales lot and the junking of cars for parts. This is very important to this operation - this is a main concern - that this operation does not become a junk yard. Mr.Kohl said he is applying for a used car lot not a junk yard - isn't there ordinances that cover this if he deviates from his permitted use? Mr. Reinert said, Yes, but sometimes this type of operation changes character so slowly that it becomes a junk yard before it is really noticed. Mr. Kohl asked what does this Council expect from him? Mr. Reinert said a letter of committment stating his intentions of conducting a used car lot and not a salavage lot, noting the type of repairs he plans to do - what he plans to do with the refuse. Mr. Reinert asked if anyone from the audience had any comment and Mr. Connoy presented newspaper ads for the purchase of junk cars that are MR. Kohl's advertisements. There was no one else to speak. Mr. Marier moved to continue this matter to May 29, 1984 at 8:30 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. The Clerk reminded the Council the next Council meeting is on Tuesday May 29, 1984 due to the holiday. PUBLIC HEARING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - JOANNE BUCHOLZ Acting Mayor Reinert opened this hearing at $;00 P.M. noting this is for a Kennel license. Mr. Kluegel explained this is for a home located in Arena Acres and the request is for a kennel license to keep three small house dogs. There is to be no outside kennel. Mr. Kluegel noted that this had been recommended for approval by the Planning and Zoning Board. May 14, 1984 231 Mr. Reinert asked if there were any comments from the audience and there was none. Mr. Marier moved to close the hearing at 9:05 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to approve the conditional use permit per the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Board. Seconded by Mr. Bohjanen. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - HELEN ELLEDGE Acting Mayor Reinert opened the Public Hearing at 9:05 P.M. noting this is for a kennel license. Mr. Kluegel reported taht a 12x14 outside pen is proposed to be built for containment of the Cheseapeak she owns. At the present time there is one kennel and the third dog is a house dog. These are hunting dogs used only for personal reasons. Mr. Reinert asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to comment and a lady from 7778 Lake Drive asked if this is for private use only and Mr. Reinert said, Yes. It was explained this is a requirement of our City Code. This lady had thought this application was for a commercial kennel. She was assured that it was not. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to close the hearing at 9:10 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Bohjanen. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to approve the conditional use permit per the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Board. Seconded by Mr. Bohjanen. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING - EXTENSION OF MAPLE STREET Acting Mayor Reinert called this public hearing to order at 9:10 P.M. noting that a letter had been received from the petitioner requesting this request be withdrawn due to the cost of the project. Mr. Hawkins noted that since the feasibility study had been accepted by the C ouncil, a Resolution should be passed terminating the project. Mr. Bohjanen moved the above recommendation and to close the hearing at 9:15 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried unanimously. MOLIN TASK FORCE REPORT Mr. Schumacher reported this task force has had a number of meetings and minutes from the meetings has been provided for the Council. He briefly outlined some of the issues discussed at those meetings and some of the reocmmendations formulated by this task force. It was pointed out that several years ago, Mr. Molin had worked with the Council and with the City Planner in doing some planting had had installed a fence with slats according tothe wishes of the Council at a cost of $15,000.00. Mr. Moline felt that the had complied with the wishes of the Council. However, this past week, Mr. Moline had planted 100 Lilacs along 4th Avenue to enhance the screening. Mr. Schumacher 232 May 14, 1984 noted this was not approved by the Task Force but Mr. Moline had felt there was a time factor involved and the planting was done. Mr. Clayton Wendt, a member of the Task Force, presented a letter that had been drafted by the Task Force. Mr. Wendt presented the objectives of the citizens involved with the matter. He felt the Task Force had reached an impasse and wanted instructions from the Council as to the procedure from here. Mr. Wents felt the issue of what was planted was not important, but the fact that Mr. Moline did the planting without the consent of the Task Force is the issue. Mr. Schumacher felt the issue is there is no long term planting and Mr. Moline felt that he had complied with the Ciyt's requests. There was discussion on the type of planting the citizens would like to see, the problem of the noise level and several other items concerned with this issue. The general consensus of the Council was that another meeting should be scheduled. Mr. Schumacher was instructed to se this meeting. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to adjourn. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Aye. These minutes were considered and approved at a regular Council meeting held on May 29, 1984. Edna L. Sarner, City Clerk BenjaZiiin G. Benson, Mayor