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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/10/1984 Council MinutesCouncil Meeting September 10, 1984 295 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order at 7:05 P.M. by Mayor Benson. Mr. Marier and Mr. Bohjanen were also present. Mr Kulaszewicz and Mr. Reinert were absent (Mr. Reinert entered meeting at 7:30). Others present were Mr. Schumacher, Mr. Myhre, Mr. Kluegel, Mr. Hawkins, Mrs. Anderson, M /4. Davidson and Mrs. Foster. MINUTES - August 27, 1984 Mr. Bohjanen moved to approve the minutes as presented. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried. CONSIDERATION OF DISBURSEMENTS - August 31 and September 10, 1984 Mr. Schumacher made note of the fact that the listing for a check of $150.60 to the Minnesota Association of Small Cities (for dues) should be deleted and that the check to Mahin, Walz, Inc. for bifold doors should be changed to $1,815.00. Mr. Benson asked that the clerk check to see that this parti- cular item had not been already paid as he seemed to remember approving and /or signing a check to this company in the recent past. Mr. Marier moved to approve the disbursements as amended. Seconded by Mr. Bohjanen. Motion carried. GROUP W CABLE PRESENTATION - Herb Johnson, Representative Mr. Johnson reported that the local newspapers had recently given cable TV some poor publicity which in his opinion blew some minor (and corrected) Iproblem out of proportion. He introduced Ms. Denise Durante who highlighted the proposed cable system for the Lino Lakes area and handed out a brochure regarding rates and services. Some highlights were: 1) 30 or 50 channels option at $5.95 or $10.95 per month respectively, 2) first 90 -days free, 3) no X -rated programs available, 4) lock mechanism available to assure parental guidance in program selection, 5) senior citizens' discount. Ms. Durante reported that the system must be completed to serve the Lino Lakes area by November 5, 1985 and that the Blaine area will begin service approximately July of 1985. She offered her assistance should the Council or citizens have any questions or concerns - simply phone her at 780 -8241. Mr. Benson reminded the. Council that an alternate for Herb Johnson had not yet been appointed. Mr. Johnson said the cable interface takes approximately 3 hours per month. Mr. Benson asked to make this an agenda item for the next Council meeting. OPEN MIKE - Don Shackle Mr. Shackle had requested he be scheduled to appear on open mike to protest the present dog ordinance 502.03. He had spoken to Mr. Schumacher and written a letter to the City Council explaining his problem with White Bear Animal Control supposedly removing his dog from his property when his.children were home with the dog and after a neighbor identified the Idog to the dog patrol. Mr. Shackle did not appear at this meeting. White Bear Animal Contol did)and answered several questions regarding procedure when picking up dogs. White Bear Animal Control reported that numerous complaints had been made regarding loose dogs in the area in question. 296 OPEN MIKE - Cont. Council Meeting September 10, 1984 Page Two Mr. Benson felt that the present ordinance has not caused major problems in the past and also due to the fact that Mr. Shackle did not appear to present his case, that the ordinance be left as is. He asked that Mr. Schumacher notify Mr. Shackle of this decision. Mr. Reinert entered the meeting at 7:30 P.M. PRESENTATION BY CENTENNIAL RECREATION Mr. Dick Weber and Mr. John O'Brien represented the Centennial Summer Recreation Program and handed out a summary report to the Council in which the number and percent of overall participation were outlined. They re- ported that the program is 60% subsidized by Community Education and 40% paid by user fees and also reproted that they plan to add some activities for senior citizens. Mr. Benson reminded the gentlemen that the City Hall has just completed the new Senior Center and wanted them to be aware and notify the Senior Group (which will soon be organized) about the program. STATUS REPORT ON ASH STREET ROAD IMPROVEMENTS Mr. Davidson summarized the agreement made between the Lino Lakes City Council (Mr. Marier and Mr. Benson, representatives), Ramsey County, White Bear Township, and Anoka County. These agreements are spelled out in Mr. Schumachers September 6 memo to the City Council. Basically the agreement is as follows: 1) Ramsey County to install culvert, prepare for 22 foo overlay, any ditch construction, 2) Lino Lakes overlay with appropriate 2" or 3" bituminous, 3) Project to begin week of 9/10/84 at Bald Eagle Blvd and terminate at Foxtail Drive, 4) Anoka County will be requested to participate any way possible to include hauling bituminous, 5) Upon completion, Lino Lakes and Ramsey County will divide costs 50/50, 6) Future maintenance agreement wherein Lino Lakes reimbursed for maintenance. Mr. Davidson estimated a cost of $5,000 - $6,000 to Lino Lakes. Mr. Bohjanen moved to accept this agreement as presented to include the 50/50 cost agreement. Seconded by Mr. Reinert. Motion carried. Mayor Benson called for a recess at 7:55, reconvened at 8:03. PUBLIC HEARING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT KENNEL LICENSE - R. Johnson Mayor Benson opened the public hearing at 8:03 P.M. Mr. Kluegel presented the issue, informing the Council that the neighbors involved had been noti- fied and notice has appeared in papers, and that the Planning and Zoning Board had recommended approval with the following stipulations: 1) Mr. Johnson be allowed to keep a maximum of four dogs, all owned by him, 2) the kennel be landscaped and screened, 3) only one kennel be allowed, 4) review August 1, 1985 to check for neighborhood acceptance,'5) since permit goes with the land,the City take caution in granting the permit, 6) Mr. Johnson may reapply in Spring of 1985 to intensify, at which time the Council may approve or deny request. Council Meeting September 10, 1984 Page Three 297 Mr. Harold Bisel, nearby landowner appeared from the audience reporting a Ipast problem with. barking and howling. Mr. Turrey Erickson, future nearby home builder voiced his concern with the potential nuisance and resaleability of his future home. Mr. Johnson explained that he trains his own and customers' dogs in the area, across land belonging to Mr. Cardinal and Mr. Hanson, from whom he has written permission to do so. He also trains in two locations off -site. The Council asked Mr. Johnson several question such as: what would you do ih the case of revoked permission to use Mr. Cardinal and Mr. Hanson's land ?; were you aware that you were in violation of ordinance with over two dogs ?; to which Mr. Johnson answered: I would have to train off -site; I did not know I was in violation until Mr. Bisel's complaint perpetrated my request for a kennel license. Mr. Reinert moved to deny Mr.Johnson's request because the kennel has grown from containing personal pets to a business use. Seconded by Mr. Marier. On voting on the motion, motion failed. Mr. Reinert then moved to grant Mr. Johnson a conditional use permit to allow four dogs of his own, to be reviewed in six months by the building inspector, the kennel be landscaped and screened, which will bring the request into conformity with the ordinance. Motion seconded by Mr. Bohjanen. Motion carried with Mr. Marier voting no. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE 84 -07 - HOME RULE CHARTER AMENDMENTS - 2nd Reading Mr. Reinert moved to dispense with the second reading and adopt ordinance 84 -07. Mr. Marier seconded, the motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING - AMENDED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - WCCO Mayor Benson opened the public hearing at 8:37 P.M. Mr. Shepard, WCCO Repre- sentative, and Mr. Kluegel presented the request. Mr. Bohjanen asked why WCCO keeps having to amend the conditional use permit. Mr. Shepard explained that the request was for the addition of two receiving antennae dishes which are required die to the fact that the network will be switching to this method of receiving this fall rather than the method currently in operation. He also said that with the growing technology in this field, changes such as this are uncontrollable. Mr. Marier moved to grant the amended conditional use permit based on the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Board. Motion seconded by Mr. Bohjanen. On voting on the motion, motion carried with Mr. Reinert voting no. ASSESSMENT HEARING - REILING ROAD - RESOLUTION 84 -29 Two interested citizens were present in the audience, to which Mr. Davidson explained the assessment plans for Reiling Road - a term of ten years, 1 /10th f the principal per year, 10% interest on the unpaid balance, first payment due 1/1/85 (due with May /October, 1985 taxes). Mr. Benson asked that Mr. Davidson also present at this time the change order calling for a retaining wall around the Evans property which came about after discovering that the road comes too close to the Evans property. 298 Council Meeting September 10, 1984 Page Four Mr. Davidson recommended approval of the change order for a 5' X 8' retraining wall on the Evans property at a cost of $3,100, which he felt was reasonable. Mr. Hawkins presented Resolution 84 -29 which he had put together in order to adopt the assessment roll. Mr. Marier moved to approve the Resolution 84 -29 and waive the reading. Seconded by Mr. Bohjanen. Motion carried. Mr. Davidson also asked the Council if they would at this time consider authorization of payment to Allied Blacktop $29,542.48 for seal coating. Mr. Marier moved to authorize payment. Seconded by Mr. Bohjanen. Motion carried. ORDINANCE AMENDING CIRCLE PINES GAS FRANCHISE - ORDINANCE 84 -10 Mr. Reinert moved to waive the first reading and adopt Ordinance 84 -10 - Circle Pines gas franchise. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried. CITY OF LINO LAKES COUNTY OF ANOKA STATE OF MINNESOTA ORDINANCE NO. 10 - 84 ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX E, ORDINANCE NO. 28, BY INCREASING THE FRANCHISE AREA GRANTED TO THE CITY OF CIRCLE PINES TO OPERATE A GAS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM The City Council of the City of Lino Lakes ordains: SECTION 1. AMENDMENTS. Section 2 of Ordinance 28, Appendix E, of the Lino Lakes City Code is amended to read as follows: SECTION 2. The grantee shall construct, maintain and operate or otherwise provide a modern and adequate gas distributing system for the furnishing of, and /or distribution of gas in said City. The area within which grantee is granted a franchise to construct and operate a gas distributing system is shown on the map attached hereto and made a part hereof. No extension of line shall be made beyond the boundaries indicated on such map without approval of the Lino Lakes City Council and such extension must be shown to be economically feasible. The aforementioned economic feasi- bility is to be shown in a report presented to the City Council and the grantee by a qualified gas engineer. SECTION 2. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall be effective after its passage and publication as required by the Lino Lakes City Charter. Passed this 24th day of September, 1984, by the Lino Lakes City Council. ATTEST: 1 1 Council Meeting September 10, 1984 Page Five nu) BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS Mr. Hawkins presented a permit requested by the Lino Lakes Lioness to serve beer at their annual booya. Mr. Marier moved to grant the temporary permit to the Lino Lakes Lioness' for their booya. Seconded by Mr. Bohjanen. Motion passed. Mr. Marier moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:52 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Bohjanen. Motion carried. 299 These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at a regular meeting on September 24, 1984. Marilyn Andersi Deputy Clerk