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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/19/1981 Council Minutes1 January 12, 1981 moved to reschedule this hearing for February 23, 1981 at 9:00 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried unanimously. The next item on the agenda was the consideration of approving employment of a Police Clerk. Chief Myhre had conducted interviews with a number of the applicants and re- commended Mrs. Josephine Goodwin be employed. Mr. Jaworski moved to employ Mrs. Josephine Goodwin as Police Clerk, effective as soon as possible. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. There were a number of cigarette licenses for Council approval. Mrs. Elsenpeter moved to approve these licenses. Mayor Gourley asked that they include the name of the applicant as well as the establishment. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion car- ried unanimously. Mr. Jaworski moved to continue the balance of the agenda until January 19, 1981 at 7:00 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. McLean moved to continue this meeting. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. 12:00 Midnight. January 19, 1981 The continued meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Gourley on January 19, 1981 with all members present. Mr. Locher, Mr. Meister and Mr. Schumacher were also present. The Engineer's report was considered first. The matter of accepting the streets in Rohavic Oaks for maintenance was discussed. There was discussion on the petition for the changing of a name of one of the streets. The Council was also concerned with the fact that most of the project is not completed and the streets could be damaged during future construction. Mr. Jaworski suggested this street be accepted for partial maintenance. This would consist of snow plowing only. There was noting of the fact that there is a petition of changing the name of F.W.D. Court to Oakwood Drive. There was questions if the persons who petitioned for the name change are aware of the costs involved in this and the fact that they will be responsible for the costs. It will be necessary for an Ordinance to be passed to change this name and this Or- dinance will need to be filed with the County Surveyor. Mr. Jaworski moved to accept the streets in Rohavic Oaks for partial maintenance snow plowing only. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. McLean requested that the petitioners be informed that the costs involved in the changing of the street will have to be paid by the persons requesting the name changes. The estimated costs should be under $50.00. The next item to be considered was the study for sewers on Highway 49. Mr. Meister reported that he had updated the study to include the area from the lift station on Laurene, over Linda to Highway 49 thence South to County Road J. Mayor Gourley said the question here tonight is to either scrap the project or to set January 19, 1981 public hearings on this project. Mrs. Elsenpeter said she had talked to the developer of Rohavic Oaks and they are not interested in sewers for their project. Mr. Meister said the estimated costs for the construction of the sewer in the area he had outlined would be approximately $47.45 per front foot. The petition is from the owner of the 49 Club. Mr. Schumacher reported there are two alternatives 1) allowing this establishment to hook into the Shoreview sewer, or 2) extending the City sewer as proposed by Mr. Meister. In conjunction with the allowing of the connection to the Shoreview sewer, it was pointed out that this could cause problems in the future. Mr. Schumacher said per- haps this could be allowed for just the 49 Club with the provisions that a document is registered stating that when the City installs sewers to that area, the assess- ments will be paid by that establishment and that they will not oppose sewers in that area. Mr. Jaworski felt that the only thisg to do is hold a public hearing for all the residents along 49 from Birch Street South and find out how many would be interested in sewers. After much discussion, it was decided to have an open hearing for all the residents from Birch Street to Highway 49 for information only. This would be for the pur- pose of seeking interest in this project. Mr. Jaworski moved to set this meeting for February 11, 1981 at 8:00 P.M. Second- ed by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. McLean asked that Mr. Locher, Mr. Meister be present at that meeting. Consideration of the costs of the Engineering on Andall Street was the next item on the agenda. Mr. McLean asked Mr. Meister what the original estimate was and Mr. Meister said, $1768.00. The costs have amounted to approximately $5000.00. Mr. Meister said that a part of these costs were survey time in locating the right - of -way to deed to the City. Mr. Meister said that on larger projects, the costs are on a percentage basis, on small projects, the costs are on an hourly basis. Mr. McLean felt this was known at the beginning and the costs should have been presented on the hourly basis. Mr. .-Meister said that a construction problem of peat had been encountered, the contractor had taken a longer time - instead of 4 to 5 days, it took approximately 14 days. This would increase the cost per front foot from $27.45 to $32.31. Mayor Gourley felt that the feasibility report that was presented to the people repre- sented the estimated cost fairly close - now the actual cost is coming in 25% over the estimated cost. Mr. McLean asked that the Engineer take a look again at these costs and hold this portion of the check for the next meeting. Mr. McLean moved to approve the balance of the Milner Carley statement with the exception of the $3920.00 portion for Andall Street. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Schumacher presented a statement for sewer service repair in Shenandoah 1, Lot 1, Block 2. This is concerned with the area where the sewer stub was disconnected. This 1 1 January 19, 1981 statement is for the replacement of 30 feet of curb and gutter that was ripped out when the service was restored. This invoice is for $390.00 from Milner Carley - contractor is Albertson. () ( F7 vti f There was discussion on this problem with Mr. Schumacher noting that MWCC is holding over $4000.00 of payment to the City because the City withheld the $1390.00 paid for the repair of the sewer service. Mr. Schumacher felt it would be cheaper for the City to pay these bills and get the money for the lift station. Mr. Locher reported that he has tried to reach the contractor, Northdale Construction, but has not been able to make contact as yet. He felt this matter should have been turned over to their insurance company. Mr. Locher said he did not feel that the City has a legal right to withhold the money from MWCC. Mr. Schumacher felt the con - fusion results from not knowing who Northdale was under contract to when the service was disconnected. Mr. Volk said he had a letter from Northdale saying, that if he did rip out that stub, he was told to do so. Mr.Locher asked for a copy of this letter. Mayor Gourley suggested that this matter be cleared with MWCC - the Clerk is to mail a check for $1390.00 to the MWCC to be recorded as SAC. This is to be paid by sep- erate check. On the matter of the $390.00 for the replacement of the curbs and gutters, Mr. Locher asked who hired the contractor, Mr. Meister felt.the instructions came from the Council - this was to get Totem Trail repaired - and the curbs and gutters were part of the re- pairs. The Council authorized the Mayor to sign the check for this work upon the advise of Mr. Locher. Mr. Locher said the only matter he had, that had not been discussed already, was the matter of Mr. Crouse who wants to split one - five acre parcel and one - two and one - half parcel to sell to existing property owners for the addition to their land. Mr. Locher said he had informed Mr. Crouse that he would need a variance because neither parcel has any frontage on a street. Mr.1 Schumacher said that Mr. Crouse, will be applying for two variances and he is scheduled to appear before the Planning and Zoning Board. The resignation of Paul Borovansky was discussed. Mr. Locher said he was concerned about the manner in which the implication of some agreement had been worked out. Mr. McLean asked if Paul Borovansky was laid off and Mr. Schumacher said he was not laid off. Mr. Volk informed the Council of Mr. Borovansky's working schedule. Mr. Volk said that Mr. Borovansky had not been laid off, he usually works full time in the summer months, 20 to'-24 hour week during flooding of the rinks and after that`is over, Mr. Borovansky is laid off for about 2 months. Mr., McLean felt that Mr. Borovansky had just resigned and he has the same status of any- one else applying for the position. Mr. McLean could respond by accepting just his resignation. Mr. Volk said Mr. Borovansky had called to say that he was resigning and that he would 238 January 19, 1981 be looking for other work and that if he did not find work by the summer season, he III might reapply for this position. Mr.Schumacher reported that in today's mail the City had received a notice for un- employment. Mayor Gourley asked Mr. Locher what should this Council do and Mr. Locher said 1) a response with a letter stating that there is no agreement between Paul Borovansky and.the City. And 2) there was no lack of work, - he was not laid off and was not told that he was going to be laid off in the foreseeable future. Mr. Volk said he knew the procedure of the City and that he would probably be laid off around the end of February and that there was no guaranty for re- employment. Mayor Gourley acid a copy of this letter is to be forwarded to the Union. Also, be sent to the unemployment office. Mr. McLean moved to accept Mr. Paul Borovansky's resignation. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Mayor Gourley asked that it be shown that this resignation is accepted without the conditions as set forth by Mr. Borovansky. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Schumacher said the staff at Metro Council has contacted him on the status of the Baldwin Lake Court as to when they will be connecting to the interceptor. Mr. Locher said he had talked to Mr. Howard about this but will make a note to con - tact him for a time schedule for this connection. Mr. Schumacher asked about the Ross building. Mr. Locher reported on the letter that III had been writ -en by Mr. Peter Kluegel, City Building Official, asking that the build- ing be removed. Mr. Locher read a letter he had written to Mr. Ross' Attorney, Mr. Strong. Mr. Strong had informed Mr. Locher that Mr. Ross does not respond to his let- ters Mr. Schumacher reported that Mr. Ross had been in and discussed this with him and found out that he would like to keep the front portion of the building. The major concern about the building is an expensive electric system that is connected with the liquor store. The possibility of just restoring the front portion of the building had been dis- cussed with the Building Official and he had felt that the entire building is unsafe and should be completely torn down. Mr. McLean felt this Council should proceed with the recommendation of the Building Official. Mayor Gourley agreed. There was some discussion on the cost of repairing this building and the value of the building. Mr. Landol has one estimate of the value of the building - $25,616.00 - 50% cost for permitted repair not to exceed $12,808.00. Mr. Walt Williams had sent a letter with an estimate of the cost to repair $858.00. Mr. Kluegel had consulted with a Mr. Bill Smith of Roseville, who had said it would cost approximately $10,000.00, to restore to a safe condition. 'Mr. Kluegel felt that this Is well above the 50% value of the building and recommended that the build- ing be razed. Mr. Locher reported on the court hearing for the Tobish building and the Judge would A January 19, 1981 23, not order the building torn down. However, the City does have the priviledge of hav- ing the walls tested. The general consensus of the Council was to have Mr. Locher and Mr. Schumacher sum- marize this case and determine if there is a case strong enough to present in court. The next item was the appointment of the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Board and the Park Board. Mr. Jaworski moved to appoint Julie LaBlond as Chariman of the Park Board. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to appoint Mr. Ken Johnson as Vice - Chairman . Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. McLean moved to approve Mr. Gary Bathke as Chairman and Mr. Bob Doocy as Vice - Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Board. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Gourley asked if any one had a name for the Cable Communications Advisory Board. Mrs. Elsenpeter asked to appoint Mr. Bob Zaske of 8019 4th Avenue. Mayor Gourley agreed. Mr. Schumacher reported on the Community Development Block Grant Application. Mr. Schumacher reported that he has been meeting with. Anoka County each week setting up a format for the administration of this program. The City of Lino Lakes is grouped with Circle Pines, Lexington, Spring Lake Park, and Centerville. There is approxi- mately $200,000.00 to be used in this areas This City will compete with these com- munities for all of a part of this money. Mr. Schumacher reported on a meeting that had been held with representatives from the Lexington Park Lakeview Area. He stated that he felt this area is a prime example of the type of project that HUD would con - sider for these funds. The next item was the ratification of the Agreement with Anoka County on the use and development of the Chain of Lakes Park. Mr. McLean moved to reaffirm this Agreement. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Mayor Gourley asked that the affirmation be forwarded to Commissioner Lang with the request that he take this to the full Board of Commissioners. The Motion carried unanimously. There was discussion of discussion of the wet lands maps as prepared by DNR and Mr. Schumacher reported that Anoka County has received an extension until the first of June. All municipalities are included in the extension. Mr. Schumacher reported that he had talked with the regional director of the DNR and informed them that the City does not have the funds to correct the map. He suggested either having a meeting that is well advertised or he will come to the City Hall with our Engineer and tour the City along with our Building Official in order to discover any discrepancies. Several discrepancies that are very apparent were discussed. Mr. McLean felt that something should be done in order to protect the property of the City. He asked to meet with this man and tour the City on a Saturday. Mr. Schumacher was asked to set up a meeting for a Saturday to tour the City for errors on the DNR map. January 19, 1981 Under New Business, Mr. Volk presented pictures and a proposal for the purchase of a Trojan Front End Loader from MNDOT. He gave the specifications of the machine. This is a non - budgeted item. This machine goes up for auction on Saturday, Jan. 24, 1981. The City has the option of purchasing before the auction. The estimated sell- ing price at the auction is $10/12 thousand dollars. Mr. Volk had checked with several equipment dealers and received their estimates for a piece of comparable equipment. The possibility of buying a snow plow and a wing for this unit was out- lined by Mr. Volk, also the areas in which this machine would be useful. Mr. Jaworski said he had looked at this machine and found it to be in excellent con - dition. The 2300 hours represents about one year's use. This machine can be purchased for $6500.00 by this City including the snow blower. Mr. McLean asked if this can be worked into the cash flow and Mr. Schumacher said, Yes, it could be handled. Mr. Jaworski moved to purchase the front end loader with the snow blower from the MNDOT at a cost of $6500.00. Seconded by Mr. Kulasaewicz. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Gourley asked if there is some general discussion of the interviews with the Engineers held last week. There was some general comments. Mayor Gourley alerted the Council on the moratorium passed last year on the North East corner of the City. This should be renewed, and he asked Mr. Locher for the proper procedure to renew this Ordinance. Mr. Jaworski moved to adjourn. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Aye. 9:45 P.M. These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at a regular meeting held on February 9, 1981. ■i2o1-irze Edna L. Sarner Clerk- Treasurer January 26, 1981 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order at 7:30 P.M. on January 26, 1981 by Mayor Gourley with all members present. Mr. Locher, Mr. Kluegel, and Mr. Schumacher were also present. The correction of the minutes of November 24, 1980 was considered. Mr. McLean moved to approve as presented. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried unanimously. The minutes of January 12/19, 1981 was tabled due to the lenghth and insuffiecient time to read thoroughly. Mr. Jaworski so moved. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. On considering the disbursements, there was a question on a check for Mr. Robert Vadnais, for plumbing and well inspector. This covers the time frame of November