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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/13/1988 Council Minutes068 COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 13, 1988 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order by Mayor Benson at 7:02 P.M., June 13, 1988. Council Members present: Neal, Bisel, Bohjanen, Reinert. City Engineer, Ron Stahlberg; Administrator, Randy Schumacher and Clerk- Treasurer, Marilyn Anderson were also present. Mr. Volk arrived later in the meeting. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES Council Work Session, May 23, 1988 - Mr. Bisel moved to approve these minutes as presented. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Regular Council Session, May 23, 1988 - Mr. Reinert moved to approve these minutes as presented. Mr. Bisel seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF DISBURSEMENTS May 31, 1988 - Mr. Bohjanen moved to approve these Disbursements as presented. Mr. Reinert seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. June 13, 1988 - Mr. Bisel moved to approve these Disbursements as presented. Mr. Neal seconded the motion. Mr. Bisel asked about the disbursement to AT & T for telephone rental. Mr. Schumacher explained that this item _ is for the service contract on the 10 key comten telephones owned by the City. Mr. Schumacher explained that the item for ICMA under Administration should be corrected to read $162.18 not 1,621.18. He noted that the item under Parks Department for MTI is for the new parks mower. The item from Polar Chevrolet is the new pickup purchased under the Hennepin County bid. Voting on the motion, motion carried unanimously. OPEN MIKE Gerald Clausen. 6109 Baldwin Lake Road - Mr. Clausen said he had read an article in one of the local newspapers regarding the possibility that the City Council may change the ordinance regarding semi -truck parking in residential areas. He wanted the Council to know that he felt it was degrading PAGE 1 1 COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 13, 1988 and demeaning to a residential area. He said trucks belong in industrial areas and nothing larger than a pickup truck should be parked in residential areas. He noted that you do not see semi - trucks parked in the residential areas south of Ash Street in Shoreview. Mayor Benson explained to Mr. Clausen that several truck owners had appeared before the Council asking that the current ordinance be modified so that they could legally park their large trucks at their residences. He also noted that there will be a meeting shortly with these residents to discuss the current ordinance and said Mr. Clausen would be welcome to sit in on this meeting. The Clerk was asked to let Mr. Clausen know the date and time of the meeting. Mr. Clausen thanked the Council for listening to his concern. Bill Bohjanen - Mr. Bohjanen explained that the Circle /Lex VFW has voted to purchase the first emergency warning siren for the City of Lino Lakes. The cost of the siren is approximately $16,000.00. He noted that it should be installed by mid summer. The location is yet to be determined. Mr. Bohjanen also told the Council that the VFW has contributed $1,000.00 to the Centennial Fire Department for the purchase of a projector. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 36 - 88 SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR VACATION OF STREETS AND EASEMENTS IN - ULMER'S RICE LAKE THIRD ADDITION Mr. Bisel moved to approve Resolution No. 36 - 88. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. CITY OF LINO LAKES RESOLUTION NO. 36 - 88 RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR VACATION OF MOST OF THE ROAD AND ALL OTHER EASEMENTS IN ULMER'S RICE LAKE THIRD ADDITION WHEREAS, the previously platted Ulmer's Rice Lake Third Addition is being replatted into Sunrise Meadows, and WHEREAS, the previously platted roads and easements will not be suited to the replatted Sunrise Meadows, PAGE 2 070 COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 13, 1988 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 July 11, 1988 at 7:30 P.M. to consider the request to vacate most of the roads and all other easements in Ulmer's Rice Lake Third Addition. Adopted by the Lino Lakes City Council this 13th day of June, 1988. Ben ':min . Benson, Mayor Anderson, Clerk- Treasurer SECOND READING, ORDINANCE NO. 06 - 88 AND NO. 07 - 88, NSP ELECTRIC AND GAS FRANCHISES Mr. Bisel moved to adopt Ordinances 06 - 88 and 07 - 88 granting NSP a gas and electric franchise. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. These ordinances can be found in the May 23, 1988 Council minutes. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 31 - 88, DETERMINING WATER USER AND SEWER USER RATES Mr. Bisel moved to approve Resolution No. 31 - 88. Mr. Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. CITY OF LINO LAKES RESOLUTION NO. 31 - 88 RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE WATER USER RATES AND SEWER USER CHARGES WHEREAS, WHEREAS, PAGE 3 the Lino Lakes City Code, Section 400, Subdivision 401.26 and Section 402, Subdivision 402.14 prev- iously established water user rates and sewer user rates, and Lino Lakes City Code Section 400, Subdivision 1 1 1 COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 13, 1988 401.26 and Section 402, Subdivision 402.14 now requires the City Council to determine by resol- ution the water user rates and the sewer user rates, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LINO LAKES, MINNESOTA: 1. Effective July and sewer user Water rate Water user fee Sewer user fee 1, 1988 the following water user rates rates will be effective: $1.10 per 1,000 gallons $15.00 per quarter $36.00 per quarter 2. Effective January 1, 1989 the following water user rates and sewer user rates will be effective: Water rate Water User fee Sewer rate $1.20 per 1,000 gallons $20.00 per quarter $36.00 per quarter Adopted by the Lino Lakes City Council this 13th day of June, 1988. gardYgTE. An•erson, Clerk- Treasurer jam' G. Benson, Mayor ENGINEER'S REPORT - RON STAHLBERG Authorization for Professional Service, Park Development Plans, Erickson's 2nd Addition and Reshanau Lake Estates South - Mr. Stahlberg explained that the Park Board has requested that TKDA prepare development plans for the parks to be located in D. Erickson's 2nd Addition, Reshanau Lake Estates South and the adjoining property to the west of this subdivision. TKDA will be looking at acquiring additional park land in the next phase of Reshanau Lake Estates South. - Mr. Bisel explained that he has been attending Park Board meetings and noted that the preliminary plans submitted by Mr. Rich Grey of TKDA were very nice and the Park Board was pleased. PAGE 4 117,2 COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 13, 1988 Mr. Reinert moved to approve the authorization for professional services. Mr. Bisel seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Reinert expressed concern regarding funding of maintenance of these parks after they are established and deeded to the City. He asked if the Park Board has ever requested a projection of maintenance costs for the parks in Lino Lakes. He noted that the budget requirement for park _ maintenance may be very healthy in the future. He suggested that since some parks serve specific areas, maybe the City should look at homeowners associations maintaining some of these parks or possibly user fees to offset costs. He asked that this concern be placed on the next Park Board agenda. Mr. Bisel noted that if area users are charged this would be in effect getting hit twice. CLERK'S REPORT - MARILYN ANDERSON Request for Beer Permit, St. Joseph's Parish - Mrs. Anderson explained that this request is for the August Festival held annually by St. Josephs. Mr. Reinert moved to approve this request. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Motion carried with Mr. Bisel abstaining. Mrs. Anderson told the Council that she would not issue the license until a certificate of insurance is received in her office. Request for Gambling License, St. Joseph's Parish - Mrs. Anderson explained that this request is also for the August - Festival. Mr. Reinert moved to approve this request. Mr. Bisel seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 38 - 88 CALLING FOR A HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR MAIN STREET IMPROVEMENT, JULY 11, 1988, 7:45 P.M. Mr. Schumacher explained that Anoka County has completed the reconstruction of Main Street. The Charter requires that the Council pass a resolution declaring the cost of the improvement and call for a hearing on the special assessments. Mr. Bisel moved to approve Resolution No. 38 - 88. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Mr. Bisel asked if the rough portion of Main Street would be repaired. Mr. Schumacher said he had contacted the County Engineer and was told that it would be repaired this summer. Voting on the motion, motion carried unanimously. 1 1 COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 13, 1988 CITY OF LINO LAKES RESOLUTION NO. 38 - 88 RESOLUTION DECLARING COST TO BE ASSESSED AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR CERTAIN RESIDENTS ON MAIN STREET BETWEEN 4TH AVENUE AND 35W WHEREAS, costs have been determined for the improvement of_ Main Street from 4th Avenue to 35W and the ex- penses incurred in the making of such improvement amount to $66,798.81 so that the total cost of the improvement will be $66,798.81. 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 hereby declared to be zero and the por- tion of the cost to be assessed against benefited prop- erty owners is declared to be $66,798.81. 2. Assessments shall be payable in equal annual install- ments extending over a period of five years, the first installment to be payable on or before the first Monday in January, 1989, and shall bear interest at the rate of nine (9) per cent per annum from the date of the adoption of the assessment resolution. 3. The City Clerk, with the assistance of the City Eng- ineer shall forthwith calculate the proper amount to be specially assessed for such improvement against every assessable lot, piece or parcel of land within the district affected, without regard to cash valua- tion, as provided by law, and she shall file a copy of such proposed assessment in her office for public in- spection. 4. The Clerk shall upon the completion of such proposed assessment, notify the Council thereof. Adopted by the Council this 13th •- une, 1988. PAGE 6 i Benjamiri G. Benson, Mayor 0 3 07 4 COUNCIL MEETING Mari yG. Anderson, Clerk- Treasurer CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 39 - 88 CALLING FOR A HEARING ON THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR MAIN STREET IMPROVEMENT. JULY_ JUNE 13, 1988 11, 1988, 7:45 P.M. Mr. Bohjanen moved to approve Resolution No. 39 - 88. Mr. Reinert seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. CITY OF LINO LAKES RESOLUTION NO. 39 - 88 RESOLUTION FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR MAIN STREET IMPROVEMENT WHEREAS: by a resolution passed by the Council on June 13, 1988, the City Clerk was directed to prepare a proposed assessment of the cost . of improving Main Street from 4th Avenue to 35W, 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 eleventh day of July, 1988 in the City Hall at 7:45 P.M. to pass upon such proposed assessment and at such time and place all persons owning property affected by such improvement will be given an opportunity to be heard with refer- ence to such assessment. 2. The City Clerk is hereby directed to cause a notice of the hearing on the proposed assessment to be published 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 each parcel described in the assessment roll not less than two weeks prior to the hearings. 3. The owner of any property so assessed may, at any time prior to certification of the assessment to the County Auditor, pay the whole of the assessment on such prop- PAGE 7 1 COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 13, 1988 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 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 in- terest accrued to December 31 of the year in which such payment is made. Such payment must be made before October 15, or interest will be charged through Dec- ember 31 of the succeeding year. Adopted by the City Council thi aril Y G. Anderson Clerk- Treasurer of June 1988. jam G� B n G. Benson, Mayor CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 40 - 88 AMENDING THE ALLOCATION OF 1988 - 1989 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS Mr. Schumacher explained the purpose of this resolution was to inform Anoka County of the change in allocation of the CDGB funds for the senior coordinator. Mr. Reinert moved to approve Resolution No. 40 - 88. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the _ motion. Motion carried unanimously. CITY OF LINO LAKES RESOLUTION NO. 40 - 88 RESOLUTION AMENDING THE ALLOCATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS OF THE CITY OF LINO LAKES 1988 -1989 WHEREAS, WHEREAS, The Lino Lakes City Council recognizes the need for quality programs for area senior citizens, and Mrs. Peg Smith has been coordinating these pro- grams for the Lino Lakes Senior Center since its - inception, and WHEREAS, The Lino Lakes City Council has acknowledged her work by taking action at their May 9, 1988 meeting to raise the salary of the Senior Coordinator by PAGE 8 075 076 COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 13, 1988 $1.25 per hour from $6.50 to $7.75, and WHEREAS, This raise becomes effective June 1, 1988 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. That the City of Lino Lakes Community Development Block Grant Fund Allocation for 1988 -1989 be amended to add $1,650.00 to the Senior Center Coordinator Project, and_ 2. Reduce the Lino Lakes Economic Development Project by an amount of $1,650.00. Passed by the Lino Lakes City Council this 13th day of June, 1988. Mar.lynaG. Anderson, Clerk- Treasurer CONSIDERATION OF A LETTER FROM THE CENTENNIAL SENIOR HOUSING CONSORTIUM Mayor Benson has received a letter from Mr. John Yackel, Chairman of the Centennial Senior Housing Consortium. He is looking for administrative support of options for land facilities and financing for senior housing. Mr. Bohjanen noted that Glenn Rehbein had conducted an informal survey several years ago because he was considering building a senior housing unit. It was noted that St. Josephs is also considering doing something with senior housing. The Council expressed interest in this idea and asked that the Senior Coordinator be involved. Mr. Reinert moved to take the request under advisement and ask the City Administrator to talk to the Senior Coordinator and Mr. Miller and obtain further information as to where this is going. Mr. Bisel seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING, SUNRISE MEADOWS - PRELIMINARY PLAT PAGE 9 1 1 COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 13, 1988 Mayor Benson opened the public hearing at 7:53 P.M. Mr. Stahlberg explained that the proposed preliminary plat is a replat of Ulmer's Rice Lake Third Addition. The plat has been before the P & Z Board twice and is approved by that Board. Mr. Reinert noted that the previous plat from Mr. Ulmer was contigent upon certain drainage problems being resolved. Mr. Stahlberg said the drainage is worked out and will not _ involve any other property owner. No drainage easements will be needed. He also noted that the Council has directed TKDA to prepare an overall water management plan for the entire area. This plat will utilize this plan. Richard Fenno, 7172 Rice Lake Drive - Mr. Fenno asked about the long range plans for 2nd Avenue. Mayor Benson explained that 2nd Avenue will be extended north to Elm Street but also explained that this would be a separate project and does not affect this plat. Mr. Stahlberg noted that the City Council has also directed TKDA to acquire the right -of -way for 2nd Avenue and the City Attorney is currently preparing this legal process, soil borings have been taken and there is also a proposal to bring municipal water and sanitary sewer up 2nd Avenue at the same time. Roy Reed, 7133 Rice Lake Lane - Mr. Reed asked if the sewer and water facilities would be available to the abutting land owners and also asked if the lots could be divided even though the frontage of the new lots would be five feet less. than the required frontage. Mr. Stahlberg said both he and the City Planner recognize that these lots were platted with the intention that some time they would be split and they would recommend that this be allowed. Mr. Schumacher said that he is pursuing a method in which this can be done administratively. Mr. Stahlberg said he has asked the Building Inspector if he would have a problem with the divided lot supporting a septic system. Mr. Kluegel said that if the septic met the WPC -40 requirements and if there was the proper well and septic separation, he would have no problem. Gary Dahl, 215 Ulmer Drive - Mr. Dahl asked about Outlot A and what has been solved regarding drainage. He noted that - the previous owner has designed a drainage plan that would require an easement for drainage purposes over about 20* of his backyard. He asked where is the drainage going. Mr. Stahlberg explained the storm sewer system for this new preliminary plat. The storm water is planned to go through PAGE 10 678 COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 13, 1988 as it now does to a large holding area south of the plat. The control for this will be at Lake Drive before it goes into Rice Lake. The change from the original plan is that now the storm water will be spread over a much larger area. Mr. Dahl noted that there will be more water coming from the platted area and Mr. Stahlberg explained that it will all drain to the large holding area. He noted that the City is trying to avoid creating more holding ponds and utilizing the ponding areas already in existence. Mr. Dahl said he was concerned that there will be continuing problems especially if the area north of the proposed plat is developed. Mr. Fenna asked about the route of 2nd Avenue. Mr. Stahlberg explained that the prelimary plan is to extend 2nd Avenue to Elm Street and then jog east on Elm Street to a vacant lot then north over the vacant lot to near the freeway and then construct a frontage road along the freeway to Lake Drive. Mr. Fenno said he lives at the intersection of Elm Street and Rice Lake Drive and could be facing assessments and did not feel he could divide his lot. Mr. Stahlberg explained that assessments were based on benfit to the property. Mr. Fenno said he had talked to Mayor Benson last year and Mayor Benson told him that he would not have sewer and water and would not have to pay for it. Mayor Benson clarified his statement to Mr. Fenno and noted that the City is very concerned about getting utilites to the business and industrial areas so that the tax base can be eased for home owners. Bob Raymond, 241 Elm Street - Mr. Raymond asked what lot north of Elm Street is affected by the extension of 2nd Avenue. No one knew this information. Steve Kral, 7147 Rice Lake Lane - Mr. Kral asked if the vacant lot will be condemned. Mr. Stahlberg explained that there will be negotiations but the City could go to condemnation if negotiations are not concluded. Mr. Raymond asked why the route does not go to Elm Street and then east to 4th Avenue. Mr. Stahlberg explained that there would be considerable cost in tearing up Sim Street. Mr. Fenno said he was upset because when he bought his house he was assured he would not face assessments. Now everything has changed. He said he would be hesitant to buy another house in Lino Lakes. Mayor Benson explained to him that Lino Lakes is a developing community and land owners PAGE 11 1 COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 13, 1988 are looking at developing their property. Sometimes this is progress for people and sometimes it is not. He noted that it is difficult to get an industrial base to hold down residential taxes but the Council is committed to get utilities to the industrial and commercial areas near the freeway. Mr. Bisel moved to close the public hearing at 8:24 P.M. Mr. Reinert seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Bisel moved to adopt the preliminary plat of Sunrise Meadows with the recommendations suggested by the Park Board, the P & Z Board and the City Planner. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Schumacher referred to Mr. Miller's June 10th letter regarding several lots that will not meet lot depth requirements. Mr. Miller has recommended that variances be granted for these lots. Mr. Bisel moved to approve the variance to lot size as outlined in Mr. Miller's letter of June 10, 1988 subject to the P & Z Board, Park Board and the Planner's recommendations. Mr. Reinert seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. IMPROVEMENT HEARING - RESHANAU LAKE ESTATES SECOND ADDITION Mayor Benson opened the public hearing at 8:28 P.M. Mr. Stahlberg showed the proposed improvement on the overhead . projector and explained this improvement will be the second stage of phase I. Plans and specifications will include 58 lots that will be developed in two stages. Ron Swenson, 6310 Red Maple Lane - Mr. Swenson asked where the pond would be. Mr. Stahlberg noted that the pond is located on the overall plan and will not be in the 2nd addition. He showed the overall development plan on the overhead projector. Mr. Stahlberg noted that RCWD has required..more storage than was anticipated and also the park will be modified and additional property will be acquired and the street layout will be changed somewhat. Mr. Swenson asked about the status of the environmental worksheet. Mr. Schumacher explained that it was completed and submitted to about thirty different state and federal agencies for their comment. The thirty day response period has now been completed and only one comment was received from the DNR. A summary of the worksheet will be made PAGE 12 0-7 9 080 COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 13, 1988 available to Mr. Swenson. Mr. Swenson asked about the park dedication. It was his understanding that originally the plan was for an ordinary playground and now this is being changed totally to just open space. Mr. Stahlberg explained that presently there are no firm plans for the park dedication and TKDA has been directed by the Park Board to look at the entire area including the property to the west, not just this plat. Mr. Swenson said that he was told that the park will be private and not accessable for everyone. Mr. Stahlberg explained that it will be a public facility available to everyone. Mr. Swenson asked about the extension into Red Maple Lane through Fox Lane. He noted that there has not been a study of the impact of traffic from Birch Street to Red Maple Lane. Mr. Stahlberg said this would be addressed during the consideration of Phase II. Mr. Swenson said that he was under the impression that if utilities were considered for the Red Maple Lane area, this would be up to a vote of the neighborhood. Mayor Benson explained how the Charter works in neighborhoods that are already established. He noted that the City is not going through this area to service another area. If the City were to do this the neighborhood would not be assessed. Mr. Swenson said that he had sent a letter to City Hall in response to the environmental assessment worksheet statement. Mr. Schumacher said that he had not seen the letter. Mr. Reinert was concerned that Mr. Swenson's comments in his letter would not be addressed. Mr. Bisel moved to continue the public hearing until June 27, 1988 and have Mr. Swenson's letter forwarded to the Council and a copy of the environmental worksheet forwarded to Mr. Swenson. Mr. Reinert seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 41 - 88 ORDERING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR RESHANAU LAKE ESTATES SOUTH, SECOND ADDITION Mr. Bisel moved to table this resolution until the next meeting. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. PAGE 13 1 COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 13, 1988 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 42 - 88, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR RESHANAU LAKE ESTATES SOUTH, SECOND ADDITION Mr. Bisel moved to table this resolution. Mr. Reinert seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. ENGINEER'S REPORT - RON STAHLBERG Resolution No. 43 - 88 Accepting Feasibility Report and Ordering a Public Hearing for Sunrise Meadows - Mr. Reinert moved to adopt Resolution No. 43 - 88. Mr. Bisel seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Stahlberg noted that he would not be at the June 27th Council meeting. CITY OF LINO LAKES RESOLUTION NO. 43 - 88 A RESOLUTION RECEIVING A FEASIBILITY REPORT ON SUNRISE MEADOWS SUBDIVISION AND CALLING HEARING ON IMPROVEMENT WHEREAS, pursuant to the Resolution of the Council adopted April 11, 1988 with reference to the improvement of all of Ulmer's Rice Lake Third Addition, and Lots 1, 2, 3, Block 7, Ulmer's Rice Lake Addition, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF LINO LAKES, MINNESOTA: 1. The Council will consider the improvement of such Sunrise Meadows in accordance with the report and assessment of benefited property for all or a portion of the cost of the improvement pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 429, and the Lino Lakes City Charter at an estimated total cost of the improvement of $1,285,177. 2. A public hearing shall be held on such proposed improvement on the llth day of July, 1988 in the council chamber of the City Hall at 8:00 P.M. and the Clerk shall give mailed and published notice of such hearing and impr- ovement as required by " law. Adopted by the City Council of Lino Lakes, this 13th day of June, 1988. PAGE 14 081 082 COUNCIL MEETING Mar �lyn4G. Anderson, Clerk- Treasurer PARK BOARD REPORT - DON VOLK Consideration of Approving Quotes for Field Mower and Attachments for Parks Department - Mr. Volk has advertised and taken bids on replacing the 1973 park mower. This item is in the 1988 Park Department budget. Mr. Volk noted that the attachments for this mower will be interchangeable with the mower that is currently being used in the parks. Mr. Bisel moved to approve the purchase of a 1988 Toro Diesel for $14,489.00. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. LaMotte Park Land Dedication - Mr. Volk explained that the Park Board felt this would be a good time for the City to obtain a deed to LaMotte Park. This park was dedicated to the City at the time the area was platted. However, if the City would decide to vacate the land it would automatically revert back to the original owners. Also the City cannot legally use the property for any other purpose than park. A deed would make the property use more flexible. Although the Park Board did not have any future plans for this park, they felt this would be a good time to obtain a deed since the original owners are the same people who own the property being platted as Lakeview Place. Mr. Reinert moved to approve the Park Board recommendation relative to the LaMotte Park. Mr. Bisel seconded the motion and recommended that other parcels that the City owns without title be researched. There was discussion regarding the Erickson and Uhde parks. Mr. Volk noted that the Council has already decided that in the future the City will acquire deeds for all dedicated parks. There already is a recorded deed to Erickson's park and when the Uhde park is determined a deed will be required. Voting on the motion, motion carried unanimously. ATTORNEY'S REPORT - BILL HAWKINS Ditch Maintenance - Mr. Hawkins was absent this evening but had sent a letter dated June 6, 1988 describing types of PAGE 15 083 COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 13, 1988 ditches and his opinion regarding responsibility for maintenance. Mayor Benson asked that a policy for maintanence of ditches be started and at least a portion of the draft be ready by the next Council meeting. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 08 - 88 PROVIDING FOR THE DEFERMENT OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT - FIRST READING Mr. Schumacher noted that this has been discussed for several years and since there will be several assessment - hearings this year he asked Mr. Hawkins to provide a draft for such an ordinance. This draft lists several requirements for deferment. The Council discussed several items in the draft. Mr. Reinert felt this is a hard concern to deal with. Mr. Bisel suggested that it is at least an attempt to accomodate those citizens with hardships or special cases.' Mayor Benson noted that petitioned projects cannot afford to carry the weight of those who qualify for deferments. Mr. Schumacher explained that this ordinance would apply to all assessment projects regardless of whether or not they were petitioned. Mayor Benson noted that he had some problem with some of the figures especially the Assessor's market value and the amount of the gross assets. Mr. Reinert moved to wait until the City Attorney is present so that he can explain the justification of these figures. Mr. Bisel seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS Gearman Planned Unit. Development Proposal, General Conditions - Mr. Schumacher explained that he and Mr. Miller have met with Mr. Gearman regarding this matter and the P & Z Board has recommended that Rice Lake Estates be rezoned from R -7 to PUD and he also referred to Mr. Miller's memorandum of June 10, 1988. In addition a letter was prepared for Mr. Gearman to circulate among the current residents in Rice Lake Estates explaining Mr. Gearman's proposal to the City. Mr. Reinert expressed concern about this matter and felt that Mr. Gearman was being given a economic advantage over other city developers. Jon Tenneson, 126 Egret - Mr. Tenneson expressed concern regarding the advertising sign that lists the selling price of the lots as $16,800. He asked if this included assessment. Mr. Gearman said assessments were extra. He PAGE 16 084 COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 13, 1988 did not feel there was a problem with offering Mr. Gearman's smaller lots for less money. He explained that a buyer did not expect to pay the same for a small car as compared to a mid -sized car. Mr. Tenneson asked for an explanation of a stick -built home as opposed to a manufactured home. He explained how his house was built and noted that he felt his house was just as nice as any stick -built house. Mr. Schumacher noted the difference in the homes. Mr. Tenneson asked who zoned this property R -7. Mr. Schumacher explained the original concept and that it was originally planned to have lower priced homes in that area. Now the concern is that if there is any change in zoning the integrity of the current homes will not be adversely affected. Mr. Gearman explained that there is an architectural committee and a resident will also sit on this committee. Pat Elliot, 118 Egret asked if there are covenants on the land now. Mr. Gearman said yes and with the PUD there will be added restrictions. Mr. Bohjanen noted that flag poles will be prohibited in this area and asked why. Mr. Reinert asked that item No. 3 in Mr. Miller's memorandum of June 10th be amended to say that each dwelling shall have a minimum of a two car attached garage. Mr. Reinert also noted that the City can require certain square footage in new homes but this does not guarantee quality. Mr. Tenneson said it would be nice to have the Building Inspector inspect the homes while they are in progress. He explained that he had problems with this matter. Stephanie Elliot, 118 Egret Lane asked how she could be assured that there would not be other homes such as hers built in this area. Mr. Gearman said that she or her husband would be on the architectural committee and would have some control of this. However, Mr. Reinert noted that there is no sure way of preventing such an occurance. There was discussion of the commercial property within this subdivision. The change of zoning would not alter the Neighborhood Business zoning of this area. Mr. Bisel moved to set a public hearing to consider the rezone of Rice Lake Estates to PUD for July 11, 1988 at 7:15 PAGE 17 1 COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 13, 1988 P.M. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. LaMotte Ditch Cleaning Quotes - Mr. Volk explained that he has encountered several problems with this item. There were six plan holders and only one quote was received. The quote was more than twice as high as what RCWD has told. the City they would pay. He asked that he be given time to negotiate with the property owner of Lakeview Place and the developer and RCWD. He felt this would be a good time to get this work done with these entities participating in the costs. Mr. Bisel moved to continue the meeting until all business is completed. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Motion carried unaniously. Mr. Volk noted that the quote for the small ditch is $1,590.00. This project consists of realigning the ditch from LaMotte Road to Centerville Lake across Outlot A. Channel Construction has presented this quote. Mr. Stahlberg explained that he and Mr. Volk have discussed constructing a shallow ditch in this area and not constructing any catch basins but using bituminous spillways. He felt this would work well. Mr. Stahlberg recommended that this item be tabled until the next meeting so that he can come back to the Council with some alternatives. Mr. Bisel moved to table this item. Mr. Reinert seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Letter From Concern Citizen Regarding Uhde Development in Lakes Addition No. 3 - Mayor Benson asked that this letter be addressed at the next Council meeting. This citizen felt that Mr. Uhde is not living up to his promises. NEW BUSINESS Discussion of Request by the Lino Lakes Lions to Waive the 30 Day Waiting Period for Charitable Gambling - There was discussion regarding the large number of requests for gambling licenses. Mayor Benson asked that a meeting be set with the City Attorney to put together a policy and ordinance. Mr. Mattson of Roseville could then be invited to discuss how this matter was handled in Roseville. The Lions Club has not yet submitted their application for a gambling license and the Council will consider their request PAGE 18 COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 13, 1988 when the application is received. Mayor Benson asked that the Lions Club be notified of this decision. District Memorial Hospital - A letter from District Memorial Hospital has been received noting the resignation of Jeanette Houle, the Lino Lakes representative on the Hospital Board. The Board is requesting recommendations from the Council to fill this vacancy. The Clerk was asked to go through the process and advertise for a replacement for this vacancy. County Board of Equalization - Mayor Benson noted that this Board will meet on June 17, 1988. Mr. Reinert moved to adjourn at 10:28 P.M. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Aye. These minutes were considered and approved at a regular council meeting on June 27, 1988. 11\?)+ 4Z). MA IL G. ANDERSON Clerk- Treasurer PAGE 19 JAMIN G. BENSON Mayor