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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/23/1986 Council Minutes1 COUNCIL MEETING June 23, 1986 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Benson, June 23, 1986. Members present: Reinert, Bohjanen, Bisel, Marier. Attorney, John Burke; Engineers, Ron Stallberg and Mark Kasma; Accountant, Joe Huss; Building Inspector, Pete Kluegel; and Clerk- Treasurer, Marilyn Anderson were also present. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular Meeting, June 9, 1986 - Mr. Bisel moved to approve the minutes as presented. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Motion carried with Mr. Marier abstaining. Special Meeting, June 9, 1986 - Mr. Bohjanen moved to approve these minutes as presented. Mr. Bisel seconded the motion. Mo- tion carried with Mr. Marier abstaining. Mr. Marier commended Mr. Bisel on his memorandum to the Council regarding the atten- dance at Special Council Meetings. Joint Meeting With the Planning & Zoning Board, June 4, 1986 - Mr. Marier moved to approve these minutes as presented. Mr. Bisel seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENTS - JUNE 23. 1986 Mr. Bohjanen moved to approve the Disbursements as presented. Mr. Marier seconded the motion. Mr. Marier asked for an explanation of the Disbursement for Real Estate Journal subscriptions. Mr. Schumacher explained this magazine explains what is happening in other cities regarding tax base, etc. Mayor Benson said there are other good articles that would be of interest to the Planning and Zoning Board or Task Force and asked that they be given copies. Mr. Marier asked that a letter be written to the City Planner to explain he is close to being over budget for this year. Mr. Schu- macher has already written this letter. Voting on the motion, motion carried unanimously. OPEN MIKE A. Kathy Brown - Anoka County Community Action. Ms. Brown ap- peared before the Council to explain that Anoka Community Action is a non - profit organization partially funded from windfall pro- fits of the oil industry. In the past year they have provided assistance to 99 families in the Lino Lakes area in the form of fuel assistance, one home renovation and other services such as a food shelf. Her purpose for appearing tonight is to make it known to the Council that this service is available and to ob- tain some publication of their services. Ms. Brown will send brochures outlining their services. 117 118 COUNCIL MEETING June 23, 1986 Page Two Mr. Al Ross asked Ms. Brown if she worked with area churches. She said she did and made it a point of calling all the churches to offer her services. The Council thanked Ms. Brown for coming tonight. Mike Holmes - Truck Parking - Mr. Holmes, 7769 Country Lane ap- peared tonight to discuss the parking of large vehicles on resi- dential lots. He had talked to the Council about this matter some time ago. The City Code states that there will be no park- ing of vehicles weighing over 11,075 lbs. on residential lots. However, at the time he discussed this with the Council it was decided that this portion of the City Code would not be enforced, only upon complaint basis. There has been a complaint received regarding a semi truck trailer parked on Mr. Holmes property. Mr. Holmes explained it is a 30 foot army mobile office trailer that he plans to restore and use as a home at his lake property. It would be brought back and forth to his home much as a travel trailer. Mr. Holmes has talked to his neighbors and they are not bothered by this vehicle. Mr. Kluegel explained he did receive an anonymous complaint that this trailer was being used for storage. Mr. Holmes said it was not being used for storage, however he was working on it. Mr. Kluegel said he has a problem with the Council decision regard- ing large vehicles on residential lots. He feels he will receive additional requests if Mr. Holmes is allowed to continue on his lot. Mayor Benson asked that Mr. Schumacher and Mr. Kluegel bring a recommendation on this matter at a future Council Meeting. Mr. Marier noted that Mr. Kluegel is responsible for enforcing the City Code. Representatives from Regional Transit Board, Discuss Transportation Issues in Lino Lakes - Mr. Elliot Perovich, Mr. Bernard Skrebes and Ms. Katie Turnbull appeared before the City Council to discuss Re- gional Transit_ They were before the Council in response to a let- ter they had received from Mr. Schumacher. Mr. Perovich is Chairman of the Regional Transit Board and outlined the structure of the Board. This Board was created by the legis- lature in 1984 for the purpose of planning transit, adMinistration of transit, preparing a Transit Service needs assessment and im- plementing transit plans. He explained that currently Lino Lakes is serviced by three Metro services; one MTC express route, two MTC local route and one private local route (Lorenz Bus Company). Mr. Perovich also explained how the Transit Board is funded with approximately 40% - 45% coming from property taxes. He also noted that more and more of this funding is coming from property taxes. 1 - 119 COUNCIL MEETING June 23, 1986 Page Three A packet was presented to each Council Member containing a Twin Cities Area Transit System Map, Regional Transit Board 1985 Annual Report, Transit Service Needs Assessment and a Citizen's Guide to the Regional Transit Board. Mr. Perovich told the Council that the Regional Transit Board is now focusing on future issues which will include Phase II of the Transit Service Needs Assessment,' metro mobility and a more detailed analysis of the Anoka County Area transit needs. Mr. Skrebes noted that Lino Lakes is currently updating its Comprehensive Land Use Plan and asked that transportation needs be addressed in the plan. He asked that areas planned for in- tense development be identified so that future timetables for bus service can be addressed. In this area Mr. Perovich said they would like to work with developers before plans are com- pleted to identify the best transportation options. Ms. Turnbull explained that the Board is also looking at alter - native types of transportation such as metro mobility and ride sharing. However the Board would like to hear from Lino Lakes as to what Lino Lakes perceives its transit needs to be. Pres- ently the Transit Board is conducting its transit needs assess- ment which is an overall view of the transit service and needs in the Metro Area and a more detailed analysis of Anoka County Area to the year 2000. Some needs have been identified. It is expected that metro mobility will be extended into Lino Lakes by January 1, 1987. Mayor Benson asked how the Council can answer questions from citizens regarding future bus service. Mr. Perovich said again they would like to be in on the planning of major new subdivisions to give their expertise so that new projects can be developed around transit. Mayor Benson said that the City would like to know how to go about including bus transportation in other areas of the City, and what population factors would determine where to expect fu- ture routes. Mr. Bisel noted transportation needs are not just downtown. There is some need to get around in this area. Mayor Benson thanked Mr. Skrebe, Mr. Perovich, and Ms. Turnbull for coming tonight and asked the City Administrator to gather information and bring it back to Council in the near future as well as passing on the information to the Planning and Zoning Board. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION #14 -86 Mr. Huss explained the purpose of this resolution was to distri- bute the reserve that was earmarked for union and nonunion salary 12u COUNCIL MEETING June 23, 1986 Page Four adjustments for 1986. All adjustments have been made and this resolution will distribute the salary reserve to the proper de- partment. Mr. Reinert noted the recent action of the Council to increase the Administrator's salary and the Assistant Administrator's salary for a total of $7,400.00. This amount will also come out of the $15,000.00 salary reserve and he noted if the Council had not acted on these two salaries, $7,400.00 could have been saved. Mr. Schumacher noted that the $15,000.00 was earmarked for salary adjustments and these two adjustments were handled within the $15,000.00 reserve. Mr. Marier moved to amend the 1986 Budget to reflect the salaries as stated and adopt Resolution #14 -86. Mr. Bisel seconded the motion. Motion carried with Mr. Reinert voting no. RESOLUTION #14 -86 RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 1986 ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF LINO LAKES WHEREAS, pursuant to the City Charter, Section 7.08, any alterations in the budget must be made by Council resolution, and WHEREAS, adjustments have been made in various general fund depart- ments to reflect salary adjustments. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: that the following amended operating budget be adopted for 1986. 1986 Amended Budget Receipts: Levy 835,500 MSA -Roads 13,000 State Aid 219,728 City Services 110,000 Police Receipts 100,000 Refunds & Reimbursements 15,000 Federal Revenue Sharing 40,000 Escrows 6,000 Total Receipts 1,339,228 1 1 COUNCIL MEETING June 23, 1986 Page Five Disbursements: Mayor & Council 21,390 Elections & Voter Registration 7,100 Administration 139,705 Assessor 15,305 Legal Printing 2,600 Consultants 78,800 Planning & Zoning Board 990 Government Buildings 73,360 Charter Commission 100 Police Department 343,980 Fire Department 108,000 Building Inspections 48,070 Civil Defense 2,200 Animal Control 4,400 Public Works 363,708 Weed Inspections 275 Park Department 72,095 Forestry 5,450 Park Board Members 700 Reserve for Cert. of Indebted. 45,000 Addition to Surplus 6,000 Total Disbursements 1,339,228 CONSIDERATION OF PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD ACTIONS - PETE KLUEGEL A. Wayne Scanlan - First Reading, Ordinance #04 -86. Mr. Kluegel explained Mr. Scanlan is considering building a veterinary clinic including boarding and grooming facilities for large animals on Otter Lake Road in an area zoned Light Industrial. There are no zones in Lino Lakes that would accommodate this use, therefore it is proposed to add "Veterinary Clinic or Office with holding fa- cilities "to conditional uses in the Light Industrial zones. Mr. Kluegel noted this code change would apply to all Light Industrial zones in this City. The Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of this Ordinance. Mr. Scanlan told the Council he plans to build a facility to ac- commodate 80 to 100 animals. He said the building would be insu- lated to control noise and all animals would be housed within the building. Future expansion is also in his plans. Mayor Benson was concerned that there would be no control over the facility. Mr. Kluegel explained that the facility could not be built until site and building plans were approved by the Council as well as a Conditional Use Permit where restrictions could be imposed. Mr. Marier suggested that Mr. Scanlan consider a building with brick facing. Mr. Scanlan said he has a very nice plan with a cedar front. This will be discussed further when site and build- ing plans are presented. 121 12r_' COUNCIL MEETING June 23, 1986 Page Six Mr. Bisel was concerned about dead animals. Mr. Scanlan ex- plained they are held in a freezer and a pick up service dis- poses of them. Mr. Marier moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance #04 -86. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Mrs. Anderson read the Ordi- nance. Voting on the motion, motion carried with Mr. Bisel ab- staining. CITY OF LINO LAKES COUNTY OF ANOKA STATE OF MINNESOTA Ordinance No. 04 - 86 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE, APPENDIX B, ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LINO LAKES, BY ADDING THE FOLLOWING TO CONDITIONAL USES LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT. The City Council of the City of Lino Lakes, Anoka County, Minnesota does ordain: I. AMENDMENT: Appendix B, Section;6., Subdivision 16 (8) (J), "Veterinary Clinic or Office with holding Facilities" be added to Ap- pendix B. II. Passed by the Council of the City of Lino Lakes this f`j day of , 1986. Benjamin G :enson, Mayor MarilynG. Anderson, Clerk- Treasurer 123 COUNCIL MEETING June 23, 1986 Page Seven B. Sign Ordinance Discussion - Mr. Schumacher noted that at the last Council Meeting it was requested to continue the review of the Sign Ordinance, particularly the portion pertaining to tem- porary and portable signs. Mr. Bohjanen told the Council that he would like to have the businesses in the City provide some input into this matter since it has a great impact on them. He noted two areas where businesses have expressed concern; fees and por- table or temporary signs. The owner of the Rice Creek Bait Shop next to the Tom Thumb Store told the Council the fee was not an issue with him. The temporary sign issue is a concern and felt it restricted his advertising. He said he was not allowed to erect a permanent sign because of his agreement with the owners of the property. Mr. Marier moved to table this discussion until Mr. Bohjanen's con- cerns can be answered. Mr. Bisel seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Schumacher will try to arrange to get in- put from the Chamber of Commerce, local businesses and the Planning and Zoning Board. Pudwell Minor Subdivision - Mr. Kluegel explained there is a 72 foot wide strip of property on Old Birch Street located between Mr. Floyd Pudwell's property and Mr. Dolf Lieberman's property owned by their wives that they wish to divide in half and add each half to their own property. The City Planner and the Planning and Zoning Board has recommended approval of this request since it will make Mr. Pudwell's and Mr. Lieberman's lots less non - conforming. Mr. Bisel moved to adopt the Planning and Zoning recommendation. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. DISCUSSION OF LINO LAKES CONCERNS REGARDING METROPOLITAN DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK Mayor Benson explained the copy of the letter to Metropolitan Council included in the Council packet is a result of the Special Joint Meeting on June 4, 1986. Mr. Marier moved to forward the letter to Metropolitan Council. Mr. Bisel seconded the motion. Mr. Schumacher outlined the chan- ges that were made at the June 4th meeting to Items II, V and VI. Voting on the motion, motion carried unanimously. The Council took a break at 8:50 P.M. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING THE JOINT USAGE WATER FACILITIES BETWEEN THE CITIES OF CIRCLE PINES AND LINO LAKES 124 JNCIL MEETING ae 23, 1986 ge Eight Mr. Schumacher noted that the City Attorney, Volk and Mr. Schumacher have reviewed this document and it has been approved by the City of Circle Pines as well. Mr. Marier moved to approve the Joint Usage Water Facilities. Mr. Bisel seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. PARK BOARD REPORT A. Application for Park Board Member - A letter of application for the Park Board position vacated by Joseph Sacco was received from Kim James of 7547 Patti Drive. Mr. Marier noted it was a very good letter and moved to appoint her to the vacant position. Mr. Boh- janen seconded the position. Motion carried unanimously. B. Quotations for Playground Equipment for Arena Acres and Lino Lakes - Mr. Bohjanen moved to table this item until the next meeting. Mr. Bisel seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. ENGINEER'S REPORT - RON STALLBERG A. Consideration of Bids for Rice Lake Estates Well - Mr. Stallber; explained bids for the well had been opened at 10:00 A.M. today. The apparent low bid was Layne - Western Company. However, a bid had been received in the Clerk's office and misplaced and was not opened at the same time as the other bids. This bid was located and is from Layne Minnesota. They are the second low bid. Mr. Stallberg told the Council that Layne- Western Company is not a licensed well driller in Minnesota and does not have a record of drilling wells in this area. Because they are not experienced in this area he would recommend that their bid be discarded. Mr. Bisel moved to accept the recommendation of the City Engineer and award the bid to Layne Minnesota for the sum of $83,740 for the well at Rice Lake Estates. Mr. Marier seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. B. Progress Report - Rice Lake Estates - Mark Kasma - Mr. Kasma told the Council that work on Rice Lake Estates is near completion. Curbs and gutters will be installed next week. There is still a lot to be done outside of the project. C. Petition from Orange Street Residents for Street Curbs - Bob Toddie has prepared a feasibility report which indicates curbs would help alleviate the runoff problem in this area. However, during heavy rains there would still be some overtapping of the curbs. He also suggested the curbing run the entire length of the street to the new section which already has curbs. COUNCIL MEETING June 23, 1986 Page Nine Mr. Bainbridge of 877 Orange Street told the Council that his house was built below street level and as a result he has a pond in his front yard every time it rains. He felt curbs would help his situation. He also commented that since there is a storm sewer located near the west end of the street it could better be used by installing the curbs. Mrs. Johnson, 902 Orange Street, told about the flooding problems that has occurred in her yard. Mr. Johnson said in previous years the water ran through their yard to the area that is now Olive Street. However, since the new houses have been built there is no place for the water to run except into the residents yards. Mr. Bainbridge asked if curbing and storm sewers are proposed for Olive Street. Mr. Stallberg said no. Mayor Benson noted the engineers cost estimate for this work is $27,970 or $8.00 per foot. Mrs. Johnson told the Council she did not feel it was the responsibility of the residents to pay for installation of curbing on Orange Street since the City al- lowed a development on Olive Street where storm water did accum- ulate. Also the water that is ending up on their lots is coming from Lake Drive. Therefore, they do not feel it is their re- sponsibility to handle all this water. Additional information such as plat requirements for curbs and gut- ters and what the requirements were for the newer development in the plat was requested by Mayor Benson. It was noted that the streets are of rural design with ditches to be installed. Mr. Stallberg said there was very little ditching in this area. Mr. Marier moved to table this matter until the next Council Meet- ing so that the minutes can be examined to determine what the street requirements are for this area. Mr. Bisel seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Mrs. Anderson will let the residents know what time it is on the agenda. ATTORNEY'S REPORT - JOHN BURKE A. Consideration of Application Received from North Central Public Service for Service to Rice Lake Estates - Mr. Burke explained that the City Attorney had presented information to the City Council in July., 1984 regarding the part anti -trust laws would play in this matter and the limits placed on City Councils when granting fran- chise. Mr. Hawkins had pointed out that the City cannot pick and choose between companies serving the City as long as the companies provide proper service in a timely manner. The City cannot restrict 125 126 COUNCIL MEETING June 23, 1986 Page Ten the number of companies who provide that type of service within the City. This matter was discussed one month later and Mr. Hawkins noted that the Circle Pines gas franchise would be amen- ded to serve the Rice Creek Estates Area and that North Central already has that right. Therefore, the two utilities would be free to compete with each other. Mr. Burke said the information and service given by Mr. Hawkins then is still valid today. So if the Council is considering denying an opportunity to serve there must be a basis for denial. If there is no legitimate basis for denial the City would be exposing itself to a claim that the City is favoring one utility over another. The City could face a potential anti -trust claim. There was discussion regarding what would happen if the City oper- ated its own gas company. Could the City then exclude other gas companies? Mr. Marier moved to obtain an opinion of an anti -trust attorney in this matter. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Motion declared passed. B. Consideration of Gambling License Renewal - St. Joseph's Cath- olic Church. There were no objections to this license application and no action by the Council was required. C. Consideration of Liquor License Renewals. Mrs. Anderson ex- plained that she had received the required certificates of insur- ance and bonds for all license holders except Ross' Corner Bottle Shop and Lee's of Lino. Chris Ross had provided a certificate of insurance but the limits of liability did not meet City Code. He has indicated he will have the correct certificate by June 30, 1986. Lee's of Lino have not provided the two surety bonds and the cer- tificate of insurance. Mrs. Anderson explained this happens each year. The Chief of Police has provided a letter stating he has investi- gated all license holders and has not found any problems. Mrs. Anderson explained she has talked to the state liquor control board and found there is a problem in providing the required in- surance in a timely matter throughout the state. The liquor control board did say that the Council could approve the licenses pending receipt of the proper documents. Mrs. Anderson cannot submit the license applications to the state until all documents are present. Mr. Marier moved to approve the renewal of all liquor licenses pend ing receipt of the proper documents and Mrs. Anderson is to send a 1 COUNCIL MEETING June 23, 1986 Page Eleven letter to each business who has not provided the necessary docu- ments and to tell them that the Council will not extend a grace period next year. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Motion car- ried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS A. Utility Progress Report. Mr. Marier said presently that the Lino Lakes Negotiating Committee has a draft from the Circle Pines Negotiating Committee and this will be reviewed on Friday at 1:00 P.M. B. Receipt of Letter from the Chief of Police. Mayor Benson noted a letter regarding an emergency. There was documentation from the Police Chief and the Fire Chief on this situation. C. Sale of Black Duck Lots. Mr. Schumacher noted that bids were received on the Black Duck lots three months ago and he is having a problem getting the high bidder to close on the lots. This bid- der would like to use the City as a lever to expand the fill area allowed by the DNR. Mr. Schumacher asked for authorization to rebid these lots since he has sent two letters to the high bidder requesting a closing on the lots or the City will advertise them for sale again. Mr. Marier moved that after proper notification to the high bidder the Black Duck lots be advertised for sale to the highest bidders and have the administrator review the advertising with the City Attorney for proper form. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Mo- tion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS A. League of Minnesota Cities Legislative Report - Mayor Benson has brought some brochures from the meeting that may be of interest to all the Council. One deals with the sky rocketing costs of insur- ance and one with an equipment loan program. Mayor Benson felt one area of the conference dealing with the role of the Council, strengthening the Council and strategic planning was most important. One program dealt with directing more re- sponsibility to the City Administrator. For instance, rather than ask department heads for information, ask the City Administrator to get the information from the department head. This idea makes the City Administrator responsible and puts this chain of command in place. There was information on developing strategies and a chain of command. The City budget was used as an example on how this chain of command could work. 127 128 COUNCIL MEETING June 23, 1986 Page Twelve Another area discussed at the conference was planning. What does this City want to do, where do we want to be in five years or ten years, and how are we going to get there. Mayor Benson said he would like to set some meetings so that these ideas can be discussed and expanded. Mr. Bisel felt this was a good idea to exchange ideas and make plans. Mr. Reinert said that he felt it would be great to take time to do this. He also noted that there were some personal enrichment seminars at the conference that were very good. He also told of the comradery and the chances to talk to other elected officials. Some communities sent some employees as well and he felt this was a good idea. Mr. Schumacher said he will be presenting a summary of new laws passed at the last legislative session that would affect Lino Lakes. Mayor Benson asked if the Council could hold an informal meeting such as he was discussing. It was decided that it could be sch- eduled for later in July. Mr. Bisel noted the Planning and Zoning Board is planning a tour of the City and would like the Council to attend. Mr. Marier moved to adjourn at 9:50 P.M. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Aye. These minutes were considered and approved at a regular meeting of the City Council on July 14, 1986. Marilyn G. Anderson, Clerk- Treasurer Benjamin 1