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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/22/1980 Council Minutes1 1 December 8, 1980 in the Blaine Interceptor had not been included in this plan. Mrs. Elsenpeter moved to authorize the City Administrator to forward this informa- tion and a request that this be included in the Comprehensive Plan for the City of Blaine. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried unanmmously. The minutes of November 5, 1980 can now be considered. Mayor Gourley corrected the sentences stating that Mr. kulaszewicz was absent; also, the last paragrdph; the Chair declared a consensus of the Council on this matter. Mr. Jaworski moved to approve the minutes:, as corrected. Seconded by Mrs. Elsenpeter. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Jaworski moved to adjourn at 10:55 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Aye. These minutes were considered, corrected, and approved at a regular meeting held on December 22, 1980. Edna L. Sarner Clerk- Treasurer December 22, 1980 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order at 7:30 P.M., December 22, 1980, by Mayor Gourley. Council member present ; Elsenpeter, Jaworski, McLean. Absent ; Kulaszewicz. Mr. Locher was present - Mr. Schumacher was absent. On consulting the November 24, 1980 minutes, Mr. Jaworski corrected the minutes as follows; page two, last paragraph, a motion to deny the application - to suspend - the license should be included; page four, 8th paragraph - made and seconded the motion - he did not second; page five, last five paragraphs, the motion did not have a second, and the minutes reads as if the motion to reconsider failed — this motion passed; the original motion should be shown, with the second and the fact that on reconsideration that motion failed. Mayor Gourley, page two, on the financial statement, should be some consideration of acceptance. Mr. McLean moved to return these minutes for correction and to be retyped. Seconded by Mrs. Elsenpeter. Motion carried unanimously. On considering the December 8, 1980, on page two, in considering the plat of Shenan- doah II, Mr. Kulaszewicz made the motions, Mrs. Elsenpeter seconded; on page three, the word 'decision' should be changed to 'recommendation' in reference to the lit - agation. Mr. McLean questioned the Mr. LeRoux decision on page four, was the variance dealt with? Mayor Gourley said the variance was to allow the building as long as the mining operation is conducted. Mr. McLean felt the variance was to allow a commercial operation in an R -1 area. December 22, 1980 Mr. Jaworski moved to approve as corrected. Seconded by Mrs. Elsenpeter. Motion III carried with Mr. McLean abstaining. On considering the disbursements, there were several questions on the list of dis- bursements. Mr. McLean questioned the Carley Engineering statement. He moved to withhold this, check, approving the remainder of the checks. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Al Ross asked to amend his statement in the December 8, 1980 minutes to add "perhaps the City staff should meet with the Highway Department ". The next item was the annual meeting to consider appointments. Mr. McLean asked if all annual appointments are to be made this evening, Mayor Gourley said, Yes. Mr. McLean said there had been no discussion on this . The position of the Clerk- Treasurer was discussed - it was decided the reappointment of this position is unneccessary. Mr. McLean moved to reappoint Margie Roisum as City Assessor and to notify the Com- missioner of Revenue that the City will employ its own Assessor. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Gourley moved to reappoint Charles Cape as Civil Defense Director. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried unanimously. The Chair appointed Mrs. Marilyn Elsenpeter as Acting Mayor for the year 1981. On considering the legal newspaper, Mayor Gourley presented letter from the Circu- lating Pines and the Anoka County Shopper. There had been no response from the Forest Lake Times. Mr. Jaworski moved to designate the Circulating Pines as the City's legal newspaper for the year 1981. Seconded by Mrs. Elsenpeter. Motion carried with Mr. McLean voting, No. The City Depository was considered. Mr. Lyle Muehlbauer, representing Centennial State Bank, was present and made a statement as to the appreciation of that Bank for the past participation of this City with that bank. Mayor Gourley noted that the Lino Lakes of the First State Bank of Hugo had opened for business on this date. Mrs. Elsenpeter moned to designate' this facility as the official depository for the City for the year 1981. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Gourley appointed Mr. Allan Robinson as Weed Inspector for the year 1981. Mayor Gourley noted that Mr. Richard Hauer - -fire marshal) -- had informed him that he would not be available for that position in 1981. He had spent some time looking for a replacement and presented then name of Bruce Macdonald for that position. There were no objections. The City Engineer was condidered in conjunction with a Memo from Mr. Schumacher. Mayor Gourley suggested January 13, 1980 as a date for the review of professional service agreement concerning consulting Engineering firms. Mr. Schumacher had suggested that four firms be interviewed - Milner Carley being one of them. 1 1 1 December 22, 1980 A special meeting is set for January 13, 1981 at 7:30 P.M. for this purpose. On considering the City Attorney, there is to be no fee increases for the coming year. The Mayor appointed Babcock, Locher, etc. as the City's consulting Attorney. There were no objections. Barton - Aschman was appointed by Mayor Gourley as the City's consulting Planner. There were no objections. Mayor Gourley noted that the Sewer Service Area Advisory Board had been reactivated and has asked for a representative from thai City as a member. Mayor Gourley appointed Mr. Harvey Karth to that Board. There were no objections. The Community Block Grant Advisory Committee has one member - Mr. Harvey Karth - Mayor Gourley had contacted Mr. Robert Doocy who had agreed to serve on this Committee. There were no objections to this appointment. Mayor Gourley noted that a Cable Communications Advisory Committee had been authorized and there is a need for five members on this board. Mr. Herb Johnson had expressed a desire to serve on that committee. Mayor Gourley appointed Mr. Johnson to that Committee. After some discussion, Mayor Gourley appointed Mr. Ben Benson to serve on that Committee. There is a need for three more persons. The Park Board was considered. MayorGourley reported that Mr. Tom Shaughnessy had de- clined to be reappointed. Mr. Donald Volk had consented to serve on this Board. Mayor Gourley appointed Mr. Volk for a three year term. Mr. Johnson and Mr. Crouse have terms that expire at the end of 1980 and he would repppoint these two for three year terms. Mayor Gourley said Mrs. Liljedahl wishes to resign from the Park Board however, he still does not have a letter of resignation. This will be delayed at this time. Mr. Karth noted that Mr. Kenneth Candiotti had expressed an interest in serving on the Park Board. Mayor Gourley will contact him. The next Board to be considered was the Planning and Zoning Board. There are three mem- bers whose terms expire; Mr. Reinert, Mr. Doocy and Mr. Prokop. Mr. Jaworski reported than he had had a phone call this evening from a citizen who felt that Mr. Reinert had done a good job on this Board. Mrs. Elsenpeter presented the name of Jan Klaus as a possible member to that Board. Mrs. Klaus lives on the Danube in the Pine Haven Plat. She has training in residential plan- ning. Mrs. Elsenpeter recommended that Mrs. Klaus replace Mr. Reinert. Mr. Kulaszewicz arrived at 8:30 P.M. Mr. Benson asked if it was not the policy of the Council that if a member whose terms expires and that members expresses a desire to continue to serve - isn't he reappointed? Mr. Benson said he had been at a meeting where Mr. Reinert had expressed his willingness to continue to serve as a member of the Planning and Zoning Board. Mayor Gourley said, to answer the first part of the question, an automatic reappoint- ment is not the policy - members may be removed at the discreation of the Council. Llr. McLean felt the members had worked throughout the formation of the Comprehensive ?26 December 22, 1980 Plan and that the continuity should continue. He also pointed out that Mr. Prokop is the only member from the East side of the City. Mayor Gourley moved that Mr. Doocy and Mr. Prokop be reappointed for a three (3) year term and Mrs. Klaus,be appointed to replace Mr. Reinert for a three year term. Se- conded by Mrs. Elsenpeter. l Mr. Benson asked if this is all one motion - for all three members? Mayor Gourley said, Yes. Mr. Benson asked if they could not be considered individually. Mrs. Elsenpeter withdrew her second - Mayor Gourley withdrew his motion. Mayor Gourley moved to reappoint Mr. Doocy and Mr. Prokop for three (3) year terms. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion car- ried unanimously. Mr. McLean moved to reappoint Mr. Reinert for another three (3) year term. Mayor Gourley asked for a second three (3) times and there was none. The motion died.for a lack of a second. Mayor Gourley moved that Mrs. Jan Klaus be appointed for a three year (3) term. Seconded by Mrs. Elsenpeter. Mr. McLean had some questions on the training of Mrs. Klaus. Mr. Larry Johnson noted Mr. Reinert's qualifications for this position and said he had never heard of such action. He felt this Council was appointing someone they knew nothing about. Motion carried with Mr. McLean voting, No, MR. Kulaszewicz abstaining. The next item on the agenda was the consideration �f Ordinance #79. This ordinance sets the rules and regulations for the conduct of all Commissions appointed by the Council. This Ordinance had been proposed several months ago but had been rewritten for this meeting. Mr. Jaworski moved to adopt Ordinance No. 79. Seconded by Mrs. Elsenpeter . Motion carried unanimously. The next item was the Open Mike portion and Mr. Joel Peterson had asked to present his request for the construction of a pole building on. his 20 acres located on 20th Avenue North. The neighbor had objected to the location of the building. This matter had gone before the Planning and Zoning Board for the consideration of the need for a special use permit since this is a new farming operation. The Planning and Zoning Board had asked for a legal op4nion from Mr. Locher and this had not arrived in the office as of this date. The Council listened to Mr. Peterson's presentation and Mayor Gourley told Mr. Peterson that no decision will be made by this Council. This matter is in the hands of the Planning and Zoning and this Council will not interfere in that process. Mr. Peterson said the Planning and Zoning Board had indicated that he could possibly ap- pear at the special Planning and Zoning meeting scheduled for January 7, 1981. A recess was called at this point in time. The meeting reconvened at 9:05 P.M. The Public Hearing on the rezoning request for Wollan Estates was called to order at 9:05 P.M. There was no one here to represent the applicant. Mayor Gourley asked if there was anyone in the audience who came to speak either for or against this rezoning and there was none. 1 1 227 December 22, 1980 Mr. McLean moved to continue this hearing until January 26, 1981 at 8:00 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Bill Short, Planning Consultant for the City, presented the amendments to the Com- prehensive Plan that had been considered and approved by the Planning and Zoning Board. Mr. Short extained there are amendments to the sewer plan, transportation plan, the park portion and the land use plan. Mr. Short went through the changes in the various chapters and explained the reasons for the changes. Under the sewer service areas, District 1 &2 had been enlarged and Districts #3,4, &5 had been added. These are noted on the maps. Under the transportation plan, Pine Street and 24th Avenue North had been changed from local street to collectors - Centerville Road - Minor Arterial. Due to the vacation of a plat on the East side, the land use had been changed to R and the need for a Park in that area had been eliminated. These changes will be put into the Comprehensive Plan and the amended plan will be sent to the affected Communities and the Metropoitan Council. Under the land use plan, the area North of the Freeway that had been suggested for LI use and had been platted as R1, needs to be corrected. The area South of the Freeway, West of Highway #8, North of Elm street and East of 4th Avenue be designated as LI. Mr. Short III explained the reasoning for this change. Mr. Jaworski suggested that the area South of Elm to North Road along the East side of Highway #8 be included in this LI zone. He felt this is open land and with this designation, it could be reserved for Industrial develop- ment. Mr. Short said this would merely extend the strip zoning which is what is being eliminated. Mr. Short said the Five Year Cpaital Improvements Plan is being updated by the staff - 1980 being discarded and the year 1986 is being added. Mr. Jaworski moved to accept to the amendments and exceptions as presented by Mr. Short and forward to the affected communities. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. The Comprehensive Plans of Centerville, Blaine, Ramsey County and White Bear Township was discussed. Mr. Short reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission had considered these plans. There are some areas of differences in each of these plans which Mr. Short had pointed out in his letter of review. Mr. Short will contact these four (4) communities with the concerns of the Council. Under the Planning and Zoning Board report, there is one item to be considered. This is a lot split application by Mr. James Livingston for a lot on the corner of Sunrise and Fairmont. Mr. McLean moved to approve this lot split. Seconded by Mr.Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. III The consideration of a Resolution requesting the Metropolitan Council to extend the sewer interceptor to the Lino Lakes City Limits on North Road. Mr. McLean moved to approve this Resolution as presented. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszwwicz. Motion carried unanimously. The next item on the agenda was consideration of the bids for the squad car. December 22, 1980 Chief Myhre was out of the Council Chambers - a recess was called - the meeting was reconvened. Chief Myhre noted that these bids went out quite a while ago and called in on the 15th of December. The lowest bidder was Frederick's GMC in the amount of $9,631.26. Chief Myhre recommended approval of this bid. Mr. Kulaszewicz discussed briefly the matter of paying for this vehicle with a possibly paying for this on a term contract. This has already been budgeted for the year 1981. Mr. McLean moved to accept this bid. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried unanimous- ly. Mr. McLean asked that Mr. Schumacher consider paying for this on installments. Mr. Locher discussed several items with no official action taken. Mr. Jaworski asked for consideration of this Council of the egress at Rocky's North. He felt this driveway had been widened out to a dangerous point and felt that MDOT was not aware of this situation. Mayor Gourley said a meeting had been set up for some time in January - this can be taken up at that time. Under New Business, Cigarette Licenses for Lino Corner Store, J &K Liquor, and Hank's Superette. Mr. McLean moved to approve. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried unanimously. The contract for Police Coverage for the 1981 for Centerville was considered. Mr. McLean moved to approve this contract and to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. McLean moved to adjourn at 10:45 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Aye. These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at a regular meeting held on January 12, 1981. Edna L. Sarner Clerk - Treasurer January 12, 1981 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Gourley with all member present. Mr. Locher, Mr. Short, Mr. Meister, and Mr. Schumacher were also present. There were no corrections or additions to the minutes of December 22, 1980. The minutes stand approved as presented. On consideration of the disbursements, Mr. Jaworski questioned a check written to the Internal Revenue Service. Mr. Schumacher explained that the Clerk had failed to deposit a withholding check on time and this is an automatic fine.