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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/29/1984 Council Minutes1 1 May 29, 1984 233 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order May 29, 1984, at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Benson with all Council members present. Also present, Mr. Hawkins, Mr. Kluegel, and Mrs. Sarner. MINUTES - May 14. 1984 Mr. Marier moved to approve the minutes of May 14, 1984 as presented. Seconded by Mr. Bohjanen. Motion carried with Mayor Benson abstaining. DISBURSEMENTS - May 29. 1984 Mr. Kulaszewicz had several questions on the disbursements which were answered by the City Clerk. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to approve the dis- bursements as presented. Seconded by Mr. Reinert. Motion carried unanimously. OPEN MIKE There was no one to appear under this portion of the agenda. PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD ACTIONS Mr. Kluegel requested that a public hearing be set for June 25, 1984 to consider the rezoning request of Bastien Products. Mr. Bohjanen moved to set a public hearing for June 25, 1984 at 7:30 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Benson asked if these residents were aware of the fact that if soemthing should happen to their home, it could not be replaced and Mr. Kluegle said, Yes, they are aware of that fact. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - Mr. Halstad - Kennel License. Mr. Kluegel requested a public hearing be scheduled for this consideration. Mr. Marier moved to set a public hearing for June 25, 1984 at 8:00 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Bohjanen. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Marier made the comment that the Planning and Zoning Board should be advised this type of con- sideration is becoming much too frequent. Mr. Kulaszewicz suggested a meeting be scheduled with the Planning and Zoning Board in order to make the Council's concerns known. Mayor Benson agreed and said this could be discussed under new business. SITE AND BUILDING PLANS - JAMES PROPERTIES - Mr. Kluegel noted these plans had been reviewed by the Planning adn Zoning Board and they had recommended approval. Mr. Davidson had reviewed the on -site septic system and the Council has a copy of those recommendations. After some discussion, Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to approve the site and building plans per the Planning and Zoning Board's recommendations. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Kluegel gave a status report on the various projects in process to include The 49 Club, Mr. DuFours' home, Maudie's and A Well. There was some discussion on the progress at Maudie's and Mr. Marier moved that all items should be completed by June 15, 1984. 234 May 29, 1984 ATTORNEY' S REPORT Mr. Hawkins presented the revised version of the firearms ordinance. He went through the proposed changes explaining the reasons for the changes. The Council had quesions on parts of this ordinance and after some discussion on this document, they felt they needed some clarification on some of the points. Mr. Marier moved to table this item until the next Council agenda. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. In the meantime, Chief Myhre and Mr. Hawkins will go over this revision. RESOLUTION #84 -21 RESOLUTION TERMINATING CONSIDERATION OF EXTENSION F MAPLE STREET WHEREAS a petition was received by the City Council for the extension of Maple Street from the existing surface 400 feet West, and WHEREAS, the petition was received and a creasibility report ordered by the City Council, and WHEREAS, upon receipt of the feasibility report, a public hearing was scheduled for May 29, 1984 at 9:05 P.M., and WHEREAS, before the hearing, the pe titioner filed with the City a written request to withdraw his petition. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LINO LAKES, MINNESOTA, that per the request of the petitioner, all consideration of this project be terminated. Adopted by the Council of the City of Lino Lakes this 29th day of May, 1984. 119 &1444e-A-2 Edna L. arner, City Clerk Ben G. Benson, Mayor Mr. Marier moved to approve the foregoing Resolution. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. CHIEF MYHRE1'8 MEMO There was discussion on Number 5 - Mr. Marier felt that any materials used should be replaced by the officer at the end of his shift. He felt this should be a departmental policy. 1 1 1 May 29, 1984 CONSIDERATION OF CHARTER COMMISISON MEMBERS 235 There has been five names submitted for membership on the Charter C ommission. Mr. Robert Rud, Mr. DAvid Storberg, Mrs. Jan Apitz, Mrs. Jeanne Goldade and Mr. John Benson. Mayor Benson pointed out there are four openings on that commission at the present time. He also noted that Mrs. Apitzz and Mrs. Goldade now sit on the Police Task Force. Mr. Marier moved to appoint, Mr. Storberg, Mr. Rud and Mr. Benson to the Commission. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Mayor Benson pointed out this commission only meets once a year and even though the other two persons are on a task force, he would request one of them be appointed at this time in order to fill the vacancies on the commission. The motion to approve the three appointments carried unanimously. Mr. Bohjanen moved to appoint Mrs. Jan Apitz to fill the remaining vacancy' n the Charter Commission. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried unanimously. JOB DESCRIPTION AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE It was pointed out this is for an accountant who would be taking care of all the financial aspects of the City. Mr. Reinert was concerned with the fact that the Council has not discussed the changes taking place in the administrative offices and he felt that he was not ready to make a decision on this matter until he had been able to discuss this matter thoroughly. Mr. Marier felt the ad for the position could be placed for this position and a decision on the job description could be discussed before the position is filled. Mayor Benson felt he would like permission form this Council to place the ad after the Ways and Means Committee has met and discussed this matter with the City Administrator. Mr. Reinert moved to approve this request. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. This is to be an agenda item for the June 11, 1984 Council meeting. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING - WEBER SEWER PROJECT Mayor Benson opened the public hearing on this matter at 8:07 P.M. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to accept this as a public project and continue this hearing for sixty day as required by the City Charter. Seconded by Mr. Bohjanen. Motion carried unanimously. STATUS REPORT - MOLINE DISCUSSIONS The Clerk noted the Council has a copy of the notes taken at the last meeting and that Mr. SChumacher felt this was the last meeting for this Task Force. 236 May 29, 1984 Mr. Marier reported that he h.ad attended this meeting and felt this was a very productive meeting and that all parties are in agreement. There is still some research being ddne on a device to s: bate the noise on the forklifts. OLD BUSINESS Mayor Benson noted the letter received from the City Assessor on some questions that had been asked at the Board of Reivew. This letter is a copy of a letter she had forwarded to Mr. Nadeau. Mr. Reinert felt the questions had been answered. Mayor Benson reported that he had requested the Assessor to put together a report as to how she plans to cover the City over the next four years. He asked the Clerk to remind her of this report. Mr. Bohjanen asked what happened with the cigarette license and Mr. Hawkins said it had been picked up. 1 Mayor Benson noted that at the last Council meeting the matter of the precincts had been discussed. He requested this matter be brought up for discussion for his informaiton. Mr. Rienert moved to put this matter back on the table for discussion. Seconded by Mr.K aaszewiczMOtilxn carried with Mr. Marier and Mr. Bohjanen voting, NO. Mr. Reinert stated his position on this matter noting that he has been told of the extremely long lines of people waiting to vote. He felt that precincts would eliminate this problem. Mr. Bohjanen stated his objections to precincts - he felt that the establishing of precincts leads to a ward system He did not feel this City is ready for a precinct split at this time. The matter of wards vs precincts was discussed and Mayor Benson asked Mr. Bohjanen if he would feel more comfortable if he knew precincts do not lead to wards and Mr. Bohjanen said, Yes. Mr. Marier was concerned with the cost of training additional Judges if there was two precincts. He felt the additional booths should cut down on the voting time. He felt the City has the facilities and these should bused. He also felt the division of this City is not set up to serve the people in the most efficient manner. Mr. Kulaszewicz felt along the same lines as Mr. Reinert and felt there is no reason for this City not to go to the precinct system. Mayor Benson felt that if this is not done at this time, it will be necessary in the near future. It may beocme necessary to split into three precincts. Mayor Benson asked the Clerk how the residents will be notified of this change. The Clerk noted that the City would conduct a bulk mailing where a letter along with a marked map would be sent to every house in the City. This would inform the residents as to their voting place. 1 1 237 May 29, 1984 Mr. Bohjanen made note of the fact that there are only two buildings in the City where elections may be held - the City Hall and St. Joe's 1 Church. 1 1 RESOLUTION #84 -12 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO SPLIT THE CITY OF LINO LAKES, MINNESOTA INTO TWO PRECINCTS FOR VOTING PURPOSES WHEREAS, the City of Lino Lakes now has only one precinct, and WHEREAS, the population of the City of __Lino Lakes has increased over the past several years, and WHEREAS, the registered voters have increased to a point to where it is no longer feasible to have only one polling place. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that; 1. The City Clerk is hereby authorized to form two precincts within the City. 2. The dividing line of the precincts hall be I35W, Precinct I shall be all lands lying to the North and West of I35W. Precinct II shall be all lands lying South and East of I35W. The Polling Place for Precinct I shall be at the Lino Lakes City Hall. The Polling Place for Precinct II shall be at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Adopted by the Lino Lakes City Council this 29th day of May, 1984. 144t.K.tu 4 Edna L. Sarner, City Clerk ti? Benjam G. Benson, Mayor Mr. Reinert moved to approve the foregoing Resolution. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried with Mr. Bohjanen and Mr. Marier voting, No. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT BOB KOHL Mayor Benson opened this public hearing at 8:40 P.M. Mr. Kluegel noted this is a continuation of this hearing that was scheduled for the May 14, 1984 meeting. Mr. Kluegel noted that the main point in the Planning and Zoning recommedations was that the repair side of this business be of a supportive nature to the used car sales lot. Mr. Short's comments on the fact that this location is the front door of the City and should be an asset, not a junk yard, was read into the record. 238 May 29, 1984 Mr. Kluegel pointed out the letter of intent had been forwarded to the Council by Mr. Kohl setting forth his plans for this business. The Planning and Zoning had recommended approval contingent upon Mr. Short's letter of March 6, 1984. Mr. Kluegel felt Mr. Kohl understood the limitations that are placed on this business. There was discussion on the type and amount of repairs that will be done at this location. Also, a concern of the Council was the number of un- runable cars to be stored at this location. Mr. Kohl said he did not plan to have more than possibly three cars stored at the location. He also pointed out that he would be removing any refuse on a weekly basis. Mr. Reinert had some concerns with the traffic congestion at this inter- section. Mr. Kohl pointed out that he had received approval of MnDOT for a driveway and they had no problems with the business. Mayor Benson suggested that all repairs be contracted out and only the cleaning and cosmentic phase of the work be done at this location. Mr. Kohl felt this was not what he wanted to do . He felt this was work he could do and would therefore be more of a profit for him. Mayor Benson suggested that a car on remain in a non - repair state for one week and then either be put on the lot for sale or removed from the location. Mr. Kohl said he saw no problem with this stipulation. He was asked how he would dispose of the refuse and he said he would be hauling this away at least once a week. Mr.Klulaszewicz moved to close the public hearing at 9:18 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Bohjanen. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Marier moved to approve the site and building plans as presented and per the stipulations of the Planning and Zoning Board and the Planner. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried with Mr. Reinert voting, NO. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to approve the Conditional Use Permit with the Mayor suggestion that only minor repairs be done at this location, non - runables not be stored on the property and this permit is subject to review and cancellation. Seconded by Mr. Bohjanen. Motion carried with Mr. Marier and MR. Reinert voting, No. NEW BUSINESS Mayor Benson noted that all members had received copies of the 1983 audit and that a work session has been scheduled for June 11, 1984 at 5:30 P.M. There will be a follow -up review on this matter. Mr. Kulaszewicz repeated his suggestion that this Council meeti with the Planning and Z oning Board to discuss mutual concerns. It was suggested that Mr. Kluegel consult with the Planning and Zoning Board for their feelings on a meeting some time aournd the end of the month. 1 May 29, 1984 Mr. Marier suggested that someone should check on the Kohl residence and see what is happening at that location. 239 Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to adjourn at 9:30 P.M. Seconded by MR. Reinert. Aye. These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at a regular Council meeting held on June 11, 1984. u h it Edna L. Sarner, City Clerk Council Meeting June 11, 1984 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order June 11, 1984 at 7:10 P.M., by Mayor Benson with all members present. Mr. Hawkins, Mr. Davison, Mr. Schumacher, Chief Myhre, Mr. Kluegel and Mrs. Sarner, were also present. Mayor Benson asked Mr. Hawkins to conduct the swearing in of the new Charter Commission members. Mr. Hawkins administered the Oath of Office to Mrs. Jan Apitz, Mr. Robert Rud, Mr. John Benson and Mr. David Storberg. Mayor Benson made note of the fact that a lot of volunteers are needed to assist in the running of the City and this is appreciated by the Council. MINUTES - MAY 29, 1984 Mr. Marier corrected the minutes - on page seven, paragraph 11, Mr. Marier also voted, no, on Mr. Kohl's Conditional Use Permit. Mayor Benson noted that an item that was discussed was that each officer should replace all materials used from a squad car before he completes his shift. Mayor Benson corrected paragraph seven, page seven, should read "a car should only remain in a non - repair state for one week . . . " Mayor Benson asked if Mr. Kohl's current residence had been checked and Chief Myhre said, No, not yet. Mr. Reinert moved to approve the minutes as corrected. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. DISBURSEMENTS - May 31, 1984 /June 11, 1984 Mr. Marier moved to approve the disbursements of May 31, 1984 as pre- sented. Seconded by Mr. Bohjanen. Motion carried unanimously.