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COUNCIL MEETING
August 26, 1985
The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called
to order by Mayor Benson at 7:02 P.M., August 26, 1985.
Council members present: Bohjanen, Reinert, Marier and
Kulaszewicz. City Attorney, Bill Hawkins; Building Official,
Pete Kluegel; Administrator, Randy Schumacher; Engineer,
John Davidson; Assistant Engineer, Bob Toddie; Clerk- Treasurer,
Marilyn Anderson were also present.
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Regular Meeting - August 12, 1985 - Mr. Marier moved to
approve the minutes as presented. Mr. Bohjanen seconded
the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Work Session - August 12, 1985 - Mr. Reinert moved to approve
the minutes as presented. Mr. Kulaszewicz seconded the
motion. Motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF DISBURSEMENTS
Mr. Marier asked if the Minar Ford disbursement for an electrical
ignition was for a new ignition or repair of the ignition.
It was explained this expense was for a new computer module
ignition. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to approve the disbursements
as presented. Mr. Reinert seconded the motion. Motion
carried unanimously.
OPEN MIKE
No one appeared for Open Mike.
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION #85 -14 SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
FOR THE WEBER ADDITION ASSESSMENTS
Mr. Marier moved to approve Resolution #85 -14 setting a
public hearing for September 23, 1985 at 7:30 P.M. Mr.
Kulaszewicz seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
CITY OF LINO LAKES
RESOLUTION #85 -14
RESOLUTION FOR A HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT
WHEREAS; the City Clerk was directed to prepare a proposed
assessment of the cost of the installation of
sewers on Tomahawk Trail from Birch Street south
to the north boundary of Shenandoah II, and
WHEREAS; the proposed assessment has been completed and
filed in the office of the Clerk for public
inspection,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF LINO
LAKES, M INNESOTA:
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1. A hearing shall be held on the 23rd day of
September, 1985 in the City Hall at 7:30
P.M. to pass upon such proposed assessment
and at such time and place all persons owning
property affected by such improvement will
be given an opportunity to be heard with
reference to such assessment.
2. The City Clerk is hereby directed to cause
a notice of the hearing on the proposed assessment
to be published once in the official newspaper
at least two (2) weeks prior to the hearing,
and she shall state in the notice the total
cost of the improvement. She shall also
cause mailed notice to be given to the owner
of each parcel described in the assessment
roll not less than two (2) weeks prior to
the hearing.
Adopted by the City Council this 26th day of August, 1985.
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Benjamin G. Benson, Mayor
Marilyn -G. Anderson, City Clerk
PLANNING AND ZONING REPORT - PETE KLUEGEL
A. Roselyn VanElsberg - Preliminary Plat, Variance to
Lot Size & Width (Set Public Hearing for September
23, 1985, 8:00 P.M) - Mr. Reinert moved to set the
public hearing as requested. Mr. Bohjanen seconded
the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
B. Steven Bailey - Metes and Bounds Conveyance - Mr.
Kluegel explained this is a request from Mrs. Helen
Rykl for conveyance of a parcel of land containing
twenty (20) acres and 500 feet of frontage to Mr. Bailey.
This parcel is in the rural zone and meets the require-
ments of the Planning ordinance. The Planning and
Zoning Board did recommend Council approval.
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Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to approve the metes and bounds
conveyance to Mr. Bailey because it meets the require-
ments of the City Code as pointed out by the Planning
and Zoning Board. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion.
Mayor Benson asked if this subdivision would be subject
to park dedication. Mr. Hawkins suggested this be
collected at the time division is approved. Mr. Reinert
asked that a procedure be established so that all subdivisions
would be treated in the same manner as far as collecting
park dedication fees.
Mr. Marier moved to amend Mr. Kulaszewicz's motion
to include that park dedication requirements be fulfilled.
Mr.Reinert seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
On voting on Mr. Kulaszewicz's motion, motion carried
unanimously.
Mr. Schumacher suggested the ordinance should be amended
to include the procedure for park dedication.
C. Robert Knabe - Metes and Bounds Conveyance, Variance
to Lot Width and Platting Ordinance - Mr. Kluegel explained
this is a request from Mrs. Helen Rykl for conveyance
of a parcel of land containing ten (10) acres with
330 feet of road frontage to Mr. Knabe and a request
to waive the platting requirement. This parcel is
in the rural zone and the Planning and Zoning Board
did recommend approval since this request does comply
with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and all other
subdivision requirements.
Mr. Hawkins explained the platting ordinance does contain
a provision for the Council to waive the platting require-
ment if compliance will create an unnecessary hardship
and if the request complies with the purpose of the
subdivision regulations. If the Council waives the
platting requirement, a variance will not be required.
Mr. Marier moved to approve the request for waiving
the platting requirement and approve the request for
a metes and bounds conveyance to Robert Knabe. Mr.
Kulaszewicz seconded the motion. Motion carried unani-
mously. Mayor Benson asked why there were two dissenting
votes on the Planning and Zoning Board. Mr. Kluegel
felt they did not understand the waiver of platting
portion of the ordinance.
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D. Dorothy Kvitek - Metes and Bounds Conveyance, Variance to
Lot Width and Platting Ordinance - Mr. Kluegel explained
this is a request from Mrs. Kvitek for conveyance of
a parcel of land containing five (5) acres with a frontage
of 270.5 feet from her father's estate to herself.
This parcel was willed to her upon her father's death
in the spring of 1985. The parcel meets the ordinance
requirements for five (5) acres but does not meet the
frontage requirements. The House of Praise is located
to the west of this parcel and there is another residence
to the east therefore no other frontage can be obtained.
The variance is requested for 270.5 feet of frontage
rather than the required 330 feet. The parcel is located
in the expansion residential zone and the Planning
and Zoning Board did recommend approval because the
subdivsiion does meet with the intent and spirit of
the ordinance.
Mr. Marier moved to approve the request from Mrs. Kvitek
for a metes and bounds subdivision and variance and
waive the platting requirement due to the fact that
even though the property is lacking sufficient frontage
to satisfy the ordinance requirements, the adjacent
properties are lots of record and additional frontage
is unattainable and makes this a unique situation.
Mr. Kulaszewicz seconded the motion. Motion carried
unanimously.
E. G.M. Development - Conditional Use Permit - Land Reclama-
tion and Grading (Set Public Hearing, September 23,
1985, 7:45 P.M.) - Mr. Reinert moved to set the public
hearing. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Motion
carried unanimously.
F. Update - Conditional Use Permits - Mr. Kluegel explained
the Council had reviewed all the Conditional Use Permits
earlier in the spring and the Council had asked him
to update them on eight permits that were questioned.
1. Harold Bisel - 6381 -20th Ave. - Small engine
repair and sales and service. Mr. Bisel is complying
with the conditions of the permit.
2. Theresa Krysinski - 7380 Lake Drive - Used car
sales lot - Trees have been planted along side
of the park as a buffer and Mr. Kluegel is monitor-
ing the growth of the trees.
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3. Paul Wolters - 7791 Lake Drive - Well drilling
shop - Mr. Kluegel explained Mr. Wolters installed
a concrete parking area, but there is still a
problem with the fencing and screening. Mr. Wolters
promised to have the requirements completed by
September 6, 1985. Mr. Kluegel was asked to give
an update report at the next Council meeting.
4. Luther's Sport Shop - Mr. Kluegel had not had any
complaints since the blacktop was installed on
Lois Lane.
5. Spetzman's Transmission Shop - 8121 Lake Drive
- Mr. Spetzman has completed all of his requirements.
6. Apitz Garage - Mr. Grubbs has been in the process
of completing the requirements of his Conditional
Use Permit.
7. LeRoy Houle, 1221 Birch Street - Mr. Houle has
removed the junk vehicles from his property and
has cleaned up the wood piled near the driveway.
8. Dennis Nelson, 8201 -20th Ave. - Mr. Nelson had
a Conditional Use Permit to keep one horse on
two and one -half acres of land. This use now
falls under the animal control code and the Conditional
Use Permit has been discontinued.
G. Underground Road Policy - Mr. Kluegel explained that
Mr. Goldade, a member of the Planning and Zoning Board
had suggested the City adopt a policy regarding underground
utility work similar to the policy adopted in Dakota
County.
Mr. Davidson said he favored a standard and uniform
policy for placing underground utilities under City
streets, however, he felt the policy should be flexible
enough to allow the City staff and the City Engineer
input so that each situation could be evaluated to
allow the least intrusion in City right of way.
Mr. Ross, from the audience, asked if the policy or
code would contain a permit fee or bond for future
settling or breakup of the road. Mr. Davidson explained
that in the case of Group W Cable, they did submit
an umbrella liability policy with coverage up to $400,000.
He felt the proposed policy should contain a bond require-
ment or warrantee for one year. The bond amount could
be determined by the City Engineer.
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Mr. Marier moved to have the Planning and Zoning Board
along with the City staff and City Engineer draw up
a policy for the installation of underground utilities
under City streets to include provisions for adequate
financial backing such as a bond or warrantee and then
have the Planning and Zoning Board submit the policy
to the Council for their approval. Mr. Reinert seconded
the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
H. Planning and Zoning Priority List - Mr. Schumacher
explained that at the joint meeting of the City Council,
Planning and Zoning Board and Park Board several weeks
ago the Council requested the Planning and Zoning Board
put together a list of projects they plan to address
and put the list in priority order. The P & Z Board
did this and submitted their list to the City Planner
and he estimated the cost of addressing each project.
Mr. Schumacher suggested that the P & Z Board could
check with the Metropolitan Council as he understands
their land use planning division has some funds and
staff available to assist Metro area cities. This
could save Lino Lakes a great deal of money. Mayor
Benson suggested that Metro Council could already
have sample policies on file to use as a model.
Mr. Reinert suggested that several items on the list
could be combined and same additional money.
Mayor Benson asked that Mr. Schumacher pursue information
from the Metropolitan Council and the League of Minnesota
Cities. This information can be forwarded to the P
& Z Board. He also asked for more detailed information
on each of the items on the list.
Mr. Marier asked that the liaison go to the P & Z Board
and point out to the Board the Council's concerns in
this area.
STATUS REPORT ON THE RICE LAKE ESTATES IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
- RANDY SCHUMACHER
Mr. Schumacher explained that the Council did adopt Resolution
#85-09 ordering this improvement and the preparation of
plans and specifications contingent upon the developers signing
a standard developer's contact. The Council policy at that
time was the developer would provide a 35% letter of credit,
however, it was requested that a 50% letter of credit be
pursued.
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Mr. Schumacher explained he had met with Mr. Ron Langness,
the City's bond consultant last week. Mr. Langness had
told him the difference between a 35% letter of credit and
a 50% letter of credit is that the 35% letter of credit
gives the City five full years to pay the bond payment where
the 50% letter of credit allows seven and one -half years
to do the same.
Mr. Langness did have a concern with the delay in collecting
the assessment. He suggested that the City collect the
assessments from the property owner rather than the County
collect the assessment with the property taxes. He felt
this was the best way to eliminate delinquency.
Mr. Marier said he could agree with a 35% letter of credit
provided that a temporary three and one -half year bond be
sold to finance the project. If the bonds were to be sold
for more than that period of time he would require a 50%
letter of credit.
When the three and one -half years of the temporary bond
expires and if there is still unpaid assessments a permanent
bond will have to be sold for a ten or fifteen year period.
Mr. Marier would require a 50% letter of credit for the
remaining assessments.
Mr. Reinert asked what would this do to the developer's
agreement. Mr. Schumacher said nothing. Mr. Reinert felt
this would allow the developers to get a good start on their
project.
Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to proceed with Resolution #85 -09
and authorize Springsted to issue a temporary three year
or three and one -half year bond with a 35% developers agreement
from Rice Lake Estates, A. T. Gearman. This project will
include service to Maudies and the Darrell Shaw residence.
Mr. Reinert seconded the motion.
Mr. Marier said that the people who do not want sewer will
not be assessed until they hook up to the facility.
The vote on the motion, motion carried unanimously.
ENGINEER'S REPORT
Mr. Davidson introduced Mr. Bob Toddie and explained his
background in the engineering field. Mr. Davidson said
he has some commitments that will take a great deal of his
time in the coming year and Mr. Toddie will assist him in
providing engineering services to this City. Mr. Davidson
will still be available to this City whenever he is required.
TKDA will not charge the City for updating Mr. Toddie and
as Mr. Davidson explained, this City will get two engineers
for the price of one engineer.
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A. Review of Construction Calendar for Rice Lake Estates
Improvements - Mr. Davidson outlined for the Council
the time schedule for the installation of utilities
for Rice Lake Estates. He requested permission to
contact the Cities of Circle Pines and Blaine to negotiate
a physical hookup of their water supply. There will
be a delay in construction of the well for municipal
water supply in this area until there is adequate use
for such a facility. In addition, adjoining cities
have been interconnecting their water supply to insure
adequate water for emergencies.
The Council did not see a problem with Mr. Davidson
pursuing these negotiations.
B. Consideration of Water Supply Evaluation in Reshanau
Lake Area - Mr. Davidson and his staff have prepared
a Water Systems Analysis of Lakes Addition #3, #6
and #7 and the report was presented to the Council.
The report describes the present well and indicates
that the system is adequate to serve 200 connections.
Presently, there are 84 homes served by this well and
the possibility of the construction of 136 more. Mr.
Davidson said the well should be capable of adequately
supplying all the lots especiallly if lawn sprinkling
is regulated. He also emphasized that no provision
for fire protection was used in the report.
There was discussion regarding fire protection in the
area. Mr. Reinert suggested using area ponds and Lake
Reshanau in case of a fire emergency. Mr. Davidson
said a siren could be sounded in the area in the event
of a fire and the residents then would know not to
use their water supply.
Mayor Benson asked for Mr. Davidson's recommendation
regarding the City owned lot just south of the well
house. This lot has been put on bids for sale. Mr.
Davidson recommended this lot be held by the City for
future water storage. Mayor Benson asked Mr. Davidson
if he know of any instance where a City utility had
been constructed in a county or Metropolitan Open Space.
Mr. Davidson did not know if this had ever been done.
Mayor Benson asked Mr. Schumacher to determine how
far the four tax forfeit lots on Captain's Place are
from the City well and contact the Anoka County Parks
Director to determine if a well house or elevated water
storage unit could be constructed next to the well
house.
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Mr. Davidson told the Council this report will cost
under $500.00.
The Council took a ten minute break at 8:22 P.M.
CONSIDERATION OF THE AUDIT PROPOSAL FOR A THREE YEAR AUDITING
CONTRACT FROM VOTO, REARDON, TAUTGES AND CO. INC.
The Council had directed Mr. Schumacher to negotiate the
auditing contract and further, this new proposal represents
a 6% increase each year of the three year contract. It
also represents a $1,300 savings over the previously sub-
mitted proposal.
The City Accountant will be assuming more of the audit preparations
and the City is purchasing a computer. This helped to reduce
the cost of the auditing contract. Mr. Reinert was concerned
that maybe this was not a savings to the City, it was just
a shifting of the costs. Mr. Schumacher explained that
the City is growing and there are new programs such as Community
Development Block Grants that require additional accounting
time and expertise.
Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to approve the revised three year
auditing contract from Voto, Reardon, Tautges and Co., Inc.
with a limit 6% increase per year. Mr. Reinert seconded
the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF A RECOMMENDATION FROM THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE (TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT)
Mr. Schumacher explained this item was on the previous Council
agenda and more specific information was requested.
1. Mayor Benson had requested a more specific breakdown
from Wilson Management. This was included in the Council
packets and details the number of hours will be devoted
to each step.
2. The Council had asked Mr. Schumacher to talk to the
present City Consultants to determine what experience
they have had with Tax Increment Financing. They all
have had some involvement to some degree. Zack Johnson
does have experience and did send a copy of a plan
he prepared for another City. His fee would be the
usual $55.00 per hour.
3. The third item to be discussed was the Tax Increment
Financing seminar held August 16, 1985. Mr. Reinert
and Mr. Marier both attended this seminar and felt
it did not offer much more information. Mr. Reinert
felt it was a waste of time. Mr. Marier said the
State Auditor's office will be conducting further studies
in this area.
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Mr. Reinert asked if there was a project being considered
for this City at the present time. Mr. Schumacher explained
that an individual who is interested in relocating in Lino
Lakes, but this has not been evaluated.
Mr. Marier attended a County Economic Development Committee
meeting and said a staff person, Roger Jensen is well versed
in Tax Increment Financing. He said Mr. Jensen is willing
to attend a Council meeting and give some of his input and
help with a study. His services are free and Mr. Marier
suggested pursuing this situation.
Mr. Marier asked Mr. Schumacher to contact Mr. Jensen and
report at the next Council meeting what Mr. Jensen's abilities
are. Mayor Benson asked Mr. Schumacher to determine if
Mr. Jensen can give the Council the information necessary
for the Council to make a decision as to whether or not
this City should be involved in TIF.
Mr. Schumacher will schedule a meeting with Mr. Jensen as
soon as possible.
PARK BOARD REPORT
A. Sunset Oaks Park Dedication - Mr. Marier moved to table
this item. Mr. Kulaszewicz seconded the motion. Motion
carried unanimously.
B. Outlot F - Mr. Schumacher explained that Mr. Uhde
of G.M. Development plans to use the north portion
of Outlot F for drainage and had asked if the Park
Board would be interested in obtaining the area for
open space. The Park Board is not interested in maintaining
this area because it would be too costly.
C. Pete Scherer's Resignation - Mayor Benson read a letter
from Mr. Scherer indicating he was resigning from the
Park Board because he felt there was a lack of interest
on the part of some of the other members. There had
been a number of instances when there was no quorum
or the meetings were postponed.
Mr. Reinert moved to accept Mr. Scherer's resignation
and send him a letter thanking him for his years of
service on the Park Board. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the
motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Reinert was concerned about the situation on the
Park Board. Mr. Bohjanen explained there has been
a lack of a quorum on several occasions and the Board
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was short two members for a while. Mr. Schumacher
explained the staff does make an effort to determine
if there will be a quorum in advance and then notify
the other members when there is not a quorum.
Mr. Marier had talked to Mr. Scherer and Mr. Scherer
indicated his biggest concern was the Board not calling
their meetings at specific times and dates. Mr. Schumacher
explained there had been some special meetings.
Mr. Ross from the audience asked the Council Liaison
to be more involved with the Park Board.
Mr. Reinert asked that Mr. Schumacher and Mr. Bohjanen
talk to the Chairman and resolve the problems and report
back to the Council.
ATTORNEY'S REPORT
Mr. Hawkins did not have a report.
CONSIDERATION OF THE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
A. Two Year Teamster's Local # 320 Contract - Mr. Kulaszewicz
moved to approve the Ways and Means Committee recommendation
for the Teamster's Local #320 contract. Mr. Reinert seconded
the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF A JOINT RESOLUTION #85 -15 APPROVING MINNESOTA
LAWS, 1985, CHAPTER 90, UTILITIES COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP
The resolution is required by the State of Minnesota approving
the laws passed by the State of Minnesota allowing the City
of Circle Pines and the City of Lino Lakes to determine
the number of members of the Circle Pines Utility Commission.
Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to adopt Resolution #85 -15 and waive
the reading. Mr. Marier seconded the motion. Motion carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTION #85 -15
A JOINT RESOLUTION APPROVING MINNESOTA LAWS, 1985, CHAPTER
90, UTILITIES COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP
WHEREAS: The Cities of Circle Pines and Lino Lakes have
requested the State of Minnesota to enact a law
permitting the Cities of Circle Pines and Lino
Lakes to determine the size of the Circle Pines
Utility Commission, and
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WHEREAS: The State of Minnesota did enact Minnesota Laws,
1985 Chapter 90, Utilities Commission Membership
permitting both cities to determine the size
of the Circle Pines Utilities Commission,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCILS OF THE
CITY OF LINO LAKES AND CIRCLE PINES,
1.
That pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 645.021,
the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes does
hereby approve Minnesota Laws, 1985, Chapter 90.
Benjam4in G. )!ienson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Mari yn G. Anderson, Clerk- Treasurer
2. That pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 645.021,
the City Council of the City of Circle Pines
does hereby approve Minnesota Laws 1985,
Chapter 90.
Marshall Dahl, Mayor
ATTEST:
Ronald Nicholas, Acting City Clerk
OLD BUSINESS
A. Set a Joint Meeting with Shoreview City Council - Mr.
Reinert moved to set the joint meeting for Monday,
September 30, 1985 at 7:00 P.M. Mr. Bohjanen seconded
the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
B. Fire District Property and Equipment Appraisal - Mr.
Schumacher explained that one responsibility of the Fire
District was to establish the valuation of the fire
equipment. This has not been done and this is a proposal
from Mr. Fagerstrom for his services.
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Mr.Reinert moved to accept Mr. Fagerstrom's proposal
for six hours of service for $300.00. Mr. Marier seconded
the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
C. Developer's Agreement - Mr. Reinert suggested that the
Council have a discussion to determine how the Council
should handle developers agreements so that there will
be some consistency in the future. He felt that the
contents of the contractor's agreement have not yet
been clearly established. He would like to review
the tapes of the January 28, 1985 meeting as well as
the minutes so that the intent of the developers agreement
can be clearly established.
D. Forest Lake School District Meeting - Mr. Bohjanen
was unable to attend the meeting of August 21, 1985
and Mr. Marier asked Mr. Schumacher to set a meeting
with the school district to let them know the concerns
of this Council in regards to their impact on the Lino
Lakes tax base and what will happen in the future.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Application for Tax Forfeit Lands -Mrs. Anderson explained
the County has sent her applications for several parcels
of tax forfeit land. These parcels are outlots in
the Sunset Oaks addition as well as Lot 5, Block 7
and Lot 2, Block 11. The outlots were platted for
future street construction, Lot 5, Block 7 contains
a tot lot and Lot 2, Block 11 contains a holding pond.
Other parcels now tax forfeit are in the Lake Addition
area; the southern portion of Outlot F, Lakes Addition
#3 and Lots 6, 7, 8, and 9, Block 5 in Lakes Addition
#2.
Mrs. Anderson recommended that all the tax forfeit
lands in Sunset Oaks be obtained for City use. Outlot
F in Lakes Addition #3 could only serve open space
purposes. The lots on Captain's Place are low and
marshy and are bordered by private property.
Mr. Reinert questioned the easement between Lots 14
and 15 of Block 12 and who would service the drainage
if Outlot F were to become private property. Mr. Reinert
asked that it be established if there is a drainage
easement in this area.
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Mayor Benson questioned if the
what advantage would that be?
Clerk check with the County to
does gain title to all the tax
later sells the property, will
some of the delinquent taxes.
check to see if the County can
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City owned Outlot F
He asked that the
determine if the City
forfeit property, then
the City have to pay
Also, the Clerk is to
divide Outlot F and
deed it to the adjacent landowners.
The Clerk will find out if the applications must be
sent to the County before the next Councilmeeting.
If they must be sent before September 9, 1985, she
will obtain the requested information from the County
and call each Council for his opinion. If the applications
do not have to be forwarded to the County prior to
the next Council meeting, this will be placed on the
agenda.
B. City Insurance Policy - Mr. Schumacher explained he
has received quotations from renewal of all the City
insurance policies and the premiums have increased
104%. This is not uncommon. Many cities are experiencing
even greater increases in their renewal premiums.
Mr. Schumacher explained the Council could reduce some
of the coverage and save about $10,000 in premiums
but he did not recommend doing this.
Mayor Benson suggested looking into the League of Minnesota
Cities insurance program. Mr. Schumacher had already
done this. Mr. Schumacher suggested asking the League
to put pressure on the legislature to lessen this burden
on the local municipalities. Mr. Marier suggested
that a resolution be drafted to accomplish this action.
Mr. Bisel from the audience said this problem is occuring
in the private business sector as well.
Mayor Benson had received a thank you card from the Senior
Citizens group. They told the Council they appreciated
and enjoyed their new center.
Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to adjourn at 9:35 P.M. Mr. Reinert
seconded the motion. Aye.
These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at a regular
Council meeting on September 9, 1985.
MarlynlG. Anderson, City Clerk
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Benjami`n G. Benson, Mayor