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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/22/1988 Council Minutes (2)2V COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 22, 1988 Mayor Benson explained that the Council has lost a member of the Council, Mr. Donald Marier, a friend of the City and to all of the Council. He recognized Mr. Marier's outstanding civic leadership and noted that Mr. Marier expressed positiveness, and gave generously of his time. Mr. Marier was proud of his role in forging a gas franchise with the City of Circle Pines, he was concerned about the condition of the roads in this City and helped formulate a five year plan for upgrading all of the roads. Mayor Benson asked that everyone stand for a moment of silence in memory of Mr. Marier. The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order by Mayor Benson at 7:00 P.M. Council Members present: Bisel, Bohjanen, Reinert. Council Members absent: none. City Attorney, Bill Hawkins; Engineer, Ron Stahlberg; Building Official, Pete Kluegel; Administrator, Randy Schumacher and Clerk- Treasurer, Marilyn Anderson were also present. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES Work Session. February 8. 1988, Sewer and Water Rate Study - Mr. Reinert moved to approve these minutes as presented. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Work Session. February 8, 1988. Status of 49ers Contract - Mr. Bohjanen moved to approve these minutes as presented. Mr. Bisel seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Regular Council Session. February 8, 1988 - Mr. Bisel moved to approve these minutes as presented. Mr. Reinert seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENTS. FEBRUARY 22, 1988 Mr. Bohjanen moved to approve these Disbursements as presented. Mr. Reinert seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. PAGE 1 1 Mayor Benson welcomed Webelos Pack #136 and their leader Ron Gagnow. This group is attending tonight as part of their scouting experience. ANNUAL STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS - MAYOR BENSON Mayor Benson explained that the City Charter requires that the Mayor present an annual State of the City address. This Address contains a brief summary of the past year and a look ahead to the next year. Mayor Benson read his Address. A complete text of the Address can be found at the end of these minutes. OPEN MIKE No one appeared under Open Mike. UPDATE ON MINNESOTA CORRECTIONAL FACILITY EXPANSION PLAN - FRED HOLBECK Mr. Holbeck addressed the Council and gave a brief explanation of the remodeling planned for the facility. He noted that the sale of two cottages and ten acres of land to Anoka County has made this remodeling possible. The reason for the remodeling is do to the significant increase in prison population and the shortage of space. The remodeling includes the expansion of five cottages inside the fence. There arc no plans to change the organization or program of the facility. `Mr. Holbeck briefly explained the progam within this facility and noted that all inmates work and are paid. If they do not work they are returned to the institution where they were originally. This institution is committed to teaching a rational work ethic and specific skills. Mr. Holbeck also explained that there is a community advisory board that has been effective in the past and he expects this situation will continue. Mr. Reinert asked what minimum security and medium security means. Mr. Holbeck explained all of the terms regarding security. Mayor Benson thanked Mr. Holbeck for coming this evening and keeping the Council informed. CONSIDERATION OF ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS - FIRE COMMISSION Mayor Benson explained that the appointments to this commission serve at the pleasure of the Council. This means that at this time there is not a vacant position. However, Mr. Lance Olson, 628 Barbara Lane has submitted a letter PAGE 2 205 b expressing his desire to serve on the Commission. He asked Mr. Olson to speak to the Council regarding this matter. Mr. Olson said he has been involved with the Fire Department since 1984 and has been a member of the operations committee, a District Fire Marshall and a member of the budget operations committee. He has noted the rapid growth in the Centennial area and sees a need for a five year master plan, and plans for expansion of the department in an orderly manner. He told the Council that he would be an asset to the Council because he is familiar with the operation of the department. Mayor Benson noted that being a member of the Fire Department may give Mr. Olson a view that is partial to the Department. He asked how he would removed himself from this and function impartially in both capacities. Mr. Olson said that he may make a lot of decisions that may not be popular but would be for the benefit of the entire district. He said he did not see that wearing two hats would be a problem. He did not feel this would be a conflict of interest. Mr. Reinert asked Mr. Olson if he felt that he has not been served properly by the current Fire Commission members. Mr. Olson said he thought that at some point in time he did not feel views were brought forward by the chain of command. Mr. Reinert asked if he would alienate anyone if he bypassed the chain of command. Mr. Olson said this may create some problems but did not feel it would compromise the fire fighting capacity of the department. Mayor Benson thanked Mr. Olson for attending tonight. The Administrator was asked to contact the two current members of the Commission as well as the alternate member and detemine their level of interest in their positions. DRAFT ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT, NO. 01 - 88, SECOND READING Mr. Miller was unable to attend this evening and Mr. Schumacher explained that at the first reading Mr. Miller was asked to answer some questions regarding lot widths and set backs for the R -1 and R -1X Districts. Mr. Miller has prepared a memorandum dated February 17, 1988 addressing these issues and noting that the Planning and Zoning Board had considered this at their February 10th meeting. There was discussion on what the minimum lot size should be and how this would be administered. Mr. Glenn Rehbein from the audience said that increasing the lot width increases PAGE 3 1 the cost of the street improvements and utilities. He noted that Shoreview has 10,000 square foot size lots and they are building larger homes on these lots. He also noted that larger houses does not guarantee better quality homes. He also noted that the lots in Rice Lake Estates are smaller then currently required by ordinance for R -1 Districts. Mr. Bisel moved to adopt Ordinance No. 01 - 88 to include retaining the 80 foot frontage for the R -1 District, reduce garage setbacks to 5 feet, retain the 135 foot length of the lot, reduce the minimum square footage of the lot to 10,800 square feet and in the R -1X District reduce the garage setback to 5 feet. Mr. Reinert seconded the motion. Mike Wenge from the audience asked the Council to set aside the rezone of the Gethsemane United Methodist Church property at Lake Drive and 35W. He felt this area should deserve a buffer and referred to an area that the citizens requested not to be rezoned in the Chomonix area and requested the same understanding from the City as those homeowners received. Mr. Reinert told Mr. Wenge that the Council cannot pass a buffer requirement in the ordinance but noted the time to address this issue is when a development request is presented to the Planning and Zoning Board. Mr. Ron Strantz, 575 Marshan Lane asked if it is normal to requite a buffer at the time the property is rezoned. Mr. Hawkins said that this would be considered at the time of development so that the City can determine how much of a buffer is sufficient. Mr. Strantz asked why the City was rezoning the property at this time, is there some particular development planned. Mayor Benson said no, this is a correction of the current map. It was an oversight on the part of the Council in 1983. Mr. Bohjanen noted that was not the only oversight and this action will correct everything. Mr. Strantz said he has not lived in the area for a full year and when he purchased he wanted to be in a quiet area. He asked again why this is being considered if there are no development plans. Mr. Bisel said because this was an oversight in 1983. Mayor Benson said that the residents would verify that this was commercial prior to 1983. Mr. Wenge noted that a buffer can be a joke. Mr. Bisel said the size and type of buffer will not be detemined until a development plan is submitted and the buffer will be designed to fit the situation. Mr. Wenge asked if the Council will listen to anyone anymore than they are listening now. He asked if owners will be notified when a proposal comes before the Planning and Zoning Board. Mr. Bisel said yes. PAGE 4 c_U Mr. Allen Irwin, a member of the Planning and Zoning Board noted that the existing ordinance defines sizes and contents of buffers. The P & Z Board reviews the plans and can require all sorts of buffers. Since nothing is proposed now the P & Z Board will want to wait and see and make sure there is a visual and audio buffer. Mr. Rehbein asked why rezone now. It can be rezoned when the right proposal is presented. He asked the Council if they would rezone his property now if he requested the rezone. Mayor Benson said that the Council has been chastised for being too tough with businesses and now they are being critized for being to pro business. Mr. Strantz asked if the church asked to be rezoned. Mayor Benson said no. Voting on the motion, motion carried unanimously. PLANNING AND ZONING REPORT - PETE KLUEGEL Site and Building Plan Review, Joe Spetzman - Mr. Kluegel noted that a variance and lot split were approved for Mr. Spetzman, 8145 Lake Drive at the January 26, 1988 Council meeting. Mr. Spetzman has presented a Site and Building Plan to the P & Z Board for their review and this has been approved. A petition signed by all the neighbors has also been received. The P & Z Board has required that all lighting and signage be in accordance with the ordinance. Mr. Bohjanen moved to approve P & Z application No. 88 - 03 to include the stipulations that all lighting and signage on the property be according to the Zoning Ordinance requirements for light industrial lands. Mr. Reinert seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Minor Subdivision, Mabel Cardinal - Mr. Kluegel explained that this request is to divide a forty acre parcel into four ten acre parcels. This land is located on the southeast corner of 20th Avenue and 80th Street. The P & Z Board has recommended approval of this request subject to the applicant providing various easements for upgrading 80th Street, park dedication of $1,600 and separate deeds being prepared for each new parcel and stamped by the City Clerk and recorded at Anoka County. The request meets all requirements of the Rural District. Mr. Reinert moved to approve this request subject to the P & Z recommendations. Mr. Bisel seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Minor Subdivision, Anoka County - Mr. Kluegel explained that the State of Minnesota is selling ten acres at the Correctional Facility containing two cottages to Anoka County. The P & Z Board has reviewed this request and has recommended approval with the stipulation that the PAGE 5 1 administrative fee of $250 be paid. Mr. Bohjanen moved approval of P & Z application No.88 -05 including the stipulation of the $250 fee being paid. Mr. Bisel seconded the motion. Mr. Tony Palumbo asked that the fee be waived. Mr. Schumacher noted that in the past when the County and the City have joint projects, the fee is waived, however in cases such as this the fee is required. Mr. Reinert asked about the condition of the cottages. Mr. Kluegel explained that fire detection systems were recently installed and the building meets the requirements of the State as well as the State Fire Marshall. In addition, building permits are required for all renovation. Voting on the motion, motion carried unanimously. Minor Subdivision, Ken Lundgren - Mr. Kluegel explained that this request is for a subdivision of Lot D of the Donnell original subdivision into two ten acre lots. The P & Z Board has reviewed this request and have recommended approving it providing that a 330 road easement is dedicated. Mr. Bisel moved to accept P & Z application No. 87 - 33 with the changes stipulated by the P & Z Board. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Set Public Hearin, Preliminary Plat, Lakeview. Place - Mr. Bisel ,coved to set the public hearing for March 14, 1988 at 7:30 P.M. Mr. Reinert seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. A gentleman from the audience asked the Council if they have driven down LaMotte Drive and noticed the tight curve, City park and cars parked on the road. Mayor Benson asked him to bring his concerns to the public hearing. PUBLIC HEARING, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, ROLAND FORD Mayor Benson opened the public hearing at 8:58 P.M. Mr. Kluegel told the Council that he had talked to Mr. Ford today and he had indicated that he would not be at the meeting this evening. Mr. Kluegel gave a brief background on this matter noting that this matter has been before a judge in Anoka County and a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) had been suggested by the judge. The purpose of the CUP is to allow reclamation in wetlands on the Ford's property at 6074 Hodgson Road and to establish a program for the removal of junk from the land. Mayor Benson asked for comments from the audience. PAGE 6 L. tJ Mr. Donald McShannock, 6064 Hodgson Road told the Council that he has been a neighbor for many years and was in favor of the CUP. Mr. Allan Irwin, P & Z Board member asked if the westerly 600 feet was zoned commercial. It should be to coincide with with the area designated as wood cutting and sales. It was determined that it was zoned commercial. There was discussion on how the CUP would change the situation that currently exists regarding the legal actions currently pending with the Ford property. Mr. Hawkins said there was not a good solution to this matter and noted that Mr. Ford has already served a jail term because he has not complied with the courts directions. Other solutions were discussed such as requiring a letter of credit and having the City clean the property and assess the costs to the property. Mr. Rehbein suggested that the City could buy the land. None of the suggestions appeared to be practical. Mr. Bisel moved to close the public hearing at 9:11 P.M. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Reinert moved to grant a Conditional Use Permit to Roland Ford, 6074 Hodgson Road with the conditions outlined in Mr. Miller's memorandum of January 20, 1988 and and to include the stipulations outlined in the P & Z Boards motion dated January 13, 1988 and to include the fees be paid and the proper application completed within seven days. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Benson asked that Mr. Kluegel notify Mr. Ford of the Council's action tonight by certified letter. ANNUAL REPORT PRESENTED BY BARRY MATSON, EMS DIRECTOR, AMBULANCE SERVICE IN LINO LAKES Mr. Matson gave the Council a written operations report for the fourteen months that District Memorial's ambulance has been based in Lino Lakes. He thanked the Council for the opportunity to serve the City. He noted that the staffing has been changed since the original proposal was presented to the Council. This change was due to noting that staffing was not needed at certain periods of the day. Mr. Matson explained that the response time has been dramatically improved and there is a very good working relationship between District Memorial Hospital Emergency Medical Services and the Lino Lakes Police Department and the Centennial Fire District. Mr. Bisel told Mr. Matson that he PAGE 7 1 1 1 1 has heard good reports from the Fire Department and the Police Department. Mayor Benson asked if the service is always staffed with paramedics. Mr. Matson said yes, except when illness reduces the number of staff members. Mayor Benson thanked Mr. Matson for attending this evening and asked him to keep the Council updated on any further changes in the service. SIGN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 02 - 88 SECOND READING Mr. Bisel said that he felt Article One, Section II (B) 12 is unworkable and Article Two, Section II (H) (10) is ambiguous. It could be discriminatory. Mayor Benson said he is concerned with the beautification of this City and felt that the Council should try to control the immense problems with portable signs. He agreed temporary signs will be hard to control. He noted such areas as Birch Street and Hodgson Road or Birch Street and Centerville Road. Mr. Kluegel said in cases where garage sale signs are posted at intersections, he could go to the location of the sale and remind the owner that the sign must be removed according to the ordinance. Mr. Bisel felt this could take a considerable amount of Mr. Kluegels time and suggested that sign regulations be placed in the papers so all residents are aware of the code. He suggested that the City try to accomplish better communications rather than spend more time passing ordinances and trying to enforce them. He also said that since there are only six portable signs in the City, an ordinance is not warranted. He would support looking at the entire sign ordinance. Mr. Reinert told the Council of an experience he had with builder who told him that Lino Lakes did not have a good appearance. He felt this community was in transition and everyone wanted the community to appear nice. This needs to be addressed. Also the Council has told the Department Heads to point out their problems and lay out some solutions but the Council has not backed them when they do this. In some ways he felt this ordinance was a start. Mr. Bisel said that anytime the Council enacts another ordinance the citizens loose a little more of their freedom. After further discussion, Mr. Reinert moved to adopt the second reading of Ordinance No. 02 - 88 amending the Lino Lakes City Ordinance No. C. This motion was not seconded and the motion died. The proposed ordinance died because - there was not further action taken on it. PAGE 8 1 Mr. Bisel moved to review the whole sign ordinance by two months from this Council meeting and appoint a committee for this purpose. Mr. Reinert seconded the motion. Mr. Schumacher asked that a Council Member be appointed to this committee. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Reinert moved to have Mr. Bisel serve as a liason from the Council on this committee and have Mr. Schumacher make a recommendation to the Council regarding the proposed size of the committee and who will serve on the committee. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Schumacher will have his recommendations for the next Council meeting. RESOLUTION NO. 06 - 88, ORDERING IMPROVEMENT AND AUTHORIZING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR EXTENSION OF EAST ASH STREET. Mr. Bisel moved to approve this resolution. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. CITY OF LINO LAKES RESOLUTION NO. 06 - 88 RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENT AND PREPARATION OF PLANS FOR A PORTION OF EAST ASH STREET WHEREAS: AND WHEREAS: a resolution of the City Council adopted the thirteenth day of April, 1987, fixed a date for a Council hearing on the proposed im- provement of East Ash Street beginning at the intersection of East Ash Street and Foxtail Drive and terminating at the intersection of Arbor Court (Sergant Court) and East Ash Street. ten days' mailed notice and two week's pub- lished notice of the hearing was given, and the hearing was held thereon on the eleventh day of May, 1987, at which all persons desir- ing to be heard were given an opportunity to be heard thereon. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LINO LAKES, MINNESOTA: 1. Such improvement is hereby ordered as proposed in the Council resolution adopted the thirteenth day of April, 1987. 2. Mr. Ron Stahlberg is hereby designated as the engineer PAGE 9 1 1 for this improvement. He shall prepare plans and spec- ifications for making of such improvement. Adopted by the Council of the City of Lino Lakes this twenty second day of February, enjamin Benson, ayor . Anderson, Clerk - Treasurer ENGINEER'S REPORT - RON STAHLBERG Resolution No. 07 - 88, Endorsing State Legislation Providing Additional Funding for Transportation - Mr. Stahlberg explained that the purpose of this resolution was to support the highway funding recommendations of the Transportation Finance Study Commission. The two primary recommendations are that the gasoline tax be increased by three cents per gallon effective June 1, 1988 and that the share of the motor vehicle excise tax revenues going to transportation be increased from the present 5% to 35 %. Mr. Stahlberg also explained that the purpose of the resolution was to garner support from cities for the legislation. A lot of people were upset because of the cutbacks last year in this area. After further discussion, Mr. Reinert moved that Resolution No. 07 - 88 be taken under consideration for study. Mr. Bisel seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. CITY OF LINO LAKES RESOLUTION NO. 07 - 88 WHEREAS, there is a need for additional funding for high- ways to preserve the existing roadways, recon- struct roads as necessary, and complete the in- complete system of roadways; and WHEREAS, the 1981 Minnesota State Legislature directed that the motor vehicle excise tax (MVET) be trans- ferred to. Transportation by increasing increments of 25% percent per bienniuim beginning with 1984- 85 biennium and ending with the total transfer in the 1990 -91 biennium; and WHEREAS, PAGE 10 the 1981 Legislative law directed that of the amounts transferred to Transportation, 75% go to the Highway Users Tax Distribution Fund (HUTDF) and 25% to the Transit Assistance Fund (TAF); and WHEREAS, the 1983 Legislature, reacting to the State's gen- eral fund shortfall, delayed the MVET transfer to the 1986 -87 biennium; and WHEREAS, the 1984 Legislature modified the schedule by advancing the first phase of transfer to the year 1985 and was to continue through the 1986 -87 biennium; and WHEREAS, WHEREAS, WHEREAS, WHEREAS, WHEREAS, WHEREAS, the 1986 Legislature acted to eliminate the trans- fer of MVET funds for the 1986 -87 biennium; and the 1987 Legislature acted to eliminate the trans- fer of MVET fund for the 1988 -89 biennium; and the roadway systems under the jurisdiction of State, County, City and Township can no longer be maintained to minimal standards utilizing current funding; and the liveability of Minnesota is highly dependent upon its transportation system of which the road- way system is the major artery; and a major portion of the roadway system in the state is over 40 years old and in need of major repairs or reconstruction; and the roadway systems will continue to deteriorate at a rate faster than current funds will provide for future repairs or reconstruction; and WHEREAS, the major issue is to provide sufficient funds to meet the needs of the total transportation system within the State of Minnesota; and WHEREAS, the Transportation Finance Study Commission has made recommendations to provide additional fund- ing NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF LINO LAKES that the City strongly endorses the State Legislature providing additional funding for transportation; and FURTHER, since the Transportation Finance Study Commission recommendations will provide such additional funding, the State Legislature is encouraged to consider adopton of their PAGE 11 IJ recommendations as outlined in the Transporation Finance Study Commission's working draft document dated January 7, 1988. Passed by the City Council of Lino Lakes this twenty second day of February, 1988. enjami G. Benson, Mayor Marlyn Anderson, Clerk - Treasurer Mr. Bisel moved to extend the meeting until all business is completed. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 08 - 88, Ordering Feasibility Report, Phase II Erickson's 2nd Addition - Mayor Benson asked if this developer should be required to complete an environment work sheet. Mr. Schumacher explained that the total number of homes does not exceed 100 so an EAW is not required. In addition the City Council has approved the entire plat and it is recorded in Anoka County. Mr. Bisel moved to approve Resolution 08 - 88. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Mr. Reinert expressed concern regarding soil erosion in this subdivision. Mr. Stahlberg said that the policies now have provisions for requiring grading permits and requiring seeding to control erosion. He noted that Rice Lake Estates is worse. CITY OF LINO LAKES RESOLUTION NO. 08 - 88 RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORT ON IMPROVEMENT OF PHASE II, D. ERICKSON'S SECOND ADDITION WHEREAS, it is proposed to improve the second phase of the D. Erickson's 2nd Addition subdivision and to assess the benefited property for all or a portion of the cost of the improvement, pursuant to Minn- esota Statutes, Chapter 429 and the Lino Lakes City Charter, PAGE 12 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF LINO LAKES, MINNESOTA: That the proposed improvement be referred to Mr. Ron Stahlberg for study and that he is instructed to report to the Council with all convenient speed advising the Council in a preliminary way as to whether the proposed improvement is feasible and as to whether it should be made as proposed or in connection with some other im- provement, and the estimated cost of the improvement as recommended. Adopted by the Council of Lino Lakes this twenty second day of February, 1988. Benjami lynUG. Anderson, Clerk - Treasurer ATTORNEY'S REPORT - BILL HAWKINS Mr. Hawkins did not have a report. . Benson, Mayor CONSIDERATION OF 1988/1989 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM - RESOLUTION NO. 11 - 88 Mr. Bohjanen moved to approve this resolution. Mr. Bisel seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. CITY OF LINO LAKES RESOLUTION NO. 11 - 88 A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING FOR THE CITY OF LINO LAKES FOR FUNDING YEAR 1988/89 WHEREAS, the City of Lino Lakes is anticipating receiving Community Development Block Grant Funds in Fund- ing Year 1988 - 1989 in the amount of $26,475.00, and WHEREAS, the City is dedicated to the concept of Economic Development so as to provide for the service needs of the community, and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Lino Lakes City Council to assist those new and incoming, or present bus- PAGE 13 1 1 1 inesses that meet H.U.D. Business and Employment Guidelines, and WHEREAS, the Lino Lakes City Council also supports the con- tinuation of the Senior Citizens Center Coordin- ator Program which has been funded through C. D. B. G. Funds since it's inception, and WHEREAS, the Lino Lakes City Council also supports the pro- gram, and general operation of Alexandra House, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED; 1. That the Lino Lakes City Council hereby requests that $2,500.00 of its 1988 - 1989 C.D.B.G. Funds be used in support of the Alexandra House programs and operations. 2. That the Lino Lakes City Council hereby requests that $3,500.00 of its 1988 - 1989 C.D.B.G. Funds be used for the Senior Center Coordinator's salary in promoting the Center's activities, programs, and general operation. 3. That the Lino Lakes City Council hereby requests that $1,977.37 of its 1988 - 1989 C.D.B.G. Funds be used for the reimbursement of Anoka County's 1987 C.D.B.G. Fund Budget. 4. That the Lino Lakes City Council hereby requests that the remaining $18,498.00 of its 1988 - 1989 C.D.B.G. Funds be dedicated to Economic Development projects for the community as stated in H.U.D. Guidelines for 1988. Adopted by the Lino Lakes City Council this 22nd day of February, 1988. - Cp' Maril n Anderson, Clerk - Treasurer . Benson, ayor NEW BUSINESS Consideration of Gambling License Request St. Joseph's Men's Group - The Council did not take action to deny this request. Resolution No. 09 - 88 Declaring Costs to be Assessed to 1160 Main Street - Mr. Bisel moved to adopt this resolution. PAGE 14 Mr. Reinert seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. CITY OF LINO LAKES RESOLUTION NO. 09 - 88 RESOLUTION DECLARING COST TO BE ASSESSED AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT. WHEREAS, a contract has been let for the improvement of the septic system at 1160 Main Street, Lino Lakes and the contract price for such improvement if $10,900.00, and the expenses incurred or to be incurred in the making of such improvement amount to $1,869.00 so that the total cost of the im- rovement will be $12,769.00, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF LINO LAKES, MINNESOTA: 1. The portion of the cost of such improvement to be paid by the City is zero and the portion of the cost to be assessed against benefited property owners is declared to be $12,769.00. 2. Assessments shall be payable in equal annual install- ments extending over a period of fifteen years, the first of the installments to be payable on or before the first Monday in January, 1989, and shall bear in- terest at the rate of nine (9%) per cent per annum from the date of the adoption of the assessment re- solution. 3. The City Clerk, with the assistance of the ineer shall forthwith calculate the proper be specially assessed for such improvement lot as provided by law, and she shall file such proposed assessment in her office for inspection. City Eng- amount to against the a copy of public 4. The Clerk shall upon the completion of such assessment, notify the Council thereof. Adopted by the Council this twenty second day of 1988. PAGE 15 proposed February, 1 1 Anderson, Clerk - Treasurer Resolution No. 10 - 88 Setting Public Hearing on Proposed ssessments to 1160 Main Street - Mr. Reinert moved to approve this resolution. Mr. Bisel seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. CITY OF LINO LAKES RESOLUTION NO. 10 - 88 RESOLUTION FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR SEPTIC SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT FOR 1160 MAIN STREET, LINO LAKES, MINNESOTA. WHEREAS, by a resolution passed by the Council on February 22, 1988, the City Clerk was directed to prepare a proposed assessment of the cost of the septic improvement at 1160 Main Street, Lino Lakes, Minnesota, AND WHEREAS, the Clerk has notified the Council that such proposed assessment has been completed and filed in her office for public inspection, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF LINO LAKES, MINNESOTA: 1. A hearing shall be held on the twenty eighth day of March, 1988, in the city hall at 7:30 P.M. to pass upon such proposed assessment and at such time and place all persons owning the affected property will be given an opportunity to be heard with reference to such assessment. 2. The City Clerk is hereby directed to cause a notice of the hearing on the proposed assessment to be pub- lished once in the official newspaper at least two weeks prior to the hearing, and she shall state in the notice the total cost of the improvement. She shall also cause mailed notice to be given to the owner of the parcel described in the assessment roll not less than two weeks prior to the hearings. 3. The owner of the property so assessed may, at any time prior to certificaiton of the assessment to the county auditor, pay the whole of the assessment on such prop- erty, with interest accrued to the date of payment, to the City Clerk except that no interest shall be charged if the entire assessment is paid within 30 days from PAGE 16 the adoption of the assessment. He may at any time thereafter, pay to the City Clerk the entire amount of the assessment remaining unpaid, with interest accrued to December 31 of the year in which such pay- ment is made. Such payment must be made before October 15 or interest will be charged through December 31 of the succeeding year. Adopted by the Council this twenty second day of February, 1988. Benjam G ':enson, Mayor Marilyn . Anderson, Clerk- Treasurer Centennial Fire District Amendments to By -Laws - This item is just for the information of the Council. The Centennial Fire Commission has passed Amendment #1 to the By -Laws of the Centennial Fire District and the Amendment concerns terms of office for officers. John Miller's Memorandum Designating a Builders Meeting - Mr. Schumacher reviewed Mr. Miller's memorandum. The Council determined the date for the Builders Meeting to be March 24, 1988. League Legislative Update - Mayor Benson brought forward to the Council several items that were addressed at this meeting. Mayor Benson said he felt the underlying feeling at this conference was that municipalities must stay within their budget but the state does not. Mr. Schumacher explained that Rice Creek Watershed District has designated $3,600 to clean out the ditch running from Centerville's Center Oaks into Lino Lakes across LaMotte Drive. This will eliminate a potential flooding problem. Mr. Volk will contract this work to be completed. In addition, a new plat is being considered in Lino Lakes in this immediate area. RCWD may require this ditch project to be completed before they will issue a permit for this new subdivision. Mr. Schumacher also noted that the residents in the LaMotte Drive area may oppose the new subdivision because of the potential for flooding. They are talking about requiring a holding pond so that sediment does not flow directly into the lake. He also noted that there is a low area.that could be used for a holding pond. However, PAGE 17 1 the County Parks Department is talking about using this area for a trout pond. Mr. Reinert moved to accept the money from RCWD and proceed with the ditch reconstruction. Mr. Bisel seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Schumacher told the Council that RCWD has instituted the clean up of Hardwood Creek. This Council has already said that they do not want the City to do the work. OLD BUSINESS There was no Old Business. Mr. Bisel moved to adjourn at 10:25 P.M. Mr. Reinert seconded the motion. Aye. These minutes were considered and approved at a regular council meeting on March 14, 1988. PAGE 18 �. "I YN ¢- ADD SON BE Clerk- Treasurer May AM SON State of the City Address February 10, 1988 This is the 7th State of the City Address I have given as Mayor of Lino Lakes. In November I was elected to my 4th term as Mayor. It has been my great privilage to serve our community, and I look forward to working towards the betterment of this City in this my new term. In addition to my own re- election in November, Councilmen Bohjanen and Marier were also re- elected. It was with great sadness however, that last Wednesday evening the Council met and scheduled a new election to take place this spring for the vacancy left by the untimely death of Mr. Marier. 1987 was a year of unprecedented growth for Lino Lakes. It was also a year in which the City Council, staff, and advisory boards spent a great deal of time looking to the future. Lino Lakes is at a pivotal point of its economic and residential development. We felt it necessary to sit down and do some long term planning and policy making. Many metropolitan cities have developed their land and resources with little regard to planning or forethought. Lino Lakes has the good fortune of being on the outermost tier of metropolitan development. This enabled us to look around and learn from their mistakes, as well as their good points. From others we have learned the value of planned residential growth, and making the best of our natural resources. We saw the need for increased economic development, not only to 1 relieve residents of a portion of their tax burden, but also to provide you with basic services that other cities' residents take for granted. The process by which we sat down to evaluate our present situation, and future goals is called Strategic Planning. A session was held in late 1986 and carried through 1987 in which we took a long hard look at where we are, and where we want to be in the future. We realized the time was now to evaluate this data. The Council session was followed by a similar session held by our Economic Development Committee (EDC). 1987 saw a reorganization, and a revitalization of committment by the Economic Development Committee to this community's future. The EDC has been meeting on a regular basis in an effort to pull together information, and compile it into a working Development Guide. This Guide is being produced in order to market the City. Along with city staff, the EDC is working on a series of maps to go along with this Development Guide. The EDC's philosophy is not to build for development's sake, but to develop for the communities needs. A much needed shopping center for the area is not too far down the road. The Council has signed Agreements with a prominent local developer so that we can work together for the creation of this center. In January of this year a Tour of the City was taken by City Council, Staff, and members of our advisory boards. This L. tour was designed to give all individuals working for the City, a uniform look at the community. I feel the venture was an unqualified success. It not only opened communications between the boards and committees, but enabled us to discuss our goals and thoughts on the future. Along with economic growth, is residential growth. Our community is seeing an influx of new residents drawn by both our proximity to Minneapolis, and St. Paul, and our quality of life. 152 building permits were issued for residential homes in 1987. This is a 4% increase over 1986. We are in the process of establishing new zones which will enhance the "country lot in town effect ". The Planning and Zoning Board found 1987 to be a hectic year for residential building. Two major subdivisions were begun along Birch Street that upon completion will add 243 new homes. In 1988 we are already looking at the possibility of 5 new housing subdivisions in the area. With new residents come the demands for parks and open spaces, along with the need for fire, police, and ambulance service. Like the EDC, and the Planning and Zoning Board, the Park Board has also been looking to the future. Within the first couple of months of 1988 the Park Board together with the City will be issuing a Citizen's Attitude Survey. This will give the residents the opportunity to voice their opinion on park development, City services, and new issues facing Lino Lakes. The survey will give residents a chance to voice their opinion of the City on an array of issues. These are just examples of how we truely are servants of you, the people. In addition to the Park Survey, the Park Board has a number of programs that they are working on for 1988. For starters, they will be working on getting the "Tree City USA" program designation for the City. This is handed out by the DNR in an effort to alert residents of forestry activities and education. A joint study with Circle Pines, Blaine, Centerville, and Lexington will be carried out to determine the need for a Recreation and Community Education Director, and expanded programs. Finally, the Park Board will be adding to two parks areas out of two new subdivisions; Erickson's Second Addition, and South Reshanau Lake Estates. The Police Department was again active this year in promoting such programs as Operation Identification, and "Crime Prevention ". The later program was expanded to include 280 additional participants in the neighborhood watch program. The department has worked vigorously over the past year in the area of child welfare and protection. These include the fingerprinting of over 350 children as well as photographing and videotaping them. This information was turned over to the parents. Due in part to this work, the department was recognized by the National Child Safety Council for "Service to the Safety of Children ". Finally the Police Department developed the "Lino Lakes Police Department - Handout ". This handout described the services offered by the Police Department and was given to new residents. In October of 1987, the Centennial Fire District Commission had it's grand opening for Fire Station # 2 located at 7731 Lake Drive. This fire hall is designed to be a first response station for the majority of Lino Lake residents. Ambulance services also continue to be provided out of this fire hall. Numerous changes were made in the building this past year which will allow for a more functional fire /emergency service system. December 15th marked the 1st anniversary of emergency medical service in our community. With the addition of this mobile, advanced life support program, response time to emergency situations in our area has been cut in half. The Fire District Commission's Planning Committee is in the process of determining the needs of the district as far as facilities and future equipment needs. As in years past, 1987 was a year full of projects for the public works department. The project that will have the most long term effect on area residents that was begun in 1987 is "Solid Waste Abatement ". Solid Waste Abatement is a State initiated, County imlemented program designed to support existing and future recycling systems. According to the guidelines, yard waste will not be allowed into landfills, and metro area communities with a population over 5,000 shall implement, at a minimum, once a month curbside collection of at least three items by 1990. City staff, in conjunction with Anoka County and surrounding communities is working on a program to meet these requirements. For our part, we have already established a compost site open from May - October for daily residential drop -off of yard waste. As part of the City reforestation effort, seedlings will again be for sale at City Hall on and around Arbor Day. In addition, trees and seedlings will be planted in City parks by local elementary students. This winter has seen our snow plowing efforts increased dramatically over last years mild winter. Citizen response to our request for cooperation in helping City crews with snow plowing has been tremendous. Cars are being removed from city streets thus eliminating the "snow bird ticket ". City crews have attended snow fighting seminars which helps to bring their techniques up to par with the rest of the metro area. The summer of 1988 will see approximately 1 mile of road way overlays taking place. This is part of our ongoing comittment to the upgrading and maintenance of our community's roadways. 6.2 miles on 22 different roads will be sealcoated in 1988. Finally in 1988 MNdot will be starting a major speed limit sign study in Lino Lakes. This will enable us to install speed zone signs on many rural roadways in the community. In 1987, the City of Lino Lakes worked with 1.5 million dollar budget. Last year saw the State Legislature freeze Local Government Aid to cities. Cities are critically dependent on State funding. The factors of inflation, the increased cost of State and Federal mandates, and the large reductions in federal aid were ignored in 1987 when the Legislature decided to freeze Local government Aid payments. In light of these revenue reductions, and State program mandates, the City did not increase it's mill rate for 1988. It will continue to provide quality services with nor compromises in any department. We will maintain the enforcement of our capital improvement programs which call for new equipment in Public Works, Police, and technological upgrading in the administraive offices. The Legislature is in the process of reviewing the present homestead credit laws. The reduction of these credits are being discussed as an option to solve some of the states financial problems, and funding of new programs. I feel it is critical to maintain the homestead credit system for our many boards and committees. The service you provide, whether it be as a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission, Park Board, EDC or Fire Commissioner, or Civil Defense is a vital one. I look forward to you continuing this committment. Together we can make Lino Lakes a better place to live and work. Finally I would like to thank the staff at City Hall. They, along with our police department, and public works crew, are a hard working dedicated group of individuals. We appreciate the work you do. 230 residents, and refuse to accept an additional state tax increase for local municipalities to shoulder and pass on to the city's businesses and residents. We will monitor this issue very closely and assure our residents of a strong lobbying effort with out legislators to protect the homestead credit program as it exists today. In 1987, the City floated a $1.6 million dollar Improvement Bond Issue in order to provide utilities to new area developments. City growth made it necessary for us to add an additional police officer, a secretary in the administrative offices, and a city planner. Even in light of the increase in demands for services, we were able to show a $126,000.00 increase in our general fund reserve which now totals approximately $510,000.00. The city's overall financial position is very strong at the present time. In addition to the everyday projects, the City also became involved in a number of other worthwhile projects in 1987. The Anoka County Traveler is a service funded by Lino Lakes and surrounding communities, administered by Anoka County, and is designed to provide free rides to area seniors. Surface water management has always been a concern when dealing with development in Lino Lakes. The City has designed a program whereby contour maps are acquired annually. Over a period of years a City wide system will be 1 established allowing for planned development with little impact on adjacent properties. By using this system, all future development within the city will be able to tie into a functional Surface Water Plan. With the large number of Oak trees in Lino Lakes, the City has been actively pursuing an Oak Wilt Control Program. We feel that our trees are one of our most valuable resources. Over the past year, the city forester has been tracking and monitoring Oak Wilt problems within developed areas. Incidents of disease is on the increase. The City has been designated as a pilot project area by the Department of Agriculture and the DNR. The program is designed to effectively control and treat, through the use of root graph disruption, Oak Wilt. The City is looking at establishing stronger standards for new residential developments, thus creating assurances for healthy oak stands. 1987 saw the finalization of our Gas Franchise Agreement with Circle Pines. This was the culmination of several years of work to insure gas supply to residents of Lino Lakes. Once again I would like to thank all the people that helped make 1987 a sucess for Lino Lakes. First of all, thank you to the Council for putting in your many hours of service and for making the committment to serve your community in this capacity. That goes for all the volunteers that make up our