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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/14/1980 Council Minutes50 January 3, 1980 Special Council Meeting time but he will look into the status of that Committee, The motion carried unanimously, Mr. McLean moved to instruct the Clerk to forward this action to the Anoka County Board of Commissioners. Seconded by Mr, Jaworski. Motion declared passed. Mrs. Elsenpeter moved that the Council Chambers bedesignated as a "Non - Smoking" area and the hall ways as 'Somking Areas', with Mr. Schumacher be authorized to purchase the necessary signs. Seconded by MR, Jaworsk. Motion declared passed with Mayor Gourley, Mrs, Elsenpeter, and Mr. Jaworski voting, Yes, Mr, McLean and Mr. Kulaszewicz voting. No. Mr. Duane Rasmussen, of the Forest Lake Tiers, questioned the designation of the official newspaper. The Council informed him of their decision and explained the reasons, Mr. McLean moved to adjourn. Seconded by Mr, Jaworsk, Aye. These minutes were considered and approved as corrected at the regular scheduled Council meeting held on January 14, 1980, Edna L. Sarner, Clerk- Treasurer January 14, 1980 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order at 7:30 P.M., January 14. 1980, by Mayor Gourley. Council members present; Elsenpeter, Jaworski, Kulaszewicz, McLean, Absent; None. Mr. Locher and Mr. Schumacher were also present. The minutes of December 26, 1979 were considered, Mayor Gourley had some corrrections; page one, questions on the figures of the Federal Revenue Sharing Funds - interes had bot been included in these figures. Mr. McLean felt these figures were correct at that time and should remain as written, Mr, Kulaszewicz moved to approve the minutes as corrected. Seconded by MR, MCLean. Motion declared passed, with Mr, Jawroski abstaining, The minutes of the January 3, 1980 Special meeting were considered. Mayor Gourley questioned the absence of the'no' votes being noted, Also on page two, second paragraph, reconstruct the sentence. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to approve the minues as corrected. Seconded byMr_, Kulaszawicz, Motion declared passed, On considering the disbursements, Mr. Jaworski had a question on the insurance and was told that the employees pay a portion of this premimum, Mr. MCLean moved to approve the disbursements for December 31, 1979 and January 14, 1980. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carreid uananimously. Mr. Al Ross, from the audience, commended the newly elected members on the conduct of their campaings; he said he liked the 7:30 P.M, starting time for the meetings; reminded this Council that he is a member of the Transpor. tation Board and offered his assistance. Mr. Ross also suggested this Council consider an increas in their expenses. I Mr. Kulaszewicz moved this increase become effective February 1, 1980. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carreid unanimously. January 14, 1980 51 He felt it had been sometime since an increase had been granted, After solve d111S-s'on on this matter, considering if budgeted, Mr, Kulaszewicz NYe4 that the Council expenses be increased to $50.00 per month. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Gourley said that residents who wish to appear before the Council under this portion of the agenda, may call the C ity offices before the end of the business day, on the day of the meeting and may have a five minutes time slot at this point on the agenda. The hearing on the Peltier View Plat was opened at 7.53 P.M. Mr. Schumacher requested this hearing be continued due to the necessity of completing documnets required by the Council. Mr. McLean moved this hearing be continued until February 25, 1980. Seconded by Mr, Jaworski. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. McLean moved to set the time at 8:15 P.M. Seconded by MR. Jaworski. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Holman and Mr. O'Brian, from the Centennial School District Summer Recreational Program, appeared before the Council ti discuss this program. An outline of the programs offered was presented to the Council. There were pass outs setting forth the people who use this program and the costs of providing this service. There was also some statistics on contributions to this program by the various communities that are within this school district. The various programs and the age groups they serve was discussed by Mrs. O'Brian. Mr. Holman explained the costs involved in offering these programs and asked this Council to review their decision over the past years to not participate in the support of these services. Any asssitance this City could give would greatly appreciated. Mr. Schumacher asked where the dollars that now support this endeavor come from and Mr. Holman said the major share comes from the District. He alos inquired in the possibility of the CETA program being cut and the effect this would have on the programs and Mr. Holman said the programs would have to be cut and the cost per person would increase. Mr. Kulaszewicz requested that this discussion be deferred until the next Council meeting to enable Mr. Schumacher to research the possibility of .available monies. Mr. McLean noted that this had not been considered at budget time. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to put this on the January 28, 1980 agenda. Seconded by MR. Jaworski. Motion declared passed. Mayor Gourley thanked the persons from the School District for their comprehensive report. The Council considered the request of the VFW for renewal ganling license, Mr. Jordahl, the Commander, presented the request to the Council. He said the new gambling manager is Mr. Douglas Means. This action is authorized under State Statutes for nonprofit orginazations. Mr. Jordahl requested a copy of these minutes or some for of a license for the State Inspector. A copy of the Resolution authorizing this license will be available at the next Council meeting, Mr. Jordahl asked for permission to turn in a report quarterly. He felt January 14, 1980 that some months there are no activities and a quarterly report would be more convenient for the VFW/ He outlined some of the community services provided by these funds. Mr. McLean moved that this Council grant the VFW a renewal of their gambling license effective January 1, 1980 in compliance with State Law and requiring a community service report quarterly. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of the equipment specifications for the equipment needed for the new truck was next. Mr, Volk asked for Council approval of hese specifications and authorization to advertise for bids. Mr. McLean asked the time period for purchase of this equipment. Mr. Schumacher explained that A Certificate of Indebtedness cannot be used in phased purchases and he advised this equipment be purchased at this time in order to avoid an increase in cost, At the present time, both the truck and euqipment are coming in at a lower cost than anticipated. Mr. McLean moved to approve the specifications as presented and authorize advertisement for bids. Seconded by MR. Jaworski. Motion carried unanimously. The public hearing on the use of the Federal Revenue Sharing Funds was opened at 8 :31 P,M. The Council had been given a copy of the current status of the funds. Mr. Schumacher explained that the $43,000.00 of anticipated 1980 receipts had been included in the overall budget and at this meeting, it msut be decided where these funds will be spent. The surplus of approximately $13,000.00 from the years 1978 & 1979 must be spent first. Mr. Schumache recommended this $13,000.00 plus $30,000,00 of the 1980 funds be used in 1980. Mr. McLean felt the support of the road program should be the first priority. Mr. McLean moved to disignate the $13,000.00 from the 1978/79 and $30,000.00 from the 1980 funds to the Road Department. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewwicz. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. McLean moved to close the hearing. Seconded by MR. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. A five minute recess was called at this point in time. The Council reconvened and the next item to be considered was the Park Board report. Mr. Schumahcer presented the Park Board's request for a warming house attendant at Sunrise Park in order to give the public more access to use of this facitlity. At the present the warming house o only opened at the time the hockey association is either practicing or playing a game. The Park Board felt that someone should be hired for the reaminder of the season and they felt tath $1000.00 should cover the cost, Mayor Gourley suggested that the interest from invested Park funds be used for this purpose/ There wasd discussion on these funds and the purpose, Mr. Schumacher felt the dedicated funds should remain for that purpose. Mr. McLean felt this amount should come from the current op- erating budget funds. January 14, 1980 �v After some discusion, Mr. Jaworski moved that Mr, Schumacher be authorized to hire a per son or persons for the position of warming house attendat at the Sunrise Warming house for the hours from 3:00 P.M. to 6:00 pm on weekdays, from 10 :00 A.M. to 6 :00 pm on Saturdays and Noon to 6 :00 P.M. on Sunday. This would entail approximately 39 hours per week, with the cost of this to be taken from the interest on invested funds. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Mr. McLean added this be limited to 40 hours per week, end the last day of March and the salary be 3.50 per hour. These additions were acceptable to Mr. Jaworski and Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. The format for the letter of credit and Resolution for the adoption was considered. The common expiration date of all letters of credit will be December 31rof each year and each letter of credit will run for a minimum of 365 days. Mr. Locher explained the requirements of the Resolution and the protective features written into it. Various requirements of this Resolution were discussed. Mr. Locher felt this Resolution and the Developer's Agreement should be reviewed by Mr, Gotwald, Mr, Schumacher said Mr. Gotwald has said he and no problems with the Letter of Credit format. Mr. McLean moved to adopt the Resolution as presented in regards to the Letter of Credit. Seconded by Mr, Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. The Developer's Agreement was considered, Mr, McLean moved to table this until the next Council meeting, Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carreid unanimously, The one year term vacancy on the Planning and Zoning Board was considered. There had been no more applicants for this position, Mr. McLean had not contacted Mr. Prok ®p. Mayor Gourley asked Mr. McLean if he would contact Mr. Prokop since it was agreed that the East side of the City should be represented on this Board. Mr. McLean agreed to contact Mr, Prokop. Mr. Jaworski moved to table this until the next Council meeting. Seconded by Mr, Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. McLean moved to reconfirm Mr, Richard Zelinka as a member of the Circle Pines Utility Commission. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Gourley will attend the Circle Pines Council meeting on January 21, 1980 as will several other members of this Council. Con n g i aPi t i,,on of thog e stre t liy�h ting Ordinnce was co side red. u4a McLean d�nfsfirf pvigiWiond ghoulr br invTfrfin yhia otirnsnvr. Mr. McLean moved to forward this to Mr. Gotwald for his recommendations in regards for specific desgn criteria, to go to P &Z and then to the Council for consideration. Mayor Gourley suggested the word 'when' be eliminated and insert the work 'as', Mr, McLean felt this Ordiannce should read 'shall install' and 'shall be a part of the plat'. Mr. Kulaszewicz seconded the motion. Mayor Gourley questioned the electrical rates and asked Mr. Volk for his comments. Mr. Volk said if the lighting is installed by the developer, the City receives quite a break on the costs. The point to be made is that these lights must be installed by the developer and not the City. The motion carried unanimously. 54 January 14, 1980 Ordinance No. 71, Unnecessary Acceleration, was considered. Mr. Jaworski moved to adopt this Ordinance. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Chief Myhre was asked to explain the need for this ordinance, which he did. Motion passed unanimously, Salary increases for unclassified employees was consideres. Mr. McLean asked if this was for the purpose of awarding a merit increase. Mr. Schumacher said partially, but he felt that he needed more time to evaluate the department heads before making a recommendation. Mr. Schumacher did not agree with the overall percentage raises for all personnel, but he did not feel salary increases for this segment of personnel should be held up becasue he ahs not had time to evaluate them. Mr. Jaworski moved to approve Mr. Schumacher's recommendation of 5% increase at this time, with an adjustment by the end of March, with the adjustment to be retroactive to January 1, 1980. Seconded by Mf. McLean. Motion carreid unanimously. Compensation for Park Board members was considered. It was generally felt this should also include Planning and Zoning Board members. There was discussion on the amount and the method by which this should be considered. Mr. Jaworski moved to table this matter until the January 28, 1980 meeting. Seocnded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carreid uanimously. Mayor Gourley asked that some calls be made to the members of these Board for their ideas, aslo, to check with neighboring communities for their input. Under New Business, Mayor Gourley brought up the final plat for Pine Oaks. Mr. Locher said part is Abstract title and part is Torrence title. Mr. Locher and Mr. Schumacher have not had time to review this plat. Mr. Jaworski moved to table this until January 28, 980. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously. Maoyr Gourley asked about the publication of Ordinance #20A. Mr. Schumacher explained this delay was due to the fact of a new legal news- paper. It will published this week along with the one that was passed this evening.' The sewer and water rate review that was recommended by Mr. Schn eider was discussed. Some background work needs to be done in this area before an increase is recommended. This is to insure that the system pays for itself and maintenance does not come from the operating funds. Mr. Schumacher will set a deadline for this consideration at the January 28, 1980 meeting. Mayor Gourley read a letter of commendations from Mr. Sheldon Coplin for Officer Clifford Ross for his assistance with a flat tire on a cold night early in Jaurany. This is to be put in the Officer's file and this copy to be posted. Mayor Gourley had a communique from a group asking for aperson to serve as a member of the Citzen Advisory Task Force for the Anoka /Blaine Airport Masterplan. Mr, McLean volunteered to serve on this Board. The first meeting is January 31, 1980 and anticipate 10 meetings at St. Timothy's Church in Blaine. The information was given to Mr. McLean. Mayor Gourley announced a meeting at the State Capitol on January 16, January 14, 1980 55 1980 at 7:30 P.M. This si a Mayor's meeting to discuss the Metro Council. Mayor Gourley will attend as will Mr. Schumacher. Mr. McLean asked the status of the Building Inspector. Mr. Schumacher said the new inspector will start on January 21, 1980. Mr. McLean also questioned the status of the Arbor Lake Plat and felt that the Park dedication of that plat has never been dealt with. This matter should be discussed before this plat is presented for final approval... Mr. McLean felt that he and a couple of members should get together with Mr. James Hill for discussion of this matter. Mayor Gourley asked Mr. McLean to set up a meeting and he will also attend. Mr. McLean asked the status of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Mayor Gourley said the overall plan is approximately 30 days behind schedule. There is a special meeting on January 23, o980 and the rough draft should be presented at that meeting. This meeting will convene at 8:00 P.M. The date for the first public hearing will be set at this meeting. Mr. McLean asked about the old tank sitting out behind the building. He proposed this be disposed of. Mr. McLean moved to have Mr. Shcumahcer dispose of this piece of equipment. Seconded by MR. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. McLean also asked that a City priority list be put on the next agenda This deals with City services. Mr. McLean moved to adjourn. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz, Mr. Locher interrupted to tell the Council that Mr. Johnson of Pine Oaks had an extension to January 9, 1980 for the presentation of the final plat. Mayor Gourley moved to grant an extension until the next meeting. Mr. McLean withdrew his motion to adjourn and Mr. Kulaszewicz withdrew his second. Mayor Gourley's motion was seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Locher had one other item. He reported thatt.Mr. Ken Rehbein had obtained a release of an easement over Mr. Brian Dobie's land to the South and has filed this document. Mr. Locher felt this should be a part of the consideration of the plat of Arean Acres. He will leave a copy of this . at the City Offices. Mr. Schumacher noted a meeting on February 20, 1980 sponsored by the League of Minnesota Cities. He plans to attend this meeting and hopes members of this Council can attend. The meeting is from 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. Mayor Gourley will also attend. Mr. Schumacher requested permission to contact Mrs. Pope to transcribe the minutes of Park Board and Planning and Zoning Board. Mayor Gourley asked if there had been an advertisement for a typost. The Council requested Mr. Schumacher to advertise for a typist. Mayor Gourley moved to authorize Mr. Shcumacher to advertise for atypist to transcribe the minutes of the Park Board and the Planning and Zoning Board. Seconded by Mr; Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to adjourn. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Aye r i+ January 14, 1980 These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at a regular scheduled Council meeting held on January 28, 1980. ta, Edna L. Sarner, Clerk- Treasurer January 28, 1980 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order at 7:30 P.M., on January 28, 1980, by Mayor Gourley. Council members pre- sent; Elsenpeter, Kulaszewicz, Jaworski, Absent, McLean. Mr. Locher, Mr. Gotwald and Mr. Schumacher were also present. The minutes of January 14, 1980 were considered. Mr. Jaworski moved to approve. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion declared passed. The disbursements were considered. Several questions were answered on bills. Mr. Jaworski suggested these bills have a disignation as to what they are for. Mr. Schumacher made several corrections on the amounts. He also noted that payment for memoscriber was in these disbursements. Mrs. Elsenpter moved to approve this purchase. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion declared passed. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to approve the disbursements. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion declared passed. Mr. Schumacher presented Ordinance #32 and 32A which deals with the park- ing and sotring of vehicles in a residential area. This matter had been presented at the last Planning and Zoning Board meeting. The problem on County Road J and Baldwin Lake Road has been cleaned up to the satis- faction of the residents. Mr. Schumacher presented the actions of the Planning and Zoning Board, The first item to be considered was Arena Acres. The matter of a dead end street butting up to Andall Street was discussed. Andall is a private street and must be dedicated to the City before =it can become a City Street. The Park dedication was also discussed. The Park Board had asked for Lot 7 to be dedicated to the City and the developer construct 2 tennis courts and a tot lot. Mr. Rehbein agreed to construct 2 double tennis courts according to City specifications and to grade the tot lot, It will be the responsibility of the City to provide the nets, posts and fence for the courts and to install the play equipment on the tot lot. The names of the streets msut be cahged - the numbered streest do not line up with the existing pattern of the City. Mr. Jaworski moved to set a public hearing on the plat of Arena Acres for March 10, 1980 at 8:00 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion declared passed. The Forest Glen Plat was considered. This plat has received approval several years ago but had not been presented to the Council for fina; apprlval. The developer must then start all over agin. The Planning and Zoning Board had found no problems with this plat with the excetion that approval of the Rice Creek Watershed Board should be updated also, as wekk as a ketter frin tge Anoka County Highway Department since some of the lots face a County Road. Mr. McLean arrived at 8:15 P.M.