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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/22/1984 Council Minutes036 COUNCIL MEETING October 22, 1984 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order at 7:00 P.M., October 22, 1984 by Mayor Benson. Council - members present: Kulaszewicz, Reinert, Bohjanen. Councilmembers absent: Marier. City Attorney - -Bill Hawkins, City Engineeer -- John Davidson, Building Inspector - -Pete Kluegel, City Administrator- - Randall Schumacher and City Clerk /Treasurer -- Marilyn Anderson were also present. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES Special Meeting - October 9, 1984 Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to approve the minutes as presented. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Motion carried. Regular Meeting - October 9, 1984 Mr. Bohjanen moved to approve the minutes as presented. Mr. Reinert seconded the motion. Motion carried. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENTS - OCTOBER 9, 1984 Mr. Kulaszewicz asked about the disbursement to Carpenter Automotive for Civil Defense. Mr. Schumacher explained this was for complete new brakes for the Civil Defense van. Mr. Kulaszewicz asked about the disbursement to Goulet's for the Senior Kitchen. Mr. Schumacher said this is to insure we meet standards for installation of kitchen appliances. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to approve the disbursements as presented. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Motion carried. OPEN MIKE No one appeared for open mike. PLANNING AND ZONING REPORT - PETE KLUEGEL A. Metes and Bounds Conveyance - Kenneth Albrecht - Mr. Kluegel explained this is a request for a metes and bounds con- veyance of property located in the rural zone from Mr. Dennis Nelson to Kenneth Albrecht. Mr. Albrecht presently owns twenty acres with 300' frontage. The proposed conveyance is 165' X 2,650', ten acres in total area. It does not meet the ordinance require- ment for front footage. The Planning and Zoning Board has recom- mended approval contingent upon Mr. Albrecht's combining this parcel with his 20 acres for one legal description so that it cannot be sold separately for a building site. 1 1 1 COUNCIL MEETING October 22, 1984 . Page Two Mr. Reinert moved to approve the metes and bounds conveyance for Mr. Albrecht contingent upon this property being combined with Mr. Albrecht's present twenty acres into one legal description. containing 30+ acres. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Mayor Benson asked Mr. Hawkins if this will meet the City Code require- ments. Mr. Hawkins said yes. On the voting, motion carried unanimously. B. VACATION OF LAMOTTE PARK - The Park Board and the Planning and Zoning Board met jointly on October 10 to discuss whether or not to vacate LaMotte Park. There were several LaMotte Road residents present and Mrs. Tuckner and Mrs. Drewlo were also there. The residents were opposed to va- cating the Park because the proposed Tuckner /Drewlo plat would utilize the park area for a street and additional lots. The residents felt this would increase the traffic problem and would make the density too high for this area. The residents said if the City would grade and seed LaMotte Park, they would keep it mowed. The Planning and Zoning Board and the Park Board did recommend the Park not be vacated but kept as a green space. Mayor Benson asked if the traffic problem would be less if the park was not vacated. Mr. Kluegel said there would probably be the same amount of traffic, but the flow would go to the end of the street rather than through the park. Mr. Reinert moved to approve the recommmendations of the Park Board not to vacate the Park known as LaMotte Park, the reasons being nearby citizens showed enough interest in saving the Park and helping to maintain it and some of the potential traffic problems would be avoided. Mr. Kulaszewicz seconded the motion. Mayor Benson asked if it was brought out that it is 2/10 of a mile to Centerville Park and the County Park is also.very close, and the City does not anticipate spending a lot of money developing that park? Mr. Kluegel said this was discussed at length. Mr. Reinert said he understood the residents were not looking at this area as a developed park, but rather green space or open space. Mr. Mastro from the audience representing the residents in the area said if the Park Board grades and seeds the Park, the residents will maintain and mow the grass. On the vote, the motion carried. 037 038 COUNCIL MEETING October 22, 1984 Page Three DISCUSSION OF BOW HUNTING RESOLUTION - CHAIN OF LAKES PARK RESERVE Mayor Benson said the County Board has passed a Resolution author - 4 ing bow deer hunting in the Chain of Lakes Park. He noted that tliet City did not receive a great deal of prior notice therefore the City did not have any input into this situation. Mr. Schumacher said there has been a lot of questions dealing with bow hunting from area hunters. The staff is referring all calls to the County Park Department since we have no information on this situation. The County has assured the City they will be responsible for security and will take care of all problems. Mayor Benson said this could be a positive step in dealing with the deer population in Lino Lakes and asked that the County give the City a report on the effectiveness of the Resolution at the end of this year. CONSIDERATION OF SIGN ORDINANCE #09 -84, SECOND READING Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to adopt Ordinance 09 -84 and waive the reading. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Mr. Reinert asked Mr. Kluegel if this Ordinance which is more restrictive will be burdensome or cause a larger work load. Mr. Kluegel felt it simplified his work in this area. On the motion, motion declared passed. ENGINEERS REPORT City Hall Parking Lot - The bids on completing the parking lot next to City Hall were opened this morning. There were two bids; Bituminous Roadway, Inc. at $32,931.20 and T. A. Schifsky and Sons, Inc. at $19,312.50. The engineer's estimate was $17,800.00. Mr. Davidson said the County has to do an Envirormental Assessment Worksheet on the parking lot so any awarding of the bid will be contingent on completion of this worksheet. It was noted that community development block grant funds will cover the cost of this project. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to award the bid to T. A. Schifsky and Sons, Inc. for $19,312.50,contingent upon County approval. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Motion declared passed. Status Report - Sherwood Green - Mr. Davidson has prepared a letter to the City Attorney asking him to prepare the necessary legal documents for a temporary easement 1 1 1 1 COUNCII, MEETING October 22, ]984 Page Four over the LeBlond property for a temporary drainage ditch. Condi- tions on the documents are: 1) Temporary easement for one year, the City must effect a permanent drainage plan within one year and /or restore the property to its original condition, 2) The easement does consist of .89 acres and fee of $134 for . land and $200 for tree removal, for a total fee of $334 be paid to the owner, 3) This temporary easement does not subject the owner to any condi- tions for future permanent easement. The estimated cost is $8,234, about $4,000 is the culvert which is Mr. Nelson's re- sponsibility. The next step would be to meet with Mr. Nelson and determine a method of payment. Mayor Benson asked when the City would be going ahead with a perma- nent plan involving Anoka County. Mr. Davidson said he would urge the City to consider going ahead with a MSA plan for Main. Street and this area immediately. Mayor Benson asked what would happen if the Council does not have a permanent solution to this problem within one year. Mr. Davidson said we would have to renegotiate with Mr. LeBlond. Mr. Schumacher said that if the City has made significant progress to gain a per- manent solution, he thought Mr. LeBlond would extend for another six months. Mr. LeBlond has said he would not object to this as a permanent solution if it were piped. Mr. Reinert felt this document would be too binding on the City. Mayor Benson said sometimes these plans take a long time to com- plete. The general consensus was the language should allow for an extension of the agreement. Mr. Bohjanen moved to have Mr. Hawkins draft the legal document with language that would allow for an extension of the agreement if the City has not completed plans for a permanent solution to the problem in the Sherwood Green area. Conditions 1 - 3 are agreeable if the language does allow for the extension. Mr. Reinert seconded the motion. Motion declared passed. Status Report - District #5 Engineers Meeting MSA Funding - Mr. Davidson explained the state has changed the manner in which storm sewer needs funding is handled. There will be no effect on the amount of funding the municipalities will receive, the funding will be received after construction as a reimbursement. 039 040 , COUNCIL MEETING October 22, 1984 Page Five ATTORNEY 'S-- - REPORT VFW Request for Second Gambling Permit - The VFW has applied for a second gambling permit because of state regulations that will be effective 3/1/85 pertaining to gambling devices and restrictions. All licensing and gambling permits will be issued by the state and not the City after that date. The VFW would like the second permit because each permit is restricted to $35,000 of earnings each year. As the statutes now read, Mr. Hawkins does not see that a second permit would be of benefit for the VFW. Mr. Doug Means from the VFW was in the audience and said he under- stands that the state will continue all licenses in effect as of February 28, 1985. If there are two licenses, they can earn twice as much. Mr. Hank Speiser of the VFW was more familiar with this situation, but could not attend tonight. The Council asked Mr. Hawkins to check this with the state and other VFW organizations and bring this back to the Council at their next meeting as well as ask Mr. Speiser to attend with any information he can supply. Mr. Bohjanen moved to table this item until the next Council meeting. Mr. Kulaszewicz seconded themotin: Motion declared passed. 1 DISCUSSION OF WARNING AND COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM FOR CIVIL DEFENSE - CHARLES CAPE Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to table until the next Council meeting. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Motion declared passed. NEW BUSINESS A. Consideration of Letter from Circle Pines Concerning Utilities Commission Representative - The Council has received a letter from Mayor Dahl of Circle Pines regarding Lino Lakes' request for representation on the Circle Pines Utilities Commission. He explained he asked Senator Greg Dahl to draft legislation that will allow their commission to expand from three to five members. Mr. Schumacher explained this commission regulates the sewer and water utilities as well as the gas utility and Circle Pines feels it does not want Lino Lakes to have a voice in the operation of any utility but the gas utility. Mr. Bohjanen suggested Circle Pines form a Gas Utility Commission separate from the sewer and water commission. Mayor Benson sug- gested at the time the gas contract is renewed or rewritten a whole new commission be formed for the gas utility only. 1 1 1 1 COUNCIL MEETING October 22, 1984 Page Six Mayor Benson asked that a letter be written to both Mayor and Senator Dahls indicating some of the discussion that has taken place tonight especially the idea of just a gas commission and the representation might be closer to parity at two Lino Lakes representatives and three Circle Pines representatives especially with the development of Rice Lake Estates, and ask for their responses. Mr. Schumacher questioned the paragraph of Mayor Dahl's letter which indicates that the Lino gas system represents 18% of the oper- ating budget. As he recalls in 1984, Lino Lakes paid 26% of the operating budget. Mr. Bohjanen moved to have the letter requested by Mayor Benson drafted and made part of the minutes. Mr. Reinert seconded the motion. Motion declared passed. B. Public Hearing - Community Development Block Grant Funds - Mr. Schumacher asked the Council to set a public hearing for November 12, 1984 at 7:30 for dealing with public service projects for cost of tables, chairs and operating costs of the center. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to set the public hearing for 7:30 P.M., November 12, 1984. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Mr. Reinert asked if this isn't after the fact. Mr. Schumacher said no, we are finished with the construction, but are just starting to pur- chase the equipment. This is HUD requirement. On voting on the motion, motion carried unanimously. C. Squad Car - 041 Mr. Schumacher told the Council the squad car was in an accident and relayed details of the accident. He noted there are appropriations in the 1985 budget for a new squad and Officer Zerwas was contacted by Brookdale Ford about a 1984 police package equipped Ford LTD they have in stock for $9,600. If he did purchase this vehicle, he would not use it until sometime after the first of the. year. Officer Zerwas felt the cost of a new squad under the Hennepin County bid after the first of the year would be approximately $11,400 or $11,600. Mayor Benson asked if Brookdale Ford would accept a lower price. Mr. Schumacher said they had not negotiated anything. There was discussion about the accident and Mr. Schumacher said there will be a full investigation and the car is at Skyline Auto. The repair costs will be covered by insurance. 042 COUNCIL MEETING October 22, 1984 Page Seven Mayor Benson felt the City should not be negotiating for a new squad at this time unless it is an exceptionally good buy. OLD BUSINESS 1. Ford Property- Hodgson. Mayor Benson asked about the cleanup progress. Mr. Kluegel said he had talked to Mrs. Ford and reminded her if the property was not cleaned as ordered by the judge, Mr. Ford faces 60 days in jail. 2. Mayor Benson asked if the stripping at 49 Club parking lot is finished. Mr. Kluegel said it was. 3. Mr. Reinert asked if Mr. Volk has conducted a study on the garbage pick -up in the City. Mr. Schumacher said he did not know how far he has progressed. Mr. Reinert asked Mr. Schumacher to check and see what has been done about this. 4. Mayor Benson asked about the status update on the City vehicles. This is to be an agenda item for the next Council meeting under Old Business. Mrs. Madeline Papermaster from LaMotte Road asked to make a state- ment regarding the bow hunting in the Rice Lake Chain of Lakes Park. She asked that the neighboring residents be made aware of the actions prior to the start of such action for safety reasons. She also asked that all hunters enter through the main gate and cited problems she had regarding hunters in her back yard. Mr. Reinert suggested she put her concerns in a letter and send it to Mrs. Langfeld, her County Commissioner. Mayor Benson said he would like a letter from the City directed to Mrs. Langfeld at the end of the hunting season asking a report on this bow season and expressing the concerns of the City and its citizens. Mayor Benson noted receipt of a copy of a letter written by Mr. Davidson to H & S Asphalt letting them know if they do any work in the City in the future they will meet all City specifications. Note was made of receipt of a letter from Doug Crampton, 855 Orange Street stating he is interested in the vacant position on the Park Board. Mr. Bohjanen moved to appoint Mr. Crampton to the Park Board. Mr. Reinert seconded the motion. Motion declared passed. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to adjourn at 8:20 P.M. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Aye. The minutes were considered, corrected and approved by a regular Council meeting on November 13, 1984. (L/ttikiv c, v6/16 -17)1 Marilyn G. Anderson, Clerk - Treas. Benjami G .- son, Mayor 1