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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/24/1985 Council Minutes1 1 COUNCIL MEETING June 24, 1985 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order by Mayor Benson at 7 :00 P.M., June 24, 1985. Council mem- bers present: Kulaszewicz, Marier, Reinert, Bohjanen. Members absent: none. City Attorney, Bill Hawkins; Administrator, Randy Schumacher, Engineer, John Davidson; Public Works Director, Don Volk; Building Inspector, Pete Kluegel; and Clerk-Treasurer, Marilyn Anderson were also present. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JUNE 10, 1985 Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to approve these minutes. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Mayor Benson noted an error on page twelve (12) under NEW BUSINESS, A, 2nd paragraph, second line, the word 'meeting' should be changed to "motion." Voting on the motion, motion carried with Mr. Reinert and Mr. Marier asbtaining. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENTS - JUNE 24, 1985 Mr. Marier questioned an item on page one under Government Build- ings; coffee and film for $121.42. This item appears in several different departments for a total expenditure of $141.09. Mrs. Anderson explained coffee is purchased in bulk and is about a four months supply. The film totaled approximately. $20.00 and is for the police and roads. There was also an expenditure of approxi- mately $17.00 for supplies for the Open House on May 19, 1985. Mr. Marier asked about the Rivard Electric bill for the senior kitchen. Mr. Schumacher explained that the wiring for the kitchen was not included in the original bid because there were no plans to complete the kitchen at that time. Rivard Electric wired the range hood exhaust fan, moved some light fixtures, hooked up the sink heater, and installed new wiring for the new coffee pot. Mr. Volk explained he had received two quotes on this project. Mr. Reinert asked about the expenditure under Assessor, Tom House - log (Form Report Writing Class). Mr. Schumacher explained this is one of the classes required by the state so that Mrs. Rosium can retain her certification. Mayor Benson asked about the expenditure for Best Western - St. Cloud; who were the officers that attended the training in St. Cloud? Chief Campbell explained; part -time officers Bill Hammes and Todd Gleason and full -time officer Mike Jensen. Mayor Benson asked about an item under Miscellaneous; Lakeside Auto & Paint - what vehicle was involved? Mr. Schumacher explained it was damage to a squad car involving a deer about a month ago. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to approve the Disbursements as presented. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. 027 028 COUNCIL MEETING June 24, 1985 Page Two OPEN MIKE A. Bill Dian - Completing Lois Lane North of Luther's Sport Shop. Mr. Dian of 7825 Knoll Drive showed the Council a plat map that indicates there are 49 lots on Lois Lane and 15 lots on Knoll Drive. He explained that this indicates a lot of traffic that has only one way in and one way out of this particular area. He requested that Lois Lane be completed to the west to Lake Drive giving the area two accesses. Mr. Volk told the Council he will be upgrading Lois Lane from Lake Drive to the east to the last house on this portion of Lois Lane. To the east of this section there is approximately 1/4 mile before the new Lois Lane begins. Mr. Videen and Mr. Tom Zangla own the property in this area. Mr. Davidson told the Council Mr. Videen has requested a letter of credit to complete Lois Lane to the east of Knoll Drive. Mr. Kluegel has been in contact with Mr. Videen and Mr. Videen had indicated he is not planning on doing anything with the west portion so that the area could be opened up to Lake Drive. Mayor Benson told Mr. Dian that the road program for 1985 is already determined but suggested that Mr. Dian contact both Mr. Videen and Tom Zangla owners of this property to find out what their intentions are as far as completing this portion of the street. The Council will take this under advisement. REVIEW OF OLD COUNCIL CHAMBER REMODELING Mr. Volk explained the blueprints of the proposed remodeling. There has been three or four staff meetings to plan this area and this plan reflects what they consider to be the most efficient and cost effec- tive method of remodeling. There will be very little removal of existing walls, primarily just adding new walls for new offices. Mayor Benson asked if these would be moveable walls. Mr. Volk ex- plained that the present walls do have headers but are not connected to anything making them almost moveable walls. Mayor Benson said he felt the Conference Room would not be large enough to accommo- date another public meeting such as Planning and Zoning or Park Board. Mr. Schumacher said due to the amount of space that there is to work with this is all that could be alloted for such use. He felt there was a larger need for space in the Clerk's office and reception area. Mayor Benson suggested moving the south conference room wall further south several feet. Mr. Marier asked how much area would be designated for record storage. Mr. Schumacher said there is presently two years storage and there are no plans to use any further office space for storage. There will be some storage area in the copy room. 1 1 1 '029 COUNCIL MEETING June 24, 1985 Page Three Mr. Marier asked if there were plans to use modular type offices? He felt the offices were too large. Mr. Volk said desks and other furniture could be drawn on the plan to show the proposed use. Mr. Marier said there are certain guidelines or standards for cer- tain types of. work operations and felt the staff had not considered this. Mr. Schumacher explained what was considered was what could be done with the money that had been budgeted. Mr. Marier said then modular construction should be considered, he said all five offices planned could be modular. Mr. Schumacher said that the plan was de- termined by placing offices where they would be accessable to the public yet no windows would have to be moved. The clerks office and accountants office would be modular. Mr. Kulaszewicz asked if modular walls had been priced. Mr. Schu- macher said, no. He suggested checking with Ramsey County and the prison. Mr. Schumacher said there are some areas that should not be modular because of the need for privacy. Mr. Reinert asked what Mr. Kulaszewicz used for space standards at Metro Council. Mr. Kulaszewicz said this was established by a con - sultant for Metro Couoncil for example; secretarial, 110 sq. ft. and some offices 200 sq. ft. Mayor Benson said some offices would have to be of the permanent type but felt modular should be checked. Mr. Volk said that modu- lar wall concept would be alright if the wall went all the way to the ceiling to provide some sound privacy between offices. Mr. Schumacher said that he had checked on modular when remodeling the clerks office and each panel was $400.00 - $500.00. Mr. Marier said the cost may be higher but it would give the office flexibility. He felt the plan was a hodge podge and did not provide enough open space, area for record storage or area for police needs. Mr. Reinert suggested contacting the League of Minnesota Cities to see if they can direct the staff to professional help in determin- ing the office needs. Mr. Volk said when this plan was prepared an office template was used to be sure each office could contain the furniture needed for that particular office use. Mr. Reinert said before the new Council Chamber was constructed everyone was in their present space and everything was in place and everything seemed to be working ok and now they have more space and everything still seems to be crowded, are we hiring too many city employees? Mr. Schumacher said there are no new city employees. However, this plan does include an office for Mr. Kluegel and Mr. Volk who are outside of our present administration space. L30 COUNCIL MEETING June 24, 1985 Page Four Mayor Benson asked that this be brought back to the next Council meeting with information regarding Council suggestions. ENGINEERS REPORT 1 Status Report - 4th Avenue Storm Sewer - Work Scope and Financial Plan. Mr. Davidson has separated the 4th Avenue project into two separate projects; MSA improvement to 4th Avenue and study of the surface water management plan. He provided authorizations for preparation of plans and specifications for each project along with a work scope for each project. 4th Avenue - The street portion will be funded from City State Aid funds and is estimated to be $236,000.00 based on it being a rural street design. Plans have not yet been prepared and the estimate is based on a preliminary profile. He estimates the preliminary design phase including preliminary surveying to be $4,800.00. The prelimin- ary surveys are already completed and their estimated cost is $3,600.00. The next step is to plot out the survey in detail and prepare a pre- liminary design and forward it to the State Aid Engineer for comment. When his comments are received the final design will be prepared and based upon similar projects he estimates the final design phase to be approximately $20,000.00. The final construction phase which in- cluded staking and on going construction and some administrative costs acquisition of easements etc. to be $4,800.00. The total project cost including engineering, legal, and administration costs are estimated to be $285,600.00. This is a very preliminary estimate. There is adequate MSA funds in the City account to accomplish this project. Storm Sewer District Study - The estimate of the study of the water- shed and inventory of all existing of all county ditches, performing any additional surveys for drainage ditches, determine the inflow to the ditch system including going beyond the corporate boundary, de- termine run off, prepare preliminary design for the outlet channel and prepare plan for a ditch construction project would be prepared for approximately $6,000.00. This cost should be shared by Anoka County and Rice Creek Watershed District and is something that can be negiotated later. The work scope can be done in stages but the authorizations are drawn up for a complete project. Mayor Benson asked if this will take care of the problem in Sherwood Green and eliminate the LeBlond obligation. Mr. Davidson said that in the final design open ditches along 4th Avenue can be constructed that should accommodate all the drainage problems along the system. However, he could not guarantee this. He also noted that the present right of way is 66 feet and this may have to be expanded to 80 feet to accommodate the ditch and slopes. There may be a need to obtain additional road right of way. 1 1 1 COUNCIL MEETING June 24,1985 Page Five Mr. Schumacher asked if all the engineering discussed tonight quali- fies for MSA funding. Mr. Davidson said all is eligible for funding however they are funded when contracts are awarded; 90% of the con- struction costs and all of the preliminary costs are reimbursed at this point. At the end of the construction period the final 10% of the construction - cost - .,and.. all of the engineering costs are reim- bursed to the city. Mr. Marier asked what is the normal percentage of cost against a project for engineering. Mr. Davidson explained 8% to 10% for pre- liminary engineering for MSA reimbursement and up to 13% for con- struction engineering. Most projects average between 16 to 18%. Mrs. Goldade asked what this project will cost the residents. Mr. Davidson explained that 100% of the cost of the road is eligible for MSA state funding, the drainage may not be 100% eligible and could be funded by assessments against the benefited property owners. Mrs. Goldade asked what determines if a particular property has been benefited. Mr. Davidson explained if the water running off your property is tributary to the system or drains to the system. Mrs. Goldade asked who pays for trees that have to be removed from private property during slope construction. Mr. Davidson explained if trees are a size that they can be replanted they are replanted if not the state program replaces two trees for every tree removed. If trees cannot be replaced there is negotiated reimbursement. Mrs. Goldade asked when are the area residents going to be notified of this improvement. Mr. Davidson said there are some plans that can be discussed at a public hearing. Mayor Benson said there will be another meeting with RCWD and Anoka County to try and determine their share of the costs for the drainage problem. Mr. Marier moved to authorize the City administrator to set a meet- ing with Anoka County, RCWD and all parties who have responsibility of costs, the subject of the meeting will be 4th Avenue from Main Street to Lilac /Highway #49 ditching and the elimination of the water problem that currently exists. Mr. Kulaszewicz seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Davidson asked how the Council proposed to handle the distribu- tion of costs of the watershed district; joint powers agreement, cost sharing? At this point the total study is estimated to cost $6,000.00 and Mr. Schumacher said this would be discussed at a joint meeting. Mr. Davidson said he would review the financing program for the drainage problem. Resolution #85 -11, Bridge Funding - Mr. Davidson said this resolu- tion is the first step in allowing the City to apply for bridge funds for 80th Street. The estimated cost is $120,000 and the grant appli- cation is for $100,000.00. The City portion of the cost could come from Municipal State -Aid Funds. Mr. Davidson said the presentation of this resolution to the state will get this project on the "needs" 031 L ) 2. COUNCIL MEETING June 24, 1985 Page Six list. Mr. Reinert asked how is the "needs" list determined. Mr. Davidson said one factor is the condition of the present bridge. It has already been determined to be listed as deficient in struc- ture and geometric and is on the state eligible list. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to adopt Resolution #85 -11, a resolution designating the funding of Bridge No. L8158 and waive the reading. Mr. Reinert seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 85 - 11 A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE FUNDING OF BRIDGE NO. L -8158 WHEREAS, the City of Lino Lakes has applied to the Commissioner of Transportation for a grant from the Minnesota State Trans- portation Fund for the reconstruction of City Bridge No. L -8158 over Hardwood Creek, and; 1 WHEREAS, the application for the grant has been reviewed by the Metropolitan Regional Development Commission, and; WHEREAS, the amount of the grant has been determined to be $100,000, by reason of the lowest responsible bid. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the City of Lino Lakes does hereby affirm that any cost of the bridge in excess of the grant will be appropriated from funds available to the City of Lino Lakes, and that any grant monies appropriated for the bridge but not required, based on the final estimate, shall be returned to the Minnesota State Transportation Fund. Passed by the Lino Lakes City Council the twenty fourth day of June, 1985. ATTEST: Marilyn G. Anderson, Clerk - Treasurer Ben j afnin Benson, Mayor 1 1 033 COUNCIL MEETING June 24, 1985 Page Seven Mr. Davidson has reviewed the city water system with Mr. Volk and Mr. Schumacher and has obtained the information necessary to per- form a study for improvement of the system. The present facility is becoming inadequate because of the rapid growth in the area. ATTORNEYS REPORT A. Liquor License Renewals - The annual liquor license renewal is due July 1,1985 and applications, bonds and certificate of insurance have been received. Mr. Hawkins said all were in order with the exception of Lee's of Lino who have not yet provided a Certificate of Insurance. He recommended the Council approve the licenses with the approval of Lee's of Lino to be contingent on their providing a Certificate of In- surance before July 1, 1985. Mr. Marier moved to approve Mr. Hawkins recommendations. Mr. Kulaszewicz seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. B. St. Joseph Catholic Church Request for Beer Permit - This request is for a 3.2 Beer on -Sale Permit for their annual Summer Festival August 10, 11, 1985. Mr. Hawkins said it appears to be in order and recommended approval. Mr. Bohjanen moved to approve this request. Mr. Kulaszewicz seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. C. Roland Ford Court Decision - There will be a court hearing on June 26, 1985 and the City will be able to give input as to how the property should be fenced. Mr. Kluegel will be at the hearing representing the City. Mr. Schumacher noted the court memorandum calls for screening by a six foot fence along the south, east and north sides of the property on an eight foot fence along the highway. The eight foot fence violates, City Code. Mr. Hawkins said the purpose of the hearing is to iron out all the details. D. Robert Wilson Case - Mr. Hawkins updated the Council on this matter. The insurance company has been representing the City until recently. The matter has gone to the Supreme Court and this court has said Mr. Wilson should have plead his case to be one of inverse condemnation which is an action to require the City to acquire the property. It was remonded back to the Dis- trict Court and the City started an action against Milner Corley who was the City Engineer at that time. Milner Corley moved to have the case against them dismissed and this is currently under advisement by the Court. The main action of whether or not COUNCIL MEETING June 24, 1985 Page Eight the City should acquire the property is in limbo. There has bee talk of selling the property and this may resolve the problem. He will keep the Council updated. The Council took a five minute break at 8:22 P.M. PLANNING AND ZONING REPORT - PETE KLUEGEL A. Alwin LaMotte - Mining Report - Conditional Use Permit Flood Plain. Mr. Kluegel explained this request is for a Mining Permit for 1000 cubic yards of fill and a Conditional Use Permit to take fill out of a,flood plain area. A Rice Creek Watershed permit has been issued to construct two duck ponds and take the residue off the site. Mr. Kluegel explained that this is an after the fact permit. He had received a copy of a citation sent to Mr. LaMotte by the RCWD instructing Mr. LaMotte to remove the fill from a certain elevation. He had contacted Mr. LaMotte and found the fill was being removed. Mr. Kluegel explained a Mining Permit is $100.00 and there is no restoration fee required in this case. The Planning and Zoning Board has instructed that when Mr. LaMotte comes back for per- mission to dredge county ditch #25 he not be double charged. The single fee of $100.00 will cover both instances. Mr. Marier moved to grant Alwin LaMotte at 6510 - 12th Avenue a Mining Permit to remove spoils from the land described in the application and also that any monies be reimbursed back to him for double payment as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Board. Mr. Kulaszewicz seconded the motion. Motion carried un- animously. The Flood Plain Ordinance requires a Conditional Use Permit to remove spoils out of a flood plain. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to approve the Conditional Use Permit to remove 1,000 cubic yards of dredged material out of the area described in the application. Mr. Reinert seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. B. Russell Pert - Clarifying Definition of Household Pet. Mr. Klue- gel explained a police officer responded to a complaint of a goat being kept on residential property. The property is zoned Ex- pansion Residential and consists of approximately 1.8 acres. The Animal Ordinance was reviewed and found that the definition of household pets does not involve goats. Therefore a request for a variance was taken to the Planning and Zoning Board because to keep large animals in this area requires a five acre lot. The Planning and Zoning Board reviewed the Animal Ordinance and found this animal would fall under the household pet category based on these key words "similar animals" and "kept as household pets." Zack Johnson, City Planner, brought to the attention of the 1 1 035 COUNCIL MEETING June 24, 1985 Page Nine Planning and Zoning Board that the intent of the Ordinance with the respect to farm animals was not to allow large concentration of farm animals on small lots. The Planning and Zoning Board did recommend that the applicant be reimbursed the variance fee. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to approve the.recommendation of the Plann- -ing`and Zoning Board including return-the variance fee and not proceed on the warning ticket. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Mr. Reinert asked if the goat was kept in the house. Mrs. Pert explained., when the family is not home it is kept in a kennel, otherwise it is kept as a dog and it is housebroken and does come into the house. It is not used for milking or like a farm animal. Mr. Reinert felt this was an unusual situation and wondered where this would stop. On the motion, motion carried unanimously. C. Russell Rehbein - Variance - Conditional Use Permit - Arena - Mr. Kluegel explained this is a request for an arena in the Rural area on five acres of land. The plan is to build a home, a horse barn and an arena of 12,440 squ -are feet. A variance is required because the size of the arena exceeds the size of accessory buildings allowed by the Zoning Ordinance on five acres. A Con - ditional Use Permit is required for a horse arena. The Planning and Zoning Board recommended denial of the request for the var- iance for the following reasons: it did not conform to the Ac- cessory Building Ordinance and hardship was not proved as a con- dition for approving the variance. The Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the Conditional Use Permit with the fol- lowing stipulations: 1) the arena be built in accordance with the ordinance in respect to size, 2) no horse sales to take place on the property, 3) the arena not be used as a home occupation. The Planning and Zoning Board had a vote on the Conditional Use Permit recommendation. Mr. Jeff Joyer represented Mr. Rehbein and gave further informa- tion regarding the request. He showed the Council a plot plan and a sketch of the home. He felt the Planning and Zoning Board had been inconsistent in allowing the Conditional Use Permit for an arena - but - limiting its size. The arena is for personal use only in exercising and training show horses. There is natural screening on three sides of the properties and to the south there are two residents who also maintain horses. Mr. Reinert asked how many acres would be required to maintain a building the size of the proposed arena. Mr-Kluegel said twenty acres. Mr. Joyer said they are trying to purchase an additional five acres adjoining the property but this is still less than the required twenty acres. Mr. Reinert said even though this could be a good situation to- day the land could be sold and the new owners could request ad- ditional uses because the building is there to accommodate it. 036 COUNCIL MEETING June 24, 1985 Page Ten He said he felt this was a difficult situation because what is being proposed is a quality development for the community. How- ever, what is being requested is quite excessive in terms of what the Ordinance allows and the diagrams do show some thought for expansion. He moved to adopt the position of the Planning and Zoning Board. Mr. Marier seconded the motion. Mayor Benson asked Mr. Joyer if he would consider having this tabled until he could determine if the additional five acres could be. purchased. Mr. Joyer said no he would like a decision on this proposal tonight. Voting on the question, motion passed with Mr. Bohjanen voting no. Mr. Joyer asked about establishing an arena at Rehbein Bus Garage location. The Council said they had not seen this proposal and could not comment on it. Mayor Benson said this proposal could be brought to the Council through the Planning and Zoning Board as well as the present proposal with the additional five acres. D. Dennis Nelson - Conditional Use Permit - Horse on 2i Acres - Delete from list of active Conditional Use Permits - Mr. Nelson has a Conditional Use Permit to keep one horse on 2i acres in the Rural area. Mr. Nelsons use now falls under the Farm Ani- mal Ordinance. Mr. Hawkins said that a public hearing is not required to delete this Conditional Use Permit from the current list of Conditional Use Permits. Mr. Reinert moved to delete this Conditional Use Permit from the current list because it now falls under the Farm Animal Ordinance. Mr. Marier seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE #07 -85, CHANGING REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTALLA- TION OF ON -SITE SEPTIC SYSTEMS ON NON - RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES - 2ND READING Mr. Kulaszeiwcz moved to adopt Ordinance #07 -85 and waive the reading. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. This Ordinance appears in the May 28, 1985 Council Minutes on page 008. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE #05 -85 AMENDING SIGN ORDINANCE Mr. Schumacher explained this was tabled about two months ago so that Council could have time to formulate a definition of "temporary signs." Included in the Council packets were examples of how other communities deal with this situation as well as the definition under the present Ordinance. The Ordinance itself was not prepared because the Council had not adopted the language to be used. This had been placed on the agenda so that the Council could determine the definition of "tem- porary signs." 1 1 COUNCIL MEETING June 24, 1985 Page Eleven Mr. Reinert moved to table this item until the next Council Meeting. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Schumacher asked for some direction. Mayor Benson said it was tabled until the next Council Meeting. CONSIDERATION OF WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE CONCERNING INTERIM EMPLOYEE REVIEWS Mr. Schumacher explained that the City Clerk - Treasurer and the Build- ing Official had interim reviews earlier this month as requested at the beginning of the year by the Ways and Means Committee. A memoran- dum was included in the Council packets explaining each recommendation and the suggestion they be reviewed again in October, 1985. The Comm- ittee has recommended the Building Official be given a three percent raise effective June 1, 1985 and the Clerk- Treasurer be given $400 per year increase effective June 1, 1985. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to approve the recommendations of the Ways and Means Committee for the position of Building Official and the City Clerk- Treasurer. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS A. Police Task Force Report - Mayor Benson explained that since two Council members were not at the last Council Meeting when the Report was given this item was placed on the agenda again to give everyone a chance to ask questions or give comments on the report. Mr. McKenna was present to answer any questions. Mr. Reinert asked what the projections of the future growth of the Police Department were based on Mr. McKenna said the recommenda- tion was based on the averages of one police officer per 1,000 citi- zens they serve throughout Minnesota and specifically for communities the size of Lino Lakes. The recommendations do not take into consid- eration any population increase which will certainly happen. Mr. Reinert asked why the starting pay for new officers in Lino Lakes is one of the highest in the state? How did this get started? Mr. Schumacher explained that a step program was installed when the Lino Lakes Police Department became unionized in 1976. The step program has been adjusted with each union negotiation. Mr. Reinert commented that about three years ago during negotiations he was told salaries were in line. He thought it was an excellent study. Mr. Marier thanked the Task Force Members for their time and work but said he was surprised at the recommendation for another police car. He could understand the recommendation to increase the number of po- lice officers and felt this should be done in steps. He was surprised 038 COUNCIL MEETING June 24, 1985 Page Twelve there was not more emphasize on the lack of organization in the office. He felt the new Chief has made some changes in this area. Mr. McKenna said it was the Task Force recommendation to always have two officers on patrol as well as having Chief Campbell patrol at various times. This would require three cars on patrol. With the fourth car recommendation this would allow for one car to be out for service or repair. The Council thanked Mr. McKenna for coming tonight and for chairing the Task Force. NEW BUSINESS 1 A. Mayor Benson told the Council about the meeting at 4:30 P.M. with a member of the Planning and Zoning Board, Park Board, Economic Development Committee, Mr. Schumacher and himself. It was their recommendation that there be a meeting at 5:30 P.M. before the next Planning and Zoning Board Meeting, July 10, 1985 with all these respective Boards present to discuss all the revelant issues. Mayor Benson asked Mr. Schumacher to set this meeting. B. Arnold Kelling Letter - Mr. Schumacher explained included in the Council packets were letters written by Mr. Kelling regarding taxes and urging our Congressional representatives to not elim- inate our current tax deductions. Since the Council did not have a copy of the editorial Mr. Kelling was referring to in his letters it was decided not to take any action. C. Mayor Benson explained that the bill dealing with the Utilities Commission was signed last Monday at the Governors office. He has since met with Mayor Dahl of Circle Pines and would like Council approval of a preliminary meeting between the Mayors of both cities, and the Administrators to set some guidelines before the two Coun- cils get together to establish guidelines as to what the future Utilities Commission should be in terms of how many members, the terms of the members etc. Mayor Benson will follow through with this. Mr. Marier asked to be advised of the date of this meeting. Mr. Reinert noted the memorandum regarding closing City Hall Friday, July 5, 1985. After some discussion it was decided that the office will be open with at lease some one in the office to take telephone calls. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to adjourn at 9 :45 P.M. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. 1 1 COUNCIL MEETING June 24, 1985 Page Thirteen These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at a regular meeting of the City Council on July 8, 1985. Th Benjamin/G. Benson," Mayor }j V Y 1 t r Marilyn G. Anderson, City Clerk 039