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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/13/1979 Council Minutes33 October 22, 1979 Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion declared passed. Mr. McLean moved to adjourn at 10:20 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Aye. The minutes were considered and approved at the regular Council meeting held on November 13, 1979. Ednaz L. Sarner, Clerk- Treasurer November 13, 1979 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order at 8:00 P.M., November 13, 1979, by Mayor Karth. Council members present; Kulaszewicz, McLean, Schneider, Zelinka. Absent: none. Mr. Schumacher and Mr. Locher were also present. Mayor Karth announced the first item to be considered was the bids on the construction of the imporvemnets in Lakes Add. #2 and #3. In conjunction with that project, Mayor Karth read a letter from Robert L. Peterson Co. stating that he has made an agreement with Drover's State Bank to re- purchase those lots and return them to the tax rolls. Mr. Jerry Shannon, representing Springsted, reported on the bids received by that firm for this priject. Mr. Shannon gave the Council a brief back- ground on the actions of the bond market over thelast few months. He told the Council that the City has received an 'A; rating from Moody's. Mr. Shannon opened the first beid from Dain Bosworth Incorporated with a net interest cost of $195,882.50 with a net effective interest rate of 6.9833%. The second bid was from the The First National Bank of Saint Paul with a net interest cost of $194,386.50 with a net effective interest rate of 6.930 %. Mr. Shannon recommended the City accept the bid from the First National Barak of Saint Paul at the net interest rate of 6.930 %. This issue to run for three years and the balance to be refinanced at that time for a period of perhaps seven years. Mr. Zelinka moved to accept the bid from the First National Bank of Saint Paul with the effective interest rate of 6.930 %. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion declared passed with all members present and voting in favor. A short recess was called to allow time for the signatures on the necessary forms for Mr. Shannon.. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to approve the minutes of October 9,1979 as written. Seconded by MR. Zelinka. Motion declared passed with Mr. McLean abstaining. Mr. McLean moved to approve the minutes of October 23, 1979 as written. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion declared passed with Mr. Kulaszewicz and Mr. Zelinka abstaining. 34 November 13, 1979 Mr. Schneider amended the minutes of November 7, 1979 to include a salary range for the building inspector of 15/18,000. Mr. Zelinka moved to approve as corrected. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion declared passed. The scheduled hearing on the hunting ordinance was called to order at 8:30 P.M. Mr. Gotwald had prepared a map outlining the areas that owners have expressed their wishes to be kept closed. He had also located all the homes and outlined the Anoka County Open Space. There was general discussion on the reasons why this area had been closed and the new law on treaspassing was questioned. Mr. Locher left the meeting to check on this law. 1 Mr. Paul Johnson of Counselor Realty, the firm platting Pine Oaks, appeared before the Council to request a 60 day extension for the filing of that plat. Delay had been caused by incorrect legal description received from the pipeline company on the easement which crosses this property and due to delayed action by the Rice Creek Watershed Board. Mr. McLean moved to approve a 60 day extension for the filing of this plat. Seconded by MR. Zelinka. Motion declared passed. The Peltier View plat of W &G Rehbein had been scheduled but material had not been received from Rice Creek Watershed Board, therefore, no action could be takem. Mr. McLean moved to continue this hearing unitl written material is received from the Rice Creek Watershed Board. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion declared passed. Mr. Marier asked that all persons who had petitioned against this plat be notified when this plat is to be heard - the Council agreed to this. Mr. Locher returned with the new treaspass law referring to hunters, making it mandatory to have written permission to hunt on agricultural lands. There was discussion on the pro's and con's of leaving this area closed or opening a portion of the land. Cheif Myhre said opening a por- tion of the land would make enforcement almost impossible. Mr. Schneider moved to retain the boundaries as they are presently out- lined in the Ordinance. He had heard nothing that would indicate a change is warranted. Seconded by MR. Zelinka. Motion declared passed with Mr. Kulaszewicz voting, NO. The Clerk presented the following items for Council consideration: ..Municipal fines for the month of October were $1232.50; ..Mary Alice Anderson, of the Lino Elementary Parents Club had requested a Turkey Bingo permit for November 16, 1979 from 7 to 9 P.M. Mr. McLean moved to approve this request. Seconded by Mr. Karth. Motion declared passed. ..Mrs. Pat Winter had reqeusted to use the Hall for a 4H Christmas Parth on Friday, December 14, 1979 at 7:30 P.M. The use of the Hall by the Lino Lioness' Club on December 15, 1979 has already been approved and they will set up their decorations on Friday, the 14th. Mr. McLean moved to approve this use providing Mrs. Winter will choose another date. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewciz. Motion declared passed. Mr. Schneider gave a brief financial reprot. All Council members have a copy of the report. Mr. Zelinka requested Mr. schumacher to invest all dedicated Park funds at the highest rate money market notes as soon as possible. Mr. Schneider was November 13, 1979 35 requested to identify all investments by funds and interest rates. Also, expiration dates on CD's. Mr. Schumacher had attended the Park Board meeting and since Mr. Zelinka had missed that meeting, he requested Mr. Schumacher to present the report on the actions of that Board. Mr. Schumacher reported on the discussion of the four season building pro- posed for the City Hall Park. The Park Board wanted to start construction this Fall, but Mr. Schumacher had recommended they wait until Spring to gove him tome to investigate a LAWCON Grant and winter construction is more costly. The Park Board did ask for authorization to complete plans and specifica- tions for the building. There was discussion on the limit of $40,000 placed on the completion of the first phase of the building. Mr. Schumacher explained this building cannot be constructed in stages according to State Building Codes. Mr. McLean moved to authorize the expenditures not to exceed $1,000.00 within the next ninety days for the preparation of plans and specifications for the building with the funds to be paid out of the dedicated funds. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion declared passed. The Park Board has considered three plats; Forest Glen - recommended money in lieu of lands. Mr. Menkveld has questioned the higher land values applying to this plat, but the Council confirmed this.; 2) Wollan Estates - Park Board had recommended land, Lots 7,8,9, depending on the total acreage.; 3) the Industrial Park, - land, particularly the upper North area. There was general disagreement from the Council. This de- cision will be reviewed the the P &Z. 4) Arena Acres - land, particularaly in the Southwest corner - Lots 15,16 & 17. This must also go to P &Z. Mr. Kulaszewicz had talked with members of the Metropolitan Park Board and reported they will meet with the City Park Board to discuss this LAWCON grant porblem This meeting will be scheduled. Mr. Schumacher reported that the Park Board had requested cosnideration of reimbursement to members for expenses and meeting attendance. In con - junction with this, Mr. Zelinka said hw would like to see the Chairman of the Commission or a member of the Commission present their report to the Council rather than the Council liaison - specifically the P &Z and the Park Board, also, Personnel if that Commission is retained. He felt these persons should then be reimbursed for attending Council meetings. Mr. McLean felt this should be considered and asked Mr. Schumacher to consider this in the area or orginazational procedures. The final copy of Blooms' Addition was presented for signatures. Mr. Locher ha not checked title to this property as yet, but was told the abstract will be delivered to his office on November 14, 1979. Mr. McLean moved to authorize signatures on the final plat based upon approval of the title by Mr. Locher and receipt of Park Funds in the amount of $1320.00. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion declared passed. The Council was told that Mr and Mrs. Bloom will be in town on November 23, 1979 and will stop by the Clerk's office to sign the plat. Mr. Locher presented a letter from Mr. Kirschbaum's Attorney with a re- quest for salary information. He will consult with the insurance carrier on this. 90 Mr. Zelinka moved to authorize Mr. Locher to contact the insurance on what information they require within the public domain to determine what sould be sent to the Attorney to include the salary effective at the time of the accident. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion declared passed. November 13, 1979 On considering the letter from Mr. Henry Suchy stating that he bought 3 pigs in May and 3 in June of 1977, Mr. Locher said this was a pre- existing non - conforming use and therefore he is within the law as long as the number of pigs does not exceed 6. The number of other animals was discussed and the Clerk was instructed to write Mr. Suchy asking for the number of these animals on the property as of August 1977. Mr. Locher presented the accepted and approved contract bid for the in- stallation of the improvements on Black Duck Drive. He asked for authori- zation to have the Clerk and Mayor to sing this contract. Mr. McLean moved to authorize the Mayor and the Clerk- Treasurer to sign the construction contract. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion declared passed. Mr. Kulaszewicz reported that he had checked with NSP and the lights should be installed in Shenandoah in about 3 weeKs. Under Old Business, Mr. Schneider presented the matter of the long term disability insurance. This cost is approximately $135.00 per month for 6 men. Mr. Schneider moved to approve this proposal as presented by Mr. Keeney for Police personnel only. Seconded by MR. Zelinka. Motion de- clared passed. Mr. Scumacher will follow up on this matter. There was no action taken on the shop personnel at this time. Mr. Scucmacher felt there is a problem with the formsused by the banks in issuing the Letters of Credit. He requested Mr. Locher to put to- gether a from that can be used by all contractors. Mr. Zelinka moved to approve this request. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion declared passed. Mr. Zelinka moved to ratify checks #10087 through and including #10096, and to approve Checks #10097 through and including #10145, with #10090, 10101, and 10111 being void. Seconded by Mayor Karth. Motion declared passed. Mr. Zelinka moved to approve requisitions #931, 932, and 933. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion declared passed. Mr. McLean moved to adourn at 10:45 P.M. Seconded by MR. Zelinka. Aye. These minutes were considered and approved at the regular Council meeting held on November 26, 1979. 1 1 Edna L. Sarn'er, Clerk - Treas. 1