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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/23/1987 Council Minutes1 1 1 093 COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 23, 1987 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order at 7:05 P.M. November 23, 1987 by Mayor Benson. Council Members present: Marier, Bohjanen, Reinert. Mr. Bisel arrived at 8:28 P.M. City Attorney, Bill Hawkins; Planner, John Miller; Chief of Police, Dean Campbell; Building Inspector, Pete Kluegel; Engineer, Ron Stahlberg; Public Works Director, Don Volk; Administrator, Randy Schumacher and Clerk- Treasurer, Marilyn Anderson were also present. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES November 5, 1987 - Mr. Marier moved to approve these minutes as presented. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Motion carried with Mr. Reinert abstaining. November 9, 1987, Regular Session - Mr. Bohjanen moved to approve these minutes as presented. Mr. Marier seconded the motion. Motion carried with Mr. Reinert abstaining. November 9, 1987, Work Session - Mr. Marier moved to approve these minutes as presented. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Motion carried with Mr. Reinert abstaining. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENTS November 23, 1987 - Mr. Bohjanen moved to approve the Disbursements as presented. Mr. Reinert seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF POLICE POLICIES MANUAL - CHIEF CAMPBELL Chief Campbell explained that he has spent the past year updating the police policies manual and the draft copy of the manual is now before the Council for their consideration. Basically, the changes reflect changes in state law and incorporates a certain order "to make the manual easier for the officers to understand. Some areas that were addressed are: liability, use of force, firearms and adopts an acceptable manner of concerns. Officers will be given copies and will be asked to sign a form indicating that they have read the document and that he /she understands it. He will be asking the officers to bring their comments and questions to him in the next two weeks. Mayor Benson expressed a concern regarding driving speeds and high speed chases. Chief Campbell said that type of situation depends upon the crisis. He did not feel this was a problem. He told the Council that this was addressed at a recent Chiefs meeting and explained that fleeing an officer is now a gross misdemeanor and this has helped the PAGE 1 094 COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 23, 1987 situation. There is consideration to make this a felony. The manua does follow state guidelines regarding fleeing an officer. Chief Campbell explained that this document will be updated annually and will become more specific. Mr. Marier commended Chief Campbell for his time and effort on the manual and moved approval of the police policies manual. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. DISCUSSION BY SENATOR GREG DAHL ON MATTERS OF GENERAL INTEREST Senator Dahl updated the Council regarding the past legislative session and noted some plans for the upcoming session. He asked if he could be of service to Lino Lakes in the upcoming session. He did note that he had voted against the tax bill because it was poorly designed and called for unwarranted increases in taxes. Senator Dahl noted several areas on which he worked during the past session: an illegal transport of hazardous waste bill, six year auto license plates, acid rain legislation, purple strief legislation, lemon car amendment, fire safe cigarettes legislation, a second harvest program (pick up foods from restaurants and transport to needy) and a mosquito control program. Mayor Benson noted the oak wilt problems faced by the residents of Lino Lakes and told Senator Dahl that this is becoming a state wide concern. Senator Dahl outlined the problem and noted that this disease can be controlled or prevented. He asked Mr. Schumacher to call him to discuss this concern further. Mayor Benson noted the cuts in the circuit breaker and explained that he felt that this legislation hurt the people who least could afford to be hurt. Another area of concern expressed by Mayor Benson was the interchange of Main Street and 35W. Senator Dahl explained that Senator Durenburger was looking into this matter. Mayor Benson noted that the lemon car bill could put some small dealers out of business. Mr. Schumacher noted that state aid to cities has not kept up with inflation and asked where Senator Dahl saw this issue going in the future. Senator Dahl said he would like to see as much as possible going to the local level since they would know better where the money would best be spent. However state aid does favor cities in the northern part of the state and noted that he would work to change the formula or get substantial more money for cities. Mr. Stahlberg noted that the City was waiting for bridge funding for replacement of the bridge on 80th Street. Senator Dahl said he was not familiar with the capital improvement projects bonding which PAGE 2 1 1 1 095 COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 23, 1987 usually takes place every other year. He was asked to check on this matter for this City. Senator Dahl said he would address the following issues for Lino Lakes: bridge funding, oak wilt prevention funding, interchange of County Road 14 and 35W, change in circuit breaker and increased aid to local governments. Mayor Benson thanked Senator Dahl for coming this evening. PUBLIC HEARING - VACATION OF LA MOTTE PARK - RANDY SCHUMACHER Mr. Schumacher explained a developer has purchased some property adjacent to LaMotte Park and was asking that he be able to gain access to his property through the park in exchange for lands within his subdivision. This developer now has purchased other property and is no longer interested in exchanging any lands. Mr. Bohjanen moved to close the public hearing at 7:52 P.M. Mr. Marier seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. HANSON BLOCK SITE LOCATION UPDATE - RANDY SCHUMACHER Mr. Schumacher told the Council that staff had met with representatives of Hanson Block along with a representative from the Planning and Zoning Board regarding locating in the area of 35E and Main Street. Hanson Block had looked at possible locations in that area. The Council has asked to look closer at locating in the area of Moline Concrete since they are similar operations. Staff has contacted Moline Concrete about this situation and Moline has indicated that they wish to do a comprehensive study of their site and would not be interested in marketing their property at this time. The Council had suggested that staff look at the Cheesebrough property along 4th Avenue. This property is only five acres and Hanson Block would need at least ten acres. Also this property is zoned residential and surrounded by other newer residential property. Mr. Marier asked that the staff give the Council some alternatives to look at. Mr. Schumacher said that Hanson Block will wait to see what spring brings. PLANNING AND ZONING REPORT - PETE KLUEGEL AND JOHN MILLER Minor Subdivision, Steve Kaiser - Mr. Kaiser is asking for a minor subdivision for a twelve foot wide piece of property that he wishes to obtain from Mr. Ernest Apitz at 6524 Hodgson Road to add to his property. This would solve the problem of a garage set back on Mr. Kaisers property and Mr. Kaiser would combine the piece with his own PAGE 3 096 COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 23, 1987 property. The Planning and Zoning Board has recommended approval of this request. Mr. Bohjanen moved to approve this request to correct property lines. Mr. Reinert seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. 1 Set Public Hearing for 7:30 P.M. December 28, 1987 for Brad Rocutt - Vacation of Utility Easement, Resolution No. 68 - 87. Mr. Marier moved to set this public hearing. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. CITY OF LINO LAKES RESOLUTION NO. 68 - 87 RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF STORM WATER DETENTION BASINS WHEREAS: a request has been received from Bradley P. Racutt, owner of Lots 12 and 13, Block 2, Lakeview Woodlands to reduce the size of the storm water detention basin on each lot so there will be access to the rear of the lots for con - struction of new houses, and WHEREAS: Merila and Associates, Inc. have redesigned detention basi ill for each lot and this design has been approved by Rice Creek Watershed District and Mr. Ron Stahlberg, City Engineer, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LINO LAKES, ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA: That a public hearing be set for Monday, December 28, 1987 at 7:30 P.M. to consider the vacation of the above described easements. Adopted by the Lino Lakes City Council this 23rd day of November, 1987. . Anderson, Clerk - Treasurer First Reading, Ordinance No. 21 - 87 Amending the City Code of the City of Lino Lakes, Design Standards for Corner Lots - Mr. Miller PAGE 4 1 1 097 COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 23, 1987 explained that he has recommended that this code amendment be adopted to rectify the problem of small back yards on corner lots. The Planning and Zoning Board has recommended approval of this Ordinance. Mayor Benson asked about Mr. Joyer's concern when a house is built on a platted street that will not be constructed for some time. Mr. Miller said he felt that if this policy were established it would make staff work easier. Mayor Benson asked about the Uhde development, South Reshanau Shores which is being constructed in phases. What if a potentional lot purchaser wants to face his new home on a street that will not be constructed until the next phase is built. Mr. Miller said the house would have to face the constructed street. Mr. Marier moved to change Section 3 to read: "Corner houses shall face the improved street" and change the section now written as 3 to 4 and section 4 to 5 and approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 21 - 87 as just amended. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. CITY OF LINO LAKES COUNTY OF ANOKA STATE OF MINNESOTA ORDINANCE NO. 21 - 87 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF LINO LAKES, DESIGN STANDARDS FOR CORNER LOTS. The City Council of the City of Lino Lakes, Anoka County, Minnesota does ordain: Section 1. Delete Section 1001.08, Subdivision Design Standards, Subd. 6 (9). Corner Lots. The minimum lot width of a corner lot shall be twenty (20) feet greater than the required minimum lot width for the district. Add: Section 1001.08, Subdivision Design Standard, Subd. 6 (9). Corner Lots. The minimum lot width of a corner lot shall be 25 feet greater than the required minimum lot width for the district. Section 2. Delete Appendix B, Section 6, Subdivision 11 (3) (B) minimum lot width - corner lot: 85 feet. Section 3. Corner Houses shall face the improved street. Section 4. Same as above amended, said City Code and Appendix PAGE 5 098 COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 23, 1987 Section 5. B shall stand as initially passed and as previously amended. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication according to City Charter. Passed by the City Council this 2 day of :Deer, 1987. Mar 1111)14-1—J lynJG. Anderson, Clerk - Treasurer Ben j grfnin G Benson, Mayor Housing Standards - Mr. Miller explained that he was told by the Council to make some recommendations with regard to increasing housing standards for this City and to make recommendations with regard to creation of an executive housing district and executive housing standards. He noted that the Council now has his recommendations wi the exception of a map showing possible locations for the executive housing district. Mr. Miller is proposing that the housing standards be upgraded by widening lot sizes and increasing house sizes. He is also recommending that the back yard sizes be reduced. The larger lot sizes would be needed to accomodate the larger houses. A double car garage is also proposed as a requirement. Other suggestions include increasing the floor square footage in duplexes from 800 square feet to 1050 square feet. Mr. Miller explained that he has distributed about a dozen maps to the Council, Planning and Zoning Board and other staff and have requested their input as to the possible locations of the executive housing districts. Only four of the maps have been returned. Mayor Benson suggested that a tour of the City be planned for the first or second week in January for the Council, Planning and Zoning Board, Park Board, Staff and any other interested individuals to look at possible sites as well as problem areas of the City. Mr. Bohjanen expressed concern regarding where zoning lines were actually placed. He referred to his property. Mr. Reinert expressed concern about the timeline to get these standards as well as the new zoning plan in place. He would like thi PAGE 6 1 1 1 099 COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 23, 1987 to be established by the time the next construction season begins. Mr. Miller explained that there are three or four builders who are talking about large subdivisions in Lino Lakes and these could be into staff in January or February. He also felt that timing was important. He recommended that housing standards be revised as soon as possible. He said he hoped to have his recommendations to the Planning and Zoning Board on December 9, 1987 and to the Council by December 28th, 1987. Mr. Marier moved that if the maps from other Board Members and staff are not received by November 27th, the material that is received should be forwarded to the Planning and Zoning Board of December 9th. Mr. Reinert seconded the motion. Mr. Reinert asked where is the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update and Zoning Map update. Mr. Miller explained this will also go to the Planning and Zoning Board on December 9th and a recommendation to the Council could be made at that time. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Benson suggested that Mr. Miller ask the Planning and Zoning Board, Park Board and Economic Development Committee if the second Saturday in January would be a good time to tour the City. ENGINEER'S REPORT RON STAHLBERG Mr. Marier questioned if utility installers are placing utilities in the correct location. Mr. Stahlberg explained that he reviews each permit application and then forwards an approved copy to the utility company and a copy to the Clerk. He noted that Mr. Volk also wants a copy of the permit and he will make arrangements with the Clerk to see that Mr. Volk also gets a copy of the permit. ATTORNEY'S REPORT - BILL HAWKINS 1988 Gambling License Request, VFW Post 6583 - Mr. Hawksin noted that this is a renewal of the VFW license. If the Council has no problems with the current operation, no action is necessary. The Council did not take any action. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATE - RANDY SCHUMACHER Mr. Schumacher explained that the Economic Development Committee has been meeting on a regular basis. They are considering a program based on the Star City Program and the Council should be receiving a draft document in the next couple of months. Mr. Bisel suggested that if anyone is interested they should sit in on the meetings which are every third week. NEW BUSINESS PAGE 7 100 COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 23, 1987 Set Meeting With City of Centerville Regarding Update on Fire Station No. 3 - This meeting was set for Monday, December 7, 1987 at 6:30 P.M. Letter Requesting Confirmation of William H. Bruen as Chairman of the Fire Commission - Mr. Marier moved to approve this request. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Fire Commission Stipend for Former Chairman LaTuff - Mr. Schumacher noted that this has previously been before the Council and this Council decided to leave this matter up to the Commission. The Centerville Clerk has again asked this Council to reconsider this request. There is money in the 1988 Fire District Budget for the Chairman but not in the 1987 Budget. They are requesting additional money for $1,200 stipend. Mayor Benson noted that Mr. LaTuff did a very good job and this would be a goodwill gesture. It could be treated as an honorarium or measure of appreciation. Mr. Marier felt this City should not get involved with the Fire District budgetary situation and suggested following the contract as written. OLD BUSINESS Teamsters and 49ers Union Contract Negotiations Update - Mr. Marier moved to consider this in a closed session. Mr. Bisel seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. The Council moved into closed session at 8:50 P.M. and reconvened at 9:06 P.M. Mayor Benson summarized the closed session. The City Administrator has been authorized to make a counter proposal to the union negotiator. He will forward this information to the business agent tomorrow. Pheasant Ridge Ampitheater - A lady from the audience asked how will the ampitheater affect Lino Lakes. Mayor Benson said that the City has not yet considered what all the affects will be and probably will not address it further until Blaine makes some decisions. The lady asked if Gordon Voss has contacted this City. Mayor Benson said no and neither has Representative Quinn. He noted that the rezone of that area has been tabled by the City of Blaine. Mr. Bisel moved to adjourn at 9:07 P.M. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Aye. These minutes were considered and approved at a _� ar council meeting on December 1 M R LY ' G. ANDERSON : JAM Clerk- Treasurer Mayor PAGE 8