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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/24/1983 Council Minutes1 Council Meeting January 10, 1983 Mayor Benson noted that a letter had been received from Mr. Weible and he asked Mr. Weible to explain. Mr. Weible was concerned with the manner by which a budget is arrived at - he felt that the levy should be established and then the budget put together. He also suggested zero based budgeting for this City. Mr. Schumacher pointed out that in order to operate with such a budget, it would be necessary to have a full financial staff. He asked if Mr. Weible knew of Cities that are using a zero based budget approach and Mr. Weible did not. Mayor Benson felt this is not the place to discuss and asked Mr. Weible to get together with Mr. Schumacher for this. Mr. Marier moved to adjourn, at 9:30 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Aye. x',.6/1/ Edn L. Sarner, Clerk - Treasurer 4 en j amin Be' "s .. AVERPA Council Meeting January 24, 1983 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order at 7:00 P.M., January 24, 1983 by Mayor Benson with all Council members present except Mr. Kulaszewicz. Mr. Hawkins, Mr. Kluegel and Mrs. Sarner were also present. Mr. Schumacher was absent. MINUTES - JANUARY 10, 19 83 Mr. Reinert moved to approve the minutes as presented. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried unanimously. DISBURSEMENTS - JANUARY 24 , 19 83 Mr. Marier Moved to approve the disbursements as presented. Seconded by Mr. Reinert. Mrs. Elsenpeter asked if the check for Blaine Midway was the final payment and was told that it was. Motion carried unanimously. OPEN MIKE Mr. Warren Bachman of Ash Street near Centerville Road appeared before the Council to discuss a problem he has with deer. The deer have destroyed over 300 trees that he has planted. He requested the Council to open this area for hunting with slugs .in order to control the deer population. He is adjacent to North Oaks and the deer population in that area has just been counted and there is something over 500 deer in the area. Mr. Roger Johnson, the regional wildlife supervision, and is stationed at Carlos Avery, noted that the deer population in the Metro area is not a new problem. This happens every year about this time. ,90 Council Meeting January 24, 1983 Mr. Johnson said there are several ways to handle this problem; 1) one is to issue permits to go in and shoot the deer which is not a very popular way; 2) Blaine has been opened up for deer hunting with some severe restrictions but it seems to be working. Mr. Reinert asked if an area could be identified in Lino Lakes where there is a large deer population. Mr. Johnson explained how this had been handled in Forest Lake Township. Mr. Reinert felt that some sort of a survey of the residents of the area should be done in order to advise the people of what's happening. Mr. Reinert moved to have Mr. Johnson work with the Police Department and bring something back for Council consideration. Mr. Johnson will provide a copy of the Blaine Ordinance. Mr. Reinert also requested that some identification of the area be worked out. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried unanimously. CIVIL DEFENSE REPORT - CHARLES CAPE Mr. Cape gave a brief report on the activities of the Civil Defense for the past year, pointing out the meetings that had been attended by himself and other members of the Civil Defense. Mr. Cape then presented a request to the Council for the use of the 6x6 for the installation of communications system on that truck. There is no cost for the communications system - it will be obtained from the Army. There was a question as to the use of this vehicle at the present time and Mr. Cape felt that it was used basically to pull vehicle out of trouble. There was a question on the planned use for a watering truck with Mr. Cape replying that he had been told this use had been discontinued. Mr. Marier moved to approve this request. Seconded by Mr. Reinert. Motion carried unanimous ly Mayor Benson asked haw many members there are in the Civil Defense and Mr. Cape said there are only 4 active members at the present but he will be doing some recruiting. RESOLUTION 83 -4 - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE USE OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR THE CITY OF LINO LAKES - 1983. WHEREAS, Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, provides for a program of Community Development Block Grant Funds, and WHEREAS, with the assistance from the City of Lino Lakes, Anoka County has qualified as an Urban County designee, and WHEREAS, the Community Development Block Grant funds received by the City of Lino Lakes in 1981 and 1982 have been allocated for the construction of a Senior Citizen's Center, and WHEREAS, the City of Lino Lakes has been notified by Anoka County that Community Development Block Grant Funds have been allocated for the City's use in 19 83. 1 1 1 1 Council Meeting January 24, 1983 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the Lino Lakes City Council hereby allocates Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) of its entitled 1983 Community Development Block Grant Funds for the Alexandria House and related programs. The balance of such 1983 entitled funds shall be designated for the construction of the proposed Senior Citizen's Center. Adopted by the City Council this 24th day of January, 1983. This use of these funds had been approved at the last Council meeting. This Resolution reflects those actions. Mr. Reinert moved to waive the reading of the Resolution and to approve the Resolution. Seconded by Mrs. Elsenpeter. Motion carried unanimously. PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD ACTION Mr. Stafki had applied for a variance to Ord. 85 for a lot split in the Lexington Park Lakeview area. Mayor Benson noted that Mr. Stafki called to say he would be late but Mayor Benson suggested that they hear this and if there are questions, it can be held until later. 29. Mr. Kluegel presented the actions of the Planning and Zoning Board in that they had recommended approval of this lot split. It would leave two lots of approximately 1/3 acre. This lot is located on the corner of Gladstone and Sunrise. This type of split has been allowed in this area. Mayor Benson asked if this was recommended for approval because of the fact that this had been presented before the moratorium? would it be treated the same if it had been a new request? Mr. Kluegel said this had been considered. Mr. Hawkins said the Comp Plan calls for a one acre lot - this allows a 1/3 acre - how could this then be denied to someone else. Mr. Hawkins felt the moratorium had been adopted to allow time for the updating of the ordinances and the zoning map. Mayor Benson felt that maybe the Planning and Zoning had not had an opportunity to cover some of these thoughts and perhaps this should be sent back to the Planning and Zoning with Mr. Hawkins' thoughts on this split. Mr. Marier moved to return this request to the Planning and Zoning with Mr. Hawkins' thoughts on this split. Seconded by Mrs. Elsenpeter. Mrs. Elsenpeter suggested that perhaps the Ordinance under which the former splits were allowed should also be forwarded to the Planning and Zoning Board. Mr. Kluegel said this would be Ord. 21A. Mr. Reinert asked why Mr. Kluegel felt this lot of 1/3 acre would be a buildable lot and Mr. Kluegel said there has been a favorable perk test on the land. Mayor Benson pointed out that, if sewer should come into that area, then the lot would qualify as a buildable lot. The motion carried unanimously. ?92 Council Meeting January 24, 1983 Mr. Reinert asked for a clarification of the material to be requested from the Planning and Zoning. Mr. Marier said a reassessment of the moratorium, the necessity of splitting those lots and how the Ordinance requiring one acre lots can be protected. Mr. Hawkins said if there is something unique about this parcel then it could be granted but if there is nothing unusual about the lot, then how can this be justified. Mayor Benson suggested that Mr. Hawkins attend that Planning and Zoning Board meeting in order to present the Council's concerns. LeRoux - Variance to Ord. #85. Mr. Bartholdi appeared to represent Mr. LeRoux. He presented history of this land and noted the reasons for the request. This land is located to the South of 64th Street off Otter Lake Road. This involves several pieces of land of various sizes. There are four parcels of land - two with deeds recorded and two that are unrecorded. The request is to combine these four parcels into two parcels. After some discussion, Mr. Reinert moved to grant the variance in order to clear up this situation and the recommendations of the Engineer be followed. Mr. Hawkins added that the lots will be combined and that there were existing contracts before the moratorium was passed. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Bartholdi requested that a portion of Mr. LeRoux's fees be refunded since he has paid in 1980 and in 1982. He said he had come to register the deed in 1980 and had been refused. Mr. Hawkins pointed out that the law had not been written in 1980 and the County would have recorded and deed. Mrs. Elsenpeter moved to have Mr. Schumacher check into the history of the payments and costs and report back to the Council. Seconded by Mr. Reinert. Motion carried unanimous ly . A recess was called at 8:15 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 8:25 P.M. ATTORNEY's REPORT Mr. Hawkins had no report. LINO LAKES /CIRCLE PINES BUILDING OFFICIAL's CONTRACT Mr. Hawkins reported on this agreement that he had drafted. This had been modified by the Circle Pines' Council. This provides for this service to be provided for a fee of $14,500.00 for the year 1983. Circle Pines had added a portion that allows that City to renegotiate this figure if the building permits are not up to what they expect. The inspector would be paid 65% of the permit fee if any category of construction was exceeded per the contract. Mr. Marier had a question on the fact that Circle Pines would not be liable for any accident to Lino Lakes' employees while working in their City. Mr. Hawkins explained this. Mr. Reinert felt that this amount had been taken into consideration at budget time and he wondered how this could affect the budget. Mr. Marier moved to approve the contract as originally written with the stipulation that cost figure be $14,500.00 and if Circle Pines has a hardship that they come before the Council and present the hardship. Seconded by Mr. Reinert. Council Meeting January 24, 1983 Mr. Reinert felt that this stall gives them the opportunity to project and come before the Council and present their problem. I Mrs. Elsenpeter asked if this is a standard clads to put into an agreement such as this? Mr. Hawkins felt that most contracts are for a flat fee and at the end of the contract, if it was felt that the fees are out of line, they can be negotiated for the coming year. Mr. Reinert asked Mr. Hawkins who he worked with at Circle Pines and Mr. Hawkins said, No one. Mr. Reinert was concerned that the feelings of the Council be properly communicated. Motion carried unanimously. STATUS REPORT ON DNR PERMIT TO FILL LOTS ON BLACK DUCK DRIVE Mayor Benson reported on the meeting with the Corps of Engineer noting there are four lots that they would not allow fill on at this time. Mayor Benson felt that at this time the City should apply for the permits on the lots that will be allayed to be filled and consider the other four lots at another time. Mr. Marier moved to approve the application for the fill permits on the lots allowed by the Corps of Engineers. Seconded by Mr. Reinert. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION #83 -6 - PARTICIPATION IN RENTAL REHABILITATION LOAN PROGRAM I Mr. Marier moved to table this until the February 14, 1983 at the request of Mr. Schumacher. Seconded by Mr. Reinert. Motion carried unanimously. ANOKA COUNTY OPEN SPACE AGREEMENT Mr. Reinert moved to table this. He would like to knay more about this subject. He felt the Park Board should be present and let this Council knay what is going on. Mrs. Elsenpeter seconded the motion. Mr. Marier pointed out that this agreement merely says that Lino Lakes will not give the County or anyone else any more land for Park purposes. It also gives the City the right to have a representative on the Anoka County Park Planning Commission. This merely reaffirms the City's position on this taking of land. Mr. Marier pointed out that if this agreement is not confirmed, this leaves the City open for more taking of land. The motion failed. Mrs. Elsenpeter suggested that the County be asked to appear before the Council and explain what is happening in that area. Mr. Marier moved to reaffirm this Agreement and invite the Anoka County Board here to tell the Council their position. Seconded by Mrs. Elsenpeter. Motion carried unanimous ly I Mr. Schumacher to draft a letter to the Anoka County Park Board asking them to attend a meeting along with Mrs. Langfield, the County Commissioner. 294 RESOLUTION #83-5 PARKING ON BALD EAGLE BOULEVARD A RESOLUTION RESTRICTING PARKING ON BALD EAGLE BOULEVARD Council Meeting January 24, 1983 WHEREAS, upon a recommendation from the Lino Lakes Chief of Police to restrict parking along designated areas of Bald Eagle Boulevard due to concern for the health, safety, and welfare of the public. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That Lino Lakes City Council hereby authorizes the Superintendent of Public Works to erect "NO PARKING" signs at the following locations; commencing on the Westerly side of Bald Eagle Boulevard at the 6100 block and proceeding Northerly to the 6400 Block, Lino Lakes, Minnesota. Adopted by the City Council this 24th day of January, 1983. Chief Myhre presented a report on this problem noting that there is no shoulder on one side of the street and cars park on both sides creating a traffic problem. By installing 'No Parking' signs this problem could be eliminated and this Resolution would make it enforceable. Mr. Reinert moved to approve this Resolution. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried unanimous ly . CONSTRUCTION OPTIONS FOR SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER Mr. Marier moved to table this by request of Mr. Schumacher. Seconded by Mrs. Elsenpeter. Motion carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS A) Appointment of the City Engineer. Mayor Benson noted that since the tabling of this item had been at the request of Mr. Kulaszewicz, he felt Mr. Kulaszewicz should be present when this appointment is considered. Mrs. Elsenpeter moved to table. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried unanimously. B) Appointment of Acting Mayor. Mayor Benson appointed Mr. Donald Marier as Acting Mayor for 1983. The Clerk to provide the necessary forms for Mr. Marier's signature. Mrs. Elsenpeter summarized the problem with the deer for thief Myhre since he was not present during the original discussion. Mr. Marier thanked Mayor Benson for the appointment and expressed his appreciation to Mr. Reinert for his work this past year in that position. NEW BUSINESS Codification - Mayor Benson noted that Council members had received a copy of the index noting that the final draft is ready at this time. If any member has a question on any portion, please contact the office and copies of that portion will be made. Mayor Benson noted that Anoka County had passed a Resolution supporting the racing Council Meeting January 24, 1983 facility proposed for Blaine. Several other agencies have already passed such Resolutions. This is for future consideration. IMayor Benson noted the Fire Study Committee will be meeting on January 27, 1983 at 7:00 P.M. at the Lexington City Hall. All persons are invited. 1 1 Mayor Benson asked if there had been any information on the interceptor and none had been received in the office. Mayor Benson asked if a meeting had been scheduled with Mr. Weible and the Clerk reported that it had been set for this Friday. Mayor Benson requested that the meeting with Mr. Paul Howard be rescheduled. Mr. Reinert moved to adjourn at 9:00 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Marier. A e. / __ .AA.rl:%� /.it Benjamin . Bens Sytt,- Edna L. Sarner, Clerk - Treasurer ay or These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at the regular meeting held on February 14, 1983 Council Meeting February 14, 1983 295 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Benson will all members present. Mr. Hawkins, Mr. Schumacher, Mr. Davidson and Mrs. Sarner were also present. MINUTES - JANUARY 24, 1983 Mr. Marier moved to approve the minutes as presented. Seconded by Mrs. Elsenpeter. Motion carried with Mr. Kulaszewicz abstaining. DISBURSEMENTS - JANUARY 31, 1983 Mrs. Elsenpeter moved to approve the disbursements as presented. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. Disbursements - February 14, 1983 - Mr. Marier had several questions, which were answered. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to approve the disbursements as presented. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried unanimously. OPEN MIKE Mr. Harvey Karth had requested to appear and update the Council on the actions of the Citizen's Advisory Committee to the Minnesota Correctional Facility. Mr. Karth outlined the responsibilities and actions of this committee. Mr. Karth was thanked for his time and information.