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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/10/1979 Council MinutesNovemner 27, 1979 without Council approval was discussed. Mr. Schumacher had propsed the figure of $1,000.00. It was generally agreed upon. that if the item is in in the budget, there was no problem with this figure. Mr. Schneider felt there was sufficient control in the budgeting process and in the monthly cash flow reports. Mr. Schumacher said a detailed li of all expenditures will be in the Council members packet each Council meeting so all expenditures may be checked bfore the Council meeting and if there is a question it can be cleared before the meeting. Mr. Zelinka suggested that the following be added: "Any provisions herein may be modified as the Council's considered jusgement dictates by Resolution by four - fifths vote of the Council members ". There was some discussion on this with the Council members agreeing to this addition. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to submit to the Circle Pines Council the recommendation that Mr. Richard Zelinka be reappointed to the Circle Pines Utility Commission. Seconded by MR. McLean. Motion declared passed. Mr. McLean moved to adjourn at 8:50 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Aye. These minutes were considered and approved at the regular Council meeting held on December 10, 1979. :1144, Edna L. SArner, Clerk- Treasurer December 10, 1979 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order at 8:00 P.M., December 10, 1979, by Mayor Karth. Council members pre- sent; Kulaszewicz, McLean, Schnieder, Zelinka. Absent; None. Mr. Locher and Mr. Schumacher were also present. Mr. Schneider moved to approve the minutes of November 26, 1979 as writen. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion declared passed. Mr. Schneider moved to approve checks #10189 through and including #10227, with #'s 10194 and 10217 being void. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion declared passed. Ordinance No. 70, establishing the position and duties of the City Administrator was considered. Mr. McLean moved to approve this Ordinance as written. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion declared passed. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to accept the Building Inspector's resignation effective January 1, 1980. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion de- clared passed. Mr. Schumacher was asked about replacement and he reported that inter- views have been scheduled for December 11, 1979. He will have a recommendation for the Coucil. It was suggested that perhaps a special meeting should be scheduled. This meeting has been set for December 1 1 December 10, 1979 17, 1979, at 8=00 P.M. Mr. McLean moved to approve this time and date. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion declared passed. 41 Mr. Schumacher discussed the problems with obtaining a recording sec- retary. He recommended taping and perhaps hiring a transcriber to type verbatim. This would then be edited by someone and retyped in the office. There was discussion on the cost of this method, the cost of the necessary equipment, the need for persons on the tape to identify themselves and the need for a mike for audience usage. Mr. Schumacher and Mr. Zelinka will check further into this with the possibility of using such a unit on a trail basis with the option to purchase. Mr. Schumacher recommended that a Count Committee for the 1980 census be appointed. This is basically a public relations committee giving information as to the benefits to be obtained by the City as a result of the cinsus. Mr. Zelinka felt this would be a good priPject for the newly formed Jr. Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Zelinka will follwo up on this matter, Mr. Schumacher had also recommended that a 'Ways and Means' committee be formed - this committee would assist in labor negotiations, employee pro- blems, etc. It is usually composed of three members of the Council. The general consensus of the Council was this should be handled by the new Council. Mr. Al Ross, from the audience, reported of apparent misuse of Ware Road. He felt the moving of homes over that road will illegal, in that the road is not constructed to carry such heavy traffic. This matter will be checked by MR. Volk. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to authorize Mr. Schumacher to contact members of the Personnel Commission informing them of the disbanding of that commission and thanking them for their contributions to the City, Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion declared passed. Mr. Schneider reproted briefly on the financial report. Mr. Schneider, Mr. Schumacher and Mrs. Anderson will go over the financial status and report back at the next Council meeting. Also, the Council should approve a formal bus get at the same meeting. Mayor Karth announced, that due to the Holidays, the next regular scheduled Council meeting will be held on December 26, 1979, The Public Hearing of Pletier View Plat was called to order at 8 :45 P.M. Mr. Locher noted this is a continued hearing first published on May 14, 1979. Mr. Locher read the notice of legal publication. Mayor Karth read the permit approval from Rice Creek Watershed Board. Mr. McLean asked about soils limitation and Mr. Gotwald's comments stated the soils were moderate to sever. Mr. Donald Marier, who owns lands to the North of this plat presented his objections to the platting of this land - high water table. possibility of pollution of Peltier Lake, no on -site inspection by RCWB, excessive ground water run -off. Mayor Karth noted that these problems were the reason why this plat was sent to Rice Creek Watershed Board before this hearing. Mr. McLean felt 42 December 10, 1979 the permit addressed the matter of soils and septic systems and not ground water run-off. Mayor Karth felt this was handled in the statement 'this plat conformed with the guidelines of the district.' There was general discussion on the drainage and ponding - the size of the lots - the planned density for the area (Mr. Short's letter indicates this conforms to the existing Comprehensive Land Use Plan) - the ponding area is designed for the 100 year storm the need for each individual lot to have a perc test and soil borings before a permit is issued - a cmoplete road design and drainage plan must be submitted before final approval. Mr. McLean moved this hearing be continued with consideration of this plat tabled with Mr. Gotwald to look at the ground water of the area and advise the Council on what a complete study would entail to be available for Council consideration in 30 days. Seconded by MR. Schneider. Motion declar- ed passed. The rezoning hearing for Land and Oaks was called to order at 9 :35 P.M. Mr. Locher read the notice of legal publication and noted there is a notarized mailing list. There was discussion of the status of Elmcrest (24th Avenue) and the fact this street will not carry industrial traffic, Mr. McLean asked Mr. Tschida if he would participate in the upgrading of that street and Mr. Tschida said they would be interested but it would have to have more owners of the land involved to include the City of Hug. There was discussion on the requirement of a plat design being presented before rezoning and the inclusion of Genreal Business lots along Co. Rd. #14. Mr. Gourley said the Planning and Zoning had felt that rezoning could be done without the plat desing. The developer must return for a special use permit before a building permit may be obtained in a commercial area with- out sewers. All building plans and site plans msut be approved before any developing can be done. Mr. Tschida was asked the plans for the area and he said they are looking for owners - they sell lots - they sometime construct building and lease, He aslo has the land across 24th Avenue in Hugo for sale and they are not asking for anyone to participate in the upgrading of 24th. The matter of a portion being rezoned to general business and a portion to light Industrial was questioned and Mr. Tschida said it was done in order to attract different types of businesses. There was discussion of moving the area designated as general business from the East side of the area to the West byt Mr. Locher said the area designated as general business could not be considered for light industrial at this hearing - it is permissable to zone down but not up. Mr. McLean moved to deny this rezoning. Mr. Tschida objected in that he felt that he must wait a year before reapplying - Mr. McLean said, not if he returned with a different layout. Mr. Zelinka suggested the eintre North portion be rezoned to Genreal Business with a rezoning application for the East half at a later date. Mr. McLean's motion died for lack of a second. Mr, Zelinka moved to rezone the North 468.6 feet of the W4 of the SE4 of the NE4 of Section 24 to General Business and the W4 of the SEA of the NE% except the North 468.6 feet thereof to Light Industrial. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion declared passed. 1 1 1 December 10, 1979 43 Mr, Zelinka moved to deny the zoning on Block 3 of the plat. Seconded by Mr. Schneider. Motion declared passed. Mr. McLean moved to close the hearing at 10:15 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion declared passed. Mr. Locher reported that the matter of Mr. Donald Holzmer's home had been completed. All that is necessary is the variance to the ceiling height in the basement area. This can be done by variance. Mr. McLean moved to grant a variance for the difference in height require- ment for the basement area, this variance to be filed with the County Recorder to become a part of the abstract. Seconded by MR. Zelinka. Motion declared passed. The Forest Tagg matter is scheduled for trial Wednesday, December 12, 1979 at 10:30 A.M. Mr. Locher reported that he and delivered the transcripts of the minutes to the bond Attorney. There are a few minor details to be completed, but these must wait for a delivery date. Mr. Locher had checked the Letter of Agreement from the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission and had found only one area that he questioned. This was the area of repairs being done by the City on the MWCC equipment. The City would be reimbursed on a 50/50 basis. There was some discussion on this. Mr. Zelinka moved to approve this contract and to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the agreement. Seconded by Mr, Kulaszewicz. Motion declared passed. Mr. Locher said there was a deed for the Tot Lot in Sunset Oaks, This will be verified as to the legal description before acceptance. On the matter of assisting Circle Pines to collect unpaid gas bills, Mr, Locher reported there is no legal means for this City to participate. He felt the only way is to get special legislation. Mr. Zelinka will recommend this course of action at the next Utility Commission meeting and Mr. Zelijka moved that Mr. Schumacher wirte a letter of support for any action that circle Pines may take in the area of special legislation with copies to go to Lino Lakes Senator and Representative. Seocnded by MR. Kulaszewicz, Motion declared passed. There was discussion on the offer of the Corps of Engineers to assist in the clean up of the Park on 7th avenue. More on this at a later date. Mr. Zelinka moved to approve the use of the Hall on January 22, 1980 by the DFL. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion declared passed. Mr. McLean moved to adjourn at 10:55 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz, Aye These minutes were considered and approved at the regular scheudled Council meeting held on December 26, 1979. Edna L. Sarner, Clerk- Treasurer